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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-03
FORTY MILLIONS OF LOOT.
think.

Forty million dollars is large of money for
Uncle Sam to lose in two but that is the amount
which Arthur Ruh writer for Golfers estimates has
by the during that period through
the abuse of the land laws. Two strong eff
repeal timber and stone act the
ground that being grossly abused and valuable lands
being taken from the government under the prov
sions of that law at what practically nominal price
For $3.50 settlers clearing the title to lani
bearing timber worth from SIS to 500
Most of it is situated in the Pacific coast states Mr..
Ruh thinks however that 100000 u.s. after ALL low
estimate He that figure average of SIS an
received for the timber the Chippewa Indian
walton lands in Minnesota in 1908 whereas this western
timber is probably worth great than
that in Mnnesota-so much more that he is inclined to
believe that the total value of this 100000
tanning timber is approximately s7OO00,0OO.
Whether these figures correct not they
probably approximately and they emphasize very
strongly the Importance of repeating the stone and timber
closing every opportunity defraui the
government through the disposal of it's land and tim
In discussing the subject, Mr. Runl states-what is
well known to most western peope-that of this
land is taken be held permanently by the set
tier the law conempates but at the of and
for the individual corporation desiring
to gain of large tracts of valuable timber land
Much of the land taken up in undesirable localities is
through the influence of dishonest officials accepted
substitute for other lands containing valuable tracts of
timber This could not, course, be accomplished WITH
out the connvance of public officials but the revelations
in the indicate that, though they
prominence in the service of the they not i'm
opportunity
Forty million dollars n years simply because
adequate been given matter and
definite valuable property
against professional
homesteader explorer individual
| Of government in this connection. ,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-03
NEW YORK POLICE CORRUPTION.

New York newspaper publishes list of police cap
tains retired wealthy. 1t credits Inspector
Byrnes with the possession 100000, Devery
s1.5oOOoo, Mclaughlin s1.25oooO, Williams s1OO0,ooO
McClusky sS5OOOO Moynihan (dismissed) $1,000,
with fortunes running from quarter of
million a million a quarter.
This side of picture Here is another, in the
form OF a statement from District Attorney
There is not place in the city of New York where
street-cars the pckpockets working
der distinct contract with men, There
crook in the Tombs asked about the division
of the spois and want to say right believe
what ne told He said whackup
on a basis per for side except in
cases. where pckpocket gets unusually stone
This hysterical statement a "reformer"
testimony of snarpest lawyer
held position of district attorney of New
years There present in session a committee
nine business who attempting to formulate
New York police These by
district attorney ought to show them that will
What New York needs is about four
thousand policemen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-03
A CRUCIAL TEST FOR GOVERNOR MEAD

Now that the legislature has passed good railway
commission bill it is to Governor Mead to make it
failure. If he adheres to his purpose
point commissioners in thorough sympathy with
the spirit and purpose of the Jaw will prove
On the contrary if he appoints members of the
mission weak incompetent corrupt men, will
the tools of the railroads, the commission will a
failure.
Some of the suggested likely be appointed
commissioners by governor years been
allied with the railroad lobby and of them did their
best to aid in the defeat of the Toman
the Legislative sessions of 1901 1903 No
has record of that sort has right to expect
pointment to place the commission Governor
Mead selects such material he will stutify
himself unworthy of the confidence people,
1t is given out from Olympia so-called
compromise Kennedy commission bill become law,
Governor Mead had agreed appoint commissioners
three men, none of whom has been identified with
the fight for such legislation, unless it may
within the last few weeks the hope securing jobs
The Kennedy bill weak measure
and if it had become law no use
except to provide fat and juicy necures spos-
and to bring the cause into disrepute
If it be true that the passage
of such farcicai serious doubts
upon his sincerity commits
sion.
But the Kennedy the fate that it deserved and
the Crane-Dickson bill will become law as ii
receives the signature This measure can
De made effective and will be of ship
pers of the state it honestly and fearlessy enforced
All depends the commission and that
is In the hands of the crucial
test for Albert E. Mead He make or unmake his
political by his chooses as commits
soners tools of the railroad lobby lacking
the courage or the capacity of enforcing provisions
the law, he will responsible by the people and his
political doom will be On other hand if Gov
ernor Mead selects members commission strons
and incorruptible who swerved from the
path of duty and the law is enforced ir
letter ana IN spirit he will win the plauds people
and will be advanced higher honors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-03
INSURANCE AS INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

AS interesting turn in insurance has been
seen Tor long time is foreshadowed report that
The junior New JERSEY will introduce hill
u uecare In effect that insurance policies are art-
cs of their issuance and delivery from
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-03
Improve Your Digestion

It is we'll known fact that moder-
ate smoking is a wonderful aid to di-
yestion, provided you are careful in
selecting your Cigars. The one your
physician would recommend would be
made of clean, well matured, unadul-
tered, natural leaf tobacco, such as is
used in making the ORC, IN
vINCIBLE and SWEET ERIN. manu-
featured by
i'm. Fielder
Blue Mountain Cigar Factory
Walla Walla. Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-03
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Copy Of change Of advertisement must be delivered to the
business office by o'clock insure insertion
in the issue Of date.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06

~ Fancy cookies, ETC., etc, freshly
baked, at Obermeier's.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06

for such q function would be hard to
find in the Northwest. The best
orchestral music in the state has been
engaged. 1t is too bad that DR..
Smiths unfortunate attempt to do a
II flip. flop and double summesault
across Cuss Canyon prevented the
Linton Band Orchestra from accept
ing the offer TO attend. There are a
good many people up here who have
heard of the excellent music fur
nished by the Linton Band and the
Linton orchestra.
Readers Of the newspapers will prob
ably remember that only one lone
democrat has membership in the
house. His name is Tobias Casey
One would at first suppose that in
this year Of immense republican ma
jorities it would be possible only that
some muscular, fcrocious democrat
that folks were afraid to vote against
could be elected. But Mr.. Casey is
not of that sort at all. He is a young
man bearing a bright and beaming
countenance, an abundance Of good
nature, and well supplied in the way
of good looks. Everybody knows him
and everybody likes him.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
An Emmons comfy Girl.

The following is communication
to the Hazelton Republican and con-
veys the intelligence that Miss
Edythe Derr, a daughter Of Mi. and
Mrs. VIM. Derr who formerly resided
near Hazelton, and girl who grew to
womanhood in this county, was mar
ried ut Standlcy, N. Y, on the 18th Of
last month:
'Married at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. H. Caunnet, Standby, New
York, Thursday. December 18th, 1904,
Mr.. Bryson-Nole and Miss EdyLhc
Derr, both of Kelly Gross Roads, Pa.
Thirteen guests witnessed the .cere-
monv, after which refreshments
were served. The bride wore white
carnations.
Miss Nellie Caunnet acted as brides
maid, and Mr.. Burton McIyer as best
man, Rev. Densmore officiating. !.
The groom is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Noll, old and respected residents
Of Kelly Cross Roads"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
After Eleven Months Siege the
Gallant Gen. Stoessel
SurrenderS
The Fort Which Was Once a
Second Gibralter Is
Captured.

Monday night at 9:45 the Russian
and Japanese capitulation committee
signed the compact to surrender, the
terms Of the surrender having been
completed. The fight was very des-
perate for some time just preceding
the surrender. The japanese took
possession Of the place on January 3D..
After nearly eleven months Of al
most continual fighting the Russians
we're forced to surrender. The fall
of Port Arther had been expected for
a long time but that brave and pluclSy
general, Stoessel, surprised the world
by the way in which he, with Il garri-
son of determined Russian soldiers,
held the fort. Months ago its fall
was looked for. What the garri-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
Subscribe for the Record.
Legislative Proceedings.

The coming session of the legislature
promises to be an exceedingly interest
ing one, and, beyond the election of Il
United States senator, the voters will
desire to keep posted regarding all
proposed laws or changes in present
laws, and how the members stand on
all questions. The Daily Tribune Of
Bismarck will have special reporters
in each house and in the lobby, and
readers Of that paper will get all the
news--lnUre than can possibly be Oh
tained elsewhere. The paper will he
sent from now until the end Of the
session for ST.. 1t COSTS no more to be-
gin now than later on. Send orders
to The Tribune, Bismarck, N. D., or
to the publisher Of the ElnmOns
County Record, Linton.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
Getting His Money Back.

A popular young man was accepted
by his dearest Sunday night. Next
day he went to the jewelers. and
bought the engagement ring.
Wednesday evening, with ring III
hand, he thought tosurprise her. Just
as he was about to knock at the door,
he glanced through the side window
and there sat his girl in the "other fel.
low's' lap. His first thought was tu
draw his razor, rush in and kill the
invader. His second thought was bet
ter. He drew his razor, marched in
and forced the new man to pay him
IS cents more for the engagement
ring than 1t cost.-Ex.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
Contests the Will.

A will contest is being heard at
Grand Forks, the contestants being
the eleven children of David J. Lem
cry, late Of Inkster, this state. This
is the will in which nine Of the chill.
dren were left one dollar each; the
rest Of the property to be divided
equally between two of the deceased
gentleman's sons, John and Benjamin,
the former a minister and the latter a
doctor; the property to be divided
thus at the death Of Mary Emma
Lemery, alleged widow Of the de.
ceased. Evidence was brought into
court to the effect that the woman
claiming to be the widow Of the de.
ceased had husband, from whom she
was not divorced, living at the present
time. The John Lemery spoken Ol
above is the Methodist minister who
was stationed at this place for some
time and who made many friends dur
ing his residence here.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06

son suffered can be better understood
by the statement made by those who
viewed the place at the time the
Japanese took the place, which was,
"a veritable hell of shells, smoke and
flame" Every position that the
japanese secured was gained by a
fearful loss Of life, the defenders of
the place disputing every foot Of
the ground. On Dec. 4, High (2O3-
Meter) hill was captured. This place
being a position from which the
Japanese were enabled to destroy the
Russian fleet in Port Arthur harbOr.
Though they were compelled to sur
rendered the Russian soldiers who
held the place deserve great credit for
their bravery,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
oHPlTHL CITY NOTES.

The trolley.car is greatly appreciate
ed by those who have business at the
capitol. The cals-or, more properly,
the car-is comfortably heated and u
nickel is the fare.
Among the Emmors county people
who came yesterday were j. L. Roop,
Z. A. WeatherEy, Edward Braddock,
Ex-senator Wesley Baker, II. r. An
derson, john Baumgartper, ST., Chris.
Wolfer and j. /. Wells.
Last night. about eleven O'Clock,
while Conrad Fl. T. Anderson was on
his way tohis hotel, the Grand Pacific.
from Austin Logon's store, two men
assulted aud robbed him of SIS in
money. They struck him in the face
with a club, brass knuckles or some
other weapon, injuring OF his
eyes seyerly, but not permantly.
Three people from the 26tll sena
torial district have secured positions
on tile clerical force Ii. f. Marsh, ol
Kidder aud ]. I. RUp, Of EmmOns.
In pursuance of promises made by
the powers that beat the state con.
yention-George Hogue, of Kidder
will also be appointed to a clerical
position. George is a good fellow
personally; but it is not record that
lie rent his garments to any great ex
tent in support Of The republican
Legislative ticket.
.Sassietyn Throughout the state I.
reported TO be aon The kee wee" IA.
we SLY in France) regarding the in
augral ball, which will take place
1 next Friday night. IT will tax,
4 place in the new hall Of the house o
4 Representatives, aud grander room
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06

EN- MONS COUNTY RECORD,
BY D. r. STREETER.
Lint0t, = North Dakota.
PIONEER PAPER OF THE COUNTY.
The Record is entered ut the Linton Post
Office as second-class matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
Yea. Verify.

Yea, verify girls are Of few days
and full OF mischief, and whosoever
is deceived thereby is not wise. When
the fair one cheweth gum with much
haste, and stampeth her foot will,
much vigOr, then beware. She com.
eth forth in the evening with low
neck and short sleeves, but in the
the morning she lieth in bed while
her mother husLleth. SHE eateth all
winter Of the devoted young mans
oysters and partaketh with glee Of
his sleigh rides and when gentle
spring cometh, she winketh her eye
and goeth with new beau.-Ex.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
Editorial Correspondence.

The senate and house will probably
to-day pursue their usual custom of
adjourning for five or six days. to give
the lieutenant governor and the
speaker time in which to appoint the
various committees, of which there is
a large number. After the recess
work will begin in earnest.
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock Il joint
caucus of the republican members of
the legislature was held in the dining
room of the Northwest hotel for the
purpose of selecting candidate of
the party for United States senator.
There was no candidate in opposition
to Senator McCumber, and lie was
! chosen as the candidate Of the party
for that honorable position. Senator
McCEmber responded in an eloquent
speech, which was loudly applauded.
In conformity with the law, the two
houses met and organized at noon yes
terday. Judge Winchester admin
istered the oath of office to the mem
bers. George II. Percy, Of Stutsman
(Don't forget to pronounce it "Stoots-
manly county, the caucus nominee,
was unanimously chosen speaker Of
the house. The senate has it's pre-.
siding officer chosen by the people in
the person of the lieutenant governor.
The senate, however, chose IL presi-
dent pro tem-F. S. Talcott, of Cass
county.
Harmony in great chunks has been
in evidence everywhere. But that
probably pertains only to the organi-
zation of the two houses and the choice
of Il SENATOR 1t is not likely that for
ty men in one body an an even hum
dred in another, with the diverse
ideas and interests that prevail in the
various parts OF the state, will long
continue in the angelic and beatitic
state in which they are at present.
There are several issues that will come
up upon which there will be Il sharp
division. In the matter of a primary
law, everyone here seems satisfied
that Il primary law will pass. Un-
doubtedly there are a number of
members that are opposed to such Il
law; but, if so, they are not in the
open. But, il an effort shall be made
to pass an emasculated, worthless
measure, I believe that the attempt
will fail.
At the Braddock legislative conven-
tion the committee on resolutions,
| through Delegate Lyons, presented a
resolution declaring for resubmission.
| EARLY in the session one or more con-
current resolutions favoring resubmis-
sion will be introduced. Whether one
of them will pass is another matter.
But doesn't it seem that a legislature
disposed to. be fair, would, after test
of fourteen years of d measure that
passed by only 1,lO0 majoity, allow the
people Of the state-thousands of
whom have come here since the con-
stitution was adopted-to again ex-
press an opinion in the matter? If
the sentiment is largely for -prohib-
ition, as the prohibilionists claim,
they certainly should Ee willing to al
low Il vote on the question, because, if
the prohibition provision should not
be repealed, it would undoubtedly be
long time before another effort
would be made to repeal it. The fact
should also be akeninto consideration
that it would cost nothing to resubmit
the question, as it would be voted on
at, a regular election.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06

it scarlet fever. Since that time the
sister to the girl took sick and now
steps are being taken toward quaran-
timing the fever patients and 1T is
hoped that the spreading Ut the dis
ease will be stopped. One Of the girls
is quite seriously i'll.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
Scarlet Fever.

Two cases Of scarlet fever are re-
ported III Linton. Tie two victims
are the Ringius girls WHO are staying
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Lane, on Zion:
Hill. About II week ago one Of the
girls complained Of u sore throat.
Nothing was thoughtof 1t until the
girl began to get worse, when Doctor
Hogue was called In and lie pronounced
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06
A Family Jar.

"Where'd you get that red hose?"
snorted Mrs. Bilkington. '..Out of a
bottle. Huh!"
"Where'd you get those red cheeks?"
rctorted MI. Bilkington. "Out of a
box. Huh!"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-06

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT
Preaching at the NJ. r. church every
Sunday at 1870 p. m. Sunday School
every Sunday at 1l:O0 a. m. EpwOrth
League every Sunday at 8:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Thursday ut
1880 p. m. Rev. j. e. Mckinney,
Pastor. - - u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Municipal Changes.

The following promotions and transfers
have been ordered by the District Com
missoners In the offices of the inspector of
plumbing and the engineer of bridges:
George a. Crawford, assistant inspector
of plumbing, at $1,000 per annum, trans
ferred to inspector of gas fitting. at 81, 900
per annum, to be paid from deposit of the
Washington Gas Company, vice NJ. j.
O'Cailaghan, transferred, and NJ. ]. O'Cal-
laghan, inspector of gas fitting. at $1,000,
per annum, transferred to assistant In
spector of plumbing, at $1,000 per annum
vice George A. Crawford.
E. S. Mccormick appointed assistant IN
spector of streets at 81 200 per annum. vice
T. F. Duling, appointed clerk at $1,3O0 per
annum: to take effect this date.
1t is further ordered that much Of the
order of the Commissioners. under date OF
June IL, directs service sewer construct
ed along the south side of Albany street,
between Flagler place and 1st street, be
changed so to read:
That service sewer be constructed along
the south side of Adams street, between
Flaeler place and 1st street.
That both roadways of Connecticut ave-
nue. extended, between the Chappell road
and Chevy Chase circle, be resurfaced with
trap macadam, at an estimated cost OF
$4,000 chargeabie to repairs to roads,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Sentenced on Two Counts.

An excited man ran up to Special Officer
Humphrey of the first precinct station last
night, and in short phrases, he informed
the officer that 81 man with whom he had
gotten into an alteration, had threatened
him with razor which he had pulled out
of one of his pockets. The man stated
that he was afraid that the other would
use the razor on him and asked the officer
to find the wouldbe assailant
Officer Humphrey located the man soon
after and gave chase, as the latter took
to his heels with an Arthur Duffy sprint.
The man who was chased saw that he
would be caught and running near an
areaway by the Bond building threw the
razor Into that 1t was recovered there
later. The man was arrested and gave his
name as Phillip Stewart, and said that he
was nineteen years old.
Stewart was in the Police Court this
morning to answer to the information
charging him on two counts with carrying
the concealed weapon and with carrying it
openly with intent to use it. He pleaded
guilty to the charges, and after the cir
cumstances were explained briefly Judge
kimball found Stewart guilty on both
counts. He was sentenced to pay a fine OF
$I5 or $50 days on each count. Stewart will
be confined in the District jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Hotel Arrivals.

Willard-Wiliam B. Hoyt, Buffalo; DR.
T. S. Lewis, Chicago; r. s. Ord, Maybury
W. Va: G. H. earn, Lynchburg. Va; B. s
Forbes Richmond; w. w. Baker Dayton
Ohio: w. ]. Kester, Chicago.
Ebbitt-R. NJ Clark, Newark, N j.; w
f. Irwin. Sacramento; A. S. Colaes, New
York; A. G. Krahl, New York: H. c.
Smith. U. s. M. c.; F. L. Buck, U. s. g. c.
Riggs-B. schroek. Oak Park, H.; War
ner Hanson. Columbus, Ohio; F. S. Dolan
Maryland; A. F. Stevenson, New York; II,
]. Boas, Philadelphia.
Shoreham-C. H. Merrick, Rockville
Conn: F. N. Bedding. Rockville. Conn.,
Hale. New York
Raleigh-G. H. Brown. Cleveland; p. M.
Holmes Cambridge; George P. Brent. Chi
cago; A.. B. Frost. Philadelphia; J. w
Cooper, Pittsburg: Chas. c. Butt, Norfolk.
II. c: Wallace. Lexington, Maine: P. H. c.
Cabel, Richmond: F. w. Watts. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
THE CHINESE BOYCOTT
PLACARDS POSTED IN HoNGKoNo
AGAINST AMERICAN GOODS.

HoNGKoNG, July 4.-The merchants OF
Canton are preparing a petition TO Presi-
dent Roosevelt, representing the bardships
of the Chinese exclusion treaty.
Placards are posted throughout the city
urging a boycott of American goods. Ma
tive Christians in Canton are being intimi-
dated by the police.
A meeting representing 10000 Chinese
was held at Canton, July 1, to discuss the
Chinese exclusion act. AS a result the ma
tive Christians formulated a petition to
President Roosevelt. protesting against the
exclusion act and pointing out the hard
ships It entailed upon merchants and stu
dents.
Placards bearing the following appeal
have been posted throughout Canton:
Let us with one heart boycott American
GOO is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
SUICIDE BY POISON.
Self Confessed Thief Killed Himself
at Fulton, Mo.

FULTON, Mo, July flames r. Penn,
a real estate and insurance agent. has COM
mitted suicide by taking poison. He had
confessed to his partner and two other
citizens that for the last fifteen years he
had been securing money fraudulently by
Illegal manipulation of mortgages, notes
and deeds.
He stated that he believed himself 10 he
short about $4,000. He was forty-two
years old. He left a life insurance policy
for 1900 in favor of his wife.