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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
WE WANT MORE INTEREST
County School Money Changes
Locality too Often
BILL TO keep COIN IN COUNTIES
ANNUAL SUM OF $4,000. 900 WOULD
THUS GATHER INTEREST
AT HOME.

OLYMPIA, Jan. 31.-In order for the
public to receive more interest under
the depository law, the house commit
tee on revenue and taxation is having
a bill drawn up by which the the cur
rent school fund due from the counties
would remain in charge of the county
treasurers, instead of being paid over
to the state treasurer. and then by
him paid back to the counties.
In round numbers the current school
fund distributed in one year is $4,000
600. Not all of this comes from the
counties, but most of it does. The state
has a levy on all the property to raise
money for the current shool fund. The
tax is collected. under the present sys-
tenn and paid over to the state treas
urer every month. At the end of every
quarter the state superintendent of
schools distributes the current school
fund in accordance with school attend
ance. and the money goes back to the
counties.
A county does not. as rule, re-
Give back just what it paid in. For
instance, a county with great wealth
and few school children in proportion
to population would pay more than it
would receive back.
What the house committee on reve-
nue. and taxation desires is a law that
would not require current school fund
money to be brought to the capital and
then carried back to the counties
Some of it would have to be carried
the amount being the difference be-
tween what is paid in and what is
drawn OFT by each county. The COM
nittee figures that if this money were
allowed to stay in the counties. more
interest would be paid on public de-
pesits than under the present plan
when the money is changed from coun-
ty seat to state capital and vice versa
so often.
{. w. Claussen. state auditor, has
been thinking about the matter a great
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
MILDLY SUFFERS FOR STUNT.
First Class Man at Annapolis Reduced
for Masoueratino as Girl.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 31.-First
Glass Midshipman Richard B. Coffman,
on of Capt. Dewitt Coffman, has re-
ceived fifty dement's and has been re-
,uced to a private for masquerading
at recent hop as girl. His make
p was perfect. and many of his class
mates danced with him without recog-
nizing him. The secret leaked out
With the result that Coffman was re-
ported to the commandment Midship-
nan Coffman was a popular member
# the first class
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
The Same Old Watch.

"Hello, Rummel. hear you hac
your watch stolen the other day."
Eyes. but the thief is already caught
Just think, the fool took 1t to the pawn
shop, and there they Immediately rec
ognized it as mine and detained him.
-Fliegende Batter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
I'll. Nev rootball Rule..

"How do these new football rules
compare with the old ones"
"Well, last season at this time my
boy had a stiff neck. bruised head
and a twisted ankle. This year he has
a sprained wrist, broken rib and LOT
Of wrenched tendons. guess the rules
are about the same"-Cleveland Plaiz
Dealer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
Real Evidence.

"My only objection to the young
man." said the father, speaking of thu
youth who proposed to his daughter
sis that he doesn't seem to have the
least bit Of sense or foresight"
But" answered the mother, "he has
as much sense as you had when you
asked for MY hand"
"Confound it! That's just why I oh
feet to m."-Phiiadelphia Inquirer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
How to Cure CniIbIains.

ITO enjoy freedom from chilblains,"
writes John Kemp, East Otisfield, Me-,
Il apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Have
also used it for sale rheum with ex-
cellent results" Guaranteed to cure
fever sores, indolent ulcers, piles, burns.
wounds, frost bites and skin diseases
25c at E. L. Smalley's drug store.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
HIS LAST APPEAL.

Dear Editor:
When you persist you can't accept
The stories that I send
don't believe that you regret
To send them back again.
Ny stories must, I do admit,
Your ridicule provoke;
But, with your sharpened point Of wit
Why don't you take a joke?
Respectfully,
A CONTRIBUTOR
-Lippincotts Magazine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
Bohemian Rates.

Van Dauber-How much do you pay
week for your board and room'
Scribbler - Well. some expressmer
charge me 81 and some IS cents
Puck,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31

70 Cure a Cold In One Day.
Fake LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
'aolets Druggists refund money * 1t
ais to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma.
IRE Is on each box; &c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31

deal lately. He is in some doubt
whether the constitutional provision
against Communication of taxes would
permit the striking of a balance such
as might be required if the counties
did not actually bring the money to the
capital. Tax Commissioner Frost is
also in some doubt about it.
Mr. Claussen thinks it desirable to
change the present system. He says
the big deposits of current shool fund
in possession of the state are not of
much value to the state depository be-
cause of the short time the funds are
available.
The quarterly appointments of
SHOOT funds by the safe school super
intendent in the year 1906 were as
follows:
L epl ualS S ZoO,oo5
May MISREPRESENTATION. 1867, 1853
august $500 ..--... ooV'1o1
November .................. 137 ,54S
Ioldi .$1,So0,oos
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31

There Is not single moment in liss
hat we can afford tc lose.-Goulburn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31

Highway to Be Built by Vanderbilt
Race Projectors VIII BE For All
Who Pay TOll-Inns and Garages to
BE Established Along the Route.
Will Cost $2,OOO,OOO.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-31
A New Adam and Eve
IOriginai.l

[OriginaY
The patient was placed upon the CD.
Grating table, the surgeon put on an
apron similar to those worn by butch.
ers, an assistant administered an an.
aesthetic, while the nurse stood wait
ing. AS soon as the patient came I'm.
der the influence of the drug the sur
geon proceeded to open his breast and
take out rib that had been so forced
out Of position by an accident that il
endangered the mans life.
When the patient came to himself he
looked wildly about him No one was
near except the house surgeon and the
nurse.
whats all this about?" he asked
wonderingly.
you're all right" replied the doctor
you've had an accident We've taken
out rib"
"a rib! Out Of me?"
Eyes Be quiet. All depends upon
your not exciting yourself"
The patient closed his eyes and be
gan to mutter incoherently. The doctor
looked at the nurse and shook his head
Hes delirious," he said.
The nurse Shuddered
Suddenly the patient opened his eyes
and, fixing them on the doctor, said ex-
eitedly:
You say rib has been taken out OF
nie?'
yes"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

Claire Beasey has nine performing cats
who do some clever stunts such as the fe-
line family are supposed to be incapable Of
leai ming. One Of these is a prize fight to
the finish between two OF the cats with
real boxing gloves and referee. The kim
odrome pictures are good, as usual A new
plush drop curtain was initiated just be-
fore the Steger number.
"The Yankee Consul" at the KruR.
There is a lively gallop through the comic
opera. The Yankee Consul" being pre-
scented at the Krug theater. The piece,
seen here before is Of the lighter form OF
entertainment, with a little love story to
give II some consistency. military air 10
give It touch Of dignity and a bevy OF
attractive young women TO give It vivacity.
Harry Short. as Abijah Booze. American
consul in Puerta Plata, San Domingo. is a
comedian of ability. He requires no af-
fectaton to make people laugh. for he has
the humor in him and just lets II loose and
the audience does the rest. He employs
but little makeup to arouse the risibilities
he is just himself and that is the summum
bonum of his art.
The supporting company this year is not
quite as strong musically as it might be
but there is much that is acceptable and
the humor runs along merrily without stint
James BfeDnan, as Captain Leopold, and
squad of Dominican soldiers. scored a hit
in their musical number I'VE Come OF
Castillian Blood" Mr.. Shorts Amt 1t
Funny What a Difference Just a Few
Hours Maker" and 1T Wasn't Like This in
the Olden Days" were well received. Miss
Margaret Flavin. one Of the heaviest &C
tresses on the stage, transported her obesity
with considerable dexterity. AS Donna
Teresa, a wealthy widow with a figure in
the bank, as well as a personal "figure,"
she makes merry with Consul Booze and
adds TO the levity.
The Krug theater was filled twice yester-
day to capacity. The present engagement
of this pretty little opera will close with a
performances this evening
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
AID FOR MANUFACTURERS
PrOPSSsl to Form Company to Assist Those
Desiring to Locate Here.
ONLY IN FORMATIVE STAGE At PRESENT
Bill in lows Legislature for state
Inspection of Grain at Terminals
Endorsed by the CONNER
cial Club.

At an informal meeting held Saturday
afternoon in the rooms Of the Council Bluffs
Commercial club, the proposition to or
ganize a development company was dis
cussed, but beyond an informal discussion
no action was taken. The plan under con-
sideration lie to organize a company with
nominal capital Of 10000 for the purpose
Of bringing factories and other business
enterprises TO the city, securing suitable
sites for such enterprises and the offering
Of bonuses when necessary to obtain the
location here Of some desirable firm or
factory.
The proposition is merely at present in
an embryonic state and no attempt TO form
the organization will be made until can
vass Of the business men Of the city is
made. This will probably be done this
week and II sufficient encouragement is
met with meeting viii be called to place
the proposition on a firm footing.
While 1t has been suggested to place the
capital stock Of the proposed development
company at 500. 600, but one-fourth will be
asked to be paid at present. With a fund
Of $4,000 It is figured that the company
could be Incorporated and commence bust
ness. When the fund Of SIS 200 should be
exhausted. It is proposed to call for the
payment OF another fourth Of the capital
stock and 80 on until the full amount is
subscribed.
Although there was not a quorum pres
ent at the meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Of the Commercial club Saturday
afternoon. the members present adopted
resolutions endorsing the proposed bill,
which. It IL said, State Senator Saunders
Of this city intends introducing at the
present session of the legislature, provid-
ing for state inspection Of grain at railroad
terminals.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

ONAWA-The Monona County Fair asso-
citation held It's meeting this week and
fixed the date Of the Monona county fair
for September 3, 4. and s, at Onawa
ONAWA-The Onawa ice harvest is in
full blast at Gard lake by the Persons
Ice company. The ice is in splendid condi-
ton, owing TO the absence Of snow, and it
Is about twelve inches thick.
BLENCOE-Blencoe has just dedicated a
which is free from debt. Dr. Lewis of
Morningside college, Sioux city, was the
principal speaker at the dedicating cere-
monies
ATLANTIC-The l3-year-oId son of Al
Phares Is in serious condition and fears
are entertained for his recovery. as the
result OF poisoning caused by his putting
a paint brush in his mouth. He had been
working with water colOrs and wiped the
brush in his mouth, causing the illness.
ONAWA-C- f HolbrOok 4 Co of OnaUa
have sold their implement and machinery
business 10 Lininger a. Co. Omaha whole
sale dealers. who will open a branch house
and lumber business and have built a
separate ONCE. This is the oldest inple-
ment and machinery business in Monona
county ana was hrst started by Warner &
FTeeland In 1867. just forty years ago.
ATLANTIC-The Atlantic NortheHn A,
Southern railroad proposition is far enough
along that its construction Is now con-
sldereo almost a certainty. There has al
ready been subscribed more than 500 90
town, with hardly half of the feld vet
oanvassed The first election Of officers OF
the new company will be held on January
~. when the stock subscription books will
be practically closed
ONANA - Onawa has been nearly
sNamped the last two weeks with Nebraska
corn ana the two elevators have had hand
Work 10 handle H. IL was generally sup
posed that with the completion Of re
Ashland cut-on this Nebraska trade would
De lost 70 Onawas but there seems TO be
more OF i than ever and the only problem
seems 10 be how 10 handle H. The crossing
al Decatur IS good and much produce IA
Tfra m na Lou
river N'
GLENWOOD-H r. Sarr, known 10
everybody In Mills and pottaUra ftarnic
counties as Ed" died al his home eight
N Ilhes north OF GlenEOod this morning
Mr., saTr was one Of the most popular n1er
m NILS county. His home farm consist
ing o. about 700 acres. was also his
fathers home. His hospitality and charity.
with never falling good nature made Mn
popular with all classes His deafh r.
suited from cerebral apoplexy. following a
triNial influenza He leaves = wife two
sons and one daughter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28


The funeral of the late George Franklin
Smith, pioneer resident and merchant Of
this CITY, held yesterday afternoon from the
residence on South First street, was at
tended by large gathering of Odd Fellows
of which order deceased was a member
and in which he had held many high Of
fees. All of the local lodges of the order
were largely represented, many of the
older members being in attendance. At
the house the funeral Grafton was delivered
by Past Grand S. B. wadsworth on behalf
Of lodge No. 49. The cortege to the GENE
terry was an imposing one, over 100 Odd
Fellows being in line. The pallbearers
were:
George w Smiley, past grand Of Council
BUNS lodge No. ~; John Gilbert, past
grand OF Hawkeye lodge No. 124; Lewis
Hammer. Canton Pottawattamie M. 6.
patriarch militant; F. A sackett; past
grand Council Bluffs lodge No. 40; Thomas
Rishton. past grand of the Rebekahs. No.
3; James F. Spare. past chief patriarch OF
Twin Brothers encampment No. AZ; l. ~.
Parsons, past grand Of Park City lodge No.
sos; George H Scott, past grand Of Park
City lodge No. 606,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
CASH Is SHORT OF DEMANDS
Legislature Has Less Than Million Dollars
for Special Appropriations.
INSTITUTIONS ASK OVER TWO MILLION
Lack of Passes Having n Tendency 20
Prevent Adjournments of LeEis-
Iature, Rs it Takes Cash
20 Go Home.
TrOm Sac correspondent.l


DIES MONIES. Jan. s7.-CspeciaL) with
less than 100000 available for extra ap-
preparations the thirty second general as
sembly is confronted with demands amount
ing TO considerably over S2,OO0OO0. Re
quests Of the various state institutions
alone amount to 81, So SIS, the State Agri-
cultural college and the State university
asking for SSSSOOQ The State university
leads the list with requests for S44sOO
These appropriate tons are all known as
extra appropriations. Most of the state
institutions have appropriations that are
annual and need not be acted upon By
each succeeding legislature. The extra ap-
preparations asked for are for new build
ings and improvements not provided for
by the regular annual appropriations. Both
the State university and Agricultural COL
lege have millage taxes for the purpose
Of erecting new. buildings, but both are
asking for big appropriations in addition
for new buildings, the State university ask
ing for S25,O0O for a woman's building and
the State Agricultural college for 100000
for heating plant and tunnels and $4,000
for an addition to the girls dornitory,
besides smaller amounts for other build
ings, the total asked by the college being
1895 600. Both ask for increases in the an
nual support fund In comparison with
these the State normal is asking for only
$4,000 Of which s5,OO is for walks ana
grading, $500 for the library and 5000
for the librarians salary. The total re-
quests of the three educational institutions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

The hast week Of the union revival meet
tngs at the First Presbyterian church
opened last night with an attendance which
packed the church TO the doors. The sepa-
rate meetings for men and women in the
afternoon at the Presbyterian and English
Lutheran churches were also well at
tended. This week Rev. Otterbein o.
Smith, pastor Of the First Congregational
church. win preach at the evening meet
ings
Last evening DIT. Smith took as his sub
sect The PIT" preaching foreeful
sermon. His Subjects for the remainder
OF the week viii be;
londay-"Wha1 n John L. Sullivan Had
Been a Christian"
Tuesday--'China Closet Religion"
Wednesday--"The Man in the Tree"
Thursday-''The Heroes Chance"
Friday-sHow 10 Hold On and Hold Out -
l6unday-''The Planted Life"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

FORT RILEY. Kan, Jan. ZT-Seven
members Of the Kansas City Athletic club ;
basket ball team and Lieutenant Mettler
or the artillery corps at the fort were hurt
here today while on the way TO the rail-
way station. Following q runaway down a
hill which ended In their carry-all being
overturned. Lieutenant Mettler who was
most seriously hurt, suffered a compound
fracture Of the legs. The members OF the
club were badly cut and bruised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
CLARK SUCCEEDS WALcoTT
the Government Geological
SuFveE.

BALTIMORE. Jan. Z7.-It is understood
that the appointment Of Prof. William Bull
lock Clark OF the Johns Hopkins university
to the dictatorship Of the United States
geological survey has been practically de-
cided upon. His appointment will be as
successor to Charles D. Walcott who has
resigned TO become head Of the Smithsonian
institution.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
Estimate of Cost of New Plant Not
Given to Public.

Estimate of Cost of New Plant Not
Given to Public.
There is a portion of the report OF w.
| K1ersted. the expert hydraulic engineer en-
ployed by the city to compute the value of
the present water works plant and furnish
| an estimate of the cost Of the construction
of a new one. which has not yet been made
public and which was not included in the
copies furnished the members OF the city
council by Councilman Wallace chairman
, Of the special committee on water works.
This portion Of the report referred TO deals
with the cost OF the construction OF a new
plant suitable for the growing needs of
Council Bluffs.
Mr.. Kiersted estimated the cost Of the
original water works plant at SSS7, SIS. and
its present value at s5OO.s4S. in which he in
Guided a going value Of s2,74s The cost
Of reproduction OF the present plant Mr..
Kiersted estimated at s5S4.445, TO which he
added SO7,1s2 the estimated cost Of the i'm
provements and extensions in the service
declared by him 70 be needed Immediately.
This makes Mr. Kiersted's estimate OF the
cost Of reproduction OF the present plant,
together with the improvements needed at
once, $eE,sE or IN round figures, $4,000.
The cost, however Of constructing a wafer
works plant suitable to the growing needs
OF the city, ans such as Mr.. kersted
would recommend in the even; Of the city
deciding to build q new plant. would, ac-
cording to his estimate, cost practically
$500 600 These figures will be Of consider
able interest 10 the taxpayers OF Council
BLUFFS. who have up to this not been made
acquainted with this portion OF Mr. Kier-
sted's report. and especially in view OF the
fact that Councilmen Wallace and Olson
of the special committee and Councilman
Younkerman have been quoted as declaring
themselves in favor of constructing an en-
tirely new plant. These three members OF
the city council are quoted as saying that
every obstacle has been cleared away for
the purchase o. the present plant or the
construction Of a new one. and that new
plant can be acquired without increasing
the present taxation and. further that II
would secure a reduction Of one-half OF the
old rates"
In exact figures. Mr.. Kiersted estimates
the cost Of a new water works plant such
as would be desirable for Council Bluffs at
sS1 SIS. with the possible and probable in
crease IN cost o. material by the time the
city was ready 10 commence the construc-
ton OF water works plant the cost might
considerably exceed 500 900.
In arriving at the cost of a new plant
Mr.. Kiersted gives the following figures:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28


This estimate" Mr.. Kiersted says. is
based upon taking the water supply from
the Missouri river At a point near Walnut
grove, about 1000 feet below the Illinois
Central bridge. 1t is proposed 10 construct
the power station and settling basins near
enough 20 the river that the same building
viii contain both the low and the high
lift pumping machinery, all the boilers
and equipment needed. and that the sedi-
ment taken from the river water can be
returned to the Missouri river directly
through drains provided for that purpose
The pumping station is made large enough
10 provide for additions In the future"
Regarding the possibility Of securing the
water supply from the ground instead OF
from the Missouri river, MT. Kiersted says:
The only available source Of water sup
ply other than thai Of the Missouri river
is the gravel beds underlying The Missouri
river valley. Water can be taken from
these gravel beds IN sunicisnt quantity to
supply a city Of Sa:Op inhabitants or even
more. and viii need no publication. unless
Il may be found advisable 10 reduce the
amount OF mineral matter he'd M solu-
don Should a water supply be taken from
the ground II viii be necessary 70 provide
a considerable amount OF storage al the
water supply works "a order thai ms. high
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
Kodnk Erhfhltinn.

One OF the most interesting and enter
tang features OF this week will be the
kodak exhibition at Chambers academy in
Omaha. January Is to February Short
illustrated talks by the celebrated lecturer,
DR.. Dixon. also actual demonstration of the
art Of taking pictures. from the time Of
exposure to the finished picture. all in the
space Of few minutes. add greatly TO the
other features offered at the exhibition.
All goods shown at the exhibition may
be bought at W. A. Maurer's China Store
Free tickets TO those wishing to attend
the exhibition gladly furnished
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
Glass Dishes In.

Dishes for cigar band work are now in.
We carry the bands, too. Get in the swim
and try the work.
ALEXANDER's ART STORE,
SSs Broadway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

Until January 81 special prices on
watches all standard American movements.
Call and let us show them. Our personal
guarantee with each one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

We carry a full line of ice tools, ice
saws, ice tongs, bars. pulleys. hatchets
and everything pertaining to the putting
up OF ice. Petersen & Schoenig company,
Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
A. MetxSar a On

New Location Of Wholesale Bakery.
5l6 MINISTER Street. Council Bluffs Ia
Homemade, Bread a Specially.
Visitors Welcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR SCRAP
IRON. METALS AND RUBBER BY J.
KATAL.MAN. 500 MAIN ST. PHONE go
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28

Mr.. Thomas A Brewick. custodian Board
of Education. recently surprised his family
with beautiful plano, bought at the
Bo6ifausH Piano AHouse.4 Sss Brcadw y.
Council Bluffs. 1t IL an English oak case,
colonial style. CT a, unique design and has
a very fine tone.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-28
Hard Coal.

We have all the different sizes OF hard
coal. Bridenstein & Smith. Sixth and Four
tenth avenue. Both phones lS1