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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
CHARLES JAIN DEAD
Well Known Character Passed Away
at Poor Farm Last Night.

Charles jain, we'll known charac-
ter about Walla Walla, died last night
at the county poor farm, and was
buried this afternoon from Cookerly's
undertaking parlors, brief services
were conducted by Rev. Henry Brown
of the First Methodist church. Inter-
ment took place in the firemen's plot
at the city cemetery.
The deceased was about 20 years of
age and was born in Germany. Moth
ing is known about his early history
He at one time was a soldier in the
United States army and has been q
resident Of Walla Walla for many
years. He eked out an existence by
selling water cress that he gathered
around the creeks near tn city He
was an exempt fireman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
FLETCHER MILL COMPANY PRE-.
PAIRING TO TURN OUT LARGE
AMOUNT NEXT YEAR.
Force Of Thirty Men Engaged in Get
ting Logs on Weston Noun
tain in Oregon.

]. c.. Oldham, postmaster at the lit
tie mountain station. The Tanks. and
bookkeeper for the Fletcher Mill Com
pany was in Walla Walla yesterday
from Weston mountain where he makes
his headquarters. THE numbering
business in the Blue mountains is
much better than>it was a few years
ago." said Mr.. Oldham. THE Fletcher
Company has secured a tract Of 100
acres of fine timber on Weston noun
tain and the work of cutting it into
the finished product has already COM
menced. The company is working
about thirty men in the logging camps
at present getting out logs for the
spring and summer run.
80 far we have had ideal mountain
weather. There has been only five
inches of snow this, winter but it is
getting about the time of year for a
heavy fall. We will need it soon in
order to sled logs in from the log
ging camps to the MILL
Mr.. Oldham who has been connected
with the Fletcher mills for the past
Is years makes it a point to visit Wal
la Walla twice a year, yesterdays trip
being one of his semi annual visits.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24

himself in new liabilities. Going more
INTO detail DIR. Dowie says:
The intense vindictiveness and mall
Ice of this last attack will doubtless
IN the minds of all thoughtful and de-
cent people, be it's condemnation. In
asmuch as the subscriptions to stock
In Zion's great industries amount to
millions. it is true we owe millions in
the same sense that railways and great
industries of the country owe millions.
But it is also true that. we nos
sess many more millions than we own.
We have not heard one word of dis
satisfaction from any firm with which
we have been doing business. There
is not the slightest foundation for the
suggestion of a receiver.
These attacks have been made prob
ably for foreign consumption for we
believe that there could not be found
in the city of Chicago, ten business
men of prominence. who would have
the slightest sympathy with them-per-
haps not one"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION
Walia Waiia People Elected to Offices
a. Annual Meeting.

At the meeting of the Washington
Live Stock Association held in Spo-
kane Thursday it was decided to hold
the next convention in that city. Oil
yer T. Cornwell of this city was select
ed as one of the members of the exc
cutive committee and M. Mcdonald
of Walla Walla was elected as one Of
the vice presidents. Mr.. Cornwell was
also selected as one of the delegates to
the national convention which will
meet in Denver .t.--.
Resolutions were adopted favoring
railway commission in this state and
endorsing President Roosevelt in his
effort to secure the enforcement of
the law abolishing rebates to packers
and upon live stock shipments.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
DETECTIVES FIND cLEW.
Empty Poison Bottle Near Spot Where
Murdered Girls Body Lay.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 24.-
City Detective McReynolds has discov-
cred the first real clew in the Mount
Cutler murder mystery that the Off
GERS have had to work on since the
discovery of the body of the unknown
woman. The clew consists of a one
ounce bottle, labeled poison" which
was found within so feet of the snot
where the body of the murdered girl
was discovered. The label, though
partially destroyed, is believed to be
sufficient to lead the detectives to the
druggist who sold the poison, and NAV
eventually lead to the capture of the
murderer.
In the immediate vicinity of the bot
tie was found linen handkerchief of
ordinary size, hemstitched and bear
ing in the corner laundry mark. ID.
l. c."
Ofncers are making a careful search
for the missing portion of the label
from the bottle. The label is the reg
ular red poison label, but from the GEN.
ter had been scratched the major por
ton of the name of the druggist and
the address What is left of the label
reads as follows:
"Carbolic Acid-Poison. Antidote
made by mixing tablespoonful of
iiiuSlaru IN water in water
arterward ammonia, whiskey or
T. .. II uggist."
That portion of the label that is
torn is indicated by the periods.
The bottle is an ounce bottle of ne
culiar shape, and not such as is used
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
TEXAS MAN ARRESTED FOR PER-
JURY STlRS UP NEW YORK
SOCIETY.
King Of the MetropoIis-Mar-
riage Annulied.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Charles F.
Dodge, who was brought here from
Texas charged with perjury, was ar
raigned before Justice Cowan this af-
ternoon and released on his own recog-
nizance after a brief hearing. Dodge
is expected to make startling revela-
tions in connection with the divorce
case of Charles w. Morse, the so-called
ice king. Morse married Dodges di-
vorced wife, but the marriage was dis
solved upon Dodge's declaration that
he never received legal notice. Dodge
is said to have made a sensational
confession to District Attorney Jerome,
duplicating persons in high life.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
HORACE S. LYMAN, WHO WROTE
HISTORY OF OREGON, PASSED
AWAY.
William D. Lyman of Whitman
College.

Horace S. Lyman, author of Lyman's
History of Oregon. and brother of
Professor William D. Lyman of Whit
man college, died in Portland Thurs
day evening. He was a native of Dali
las, Polk county, Oregon. and was 40
years of age.
Death was due to aphasia, from
which he had suffered since he re-
turned from the St. Louis fair, sew
eral weeks ago. An operation was
performed by DR.. S. E. Joseph. two
days ago, as last measure. but Mr..
Lyman continued in a comatose state
until his death. The funeral took
place today at 1870 p. m, from Has
salo- Street Congregational church in
Portland.
Deceased was a member of an old
pioneer family. His father, Rev. Hor-
ace Lyman, was the first pastor of the
First Congregational church in Port
land, in 1S49. and helped clear the land
for the first building, where Second
and jefferson streets now meet. In
1850 the family moved to Polk county,
where Horace was born.
Mr.. Lyman graduated at Forest
Grove in 1873, and afterward took
theological course at Oberlin, o., and
entered the ministry. He, however,
devoted good deal of time to educa-
tional pursuits, and wrote much of
early days in Oregon. For eight years
he was superintendent of public
schools in Clatsop county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Nan Patterson Was Very Much
Depressed To-day
conF0RTEb BY her ATTORNEY
he Assures Her That She Will Have
a Speedy Trial and That Ae.
quittal Is Sure.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Nan Patter-
son spent a restless night in the Tombs
and she is quite depressed in spirits
today After she arose at s o'clock.
she was seized with severe nervous
ness. Her physician was summoned
and after he had given her a sedative
she became more quiet
Lawyer O'Reilly, of Miss Patterson's
counsel, visited her this morning. He
told her new trial would soon be
granted and acquittal was assured.
This had consoIing effect upon her.
She received large number of let
ters and kilograms expressing SYM
pathy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
NO MORE INDICTMENTS.
Federal Grand Jury at Portland Ad-
journs Till Tuesday.

PORTLAND, Dec. 24.-The federal
grand jury adjourned at noon today.
No further indictments were found.
Congressman Hermann appeared, but
was told he would be given a hearing
next Tuesday when the jury recon-
Tenes. Senator Mitchell is in the city,
but he did not appear. DR.. w. S.
DAVIS, mayor of Albany, chairman of
'ne Linn county republican commit
Sornlng. The government did not
nave sufficient evidence for the indict-
ment of Davis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Battling Nelson's Manager Had
a $4,000 Draft
IS RETURNED TO FRISCO BANK
mor,hy Admits Part Of the Money
Belongs to Neison-court to
Divide Purse.

IAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-Teddy
,rrrnhv and Eddie Santry, manager
md trainer. respectively of Battling"
Nelson. were brought to this city from
stockton by a detective today and
locked up on the charge of felony and
embezzlement. A $4,000 draft was
found on Murphy, which. Nelson
claims belongs to him. 1t was turned
over to the bank on which it was
drawn Murphy admits that a portion
of the money belongs to Nelson. He
saws he never intended to embezzle
Ale fighters share. Th court will de-
ride how the money shall be divided
when the charge against Murphy and
Santry is decided.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24

$250,000 Loss In Express Car Fire.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec 24.-The
Adams Express company loses nearly
a quarter of a million dollars by fire
which destroyed one of it's cars on the
owl train on the Boston & Albany rail-
road which left New York at II o'clock
at night and was due to arrive in Bos-
ton shortly after 6 o'clock the next
and coupon bonds, all negotiable paper,
in transit from New England banks to
other banks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24

in this city " druggists. 1t is tall
and slim, with an unusually long neck
and beveled bottom.
1t was found under a tree, and the
label had been soaked off and was ly-
ing upon the ground beneath the bot
tie. in two pieces. Between the tree
and the point where the remains were
found ar spots on the ground, believed
to be blood spots. The police will
make a strong effort to trace the
poison to the druggist who sold it, and
a careful description will be sent all
over the United States.
The police department will have
printed 10000 copies of the diagram
of the dental work in the mouth of the
young woman found murdered on Cut
ler mountain last Saturday afternoon
These diagrams will be mailed to 1O,-
900 dentists with a request that they
be exhibited to all the professional ac-
quaintances of the recipients, and it is
believed that in this way the descfip-
ton of the dental work will be brought
before the attention of all the den-
lists in the United States.
This is regarded as the strongest
clew to the identity of the girl and it
is believed that when her identity is
established the discovery of the mur-
derer will speedily follow.
The sheriff's office reports this af-
ternOOn that an effort to locate Mrs.
Mamie Swift, in Victor, has been sue
cessful. 1t was stated that she had
call and was safe.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
ENJOY A CHRISTMAS SMOKE.
Louis Kan RegaIed Statesman EN-
pIoyes With Choice Weeds.

Knowing that newspaper men anj
printers above all others appreciate
good cigar after eating a hearty
meal, Louis Kan, proprietor of the
Walla Walla Cigar Factory, today pre-
sented the men who get out the Eve
supply of the celebrated Marcus
Whitman and La Hebe" cigars.
These cigars are manufactured at Mr..
Kan's factory and are equal to any
imported goods. He has the thanks
of the entire force of the office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
BOY MURDERS FATHER.
Quarreled Over a Horse-Fratricide
Surrenders.

CHEHALIS, Wn., Dec. 24.-Thomas
Brown, aged 19, last night shot and
killed his father on ranch II miles
west of here They had a quarrel over
a horse The father threatened to kill
and asked his father if he meant what
he said Receiving an affirmative re-
ply. he shot his father twice, killing
him instantly. The boy came to Che
halls and surrendered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
OFFICERS OF COMPANY OWN
LING STEAMER SLOCUM ARE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.
President, Secretary and Directors
Concerned in Decision Given by
Judge Thomas.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Judge
Thomas, in the United States circuit
court today, overruled the demurrer of
F. A. Barnaby, president, ]. K. Atkin-
son, secretary and f. G. Dexter, di-
rector of the company which owned
the steamboat Slocum and who were
included for a share of the RESPONSE
blllty for the disaster. They demurred
on the ground that they were not own
ers of the vessel.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
REAL-ES1ATE CASE DECIDED.
judge Brents Finds for Defendant in
Reading Moran Suit.

The attorneys finished their argu-
ments in the case Of George Reading
VS.. Patrick Moran this morning, which
has been in hearing in chambers since
yesterday morning. The judge decid-
ed for the defendant on the ground that
Houghton at the time he was acting as
agent for Moran was partner also OF
the plaintiff Reading and therefore
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24

TOXIC, Dec. 24.-An imperial re-
script addressed to Vice Admiral Togo
says: I'VE hear with great satisfac-
ton that our torpedo flotilla engaged
in the work required of them and that
in so doing they had to brave the dan
ger of storms and shells by day and
by night. We especially note their
brave and loyal performance of their
duties. and express our appreciation
Of their gallant behavior
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
STILL JAILlNG DEMOCRATS.
The Supreme Court Of Colorado Com
pIeting Its Work.

DENVER, Dec. 24.-Eor participant
ing in election frauds at the recent
election the supreme court today SEN
fenced Isaac Goldman and Edward
Sweeney. democratic election judges,
to four months in Jail and a fine of
500 each, and Clarence P. Dixon, a
democratic election officer, to four
months in Jail and fine of $3.50; w. II.
Hunter, another democratic judge, has
Jumped his bond and disappeared.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24

LONDON, Dec. 24-Baron Hayashl
in reporting the capture of Houyang-
shukiu heights says that the Russians
made a fierce counter attack but were
repulsed. The Japanese occupation is
now nearly assured. The heights are
one and one half miles from 203-meter
hill. The Japanese bombardment
caused a great conflagration to the
north of Fort Heitayang.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
OPENED BIDS ON PORTAGE RAIL WAY

tions are all that is desired. The
award will probably be made this eve
ming. The lowest bid is $155.415, by
highest is $247 ,O00 The McCabe COM
pany made no collective bid for the
work, but offered to furnish the ma
terial 1t is highly proable that Wake
field will get the work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
CoRelN REPORTS REVOLT.
d' Account of the Massacre OF
Government Scouts.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24-General
:, 'Ni' commanding the department of
81 "'iipplnes, today officially report
UPRISING of the natives of Samar
killing of one lieutenant, one
nUSpltal corps man and 81 enlisted men
Tue Philippine scouts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
KING ALFONSO TO WE'D.
Princess Victoria of England Said to
Be His Choice.

MADRID. Dec. 24.-It is anticipated
that an announcement will shortly De
made of the marriage of King Alfonso
and Princess Victoria, daughter of the
Duke Of Connaught, King Edwards
brother. The wedding, it is stated, will
occur in June. 1t is understood the
nr;ncess will renounce the protestant
faith and join the Catholic church.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
MANY LIVES IN PERIL.
ss Apartment House in Chicago De-
stroyed by Fire.

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-In the destruc-
uoh OF the Waldo apartment building,
jackson boulevard, by fire today Is
'diHlIles lost their homes and several
'S'lIles on the fourth floors held in
by flames were rescued with difficulty.
me loss is $1OO. 900.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
HsQUSITION FOR DR.. CHADWICK.
''Vernor of Ohio Makes Demand Upon
Governor Of New York.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 24.-Govern-
nerrlck today issued reQuisition
'~PerS on Governor Odell of New York
u chadwick, who has been in
U'cted in connection with the financial
spe'auons of his wife. DR.. Chadwick
eApected to arrive in New York from
@Uiope next week
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
GREAT CAVE NEAR REvELSTOkE.
A Guide Discovers Wonderful Freak
Of Nature.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. IA
loot ooye has been discovered near
Revelstoke by Charles Deutchman'
tourists guide The cave is two miles
,ong and 1000 feet deep. The interior
is of great beauty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
RAILROAD HORROR IN FRANCE
Twelve Persons Were Killed and Forty
Injured.

PARIS, Dec. 24.-Twelve persons
were killed and forty injured in a
wreck at Lilo last night. The Lilo
express crashed into an express train
from Boulogne and both trains were
demolished. The dead include the eel
ebrated chemist, Bertholet, and a son
of the French senator, Cuvino.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
NA'Ms TO HAVE s21.ooo,ooo.
'0nn Alexander Says Treasury
Is Far to the Good.

lahn..e "o' H.. Dec. 24.-"After all
ara are fully provided for we
estiro., very lowest and conservative
genaro, according to the responsible
mors >, ilclal manager of Zion,
rbi. an s2l'ooo,ooo to the good,
! ahsw0. or John Alexander Dowie's
&e,s The recently published state
u ms after he had cleared of
o's last Friday he involved
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
LOUISE LEAVES LEIPSiC.
she Is Enroute to Florence, Italy
Her Plans.

BERLIN, Dec. 24.-The former crown
nrincess. Louise, has left Le1pslc en-
ro,te for Florence, Italy. 1t is report
go pome that she has engaged
rooms for her children. whom she says
sbe intends to have brought TO flor-
once at all costs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Nihjlis.s to Raise Cain

BRUSSELS, Dec 24.-It is learned
that the Russian nihilist committee
met here Tuesday and decided to
recommence terrorist activity in Rus
within a month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Propose Conditional Surrender.

NAGASAKI, Japan, Dec. PA re-
mort from Dalney states that the Rus
slams at Port Arthur have proposed
to surrender to the Japanese under
General Nogi on condition that the
garrison and ships be allowed to re-
turn to Russia. The Japanese rejected
the offer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Special to Statesman.

Special to Statesman.
Portland, Dec. 24.-At a meeting of
the Oregon commission this afternoon
seven bids were opened for the con-
struction of the portage railroad, but
none has yet been accepted, as the
engineer must go over the tenders and
ascertain whether or not the specifica-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
REMEMBERED The FORCE
Davis-kaser Company Makes Usual
Christmas Gift.


In keeping with the usual custom
which it has pursued for many years
the Davis -Kaser Company today pre-
sented the force in the Evening States
man office with box of choice Havana
cigars. This enterprising firm was the
of the force for the kind remembrance
and as the boys smoked up the frag-
rant weeds their utterances were full
of praise for the firm that has been SO
successful in business in Walla Walla
and by honest and square dealing has
gained the friendship Of the thousands
of the buying public in Walla Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
British to Leave Fez.
British

TANGIER, Dec. 24.-The British
minister has instructed the br''isn
co,sn, and all British subjects to leave
Fez It is believed other legations wiil
receive similar instructions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
POPE RECEIVES CARDINALS.
Christmas Greetings Were Appreciated
by His Holiness.

ROME. Dec 24.-The cardinals re-
ceived today by the pope offered their
Christmas greetings. The pontin
thanked the prelates and conversed
familiarly with them for half an hour.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Advertising Chat

A successful Minneapolis retail
merchant who has just retlred
after a siege of thirty years In
business offers the commercial
world the following advice:
EARLY to bed: early to rise;
never get drunk, and advertise.
Very excellent advice we think.
Trade let's go when you let
90" And a store loses it's busi-
ness when it stops advertising.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
JAPS CAPTURE STRONG FORTS
TAKE HOUYANCSHUKIN HEIGHTS
The Russians Make Determined But Futile Effort Reeap the Position
Are Repused With Heavy Loss Rumored that Soessel Has 0'ted
to Surrender Under Certain Conditions Not Acceptable to p

Prisoners report that the Russian gen.
erals Kondratanko and Lima have
been killed and that General Fock is
among the wounded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
No Peace Overture Made.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 24.-The
report that the cZar has made peace
overtures through France is officially
denied here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24

King Alphonso Has Narrow Escape.
MADRID. Dec. 24.-While driving an
auto yesterday King Alfonso had a
narrow escape from injury. The wheel
Of his car was broken and the car
overturned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-24
Russian Generals Killed.

KuSSldn GeneraIS NITIed.
TOXIC, Dec. 24.-The Japanese yes
terday stormed Nowhold heights east
of Houyang Shukou at Port Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
RABBITS INSTALLATION
CEREMONIES AT EIGHTH STREET
TEMPLE FRIDAY NEXT.
Assistant to DR.. Stern to Be Indicted
Into Office-A Native
of Tennessee.

Friday evening next, February s, the
Washington Hebrew congregation will in
stall Rabbi Abram Simon at the Eighth
Street Temple, the ceremonies being under
the direction of Rev. DIR. Louis Stern and
the Rev. DIR. William Rosenau of Balti-
more, Md
The new rabbi is no, qui e thirty-two years
of age, having been born in Nashville, Tenn,
in July, 1872. AT a very early date he
removed to Ohio His early education was
received in Cleveland and his university
training in Cincinnati. where he graduated,
as well, from the Hebrew Union College,
at both with high honors. Soon after his
graduation he became the rabbi of the He
brew congregation in Sacramento, Cal.
where he was for nearly five years eminent
ly successful, not only in his work among
the Jews. but in his broad labors in the
cause of humanity, without regard to creed.
At Sacramento he started and carried on
successfully the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children, and the citizens of
that place presented him with handsome
watch in recognition of his labors for the
society.
The circle of friends and admirers that he
created was constantly widening. and in