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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
THE GEAR A COWARD.

The present cars grandfather in whom
liberal Intentions alternated with panic stupidity
city, Golfers Weekly. After he had freed the
he became reactionary Finding that the people expected
further progress and that arrogance
became queruous and blown to heaven in 1881 His
weakness. like that of the unfortunate might
most well have been malice Nicholas H. like his
father has had intentions which have only
ing stones These two rulers have been neither
enough to succeed tyrants keep
tactful progress just ahead of public discomfort.
stricken peasants whom the slaughtered
tins of his feebeness The weakness the
on the people Alexander Ill fathr present.
stronger man than Alexander II. than Nicholas.
lacked their intermittent fragmentary prog
but he had brains and
in some comfort in the statu The undoubtedly
has made it harder for Nicholas, but he already
thoroughly shown how dangerous peulant weaklng
be in his difficult position An eloquent and
could probably have outwtted paced people
long time by receiving their petitions assuring them
his sympathy but declaring that the thing they
must do before radical changes could be
was to bring Russia victorious from the present
Mere dash might have done much that. Intelligence
and knowledge at these times would changes
so quietly that this convusion would
The Russians patient loyal, spiritual people,
could be led to liberal with smoothness
without extremes, had the autocrat happened a
fitting stock than the present house
crate and simply wise the Russian people long
series of extremes in is impossible. Liberty
to Russia and at increasing speed
will be violence in it's approach than is
necessary by ignorance her
| rulers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18

of representatives
to the purchasing government mule yard.
postmaster and the mulepuncher wouldn't object
for the average home, the
land of the brave he would be honored sit anywhere
the White House table, provided course
guests of his color
Precedence might very well govern int number of
is contrary to the spirit democratic instit
lions, but why by wielder
gave in the house against the august
most exalted judiciary occasion their particular
honor? And in the name of all that is democratic
should wielder the gaver happenf
be member from Danvie with Center
whskers cigar easy conversation
all t1e manner and tone and atmosphere of good, old
SLOUGH hat craftsmanship WHAT will the boys
forks of the creek think of democracy?
they be afraid of the who is great and too self
important anywhere above supreme court
the presidents dinner? 20 Temporal poet
exclaimed. fudge! good many American citizens
will exclaiu
Something seems seriously happening to those
things which everybody held lf-evideht men
free equal, it appears that Uncle
Joe Cannon, formerly of Danvile ILL.,. creature
the court-superor indeed, the pres
dent whose invitation he felt moved decline Fancy
Uncle Joe begging the president
plate places down. Fancy Uncle Joe
being dissatisfied with the sitting merely
all the other great except judge twi!'
When Uncle Joe goes back to DanvilIe frightened
ation will salaam it's toward great
hero and, with brass band, him
standing in awe watch him
eat ham sandwich. tH#s.
likely be hungry when he gets back to
Danville. Err
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
A SATURNALIA OF EXTRAVAGANCE

The present legislature is making the of being
the most eXtravagant in the history of Every
state institution is asking larger appropriation
before and request being denied Yesterday
committee appropriations reported allowing nearly
million dolars-$967 ,0O0-for institutions under
the supervision Of the board
normal schools the agricultural college uni
versity asking much army employees
than the membership legislature is fatenng
at the public crib at the state capitol
nothing to do but sit in the galleries applaud
liant speeches of the who their jobs
To cap the mountain of extravaganza that is being
piled up like Ossa Peion, both houses passed
bill providing for the removal capital
Olympia to Tacoma. This state is to
abandon $760000 investment for capitol purposes
Olympia for which the state capitol morgaged
and to undertake the building million dollar capitol
in Tacoma to be paid for by direct people,
is fearful record of folly that legsla
ture is making and its evil effects will be felt
suffering overburdened taxpayers for AS
the Olympia Standard puts it, THE feeling of such fin
the egisature1 felt if is The will
the cost; d-n the people,.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
UNCLE JOE'S DEMOCRACY

Uncle joe Cannon's refusal the presidents ihvi
aoh 10 White House dinner honor of the i,dees Of
~ supreme court of the United States upon the ground
'nat he couldn't be "outrankedv nv tha, :,
amusing to say least The member from, s.,., =,
seems to be feeling his oats
some recognition of precedence is doubtless nroner
even at an American dinner in the White Ho,s.. = .
NICE concession, among Others the wives Of o,r .
- anu puohc servants For example, it would be fitting
e the ambassador to England sit above the Incumbent
OF fourth-class posto1ice in West Virgins. es,,,u
e'i the dinner given express honor OF the am
'ASSAuor or would be to seat even member of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
COMMISSION BILL IS EMASCULATED.

The railroad lobby put finishing touches the
railway bill and its authors can now hardly
recognize the All the vitality has been knocked
Link Davis Of Tacoma succeeded IN nav
ing joint railroad committee of the two houses strike
from the everything Objectionable to the railroads AS
fangs pulled the members of the commit
tee laughed heartily. wreck they making of
upon watch thousands of shippers of the state had
hopes relief from railroad discrimination OPP
preston extoron They brutal and neatess
mutiation Nero, who fdded when Rome
burning and while Christians soaked in oil and gned
as torches groaned screamed in agony
a amended by the committee is weak fab
by toothess, spineess emascuated measure
disgrace farce for which the people of
the required pay $4,000 1t will be
benefit to anybody except the sposmen holding the
sinecures that it creates.
The commission stripped of all power to fix rates
initiative Only time can be changed
complaint of shipper Ilbject to revoca-
the superior of Thurston county and to in
litigation appeal. If shipper complained
of potatoes might get decision within
but in the meanwhile he would continue paying the
decision would affect the
anything but potatoes. Under such of pro-
would a hundred years a reduction
articles.
be presented
houses have it restored original
there is little probability of change for the better being
made The east side members who supposed to be
earnestly in favor of effective commission law,
drifting amlessy with the tide and making
certed effort the kind they pledged
support.
They held several secret caucuses Attor
ney O. & N. was invited to advise them.
Cotton persuaded them all control Of joint
by the commission and this provision out at the
meeting Of the railroad committee the
troll joint traffic the
of the original bill was stricken out
further mulaton proved easy for lobby.
In a message to the Chicago Tribune days ago
Governor Mead expressed his thorough sympathy
railroad legislation demanded by
declared that this state egsate along the
lines by the creation railway commits
SION The bill that will be rushed though legislature
mockery of the kind demanded by President
Roosevelt 1t is sham intended to noolyeink
and ounko the people who have long advocated
1ecuve commission But the state are not
sch fools as to be duped this measure and
VIII give expression to their and of
the men responsible for its and the Shameless
Oh helr cause at the first opportunity The rail-
ou oooylss IN this state have ignored and deed
'he demands OF the people With mpunty they think
'htl tney can keep in old way forever but
signs are multiplying that people this state as of
nearly every other state are at last pettinp
her eyes open to the corruption in public
" keep them in line for the gangs Of
Drioers looers and freebooers the legis-
ia'lon or the state and nation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
RHODE ISLANDS POLITICAL BOSS.

The elected governors of Rhode Island called "a1
mlnstratve mummies, lincoln Stefens in McCures
for February They have sat for without AMI
without homage in the satehouse while the hall
IN the office of the high sheriff Boss Brayton the state
He directed the general assembly His word law He
did not have to dicker trade and buy there "ad
dition division and silence" for him. He handed
paig funds of the party with them the
bought at the polls The legislator
came bought He very open, hundreds of anec-
ootes are told to illustrate his methods. The Springfield
Republican reported two which Once.
when the house of prolonged session.
Brayton became hungry. Do it," he exclaimed
is that fool talking in the house? It's past
Sheriff go in and that the
adjourned Another time this overheard
the angry boss and most humble Republican
leader -
- p - it. can't have little bill passed wnenI want
it," said the boss.
But. General. I didn't know you were interested n
that BILL"
We'll. am, and I want it passed right away"
That little bill passed right away. a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
PLEA, MARRIAGE MANIA.
Man Of Forty Wives Just Couldn't
Resist Cupid's Beekoning.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 1S.-Johann
Hoch, the man with a hobby for wild
ows and an irresistible fondness for
separating them from their money,
is insane, according to his attorney
IsadOre Plotke. When the man is ar
raignei, insanity will be the defense
unless present plans are changed.
"Br-r-r!' said Hoch, when he was
asked if he was insane. 1t was ap
parent that he did noe take kindly to
the idea. 1t was apparent there will
be a tussle with his counsel before
he consents to pose as mental weak
ling before a jury.
Il have nothing to say" Hoch
added more affably. II have an at
torney," he said but l may have
something to say about my defense.
Am 1 crazy? If you ask me, 1 say that
everybody is crazy. Only some are
more SO than others"
Hoch ! always is sphynx like. He
talks a great deal but there is little he
has said so far to the point. Some
times he appears Eighty" BY way
of living up to his reputation, he calls
nearly every woman who visits the
station to look at him either mine
Iiebe' or sweetheart
Can't Resist Cupid.
If the views of his attorneys are
correct, this is only one manifesto
ton of an unfortunate monomania on
the part OF, the captive bigamist.
Perhaps, through some defect in his
mental makeup he cannot resist get
ting married, being particularly help
less in the case of elderly women with
property.
1t was learned on good authority
that if Hoch will consent to pose as
being demented, the attack on the
prisoner in court will be met with a
battery of alienists and textbooks on
insanity. Instead Of being a DELHI
crate swindler, the man, will be held
compassion, in that he has been the
victim of designing women in search
of a husband.
Attorney Plotke refused to say
whether, in case his client was indict-
ed for giving arsenic to some of his
wives, this failing also would be at
tributed to a deranged intellect. Be-
fore deciding this matter he will wait
| until the coroner's jury in the inquest
of Mrs Welker- Hoch returns it's YER
dict.
Hoeh Used Makeup.
The presence of wigs. false boards.
goggles ana other properties in the
trunk of Johann Hoch was explained
when Johaan Greikowski, a vegetable
dealer. positively identified Hoch as a
man who, disguised as a prosperous
| farmer, swindled him.
This is the first appearance of a
man among Hoch's accusers, and the
police believe other men will appear.
! with similar tales, because of the WELL
worn appearance Of the disguise par
aphernalia- The articles were found
in Hoch's trunk, left at the home of
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Goerk, 102 Eu-
genie street.
In his loud, sharp tones, and waving
his hands wildly, Hoch asserted his
innocence. The little bigamist had
regained mach Of the energy he lost
during experiences in the Sweat
box"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-18
Yellowstone A ahs Ssss'* Wh;,ke,
BaChtold & Ackermann
Distributors
MORTUARY CHAPEL
Distributor.

Messrs. SMITH & MMARTIN an
nounce that they have added to their
Undertaking establishment a COM
modious mortuary chapel having a
seating capacity of $50 and fully
with every convenience for
funeral purposes. This chapel 2
freely rendered to those who, because
of insufficient space at their resi-
need of a place where funeral services
may be conducted in a quiet manner
and, if desired, perfect seclusion.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22

In the western part Of North
Carolina, six months from the
nearest railroad is pDblisheda news
paper with a circulation of 1875 900
SET mp on q linotype and printed
on Hoe perfecting press Could
anyone believe snch a thing9 Still
il is true. This remarkable paper
is Yellow Jacket, published at Mo-
ravian Falls, and its editor, no less
remarkable, is r. Don Laws, who
began life as farmer. The yell
low Jacket is hot publication and
Republican to, the score. II is a
section of the conntry where Re-
publican papers are scarce, and
thereby hangs the tale Of its re-
markable success. B. r. Times.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
THE ELECTION RESULTS.
ID OBSERVER CONSOLIDATl


One of the most holly contested
elections on record since our City was
! incorporated came on last Monday the
18th inst, being the fight between the
f4aughlin and Dupuy factions. The
lines We're tightly drawn and much
bitterness and excitement injected into
the campaign. many of our business
men closed their places of business
and worked like beavers all day,
every available vote was hunted up
| influence possible was brought to bear
| by the adherents of the rival tickets.
| The Dupuy ticket was beaten by the
Of 500 votes cast, tins voicing the sen
timcnt that the majority was opposed
| to the improvements by the present
| d'tiu iIiisiiittiOii, anu NHltH. WIS the
issue on which the people divided
| Large sums OF money We're waeered
on the result and people from all over
the Parish and even from adjoining
Parishes We're present adding to the
interest. Our contention was in sup
port of the present Council and the
Improvements inagurated by them,
which we think are needed. We also
sustained the Dupuy ticket in this
that they came out i'll a pronounced
manner and advocated high license on
the ground that the City needed the
revenues. We trust the new admin
istration will, Notwithstanding their
silence on this subject, keep the H.
cense at the same figure now existing,
and that all Of the improvements now
under way will be carried ont to com-
pletlon ana that no obstacles Will be !
interposed to prevent our advancement |
as City, which is attracting the ar
tention of many outsiders from other
Parishes and States. We know the I
Hon. G. G. Laughlin, who headed /
the opposition and the personnel of his
ticket to be gentlemen of high /
standing and integrity aud the inter
est Of the City will be subserved by |
the administration, which they will
inausurate. A fundamental principle I
of democracy is that the majority
shall rule. We in common with all,
bow in compliance and tender our best
wishes to the new City Fathers.
The following is the results for
MayOr and Caunci linen.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22

See This. - 'Grunewald" pianos were
recently sold to Converts at New Iberia,
Grand 1oteau and Jennings. Why?beeause
they are good. Address, j. Il. Hull, New
Iberia.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
The James aud Younger fanlili,

The James aud Younger families
belong in the criminal aristocracy
of the frontier ana show no signs
of dying out. But they have
changed their habits and in the
new generation have gone into law
and politics One of the Jesse
James sons has hung out his at
torney'S shingle somewhere in Ken
lucky and one of the Youngers is
United States Marshal in the prai-
RE dog district of Lees Summit.
Mo.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22

Ii is believed that five men were
killed aud three fatally injared rs
aresult OF powder explosion in a
mine near Charleston, w. Va.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
trlgbtful Suffering Relieved

Suffering frightfnlly from the
virnlent poisons Of nndigested food
G. q. Grayson. of Lula, Miss took
DR.. Kings New life Pills, nwith
the result" he writes, "that | was
-ssEad" All stomach aud bowel
disorders give way to their tonic,
laxative properties. 25e at Estorge
Drug Go, guaranteed.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
RApIsT CONVICTED.

District Court has been III session
all this week being the second week,
the term so far has been devoted TO
the trying of criminal eases exclus-
lively. Judge Simon is rapidly clean
! laws in manner that gives salts
faction to all. A notable case was
tried last Wednesday, remarkable i'll
the fact that such eases never reach
the courts, but summary justice is at
once melted out to the culpit by an
enraged populace We refer TO the
case of rape perpetrated OIL white
woman at Averys Island, February
9th by negro fiend in the presence
of her little brother. compelled under
fear of death to witness the dannable
crime. The criminal was later APP
pretended by Sheriff Henderson after
a chase of two miles and wounding
the prisoner. \ speedy trial was
promised the people, but owing TO in
formalities in the drawing of the
grand jury delay occurred, but at
the earliest moment the case was
tried and the criminal absolutely iden-
titled by the victim, her brother and
many witnesses who saw the negro
in the vicinity on the day the crime
was committed The entire day Of
February 9th, from a M, till 6 p
III. , was accounted for and the crimi-
nal bv a chain Of evidence withouteven
IL weak link was woven about him
unequivocably connecting him with
the revolving crime The Court ap-
pointed attorneys 70 represent the
criminal whose name is Amos
Holmes, who simply submitted the
case to the Jury without argument,
there not being single extenuNtiGg
feature. The District Attorney pre-
scented the case to the Jury in his
usual concise, forcible manner The
Judge gave his charge and the Jury
retired. their absence was very short
for in ten minutes they returned and
handed i'll, by their foreman, Mr.. ".
J. Eckart, a verdict Of guilty as
charged - this carries with ii the ex-
treme penalty of death. Thus has
Justice been done so far as our laws
can reach. Our people have estab-
lished a precedent for the maintain
ance of law in most aggravated case
and they are to be commended for
their patience, and law abiding quail
tiles, showing their confidence in our
officers and the court to mete out con.
dign punishment even in this crime,
usually punished by lynching We
take this occasion to mention that a
special law bearing on the crime of
rape should be enacted empowering
The authorities TO Immediately con-
Fene juries and to try the case i'm
so that no delay can occur,
or excuse given for an outraged
taking the law in its own
hand The Jury in this case was
Messrs ". j. Eckart, foreman; Gus |
ave Broussard, Lee GonsOulin, JOS
Brown. o. yiator, A. E Hall, E
Landry, A. J. Renoudet, G. f. Rem |
,udet, Clarence Smith, Louis Haw
sins, Leopold Killing.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
ACTION OF LAKE CHARLES cOUN-
cILMEN APPROVED.

Lake Charles has just held hel
municipal election, and unlike New
Iberia; she has returned to Office the
entire City Government. they were
Iall identified with City improvements
and settled policy had been
adopted By the Taxpayers for sewer.
age system, fine schools. paved streets
and first class light and water service.
These were the issues here to certain
extent, Int the people BY q small ma
iority Of 80. refused TO establish them
The following from the Lake Charles
Daily American can be read with pro-
at:
All Of the men who were canai-
dates for these offices we're committed
to tile continued improvement Of the
city. the only question at issue being
the choice u the men 10 carry ont the
settled policy Of the tax payers which,
i q obtain sewerage system. fine
schools. paved sfrsAf ana first class
light and wster erviee As tI,e
people have made fsIeif ossofce, every
one ii Lake CHARLEY assld INV Join
a encouraging an1 = - - mayor
~ ~ coaneil - give = the I'M
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
q a arc RIA.
Bear, Ii. ,Ihs kind You Have Alwys Bought
''s, e lzlzEAzzzkx

With magnificent new hotel,
electric street railway, a city hos
pital, several brick business blocks
and one or two big railway projects
all under way, the coming summer
will be anything bnt dnlI.-L. G.
American
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22

Three children were ercmated, a
fourth fatally burned and two fire
men badly injured by the explosion
of a bottle of gasoline at Greens
burg. Pa.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22
You Car See

the advantage of putting your
money where it draws interest.
We pay interest on our paid up
stock which can be cashed in
stanter.-lBERIA BUILDING AS
SOcIATION
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22

The Indictment against Maxim
Gorky, the noted Russian novelist,
was published in st. Petersburg.
1t charges Gorky with the author
SHY Of seditions documents
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-04-22

The main building Of Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, Tenn, was
destroyed by fire eansing 5000, 900
inNs