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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27
TOWN TOPICS

Weather Forecast-Fair tonight ana
Sunday.
Mcleod Is III-R. c.. Mcleod. the
advertising agent, is confined to his
room on East Main street by illness.
Will Occupy PuIpit-Rev. Robert ].
Reid has been in Waitsburg assisting
Rev. M. H. Marvin, but is home and
will occupy his pulpit tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27

Seven More Prisoners-The follow
ing prisoners were received at the
penitentiary yesterday: H. H. Bow
den, Whitcom. larceny by embeZZle-
ment, three years; John Bailey, Skagit,
burglary, three years; George Mack,
Skagit, burglary, two years; William
Murray, Snohomish, robbery, six
years; George Thomas, Snohomish,
robbery, five years; Charles Adams,
Snohomish, robbery, 10 years; Frank
O'Brien, Snohomisn, robbery, eight
years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27

But for a real good meal go to
Olson's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27
FRUIT AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE
Nature Provides its own remedies which, if used Judi
ciouSy, insure perfect health at all times

Aside from the pleasure of eating
seasonable fruits before beginning the
first meal of the day, this custom has
undoubtedly arisen from the well
known fact that nearly all fruit and
more particularly plums and PRUNES
contain natural laxative principles
which act directly on the stomach and
bowels.
Constipation, that dread and trou-
blesome complaint which is undoubt-
eddy the basic cause Of nine-tenths
Of the dyspepsia, Indigestion, bilious
ness, etc., So prevalent among our
people today, and, which if neglected
surely leads to more complicated and
serious organic diseases, can surely
be prevented, and when not too far
advanced can be absolutely cured by
the judicious use Of the modern lax
ative and cathartic California Prune
Waters.
They are not patent medicine in
the ordinary sense of the word, being
compounded from fresh California
Prunes, which every intelligent per-
son knows is truly natures laxa-
tive.
A dainty little wafer. always the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27

We have tried Cleveland's Baking
Powder and find all that you say is
true. 1t is just grand, never falling
Mrs, Annie F. Hopkins, WalIa Walla
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-27

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New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
Male

pRIEER. Married man, -, uins years
b1st-sr.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
Bars BIBLE FOR OATHS.
Justice Tierney Says Perjurers Make
TraUeSty of Holy Book.

Justice John NJ Tierney. Of the Municipal Court
at Sd-ave and 157th-st.. The Bronx has abolished
the use Of the Bible in his court. He asserts that
hundreds Of men who come into his court. and
who consider themselves honest, upright citizens
and would scorn to steal another mans purse.
cheerfully perjure themselves, and think they have
done good thing II the perjury goes undetected-
Speaking this subject last night Justice Tier
ney said
have removed the Bible from use in my court
II was a desecration TO IL there. The lying
words from the mouths Of witnesses made Its use
a nockery. travesty. ] brought up 10 regard
it with veneration and reverence as the Word or
God. 1t is shocking 10 ind men calling upon the
Deity TO witness the truth of what they Say-'sO
help me God'-with lie in their hearts and upon
the lips by which they prOfaned the Good Book
] affirm witness with uplifted
hand but II really has significance to my mind.
l would prefer to let every person tell his or her
story without either oath affirmation and then
do the best / toward asceTtaining the truth.
The statutes Of this State the subject of per
jury might well be repealed Prosecutions are rare
because Of the difficulty OF presentation. never
knew of a conviction There is no more contempt
BILE crime than that Of perjury nor more insidiOus
enemy of society. for the skilful liar under oath
IS often able accomplish irreparable damage 10
innocent persons and TO the cause of justice. The
Bible has too long been used in the courts 10 give
weight to the testimony of perjUrers, and so long
as ] remain on the bench shall not ne used to fur
ther such foul and Infamous cause.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
PACKERS CASE DRAGS.
Opposing Counsel Cannot Agree
Regarding Facts IN Suit.

Chicago. Jan. 25.--After conference which lasted
all osy, the attorneys in the packers case were
still trying. when evening arrived. TO come TO an
agreement regarding the facts involved in the case
The jury was dismissed for the day early IN the
afternoon, and Judge Humphrey informed that
81 en- agreement was reached il would be submitted
10 him IN the morning.
Several messages regarding the case passed be
tween District Attorney Morrison. who is conduct
ing the case here. and Attorney General Moody. in
Washington.
District Attorney Morrison told the attorneys for
the packers that he willing agree that the
evidence obtained by Commissioner Garfield was
used In the federal grand jury investigation which
resulted in the indictment Of the packers
i used the report OF Commissioner Garfield"
Mr.. Morrison declared merely 10 verify the state
ments of witnesses. 1 could harm in that.
OF the beef industry made by the packers them
selves and used by them advertising matter"
The packers, through their lawyers, were willing
70 agree TO statement OF fact that none of the
defendants were served with formal subpoena or
ever produced testimony under oath before Com
missioner Garfield They declared that the Com
missioner said he purposely withheld the oath in
order TO administer IT, If he so desired, after he
had obtained the evidence The government
fused TO admit the last allegation
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
oEEER WESTINGHOUSE BONDS.

A circular has been issued to the stockholders OF
the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing
Company Offering them the privilege OF suoscrio-
ing to the new S5.OOGOOO convertible sinking fund
per cent gold bonds OF the company at IS and ac-
crued interest. to amount equal 70 90 per cent
Of the par value Of the stock held by them. These
bonds mature January l. 1881 with interest payable
January l and July l. and both principal and IN
terest are payable without deduction for any taxes
which may imposed by the United States or
any State county municipality. Kuhn. Loeb q
Co. Of New-York. have agreed 10 purchase all OF
the bonds that may not be taken by the stock
holders. For the purposes Of the subscription the
transfer books of the stock will be closed at p. m
on February 3 and remain closed until 10 a. m
February il. Subscriptions must he made upon
the blanks furnished by the company and accom-
panied by payment Of 800 on each $1,000 bond.
Other payments are TO he made IN instaiments OF
500 March I. 800 April J. 500 on May and
S92 So on June 1. The company will issue trans
ferabe receipts for the subscriptions,
for bonds when issued.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
STEAMBOATS,.

RmS 57mE1 And POINTS IN New
tDWS u NDtJEngland. Reduced rates.
FALL RIVER LINE Fares reduced BoB
ton s. 1--we. Pier 10. y. r., IT, Warren St
week days and Sundays at 500 p. NJ. .
Strs PROVIDENCE new and PLYM-
OJTH. Orchestra on each
NORWICH LINE. via New London. Lave
Pier 40. \ r. It. Clarkson St. week DAYS
only. Goo =. NJ. Strs CITY OF LOWELL
and MAINE
NEW HAVEN LINE for New Haven
Hartford Springfield and North. I've Pier
20. z r. #. Of Peck slip. week days only
~ 90 n NJ str CIEsTER W EEApIN
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
WARM WEATHER MAY RUIN FRUIT.

Ithaca, y. y Jan 25.-Judgng from tests that
have been made in the last two days the Cornell
University forcing houses it is feared that the recent
warm weather has had damaging effect upon
plant life in general and that there will be no
peach crop in this section of the State this year.
Director E. g. Hum, Of the forcing houses, said
to-day that all the fruit tree buds, so far exam
ined, were swollen
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
L.ackawanna Railroad.

n. Y. foot Barclay. Christopher. West
22d SITS
IS % A M-For BinEhamtOn and Elnira-
siO 90 A M-For Buffalo. Chicago and St
Louis
s14OP. M.-For Buffalo and Chicago.
- 90 p. M-FOr Scranton and Plymouth
%. Is p M-FOr Buffalo and Chicago
p 90 A M-For ChicaEo-Sleepers open
p30 p NJ
Tickets at 149 429. 1is3, 1434 Broadway.
n. Y: s39 Fulton St. Brooklyn 'Daily-
fExcept Sunday
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
FEAST OF ST. PAUL CELEBRATED.

Archbishop Falconio. Papal Delegate TO the
United States, presided yesterday at the services
in the Paullst Church, Columbus-ave. and 6Oth-st,
in honor Of St. Paul the Apostle the titular saint
OF that church. Yesterday known In the Cath
olic ritual as the Feast Of the Conversion of st.
Paul. and is always a day OF special prayer and
services with the Paulist order.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

told e STRAIGHTFORWARD story. and the police now
believe that he wanted in Russia 10 testify iu
the case of a Russian army officer who is TO he
brought to trial
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LINE.

. , \ II EILIT
AND MOST MODERN or I.EEIA-
THANS
'Grill Room Gymnasium Elevator
& Ia Carte Restaurant team a. Dover
for London & Paris
Mediterranean Service
TO GIBRALTAR NAPLES & GENOA
PTlnz Ada bert .-..-. Feb. 3. noon. Mar -
Hamburg -,......- .-..---- Feb. Il. noon
'Creuc Chartered from White star ILnel
Feb. % A. NJ
Prtnz OsSar- --.-..- Mar :. . p. NJ Apr. NJ
Rates LIST Class. $40 $50. Sis % up
ward, according 70 steamer selected
= : MOLTkE To MADEIRA. CADIZ
G1blALTAR, MALAGA. ALGIERS AND
GENOA, Jan 80. II A NJ 1906. A De
LlGHIFUL TRIP OF 10 DAYS FOR
As1Oo PER ADULT UPWARD
call at Gibraltar TGriu Room
ofnces S5 and 81 Broadway Phone 1871
Broad. Piers. Hoboken. n. j.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

Situations Wanted-Msls and Female
-Four lines mot exceeding p WordE), three
insertions. Is cents. seven insertionE 80
cents Exceeding g words and less than 30
words three insertions. 80 cenrsi seven IN
EeTti0ns 50 cents.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
BEFORE BOARD AT ELLIS ISLAND.

Felix Gaids. the Russian. who was taken from
the steamer Moltke by the Pinkertons and Central
once men last Wednesday on cable advices from
St. Petersburg, brought yesterday before the
board OF special inquiry at Ellis Island Gaidis
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

bRIVER--By young man. 2. married; re-
srencss and cash security II required.
OSCAR 7. IlABINOWITZ, 20 Fart 7th-sL-
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

GIRL. speaking English and German, 20
attend children. sleep home. SATTLER,
24q East Doth ST.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
CUNARD LINE.

From Piers s1-52. North Rfy.r
II ERPOOI+ Via QUEENSTOWN
UMBRIA ...---.----.. TAN ~ -
PANNOSI A........ FE-R N y
CaInpaIia- Feb 3 Lucauia- -.. Fen n
Carmania- %. Feb. 10 I-mbria FsL -
GIBRALTAR-ITALY-
CARoNIA-Fastest end Most I.Ixuri1rIs ,f
Leytathans-Feb- 9th
CARPATHTA. Mar. g. noon An o..
SLAEONIA. Apr. g. noon: MAY %, Jp1v IN
FANNONIA- ..-- -Apr 10. p. NJ MAJ aa
Apply for illustrated booklets. etc
VERNON H BROWN % R.WAv y
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

EXPERIENCED tinsmirh's helper; can fur
nish references. FREELAN JONES, .. lSS
FNllton-st.. Brooklyn Tel. S7s J--Esst
Eeur-Iork
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
ANIERICAN LINE


OUTH-CHERB G-SOCTEAAf
Sailing Saturdays. $3.50 a m. Pier IS. y. X.
Nn't ka. Jan.2SS s am st, Louis -.-..F Feb 10
New-YorlS. Feb. 8 Philadelphia. Feb. Il
RED STAR LINE.
ANTW ERP - -DOVER-LONDON-P
Sailing Saturdays. 1890 a. m. Pisr a. y. r.
iceland Jan p Vaderland- Feb 10
Finland. ....., Feb. s kroonland- CO.. Feb. II
WHITE STAR LINE.
NEW YORK-Q QSTOWN-LIVERPOO
Sailing Wednesdays. Pier IS, N r
IeutODic. --- FEB. Z. 10 q. m
Baltic. --.-.--- Feb IA. 8 a m
Majestic -.--.--.. Feb. q. 10 a m
T9 MEDITERRANEAN ~
FROM NEW YORK
REPUBLIC Jan %. pm: Mar g. ADr q
CELTIC 60 SO4 tous) Feb. Il. - 80 u. m
CRETIC. Apr S. 10 a m. May 10 June II
FROM BOSTON.
ROMANO. Feb 3. $50 a. m: Mar. Il
CASOPIC- Feb -. II a. IN. Apr : MAY -
PASSENGER OFFICE. 2 BROADWAY
Freight Once. Whitehall Bldg. Battery PI-
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
RAILROADS
LPLEMNSYILV VAMIA
RA01ROADs

STATIONS foot OF West Twenty-thiro street
EHThe leaving time from Dosorosaes AM
Cortlandt Streets Is dye minutes later than
that given below for Iwenty-tniid Sues-
Station
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
Male

TINsBiTTH.-First class: three years IN
trade school and can show references.
married. PAUL Essen. PSI South 2d-st,
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
WORK WANTED.

Situations Wanted-MalS and Female
-Four linSs mot exceeding q words. three
insertions 10 cents; seven insertions, 30
cents Exceeding "A words and less than 10
words. three insertions. 80 cents; seven in
serttons. 90 cents.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

A-NNn N'-N
Leave West "a Street 70 minutes az
except midnight train leaves u.0
Lv- Liberty
street. sOOa-. Excsu. SUI s--S
90 10 % an daily -
l2.yo noon. Daily. -
90 ~ Daily. 5-
Royal
Li1itsd. 4oOP.u- uauy. Al F-l-'A
Lv. Liberty
street 500 I'm Daily.
TOo pm. Daily. b
90 2I5 night Daily sen
SPLENDID TRAIN SERVICE -,
THROUGH DAILY TRAINS u -
Leave New crS C.-Y. 1Sd 3 L5
Chic. Pitts. Sleeper ll-5o 2 =. - Il
Chic. Columbus D.usr II - an p
Pitts. CIsv, LIMITED. 50 RT- -el
Pitts. Lrd.. buffet .-- $50 Pm - =
CIn-. St Louis. Sleeper H. so pm. y
Gin. s. Louis. Diner. $50 an. ,. y
Gin. -. Louis. Diner. $50 Pm 49,.
O1ncas- 26f. 434 1870 B7.atEa7 -. -,
House. los Greenwich S.. = llle-
w. 3gI Grand ST.. ~ ~, Si5 49, -
Brooklyn West o5d So and Li.el1 =,
After 8 g. r- Sleeping car hese =.
and full i0forua-.r- -sglr-lrs ,-t--A -t--A.--, =
can be Obtained az B--ezu ot -
Baltimore G OHIO r. r. @srd 3 -7-'
Phone No. Chals-a 4-@a
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
Female.

CARETAKER. BY woman: speaks Ger
man and English: can furnish best refer
ences- Call after 8 evenings, 211 East SSth--
St, ground floor. back.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

CARETAKER.-By bright coIored woman.
70 take care OF bachelor apartments: tirst
class reference. 2o3 West 61st-st.. MucIds' 3
bell
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26
BALTIMORE &
OHIO RAILROAD

ROYAL Blue LINE TRAINS
EVERY OTHER HOUR on The EF-N
HOUR" TO BALTIMORE AND VASE
TNGTON
Leave West I'd Street 70 minutes az
except midnight tram leaves u,o ? q
New-York tribune., 1906-01-26

COACHAIAN.-Slngle 80: medium weight :
smooth face; an excellent man for coun-
try: strictly temperate; references can be
seen. PATRICK. 108 6th-ave
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
BIGGEST FARM IN THE WORLD.
Terrazas' Eight Million Acres Present an
Agricultural Speculative.

In a moment of vinous enthusia SIM
Daniel Webster put his hand in his pock-
ct, asked how much the national debt
was, and offered to pay it himself. a
Mexican farmer, Don Luis Terrazas, a,
great friend of President Diaz, once Of
fered to assume the Mexican. national
debt; and it wouldn't have kept him
awake nights if his offer had been ac-
cepted. Don Luis has what you might
call tidy little farm at Chihuahua:
about 100000 acres. Takes the Mex
lean Central train more than half a day
to cross it. Whew! Don Luis is
thought to own more than 100000 cat
tie, but bagatelle of 100000 or so more
Or less never bothers him. His stable
consists of some 100000 horses; his
sheepfold of 100000 sheep. From 2OO,-
900 to 100000 calves are branded with
his brand every spring. More than 1000
cowboys and so on keep his cattle on
1000 hills. By the way, his farm in
cludes few mountains, for diversified
ton. At his slaughter and packing
houses near chihuahua city, 100000 cat
tie, as many sheep, and hogs innumer-
able are killed; and away they go in his
own refrigerator cars. Some 10000 per-
sons dwell on his estate and are ruled
by this Arabian Nights farmer, who
lives in a $2,OOO,OOO (silver) castle and
is a swell and nabob such as these Unit
ed States know not.-"With the Pro-
cession." Everybody's Magazine for Jan
uary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

BARABOO, Wis, Feb. 24.-[Special.]
William Ellis, known by thousands of
Milwaukee people as the veteran book
dealer Of the Cream city, died at his
home in Beraboo early Friday morning
after very brief illness. He had
planned to visit Milwaukee on Monday,
but was not able to go and rapidly sank
until the end came. The attending phy-
stefan stated that it was a general break
ing down on account of old age. For
one so old he had been very strong and
during his long life knew not what sick
ness was.
He was born in Brittport, Devonshlre
county, England, September IL, 1871
He was married there and for number
Of years conducted a book store in the
English town. About 1849 there was a
rapid emigration to America, from
Brittport and he joined the seekers of
wealth and happiness in the new world.
There was large English settlement be,
ing made at Mazomanie at that time and
Mr. Ellis and his wife first went to that
Wisconsin town. The trip from Milwau-
kee was made by team, and not liking the
place they soon returned to Milwaukee
by the same means Of transportation.
AS soon as he reached the Cream city
he opened a book store and was one of
the first to deal in printed matter. His
store then was on East Water street,
pear the old postoff1ce and not far from
the Kirby house. Afterwards he located
at .130-132 Wisconsin street, where he
had a store for many years. Pleasant
memories are associated with this old
book shop by many Of the older Milwau-
kee residents. Here gathered all the
lovers of old books and new and readers
of the current literature James Cary,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
DR.. pierce's Favorite Prescription

Is powerful, invigorating tonic, impart-
ing health and strength in particular
to the organs distinctly feminine. The
local, womanly health is 50 intimately
diseases of the delicate Womanly organs
are cured the whole body gains in health
and strength. For weak and sickly
women who are "worn-Out," "run- down
or debilitated, especially for women who
work in store, Office or SchOOlroOm, who
sit at the typewriter or sewing machine,
or bear heavy household burdens, and for
nursing mothers, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription has proven q priceless
benefit because Of its health restoring
and strength giving powers.
As soothing and Strengthening nerv-
equaled and Is invaluable in allaying and
subduing nervous excitability, irritable
ity, nervous exhaustion, nervous prostra-
ton, neuralgia, hysteria, spasms. chorea,
or ST. VitusS dance, and other distressing
nervous symptoms commonly attendant
upon functional end organic disease of
the wOmanly organs. 1t induces refresh
ing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and
dependency.
Cures obstinate cases. 0Favorite Pre-
Scription is positive cure for the most
complicated and obstinate cases of, ufe-
male weakness" painful periods, irregu-
laritieS, prolapsus or falling of the pelvic
VI SGllS Wcdh UhCk, -OOW SCIlSC&-
tions, chronic congestion, Inflammation
and liberation.
DR.. Pierce's medicines are made from
harmless but efficient medical roots
found growing in our American forests.
The Indians knew of the marvellous cura-
tive value of some of these roots and inn
parted that knowledge to some of the
frlendlier whites, and gradually some of
the more progressive physicians came to
test and use them, and ever since they
have grown in favor by reason of their
superior curative virtues and their safe
and harmless qualities.
Your druggists sell the uFAvoRITE PRE-
sCRIPTIoN" and also that famous altera-
tive, blood purifier and stomach tonic, the
"GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY" Write
to DR.. Pierce about your case. He is an
experienced physician and will treat your
case as confidential and without charge
for correspondence. Address him at the
Invalds' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, n. Y, of which he is chief con-
@sultiDg physician.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
RHEUMATIC PAINS
Disappear When DR.. Williams Pink
Pills Purify the Blood and
Heal InfIamed Tissues,

rheumatism is disease of the blood,
caused by the failure of the body to cast
off certain poisons. External applica.
tions are of use only in securing tempo.
rary relief from pain-the cure for
rheumatism lies in purifying and en-.
riching the blood.
Mrs. Frederick Brown, of 40 Sumpter
street, Sandy Hill, NY, was a sufferer
from inf1ammatory rheumatism from
the time she was sixteen. She says /,
cit first appeared in my knee joints,
then in my hips and waist. It became
a regular thing that would be laid up
all winter. The rheumatism affected
mostly my hands, hips, feet and
shoulders. Ny hands were all pulled
up and my feet became deformed. I
lost my appetite, couldn't sleep and
sometimes | was compelled to cry out,
the pain was so intense.
For several winters T was under the
doctors care and while his medicine re-
ieved the pain for a little while there
seemed no prospect for permanent
cure. [ was confined to my bed, off and
on, for weeks at a time. My limbs
sWelled dreadfully at times and I was
reduced almost to nothing.
In the spring of 1904, upon the adj
vice of friend, began to use DR..
Williams Pink Pills. At that time !
wasn't able to do anything and could
barely eat enough to keep alive. I felt
change for the better in about month.
I began to eat heartily and I suffered
less pain Of course I kept on the
treatment, using care in my diet, and
in about three months I was cured. I
an entirely well today and do all my
own work.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills cured Mrs.
Brown by driving the rheumatic poisons
out of her blood. But you must get the
genuine DR.. Williams Pink Pills, sold
by all druggists and by the DR.. Williams
Medicine CO.. Schenectady, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
The Limit.

A Scotch minister instructed his clerk.
who sat among the congregation during
service, to give low whistle IL any
thing in his sermon appeared to be exag-
gerated. On hearing the minister say,
''In those days there were snakes fifty
feet long," the clerk gave a subdued
whistle.
II should have said thirty feet" added
the minister.
Another whistle from the clerk.
''On consulting Thompsons Concord
ance," said the minister, In confusion, ST
see the length is twenty feet"
Still another whistle; whereon the
whisper, Eye can whistle as much as ye
like Macpherson, but I'll no take an
ither foot off for anybody! '-Harper's
Weekly