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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Teacher Dies of Spinal Meninqitis.

CHICAGO, April 5.-The fashionable
st. Even school for girls on Drexel
boulevard, was clased today following
the discovery that May Blume, teach
er from New York, who died yester-
day, was the victim of the dread
cerebro spinal meningitis, or spotted
fever" 1t is believed by the health
authorities that the young woman con-
tracted the disease in New York,
where an epidemic is raging. 1t is
feared the students in the institution
have been exposed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
hold.Up Men Spoil Romance

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 5.-The
courtship by mail of S. w. Coler of
Jackson, Kan, was brought to an un-
successful termination today when
Miss Nan Pollard of this city, who had
promised to wed him, indignantly re-
jected MIN. Coler attributes his fail
ure to st. Louis hold-up men.
Coler, who is the owner of 200 acre
farm, advertised for wife several
weeks ago. Miss Pollard answered
the advertisement. Correspondence
followed and Coler was accepted by
the young woman. On his way to
Louisville to claim his bride, Coler
stopped off in st. Louis. While there
he was robbed of all his money, his
coat and nat Nevertheless, he con-
tinued his trip to Louisville. When
Miss Pollard saw the Kansas farmer in
SO dilapidated a condition she indig-
nantly refused to carry out her prom
ise of marriage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Nav Tend Towards Peace

LONDON, April preparations for
the departure of King Edward for Co
penhagen tomorrow, where he and
Queen Alexandra will take part as US
ual in the celebration of King Chris
tian's birthday, have revived the re-
ports that the gathering at the Danish
capital may have an important bear
ing on the movement looking to the
restoration of peace between Russia
and Japan. Should the dowager en-
press of Russia attend her fathers
birthday celebration, it will be regard
ed as a strong indication that plans
will be discussed for ending the war
in the far east. King Christian him.
self is a strong advocate of peace,
while it is believed that King Edward
would also sincerely like to see the
conflict terminated if such an end
could be brought about on terms sat
isfactory to Japan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
South McAilister's Welcome.

SOUTH M'ALLISTER, I. T., April
5.-This was Roosevelt day in the In
dian Territory, and at every stopping
place on the presidents itinerary it
was the guest of South McAllister for
half an hour, and the people. regard
less of political Affiliations, greeted
him with a warmth and heartiness of
welcome not to be exceeded. The
city's ordinary population, with hun
dreds of visitors from the surround
ing country, was massed about the
railroad station, and every man, woman
and child embraced the opportunity of
getting a good look at the disting-
uished guest. The city had proclaim
ed a holiday, schools and business
houses were closed and abundant dec
orations were displayed. The presi-
dents speech was heartily cheered and
at it's conclusion the special train
pulled out amid a deafening roar from
whistles, bells and guns.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
BAND OF ROBBERS WOUND Of
FIcE7 AND ATTEMPT TO
RIFLE SAFE.
Policeman Lies Helpless Beside Rail-
way Track for Several Hours
Before Being Found.

SPOKANE, April 5.-Policeman H.
Stolko was shot by a band of safe
blowers early yesterday morning.
The burglars sentry opened fire with
out warning before Stolko mad discov-
cred the robbers. The bullet passed
through the officers neck and shoulder,
paralyzing him and rendering him
helpless. Dragging the wounded man
down the railroad tracks to a dark
place. the men left him there to die
and went back to the safe of II. j..
Shinn & Co. Stolko could hear them
at work and heard the blast of nitro
glvcerine. but could not move or give
an alarm. Failing in their efforts to
open the safe the gang left about day
light. Stolko lay beside the tracks for
about half an hour before he was
found. and is now in the hospital with
small chances of recovery. Mayor
Royd has offered a reward of $500 for
the robbers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Is Shot by His Chum.

RUTLAND, VT, April 5.-Lawrence
Trudeau, aged %, was shot and in
stantly killed last night by Bennie Ba-
shaw. aged 15 his chum, at their home
in East Sheldon. Bashaw is a timid
boy. and his friends have been trying
TO scare him with burglar stories. The
lad went to his room greatly aroused,
and when Trudeau, having masked
his face, appeared at Bashaw's window
later in the evening, the latter grabbed
a 22-calibre rifle and shot without hes
itation He said he intended to aim
MIS-. but The bui' ent ED Trudeau's
, ID, ju; over The eye, and he died
immediately. Bashaw is Frustrated
with grief, and the police will take no
action in the matter for the present.
The two young men have been insep-
arabic companions for years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05

HOPES FOR AN AMICABLE AGREEMENT
But IF He Can't Get It He Will Fight
Tom Johnson EIated Over
Chicago Election.

CHICAGO, April 5.-Mayor-elect
Edward F. Dunno, within an hour after
assured of mis- election, reaffirmed pub
licly his expressed conviction that mu-
nicipal ownership of the street rail-
ways is possible for Chicago within
two years. He said:
Dealing with a mayor of iron will
and a friendly council, the traction
interests will recognize the inevitable
and take a fair price for their prop
erty. This will give us municipal
ownership in two. years. This is what
1 expect, but if they want fight we
will give it to them in and out of
court
On the other hand, the friends of
the street railway corporations express
no fear that the municipal ownership
idea will be carried out. They rely
upon the council as a safe neutralizing
scheme brought forward, pointing out
that practically the same men are in
control of the present council as have
AL along favored a renewal of the
franchises of the street car companies
but with a provision for eventual pub
lie ownership
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Or. GLADDEN. Calls on Oil Kim

COLUMBUS, Ohio. April 5.-Dr.
Washington GLADDEN., who is vigorous
ly opposing the 100000 gift of John D.
Rockefeller to the American Board of
Foreign Mission, said today there was
one condition upon which he would
withdraw his opposition. If Mr.. Rock
efeller would confess it was ill-gotten
money and say he gave it in restitution,
then, and in that spirit only, could it
be accepted. DR.. GLADDEN. mas written
to Rev. Daniel Evans of Boston, who is
at the head of the protesting movement
urging that expressions on the matter
be secured from Congregational min
listers and laymen all over the coun-
try
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE.
A Relief Party Has Been Sent to the
Wrecked Town.

LAHORE, India, April 5.-A relief
party has been dispatched to Dharm-
stal, the hill station which was prac-
tically destroyed by an earthquake.
Many inhabitants were buried in the
ruins which include the entire native
quarter. In the European quarter
nine persons were killed and most of
the houses were wrecked. The dead
include Mrs. Robinson, wife of the
colonel commanding and her two
daughters; Mrs. Hollderness, Captain
Muscroft and four members of the In
dian civil service The entire pop
ulatiOn is homeless
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
1T WILL BEGIN NEXT MONDAY
BEFORE RECORDER eoFF
IN NEW YORK.
Mans Father Was Before the Grand
jury Today-Smith Extradition
Hearing Postponed.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The third
trial of Nan Patterson will begin next
Monday before Recorder Golf, accord
ing to the announcement made at the
district attorneys office this morn
ing. John r. Patterson, father of the
chorus girl, was closeted with the
grand jury an hour and a half this
morning, supposedly for the purpose of
mysterious letters signed H. L. found
among the effects of J. Morgan Smith
and wife at Cincinnati.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Mayor johnson Is EIated.

CLEVELAND, O., April 5.-Elated
because of the success of the munic-
ipal ownership fight in Chicago and
the election of Judge Dunno, his friend,
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland,
the national exponent of the three
cent street railway fare idea. says that
ownership campaign if he has his way
at the fall election. Johnson is now
serving his second term, but is a can
didate for reelection.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Roosevelt in Indian Territory.

MUSKOGEE, l. T., April 5.-After
an all-night journey from ST. Louis
President Roosevelt was accorded a
very enthusiastic reception here this
morning. Several thousand people
pere at the station when the train ar
rived and they cheered the president
when he appeared on the platform of
his car and also at the conclusion Of
his brief address.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Nurses Error Kills Two Men

BROOKLYN, April 5.-Investigation
of a statement that two patients in the
Cumberland Street hospital, this city,
had died under mysterious circum-
stances, brought to light today the
fact that Joseph Kuhlmein, "a years
old, and John Dooling. Sc, both OF
Brooklyn, were victims Of carbolic acid
poisoning.
The poison was administered by an
orderly, who received it from nurse.
~sSuhlmein died in 20 minutes, and
Dooling two hours and a half later.
No arrests have been made and the
only punitive action taken was the dis
charge of the nurse who was respon-
slble for administering the carbolic
acid.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
To Dine at Dallas.

DALLAS, Texas, April 5.-The most
elaborate arrangements have been
made for the reception of President
Roosevelt and his party here this eve
ming. While in Dallas the president
will be the guest of Colonel John M.
Simpson. an old friend of his ranching
days in Dakota. Colonel Simpson will
give dinner for the president and
many prominent citizens have been in
vited as guests. The president is
night, and will arrive at Waco early
tomorrow morning
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
GROW FERNS FOR EPicURES
Farmer in Pennsylvania to Raise New
Form of Edible Plants


YORK, Pa, April 4.-Shireman Mil
Ter, a progressive young farmer Of
Fairview township, York county, will,
with the advent of springtime, become
a fern culturist on an extensive scale.
Miller, who has experimental in the
growing of such plants as the poppy.
the marigold, the madder and the gin
seng, will raise imported and domestic
ferns, for decorative purposes, and will
experiment with a number of varieties
of edible ferns,
He will make a speciality of an East
Indian edible fern, which is prepared
for the table in much the same manner
as lettuce and spinach
Miller, in speaking of his project.
says:
Il am not going into fern culture
with any idea of making a fortune.
expect little profit, if any. If am only
making expenses, it will agreeably sur
prise me. l have been attracted to
fern culture for the pleasure 1 expect
to find in it,
Il will go on making my profits out
of such staples as corn, wheat, oats.
and potatoes, while my fern farm will
be but a hobby and not a commercial
venture. have never made a cent out
of any of the farming fads nave tried.
but l have derived a great deal of
pleasure from them
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
DEFIED THE POLICE.
Two Toughs Give the Police a Hard
Chase in WaIla WaIIa.

Yesterday afternoon John Warren
and Frank Warren, two tough GUS
toners residing near the state line,
came to Walla Walla and after filling
up on liquor drove down Alder street
in a buggy yelling at the top Of their
voices. The police started after them
in a hack and overhauled the toughs
near the garrison. When the officers
got out of the hack the two men at
tempted to run over them. The off,
GERS were unable to capture them and
the men got away. This morning they
returned to Walla Walla and started
in to raise another disturbance when
Officers Sanderson and Rolf arrested
them and placed them in the city jail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
KILLED, WOUNDED AND MISSING
AT MUKDEN NOW ESTIMAT.
ED AT 100000.
Hnterna Troubles of Russia Still
Neutrality-suspicious. Rebellion
in the Caucasus.

nhRLlN, April 5.-Dispatches from
81. petersburg state that the rebellion
. spreading throughout the Caucasus.
reported that 10000 armed rebels
e gathered in the mountains and
N'ee'ed a king. Eight thousand revo-
U'ioflary workmen from Battoumaku
JOIN this force. Six other con-
Nlsents numbering 1000 are operating
inherent parts of the Caucasus.
4''afy authorities express the opin-
'iiae II Will take a decade to fully
pacify the Caucasus again.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05

celebration of the victory at Mukien
mas been postponed until Monday on
account of rain, the business men and
labor guilds today had a large pro-
cesslon which marched from Hibiya
Park to Uyeno Park, passing the pal
ace. Tne parade cheered the emperor.
cabinet and commanders of the army
and navy. The exercises were held at
Uyeno Park
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Dominion Y. M, C., A,

MONTREAL, Que, April 5.-A con-
ference of the Yong Mems Christian
associations of the Dominion began
here today and will continue until
Saturday. The purpose of the confer
ence is to review the progress of the
association movement in Canada, and
to formulate plans for the extension of
the work. Nearly every province is
we'll represented at the meeting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
BANKRUPTS HER PRINCES
Land Owners Compelled to Sell Out to
Meet Their Debts.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 4.-The
Official Gazette publishes list which
shows the conditions of affairs through
out the country. 1t occupies 29 pages,
each filled with the names of landown-
ers, mostly princes, whose properties
are offered for sale, because the own
ers are unable to pay interest on the
money advanced by the banks on mort
cages on their estates.
The increasing seriousness of peas
ant riots, together with alarming re-
ports received from Warsaw and Cau-
casus. are making a continuation of
the war intensely difficult.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Went Through Kansas and
Indian Territory Today
TRAIN MADE ONLY A few STOPS
The President Expressed the Hope
That the Territory Would Soon
Be a New State.

PARSONS, Kas., April 5.-The pres
ident and party arrived in this city at
1886, four minutes ahead of time. The
train made the only stop in Kansas
while the engines were changed. Fully
5000 people gathered at the station
and cheered the president, VINO made
a brief speech. AS the train receied
the president remained on the plat
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
4 Triumph for the Followers
Of Governor Folk
THE DOODLE RING IS AeAIH BEATEN
The Result in St. Louis Was Close
but Decisive-ButIer Gang
Got Little.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 5.-Mayor
Rolla Wells, democrat, was reelected
Yesterday by a plurality of 1923 over
Tally. republican. The democrats
elected 26 of the As officials balIoted
for. The republicans elected all but
one councilman. In the house of dele
yates the democrats secured 10 and
the republicans nine members.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05

Roosevelt had promised her hand in
marriage to Senator Beveridge
From other unquestionabIe sources
also emphatic denials were made and
almost before society had time to grow
agitated over the report, the story has
found general acceptance as a canard
The repeated reports of romance at
tached to Miss Roosevelt have caused
much trepidation to the young woman
and her parents. Periodically. for the
past couple OF years, rumors of her
engagement have been circulated. and
in every instance without foundation
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Gates CROWD
BULLS WHEAT
Forced May Option Up to SI.I7
at Noon Today
The SHORTS PLEADED FOR MERCY
Rise Was Only spasmodic Squirt and
Equilibrium Will Soon Be
The SHORTS PLEADED FOR MERCY

CHICAGO, April 5.-The bull CLIQUE
In May wheat, supposed to be headed
by the Gates people, upset the eQui-
librium of the wheat pit board of trade
at noon today by hanging on to that
option in the face Of strong pressure
from the shorts who were attempting
to cover. From the opening at $1.14
May jumped to $1.17% amid much ex-
citement. reaction followed, the
price steadying at $1.16, the shorts all
the time yelping for mercy.
July wheat $114k @s117; corn, 47X
@4Sa; oats, 29A @3O%.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Cordial Greeting in Indian Territory

Cordial Greeting in Indian Territory.
VINITA, l. r., April 5.-Twelve hun
dred people turned out mere to see the
president The station was decked
with bunting and flags. The presi-
an anvil and sticks of dynamite. The
president made a short speech. He
said he expected soon to see Indian
Territory and Oklahoma admitted to
statehood.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Preparations at Sherman.

SHERMAN, Texas, April 5.-Many
visitors are in the city to greet Pres
ident Roosevelt on his arrival here
this afternoon. The program pro-
vides for only a brief stop here, but
from the platform of his car and that
all will have an opportunity of seeing
him. From Sherman the presidential
special will speed on to Dallas, where
it is due to arrive early this evening
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Fatal Duel in Berlin,

BERLIN, April 5.-In a pistol duel
at Hazennaide Park today Baron Kob-
linsky fatally wounded Herr Zeipiltz,
an engineer, who died two hours later
in a hospital. This is the first duel
in Berlin in five years with a fatal
termination.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Barkeepers in Session.

CENTRAL LAKE, Mich, April s.
The Northern Michigan Barkeepers'
association begun its annual conven-
ton here today with about 200 MEM
hers in attendance. The meeting Will
last two davs and will be devoted to
the discussion of practical topics OF
interest to the apiarists
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
'aps Occupy More Towns.

:, 0NlO' April 5.-A report from
Nanchuria says:
=. o1 our Changtu force drove
russians out of Tsulu Shu, two
north of Changtu, also out of
g, lcheng, nine miles west of Tsulu
we occupied both places on
D. On April We drove the
,0o from Soumiaotzu and dispersed
0sslan cavalry, which was re-
~ ing north along the railway
torpedo boat DESTROYER Arare
As.r essfully launched at Kure to-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
NEGRO MURDERERs HANGED.
They Sang "OId Time Religion" as
Drop Fell.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 5.-Sing-
ing of "Old Time Religion" as the drop
fell. Andrew Hibbett and James
Schudder, negroes, were hanged in the
Jail yard today. Schudder murdered
his three-year-ol crippled son and
Hibbett killed his mother-in-law.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
European Engineers for Panama Cana

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The gov
ernment through Secretary Taft has
called upon the governments of France,
mend civil engineers to serve on the
consulting board of engineers of the
Panama canal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Other Short Stops.

SOUTH M'ALLISTER, I. T., April
5.-Short stops were made by the pres
ident at Wagner, Muskogee and South
McAllister. He made brief remarks in
each town, reiterating the hope of
speedy statehood for the territory.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Rumors Annoy Miss Alice.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-"Abso-
lutely no truth in it," was the conclu-
sive statement Of Miss Hagner, the
Roosevelt's social secretary, regarding
the published statement that Miss
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Two Men Perish in Fire.

CRIPPLE CREEK, April 5.-William
Davis and man called dig Walsh
destroyed the Wilson building today.
Several others mad narrow escapes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Extradition Hearing Postponed.

CINCINNATI, April 5.-Judge Smith
in the common pleas court this after
noon postponed the hearing on the re-
QUESTION for J. Morgan Smith and wife
until next Monday and placed their
bonds at $4,000 each.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Attacks President Roosevelt.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 5.-Novoe
Vremya, in an inspired article attacks
the attempts of President Roosevelt at
mediation and says that peace at the
present time is impossible.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05
Goes to St. Petersburg.

PARIS, April 5.-Ambassador Meyer
left today for st. Petersburg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-05

rors '0s Celebration Postponed.
TOXIC, April 5.-wbils the official
The oasis., 1905-04-08

ifffIr. nnMnr nlf .llo ihf lin w4it WnWHftf O0Nm.t 6inf. uafl the NhlIt of lNN ufaiefn walI icll ip nNrtlns liH D3 fixtures and eferflhing mder esnaI feet of adDhe mud
 Me.s Free prcs+ Yesterday at ternoon, as Adluiant Wctacott ard Captain Norton of the Saliva liOu Army was pasiug in front of the Pioneer Meat Market Pat Foley. who was standing on the sidewalk, struck Mr Westacott a stinging blow in the mouth nearly knocking him off bis feet Zan Hunsaker caught Foley before he would repeat the blow and turned him over to Marshal Burton. who locked him up in the town jail. Foley has been on drunk for sew eral days and there was no occa sion whatever for the assault. Ad- iutant Westacott's lip was cut by the blow, and later swelled to con- siderable size Foley was taken before Judge Rabbit this morning, and given q chance to show why he had 50 wantonly struck the Ad- jutant. Pat pleaded guilty and
 was given sixty dollars or sixty days at the Walker Hotel in Ph9- mix. He chose the latter as he was not able to dig up.
The oasis., 1905-04-08
Good investment.

The Nogales Water Company is now offering for sale to the inhab- itants of both NogaIes 30,O00 shares ofits Treasury stock.
 For further particulars call at the Company's office.
 if TIE MORALES WATER COMPANY. ].
The oasis., 1905-04-08
To Rent.

Nicely furnished rooms in pleas ant neighborhood by the week or month. Apply to Y. '. Growell, The Daniels. if