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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

formally introduced to the heads of
the various bureaus.
Lieut.-Gen. Adna r. Chaffee. the
new chief of the general staff. has
the distinction of having risen from
the ranks to the head of the army.
His rise may be attributed to the con-
stant display of sOldierly qualities
blended with rare good fortune. He
came into special prominence as COM
mander -of a brigade that took lead
ing part in the battle Of FL Caney du-
ring the war with Spain and later he
distinguished himself as commander
Of the American troops in China in the
trOublous times following the Boxer
uprising.
General Choffee was born in Ohio
in April. 1912, and entered the service
as private in the Sixth cavalry in
July. 1861. Two years later he was
commissioned second lieutenant be-
coming a first lieutenant in February.
1868. He won his first leutenancy on
the battlefield of Gettysburg, and was
moved uD to the grade of captain for
gallant service at Dinwiddie court
house. Subsequent promotions TO the
rank of major and of lieutenant col
onel, successfully. We're earned in en-
gagements With Indians in Texas and
Arizona. He also served at one time
as inspector general with General Nc
Cook. and later still as subdirector of
the cavalry school at Fort Riley. Kas.
At FL Caney, General Chaffee having
been given command of q brigade the
fight was opened by him. and his men
bore the brunt of il throughout the
Gay. ChaIfees conduct was ma gnifi-
cent and excited the admiration of the
entire army. TO his brilliant leader
ship. in fact. the signal victory of the
day was chiefly due. but no one could
ever get Chaffee to open his mouth
about it.
General ChafTee was born in Ohio
heights occupied by the Spaniards at
an early hour in the morning, encOun-
terinS a heavy fire from the enemy
and suffering severely, but it did not
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
lie Denies That He Is
a Po|ygamist.
CHURCH OATH MlSREPRESENTfD
Nothing in Obligation to Church That
Disqualified Him for United
States Senator.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-Smoot's
answers to the charges made against
him has been made public. The
charges are first that he is a polyga-
mist; second. that he is bound by a
church oath or obligation which is in
consistent with the oath required by
the constitution and which was admin
istered to him before he took his seat
as senator. SmOOt denies both charges
He says that he was married in 1884
to Miss ElGridge. who is still his wife,
the mother of his children and that he
never had any other wife or cOhabited
with any other woman. He denies taxi
ing any oath or obligation conflicting
with his duty to his country. He holds
himself bound to obey the laws of the
United States. including those refer
ring to pOlygamy and denies that there
is supreme body of men in the Nor
mon church having supreme authority
in all matters over its followers. He
also denies that the church of the Lat
ter Day Saints inculcates or encOur-
ages polyGamy. or has done so since
the Woodruff manifesto in 1890. He
admits that the first president of the
church is vested With supreme author
ity in spiritual matters and also tenn
poral so far as they pertain to the Of
ficers of the church.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
liouor Men Must Go.

rOII-MBUS. O.. Jan. 9.-The time
l,oit given by Grand Master Charles
g. Pavey of the independent Order Of
n55 Fellows wherein members of the
.r1ar engaged in the saloon business
,,4,lst change their occupation or be eX-
,,olled from the order. expires tOmor
rov- Thousands of men engaged in
tha Iiuuor business in Ohio are af-
friatnd with the odd Fellows ana it is
believed they will make a determined
oeo,t to resist the order Of the grand
,,,astar. That the latter is equally de-
,4rn7fnrG in the stand he has taken
.o,i,}st the SaloonkeeperS is evidenced
NV the forcible language of the order
which SAYS: Any noble grand (pre-
..ling otffcerl who shirks or refuses to
40 his duty will be suspended-they
,.,fI.t convict and eXpel from the or
der aH such members, and any lodge
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
Maior General S. B. M. Young.

ed. Then he was given command OF
the army in the Philippines. Here
he had trouble with Governor Taft and
in view of the fact that the latter is
about to become secretary OF war the
differences between the two are being
discussed with much interest in army
circles. General Chaffee and Governor
Taft could not agree as to the loca-
ton of the line dividing the civil and
military authority in the islands. The
dispute was carried up to the preSi-
dent, and he sent a peremptOry mes
ge directing them to reach an agree
ment without delay. They did, but it
is understood that the relations be-
While General Chaffee is model
soldier in the field it remains to be
seen what kind of an executive officer
he will make. Those who know him
best declare that. with a true soldierly
way of doing things, he is liable to
balk at the diplomacy and red tape con-
sidered necessary at headquarters.
For some reason, which has never
been satisfactorily explained. hale
of romance has been thrown around
General Chaffee almost from the time
he wore shoulder straps. 1t is said
that he has been the hero Of more ro-
mantle tales than any other officer in
the regular service since the civil war.
The general. perhaps knows petter
than any one else whether the major
ity of these stories are true. and in
speaking OF two or three of them re-
Gently. he said:
"ThOse yarns, like a lot of others |
have heard told about me. are just
plain lies. I'm no hero and if the plain
hard truth We're always told there
would be mighty few halos stuck
about the heads of us army officers.
We just go ahead and attend to our
business. like any other business
man. We're put in certain places to
succeed. If we do succeed there rs no
particular sense in telling lot OF
heroic lies about us. and if We fail
WE'LL God help u.s.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 9.-Lieut.
Con NJ. r. Young having reached
the age limit prescribed by the regula-
tions. was today retired from acuVe
service and Major General Adna r.
Chaffee was sworn in to succeed hlm
as chief Of the general staff' Inc ior-
NAL ceremony took place in the pres
ence of Secretary of War Root and
number of the highest officials OF the
war department and prominent orn-
GERS of the army. Subsequently the
new chief of the general stan was I'd
ken on a tour of the department ana
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
Was Cold BIooded Murder.

Los ANGELES, Jan. 9.-The pre-
liminary hearing of Detectives Hawiey,
DoWan, and Murphy today for killing
Jos Louis Chossev in hotel here.
showed that young, Choisser was killed
by a bullet in the back While running
TO get doctor for his dying father.
The police are trying to acquit the
officers. The evidence substantiates
the Records story that the killing was
cold blOoded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
Ex-Governor Foster Stricken,

SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. 9.-The
condition of Ex-Governor Charles Fos-
ter, who was stricken with paralysis
last night, is extremely critical.
Foster died at 11:30 a. IN.
roster was governor of Ohio from
1879 to 1881 and was secretary of the
treasury under Harrison, succeeding
old. His daughter Anna, was at his
bedside when he died. For twelve
hours he had been unconscious.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
GENERAL CHAFFfE IS CHIEF
Scces Yono as Head of General Safe Came UP From the Ranks
..tntered the Army During the Civil WaDistinguished
Himself in War With Span

fiinCh. and carried the summit with a
hearty cheer. An eye witness of the
struggle said that when the fight was
hottest General Chaffee dashed about
at the head of the column with his hat
on the back of his head, urging on his
men and crying to them to get in
and help their country win a victory
The men were right behind him and
the victory was won.
During the period he led the Ameri-
can forces in the advance on r'ekin
General Chaffee made a favorable
showing in comparison with the best
soldiers of the great armies represent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

crepancies, and while there are num-
Der of clerical errors, there is moth
ing to disclose anything of crlml-
nal nature on the part of the county
officers during the past SIX years
They claim that the present system OF
keeping the books of the county IS
not up to date and advise more modern
methods being employed in the future.
They also recommend the installing OF
book typewriters in the auditors and
clerks office and the purchasing OF a
large number of new books ana
blanks for the use of the ohclals.
The experts left this afternoon FOR
Oregon, but will return to Walla wal
la the latter part of the month to nm
ish up a few detail matters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
QUESTION OF WAR
STILL IN BALANCE
NEGOTIATIONS for Settlement Are in
Progress While War Prepara-
tions Continue.

GENOA. Jan. 9.-The two Japanese
warshi Ds. Kasaga and Niasan, which
tine. steamed eastward from Genoa
this morning under urgent orders.
They did nOt stop to take on ammuni-
ton or the baggage which already had
hnan loaded in the tenders. 1t is be-
lieyed that they will steam along the
Mediterranean awaiting events. The
officers and crews are intensely excited
and keen for a fight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
Founders Near Port
TOWNSEND.
IS LIVES ARE REPORTED LOST
Thirty two Persons Saved by Tugs Sea
Lion and HoIyoke-Terrific
Storm Was Raging.


were lost by the laundering of the
steamer Clallam in the straight near
The vessel broke down soon after leaV
ing Victoria yesterday afternoon and
she met her fate. She began sinking
shortly after midnight News of the
most terrible catastrophe that has
ever occurred in these waters was re-
ceived in this city at $50 a. III. by d
marine exchange in a telegram from
the masters Of the tugs Sea Lion and
Richard Holyoke. The former brought
"A survivors and the latter s to Port
Townsend.
The latest telegram states that the
Clallam foundered while in tow of the
tug Richard Holyoke between Smith
island and Dungeness spit. The tug
was alongside when she sank but on
account of the terrible storm raging it
could save less than Onet third of those
aboard of the doomed vessel. Fifteen
the passengers, were delivered.
There were Sc listed passengers
aboard the Clallam and Il crew of 80.
The following is the list of passengers
known to be drowned or missing:
CAPTAIN G.. w. THOMPSON. Ia
coma.
GEORGE HYSON.
AL WALDERMERS.
MRS. ROSE.
c. H. JAY.
+. G. CAMPBELL.
w. c. ROCKLEDGE.
w. CHENNET.
r. TURNER.
G. G. JEFFS.f
ISAAC HEWITT.
MISS HARRIS.
MRS. CHAS. cox.
MRS. ROMANO.
". 3. GIBBONS.
EUGENE HICKS.
T. LEPLANT.
MRS. r. r. TURNER.
MISS BELLS.
E. BONETON.
n. P PSAW, of Victoria. owner of
the steamship Ventura.
MRS. GALLETLY, of Victoria, wife
Of A. J. c. Galletly. manager Of Bank
Of Montreal, Victoria.
MISS GALLETLY, daughter of the
above.
GUY DENNIS.
CHARLES THOMAS.
MISS GILL.
r. CASE.
NJ. REYNOLDS.
MRS. THOMAS SULLING and three
children.
A. X. PRINCE.
JOHNSON
MRS. A. II. IAPLANT.
MRS. LENORA RICHARDS.
HOMER SWEENEY. Seattle. steel
magnate.
CAPTAIN L. LAWRENCE, master
of steamer Galena, of Victoria.
CHARLES GREEN.
MRS. s. e BOULTON.
H. BUCKNER.
MISS MURRAY.
F. F.. FEORIST.
The following passengers were
saved:
T. Morrison.
William King.
H. D. Baney.
Jack Sweeney.
L. H. David.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

that puts on trial and convicts such a
member and fails to suspend him
snail have it's charter arrested at
once"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

PORT ARTH UR, Jan. 9.-The news
paper Novi Krai asserts that Japan
has already sent d large armed force
to Korea disguised as immigrants TO
be ready for developments.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

TOXIC. Jan. 9.-The Russian minis
ter today transmitted another note
from Japan's foreign minister to Rus
sia. 1t is believed TO be in the nature
of an uItimatum. The war spirit is
still high
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
BEATS CARRIE NATION
AS HATChfT RffORMfR
Blanche Boies Srnashes Picture Do
mated by Brewery to Topeka
Capitol.

TOPEKA Kas.. Jan. 9.-Blanche
fNes a temperance fanatic and a dis
cfple OF Carrie Nation, today destroyed
with an axe a fine picture of the Gus
fer massacre, which the state hiStOri-
cal society had on exhibit in the state
house. The picture bore a small plate
showing that it was presented by a
brewing company. She was Jailed.
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CONTINUED on Page Four.)
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PARIS. Jan. 9.-The foreign office
has confirmation that Russia in reply
TO japan made notable concessions
Negotiations for a friendly settlement
are proceeding with increased pros
poets for success.
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LONDON, Jan. 9.-The Rome corre-
snondent of the Central News agency
wires that the two japanese cruisers
which sailed from Genoa this morning
have signalled off the isle of Sardinia
in the Mediterranean that they are be-
ine followed by two Russian warships-
LONDON. Jan. "a dispatch from
Hong Kong from a trustworthy source
saws that the Chinese grand councli
has taken a stand for Japan against
Russia and will submit the following
propositions to the empress dowager.
That China assume the offensive II
Prussia fails to withdraw from Man.
cburia. also that she make an offensive
and defensive alliance with Japan
AGAINST Russia, and that govern
ment official be Immediately sent to
Toxic to arrange such an alliance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Only II of the Sc are accounted for.
All of the crew were saved except
four whose names are not yet known
who were seamen. The steamer Diri-
60 is bringing the Victoria and Seattle
people here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-21
FIGURES AND FACTS,

In the seven years ending 1890, $50
pupils in German schools committed
suicide.
A Frenchman has Just made calcu-
lation showing that in the last CEN
tury li,O0O,0O0 men were killed In
war
England's banana import has in
creased from 100000 to 5000 900
lunches In three years. There are no
fatal slipping on banana peel statistics
available.
or the SAT- females employed in fac
tories In Berks county, Pa, the great
est number are In the textile manufac-
tories-4,675. The next greatest de-
mand Is In the miscellaneous manufac-
tories, which employ 2.G24.
Every man. woman and child in the
United States took, on an average. 63
rides on the street cars last year, ac-
cording to a recent report of the CEN
sus bureau. That was 81 rides more
than had beep taken in 1899,
The number Of persons on the pay
rolls OF the railways in the United
States, as returned for June 30. 1903.
was 1,Sl2,537. or 639 per 100 miles of
line. These figures, when compared
with corresponding ones for the year
1902, shows an increase OF l23.222 in
the number Of employees. or 45 per 100
miles OF line
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-21

At the end of tho third week, ,52l
pupils had bccu enrolled at the State
University.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-21
FILINGS AT BOTH SEXES.

Some mon are mean enough 10 make
marrag' and misery co equal terms.
Many mrn are best satisfied when
they have something biz Of which they
can complain
Every woman likes to believe she is
thoroughly honest in her convictions
As soon as a man finds he is out of
debt he begins to talk about big pur
chases
The religion professed by many
women hinges entirely upon the ability;
OF Il pastor
4 man wants to save money for hisi
wedding. but the trouble is finding out;
what necessaries he can cut out
Let girl have all the cash she wants
and she begins TO realize Its value
Men allow women to have their way
In an argument Just to tickle their
vanity.
The woman who talks little usually
has listeners when she says something
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-21
LITERARY LITTLE BITS.

Mrs Max Pemberlon edits all Of her
husbands copy" and is a charming,
cultivated woman OF distinct literary
taste
Dr. George MathesOn, the famous
blind preacher OF St Demands, Edin-
burg, Scotland, is the author Of several
books which are soon To be translated
into Chinese
Herbert Putnam. librarian Of con
rress. has brought The rataoGuinE
system to a high point Of perfection,
and has made the copyright department
1i,e of the greatest value
Irving bachpller, 'hc novelist. said in
a recent interview that after n man
mad learned the mere craft Of writing,
he secret OF success in letters lay in
systematic and hard work
w. II smith, one Of the oldest news
paper men IN indianapolis. has com
pletcd IA biography OF Senator Fair
banEs, which contains an excellent
sketch Of his life as well as his col
iected speeches.
Mrs Richard LC Gallienne, wife OF
the poet before her marriage was a
brilliant writer herself She was Julie
Norregard. Danish girl After her
marriage she ceased to write and gives
Nj Of her fine thoughts to her hus-
band
Opie Read, the novelist, has at last
confessed to the authorship Of The
Confessions Of Marguerite" He says
The reason he did not put his name to
the hool, was solely that he thought his
character inconEruous with his estab-
lishcd reputation.
Lady Gordon is one of the hardest
working literary women of Great Brit
ain. She has already unearthed rare
collection Of the old Irish ballads and
legends and has now turned her at
tention TO Irish plays She has pro-
cured the necessary patent for new
theatcr in Dublin for their production.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-21

der Indictment for boodhng. but by
prominent Gnanciers Of ST. Louis,
who feared exposure, and by those
who gave US the money. Bthe
public coui but know all the
schemes and plans we had. there
would be an uprising and iynchngs.
The prosecutor has. after three
years fighting. whipped us. While
we started in against him confident
~ we have now given up hope.
The fact that Mr.. Folk brought
no libel suits, wrote not line and
said nothing in response to these
attacks, all show how greatly they
mlsindged him, Instead he has
kept right on with his war on the
boodlerS. How thoroughly he has
defeated them is best shown in the
last lines we have quoted from Kel-
ly 5 confession.
In some communities the World
could not have continued its exist.
ence unmolestcd, but the people of
st. Louis are as II whole very law
abiding and ungiven to violence.
The New York Tribune was once
attacked by mob for very much
less than the World has done.
No one can deny that the st.
Louis Star has always supported
the Republican ticket and Rcpub-
lican policies 1t is opposed to the
election Of Folk and the entire
Democratic ticket, as is every other
Republican paper in the State with
the exception of two or three coun.
try weeklics that have, for con.
science sake, bolted the Republican
ticket. But the st. Louis Star is
making an open, honest fight on
Folk from Republican standpoint.
1t admits Folks ability, fidelity
and carnestneSs 1t says editor.
tally:
Mrs. Folk has done his Doodle
work with all the fidelity and all the
industry that any man could put in
TO it, II does not make any votes
for any party to attempt to obscure
this set Of facts.
The above admission from the
Star ought to settle the question as
to whether Mr.. Folk is fit to he
Governor. The thing that hurts
the World and the people who fur.
nish the money to run it is the fact
that Mr.. Folk has done his duty
entirely too well to suit them.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-21
FEMININE FANCIES.

There Is an effort being made to re-
introduC bear this season. but only for
stulcs. muffs and ncckwcar generally.
Military effects in coque feathers and
hackle continue to BE- In demand, and
the owls head appears with breasts
or wings attached
The leading idea in color effects will
be the combination OF two or three
shades of the same, rather than the use
Of contrasting cUlors
Buttons of the handsome jeweled and
metal varieties will be NOR, used on
the waIstcoats of elaborate directoire
jackets and Louis coats.
Rough materials are a winter posi-
biliiy in the fabric line, and English
looking mixtures, tweeds and cheviots
are to be once more in favor.
With the very best tallors using tho
plain broadrloths and unobtrusive mix
lures for the fall costumes, the plaid
silk shirt waist will lend smart touch
OF color to the gown.
There is not the shadow Of a doubt
but that the plaids will lead the shirt
waist procession for autumn and early
winter wear, and that they will be
touched up with little vests, with COL
lar and cufr OF plain cloth or even
leather
A great many women will wear tho
wash shirt waists all winter. and that is
one reason why the prices hold so well
Still, in the thinner waists, one can al
ways get bargains in the fall. The
heavy linen waists, hand embroidered,
are well worth any money that la asked
for them. for they prove a good invest
mont. They wear beautifully and they
can be colored II one gets tired OF wear
Ing white.