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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06
HE FORGED A DRAFT.
6. [. Martin, a. Travelling
Man, Arrested.
WANTED BY PENDLETON OFFICERS
Claimed He Obtained Goods Under
False Pretenses in the Oregon
City.
WANTED BY PENDLETON OFFICERS

G. L. Martin, a travelling salesman
for a nickle- in the slot house, was
arrested by the police at the Hotel
Dacres this morning on Geographic in
structions from Sheriff Til Taylor of
Pendleton. Martin is charged with
obtaining goods under false pretenses
by means Of a forged draft, and a
charge Of forgery may be preferred
against him by the Umatilla county
authorities.
Martin was quite indignant at his
arrest and vehemently declared his in
nocence Of any wrong doing. The
police had no alternative, however, but
to place him in the city Jail until the
arrival Of an officer from Pendleton.
Sheriff Taylor is expected to arrive
this afternoon on the delayed o. r. &
N. train to take Martin to Pendleton.
1t is not believed that Martin will
fight extradition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06
N. SEIL 40 s2s Ms!s

Everett w. Truitt. Washtucpa
northeast quarter. section Il, To. Il
R. "a.
Daniel Delany, Starbuck, south half
of northeast quarter and south half
Of northwest quarter, section IA, tn
II, r. SO.
Nancy G. Brown, Starbuck, north
half of southwest quarter, and north
half Of southeast quarter, section H.
TIP. IL. r. 3S.
Elijah T. Ray, Of Anatone, filed on
the east half of northeast quarter, sec.
ton 9, TIP. 6, r. As.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06
IN THE LAND OFFICE.
Testimony in a Desert Land Contest
Case Is Heard by the Officers
Homesteads COMMITTED.

In the local land office today the tes-
timony in a contest case was taken
by Receiver Blalock. The case was
that of Charles Conway Of. Kenne-
wick VS.. Mary Sentel, involving a
desert land entry on the south half of
the northeast quarter and east half of
the southeast quarter, section "a, TIP.
s, r. 20.
Homesteads were committed as fol-
lows:
James w. Jenkins, Pomeroy, lot 8,
section 2, TIP. 10 and southeast quar-
ter Of southwest quarter, section 35,
TIP. II, r. AZ.
Edward Moore, Washtucna, south
half Of southeast quarter, and south
half Of southwest quarter, section "a,
TIP. IS. R. SO.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Walla county for worlds greatest
labor leader, John Mitchells book,
organized Labor" phenomenal
seller; big terms; no capital reQuir-
ed. Address Manager American
Book & Bible House, I'LL Richards
street. Vancouver. B. c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06
Dealings in Dirt.

The following transfers Of real es.
tate were filed in the auditors office
today:
Frank J. Parker and wife to L. v.
Johnson, lots IA and Is, block 8, Spring
Grove addition; $50.
D. w. Fagalde and wife to William
Zigman, the northeast quarter Of
section 10, TIP. 6, r. So; $4750.
A. P. Pearson ct all to Nancy E
Rice, three acres in section s, TIP. 6.
R. So: 81.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Ralph f. Guichard, proprietor of the
bhitehouse Clothing company yester-
day sold to John Martin, a prominent
Dry creek farmer. two lots in Chase
avenue.
Calvin PettijOhn of Prescott was ex-
amined before Judge Brents today and
9djudged insane. He will be taken
10 the hospital for the insane at Med
real Lake tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Slater & Slater, the real estate arm
has moved offices from the postofflce
building to room 2 Stencil building
over Hatch's shoe store. Entrance On
Third street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Get In line and join the Walla Waila
Athletic Club. Good place to spend
your evening. Bowling, billiard par
lors and reading rooms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quintne Tablets.
al druggists refund the money IL It
Tails to cure E. W. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Picked pigs feet. sliced ham, cold
boiled ham and high grade meats at
Walla Walla Meat Company Phone
Main IS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

The most delicious soft drinks are
made by Shonkwiler & Peterson,
wholesalers. Sold by all dealers. Try
their ginger ale and oyster cocktails
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Use Peacock Patent flour. Every
sack guaranteed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Try CoJamo, Java and Mocha IS
coffee at Muntinga's grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Schlass Kase and Neufchatel cheese
at Sims grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

German Breakfast cakes at Sims
grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Corns and improving toe nails cured
Ring up DR.. Boyle, Phone Red 652.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Fresh College bread at Muntin-
gas daily.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

Old novels bought; IA, First st.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-06

opeIinces better results III two minutes?
Everything in the package Simply add hot
xzser and set to cool. It's perfection. A sur
Esrsss 10 the housewife. No trouble, less ex-
pause. Try it to-day. In Four Fruit Fla
wSns: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Rasp-
assrry. At groces. Zoe.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
DOWIE WAS ONCE A
GLASS OF FASHION
Will Again Become a Social Pace
maker, as Will His Wife.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 6.-John Alexan-
der Dowie, In evening clothes, his shirt
front obscured by whiskers: Dowie at
the banquet table as an after-dinner
speaker. with his shrill voiced vitupera
tions laid aside; bowie on the golf links
such was the picture of himself the
Zion City leader painted.
.T used to be q favorite IN society. .
said Dowie to the five thousand people
who attended the last meeting at the
auditorium. I'm fact. could be today
If chose But don't. Society is COM
ing to me-
There were brief hints at Dowie's am
bition to have Zion City rival the fash
ional summer resorts at Highland Park
and Lake Forest on the north shore.
When society comes to Dowie there will
be Four Hundred in Zion City, with
Elijah the Restorer as arbiter.
DR.. Dowie failed to say in telling the
stupendous plans for his city whether
he hoped to offer such attractions as the
Onwentsia Golf Club, the Moraine Ho-
tel, and the Exmoor links.
At any rate. society is coming to him.
he believes, because Chicago is grateful
to "her humble servant" for services
rendered. In such meekness did Dowie
bid good-by to Chicago for the summer.
Society has had direct invitation from
| Dowie A few weeks ago he sent hun
dreds of his followers through the fash
| ionable suburbs along the north shore
| TO leave literature at all the residences
Mrs Jane Dowie, too, Is TO be tie
social arbiter of her sex. Although the
| "Overseer" failed to make public an
nouncement OF her proposed leadership
the women In Zion will look to her for
the latest styles. and the hang of her
skirt and the cut or her creations from
the modistes of Paris and her hats will
| be copied Mr. and Mrs. Dowie, in the
! opinion OF their followers. will set The
| Fashions not only for Zion City, but for
Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
The parker-Bothner Bout.

Much interest is manifested in the
coming match for the lightweight cham
pionship Of the world, at catch-as-catch-
can style. between Harvey Parker and
George Bothner, which is 10 be decided
at SulZers Harlem River Casino, New
York, on June 8. This will be the first
time in mis- career that Parker will have
been compelled 10 reduce to i35 pounds,
ard many deyotees OF the sport are wait
ing TO see whether he can really make
the scale. To date. Parker's announced
weight is 139 pounds. He is training
hard to take of the necessary four
pounds. and is positive that he will hot
have any trouble in doing so. The raen
have not as yet agreed upon referee
Several names have been suggested. bu;
tie choice, from present Indications. is
almost certain TO fall TO John OBrien,
Of the Kew York Athletic Club.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
HIS CRAFTY REVENGE.
Doctor Would Show His Creditors He
Would Not Be Bothered.

The doctor shook his head and looked
serious.
Hum" he said. after feeling the pa
TENTS pulse and taking his tempera-
uure You're very Ill, indeed.
'.Y-you don't say SO. doctor," gasped
the man, as he turned pale. Am l go
ms to have some serious illness?"
You are liable to, sir. unless you FOL
lew out my directions to the letter
Let's see. Do you go TO Scragg, the
butcher"
..Yes, Doctor
You must buy your meat after this
q. some other shop. 1t will be some
what OF a change. | think. Does Gritz
the grocer. get your custom?"
He does. doctor-all of II in that
line
Just so. I must caution you to
change grocers for while Even that
will be a little change in your diet
Who's your baker?'
why. Dusty, at the corner"
Then buy your bread somewhere
else, SO as to have complete change
Follow those directions faithfully, take
this prescription and have it made up
and you'll be q different man in a
week"
And as the sick man walked out the
doctor rubbed his hands and chuckled
10 himself:
This is the fifth patient 1 have given
the same advice to in the last three
days. Sue me for their little bills. will
they? Well, it's my opinion that by the
end of the month Scragg. GritZ and
Dusty will be sorry they worried me- -
Stray Stories.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
KRAMER FINISHES FIRST
IN S|X-DAY CYCLE RACE
Secures First Prize of S5OO-Law-
son Second.

PROVIDENCE, r. L, June 6.-The six
day races which commenced at the Coli
scum last Monday were finished tonight.
Frank L. Kramer won final mile and
first prize of $500 silver dollars. Ivef
Lawson got second money, $500; Root,
third money. $500. and Downing fourth
money, $3.50. 5000 was split up among
the last four men, who finished in the
following order. Melting, Fem, Bar
gett. and J. Bedell.
Eight teams competed for silver dol
lars hung up for mile finishes
One hundred and twenty-seven miles
were ridden today from to 10 o'clock.
making total for six days of 512. The
teams have raced two hours each after
noon and evening, the race commencing
Monday evening at $50.
Kramer not only won the race, but
captured all of the intermediate finishes
except one. which Mcconnell stole with
Kramer in pocket.
Prizes of $40, s15. $40. and IS were hung
up for leaders in the intermediate fin
ishes, Kramer winning eight, which net
ted him $50. besides the individual
miles which he won, and last mile with
$500 at stake.
Mcfarland was popular with the
crowd tonight, and set hot pace while
on the track. kramer's partner, Had
field, after sticking in second position
for over two hours, surprised the crowd
by jumping the bunch in hot finish and
winning the 50Sth mile. Kramer won the
last mile in PIAZZA, with Lawson tapping
his rear wheel.
The attendance was over 10000 Mon
day and tonight, but was light during
the week.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
Faust May Return.

August Faust. the German wrestler,
has got himself into peck of trouble
and il is likely that he will be compelled
TO retire from the sport for good. Last
February Faust signed a contract for q
period of two years with Frank Rich
heirner- The latter was TO look out .or
his interests and manage him. Faust
was unknown then and was glad TO go
against all corners for a mere pit
lance. Richheimer brought him TO the
fore. and inside OF month had Faust
wrestling for the Graeco- Roman cham
pionship. AS soon as Faust was near
the top of his class he tried to throw
q hhcimer over and make matches on
his oUn hook. Richheimer consulted
his lawyers and secured permanent
Injunction restraining Faust from max
ing or engaging in any contests without
his consent.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
Read the Story of Her Marvellous Cure.

II had assumption and realized that
unless something was quickly done for
me | WAS doomed to die
Il had a severe cough, expectorated
great deal, and had great difficulty IN
breathing. I was terribly emaciated and
was truly alarmed at my deplorable con-
diton
Without any hope OF ever being
cured, 1 went TO the Koch Lung Cure, at
720 Eleventh Street northwest. Washing
ton. The Koch doctors told me that they
had cured a great many cases OF con-
sumption, and that gave me hope.
Il began TO breathe the healing, oily
vapors OF the Koch Inhalation into nay
lungs. and almost from the very first
my breathing apparatus began 10 loosen
up. enabling me TO throw OF the matter
from my lungs and bronchial tubes.
which gave me immense relief.
Il continued to take the Koch treat
ment as I saw that II was reaching the
seat OF my disease far better than any
medicine / had taken into my stomach
My cough ceased. the pains in my lungs
and my shortness OF breath disappeared.
and IN few weeks ] was completely
cured. This was over year ago, and l
have remained perfectly well ever since
LAS these wonderful Koch Limitations
have saved my life, ! heartily indorse
the treatment that cured me. and believe
ii will cure anyone who faithfully fol-
lows the directions. l will be glad 20
prove the above statements TO all who
viii call upon me.
MRS. ANNIE E. A WALKER.
.'4o4 ST. n. W.. Washington. D. G"
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
GOSSIP CONCERNING
: THE STRONG-ARH BOYS
Interest in Wrestling at
Fever Heat Here.
JOE GRANT HAS CLOSE CALL
Snyder Gives Him a Tussle-Harvey
Parker in Training-Tom Jenkins
Here This Week.

Interest in the wrestling game will
be at fever heat in Washington the COM
ing week, with the temperance in this
city of Tom Jenkins. the ex-champion
heavyweight of America. Jenkins will
appear at Kernan's Lyceum at each at
ternoon and evening performance. and
is scheduled to meet all corners
Already challenges are flying fast and
thick, and the chances are the big fellow
will have his hands full. Joe Grant has
signified his intention OF endeavoring to
take fall out of him, and many others
are on the carpet with challenges.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
DR.. WESLEY BOVEE CAUSES
ARREST OF TWO SERVANTS

DR.. Wesley Bovee. of 1404 Street
northwest, IS registered as complainant
in ehe arrests CT Edna Martin, aged
tv5enty-six years, and Rosa Woody, aged
thirty. former servants in his home.
The girls We're taken into custody last
evening by Detectives Weldon ana
Evans on the charge of having stolen
several pieces of china and lace mat
from the house. The articles were found
by the police in trunks belonging 10
the young women. who declare they were
placed there by error.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
SEEKS HIS DAUGHTER.

SARATOGA. n Y. June 6.-John Hart.
of CorintE, widower who has had six
wives and who is ninety-seyen years OLD.
has been making a fruitless search in
Troy, Schenectady. and other places for
his daughter, Mrs. Shaughnes3ey
who he has not seen for forty-oae years
Che old man desires to make his home
with his daughter and to leave his prop
crty to her. 1t is said that several
years ago she sought in vain 10 learn
his W hereabouts.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
Grants Close Call.

Apropos of Joe. he had a pretty close
call of it on Friday night, when he
met and vanquished Charles Snyder, of
Baltimore. in two straight falls.
Grant may attribute his victory alone
to his superior weight. since Snyder
clearly proved that he is a clever man
at the game. Time and again he wrag-
gled out of hammerlooks and ha1f-Nel-
sons with ease, Grant finally wearing
: his man down by Drawn and beef.
Grants victory was doubly pleasing to
him. Several fair admirers occupied q
box and shouted words OF encourage
ment to the sorrel-topped mat ar
tist" throughout his struggle.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
Spot in Dis.epute.

as was expected. wrestling has fallen
into disrepate in several big cities. ow-
ing TO fake matches. 4 ban already has
been placed On wrestlers in Baltimore,
and Il some Of the promoters are not
careful the same thing viii happen in
Buffalo and Montreal. two excellent
wrestling localities. The trouble seems
to rest with d number OF fy-by- hight
promoters, who care more for money
than the interests OF the public. a
number OF suspicious matches have been
decided. and the police in these cities
have declared tnat unless the bouts are
honestly contested IN the future. %
more affairs will be permitted
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
WILL GET MONEY.

OLYMPIA, Wash. June ga court has
upheld the viii OF Abbey r. H. Stewart.
founder of Somen's clubs IN the North
west Mrs. Stewart, in January. 1902.
left ar estate Of over 500, 900, which was
devised to Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson.
the New York temperance lecturer and
authoress. The viii WAS contested by
Mrs. Stewards brother. John G. Hunt.
and other relatives living in Massa-
chusetts.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
CHESAPEAKE STREET TO
BE CONSIDERED LATER

Acting on the advice of the Computing
Engineer, the District Commissioners
have aied for future consideration the
petition of C. S. r. Bratenahl and others.
that an item for the improvement Of
Chesapeake Street, from Wisconsin
Avenue to the River Road. be inserted in
the next estimates TO Congress. The
cost OF the improvement would be 50 900
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
Jenkins to Retire.

Tom jenkins says he Is getting tired
of wrestling. and it would not be sur
prising II he announced that he would
soon retire. Jenkins says: "As soon as
man gets to the front in my business
he finds it difficult task to secure any
one TO meet him. There is not much
In wrestling unless you have constant
work. The expenses are large and 1
have got to train all the time to keep IN
make more money than a champion
wrestler, although work on the mat is
more trying than fighting. I am open
10 wrestle any man in the world from
George Hackenschmidt down.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
PHILADELPHIANs WIN.

PITTsBURG. Pa, June 6.-The All
Philadelphia team captured the inter
city match play, ard the foursomes to-
day from the Ali Pitbu-g team, winning
10th events without difficulty.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

1t IS asserted that Captain Lalole and
enc OF the other Cleveland p!ayers-not
named-have recently engaged in an af-
fair very similar to the famous Lajoie
Flick controversy, with results in favor
o. the unnamed combatant. According
to the stories that are told there is
friction IN the team due to the way in
which Larry hogs the honors.
President Pat Powers Is having lots
OF trouble with rowdy players in the
Eastern League, and has fined half
dozen men SO far.
Conrcy is playing the best ball of his
career this season. His thirdbase work
has been brilliant, and his batting and
running have been of the star
variety
Three New Workers. Mertes with 3S9,
Bresnahan with .3S1, and McGann with
377 lead the National League batters.
Chesbro has not been himself SO far
this season.
Phil Knell, the left-hander. who was
working in the big league about fifteen
years ego, now pitches for little Cali
fornia team called the Jesse Mocres-
]. F. Dunlcayy. who has been coach
ing the Amherst College baseball team
this season. has resigned and accepted =
position with the st. Louis National
League team. Dunleavy was formerly
student at Amherst and probably the
best all around player ever in college.
He was finally dsbarred from playing on
account OF professionalism being charged
against him. The Holyoke team had
been negotiating for him.
There are less accidents in baseball
than any other vigorous outdoor game
and more play it, too.
The New York Nationals are getting
full page pictures In the New York pa
pers lately. By and By. II history re-
peats itself. they will be getting nothing
but hard. merciless knocks.
Turner. like Clancy. Will not play first
base for the Phiilies. Turner Joined
Zimmer's outfit. but Brashear did not join
Toledo Then Strobel wired thinner that
the deal was off and told Tuck to res
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

Come lack says that RUDE Waddell
is better attraction that three-ring
show Saturday, a weel. age, Connie sent
il his one-nan circus and drew over
9 ,0G0 people.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
Who Says Life Insurance

COSTS A GREAT DEALT
Let surprise you with figures for an
p-to-date Like policy issued by the Travellers
insurance Company of Hartford Conn THE
FRANK 81. THOMAS CO.. Agents. Wyatt Bldg
The Washington times., 1903-06-07
ESTABLISHED 1870.

W s TAPPAN, Optician and Jeweler. coz
9th st. NV, one door above F. Watches,
Clocks and Jewelry repaired and warranted to
give satisfaction Old gold and silver bought
for cash.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

'Arlie" Latham used to be the great
est umpire-baiter In the country, but
now that the boot is on the other leg, SO
TO speak, he seems to have a becoming
realization of the iniquity of that prac-
tice. and soaks most of the back takers.
Latham Is a genius. He can say bali
and strike" two words of widely differ
ent construction, so that they sound
alike. He hits it something like broke"
and "strawl."
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

Haltren this year. He is by long odds
the favorite among the Gothamites.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

Billy Keller broke into the Connect
cut League in 1890 as pitcher He
pitched one game and was then re-
leased.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

Four double plays made In one Detroit
game by Washington is the record for
the season in both American and Ma
tionaI
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

The two oldest hands in baseball will
oppose each other during the Washing
ton-Detroit series. Jimmy Ryan started
in the game in 1888 and jim Mcclure In
1884. thinner began in 1886 and Van
Ealtren in 1887
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

vINING-May 80, at 1853 Huron Street
northwest. OF consumption. Clarence D.
vtning. a journalist. in the thirty-sourtn
year of his age.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

port at Toledo again. paying the $500
lack to thinner Turner. it is said. was
glad TO return 10 Toledo, and the big
fellow will get an increased salary to
play first.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

ing the team is not holding its own.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

Enormous gate receipts at Southern
ball games have caused managers TO
offer fancy prices for players. Abe Pow
ell. Atlanta's manager. has just paid ST.
500 for new players.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

WERTH-June /. at 100 w Street
northwest, of pneumonia, Caroli1e
Werth, in the seventy seventh year Of
her age.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

HAWES-June 1. at 60s VI Street
northwest, of aortic and mitral disease.
Mary l. Halves. seyenty-three years old
HOWARD-June 3, at 729 Seventh
Street southeast, of hydrocephalus.
Charles Howard. ten months old
HUGHLETT-May 80. at 1909 Marion
Street northwest. of cardiac paralysis,
Elizabeth Shirley Hughlett, in the eign-
ty-second year of her age.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

Turner. like Clancy. Will not play first
base for the Phiilies. Turner joined
Zimmer's outfit. but Brashear did not join
Toledo. Then Strobel wired thinner that
the deal was off and told Tuck to re-
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

The New York Nationals are getting
full page pictures In the New York pa
pers lately. By and By. II history re-
peats itself they will be getting nothing
but hard. merciless knocks.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

OF the six Boston Americans batting
over the 300 mark. Parent and Dough-
erty are the only two regulars.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

the New York Nationals next season. II
prevented he will quit the game for good.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

One thing that hurts Grifith's bunch
most painfully is the fact that Fultz and
Long are out Of it half the time. Must
be bad air for Germans up in the High
lands.
The Washington times., 1903-06-07

In Chicago. they give Casey and
Chance a great deal of credit for the
success of the Chicago Nationals.