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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

ed, missing and injured, issued by the
road at 11:4O.
ton, president of the Southern Rail-
way; Phillips Schuyler, New York, re-
tired capitalist; Watt Davis. Washing
ton telegrapher; one man unidentified.
Missing:-Charles D. Fisher, Balti-
more, member of the firm of Gill and
Fisher commission merchants; Red
mond of Baltimore.
Injured:-E. A. Merrill, of New
York, Spencers secretary. Samuel
Cox, colored cook in the private car.
Pollard, Gill and Thomas, colored por-
ters. Four negroes in the car imme-
diately in front of the private car were
uninjured.
Biography Of Great Man.
Spencer was born in Columbus Ca,
March 2, 1S47. He graduated from the
University Of Virginia as a civil en-
gineer in 1869. He began service with
the railroad as a rodman, passing
through the grades rapidly.
He was president of number Of
southern roads, director in many trans
portation companies, and the Western
Union. He leaves a widow and two
sons, one of whom, Henry, is sixth vice
president of the Southern. . III
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
COLLEGE MAIDS ENTERTAIN.
Billings Hall Youths to Eat Turkey
Today at Reynolds Hall.

The girls of Reynolds hall will eel
ebrate Thanksgiving today by having
their boy friends over from Billings to
help them dispose Of the flock Of tur-
the proper celebration of the national
holiday
The position of host" an important
item in Reynolds hall etiquette will
be taken by really truly boys at din
ner today. After the feast of good
things the girls and their friends will
enjoy themselves informally with old
fashioned games in the parlOrs Of the
dOrmitory.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

1oc ANGELES. Nov. 29.-In one OF
the fiercest and bloodiest fights ever
witnessed in Los Angeles. "Philadel-
mia" Jack. O'Brien and Tommy Burns
fought a 20 round draw before a gath
erine estimated at 5000 people last
night. At the close Of the battle,
with both men covered with blood and
easping from their exertions. Cham
MON Jeffries proclaimed the fight q
draw.
Burns showed his superiority over
O,Brien throughout the fight and In
tho nth round it looked as II OBrien
was a defeated man. His fast foot
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CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Uncle Sam Wins Bout.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 29.-Tne gov
ernment won the first skirmish against
the national retail druggists associa-
ton yesterday morning in the federal
court overruling ther demurrer to the
charge that that organization acted as
trust in cOnstraint of trade
The court ruled that the associa-
ton must answer the first Monday in
February.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
BIG LAND BOOM STRIKES FREEWATER

o., acre and sold another tract oA '"o
ord one-half acres to T. >. 0iVeihS
Gov saoO. Mr.. Emery bought the iano
.o,d to Wilmot, for $500 three years
d therefore has realized a pront
Of $4,000 by the deal.
A,o+ber deal was consummated yes
terdav whereby Hubbard vanciii soio
. 1o-acre tract to I Taylor Tor $Sooo'
Tho tract lies Just west of FreeWater
and is well improved.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

Passenger No. 81 following was CIV
en- a clear block and ran into the rear
of 33 causing a serious wreck.
president Spencer was killed and
others of the party injured. 1t is also
reported that Watt Davis, manager Of
the telegraph line Of the Southern was
instantly killed. 1t is said a number
of officers and prominent capitalists
met DEATH
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

'ues in Walla Walla from the
"dler and Milton districts say
-. '''''a'ure land boom has struck the
"i" Walla river section as a re-
Vi the rapid progress being made
'e lnterurban line Of the Walla
walla Valley Traction company,
g. expects to have cars running
~ '"liIon and Freewater by the first
a. D. Emery last Tuesday sold 80
.. : H alfalfa land three miles north
e"ater to W. ]. Wilmot for 500
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
FIGHT FANS SEE BLOODY EXHIBITION

the next round he showed up strong
and punished Burns severely about
the face.
Burns fought like a bulldog through
out the 20 rounds and repeatedly rush.
ed O'Brien about the ring. OBrien's
cleverness saved him from a knock
out time after time. Burns and his
friends claimed the fight but Jeffries
declared neither man had the advan-
taee and called it draw. Burns will
probably challenge O'Brien for finish
fight to be pulled on on the coast
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

G. H. Hunt who lost a fortune when
now the w. & c. R., has just sold
mis- 5000 acre ranch near Echo for
$4,000 to William Doherity and
Swift & Company, the deal being COM
pleted last Monday
By another deal Mr.. Hunt has merg-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

ed mis- irrigation interests with those
and the two interests will be consol-
idated with the Hinkle ditch company
which will irrigate large section OF
arid lands in the vicinity of Echo.
water to be taken from the Umatilla
river and conveyed to Butter creek a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
Fireman is Victim of Mutjnv,

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-One fireman
was killed and five men injured in a
mutiny on the Mallory line steamer,
San JacintO, which arrived in port to-
day. Emanuel Conchero has been ar
rested and charged with murder of the
fireman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
No Aairships for Peary.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-Peary ar
rived yesterday morning and was met
by the Peary Arctic club committee.
Peary said: Il have no faith in air
ships nor in electric sledges for arc
tic exploration. The drifting plan is
the most feasible"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
Ex.covernor's Wife Dies.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Nov. 29.-Mrs.
s. T. Hauser, the wife Of former gov
ernor of Montana, died suddenly In
this city, Monday. The body VIII Dc
taken to Helena.
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Misses Shonts Deny Rumor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29-Mrs. Shonts
and daughters arrived from Panama
yesterday Theodore is reported to be
engaged to the Duke Of Chaunless.
rason in the rumors.
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HE SELLS SAGE BRUSH FOR $167,000

distance of IA miles. The main lat
erals have already been constructed.
Following mis- disastrous experience
of building railroads Mr.. Hunt went
to Echo and acquired a large body
of sage brush land at prices ranging
from 81 to 81 per acre, which he has
now sold for a fortune.
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caruso's Victim Is Mrs. Stanhope.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The even
ing papers say Hanna Gorhaih wiz
caused the arrest Of Caruso was 1ouno
TODAY according to paper proved 10 De
Mrs. Stanhope, wife OF ADAMS 0'on
hope, the ball player.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29

trouble with the men over a mining
claim he owned near there, and it
was set up in defense that these men
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
STRAW HATS ARE WORN.

DENVER, Nov. 29.-Summer (
weather prevailed today and peo =
PIE in an effort to advertise the (
cllmate appeared in straw hats (
and negligee dress.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
Edict AGAINST Cigarettes,

TOLEDO, Nov. 29.-The board Of
public service today issued an edict
forbidding the smoking of cigarettes
in City Hall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
Arthur to Succeed Pete,

MANCHESTER, Engl, Nov. ga
paper says that Peter of Servia, is
certain to be deposed and thinks that
Arthur of Connaught will succeed him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-29
NEARLY MARRIEs HIS SISTER.
Wyoming Couple Find Out Relation
ship at Last Moment.

LANDER, Wyo, Nov. 29.-Richard
Watson, a minor living in the noun
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Following is the official list Of kill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
FOR RIDE
Price Will Stand Till 1908 on
Cleveland Street Railways
Under Decision.
DEFEAT FOR MAYOR JOHNSON
Granting of 3-Cent Fare Franchise to
Rival Company Held illegal
by Supreme Court.

Washington, d. c., April TO- The
supreme court has decided that Mayor
Tom Johnson cannot force the Cleve-
ladn Electric Street Railway company
to reduce fares to cents by granting
a franchise to a rival company before
the franchise rights of the old COM
pany expire.
The Cleveland Electric Railway COM
pany claimed its franchise gave it eX-
elusive rights to operate street cars in
Woodland avenue until 1908.
The Cleveland city council, in spite
of the claim, granted a franchise to
the Forest City Street Railway COM
pany to build and operate a line in
Woodland avenue, the company agree
ing TO carry passengers for 3 cents.
Alleged a Conspiracy.
The old company appealed to the
federal court, alleging a conspiracy be-
tween the city council and the Forest
City company to compel the old COM
pany to submit to Scent fares. The
circuit court upheld the old company 5
position, declaring the new company'S
franchise null and void. The supreme
court of the United States has con-
firmed this decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
Governor Deneen Tells
Legislature in His
Message.
SPECIAL SESSION ON
Illinois Lawmakers Convene to
Remedy Defects Found
BY Court.

Springfield, H., April 10.-(SpeciaD
The general assembly met in special
session this noon with 4S senators and
144 representatives present. Senator
Berry presided at the session of the
senate. Lieutenant Governor Sherman
not having arrived from Hot Springs.
Ark. Speaker Shurtleff presided over
the house.
The message of the governor was
read. In his message Governor Deneen
advocated a uniform compulsory state
primary law that the names of all
candidates be submitted to the people;
that judges and clerks OF primary elee-
tions be appointed by the county
Judge; and that to the primary cleo
tions the machinery of general election
be applied.
The message asks for an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for the state civil SER
vice commission and states that the
governor will ask by a special mes
sage to the legislature or to the appro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
LONGWORTH HITS
REFORM CRITICS
Speaks as Guest of Honor at Annual
Banquet of Hamilton Club at
Chicago.

Chicago, April 10.-COngressman
Nicholas Longworth, son-in-law of
President Roosevelt, was the guest of
honor at a dinner given last night at
the Auditorium hotel by the Hamilton
club, in celebration of the 41st anniver-
sary of Appomatox. The congressman
spoke with special reference to the
tendency to assail public men and TO
belittle their character and impugn
their motives. His target was evident
ly reform writer's in magazines and he
is supposed to have indicated the views
of the administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
EPiTOME OF D0INGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, d. c., April 10.-Follow-
ing is a brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress:
SENATE-Mr. McLaurin and Mr.. Nor
gan addressed the senate. the former
advocating railway rate Legislation and
the latter opposing il on the ground
that il interfered with state rights. Mr..
Berry of Arkansas reappeared in the
senate after three months spent in a
fruitlSss campaign for reelection. The
vice president appointed Messrs Hale.
Allison. and Teller as conferees on the
urgency deficiency bill. At 4;25 p. m.
the senate adjourned until today.
HOUSE - District of Columbia legis-
lation occupied the attention of the
house. Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa replyin z
to a speech of Mr.. Timms of Tennessee
advocating government for the
people of the district. upheld the pres
ent form. but criticised its administra-
tion. The urgent deficiency bill was
sent to conference, MessrS. Littauer.
Tawney. and Livingston being named
conferees. The house passed the senate
bill imposing q charge for tuition on
nonresident pupils in the, District OF
Columbia, and also the bill regulating
the employment of Juvenile workers.
At 5:l5 p. m the house adjourned until
II o'clock TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
WEIGHT OF ASHES FROM vESUv|uS
CRUSHES ROOFS DOWN UPON CROWDS
CREW OF OREGON
AS SMUGGlERS?
Property Worth s75o,ooo Said to Have
Been Taken Ashore at San
Francisco.

San Francisco, April 10.-The Post
publishes story to the effect that
there is strong belief that dutiable
goods valued at $75O,000 were SNUG
gled ashore in launches from the bat
tleship Oregon. just before she de-
parted from Bremorton navy yards. 1t
says an order has been issued instruct
ing inspectors at Bremorton to delay
every man of the battleship until the
whole matter has been sifted, and Gus
toms authorities throughout the coun-
try have been notified to find and ex-
anime the questionable packages if
possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10

mus of Panama. The deep-chested
conductor of the $40 a M train stands
underneath my window and calls out
'All aboard for Mount Hope, Gatoun,
Empire, Panama, and way stations
The crowd scrambles aboard just like
it does when the suburban train comes
hustling through the Shore hills of
New Jersey and stops only for mo-
ment en- route to Greater New York.
No, the Panama railroad is not a the
ory, as some folks would have us be-
lieve-it is a fact; living, moving,
energetic, and resultful enterprise.
Upon my arrival at Colon | read the
cable advices that told of certain tes-
timony given before the senate COM
mittee on interoceanic canals; how
Mr.. Schwerin, vice president of the
Pacific Mail Steamship company, claim
ed that on Feb. Is, 1906, there was
great congestion of freight on the 18TH
mus, and how Mr.. Shonts presented
letter from Mr.. Stevens, general man
ager of the Panama railroad under the
same date, who denied that there was
any congestion. 1t was quite evident
from this that somebody was-well, we
will say, misinformed. During the past
week have talked with local agents
of several lines, with disinterested but
well-informed persons, with minor Off
cials of the railroad, and finally with
the general superintendent, W. G.
Bierd.> The result of this investigation
has been to convince me that there was
ON Feb. Is no more congestion than
occurs every day on any of the great
railroads in the United States, which
by railroad men is considered inciden-
tai to the best traffic. Today there is
not an ounce of 'congested' freight
either at Colon or Panama.
The mistake made by many persons
who have reported congestion has
been superficial examination of the
docks At the Colon docks today there
are 1000 tons of freight awaiting ship
ment. On the first view this would ap-
pear to be congestion. but | vas told
by one of the employees that about half
of this freight was awaiting Atlantic
shipment by certain boats that had not
yet arrived, and that the other half
was destined to Pacific ports by boats
that had not yet arrived at Panama.
This explanation was verified by
personal inspection of much of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
"COOD BOY, DOW|E," GREETS ZION
CITY'S Ex-LEADER AT CHICAGO
Deputy Sheriff Who Tries Serve Papers in Crowd Thrown
Over Fence"EIah' Goes to Hotel to Plan Legal Fight
For His Former Position at Head of Church.

to Zion and take possession, probably
some time tomorrow"
Great Throng Awaits.
Chicago, April 10.-When the train
rolled into the station an immense
throng was there to catch a glimpse of
Dowie. He was given a most spectacu-
lar welcome. Cries ranging from the
Zionite's motto, God be with thee,
down to the irreverent, Good boy
Dowie.'' were showered upon the old
man in bewildering confusion, and as
he walked through the crowd, he was
for a time, in danger of bodily harm,
seemed powerless to hold back The
spectators.
Deputy Sheriff Comes to Grief.
When he was passing across the de-
pot platform deputy sheriff endeavor-
ed to serve papers upon Dowie in a
suit, it is alleged brought by medi-
cal expert for services rendered Dowie
several years ago. Zion guards who
were crowded about closely reached
for the intruder, but before they could
lay hands upon him, police officers
picked up the man bodily and threw
him over nearby railing.
DOwie Remains Cool.
Dowie did not seem greatly fiustrat-
ed by this unusual incident Dowie en-
tered carriage and, with a number
of his followers drove to the Auditori-
um Annex where he shut himself up
and denied admission to any but his
counselors.
The trip from st. Louis to Chicago
was uneyentful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
BECOMING OVERRUN
WITH ANARCHISTS
Italians Coming to United States il
Numbers-Baltmore Made
Headquarters.

Washington, April 10.-According to
official information Italian anarchists
are arriving in the United States in
great numbers at both Pacific and At
lantic seaports. Diplomatic represent
atives of the Italian government have
positive information to this effect and
have brought the matter TO the atten-
tion of the United tSates. Baltimore,
it is stated is rapidly becoming an an
archistic center. Italian consuls are
engaged in assisting the immigration
officials with a view of locating these
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
FOR THREE YEARS
Operators Set Time for Award of
Anthracite Arbitrators
to BE in Force
IN COUNTER A PROPOSITION
Peace Believed Near Because Neither
Side Wishes to Be Response
BILE for Strike.

New York, April 10.-The subcom
mittee of anthracite mine owners and
their employees will again meet in joint
conference this afternoon. 1t is the
belief of members of both committees
settlement will be reached without
resorting to a long strike Each side is
anxious for peace and neither wants to
shoulder the responsibility for the
strike.
Present Counter Proposition.
The subcommittee went into session
at 1870. The operators presented a
counter proposition providing the ar
bitration shall be limited TO the sub
ject of wages and the adjustment of
complaints through the board of con-
citation or otherwise, and the demand
of any new award of the commission
shall stand for three years.
Session is Brief.
The joint conference adjourned af-
ter having been in session about half
an hour. to meet again Thursday af-
ternoon.
Illinois Coal Advanced.
Chicago, April 10 Throughout IL
linois the price of coal at the mines
jumped yesterday from 81 to $1.50 a
ton. The reasons given by the mine
owners for the advance were the grow
ing apprehension that a shortage is in
sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
REPUBLICAN committee
CHOOSES ITS OFFICERS
Sherman Chairman of the Congress
sionaI Body - Illinoisan
Treasurer.

Washington, April 10.-Representa-
tive James S. Sherman of New York
last night was elected chairman of the
republican congressional committee,
which will have charge of the coming
republican congressional campaign in
the various states.
Representative James A. Tawney OF
Minnesota was elected vice chairman,
Representative Henry c. Loudensla-
ger of New Jersey secretary. and Rep
resentative William b. Mckinley of
Illinois treasurer.
The chairman was authorized to
name the executive committee and to
fill the vacancies on the congressional
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
CUT OFF SCHOOLS
British Government Begins Pro.
gram Aimed at Religious
Institutions.
NO HELP FROM THE STATE
Bill Introduced in Parliament Marks
Beginning of Long and Bitter
Fight.

London, April 10.-The government
has begun its attempt to separate the
state from religious schools. A bill
providing that all schools of this ma
ture be cut off from the public treas
ury unless they become secular has
been introduced in parliament and
passed on first reading. This measure,
the main feature of the liberal pro-
gram, and one of the most radical TAX
en- up by any parliament in years,
aroused bitter opposition, and it was
shown clearly that a hard fight is
ahead.
Claimed to he Compromises.
The bill was introduced into the
house of commons by Mr. Birrell, pres
ident of the board of education. 1t is
designed as a compromise measure,
according to the declaration of its
sponsor. but in reality is uncompromis-
ing. 1t stipulates that only schools
provided by local education authorities
shall be recognized after Jan. /, 1908,
and not a penny of public money shall
be spent on any other schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10

is reaching the city from points
throughout the district surrounding
Otjano. Reports indicate enormous
areas are buried beneath ashes and
cinders. All efforts to ascertain the
exact number of victims of the erup-
ton have failed.
Living Have Scattered.
This is accounted for from the fact
that the buried villages are impossible
of access and because people who fled
when their houses began to fall, have
scattered throughout the country dis
trict. Forty-nine bodies have already
been taken out of the church at OF
jano, and 20 bodies were recovered at
San GIUSEPPE and Terzingno.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
PITTSBURG BUILDING
FALLS TO BASEMENT
Five Men Believed to Be In Ruins
Was Being Elevated Three
Stories.

Pittsburg, April 10.-Three floors of
a five-story building in Liberty avenue
collapsed this morning bringing down
a number of workmen in the-@Eussas-
The building was being raised three
floors and fell to the cellar. Two have
been taken from the ruins but not Sc
riously injured. 1t is believed five men
and team of horses are still buried.
The workmen are mostly foreigners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10

Chicago, April 10.-John Alexander
Dowie arrived at Chicago at a. m.
over the Wabash railway and proceed
ed Immediately to the Auditorium An
mex in Chicago.
Block Deputy Sheriff.
A deputy sheriff attempted to serve
some kind of legal document upon
Dowie, but his followers pushed the
deputy aside and prevented service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
|. |. ]. AND INDIANA
HARB0R ROADS ONE
Become Chicago, Indiana G. Southern
With $4,000, 900 Capital Un-
der Consolidation.

Springfield. ILL.,, April 10.-Articles
of consolidation of the the Indiana
Harbor Railroad company and the In
diana. Illinois & Iowa Railroad COM
pany were filed today. The consolida-
ton forms the Chicago, Indiana &
Southern Railroad company, with prin-
cipal Office at Chicago, and a capital of
$40, ,006,00
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-10
Crop Report Issued.

Washington, April 10.--The monthly
crop report issued by the department
of agriculture today gives the average
condition of winter wheat at S9.1, and
rye 5000.