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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.
The River and Harbor Bill Limits Ap
preparations to Three Millions.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
house today considered river and har-
Dor appropriations. The bill carries
SO, 600 900 to be expended only where
improvements are already begun and
not more than $4,000 upon any one
project.
In the senate the chair presented
an invitation to congress to attend the
formal opening of the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition.
A bill accepting a statue of Kosci-
usko from the Polish American society
was passed.
T., rerence report on the Indian
appr,,d alton bill was ordered recon-
mtted.
A resolution by HOar that the sec
retary of the navy furnish information
of the value of American fisheries as a
resource for the supply of the seamer
of the navy especially in time of wal
was passed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
BEAVERS
TO Be TRIED
U. S. Supreme Court UphoIds
the indictment.
BOOKS ARE NOT PERIODICALS
They Cannot Be Mailed at Second.
class Rates as Has Been Done
for Twelve Years.

WASHINGTON. April 11.-Books
cannot go through the mails as second
class mail matter, according to a de-
cision of the United States supreme
court today in the so-called second
class mail matter" case brought by
HOughton. Miffln & Co, of Boston and
other publishers. The courts below
are sustained The postmaster gen.
eral maintained that the Riverside Lit
erary Series, the Columbia Library,
the Detective Library and other So
called libraries. should be excluded.
The publishers contended that the
books We're periodical magazines. For
sixteen years these publications have
had second Gloss privileges.
The supreme court today ruled that
George w. Beavers, late chief of the
salary and allowance division of the
postoffice department. indicted for
connection with the postal frauds, was
properly- surrendor red to the authori-
ties of the eastern district Of New
York. although arrested in the south
ern district and that he will have to
stand trial there.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Austrian Mob Attacks Officers.

VIENNA. April 11.-Near Agram
Croatia, today peasants attacked the
president of the town. Kibach, and a
notary named Vokuvitch, trampling
them under foot. Fokuvitch is dead
and the president is seriously injured
The mob broke into the town hall and
burned the public registers. 1t was
finally suppressed by troops. Many
persons were wounded. An artillery
cartridge during a melee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
WILL HOLD ONE CONVENTION
Republican Primaries April 27-Con-
vention April Subcommittee
Met Today.

At the meeting of the republican
county central committee this after
noon it was decided by a unanimous
vote to hold but one convention. The
date selected was April 80. The eau
cuses will be held April &c, and the
primaries April q. Nearly every pre-
cinct was represented and perfect har-
mony prevailed at the meeting. There
were several of the committeeman who
favored holding two conventions. but
when the committee met they did not
put up any opposition to the one con-
vention idea. According to the ap-
portionment there will be 127 delegates
in the convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
OVER PREC|P|CE
IN AN AUTOMOBILE
N, D, WadI0W and Miss Bessie York Had Miraculous
Escape From Tragic Death Yesterday Accident
Occurred on WiCkerSham Grade.

Drawn over a 100-fOOt precipice in
an automobile which had become un-
manageable. NJ. d. Wardlow, manager
of the Cash Cycle company, and Miss
Bessie York, of Walla Wala had a
miraculous escape from a tragic death
yesterday afternoon while touring the
upper Mill creek country in Mr.. Ward.
lows auto. AS a result of their fearful
location and fracture of the lower
condyle, Mr.. Wardow is stiff, sore and
bruised about the body while the au-
tomobie is badly wrecked by coming
in contact with rocks in an old chan
mel of Mill creek.
The accident occurred on what is
known as the Wickersham grade.
twelve miles up Mill creek just as the
machine had succeeded in reaching
the highest point on the grade. Mr..
Wardlow and companion set out soon
after luncheon for a tour along the
Mill creek road. They intended only
to make it to the Blue creek road.
This necessitated the climbing OF the
Wickersham grade where the acci-
dent occurred. The grade is steep and
torturous and bare IS inches sepa-
rates the road from the edge of the
precipice which yawns hundred feet
below AS the highest point was
reached Mr.. Wardlow stopped and
alighted from the machine to see that
everything was alright. AS he re-
power the machine suddenly swerved
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Mrs. Botkin Without LAWYER.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-THE
arragnment of Mrs. BOtkin on the
charge of numbering Mrs. Deane has
brought into court this morning Mrs
Botkin announced that she was not
represented by counsel. If Lawyer
knight. who defended her in her re-
cent trial fails to appear, the court
will appoint counsel
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Russians at Port Arthur Very Nervous

NEW CHWANG, April 11.-A mis-
understanding of customs fiashlght
signals caused great excitement at
midnight. Officers in command of the
forts thought the Japanese were MAX
ing an attack and opened fire on a
fleet of pilot boats and merchantmen
outward bound. Two Chinese seamen
were struck by a shell and killed.
Several shots We're fired before the
artillerymen discovered their mistake.
The incident shows the mental strain
under which the Russians now labor.
Feverish activity prevails among the
military, who are doing the best they
can to prepare for the expected Japa-
nese assault.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
GERMANS DEFEAT HEREROS.
Rebels Were Slaughtered by Whole
saIe-Made Brave Defense.

BERLIN, April 11.-A desperately
fought battle between German troops
and rebel Hereros at Ongnaniern,
German southwest Africa, is reported
today. The Germans stOrmed the rebel
position, which was a strong one and
we're repeatedly thrown back. The
attack was renewed and after eight
hours stubborn fighting, the enemy
was driven from their position. The
Hereros retreated to the eastward.
The German loss was four killed and
twelve wounded. The HererOs were
slaughtered by the wholesale, over 500
dead being counted on the battlefield.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Brief Local News

The county commissioners have
awarded the contract for taking care
of the county poor to L. L. Hunt. The
contract price is $500 per year.
Sid Farrell of this city who has beer
i'll for the past six weeks is reported
to be couvalescent.
The H. P. Isaacs company have just
completed an addition to their flour
mill on Palouse street which makes
the facilities for handling flour very
much greater.
Mrs. Frank Naught, wife of promi-
nent young farmer of the state line,
was received at the Walla Walla hos
pital Yesterday for medical treatment.
Owing to the annual meeting of the
Walla Walla county teachers insti-
tute all the public schools in Walla
Walla coun.y will be closed during
the present week.
The banks of the streams through
out the valley were covered with
swarms Of fishermen from the city but
on account of the water being so
muddy there were very few fish
caught.
The new fire station at the corner
of Park and Alder streets will be COM
pleted about the middle of the week,
when the new engine will be taken
there and placed in commission, until
the needed repairs can be made to the
central station.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE war
department received a cable report
from General Wade regarding the en-
gagement at Taraca by General Wood.
Wood invited the sultan of Taraca to
meet him in camp at Wears on the
31st. The sultan refused and made
hostile preparations. Two columns of
troops were sent on April to Taraca
valley Wears column was fired on
ten miles out. shooting continuing
during the night. One enlisted man
was seriously wounded. The second
column was strongly resisted at Taraca
river. Two enlisted men were SER
ously wounded. From that time till
the 7th the troops We're engaged in
destroying fortified cottas. Newcomb
of company X. Seventh infantry. and
Wampler Company D, of the Twenty
third infantry, were killed. Every ef-
fort was made to bring the Moros to
terms peacefully but failed. Two
chiefs at the bottom of the trouble
on the east side of Lanao for the last
two years are now hiding but will be
arrested if possible.
Lieutenant Parshall of the Twenty
second, died at Marahui of heart dis
lease
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11

to the edge and uoppled over carrying
the occupants down the steep declivity
to the old creek bed below.
The accident was witnessed by a
fisherman who stood on the bridge
watching the auto make its way up
the grade AS the machine plunged
over the edge he hurried to the spot,
arriving just as Mr.. Wardlow was re-
gaining consciousness. Miss York
lay few feet away in an
unconscious condition, painfully in
jured Assistance from parties re-
siding along the stream was
soon at hand and Miss York was car
ried to the Wickersham home further
down stream and physicians sent for.
Dr. j. F. Cropp was the first to arrive
and after making an examination
placed the young lady in his rig and
brought her to town. Her most SER
ious injuries consist of the fractured
condyle and shock from the terrible
fall.
In speaking of the accident this
morning Mr.. Wardlow said he could
not explain the action of his auto in
suddenly sWerving out of the road.
When he saw that they were going
over the precipice he said that he ex-
pected both of them would be killed.
That they We're not is a mystery. AS
soon as it was learned that an accident
had occurred friends of the couple
hurried up Mill creek to their assist
ance. The automobile which is badly
wrecked was brought to the city this
afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
STABLE BURNED.
Fire Destroyed Stable on leroux
Ranch Saturday.

Saturday afternoon the stable on
the foothill ranch of John Leroux was
totally destroyed by fire. Two horses
were badly burned, and a small guam
tity of hay was destroyed. Mr.. Leroux
was in the city during the day, and
when he returned to his farm In the
evening he discovered his loss. There
is no clue as to the origin of the fire.
The loss is estimated at $50O.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11

to the sentiment of the association.
All returns are not in, but so far as de-
termined the ma jority in favor of a
strike is overwhelming. O'Connel
leaves Thursday for Denver. which
will be his headquarters in case a
strike is declared. While no announce
ment can be made O'Connel said it
looks as if a strike cannot be averted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Threatened Strike on Santa Fe.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Indica-
tions point to an open rupture between
the Santa F'e railway and the Inter-
national Association of Machinists,
which will probably cause declara-
tion of a general strike in all shops of
the system within two weeks. The
executive board of the association has
declared to President O'Connel it's au-
tbority to receive election returns from
the local and take action conforming
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Exposes Employment AGENTS.

SPOKANE, April 1.-THE Daily
fress today exposed employment
agents in this city, who it charges with
procuring ignorant girls for houses of
Ill fame. All but two agencies are in
VOlved.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11

the strictest vigilance for persons 60
ing to Malta and other points where
The kaiser will touch on his cruise. 1t
is evident the cOnspirators are working
at their headquarters in London, and
there is a probability of serious plot
afoot of which the English police have
obtained an inkling.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Carged With Murder Of Mabel Page

WALTHAM, Mass. April IL
Charles Tucker, arrested last Satur-
day charged with the murder of Mabel
Page in her home at Weston, March
81 was arraigned this morning and
pleaded not guilty. His case was con-
tinued to the 21St.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Con Davis Case Postponed.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-The
trial of Con Davis, porter of the
steamer Alliance, accused of ASSAULT
ing Mrs. A. H. Ames. of Marshf1eld.
went over till Thursday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Alfonso to Tour Europe.

MADRID, April lit is announced
that King Alfonso will go to Paris as
soon as he returns to Madrid at the
end OF May and thence to Berlin and
Vienna.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Looking Out for Assassins

BERLIN, April 1.-THE police have
arrested several persons supposed to
De anarchists. The police here and in
other European capitals have been
warned by Scotland Yard to maintain
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
AMERICANS DEFEAT MOROS.
General Woods Troops Administer
Severe Lesson to lnsolent Sultan.

MANILA, April 11.-News reached
here today of a fight between General
Woods forces and the MOroS at Tar
aca> river The Moros attacked the
Americans and were repulsed with
great slaughter. Their leaders. how
ever, escaped. The Americans lost
two killed and six wounded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Chicago Wheat and Corn.

CHICAGO, April 11.-May wheat
s3A @sS1s; old July s77sGSSA; new
July S65s July corn 51%m51.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-11
Senator Quay Seriously III

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., April IL
Senator Quay is reported about the
same this morning. His physicians
advise absolute quiet,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30

The best chamber music. Ike the
finest symphonic music, Is a sort Of
transcendental language, which affects
the nearer somewhat in the same way
as the sstndy OF astronomy or the high
or mathematics their ardent devotees-
1t suggests the inefrahIe and the Infinite
perhaps more wildly than any other
form OF art. 1t also evekes many other
images and Thoughts Of definite ma
ture, but in no two cases are these
mental pictures Identical a pass &c
suggesting a sunset to one hearer may
call up a battle scene to another. But
no reasonable person wishes to force
his picture on his neigbbor, especially
as tile same passuge may visualize It
self differently to the sumo hearsi on
different occssfons.-F'rcm Diversions
of Music Lover
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
perfent pnin1esa Am

Is the one that will cleanse the sys
tenn, Il The liver to action, rmove the
bile, clear the complexion, cure headaeh
md leave good taste in the mouth
The famous little pills for doing sueh
work pleasantly and efFectually are DE
Wits Little Early Riscrs. Bob
Moore. OF Lafayette, Ind, says: al
,ther pills have used grippe and sicsen
while DeWtt's Little Early Risers sim
pIv perfaet" Sold by Stone 3 Mercer
/ find nothing better for liver deranse
ncnt and constipation than Chamber
aims Stomach and Liver aTblets-I.. F.
andrews, Des AIoines, Iowa. For sale
by Stone 3 Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
Tatnr ana Tartar.

Tartar is word which gives an
Illustration Of etymoloEy gone astray-
The name "Tatar'' Cas 1t is correctly
spelled Is really derived from 4 Tul.t-
MAN roof meaning '.to stretch, AMI
hence Ito draw the bow" or to pitch
tents" But when the hordes OF Tatars
burst upon eastern Europe from the
Asfntfc steppes in the thirteenth ceu-
tIry tic minds of students turned TO
lie ninth chapter Of Revelation. TIE
ratar INVASION was interpreted as n full
fIIment OF the prediction Of the open
ing or the bottomIess pit a couternpo-
cary chronic!cr writes of this detest-
,,bIc satanic people Issuing forth Ike
demons let loose from Tartarus, 50
hat they are flty named Tartari.
rhus the u1isconception took root
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventative of suicide had been discov-
cred win interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably pre-
cede suicide and something has been
found that will prevent that condition
which makes suicide likely. At the first
thought of self destruction take Electric
Bitters. 1t being a great tonic and ner
vine will strengthen the nerves and
build up the system. It's also great
stomach, liver and kidney regulator.
Only soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Stone & Mercer and f. G. Bland, drug
gists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
Worth a Thought
It's influence Has Been Felt BY So Many
This Statement Win Interest Seorts Of
clarksburg Readers.

The facts given below are worth a
! perusal by all who are anxious about
their physical condition OF are similarly
situated to this resident of Clarksburg.
It is a local occurrence and can be thor
oughly investigated.
Mrs. Nancy Lowe, OF 4s9 Mechanic
street, says: 81 hardly knew what it
was to be free from an aching back and
an irregular action and condition of the
kidneys for twenty years Or more. When
the attacks were so pronounced that
was unable to do anything tried remedy
after remedy in my endeavors to stop
constant pain across the loins. Overexer-
tion, in fact, ordinary exertion, caused
twinges which prevented me from doing
the simplest housework with any degree
of case. To go up and down stairs was
more than a task so that when say J
was over half the time in misery 1 very
mildly state my condition. A news.
paper account about Doan's Kidney Pills
led me to go to Wells Haymaker's drug
store for a box of them. They performed
exactly what they promised, everything
correcting the urinary trouble, the aching
ceased, my health improved, / slept much
better and in other ways benefit resulted
from the treatment. My son had occas.
ion to use an ointment for sore on his
ankle. 1t was hurt in the first place,
broke out and refused to heal. An aPpli-
cation or two of Doans Ointment so
soothed and healed the parts affected |
that continuation for some time dis
posed of it so radically that nothing i
left but a slight scar"
For sale by all dealers. Price so ets
Forter-NIilburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y, sol,
agents for the United States Remem
Der the name-DoAN's- and take Nc
substitute
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newitt & the Nam.

WIN YOU 90 to buy Witch Hazel salye
look for the name DEVIL on every ooN
The pure, unadulterated iWtca Hazel =
,sea in mnking Dewitt's Witch Haze
saIve. which is the best salye IN th,
world for crts, burns, bruises, boiis' c.
zema and piles. HE popularity o. =
Witt's Witch Hazel Salve' dno % ~
many enres, has caused numerous Wol q,
las eounterfeits to be placed on ens
market. ME genuine bears the name
q Dewitt 8 Co., Chicago Sold ~
stone 8 Mercer,
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AIb4nos.

The human species offers frequenr
examples OF individuals attacked by
albinIsm. Il i found oftenest among
men OF the back race. White alplE9s
have skin of peculiar paleuess. b!oto
hair. white or coIorless beard. pink rag
md red pupils. The negro albino ms
kin OF variable aspect In some es :
Il Is white rs milk. and in others Il Is
IKE wax, or. rather. resembles the hIc
II a corpse.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
Notice.

The books of the West Virginia Aegri,
cultural and Mechanical Society will
close Saturday at o'clock. p. m, Aug
q, and no entries win be made after
that time. All articles and animais
must be on tine grounds in their places
ON the first day of the fair, except butter
lard, bread, biscuits. rolls. cakes and
flowers, which viii be received until 9
o'clock a. m. the second day of the fair
Nothing will be received IN the various
departmeuts after Monday, Aug. %
JAMES N. HESS,
2saug5t. Secretary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30

This disease has lost its terrors SIM.
Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr
,oea Remedy came into general use. hi
inform success which attends the US
+ this remedy in all cases of bowo
.amrlaints in children has made It I
favorite wherever its value has becom'
known. For sale by Stone s Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
Hnv Fever season Rere.

Victims of this anonying disease vii
experience great benefit by taking
oFley's Honey and Tar, as it stops diff
icult Breathing Immediately and heals
the indamed air passages. and even il
should fail to cure you it VIII give
instant relief. Remember the name.
,oIey's Honey and Tar For sale by
stone & Mercer, Wells s Haymaker and
r. j. Criss, druggists.
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Given nm to Die.

Mr.. B. spiegei, Of Evansvill, Ind.
writes: 'sFor five years I was troubled
with kidney and bladder affection which
made me weak and thin and had e
give up work Three of our physicians
failed to give me help and ! was giver
mp to die. bought soc bottle OF
roIey's Kideny Cure and it gave me re
lief and the second bottle completely
cured me-" For sale by Stone & Mer
Ger, Wells & Haymaker and R. J. criss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30
A Sumeu1r Cold.

A sumner cold is not only annoying
but If not relieved pneumonia win be
the probable result by fall. One Minute
Cough Cure clears the phlegm. draws
out the Inflammation, heals, soothes and
strengthens the lungs aud bronchial
tubes. One Minute Cough cure is an
ideal remedy for the children. 1t II
pleasant to the taste and perfectly
harmless. a certain cure for Group
cough and cold. Sold by Stone & Mer
Ger.
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Nc Dean Penaltv.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch, insight
ficant Gus or putty boils have paid tho
death penalty It is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. It
the best salye on earth and viii proven
fatality, wien burns, sores, ulcers and
piles threaten Only Csc, at Stone &
MERGERS and F. G. Bland's drug stores.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30

..Don,t bc too anxious to get I'iis
bana." said the wise matron. Don't 70
round hunting FOR one.
Think | should just sit down itu
wnit Tor one. chT'' replied the maidsh'
eyes. for you'n ST np and wait tol
one often enough after you've Sol
him Philadelphia Ledger.
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puts An END To It An.

a grievous wall aftimes comes rs
result Of UNDESIRABLE pain from oven
taxed organs. Dizziness, bacIzaehe, liv-
er complaint and constipation Blu
thanks to DIR. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
CSC. Guaranteed by Stone & Mercer and
F. C. bland
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30

"oh. George" sighed the romantic
,,,rI n wish you were Ike the old
time knights / wish you'd do some
hing brave TO show your love Tor
@Gracious." cried her flonce, "hnven T
! agreed IL, marry you, and me only
getting 500 a week 2''-Exchange.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-30

Jones-Itis just Impossible for nue. 20
;cep lend pencil People are always
borrowing, you know, and they aiW:'ys
forget to return. Brown-Why. ] nsSei
have any trouble. See, I've got nor
vest pocketful OF pencils Jones'
Doesn't tint prove just what l snlaf-
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