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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-03

She-Mamma says ! mustn't en-
courage you at all.
He-That's all right. ! don't need
any encouragement.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-03

Pa-Now, don't ask me any more
questions. / don't see why your his
tory lessons should bother you so.
They didn't bother me when / was .
boy.
Willie-Well, there wasn't so
much history made when you was .
boy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-03

"He IS the flower of the family.
Possibly. He seems to be 4 bloom
ing idiot."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04

letter stated, but refused to give any
motive for the crime or to tell her
name tc the police, Wlo We're aWaiti}
instructions as to the disposition of the
body of the victim.
Horror stricken, Mrs. Geltz at once
communicated with the Pacific Grove
authorities. She was Informed that
her brothers body had not been found
and that no such tragedy mad darken-
ed the summer season at Pacific Grove.
Constable Dee is now endeavoring to
solve the mystery. Meanwhile, ac-
counts of the tragedy have been print
ed in eastern papers and Willey's
friends, who believe him murdered,
are shocked at the horrible manner of
his death in far California.
just why Wiley wishes to be thought
dead is not clear. He had not seen any
of his relatives for two years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
POsTOFFICE ISSUES $4,000.

EVERETT, oct. 4.-SiXteen thOus-
and dollars worth of money orders
were issued at the Everett pOstOffice
Saturday to man who wanted to
leave for Blue Earth, Mimi, and pre-
ferred carrying postoffice orders to
any other kind of currency He was
supplied with 116 orders the largest of
them being for $50. He paid over $50
in fees.
1t was the largest days business that
has yet been done in the Everett post
office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
REAL ES>
FOR SALE OR TRADE.


A NEW 7-ROOM HOUSE WELL
built and modern; nice lot and lawn;
close to Sharpstein school; $17O0.
FOR $3.50 NICE HOME ON WHIT
man street; good house or ) rooms;
bath, pantry, hot and cold water;
nice shade and lawn.
A LOVELY HOME OF GOOD SMALL
house; nice lawn and fruit; in good
location; 5000.
FOR $500 A GOOD HOME OF HOUSE
of rooms; nice lot, shade and fruit.
CAMPBELL, WOLF & CAMPBELL,
Rooms and I. Barrett Brick.
Phone Main 1888.
A LOVELY HOME OF l LARGE LOT,
nice lawn and shade; a 5-room
house, hot and cold water, bath;
furniture goes with sale. Price
$500; $500 down, balance $500 a
year till paid.
II TOWN LOTS AT SIS TO $S5 PER
lot; good terms; close in.
$50 PER ACRE BUYS 100 ACRES
with so acres bottom land; decided
water right and abundance of water;
10 acres in alfalfa; 2k miles from
town.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
MAN GRABS GIRLS BY ANKLES
San Francisco Youth Worries Pretty
Operators Of the Typewriter. 8.

SPSs oNOIS VI VIC byHS"s
SAN FRANCISCO, Oca. 4.-"Jack
the Ankle Grabber' is abroad.
His field of operations seems to be
lower California street and two pretty
stenOgraphers, who were his victims a
few mornings since have reported the
antics of the new Jack to the police.
The bluecOats have watched for him,
but he mas not tried to reach the ankle
of any policeman and has hence es
capped capture.
1t is fear almost to trembling that
the chic typewriter girls, whose labors
are performed in the building at 109
California street, approach and leave
the place for Jack has apparently CEN
tered his attention on the girls who
must pass up and down the stairway
at this place.
catching the girls when they are 60
ing up stairs. He seiZeS the ankle and
gives it a twist which is intended to
cause the girl to fall. Jack has general
ly succeeded in accomplishing his pur-
pose, but fortunate for him, none of
the victims We're seriously injured.
Jack always made himself conspicuous
by his absence after each adventure.
Miss Lena Davis, who takes the die
tation of J. 3. Gillespie, and Miss En-
ma Maurier, who is the stenOgrapher
for CoWles & Logan. We're attacked by
the ankle grabber Monday and it is
their cases which have been reported
to the police. other girls have suffered
but have kept their troubles to them
selves.
The Misses Davis and Maurier went
down town on the same car Monday
morning, but Miss Davis reached the
building first Suddenly she was seiz-
ed by the ankle. She turned on her as
sailant, but he quickly disappeared. A
minute later Miss Maurier fastened
I'D the stairs and the same strange man
laid his hands on her, running away in
an instant.
Miss Davis was so frightened that
she was unable to give Corporal Egan
a description of the man when the off,
Ger called on her, but Miss Maurier
said that he was about 10 years old.
smooth shaver and Of heavy build. He
wore dark colored clothes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
Time Schedule-WaIIa WaIia:

Time Schedule-WaIIa Waiia:
No. Arrives from Spo-
kane and departs for
PendletOn ...... 3: ~ p n
No. Arrives from Pendle-
ton and the East, and
departs 80. 1o:5san
No. A Arrives from Portland
and Spokane via Wal
lula .... .......... 3:45 n
No. Al Leaves daily, except
Sunday for PendletOn
and East .......... ..1O:00 n
No. 43 Leaves for Portland
and Spokane. via Wal
lula ~. w II
No. AZ Arrives from Pendle-
ton, except Sunday. $40 p m
No. IS Arrives from Dayton. 6: 80 p m
No. Sc Leaves for Dayton.... 8: Is m
Pullman Standard and Tourist
Sleeping cars daily to Omaha, CHI
cago; Tourist Sleeping car daily to
Kansas City; Pullman tourist sleeping
cars personally conducted) weekly to
Chicago; reclining chair cars (seats
free) to the East daily.
STEAMER LINES.
San FranclscO-POrtland route.
Steamer sails from Portland p. m.
every days.
Daily Boat Service between Poe>-
land and Astoria except Sunday at !
o. m. Saturdays at 10 p. m.
Snake River Boats.
loil
day. s: 40 a. m.
Leave Lewiston daily except FrioaJ'
700 a. m.
r. BURNS, Gen. Agent.
Walla Walla, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
WALlA WAllA MARKETS
REVISED DAILY.
Retail Prices.

nSAdh
The selling quotations on the local
market are:
Sugar-Per 100 lbs $50.
Cheese-Per ID. zoe.
Vegeta bles-Potatoes, per lack; new
$1.25.
Tomatoes-1c per ID.
Peach Plums-11 2c per h., scarce.
Egg Plant-25c per doZ.
Onions-Per 100 lbs, $3.50.
Cabbage-Per 100 lbs, $3.50.
Cucumbers-10c per doz.
Green apples-112c per ID.
Parsnips-1c per h.
Peaches-50c to 81 per box.
Turnips-1c per 10.
Beets-1c per Id.
Fruits--Oranges per do=., soc to 6Oc.
Lemons-Per doz., Csc.
Eggs-Per doZ. soc.
Butter-Country, per roll, 5ec;
creamery, per roll, Csc.
Flour-Per barrel. 1920 to $3.50;
Graham -four per50-lb. sack, $3.50;
whole wheat -four per sack $3.50; roll
ed oats per Id. sc.
Hay-Baled, per ton; wheat $14;
timothy, SIG.
Bran-Per ton, 500; shorts, per ton,
s215O; rolled barley, per ton. $21.
Fish-Per lb.-salmon, 15c; halibut.
12Ac; soles, 10c; perch. 12Ac: rock
cod, 121ac; herring 10c; crabs, 25c and
soc; shad with roe, 15c; without roe,
12kc; smelt, 12kc; sturgeon. 15c;
black cod, 15c; Holsters, Csc; founder
12kc.
Salmon Eggs-15c string.
Spring chicken, 221ac.
Geese and ducks, 15c.
Turkey, Csc.
Heats-Beef-Porte steak 15c;
sirloin steak, 15c; round steak, 12hc;
shoulder steak, 10c; No. 1 prime roast
DC to 12hc; common roast &c to 10c:
boiling beef, &c to Sc; leg Of mutton
12kc to 15c: chops, 1910 and 15c:
pork roast, 1oc to 12h: chops 1oc to
2hc.
Buying Prices.
These are the quotations on the local
market:
Watermelons-$2.0 per crate.
Canteloupes-Per crate, 75c.
Apples-Per box, soc to soc.
Tomatoes-Per box, 40c.
Lemons-Per case, 81 to $3.50.
Oranges-Per case, $3.50.
Cucumbers-60c per box.
Onions-Per cwt., $1.25.
Carrots-Per sack 75c.
Beets-Per sack, 75c.
Potatoes-Per cwt, 81.
/ Pears-90c to 81. 3
Peaches-50c to 75c.
Prune-Per crate, 75c. !.
| Plums-75c.
Blackberries,-$1.50.
| Peach Plums-75c per cwt.
Chickens-Hens, per h., 10c; roost.
ers, per h., sc; spring chickens, pei
h.. loo to 121Rc; geese, per h., &c,
ducks, per h.. &c; turkeys, per ID.
lac to 15c; eggs, csc cash, soc in trade
steers. $2.75.
Calves-Lice, 4c; dressed, &c; up t.
! $50 lbs 4c; 200 lbs, &c.
Good hogs-Live &c; dressed SIC.
Sheep-Wethers, 81: ewes. $3.50;
lambs s. l.. I. -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
FUEL

Try the Cascade Fuel Co. for wood
or coal. Phone Man 214.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04
,ueDER WILL NOT BE AVENGED
.+v Saves SkedIez From Laws
srnment.


rr-rTlH. Mimi oct. 4.-Because
....-y between the United States
WI Austria viii not permit the extra
.o.n of citizen of Austria from that
t... , crime committed in the
states. Frank Skedlez, who
..k- ago foully murdered Joseph
n.,.tka a few miles from this city,
.a.. ag.r boz brought to account for
tr deed.
r.. t,,o men were companions at a
....rnp where they worked. Pa
..n, WAS of saving disposition and
.,t..,1a5 something more than $500.
r.o TWO came to town one day and
;,,sr ever returned to camp. A
.tl.tar Pavelka's body was found in
d. brsb not far from the road to the
When ne was last seen he was
.,,a.. ro have all Of his savings on
his person.
,g.,r.l Was Immediately suspected
ana although it was known that he
..3 r, money he was found to have
,,,obr a ticket for Austria and sailed
foynt country,
IN. attorney general 1T st. Paul
took the matter up with the state de-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-04

A LOVELY HOME OF GOOD SMALL
house; nice lawn and fruit; in gooG
location; 5000.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
JAPS FAILED AGAIN
A Bold Attempt to Blockade Pori
Arthur Harbor
RUSSIANS TOO WIDE AWAKE
One Destroyer Did Terrible Execution to
Japanese Craft-Jspsness Run
Away Out or Range

Under cover OF darkness. Vice Adj
miral Togo made another desperate
attempt to bottle up the Russian fleet
In Port Arthur, but failed again. and
when after daylight Vice Admiral
Makarof steamed out TO give battle,
the japanese commander refuced the
challenge and sailed away.
The japanese practically repeated
the tactics of February "a by sending
In four fire ships. preceded by a tor
pedo boat fiotilla, with the exception
that the fire ships this time were
armed with Hotchkiss guns for the
purpose OF keeping OF the Russian
torpedo boat ~destroyers.
The enemy's attempt was discovered
by means OF the shore %searchlights
and a heavy fire was opened from the
batteries and from two gunboats
which were guarding the entrance TO
the harbor. The Russian torpedo boat
destroyer SLIM was outside on scout
Ing duty. and to the dash and nerve of
her commander. Lieutenant Krinizki,
Is chiefly due the complete defeat of
the plans OF the japanese. He at
once made straight for the oncoming
ships under a hail of fire from the
Hotchkiss guns, and torpedoed the
leading ship. which sheered off. fol-
lowed by the others. three OF them be-
ing piled up on the shore under Golden
Hill. and n under the lighthouse.
The Stint then engaged the entire six
torpedo boats of the enemy. coming
out from a terrific fight with seven
killed and her commander and twelve
OF her complement wounded, but on
the japanese side only one boats crew
was saved.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
Details Of Peru Normal Fire

The loss by fire at the Peru normal
school will not reach $3.50, according
10 a special report submitted by Su-
p~erintendent Clark. The fire originated
In a box Of theatrical costumes stored
IN the corridor on the fourth floor and
was caused either by defective electric
wiring or spontaneous combustion.
The fire Afforded an opportunity for
testing the new pumping plant recently
Installed and soon was under control.
Resolutions of thanks and commenda-
ton were adopted by the state board
OF education in regard to Janitor Num-
ford and Professor Beck, who were the
principals In putting out the blaze. and
1t has been decided to organize a fire
company among the students and en-
ployes and adopt a system of fire drills.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
$500. OOO,O 900 Insurance Case

Before Judge Dinwiddie, in the cir
cult court OF Madison, Wis, the case
of the state insurance commissioner
against the Equitable Life Insurance
Society OF the United States. was de-
cided in favor OF the state. The case
is the celebrated n in which the
state sought to compel the insurance
company to distribute several million
dollars of surplus funds among policy
holders in Wisconsin. The case will
be appealed. The suit is one Of the
most important ever brought in Wis
consin, affecting as it does nearly $780,
C0O,OO Of surplus that has been with
held by insurance companies doing
business in this state for the past
thirty years Or more.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
waugh Gets Four Yea RI

Four years In the penitentiary was
the sentence imposed on Edgar Waugh
for stealing $1,000 from the treasury
of Lancaster county.
The prisoner listened meekly, stand
ing with bowed head before the bar OF
Judge Cornish. Not a word did he say
in extenuation or explanation.
Sitting some distance behind the
prisoner were his father and mother.
wife and his wife's sister. Part OF the
time they were in tears. but when the
Judge came to the conclusion of his
remarks and gave sentence. Mrs.
Waugh sat upright and bravely list
ened to the judgment.
Waugh turned to Deputy Sheriff
Tucker. standing near, and walked
from the roo to the jail without once
looking to his relatives or to the
many who were present in the court
room.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
Students Judge Live Htonk

The students Of the agricultural col.
leges at Manhattan. Kan. will hold a
stock judging contest. A large AMOUNT
OF money will be spent in prizes. The
contests are given for the purpose OF
creating a deeper interest in the work
of stockjudging among the students and
to give ,Aem a training which will ma
terially aid them to win high honors
in future intercollegiate stock judging
contests. The Agricultural association
OF the college, assisted by the animal
husbandry department. will conduct
the contest.
The contest will be between the stu
dents of the several classes including
the classes in the regular four years
agricultural course. tho first and Sec
ond years farmers short course. dairy
short course and special students.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
FORfRfFFDU(AT|O
France Adopting the Free School
System of United States
STATE SCHOOL TO BE FIRST
4 Contest wnged by the Government 10
Finally Free Education
aud Liberty GO Together

BY the decisive majority of ZIG TO 269
the Paris chamber OF deputies passed
the government bill for the suppression
of all forms OF teaching by the re-
iigious orders. This supplements and
completes the work begun by the for
mer premier, M. Waldeck- Rousseau, In
1901.
The first law suppressed the unau-
thorized teaching orders, VIII h had
for a long time carried on the r voca-
ton despite the lack Of legal ia1ction.
The new law does not make Ggy dis
tinction between authorized and nau
thorized congregations. but sweeps
away the whole fabric OF teaching by
religious orders. thus in effect sub
stituting the system of state schools
for those heretofore conducted by the
orders.
Besides effecting the educational sys-
ten. the passage of the bill Is the
achievement OF the principal work un-
nertaken ny premier COmDeS II u
is believed that the premier will now
voluntarily retire.
The parliamentary battle over the
bill was one OF the seyerest which the
chamber Of deputies has seen in re-
ent years.
The minority failed to develop any
serious strength. but carried its OBJ
struction to the point Of a fine art, and
moreover Premier Combes suffered Sc
verely by OBJECTIONS from his own
side. Premier Combes, however, main
tanned his majorities on the main fea-
lures of the bill and the closing vote
was In the npture OF a personal
triumph for him.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
Rarred from NobrAska

Because its salary list is too high for
the income Of the National Masonic
Accident association of Des Moines.
Deputy Insurance Auditor Pierce has
refused to permit the company to con-
tinue to transact business in Nebraska
and its application for a re-license has
been rejected. The concern is an as
sessment accident association. An In
ve~stigation shows that In 1901 the asso-
citation had a membership Of 9.SO7 and
a salary list amounting to $lO,500. In
1903 the membership was 1000 and the
salary list $40, 900. The auditor consid-
cred the increase in salaries out OF pro-
portion with the increase in member
ship.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
OVER HUNDREDS OF MILES
Devastation by Prairie Fires In Rock.
Holt aud wheeler Counties

Devastation by Prairie Fires In Rock.
Holt aud wheeler Counties
Blackened by the hungry flames
which ran across them during several
days Of the week just passed, hun
dreds and hundreds Of square miles of
the finest hayland that was ever put
on a map. lie desolate and barren today
In the northwestern part Of the state.
Licked up by the all-powerful tongues
Of the prairie fires which were famed
into monstrous beings by the gales that
blew SO strenuously, thousands and
thousands Of tons Of this crisp. clean,
heavy crop OF grass has disappeared
into the smoky heavens and along
with the hay have gone dozens and
dozens OF homes and barns and sheds
full Of live stock that belonged to the
ranchmen of Rock. Holt. Wheeler and
Keya Paha counties. The loss will eX-
coed $780, 600.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
WILL GO TO ST. LOUIS
State University Summer school Pupils
VIII Take Free Trip

State University summer School Pupils
VIII Take Free Trip
The feature OF the summe school at
the Nebraska state university this year
will be the excursion to st. Louis.
open only to those registered for work
In the school. A special train of day
coaches and Pullman ~sleepers. deco
rated with university colors, will leave
Lincoln on Saturday, June %. and re-
turn from st. Louis July 9. First-class
hotel accommodations at moderate
rates have been secured by the authori-
ties.
The purpose Of the trip is to make
q study of the Industrial and educa-
tional exhibits under the guidance of
the university instructors. The excur-
sion will be under the charge OF f. II.
Clark. registrar. A large number of
teachers have signiHed already their
intention of taking advantage OF the
excursion to visit the big fair.
Glasses will meet one day more each
week during the summer session in
order that those who go may moi lose
any time or instruction. Those who
stay at home may have the use OF the
laboratories. libraries and workships
and a regular course OF work will be
planned for them for that time.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
BRITT n BEST MAN
james Britt Gets Decision over youns
Corbett at san francisco

James Britt, OF California. was giveQ
the decision at San Francisco over
William Rothwell, better known az
Young Corbett," of Colorado. In a
twenty-round contest at Woodward's
pavilion.
Up to the seventeenth round Cor
belts advantage was apparent. but in
that round Britt rallied and rained
right and left blows on various por-
tions of Corbett's anatomy, forcing the
champion to clinch to save himself.
The styles Of the two boxers we're en-
tirely distinctive. Britt fought for the
body most of the time. while Corbett
devoted his attack for the head. face
and jaw. Britt weighed just 129
pounds, but Corbett's weight was not
made public, though 1t Is understood
he was at least a pound and q half be-
low the agreed weight, 100 pounds.
Both men fought hard in every round.
It was without doubt the greatest
fight fought in California. Brittle
ability to take punishment and his en-
durance were simply marvellous. At
no time during the twenty rounds did
Britt break ground. He always
brought the fight to Corbett. who was
breaking ground and clinchinS most OF
the time. Britt was heavily punished.
yet was at all times willing to take
more and finally outgamed the cham
pion.
Britt was better at the outfghting:
Corbett superior in the %inighting.
Britt had the best footwork. and the
greatest speed. Corbett showed him
self the cleverer fighter at times and
the heavier hitter.
After the fight. Referee Eddie Grauey
said:
II simply gave the decision to the
man who had the best of the fight"
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
Hoard After the "TOntines"

The right Of a company transactlng
business OF a tOntine nature. or re-
sembling that OF the home cooperative
companies which have been barred
by the supreme court from operating
In Nebraska. to collect on old contracts
Is to be tested in the courts by the
state banking board. The board has
instructed the attorney general to in
vestigate abe action of the Fidelity
loan & Trust company Il Chicago to
collect premiums on contracts written
by the old Reserve Investment com
pany OF America. IN Omaha concern
which was forbidden to do business In
the state when the law against coop
erative institutions of this nature went
into effect last year.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
NORMAL SCHOOL CONTRACT
viii be Built OF Pressed Brick and stons
After Bcriins bon's Plans

Stone, pressed brick and plain brick
were the subjects OF discussion by the
state board of education at its meet
ing in the office OF Superintendent
Fowler. The meeting was a special
n and was called for the purpose of
inspecting the plans for the Kesrney
normal school prepared by Architect
George ~BerlinghoT of Beatrice.
The plans submitted by Architect
B%erlinghoff were approved in general
and then the matter Of building ma
terial to be used was taken up. Sew
eral OF the members of the board IA
vored a stone front for the building,
and common brick on the sidewalks.
Omaha pressed brick will be the stand
ard and contractors must agree to fur
nish brick as good or better than the
Omaha product. No decision was
reached in regard to building material.
AT the meeting the board accepted
the plans in entirety and decided to at
once advertise for bids for construc-
ton. bids to be in by IL o'clock, April
&c. at which time the board will meet
In regular session and award the con-
tracts. II has not been decided what
what material will be used in the con-
~struction, but bids are to be alterna-
tive on Bedford stone, artificial stone,
pressed brick and common brick. AS
contemplated by the plans. the build
ing will have a frontage Of 1701a feet
and q depth Of SO feet. The main por-
ton of the building will be somewhat
deeper than the wings, the scheme OF
architecture being for a completed
building OF ,quadrangular form. The
executive committee of the board will
act as a special committee TO inspect
and report upon the several kinds Of
material and the members of the com-
mittee may make a trip to Denver to
inspect several buildings constructed
entirely of artificial stone. The plans
are for a two-story building with base
ment, a chapel and general assembly
room to be on the top floor.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-04-08
Kansas Man IL Chosen

w. NJ. Davidson, superintendent OF
schools at Topeka, Kan, has been
elected superintendent OF instruction
by the Omaha board Of education, The
vote was unanimous, one member be-
ing absent.
Twenty-scven candidates were pre-
viously discussed for an hour in execu-
tive session. In committee four votes
we're cas- for A. II. Warehouse, prin-
cipal of the school. Mr., Davidson is
elected to serve until August |, 1905,
the ~unexpired portion of the term OF
Carroll G.. Pearse.