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Smyrna times., 1906-07-04
BACK TO MUTTON.
Present Phase of the Sheep Industry
on the Farm.

There is no animal on the farm to-
day that will give Us more clear meat
for the amount of food consumed and
the work required to take care of it
than the sheep. l do not see why each
and every one of our farmers does not
keep few sheep to eat up the waste
both in the summer and winter. Sheen
are not expensive. If you have some
roots for them, silage, corn or some
thing like that they get along very well.
have seen sheep fed by the tlSusand
on nothing but clear roots. Of course
we could not feed sheep alone on that
in this country.
The Highly Finished Product
There certainly is demand for that
class of meat fitted up in the highest
possible shape. If l were to tell you
the price that some of it has sold for
you would hardly believe me. know
one man who sold to a clubhouse in
Boston and hotel in New York fifty
yearling wethers at an average price
of 20 cents pound, dressed weight. If
we can keep any other animal on our
farm today that will net us as much
profit as this l would like to know
what it is. l would like to have some
of them.
When They Do Not Pay.
There are too many of our farmers
who have few sheep, and these can't
pay under the circumstances in the
way they are kept. l know farmer
who lived near me who kept probabl
twenty or thirty sheep. He put them
in the far end of the field and once or
twice during the summer looked at
them. We cannot expect to make
money out of an animal in that way.
In the winter take them up and let
them run around the straw stack. For
the'pure bred flock we must keep them
growing from the time they are born
until the time we turn them off. You
take lot of lambs and feed them with
clover hay and corn and they will de-
velOp in a way that will do very we'll
for the MARKET. c. d., Pennsylva-
mia.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-04

At any rate, Senator Aldrich has not
had the paternity of any of the meat
inspection amendments showed off on
him.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-04

1t looks as though in spite of her
slowness Philadelphia might give
Omaha few pointers on dealing with
kidnappers
Smyrna times., 1906-07-04

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
etional Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-04

A Russian insurrection stays sup
pressed about as long as an outbreak
in the Philippines. And it has big
ger casualty list to show at that.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-04

Now Mae Wood is trying to make
out that the Senate has another
Mormon to deal with. 60
Smyrna times., 1906-07-04

Arizona can now tell Oklahoma that
''there's at least one thing she amt
and that's twins"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
THEY HELD SOME COAL STOCK
Employees Of Pennsylvania Road
Testify
BEFORE INTERSTATE COMMISSION
RAILROAD MAKES A BLUFF AT
DIscIPLINING EMPLOYEES
HOLDING COAL STOCK.
BEFORE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May %
William A. Patton, President Cassatts
assistant today testified before the in
terstate commerce commissioners that
he owned many shares of stock in war;
ious coal companies, but was not GER
tain how he got them. He said few
friends entered the stock dealing busi
ness and when their business was
closed he found himself in possession
of number of shares of stock in coal
companies.
The directorate of the Pennsylvania
road has appointed a committee to in
vestigate the charges against the Off
cials and employees affected by evil
dence before the interstate commerce
commission.
Purchasing Agent Newhall of the
Pennsylvania testified to holding $780,
900 worth of coal mine shares. The
chief of the motive department, Ely,
and Chief Clerk Purviance admitted to
holding coal shares, which they
received without cash payment. No re-
bates were disclosed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
The Loss Is Estimated al
About 100000.
HUNDREDS ARE HOMELESS
Northern Commercial Company
Saved Its Food Supplies and
Is Feeding Hundreds.

SEATTLE. Wash, May 23.-The
business section of Fairbanks, Alaska,
was partly destroyed by fire yesterday.
The loss is 100000 Among the build
ings destroyed was the Washington
Alaska First National bank, the Fair
banks block the court house. stocks Of
clothing houses, which were small ow-
ing to the non arrival of spring ship
ments The property of the Northern
Commercial company where most Of
the food stuff was stored was saved
There will be no shortage of food. Sup
plies are being rushed from Seattle.
The telegraph line is working. Twenty
men with shotgunssxre on guard. The
churches have been thrown open to
the homeless. Food is furnished free
by the Northern Commercial company.
Hundreds are fed in the dining rooms
of steamers. The steamer Lottie Tai
bot was burned above the water line.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
Letter From Company.

Olympia, Wash, May IA, 1906.
Hon. Mayor and Common Council Of
Walla Walla, Wash.
Gentleman: Your representative
Mr.. w. P. Mexican, has called on us
TODAY with reference to contract for
continuous stave pipe line between our
company and your city, on which he
requests that we give you credit for
difference in price of lumber between
that originally mentioned in specifica-
tions with your call for bids and the
specifications now contained in our
contract with you.
We have carefully considered the ar
gument presented to us by Mr.. NC
Kean i'm behalf of your city, but find
it impossible for us to allow you credit
for the change in specifications for the
following reason:
Our company controls the output
from three or four large sawmills in
the Harbor territory, from which we
receive approximately 100000 feet of
lumber per month, of which about SO
per cent is absolutely clear, free from
sap. pitch seams or knots, and would
have filled your original specifications.
In compiling our estimate on your pipe
line before submitting bid, we figured
on having until at least November or
December 1st in which to complete the
construction of the same. and accord
ingly figured on taking the so per cent
of absolutely clear, 100000 feet OF
lumber per month. and milling the
same for your pipe line. and as your
line will require approximately $4,000
feet of lumber at that rate we figured
we would be able ii complete your line
in time, and still be able to live up
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
PIPE COMPANY WILL NOT GIVE REBATE

out exception say that any man in
the business would make a lower bid
on No. stock than they would on No.
/; that it would be simply a business
proposition and they would not expect
any one to believe them if they claim
ed otherwise.
Mr. Dierker asks us to believe that
he has given us the benefit of 81 per
thousand of 100000 feet of lumber in
this contract without giving us any
good reason.
l attach his letter, which explains
his position fully, and while it is not
satisfactory to me- 1 have no sugges-
tions to offer at this time.
After presenting this matter in the
strongest light possible and bringing
every argument that l could think of
to bear on him. he absolutely refused
to make any allowance whatever.
Respectfully submitted,
w. P. McKEAN.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
WATER COMMITTEE GIVEN FULL CHARGE

to discharge any person found incom-
petent from Engineer Thomson down
to the common laborers. City Clerk
Reynolds was directed to place him.
self under the orders Of the committee
and to perform any service in his line
of work that the committee directed.
On the request Of Councilman Mar
tin, City Engineer Wilson was directed
to make visit to the scene Of action
each day and see that the survey was
being properly done.
Councilman Mexican reported that
so far Engineer Thomson had not filed
with the council the plans for the
headworks, nor had he produced pro-
file Of the pipe line. The clerk was
instructed to at once demand of Engi-
neer Thomson these papers.
May Change Route.
Councilman Mexican also reported
that Assistant Engineer Shotwell had
informed him that the pipe line could
be carried around a rocky point near
the Wickersham bridge instead Of
crossing the creek in two places as
planned by Thomson. AS there has
been considerable complaint made over
the fact that it was proposed to cross
the creek with the pipe line, the water
committee may instruct the engineer
to take the other route. This will in
crease the cost Of the work about
$1,000. which the council deemed was
for the best.
The water committee was also en-
powered to make arrangements for the
construction Of a telephone line along
the pipe line.
Need Of Legislation.
Sharpstein & Sharpsten, the special
attorneys for the city. submitted two
communications last night relative to
the water question. In one it was sug-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

The water committee Of the city
council was last night given absolute
control of the work Of constructing the
new water system for Walla Walla
and in the future the three councilmen
comprising the committee will have
the power to discharge any person
employed in the work on the ditch or
the pipe line. All matters relative to
the carrying out Of the project will be
entirely in the hands of the commit
tee and they will not be compelled to
consult with any Of the other members
of the council.
This authority was given the COM
mittee after Councilman McKean's re-
port had been adopted and Mayor
Hunt inquired if the special committee
appointed by him to inspect the lum-
ber to be used in the pipe line had
performed their duty. Mayor Hunt
stated that when he appointed the
special COIlllIillICC II was NHNSASN""~
that Councilman Kirkman would take
the committee up the creek the fol-
lowing day. AS no report had been
filed the mayor suggested that the
water committee secure a competent
man to inspect the lumber at once.
Councilman Cox suggested that an in
spector be employed to represent the
city as the pipe company had an in
spector and the city should have
man on the ground to protect its in
terests.
Incompetent Men.
It was hinted that several of the
men employed on the work were in
competent and after this matter was
freely discussed the action Of placing
the entire work in the hands OF the
water committee was then taken.
Councilman Mexican asked the ques-
ton as to the powers of the commit
tee when the mayor announced that
the committee had the absolute power
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
M'CABE WILL QUIT I
". 8 c. R. RAIL WAY
RESIGNS AS GENERAL MANAGER
Will Engage In General Railroad Construction Work in
horhWest-Has Associated Himself With Chas
c. Bhe' Of Tacoma viii Resi|e Here.

great showing with the w. & G. r. He
has kept it fully abreast with the de-
velOpment Of the country, and has
been an earnest worker for the ad-
the w. & c. r. lines are located.
His friends throughout the country
will be greatly disappointed at the
sudden turn affairs have taken, but
they can only wish him continued sue
cess in any field of operation which
he may decide to enter.
Mr.. McCabe was born. December 25,
1855, at Cold Springs, Wisconsin. He
entered the railway service in 1870.
From 1870 to 1879 he was telegraph
operator and agent for the Chicago,
Muwaukce &, st. I..al Frogss 4 s19 to
1882 he was train dispatcher for the
ST. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba
railway at st. Paul and Fergus Falls.
MINI. From January to November.
1883 he was train dispatcher for the
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis & Oma-
ha railway at ST. Paul. From No
vember, 1883 to 1888, he was train dis
patcher and chief train dispatcher for
the Northern Pacific at ST. Paul. From
1888 to September 1890, he was divi-
sion superintendent at st. Paul for the
same road From 1890 to 1897 he was
division superintendent for the North
ern Pacific at Tacoma, and from 1897
until the present time, vice president
and general manager Of w. & G. X.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

Councilman Mexican at the council
meeting last night filed with the city
lawmakers a report of his interview
with the officers of the National Wood
Pipe company of Olympia relative to
the demand made by the council that
the city be given credit in the sum of
$4,000 for the difference in price of ma
terial to be used in the construction Of
the new pipe line. His report was
supplemented by letter from the pipe
company in which it was explained
why the company had refused to COM
ply with the demand for the credit.
The report was accepted and placed
on file, but no action was taken on
the letter from the company. McKean's
report and the letter are as follows:
To the Mayor and City Council of
Walla Walla
Gentlemen:-I herewith submit
letter from the National Wood Pipe
N'ItEeillN, tNElotiillilS liiSil SiUS VI tAiS
matter in controversy
| took the matter up with Mr..
Dierker personally, who is the manager
of the company. and we argued every
point thoroughly.
There were two points that brought
up that Mr. Dierker did not explain
satisfactorily to my mind, only one of
which he attempts to explain in his
letter to the council. One was the
statement made to us by the agent
for the company, Mr.. Sheldon. the day
the bids were submitted and before
they We're opened. that if our specifi-
cations had called for No. 2 stock in
stead of No. l, their bid would have
been $4,000 lower The other point
was that the same agent told us the
company had aver a million feet of
stock in their yards at that time, and
II given the contract could complete
it by the first of July. This state
"eHl was made by Mr.. Sneluon, WHO
We'll knew the specifications called for
No. l stock. and that the contract
would call for completion by the first
of July.
find upon inquiry that Mr.. Sheldon,
who made these statements to us. has
been in the business for a number of
Years. and is reputed to be a man
who knows the business thoroughly.
Mr.. Dierker admits there is a differ
ence of 81 per thousand between No.
stock and No. stock. yet he claims
Ne bid on our specifications. which CALI
ed for No. l stock and based his fig
ures on No. >, giving as his reasons
that he could select enough of No. l
stock in eight months as it came from
The mills to complete our contract, and
work off what was left on other con-
tracts. l have conversed with several
HlIl men on this point and while they
'"id not want to be quoted. they with
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
ROLL CALL WAS REFUSED
WILLIAMS MADE PROTEST
DENOUNCED RULING AS INJUSTICE
Speaker in Reply Cited Constitution as His Authority
and Left The Chair in a Huff as House Went
Into Committee Of The Whole

into a committe of the whole The re-
publicans applauded.
Turn the house into a beer gar
angrily. 1.-The people will judge"
The senate finance committee has
authorized a favorable report on the
free alcohol bill.
The senate committee on finance
favorably reported a resolution direct
ing the materials for the Panama, ca
nal be purchased at home unless the
president deems the bids exOrbitant.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 23.-
Speaker Cannon and Williams, the
democratic floor leader, claShed today
over Williams filibustering. Cannon
overruled Williams demand for a roll
call on a motion that the house go into
a committee of the whole on the con-
sideration of the diplomatic bill. Will
liams denounced the act as an in
Justice. Cannon cited the constitution,
and ruled with emphasis leaving the
chair in a huff as he sent the house
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
international PhiIathelie Exhibition.

LONDON, May 23.-The lnterna-
tional Philathelic exhibition was opeh-
ed here today and stamp collectors
from all parts of the world, particular
ly from Great Britain ana the Euio
pean continent, are assembled here IN
large numbers to visit the interesting
exhibition One of the most interesting
exhibits is the collection Of Hawaiian
stamps of H. ]. Crocker, of San FRAN
cisco. which is valued at more tiiaii
$4,000. 1t was sent from San Fran
cisco to London only few days De-
fore the earthquake and thus 1orluiii'o
ly escaped destruction.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

PENDLETON, May pa light rain
fell in PendletOn this morning. Reporls
from Athena, Weston, Adams ana
other towns in Umatilla are 10 the
effect that the rain was sehel al
throughout the country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

PRESCOTT, May 23-This section
of the country was covered with
good rain this morning which will re-
suit in much good to the crops.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

WAITSBURG, May pa gentle
downpour of rain prevailed around
waitsbure this morning. Along the
Coppei it was quite heavy and has
benefited the crops materially.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

Joseph McCabe, who has been gen.
eral manager IF the Washington &
Columbia River Railway company
since 1898, has resigned his position
to take effect at once or as soon as
some one can be secured to relieve
him.
This announcement came as a sur
prise to his many friends in Walla
Walla and it is with much regret that
they learn he will in the future spend
most of his time in other places.
In an interview this morning Mr..
McCabe said: Il have associated my
self with Charles S. Bihler of Tacoma
for the purpose of doing general rail-
road construction work. We have al
ready secured a sla.ge CONTRACT that
will take us two years to complete. l
will give up some of my interests in
Washington, and will still make Walla
Walla my home, although we will
spend most of the time during the
next two years in the east where our
daughter is in school. 1t is with much
regret that 1 give up my intimate
business relations with the people of
Walla Walla. They have treated me
fine, and no man could wish for any,
thing better than they have accorded
me-"
Good Railroad Man.
Mr. McCabe is recognized as one of
the best operating railroad men in the
northwest and has certainly made a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
Patrick Rehearinq Closed.

NEW YORK, n. Y, May 23.-The
hearing of the motion for new trial
Recorder Golf directing the briefs be
filed next Friday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
Northern Pacific Officials
Visit Wa||d Wa||a.
ON TOUR OF INSPECTION
Elliott Denies Report That Con-
pany Would Build Machine
Shops at Pasco.

Howard Elliott, president of the
Northern Pacific Railway company,
and a party of o2cials, spent a few
hours in Walla Walla this morning
They arrived here last night about
Q O'Clock from Pasco on a special train
ami after few moments stop went
to Dayton. They returned to Walla
Valla this morning at 9 o'clock and
after locking over the property in this
city left for Pendleton.
Among the members of the party
who were with Mr.. Elliott were Vice
President Levey, General Manager
Horn ard Assistant General Super
iE;.ndenr Palmer. They were met at
Pas.o by Vice-President and General
Manager McCabe, who accompanied
them over the lines of the Washing
pany in this county, and also went
with them to Pendleton
tour of inspection of the Northern
Pacific and branch lines in the north
tip to Lewiston and an inspection of
the railroad work now being carried
on at Riparia.
Local railroad men claim that there
is nothing significant in Mr.. Elliott's
trip to Walla Walla He makes a tour
of the lines three or four times a year
and this is only one of these trips.
Pleased With Conditions.
While in Walla Walla Mr.. Elliott ex-
pressed himself as we'll pleased with
the condition of the w. c. R. Ry.,
and the growth of the country He
said he was particularly impressed
with Walla Walla and the fine appear
ance of the streets, business houses
and homes, many of which were new
since his last trip over the road in
July, 1905. Mr.. Elliott said that when
here in 1905 a fine rain came at the
same time, and he much hoped that
there would be good showers all over
the county at this time.
He said the only regret about the
railroad situation here was that Mr..
McCabe had decided to give up his
position and go east where he will en-
gage in business and be near his
daughter who is at school in Massa-
chusetts. AS Mr.. McCabe only made
up his mind within a few days to go
east no plans have been made to fill
his place. Mr.. Elliott said he hoped
to settle this important question be-
fore going back to st. Paul. Mr.. Nc
Cabe has a good organization and the
business of the company and its pat
rons will be well looked after.
Mr.. Elliott left ST. Paul May II,
and has been most of the time in the
state of Washington and does not ex-
pect to start back from the coast until
about June 1.
No Shops at Pasco.
Mr.. Elliott was asked about the re-
port that the Northern Pacific would
build shops at Pasco. He said there
was no truth in that report at all. All
| the company expects to build is a bet
| ter passenger station and a few cot
| tages to rent or sell to some of the
employees who live in Pasco.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
Cyclone in Spain.

MADRID, Spain. May PA ter
rifle cyclone devastated the province
of Seville doing an enormous amount
of damage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23

DIXIE, May 23.-Crops in this To-
cality were greatly improved by the
rain that fell here this morning.
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Mr.. I.fferson Davis Worse.

NEW YORK, n. Y, May 23.-Mrs'
Jefferson Davis condition is grave to-
day.
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Reports From Other Places.

CLYDE. MAY pa good rain pre-
vailed here this morning for four
hours wetting the ground in excellent
shape. Crops are much benefited
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
Fifty Two Earthquake Shocks.

CLEVELAND, O., May 23.-Father
Odenbachs' seismograph registered the
fifty second earthquake shock today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
No Shops at Pasco.

Mr. Elliott was asked about the re-
port that the Northern Pacific would
build shops at Pasco. He said there
was no truth in that report at ALL All
the company expects to build is a bet
ter passenger station and a few cot
tages to rent or sell to some of the
employees who live in Pasco.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-23
The Fears Of Farmers Are
Greatly Relieved.
CROPS MUCH BENEFITED
Reports Received By Statesman
Show That Downpour Was
General All Over County

Commencing at $50 o'clock and
continuing uninterrupted until $50
this morning a gentle rain prevailed
all over Walla Walla valley, making
glad the hearts of the farmers and
making the citizens of Walla Walla
generally feel exceedingly bright and
joyful. According to reports received
from nearly every portion of Walla
Walla county the downpOur was gen.
eral and much good p resulted to
the growing grain. 1t also proved of
much benefit to the lawns in the city
that were sadly in need of precipita-
ton to keep them in good shape.
According to Weather Observer
Newman up to $3.50 this morning, .16
Of an inch of rain had fallen. The to-
tai amount of rain for the month is
Az while the deficiency since January
1, 1906, is 3.44. Mr.. Newman predicts
more showers for today and tonight
with indications of fair weather to-
morrow.
Reports From Other Places.
The Statesman this morning made
an effort to secure reports of the rain
in other parts of the country and re-
ceived the following messages by wire
and telephone:
EUREKA, May 23.-It rained steadi-
ly here from about o'clock until 9
o'clock this morning. Growing grain
was greatly benefited by the down.
pour.
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Good Railroad Man.

Good Railroad Man.
Mr. McCabe is recognized as one of
the best operating railroad men in the
northwest, and has certainly made a
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