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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
Oil King Takes Water Cure.

CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 24.-John D.
Rockefeller drew his bathrobe more
closely about him and shivered. He
had emerged from the kitchen door at
Forest Hill and stepped out upon the
lawn. John D. doesn't generally use
the kitchen door, but on this occasion
he didn't want to be seen even by his
employees.
1t was soon after dawn and the
lawn was wet with dew. John D. was
in his bare feet. That is a combina-
ton which even in August is calculat-
ed to send a Chilly feeling shooting
up and down ones spine.
John D. wasn't walking in his sleep.
He mad simply gone to nature for the
restoration to health which science
has denied him. It's the Kneipp cure.
John D. according to we'll founded re-
port, has taken enough medicine to
float ship. And it hasn't done him
any good. He now stepped out boldly.
Here and there he stepped on a rough
place. His feet were tender for it is a
long time since John D. was a bare
footed boy. 1t is not on record now
much space he covered, but when he
finished he was putting a little and
there was a stray bead or two of
sweat on his brow. He wiped these
off cheerfuly for they are part of the
game. Perhaps some day John D. will
get back the health whose loss cost
him his hair. If he does he's got some
strenuous work cut out for him. If
John D. is faithful he will have to
walk in the snow in winter as he
walks in the dew now.
The Kneipp cure is a special brand
of water cure, sunshine. fresh air,
water and a definite object or routine
at stated hours are the chief factors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
THE CARS MANIFESTO.

The cars solemn manifesto would
seem to settle the fact that Russia is
at last to have constituent assembly,
one based upon votes and having con-
siderable legislative influence, if little
actual legislative power
The body of the cars address, which
the douma, or lower house Of assembly
which mas been called into being. It
will have the power to suggest new
laws which will in turn go to the coun-
Gil Of the empire, and finally reach the
emperor, who still maintains the prin-
ciple of the autocracy. In the case Of
laws proposed otherwise than by the
~douma, it will have the right by
two-thrds vote to reject them. in
which case the laws will go to the en-
peror for final decision. The douma
VIII have the power to scrutinze the
budget of the empire and to demand
OF ministers the explanation of any
Item This power over the purse which
is feebly expressed in the constitution
OF the douma, is probably the most i'm
portant power granted to it. In the
hands of wise representatives it may
De made to grow until the douma be-
comes the ruler of the ruler as has the
mouse of commons in Great Britain.
The douma's members are to be pro-
tected In their rights of free speech
while acting officially. The police and
heads of police are excluded from the
vote while exercising their functions.
Ihe provisions for the election of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS:
PERPLEXING BOND PROBLEM

The city council has abandoned its
purpose to raise the assessed vaIua-
ton of city property from four mil
lion to six million dollars and will
endeavor to secure the money needed
for the proposed new gravity water
system and other public improve
ments by the issuance of bonds under
the act of 1901 allowing cities to is
sue bonds to the extent of five per
cent of the valuation for water and
sewer purposes in addition to bond
ed indebtedness of five per cent for
general purposes. Walla Walla now
has a bonded Indebtedness of $780,
900, incurred in buying the water
system and building sewers. Of this
amount $4,000 stands against the
property of the city and the remain
enues of the city. 1t is question
whether or not the $4,000 should be
of bonded Indebtedness allowed by the
act of 1901. Five per cent Of a four
million dollar valuation is 100000. If
$780, is to be deducted from this,
it would leave the city only $4,000
for the construction of the gravity
system by issuing bonds directly
against the property of the city. But
it is possible that the revenues OF
the water system would carry a much
larger bonded Indebtedness than the
$4,000 now outstanding for water
works and sewers.
Just how to raise the money for the
new water system and other improve
ments under contemplation by the city
authorities seems to be a perpleXing
problem. The Statesman in common
with all citizens desiring the contin-
ued progress of the town at it's pres
ent rapid rate will hope that all diff
culties may be surmounted and that
the city will get everything that il
needs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

the members of the douma are rather
complicated, but it seems in general
to be based On property qualifications,
with provisions for some peasant rep
resentation. The car declares that he
has ordered the ministry of the inte-
rior to report to him arrangements for
the elections so that the assembly may
meet not later than the middle of
January, 1906.
The calling of the constituent as
sembly at this time may have bear
ing upon the attitude of Russia toward
the peace conference. If Russia ia not
going to make peace it may be useful
to have the people of Russia taking an
interest in electing an assembly after
the news comes rather than riotous op-
position to continuing the war. 1t is
evident that the autocracy alone can
no longer carry the burden either of
making peace or prosecuting the war.
1t has turned to the people and in
rather shamefaced manner included
them in the future arrangements. The
long delay in consulting the people of
Russia is rather inexplicable in view
of the cars statement that it had
always been the intention of his prede-
cessors to do what he has done in MS
manifesto. He appears to be the first
emperor who got himself into such
corner that he was compelled to do it.
The reign of the fatuous and feeble
Nicholas bids fair to be most fortu-
nate for Russia and the Russian peo-
ple Through the blunders and crimes
of the bureaucracy they are to come
gradually to their rights.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

appearance in Madison Square Garden.
the professors claim the bodies of the
solar system owe their existence to a
great sun which swept through these
parts some millions of years ago on
trip to the Yellowstone park and Great
ed such a stir that our sun shook off
a spiral cloud Of dust This dust was
a mere blind, a campaign dodge, as it
were, and behind it the planets were
surreptitiously formed. The earth be-
ing the smallest of these, it is solid,
but the other and larger planets being
larger, are supposed to be more or less
mushy.
The superiority of the Chicago uni
versity system was never more en-
phatically displayed than in this tri-
umph of the department of astronomy.
Heretofore the astronomer mas pursued
his celestial game modestly. A single
astronomer or, at most, a pair of them
would plant themselves on a pass
screened by a couple of satellites and
take pot shots at the heavenly bodies
as they sailed by. A planet day was
considered good sport for even brace
of astronomers working on shares.
The Chicago university system is
different. 1t contemplates bagging the
whole solar system at a single hunt.
The eagerness of these gentlemen,
while it represents ambition and ener-
gy, has it's reprehensible side. If they
nail the whole system at once, what
is to become of the astronomer of the
future? Will he be scientist without
employment, ward of the govern
ment, a busted community, or will the
administration take steps to curb the
energies of these Chicago men and
keep the business going in a moderate
way?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
VOltafre's RetOrt.

That famous politician, orator and
man Of fashion the fourth Earl OF
Chesterfield was on one occasion at a
grand assembly in France where Vol
taire was one Of the guests. Suddenly
the French writer accosted his lori
ship with the words:
MY lord, 1 know you are judge.
Which are the more beautiful. the Eng
fish or the French ladies'"
Upon my word,' replied Chester
field, with his usual presence Of mine,
II am no judge Of paintings"
Some time afterward, says a biogra-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

greatly during the hot weather. For
several years Krigh vas in the en-
ploy of a circus, where he was ex-
hibited as the largest man in the
world. His weight often reached us
pounds. He was over six feet high,
quired two tailors to take measure
nents for his clothes, as it was i'm
his body. 1t took several yards of
double width goods to make him a
suit
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

pher, ~Voltaire, being in London "a,
pened to be at a nobleman's mart,
with Chesterfield. A lady In the con
pany prodigiously rouged directed 4,
Whole discourse to Voltaire and o,
crossed his conversation. Chesteraep
came up. tapped him on the arm ana
said:
"Sir, take care that you are not canl
tivated."
MY lord" promptly replied The
French wit, II scorn to be taken BY an
English craft under French colors"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

The importation of diamonds into
the United States has increased SO per
cent during the last ten years. And
still we seem to have plenty of money
left to buy automobiles with.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

That story of a mans being kept
twenty-five years in the Joliet peni-
tertiary because the authorities for
got to hang him was not true. Other
wise it was a perfect gem.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Algernon Charles Swineburne must
feel that his reputation is pretty we'll
established, as he would never have
ventured to publish that novel written
in the bright days of his early man.
hood.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

It's the height of bad form in Japan
for a wife to express any opinion con-
trary to her husbands. What chance
had Russia against men who nave
their wives bluffed like that?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
DROPSY THE CAUSE.
lndiana's Famous 700 Pound Man is
Dead.

CHICAGO, Aug. PA dispatch to
he Record Herald from Indianapolis
Ind, says:
Philip Krigh, known as Tndiana's
7o0-pound man." is dead, at his home
in Stilesville. He had been i'll for sew
eral months with dropsy, and suffered
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Correspondents of the New York
Sun are carrying ON a discussion as
to VINO was the father of the United
States navy, but there is no question
that Admiral Dewey is it's most dis
tinguished son.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

A California man claims that he can
electrify eggs so that people who eat
them will live forever, but it isn't like
ly that he will succeed in becoming
anywhere near as notorious as Scotty
is.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

If you can catch the man who rocks
the boat, hold mis- head under water
until he is pretty sure that he is going
to drown. IfSyou happen by accident
to hold it a few seconds too long, he
never will be missed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

way to raise 10000 bushels of pota-
toes to the acre has a fortune if he
can only insure a proportionate in
crease of the potato consuming popu
lation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Diaz Of Mexico is serving his twenty
fifth year as president. Candidates
for president of Mexico must consider
the republic quite ungrateful.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Better is it to draw So week salary
and sleep under the counter in the
store, than to have millions of money
to make a monthly magazine holiday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

The peace ENJOYS have agreed upon
"China's integrity the ENJOYS have
not been patronizing Wun Lungs
laundry.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Novelist Sienkiewicz has been sem
fenced by the Russian government to
remain in his home indefinitely" This
will be pretty hard on Mrs. S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Thinking about an extra session does
all his other bothers seem easy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

President Shea has been presented
with loving cup, but he does not care
what they call it if it holds enough.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
Killed in Siberian Railway Wreck

twenty-five soldiers and one train
man were instantly killed in wreck
on the Siberian railroad today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
Mark Hanna's Widow Very I'll.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 24.-Mrs.
Hanna, widow of the late senator, Is
very ill at Bar Harbor, Maine She is
reported better today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24

Mr. Shonts thinks he can finish the
canal in five years. That would be al
most indecent haste.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-24
Sacramento Merchant Hangs Himself

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Aug. PAS
]. jackson, aged 70, a prominent mer-
chant and pioneer, hanged himself in
the basement of his store this morn
ing. No cause is assigned.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
NEW REALTY FIRM.
VIM. Lowenberg G. Son Opens New
Office at Corner of Second and
Noi,n% -

VIM. LoWenberg q Son opens New
Office at Corner of Second and
Court streets.
Another real estate firm Is added to
the list of Ottumwa's business men
in the persons of VIM. Lowenberg &
Son, who have just opened an Office
over Bremhorst's grocery store, cor
ner Second and Court street.
The corcern will engage in a gen
eral real estate and loan business.
Mr.. Lowenberg is connected with
one of the oldest families in Wapello
county and is well and favorably
known in the community around OF
tumwa. The son, w. H. Lowenberg,
who is engaged with the firm is also
popular young man and also well
known in the community. The new
firm will be glad to meet their friends
in the Office and will offer many good
things in real estate to those who are
interested in buying or selling prop.
erty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
ELECT OFFICERS.
Sunday School Board at chilIicothe
Names Leaders for Year.

Sunday School Board at chilIieothe
Names Leaders for Year.
Chillicothe, Dec. 20.-The Sunday
school board met Tuesday evening at
the home Of DR.. D. T. Rambo and
elected the following officers:
Superintendent-Mrs. D. T. Rambo.
Assistants-Mrs. Geo. Clark and
Mrs. Ed Nye
Secretarv-Mellie Warren.
Treasurer-Myrtle Jenkins.
Organist-Elsie Bellman.
Assistant Organist-Helen Warren.
Chorister-Edith Pierson.
Teacher class NO. 1 Gertrude
Pierson.
Teacher class No. ELLA Nye.
Teacher Glass No. 3-Mrs. George
Clark.
Warren.
Teacher class No. 5-Mrs. S. M
Bailev.
Teacher class No. 6-Mrs. L. E. Bell
man.
Bible class-Rev. G. e. Monkman.
The Sunday school will give an en-
tertainment at the I. o. o. F. hall
Saturday evening, Dec. %. Refresh
ments will be served after the pro-
gram
Other Items Of Interest.
Misses Dora Warren and Sarah For
sythe returned Saturday from a visi,
with relatives at Buxton and Lo-
villa.
Rev. and Mrs. G.. E. Monkman went
to Bloomfield Tuesday for few days
visit with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
WEDDING AT KEosAuQuA.
Frank Vass, of Eldon, and Miss Cool
idae, of Ronaparte, Married.

Keosauqua, Dec. 2O.-Frank Vass
OF Eldon. and Miss Blanche Coolidge
of Bonaparte,, were married at the
Congregational parsonage in this city
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by
Rev. G. E. Perkins. Mr.. Vass is en-
gagged in the grocery business at FL
don. His bride is daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. G. ]. Coolidge, of Bonaparte
lifelong residents of Van Buren, coun
ty. Mr.. and Mrs. Vass went to Eldor
on the late train yesterday afternoon
where they will make their home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
HAWkEYE REALTY co.
Experienced Land Brokers and Imml.

Experienced Land Brokers and Immi.
grafton Agents.
w. K. Williamson, for a number of
years a resident of this city, has
formed a partnership with H. H.
Conroy, of Keswick, the firm being
the Hawkeye Realty Co. Mr.William-
son has been in the real estate bust.
ness during his residence in Ottumwa
giving his whole attention to land
transactions and immigration. The
firm will specialize in lands of all de-
scriptions, especially in Kansas and
Texas. immigration to these states
will be looked after carefully, giving
all an excellent chance to visit the
first class land in these states, at a
very reasonable cost to you. If you
are figuring on purchasing or selling
land, they will be pleased to have you
call on them in the Taylor building
corner Court and Main streets, or call
up new phone 1853, old 3SSM
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
MRS. PLATT's DAUGHTER WEEDS.
Louise Margaret Snow, AS Bride, Re-
ceives Gifts From Senator.

New York, Dec. 20.-Louise Marga-
ret Snow, daughter of Mrs. Thomas c.
Plat and step-daughter of Senator
Plat, was married to Francis j. Car
mody, of Minneapolis, at Grace church
late yesterday. Senator Platt's gifts
to the bride are numerous.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

1t is going to snow and your boy or
girl will want sled and we give them
free with can of baking powder; also
have books for children. We give a
beautiful calendar with every so cent
purchase all this week, besides the
tickets. Grand Union Tea Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
BISHOP ON COMMISSION.

Secretary and Historian Of Canal
Board Gets Wallace's Place.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 20.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today appointed Joseph
Bucklin Bishop as member of the
isthmian canal commission to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Chief Engineer Wallace. Bishop has
been secretary and historian of the
commission.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Puzzled shoppers will find the prop
er kind of gifts for men in the way OF
fancy suspenders done up in a pretty
box, or stylish necktie in single box
at The Hub
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

If it is a question of what to give
remember that for men or boys mob
by necktie or muffler will always be
appreciated They have the right kind
at The Hub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT,
Interesting Justice Court Case Tried
in Ottun1Wa Monday.


An interesting case was tried be.
fore Justice ]. S. McClung, of Dahlon-
ega township, in the main court room
at the Wapello county court house
yesterday. The case was entitled the
I. o. O.. F. lodge of Highland Center
VS.. Joseph Shute, being a replevin of
personal property The lodge claimed
the possession of certain stove and
asked judgment for S24 against Shute
for the use of the stove The action
was first brought before Justice C. F.
Price, of Highland township, but was
taken before Justice McClung on a
change of venue. A jury trial was
demanded and considerable time was
spent Saturday in securing jury.
The attorneys were Sumner Siberell
and Seneca Cornell for the plaintiff
and w. S. Coen and 10 R. Jacques for
the defendant. The jury returned a
verdict in favor of the defendant.
A great line of Children's fancy ov-
ercoats and at competition prices at
The Hub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Pocket knives SOC, 75c, s1.o0 and
$3.50. Sargent's.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Manicure scissors, COO, 75c and 81.
Sargent's.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Toilet sets, $3.50, s1.75 and $3.50
Sargent's.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
YOUNG MAN DIES.
Harley G. Balm, After a Lingering III
ness, Passes Away

After lingering illness continuing
for about a year. Harley G. Balm died
Tuesday morning at the family
residence, 435 Center avenue.
He was "a years old and had resided
in this city q number of years. He
was member of the Sacred Heart
Catholic church. having but recently
been baptised in the Catholic faith.
He is survived by wife and two chill.
dren.
The Boon Funeral.
The funeral services of the late
Floyd A. Boon, who met death by
shooting Sunday afternoon, was held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
residence of ]. R.. Dale, northeast OF
the city. The services were attended
by many friends of the unfortunate
young man. Interment was made in
the Round Point cemetery.
The Griffin Obsequies.
| The last sad rites over the remains
of the late Dennis Griffin were helt
Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the
| Sacred Heart Catholic church. The
services were conducted by Rev
Father James Foley Interment was
made in Calvary cemetery The pail
bearers were John White, Timothy
Connors, Dennis O'Brien, John Koran
James Stevens and John Hanley
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Photograph albums, all kinds. sar-
gents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Fountain pens, Parker, 81 to $40
Sargent's.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21
The Griffin obsequies,

For a nice hobby overcoat for the
boy go to The Hub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

There is a nice stylish overcoat for
you at the Hub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-21

Perfumes Csc, SOC, 75c, s1.Oo, s1.5C
and $500. Sargents.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-10

Honululu, May 30.-Governor
Carter, in a message vetoing por-
tions of the appropriation bill, has
called attention to the fact that in
a majority of instances the salaries
of white employees of the govern
ment of the territory were reduced
while those of the Hawaiian en-
ployees were increased. The
House, before the final adjourn
ment of the Legislature, unani-
mously passed a resolution ex-
pressing regret that the Governor
had accused the Legislature of
drawing the color line and declar-
ing that it had not done so.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-10
Msp Msp9udosir -
SzyConfidences

There are fluffy white net robe
gowns for less than $40.
A knot of flowers fastened to the
sash is a new wrinkle.
Cuffs and collar of red linen are
jaunty with the shepherd check suit
With the tan or gray dress the
shoes and stockings must be of tan or
gray.
Everybody is wearing neat little
cloth spats to match the walking skirt.
The Partisan woman has abandoned
wells, except for earliest morning
wear.
Black velvet ribbon is still the
trimming most in request for bright
fabrics.
The polo hat has to be worn with
just the right tilt over a piquant face.
There will be many white pongees
and India silks among the wash
gowns.
Those painted crepe blouses are
things of beauty and joys for little
while.
Kid belts buckling in the back,
where they grow very narrow, are
novelties.