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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
WHEAT MARKET BROKE
Dealers Dare Not Make Quotations
at Present Export Prices-No
Sales Made.

The local wheat market, to use the
expression of dealers, is broke" and
consequently no quotations are being
made. Mt a dealer today would
make a price. The Commercial Re
view this week says:
Harvesting is now about half over
and work is being pushed on towards
completion. 1t will be fully 80 days
before the same is finished, that is if
the weather permits. Losses sustain
ed by the recent rains have, so far as
has been reported, been only small.
The greatest loss is in the Palouse
country. Trading is not at all OF an
active character. Indeed, there is
hardly a steady business doing. The
weakness of the market and decline in
prices have not drawn out any large
offerings. Sellers are much disap-
pointed that buyers are SO firm II re-
fusal to trade at anything above the
quoted prices. Sellers are finding it
more difficult from day to day 10 get
concessions from exporters, and even
millers are basing purchases near
market values. Having secured suft14
cient grain to meet current wants
millers are now in position TO hold
off from purchasing unless the seller
is willing to trade on an equitable
basis. Exporters are out Of the mar
keL at present. as export values are
Sc lower than present prices quoted.
While, as stated trade is slow, yet
there is something doing all the time
and in the aggregate considerable
wheat has passed into the hands OF
millers and shippers. A great many
farmers have come to the conclusion
that present prices will go higher
again and refuse to sell, preferrlng
storing their grain. Locally prices
are quoted on the basis of 74@75c for
club, bluestem 7Sc and valley 79c per
bushel, with a weaker feeling at the
close.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Farmers Listen to Papers.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept. 24.-Al-
though the proceedings of the Farm,
ers' National congress are now near
ing a close, the scores of delegates
present evinced no dimunitsn OF In
teres1 today which was the third day
of the meeting. The program OF the
day departed somewhat from the
strictly agricultural papers and dis
cussions which have marked the pre-
ceding days. There were numerous
informal and open discussions on a
variety of topics and many interest
ing views were drawn forth from the
DISTINGUISHED members Of the body.
Professor Frank Parsons of Boston
University presented an interesting
paper on the history of governmental
ownership of public utilities, and al
the afternoon session the extension
of the facilities of the postal service
was discussed in an interesting man
ner bv Aaron Jones of Indiana, mas
ter of the national Grange. The con-
gress will conclude its business &C.
morrow morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Charles Lafferty Spent Six
Months in Jail.
BEING HELD As A WITNESS
Load Sacks He Gets Arrested and
Is Then Held as a Witness.

Charles Lafferty. young man
from Prescott who has been confined
in the county Jail since last May as a
witness in the case of the state vs..
G. w. Fifield, was released this morn
ing on his own recOgnizance upon an
order issued by Judge Brents. He
promised to be on hand at Fifeld' 5
trial which is set for the next term
of the superior court. His release
was effected by the recommendation
of Prosecuting Attorney Wilson.
Young Lafferty and a boy chum
named Temple are the victims OF a
very peculiar circumstance accord
ing to the formers story told at the
preliminary hearing of Fiield, who IS
charged with the burglary OF a bale
of sacks from a barn near Prescott
The story that Lafferty told was 10
the effect that himself and Young
Temple had been employed by FlheId
to help load bale Of sacks. The boys
entered the barn and loaded the sacks
onto the wagon, afterward driving to
Prescott with Fifeld. The owner OF
the sacks swore out a warrant and
the two boys were arrested anu
charged with the crime. At the pre-
liminary they told their story with
the result that Fifeld was arrested
and the two boys held as witnesses
under bonds of $3.50 each. Young
Temples parents went his bond but
Lafferty was not so fortunate IN nav
ing any one to go on his bond and
he has been confined in the county
Jail ever since.
His enforced stay in Jail has been
very distasteful as he wished to work
through harvest to earn enough money
to keep him through the winter. he
has been residing with his grandpar-
ents. but they are poor and have TO
work. He interested the prosecuting
attorney in his case and upon prom
ise that he would be on hand at the
trial secured his release.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24

men. 1t is believed the robbers are
amateurs from the fact that they mis-
took the baggage car for the express
car. The door Of the car was badly
shattered but the trucks are not in
jured, and it was not detached from
the train.
Engineer Barrett is one of the old
est men on the road, having been in
the employ Of the o. R. & N. company
for 25 years.
James Corners was brought to the
county jail this morning and then
taken to the Good Samaritan hospital
where he will probably die. One shot
went through his head and at the
time he was rendered unconscious
He will not talk except to say that he
lives in Portland His hands show
that he is a workingman. He wore
overalls and a jumper.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24

usm and communion, until their pur-
pose should be better understood,
lis followers had been subjected 20
ridlcule, imprisonment and death
under Catholic and Protestant rulers.
Finally they emigrated in a body t.
America i'll 1884.
After their thanksgiving service on
September "a, 1884, a meal consisting
OF bread, butter, apple butter and cider
was served. Annually since that
time the Schwenkfelders meet on Sep
tember "a to celebrate their Gedaecht-
nisz tag, and between the morning
and afternoon services a repast Is
served similar to that Of 1884, except
that the apple butter Is more plenti-
full and water is substituted for cider
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
A CATTLE THIEF
FIGHTS COWBOYS
Caught Stripping the Hide From a
Steer, He Puts Up a Des-
perate Defense.

San Bernardino, Cal, Sept. 24.-Jos-
eph Roberts was caught removing the
hide from a steer owned by cattle
man. named John Stockton near Solo
mon, Ariz. Stockton summoned his
cowboys. In the fight that followed
Stockton was shot through the body
and several cowboys were wounded.
A posse from Solomon surrounded the
house where Roberts had sought
refuge. The fight continued until
dar kwhen the outlaw made a desper-
ate dash for his horse. woundlng
three of the posse, and escaped.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
PEN
PRISONERS
May Be Ordered Re-
leased by Court.
But GEN. CHASE IS DEFIANT
He Will Take Men Back to Pen Un.
less Ordered Otherwise by
Governor.
But GEN. CHASE IS DEFIANT

Cripple Creek, Colo, Sept. 24.-Dls-
trlct Judge Seeds at noon notified
General Chase commanding the ma
tlonal guard to produce the four pris-
oners In the bull pen in court by q
this afternoon for rendition of a de-
cis1on In the habeas corpus case. Gen.
eral Chase stated that he would COM
ply, but unless the governor specific
ally instructed him to the contrary
he would take the prisoners back to
the bull pen regardless of the courts
decision.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Chicago Messenger Boys Strike.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-The messenger
boys at the Western Union down town
Office struck this morning for more
pay and shorter hours. This demand
is for $3.50 to Sc a week and an eight
hour day. Two hundred boys paraded
the streets outside the Office, inducing
the messenger boys to join. They
have picketed the Office. Policemen
are guarding those who did not strike.
The managers say they can fill the
places with girls as in the last strike.
Organizer Fitzpatrick of the Fedora
ton of Labor will form messengers
union.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24

Sofia. Sept. PA dispatch today
says that in a battle between 1000
Turkish troops and a revolutionary
force near kotchani lasto Friday 800
Turks were killed. Later the Turks
pillaged and destroyed a number Of
Bulgarian villages in revenge for
their losses
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
OPENS
WITH RIOT
Hungarian Congress
Resumes Old Fight.
THE PREMIER WAS HOOTED DOWN
Called Bribetaker-Opposit
Shows Disrespect for Emperor
Francis Josef.
THE PREMIER WAS HOOTED DOWN

Buda Pesth, Sept. 24.-There was
riot on the reopening Of the Hungar-
ian diet this afternoon. A number OF
members attacked Premier Hederuary
crying, "Bribe taker! Put him out.
Quiet was finally restored. The prem
ier attempted to speak starting In
the name of the king but was inter
rupted by shouts Of I'VE no longer
believe in the word of the king
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Policeman Killed in philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. PA suspected
robber named Archer, negro, this
morning while being pursued, fatally
shot Policeman DOnivan. Other po-
licemen pursued and shot Archer four
times before he fell. The excitement
for a time was high.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
SOUTHERN GIRL
USES A GUN
To RepeI Assault of Negroes Who At.
tempt to Outrage Her.
Kills One.

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 24.-Two ne
gro boys last night attempted to out
rage Annie Herring, a white girl, aged
16. The girl carried a gun which she
discharged in the struggle. The ne
groes fled. She placed a second cart
ridge in the gun and fatally shot one
of the fugitives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
THREE POLES KILLED.

Buffalo. N. Y, Sept. 24.-Three
Poles who were walking underneath
q viaduct were struck by New York
Central passenger train this morning.
One was killed and other were fatally
wounded
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
A q. u. w, Rates Under Discuss'on

San Francisco, Sept. "a NC
lodge A. O. U. W. met in special $50 :,
sion this morning for the purpose o.
discussing and acting upon the ne"
nlan of membership and rates pre-
sented by the supreme lodge. nc
was considerable discussion over tne
nronosed plan. The grand lodge VII
moot again this afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Pacific Squadron to Sail.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Tne navy
department announces that the Pa
cific squadron except the New YORK.
which needs repairs, will shortly
cruise TO Hawaii and afterwards to
Central America as far as Acapulco.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
E,ectrical Workers Adjourn.

Salt Lake, Sept. 24.-The lhtein Ia,
tiona1 Brotherhood OF ELECTRICAL
Workers adjourned today. Anons
seven vice presidents elected are "A. -
Sullivan Of San Francisco and william
Gilsdorf. elected general organize
A popular vote of the locals VIII ue
eide which city, Ell Paso or LoulsVllle'
eets the next convention
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
TURKISH SITUATION
IS IN STATU QUO
Butchering of Men and Outraging Of
Women and Girls Goes
on Unchecked,

Constantinople, Sept. 24.-It is Of
icially announced that at battle at
Mishoni near the Bulgarian frontier
yesterday the Turks had seven killed
and seven injured and the inrugents
lost As killed or captured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
RooseveIt's Family Movinq.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 24.-The execu-
tive Office is expected to be cleared
Saturday night President Roosevelt
and family will leave Monday morning
for Washington on a special train.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Turks Battle With INSURGENTS.

Constantinople, Sept. PA fierce
battle is in progress in Kresna pass
in the Macedonian mountains between
Turkish troops and insurgents. The
Turkish casualties thus far are re-
ported at 325. including five officers.
The insurgents loss is placed at 20
killed or injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
French Troops in Readiness.

Paris. Sept. PA Patrie dispatch
says that 1000 French troops nave
been ordered to proceed to Crete with
six months provisions. The reserves
of the Mediterranean squadron will
follow to the Levant shortly.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Alaskan Boundary Question.

London, Sept. 24.-American Coun-
sci Watson resumed his Alaskan
boundary argument this morning. He
gave a historical recital up to 1917,
when adjournment was taken for the
day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Thomas Killed Schaneman,

cattle, Sept 24.-Wm. S. Thomas,
alias Kid Smith, suspected of the
murder of Patrolman Schaneman last
week, was held guilty of the crime by
the cOrCner's jury today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24

Robert Bauer has returned from
months visit in Portland. BY piece
of good fortune he missed the train
that was held up taking the next.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24

Australian Premier Resigns.
Melbourne, Sept. 24.-Premier Bar.
ton has resigned and will be succeed
ed by Liberal Leader beading.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24

this city by boat.
The Atlantic express on the Oregon
Railroad & Navigation line, which left
Portland at S:15 p. N. last night was
held up by four masked men at 9: 81
near Corbett station, q miles east OF
the city.
press Messenger Fred Kroner, and
Engineer Ollie Barrett was seriously
wounded by the same bullet.
After the shooting the robbers fed
without securing any booty.
Two of the highwaymen boarded
the train at Troutdale, a station Is
miles east of here, and after the train
had got under way they crawled over
the tender and covering the engineer
and fireman with revolvers, told them
to stop at mile post 21. which is near
Corbett station.
When the train slowed down two
more men appeared. Two of the rob-
bers compelled the engineer to get out
Of the cab and accompany them to the
express car. while the others watched
the fireman.
The men carried several sticks Of
dynamite and when they came to the
baggage car, thinking it was the ex-
press car, they threw stick at the
car door. Express Messenger Kroner
heard the explosion and Immediately
secured his rifle and opened fire.
Pierced HoIdup's Heart.
The bullet hit one of the robbers
and then entered the left breast OF
Engineer Barrett, who was just be-
hind him. Barrett's wound is above
his heart and is not necessarily fatal.
After the shooting the other three
robbers fled without securing any
booty and it is supposed they took
to a boat which they had mOored at
the bank of the river. The point
where the holdup occurred is on the
bank of the Columbia, and a precipi-
tous mountain is on the other side of
of the track. The easiest route to es-
cape is by the river and the officers
believe that the robbers will either
cross to the Washington shore or
come down the river to Portland.
Barrett "Jobbed" Robber.
The robber ordered Engineer Bar
rett to walk in front Of him while ap-
preaching the baggage car, but he
jumped behind just before the shot
from the express messengers rifld
was fired.
The wounded robber was left be
side the track and that of the wound
ed engineer placed on board the train
which was run to Bridal Veil, dis
tance Of six miles, by the fireman. An
engine and caboose from The Dalles
brought the engineer to Portland ar
irving at 1890 a. M, and he was
taken 60 St. Vincent's hospital.
Sheriff Storey and four depu-y
sheriffs left on a special train for the
scene of the robbery at 12:45, but they
have small hope of capturing the rob-
bers as the country on both sides Of
the river is rough and heavily tim
bered.
Look Like Amateurs.
The Oregon Railroad & Navigation
company have offered a reward OF
$1,000 for the arrest of the highway
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
@. R. ( n. Train Held
Up Near Portland.
EXPRfSSMAN'S GUN WAS READY
Sherff's Posse 10 In Pursuit Of Des-
peradoes-Dying Bandit
May Confess.
ExPRESSMAN'S GUN WAS READY

Portland, Or, Sept. 24.-At 2:30
o'clock this morning Sheriff
Storey in pursuit of the train robbers
found the one wounded by the ex.
press messenger lying beside the
track at the scene of the holdup with
buckshot wounds in his head fatally
hurt but still alive He gave his
name as Jib Corners, of Portland,
but he would not tell the names of
the others. 1t is believed that he will
confess before he dies. He was
brought to this city. The other des-
pera'oes are being pursued. The po-
lice believe that they have gained
this city by boat.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
British TORPEDO Boat Damaoed.

London, Sept PA British tor
pedo destroyer is ashore on the Heb
rides, badly damaged.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
chicano Wheat Market.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Wheat opened
at 77ss; closed at 76h.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-24
Look Like Amateurs.

The Oregon Railroad & Navigation
have offered a reward OF
$1,000 for the arrest of the highway
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-03-13
THE TRADE.TRAIT.

An American dollar Is worth a dol.
lar. But Is the article for which you
tender your dollar in payment a fair
exchange? Are you getting your mon
eys worth? Every nation is composed
of mass of individuals each one OF
which has in ais makeup a certain
trait called-trade. To trade means
to invest. A poor investment depre-
ciates the principal entails a loss. To
get the most the best, for your money
shows the trade.trait present in the
buyer and an honest endeavor on the
part of the seller to retain customers,
which means an advantageous mutual
exchange OF values.
lnasmuch as the DOUGLAS PAT.
Emf CLOSET, guaranteed against
leakage and the annoyance of running
water is a fair exchange, Is proven to
be of genuine merit. is giving satislac-
ton, why not install one? Bath, The
Plumber, l65 King ST., handles the
Douglas,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-03-13
MAUNA lOA IS BACK

The Mauna lOa arrived from KOna
and Maui ports early this morning with
Il full list Of cabin passengers, many OF
whom have been to the volcano and
are pleased with their trip.
The voyage of the vessel was a fine
one throughout, Il smooth sea and light
breeze being encountered all the time,
Thursday the Noeau was at Honokaa
discharging freight and the Hamakua
coast was enjoying remarkably fine
weather. The steamer Kauai, at Puma
Iuu, will take all the sugar from there
and go to NapOOpoo for cattle.
There has been a big rain in Kau
and all the mills are running to their
fun capacity.
Purser Cavalry of the Mauna Loa re-
ports the II, A. Co.'S mill grinding day
and night.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-03-13
CONSERVATISM.
FINANCIAL ARTICLE NO. 6.


IL show conservatism In a bank to pay
low rates of interest, why Is It that
the Phoenix Is such a safe institution
and pays such high dividends? This
seems 10 be the sticking" point with
a great many prospective building and
loan investors, but we do not blame
them, as they have never had the
building and loan system properly eX-
planned to them. or have never given
it as much thought as they have their
ether ordinary affairs.
BanHs have a great deal of their
money subject to call, and have to, for
this reason, make short term loans,
with their money or interest all due
at one time. You can draw your de-
posts out whenever you want. On
the contrary, the Phoenix makes moth
Ing but long term installment loans,
not repayable under year, and they
can run as long as, ten; consequently,
these loans, being repayable in month
ly payments OF principal and interest.
they receive sufficient each month to
pay all Withdrawing members and
make what good loans come to them.
The certificate of investment stock
being distributed among a large num-
be of people and all due at different
times, puts 1t in safe position, while,
II all the money was due at one and
the same time, it would be less feas-
ible.
AS to the profit feature, these same
monthly instalments give the Phoenix
an opportunity of handling its money
half over again. In other words, If the
Phoenix had loans at per cent, the
handling of the money over again will
produce profit Of per cent addition.
al to pay stockholders, and would not
have worked hardship upon the bor-
rover, who Is getting rid Of his debt in
easy monthly installments, the same as
rent. On the contrary, the fiat loans
made by banks and individuals receive
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-03-13
Fine Job Pr!atins at the eullet'~

their interest On money semi-annually
or annually. ant are not in position
to replace It on loans If they receive
monthly instruments as We do.
Another 5aset. feature is the prem
ium placed upJn persistency. IN other
words, the m1u ,hat withdraws pays
his proportion Of the expenses and a
stated portion OF his profits II he with
draws before his contract terminates.
DIRECTORS.
4. A. WatAIuS Vice President W. W.
Montague & 90 and President Board
of Trade. s L
Charles r Bishop date OF Homo
lulW Vice President Bank OF Cali
fornia, S. Z. Director Savings and
Loan Society ) r. and Calf Title In
surance and Trust Co., S. +.
$. Prentis5 Smith. late Asst CASH
Ter Bank of California, S. f., Dir. The
National BauE ot D. o. Minis, Sacra-
mentO.
George c B)ariman, Gen. Agent
Betna Insurance Co.. S. F., Director
San Francisco savings Union
Charles Il. f4adi, of Ladd * Tilton,
bankers, Portland, Ore.
Gavin McNaD, Attorney at Law.
Clarence Grange. late Building ana
Loan Comm 5slDner OF Montana. Man.
Dir. Equitab,a Savings & Loan Assn.
Portland, Ore
TRC STEE.
Mercantile Trust Co. of San Fran
cisco.