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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Cruiser Pennsylvania Given Test.

ROCkPORT, Mass, Nov. 23.-The
new armOred cruiser Pennsylvania
was given a speed trial today over the
Cape Ann course. The wind was light
and the sea smooth.
The Pennsylvania started at S:54
and finished the first log of "A miles at
10: so. This indicates a speed of 22.71
knots an hour.
The Pennsylvania finished her trial
at 1:OO:49. According to the score of
observers she maintained "a speed of
22.75 knots for the entire course of
SO miles. The contract called for %
knots The Cramps made an effort
to break the West Virginia's record,
which was apparently done, emitting
the Pennsylvania to be called the
queen of the American navy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
SMYTH MARRIED GIRL
Charge OF Assault Against Him Is
Dismissed.

COLFAX, Nov. 23.-The criminal
charges against John T. Smyth. the
Spokane plumber, was dismissed in the
superior court this morning. and the
dismissal of the case was followed i'm
medlately by the marriage of the de-
1enoant and Miss Georgia May Gas
ton, the 15-year-old girl upon whom
Smyth was charged with having COM
mltted a criminal assault. Robert
CASTOR, stepfather and uncle of the
girl, gave his written consent to tha
marriage. In this letter of consent
Castor states that he is the stenfa+ber
ana uncle of the girl and that her
mother died several years ago and
that the girl was Is years of age Nav
1, 1904. 1t was generally supnosed
that CASTOR was the girls father nm
I'll this instrument was filed.
When the case of criminal assault
against Smyth was called in court this
morning. r. NJ. Hanna, prosecuting at-
torney, asked the court to dismiss the
charge. The prosecutor held in his
hand the written consent of the girls
stepfather, uncle and guardian to the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Grim VS.. Kennedy.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 23.-A ten
round bout between Eddie" Kennedy
delphia, is slated to be pulled off to-
morrow night at Carnegie. Several
poStponements have served to increase
the interest in the meeting of the two
fighters and large crowd is expected
is the favorite in what little betting
is being done here on the result.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
FRANK S. BLACK FOR THE ToGA.
Combat Of OdeII and Platt Machine:
Over Senatorship Is Bitter.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-With Frank
S. Black pitted against Chauncey M.
Depew for the senate, and the Odell
and Platt machines lined up behind
these contestants, it is now practi-
cal certainty that the coming session
of the legislature will witness the most
bitter and, in all probability, the last
battle between the Platt and Odell
forces.
-.es .izins that he has fight on
his hands, Senator Depew has opened
the contest by writing to every assem-
bly, man and senator of the newly
elected legislature and with the aid
of Senator Platt and all the Tioga
statesman's loyal lieutenants, is work.
ing hard to obtain reelection.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Republicans Won't Give Up in
Colorado.
WANT UNITED STATES SENATOR
Governor Peabody Will Use Supreme
Court and Militia to Overcome
1000 Majority for Adams.

DENVER. Nov. 23.-The state su-
preme court today enjoined the state
election commission from making final
certificates of elections for this city and
county until further orders of the
court. A motion will be argued before
the supreme court next Wednesday to
throw out the vote of the precincts in
ward five. If these precincts are
thrown out it will give the republi-
cans the legislature. The republicans
Will seek to have other entire precincts
thrown out on the ground of fraud.
The federal court today issued war
rants for Sadie Plesener, election
clerk and Samuel Slatkin. election
judge. Peabody still has hopes that
the supreme court will aid him to
overcome the 1000 plurality given
Alvah Adams. democrat. for governor.
If necessary Peabody will use state
troops to hold his office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23

marriage, and stated that he had talk
ed with the girl and she had expressed
a desire to marry Smyth, for whom
she said she had an attachment, and
that Smyth was anxious to right the
wrong he had done by marrying his
alleged victim. Judge Chadwick de-
livered a short lecture to the defend
ant, and granted the motion for dis
missal. The couple Immediately re-
paired to the office of l. B. Doodlittle.
justice of the peace, where they were
married. They left this afternoon for
Spokane. where they will make their
home
Robert CASTOR, stepfather, uncle and
guardian of the girl is in the county
jail having been brought back from
Idaho on bench warrant issued by
Judge Chadwick. CASTOR had been
subpOenaed to appear as a witness in
Colfax Octboer 8, but fled to Idaho
and remained across the line until
captured a few days ago and brought
back to Colfax, where he was lodged in
Jail. He will be called upon to an
swer a charge of contempt of court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
NERvY THIEF TAKES slDETRAck
Arrest at Council Bluffs Sets Prece
dent

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Nov. %.
j. w. Carroll was today arrested
for stealing a portion of the Chicago
& North Western railroad without 60
ing through any stock exchange man.
euevrs.
Local officials of the road discovered
yesterday that 300 yards of the side
track of the road had been torn up
and the iron removed, leaving the bare
cross ties. The section workmen could
give no explanation and railroad de-
-tectives were detailed on the case.
Today the iron was found at a Junk
shop and the theft was traced to Car
roll, who is said to have sold the old
iron to the dealer
Carroll is thought to have torn up
the siding at night and is reported to
have had on hand a full set of section
tools for easy working.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23

pltal who was present at the autopsy,
He placed it three quarters of an inch
nearer the sterum than Dr. O'Hanlon.
DR.. Lederle, former health commits
sioner, testified that he had examined
the two pieces of skin but he could
not determine the nature of the black
specks. There was no telling whether
they were powder marks Or not The
stock book of Stern, the pawbroker.
was produced and an entry read which
showed that a Smith & Wesson re-
volver, No 74050, was sold June for
&c. Edward Frehlich. an employe of
Stern's testified that a man and a wo-
man entered the place shortly before
s p. m. He was a we'll built man and
tall, but he could not describe his
dress The stock book was then ruled
out as evidence for the present.
1t was learned during the recess that
the mother law of Foreman Hen
bricks of the jury had died. Hen
bricks agreed to continue the proceed
ings through the afternoon. Kohn
Crowley, cab driver, testified that ear
ly on the morning of June Caesar
Young hailed his cab and said to the
defendant: Get into this cab or I'll
knock your - head off, Then he
slapped her in the mouth. Young gave
him 50 and told him to drive to ST.
Pauls hotel. The defendant was cry
Hewitt, a newsboy, testified that at s
o'clock on the night before the shoot
ing he saw the defendant and a man
talking excitedly and the man said:
You do this; you must do this The
witness identified the picture of j..
Morgan Smith. the defendants broth
law, as the man who made this
remark.
Attorney Levy for the defense as
serts that he will produce witness
who saw Young in the cab grasping
the revolver in his hands and strug-
Cling with a young woman who was
trying to wrest it from him. At the
close of todays proceedings the court
adjourned until next Saturday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
FIXES THE ASPHYxIATED.
Combination of Peroxide of Hydrogen
and Pump.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. pa
new treatment recently advanced by
a French physician in cases where per-
sons have been overcome by gas was
tried on patient at the central emer-
gency hospital today, and it was sur
prisingly successful. 1t consisted in
introducing peroxide of hydrogen into
the system by means of a stomach
pump, the idea being to inject oxygen
into the blood, in order that the effects
of the carbon monoxide might be coun-
teracted. The treatment will bring in
stant results.
The patient was Edward Tracey,
who was unconscious when taken in,
and had been so for hours. He soon
regained his senses and will recover.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Racing to Begin at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 23-Ev-
rythlng is in readiness for the opening
tomorrow of the winter meeting of
the Crescent City Jockey club. The
city is fast filling with turfmen and
bookmakers and all signs point to a
brilliant opening. Twelve hundred
City track, including the pick of those
that have raced at New York. Chicago,
past season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Guests Play Euchre for Gifts.

HOBOKEN, N. j., Nov. 23-The
wedding feast was spread at Miss
Katherine Enge's home. The wedding
guests assembled; the clergyman ar
rived, but the bridegroom, Samuel
Hertel, did not.
Miss Katherin's pride sustained her,
although her heart was nearly break
ing. Let us enjoy ourselves" she
cried. eff we cannot have a wedding
we can have a progressive euchre par
ty. Some of these wedding gifts will
be the prizes"
Tables were brought out and the
bridal company seated themselves and
played cards far into the night.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
BURLINGTON WON'T PAY UP,
Nebraska County Treasurer Will Stop
Traffic Unless Taxes Are Paid.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 23.-In fur
therance of its policy to resist the in
creased tax assessment levied by the
state board of equalization against all
railroad property in the state. the tax
commissioner of the Burlington rail-
road today rendered $4,000 to the
treasurer of Buffalo county. at Kear-
ney, in full payment of this years levy
The full amount according to the
baaks of the treasurer, should have
been $500, and the tender was re-
fused.
The same tactics have been pursued
by the Burlington in dozen other
ways.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Oranges Distributed Free.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov pa car
load of California flowers and oranges
from the Sacramento valley were given
away as souvenirs today in the Cali
fornia section in the palace of agricul-
ture at the worlds fair. Each visitor
to the exhibit received gorgeous CAL
ifornia flower and one of this years
crop of the famous California sweet
oranges from the Sacramento valley
as remembrance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Adoiph Weber Held for Matricide.

AUBURN, Cal, Nov. 23.-Justice
Smith has held Adolph Weber to an
of his mother, Mary Weber, on No
vember 10. The defendants attorneys
gave notice that they would sue out
a writ of habeaus corpus
Sheriff Keen is in Sacramento to-
the pistol found on the Weber boy.
the pistol found in the Weber barn.
When seen this morning in Jail young
Weber said he had spent good night,
but his looks belied him. The strain
is telling on him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Nan Patterson Has to Face
GreWSome Exhibits.
ONLY CIRCUMSTANTlAL EVIDENCE
Attorney for the Defense Has Witness
in Reserve Who Saw Young
Shoot Himself.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Nan Patter-
san wore her usual black dress when
..ba entered the court room this morn
ing She looked careworn and weary
and when the skeleton was brought
in again she lowered her eyes and
rurned to her father. On cross exam
nation DR.. Ohanlon, cOroner's ply
sician. testified that he had made a
very careful examination of Young S
wound and described the course of the
bullet. He admitted that if he had
considered it case of murder he
would have made a more detailed re-
port at the time.
O'HanIon believed that all the marks
am the bullet were the result of the
contact with rib. He admitted he
had taken the pieces of skin from the
hand which he thought showed pow
der marks and examined them under a
microscope. Objection to further tes-
1imony regarding the marks was sus-
tanned. The witness saw the defend
ant Immediately before her arrest and
looked at her hands He did not de-
tect the odOr of gun powder on her
hands. Prosecutor Rand objected to
The question whether or not the doctor
saw powder marks on the hands of
The defendant. The objection was
sustained DR.. Neal, physician for
Pawnbroker Stern said that Stern is
very i'll from peritonitis. He might
he able to appear ir court next week.
Dr Riggn. of the frudsons street hu-,-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Union Men Charged With Murder.

CINCINNATI Nov. 23.-The five
men arrested in connection with dy-
Weakley nOn- union man. growing
out of the moulders' strike, were ar
raigned this morning and their cases
set for December. A detective has
been sent to Cleveland for Josh Valen-
tine president of the International
MOulders' union, whose arrest is ord
cred in the same connection.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Tobacco Growers Organize.

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. pa per-
manent organization of the tobacco
raisers of Texas is expected to result
from conference in session here to-
Texas has increased to large propor-
tions Of late years and for some time
ers has been recognized. The proposed
organization will have for it's objects
the securing of uniformity regarding
prices, crops, grading, etc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
TRAGEDY AT BUTTE.
John J. Schwan Breaks His Neck
After Being Shot.

BUTTE, Mont, Nov 23+-JOhn 1.
Schwan, owner of a printing plant. met
death last night under remarkable cir
cumstances. He was shot through the
heart, it is alleged, by John Evans,
aged IS. Schwan lived about three
minutes, walking through three rooms
and hallway, where he fell over a
chair, breaking his neck. Schwan
was quarreling with his wife when
Evans interfered, firing "a revolver, he
declares, merely to frighten Schwan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
North Alabama Conference,

TALLADEGA, Ala, Nov 23.-Many
clerical and lay delegates are here to
attend the annual meeting of the North
Alabama conference of the M. E.
church, South, which began it's ses-
sions today. The large attendance
promises one of the most interesting
years. Bishop Wilson of Baltimore is
the presiding officer and among the
participants are a number of noted di-
vines of this and neighbOring states.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
CHANCE TO GET LAND.
Southern Pacific Will Place Two Mil
lion Acres on Sale.

PORTLAND. Nov 23.-The South
ern Pacific will throw open about
January 1st for sale and settlement
100000 acres of subsidy lands in Ore
gOn. Hartman two years ago stopped
the sales. but through his instructions
notice today was given that the entire
lot will be again thrown open. Pre-
parationS have been commenced by a
big clerical force.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Fatal Fire From a lamp.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Mrs. Lizzie
Court is dead and Charles Court, her
husband and an eight
child are seriously burned as the re-
suit of a fire at their home on Homan
avenue, this morning. An exploding
lamp set fire to the house.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Sakharoff Reports Skirmishes.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 23.-Gen-
eral .Sakharoff reports that the Jap
bombardment of the village of Shahke
HO. Several miner engagements have
Russians occupied the hills on both
sides of Shan Haelin pass last Mon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23

TOXIC, Nov. pa Port Arthur re-
arsenal caught fire at noon November
%. owing to a bOmbardment of Jap
anese naval guns and at $40 last
night the fire was still burning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Girl Is Dying Of Hydrophobia,

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 23.-Lena
HerzOff, the 4-year- child of M.
Herzoff, is dying from hydrophobia
She was bitten by a house dog, July
8, and has lately developed unmistak-
able symptoms of the disease. This is
the second fatal case of the kind in
Sioux City this season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
PORT ARTHUR STILL HOLDS OUT !.
JAPANESE MAKE SLOW HEADWAY
General Sakhare Reports on Skin Fighting Near The Japanese Re-
pulsed Many Points, Submarine Boats Arrive at Yokahama
pairing to Attack the Baltic Fleet

day. The Japanese retreated after
some losses. An engagement between
outposts occurred Monday. At the
outset the Japanese attack was re-
pulsed. The Russians lost ten killed
and 81 wounded
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Zemstvos Assembly Adjourns.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 23.-The
congress of representatives of Russian
in session since last week today ad-
journed sine die. s
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Notorious Brigand Killed.

torious brigand PlombinO has been
killed by soldier in grotto near
Catania.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Andrew Carnegie III.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Andrew Car
negie is reported ill at his home in
this city, but his condition is not ser
ious.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Russian Attack Repulsed.

TOXIC, Nov 23.-Monday night the
Russians made counter attack on
group of forts on Keekwan mountain.
The attack was repulsed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
The CHICAGO Grain Market.

CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-December
s1O9@s1.OSB; May $1.09k @$10s*;
corn 59zs; oats 2SB @2Sh.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Worcester National Bank Closes.

WORCESTER, o. Nov. 23-The
worcester National bank closed today.
The deposits were ssso,ooo. No ex-
PLANTATION is given.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Want a 13-Hour Day.

VIENNA, Nov. 23.-Two thousand
coal beavers struck today for IL hours
a day and S. a week wages.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Funeral Of Ex-Governor Thompson

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Nov. 23.-The
funeral of Ex-Governor Hugh S.
Thompson was held today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23
Carriers Go Back to Work.

HAYRE, France, Nov. 23.-The
carriers strike ended today and the
men returned to work. 1t is believed
all disturbances are past
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23

Submarine Boats at Yokohama.
TOXIC, Nov. 23.-Fiye submarine
boats arrived at Yokohama today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-23

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Secretary
Hay and Viscount De Alte today sign
ed arbitrary treaty states Portugal.
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Ov. C0S\eNNNS
OYSpepS\AV
Different from Others. Guaranteed.

owner has to 10 is to lift the basket liz!
to take out a handkerchief Or IL
may be hand painted box, or one EN-
broidcred in Wrcaths Of flowers, with
lid that lifts easily. In any case
the gift is useful ana ornamental.
Another thing that a man ...es is a
laundry bag-the prettier, the better.
make this of lowered, washable ere
tonne or good sill. The initials en-
broidered upon the side add to the at
tractiveness of the possession 1t
should have a hem ut the top and a
band with a drawing string both ways.
with big bows on each side Sim
plicily should be the rule in cut.
Trays for the home writing table and
dresser are appreciated. and a hand
some cross-stitched or embroidered de-
sign is fastened III the bottom of d
basket or metal tray and covered with
glass or Transparent mica. This can
be washed every day without harm,
and Will always remain beautiful
The smoker likes Il cigar case made
OF leather. decorated in carving ard
small enough to fit in his pocket. He
also likes pipe rack. The worker in
wood can make a charming pipe and
stein rack combined for bachelors
den, and the worker in oils can paint
a pair of gay Indian papooses upon a
large piece Of soft green leather and
sew straps at intervals to hold til"
pipes. The leather then has a rod
rum through the top TO keep it in shape,
and is finished with a fringe.
Another useful present that may be
made by the deft artist is a telephone
slate of leather. 1t never wears out
and is always pretty. Use green
tinted or buff leather and stretch it
over a stiff slate Of cardboard or thin
wood, and put imitation brass headed
nails around the border. The nail
heads can be bought in packages for
fancy work and seWed on with
needle. Fringe the bottom Of the
leather ana decorate the top with a lit
tie etching or painting, pasted or
sketched on above the word 'Tele-
phone" Slit the leather in two double
rows down each side, and run narrow
white cards with the ends under he
tiny straps formed by the Sits. There
should be two rows Of cards to slate.
The Sits should be even and the cards
all the same size. These hold telc-
phone numbers and names. and can
be slipped out and renewed without
difficulty.
States can be made in manipulating,
embroidery or with any fancy work
border, and with narrow ribbons to
hold the cards in place.
College men are particularly fond OF
decorations for their rooms. Pillows
worked in all the new and old stitches,
nrovided the cOlorS are pretty. are
acceptable t. them, as well as lounge
covers with handsome borders. Leath-
or pillow covers are excellent glfts.
The stained and carved and burnt ones
are more serviceable than those whose
paint may wear off with use.
Picture frames are dear to college,
men. Here the worker in wood mas an
opportunity to stain and carve peautie7