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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-01

them soHWurthN
Politics or ua poluIea tI4pa geo
win BE- spent for labor and mB-
trrial nt lhe navy yard the coming
uacal yraH which bgsIua to-day. and
thla does not include tbe HuHfuufIas
tiuna thut will be necessary 90 Hss
paif the wafahfrs. pf this sum the
yearly allowance for permanent Im-
protempnta to the yards ia taa10aB.
while che fthaesann Is e. special app
Precipitation fur either work
AZ has been published before iu
The STAR the most important of tie
permanent improvements VIII be- "a
BITS boat Hhor. extensions 30 the
store house. foundry huNalnr and
a plate metal shop Tho engineers
surveys oH che ships ~ the Pacific
squadron Ia ascertain the amount
uf repair work necessary before they
VIII be in shape ca 80 Co sen have
not yet been completed. bat The eas
innate viii probably hr made too
morrow. aud % b. sim confidently
believed that the losal yard Win be
permitted 60 submit bids Ter That's
work and that IL VIII be done hers.
The two iarktea on che flagship
New York who went Insane on the
ynyuEe across the Pacific are A. J.
KinK. - lad 20 ~. ana " Van Al
ten, They we're committed By Or
4. a Afford. iu charge 90 tha navy
yard hospital and were pas aboard
the Funbaat NiekHhurr this mora
iug and vii be taken 30 tha Uhlah
insane asylum AZ California.
The navy yard hospital Ia Sow In
splendid shape. the $1,000 worth 81
repairs and improvements o. che
northwest sins having just been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-01

The navy yard hospital Is BOW In
splendid shape the fse9o worth 81
repairs and improvements % fhe
northwest sins having just been
completed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-01

Here's chance for The nan with a mod
est pocketboYk Not extravaganza for
they'll last f7r years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Puget Sound ExcursionistS will
Come Tonight.
SPECIAL TRAIN SPEEDING ACROSS STATE
Representative Business Men Will
Talk Trade and Do the Races in
WaiIa WaIla.

One thousand citizens Of Seattle and
Tacoma are now speeding to Walla
Walla by special train on the big ex-
cursion which left the Sound this
morning. S. B. Calderhead of the
Washington & Columbia River railroad
received a dispatch this morning from
Auburn that the two trains had just
met at that place and united forming
a train of IA coaches full of "clam
diggers eager for the races. Report
had reached them and the whole crowd
was hilarious over the prospect of get
ting into Walla Walla to see the sun
once more and dry the mist from their
soggy garments.
At $50 tonight the big train will
roll into Walla Walla with hundreds
of the most prominent business men of
the Northwest on board. Representa-
tive business men from all the princi-
pal cities on Puget Sound will be here
tonight.
This excursion. one of the biggest
which has ever come to Walla Walla.
was made possible largely through the
efforts of S. B. Calderhead of the W.
& C. r. whose untiring energy has
made it the success that it will be.
The train Will be met tonight by a
committee of Walla Walla business
men with a band, who will escort the
guests of the city to the infOrmatiO
arrangements will be made for each
to have a good time as suits him best.
In the morning a crowd will take
hacks and inspect the resources of the
rich country surrounding the city and
tomorrow afternoon they will all be
off to the races Secretary Caswell
has been cudgeling his brain for days
to put up something extraordinary rOr
the visitors tomorrow and promises
that the layout which will appear on
the track in the afternoon will be an
unbeatable royal flush of racing
events.
record breaking program, record
breaking races and a record breaking
crowd are what the signs Of the times
say the track will see tomorrow after
noon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
IT WAS DERBY DAY
-Four Thousand People Attended
the Races.
ALL BUSINESS CLOSED IN Afternoon
Portland People Much in Evidence at
the Fair Grounds-Good Rae
ing Card.
ALL BUSINESS CLOSED IN Afternoon

Four thousand people paid admission
into the fair grounds this afternoon
and long before he-first race was call
ed at 100 every seat in the grand
stand was taken, the vacant space be-
tween the betting ring and track was
damned with men and boys while the
occupied by hundreds Of buggies, car
riages and rigs of all kinds. 1t was
certainly the largest gathering ever
seen on a Walla Walla track and Sec
rotary Caswell and the other directors
were happy in the anticipation of the
large amount of money that had been
taken in during the day.
1t was portland Day" and 'Walla
Walla Derby Day combined, which
was the means of bringing out the peo-
pie in vast numbers. The ladies We're
there and the grandStand presented
a pretty appearance. The visitors
from Portland We're in evidence every
where and the badges bearing the
word portland" tiuttered in the
breeze from every part of the grounds.
The visitors were out for a good time
and judging from the way they APP
peared to enjoy the races and the other
attractions they certainly had it.
All Business Suspended.
In order that they could assist in en-
PERTAINING the .Webfooters the business
men of Walla Walla closed their stores
at O'Clock and went to the fair Bus
mess was entirely suspended during
the afternoon and every one that had
the price or could borrow it from a
friend walked up to the ticket offices
and paid for a little piece of paste
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Brief Local News

Upon being arraigned before Judge
Brents today Robert H. Osborn plead
ed not guilty to the charge of rape
lodged against him.
Married, in this city. October -,
Samuel f. Coe and Miss Minnie NJ.
Thomson. both of Milton. Rev Nor
ION Gregory. OBLIGATED.
Married at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles DixsOn. October u, by
Rev. F. X. Fowler Charles A. Hardy
of Milton and Miss Clara z. Dixson of
F'reeWater.
At the residence Of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Barry last night Reuben
Watts and Miss Mary j. Gilmore of
Walla Walla We're married. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Albert
Dale CAN'T.
The prayer meeting tonight at the
brick church, First and Birch streets
Dale CAN'T and Elder J. w. Fellbaum
who will narrate incidents of their re-
cent trip to synod. The meeting will
be followed by brief social hour in
troduced as a new feature of the mid
week service to which all members
and friends of the congregation are
invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Hays Definition of Contraband.

MANCHESTER, Eng, Oct. 13-The
Dispatch states that Secretary Hay.
United States Ambassador
Choate has made a valuable contribu-
ira and question. In a long note to the
British government he clearly defines
the case against the inclusion of food
and raw materials among the list of
except when consigned di-
rect to a blockade port or a besieged
city. The paper states that Hay is
not likely to materially influence the
British attitude in the correspondence
with Russia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

the great physician, because you
knew young CaShley at college. Have
you reliable information as to his finan-
cial condition."
Yes. sir. He has half a million in his
own name.
Very Well sir. That will do. | am
sure now that he has serious case
of appendicitis. requiring an operation
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
F.eirforcements for kuroki.

LONDON, oct 13.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Rome states
that the Russian losses in the fighting
in the vicinity of Yentai Tuesday were
over 5000 japanese reinforcements
are being rushed to Kuroki, who is in
danger of being overwhelmed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Wanted No QuarreIinu.

He (encOuragi ngly)-Tm sure Of one
thing, my angel. You and I will never
quarrel as that couple are doing.
She with decision)-Indeed we will
not. If you ever speak to me as he did
to her I'll call the police"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

Fine new cloths tor lady's tailor
made suits, cloaks, skirts, etc. Rock
the tailor. All garments made to order.
Come In and examine our line. Jones
building, Second street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

Mrs. A. Walsh, the gifted clairvOyant
will give readings Thursday. Friday
and Saturday at the Eureka lodging
house. After Saturday she will be at
her home, 600 W. Alder; phone Main
672.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Curry, eye sight spe-
cialiStS, have returned to Walla Walla
after an extended visit in the east and
will remain in Walla Walla perma-
nently. Office at their residence, 213
South Third street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
His Discreet Preference.

Don't you think you would have a
greater influence with the masses if
you made more speeches?"
No answered Senator Sorghum, Il
believe in giving anything l have to
say to the press. When you make a
speech you have to depend on your own
grammar, but when you have your re-
marks printed you have a number of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Didn't Expect Il.

What did he die OFF,
Shock"
What caused ito
office boy asked to be excused to go
o the ball game"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Jap Cruisers Of Vladivostock.

LONDON, oct. 13.-The Paris cor
of the Exchange Telegraph
reports that five japanese cruisers
have been sighted off NladiVOstOck.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-MODERN 5-ROOM
house: Seventh and Pine: $14 with
water. Inquire CPS East Main.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Senator Blackburn On the Stump.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Oct. 13.-
to address a democratic mass meet
ing tonight. The address will mark
making tour which the Indiana state
committee has arranged for Senator
Blackburn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
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ALL SHOULD REGISTER.

Democrats and all commission =
supporters must register before y
o'clock p. m. Tuesday of next =
y week October 49,. If a name is .
y not on the rolls by that hour you y
y will lose your right to vote Hurry y
y up and avoid the rush of the last y
= day. October IS. nexO. =
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Russian Cruisers Sail South.

kORSOER, Denmark, Oct. 13.-Rus
sian cruisers passed here today going
south.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
A Trembler.

Mrs. Peck-Good gracious, Henry
how do you wear out your socks so?
Henry-Why you see, my dear, you
make me shake in my shoes 80 much
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

year-od horses, the Walla Walla Derby
and two other running races. The
track was in good condition and the
contests were spirited and holly con-
tested.
Tomorrow Will Be Big Day.
Tomorrow will probably be hum
mer. 1t has been designated as
Puget Sound Day" and with 1000 peo
pie from Seattle. Tacoma and other
cities, it is expected that the crowd
will be as large as that of today. An
other good racing program is an
nounced for Friday.
In addition to the excellent racing
program scheduled for tomorrow the
stock show parade. This will take
place on the track promptly at o'clock
and it will include all the prize WIN
ners and the other stock that has been
on exhibition during the week. This
will be one of the best features of the
fair and a large crowd is expected
to be on hand to witness the parade.
Good Races Today.
With a fast track, large crowd and
splendid weather, the patrons of the
fair were given a splendid program
this afternoon. The horses seemed
imbued with the spirit of doing good
work and excellent time was made in
all the events.
The first race DIN the card was the
2:15 pace In the first heat the horses
were tapped off without much trouble.
Ollie M took the lead and maintained
it around the track closely followed by
Jack Wilmot Queen 3, Tidal Wave
and Hassalo. finishing at the wire in
that order in 2:151a.
In the second heat at the head of the
homestretch HassalO took the lead and
won the heat easily. Queen b was
second and Ollie Nj third and Jack
Wilmot fourth. Time 2:15E.
In one of the most exciting finishes
ever Witnessed on a Walla Walla
track HassaIo won the third heat by a
neck over Ollie NJ. Queen B was sec
ond and Prince Charles fourth. Time
2:1S.
Three -Year-OId Trot.
In the first heat of the three-year-
old trot Kentucky Babe had things her
own way and trotted around the track
without skip in 2:3912. Black Dia-
mond was second. Anthony third.
Kentucky Babe won the second heat
and race in almost a jog, Black Dia
mond second, Anthony third. Time
2:391a
Results Yesterday.
The result of the pony races yes
terday are as follows:
Seven furlongs-Step Around won.
Gold Finder second King Herald
third Time 100.
Five furOngs-Urbana won, AbOnita
second, F,ldred third. Time 1:O2h.
Three fourths of mile-Hogarth
won. Resigned second, Albermarle
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

Call at Stanley's music house foI
good planes and organs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
Young Doctors First Consultation.

The young doctor was very proud at
being called into consultation.
Il have summoned you, DOCTOR" said
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
JAPS HOLD THEIR own
Continued from Page One.)

The Russians, however, were driven
back.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13

Satisfaction f1our. better than thu
best. Ccyle & Campbell.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-13
board that entitled them to admission
to the grounds.
Good Racing.

OUUU ndCIHS.
To show that he was all right and
we'll put up the best racing card that
has been given during the week. There
year-Old horses, the Walla Walla Derby
and two other running races. The
track was in good condition and the
contests We're spirited and holly con-
cd
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Dewey in Active SERVICE Again.

Havana, Feb. 21.-Admiral Dewey is
expected to arrive here February &c.
Instructions have been received at the
American legation to prepare for his
visiting President Palma officially. He
will remain here two days and then go
by rail to Santiago to join the fleet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Secretary Heath Resigns.

Cleveland, o. Feb. 21.-Perry S.
Heath, former first assistant postmas-
ter general and secresafs of theorepub-
Ican national ecommittee wired his
resignation, of the latter position from
here to Acting Chairman Payne, at
Washington, as follows: "Dae to the
death of Chairman Hanna I tender to
you my resignation as secretary of the
republicans natioaal Committee, effect
i've immediately" Mr. Heath stated
that ethe telegram told the entire story
and he had nothing to add 20 it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
RUDOLPH TRIED TO ESCAPE.
Convict I'm Lansing Prison Does Not
Want to Go Back to ST. Louis
and Hang.

Leayenworth, Kan. Feb. 23.-Wil-
liam Rudolph, alias Charles Gorney,
the desperate from Franklin county.
Mo-, assaulted and tried to disarm a
guard at the Kansas penitentiary last
night with view of making his es-
cape. Rudolph was brought into the
penitentiary dining room with gang
from the east wing dollhouse in charge
of Guard Roe. After eating supper, as
the convicts were passing out, Rudolph
seized a case knife from the table and
tried to cut Guard Roe, calling on Roe
to surrender as he did so. Before Ru-
dolph could injure Roe, an old life
time prisoner named lobe Taylor
grabbed Rudolph by the arm and pre-
vented him from using the knife. Two
other prisoners assisted in overpower-
ing and bearing him to the floor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
IN HONOR OF WASHINGTON.
Federal Onces in Washington Were Closed
and the Farewell Address, Read
In the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Washington's
birthday was generally observed in
this city Monday. The farewell ads
dress of the first president was read in
the senate, the federal and municipal
Offices were closed and only few OF
the business houses were open. There
were several patriotic celebrations by
the Association of the Oldest Inhabi-
tants, Sons of the Revolution and other
organizations. Historic Alexandria
six miles south of here on the Vir-
ginia side of the Potomac river, whass
George Washington was a. familia,
figure during most of his careers cele,.
brated the day with an elaborate mil.
itary and civic parade.
Two Trees Planted by the Roosegeits. 4
Washington, Feb. 23.-Presider@ aEj
Mrs. Roosevelt celebrated Washing,
toms birthday by planting each tree
in the white house grounds. The tree
are fern leaf beeches.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Courts Have supreme Control.

South McAlester, I. T., Feb. '22-The
decision of Judge Raymond, of the
federal court at Muskogee, T. T., denx-,
ing the right of the Indian parent to
lease, the land Of, his minor children
without the approval cf the COURT and
INVOLVING between $4,000, 900 and 15r
100000. acres of land in the Indian ter
4ritory, is afirmedAby the United States
court of appeals. The. case was ap-
pealed from the court. of Judge Ray
mond by the corporations and cattle
men. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
More Attention to Agriculture

Columbia, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Decision
has been made by the faculty of the
Missouri university to elevate the study
of agriculture to place as a high
science and agriculture as taught in
high schools will be accepted as a
basis for entrance of students to the
university. This will have the effect of
placing the study Of farming on an
equal footing with other sciences. It
is proposed by the university to intro
duce the study into every high school
in the state and, if the plan is sue
cessful, it is expected that other states
will follow the example.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
MORE PAY, LESS PRIVILEGE.
After July i Rural Mail Carriers
VIII Iteceive $72O But Cannot
Garry Freight. q

Washington. Feh 2s~The houss
committee on cpestof6ces and postroaas
has lcompleted the postoffice appropris
alton bill which carries sf69, 9s7 ,5SS.
The appropriateness last year were
s15St5o0, 900. The total appropriation
for drural free delivery service is $21,-
oOO@0O. Last year this item was s12,.
60oIooo. The salaries of felralo feee de-
livery carriers is increased from 5000
to $500 %
This provision regarding rural car.
riers is inserted in he bill: On and
after July 1, 1894. arrfers shall not
solicit business or receive orders OF
any kind fog any E9sonS firge or co.'s
poration, aBdo shall not, during their
hours of employment, carry any mer-
echandise for hire. o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
no Levy og cUsgoMs' 9BEs.;
basque, aaBsafattonp Court DeoidSo Grssst
: Dritain's Germany's and Iealy's CLAIMS
Against Venezuela.

The Hague, Feb. 23.-The arbitra-
ten tribunal which has been consid-
ering the claims of the blockading
powers fos preferential treatment Of
their claims against Vepezuela has de-
decided unanimously that the tbsee
Hockading poUers,S Great [Britaina
Germany and italy have the right to
a preference Of 80 per cent. of the Gls-
toms duties at Guaira and Puesto
Caberllo, the 1itigants to pay their
own costs.in the procedure, and divide
equally the costs@of the tribunal Tha
United States is commissioned to carr
ry out the decision of the tribunal
within thee n1ohths.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
WRECKED DURING A FOG.
Two Vessels Went Ashore IN the:vieInfty sf
New York and Lifeboats Could Rem
der No Assistance.

New York Feb. 2Ss-During a dense
ogotwe vessels. went ashore Monday,
Sne anear BeHport. l. l. and the other
lear Long Beach. n. j. The former
vas the BENJAMIN c. Cromwell. a Port
and CMe.1 Schooner from Charleston.
s. c., for Halifax, with pine. The
name Of the craft ashore ct Long
Beach. is yeti unknown The mate
md four OF the crew Of : the BEN
ianiin C. Cromwell were drowned, one
nan. reached. shore, floating. on piece
IF wreckage, and seven others chung
20 the wreck of their ship in the hope
hat. tina life-savers would be able 10;
reach Them Attempt after attempt
II the Iife-saverss to reach the wreck
WAS unsuccessful andsclose watch. was
kept for any Of the crew who might
come ashore
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
AR cleveland Mourned.'

Cleyeland, O., Feb. 2O-Cleyeland
was again scity Of mourning FSiday.
Business was praeticall3 suspended and
a large PROPORTION of the population
paid, homageg to the memory of their
distinguished fellow citizen Senator
Mareas A. HAMA. Just four weekslagp
Senator Hanna left his home city for
the national, capital happy in8 the
thought of his triumphant reelection
to the highest legislative body in the
land. His one ambition then as he
himself stated was to give to his cdaa-
try season of uninterrupted service
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26

Dick Will Probably Be Elected Senator.
Columbus, O., Feb. 23.-Separate bal
lots will be taken in the house and
senate at noon on Tuesday, March 1,
for the election of successor to the
late Senator Marcus A. Hanna and a
joint session will be held at noon on
Wednesday to declare the result. A
petition was circulated in the house
yesterday pledging the signers to vote
for Gen.. Dick. Forty-eight naG6aa @sp.
peared on the petition When So
reached the Cuyahoga delegatioAs sgGsSs
refused to sign until they had qgE4a ga
opportunity to confer among SEaa-
Selves Only SO votes are necessa&@ to
nominate in joint caucus.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
MINERS TO LOCATE RADIUM.
tcientIfc Research Relating to This Mys-
terious Product of the Physical Realm
Conducted AT Chicago University.

eeF3OuS Product OF the Physical Realm
Conducted AT Chicago University.
. Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Work to aid min
ITS in locating radium in American
mines has been begun in the physical
laboratory at the University of Chi
.ago.. A theory to the effect that there
growth in the life, of matter in the
physical world has been made a spe-
.iaA study by Prof. Millikan. He says:
Studies on radiation have suggested
he question whether there IL any nat
aral process which does among the
atoms what the life process does
lmong the molecules. namely, which
axes the simple6 forms and builds
hem up again into more complex
orms. The fact that radium now
sxists9 on the earth. taken with the
tact that the life Of radium is short
IN comparison. with the ages that the
Earth has been in existence, certainly
5eems to- point to an affirmative an
SW6E.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
smaiI-salaried Employees Must Not Marry.

Smail-Salaried Employees Must Not Marry.
Chicago, sFeb. 2o.-There. was posted
in the Corn Exchange national bank q
notice which reads, in substance, as
follows; Employees ofethis bank re-
ceiving salary of less than $1,000 a
year must not marry without first con-
sultingthe bank officers and obtaining
their approval" Officers OF the bank
say that theirsoficial action was not
taken to discourage matFimony under
proper circumstances, but that it was
foolish for a man to attempt in Chi
eagS. to supp@t wife, to say nothing
of q family. on less than 81 900 q year.