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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-11-20

at once subsidized and few pals OF wa
ter, aided by the chemical pxtinguisher
from the hose wagon, soon quenched the
fire, although il was some time before
the room was cleared of smoke.
A few were somewhat injured by
having their limbs caught in seats dur
ing the jam, and ii seems most incred-
liable that no one was seriously hurt
Wives were separated from their hus
bands and parents lost their children all
III an instant, not TO be united again IN.
til they were enabled to look for eacn
other outside the building.
A number of women who were carry
ing pocketbooks containing various
sums Of money dropped them without
knowledge of the fact, but nearly all the
stuff lost was picked up by honest peo =
parties to be given 20 the rightful OWE
ers when called for.
The machine and films were a total
loss 10 the owner, ]. q. Stewart, of Bos-
ton, Mass. who was with the company.
Mr. Stewart stated that there were 6,
800 feet of films, and with the machine,
these represented a value Of 81 800.
When the operator first discovered the
fire he was producing the scene called
the American Fireman" and had just
got to the point where the alarm is Civ
en-, by strange coincidence, which
made it very realistic, too much so in
fact to be thoroughly appreciated by
those who were in attendance.
The operator stated afterwards that
he is certain that he could have extin-
guished the fire without much damage
In a minute more as he was about to
take off his coat 10 smother the then
small blaze, but the frightened crowd
swept him off his feet and away from
Continued on Eighth Page.)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-11-20
FORMER ALMA BOY MARRIED IN MASON
Miss Beatrice Barber and Floyd H. Glass the Contracting
Partes-Recepion rendered the Newly Welded
Couple at the Home of the Grooms Parents.

On Thursday evening OF last week, at
the Presbyterisn church in Mason. Miss
Mabel Barber was united in marriage to
Floyd H. Glass, only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John w Glass, Of this place, Rev.
w. H. Simmons performing the cere.
mony in the presence of large num-
Der of friends of the contracting parties,
the church being decorated in palms,
smilax, and chrysanthemums. AS the
bridal party took their places at the al
tar, the bridal chorus from"Lohengrin"
was sung, and after the ceremony Men
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-11-20

at the home OF DR.. Gertrude Campbell
both places being handsomely decorated
with cut flowers. palms, ferns and pot
ted plants
Out Of town guests were present from
Alma, Battle Greek, Detroit, ST. Louis
Buffalo and Lansing.
The bride is the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l. Barber, Of Mason
where she was born, and is general
favorite. She is an accomplished musi
clan and for some time has been stu.
dent of Prof. Franz A. APPEL, of Detroit.
The groom went to Mason from Alma
about seven months ago and engaged in
the drug business with &. w. Palmer,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-11-20
Private Detective S8ruiCU.

Legitimate detective work, civil and
criminal investigations. ALI business
confidential, best of reference. Address
l.. B. AZ, st. Louis, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-11-20
BRANDS:
Alma (Patent).
Arcadia (Straight).
Bakers Clear.
BRANDS:
Through SIeepers to Calves
ton, Texas via the Wabash.
Ask Your Grocer For II.

The Wabash road has inaugurated q
line of first-olass Pullman sleepers be.
tween Chicago and Galveston, leaving
Chicago daily at 11:03 a. m. and arriv.
ing at Galveston the second morning at
7:30-a convenient leaving and arriving
time.
The route is Wabash to st. Louis,
Iron Mountain to Texsrkana, T. & p. TO
Longview and thence /. d G.. N. r. r.
For sleeping car reservations, folders,
etc., apply to your nearest ticket agent,
or TO +. A. Palmer, A. G.. p. A., Chica-
90, r. 8. Greenwood, VI. p. A., Chicago.
Washington telegraph., 1903-12-30
wANTE trustworthy gentleman

WASTE Trustworthy gentleman
OF lady in each coul tv TO manage busi
ness for an clu established house Of
solid financial stan ding. a straiqht
bona 1de weeklg salary o. Sls 90 paid
by check each Mon day with all expenses
direct from headduarters. Money ad
Vanced for exp nses. Enelos. adl-ess
envelopes Manager, 90 Caxton Bldg
Chicago.
Washington telegraph., 1903-12-30
Toll Do blade

Tae .oledJ Blade is now installed In its new
building with mouern pls Mt and nqai I'M mt
and facilities equal to any publication etween
New York and hica o 1t ls the OF ~ @Wessiy
newspaper edited expressly oreyery state aa d
territory. The News OF the Word so arranged
that busy people can more easilF comprehend
than by eading cumbersome ooltEnhs o. daies
All current todies made plainin each issue by
special editorial matter from in nce!tit n down 20
date The only paper published especially for
people who do or do uot read daily ewsp pers
aid vet thirst for PLAIN facts. That this Kind
Of a newspaper is popular is proven BY The FAC
that the Weekly Blade now has over l60 900
yearly subscribers and is eiroulst d IL all parts
Qrthe U. 5. In addition to the ncwstne Blade
publishes short and serial fto' les aed msaY ds
paptments Of matter suited to eveys number
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- OLE DO Oil.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
MIR BARRows AND I HAvEsoME BUSINESS TO DISCUSS"

on the strand. Blu If he's like most Of
them along here"
His remark ended in a grunt Of contempt.
Barrows tossed him a silver dollar.
You and the two men drink to my good
luck when you get to Bluehelds," he said.
'In beat you home to New Orleans"
Nobody disturbed him as he walked up
to the street fronting the water. He even
had hard work rousing a particularly
ragged specimen of negro to carry his bag.
He drew out of this individual, in lingering
dialect, the fact that Laguerre was nomi-
nully in control of the town and coast.
Are the ships really held in the harbor?"
asked BarTows.
The darkey looked a little frightened and
shook his head vigorously. oh, no! There
was nothing of the kind. Only none of the
"capitans' cared TO take their vessels out
at present. Barrows looked across at Ell
Moro. with its guns frowning from every
port, and something like a shiver traversed
his spine.
Now. Barrows had come down here with
no more real idea OF what it meant to be up
against a Central American revolution than
he had OF the tenets OF the Talmud. There
can't be really anything serious the matter
II our man is still here" he told himself.
1.-The senior must send in his card" said
a naughty little yellow boy with a pen be-
hind his ear, who occupied the lower room
in the consuls Office.
you tell the c~onsul-what's his name?"
'Senor Jennings"
"AIl right. You tell Mr.. Jennings I want
TO speak to him" He passed over his card
fortunately a plain visiting card. He
could thank his luck afterward that one of
the company's pasteboards had not come to
light first.
'Meester Ballows-ve-ree We'll" said the
yellow kid, proud to faunt his knowledge
OF English.
He trotted up stairs. He trotted down
again. "Meester Ballows will tell hees
business to me- he said, smiling and bow
ing
You go lowell, I guess not! See here,
you little monkey. is Jennings in?"
The boy nodded. s~u'lenly. He knew
enough English TO be insulted.
"I want to see him-understand? You
tell him I'm an American-just on a
steamer that sent me ashore. I've come to
Eusibe on business-private business"
"I act for heem," said the clerk.
well, you'H not act in my affairs. I'm
going TO see Jennings himself-and he'll
hear from this through tho state depart
ment, too"
The yellow boy went calmly hack to his
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14

His porter, who had gone to sleep out
side, was shaken into a more wakeful
state, and showed him the way to a tavern
where he was given a room and bed with
out question. These people were too lazy
to be inquisitive; or else Laguerre felt his
strength so great that he feared nobody.
Yet, the longer he stayed the more eau
tious he grew. He posed as a travelling
agent before the day was over. And he
never as much as glanced toward Lady
Bird.
He knew Captain Egbert. He had met
him and his two officers. He wandered
about the town in the evening. hoping to
find them in some one of the cafes.
But there were few white men. So few
that his own presence attracted attention
and he finally went to the hotel and up
to his room, to get away from staring
black eyes.
There he hauled out his big meerschaum
and fired up. 1t reminded him of the col
lege gang, who had given the pipe to
him, and he wondered what they'd say
II they knew he was so far away from
Gods country.
And as he knocked the ashes from the
pipe after his smoke by the window, there
came a rap at the door, which opened be-
fore he could speak. He sat up straight,
the warm pipe OoWl grlpped in his hand.
What's the trouble? What do you want?'
by gosh. it is! was the relieved reply.
Thought l couldn't have been mistaken.
Remember me, Mr.. Barrows?"
"Ah-the purser. So it is. Mr. err"
"Peckham."
Just so. Saw you before Lady Bird
sailed. How's everybody aboard it?"
Everybody aboard it is pretty BANKED
we'll, l reckon" snarled Peckham, Least
ways, they look so-the dirty, yaller trash!'
What"
"Niggers, Laguerre's men. I'm the only
one outside o. Jail"
What! That startled exclamation be-
came tiresOme before the purser's story was
finished.
There you have it, sir" he said, at last.
Just sheer luck took me ashore before
Lady Bird was gobbled up. And I've
been keeping rather close to cover ever
since. The consul is sold out body and soul
to Laguerre. You see. he represents a gun
mandatory up north, and he's sold the
reyolutionists their weapons. Only hope
he doesn't know you are connected with the
company. I've seen men shot for less"
American citizens!" quoth Barrows, in
horror.
Yes. That don't mean much. especially
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
How BarrOWS Made Good

near, for several vessels had already been
seized by the redoubtable Laguerre.
III stop for you on our way back-in
a week." said the commander, good natur-
edly. IF you keep your mouth shut you
may be alive then"
You needn't bother" said Barrows,
lightly. I'll have steam up on Lady Bird
yonder by that time and will bring it out
myself"
AS he drew near the shore he studied
the town itself.
1t looked like an egg salad-a background
of green, adobe houses setting about like
hard-boiled eggs.
There's the consul's office, sir" said the
petty officer, when the boats nose grated
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
Short Story by
Bert Foster

when you've got such a little scoundrel as
this jennings to look to. If it amt impertl-
nent I'd like to ask What brought you down
here at this time sir?"
"Why our Mr.. Spero wrote us of the
revolution, and that Lady Bird would
likely get into trouble. So 1 came down
to see about it."
"You-came-down!" gasped the purser.
why, yes. The general was mad because
1 had put the ship in jeopardy, and l told
him I'd make good. Fact, is, I'm here on
my own hook"
You go home, Mr.. Barrows." said the
other, solemnly. You're no more able to
do anything here than 1 am"
But both of us together?" suggested
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
Ill.

The next day ne absorbed gossip like a
sponge. There were plenty of people to
talk-all he had to do was to listen to bad
Spanish and worse English. He learned
that the captain and crew Of Lady Bird
had been shut up as ''flibusters." 1t was
claimed arms were found in the cargo of
the steamship. but the rest of the cargo
had not been touched.
He was told by one party that Laguerre
Ito whom the ignorant already looked as
president or dictator, vice Dio Blanco, put
OUT proposed to build a fine new palace at
Sierra Garda, farther along the coast and
that the expensive lumber which made up
Lady Birds cargo would go into that new
official residence.
Not II l see it first" muttered Barrows,
and he sat down and smoked again.
And as he smoked he saw a Ilght-haired.
pasty-faced, youngish man come out of the
'dobe house over the doorway of which
noated the tattered-demalion American flag
and approach a nearby cafe. He heard
one or two of the dagoes address him as
"Senor jennings"
Guess it's up to me to know, Jennings"
muttered Barrows, rising and slipping his
empty pipe into the side pocket of his coat.
Anyway, " got about tired of this
Eusibe. There must be a change"
He strolled into the cafe after his fellovv
countryman. Jennings was sitting al a
table in the rear Of the cafe, but he was
not alone. Barrows selected a table an
which he could sit with his own back 70
the light, He watched Jennings and His
friend who was a dark little man, eager.
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14

Barrows.
Don't you count on me. I'm going to
sneak away and get another job"
Barrows looked at him. He felt just how
little the tall man was.
THE boys will get out OF Jail in time.
Laguerre is no fool-neither is his man in
Eusibe, Callistro. He's a devil they say-a
butcher. But he's no fool. AS for the
ship, she's a dead loss. Laguerre is going
to win here-sure. You take my advice.
You can't do anything for Egbert or for
the ship"
Barrows again denied him self the pleas
ure of telling Peckham what he was. 'T'va
come here to make good he said, having
filled his pipe once more and now lighting
it. Guess I'll pufr) stay (pun) awhile
(puf) longer!"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14

seat and addressed himself to his writing.
Barrows marched to the door which evil
IDENTIFY led to the stairway.
The clerk did not move. But when he
flung open the door Barrows found. stand
ing in the entry, a big. grinning, barefooted
negro, with a secondhand Remington on his
shoulder.
"Massa can't pass here" he said, in bet
ter English than the yellow boy possessed.
"Govment set me here to guard 'Merican
consul"
Barrows said things and flung himself
out of the place. He wanted to think
the matter over and adjust himself to these
new discoveries. Eusibe was evidently not
New Orleans.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
II.

They dowed him ashore at Eusibe. The
captain OF Terre would not come In too
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-14
Copyright. 1903. by w. Bert FOster.)

ENERAL ALPHEUS COMPTON
swore steadily all the way from
the gate to the terraced approach
to the broad piazza. Then the
sight OF his daughter and Bar
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04

churla. The next meeting of the Ii
oeuireah society on Saturday night
VIII De given up to the study Of the
lie and poems of JOAQUIN Miller.
Mr. w. Waugh Lauder of Chicago.
VINO gave two notable piano lecture
recltals in the college chapel last wear
mas been engaged for a week of lee
lures and recitals this month. Presi-
dent Penrose received word this morn
ing that Lauder could be present on
November %, "a, 25, and 80 and De-
cember l and 2. In the mornings he
VIII give at the conservatory a series
OF talks on musical subjects such as
Mile Stones in Musical History" 1.-The
story OF Musical Instruments" In
the afternoons he will lecture on THE
Symphony, The Story of the Soma
Ia, italian Opera" and French and
German opera" In the evenings he
VIII give his we'll known recital-lec-
lures on Mozart Beethoven, Weber,
Mendelssohn, Wagner, etc.
Professor Lauder is a brilliant pupil
of the great List and the opportunity
of hearing such a series of addresses
and recitals is indeed a rare one for
the people of town the size of Walla
Walla
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
BRIEF LOCAL NEWS.

M. G. Gustin, who was injured at the
engine house yesterday, was reported
somewhat improved today.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union meeting has been postponed
until November -. The meeting will
be held at the residence Of Mrs. Will
liams.
On account of the funeral Of Mrs.
w. w. Baker, the Baker Boyer Ma
tional bank will not open it's doors to-
morrow until l o'clock in the after
noon.
The work of installing the new
heating apparatus in the Walla Walla
theater is we'll under way. The plac-
ing of the same is being superintendent
by William WEIGH, of Tacoma.
The following are the officers elect
ed at the meeting of ST Paul's Guild
held yesterday: President, Mrs. An
dreas Bard; vice president. Mrs. H. c.
Gregg: secretary, Mrs. Eugene H. Boy
err; treasurer, Mrs. Joseph McCabe.
The Mexican restaurant and tamale
factory at No. 116 Alder street. was
opened today. The establishment is
neatly fitted up and makes a speciality
of delivering tamales to any part of
the city.
A fine line of Oriental rugs, draper
DaVis-kaser Co.'S store about the Sth
inst Mess. Atiyeh & Bro, who had
an assortment of Oriental goods at
Davis kaser's last spring, are again
coming, but with a very much larger
collection this time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
FOR BOWLING CONTESTS.
Play With Bowers From Spo
kane-Game Arranged.

The bowling fans will soon have an
opportunity to see the local bOwlers
pitted against experts in this line from
Spokane. Secretary William Verdinius
has completed arrangements with the
Occur dAlene Bowling Club at SpO-
kane for a series, the first one to be
pulled off in Walla Wala early il De-
cember. The return game will take
place in Spokane.
a challenge has also been forwarded
to the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club
and a series will undoubtedly be ar
ranged with them, at a later date.
The WalIa Walla Club. with its new
alleys, is in splendid shape. There is
an abundance of material to select a
good team from and good scores can
be expected from the Walla Walla
contingent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
LARGE FEES FOR OCTOBER.

County Auditor Honeycutt reports
that the fees Of his office for the
month of October were the largest re-
ceived in the office for several years,
the total being s6363O. In addition to
the regular fees he also received the
sum of s25 for issuing hunters lie
enses. County Clerk Hauerbach re-
ports the receipts of his Office for the
past month at $196.50. Justice Huff
man turned over $14 and Constable
Goodwin $3.50.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Major D. E. Hall, claim agent Of the
0. r. & N. Co, is in the city from
Portland.
Mrs. F. Berg, of North Yamhill, Or,
is in the city visiting with her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. George Guthridge and Mrs.
James Corless.
Dr. A. F. Marion, a former Walla
Walla boy, is in the city from Hatton,
Wash, where he is practicing his pro-
fession. DR.. Marion resided in Walla
Walla many years ago, and at one
time was connected with the States
man, and was also employed in the
Walla Walla postoffice. This is the
first visit DR.. Marion has made in
Walla WaIla for Is years and he ex-
pressed himself as being highly graft
fed at the great improvements made
in the city during his absence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
GET BETTER SERVICE
What Mayor Hunt Thinks OF
Recent Excursion.
HAS RETURNED FROM A SOUND TRIP
Excursionists Delighted at Trip to
for Better Transportation Facilities.

Il firmly believe that as a result of
the recent Sound excursion to Walla
Walla better passenger and transpor-
tation facilities will be established be-
tween the two points and that at no
distant date" said Mayor Gilbert Hunt
last night after returning from four
days business trip to Portland, Sound
and Spokane points.
about all that I heard while on
the Sound was the delightful trip the
excursionists enjoyed on their recent
visit to this city and the excellent op-
portunity afforded for the securing Of
a better train service between Walla
Walla and the western part of the
state. Sound people have had their
eyes opened to the immensely of the
deavOr to secure a share Of our trade
a determined effort will be made to
secure better transportation service.
The mayor said that his trip was
purely for business and had no politi-
cal significance. The Gilbert Hunt
company has grown to such proper
lions that it's product is in demand in
all parts of the state and the trip
was made to look after business in
ests of the company.
Trade in certain lines on the Sound
is somewhat stagnant especially in the
lumber business" Mayor Hunt said in
talking of his trip. The shingle bust
ness is also dull owing in a certain
measure to overproduction. AS soon
as the surplus stock is taken up many
of the mills will resume operations"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Percy n. Levin, Former Statesman
Employees, Is Married in
Nebraska.

Cards have been received in this
city announcing the marriage at Bea-
Yer City, Neb., October %, 1903, Of
Mr.. Percy H. Levin and Miss Belle G.
Jackson. Mr.. Levin two years ago was
employed on the Statesman reportorial
staff.
Homer l.. Wilhelm, editor Of The
Coast at Seattle, was married October
81, at Seattle, to Miss Helen Gordon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
NIXON APPOINTED MANAGER

The management of the Walla Walla
theater has appointed r. F. Nixon, of
Seattle as local manager of the Walla
Walla house, to succeed c. F. Van De
Water, who resigned yesterday. Mr..
Nixon has for number of years been
connected with a Seattle theater.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
WHITMAN SINGERS
The Selections Made for
the GIee Club.
THE COLLEGE ROLL OF HONOR
o,o;is VIII Be Required to Make an
AVERAGE of Eighty Per
Cent.
THE COLLEGE ROLL OF HONOR

At try-0ut for the selection of a
ESo;tman college glee club for this
,,aar held in chapel at one o'clock
tuesday afternoon the following men
wore selected by Professor Fischer
who viii train the club:
First tenor-Orville Edwards, Ray
Sutherland. Calvin Thompson.
First base. a. Palmer, w. w.
Merritt. H. II. Merritt.
Second tenor-M. A. KEGS, c. D.
Rrainard, K. Reeves.
Second bass-Nelson Cole, Chas.
Robinson, David Graham.
At five o'clock a meeting to elect Of
frers and make bylaws was held.
Roll of Honor.
The roIl of honor for Whitman acad-
envy for the past month was read in
chapel this morning. Only 16 students
ont Of nearly 200 succeeded in making
the necessary average of 80 per cent,
required to win place on this roll.
They are as follows:
Fourth year-W. Eells, Alice Shaw,
George Woodward. Third year,.
Babcock. Harvey Corpe, Alfred Gard
ner. Horace Howard, John Lyman.
Second year-Arza Willis. First year
Pauline Andersen, Fred Clemens.
Edith Edgerton, Ralph Maxson, Leila
Sutherland. Daniel Zimmerman.
Faculty Meeting.
Al a faculty meeting held Monday
afternoon q meeting of the faculty was
appointed for December 5th, to con-
slider carefully the question of giving
the A. b. degree for all courses and
the possibility Of offering additional
courses 10 those now given.
E Also at this meeting a resolution
@aS passed placing debaters and man.
agers ON the same footing as regards
conditions with athletics That is a
student must complete successfully Is
hours Of work in each semester, to be
allowed To take part in these activities.
II Was also required that all academy
students failing to make an average of
~ per cent should keep study hour
from Three TO four o'clock every school
day
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04

Eastern oysters in bulk and CLAIMS
in shell. w. w. Poultry Market, lo12
First street. Phone Main 400.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04

Portland Restaurant leads. Don
patronize Japs and Cinnamon whel
YOU can eat at the Portland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04
literary Societies.

HE Atheuaeum Monday night decid-
Ell That contests between college teams
and athletic clubs We're detrimental to
U"r college spirit. Tonight the
fn'eh"s viii have a mental tussle over
u'' question Of whether the Russians
should b" compelled to vacate Man
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04

Frontage de Comembert Is sold at
Sims grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04

Alfalfa seed and seed rye at G. A.
Beck'S grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-11-04

Pies, cakes, bread rightly baked at
Alheit's bakery, 211 West Main. Phone
Main 115.