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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
RocK IsLAND ID PACIFIC.
Colonel Greene Confirms Report That
the Road WI Reach the Coast.

Colonel Greene Confirms Report That
the Road VIII Reach the Coast.
DALHART, Tex, Sept 11-W. c
Greene, the copper magnate OF New
York and Mexico, who passed through
here today on his way to New York,
from a visit TO his mines. confirmed the
report that the Rock Island Is negO-
tiating for the purchase Of the Rio
Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacific rail-
road, which he owns.
This road runs from Fl PasO south
east to Terrazas. Mexico. a distance
Of 156 miles. Greene said that the
deal would probably be consummated
when he reaches New York
Greene bought the road about eight
months ago, his primary object being
to extend it to his 5000, OOO-acre tract
Of pine timber, situated in the Sierra
Madres. He says that the Rock Is
land viii extend it to the Pacific coast
OF Mexico if the deal is made 1t is
understood that the FL PasO and
Southwestern, which is owned BY the
Phelps-DOdge syndicate, is to ulti-
mately become a part OF the Rock Is
land system.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
RED JACKET SHAFT MYSTERY
OBJECTS DROPPED DOWN SHAFT
NEVER REACH BOTTOM.
Michigan College OF Mines Making
observation-disclosures Law OF
GravitatiOn.

LAKE LINDEN, Mich, Sept. IL
Il is an interesting scientific fact, and
one not generally known that nothing
which falls from the mouth Of the
deepest mining shaft in the world
ever reaches the bottom This has
been demonstrated at the famous Red
Jacket shaft of the big Calumet &
Hecia copper mine at Calumet
The article, no matter what shape
or size it may be. is invariably found
Clinging to the east side Of the shaft
One day a monkey wrench was drop
ped, but it did not get TO the bot
tom 1t was found lodged against the
! east side Of the shaft several hun
dred feet down This incident coming
to the attention Of the Michigan col
lege OF mines, it was decided to make
4 careful test Of the apparent phen-
omenOn.
Test Proves Fact
It was decided best to use a small
but heavy spherical body, and q mar
bic, tied TO a thread, was suspended
about twelve feet below the mouth Of
the shaft. When the marble was alb
sOlutely still, assuring that it would
drop straight down, the thread was
burned through by the fame OF a
candle The marble fell, but at a
point about 500 feet from the surface
brought up against the east wall Of
the shaft.
The same would be the case were
a man TO fall into the shaft While it
would mean sure death, the body bad
" torn, would be found lodged in the
dmbering on the east side Members
OF the faculty OF the college Of mines
are now engaged in experiments with
view Of developing data as to the
thickness OF the earth's crust.
To Solve a Problem
1t is not hoped 70 solve the per-
picking problem Of the distribution
Of the earth's matter, but il is hoped
70 add TO the information collected
concerning It. To this end the Red
Jacket shaft presents advantages pos
sessed by no other place in the uni
verse.
The deep shafts in other parts Of
the country. and in foreign lands
generally begin at an altitude and
end above or but very little below the
sea level, whereas at the Calumet
mine the Red Jacket shaft starts in
at comparatively low altitude and
pierces the earth's crust deeper and
further below the ocean level than
any other in existence. 1t is hoped
within a year to be able 20 give some
intelligent information regarding the
Investigation
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
JOHN HARTZLER
a neY-at-Lavs

Does a General Law Business.
I have a complete list OF ali Govern
ment Lands in the county and parties
desiring contests filing OF applications
for hOmesteads or any business be-
fore the United States Land Office
VIII DO well to see me before employ
ing an attorney.
OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
Naksia-Nytlas.

Married, at Oberlin, Kan, Septem-
Der 5. Charles Vaksia to Miss Mary
Vytlas. The bride is a daughter Of
John Vytlas, who used to live in Sher-
man county Fred Vytlas, uncle Of
the bride. attended the wedding. The
young couple will reside on a farm
near Jennings
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
StraYed.

From my place in GOodland, Mon
day, September II, one black mare,
stripe in face and white hind legs, In
good condition, weight about 1000
pounds. Information desired and
compensation for return Of animal
J. 3. SMELL
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
w. cru. County Convention.

Mrs. Murphy, Mrs Marshall and
Miss Marks went out to Ruleton
Thursday morning to attend the W.
c. T. u. county convention.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15

FOund-Ladies' wrist bag; black
leather, silver trimmings; contains
samples Of mineral ore. Enquire at
this Office
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
I ROrp Wells

All parties desiring to have a well
put down, will put themselves to ad-
vantage by calling upon Yves Eakins,
KanOrado, Kan.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15

Money to loan on all kinds Of good
security. Call at the store and make
your wants known at the store Office
&. N. MflIisack-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
For Sac

Section Of land six miles southwest
OF Brewster For particulars write or
call on Grace Jacobs, Brewster, Kan.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15

The Farmers National bank cashes
railroad checks.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
The President
Those who intend to visit
The OREGON Country

will find IN this publication a rare fund of infOr-
nation. It tells you of the shortest way to reach
the Exposition City, what is to be seen en- route,
and of the return trip through
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15
CALIFORNIA

Free on application TO
H. G. KALI, A. @. P. A.
901 Walnut ST.,
Kansas City, Missouri.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15

Trust Baking Powders sen for g a.
50 cents Per pound and may Be iden-
tiled By this eLOrbitant price.
They are . menace 90 public health,
IS food prepared from them cor
tains large quantities OF ROcheIls
salts, q dangerous cathaTtic drag.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-09-15

Fancy Igohair Dress Goods, the regular Csc kind
One Saxony Curtains, a
One lot Fancy Dress Saeen all
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
AN UNFORTUNATE WOMAN
Mrs. William Harmon Found Wander
in Around Circus Grounds,

Mrs. William Harmon, wife of a
laboring man, was found wandering
around the circus grounds yesterday in
a demented condition. The woman had
10-months-old baby with her. The
ill-clad appearance of both and the
woman's evident mental condition
ELECTED such comment from people on
the grounds that the police took her
and her baby to police headquarters.
Later they were taken to the county
Jail for the night. Mrs. Harmon suf-
fers from epileptic spasms of period
ical nature, which have impaired her
mental faculties. Mr.. Harmon is away
from home much of his time and has
no means to provide an attendant for
his wife. The case is one exceedingly
puzzling to the authorities.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
THE STAR THEATER,
Ed Redmond Opened to a Large House
Last Night.

Every one that visited the Star thea
ire last evening, and there was a
crowded house. were loud in their
praise the Ed Redmond and his eX-
cellent company of players. Mr.. Red
mOnd certainly made the most of his
efforts to present not only the COM
pany but the house as well in a way
that is bound to secure for him the
best patronage in the city. The house
is clean and conducted in an orderly
manner, electric fans have been put in
and the atmosphere is kept cool and
fresh. The stage mas been looked aft
err and the scenery is the best that has
been seen for many day. The COM
pany throughout is composed of act
ors and, actresses of ability, and the
costuming is a complete surprise. 1t
was announced last evening that there
would be a bargain matinee Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:3O and the admis-
parts of the house. Beginning with
tonight a coupon will be given to all
Friday evening the patron holding the
lucky number will be presented with a
Clark exposition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
WILLMOTH DECLARED INSANE
Man Who Put Negro Foreman Out o.
Commission Must 90 to Asylum.

Fred Willmoth, the man who nearly
put a negro foreman at the county
poor farm out of commission with a
cane Saturday night, was examined be-
fore Judge Brents on an insanity
charge this morning and ordered COM
mitted to the Eastern Washington hos
pital for the insane at Medical Lake.
The examining board consisted of Drs.
William Van Patten and G.. B. Stew
art. Willmoth is a farmer by occu-
patton and his mental arrangement is
traced to a slight attack of paralysis
several years ago. He is in bad ply
steal condition and can hardly get
around. A travelling guard will ar
rive in Walla Walla tomorrow to
transport Willmoth to the asylum.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15

FOR RENT-A NICE COTTAGE;
good location. Phone 1863. If
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
SEES HIS WAY CLEAR.
Expects to Beat Martin in Contest for
Senator.

ELK POINT, S. D., Aug. 15.-United
States Senator Robert J. Gamble was
in this city in consultation with re-
publican leaders. He had just re-
turned from a weeks tour of inspec-
ton of the fences political in this
corner of the state. He is greatly en-
couraged with his reception and says
he could ask for no stronger promises
or more hearty appreciation.
Inasmuch as the Black Hills fur
nisned only II per cent of last year.
republican vote, Mr.. Gamble regard:
it's claim to the senatorship as a mat
ter of right as altogether exaggerated.
He will not surrender until the last
ditch is reached.
This county last year was a strong
''insurgent" county, the Crawford re-
publicans consenting to an equal divi-
sion in the state convention for loo;
reasons when their strength was
much greater. This element is gener-
ally lending itself to Mr.. Gamble
support, while the machine" republic
cans to a man are backing him. 1t
thought that Mr.. CANDLES candidacy
may result in happily uniting tines
two factions.
An effort is on foot to secure Sena-
tor Gamble for an address at the OF
settlers picnic which takes place, Aug.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15

cure farms and homesteads on the 81
500 acres of land included in the White
Earth, Red Lake, Fond du Lac and
Chippewa reservations opened tC
lands are mostly fertile and are sub
ject to homestead entry at $125 an
acre
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
INSTALLED CALL.

James Prather, the proprietor of the
Crown, has installed in his place Of
business call bell in connection with
the Star theater. The bell will be
used to notify the patrons of the
Crown that the curtain between each
act will rise within three minutes 8-21
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
$80.00-BuffaIo and Return-s800o

The 0. R. & N. CO. will make the
above rate to Buffalo and return on
August 14th and 15tn Choice of
routes with stopovers on the return
trip. For detailed information call on
or address, ROBERT BURNS
General Agent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
20. Half rates have been granted on
the Milwaukee railroad and great
are being made
Personal Mention

John Smith goes to Portland to-
night.
Mayor Gilbert Hunt leaves tonight
for Portland.
Roy Alien of Waitsburg is registered
at the State today.
M. D. Walters and family leave to-
light for Portland.
w. A. Glover of Pasco is a Walla
Walla visitor today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Crocker will go
to<Portland tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Uppington leave
tonight for Portland.
C. H. Mott will go to Portland to-
night to attend the fair.
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Essinger will
leave tonight for Portland.
Charles Gritman of Pendleton was
Walla Walla visitor yesterday.
George Thomas and wife of Waits
burg are guests at the State today.
Miss Bertha Anger went to Pendle-
Mrs. D. S. Baker is In Seattle Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Smith.
H. H. Fine a prominent Prescott
farmer, is in the city on business to-
FAY.
M. N. Walter, a we'll known Milton
resident, is in the city on business to-
day.
w. S. Goodman was in Walla Walla
today from mis- Hudson Bay stock
farm.
John r. Stevenson Of Pomeroy pass
ed through Walla Walla today for
Portland.
Mrs. r. r. Rees has gone to Wash
tucna to visit her daughter Mrs. Paul
Compton.
Mrs. Nellie G. Day has gone to the
Sound and Portland for two weeks Wis
it with friends
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. May will go
to Portland tonight to visit with rel
atives and friends.
Richard Ludwig will go to Portland
tonight to see the sights at the Lewis
and Clark exposition.
Miss Harriet Ankeny has returned
from Portland, where she has been
visiting with relatives.
Clark Wood, editor of the Weston
T ri,
day, returning home today
J. J. Schiffner will attend the Elks'
demonstration in Portland tomorrow.
He will leave on tonight's train.
Mrs Alvan Brown and daughters.
Misses Gertrude and Gladys, are
spending a few days at the beach.
T. D. Barclay, bookkeeper at the
Prescott mills, was in the city yester-
day, accompanied by Mrs. Barclay.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Loundagin and
family of Waitsburg were in Walla
Walla today en- route to the Portland
fair.
w. o. Torrance and F. C. Hindle,
prominent Daytonites, took in the cir
Gus yesterday, returning home last
night.
E. H. Leonard, manager of the Port
land Mills at Dayton, accompanied by
Mrs. Leonard and children, is in the
city today.
Drrin Parker, secretary Of the Hol-
Ian Parker company, has returned
from a months trip to Portland and
Sound cities.
Mr. and Mrs. John Thonney and
family will go to Portland tonight to
see the fair. They will also spend sew
eral days at the beach.
Enos Palmer and M. ]. Palmer, ac-
companied by their families, returned
this morning from months camping
trip on the headwaters of Blue creek.
H. H. Wolfe, prominent business
man of Dayton, was in the city to at
tend the ceremonies incident to the
laying of the corner stone for the new
Masonic temple in East Alder street
this morning.
Among circus visitors in Walla Wal
la yesterday were Judge and Mrs. M.
M. Goldman, DR.. and Mrs. M. Piet-
rzycki, D. c. Guernsey and wife and
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Frary, all of Day
ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
Special Excursion Rates to the East
via O. r. e. N.
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth,
Omaha, Sioux City, Kansas

City ...... ...... ...........$5 $3.50
Chicago ...... ...... ....... 6400
st. Louis ...... ............... 5000
These tickets will be on sale August
oath and 25th, September 18th and
17tn, good for stopovers in either d.
rection and carry limit of 80 days.
Information regarding sleepers,
routes, ETC., can be obtained by calling
on or addressing
ROBERT BURNS,
General Agent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
BARGAIN PIANOS.

"A cheap Piano is never bargain ,
good piano at fair price is a real ho.
gain. You cannot afford to. be deceivaa
You buy a piano but once.
You should select it with due cara
buy piano of known value-hn,, !,
from a reliable grm-buy it at tbe
Stanley Music House.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15

Hacks-Shaugnnessy q CLANCY
Stand, Caswelrs Cigar Store. phcn.
$50.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
SPECIAL RATES BUFFALO N. "
AND RETURN VIA N. p. RY.

$500, on sale August IA and 10;
limit 80 days, west of Chicago. Stop
overs allowed on return trip only. For
particulars inquire at w. & c. H.
ticket office. j. p. GOODHUh'
u = root Agent Agent.
S. B. CALDERHEAD,
G. F. & P. A.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
Opening Lands in Minnesota.

books in the local government land
office were opened today for the entry
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15
MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO MAKE
EX-ASSESSORS ONLY ELIcl.
BILE FOR PLACE.
Tacoma Men Will Ask Next Leoisla-
ture to Change Law Relative to
Equalization Boards.

If the plans of certain Tacoma poll
ticians and officials are carried out, the
legislature at its next session will be
called upon to pass law dealing with
the appointment of members of boards
Of equalization. The plan now under
consideration in that city has received
the attention of politicians at different
times, but owing to the question of
politics, which have entered largely
into the matter, no definite attempt
las ever been made to have the pres
ent manner of creating equalization
boards changed, is the story that
comes from Tacoma.
1t is proposed to have the legislature
pass law making the ex-assessors of
each county the only persons eligible
to appointment on the board of equali-
cation. The board shall consist of five
they reside, with a business man as the
sixth member. The county auditor. as
provided under the terms of the pres
ent law will remain as secretary of
the board.
Expect Better Results.
1t is believed by those fathering the
movement that the eX-assessOrs of
county are in a position to equalize
assessment rolls in a more equitable
manner than would a board chosen
from the city council and the county
commissioners. Having made up the
rolls at different times themselves, the
members would be in a position to
judge for themselves whether an as
sessment was just or not, and, if I'M
lust. could readjust the rolls on an
even basis.
Business men of Tacoma and Pierce
county have registered numerous re-
monstrances against the present sys-
tenn, claiming that tax assessments
were lowered more because Of the
political influence or pull of the man
asking the reduction than from more
just or equitable reasons. This fact,
it is claimed, is particularly true where
members of the city council of any
large city occupy a place on the equal
ization board. They do not allege that
such a state of affairs exists in the
city at the present time, but claim
that it has existed in other cities in
the past and might develop at some
future time on one of the Pierce coun-
ty equalization boards.
Business Men Interested.
Business men are back Of the pres
ent project and hope, with the aid Of
the Pierce county delegations in the
legislature, to force the passage Of a
new law dealing with equalization
matters. The plan has also received
the endorsement of the present county
officials, and it is believed that the
county commissioners themselves
would favor such a change.
Another point that has been brought
up in connection with the matter is
that with ex-assessors on the board
the work brought before it would be
greatly facilitated, inasmucn as the
board would be greatly facilitatedbbb
board would be in a position to push
things through quickly and systematic
cally, which cannot be done under ex-
listing conditions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-15

q All business men know the value of
a good piece Of Job Printing. To
secure the best work it is necessary to
have plenty Of up-to-date type and other
material, as well as workmen who know
how to use it. This is combination
that can be found in The Statesman
Job Printing Department q Our
superior facilities in this line enable us
to turn out good work at prices as low,
if not lower, than a poorly equipped
prntery can possibly do it. Give us a
trial order and you will come again.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Death Of Mrs. Armentrout.

Nancy s. Pemberton was born Jan.
uary 20 1926, near Crsbb Orchard,
KY. Her parents mnved to Missouri
in 1868 and stetled in Saline county.
She was married to ]. Armentrout
June 3rd, 1s43. Her husband died
February 1897. She died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs E. A..
Heavlin, In Elkhart township, the
27th day Of January, 1905. She
was taken to Sweet Springs for bur.
ial, attended by her sons, j. T. Arm
entrout, Of Amsterdam, and Louis
Armentrout Of Sweet Springs, and
daughter, Mrs. Ed Heavlin, and laid
to rest by the side Of her husband in
Fairview cemetery. She was q con
sistent member Of the Christian
church and died in that faith. E.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Virginia.

Elder Ishmael OF Drexsl will preach
at Virginia Friday night, Saturday
night, Sunday and Sunday night.
Come and hear him.
R. F. Harper has the rheumatism
which 10 not pleasant company.
Joe T. Whinnery was taken very
sick with q chill Saturday afternoon
coming home from Amoret.
Albert Pilgrim Ii confined to his
home, chilling most OF the time.
The people are feeling better since
the snow commenced passing away.
Some Of the farmers have com.
menced to buy stock hogs and cattle
The farmers are making prepare
ton to put out Q large corn crop
this year.
There was . man in Virginia trying
to contract with our people to drill
for gas and oil. We understood
they could not agree on terms.
There will be q school entertain
ment at the Hot Water school house
on Friday night Feb. oath.
AARON.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
He Shot Three Negroes.

MuSfogee, l. T., Feb. 21.-When
the police attempted to arrest some
coal thieves tonight, a fight was
started in which three negroes were
shot and William Ruperd, a police.
man, was shot but not killed. An
officer tried to arrest a negro, who
took refuge in q store crowded with
negroes. A negro woman began the
shooting. In the fight the woman
escaped. Ten negroes are in jail.
Ruperd vas shot in the hand. An
other shot struck him in the side,
hitting his belt full Of cartridges
This saved his life Notwithstanding
three Of the cartridges in the belt
we're exploded by the shot. The ne
groes shot were James Downs, Henry
Seavers and Zeke Patter. The wo.
man who started the riot is uniden-
titled.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Successful Revival.
Spruce, Mo-, Feb. 20

Spruce, Mo-, Feb. 20.
EEITOR TINES:
The Rev. W. Fl. Evans OF Dallas,
Texas, generally known by distinc-
ton as wild Bill" has just closed q
revival effort at Montrose, and al
though the winter temperature Of 5
to 20 below zero and falling snow
prevented the attendance OF people
from a distance, the evangelist met
every appointment; and for those in
attendance, the meeting resulted in a
general toning up of Christians and
the salvation Of some, and several
accessions to the church. He begins
here at Spruce Tuesday night the 81.
and will continue until Sunday next.
Ne are expecting a great meeting.
]. LACHE STAMPER,
Pastor N. E Church South.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Charges Against A Governor.

Charleston W. Va, Feb. 21.-Seve-
raj attacks on Governor White and
Governor elect Dawson. now Secre-
tary Of State, were made by state
senators today and q resolution was
passed ordering an investigation Of
the verbal charges. A resolution Of
impeachment proceedings was chang
ed no as to pass as an order Of inves-
tigation. The resolution as passed
contains the following provision:
Senators Marshal, McGinn,s and
Carrigan were constituted an inves.
igation committee to probe corrup
ton charges made on the floor OF the
senate, in newspaper reports and
whatever may be gathered from the
four Winds"
In a speech filed with charges Of IL
legal practice on the part Of Govern.
or White and Secretary Of State
Dawson. Senator Caldwell made a
TRADE. Caldwell was followed BY
Senator Cornwsll, recently Demo
cratic candidate for governor. Sen
stor Caldwell said the governor was
guilty Of dividing with the secretary
the fees OF the latter Office In consid'
GRAFTON OF appointments.