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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16

AS the Ankeny machine organ has
lost no opportunity of casting slurs
upon Officer Emil Sanderson because
of his part in securing evidence for
the prosecution in the Adam Schmidt
case, it is only fair to Mr.. SandersOn
to state that he was employed by
United States Secret Service Agent
Bell on instructions from Attorney
General Knox to Investigate alleged
naturalization frauds in Walla Walla
and that his quarrel with Adam
Schmidt grew out of the resent
ment that Schmidt felt because of the
investigation that was then being
made. The investigation of such ir-
Irregularities in naturalization was not
confined to this city. In many other
cities of the country government Off
GERS have brought similar cases to
light. At St. Louis last Saturday three
men were convicted of naturalization
frauds officer SanderSOn in collect
ing the evidence of such frauds in
WalIa Walla was simply discharging
his duty and the thoroughness with
which he did it is warmly commended
by officer Bell in his report to the at
torney general.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16

Co-Ja-Mo Coffee still leads at Nun
tingas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16
PLAN TO DREDGE CHANNEL.
Would Open Ilwaco to the River
Steamers.

ILWACO, Nov. lift appearances
go to show anything, IlWaco will be ac-
cessible by the opening of next season
to river traffic without having to de-
pend on the tide. The 0. r. & n. COM
pany is planning to dredge a channel
from the O. r. & n. dock to the Column
bia river channel SO steamers can
land at any stage of water.
To this end l.. E. G. Stevens of
Portland was here last week with as
sistants surveying the route. Mr.. Ste
vens was sent here by President Mohl-
er. of the O. r. e n. at the suggestion
of Dorsey B. Smith, superintendent of
the O. r. & N, really the property of
the 0. r. & N. For the past ten years
it has been impossible for any river
steamers to land here, except at high
tide. For a distance Of 5000 feet Bak-
ers bay has filled u with sand, and
it is proposed now to dredge this out
allowing steamers at any stage of
water.
Uwaco is the landing place for all
the visitors to North Beach. This is
a summer resort which draws thous-
ands of people each year, and the in
convenience of having to wait for high
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16
WHAT TAXPAYERS SHOULD DE
MAND.

Two weeks from next Saturday the
electors of School District No. l will
be called upon to choose three mem
bers of the board of education to sue
coed Gilbert Hunt, DR.. n. G. Blalock
and DR.. G. B. Stewart. AS the mem
bers to be elected will constitute a
majority of the board for the next
three years, this election is of more
than ordinary Importance.
The Statesman has no particular in
terest in the election except to see di-
rectors chosen who will pledge them
selves to comply with all provisions of
the code of public instruction. For
example, it is provided in Section 81
of he school law that boards of direct
or in cities Of ten thousand population
or more shall make, as soon as posi-
BIZ after the close of the school year
(June &0th), an annual printed report
to the taxpa gers of the district, show
ing in detail the receipts and disburse-
ments of the school funds"
This provision of the law has been
absolutely ignored by the board of di
rectors of this district. although the
Statesman has repeatedly called upon
them to make the itemized statement
required by law. In the memorable
school election of 1899 the making of
such reports was made the principal is
sue of the campaign, although the law
at that time did not require it, as the
ri "a
of ten thousand The candidate prom
Using to see that frequent financial re-
ports We're made to the taxpayers was
elected, but so far the promise has not
been redeemed.
The annual report of the school
clerk to the county superintendent
does not cover the requirements of the
section of the law quoted. The report
of the school clerk is not made for the
scrutiny of the taxpayers and they
never see it unless it is published by
chance. Moreover, it does not show
"in detail the receipts and disburse-
ments of the school funds"
If the law requiring such an item
lied report had been complied with,
the taxpayers would not now be in
ignorance of the cost of the Washing
ton school. of the cost of the repairs on
the Paine school, of the cost of the
new high school building and of many
other expense accounts that might be
mentioned. The school board handles
the money raised by five-mill tax on
an assessed valuation of over $4,000. 900
IN this district. besides the revenues
derived from the state school fund.
Last year the total expenditures of
the board. reached about $4,000 and
this year with the cost of the high
school building included the total dis
bursements may reach $4,000 1t is
Of the highest Importance. therefore
that the people should know how and
for what their money is being expend-
ed and this would be shown by the
ltemlzed statement required by law.
The taxpayers will be justified II
Withholding their support from an,
candidate for director who refuses r.
pledge himself to obey this and otha,
neglected provisions of the school law
The printing of this annual item
lied report Will cost the city some.
thing, and there is no danger of III.
Statesman getting the lob, hut for 81
that the report should be made and ~,
man who refuses to pledge himself +,
uphoId the law should be elected .
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16
DEALERS COMBINING

The Largest Piano Deal in
Pacific Coast Mstory...Sk
Months in Maturing Plans.
Arrangements for selling
1000 Pianos Annually at a
Great Saving to Purchasers
CompIeted---P People in WaIIa
WdIIa to Be Benefited by|
This Piano Trust.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16

unless it carries the work to a salts
factory conclusion. To prepare the
way and then abandon the opportunity
is not the kind of record parties are
wont to point to with pride.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16
HER ADVENTUROUS CLIMB.
Miss Annie Peck Tells Why She Failed
to Reach Sorata's Summit.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-After a flu
tile attempt to climb Mount Sorata
and bringing a tale of woman's
plucky effort to make the ascent,
even after her Swiss guides and In
dian allies had backed out Miss An
ME S. Peck of Chicago, has reached
this city from Colon. Miss Peck
started last June with an elaborate
equipment for mountain climbing.
She felt confident she could conquer
Sorata, the tallest of the Andes. Its
altitude is variously estimated from
21,5OO to $4,000 feet.
Il did not succeed" said Miss Peck,
but my failure was not due to lack
Of determination, but was the result
Of encOuntering a succession of snow
storms and the sudden desire to re-
turn which other members of the par
ty manifested.
when I finally gave up the hope of
scaling Sorata I determined to climb
Ell Mistel in Peru which is 1920 feet
high. l reached the summit of FL
Mistel and descended into the crater
No other woman ever has been there
and only one man. Coming down the
mountain l visited the ruins of the
pygmy city of Huaccatuna. which I
found in a good state of preservation"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16
ABERDEEN MEN AFTER GOLD
To Sail sor CannibaI Island In Search
Rich Mines.

ABERDEEN, Nov. 14.-What is to
be the most daring, venturesome and
hazardous trip ever made by Aberdeen
men. is to be started as soon as the
necessary permission can be obtained
from Washington.
1t has been learned from good au-
thority that the famous Cannlbal Is
land on the Mexican coast is full of
virgin gold The island itself is ex-
ceedingly difficult of access, and the
inhabitants have killed and eaten ev-
cry white man who has visited their
shores within the memory Of man. No
estimate of the native population can
be made on this account.
In view of these circumstances the
proposed trip of r. A. Falconer and
others of this city is regarded by many
of their friends as a foolhardy venture.
However, Mr.. FalcOner is determined
and from his conversation is possessed
Of inside information which he expects
to use on arrival at the island. He
said last evening:
Il have already secured the neces-
sary papers from the Mexican govern
subduing the island
If we fail to find the gold the gov
eminent offer Of $4,000 is almost
enough compensation to make the trip.
shall organize with 100 men, fifty
three of whom have already been Sc
deem.
Need More Men.
I'VE need forty-seven men yet who
can stand exposure and who have
nerve. These men will all have their
expenses paid and the prize money will
be evenly divided among them if we
are successful in taking the island. l
do not regard the trip as extremely
dangerous, as we shall go equipped
with two maxim rapid fire guns and
one gatling, which are capable of ter
rible execution.
The gold is there in large quantities
There is no question in my mind about
that. The only difficulty to be on
countered will be to get on the island
and that will make necessary a Skin
mish of some sort
Mr.. FalcOner has been engaged in
correspondence with the heads of the
two governments and all details will
soon be completed.
AS near as Mr.. FalcOner could judge
the expedition will leave in three
weeks
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16

member of the board. If all candidates
will make the pledge in good faith the
situation will be much simplified.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-16

Frontage de Comembert Is sold al
Sims grOt cry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-04-03

Will improve the home
100 per cent. There
are a thousand and one
things that it can be
used on-tables, chairs,
settees, etc.
The girls can use it.
The colors are delicate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
IN THE HOUSE.

Speaker Leaves Chair to Deplore Crit
 icism.
 The sharp editorial criticism of the general assembly by the Hartford Courant esterday morning precipitat- house soon after yesterdays session opened.
 The subject under discussion was the granting of a charter to the Hart ford Automobile Livery company, but the debate assumed such importance that Speake Kenealy left the chair and ad- dressed the house on the subject. In the result the house did not uphold the criticism which had been made of the general assembly.
 The trouble began when Mir. We1les, of Newington, moved that the house re- consider it's action of yesterday in pass ing the resolution amending the charter of the Hartford Automobile Livery company.
 MT. Alcorn, of Suffiold, chairman of the interpretations committee, opposed the motion, saying that the powers granted to the company by the amend ment were no more than could be gain ed under the general incorporation law. The committee, therefore, had reported the bill favorably.
 Mir, Woodruff, of Litchfield, maintain ed that the powers given the company were almost unlimited. and that the charter was equal to the celebrated charters of New Jersey. He favored reconsideration.
 MT. Lake, of Hartford, said that the incorporators were not aware that they were getting such valuable charter as the opponents seemed to believe, and it was not the intention of the incor- porators to abuse any of the privileges in the charter.
 Speaker Kenealy called Mr. Woodruff to the chair and said he saw nothing in the charter which could not be gain ed under the general law, except the acquiring of other corporations bonds, and he was not sure but that that could be secured in the same manner. He said he spoke in justice to the commit tee, and it was not right that the com mittee should be attacked. Its mem- bers were members of the house and should be treated with respect. The committees reports should be treated with consideration.
 He spoke further on interpretations, saying that personally he would rather have them all formed under general law, but the present charters were not sweeping.
 MT. Lanphere, of Waterford, said he hoped the bill would be recommitted. It was one of those things which were railroaded through the legislature with out anybody knowing much about it.
 Upon a viva voce vote the chair de- clared the motion to reconsider lost. The decision was doubted by MT. Lam phere, and, upon a rising vote being called for, the house again evidenced
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
THE MOTO-GIRL.
Startling Novelty Coming for Week at
 Polfs Theater.

Startling Novelty Coming for Week at
 Polfs Theater.
 New Haven owes it's thanks to Man. ager Poli for the extraordinary exertions he had made to secure the Moto-Girl for weeks appearance at his theater next week when she is at the height of her glory as a startling and bewilder- ing novelty, but. # was only because of his commanding position as the head of the allied vaudeville managers that he was finally successful, otherwise she wolud still be stirring the curiosity of the people of New York. After her en- gagement here she will return there for another prolonged period, and then the other large cities will be afforded the opportunity they have long and fruit lessly desired.
 Without doubt the Moto-Girl is the most clever novelty vaudeville has had to offer for some time and her appear ance everywhere has been hailed with the greatest of curiosity. Although she has been handed as it were to the audi ence her mystery is as complete as ever Can she talk? and is she alive? are two of the questions New Haven theatergoers will have chance to solve next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
NOTES.

The committee on education gave an interesting hearing in the senate cham Der Wednesday afternoon on the bill providing that the state shall furnish textbooks, apparatus and supplies to all public schools in the state, and that such textbooks shall be uniform; and on the bill requiring towns to provide such text books, payment being made partly by the state in case of towns with grand lists of less than $S,000,000. The most important address of the af- ternoon was made by George l.. Fox, of New Haven, for many years we'll known principal and teacher in second- ary schools. He spoke against the bill
 Giles Potter, the agent of the state board of education, engaged in keeping children in school, favored free text books.
 Senator McNeil said he introduced the bill at the request of constituents in Bridgeport and on general principles, because he believed that too much can not be done to educate the young people of the state.
 Superintendent Tinker. of the Water bury schools, opposed the first bill, as it would make the board of education run an immense bookstore. It was not best to have uniform textbooks in all the towns of the state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
DERBY AND SEYMOUR TROUT
 HAT(tAES

Catches of trout by Derbyites are re- ported as follows: Albert Mills. twenty two; Robert Mills, fifteen; Dr. c. B. Nettleton. 14; Julius Hurley, Is; Thomas Stapleton, twenty-two. B. J. McManus and Frank Ford were out for Q couple of hours and brought in twelve Joseph Wells caught one trout which weighed three-quarters of pound.
 The biggest trout caught so far this season in Seymour was hauled out of Bladen's brook, near the Beach paper mill pond yesterday by Joe Howiss The trout was a fine specimen of it's kind and weighed fourteen and one-half ounces. c. L. Lounsbury brought home sixteen of the speckled beauties. Arthur Gilyard is reported to have caught about thirty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
TERRIBLE BOUND OVER.
Marcugliano Must Also Appeal Before
 the Grand Jury.

Marcugliano Must Also Appeal Before the Grand Jury.
 Michael Terrible, the accused mur- derer of Patrick J. Coffey, was bound over for hearing before the grand ! jury on the charge of murder in the first degree by Judge Bishop in the city court yesterday. Fappiano, with whom Coffey, it is said, started the fatal quarrel at the gas works, was dis charged. as Judge Bishop could see no evidence other than that he was act ing in self defense. Antonio Guarino was fined $25 and Marcugliano was bound over under bond of $250. He is the man who, it is alleged, struck Coffey over the arm and chest with the iron bar just before Terrible arrived with the iron pipe and dealt the fatal blows.
 At the opening of the trial yesterday morning Deputy Coroner Pond took the stand. He described in short his inves- tigation into the crime. Judge Blyden- burgh in his cross examination brought out the statement that it was testified by the accused before the deputy cor oner that pipe but two feet long was used. The one that it is alleged Terri bile used is nearly four feet in length.
 The defense put no witnesses on the stand. Attorney Blydenburgh said the case against Terrible was merely one of manslaughter and would not at the most be more than murder in the sec ond degree. It certainly was not mur- der in the first degree, and the court was asked to make the charge either one of. the former. Judge Bishop said he would have to leave that question to the grand jury. The Italians who were fined paid and were released.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03

its susceptibility to party lines. imHle- diately dividing along them. The mo- tion to reconsider was lost by vote of 65 to fl.
 Mir. Lanphere, unsubdued and belig- erent to legislative leadership, rose in is seat apparently to protest again. but thought better of it and sank back in silence.
 The resolution incorporating the Standard Cigar and Tobacco company. another one of the charters attacked, was later passed from the calendar. with one OF two unimportant amend ments.
 4 favorable report came from the committee on the judiciary on the bill providing that whenever any private corporation. except a railroad company, shall desire to take land by eminent domain the superior court shall appoint committee of three, who, after hear ing, shall estimate the damage and re- port to the court, which report, if not remonstrated against, shall be deemed a judgment upon which execution may issue.
 The committee on appropriations re- ported a substitute bill apprOpriating $12,C0O for the care of sick and wounded soldiers for two years ending Septem- Der 30. 19O3
 The resolution appropriating $6,000 for the maintenance of the capitol res taurant and the furnishing of monday lunches to the officers and each of the clerks in the capitol offices, which be- came known as the free-lunch bill, was unfavorably reported and rejected.
 The house adjourned until 12:30 next Tuesday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
MULLEN FOUND GUILTY.

The case of Harry r. Mullen, which has been dragging in the city court for the last two months, was finally disposed of yesterday morning, the &C., cused being sentenced to pay a fine of s100 and to spend four months in jail.
 Mullen was accused of embezzlement on five counts but was only found guilty on one, that in which he embez- zled s163.12 in stock margine from Will lis L. Lines of E. P. Best & Co. The total of all the embezzlements charged was s43S.12.
 Defendant was the head of Mullen & Doody. and it was in transactions with that firm that the embezzlements oc- cured. The particular dealings in which Mir. Mullen appropriated the margins belonging to MT. Lines were in Louisville & Nashville stock. After carrying the securities for some time Mir. Lines, who was out of the city, wished MT. Mullen to close out Mul- len did so, btu when MT. Lines called for his earnings he was asked to wait few days. Shortly after Mullen skipped to Rhode Island, leaving MT. Lines unpaid, but was brought back through extradition proceedings.
 Judge Bishop said that at the time of the transactions in question Null len was the sole owner of the firm. MT, Doody being only an employe and consequently the former was alone responsible. Papers being destroyed in the other counts no proof could be pre- sented by the state, but in the first case the evidence was conclusive and he consequently should punish the ac- cused.
 On one count a nolle was entered, on she other three the accused was discharged.
 Costs in the case amount to $16654, and with the sentence and fine, unless the former and latter are paid, will give Mullen 8 sojourn in jail of about q year nto including the two months he has already served
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
LOWELL HOUSE ASSOCIATION
 MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Lowell House associa ton was held at 43 Hill house avenue at S:15 p. m. Tuesday MT. Farnam, the president of the coun- oil, presiding. An abstract was read of an elaborate investigation made into the housing conditions in a part of New Haven under the direction of Dr. Will liam B. Bailey and Professor Farnam. Short reports of the work of Lowell house were also made by Dr. Teele, the resident head worker, Miss Duncan, Mr. Harwell and other workers. The meeting concluded with an address on sSocial Settlements by Dr. Jane F. Robbins, for many years head worker of the Rivington College settlement and now of the Normal College Alumnae house, New York city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
MULLEN SENT TO JAIL AND
 FINED $IOO.

Terrible and MarcugIiano Bound Over
 fo Grand Jary-Other Court Matters.
 Thomas M. cahill has brought suit in the common pleas court against Jane A. Lowery to recover on an alleged debt Of $50. Property on Franklin street is attached.
 The suit of Charles L. Beers of Meadow street to replevin piano from Hannah Hellend, which has been on trial in the court of common pleas be- fore Judge Cable and jury was de- cided in favor of the defendant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
LIVED IN NEW HAVEN.

Fireman Neumann of Bridgeport, who was killed in the railroad wreck in Waterbury, Tuesday. lived in New Haven for some time. His parents re- sided here.. He was born in Winsted. A military funeral will be accorded him. The service will be held at 166 Iough avenue in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon. and will be participated in by all the local militia companies and the Spanish war veterans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
IN THE OITY COIrRT.

John Tamsky, sixteen-year-old mes- senger boy for the Associated Press, Tuesday had Sidney Burke hauled into court for defrauding him of forty cents Judge Dow fined Burke $1 and costs of $4.50. As there were two hearings Tamsky got $1.60 in witness fees, which he thinks is good interest on his forty cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
NEW ENGLAND ORDER OF PRO- : TECTION!

Winchester lodge, No. 2OS New Eng land Order of Protection, gave largely attended reception in A. o. U. w. hall last evening to members of the order, and their lady friends. A splendid mu- sical and literary programme was ren- dered. Refreshments and dancing fol- lowed. The obligation was given to several candidates last evening prior to the reception. <,..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
WALLINGFORD WALTONs.
Good Strings Caught by the Early
 Fishermen.

Good Strings Caught by the Early
 Fishermen.
 Wallingford, April 2.-The fishermen were out ill such great numbers yes terday that along the banks of several streams it looked like parade. The largest string of trout of the day was one of forty brought in by Dr. J. T. Barker and s. c. Baldwin, John Doug lass had twelve, R. W. Mansfield eight, R. s. Austin ten, A. I. Martin nine, J. Mansfield six. D. P. Griswold seven, c. D. Hall seven.
 The string that MT. Douglass caught were on exhibition in H. G. Mix's show window last evening. They weighed five pounds and fourteen ounces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
NEW HAVEN FIRM

Begins Work on a New Trolley Line.
 The firm of c. W. Blakeslee & Sons of this city commenced work yesterday afternoon on the Ansonia and Seymour trolley line. In a few days from 150 to 200 men will be employed in the work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-03
A THREE po1rND TROrrT

S. C. Pierson, an ex-city surveyor of Meriden, q Yale man, caught 8 three pound trout ''up country" yesterday. It was eighteen inches long.