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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
BIG SENSATION WAS SPRUNG
FRANK WALGAMOT, ONE LAND
FRAUD DEFENDANTS, PLEADS
GUILTY TO CHARGE.
In Confession He duplicates All the
Other Persons Against Whom
Indictments Were Found.

sensation in the land frauds came this
afternoon at o'clock when Frank
Walgamot, one of the defendants in
terrupted attorney Halls speech and
wanted to change his plea to that of
guilty, and by confession implicated
all the other conspirators in long
chain Of frauds and perjuries. Walga-
mot is the first one of the defendants
to show any sign of weakening.
The prosecution in the land fraud
cases closed this morning and the at
torneys for the defense at once did
likewise, announcing that they had no
more witnesses to support their side.
District Attorney Hall this afternoon
began his opening address to the juru.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
WANT LANDS RESTORED.
Petition Says They Cannot Be Covered
by Reclamation Scheme

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a petition
from residents of Walla Walla county,
endorsed by Senators Ankeny, Fulton
and Mitchell, asking for the restoration
of lands withdrawn in connection with
the Palouse irrigation project. has been
received at the department of the in
terror. 1t is alleged that the lands can
not be covered by the proposed pro-
jects as much of it is homesteaded and
the entrymen are anxious to commute
which they cannot do under the re-
clamation act. The petition was re-
ferred to the engineer in charge of the
work
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03

ST. LOUIS, Dec. SACK Roberts,
janitor is supposed to have perished
and, ten nures, of the Missouri Bap-
tist sanitarium on North Taylor ave-
nue., narrowly escaped being burned
to death in a fire which destroyed the
hospital dormitory early this morning
Roberts last his life while making
q heroic effort to arouse the occu-
pants OF the building. Nurses Morgan
and Ladierde leaped from the third
story In their night garments and
both were seriously injured. Miss
Morgan may die.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
|LULL IN WAR
LITTLE DOING
japanese Ars Fortifylag 203-
Mstsr HM
TWENTY sls tuus N Halloa
The Russian Fleet in the Aarbor Ap-
parsntIy Preparing for . oss-
perate sertie.
TWENTY ~ ssrs N Fat'aa

TOXIC, Dec 3.-December l the
first armistice between the opposing
armies at Port Arthur was declared
for the purpose of burying the dead
1t lasted six hours. The Russians
continue mine clearing operations In
Port Arthur harbor, which is. taken
here to indicate that the fleet will
attempt a sortie whenever the har-
Dor becomes untenable. 1t is evident
that most of the Russian ships are
badly damaged and unfit for service.
but they still have some fighting
power.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
WHITMAN GETS the NEGATIVE.

Missionaries Will Defend candian
Banking on the Rostrum.
Whitman will have to advocate the
Canadian banking system in its debate
with Pacific university here in Febru-
ary. Word has just been received from
Forest Grove that the orators in Web
foot have elected to defend the Mega
tive of the question submitted to them
for discussion by Whitman two weeks
ago. Resolved That the United States
Should Adopt the Canadian Banking
System" Pacific will hold a tryout
to select a team on December 16 and
four days later Whitman will have a
tryOut here
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
TALK Poa1A6e aoAo.
Or. N. G. slalock Will Explain to
Waitsburo People,

DR.. N. g. Blalock left this morning
for Waitsburg for the purpose of at
tending the meeting of the CONNER
ciai club of that city which met this
afternoon DR.. Blalock win explain
the proposition of the Cello portage
railway project and endeavor to in
duce the merchants and farmers of
that section of Walla Walla county to
assist In raising the $4,000 subscrip-
ton to be raised in the county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
PERRlMeER REELECTED CAPTAIN.
Whitman Football Team Held klec
tion This Morning.

Roy ". Perringer was again chosen
to captain Whitman's pigskin pushers
at an election held this morning when
the team, Coach Dorsey Hill and Man.
ager Louis Sutherland went down to
the photograph gallery to have their
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Fatal Fire at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. Dec. 3-Louis A.
Jenkins a colored woman, was burned
to death and two firemen were injured
In fire which destroyed double
negro tenement, two cottages and a
residence this morning. Twenty FIVE
other occupants had a narrow escape.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Run on Buffalo Banks Renewed.

BUFFALO, N. T.. Dec. 3.-The run
on the German American bank was
renewed this morning, the bank being
crowded with depositors demanding
their money. A string of persons tied
up half a block. The former cashier
Wehpner. who resigned by request of
the bank officials few days ago, gave
out e. statement to the morning papers
in which he declared the institution
had made many big loans
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
a SLUMP in the Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 3.-The gov
ernment cotton report placing the
crop at 12,162,O0O bales caused a heavy
slump in the cotton exchange today.
Prices fell from 4S to SO points. Only
the fact that the ginners' report had
indicated a bearish estimate saved the
market from a much heavier slump.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Tr.;nmen Fioht With rramp..

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Dec. 3.-One
man lis dead and two are seriously
wounded as the result of a battle on
an Iron Mountain train near Newport.
Trainmen attempted to eject party
Of supposed tramps. The latter OPEN
ed fire, hitting Brabemen Speer and
Irwin. both are in a serious cOndi-
ton, One of the tramps was killed.
His body was found in the coal car.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Japan's Finances.

TOXIC, Dec. 3.-Premier Katsura
and Finance Minister Some today pre-
sented the war budget to the house
of representatives The budget totals
$390,00O,000. including a provision for
interest on outstanding loans. The
minister of finance said it would be
necessary next year to borrow but
1926, 900, 900.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
UphoIds Seizure of Flour,

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 3-The
supreme prize court today upheld the
seizure of 5000 sacks of flour on board
the Portland. an Asiatic liner steamer.
captured by the VladivOstOck squad
ron July 20, and Quashed the original
decision in the case. The sinking Of a
German steamer was also declared
iuStifiable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Business in Auditors Office,

The records of the auditors office
for the month of November show that
32 marriage licenses had been issued
and % hunters licenses. Besides this
400 istruments have been recorded
From all these sources the receipts
have been $4581.55.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03

the man brought again into the civil
courts IL possible.
The military officers contend that
the case has no bearing upon the civil
side Of the case, and that they have
"a right to try and sentence him as the
government sees At. At all events
the matter promises to be contested
AS it is an unusual case. public in
terest is being largely manifested in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Representino Lyceum Bureau.

F.. Arthur Shaw. formerly in the sta
tionery business in Walla Walla, is in
the city. Mr. Shaw is western repre-
sentative of the Redpath Lyceum
bureau of Kansas City, Mo-, and will
make an effort to book some of his at
fractions in this city in the near future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Fatal Fioht Over Slot Machine

CHICAGO, Dec 3.-In fight over a
Slot machine between rival gangs of
constables, Joseph Biederman. a con-
stable was killed in Brunner's saloon
at Bluestand this morning The police
have made three arrests
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
JAMS Still Active.

TOXIC, Dec. 3.-Advices from Port
Arthur state that the activity of the
Japanese has not relaxed with the
capture of 2O3-metre hill. They have
already begun placing big guns In
position on the hill and positions for
20 of them have been constructed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
MARQUIS Ito to Visit Europe.

LONDON, Dec. 3.--It is reported in
official circles that Marquis Ito. Jap
anese premier will come to Europe by
way of America early in 1905. 1t is
understood that his mission partly
relates to the future administration of
Korea and the transferring of the bus
mess of the Korean legations to the
Japanese ministers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Russia Offers Hioh Price.

ANTWERP, Dec. Sit is reported
that Russia is offering $22.5O a ton,
including the risk of capture, to vessels
taking provisions and ammunition to
VladivOstock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Wilson New York's Postmaster

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The presi-
dent has decided to appoint William r.
Wilson, postmaster of New York city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
No Coal for Baltic Fleet.

COLOMBO, Island of Ceylon, Dec. 8.
The authorities here have been notified
from London that no coaling facilities
shall be given belligerents without
permission of the local government.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03
Cruiser Tennessee Launched.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3-The arm
ored cruiser Tennessee was successful
ly launced at 10: so this morning at
Cramps shipyards.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-03

The Chicago Grain Market.
CHICAGO, Dec. B. December
81 .O9h 6$1.O9%: May S1.10% @$l.11%s.
Corn 4S% @47M; Oats 29A @29.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
RUSSIA ADMITS SHE
WAS NOT PREPARED.

Continued from First Page.
sian people leave no rooms for doubt
mat Japan will receive the chastise-
lnent she deserves for her treachery
ana provocation to war at time when
our beloved sovereign desired to main
tam peace among the nations. The
conditions under which hostinties are
being carried on compel us to wait
with patience news of the success
OF our troops, which cannot occur be-
iore decisive actions are fought by
the RUSSIAN army.
The distance of the territory and
the desire of the Emperor to maintain
peace were the causes of the impos-
sibility of more complete and earlier
preparations for war. Much time is
now necessary in order to strike at
Japan blows worthy of the dignity
and might of Russia, and while spar
ing as much as possible the shedding
of blood of her children, to infiict just
chastisement upon the nation which
has provoked the struggle
Russia must await the event in pa
thence, being sure that our army will
avenge an hundred fold that provoca-
ton"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
OBITUARY.
Arthur II. Nj. Gibbes.

Mr.. Arthur Barnwell Middleton
Gibbes died at the Savannah Hospital
yesterday morning at o'clock. His
death was the result of tuberculosis
with which he had been suffering for
four weeks, though he had been in i'll
health for some time.
The funeral will take place this aft
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock. Services will
be conducted at the late home of
Mr.. Gibbes, mo. los Thirty-seventh
street, east, by Rev. Robb White, rec
tor of Christ Church. The burial will
be in Bonaventure Cemetery. Those
who will act as pallbearers are Capt.
w. G.. Austin, oliver Bacon, L. M.
Erskine, Frank F. Jones, George A.
Mercer, Jr., Wright Hunter Hugh
Hutton, and Hubert b. Duckworth.
Mr.. Gibbes, who was the son of
the late Allen Gibbes and Katherine
Mcdonald Hartridge, was born in this
city not quite thirty-four years ago.
He spent the greater part of his life
here, though for a time he was a
resident of the West, where he was
engaged in cattle raising. Mr.. Gibbes
was well known in both the business
and social world of Savannah. He
was member of the firm of Hutton
& Gibbes, and was connected with
the Oglethorpe Club, the Georgia Hus-
sars, the Savannah Yacht Club and
the Savannah Golf Club. The flags
of these organizations flew at hall
mast yesterday in respect to his men,
orV.
Besides his wife, who was Miss
Frances Harwood, of Atlanta, and two
daughters, Miss Katherine Hartridge
Gibbes, years old, and Miss Frances
Deane Gibbes, years old, Mr.. Gibbes
is survived by two brothers, Mr..
Charles H. Gibbes, of Savannah, Mr..
Thomas Gibbes of Atlanta. and an
aunt, Mrs. Henry c. Wayne, of this
city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
PORT ARTHUR IS NOW
PRACTICALLY BESIEGED.
Military Expert Shows How This
Condition Exists.

Military Expert Shows How This
Condition Exists.
Paris, Feb. 1S.-An eminent military
authority connected with one of the
embassies, said to-day that Port Ar
thur was practically besieged, and it
was a serious question whether this
would not compel either the abandon
ment or the surrender of the fortress
with its men and material. The grounds
for this belief were stated to be as fol-
lows:
Admiral Togo's ships, on the watch
at the entrance of the port, prevent
ingress or egress, thus establishing a
virtual blockade and cutting off the
chances of relief from seward. The
Japanese troops near New Chwang and
other points on the Lia-Tung peninsula
are able to interrupt the railroad form
ing the line of communication and sup
plies between Port Arthur and Hardin.
The result is the gradual investiture of
Port Arthur within the Japanese naval
and military lines.
1T will require bold action on the part
of the Russian forces to prevent the
final accomplishment of the investiture
and slow reduction of Port Arthur
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
WAR WITH ENGLAND
Is Regarded by Russians as by no
Means Improbable.

Is Regarded by Russians as by no
Means improbable.
Paris, Feb. 19.-The Figaro this
morning publishes telegram, said to
be from high Russian official and sent
from the interior, saying that Col. Won
Schenck, the commander of the En-
peror Alexander regiment of the Ger
man guards, of which the Car is hon
orary colonel in chief, was received
b. the Czar on Monday and handed to
his majesty. an autograph letter from
Emperor William on the war in the
Far East, and especially on the subject
of Great BritainS attitude.
Continuing the Figaro's informant
says official circles in Russia continue
to count on Germany's unreserved sup
port, and discuss openly a possible
change of the equilibrium of Europe,
which mi<ht result from the grouping
together of Russia, Germany and
France taken in connection with the
anti British feeling. .
The increasing possibility of war with
Great Britain is discussed without re-
serve in Russian military circles. Rear
Admiral Rogestivenski chief Of the
general staff of the navy, has said 1t
was impossible, according to the Rus
sian official who telegraphs the Figaro,
to send to Port Arthur all the naval
officers who want to go there. because
they may be required in the Baltic.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
DREDGE PICO BURNED.
She Was Totally Destroyed I'm
Brunswick HarbOr.


Brunswick, Ga, Feb. 1S.-The large
dredge boat Pico, owned by the Coast
wise Dredging Company, of Baltimore,
was burned to the waters edge in
this harbor this morning at 8 o'clock.
An alarm of fire was turned in and
the department responded, but they
could render no assistance, as the
dredge was in the middle of the stream.
This dredge, which is one of the larg
est in the country, was formerly own
ed by the Plant Investment Company
and originally cost $125,0O0. She had
been in this port for several years.
First the dredge was used on the
property of the Plant System, and
was later sold to the Baltimore dredg
ing concern.
The boat burned in the harbor for
several hours, and was finally lowed
over into the marsh by several tugs,
where the heavy machinery soon went
to the bottom. The hull will probably
be dynamited.
About half an hour after the fire
commenced, there was a terrific ex-
posion aboard the dredge, and sew
eral large pieces of wood or machinery
flew high into the air. 1t was thought
to be the large air pipe.
Several of the members OF the crew
were aboard. but they escaped with
out injury. 1t is believed that the
fire originated in the boiler room.
The dredge had been working day
and night lately, and would have been
in operation last night, only that a
shaft was broken and was being re-
paired at the foundry.
The dredge was working under con-
tract with the government.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
UNITED STATES DO NOT
WANT SAN DOMINGO.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-No news was
received at the State or Navy Depart
ments over night regarding the report
ed landing of marines in San Domingo.
1t is the earnest wish of the admin
istration that forcible Intervention in
San Domingo may be postponed until
after the ratification of the Panama
treaty. If the outrages upon American
interests continue, however, it will be
necessary to put in force at once the
drastic scheme of operations that has
been agreed upon. The United States,
it is emphatically stated, do not want
San Domingo as a gift or as a pur-
chase, and the officials do not propose
to permit the Morales government to
force annexation upon this country by
continuing a scheme Of attacks upon
our interests.
1t will not surprise the officials to
know that the reported attacks of the
revolutionists have been inspired by
the government.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
BARNES TOOK CHARGE
OF GROCERY CONCERNS.
Orders of the Court Were Carried
Out at Americas.

Orders of the Court Were Carried
Out at Americus.
Americas. Ga, Feb. 1S.-Federal
Marshal Barnes came here from Macon
this afternoon for the purpose of TAX
ing charge of the Whitley Grocery
Company and also the Standard Gro
Gerry Company, by virtue of an ancil-
larry bill filed in the United States
court by creditors Of the Whitley Com
pany, requesting that said property be
seized or a receiver be appointed. The
petitioners allege that the Standard
Grocery Company was organized at the
instance of the Whitley Company for
the purpose of conveying the assets Of
the latter company to the Standard,
thus entailing financial loss to cred
itors of the Whitley Company. Attorney
George c. Ellis, representing creditors
of the Whitley Company, went to New
Orleans, where Judge Speer signed the
order directing Marshal Barnes to
make the seizure as stated.
Some time since certain creditors Of
the Whitley Grocery Company in
stituted bankruptcy proceedings. but
the case has not yet been heard.
The Standard Grocery Company is a
new organization, and was apparently
doing an excellent business. The pro-
ceedings this afternoon occasioned con-
SIDERABLE surprise. An. indemnifying
POND OF $4,000 was given by the petit
uoning creditors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
MIR. George Hickman.

Mr.. George Beckman died yesterday
morning at his home. No. "a State
street. west. Though Mr.. Beckman
had been in falling health for more
than a year. it was not until few
weeks ago that his condition became
alarming. Mr.. Beckman was 46 years
of age. He was born in Germany, and
when only IA years of age, came to Sa-
vannah with his parents. He was
a member of Haupt Lodge of ODD
Fellows, Teutonca Lodge, knights OF
Pythias, knights of Fidelity, the
Eagles, the German Friendly Society
and was pay master in the German
Volunteers. He is survived by wife,
three grown children, the Misses Met
and Bessie, and and Mr.. Fred, and by
four small children. The funeral serv-
ices will probably be held from his late
residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev.
w. C. Schaeffer will officiate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
PSORIASIS
AND ECZEMA
Milk Crust, Scaled Head,
letter, Rlngworm
~ and PimpIes
COMPLETE TREATMENT. sI.OO
For Torturiug, Dis6guring Humours,
From PimpIes to ScrOfuIa,
From Infancy to Age.

The agonizing itching and burning
Of the skin, as in eczema; the fr!ghtful
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss OF hair
and crusting of the scalp, as in SCALED
head; the facial Disagreement, as In
plmples and rlngworm; the awful suf-
fering of infants, and anxiety of worn
out parents, as In milk crust, letter and
salt rheum = all demand a remedy Of
almost superhuman virtues to success
fully cope with them. That Crticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills are such
stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that
Is not justified by the strongest evil
dence. The purity and sweetness, the
power to afford immediate relief, the
certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard
akin cures and humour remedies of the
civilized world.
Complete treatment for every humour,
consisting of Cuticura Soap to cleanse
the skin, Cuticura Ointment TO heal the
akin, and Cuticura Resolvent Pills TO
cool and cleanse the blood may now be
had for one dollar. A single set is often
suficient to cure the most torturlng,
disngurIng, itching, burning and scaly
humours, eczemas, rashes and irrita-
tons, from infancy to age, when all
else fails.
H.
60" n theeoste Cossd Pills. 2sc per vel oi d. Ont
vent sos soap. 2sc, pspoisi Iondon' ChaIisrhon.s
Il psrs llne ~ "a ralni Boston. ~ Columbus Ava
f,flar flr1le 4 Chen. Corp. aolf ffnprifipfa,
- send Cor = log % Cars EFefy upmow
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-19
NEW SERMON.
The Minister breaches Against Health
Destroying Articles.

The Minister breaches Against Health
Destroying Articles.
A Pennsylvania minister tells what
coffee will do when persisted in. He
saws:
For years / have been a heavy cof-
fee drinker and found / was losing in
appetite and vitality. I knew not what
knew that something serious was
wrong.
II could not walk far without feeling
very weak and my painful suffering
often caused me to return from trip
of pastoral visiting before single
visit had been made. My wife suf-
fered from the same troubles and 1t
occurred to us to try leaving off cof-
fee, and this we finally did and tried
Postum in its place. We had several
failures until we learned to boil the
Postum full fifteen minutes and then
II was delicious. Now / assure you
we will not give it up.
II Immediately became better and
to-day three years afterwards, ! am
free from all the complaints had at
the time mentioned. ! Immediately be-
gan to preach Postum in the homes OF
my parishioners and my refusal to
drink coffee led frequently to disser-
tation on Postum and its merits and
now to my satisfaction in a number of
cases my people have adopted Postum
entirely.
my father while an abstainer from
coffee was a devotee to tea mabit, but
persuaded him to try Postum and
the whole family now use II altogether
and father has been relieved of very
annoying case of stomach trouble as
the result" Name given by Postum
Company, Battle Creek. Mich.
Tea, like coffee Is full Of drugs. the
most prominent being caffeine, a strong
alkaloidal poison that wrecks nerves,
stomach. heart and kidneys. causing
organic ails IN many persons. Postum
In place Of tea or coffee means COM
fort, happiness and health. There's a
reason.
Look IN each package for the famous
little book, 'The Road to MELVILLE"