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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
BEGIN PRELIMINARY SURVEY.
L. A. Wilson and Party Commence
Work at Thomas Springs.

preliminary survey is to be made
for water system for Walla Walla.
Surveyor l.. A. Wilson and a gang
started up Mill creek this noon. a
complete survey Will be made over the
ground suggested by Civil Engineer
Thomson, in his report to the city
council recommending that water be
brought down from Mill creek. The
survey will start at Thomas springs
and Will work up the creek.
Besides this preliminary work look
nag towards permanent supply or
water. some work is being done to-
wards developing the temporary sup
ply near at hand for present needs,
The cut above the old reservoir near
WatertoWn is beng extended some 20
f.~t to further increase the flow at that
place.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
CLAIMS IT WAS MlSREPRESENTED.
Patrick Moran Files an Answer in Sui
Instituted by Reading.

According to his answer filed in the
court today in the case of Reading vs.
Moran, the defendant, Patrick Moran
alleges that the contract of sale was
obtained from MIN by misrepresenta =
ton. He says that he lived on a farm
70 miles from town and was not ac-
quainted with the value of the lands
IN the city of Walla Walla, which be-
longed to E. L. Houghton and wife
That he had engaged Houghton &
Reading. who We're partners in the
real estate business, to dispose of his
out of town lands for the sum of $40O1
That they claimed to have as purchaser
a man, who had recently come from
California, who was willing to buy the
same provided Mr.. Moran would take
in part payment this city property and
allow $2501 for it, which was the value
they represented it to be worth. That
IN reality it was worth only $1,000. The
answer states that E. L. Houghton
failed to disclose to defendant Moran
that the pretended purchaser was his
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
WATER TROUBLE SETTLED
neNCeS OVER WATER
mum : ON WALLA WALLA
RIVER ARE ADJUSTED.
agreement Reached by the Farn.rs
and the Two Irrigation Com.
panies at PendIeton.

What is looked upon as practically
tie settlement of the water rights diff
hcultleS between gardeners and fr,it
ralsers of the Milton country, and the
Milton, Freewater & Hudson Bay Irri-
cation company, was secured at Pen
dleton yesterday when the court order
continuing the case for two years was
filed.
According to the stipulation the de-
PENDANTS shall have two-fifths of the
water flowing into the Walla Walla
river from October Is to April 1. Dur
ing the remainder of the year the de-
PENDANTS shall have the right to con-
vert the water whenever it exceeds
1000 miners inches.
the suit has been pending in the
tmatilla county circuit court for many
months. Stillman & Pierce represent
the plaintiffs and HALEY & Lowell the
Defense
Yesterday, upon motion of the plain
tiff in the action of the Little Walla
Walla Irrigation district, a corporation
against O. y. Preston and others. the
suit was dismissed by Judge Ellis
This suit was question of water
rights near Milton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Burglar Girls Morck Does Charity Act
in Portland.

Two brothers, named Girls MOrck and
G. A. Morck were arraigned before
Circuit Judge George in Portland yes
terday on the charge of having stolen
wearing apparel and jewelry of the
value of S371 from the home of Paul
Wessinger on July %. The prisoners,
who are aged respectively "A and 90
years, were arrested by the police
while they We're trying to sell the stolen
property at different stores in the city.
Direct informations were filed against
them. and at the arraignment they
were asked if they were ready to plead
Il plead guilty" said Girls Morck,
without look at his brother who was
standing beside him.
And your plea?" asked the court of
the younger brother.
Not guilty" was the answer. The
plea did not surprise Girls, for it APP
peared to nave been prearrangeo be-
tween the two for the youth to take
the long chance on penal term.
Judge George asked Girls Morck
where he had come from, and he re-
piled Walla Walla. That was not ms
home. but he had just been released
from the penitentiary there. He had
baen sentenced to three years IN the
nenitentiary but good behavior had re-
duced his term to % months. He has
= brother now serving time at Nalla
valla. Judge George sentenced nm 10
six years in the penitentlarE ana APP
nointed b. 5. Pague as attorney TO de-
fend G. A. Morck.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
ABRAHAM LINCOLN POST OF
THIS CITY AFTER AN INTER-
ESTING RELIC.
Ask Government for One of the Un'
used Guns Now at Fort Mason,
California.

If the present plans mature Abra-
ham Lincoln Post No. A. Grand Army
Of the Republic, will secure one of the
large pieces of ordnance, which the
war department is now donating to the
old civil war societies throughout the
United States. When the old sea coast
guns were replaced with modern guns
the government decided that the old
ones were to be presented to the Grand
Army, upon their making applications
for the same. In this way many OF
the oldest pieces of ordnance have
been disposed of.
Some time ago Frank Is. Morse, com
mander of the local post, through Sen
atOr Ankeny, made application for one
of the relics. A short time after he re-
ceived from the ordnance department
at Washington list showing the guns
that We're available for that purpose
After consulting with the members OF
the post it was decided to ask for one
of the coast defense guns which had
done duty for many years at Fort Ma
son, in the San Francisco harbor. AS
soon as the arrangements for trans
pOrtation can be made the gun will
probably be shipped to Walla Walla.
The one selected was first used at
Fortress Monroe during the civil wal
and later was transferred to the Pa
cific coast and mounted at Fort Mason
until it was replaced a few years ago
by a more modern piece of ordnance.
The members of Lincoln Post Will
decide upon a site for the gun in q
few days. Several places have been
suggested for the placing of the big
piece one is the city park. another on
the city's ground at the head of Boyer
avenue and some have suggested the
ciyt cemetery.
When the site is definitely determine
ed and the gun arrives, it Will be
mounted on a marble or stone base and
the names OF all the deceased veterans
who were members of Abraham Lin
coin Post inscribed upon it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
RAILROAD NEWS.
Slight Change Made in the Schedule Of
Portland Train.

The local office of the Q. r. & Y. has
been notified that commencing August
20, a change of time of leaving of train
No. 43 would go into effect. Commence
ing that day the train will leave Walla
Walla at 10 o'clock D. m, instead of
1890 as at present. 1t will leave Whit
man at 10: 80, Touchet at HE and
reach Wallula at 1870. This train
makes connections With the main line
trains for Portland and Spokane
A new station has been established
on the @. R. x y. between Walla Walla
AMI Walula. This station has been
made for the reason that c. F. Carts
has established his large rock crusher
there and is getting out the material
for the street Improvement in this city.
Three carloads each day are shipped
from the siding.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
pENDLE1ON CREDITORS CLAIM
THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING
TO DEFRAUD THEM.
Accused Appeared Before Judge Voiun-
tariIy and Denied Charge-Store
Has Been Closed.

On the charge that he was attempt
ing to defraud his creditors Ralph
Ward was yesterday arrested by Sheriff
Taylor on warrant sworn out by
creditors, says the Pendleton Tribune
Mr.. Ward had been in Walla Walla
since Saturday, but returned to the
city yesterday afternoon and was al
once taken to the court mouse. Later
in the afternoon he gave bail in the
sum of $500 and was released from Gus
tody.
The claim made by the creditors be-
fore Judge Ellis was that Mr.. Ward
has considerable money, but he refuses
to use this in paying his debts, and
further that he will put the money ou,
of the reach of the creditors. Mr.
Ward appeared in person before Judge
Ellis yesterday afternoon when it was
learned that ne was wanted and en-
phatically denied the charges, saying
that he had turned over every cent OF
money in his possession. The creditors
were afraid that Ward would take this
money and get out of the state with it
hence they caused his arrest and his
bondSmen are now SuretleS for his APP
pearance in court at the time the trial
is called The place Of business on
Main street still remains closed under
the attachment and writ served by the
sheriff and it is not known when the
tangle Will be Strengthened out.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

partner, and that said George j. Read
ing, the plaintiff. made the contrac,
HoughtOn to defraud the defendant
That as soon as he learned the true
value of the city property he gave no.
tice that the contract was cancelled
In view OF this he asks that the con-
tracts ne made to buy and sell said
pieces of land be declared void by the
court, and that the plaintiff be com
PEELED to bring said contract into court
and cancel it. The defendant also asks
for his costs of suit.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT.
viii Transact General Business at the
Session.

The city council will meet in regular
session tonight. The report of the city
assessor on the valuations of the prop
artv along the streets that are to be
improved by paving will be considered
ters relative to the same subject will
be considered. The total value of the
placed at $523.99l and the estimated
benefits are placed at $130.991. There
frirf
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN.
John Wilson Locked Up by the Police
Authorities.

Officer Davis last night arrested a
son. on the suspicion of trying to sell
stolen property. During the early eve
about the streets offering for sale at
very low figures several pairs of new
pantaloOns. The fact was reported to
Officer Davis and he went in search of
them. He located Wilson and placed
could not be found. The police are of
the opinion that the articles that the
men were attempting to sell had been
stolen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
WANT ED.

young man Of good reference One
who can bond $4,000 and invest $500;
who can and is willing to work; devote
entire time to duty and study to fur
Their his knowledge in the electrical
field, experience not necessary. BY an
electrical engineer of eight years prac-
teal experience with reference En-
quire this office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
LAND OFFICE BUSINESS.
Several Homesteaders Make Filings at
Local Office.

The following records of homestead
filings appear on the books Of the re-
ceiVer of the land office
Amanda F. Caraway of Hanson Fer
~. additional homestead lots 3 and 4,
Sec. 80. TIP. I n, r. "A E.; Willie W.
Ciilliland of Pasco, NW4 of Sec. II. TIP.
10 ~, r. % E.: Edwin Francis Thatch-
er of Mullan, Idaho, the SW14 of Sec.
10. TIP. n, R. - E.; John A. Kline of
Ethiopia, an additional homestead on the
SW14 of NE4 of Sec. 80, TIP. II n, r.
80 f.: Frank +. Thatcher of Mullan,
the SEA of Sec. II, TIP. n, r. % E..
J. Chester Clinton. of Pasco, SEA of
Sec. s, TIP. n, r. 81. r.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
Brief Local News

y. J. SherrOd has opened an uphol-
STEERING and picture framing establish
ment at 1012 First street. Furniture
repairing, etc. will also be carried on
BY an order signed by Judge Brents
today Clerk Dorsey Hill has been di-
rected to pay over to Vivian Shaffer
the sum Of 1852, ner distributiVe
share of the estate of William II. Shat
fer deceased
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
''0UR Boys

1t has always been mystery to us
why parents will buy So, $3.50 and even
81 shoes for their girls going to school
and put their boys off with a dollar
and a half or a dollar and six bit ohee.
Nevertheless in the face of these facts
we have ordered and have just receiv-
ed, the finest lot of youths and boys
shoes ever brought to Waiia WaIla, in
box calf and corona colt. We have e
boy's-finest grade-corona colt shoe,
full extension, spade edge, double sole
to heel, fange heel, all weited bottoms
in all widths from A to ZEE. Price
$3.50. Our boys box calf is made ex-
acty like the boys corona colt in every
particular. Price $500.
Our youths corona colt and box calf
shoes are made jpst like the boys and
of the same fine material. Price $3.50
for the box calf and So for the corona
colt.
See our display window for these
goods. Give the boys little boost
in their general appearance by buying
them a pair Of one or the other Of
these matches beauties.
Our fall and winter goods are arriv-
ing daily in all the snappiest and most
up.to-da styles.
A continuance Of your generous pat
ronage is earnestly solicited.
SOROSIS SHOE STORE.
Mekittrick, 1.-THE Shoe Man."
Sole Agent.
No. IS Main St. Tel. Main 266.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Commis-
sioner of immigration Sargent stated
today that the officials at New York
have been instructed not to detain Mrs.
Naybrick upon her arrival in America
and she will be afforded every facility
due to an American citizen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
CAUTION.

Unless strict observance is given to
the card IN Union of this date, the city
ling hours down. A word to the wise
is sufficient.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Fine new cloths for lady's tailor
made-suits cloaks. skirts, etc. Rock,
the tailor. All garments made to order.
Come In and examine our line. Jones
building, Second street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
In New Location.

HOughtOn & Reading, the real estate
and insurance firm, have moved to
rooms 2OO-2O1 second floor of the Ran
som building.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
WAN ED.

Girl for general hOusework in small
family. Inquire at 420 Washington
street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Pies, cakes, preaG, confectionery
Main. Prendergast's old stand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
o5 to 100 PER CENT

Of the Chicks saved when fed on
Dr.. Buffum's
PERFECTION CHICK FEED.
A scientific mixture of small grains
and seeds in right proportions, viz:
Corn, Oats, Wheat, Bran, Millet, Char
coal, Bone, Shell, Grit and Seeds and
Roots which prevent bowel trouble, leg
weakness, etc, 20 ID. .75c
EGGS, EGGS,
Hens lay them when fed on DR.. Buff
fum's
PERFECTION HEN FEED.
A complete feed, containing corn,
oats, wheat, sunflower and other seeds,
charcoal bone, shell, grit and egg tonic.
Cheaper than wheat. % lbs. SOC. For
sale at groceries. Phone Red 952.
DR.. BUFFUM, 800 Newell St.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Go to Alheit's feed mill for your hay
and grain.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Alheit's feed mill can save you money
on hay and grain.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

A great big loaf of bread for a n1ckl
at the Portland bakery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Bread that is bread at the Portland
bakery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET TO-DAY

Furnished to the Statesman by the
Coe Commissions:
Opening. High. Low. Close
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-11
Religious and Educational

Tie public school interests Of Pine
Bluff haze ever been regarded as a
sacred trust by those INTO whose
hands they have from time to time
been committed. and Oh the par Of
the community in general they have
been rear led as Of the most impor-
tant concern.
II the question We're asked For
What IS your city noted % every pa
rent and guardian would say: For
is excellent public schools" And
this solicitude for public education
has characterized this city from is
earliest days.
Pine Bluff is the natural metropolis
Of a large section Of the surrounding
country, including a number Of enter
prising and progressive towns, vii
lagos and communities and some Of
the most substantial families nov
resident here came to the city on ac-
count OF its superior educai onal adj
vantages. Indeed, no better argu-
ment on the practicaI h'a~it.=ss side
could be offered for ~ maintenance
OF high standard, q a1tionally. The
school question is az ayery-day ques
ton. No man would willingly move
into city known by him TO be behind
in educational matters; and on the
other hand men III every walk of life
merchant OF mechanic, capitalist or
laborer, farmer or professional man
looking about for place in which to
spend his latter days with his children
growing mp about him, would consider
It not merely a strong, but the strong
est argument 10 favor Of city invit-
ing his coming that it had long been
noted for its fostering care towards it's
public educational institutions.
This case Is not limited 10 any one
department of the school system. On
the educational side, in the matter of
strict requirement as to the prepara-
tion of teachers before appointment,
and their careful training and close
supervision over the.r work after ap-
pointment, and the pursuit of studies
calculated 10 enlarge their views on
teaching. under the direction of the
superintendent, the system is fully
abreast OF educational thought The
supervision is thoughtful and intelli
gent. The progress of the schools is
evidenced by what is undertaken and
5y the recognition of their excellency
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-11

and thor0Nghness on tie part OF
many Representatives Of higher iusji-
tu.ions Of learning throughout tho
country. Pupils are admitted on dlz
ploma, 0ithoar examination 70 SOM
Of the besr universities Of tie conu.
Try.
In The matter of school buildings
and equipment of the same Pine Bluff
invites comparison with any OF the
cities Of is size OF tie soath 4a.
southwest.
The facilities for the public educa-
ton OF the negroes Of the city have
been made equal TO those provided for
tho whites.
The discipline Of the schools is ever
an important matter It is in this
direction that the Pine Bluff schools
are 10 be especially congratulated.
for the discipline is thai of we'll
regulated family. Perfect harmony
exists between the teachers and their
principals and the superintendent
Pupils are dealt with gently but firm
ly and their rights and privileges are
not losr sight of, while the discipline
Of the school is maintained
One Cf the chief factors contribute
ing 10 the successful conduct OF the
public schools of Pine Bluff has been
the character of the men Offering
themselves TO bear the burdens, oncr-
GUS enough, grateful and honorable
although they be, of the board of edu-
cation. The membership of this
body from the first has been of such
especial mention that such and such
a man has served a greater or shorter
length OF time as member of the
school board. Composed of men of
the various walks of life, and men of
afalfS, CHOSEN Tor HtneSS Tor the
duties to be performed, they have
given of their valuable time, without
compensation, and begrudged neither
time nor labor, and asking but one
thing in return-that the schools
should be kept up to high standard
and that comfort and advantage
should attend the schools from first
to last.
Besides the fine system of public
schools there are excellent private
institutions of learning for both
white and colored people. and in Pine
Bluff is located the Branch Normal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-11
The Religious Size.

In the carly days ther. va lou5 !
as to whether the CITIES and tovas
were favorable 10 fhe WORK Of saving
Grace. bat viii. tie sPlinsn4 Hp 81
cities and owns all oxar the e51ntrE
'hose doubts were overcome Church )
IS sprHa4 up In rHe 1,.es and towrs
and aaartsh4d. Tie battles royai
which Woe common III The earIsf
4ays q tie church. even a quarter Of
a century as. arr exceedinslE rare
While Christian unity has nos co,1e
vet al must admit tina. as the years
go by, that danomtnational barrier,
are not so st1poadous as they onea
We're, and that Christian people of all
churches find it easier to work to
gefher for the common end of bring
ing salvation 10 every lost child OF
Adam Nowhere is the progressive
spirit OF Christian liberation more
manifest than in Pine Bluff. As CHRIS
tian love grows in force and volume
denominational lines will grow dim
mer ard weak, and struggling ehureA'
es viii become equal and honoraDF
parts Of the great army of the living
God whose mission is to capture the
world for Christ.
One of ;he strongest proofs OF the
Christian character of the people u
Pine Bluff is the number Of congFesa'
tions of Christians.
The Methodists are represented o'
nine congregations. four white any
five cOlored.
The Baptists by nine congregations
wo white and seven colored.
Preshyterians by two congregations
both white.
The Church of Christ by one con-
gregation. white
The Catholics by two congregations,
one white and one colored
The Lutherans by one congregation
white.
The Jews by one congregation,
In addition to the churches there ID
the y. NJ. c. A., which has handsome
quarters in the Merrill Institute, ha'
large membership, and is dong
great work in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-11
Pine Bluff S Social Side

Pine Blan is renowned tor her
b-aaeJfHl women, and for her social
instinet- which have made her well
known for Hospitality and good fell
joV Nip. Hero can be found the door
that eyer ready to swing to he
gUrst. tLe spacious tables laden with
al ne good things 70 satisfy his
efaeines. and warm and hearty
greeting which at once makes the
Stranger feel at home il the social
circle. Unlike the narrow conaerya-
figpness held in some states for their
socJafi1ity. there is here that genial
warmth and graciousness OF manner
that has always been so CHARACTERISED ic
OF the old southern aristoeraey. Al
though the belief that blood will
tel!' holds here as in all southern
cities. still he who shows himself APP
preciative and worthy, possessing a
frank impulsiveness and a determina
ion 10 get the greatest happiness
possible out OF life will be readily
recognized and may make for himscl
a place in the social life of this city
No woman can be found more fitted
I by beauty of face, by grace of manner
and by the charm of her personaHt )