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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
REPRESENTATIVES OF LARGE
EASTERN COLLEGES HOLDING
CONFERENCE TODAY.
Probable That Special Committee Will
be Appointed to Work Out New
Rule System.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Representa-
tives of a large number of eastern col
leges will hold a conference at the
Murray Hill hotel this afternoon to
consider the football question and dis
cuss any suggestions for reforming the
game so as to remove some of the bru-
tai features which have made the game
Objectionable to large number OF
people. Yale will not be represented
in the conference, having taken a very
decided stand against any attempt tc
abolish or even change the present
style of playing. 1t is considered
probable that special committee will
be appointed to work out new rules
for governing inter- collegiate foot
ball games in the future. 1t is no
believed that the game of football will
be abolished, but that the rules will
be so modified that the danger to the
individual players will be greatly
reduced.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
o, r. E. NJ. LINE FROM RlPARiA
TO LEWISTON BEING
PUSHED.
Orders Have Been Placed With East
ern Firms for All Steel Structures
Along Line.

Work on the Riparia- Lewiston
branch of the o. R. & N. is being
rushed by the contractors, is the re-
port that comes from Riparia. Orders
have been placed with eastern firms
for all of the steel structures along
the line, including the s165,000 bridge
across the Clearwater at Lewiston.
Track has been laid for nine miles
out of Riparia and is being rapidly
extended toward Lewiston at the rate
of several miles a day. The abutment
work has been begun on the Clear
water bridge, and in few days the
excavations and cofferdams will be
ready for the first of the concrete
work.
The contractors have provided a
large and complete hospital camp at
Almota, about midway between the
two ends of the new construction line
for the care of those needing medi-
cal assistance among the Workmen
employed on the grades.
The o. r. & N. boat service on the
Snake river is being taxed to keep
up with the business partially created
by the railroad construction work in
that part of the country. A great deal
Of wheat is being moved down the
river from Lewiston to Riparia by the
boats which are loaded on the return
trip with merchandise needed in great
part by the construction companies
working on the extension. The pres
ent low stage of the river makes it i'm
possible to handle very large loads,
and this circumstance makes the task
of the three boats, the Spokane, the
Lewiston and the Norma, doubly
hard.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
DEATH REVEALS SECRET.
Lodges Find Evidence That Man Had
Two Wives.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Dec. 2S.-The
death of J. NJ Cove, a well known trav-
cling man of this city, at Bottineau
this week has disclosed the fact that
ne was a bigamist and the scandal has
caused a sensation here. Wife No.
with whom he had been living at ST.
Cloud, never knew she had been de-
ceived until the news was broken to
her today
Cove was a member of Nazarene
lodge, knights Templar, of st. Cloud,
and the officers here directed the
members of the lodge at Bottineau to
make a search of the effects. When
this was done, it was found that Cove
had a wife at Rochelle, Ill. She was
communicated with and the lodge and
the first wife at Rochelle claimed the
body.
1t then became necessary to notify
wife No 2. She produced a marriage
certificate, but there appears to be
no doubt that Cove had not been di-
vorced from his first wife, though he
had not lived with her for some time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
The Breathing Earth.

That the earth breathes is a well
known scientific fact. 1t is often to
be verified by that peculiar earthy
smell which arises Immediately after
thunderstorm, the lowering Of the bar
ometric pressure causing the flow up
ward of air, just as it Is once more
squeezed downward when the barome-
ter rises. A resident Of Geneva dis
covered a natural barometer at Fer
ney-Voltaire. 1t Is a deep natural we'll
or cave with a very small opening.
When this opening is made small
enough just to fit a whistle the differ
emf sounds as the earth inhales or eX-
hales the air warn the neighbors OF the
coming weather A lighted match or
feather shows the direction of the flow
as well. 1t is said to be an excellent
weather prophet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
To Desert Lawson.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Some Mu-
tual Life policyholders who have
given proxies to Thomas w. Lawson
of Boston, nave written to President
elect Peabody Of that company say
ing that they do not wish to hamper
him in his undertaking and asked the
names of persons to whom they can
send new proxies in favor Of the new
regime.
Mr.. Peabody has not yet taken mold
of Mutual matters, but officials Of the
company have replied for him that an
will be given to every pol
icyholder, prior to the annual meeting
in June, to give proxies to persons
who will cast them for "new-dear'
trustees.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
ESTRAY SALE.

Notice is hereby given that EDGAR
Holm on the 1st day of Decemhe-,
1905, took up and now keeps at his
residence, Frenchtown, Walla Walla
County, Wash, the following estray
one white horse.
No. of animals, 1; age, 10 yrs; color.
white; brands, al on left shoulder;
ear marks, none; other identification
marks, none.
Said estray will be sold to the high
est bidder for cash at the place kent.
as above specified, on Wednesday. the
18th day Of January, 1906, at the hour
of 2 O'Clock in the afternoon of said
day, unless the owner thereof, or his
legal representative, shall appear prior
to that time, and make out his title
and pay all charges against said es-
tray.
Date of first publication of this no.
tice Dec Both, 1905.
w. j. HONEYCUT,'
Auditor of Wala Walla County.
By T. NJ MCKINNEY, Deputy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
FIRST ON REBATE GRILL.
Elaborate System of Evading Law Is
Disclosed to Federal Jury

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-The federal
grand jury's railroad rebate investiga-
ton is said to have disclosed evidence
of an elaborate system by which
wholesale violations of the Elkins act
have been carried On without leaving
any documentary proof of the illegal
transactions. The scheme it is claimed
was carried out through the employ
ment by the railroads of a freight
broker" who adjusted the matter OF
shippers, without leaving in the hands
of either anything which would prove
connivance.
Incidentally, it is asserted, this
system has cerated some discord be-
tween rival lines, and officials of ag-
grieved roads are said to have fur
nished the information upon which the
grand jury is now proceeding to probe
the broker" charges.
1t is intimated that the Chicago
Burlington & Quincy is the first to be
put on the gridiron in connection with
the new discovery and indictments
against officials of that road as well
as against the New York "brOker" who
mas been acting as middleman, are
promised.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
ESTRAY SALE.

Notice is hereby given that Willis
Reser on the 9th day of Dec, 1908,
took up and now keeps at his resi-
dence, six miles west of Walla Walla
City, Walla Walla County, Wash, the
following estrays, two cattle.
No. of animals, 1; age, 2 yrs; color.
red; brands, no visible brands; ear
marks, swallow fork off left ear, I'M
derbit in right ear; other identified
ton marks, steer; No. of animals !;
age, yrs; color red; brands, no WISH
BILE brands; ear marks. smooth crop off
right ear; other identification marks,
heifer
Said estrays will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash at the place
kept, as above specified, on Frid0 V.
the 10Th day of January, 1906, at the
hour of o'clock in the afternoon of
said day, unless the owner thereof. or
his legal representative, shall apr EAR
prior to that time, and make out lis
title and pay all charges against said
estray.
Date of first publication of this
notice, Dec. Goth, 1905.
w. ]. HONEYCUTT.
Auditor of Walla Walla County.
By T. M. MCKINNEY, Deputy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
The "Man Eater"

Lower California is the home OF
species of lizard which appears to be
at least q second cousin Of the famed
celia monster" 1t is of notified yell
low and brown color and only about
fifteen inches long. The natives OF that
region have given it the terrible name
of man eater" because it has habit
of attacking every human being 1t sees,
going at one open mouthed, but does
not appear to mind either wild or 90
nestle animals. The man eaters oody
Is almost as brittle as that OF the myth
ical "jOint snake"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
Chaffee to Review Thirteenth.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-Ma'
jor General A. S. Chaffee, u. S. A.,
the Thirteenth regiment at it's armory
on Sumpter avenue this evening. The
review will be followed by the custo-
mary annual parade and by heavy ar
tillery practice with dummy guns {;
after which ball will be
given. Gen. Chaffee will be accom-
panied by his entire staff.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
MCCLELLAN is DEAD.
Leaves CIassmate in Wisconsin, Oldest
Living Son of Yale.

John Mcclellan of the class of 1888,
Yale college one Of the oldest gradu-
ates of that institution, died at his
home in Woodstock, Conn.,, Tuesday
night. He was 81 years old. John
Hustis of HustisfOrd, Wis, also a
member Of the class of 1888, is the
oldest living Yale graduate. He is
about a year older than DR.. Mcclellan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
put Them Of Till Tomorrow.

Some things are very much better put
off until tomorrow. Among tnem are
the reprimand you mean to deliver, the
defiance you mean to express, the reslg-
nation you mean to hand in to heart
less employer Put off doing these
and You'll probably discover that you
don't have to do them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28

Maud-Is It true that Miles engage
ment is broken off? Clara-Yes; sne
accused lack of stealing kiss. Maud
Why, that's nothing, surely. Clara
All. but he stole it from another girl
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II 1t
fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sigma
ture on each box 25c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28

wANTED-40 mead of draft horses
Immediately by DR.. Wood at Nc
Brides livery stable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28

The Mental, Electric and Magnetic
Healer. All diseases treated without
knife or medicine. La Grippe and
Blood Poison positively cured.
LEcTRIC AND MAGNETIC HEAL
ING INSTITUTE,
15lL Alder Street Phone 1899
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28

Highest excellence In String Instrn.
ments. Washburn, Regal. Stuart, at
Stanley's, % Main st. Phone 255.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-28
=. Fetherspil brand of

]. G. FetherSpil brand OF cigar
Are Bank Stock
La MARITIME
Flor de Alboni (clear Havana)
Union made.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
DYING MAN IN MAD RIDE.
Fatally Hurt, Conductor Loses Race
to Wifs-Dies on Flying
Train.

Williamsport. Pa.-FredeTick Hem
derson, conductor on the New York
Central railroad, who was crushed BE-
meath his engine at Tiadaghton, died
ut Lawrencsville during q mad run.
with clear right OF way, for Corning,
N. Y. where Mrs. Henderson was, at
the depot waiting.
The last words Henderson was able
to SAY was = pies that tho engine
might be made to gpsfaster, so that he
could reach homo 10 see his wife be-
tor he d!e6
= When tie accident happened at
Tiadaghton, 20 lies south OF Corning,
the division superintendent at the lat
ter place sent an order along the lire
stdetracktng every train for right OF
way for an engine and caboose, in
which Henderson was started for
home. - .~-..
AT Stokesdale Junction q surgeon
was taken on board, but he found hen-
derson dying. Before another ten miles
had been covered the conductor was
dead
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
TEACHER CAN BURN NOVEL
So Decides Judge i'll Case Of Gjrl
Pupil Of logan County,
= Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb.-Yes, it is proper and
legal for school-teavher to burn ye.~
low novels. when found in the desk or
Oh the person Of a girl pupil. SO de-
claFes Judge Gilchrist in deciding tie
case Of Miss Helen Brown against
Lewis Gordon, teacher OF a Logan
county district school. Miss Brown,
who is a pretty girl OF 18. brought suit
against her teacher for 81, the value
Of four novels confiscated The trial
created great excitement, and all the
pupils Of the school district crowded
into the courtroom to hear the details
The court held that the novel was
worthless and refused to give ajudg-
ment against the sehoclteacher. who,
It was held, did right in destroying the
cheap novel. The costs were assessed
against the girl. who sued through
Levi Forbis, her guardian.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
North Cah.o~a ;2riefs.

Washburn.-In a melee on one Of
the boats which was unloading at this
point, Russian named Joe Beines had
the end Of his nose nearly cut off, and
was cut on the shoulder, It is alleged,
by knife In the hands Of John Wade,
while under the influence or the bowl
that cheers.
Minot.-The supreme court has decid-
ed the case Of ). S. Murphy against
Judge Goss and the district court Of
Ward county in favor Of the defend
ants and denied the writ asked for re-
strainins Judge Goss FROM sending the
ases of North Dakota against J. s.
Murphy to Cass county for trial.
Norwich.-Wheat thieves have been
operating here and the chances are
that they will be unusually active this
fan. as an extraordinary quantity Of
wheat has been stored With little to
protect 1t from raids. One Of these
days a wheat thief will find himself
suddenly filled with holes. and the
business will stop as II struck BY a
sudden frost. s
Man Of $1,5O0,oD In
Morton county tend to show the aondi-
ton and good times which the people
here are enjoying, and but half the crop
marketed. The deposits are divided
among seven banks. One new bank
has obtained charter to operate in
rio1 lI!lin. rnaginx the second bank IN
that enterprising town, with another
charter still pending.
Hapoleon.-A prairie lre did much
DANA &c In Logan county and arrea.c
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
WAD OF GUM SAVES LIVES
Timber Cruisers Crossing Lake In
. Frau Canoe Defeat Death
Through Womau's Wit.

Duluth, Hinn.-To q woman's ready
wit and large piece of chewing gum,
H. H. Bartlett and John Cameron, tim
ber cruisers, and Mrs. Helen Bartlett,
wife OF the drst-named man, owe their
uves. .-. ~.
The three have just returned here
after an exciting adventure in Saginaw
lake, on the Canadian border.
They were crossing Saginaw lake in
. birch bark canoe when their fral craft,
which was being propelled swiftly
through the water, struck submerged
rock. =
The shock tore 4 hole in the bottom
OF tho canoe and water began. coming
In rate much in excess OF the ball
lng facilities at hand. ItsMassfuliY ~
mtls to shore, and the water was freez-
ing cold, ice having formed around the
edges Of the lake when the cruisers had
LETT the shore. TO attempt to swim
would be suicidal, and in that isolated
region there was little hope Of assist
ance. H. 1.. n ~ -s
TheR1t Was that tho wit Of Mrs. Bart
3ott manifested itself. She drew from
her dress pocket 4 big wad Of chewing
gum, ordered the men out onto the.
rock, followed them. turned the canoe
aDside down. tore n .rtace ~ r sA-s"A:t
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
Crowded.

Btsmarcls-Tne state penitentiary is
more crowded than at any pervious
time in the history OF the state, and
prisoners are qu.rtered in all sorts of
PLACES, The twine plant is on good
business foo:ing, and paying all the
cxpe nses Of the institution. The num-
ber Of inmates is accounted for partly
BY the natural increase due to the
larger population. partly to the influx
of criminals from other states attracted
by the prosperity OF the northwest,
and partly by the better enforcement
Of the laws
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30

RUNS FOR THREE DECADES
Court Timspdecs at Frseport, Ill.,,
Stops After Long Service Of
ThirtY-Two Yeara

Freeport. IN.-Fof the first time
tnce it was put up, more than 80
years ago, the big clock in the county
courthouse- tower in Freeport has
been taken down for repairs. The old
clock has done remarkably good serv-
ice during the long period that it has
been In use. and with the little at
tsntion paid to it each week By the
teweler engaged by the county board
10 wind and regulate it, has kept good
time and never has stopped for q mo,
ment- Shopkeepers, clerks and Office
men In the principal business part
of the city have missed the friendly
slang Of the huge bell that takes
ths place Of : gong on the big clock
biace tho removal OF the works, and
i will be like the voice Of q returned
friend when the old clock renews tho
striking OF the hours.
The clock was purchased by the
county in February, 1873. 1t cost ST.
200. and is the largest clock in this
part of the state. Every part OF the
works is Of massive dimensions.
The escapement works on a heavy
Iron shaft more than two feet long.
and all the rest Of the parts are Of
corresponding size. The weight by
which the clock proper ia operated
weighs 500 pounds. and the weight on
lhe striker weighs 1900 pounds. The
bell alone weighs 1900 pounds. The
works, after their long usage, have
become somewhat rusted and clogged
with dirt and oil. but after they are
thoroughly cleaned they will be prac-
Acally a. good as ever.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
Iowa Woman Found Dead

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 27.--When
officers went to serve legal papers on
Mrs. l.. N. Ruch. Of Davenport, Ia, at
her home, 1902 West Sixth street, they
found the womans dead body propped
UP against the deer on the inside,
where she had died from apoplexy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
Not "Specky'e" Fault

The enemies OF Won Stornberg, who
are trying to make trouble for him be-
cause Mr. Roosevelt calls him
''specky," don't know the president II
he ever happened to neet the kaiser.
and took Z fancy to- him, he wouldn't
hesitate q minute 10 call him Bill.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
Dying Of Football Injuries.

Pacific Grove. CAL, Nov. 13.-As the
result OF injuries sustained in recent
football game at this place John Nee.
han, Is years old, is dying. The lads
spine is fractured and the physicians
state that there Is no possible chance
OF his recovery.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30
Buried Under Falling Slate.

Saginaw, Mich. Nov. 27.-Alex:
Mercy, aged As, and Charles Toole.
Jr., aged 2l. miners at Standard mins
No. 2, were killed by being, buried be
meath a mass OF several tons of falling
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-11-30

are TO be mace of the men responsible
fo- the flames getting away.
Bismarck.-l, IS rumored that Attor-
ney Stevens is on the warpath against
blind pigs,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-31

The Washington correspon-
dent of the St. Louis Globe
places our Senator Kittridge
among the controlling powers of
the senate in the matter of shap-
ing Legislation in that body, plac-
ing him in company with Allison,
Aldrich, Hale, Cullom, Spooner,
Plat of Connecticut. Lodge, Frye
ard Beveridge. With the ex
ception of the last named these
senators have been represent
ing their states for a generation
past, some of them for twenty
four and twenty-six years, and
the man who has but a three
years service and can make him
self felt in this class, must have
some genuine ability, which the
staid old senate is willing to &C.
Cept.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-31

The Sisseton Standard, in
speaking of the determination
Of the adjutant general to
reduce the state guard and
expecting that the new troop
of cavalry recently mustered
in would be turned into an
infantry company or mustered
out, says:
Learning of the proposed change
which threatened the mastering out of
Sisseton's troop, Captain Bobb and
Lieutenant Babcock did a hot foot
toward WATERFOWL and sought an
audience with the Acknowledgement
and succeeded in getting his consent
t o remain as a cavalry troop. In order
to get this it was necessary to make
some concession. The boys agreed
that the state shall lot be called upon
to pay the transportation charges
of the men and horses to the Water
town encampment, but that they would
ride across country, thus getting
active service and a neat little bunch
| of money to the state. The boys will
!! get a little experience this way which
they would not be able to get otherwise.
1t will take about W. days for the
trim.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-31

According to the newspaper
reports the Wisconsin primary
law, which was given it's first
test in Wisconsin this spring, is
not proving satisfactory. The
special correspondent of the
Minneapolis Journal, a paper
which has been inclined to favor
the primary system, extends the
following criticisms:
Milwaukee, Wis, March 22d.-
The primary election law was given
it's first test in Wisconsin yesterday,
and reports from all sections indicate
that it did not prove the success that
was claimed it would be by it's advo-
Gates.
While the test could hardly be con-
sidered a fair one, because the cleo
tions we're for the most part special
ones and there was no general inter
est, the complaint is heard from all
sources that the expense was far great
er than the Old-time ~caucuses, and IN
some cases more than elections.
The voters complain of the compll-
cations, and say thew were not sure
they were voting for the men they
wanted to support. That this con-
dition existed is borne out by the fact
that the election reports are slow In
coming in because the judges cannot
agree as to the votes that should be
counted.
In Cumberland, Wis, it is reported
that the cost under the primary cleo
ton law was 50 for each vote, which
was simply to determine which men
were to run for Office.
In Wauwatosa, a suburb of Milwau-
kee, which gave the best opportunity
to study the working of the law the cit
liens are now discussing amendments,
and some advocate an immediate re-
peal of the measure. Contrary to
expectations, there was no interest In
the election. One hundred and seven
ty-fve votes were cast and twenty
eight officers sat from 6 O'Clock In the
morning to 8 o'clock in the evening to
look after them.
These votes cost the town SllO.
while an election will coast but 500.
In Wanwatosa the citizens are out
spoken in their opinion that the law is
a failure. The men who are most urgent
in their demands for it's repeal are
those who voted for it, while it's OPP
pOnents have not been converted.