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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04

ma Railway Commission, of which
mention has been made in The Call, it
is learned that the President expressed
his wish that contracts against public
policy shall not be renewed when they
expire. Business men of this city ar
que that II would not be public policy
to tie up the Panama canal, when it is
ready for operation, with any private
corporations, to be used exclusively in
their interest. AS a consequence of this
consideration, and arguing along the
same lines, they say that il is not pub
lie policy. when the Government has
control of short transcontinental rail-
way ~ it's own. complete in it's faclI-
tiles for handling business, to give that
over to J controlled by corporations
that are operating in restraint of sea
commerce for their own benefit, and to
the detriment of seaports on both the
Atlantic and the Pacific seaboard of
the United States.
A Washington dispatch received yes
terday is as follows:
THE United States Government can
not abrogate contracts made by the
Panama Railway Company with other
transportation companies until April
/, 1905, at the earliest. Although it
owns sixty e-seventieths of the
stock ii has but three of the directors.
and will not have the necessary major
ity until the date mentioned. The
three Government directors are mem
bers Of the Panama Commission. I'm
der the contracts made by the Panama
Railway Company with the Pacific
Steam Navigation Company and the
Chilean Steamship Company, the con-
tracts expire by limitation on Septem-
Der 10, 1904 What course the Govern
ment viii adopt will be decided by the
commission before leaving the isthrrUs,
which will be about Septemher / :"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
NISSISSIPPPS GOVERNOR
DENIES PAYNE'S CHARGES

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. S.-Gov-
ernor j. K. Vardaman in a statement
to-day denied that he had ever re-
fected upon the good name of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's mother through the
columns of his paper, as was charged.
and which caused Postmaster General
Payne to refuse to name a postofflce
after the Governor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04

the Knight Commander, together with
the ships papers, were taken off.
In the case of the German steamer
Thea, Admiral lessen had no doubt
that her cargo. which consisted of fish,
was distinctly contraband of war. Her
crew was taken off at night during a
heavy sea and she was sent to the bot
tom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
CLAIM QUICKLY SETTLED.
Russia Compensates the Owners of
tile Collier Foxton Hall.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 3.-Owners of
the British collier Foxton Hall, which
was retained at Port Arthur from the
time of the first attack made by the
japanese until early in March and
which suffered damage during her de-
tention, have received compensation
from the Russian Government. The
speedy settlement of the claim by
Russia has greatly grati1ed ship own
erS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
RUssIA's. REPLY TO AMERICA.
Fate of: the Arabia Rests With the
Eladivostol1 Prize Court.

lAuiACelOk 1FlLC OOufl-
. WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Embassa-
cor Mccormick has cabled to the
state Department from St. Petersburg
that: in reply 10 the inquiries relative
10 the seizure Of the Hamburg-Amer-
3yan steamship Arabia by the Nladi-
-NostOF squadron, with a cargo of
An srican goods which was represent
a by the agents to include no contra
band. the Russian Minister for For
eign Affairs has said:
.. In conformity with the rules Of
conduct published by the imperial
Government some time ago, a detach-
ment Of Russian war vessels seized on
July p, 200 miles north Of Yokohama.
ihe steamship Arabia, which was then
taken 70 Nla6ivostok and the cause of
her seizure laid before the local court.
l. pon the decision Of this court will
fest the question as to whether the
Arabia is TO be released or treated as
G Prize"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
Trained Regulars From Russia Prove No Match for
Japanese Soldiers at Molten Pass

MOLTEN PASS, Manchuria, July II
(via Seoul, Korea, Aug. 3).-The Rus
slams in their second unsuccessful at
tempt to retake Molten Pass early on
the morning of July II, were repulsed
and forced back to their original po-
sitions after five hours of severe fight
ing. They suffered heavy losses as
compared with the Japanese casual
ties. Three regiments were engaged
on the Russian side. They were the
Ninth and Twenty-fourth East Sibe-
rian regiments, which failed to distin-
guish themselves in the previous at
tacks, and the Thirty-fourth regulars
of the Ninth Division. Opposed to
them were one Japanese regiment and
one battery. The European regulars.
who for the first time met General
Kuroki's soldiers, proved in no wise
superior to the Siberian contingents of
the Russian army.
The Russians took advantage of the
heavy fog which enveloped the noun
tains. They began to advance at 2
O'Clock in the morning and at 5
o'clock they opened fire, when the
mist was so dense that it was impos-
sible for the Japanese to see them
more than 100 feet away. Major Gen
eral Okazak learned of the Russians
purpose TO renew the attack on the
pass and also when they prepared to
leave their camps but the heavy fog
prevented the japanese gaining infor-
nation as to the Russian positions.
The japanese were badly handicapped
until o'clock, when the fog cleared
away somewhat.
The attack began on the ledge be-
low the mouth of the pass, where the
engagement of July 4 occurred, and
the severest fighting was against the
Russians, who had gained the temple
and the road behind the trenches
there.
BEGINS WITH BAYONET CHARGE.
The japanese outpost companies
were forced from these trenches after
bayonet fighting to the summit of the
line Of hills forming the highest ridge
Of the range, where is the entrance to
the pass. This range is a half mile
behind the trenches. Half way be-
tween the trenches and the ridge and
about parallel to them runs the road
upon which is located the temple. The
fiercest fighting was focused about
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
KEEL THE THEA's HOME PORT.
. German Vessel Sunk by Russians Was
Chartered by British Firm.

KEEL, Aug. 3.-The Keller Zeitung
says the German steamship Thea, sunk
br the Vladivostok squadron, had Kiel
FOR a home port and was chartered by
an English firm. under the express
provisions that she was not to be sent
10 blockaded ports and that she was
not 10 carry troops or cOntraband of
war.
% The Thea was built at Dumbarton in
1888. was OF 1000 tons and was sold
81 1901 TO the Kiel firm Of H. Dide-
Tichsoa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
Oner Reward for Bandits.

Ell, PASO, Tex, Aug. 3.-The Rock
Island Railroad and the United States
Express Company have offered a re-
ward of $4,000 for the capture OF rob
hers who held up the Rock Island
train near TucumcaTi on Saturday
night last.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
MAY SEIZE BANKS MILLIONS.
Japan to FAN Heir to SIS, .OOC
at Newchwang.

Japan to FAN Heir to $4,000. 900
at Newchwang.
LONDON, Aug. st was rumored
on the Stock Exchange to-day that
Japan discovered SIS, 100000 in an
abandoned Russian camp.
A dispatch from Newchwang on Au-
gust 9 said that the Japanese flag had
been raised over the local branch of
the Chinese Bank, an institu-
ton organized and financed by the
Russian Government to further Rus
sian interests in Manchuria and the
Far East.
The dispatch said that the bank had
at present more than S25, 100000 lent
in Newchwang and 1t was believed
that Japan would regard the bank as
the property of the Russian Govern
ment and it's assets and profits in Man
churia as legitimate spoils of war in
lieu of indemnity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04

A mosquito calls for more patience
than a baIky elephant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
SAILS WITH CoNTRABAND.
British Steamship StentOr Leaves Ia
coma for japanese Ports.

% TACOMA. Aug 3.-The British
steamship Stentor, Captain Jackson.
sailed tonight from Tacoma for the
Orient and Liverpool. She carries for
. Yokohama $4,000 sacks of -four
valued at $4,000. and railroad iron
valued at $500; for Kobe 5000 sacks
Of -four, valued at $4,000. and 2 ouan-
tity Of oats, hay and wheat; for Hong
kong 60, zoo sacks OF -four, valued al
SIS. $3.50. besides other freight for
Shanghai, Manila and Liverpool.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04

A man isn't a knOcker because Won
say he is. You may be a knocker your
self.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-04
BEGINS WITH BAYONET CHARGE
CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED At PANAMA

Continued From Page 1, Column Z.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
GARFIELD AFTER BEEF TRUST.
Government SearehIight Will be Put
Upon Beef Packers.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 9.-COm-
missioner of Corporations James A.
Garfield, intends holding an open in
quiry at Chicago in regard to the af-
fairs of the beef trust; which special
agents of his department have been
investigating for the past seven or
eight months.
This inquiry will be for the purpose
of allowing representatives Of the meat
packers to appear and make any
statement they desire, and is also to
afford a means by which any person
who has information regarding the
operations Of the trust may be heard.
Commissioner Garfield originally in
tended conducting the hearing in per-
son, but it is possible this plan may
be changed.
The commissioner is absent on a
short vacation and will not return for
a week, and it is possible some other
official may be detailed to conduct the
inquiry.
The reports of the five or six special
agents of the bureau of corporations,
who Investigated the beef trust, are
in the possession Of the bureau Of cor
porations. Expert accountants are
now going over the mass of figures
which the investigators collected and
are putting them in shape for the use
Of the commissioner.
In the beef trust investigation some
Of the special agents had under their
charge a dozen or more stenograp piers
and accountants. This gave rise to the
| report that some twenty or thirty men
| were engaged in the investigation.
The stenographers were to make tran
scripts of matters which the investiga-
tors believed would be of value to the
| government while the expert account
ants were to cover the books Of the
various concerns investigated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
RESUMES WORLD TOUR.
Millionaire GIidden Left Vancouver
B. c., This Morning.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. 9.-Chas.
J. Glidden, a Boston millionaire now
on seven years tour of the world in
a huge automobile, has booked his
passage on the steamer Moana which
sails today for Honolulu. Arriving at
Honolulu, Mr.; Glidden plans to make a
five hours stay, during which time he
expects to make a hundred mile tour
in his automobile. From Honolulu he
will go to the Fiji Islands for ten days
and one hundred miles Of touring
thence to New Zealand, with 1000
miles of touring; thence to Tasmania
with one hundred miles, and then to
Australia, where, commencing with
Adelaide, he expects to do 1000 miles
going then to Japan for 1000 miles. Al
Singapore he will leave his automo-
bile and return by way of Europe, at
tending the Gordon Bennett race In
the fall of next year he expects to &C
to Singapore and thence continue his
world trip.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW.
Elaborate Display Made Of the Ma
chimes In France.

PARIS, Dec 9.-The annual auto
mobile show which opened today in
the Grand Palais far excels the former
exhibitions both in the number and
scope of its exhibits. One novel feature
is a series of installations of hotel bed
rooms in the manner they should be
arranged, according to the laws of
hygiene, for comfort and simplicity.
The Automobile club and the Touring
club are the main opponents of this
reform. In the main exhibition hall
are shown the latest models of auto
mobiles of all types and designs for all
purposes. There is also an elaborate
display of automobile sundries and ac-
cessories, The exhibition will con-
tinue until Christmas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09

They wondered why it was that Bould-
in did not take on such men as Mcleod
and Parr first, before going so far out
of his class as far as weight is con-
cerned. The reason of it is that
Bouldin was present at the ringside in
Buffalo a week ago, wien Gotch won
from "Yanke" Rogers and made up his
mind then and there that he had a
fighting chance to defeat the champion
In wrestling Rogers" said Bouldin
last night, "Gotch didn't show much
science. He may know just as many
tricks of the game as 1 do, but he has
never demonstrated that fact. I will
admit that he is strong, but l am not
boasting when 1 say that I believe 1
am fully as strong. In fact, l do not
think there is a man in the country
of my weight any stronger. l have
been wrestling daily with Tom Jen-
kins and think that that work will pre-
pare me for any kind of a struggle
with Gotch."
AS a result of having witnessed the
Gotch Rogers match, BOuldin issued a
challenge to "Yanke' Rogers for a side
bet of $500, the winner to take entire
bet and receipts, for a straight catch
as-catch can match. Rogers is sixty
pounds heavier than Bouldin, but the
latter thinks his science and speed will
offset the Buffalo mans weight.
All possibility of a match between
Gotch and Jenkins has been knocked
out Tom ScanlOn received the fol-
lowing letter from Joe Carroll, Gotch's
manager: If Jenkins is waiting for
Gotch to wrestle him in Cleveland,
they will never wrestle. He can have
an early date anywhere else. So if
Tom is waiting for us to come to
Cleveland, tell him he need not post
pone his trip to the coast"
Upon receiving this news, Jenkins
at once started for Frisco, where he
will wrestle Count Bisrial," colored
man, who claims to be champion Gre
will meet him at the style mentioned
December IL. After that match is
attic and engage in few bouts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
Money Well Invested

Thirteen Of December, 1901, fon,..
honest laboring men and wou.
Eureka. Cal, organized the Cal,,aa
Cooperative Medical COMPANY o.'
talized at $1,O00,OOO, fifty tbor.. p''
shares at $50 each; all are eoua,.
hold but one share. Purposes q, .' n
company: To maintain Offices ~, ~"
pitfalls and sanitariums, EMPLOY MS
sicians to treat, cure and keen ~.
members and little ones well: to ~,
tain laboratories, stores and deno,.
manufacture, advertise and sell 49,, !"
cine. Dividends have averaged
So month from sales of "Oil Of va
and Sweet Spirits of Eden" inern.A
sive cures for rheumatism, k;dn..
stomach and nervous troubles: sofia :,
best druggists; the company has ~
nearly 1000 members; shares have :.
vanced to $35 and will rise again Co.
On payment of one dollar down a.,
one dollar for "a consecutive week, ~
company will issue one paid-up sh...
inclose full name. nationality b,r.,
place, age, height. with price OF cha.
to DR.. J. L. kElLETT. Pres. and O.,
Mgr, 457 9th ST.. Oakland. Cal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
THE NEW eERNEY SCHOOL WILL
Be OFFICIALLY OPENED
SATURDAY NIGHT.
Appropriate Ceremonies Will Be Held
President S. 3. L. Penrose Will
Deliver the Address.

Built and furnished at cost of
nearly $4,000 the ney Berney school
in District Nc. 5, will be formally died.
icated with appropriate and festive
ceremonies tomorrow evening. In
finish and architectural beauty the new
school compares favorably with any of
Walla Walla's public schools, being a
two story building of four rooms, with
large Easements, and so arranged so as
to accommodate patrons in the district
for years to come. The building is
constructed entirely of cement stone
manufactured by the Walla Walla
Stone and Brick company and was
built on plans furnished by w. H.
Meyer.
The new school takes the place of
the old Seeber school and was obtained
only after much effort on the part of
Directors U. H. Berney and G. B.
Blakeway and patrons of the school,
who desired a new building, conse-
quently the dedication exercises to be
held Saturday night will be of jovial,
as we'll as a ceremonial nature. The
exercises will consist of an address by
President S. B. L. Penrose of Whit
man college,; a program by the chill
dren of the school, to be followed by
an old fashioned basket social.
The program is as follows:
Snowflake song. ...... Primary Glass
Recitation-"Cook'sJ Jar" ....
............ :. :. >. Arthur Jensen
Recitation-"The Last Hymn.
-. ........ ....... Emma Schaffer
Recitation-"A Boys Reason"
...... ........ ...... Eddie Bennett
Dialogue-"The Census Taker."'
Recitation-"Do the Right" .
..................H enrriette Randall
Recitation-"A Letter to Grandpa"
Arthur Berney
Song-"Work to Do. BY Girls
DialOgue-"GOSSip."
Recitation-"Little Orphan Anna"
...... ........ ......... Ida Trimble
Recitation-"Twenty Years Ago..
...... ...... Willie Schaffer
RecitatiOn-"HiS Compensation.
...... ...... ..... Alton Thompson
Dialogue-"Three Holidays"
SOng-"Up, Up in the Sky. ......
...... .......... -. Primary Glass
Recitation-"From the Old House
Into the New" ........ Grace Good
on-"Thanksgiving Dain-
Dialogue-"My Wife's Mother"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
SENATOR TO RETURN.
Realizes That He Has Pretty Serious
Fight Before Him.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 9.ASen-
ator Foster, as soon as he can get
legislative matters in shape, will re-
turn to Tacoma to remain until legis-
lature elects his successor. The SEN
ator, while confident that he will be re-
elected, realizes that he must go
through pretty serious fight, and
believes he can best conduct his cam
paign by being on the ground. He has
not set a date for his return, but will
probably leave Washington within a
week or ten days.
In all probability he will take no i'm
mediate action in regard to the selec-
ton of a successor to Postmaster
Cromwell, at Tacoma, but will let the
matter rest for the present, probably
until after the senatorial contest is out
of the way.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
ORATORS FROM UNIVERSITY AND
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
DEBATE TONIGHT.
Val. and Princeton Will Clash in Their
Annual Forensic Tilt at Wools-
ley Hall.

MOSCOW, Idaho, Dec. Sine annu-
al debate here this evening between
the University of Idaho and the WASH
ington Agricultural college is attract
ing much attention. The fact that eaci
of the institutions has victory 10 us
credit, leaving the present contest III
the nature of a rubber; has given
added interest to the event.
The question chosen for debate is;
Resolved. That laws should be passed
compelling the management of any
business undertaking that secures
control Of an industry to sell its pro-
ducts at reasonable prices and without
discrimination" Idaho has the affirma-
tive and Washington the negative side
of the question.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
CITIZENS WIN At OLYMPIA.
Not Man On the Republican Ticket !
Successful

OLYMPIA, Dec. AT the city cleo
ton P H. Carlyon, who headed the
Citizens ticket, defeated G. G. VIM
stanley, republican, by more than 800
was elected, not a man on the republi-
can ticket being successful.
Charles Springer, the well-knOwn
mill man, was elected councilman-at-
large. The rest of the ticket elected
Troy, attorney; Charles Dever, clerk;
D. M. j. Redpath, health officer; and
the councilmen are A. GOttfeldt, c.. s.
Reinhardt and Thomas McClarty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
To Discuss Labor Unions.

CARLISLE, Pa, Dec. 9.-The debate
between Dickinson and Pennsylvania
state colleges takes place here this
evening, and it promises to be the
event of the college year. The visiting
team will support the affirmative and
Dickinson the negative side of the
question: Resolved, That labor unions
are inimical to the public welfare" The
winning team will meet the winners of
shall contest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
YaIe-Princeton Debate.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 9.-ln
Woolsey hall this evening the CHOSEN
debaters of Yale and Princeton will
clash in their annual forensic tilt. The
subject selected for debate is: Re
solved. That a determination not to
hold territory permanently, unless with
the purpose that it shall ultimately en-
Joy statehood, should be the policy OF
the United States" Judge William X.
court will preside over the contest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09

allow Powell to manage him and get
him fight here.
Powell, who knew Nelson from his
boyhood days, laid the matter before
the West End club and asked that the
fighting Dane get a tryout.
The management of the West End
club took the matter under considera
ton and told Powell to come back in
day and they would let him know
what they could do for Nelson.
When Powell returned he was informed
that Battling Nelson was too much
of an unknown quantity to take a
chance with.
At that time Nelson was unknown
SO far as fame in the pugilistic game
was concerned.
Nelson Turned Down.
Powell pleaded in vain to get the
youngster tryout. He then wrote
Nelson of the result of his efforts to
get a fight. Nelson was grieved over
his efforts to get a match and told
Powell at that time that the clubs
throughout the country would some
day be glad to bid for his appearance.
After his failure to get on here, Mel
son applied to other clubs for 60.
Every place he got a chance to show
do in, G
in demand as fighting card.
When he was matched to fight
Young Corbett few thought he would
win, although all conceded that he
would give the Denverite a good fight.
Powell Believed In Dane.
Jack Powell was one Of the few fol-
lowers of the game of biff who be-
lieved that Nelson could beat Corbett.
AS soon as the match was made
Powell placed some money on Nelson's
chances.
Nelson, Eddie Santry and myself
were formerly pals and used to hang
out around the Board Of Trade in Chi
cago," said Powell, yesterday. I'm the
old days Nelson and Santry used to
box, and 1 knew then that Nelson
would some day be a champion. When
l asked for a bout for him at the West
End club I knew we'll that the Dane
was a fighting demon. l have never
changed my mind, and l cleaned up
nice bunch of money on his victory
over Corbett."
MY friends laughed at me when
told them Nelson would beat Corbett
and said my friendship prejudiced my
Judgment. The laugh is now on them.
Nelson is the greatest little fighter of
the age, and he will beat Britt when
they meet
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
"BATTLING" NELSON CAME FAST
Gould Not Get Match at ST. Louis
Short Time AGO.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. SACK Powell.
Pilcher OF the New York Americans,
who makes his home in st. Louis was
less than two years ago manager and
matchmaker for Battling" Nelson. the
conqueror of Young Corbett. To Nell
son was also refused the privilege of
Trying his speed in semi windup be-
lore the West End club.
About two years ago when the f;eb+
ing game was dull, Battling Nelson
ana MS manager wired Powell tn at
tempt to get the Dane a match at the
west End club. There was noth;no
like fight in sight for the Dana -
Nhieago at that time, and he decided r.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-09
FOR THE ENcAMPMENT.
Grand Army Officers Will Meet In
Denver to Arrange Details.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Dec. 9.-Members of
the executive committee of the grand
army of the republic and of the staff
Of the commander in chief, General
Blackmar of Boston, have gathered in
this city preparatory to leaving for
Denver, Colo, to attend the meeting
at which arrangements for the next
national encampment will be dis
cussed. The encampment will be held
in Denver on dates to be selected at
the coming meeting. The party will
remain in the west about ten days.