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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
DECISION on INHERITANCE TAX
ConstitutionaI-Means Much to
the State. %

The state supreme court has sus-
tanned the constitutionality of the state
inheritance tax law All records for
quick action on appeal were broke.4.
The case was decided in the King
couL.>:. superior court only last month.
This particular case involves the es-
tate Of William Wellington White. who
died in California, leaving will be-
uueathing property in this state. This
was a test suit, and mab.; thousands or
inheritance tax will go to the state
as a result of this favorable decision.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Squav. Deal Grocery. on College ave-
nue., reports that his business is IN
creasing and he is now Enjoying a
good trade. He has just received
new line Of fancr and staple groceries,
which he is offering at cheap prices 10
his many patrons. He says he APP
preciates the patronage that has been
accorded him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
OF INTEREST TO THE FARMERS
Railroads Want Their Opinion as to
Feasibility of Using Fertilizer
on Farm Lands.

Lucius P. Brown, an analytic chemist
@: Nashville, Tenn, has been investi-
eating the matter of developing phos-
phate of lime deposits in the cOunt'y
tributary to the Union Pacific and the
Oregon Shor: Line railroads. He has
submitted a report of his investiga-
tions to the officials of the Hartman
system and they in turn have sent
copies to all the general agents
throughout The northwest.
. In his report Mr.. Brown says that
large quantities of sulphuric acid are
ren.:ced to treat the phosphate rock as
mined to make phosphate fertilizer of
commerce. This fertilizer is used in
the cotton and southern states and it
has proven to be the oest fertilizer
known for beets, grains and all grow
ing crops.
Opinions Wanted.
It has been suggested that the fer
tilizer might be used to an advantage
in the Walla Walla valley on wheat
lands. and Robert Burns, general agent
of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation
company, is DESTROYS Of Citing the
opinion of many Of the farmers in this
county on the subject. He has copy
Of .he report of Mr.. Brown on file In
his office which he would be glad to
submit to any farmer who may be in
terested in the subject.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
CONVICT ASKS FOR An ACCOUNTING
R. h. OsDoFn Seeks 10 Recover Possession Of PROP
cry Deeded 10 Brother Prisoner Brought From
PenIten6ary TO Give Testimony in Case

Haggard from his long confinement
behind prison walls R. H. Osborn con.
victed of statutory assault on a.
vear-old girl and serving a seven-yo.r
sentence in the penitentiary for the
crime, was brought into the sunerior
court by Sheriff Painter his morning
on an order from Judge Brents to he
present al the hearing of a case which
he has brought to secure an acountinp
Of the s*+ate of his brother. Obadiah
Osborn, tne old pioneer, who died a few
years ago, leaving property valued at
close to $4,000
First Day of Freedom,
The few hours freedom that Osborn
enjoyed today is tile first time he has
been out of the prison since he was
taken there eight months ago to COM
mence serving a seven-year sentence.
Osborn plainly shows the effects of his
long confinement and appeared wan
and haggard. The fling beard he
usually wore when he conducted a
store in West Main street has been
shaved off and friends hardly recog-
nzed him when he appeared in court
this morning
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Demands an Accounting.

Osborn, in his suit demanding an ac-
counting sof his brothers estate, al
leges that number of years ago he
was the owner Of 800 acres of land ad-
Joining the Osborn homestead west of
Walla Walla; that Obadiah Osborn
negotiated a loan of the Baker estate
and that he Oh. r. Osborn) went on
the notes and as security placed
mortgage on his half section of land
The brother failed to meet the notes
and TN setting up the affair. Osborn
claims he decided his land to his broth
er with the understanding that when
the. claim was paid by his brother he
was to have the land redeeded to him.
This he claims has not been done, al.
though the nj es 1..re paid long ago.
He asks for an accounting of his
brothers estate and that the land in
question be redeeded to him.
Mrs. Osborn and her daughter, Mrs.
Dollie Waling, set up in the defense
that Osborn received full value when
he decided the place over to Obadiah
Osborn. The case is being holly con-
tested, as the land in question is now
valued at close to $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Memorial to the Late S. +. Nixon.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 20.-Mcmor-
ial exercises in honor of Speaker s.
Fred Nixon. whose death last Octo-
Der terminated after seven consecutive
years his unprecedented record as
speaker of the state assembly. will be
held in the assembly chamber this
evening. The memorial address will
be delivered by Lewis E. Carr, a prom.
inent attorney of this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Pioneer Physician Passed Away at
Home in This City.
WAS FORMERLY MAYOR OF WALu WALA
LAID OUT PRESENT TOWNSHIP
OF BAKER CITY, OREGON
NOTABLE CAREER,

DR.. J. M. Boyd, one of the pioneer
physicians and surgeons of the north
west, died at his home in Walla Walla
this morning, following a lingering ILL
ness Of about two 5ears' duration.
Apoplexy, due to an injury to his spine
received year and half ago, was the
immediate cause of death. Several
days ago his physician announced that
he could not live and his death was
momentarily expected. He w3s consci-
Gus up to Sunday morning, when he
lost control of his faculties and was
unable to recognize his wife or chill
dren. Notwithstanding that he had
suffered considern hly during the past
week he died e~sIy and without a
struggle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

solos, Miss Burr VIII render several
violin selections and Miss Merrill will
give classical readings. The event
promises to be quite an event in mus;
cal circles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

y y y y y . y y y . y y y y y
PERSONAL MENTION. y
DIR. L. r. Redner, a well-known ply
sician of Dayton, is in the city on
professional business today.
P. T. Hurbert, a well-known Wes-
ton resident, is a Walla Walla visitor
today.
H. j. Spencer is in the city today
district near Arlington.
N. o. Baldwin, postmaster of Pome-
roy, and c. E. Briggs, well-known
resident of that city. are Walla Walla
visitors today. They are registered at
the State.
H. r. Wendle and F. A. Wells,
prominent Dixie residents, are in the
city.
C. P. Twitchell, prominent school,
tcS.ner of Touchet, is in the city at
tending the teachers institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude P. Morrow
and daughter Clara, of Waitsburg,
came down yesterday in their automo-
bile and were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs John Moore, of this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Take a Trip Around tho World with
the Ladies of the First NJ. E. Church
Phineas Foggs record beaten. Time
reduced to hours. Watch Statesman
for schedule.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY FUR
nished rooms for light housekeeping.
1O3 corner Palouse and, Rose SITS.
Phone 1927.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
WANTED.

Two small girls to assist in show;
no experience required: ALA small boy.
Call at room 1, second floor statesman
building.
THELMA COMEDY co.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Start Ditchme6 to Work-Ditchmen
in the employ of the city water de-
partment were set to work again this
morning after Being out of employ
ment for a week owing to the late cold
snap. The loss to the laborers IN tne
way of wages was quite heavy and
they shouldere.1 their picks and shovels
this morning with happy hearts. New
on streets that the council is contem-
plating paving.
Start Work on West Main Again
Street graders in the employ OF the
Warren Construction company were
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO MEET
Regular Monthly Session Be Held
Tomorrow Afternoon.
IMPORTANT MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION
cANNERY PROJECT WILL BE DIS
ED-WAITsBURG sEcEs.
SION QUESTION.
IMPORTANT MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION

PRESIDENT CatrOn announces that the
regular monthly meeting of the Walla
Walla Commercial club will be held
tomorrow evening at s o'clock in the
city hall. Notices have been mailed to
all the members by Secretary McDon-
aid and large attendance y desired.
cannery Project.
Several important matters will be
brought up for consideration in addi-.
ton to transacting the regular routine
business.
rte proposition of the establishment
of a vegetable and fruit cannery by an
ca ,tt3rn firm will be one of the princi-
PAL subjects to- be considered. The
general opinion is that such an estab-
lishment would be a paying venture in
Walla Walla and that the promoters
should receive the hearty support of
the capitalists of Walla Walla.
Wait:':-@rg Secession Matter.
The proposition of Waitsburg and
Dayton people to cut off three town.
ships in Walla Walla county and at
tach them to Columbia county is an
other important matter that will re-
ceive the attention of the club. ToA
night at Waitsburg a committee from
the Improvement club and a commit
tee from the Dayton Commercial club
will take up the question and discuss
it.. The action taken at this meeting
will be reported to the Walla Walla
Commercial club and should it be I'M
favorable to the best interests of this
county a committee will be selected to
meet the Waitsburg Improvement club
and endeavor to induce them to drop
the proposition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Fellows. Rev. Austin Rice, pastor OF
the Congregations. church, will cffici-
ate at the residence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Business Increasing.
W. Wainwright, proprietor Of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Notable Career.

DR.. James Mack Boyd was one of
the most widely known physicians in
the Pacific northwest and has host OF
old time friends who will mourn his
death. He was born in Kentucky April
6, 1897 His early boyhood was spent
in Ohio and later he removed to Iowa,
where, like his father before him, he
chose medicine as his profession, which
he practiced successfully Tor more than
40 years. In 1865 he crossed the plains
with his family and settled in the Pow
der River valley, Oregon. He laid out
the townsite of Baker City, where he
resided several years. He gave to
that city SITES for the county and edu-
cational institutions. also provided
ground for the erection of the Catholic
church and hospital.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

set to work on West Main street again
this morning putting the thoroughfare
between Sixth and Ninth streets in
condition for paving. About 20 men
and 10 teams were put on the work
and the street will be graded as fast as
possible. The Warren company will
probably begin laying pavement on
West Main and Fourth and Elm soon
after the first of the month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Seward Given the Grand Bounce
Johnny Seward, who has a horror Of
work, was picked up by the police IL:
night on an assault and battery charge
preferred by a denizen of Rose street
alley, who aiieges that Seward punched
her in the neck without any provoca-
ton. Seward was locked up ior the
night and this morning Chief Brown
gave him his choice of leaving town or
going to work on the rock pile. Sew
ard conceded a trip abroad was the
easiest way out of the difficulty and
consequently hit the trail.
Fine Concert PIannec- Guy Allen
Turner, Miss Burr, the violinist, and
Miss Merrill, of Whitman college, are
arranging for a musicale to be given
at Olivet chapel in Green's Park addi-
ton for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid
society of the church on March %.
According to the program so far ar
ranged Mr.. Turner will sing several
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
TOWN TOPICS

Weather Forecast-TOnight and
Wednesday partly cloudy.
Two Days Eastern MaiI-Two days
Ia poStOffice this morning and the
clerks and carriers had to work over
time in getting the heavy mail separ
ated and distributed. Owing to trou-
BILE on the Oregon Short Line, Sun
days and Mondays mail piled up a.
by the way of Umatilla on the morning
Portland train
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Start Work on Planning MII-The
Walla Walla Lumber corr:,iany was
engaged in moving several wooden
buildings on it's property in East Rose
street to...v preparatory to commence
ing work on the new planning mill
which the company will erect immedi-
ately. President Cornwall stated this
morning that = was the intention of
the company to nave the plant in oper-
alton by May 1. The necessary ma
chinery has been purchased and will
arrive in Walla Walla shortly. Work
on the mill structure will commence
as soon as the site is cleared
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Prominent in Politics.


figure in eastern Oregon politics. be-
ing identified with the republican party
He served two terms as sheriff of
E1.ker county and was also for several
years deputy United states marshal
for the eastern district of Oregon.
VIE serving as deputy marsEt.: he
ran down and captured several notori-
Gus stage robbers. For one stage rob-
berry near Canyon City four innocent
men we're convicted on circumstantia!
evidence and sentenced to long terms
in the penitentiary. DR.. Boyd declared
at the time that he believed that the
men were innocent and that he would
never rest until he had the real rob-
bers behind the bars. He eventually
captured three of the gang and the
four men first wrongfully convicted of
the crime were released from prison
after serving four years.
Mayor of WaIIa WaIIa.
In 1873 Dr. Boyd removed from
Baker City to Walla Walla, where he
resided many years. He built up an
excellent practice in medicine and was
one of the most successful physicians
in the country.
He served several terms as city
health Office and in 1886 he was elect
ed mayor, serving the full term and
was reelected in 1887.
Injured by Bicycle.
Later he removed to Spokane, where
he practiced his profession un-n about
a year and a half ago. On Thanks
giving day, 1904, while returning from
the home of his son, L. E-.:.nk Boyd
where he had taken dinner. he was
run into by a man riding a bicycle,
with the result that the doctors spine
was fractured Under medical atten-
ton he recovered temporarily from the
hurt but it left him In poor health.
Since that time he has been ailing sld
last July, believing that the lower alt1-
tude would be beneficial to his faili..c
health. he returned to Walla Walla.
These Mourn His Loss.
~ Dox,a ,oo1yoc a wifa and seven
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

G. P. Twitchell, prominent school
tending the teachers institute.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Funeral Tomorrow.

The funeral will ss.Se place from
the residence, 527 East Sumach street.
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, and
will be under the auspices of the Odd
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Fishing Outlook Not Promising-The
fishing season opens week from Ext
Sunday, but owing to the heavy snow
in the mountains and the general late
ness of the season local sportsmen are
not banking on getting any good sport
much before the first Uf May. The
high ranges drained by both Mill creek
and the Walla Walla river are covered
with from six inches to two feet OF
snow and high waters may be looked
for until the fishing season is well ad-
vanced. The Walla Walla Rod & Gun
club Is to make a special appeal to
local fishermen to protect the young
trout planted in Mill creek last sea-
son as much as possible. S"Hle S6,0oo
trout were planted between Dudley
and the Wickersham bridge and In an
other year should afford Walla Walla
fishermen fine sport.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Top Price for Hogs-Walla Walla
farmers with hogs to sell are in clover
these days, porkers in the Walla Walla
market commanding the highest price
in ten years. Prime hogs were worth
cents on foot today and local deal
ers were willing to take all offerings
at that figure. When hogs are high
however, it may be taken as a pretty
sure indication that the porkers are
scarce and such is tire case in the
Walla Walla valley. Local meat COM
panies have been shipping in from
outside points for several months now
in order to keep up with the local
demand, which greatly exceeds the
supply.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20


Send Seeders to Eureka FIat-Harry
At1:o.t, who is 1,rming large amount
of land near Clyde station on Eureka
Flat, sent out two seeding outfits this
morning to reseed about 500 acres of
land which he believes Is frozen out.
Mr. Abbott returned from the flat yes
terday morning Tc,;..ca he left there
was considerable Snow on the ground
and it was impossible to ascertain
just how badly the wheat is frozen. Il
have about 500 acres that will have to
be reseeded anyway" Mr.. Abbott said
this morning "The whole tract is not
frozen out, but in spots it is badly
damaged and it will be necessary to
reseed tho whole field"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02
A Midnight Episode.
Fire! Fire! Fire!"

Fire! Fire! Fire!"
The blood-curdling cry of alarm
pierced the Silly night. Windows
were thrown up hastily and white
ROBBED apparitions appeared in the
quasi-moonlight! Then came the pit
ter-patter of hurrying feet, and faint
shouts as one breathless runner asked
the other:
"Where-is-it! Where's - the
fire?"
Soon a red glare lit up the sky The
fire fiend was abroad in the village!
To the north one block, to the west
three and then down past Widow
Clanahan's constable to the house of
Mcclure they ran-and there the
angry element ragged, its fierce
tongues licking the sky and it's
ominous crackle portending sorrow to
the local insurance agent!
Suddenly the crowd fell back as
Pat Mcguire, abbreviatedly dressed,
and coughing like a holstein heifer
that had just swallowed a rutabaga
by mistake, burst from a chamber
window in cloud of fame and smoke,
and fell with a stifled moan upon the
grass, bruised and choking, but saved!
Cheer after cheer rent the midnight
air.
"Hurrah, for Pat, he's safe!" they
bawled.
But even as they raised their
voices in exultation, Pat, once more
upon his feet, rushed madly toward
the house!
Stop" they cried as one voice
but Pat would not stop!
"Unhand me, men!" he cried, 81 go
to save me ch-e-i-ld!"
But why did you not bring your
child with your" they moaned, cling
ing to his shirt tails! why, oh
why?"
AS Pat stood there in the tableau,
in the lime light as it were, he turned
and cast whitening glance:
why not?" he shoutedl why not
Well, mother of Moses, OF had t. save
meself foirst, didn't OH" and as the
cruel walls caved in upon him and
shut him out from the light of their
eyes forever, they recognized his
philosophy and fell upon each others
necks and-had fit!
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02
WhyAduIterated
Paint is Dear

"A maker of adulterated
white lead sneered "Why
should paint be pureP No
one eats it."
True, but when white
lead is adulterated with
barytes, sublimed lead,
gypsum, whiting, ETC., it
loses the qualities which
make pure white lead the
best paint pigment.
And when these imitaS
tons are sold as white lead,
the consumer is deceived
into payingwhite lead prices
for worthless substitutes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02

Pattern No. 5651.-Box-pleats are
introduced in the makeup of this
pretty blouse waist, shown in a devel
opment of pongee silk. The surplice
front discloses a chemisette topped by
a high standing collar of all-over lace.
The sleeves are in elbow length, fin.
ished by fancy turn back cuffs. The
mode will develop well in Brussels
lace, embroidered batiste, crepe de
chine, louisine, organdy and chiffon
taffeta. For woman of 36-inch bust
measure, three and one-half yards of
27-inch or two and three-quarter yards
of 36-inch material will be required.
Sizes for 80, "a, SO, 3S, 40 and AZ
inches bust measure.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02

Pattern No. $3.50 "A stylish dress
for a little girl is here shown in a
development of brown mohair The
blouse waist closes on the left side,
and a yoke cut in fanciful outline
is an attractive feature. The fullness
of the sleeves is laid in fine tucks at
the wrist to about cuff depth. The full
straight skirt is gathered and attached
to the waist Cashmere, serge, al
batross, pongee and linen are all
adaptable to the design. The medium
size requires three and one-eighth
yards of 36-inch material. Sizes for s,
9, 10 and IL years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure TO give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02

freedom.

TT6t09Ns
A woman who could not live on
wages earned by finishing shirts for
one cent each, was found dead in an
alley. Substance of news paragraph.
Thought makes for treedomr Thus he
wrote
The poet in his den"
The wise is free and he alone
Is free of living menr
Gold makes for freedom" Thus | write.
Who has it not is slave
To him who rules with cruel rod
Relentless to the grave!
Truth lives forever" says the bard.
And Justice reigns DER ALL
o, tell me poet of the free,
Why did this woman fall?
Why did she toll and starve and die?
Why did she suffer SOP
Who reaped the profits that she nader
Who struck the fatal blow?
Did Justice know her story then
AS night by night she sought
To stem the tide by candle dim
Ger shirts that rich men bought
Did Truth reign there within her hut7
Did Truth her life deprave?
Or was it Greed that entered there
And drove her to the grave?
Thought makes for freedom" Aye, for
those
Who have the brain to grind
The hearts of those who, born to slave,
Less subtler be of mind.
Gold makes for freedom for the ghoul
Who traffics in the street
And makes men bondsmen for the crusts
Partaken at his feet!
All. poet. learn of man thy songs;
Go read the tyrant's laws
And learn the sad, cold word of truth
Death makes for freedoms causei
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02
Owensboro,s fair is on this week

Constipation causes headache,
nausea. dizziness, languor, heart
palpitation. Drastic physics, grippe,
sicken, weaken the bowels and don't
cure. Doan's Regulets act gently
and cure constipat on. 25c. Ask
your druggist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02
Fashion Hint.

Yes, Curly Locks, it will Soak the
typewriter ribbon in quart of water
for four days. Then wash the hair
thoroughly in the concoction. If the
integument does not take on a rich,
raven black. you have probably made
mistake and used a purple ribbon.
Next time be more careful in your Sc
lection
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-10-02

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what l did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me. u. H.
Walker, Sudbury, Ohio.