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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11

diction Of 5000 surplus for Mead in
King county. Rockwell questioned
these figures, but Palmer would not
yield.
The chairman of the republican
committee gave the old politicians a
severe shock when they came into his
headquarters during the afternoon
He was munching chocolate drops, and
in "A spirit of liberality handed around
the box of creams. The old politi-
ticians snOrted with establishment and
found what they wanted outside the
committee rooms. The banquet was
an ice water affair and again the choc-
olate drop manager created dissension
among men of politics.
In IA desperate effort to read out of
the party these republicans who will
not support Mead the committee
adopted a resolution binding them
selves to fix the apportionment for
the next state convention on the vote
given for governor. This action was
taken at the suggestion of the choco-
late cream manager who argued that
republicans could be beaten into line
by the threat of depriving them of
their representation in the next state
convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
DEATH PREFERRED TO DISGRACE

DIES MONIES, ia, Oct. 11.-De-
tails of the manner in which the First
National bank of Grinnell was robbed
of 100000 by II. G. Spencer and his
son, cashier and bookkeeper respect
lively, are just coming to light.
On July p. the couple who vera -.
spring from an electric launch in a
small artificial lake at Grinnell ana
sink beneath the surface. Death was
believed at the time to be accidental
but the astonishing discovery of the
enormous defalcation placed the mat
ter in different light and indicates
suicide
After an investigation it has been
found that intrigues with women be
ginning back thirty-five years ago
with Charles H. Spencer, ST., father of
the senior of the two suicides were
responsible for the diverting of funds
from proper channels and the forging
of notes to cover the shortage.
In 1872 Grandfather Spencer was in
Volved in a liason with Mrs. Now
bray, for which he had to pay dearly
to the Womans husband. In the latter
eighties there was an other affair with
a Denver woman, which was no less
expensive
Grain and real estate speculations
We're likewise responsible for heavy
losses, which We're covered by means
Of misappropriated funds.
Wild speculation in Beatrice. Neb.,
town lots plunged him into the mire
He was killed at Denver ten years
ago at which time he was probably
$50, 600 short in his accounts. His son
and grandson undertook to cover up
the shortage by manipulating the
books and succeeded until last July.
The burden of debt grew constantly
however, and it is manifest they de-
termined upon joint suicide to escape
the inevitable exposure that must
come sooner OF later.
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Big Republicans to Speak.

BOSTON. Mass. oct 1.-THE an
nual dinner of the republican club of
Massachusetts takes place tonight and
promises to be one of the important
Besides Governor Bates and Senator
Lidge the speakers are to include SEN
1tor Thurston of Nebraska.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Hiqh Court of Foresters.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, oct. 11.-This
city is filed with visitors who are
here to attend the annual session of
the high court, Independent Order OF
Foresters. The various branches of
the order throughout California are
represented by several hundred dele
gates, many of whom are accom-
panied by their wives and families.
The sessions Will continue general
days and will be presided over by r.
f. Werschling, of Los Angeles, high
chief ranger.
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Money Well Invested

Thirteen Of December, 1901, fourtes,
honest laboring men and women y,
Eureka, Cal, organized the California
Cooperative Medical company. CANT
talized at s1,OOO.OOO. fifty thousand
shares at $40 each; all are equal: can
hold but one share. Purposes of this
company: To maintain offices. hos
pitfalls and sanitariums, employ phv-
sicians to treat, cure and keep tbeiy
members and little ones we'll; to main
tain laboratories. stores and depots. tn
manufacture, advertise and sell me1i-
cine. Dividends have averaged ovs,
So month from sales of "Oil of Eden
and Sweet Spirits of Eden" inexpen-
sive cures for rheumatism, kidney
stomach and nervous troubles; sold nv
best druggists; the company has now
nearly 1000 members; Shares have adj
vanced to $50 and will rise again soon
On payment of one dollar down and
one dollar for "a consecutive weeks the
company will issue one paid-up share
lnclose full name. nationality, birth
place, age, height, with price of share
to DR.. }. L. kELLETT, Pres. and Gen,
Mgr. 457 9Th St. Oakland. Cal.
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SEATTLE ELECTRIC COMPANY
WILL INACCURATE NEW
SCHEDULE.
Present Price of Twenty Cents Per
Kilowatt Hour Reduced to
Twelve Cents.

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 11.-Be-
ginning November 1, the Seattle Elec-
trio company will reduce the price of
electricity for house lighting to the
figure set when the development of the
great water power at Puyallup was
first planned three years ago. The
new plant at Electron is now in work.
ing order, increasing the supply of
current received by the company in
the city, and yesterday afternoon Gen
eral Manager Grant announced the
following new prices:
Twelve cents per kilOwatt hour for
the first sixty hours per month"; for
the use of the demand, and cents per
klowatt hour for the balance of the
consumption.
The rates which have been in effect
for some time and are being charged
at the present time are:
Twenty cents per kilOwatt hour for
the first thirty hours per month, for
the use of demand, and cents per
kilOWatt hour for balance of consump-
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wonder throughout the county. The
girl was born on the day of the battle
of Manila Bay and was chrlstened
in commemoration of that historic
event.
The child is known as the mud
eating little one of the county, While
tho other children spend the pennies
given them by their parents upon
candy. little Manila willingly donates
all these family gifts to her childish
friends and foregoes the enjoyment OF
taffy and other dainties for the prlvl-
lege of sitting alone in the roadway
and enjoying a morsel of common
dirt, tramped down by the wheels of
farmers wagons.
Il took little Manila to the seashore
once" said Mrs. Bodle. and she filled
herself full of sand and ate as raw
enously of the stuff as would another
child of candy. We left the shore.
We went to the mountains, and the
dear little girl was brought day after
day from the roadway by the nurses
who found her eating mud and dirt in
the road
Mrs. Bodle has been in constant
consultation with DR.. William r. Bull
man of this city who has in turn con-
suited number of physicians about
this strange phenomenon. The doctor
says the childs health at the present
time is excellent. For three weeks, an
experienced trained nurse has been en-
ployed to watch the child and let her
do as she chooses. The nurses report
shows that the child, when left alone,
has eaten so much mud, dirt, burnt
matches and ashes from the stove that
for three days no one could induce her
to take the nOurishment that was
placed on the table.
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THE BEST DOCTOR,

Rev. B. c. Horton, Sulphur Springs,
Texas, writes, July 10Th, 1899: Il have
used in my family Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment and Horehound Syrup, and they
have proved certainly satisfactory. The
Imminent is the best we have ever used
for headache and pains. The cough
syrup has been our doctor for the last
eight years" CSC, SOC s1OO.
Sold by The Upington drug store.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
PALMER WOULD NOT R6COM J.
MEND HIM FOR PRESIDEN
TiAL ELECTOR.
Turned Him Down Because He was
Railroad Man-Tried to Play
Game.

Because he was known as a railroad
man, Chairman f. b. Palmer of the re-
publican state committee. himself an
anti-commission man in the last legis-
lature. refused to recommend the
nomination Of George Hurley of Re
public. as presidential elector to the
state committee.
Hurley sought the office as a per-
sonal vindicatiOn. Hurley wanted to
be Vindcated because the joint district
which he represented two years ago
refused to renominate him, and his
own county would not put him on the
ticket as state representative.
Palmer, lauding Hurley as a good
friend and loyal republican, turned
him down because he was a railroad
man. Had Hurley been anything else
he would not have required a vindica
ton and Palmer's action was a re-
buff to the republic man.
TO placate him Palmer offered a
resolution in the recent state COM
mittee meeting endorsing Hurley for
the position Of superintendent of In
dian agencies. 1t is not of record that
Hurley wanted the job. He has sutti-
cient means at present, but Palmer
WAS eager to throw him sop in the
place of the honor Hurley sought.
The chairman of the republican
state committee based his denial of
Hurey's nomination on the ground
that a railroad commission man must
be placed on the state ticket. State is
sues are not linked with the national
ticket, but Palmer wanted. through the
nomination of a commission man, to
involve the presidential and state cam
paign. He hoped in this manner to
strengthen Mead's fight.
Both in his letter to Hurley and in
his appeal to the state committee to
sustain him. Palmer insisted that a
man of pronounced railroad commits
sion views must be selected to pla-
cate the railroad commission voaers
Thus it came about that Herman d
Crow WAS selected In the placation.
Spokane county had already been ac-
corded the nomination of l.. +. NASH
tt.- IA tttl. at MI
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Cures ChiIIs and Fever.

G. w. Writ, Nacogorohes, Texas,
SAYS: His daughter had chills and
fever for three years; he could not find
anything that would help her till he
used Herbine. His wife will not keep
house without it, and cannot say too
much for it, soc.
Sold by The Upington drug store.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
A LITTLE GIRL EATS MUD
Six Year. Old Child Prefers Dirt anc
Sand to Any Kind of Food.
CHESTER,

CHESTER, Pa, Oct. 11.-Physi-
clans are puzzled over 6-year- old Ma
preference to food. The child and her
peculiar appetite are a source of great
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Palmer Takes Of 2OOO.

Under pressure Palmer qualified his
assertion and compromised on a pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
5 THE POSTAL SCANDAL.
Continued from first page.

shares OF stock to H. F. Dodge. clerk to the
House Committee Postofflces and Postroads
This was stock in the above named company.
As chairman Of the Postoffice Committee Mr..
Overstreet must have been familiar with the
contents of the Bristow report.
The Mccall committee had supposed until to-
day that its work almost completed. In
view Of the emphatic confederation by POST
master General Payne Of the testimony OF First
Assistant Postmaster General Wynne, and OF
the charges that Mr. Overstreet has not dealt
frankly with the committee, shat body IS in
somewhat OF a quandary 10 Its next move.
The affair has assumed gravity which has not
heretofore been attached to il. The veracity OF
a member Of the House, the chairman OF an i'm
portant committee, has been mPeached and
the committee Is confronted with the alternative
Of attempting to harmonic these discrepancies
of rendering a report which must prove dis
tasteful to Representative Jesse Overstreet-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

ment with the chairman OF the committee 20 lay
before him. on Sunday. January 81 Il COPY %
so much OF the information as was ready on tnaI
date the chairman calling at my residence TOT
that purpoSe about noon OF the day mentioned
About 40 per cent OF the matter desired hiu theh
been Drepa red and went over II -areIulIy-
The chairman expressed himself as entlTeiy
satisfied with its form and substance 4 MS LsL
I personally returned to the department lhe mex
morning and il is proper Tor me 70 say III Ills
connection that l did not. nor did any one else.
70 nv knowledge submit these lists, nor any
other matter called for and now beng inquired
into nv YOUR committee. TO any person OUTSIDE
the department except TO Mr. Overstreet on me
occa sion mentioned. The complete hst- as called
Tor nv the committee was transmitted under
date OF February >. together with letter 10 the
chairman. - -, ., -
Under dates OF February 10 and March :. GER
tain additional information regarding leases or
nraynises for pOstoffices and allowances for rent
s,,oI and light was transmitted TO the committee
-rbe Testimony in the case viii disclose the fact
that the department was being urged to furnish
tbJa INCARNATION at the earliest possible moment,
and an extra force OF men were employed VINO
worked nights and Sundays in its preparation
The Information was complied by the most ex-
merit and efficient men In the department cog
Tfzant with che various subjects referred TO-
II G.. PAYNE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
EXPERTS VIEWS OF VAR.
Bafed by Inadequate and Conflict
ing Reports.
LFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU, ]

Washington, April 1t is not much the
conflicting as the inadequate reports from the
Far East which battle army and navy experts
in their estimate OF the war situation. II does
not interfere with prediction. which is. perhaps,
stimulated by the paucity OF facts, but when one
report from St Petersburg says the Russians
are preparing TO advance, and another report
from Seoul says they have retreated, the ex-
perts here find almost any theory sustained.
The military view in Washington still clings
70 the belief that Japanese strategy viii require
an early movement Of large body OF troops
from the present position in COrea, and this
opinion IS partially sustained by the Tumor,
which comes by way of Paris to-day. that the
japanese have landed at the N Juth of the Tu-
men River, hundred miles southeast of
Nlacivostok at the northeastern extremity Of
Corea. This may be. IL true. the beginning OF
one OF the flank movements which il is thought
the japanese must make a part OF a plan to
hem in the Russians and cut off their sources OF
supply and reCuperatiOn. The other flank opera
tons would be in the vicinity OF Kln-Chau or
ure OF the Helena and the British gunboat,
which have been there all the winter. shows
plainly that the place is within the OF mill
tary activity in the confident anticipation Of the
Russians. at any rate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
AFTER THE BEEF TRUST.
Secretary Cortelyou's AGENTS at
Work in the H1est.

St. Louis April "A corps Of agents OF the
Department Of Commerce and Labor is in St
Louis to-day, inquirng into the operations Of
the Beef Trust. Their names and their mov>
ments are kept secret. They have been sent
here by Secretary Cortelyou I'm accordance with
a resolution of Congress lnstructing him 20 IN
vestigate the causes of the alleged low price
OF bee: cattle in the United States IN July. and
the unu=uaIly large margin between the prices
OF beef cattle and the selling prices OF fresh
beef" The resolution directed Secretary Cor
tclyou 70 ascertain and report whether the
prices have been manipulated by any corporate
combination. and. II so. what the capitalize ton
management and profits Of such combinations
are.
The inspectors will visit Chicago. Kansas city
and st. Joseph, and viii also probably go 10
Omaha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
1.-THE RUSSIAN EASTER.
TfsrcHe&T hronged-EmperOr's Oh
sgsssS se7rcnce of Lent.

Exsysts-sburg April 2.-The deep religious
<aers of the Russian people was illustrated TO-
A2rtt when the peasant fairs and festivities
<r1.cr have been going during Palm week
krnp6. e-d the people began 10 practise the
rigorous absteution with which members Of -
crtnocox Church observe the last week in Lent
las Y BY magic, the peasants booths On The
principal bouleyards disappeared. and the pave
-aeu-z which Tor week have been crowded 70
she cutters with laughing and chatting peasants
tr-v.ug AL kinds % knick-lZnacks reverently sa-
iuting cheap prints Of their imperial najestes
and eviacing especial interest in coiored Etho-
graphs depicting war scenes in which the Rus
SLAMS we're always triumphant. suddenly became
deserted. and the churches with their magnif-
cent interiors ablaze with lighted tapers. were
thro-ged with devout worshippers. All the the
aires and places OF amusement were closed, and
even the music IN the restaurants was sus-
pended.
Prom Friday next 70 Easter every orthodox
Russian from The Emperor down 20 his hum
bIest subiecc, VIII fast in the most rigorous
manner. partakirg only OF bread and water.
The Emperor has strictly observed Lent. His
table is rneagre. his suusenents fewer and his
work Of course. fa- greater. Excepc for one-a p
r1earanco at the theatre, his sole amusement has
been driving about the capital usually with the
Empress on bright afternoons. He goes about
absolutely unElar1ed in a modest carriage, and,
except Cor the attendance Of the Prefect Il
Police in a much more gorgeous turnout. sew
eraI ntInGred feet behind MIN, and the way N
which the streets are cleared. an ordinary OBJ
server would not know thar the Emperor of III
The Rursias was passing. HIS a5esty hnds
recreation also in walking in The garden OF the
Winter Palace.
The Empress DowaEer IS frequently seen on
the streets she is very popular, and sraciolsiy
bows as her carriage. Win 2lEalEc C1ss-cA
roolnen sWeet.- by
Preparations are being made for che festivities
OF Easter. which is the greatest holiday OF the
wear il Russia. and which IS celebrated with
Teasing AID merr1neut throughout the empire
The floral displays in the churches on Easter
SUuda- viii probably be the most gorgeous ia
Europe. The imperial potterles. q short distance
fror. = Petersburg are u1anUfac curing tens or
thousands Of china eggs, which VIII oe dis
trs5uted by lhe Emperor ard Empress among
the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
ELIHU ROOT IN WASHINGTON.
Calls on the President and Has Conference
on Army Camp Sites

Washington. April 2.-Elihu Root. ex-Secretary Of
War is n visit to this city. He spent several
hours in conference with Secretary Taft and Cen
eraI Charee in regard the loca ton OF manoeuv-
ring camps and took luncheon with the President
At the White House The present scheme for ad-
ditional large military camp sites originated with
him. Secretary Taft does entirely agree with
General Chanee 20 the unsuitability OF some
OF the camp sites named in the Senate bill which.
n is understood. selected in accordance with
the recommendations of an army board. constituted
bv Mr. Root L Is possible that the conference with
Mr.. Root may result in Secretary Taft's approval
the Senate despite the objections urged
against IL by General Chafree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
CONFERENCE ON PosToFFICE SITE.
Postmaster General Payne Not Likely to
Take Part in It.
lrRom THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

washington. April 2--Representative Douglas has
requested that Postmaster General Payne designate
an official OF his department to attend 4 conference
here next Tuesday TO consider compromise propo-
sition for a postal branch at the Pennsylvania
New-York terminal Members OF the Senate and
House Postoffce committees. officials OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company and a delegation from
the Merchants Association of NewYOrk have also
been invited to be present While the PostOfnce
Department il heartily in accord with the efforts
20 secure improved postal facilities for New-York
the Postmaster General. member Of the COM
mission created by Congress which recommended
tina purchase of the Pennsylvania site for 81 900 600
caprof with propriety II is maintained. take part
in a conference over compromise proposition
The reDort OF the commission. composed OF the
ecretar ~ OF the Treasury. the Postmaster General
and the Attorney General. has been submitted to
. con rre.s and the whole matter Is now under con-
sideTstion BY that body. II is held that IL would
he disrespecz for Congress IL the Postmaster Cen
eral or a subordinate designated by him should
take part in the discussion OF an alternative propo-
sition in his Official capacity The request was
laid before the Postmaster General to-day by his
First Assistant however. and his decision will be
announced Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
GUARDING PRESS SECRETS.

From The Camden ~. j. Telegram
The House smelling committee. IN It's efforts 20
6x the responsibility for the publication OF "P1yne's
list Of criminals" put The New-YOrk Tribune
washington correspondent on the rack. and tried
~ get him 10 tell where he got his infOrma ton
about the BrstOw report. published exclusively IN
fTbs Tribune which publication led TO the complete
exposIre OF the salary grabbing and pOstofce lease
scandal r,-.,es..
Beyond exculpating the members OF the Fos.o-l,1 ~
f,rmwittee the Tribune correspondent very prop
erlv refused TO disclose the source or MS t94
~ shake him and although OF the IeilluS. s
OF the committee demanded that the thu IN co-re-
he applied the wiser heads knew tnstt ~. No Ms
spondent would sustained in MS aL' ,bsx -spre-
fellow correspondents and the papssi s,moiv make
cent and that The committee wcuio ~ ,,surs-
Itself ridiculous by a futile effort 70 So $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03
BIG JOB. SAYS Y4N4G4T4.
Tt Would Haze Been Better If Var
Had Come Ten Years Ago.

CHICAGO April "A special cable from a
Chicago Daily News" staff cores ondent at
Toxic saws that Field Marshal Yamagata, who
after the Emperor is first IN command OF the
Japanese forces, and vas the organizer Of the
japanese Army, said to-day that the japanese
might have TO fight odds Of two TO one. and that
the clash might come az the yaIu River. The
marshal said:
Russian troops have been coming south Tor
long time. and il Is evident that a conflict must
result As matters have turned out, Il would have
been better II the had occurred when the
Russians first occupied M3nCnlrla. because ever
since they have been strengthening their position
iu thar province. Our statesmen. however, wished
20 preserve peace long possible.
II is lf1culJ 10 say where the first big land bat
-1e VIII take place The Russians seem 10 be in
force between Lao Yang and haipmg, on the
ta.ns and possibly meet US al the Yalu. Bridges
and roads north % ANU have been DESTROYED by
advance will be difficult. II the Russians destroyed
The Manchurian railroad II might not he difficult
might even replace old material with new; but the
difficulty IS TO reach the railroad , ,,
Five months ago the Russian generals planned
20 put 28 U01 men IN the field. They must have
contemplated supplying them with ammunition and
food Two rivers ulil emmy INTO me +A4cuC sea
run near LAKE t5alhat- LheE are haNisaDe- IN
summer. auc can be used for TRANSFORMATION. The
Russians "a this way need not rely entirely on the
railroad Large suppnes OF American hour nave
been going 30 Nladlvostok for years. and must
expect 80 meet a well equipped ara Wen nourished
army OF 1900 II IS q difIcult matter 10 night Il
nation with 3ol)0lJ soldiers. We have 70 lay our
plans VERY carefully
There Is no DOUBT that the Cossacl cavalry will
worry The Japanese army. which originally in
tended FOR home defence iE the mountainous coun-
nv and is mainly composed OF infantry We must
Japanese army s. compared with other armies II
must he remembered that ii only has been lately
ton. and therefore [ see its faults and try i'm
prove g.. bur never find that (; reaches my ideal