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The state herald., 1905-06-23

I, is understood that the surviving
widows OF Mr. Hoch are about to form
an old settlers association. Some
thrilling. hair.breadth escapes will
probably be roeounted when the pion.
GERS get together.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

A Pennsylvania court has dccylded
that "a man is master In his own
household" This will be news To
many a man.-pcrry Herald. The wise
husband will wait until his wife az.
Arms this Judgment.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

wealthy woman In New York says
she expects TO rejoin her pug dog
after death, 1t is a question whether
she believes she will so to heaven or
the other place.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

According 10 the Globe. Boston has
q professional snake catcher, In Port.
land there are perhaps half a hundred
whose energies are devoted to captur.
inr the serpent that turks in the
bowl Eprtland Advertiser.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

II has been necessary TO vaccinate
the entire police force OF Passaic. y.
J. That town must have policemen
who are in the habit OF catching
thugs.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Dynamite has been found in the heel
OF woman's shoe at Connellsvllle.
Penn. but even that won't stop the
woman who wants to put her foot
down hard.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

1t seems the hoop skirt and the
sylph-like figure are among fashions
DEGREES for the summer. How they
are TO be made to agree We do not
pretend to understand.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

over 100000 people have died Of
plague In india this year, Al sorts of
drugs aud terums have been used 10
s,ay the epidemic, Why not try the
rnee, OF soap and water as an oxtor
nal application. three times a day7
The state herald., 1905-06-23

1t is all explained. The old mug
that was recently sold at auction in
London for $4,000 was vawse.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Prof W. p. Trent says Defoe was n
great liar Wish there were few
more such lies eXtant as Robinson
Crusoe.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

1t cost the city Of New York 5000
TO bury Hiram Cronk. last veteran OF
the war of 1912. But then, there are
no more last survivors.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Dressmakers denounce the "sylph
like" figure. Possibly this is because
it takes less goods to cover that kind
with stylish garment.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Men drink less in summer than in
winter, according to observing statisti-
clans. and yet summer is the season
of larks and swallows.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

The man who has lilac bush grow,
ing right next the street never has to
rrune 1t.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Edward Atkinson may have had
Eve in mind when he summed up the
cost of a woman's clothes.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

1t doesn't make any difference
whether woman can drive a nail
straight or not, as long as she can
make good bread.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Lightning struck baseball game In
Troy. N. Y, and the umpire's decision,
Strike" was prompt
The state herald., 1905-06-23

This country will be only too glad
TO accept the guardianship of any
other cups the kaiser may care to Of
fer.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

A Boston bank has failed with LA
bilities of sl.7OO.OO0. The reports do
not say which of the officials did the
speculating.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Florida claims to be ten thousand
laborers short and the alligator in
dustry is suffering In consequence.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Well. the Gould fortune can stand
shrinkage of million or two without
necessitating the mortgaging of the
dear old farm.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

Philadelphia seems to be too quiet
even for sheep, One recently butted
II Philadelphian nearly to death.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

A rooster tried 10 whip an automo,
bile. Alas. poor chantlelccr, He's
gone from tho dunghill where once he
iordcd Il "a proudly, His wives do
weep uncontrolled and The dawn IL no
longer greeted by his clarion notes,
How eau rooster conquer whore
man has fnilcd1
The state herald., 1905-06-23

New York thinks that she is on the
eve of religious revival Few places
need one more.
The state herald., 1905-06-23

They are now studying Dickens
over dinners, u they would only
study browning In the same way somc
of his mcahinrs would become al.
most lucid. or. II they didn't, tho
students. being full OF good things.
wouldn't care; which IL better yet.
The state herald., 1905-06-23
TEA
Best tea port: San Fran.
cisco; nearest; least expos.
ure. Tea is sensitive.

ie.f sfr..s fs'sfs. gssf ,ass.y " ,sa as.,
~. Hhiliiss. ns.A
The state herald., 1905-06-23

II Isn't necessary Tot the phntoE
fapher to take people by surprise.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
LEWISTON HAS RAISED $85, 900.
That Amount Already Subscribed fo
Grangeville Lewiston Road.

LEWISTON, April 20.-The electric
road soliciting committee continued
their canvass yesterday and in a short
time secured $4,000 additional subscrip-
tions. The aggregate sum now sub
scribed by Lewiston is about $4,000
and the remaining apportionment of
$4,000 can be raised with little trou-
BILE. On account of prominent citizens
being out of the city, several of
the large subscriptions have not been
secured, but the committee has re-
ceived assurances that liberal assist
ance will be given the movement. The
work in the city will be continued from
day to day until every citizen has been
asked to subscribe.
The work in the country between
Lewiston and Waha will be commenced
Monday morning by a committee COM
posed of r. C. Beach, o. A. Kjos, D. j.
McGilvery and Charles Dowd. 1t is
the purpose of the committee to visit
every farmer in the district served by
the line and large subscription is as
sured from this section.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Daughters of Republic.

LA GRANGE, Texas, April 2O.-La
Grange is in gala attire in honor of the
Veterans and the Daughters of the
Republic of Texas, whose annual state
convention is in progress. The OPEN
ing session was held this morning in
the Casino, where the visitors were
formally welcomed by Mayor Lenert
This afternoon the delegates took part
in the decoration of the graves of the
Mier prisoners. The annual conven-
ton banquet and reception takes
place this evening. San Jacinto day
exercises will be held tomorrow and
the gathering will be brought to a
close with an outdoor celebration and
picnic. The attendance is large and
representative of the entire state. The
visitors are being royalty entertained
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
GARFIELD HAS
GREAT TASK
Will Return to Kansas for
Further Investigation
SPENT THE DAY At KANSAS CITY
Missouri Counsel Says He Has Strong
Evidence in Custer Suit Against
the Standard Oil.
SPENT The DAY At KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY, April 20.-Commis-
sioner Garfield arrived here today ac-
companied by Assistant Caswell. Gar
field said that the work in Kansas had
assumed such proportions that he
would be obliged to return to the field
after visiting California. The COM
offices of. the Prairie Oil company and
continued his investigation there. At
noon he met by appointment Herbert
S. Hadley, the states representative
in the custer suits against the Stand
ard Oil and the Republic Oil company.
Hadley desired information as to Gar
fields discoveries in the Kansas field.
Before going into conference Hadley
said:
1--WE have already secured enough
evidence to prove the Standard Oil
company guilty of violating the laws
of Missouri in monopolizing the Oil
products of the state. 1t is expected
that Garfeld's Investigations will make
the states position stronger than
ever"
Garfield will conclude his work in
Kansas temporarily with the inspec-
ton of the Standards Sugar Creek re-
finery this afternoon. He addresses
the Knife and Fork club tonight. He
will start for California tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
DISAPPEARS FROM CAMP.
Man Gives Away Watch and Takes
Rope and Razor With Him.

cHEHALIS, Wn., April 2o.-Deputy
Sbariff Schlittler has returned from
little Falls, where he went to 1nves-
tieate the reported disappearance OF
Swiss named Ben zesiger. Aeslger
onn,;ed for work recently at Ander-
cons logging camp in the Cougar nat
country west Of Little Falls. He dis
.nneared April Z, and since that time
notbing has been seen or heard OF
Before he left the camp he gave
-. watch a silver open-faced Wal
,ake TO one of the other en-
,oos stating that he could have IT,
ha would not need it any more
took a razor and small rope
-. rim It is feared that he COM
.;ttod suicide. Daily since he disap-
naored men nave been out searching
g. him. dogs even being used' put
u,;t,out result. Zesiger left among
-. personal effects at the camp papers
showing that he was member OF the
Eoresters at Gervais, Ore. He was a
..,aar to the people at Little FAILS
.u be went there to go to work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
TRANSFERS STRIKE IN CHICAGO
MAY YET INVOLVE ALL COAL
TRANSFERS.
Owners of Teams Offer to Aid Mont
aomery Ward Company in Set
tement of Trouble.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-The strike
against the Montgomery Ward COM
pany threatens to spread until it in
voluves all the coal teamsters. A
crisis in the situation is expected to-
day. A committee of coal team own
ers called on the Ward company today
and offered their services in an effort
to settle the strike. If the effort falls
if is believed the team owners Will
either force the drivers to deliver coal
or lock them out.
The Ward company to-day appled
for an injunction against four locai
transfers and garment workers to re-
strain them from interference with
their business.
Judge Brentano issued the restrain
ing order asked for.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
DIVORCED IN A VISION.
Remarkable Story of HaIIucination
Told by Wealthy Denver Man.

DENVER, Col, April 20.-Lester p
Merriman, a wealthy resident of Den
yer, who is interested in mining and
agriculture, told a strange story in
Judge Palmer's division of the dis
trict court recently. He was on the
stand in divorce proceedings against
Mrs. Ella J. Merriman, now a resi-
dent of San Francisco, or Palo Alto
her daughter being a student of Stan
ford.
The plaintiff said that his wife as
serted ten years ago that she obtaine
a divorce from heaven in a vision.
Merriman is nearly 60 years of age,
and told his story in pathetic man
ner and trembling voice. He deplored
the necessity of seeking his release.
Mrs. Merriman," he said, become
deeply interested in religion. Her re-
searches in this direction, I imagine,
fired her mind with a desire to ex-
plore the mysteries of the universe,
and we suddenly became aware tnat
she was delving into pagan forms of
worship.
Her theories of religion were va
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
A CHANCE FOR
JOHANN H0CH
His Attorney Raises Some
Nice Legal Points
MAY Be GROUND FOR new TRIAL
State, May Be Debarred From
Testifying.

CHICAGO. April 2O.-When mis- case
came UP in Judge Kersten's court to-
day Johann Hoch on trial for the muir
der of his wife, Marie Walker Hoch,
impressed upon his counsel that ne
wanted a German judge. Hocn's coun-
sci raised a point Which may lead to
a retrial. He contends that the pres
ent jury, which reindicted Hoch, heard
no witnesses and therefore the indict-
ment is invalid. He also contends
that Mrs. Fischer Hoch, being the wife
of the defendant, cannot testify
against him. She is the star witness
against Hoch.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
BOTTOM OUT
OF may WHEAT
John v. Gates Corner Went
to Smash Today
he COMPROMISED WITH ARMOUR
The Extent of Gates Losses Is Not
known-Other Markets in
Sympathy.
He COMPROMISED WITH ARMOUR

CHICAGO, April 2O.-With a crash
the bottom dropped out of the Gates
corner in May wheat on the board of
trade today. From the opening at
$1.131a, May wheat dropped to $1.08A
within a few minutes. The failure Of
the Gates people to round out the COR
ner which has been a sensational fea-
ture of the market for weeks past, was
due to large accumulations of cash
wheat by the Armour interests. 1t is
said that Gates realized his inability
to carry out the corner, and made
terms with Armour today. The extent
of Gates losses is not known. The
market slumped at all other import
ant points in the west, the result being
a smashing of the corner.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
sPooK TRUST cHICAGO'S MENACE
Leader of Occult Society Wants Police
to Probe Restraint of Spirit Trade.

CHICAGO, April 20.-The police de-
partment may be called upon in a few
days to investigate one of the most
remarkable trusts ever known. The
trust" threatens to control the sup
ply of spirits-not the intoxicating,
out the mediumistic kind. The inves-
ugation will be demanded by F. H.
|s'oller leader of the Universal Occult
|Society. Mr.. Stoller says the Chicago
spiritual league, Of which he was sec
|ie'ary until a few days ago, and which
was organized to investigate fake
mediums, is nothing less than combi-
lauon to control the spirit market.
mediums who incur the disfavor of the
organization, according to Mr.. Stoller,
are denounced by it and driven out OF
Business.
ii>e information that I secured
["hiR a member of the league will be
turned over to the police, who are
Investigating these societies, and l Will
n"Ae every effort to have its guilty
members brought to justice" said Mr.
EtOer.
representatives of the league SAID
ar' Stoller had been a barber before
eVonllng a spiritualist, and it was IN
barber college that he acquired the
'"e OF professor Mr.. Stoller ad-
Ni's being a barber, but says that II
"'s merely for the study of human ma
|ture.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20

ried and intricate. 1 did not become
alarmed until one day, in 1895, she
declared that she had been given a di-
vorce from me by God. 1 tried to pur-
suade her that she. was wrong In ac-
cepting this to be an inspiration from
heaven, but she held to her course.
In 1901 she left me and went to Cali
fornia, where she continued to advo-
cate her religious ideas. On ner re-
turn she treated me as a stranger. al
though We spoke. She seems to be
fully convinced that she was divorced
in heaven, so l can see nothing else
to do than have the courts declare our
union dissolved"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SUITS.
Sioux City Widow. Wants Damages
From Scion of Wealth.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, April 2O.-R. E.
Purslaw, worth $750,O00 and the scion
of one of the old families of Sioux
City. was arrested last night on a
charge of seduction brought by Mrs.
Robert Violetta Davis.
Mrs Davis says she mas cared for
Purslaw for two months during which
ne INDUCED in bacchanalian revels.
She alleges he promised to marry her
Purslaw says the action was brought
for purposes of blackmail. Mrs. Da-
Wis has also brought a civil suit for
$4,000 damages.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Pennsylvania Democrats

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 20.-Pur-
suant to call the members of the dem
ocratic central committee assembled
here today to elect chairman and to
fix the time Of the state convention to
name a candidate for superior court
judge. Senator Hail. of Ridgway, will
be chosen chairman, and ex-senator P.
Gray Meek of Bellefonte, will continue
as secretary. The opinion of the COM
mitteemen appears to favor the selec-
ton of June II as the date for the
state convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
preceding year. The totals for 1904

are as follows:
1ross earnings $1,000. 81 ,966. .633,S21
operating expenses $3.50. 1.332.3s2.
income from operation. 634250s73
The gross earnings for 1903 were
Sl,sOo,S46.907, or an increase for the
year 1904 of about s66,OOO, 900. Ope-
rating expenses were 32,3S3,s4s in
1904, as against s1,257,53s,S52 in 1903.
The ratio of operating expenses thus
increased from 66.16 per cent in 1903
to 67,75 per cent in 1904
This Increase in the cost of operating
the railroads of the United States is of
particular interest at this time. 1t
resulted in a decrease of the revenue
available for interest charges and divi-
dends of something over $6,OOO,O0O, the
net earnings in 1904 being $634,250,S73,
as against $640,644,13S in 1903 In
other words, while the railroads sold
over $66,000,000 more transportation
tnan in the preceding year, the actual
returns, as regards the owners of the
railroads, diminished $6,OO0,OOO The
figures of the interstate commerce
commission demonstrate on their face
therefore, that the public received
cheaper transportation, and the rela-
tive proportions of profit to the rail-
roads materially decreased.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Southern League Begins Season.

ATLANTA, Ca, April 20.-The
Southern League is scheduled to open
it's baseball season today. Weather
permitting, the opening games will be
ia, Montgomery in Birmingham, Little
Rock in New Orleans, and Shreveport
in Memphis. The circuit is regarded
as one of the best ever arranged since
the introduction of the national game
in the south and all indications point
to an unusually successful season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
eiyes a Plain Answer to Com
mittee Of Agents
SAYS THEY HAVE MUCH TO LEARN
The Whole Question at Issue Between
Him and Alexander Is Being
Investigated.

NEW YORK, April 20.-The COM
,ritbe of five Equitable general agents
arrointed yesterday to call upon Vice
President Hyde and request him to
resign. arrived at Hyde's house at 9
Fast Fortieth street at $50 this morn
;np They are now in conference with
him. Hyde's counsel is present.
HYDE declined most politely, declar-
ing that such action on his part would
h. "cowardly and disgraceful." The
:. emmittee retired with Hyde's answer
and reported to the meeting of agents
at the Savoy Hotel. Hyde told the
committee, judging from reports, that
their meeting of general agents had
not the remOtest conception of the un-
fortunate controversy or the motives
behind the struggle for control of the
society. He said the agents were en-
titled to know the real facts. He
would, therefore, write tomorrow re-
ply to the request contained in their
remarkable communication.
Hyde said the questions at issue are
now in the hands of the department
Of insurance Mr.. Frick's committee
and that it was manifestly improper
for the agents to attempt to judge
these matters in a few hours and thus
hurriedly anticipate that which is
now subject to an exhaustive exam
nation by the authorities.
The committee reported the result OF
. the interview with Hyde to the meet
ing of the agents, who adjourned sine
die at this afternoon. The agents
committee on naturalization will meet
Superintendent of Insurance Hendricks
aASyracuse tomorrow and will confer
I M Governor Higgins Saturday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Emperor Washes Feet.

VIENNA, April 20.-In the presence
of many distinguished persons, in
Guiding diplomatists, cabinet ministers
and military and court officers. EN-
peror Francis Joseph today observed
the ancient ceremony of washing the
feet of twelve old men in observance
of Holy Thursday. The ceremony was
performed in the Crystal Hall OF the
royal palace In accordance with GUS
tom each of the old men, at the con-
sented with a silken purse containing
thirty pieces of silver.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Wall Street Has a Slump.

NEW YORK, April 20.-The prices
of prominent securities in the Wall
street market broke today from two
to five points. The break followed the
publication of a telegram from Law
son, sent broadcast over the country,
advising holders to unload before the
close today as there would be a big
slump Monday, when the exchange
opens after the Easter holiday. There
was a partial rally before close.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
AUTOiSTS DEFY REGULATION.
Pittsburg Drivers Employ Attorneys
and Prepare for Bitter Fight.


PITTSBURG, April 20.-The board
of governors of the Pittsburg Automo-
bile club at a meeting held yesterday
afternoon, decided not to comply with
what they claim is the unreasonable
laws of the city and the state regard
ing licensing and taxing of automo-
biles. To that end Congressman Burke
has been retained to look after the
interests of the clubs members, who
will probably be arrested for their
failure to obey the laws. 1t is desired
that an arrest be made as soon as pos
sible, so that the matter may be test
ed in the upper courts.
The board of governors claim that
the bill which was passed by the
legislature last week and. which is
now in the hands of the governor for
his signature, discrimlnates against
the owners of the machines to an un-
reasonable degree. The laws already
in effect were most stringent, while, in
addition, ordinances have just been
passed by the city councils which i'm
pose a heavy tax and compel all own
ers of machines to carry numbers.
w. l.. Smith, secretary of the club,
fhis afternoon sent out notices to all
members of the organization, inform
ing them not to take out city licenses,
until the matter mas been settled in
the courts. H. c. Frick, is one of the
prominent members of the club.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Arkansas Bankers.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 20
Prominent bankers and financiers
from every part of the state are at
tending the annual meeting begun
here today by the Arkansas Bankers
has been arranged. 1t provides for
addresses by a number of prominent
discussions on various topics relating
to the world of finance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Georuia Medics in Session.

ATLANTA, April 20.-The Medical
association of Georgia began its fifty
sixth annual convention in this city
today, with headquarters at the KIM
ball house The program extends over
three days and calls for papers to be
presented by leading physicians anu
surgeons of the state and discussions
on a wide range of topics of interest
to the medical profession.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
TO PURCHASE STREET RAILWAY.
Negotiations Oened Today With
Traction Companies.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 2O.-Negotia-
tions to purchase the street railways
were opened today between traction
representatives and city officials. The
railways propose to moderenize the
lines and then sell to the city at a
fair price. Traction men admit that
public sentiment Is too strong to be
resisted and municipal ownership will
nave to be carried out. -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Medical Men In Conference.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 20.-The coun-
ell on Medical Education OF the
American Medical association began
a meeting in this city today. The
council aims to bring about greater
uniformity in educational methods
and requirements for admission to the
medical profession among the various
states There is a large attendance
of state medical examiners, represent
atives of medical colleges and others.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
France Replies to Japan.

PARIS, April 20.-The report tha'
the Japanese government has pro-
tested to France against the continu-
ance of the Russian fleet in kamrahil
bay as a violation of neutrality Is con-
firmed. Minister of Foreign Affairs
Delcasse has replied courteously say
ing that the information requested
will be furnished, although it will take
some time to get the facts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-20
Second Baltic Fleet at Singapore.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-1nforma-
ton has been received by the navy and
state departments that the 30 vesseis
of the Russian squadron under Nebo-
gatoff are making more favorable pro-
eress than did Rojestvensky. 1t is ex-
pected this fleet will be off Singapore
either today or tomorrow. Torpedo
attacks on the Russian vessels are ex-
pected in the course Of the next 4S
hours.