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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Lawson to Bankrupt Rockefeller.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 12.-Law-
sons train stopped here long enough
to enable Tom to say:
When I've finished the fight on the
system freight and passenger rates
will be lowered, and the prices of meat
and food stuffs will be cut, and then
the American man can again start q
bank account. Thousands upon thou
sands of people have assured me that
they will sell their securities when
tell them to do so. Thus l will put
only death can save him."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
FraternaI Mystic Circle.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July 12.-
The annual meeting of the Supreme
Ruling of the Fraternal Circle began
here today with headquarters at the
Grand Atlantic Hotel. The reports
of Supreme Mystic Ruler F. H. Duck
witz of Philadelphia and of the other
officers show that the order now has
a membership aggregating $4,000, and
that the benefits disbursed since it's
approach s3,O0O,OO0.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
I0M LAWS0N'S
BIC LAWSUIT
Viii Bring Action Against Life
Insurance Companies
EQUITABLE, MUTUAL, new YORK LIFE
..nr,e.n Thousand Policy Holders
Will Join With Him-Demand
Restitution of Steaiings.

! OMAHA. July 12.-In an interview
aboard his private car this morning
rbomas Lawson said he would soon
-oka the first step against the big life
;,snrance companies in the form of
. l,usuit in which he will be joined by
sa,p policy holders. The suit will be
o;mad at the New York Life, Equit-
okIa and the Mutual. He said:
THE suit will be for restitution of
tbD millions illegally recovered by the
c,mnanies in the shape of commissions
and perquisites. The result will be
toat the people will recover their
money. The Equitable fight is nasty
one but it shows that the charges l
made against the companies were mild
in comparison with the facts
lawson said that over $4,000 policy
holders have responded to his request
10 join in the suit.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
'"ooY CROESUS SPENDS BUT
thirty CENTS FOR A TIP
IN CHICAGO.
oesiesed by Solicitors for Char
"aOIs Organizations, But Man.
ayes TO Dodge Them AL

=, 0O' July 12-Walter Scott,
a'n valley miner and candidate
:. 'e'y' was up early this morn
0 got out of his hotel unobserv-
'e0y eluding a fair-sized crowd
ana up largely of old schoolmates
wi,s 0OynOod friends of the plunger.
rsss,.,I liberal sprinkling of people rep
sps,. nT's 'oPsly disappointed. The on,v m,,
noon 'rsnee of Scott registered up to
Waltz. Vas tip of thirty cents to the
sco+, Who n, brought his breakfast
,pnb.- . Visited the stock yards and a
~, Of railroad offices, where he
ss.ss New York None Of the bee1sa rs,,rasaa ,sa,n
i. NO, s' to favor the project. The miner
loos tins verifying at the reports of faDu-
eopsseps,.,n1'd aps and easy financial manner;
Cline S'.a'ly, ~ N his stock is on the DE-.
windy City.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
BORROWED THE MONEY
FOR FRAUDULENT WORK
Congressman Williamson and His
Partner Paid for Bunch of Forty.
Five Timber Entries.

PORTLAND, July 12-Evidence was
presented at the trial of Congressman
Williamson and his co-defendants to-
day showing that the firm of William
son & Gesner borrowed the money to
pay the cost of proving up timber
claims filed on by As persons at their
instigation. Insinuations were made by
Prosecutor Heney that the defense had
been tampering with the witnesses.
The prosecution expects to conclude
this afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
COMPERS SEES
ROOSEVELT
They Discuss Many Phases Of
Labor Problem
PFE;ERT CHIcA60 STRIKE CONDITIONS
Chinese immigration and the Employ
ment Of Coolies in Panama Are
Given Attention.


WASHINGTON, July 12.-President
GOmpers of the American Federation
of Labor and Vice President Duncan
have gone to Oyster Bay for confer
ence with the president this afternoon.
1t is understood they will discuss the
open shop" Chicago strike conditions,
Porto Rico affairs, coming affairs in
the mining regions, Panama canal
problems and Chinese immigration.
They will protest to the president
against the present attempt to nullify
the Chinese exclusion law, and seek
his aid in the passage of an eignt-hour
and anti-injunction laws.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Bsuermeister Benefit.

LONDON, July 12.-Covent Garden
was we'll filled this afternoon on the
OCCASION of the benefit performance
lot Mile. Bauermeister, the well-known
singer, who, after a professional ca
'etF OF forty years, has retired from
Ut opera. The benefit was arranged
INNS. Melba, who had the cordial
assistance Of the Duchess of Portland,
VIC duchess of Sutherland, Sir Ernest
N"SSel, Mr.. Alfred Rothschild, Mrs.
-'4'F and other prominent society
folk
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
HEAVY BONDS REQUIRED.
Railroads Fighting Maximum Rate Re.
quired to Make Good.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 12.-Fed-
eral Judge Phillips today required
bonds of $1S0,000 of eighteen railroads
in Missouri, in continuing the tempo
rary injunction restraining the state
from enforcing the new maximum
freight law. The court promised
written decision later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Land Commissioner Richards
Wants 10 Be Shown
CHURCH CLAIMS TO HAVE 4 Pull
Says 1t Has Advantages in Sslsetins
Allotments on indian Rsssrva.
tion in Utah.


WASHINGTON, July 12.-Land
Commissioner Richards has addressed
letters to several Mormon leaders At
Heber City, Utah, asking them what
they meant by informing fellow Nor.
mons In a circular letter that they
had land office connections which could
be used to advantage in securing II.
lotments on the Uintah reservation.
which will soon be thrown open to set-
tlement. 1t is reported that copies Of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
IDA TARbELL
CALLED LIAR
Frank Rockefeller Defends His
Aged Father
DENIES SIRE WAS 4 H0RSETHIEF
Suggests That the Family Unite to
Protect the Good Name Of
Nonagenarian


CLEVELAND, July 12-Frank Rock
efeller, brother of john D., today
branded Miss Ida Tarbelrs story of
mis- fathers life printed in McClure's
Magazine for July as lie. He says
the truth will be known and suggests
that the family may take action to
protect the name and honor of his
father.
Miss Tarbell pictured the elder
Rockefeller as a cOnvivial quack doc
tor and wandering merchant known to
taverns, and was the associate of
horsethieves. Frank Rockefeller re-
fused to divulge his fathers where
abouts.
Miss Tarbell asserted that the elder
Rockefeller left New York 30 years
ago for worse crime than horse
stealing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Plotting Massacre of Jews.

BERLIN, July ia report from
Odessa says that the authorities there
are plotting new Jew baitings and
massacres on a large scale; that the
soldiers who have returned from the
front have been invited to plunder the
houses of The Jews, and to take what
ever they need; that Count Ignatieff is
receiving deputation of Jews from
Southern Russia, charging them with
melting an organized revolution in
Odessa The Jews are seeking to avert
the threatened outbreak.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Boyne BattIer Recalled.

BELFAST, July 12.-The two hun
dred and fifteenth anniversary Of the
battle of the Boyne, in which William
III defeated James H., was celebrated
by the Orange societies today, with
the usual parade and speech making
between Orangemen and Nationalists,
but the police were out in force and
prevented serious conflict.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
k,pNAP GOVERNORS SON.
The Plot of Eight Ex-Convicts Q
New Mexico.

SANTA FE, n. M, July 12.-It is
reported that eight ex-convicts have
formed a plot to abduct Governor
Oteros' son and carry him into the
wilds of Malphas country, where they
win hold him for ransom. Mounted
police and secret service men are on
the lookout for the band, which will
probably be captured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Texas Mayors Confer.

MINERAL WELLS, Texas, July IL.
The Mayors Association of Texas
began it's annual meeting here today
and will remain in session until Sat-
urday. The executives and other Of
f1cials of the chief municipalities of
the state are in attendance. Sewer
age, paving, sanitation, municipal ac-
counts and numerous other topics are
to be discussed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Flood in SaIton Desert.

SALTON, July 12.-The Salton des-
ert flood is rising, and the Indians,
fearing a great deluge and having felt
slight earthquake shocks, are leaving
their work and taking to the noun
tains. The Liverpool Salt Company's
works are surrounded by sea waves.
The lashing of the buildings may de-
strOy them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
DRANK CARBOLIc ACID.
President of South Carolina Trust
Company.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July ia. Keith
Dargan, until recently president of the
Darlington Trust company and the
South Carolina Independent Oil COM
pany. drank carbolic acid in hte pres
ence of his brother in-law last night,
and died soon afterwards. He left a
statement saying that he mad appro-
priated company funds. 1t is reported
his shortage will reach 100000. Dar-
gan was a prominent citizen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
French Cartridge Factory Blown Up.

French Cartridge Factory Blown Up.
MARSEILLES, France, July 12.-As
ing at a secret cartridge factory, Oper-
ated by man named Savel, the build
ing was wrecked and several persons
including Savel, were killed. Two
bodies have been recovered and others
are in the ruins. The building was
burned,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Fear Mutiny of Sailors,

REVEL, European Russia, July 12.-
Fearing a mutiny the sailors on the
Russian cruisers Minnie and Kreml
have been relieved Of their arms by
the authorities. The sailors have been
complaining of the poor food served
them. The officers responsible for the
food have been arrested.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
China Wants to Butt In,

PEK1N, July 1.-THE Chinese gov
ernment recently notified Russia and
Japan that China will refuse to rec
ognize any arrangements made in the
coming peace conference unless China
is consulted. Japan replied intimating
that her plan as prearranged will not
be affected by China's request Russia
has not replied.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Toronto Observes Anniversary.

TORONTO, Can, July 12.-The
Orangemen of Ontario celebrated the
anniversary of the battle of the Boyne
here today. There was procession
through the principal streets, followed
by speech making.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
ADMIRAL KRUGER RESIGNS
is DISMISSED BECAUSE OF HIS
WEAK AND FACILITATING
POLICY.
The Gar Has Announced His Pur-
pose to Call a National Assembly
This Month.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 12.-1t is
reported that Rear Admiral Kruger
will resign on account of alleged in
capacity in connection with his treat
ment of the situation created by the
mutiny on the Potemkine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Lawson Speaks in Iowa.

DES MONIES, Iowa, July 12.-Tom
lawson spoke at the Missouri Valley
Chautauqua today. Governor Cum
mlngs failed to welcome him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12

Peasants Trespass on Dukes Estate.
DMETRIVSK, Russia, July H.
Peasants have overrun and destroyed
large amount of property on the es-
tate of the late Grand Duke Sergius
near DObinsky.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Bio Dividends of Northern Pscifis.

Dig
NEW YORK, July 12.-The North
ern Pacific is advancing on a sharp
line on the report that ]. j. Hill has
arrived, and that the long expected
dividends amounting to fifty per cent
in scrip and twenty per cent in cash
will be declared.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Gar to Call National Assembly.

O[dT 90 OdII NdeIOHdI ASSem0Iy.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 12.-Stovo
positively announces that the emperor
will go to Moscow, where on July 10
he will issue a proclamation summon
ing representatives of the people to
Islinsky palace in the kremlin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Fatal Explosion on BattIeship.

GIBRALTAR, July 1.-TWO men
were killed and seven injured by the
explosion of a steam pipe on the Brit
ish battlesnip Implacable today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Has Started for WASHINGTON.

VLADIVOSTOK, July 12.-Captain
Roysine has left for Washington to
participate in peace negotiations.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

The st. Cloud Times thinks 1.-The
Hearst bunch" in this state will feel
badly because Congressman Hearst
says he will retire from personal
participation in politics. The Mime.
sofa men who were for hearst pre-
ferred him under the circumstances
existing at the time. They have moth
ing to be ashamed of or to regret, and
he election results ehowed they were
nearer right than their critics. The
so-called Hearst men of Minnesota
who are true to their convictions have
a tack before them in this state, to
hold 1t for real and progressive
democracy, and with the tremendous
failure of sc.called democratic leaders
to interpret the desires of the rank and
file, the opportunity now presents
iteeIf for the believers in positive
democracy. not negation or republi-
can echo, to come to the front. And
the Minnesota democracy will be
found. no matter who opposes. In the
ranks Of national democracy which
will mean something.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13
KERN RELEASED.

st. Cloud Times: John Schmolke.
the well known merchant Of Buck.
man, MIMI, where resides John Kern,
arrested last week for the alleged
burglarizing of Willenbring's jewelry
store at Richmond, was visitor in
st. Cloud Monday afternoon and he
turned over to Sheriff J. P. Bernick
to be forwarded to the Richmond
justice, $50 which is the amount of
Kern's fine. As announced in the
Times Monday. Kern was promised
his release If settlement were made
with t[Willenb1ing. The latter with
drew his complaint and Kern was
given his liberty Tuesday, the money
having been forwarded by Sheriff
Bernick. ~<
> Kern was also suspected of connec-
ton with the Rockville postofHce. rob-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13
GOODS ROADS BILL.

A bill creating a state highway
commission, whose duties it will be
to supervise the construction of roads
throughout the state, has been intro
duced in the legislature.
The measure is the result of several
conferences with representatives of
the Minnesota Good Roads association
and Others interested in good roads. It
Will be drafted along the line of of the
constitutional provision which passed
Nov. 8, 1898.
The commission will consist Of three
members who are to serve without
compensation other than expenses.
The commission will supervise the
expenditures Of the so-called road and
bridge fund created BY q tax of one
twentieth Of mill. This fund will
be apporttoned among the counties.
probably In proportion to amount
which the counties extend anuuallv
for roads and bridges. No county viii
receive In any year more than 8 per
cent or less that one.half per cent of
the total fund, and the safe in M
instance shall pay more than one
third OF the total cost of any pro-
posed road. It is probably that the.
county will be required to pay one
third and the township one third.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

Last week the Northern Pacific sent
q new type Of engine, No. 173. over
this division with an unusually heavy
train of freight cars, says the Wadena
Tribune. The trip was trial one,
and was made for the purpose of as
certaining what tonnage this type Of
engine could take over the road. 1t IL
the present policy Of the Northern Pa
oifc, not 30 much to lengthen divi'
sions, but to haul the greatest possible
tonnage on each train sent over the
road. Not long ago the engine that
could haul 1900 or 1000 tons was
considered as doing we'll. No. Is
hauled ., 400 tons over this division
last week with comparative ease. The
trial trip was regarded az q great sue.
cess, and it is probable that a large
number Of this type of engine will be
ordered in the near future by the
company.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13
KERN'S FRIENDS WILL SETTLE.
1ohn Karn IF Ruckm8n. the man


John Kern, of Buchanan, the man
accused of burglarizing the Wlllen'
bring 3ewelry store at this place OF
two gold watches and arrested Friday
at Buchanan by Constable Kost, and
returned for q hearing, will likely not
be prosecuted, says Richmond spe-
cial to the st. Cloud Times. Mr..
Willenbrine today withdrew his COM
plant. on the strength Of Kern's
friends Offering to settle. Advice have
been received here from Buchanan to
that effect. When Kern was arrested q
quantity of postage stamps was found
on his person and it was believed
that he might also have been imp]i'
Gated in the robbery of the Rockville
postof6oe. The evidence, however, II
is thought is not strong enough to hold
him on this charge. Kern, it il
alleged. also attempted 20 rob the
money drawer in the railroad station
at Torah.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

The legislature would make ar i'm
portant reform in abolishing the fee
system in eyerv Office, state, county
and city, and making all Offices sal
aired If there are to be fees for spe-
cial services, let them DO returned into
the treasury Terms Of some offices
should be made longer and the official
made ineligible for reelection. This
would be practical method of eli"
minating Office holders who imagine
that the people owe them a living.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

The Albert Lea Standard has the
following:
The striking fact of the election il
the failure of Parker to poll his OWL
party vote. While Roosevelt had only
4iO, 900 more than Mckinley, Parker {
vote fell over 1916, 600 short Of Bry.
an g. With such a striking rebuke
staring them in the face 1t is to be
hoped that the democrats in this state
who deserted their colors for Parker,
who insisted upon abandoning the
Chicago and Kansas City platformt
and who surrendered to the discred'
tied plutocracy of the east, will real
ize their foolish and fatal mistake ano
never again lend q hand to another
such an unprincipled and palpable con
fidence game as long as they have aay
interest in American politics.
This is rather strong talk, isn't it,
our Standard friend, about Rosing
O'Brien, Ryan. McDermott, King
and others2
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

The Missouri legislature has already
begun investigating Neidringhaue,
who has been chosen by the republican
caucus to succeed Cockrell. Truly, the
days of the conscript fathers are full
of sorrow. The American house of
lords, if Developments continue az of
late, will resemble one of the early
Australian colonial assemblies. Q
which it was said that every member
left England originally in custody.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

By q lot of persistent and judicious
kicking, at the polls as we'll as else
where. the people of the state OF
Washington have at last succeeded in
getting legislature that will give
them a state railroad commission.
The next thing will be to see that
the railroads don't own the commits
sion
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

Cong ressman McCleary had two
rural mail carriers fred. They were
not for Mac. The other carriers will
be expected to profit by the lesson. +
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

If the Legislature will pass an I'm.
migration bill, enlarge the powers OF
the railroad commission, settle the
drainage question, prepare a tax
amendment to the constitution, and
70 home, ali else will be forgiven
them.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

The gentlemen who at the Duluth
convention objected 20 much to fol-
lowing Bryan'' should be put on the
reception committee when Bryan vis-
Its the state next month. Some Of
them are already crawfshing on their
attitude toward the Nebreskan.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

W. G.. Graham, editor of the Long
Prairie Democrat, has been appointed
state food inspector. There is no
more deserving man than Mr.. Ora
ham, and his friends will be pleased
to see him recognized.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

Hennepin county deserved we'll of
the new governor, therefore the ap-
pointment of Williams as labor com
missioner was a 1T recognition o.
Hennepin, as well as just recog1i-
ton of worthy and deserving demo-
crat,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

Times might be better, so the mer-
chants say. in many places in the
Northwest. There Is no democratic
administration in power What q
calamity yell would go up from the
republican press If democrat were
now president.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

Governor Johnson's inaugural ad-
dress was sensible, interesting and
thought-provoking, though none Of
the suggestions is revolutionary or
radical. There ID nothing fiery about
the document, and az the suggestions
are made to what is likely to be a
hostile legislature. perhaps that is as
well.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13
Where Does the Salt Come From

some unemployed mathematician
physicist has figured out that the riv.
ers OF the world pour eighty-six cubic
miles OF water into the various oceans
every day. It would be nice to have
some disengaged chemist explain
where all the salt to go with it comea
from. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

The Morrison County Medical So
ciety has elected DR.. O. G. Trace
president. DR.. G. F. Hoist vice presi-
dent, DR.. E. E. Hall secretary and
Dr.. n. w. Chance treasurer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13
Ants Plant Gardens,

Brazilian ants make little gardens
in the tree tops and SOW them with
pineapple and other seeds. The gar
dens are found of all sizes, from a
single sprouting seed surrounded by
little earth to densely overgrown
bail as large as mans head.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

"Pudge' HeAel6nger of Minneapo'
lis is suggested as republican candi'
date for governor next year. Pudge'
Oh: fudge. Why bulge Pudge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13
Special Pipe
Sale for IS Days..

We have about 200 genuine
French briar pipes with amber
stems, some with cases and some
without, which we will sell for
the next Is days alta sacrifice, and
by that we mean cheaper than they
can be bought at the factory.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-01-13

Wheelock's Weekly has come to the
conclusion that Bryan is the real
leader of the democratic party, after
all. Wheelocks, now admits what 1t
and many others refused to admit last
wear.