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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
WILL REPORT
TO SEC'Y TAFT
Canal Commission Under the
War Department.
GENERAL DAVIS WILL Be GOVERNOR
Many Candidates for Positions Under
the mission-Contract to Be
Let Next Year.
GENERAL DAVIS WILL Be GOVERNOR

WASHINGTON, May AT a con-
sultation this morning at the White
House, the president, Attorney Gen
eraI Knox and Secretaries Taft and
Hay, it was decided that the Panama
canal commission shall work under the
war department receiving instructions
from the president through that de-
partment and reporting to the presi-
dent in like manner.
The auditing of expenditures by the
canal commission is to be by the au-
ditor of the state department. Cen
eral Davis is to act as governor with
the power to appoint one judge OF the
courts. Should more be necessary they
will be approved by the commission.
Rufus A. Lane of Massac chusetts, form
er secretary of the legation in Costa
Rca Will be appointed assistant sec
retarv of the commission. The seCre-
taryship will not be filled for sew
eraI weeks General Obeirne, John B.
Bishop. Professor Woodward (Colum-
bia) and Dominick Murphy Of Wash
ington are applicants.
A party of eight Will leave for the
isthmus tomorrow, headed by Davis.
The intention of the commission is to
ask for bids for the general construc-
tion of the canal. bat this may not
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Stove Men Meet in New York.

NEW YORK, May 9.-Members Of
the National Association of Stove
Manufacturers gathered in New York
today for their thirty-third annual
convention. Numerous matters of in
terest to the stovemakers will be dis
cussed during the week. such as cash
discounts, breakage in transit, cata-
Iogue house business and packing
goods for foreign shipment.
The officers in charge Of the cOnven-
ton are: President, Henry Cribben,
Chicago; vice president Peter b.
Acker, New York; treasurer, Lewis
Moore. Joliet, Ill; secretary 7. j. Ho-
gan, Chicago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
RAILROADERS TO PLAY BALL.
w. G. c. r. and O. r. G. N. viii Play
First Game May p.

The railroad employees Of Walla
Walla have bad attack of baseball
fever and both the w. & c.. r. and O.
R. & n. boys have organized teams,
which are composed of several first
class diamond artists. The first game
will be played May %, when an inter-
esting contest is expected. The w. &
c. R. team will commence active prac-
tice this week and they are confident
opponents without any difficulty. The
0, r. & N. team is equally as confident
that they will put the W. & c. r. crowd
in the ditch.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
For Murder of Twin Sister.

RISING Sun. Ind, May 9.-The trial
of James Gillespie. principal, Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron Barbour and Mrs. Bell E.
Svarl. accessories in the alleged mur-
der Of Elizabeth Gillespie last Decem-
her, began this morning. Gillespie was
arai-ued sugIy. The victim was his
t#la sister and was shot down in her
nome by hidden assassin as she was
preparing to receive guests. A shotgun
was used. The story of family dissen-
s.oas caused the grand jury to indict
Gillespie and others.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
MORGAN g. CO. Get Canal Money.

NEW YORK, May 9.-Secretary of
the Treasury Shaw today transferred
to Morgan & co. $4O,OOO,O00, making
this statement: Morgan & co. were
this morning formally appointed spe-
cial disbursing agent and their surety
fixed at $4,000 900. As soon as the
security is approved a warrant for
$40, ,OOO. 600 Will be delivered. The
method of payment involved makes it
possible, that the banks will lose in
this transaction only $2OOO,000."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Conference Has Controversy
With a Priest.
SOME RESOLUTIONS THAT ARE RADICAL
A Debate Over the Opening of Ameri-
can University at Washington
Endowment Question.

Los ANGELES, May 9.-The Meth
odist conference replied this morning
to an attack made by Vicar Harnett.
of local Catholic church. Father
Harnett attacked the bishops address
read to the conference Thursday. The
attack referred to that section of the
address declaring the Roman Catholic
church detrimental to the public
school system, the reading of the Bible
This morning the conference passed a
motion reiterating this particular sec
ton of the address and referred it to
the committee on the state of the
church. Chancellor James r. Day, Of
Syracuse university, y. Y. introduced
educators concerning the American
university at Washington. The resoIu-
ton contains the request that the uni
Versity shall not be opened until S.
100000 endowment be secured. The
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on education and Will be fought by
Bishop c. c. McCabe. present chancel-
lor of the university who demands
that it be opened at once.
\ resolution recommending a COM
promise on the probation system maxi
ing the length of time three months
instead of six. was referred to the
committee on state of the church. A
resolution requesting an amendment to
the paragraph on church discipline
which refers to the manner of dealing
with members who neglect services and
collections was referred To the standing
committee. A resolution on divorce
and marriage was referred to the COM
mittee on state of the church. A res
olution looking to Sunday closing Of
the St Louis fair was referred to the
same committee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
ENTRIES WILL CLOSE TOMORROW,
Secretary Caswel Will Compile the
List for Both Race Meets.

fall race meets of the Walla Walla
County Fair association will be closed
tomorrow at the office of r. B. CasWell
the secretary, Mr.. Caswell says the
prospects for the spring meeting are
very tiattering. He has already re-
ceived large list OF entries and with
the running horses now on the track,
the lovers of races will be given fine
week of sport. The date of the meet
ing is set for May %. 26. - and %.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09

today with beautiful weather. Direct
or of Exhibits Skiff said: The pro-
gress of the exhibit installation is five
weeks ahead of the Chicago fair at the
period in 1893 and seven
weeks ahead of Paris, and will be 80
per cent completed by Thursday eve
ming Today's program embraces the
opening of the Swedish pavilion, the
lady managers reception to Mrs.
commission.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Mrs. Alice Freeman Held
This Afternoon.

The funeral Of Mrs. Alice Freeman,
who died at ST. Narys hospital Sat
urday morning occurred this after
noon from the family residence, COZ
East Main street. The services were
conducted by Rev. Austin Rice of the
First COngrega tiOnal church, in the
presence of a large number of sorrow
ing friends and relatives. The mem
bers of Ida lodge Degree of Honor.
attended in a body. The remains were
inferred in the city cemetery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Victim of Monte Carlo.

PARIS, May 9.-Harold T. Clarke, of
San Francisco, son of the late Jere-
miah Clarke. suicided this morning by
blowing off the top of his head. He
had just arrived from Monte Carlo.
His mother and sister are unable to
give an explanation. Clarke was 81
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
German Governor Resians.

RERLIN. May 9.-The LOkal An
zeiger reports that Governor General
Lietwein has offered his resignation as
the result of the ka sers displeasure
blunderS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Missino Schooners Are Safe.

VICTORIA, 3. c., May 9.-The seal
ing schooner Allie Alger just returned
brings news of the schOOners Triumph
and Umbria, reported lost with 90 men
on board. They Weathered the storm
safely and have now gone to the seal
ing grounds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Desperate Criminal Fatally Wounded

DETROIT, May 9.-GeOrge Harter,
a desperate criminal undergoing treat
ment at the emergency hospital this
ing down the fire escape from the third
floor. \ policeman fired twice and
Harter fell, sustaining fatal injuries.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Rob Ford's Widow in Court.

RT-TyTF. Mont. May 9.-Because her
Imprisonment for drunkenness sepa-
rated her from her pet canary, Mabel
Ford. widow of Bob Ford, who killed
Jesse James, this morning in the police
court tearfuIly begged for her liberty.
When thejudge said she could go free
she threw her arms around him and
kissed him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Russian Cruiser DESTROYED.

ST. PETERSBURG. May "A re-
port is current today that the Russian
cruiser Rurik of the Vladivostock
squadron has been destroyed, but
whether by accident or a japanese at
tack is not stated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
PIANOFCRTE RECITAL.
VIII Be Given at Whitman College
Tonight.

At Whitman college tonight Miss
Bertha Bade. pupil of the Whitman
conservatory of music Will give
DianOfOrte recital, to which the public
is invited to attend. She will be as
sisted by Miss Edna Gertrude McKy
The program follows:
Fifteen Variations and FugUe. op. 80
Aria, II re PastOre" ......... Mozart
CViolin obligato by Miss Florence
Stratton)
Ballade. op. u, D minor ........Juon
Rondo Capriccio ........ Mendelssohn
La Serenata Observation-Disclosures. Tosti
Seguidille, Carmen" ..... Bizet
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Port Arthur Good for Six Months.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 9.-1n
army circles the belief is prevalent
that Port Arthur will be able to resist
4 land attack for six months. Yellow
tinged clothes similar to khaki have
been decided upon for the summer
clothing of the Russian troops.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Russia to Float a Loan.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 9.-The re-
port of the committee to float a loan
OF $150,000,000 was adopted today. The
ear is expected to sanction the prop
OsitiOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
u. S. Warship for New Chwanq.

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Secretary
Hay today consulted the president re-
specting the advisability of again send
ing a warship to New Chwang to
safeguard American interests during
the possible interim between Russian
and japanese occupation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Queen LiIuokaiani at St. Louis,

ST. LOUIS, May 9.-FOrmer Queer
Liluokalani, Prince Cupid and other
of the Hawaiian party arrived today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09

A LONG SIEGE AT PORT ARTHUR
Russian Military Authorities Say Place
Can Hold Out for at Least
Six Months.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 9.-Eiceroy
Alexieff announces the transfer of his
HEADQUARTERS to Harbin While kurO-
patkin goes to Mukden. Jessen's fleet
is at NladivOStOck.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Uncle Sans Oriental Department.

BIRMINGHAM, Eng, May 9.-The
Post today says the British govern
ment has been officially notified that
the United States has resolved to Gre
ate an Asiatic department to deal with
business in the far east
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09

makers on the Santa Fe system are
possibly the train men also. None of
the strikers have returned to work
All is quiet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
MITCHELL SEES
ROOSEVELT
They Confer on the Colorado
Strike.
The SITUATION is VERY CRITICAL
o..s;5ent May Take Some Action to
Pestore Civil Government in
That State.
The SITUATION is VERY CRITICAL

WASHINGTON, May 9.-John
Mitchell had long conversation with
President Roosevelt today regarding
rha strike situation in Colorado. He
declined TO disclose the nature of the
conference further than to say that the
rreetdant agreed with him that the
situation had become most serious, in
fact critical.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Russians Recross the Ya!u.

SEOUL. May "a Russian force of
unknown strength crossed the Yalu be-
low Antung and occupied Chang jim
on May 5th. Manchurian bandits
mounted accompanied the troops.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Russian Printer Assas

TItLIS, May 9-Superintendent
Frankel Of the Russo Persian printing
establishment at Meshed has been as
SaSSinated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Killed by FaIIinu Buiidinu,

STETIENNE, May 9.-Many people
were killed or injured by the falling
of a five-story house today. Twelve
bodies have been recovered. The
foundation was undermined
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
British Ship Aground.

LONDON, May 9.-The British ship
Vincent from Oregon is grounded at
Swanseau. The vessel will probably
be f1Oated at the next tide.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
The Mckinley Memorial.

NEW YORK. May 9.-The National
Mckinley memorial association COM
mittee this morning received designs
for the Canton memorial.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Professor Howell Is Dead.

LONDON. May 9.-ProfessOr f. York
Howell, of the chair of modern history
at oxford is dead.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Detroit Attorney Takes Own Life.

DETROIT, May 9,-Edward A. Gott,
a we'll known attorney and promoter,
suicided this morning owing to busi-
ness worry.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Boiler Makers Go Out.

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal May g.
The Union boiler makers joined the
machinists this morning All boiler
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Fine Weather at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May 9.-The second
week Of the exposition was ushered in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-09
Chicago Wheat and Corn.

CHICAGO. May 9.-May wheat 91B:
oily July S67s MS7%; new July S5A %
S61s; July corn 4S14 a 4Sa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
TORONTO'S GREAT FIRE.


Toronto, Ont, April 22.-The total
sum of Toronto's losses in Tuesday
nights fire increases rather than de-
creases, as experts reduce the figure
from rough estimates to something like
accurate accounts. The loss last night
was placed at $13,0OO,OOO, with an in
surance Of $1O,OOO,0OO. The city archi-
tect, 1t is said, will recommend that
no building higher than four stories
shall be constructed unless absolutely
fireproof and that no building Of any
kind shall be erected to greater
height than seven stories. Particular
attention will be paid to the insulation
of electric wires placed in the new
buildings, imperfect insulation being
the generally accepted theory as to
the cause of the great fire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR CROPS.
Little Damage Done in Missouri TO Grair
and Fruit By the Recent Cold Weather
and Snow.

Columbia. Mo-, April 21.-In an in
terview yesterday George B. Ellis, sec
rotary of the state board Of agricul-
ture, said that so far as he had heard
none Of the farm crops had been In
jured by the snowstorm Of Tuesday,
He was of the opinion that II the
weather cleared off without q cold
snap, even the most delicate garden
stun would not be damaged.
J. c. Written, professor Of horticul-
ture In Missouri university, thought
that the fruit crop was not damaged
in the least by the cold weather and
snow and said that the buds were far
enough advanced now to be out of dan
ger. From reports received the peach
crop will be very light throughout the
state, but some favored sections will
produce a crop that will be record
breaker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
!. CONVICTED OF FORGERY.
The Love Making of james N. Abeel Proves
Disastrous Affalr-AIiss Ander-
sons Testimony.

New York, April 22.-James N
Abeel, who through letter purported
to be signed by J. B. VanEvery, vice
president of the Western Union Tele-
graph company, secured an introduc-
ton to Miss Eleanor Anderson, a tele-
graph operator In the Grand hotel, I'M
der the name Of J. Ogden Goelet, Jr.,
and subsequently became engaged to
her, was adjudged guilty by a Jury
yesterday Of forgery in the third de-
gree. The statute fixes the penalty for
this offense at imprisonment for not
more than five years. Abeel was
brought back from Canada some
months ago, whittier he had fed. Re-
Gently Miss Anderson secured YER
dict against him for $4,000 damages
by default.
During the course of her testimony
yesterday Miss Anderson told of
Abeel's ardent love-making under the
name of Goelet and said that he had
presented her with check for $780,
900, made payable to ]. Ogden Goelet,
Jr., and signed with the name of
George c. Dewitt as trustee Of the
Robert Goelet estate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
EPIDEMIC OF SCARLET FEVER.
Schools. Churches and Other Public Places
In Larned Ordered Closed and Children
Prohibited from the Streets.

Larned, Kan, April 22.-This town
is afflicted with the worst epidemic Of
scarlet fever that has visited 1t in a
long time. The schools have been
closed by order of the school board
and yesterday the board of health is
sued proclamation closing all
churches, the opera house and other
places of public gathering and pro-
hibiting children under the age Of 16
from leaving their homes or appearing
on the streets except in cases Of neces-
sity. Eighteen cases Of scarlet fever
are under quarantine In the city and
there Is an unusual amount of sickness
from German measles and other con-
tagious disorders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
THE SNYDER APPEAL.
The Case Argued Before the Missouri sa-
preme Court-The Contention of the
ATTORNEYS for Snyder.

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 22-An ap-
peal from the verdict in the st. Louis
circuit court in the case Of Robert M.
Snyder, convicted on a charge OF
boodling in connection with the Union
Traction deal and sentenced to FIVE
years in the penitentiary, was argued
before the supreme court here yester-
day. A decision is expected within o
month. Hhe attorneys for Snyder con-
tended that as Snyder was a resident
Of Kansas City and that as the stat
ute of limitations had expired before
the indictment was returned, the trial
court had erred in not giving instruc-
tons to the Jury on that fact. The
state held that Snyder was resi-
dent of New York city and therefore
the statute Of limitations was not ap.
plicable in his case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
words Do Not ,Justlfy an A.sault.

st. Louis, April 21.-"Words never
justified an assault except, perhaps, I'M
der the code duello," said Judge Adams
in the United States district court yes
terday. "The attorney in the case has
declared that in some instances 1t is
even justiflable to use a revolver, but
l say to you, gentlemen of the jury,
that words are never a justification Of
assault in this country and no repre-
sentative court has ever ruled other
WISE" The case at the conclusion Of
which Judge Adams delivered the
above charge was that Of L. w. Child
ress against palace car company for
an assault made upon him by con-
ductor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
CHINESE EXCLUSION.
The Executive Committee of the American
Federation of Labor Wants Congress
to Pass the Hit Bill, -

Denver, COL, April 22.-The princi-
pal action taken at yesterdays meet
ing of the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor was the
adoption of a resolution requesting the
adoption Of the Hit bill on Chinese
exclusion now pending before congress.
The action came in the shape Of the
unanimous adoption Of the report of
the subcommittee appointed to con-
slider the status Of the exclusion law.
Referring to the Hit bill, the report
says that at would, If enacted, not only
maintain that which has been secured
so far upon the subject Of Chinese ex-
but would also be more ef-
fectiye."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
Gov. Hunt to Be a Judge In Montana.

Washington, April 21.-Gov. William
H. Hunt, Of Port Rico, yesterday paid
his respects to the president and later
will have an extended conference with
him about affairs in the island. Gov.
Hunts nomination as the successor to
Judge Hiram Knowles, as United
States district Judge in Montana, was
confirmed by the senate Tuesday. Gov.
Hunt expects to return to Porto Rico
to conclude his work there and formal
ly to take leave of the inhabitants Of
the island. 1t may be two months be-
fore he takes his seat on the Montana
bench,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
GUARDS DISSATISFIED.
Rumors That Wholesale designations Are
Likely to Take Place In the jefferson
Company at the Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, April 21.-Following the
resignation Of IA members of the JEFF
ferson guards at the worlds fair and
the report that many others also in
tended resigning, Lieut.. Col. Ainsbury,
commandant of the guard, yesterday
visited the various barracks and urged
the men to retain their places, promis
ing them better quarters with baths
and facilities for securing their meals
at lower rates than is possible at pres
emit The alleged dissatisfaction among
the guards is said to have seriously
interfered with efforts to build up the
force and there have been rumors tina
wholesale designations would take
place just before the opening Of the
exposition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
An Engineer killed In a Wreck.

Guthrie, Ok, April 22.-William
Downing, a locomotive engineer, was
killed in a wreck in the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe railroad yards here
yesterday. In crossing a switch Down.
ing's engine was struck by a car
pushed from another track. He was
caught in the steel cab Of his engine
and crushed and scalded 80 badly that
he died while on a special train. His
home is at Arkansas City. He had
been II years in the Santa Fe service
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
Caulnsld Nominated for Congress

st. Louis, April 21.-The republican
convention of the Eleventh congress
sional district was held yesterday and
Henry s. Caulfield was unanimously
nominated for congress. Charles H.
without and Thomas Niedringhaus
were selected as delegates to the ma
tional convention. The delegates were
instructed for Roosevelt for president
and resolutions were adopted indorsing
Cyrus P. Walbridge, Of St Louis, for
governor.