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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
SENATOR DAVIS IS NOTIFIED
W|THSTO0D SHOCK BRAvELY
The Venerable Democratic Nominee for Vice President Makes Ve Speech Attack
ing Republican Policies and Defending the Traditional Ts Of the Party
Of jefeIson---A Great Crowd Witnesses the Ceremonies

the nations industrialism upon the
altar of free trade in the common do
main. Notwithstanding that already eX-
listing state lines furnished convenient
places. opportunity and temptation
to establish custom houses.
Another serious blunder of our an
cestors was that they seemed to have
entertained the notion that comblna-
tions IN restraint of trade. seeking mo-
nopoly. threatened competition in some
mere adverse to the development of in
dividuality and somehow poisoned the
life of trade
He said what a childish idea that
was of our ancestors that the president
was simply a chief executive, that his
duty consisted in executing the laws
as written. 1T is a sincere pleasure to
be able to help to high position man
of your character. sense and modesty,
a man who as the result of life of
confluence, temperance. honesty and
industry presents picture in Virile
though advanced age of that mems sana
in corpore sano which was taught by
the ancientS to be the summon bOnum
of individual earthly existence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Nan Patterson Asks for Freedom

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Nan Patter-
son today through her counsel made
a motion before Judge Newberger ask
ing tnat the district attorney be direct
ed to fix the date of trial, or that she
be discharged on her own recognizance
or that the indictment be dismissed
for lack of prosecution. District At
torney Jerome opposed the motion per-
sonally. a decision will be made later
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Japanese Still ADVANCING.

ST PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.-THE
following dispatch reporting the re-
sumption of the Japanese advance in
Manchuria, has been received from
Mukden:
The Japanese occupied Sandhan on
our extreme left flank August 15 and
d small force of the enemys infantry
occupied Depindu Shang pass. Our
OutpOStS retreated.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Uniform Rank Did Not Parade.

LOUISVILLE. Aug. 1.-THE review
of the uniform rank of the Knights of
Pythias has been declsred off for the
first time in the history of the encamp-
ment as suitable horses We're not pro-
vided for the officers. There was
great indignation because of the spav-
ined steedS offered the Pythians in this
home of thOrOughbredS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
United States Files Protest.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.-THE
United States through Ambassador
Mccormick has formally raised the
question of foodstuffs as contraband
of war. The protest follows the lines
of the American declaration at the
time Of the Spanish war. 1t makes a
formal protest against the confisca-
ton of the flour on the Arabia. The
United States is proceeding independ-
ent1v of Great Britain although on
similar lines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
WHEAT is STILL SOARING.
Reports of Damage From Rust Cause
Famine Scare in Northwest
Markets.

CHICAGOAug 1.-The northwest
was rust mad today. 1t bought wheat
in the Chicago market as if a famine
were threatened. Minneapolis. St
Louis and other points figured in the
buying. May wheat scared to Slips,
the highest price since Armour tried to
corner that commodity in 1908. Old
September $1OS to $1.O934: new.
$l.OGa4 to $1.0&1a: May, $1.O9 to Sill Is;
corn. 551s oats 345s to 3424.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
. British Will Fight for Rights.

LONDON, Aug. lit is learned
that the British note to Russia rela-
tive to the sinking of neutral ships de-
clared that unless Russia renOunced
every claim to the right to sink such
vessels WarSnips will be employed to
convoy British merchantmen and pro-
teCt them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
OWe''ing Burns to the Ground and
Whole Family Perish.

GUTHRIE, Okla. Aug. 17-Tha farn,
mouse OF B. A. Dowling near Perth was
struck by lightning and burned TODAY
four members of the family were
burned to death. The dead are: B. A.
lowing Mrs. Bowling, Ben Bowling,
aged IA, and Fannie Bowling. aged Q
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Word From kuropatkin.

ST PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.-THE
ropatkin was received today: There
is no change in the situation. Rains
chuses are active. The Japanese are
constructing a railway between Feng
Wang Chang and Leng Chang Wan,
the cars being drawn by men.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17

ton and for the laws under it. 1t is not
an orator but man of reserve force
and sound judgment whom the people
have called to the Office of president.
Dire predictions were made by our
opponents of what would happen at
ST Louis. They misjudged the temper
of the party and the people. All diff
ferences were harmonized and a plat
form was adopted which is sane. safe
and sound.
Il beg my cOuntrymen as they value
their liberty to guard with great care
the sacred right of local self govern
ment and watch with jealous eye the
tendency of the times to centralize
power into the hands of few. More
sacred than the right of property is
the right to own ones self and the
labor of ones own hands. For years
worked in the ranks as a wage Garner.
Measured by the character of the work
he does and the cost Of living every
man is entitled to full compensation
for his services.
1T will be my pleasure and duty at
a time not far hence, to accept more
formally in writing the nomination
rendered and to give my views on some
important questions commanding the
attention of the country
Visitors Present.
Among the visitors today We're Ser
geant John l. Martin of ST. Louis, SEN
ator Daniel of Virginia. and National
Committeeman Norris. of the District
of Columbia. These and half dozen
others had places with the committee
on the speakers stand.
At the conclusion of Davis speech
Mrs. w. L. Peel, of Atlanta. the origi
nal Parker woman, was escorted to the
platform with Il other ladies and pre-
sented Davis with a beautiful flag.
which he accepted in a graceful ac-
acknowledgements.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Suicided at NIAGARA Falls.

BUFFALO,. Aug. 11.-At 10 o'clock
this morning an unknown woman COM
mitted suicide by going over American
falls. Hundreds witnessed the act.
She leaped into the rapids 100 feet
from the precipice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Williams Speech.

Congressman Williams then began
his notification speech saying in part:
we have been appointed by
a most notable convention as
a committee to notify you by
the democratic party as its choice
for vice president and we desire to eX-
press the pleasure felt at having been
selected to perform this duty and our
confidence in your faithfulness, hon
esty and wisdom
The remainder of the speech was
what the speaker called "a brief his
torical disuuisition upon some of the
blunders of our forefathers as viewed
from the standpoint of wisdom of the
republican statesman who has en-
braced the strenuous life (Roose-
velt.D The speech was entirely in a
satirical vein, the first of these blund-
ers. he said, was discriminating against
the red men created in the image of
God. in cherry on account if his race.
color and previous condition. The next
hIunder consisted in taking up arms
against King George.
Williams continued: I'VE have.
however. made amends for this
silly business by governmental
at Indianola, Mississippi,
which by White House DEGREES has been
from the intelligence
of the world. The next great blunder
was the immolation by our ancestors of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Schooner Viking Wrecked.

patch received here today states that
the schooner Viking from San Fran
cisco was wrecked off Cape Prince of
Wales, but her crew were saved. The
vessel had on board supplies for whal-
ers in the Arctic.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Davis Speech.

Senator Davis said in reply:
The official notification you bring of
my nomination to the vice presidency
by the national democracy gives a feel
ing of the sincerest gratitude for the
honor conferred. A spirit of determi
nation to succeed in the campaign be
fore us appears to peTVade the rank
and file of The party in all sections Of
the country. | am impelled to the ac
ceptance a. g obligation, hoping ,hnt
may be able to assist in restoring
to power the party whose principles
history guarantees to be safe. wise
economical and constitutional in the
find it pleasure. standing here upon
the borderland Of the two Nirginias to
receive and accept the commission you
bear. Is it not significant of a closer
and truer brotherhood among us, that
for the first time since the civil war a
nominee on our national ticket has
been taken from that section south of
Mason and Dxons line. 1t is happy
recognition of the fact that all sec
;ional differences which led to and fol-
lowed that unhappy struggle are ended.
Il heartily endorse the platform upon
which | was nominated and with the
convention and our nominee for presi-
dent, l regard the present monetary
standard as irretrievably established.
In the campaign preceding the last
election the republicans laid stress
upon the prosperous condition of the
country and the ills that would follow
a change. 1t was true that the country
was prosperous, but it is also true that
the evils they prophesied have come
under republican administration.
Then factories, mills and mines were
active in operation. Now work is
scarce; many wage earners are unem-
ployed and wages are reduced. Appre-
hension now prevails in business cir
Cles. Present unsatisfactory industrial
conditions demand a political change.
AT the close of it's first fiscal year
the present administration showed a
surplus over expenditures of $91 900, 900 |
but the fiscal year ending June last
showed a deficit of Sal 100000 The |
expenditures of the government for
the first month of the present fiscal |
year exceeded the receipts by s21, ,O0O.-
600. There is no stronger evidence of |
the extravaganza into which the re- |
publican party has fallen nor more
potent argument for a change. The |
republicans claim great consistency in !
their attitude on the currency uues- |
ton, yet in their platforms of 1884 |
1873. 1872. they favored the double
standard of value. The president in
his speech of acceptance saws that his
party faVors stable currency which
means the same thing from year to
year.
Il congratulate the committee and |
the constituency you represent in the
selection as our nominee for president
man of courage, yet prudent of nigh
ideals, yet without pretense; of most
wholesome respect for the constitu-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
The Rifle Contest.

FORT RILEY, Aug. 11.-Today's fir
ing closes the army competition in rifle
shooting. Captain Cavanaugh of the
Tenth cavalry seems to have a safe
lead. Pistol competition will consume
the remainder of the week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
CONSIDERS
SURRENDER
Russian Commander at Port
Arthur Is Thinking.
FURTHER DEFENSE IS HOPELESS
Great Britain Will Defend Her Com
merce by Using Warships if
Necessary.
FURTHER DEFENSE IS HOPELESS

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Kobe cor
respondent of the Star wires that the
commander of the Russian forces at
Port Arthur has promised to send a
reply to the Japanese demand for sur
render at 10 o'clock this morning The
demand was delivered by Major
Yamkka.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Grandson of Secretary Hay.

ELLSWORTH, Mass. Aug. ia
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Payne
Whitney today. The boy is the grand
child of Secretary of State Hay on the
mothers side. and of the late W. c.
Whitney. former secretary of the navy,
on the fathers side.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Senator Hoar Is Dying.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 11.-Dr.
Gilman in attendance on Senator Hoar
has announced that the senator cannot
live more than two or three days. His
tive power is exhausted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Danny Maher a Winner

STOCKTON, Eng. Aug. 17-Danny
Maher, the American jockey. repeated
yesterdays defeat by winning four
stakes of the value of 1900 sovereigns
here today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Japanese Close to Port Arthur.

CHEZ FOO. Aug. ia report from
Port Arthur says the japanese have
captured a position at Palichuang.
the coal yards at Port Arthur have
been ignited by japanese shells and
are burning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Another British Steamer Searched.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Russian
cruiser Jral stopped the British steam
er Scotian August u. west of Gibral-
tar. examined her papers and then al
recently purchased from Germany.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
The AskoId at Shanuhai.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.-THE
casualties on the Russian warshiD
AskOld now at Shanghai, during the
battle of Wednesday last, We're II kill
Ell and A. wounded
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
on the middle fork of the Wil1an,etto o
IN timber King Hyland's holdings

0lLV ERTON. Aug. 17.-Fire sween-
ing southwark will this afternoon do
s'roy the big Kuefner mill from which
'he men have fled for safety.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Another Unconflrmed Rumor.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. lit is
rumored here that Port Arthur has
fallen, but the rumOr is unconfirmed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
FOREST FIRES
ARE RACING
Flames in Oregon Timber Are
Beyond Control.
MANY LIVES ARE ENDANGERED
c,,os Of the Finest Bodies Of Timber
in the State Are Thre atened
With Destruction.
MANY LIVES ARE ENDANGERED

PORTLAND, Aug. 11.-AdVices from
=. ar- sections show that the disaster
f. tu.r-asIng. The immense McKinzie
valley ire is again beyond control and
moss .acroaching on one of the finest
log.., If timber in the state. Advices
r.n. -a- coast range at West Albany
,r.r. that settlers are fleeing to the rail-
vay line for safety. Forty square
niles rf timber has already been de-
..~t.,,l \ new fire has broken out
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
The N otifi c alton.

Chairman Williams tnen presented
the formal notification in words as fol-
lows:
"As the committee of notification to
the vice presidential nominee. we have
the honor in the name of the demo-
cratic national convention held at st.
Louis July to 9. to announce to you
with that degree of fOrmality which
custom prescrbes the fact YOU We're
unanimously named by that body as its
choice for vice president of the United
States for the term beginning the
fourth of March, 1905. and to request
yOur acceptance of the nomination.
Knowing that we ought to succeed. and
with confidence in the good sense of
the American people to give us success
we are with we'll meriated regard,
Yours for the committee,
JOHN S. WILLIAMS,
Wv r. M'CALL "Chairman.
''Secretary.
AS he took the paper Davis replied
that he would make a formal response
next November.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
Baltic Squadron Leaves for Far East.

reported that portion of the Russian
Baltic squadron sailed yesterday eve
ming for the far east.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-17
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.
Va. Aug. LEX Senator Henry G.
Davis was notified this afternoon that
he is the democratic candidate for the
vice presidency. Congressman John
Sharp Williams with the members of
the notification committee arrived here
this morning. There were present also
a considerable number of prominent
democrats OF West Virginia. Maryland
and adjoining states. The actual noti-
ticatiCn was simple. After ex-senator
Davis had been introduced Congress-
man Williams notified the candidate in
briefly. The speeches We're delivered
from the hotel piazza. Subsequently
a luncheon was served to the visitors.
Congressman Williams said in part:
The ceremonies attending the notifi
cation of Davis We're simple. but full
of enthusiasm. They took place short
ly after one at a natural theater within
a stones throw of the famous old
Green Briar hotel. Thousands of men
and women stood about the green and
applauded the sentiments of the
speakers. West Nirginia's leading
democrats We're present in force. 1t
was a perfect day. The ex-senator
mingled with the crowd that had come
to pay him homage. He shook hands
with many. The usual custom was is-
nored by presenting the formal writ
ten notification in advance.
Chairman Williams appointed COM
mittee to escort the nominee to the
parIor in which the committee met
Davis appeared at 11:35 escorted by
Perry Belmont and James II. Nahey.
This is more than I deserve. gentle
men, he said modestly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-11-04

domestic feud. The murdered man was
Gibbons father-in.law.
Mr.. Gibbons was living here and at
Denison under an assumed name.
Chalmers, and IL was a shrewd piece
Of detective work for the Colorado Of.
fcer Of the law 20 trace him TO shaw
nee and secure his arrest without nc
tice 10 or the aid Of any Of the local
officers. lie secured nj Denison, Tex,
information OF Gibbons residence in
this city. the street and number, and
perpetrated an affecting surprise on
The accused man. The prisoner did
not even require a requisition and he
and mis- wife departed on the evening
train for Colorado
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sion Of man now living in Oklahoma,
TO whom Wasson iptrusted it before he
started for Ito Philippines TO retrieve
his lost fortune IN tie army If the
fact is recalled correctly, his disability
was removed by act OF congress short.
ly before he enlisted. Gambling caus-
ed his disgrace in the army He was
paymaster and bad gamtled heavily
with army furds ~ San Antonio, Tex
He lost several thousand dollars. every
cent in his possession. He reported
that the money had heen stolen from
him in Fullman sleeping car The
fact was established that he had
thrown his empty valise ont the car
window The valise Vas found on the
ground near where ne claimed it haf
been stolen.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-11-04
Mothers Praise II.
places

Mothers everD where praise One
Minute Cough Cure for the suneriugs
II mas relieved and the lives of thei-
little ones II has saved A certain
cure for coughs. Group end whooping
cough A. l.. Spaiiord Postmaster Of
Chester Mich says; Our lidlc sin
was unconscious from strangllaticn
during a sudden and terrible attack q!
Group Ono Minute Cough Cure quick.
ly relieved and cured her and can.
MOI praise it too hishly' One Minute
Cough Cure relieves coughs, makes
breathing easy cuts out phieenL
draws out inflammation and removes
every cause OF a cough and st,ain on
lungs Sold by J. n. Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-11-04
&c skvEN
STRUCK OIL AT TULSA.
Enid Men Dig Valuable Hole In tulsa
OIL Fields.

Enid Okla, Nov al W Lyons
and r. w WIN, have struck oil N a
prospect hole in the Tulsa. Indian ter
ritor,, district They opened a welt
sat.rl-y that is going tc make thom
bo,h coal OIL Iohnso
Mr. Vnt is in D'ss now looking
after The wen and writes hat the open.
ng shot oil sixty feet into tho air
ircm "a six epd half inch CASING.
which means a flow OF great value.
The Standard oil pipe line crosses
their land and viii Immediately tako
lll oi, the wen viii now An ini spenl
ont refinery has planned TO erect on
The land thereby increasing tpc worth
of the cil well property Messrs VINE
ani LYONS own the wen and VIII oper.
ate Il, not attempting To organize e
company as IS usually the cgse Ga sdcO
enterprises They VIII continue to rv-
sido n Enid, aud operate their pres.
ent business Tho well will be cane l
Tie "B. p O. f. $40"
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persons VINO had held official positions.
under either the japanese or The Rus
sian governments. The fact that Was
son had neen an officer in the mikado's
army and an instructor in the military
school at TOXIC was told by some per.
son who knew him. This appointment
came to Wasson after he had some to
japan as a military attache in the ad-
ninistration Of General Grant, who
liked him and promoted him to be
major in the United States army. In
tho years tnat followed his disgrace in
the army he had dropped from, sight.
Editors began making inquiries fof
hin. crt nc could not be found a re-
porter in the Missouri town where
Wasscn was living acked 'vasstn if he
was the inan about when so much was
being printed AID he admitted hat he
was. The fact was telegraphed to
metropolitan newspapers ana their
telegraph eiitors answered, "send
everything yeu can get Wasson gave
column after column IL, interviews re-
garding the politics. the people, the
government. the army, the navy and
the resources of Japan. illustrated
periodicals asked for stories and pic
lures Wasson undertook to prepare
.hese ortioles lut having no knowledge
cf the "shop" requirements OF maga-
zine editors was unable to write arti-
cles that met the approval of editors.
He was somewhat arrogant In his man
ner and would not submit to he blue
pencil, so his material was not used
In The days of his prosperity Wasson
was married to a daughter Of Governor
Bingham. OF Ohio. When disgrace
overlook him ip the army and he was
court martialcd ard convicted Of en-
bezzlement hls wife LETT him. He was
stunned by the blow and much OF his
dissipation IN later years was attribut-
ed to this domestic sorrow.
wasson ut that tine had in his pos
session the decoration bestowed upon
him by the lnikado It was the insignia
of the Orser of the Rising sun, and
contained several magnificent jewels
This decoration is said TO be In posses
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n nMikadO'SArmy
AMERICAN HOLDS HIGH
COMMISSION
frying to Recover Reputa'
ton Lost While Serving
Uncle Sam.

An article in the Kansas City Star
Iast Sunday relating to the career #
r. wasson, once a major in the reg
liar army. then court martialed for
kmbezzleinent and afterwards q private
4 n the army in the philippines. left the
|mprt sion that when he had served
bis term OF enlistment, he retired aeair
o private iife. friend of Wasson
/ |said fccerGv that This soldier Of for
hume is now ion the service OF the ma.
'l1ado Of Japan. with a high commission
! in the Jaranese army He went to
IJapar when it tocame apparent that
war between Japan ard Russ,a was IN
|eyitable.
In The early SOS Wasson was living
IN central Missouri town where he
was general agent for a life insurance
company. He was a man Of fine per
sopal appearance and an athlete He
bore the marks of his training at West
Point, where he was a classmate ~
General Frederick Grant Wasson was
impressive in his manner, entertain
ing in cenyei sation ard ACQUAINTED
with life 10 Euionean and Asiatic coun-
tries He was successful in his bual
ness, hut otter drank heavily. There
was nc one in the town who knew Of
his past life, and the sudden promi-
nence that he acquired at the breaking
cut of the war between japan and
China caused much comment.
There vas lack Of knowledge Of de
tails about Japanese afairs in many
metropolitan newspaper Offices ant
managing editors began looking fol