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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
SUPREME COURT RENDERS DE-
CISiON IN THE FAMOUS PA
LOUISE COUNTRY CASE.
Lands Along Railroad Not Acquired
BY Condemnation Belong to Set.
tier Under Grant.

The supreme court has rendered
case, in which it holds, among other
things, tnat, in cases of railroad right
f-way, eff lands along the line of
the railroad are occupied by a settler
and his rights are not acquired by
condemnation and afterwards ripen
into patent from the government, ne
acquired the full legal title, free from
any claim on the part of the COM
pany.'
Lawyers state the effect of this
decision will be to compel the rail-
road companies to bring condemna-
ton suits to make title to their rights
of-way in large number of instances
as the railroad companies have pro-
ceeded upon the theory that where
they occupied right-of-way prior to
the issuance of patent to the land
condemnation was unnecessary.
Facts of Case.
This decision was rendered in the
case of Jacob Slaught against the
Northern Pacific and others. The vi
tai facts as stated in the opinion fol-
low:
In March, 1888, Slaught established
a residence on lands in Whitman coun-
ty, at what is now Palouse City, and
resided there until 1897. In October,
1887, he offered a homestead filing for
the land and the Northern Pacific set
up the claim of title under it's land
grant. A contest ensued, which was
finally decided May 20, 1896, in favor
of Slaught by the secretary of the in
terror. April 20, 1897, Slaught got
patent to the land from the govern
ment.
In 1887 the Spokane & Palouse rail-
road was built at great expense across
part of the land Slaught made no pro-
test at that time other than to publish
a notice in a Palouse paper warning
persons against trespass on the land.
Decree Suspended.
In August, 1887, the Northern Pa
cific, claiming to own the land, sold
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
WILL TAKE STEPS TO REMOVE
OFFICIALS AT THE STATE
PENITENTlARY.
Successor Of Captain Wood Will Prob
ably Accompany the Chief Ex-
ecutve of the State.

Governor Albert Mead has announced
that he will come to Walla Walla Au-
gust 25 for the purpose Of taking part
in the removal of the officials at the
attempting to register in Lewis pre-
cinct of Walla Walla prior to the city
election held in July.
This announcement was made in
Olympia after the governor had re-
ceived the report of Chairman Kincaid
of the board of control, who conducted
an investigation in Walla Walla last
week. The governor still maintains
that he will not recede from the posi-
ton taken several weeks ago and an
nounces that the employees must go.
The coming of the governor is awaited
with much speculation among the en-
ployes of the state penitentiary and
following out his instruction to War
den KEGS, it is possible that number
of other employees who, it is alleged,
also attempted to register, but against
whom no formal charge was filed, may
be discharged as we'll.
It is claimed that some Of the friends
of the men slated to go have been urg-
ing them to walk out in a body, but it
is not likely that they will follow that
advice. It is also limited that when
the governor comes to Walla Walla he
NAV look into the merits of the case
personally, and it is said that many
of the employees at the prison are very
apprehensive as to the outcome of the
visit of the executive of the state.
1t is not generally believed tnat the
governor will insist on the immediate
removal of each of the accused men,
but that they will be let out gradu-
aIly. in order that their places can be
filed with new men without hampering
the proper conduct of the institution
It is predicted that Captain Woods
win probably be the first to go and
that when the governor arrives he will
he accompanied by the person that has
been selected to succeed Captain
Woods.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
YELLOW JACK REPORT
THERE'S LITTLE CHANGE
Only Coming of Frost Will Put End
to Ravages of the Pesti-
lence.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 16.-Up to ]
O'Clock 10 new cases and four deaths
were reported.
Two Italians VINO collapsed in sa-
loon were found to nave yellow fever.
Both came from the country. At Mon
roe the citizens were determined to re-
establish the shotgun quarantine. The
mayor objected, saying soldiers would
be ready. He notified the governor,
who said the orders of the state board
of health must be obeyed and warned
the citizens that if they were not care
full he would mobolize soldiers and es-
tablish military rule. the citizens
yielded.
Vicksburg ordered a cargo OF sugar
reloaded and returned to this city.
The loss to the railroads of Missis-
sippi on account of the fever in pas
senger and freight traffic amounts TO
millions Of dollars.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
Forced to Don Mans Attire.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 16.-Mrs. J.
Lawrence Dye, aged Is years, who was
married last march, has been granted
a divorce. The testimony introduced
at the hearing was to the effect that
Dye, who is a clerk in furniture store,
forced his wife to cut her hair close
to the scalp and don mans apparel, in
sisting that she represent herself as a
man and go out in the world and help
earn their living. He took her own
clothing from her and it was only aft
er she had managed to telephone her
mother that she secured clothes to re-
turn to her parents home.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
SACHALIEN IS THE BUCbEAR
STANDS IN WAY OF AGREEMENT
Member Of Japanese Suite Says Question Can Be Easily
Settled if Russia Is Sincerely DESTROYS Of Peace
Envoys Now Considering Article I

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 16.-"Saghal-
in has been made the bugbear of peace
negotiations remarked member of
the Japanese suite this morning. But
the question is capable Of settlement
satisfactorily to both governments, if
the Russians sincerely desire peace"
The report this morning that M.
Witte was sick was unfounded. 1t is
very cold and the commissioners, wrap
ped in winter clothing, went to the
conference at the usual time. There is
no steam in the conference room yet,
and the ENJOYS are uncomfortable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
EAGLES AT DENVER.
San Francisco in the Lead for Next
Nesting.

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 16.-The grand
aerie of Eagles settled down to busi-
ness today, 1916 delegates being pres
ent. A hot fight is promised in con-
tests for elective offices. Pelletier and
Davis supporters each claim a victory
Grand Trustee McGinty holds the bal
ance of power. He has announced
himself a candidate for grand presi-
dent. The middle and far western
states are gradually deserting Milwau-
kee as a candidate for the next meet
ing place and are going to San Fran
cisco, which offers an entertainment
fund of $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
POWDER WORKS BLOW Up
MANY GIRLS WERE KILLED
Disaster Occurred Shortly After Noon
Near Oakland, California-De-
tails Meager.

OAKLAND. Calf, Aug. 1e.-The
Judson Powder Works at Fleming
Point, between West Berkeley and
Point Richmond, were blown up at
2:52 p. m. There were two distinct
explocions Immediately after the eX-
plosion the debris took fire and the
flames spread to all the buildings on
the point. Girls were employed at the
works and it is believed many were
killed.
No one was killed, five were injured
and two may die. The explosion oc-
Cured in the glycerine mixing plant.
The flames are now spreading over
Fleming Point and there is considera-
BILE danger bf further explosions. Men
are afraid to fight the fire for fear of
further disaster. The explosion oc-
CURED while the employees were re-
turning from lunch and they had not
reached the building that blew up. No
explanation is given for the explo-
SiOn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
HOLDS UP TELEPHONE LINE.
Mrs. Brown Objects to UnsiehtIy Pole
Near House.

CUMBERLAND, Wis, Aug. 16.-The
Northwestern Telephone company
which is running a new copper line
from st. Paul to this city, set its
poles as far as the boarding house
operated by Mrs. Nathan Brown in
this city. She objected to a pole in
the street in front of her building, and
to sustain her objection planted herself
in the posthole and prevented the men
from putting in the post.
AS the post is directly opposite the
central exchange office, it is very nec-
essary that the company get it in, but
Mrs. Brown says she will resist ev-
cry attempt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
IN MEMORY OF GREELEY.
Son-In-Law of Noted Editor Erects
Structure.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-The Rev
F. M. Clendennin, the rector of the
West Chester Episcopal church in the
Bronx, VINO spends his summer vaca-
tion on the historic Greeley farm at
Chappaqua, is completing the erection
of a$35,0OO stone church on the Greeley
farm.
The style of the architecture is after
a church in England and the Greely
farm edifice is being built at the per-
sonal expense of the preacher, in
memory of his daughter VINO died sew
eral years ago.
Mrs. Clendennin is daughter of
Horace Greeley, and she and her hus-
band are fond of the old farm.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
Gathering of Georgia's Mayors.

GRIFFIN, Ca, August 16.-The
fourth annual convention of the
opened here today. 1t is composed of
the mayors and city officials of Geor-
r. Atwater of Thomaston is president,
the Hon. Bridges Smith, of Macon,
secretary. Interesting papers On vari-
GUS pertinent subjects will be submit
ted by Mayor Dunno of Chicago, Gov
ernor Terrell, United States Senator
A. S. Clay, Mayor H. Meyers of Sa-
vannah and others.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16

The following official announcement
was made at 40: I'm the morning
session the peace conference took up
the discussion of article seven" The
conference took a recess. It resumed
it's sessions at 8.
The peace ENJOYS are thought to
have been discussing this morning the
Chinese Eastern railway. 1t is believed
a deadlock was almost reached. They
spent half an hour longer than usual
in conference this morning. Deep
anxiety is felt mere as to the outcome
,f today's conference as it is felt the
crisis may be reached any moment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
Jews in National Assembly.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 16.-As the
result of pressure by American Jews,
the proposed representative assembly
Jews holding university degrees, own
ing their own shops, and merchants
and to free them from the usual re-
strictions upon Jews.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
Fuoitive Banker Arrested.

BROCKTON, Mass, Banker Marsn
was held this morning without bond On
the charge of being a fugitive from
i,stice. He will fight extradition. He
is also charged in an old warrant with
bastardy. He pleaded not guilty.
Doth trials are set for Saturday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
BOMB THROWING IN POLAND.
Troops RetaIiate BY Killing Man,
People.

WARSAW, Aug. 16.-The details of
ceived. A bomb was thrown at a de-
tachment of soldiers. Two were killed
and three wounded. Troops were called
and fired on different parts of the town.
At least 40 people were killed and over
200 wounded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
General Chaffee's Opinion.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 16-
General Chaffee said this afternoon
that if Captain Taggart accepted a sill
yer service While acting as quarter
the department would take cognizance
of the incident, as it is against the
rules for an officer to accept presents
under such circumstances.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
Thirty Miners Caught in Penn
sy|Vania Mine
FIFTEEN DEAD BODIES RECOVERED
sI;oht Chance That Any Of the Others
Survive-Many Rescuers Are
at Work.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. 16.-Thirty
mon were buried under tons of earth
in a cave-in at the Lehign and Port
land Cement works at West Coplay
shortly after noon. Fifteen dead were
taken out by 2 o'clock. 1t is not thought
many escaped alive.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16

. art described t. contents of mis-
statement f out Colonel Minor
He said he nIeu it on the orders of
The examination and cross-examina-
tiCn ended at noon, Taggart having
been on the stand since last Tuesday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-16
Elks Ds.y at Portland,

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 16.-Today
was Elks' day at the Lewis and Clark
exposition. Thousands of Elks from
the northwestern states participated in
in the parade and the ceremonies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
NICE HEMP NECKT|E
FOR THE FIRE F|END
t He is Captured in Ph0ebus
The Citizens will Demand
Death Penalty.
Or. VASDEaSlIcf'S PROPERTY.
Oil Can Found Rear ;he Corner Of
mc'lcn stree; and Willard Avenue
ana The Physician ie Ho:lfcd That
His Property is Doomed-Arrest
Mey Soon Follow.

That Phoubus iii EYlus troubled by
daatard!y FIRE fcnI Is no longer
any doubt IN the minds OF The mem.
bcr8 Of tho rhoehus police force and
Tic citizens generally.
During the last wcch two blases
have occurred and yesterday an oil
can aud rags were found hidden near
the property OF Dr. George Is Van.
derslcc, corner of Willard avenue
and Mcllcu street The physician
also received a notice that his prop
erty is doomed to destruction by fire.
DR.. Nandcrslico has little faith in
the notice, but he will have the prop.
crty carefully watched rs n family Is
occupying H.
In the meantime the police have
been at work on several clues and it
II the opinion Of many that an arrest
Will be made within u few days II
IS certain that when the Person Is
captured he will receive an exceed
inSly warm reception. The crime OF
arson is punishable by death and
should the man be captured In this
case all pressure Will he brought To
have iho jury lnflict the scvcrcst
penalty.
The police are not saying much
for publication. They prefer 70 work
and, later give out Tie details whca
mighty interesting rend;ng matter
will be given tho public.
The other day whop the blacG.
smith shop was hurncd Il can Of ker.
oscnc was found near, the point. Had
1t not been for the prompt work OF
the fire department many other
buildings would have been burned.
Tho tiremen fought heruically and
saved the building, but most Of the
shop was destroyed.
The finding CT the oil can and, the
several fires lately have thoroughly
aroused the people of Phoebus and
every assistance is being rendered
the police to run down The guilty
persons.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
john Rro,,p,. co,,or,.o,,,

One day In 1851 John Brown rode up
to the Benton place near Eiiingham,
Atchison county, hnE.. and digmount.
ed. He carried IN his hand switch
which he had cut from Il cottonwood
tree. THIS he tossed aside, end luter
Srs. Benton stuck it in the ground at
tie back door OF her little house. IT.
TOOK root and grew II Is now a huge
tree ard 10 known In the neighborhood
as the John Brown ccttcnwood.r.--
Atcaisou Globe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
sovep ueser .sevr.

Cue Of the wonders of the California
desert Is the hot sand bath, famous
from the times Of the FIRST Spanish
pioneers. The surface water Is only @
Few inches deep. Beneath Is black
sand, constantly in gentle motion. The
0ather does not touch bottom. Hio
body sinks to the shoulders and with
the aid OF crossbar OF timber is then
susta'ne'l in g position of perpenlicr.
lar iiotation. The temperature is just
as warm us can Ire comfortably borne,
and tue sensation. like that OF soft
inassagina. is delightful.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
a.ssessc wheat.

Experts on tire subject Of bread
grains say that whnat can be traced
back into the dim past across the line
marked by the advent OF historic man
into the dim shades OF the stone age.
IT hos been known in Egypt and In the
valleys or the Eupbrates and the TisrI,
Since the time when history 'r1luneth
not 10 the contrary" Title prehistoric
races which formerly lived in the IA.
nous lake dwellings," which were
buiIt on platforms Supported Ivy pile<
driven In inc lakes Of Switzerland. had
their reEliog stones. whe9t nIortnrs,
sickles ond o;i,cr grain harvcstiug and
honrinak!hG apparatus ar lenst 1000
yia"s ago. Wheat found n ancient
Egyptian torobs and in the ruins OF the
lake dwellings refe-reI to Is Identical
with that which we use to,la:.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
NEWPORT NEWS VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER H. 1905

leaving an abundance OF gifts for
the i;t!c ones. The same can be
said OF the W. J. Boone Bee Hive
store aud of kat2's undersellng
For the inncrman md. for the
housekccpers the grocery stores Of
Mcssrs. Beas!cy &: Bush and w. w.
Richardson form Il most inviting re.
ccption TO the customers. These
stores have pretty decorations and
The many tempting ediblcs on dis
play make them worth visiting ut
this time
koJaks Make Pretty Display,
Kodaks, in all shapes and sizes.
forui the attractive display in Chcy-
mes studio window. Then the catchy
line vi photographs and other feat.
nres make good things for Christ.
mas gifts
Willie the Kocoughtan Dry Goods
store is closing out its stock the
s.o-o iiaG many attractions for the
Christmas holidays.
> "a ItIe, Ll-, d btN UlN HOOuS
store. IS among the many attractive
stores FOR women
~ Tho ), : aud Decent store. os
which Mr. w IL. Hapeport is tn"
proprietor. S.. Nick. must have nm.
loaded himself without going to an.
other town. as the display OF toys,
pictures and chinawarc make up n
most delightful Christmas decora
tiou.
Schraudts boot! store is the
Christmas homo Of tie book reader
OF lover Of attractivc cards. calcn-
dars and pictures. The store this
season is most attractive
Gold Fish Arc seen. Too.
Several hundred gold fish form IN
unusually pretty decoration at tho
Johnson Pharmacy. where old Santa
Claus has also been welcomed
IN thu furniture stores the deco.
ration OF the Willi5-Smi,h-Crall Gu.
is among the best.
c. J.. Crockett d CO. have man,
attractive features i'll tia Christmas
line for mcn. including shora. The
decorations are pretty.
The store Of the H. u. Balance
Skcc Company is another pretty
place Cor Christmas Shoppers
One OF the pre,tinst OF tic Christ
mas decorations can be sepr al thr
R,,rr-re NiilIircr>. c,orc III, ,,.;.,
dowS are attractivcly arranged an!
the store is well stocked with beau
tiful millinery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
4 Top.r rnrrx Psrir.

A topsy turvy party is good fun at
Christmas. Everything is done at this
party "the otter way around" for III
stance. II very small C..riiiina3 tree i.
fastened - ,ac ceiling upside down.
On tsic iioor Il number Of PACKAGES
should be iaid. IL The packages you
must he slsc 10 l.aTe the topsy tuivy
scheme. lii al bose .nteiiIG,l for H.
girls yon sf1o5:i put Only such ioiugi
AS boys iii.a OF Use. aud the older tho
guest ;be sinlNie* Should the toys be-
The next tb,ns IN tiiis tepsy tni-Fy par
~ after the distrhu:io,, Of the pack.
sizes rs 10 hayc SuD;e one eu.cr tho
room dressed rs Santa Clans with an
cmpty BASKET Oh hiN back or IN his
haGd, but Instead. III giving eacl persos
L present lie must demand one frcln
eneh person Later on in the evening
the guests ploy game OF forfeits
when they Lave Il chauce of getting
back .Lelz oSss
.Afs -. o. . -. 81. :.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
NEST END ACADEMY
Pupils HONOR ROLL
List Of Successful Children Whose
Work Mefi|ed Special Men-
ton in Third Month.
SEVERAL GRADES AaE MISSING
Other Names viii DC Given IN the
Daily 7rcsc When tho Final Rc-
rcr.s Have Hecn Sent 70 Principal
George W. 0uy--Puriis arc Doing
Good Work

Prof. George ". Guy, tho principal
OF the itish Schools. has announced
a partial lis; of the pupils whose
work mcritcd positions OH the roll
Of honor FOX the third moath, end.
ing December Il. Two grades have
not been reported, bu; these will ap-
rear at n later date in the Daily
Press.
The list 50 far completed Is given
below:
High School--Not complete.
Eighth Grade-Dcssie Wynnc. Ed
gar Outtcn.
Seventh Grade-Dirdic Kecter,
Fannie Robblnc.
Sixth tirado--Jula Birmingham,
Ruu"r kccter.
Fifth Grade-Not complete.
Fourth Grade. A-Harry Sutton.
Fletcher Woodward, Willie May Bor.
zen. Fear! Price, Pearl Shield.
Fourth Grade, B-Arnold Strob.
l7rrb Lindley Borbour. Arthur Ed.
wards, Cecil Saunders, Minnie Sou.
der, Ere'yne Childs. Thomas Whit.
Ing.
Third Gradc--Lillian Ransonc. Al.
yin Vaughan. Amos Roundtrce
Second Marguerite IIol.
ahouaer, Lloisc Ross, Josephine sul,.
fart, Iildrod Bulifan;. Hans Stroi,.
korb. Floyd Dunu
Primary pepartmcnt--Alva Price,
Alsec Price, Alberta Williams, Pau.
lire Wateon, Cartier Watson, Doris
Daeughetty. Faulknor Young
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
VIR GINA RECEIVERS
VA LIABLE PAPERS
State Library Gets Copy of PAPERS
Completing State Records of
Early Days.
fs.M.clai 10 tho Daily prery. ,

RICHMOND. Dec. 15.-The State ii.
brary Will soon have q complete rec.
ord OF the affairs of the colony and
State from 1860 to the present day.
Some time ago Librarian Kennedy
got wind OF the existence Of records
i'll London. and he at once communities
ted with b. F Stevens e Brown, thu
London agents OF the Virginia State
library. and set on foot a search for
the records.
After lonG, tedious and difficult
search the papers were found. having
escaped the attention Of historical stu.
dents for man. years One OF the roa.
sons wac thai the pnpors had hccn
misplaced, being enclosed with the
Board of Trade Papers for Carolina"
The records found are for the years