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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Leaders Concluded That News
paper influence at the Me-
tropoIis Would Disrupt.
POLITICAL STATUS GOVERNS
w. =. Bryan Joined committsemen II
Close Of Meeting and Held Cen.
ference With chairman--Time
too Early FOR Plans.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE demo-
cratic national committee today furn-
ished a surprise BY selecting st. Louis
as the place for holding the national
convention In 1904. The date was fixed
for July s.
Z Previous 10 the meeting OF the con-
mittee 1t seemed foregone conclusion
that Chicago would get the convention
but political exigencies entered into the
situation and majority OF the COM
mittee voted for St. Louis. For some
hours previous to the meeting bf the
committee. there was talk in the cor
ridors and among democratic leaders
that the convention In Chicago might
he subject to strong newspaper infiu-
ence in favor of some particular can
didate that would be lacking in st.
Louis.
w. 7. Bryan, when the committee
had concluded its labors. appeared, but
his visit was nithoat any apparent po-
litical significance. He was warmly
greeted by members Of the committee.
and invited number OF them to can
on him. and held a cnference with
Chairman Jones. In answer to ques-
tion, Bryan replied that 1t was yet too
early to outline inssues for the coming
election. .s~-et ~ isss d. i zr....
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13

Washington, Jan. is,--The trial OF
August NJ. Machen, Groff brothers and
Or. and Mrs. George Il. LorenR for
completely In postal frauds. began In
earnest today. AZ the outse, the gov-
ernment scored two points whom JUS
tice Tritchnrd refused TO make a rule
requiring the district attorney to Sc
lect the specific count Of the indictment
under which the defendants would be
tried and also when he permitted cer-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Policy In inaetior.

London, Jan. IA dispatch from
Toxic to Reuters Telegram Company,
says an answer from Russia will
probably be asked at fixed date. A
news agency dispatch from Toxic says
II is understood that japan has in
formed Great Britain and the United
states that her apparent inaction is not
due to desire for foreign mediation.
but to a policy deliberately adopted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Debate in the House.

Washington, Jan, 2,--The house to-
day for more than five hours con-
sIlered the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill, but reached
no conclusions on It. A variety Of top
les, including Panama and the tariff,
were discussed during the course OF the
day. Adams, republican, Of Pennsyl-
vanla, In referring to a dinner recently
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Aroused Government Has Army Of 1000
Mem Consolidated at Titumati for
Purpose Of Invading Republic.
Indian Che Requested Have Readiness Small Boat. TO Trans,
port Troops Across Rivers -Warships viii Leave Colon
and Be on the Alert. Ready to Land an Attack.
Ing Force the Moment Il Is Needed

tain people 10 remain In court after
witnesses had been requested to re-
tire.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Japanese interests First.

Seoul, Jan. 12.--The emperor of
Corea has ordered the opening of the
Win subject to the acquiescence Of
China by telegraph, American, Eng
llsh, Russian, italian and Japanese le-
cations at Seoul are under guard, It
is stated that sweeping charges viii be
made soon in the personel of the Cor
can government, favorable to Japanese
interests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Livestock President Keeps House
~ Full Of People in Smiles Dur.
ing His Witty Speeches.
WOMEN IN AUDIENCE
Governor Chamberlain and Mayor vii.
lisms Welcomed the Visitors at
Joint Session OF Livestock Men
and WoeIsrowsrs Yesterday.

| Portland. Jan. i2.--The opening OF
the National Livestock Association was
held Jointly with the National Wool
growers Associations meeting today,
and was characterized by wholesome
/ mixture hnnorons and serious. Baker
theater where the sessions are being
held. was filled to the doors long be-
fore the hour of opening. A large rep
resentation OF women was noticeable
feature ~ the session. The house was
divided OF into sections and delegates
from each state were seated together.
No less than 30 states were repre-
scented.
President John W. jpringer, of the
livestock association. welcomed the
au Hence to the Joint session In face
tlous vein. Sprlnger's spirit OF wit and
humor could not be restrained and he
aosn had the entire audience in an up-
roar OF laughter.
Governor Geo. Il, Chamberlain was
introduced TO the audience by Springer
ms a man OF democratic persuasion who
conld have anything he wanted, even
In republican state. Governor
Chamberlain extended to the sheep and
Stockn,en hearty welcome In behalf
OF oregon.
Mayor George II. Williams was then
introduced by Springer and he In be-
half OF Portland, welcomed the visitors
10 the city, His address struck SYM
lathetic cords in the hearts OF those
present and was punctuated with fire.
q'ient bursts of applause.
Colonel l.. r, Wilson, OF Texas, was
introduced and responded To the well
comc addresses In behalf OF the Ma !
tIonal Livestock Association.
Senator +. l.. Warren. of Wyoming,
was introduced and replied to the add
irssses ot welcome In behalf of the
Association of which he
$ president.
President Springer then took the
loor and delivered his annual address,
rhc address occupied the remaining
lme of the morning session.
In the afternoon the woolgrowers
net alone and completed the business
( their meeting. President G. Fl
Harding, OF the National Association
{ woolen Manufacturers, gave an ad-
ress on Mutual Interest to Wool
Irower and Woolen Manufacturer. [
address was followed by a
ak on "Facts About Shoddy" by Sec I
etary John b. Mcpherson, of the Wool {
Association. |
After several short addresses the
Dnvention proceeded to the election
officers. AS result Senator f. =,
Warren was reelected president, and 4
esse NJ Smith, of Utah, and Leo $
of Maryland, vice presidents
was decided to hold the next meet
,g one day before the next livestock i
onventIon and at the same place. The
onventlon was then adjourned sine d
Ia
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Hanna Rs. Elected Senator.

Columbus Ohio. Jan. t2.--The Ohio
legislature BY separate ballot Of the
house and senate today. voted 10 re-
turn Marcus A. Hanna TO the United
States senate for second term. SEN
alor Hanna was reelected by the larg-
est majority ever given 10 candidate
for United States senator from Ohio.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13

Eugene Samuel. representing the
Equitable Life. was in the city for o
few hours yesterday afternoon. return
ing at night on the I.urline.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-13
Gar and Admiral commvnicate.

Paris. Jan. l5.--A 81. Petersburg
correspondent TO the Herald says that
communications Of the highest impor-
tance ar constantly passing between
the car and Admiral AIexeiff.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
Honors for Dewey.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Admiral
Dewey is to be elected governor gem
eral of the Order of the Founders and
Patriots of America at meeting to-
night at the Waldorf Astoria. The
meeting will be followed by a banquet
at which Robert b. Roosevelt will pre-
side and Admiral Dewey will be the
guest of honor. Other guests and
speakers will include Walter :. Logan,
who will speak on The Spread of An
gIo-Saxon Innuence:' General Daniel
f. Sickels, who viii speak on The
Panama Canal" and Sir Chen-tung
LANG Cheng, the Chinese minister,
who will speak on "OrientaI Develop
ment."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
To Be Tried for Schafer Murder.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, May 13.-The
trial of James Mcdonald for the muir
der of Miss Sarah Schafer, teacher of
Latin at Bedford, whose murder last
winter attracted the attention of the
entire county, is set down on the court
calendar for next Monday. Both sides
indicate that they Will be ready at that
time. Eminent counsel will be en-
plOyed on both sides. Mcdonald is still
in Jail in this city, and for the last two
regarding the crime. He will endea-
vor to prove an aIibi.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
How's This q?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.. ]. CHENEY eco, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINNANr & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O..
Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatiOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
United Commercial Travellers.

CORSICANA, Tex, May 1.-the
cial Travellers convened in annual
session in Corsicana today and the
meeting will continue until Sunday.
Several hundred delegates and visi
tors are in attendance from various
parts of the state. The organization
as regards both membership and
finances, according to the reports of
the several officers. The visitors are
being royalty entertained by the mem
beTs of the local council.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
PLAY IN OREGON LEAGUE.
Bunch of Ball Players Known to WaIla
Wala Fans.

A number of the ball players who
were members of the several teams
that comprised the Interstate league in
1902, are now playing in the Oregon
State league. Wilmer, who was con-
sidered Pendleton's greatest tWirler. is
with Salem; Stats" Taylor. another
Pendleton pitcher, is doing bow work
for Vancouver. Reed. who tried to
make good with all of the Interstate
teams, is doing good tWirling for
Roseburg. Little BrisenO the dimtnu-
tive srortstop who made his first APP
pearance in WalIa Walia with the Ba
ller team, is with Salem this season,
and appears to be one of the favorites
of that team.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
New York Dentists.

ALBANY, n. Y, May 13.-The Den
tai society of the state of New York
began it's thirty sixth annual meeting
today at the Ten Eyck hotel. Though
the society is a state organization, the
participants in the present meeting
include leading members Of the dental
fraternity from many states and also
several from Germany and other
countries of Europe. The two days
program provides for clinics and for
papers and discussions on many sub
jects of interest and Importance to
the profession.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
Canadians Going to St. Louis.

QUEBEC, Que, May 13.-The
Province of Quebec Press association
left the city today for the st. Louis
exposition. The party, numbering $50,
goes by way of Tor nto on q special
train which conveys the Canadian
Press association. The members of
both associations, together with
number of other journalists from va
rious parts of the dominion, will take
part in the worlds press congress, to
be held in the worlds fair city next
week. The only stop en- route to st.
where the Canadians will visit the
tomb Of Lincoln.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13

AmuSe m entS

The last attraction for the season
will be "A Girl from Dixie" the new
est musical comedy from the pen of
Harry B. Smith, is said to be the
brightest and most humorous produc-
ton from the pen of Americas most
prolific author. Its chief elements are
originality, plausibility, and whole
someness. "A Girl from Dixie" fairly
sparlIes with bright lines and breezy
cups, some of which are almost Gill
bertian in their crispness. Mr.. Smith
is known to be strong in character
drawing, and his characters possess
the rare quality of being true to life.
each is thoroughly arrived at in a nat
uraI manner. Messrs. Shubert, Nixon
and Zimmerman will present this, their
latest attraction at the Walla Walla
thaeter on Thursday, May 10, with the
full and original cast, scenery, cos
tunes and effects. There is said to be
nothing coarse in the lines, and while
the plot is simplicity itself, there is
real humor in the situations and
spoken parts. In the cast are such
clever people as Beatriz Bronte, Nietry
Gale, Essie Lyons, Cecil Leigh, Charles
Charles II. Bower and Charles Bentley.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13

Member of Board of Control Visits the
Penitentiary.

H. c. Jones, one Of the members of
the state board of audit and control,
was in the city yesterday. He is maxi
ing a tour of the state inspecting the
state institutions. He made COM
pIete inspection of the state peniten-
tiary yesterday and left this morning
for Medical Lake where he will visit
the hospital for the insane located at
that place.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
Neary VS.. Yanger.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, May ID
Charlie Neary, of this city. and Benny
Yanger, of Chicago. will fight before
the Badger Athletic club tonight for
the largest purse ever offered by the
club. Considerable rivalry exists be
crowd. including a large delegation of
Chicago sporting men, is expected to
be on hand to see the battle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
The Park.

Manager La Vern is to be cOngratu-
lated upon the successful termination
of the first half of his entertainment
at the Park theater. The place has
been crowded each night and the per
formances have been given in a first
class manner. Enrol and Gross, the
a hit each night. Their work is very
clever and the act given by them is
the best ever presented to the Walla
Walla theater going people.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13

Mrs. w. G. Johnston Thrown From a
Cart.

Mrs. w. c. Johnston, wife of a
Main street grocer, was severely in
jured last night by being thrown from
a cart She had just gotten into the
cart near the store, which is west of
the Hunt machine shops, when the
horse began to run away. Seeing that
she could not stop the animal Mrs.
Johnston pulled him into a fence
where the rig struck a stump, throw
ing the occupant of the vehicle a dis
lance of twenty-five feet. She was
taken into the Gilbert Hunt shops and
later to her home where she soon re-
gained consciousness. She was Sc
verely injured about the head and
face
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
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New York to Philadelphia by Trolley.

NEW YORK, May 13.-The officials
of the Public Service Corporation of
New Jersey evidently are not supersti-
the thirteenth day of the month, for
the Inauguration of their electric rail-
way service between New York and
Philadelphia. The service is operated
by the Trenton and New Jersey
Past Line" in conjunction with the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
FOR SPRING RACES.
Its of Entries for the Harness
Events.

Secretary Caswell has announced
the following entries for the harness
events for the spring race meeting
which will take place May %, %, q
and %:
Free for all, trot or pace-purse
5000: Hassalo, C. La Fontaine, Pen
dleton; Ollie NJ, James Erwin, Pen
dleton; Francisco, NJ. B. Lynch.
Three year old trot-Purse $50:
Matte Norte, 7. H. Brents; Kentucky
Babe, E. Hogoboom; Anthony, Mrs. F.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13

Dooly; Mollie York, NJ. f. YORK Spo-
kane.
$50 pace-Purse 5000: Loney Del
sam Loney; Annie Turner, B. NJ. Tur-
ner, Dayton: Teddy, w. Hogoboom
Bessie r, H. Smails; Lady Cad, w. l.
Cadman.
Three year old pace-Purse $50:
Nellie Caution, w. Lloyd, Waitsburg
Bessie r., II. John Smails; Lynn, w
Hogoboom; Bonnie NJ, l.. Schell
Waitsburg.
2:15 trot-Purse 5000: Overta, F
Baddley, Weston; Belladi T. II
Rrents; Helen NOrte T. H. Brents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
Southern Baptist Convention.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 13.-The
Baptist convention, the lar
gest delegated religious body in the
world. began its annual session in the
in this city today with eX-
Governor James p. Eagle, of Arkan-
sas, presiding. The delegates number
several thousand, and come from all
parts of the south. Today was devoted
largely to the formaIities attendant
upon the opening. The sessions will
continue for about ten days and Will
be devoted to a considerat ton of the
church work in all its branches. The
report of the foreign mission board,
the home mission school, the Sunday
school and Bible board and the publ
cation board show largely increased
work among southern Baptists.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
WALLA WALLA BAR ASSOCIATION.
Regular Monthly Meeting Be Held
Monday Night at the Dacres.

The monthly meeting of the Walla
next Monday evening at the Hotel
Dacres. The principal address that
will be delivered at the banquet will
be by w. T. DoveIl, of Seattle, who
has chosen for his topic, Progress in
Constitutional Interpretations
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
Attractive Church Music.

An elaborate musical vesper service
will be held in the Brick church next
Sunday afternoon at $50 A choir of
"A voices selected from the various
churches of the city has had the pro-
gram in preparation for some weeks
past. The music itself embraces the
written by the great
about the theme of the as
cension Prof. S. Harrison Lovewell,
of Whitman conservatory and
organist of the church. has organized
and trained the choir with gratifying
success. The soloists will be Miss
Esther Day and Miss Gertrude McKy.
The public is cordially invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
Mccarthy and Queenan Again.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 10
Perry Queenan and Jerry Mccarthy,
who have met in the ring several times,
are slated for another bout in this city
round contest for a $500 side bet and
the entire gate receipts. Both appear
in good condition and an interesting
fight is expected to be the result.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-13
For Over Az Years

THE WEEKLY STATESMAN has been a well
come visitor at the freside of the best homes
in the Walla Walla valley. Every week more
than three thousand people peruse its columns.
THE WEEKLY STATESMAN today is the most
widely read weekly published in Walla Walla.
AS such its medium that brings results TO
the advertiser. THE WEEKLY STATESMAN
is bright SPACE paper, teeming with current
local events and telegraph news from all over
the world and circulates in over a thousand
homes in Southeastern Washington. Mer-
chants desiring to reach an exclusive field
covered only by THE STATESMAN use its
columns freely and with excellent results
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
The Denver, enid 6 Gulf Railroad;

Time Table No. Tin Effect August 1913
WEST BOUND
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
TIE WORLDS DIAMONDS.

As the result Of last months advance
Of per cent. diamonds are now dearer
by - per cent than Ar any time s-uce the
consolidation Of the De Beers mines in
South Africa. The United States last Year
imported diamonds 70 the valIe o. SS.i1S,-
80 Tho output e thc Dc Beers Cpmpan-
les. which control - per cent Sot the
worlds supply. was fer the year ending
in November. 1876. S26.235 zee. on which
was realized rrodt Of si.5-l.o3o II is
estimated that the South African mines
have added siao.o-co11 worth II diamonds
10 the worlds stock. Surprise VIII be ex-
cited by the statement that not per cent
Of the diamonds in the world have been
lost ~ q hundred years.
amsterdam IS sun the center Of the
diarord industry There $50 persons are
srgaccd IN splitting. polishing. and cut
ting these precious stones in sixty-four
factories" Considering the expertness
for this work their weekly vases Of
frc.n S1a05 10 $eele appear disrroporuon
able 10 the skill required.
The United States has become the chief
importer Of Diamonds. with Russia next
and France and England il the order
named. Ne doubt their Increased popu-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26

lari,y with Us Is in part due to the recog-
milton II their desirab1.ty as an invest
rnent not liable 10 great aactuaticn IN
value.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
CHICAGO, Rock Island G. Pacific Railway

Leave Daily
No. II, Texas Vestibuled EX...... 6:45 p m
No. Il, Texas Fast Express. 90 a IL
No. 81. DAILY, except Sunday. 3 10 p m
EAST BOUND
Leave Daily
No. 70. Chicago Vestibuled EX.... 30 a m
No. Il, K c. and Eastern Ex... 10 80 p m
Nc. &c. Daily except Sunday. / 20 p m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR.

James Creelman in the New York World
say.
Il is announced that the Russian SOL
diers moving out 70 meet the japanese
forces carry holy iilons, or images. and
that Gen Kuropa;Ein. on leaving st. Pc
tersburg 10 take command Of the imperial
army in AIaachuria. carried with him
more than forty ikons, and. jewelled
shrine. all gifts from his friends and ad-
<|pirers.
One does not hear much of that sort Of
thing from the news-starved war CORE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
Missouri Pacific Railway.
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway.
Time 1anla in Effect June tn 1903.

Time Table in Effect june tn, lyO5.
No !. Mail and Express. leaves
Wichita daily. 90 a m
No. , Mail and Express, arrives
Wichita daily ..................... 90 p m
No. j. Local Freight, leaves
Anthony daily except Sunday. 10 10 N
Connecting with Missouri Pa
cific train leaving Wichita at
80 g. m. This train will be
held at Anthony until the Mis-
souri, Pacific arrives.
No. IS. Local Freight, arrives at
Conway Springs daily except
sunday 45 m
Connecting with Missouri Pa
cific for Wichita.
Trains at Wichita arrive and depart
from til, Missouri Pacific station, corner
Douglas avenue and Wichita street.
The Orient Railway now. operates its
trains as far as Fairview Q. T.
l. r. SHERWIN, Agent
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RodroudTme able
Atohison, Topeka G Santa Re Railway.
Wichita and Western.

No 5eS. Pratt and Kingman Pas
senger, except Sunday. 10 IS m
No. SO Pratt and Kingman ac-
COMMUNICATION Tuesday, Thursday
ana saturday -........-.-.......-.. 1 70 p n
Leave
No. sos, Kingrnan and Pratt Pas
senger. except Sunday .....a.... 20 p m
No. SO, Kingman and Pratt accom-
mediation. Monday, Wednesday and
and Friday. Observation-Disclosures. u a m
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. 80 MAaUFAcToPY

fFg.ahrshe6 1870 VIZ r tanz3on. Prop
Axutr9s ard Canvas Covers q every deer
DrcE Ill widths AID seght Agepz far ~Presel
against ros CT nliAew "a canvas Fhone ifs-
Nrrfh NaTke. street
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r E BLECKLEy. 7. 2. \
p SHERWIN. P 4 7. a
Missouri Pacific station. Wichita. Kan