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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-04
Plans Ready for the Big
Celebration.
DETAILS 10 BE ARRANGED TONIGHT
Feature of the Days Exercises Will
Be the Parade-Grand Ball at
Armory Hall at Night.

The preparations for the celebration
of Labor day next Monday have beer
about completed and at the meeting
of the Walla Walla Trades Council
this evening the final details will be
perfected One of the main features
will be the parade which will take
place at 1 o'clock in the afternoon
The procession will form on Mair
and Palouse streets and will be made
up as follows:
Marshal of the day-Zeno Straight
Walla Walla Military band. Music
ians' Union No. 2S3.
Speakers carriage.
Mayor and city council in carriages
Brotherhood Of Painters, Paper
Hangers and Decorators Of America
No. 1873.
Retail Clerks International Project
i've Association, No. 1872.
International Typographical Union
No. 3SS.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners, No 1914.
International Journeymen Horse
shCer3 Union. No. 200.
Cigar Makers International Union
No. 444.
Operative Plasters' international
Association, No. 239.
Journeymen BARRIERS international
Union, No. 404.
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher WOrkmen, No. 275.
Hotel and Restaurant Employees IN
ternational Alliance, No 500.
United Association of Journeymen
Plumbers. Gas Filters and Steam Fit
ters' Helpers No. 377.
Team Driya international Union
No. 20.
Business mems floats.
The line of march will be west on
Main street to Fifth, south on Fifth
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-04
LAY THE CORNER STONE.

Rev. E. w. Compton, formerly pas
FOR of the Methodist church. South
Of this city was in Walla Walla today
from Waitsburg, enroute to SPOKANE.
where he will participate in the cere'
monies of laying the corner stone OF
a new Methodist church in that city
next Sunday afternoon. Rev. Comp
ton the past year has been stationed
on the Covello and Waitsburg circuit
He will return to Walla Walla IN tllhe
to attend the East Columbia Confer
ence which convenes in this city next
Thursday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-04

B. w. Hughes a prominent business
man of Washtucna is in the city on
business.
E. R. Collins. formerly city editor
on the Union is now assistant city
editor on the Portland Evening Tele
gram.
The plumbers, carpenters, painters
and clerks unions have received some
beautiful banners which will be seen
in the labor day parade
Colin V Dymen,, night editor on
the Union, accompanied by Mrs. by
mant returned today from very
pleasant trip Of two weeks to the
Sound and Portland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-04

]. w. Cookery, licensed embalmer
and undertaken Babcock block, ~
First street Telephone Main 319.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-04
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. \. Vinson is quite III at the
Walla Wala hospital with typhoid
fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Hotel Company. The Dewey Hotel, 1t is
also averred. likewise belonged to Col. Nc
Kay but was kept out of his name in order
that creditors rights. well as those CT
former wife to alimony, might be de-
feated. According to Mr.. Clark. three
blocks of valuable improved business prop
erty which really belonged to Col Nc
Kay. were held In a similar manner.
The complainant further contends that
the Dewey Hotel Company, while controlled
completely by Col. Mckay. was formed for
the purpose Of defeating the rights OF the
wife mentioned to alimony. and the rights
of creditors: that stock was issued to sew.
eIal individuals without consideration, ana
that bonds to the amount of S20O,0O0 were
issued and secured by deed of trust TO
trustee. II is charged that following out
the alleged conspiracy and Intention to de-
fra I'D creditors. and I'm pursuance of a COM
promise agreement between parties inter-
ested. the bonds In question were divided
among certain of the defendants. Further.
ii Is set forth that some of the stock Of the
hotel company has been transferred to two
of the attorneys who have figured In the
proceedings and that they have both been
made directors of the company
Asks for Decree.
II is asked that the defendants be
quired to answer certain interrogatories.
and that all the property referred TO be
decreed to belong to the estate of Col. Nc
Kay for the purpose OF meeting the dee
mands OF creditors. and that pending the
litigation a receiver or receivers be APP
pointed to take charge of all the assets.
The court Is also asked to enjoin the trans
fer of any of the property until the issues
raised are determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Special Values i'm
Lace Curtains.

The unusually large business III
Lace Curtains this fall is responsible
for a number of small lots that we
have on hand (I, 2, 3 and a pairs OF
a kind, which we are DESTROYS Of
disposing OF to make room for other
winter goods. In these lots are Lace
Curtains in the richest and most eff
fective designs of the highest grade
as we'll as many pretty and dainty
patterns in the medium and lower
priced goods.
We have made an effective show
ing of these all to themselves, where
YOU can see them at their best and
buy to advantage.
Included are Ruff1ed Muslin, Ruff
fled Net. Nottingham. Scotch Net,
Cluny, Point de Arabic, Renais-
sance, Brussels Net, Swiss Tambour
and Genuine Arabian.
All marked for immediate clear
ance at
20 to 1870 less than regular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
FOR BROADER GENERAL.
Candidates for the Vacancy Caused by
Retirement Of Lieut.. Gen. Young.

Lieutenant General Young. chief of staff,
will retire for age January 8. 1904, and will
be succeeded as lieutenant general and chief
Of staff by Major General A. R. Chaffee.
At the same time Brigad.er General George
M. Randall. the senior brigadIer, will prob
ably be promoted to the grade of major
general. leaving vacancy in the list of
brigadiers open to appointment from the
army at large. There are hundreds of can
didates in the line Of the army for this
vacancy, including most of the senior colo
nels Of cavalry. artillery and infantry
Among the officers who are said to be
seeking the prospective brigadier general
ship. not in the immediate line of promo
ton. are Lieut. Col. Charles ]. Allen the
engineer officer in charge Of local river and
harbor improvements, who will retire for
age about the middle OF January; Col c.
r. Edwards captain. 10th Infantry, chief
of the bureau Of insular affairs; Lieut.. Col
Henry A. Greene, LIST Infantry, military
secretary to General Young. and Capt.
John ]. Pershing. 18th Cavalry, the hero
of numerous exploits in the Philippines. It
is understood that the candidacy of Capt.
Edwards, Lieut.. Col Greene and Capt. Per-
shing is conditioned upon the consideration
of junior officers in making the selection
for the vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
The General yeffries" of Panama.

The General" Jeffries who. according to
dispatches from Panama. has been put IN
command Of the navy of the new republic
of Panama, is believed to be Alfred Jefs
fries, a former United States naval ofdcefs
No man named Jenrries Yves ever grado.
ate of the Military Academy. The only
Naval Academy graduate OF the name was
Alfred Jeffries. He entered the academy
in 1873 but was out of the institution for q
time and did not graduate until 1879. He
became an ensign In August. 1881 and was
dismissed July 16. 1885. Two years ago
Alfred Jeffries was in Washington and told
a friend that he was going to Panama to
enter the service of the Colombian revolu-
tioniste, who had then some prospect OF
success He was afterward heard from on
the isthmus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Box COuches.

A couch and a wardrobe COM
bined. A doubly useful and very or
namental piece of furniture.
All Our Box Couches are made
in our own factory ION the premises)
under our personal supervision, OF
the very best material, by men of ex-
perience and excellent judgment.
An unusually large and varied as
sortment of fabrics to select from.
AS a special value we are offer
ing this week a Hair filled Box
Couch, 20 inches wide, 6A feet long.
with ample space for a good-sized
wardrobe, at
$500 each.
Second floor, q 1T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Ready MADE
Window Shades.

A great many people prefer
Ready-made Shades, because they
are cheap and because they can
easily be replaced.
We are showing an extensive line
of the plain shades in all the want
able colorings. Also a handsome
line, trimmed with lace insertion and
edging, in white and ecru, with and
without side hens. Also many nov
elites new this season. Prices very
reasonable.
Water Color Opaque Shades,
Csc. Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Burlaps for Coverings.

The ideal covering Of today for
walls, floors, halls and stairs.
This class of goods IS cleaner,
stronger, far richer and has to a
great extent taken the place of mat
ting.
The rich shades of dark green,
terra Gotta, old blue and red are
dominant, but we show besides these
innumerable other shades to suit all
tastes.
We furnish this material, the lin
ing, sew it as is required and lay the
same, as we'll as send a man to take
measurements, for
$50. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Cedar Chests.

Cabinet made of the best cedar
throughout, in one style and one
size go inches long, 20 inches wide
and 20 inches deep and absolutely
moth proof. A handy receptacle for
waists, skirts, dresses, etc.
Special price, $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Rope POrtieres.

These draperies are mainly used
in single doorways. They partake
of the nature of screen, as we'll as
being a very effective drapery. We
are showing large line, in about
twenty handsome colorings.
S2.5o, $3.50 and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Upholstery Fabrics.

Upholstery Fabrics.
This season is notable for the
number of rich and handsome new
upholstery fabrics.
Our large and beautiful stock
shows exceptional taste and fore
thought in selection. Rich and eff
fective patterns that harmonic with
the artistic furniture of this date and
the innumerable schemes of wall
papers.
The most beautiful designs i'll
Gobelins, Tapestries, Armures,
Jutes, Silk Velours, Cotton and
Wool Reps. Mercerized Fabrics,
etc, are here in unusual variety and,
without exception, moderately
priced. All goods are so inches
wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
S3.75 to $500 Each.
"Pit," the New Game.

One of the latest and popular The
card full of harmless and unaduterated novel,
exciting for parties
other for this purpose Another advantage as
for large party persons may take
part
Price, Soc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
FILES AMENDED BILL
ACTION TAKEN BY ALLEGED
CREDITOR OF MCKAY ESTATE.
Claims $e3, 900 and Institutes Pro-
ceedings in District Supreme Court
accomplishments Allegations.

Another step in the matter of the con-
test involving the estate of the late Colonel
Nathaniel Mckay was taken today. Fran
els s. Clark of New York. who claims to be
a creditor Of the estate to the amount OF
about 5000. recently instituted proceed
ings in the District Supreme Court, and
today, through Attorneys Lambert and
Baker, and by permission of the court. he
filed an amended bill Of complaint Mr..
Clark names several new defendants and
makes additional assertions In reference to
an alleged conspiracy to secrete and make
away with certain assets belonging to the
estate for the purpose, 1t is averred, of de-
feating the rights Of creditors and others
interested.
In the amended bill reference is made to
the statements Of the original petition. upon
which an order was signed temporarily re-
straining the sale Of certain personal prop
erty said to have been included in the es-
tate and advertised for sale recently at
public auction. Further. 1t is set forth that
at the time of his death, Colonel Mckay
was greatly impaired, both physically and
mentally 1t Is added that in April 1901, he
purchased premises 1911 K street. and
caused the property to be conveyed to an
other person.
The latter, 1t is charged, was induced to
convey the property by deed to Mrs. Mabel
Grace Mckay. who claims to be the wife Of
Col Mckay by virtue OF marriage cere-
mony performed shortly prior to his death.
The last conveyance of the property. 1t is de-
clared was made in order to hinder and de-
fraud creditors, and, it is claimed, that the
record title has never passed from the orig
inal grantors. The X street property is
said to be of the value Of 100000:
Claimants Allegations.
Continuing. Mr.. Clark says to the court
that Col. Mckay was the owner of three
dwelling houses on 13th street between K
and L streets. the record title to which, it
is claimed, was first held by Theodore E.
Wiedersheim son-in-law of Col Mckay.
who subsequently conveyed 1t to the Dewey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
The Columbia in Commission.

The triple-screw cruiser Columbia was put
in commission at the New York navy yard
yesterday as a training ship and will b
attached to the Atlantic training squadron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
New Fancy Mods and Cutters.

We have Just received through the Georgetown
Custom House lot of Fancy Molds and Cake
ana vegetable Cutters from one OF the. best Ger
man makers, and invite the inspection Of modern
h0usekeepers Of this new line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Bagdad Couch Covers.

We have just secured a lot (1oo III
alp of Genuine Bagdad Couch Gov
ers, in rich oriental and other arts
tic designs. They also make effec-
tive portieres.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Values, $500 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Renaissance Bed Sets.
Pretty covering for the bed, which
gives the room a finished appear
ance and adds to the attractiveness
of slightly bed, besides being very
useful.
AS special value we are offering
Renaissance Bed Sets (spread and
bolster roll to natch), trimmed with
deep valance and made expressly for
brass beds, at
$3.50 set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Coo. each.

Nickel Bath Room Fittings.
We are showing a complete line Of Nickel Bath
Room Fittings Nickel and White Framed Mirrors.
Glass Shelves, Towel Bars. etc, and invite an
inspection Of these choice quality goods at the
lowest possible prices for best grades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
The Three Minute" Bread Maker.

A decided departure from the old, laborious disa-
greesble way Of making bread by hand.
II takes but three minutes. and 1t mixes and
kneads the dough thoroughly.
Does not get the fingers ..all stuck up with
dough. because the hands do not touch the dough.
rate 1t.
And 1t Is as easily cleaned a tin pail
Its claims seem to be extravagant but trial
VIII remove all doubts.
Price, $2.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Buckeye Knife Set Special.
We o1er lot Of three-piece Buckeye Knife Sets,
consisting OF l scalloped edge bread knife,
seaiioped-edge cake knife and pairing knife. at
Ioc. per Set of Three Knives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
New "Geisha" Lamp Shades.

We are now showing the first shipment Of the
newest effects IN "Geisha" Lamp Shades, and they
are 90 arranged as to hang from the chimney with
two brass chains, being especially suitable for
drop-lights. reading lamps, boudoir lamps, library
lamps, etc. They come In assorted colorings and
decorations. with fringe around bottom, at
$I.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Dainty China, Rich Gut GLASS,
Artistic Lamps, Housefurmishings
and F1ousecleaning Requisites.

He newly enlarged housekeeping located
and covering more than thirty thousand
especial interest to houkeepers presents varied and at
actve collections Glass; Colonial Glass Lamps China
and Porcelain for the table Also Kitchen Furnishings Utensils
Laundry REQUISITES Cleaning Requisites Basket
tenances the corresponding department housekeeping we'll
regulated home - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Japanese PLAGUE Special.
We offer a new lot Of Blue and White japanese
China Plaques. In the popular 11-inch SIZE at
$50. each 3 for $I.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Dinner Pate Special.
We call especial attention to the Full-sized Dec
GRATED German China Dinner Plates, in dainty rose
designs with gold edges, which we are Offering at
I8c. each; 6 for $I.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Brass and Iron Bedsteads.

~ HE time will probably when wooden beds will
altogether be used but the Brass and Iron Bedsteads
" since their introduction few have certainly been
riumphantly successful
The advantages Metal Bedstead great and their
decorative possibilities be taken consideration fitting
they can be ornamental
Our stock Tor the present values that
unusual Anbass Bedstead rich handsome
Iron esteads and dainty designs White
brass trimmings pleasing effects Colored
Enaneed Bedsteads, the latest match
decorations.
S3.75 to SIS. 90 Each.
As special values offer the following
Brass Bedstead with swell foot Brass Bedsteads
and ball Jointsa posts and heavy hlgs-a
handsome Bedstead; all Bedstead Sizes
$500. Value, $4,000. $4,000. Value, $500.
Also complete lines of Bedding Springs Pillows
eca the lowest prices possible for frstgrade goods
hE +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
New Drop Light Stands.

New Drop Light Stands.
We have Just received a large invoice of Brass
wrought Iron and Old Brass Drop Light Stands,
which are the newest productions Of one Of the
best makers. They vary In price from Soc to
ECO each and we call especial attention to the
Brass Stand with heavy black vase, which we are
Offering at
Goo. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
New Elamgimgs and and Upholstery

SIT ACE Curtains Drapee Wall Coverings Furniture Coverings
Hill Porere Brass and Iron Beds Bedding, Mattresses oouches
~ Rugs, Window Shades First quality goods OF standard
makes, in the latest effects at atractvey low prices
We have Upholstery Shops the premises, perfectly equip
ped for making reuhosterng repairing and nisng OF
the manufacturing of all kinds OF bedding also Tor
making Window Shades Drapere Box Couches Utility Boxes etc
We also take orders for polishing and floors polishing fr-
putting chair molng and plate rails racks ETC. Also tor
laying parquetry flooring, which of specaltes
The public assured that mtrsted to
and intelligent consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
soc. each.

New Black Iron Umbrella Stands.
We are showing six styles Of Black Iron Unl-
brella Stands ranging In price from S5c. to 81 90
each. and call especial attention to the Black
Iron Umbrella Stand which are offering at
85c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
New Decorated Toilet Sets.

We are showing recent large shipment Of
choicely Decorated Toilet Sets in the 1Opiece and
jar combinations. The decorations are
pecially designed to harmonze with the new
scheme Of wall papers. We quote a few items
from more than 100 different style sets:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Brilliant Cut Glass
For Autumn Brides.

we are showing the newest and best Of this
year 3 patterns In the American Cut Glass which
liz very rich and which makes ideal wedding gifts
we quote few items from a complete assortment;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

The best Shoe made for Men and Women
finds its outlet here. Hanans Shoes are famous
from end of the country to the other as the
BEST SHOES MADE. We're sole agents for
the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
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New York-WAsHINGToN-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
New Imported Stein Special.
35c. each; 3 for $I.oo.

We have Just received a cask Of Blue Decorated,
Half ftre Covered Stems from Of the best Ger
man factories and offer them at the unusually low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

New Andirons and Fire Sets.
We have just received a large shipment Of Brass
and Wrought Iron Andirons and Fire Sets. and call
especial attention to the finish and style OF these
makes, coupled as they are with popular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10
Response by Rev. I. L. Thomas.

The response to the Commissioner ad
dress was made by Rev. I. L. Thomas of
Baltimore. 'If we had two thousand men,"
said he. like President Roosevelt and Com
missioner Macfarland within ten years
there would be no race problem in this
country"
Rev. A. D. Mayo of Boston made the prin-
cipal address of the evening, his subject
being 1.-THE Duty of the White American
Toward His Colored Fellow-citizen." He
was followed in a few remarks by Rev.
Dean Richmond Babbitt, rector of Epiph-
any Protestant Episcopal Church, Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

They much used for decorating dens and din
ing rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Decorated English Teapots.
Tea experts all agree that nothing makes nice
tea as English Jet Teapot, and we call especial
attention to the choice quality Decorated English
Jet Teapots are offering at
coc each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Imported Umbrella Stands.
We now offering choice quality Blue and
White Japanese China Umbrella Jars and a lot Of
Brown TokanaM Umbrella Jars at
$I.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-10

Sheet Department.
Special:
500 Double Bed Sheets (2Hx2H
yards), made of good, substantial
muslin, and being torn, not cut, from
the piece, they will be straight when
Numbered; generous hens.
Special price, soc. each.