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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

The Ankeny delegates held caucus
in the federal court building at 9:45
o'clock this morning to consider
compromise proposition submitted by
the boxers.
The Prescott and Lincoln delegates,
il was represented, were unalterably
pledged to support Haviland for sheriff
and threatened to fight the whole An
kenv ticket unless his nomination was
conceded.
In addition to demanding Haviland's 9
nomination the boxers also demanded
the assessor, prosecuting attorney,
and wanted to leave the selection OF
auditor and the legislative tickets to
the convention.
Ar an Ankeny caucus held last night
the ticket made by the Prescott and
Lincoln delegation, caused a change
in the program decided on earlier yes
terdav in fixing up the slate.
r J. Bergman, who has been an ac-
tive candidate for auditor, agreed to
withdraw from the race, leaving the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

Lincoln, ]. D. Walter; Prescott, John
Geyer; Fremont, Robert Cunningham
Eureka, J. H. Edwards; Lower Dry
Creek. Thos Potts; Baker, H. H. Au-
gustavo; Steptoe, ]. H. Pedigo; Null
Ian, J\E. Ireland; Whitman, o. T.
Cornwell; Small, H. A. Reynolds;
Mill Creek. y. L. Shemwell; Lewis,
A. A. King; Stevens, c. S. Painter;
Clark, j. K. Wilson; Sims, ]. H. Kel-
ly; Waitsburg, r. H. Ormsbee; Wash
ington, N. B. Atkinson; Russell Creek,
Angus Mckay; Coppei, Joe Walker;
Dixie, H. B. Eldredge.
HaviIand is Named.
The nomination of James Haviland
for sheriff was made unanimous. He
was placed in nomination by c. c.
Gose. ]. H. Pedigo seconded the nom-
inatiOn.
Otto Rupp was named for prOsecut-
ing attorney oy Lem Gose.
George r. Thompson was named and
some one on the floor shouted to pro-
duce the candidates for inspection.
Both men were placed On the plat
form to make speeches.
On the first ballot the vote stood,
Rupp. 81; Thompson, 65 Rupp was
declared the nominee.
Richard Ormsby, of Waitsburg
named J. M. McGaw for auditor.
H. B. Strong named Alvah Brown
for auditor and was seconded by Miles
c. Moore.
Before the result of the ballots
could be announce, Strong withdrew
the name of Brown and moved to make
the nomination of McCaw unanimous.
The vote, not announced, stood Nc
Cav. 81; Brown, 81.
For treasurer, P. B. Hawley was
nominated by acclamation.
Dorsey Hill was nominated for clerk
by acclamation.
Walter Cadman was named for as
SCISSOR by reclamation.
The remainder or the ticket will be
a clean sweep for the Ankeny forces.
The candidates for the legislature
will be M. Mcdonald and Emmet Hen
derson for the 18th district and Will
liam Weber for the 18th district.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
TRIES To KILL
COUNT W|TTE
Russian Student Attempts
Assassination Of Minister
HAS BOMB, GUN AND DAGGER
Watchfulness of Detective Act
ing as Bodyguard Prevents
a Useless Murder
HAS BOMB, GUN AND DAGGER

WIESBADEN, Sept. 15.-An attempt
was made today to assassinate Count
Witte. who is here for his health He
had just decided to undergo a surgi-
cal operation.
A Russian student, named Rosen-
berg, armed with a bomb, revolver and
dagger, attacked Witte, at Soden, a
watering place near here.
The count was leaving his carriage
to enter the hotel when Rosenberg ap-
preached.
Detectives guarding the statesman
seized the student and took him to
Jail.
Witte paled slightly but otherwise
was unaffected and thanked the Off
GERS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
HAVANA FEARS AN ATTACK
Guerrera's Appearance With Army
Frightens Citizens
UNITED STATES TROOPS 60 TO CUBA
REBELS INSIST NOTHING BUT
AMERICAN INTERVENTION
HAS SAVED CAPITAL.
UNITED STATES TROOPS GO TO CUBA

HAVANA, Sept. 15.-There is feal
of Guerrero attacking the city despite
President Roosevelt's letter. 1t ap-
pears more likely, however, the in
surgents are getting their army into
the best shape possible to array them
before the city invites Taft and Bacon
to review it in the field so as to i'm
press upon the Americans the fact
that only American intervention has
savey the city from capture.
1t is known now Roderiguezs en-
gagement at Wajay resulted in de-
feat. He attacked the insurgents in
an advance at Wajay, eight miles from
here, with cavalry and was driven into
the city with a loss of three killed.
The cabinet was in extraordinary
session all morning considering Roose-
yelt's letter. Two thousand troops
were drawn from Cienfuegos to protect
the capitol Residents here are in a
panic fearing a bombardment by Guer-
rera.
Guerrero is within striking dis
tance and the loyalists, are driven into
the suburbs Guerrero and Castillo
are planning a junction of forces fo1
a combined attack upon the city. The
rebel army will then number 5000.
The government is only able to mar
shall half that number in opposition
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
MAYOR KEL L0UGH ACTS THE CzAR
IN SHUTTING OUT THE PUBLIC

the public to attend the hearing comes
up.
II am heartily in favor of permitting
the nublic to attend the hearing, de-
cIared Councilman Glasford Inc
charges made by Chief Brown against
tbe saloonmen have been made pupllc
and the evidence should be equaliy
nublic. 1 am in favor of throwing the
doors open and admitting any one tnat
wants to attenu the hearing.
Councilman Bridges is also IN 1aVor
of a public hearing of the cases
against the four saloonkeepers. nc
said the motion made by Councilman
Kirkman calling for a meeting Oh the
committee of the whole to near lhe
cases of the four saloonmen was not
designated as an executive session
nor did he consider it such "neh II
u-as decided to take up the cases.
81 am in favor of the pupilc peiis
oormitted to attend the hearing oe-
clared Councilman Bridges this morn
;ng .In fact 1 would prefer that the
hearing be a public one"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

NeWspapermen and the public in
e''eTaI are TO be excluded from a
.n7eIlhg Of the council as a committee
:. :. me whole next Monday night, when
s-'e cases of the four saloonmen come
~ LOT trial. if Mayor Kellough has his
va! IN the matter.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
'"'ses made by Chief Brown against
-. Iour saloonmen are of public ma
- ana the public is entitled to hear
evidence as it is produced. Mayor
a'ush has said he would positively
s,o '''e TO permit a public hearing, or
~ permit newspaper men to attend
~, ne mayors fiat was issued on his
~ landing Of parliamentary rules
~ meeting of the committee OF
a.. ""oIe Is necessarily an executive
bir5 ano, as such. is to be held be-
ca, ,o closed doors. Members of the
bis ',1II take issue with the mayor on
B,,o,l depreciation of the rules and a
niats UT Is likely TO result Monday
"'' When the question of permitting
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
MAY HAVE FNgND BIG CACHE
Story in Chicago That StensIand Left
Immense Sum With an Unnamde
Woman Now Held.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Sept. ia sensa.
tional story is published here this af.
ternoon to the effect that 1857 900
cash and negotiable papers were
found in the possession of an unmar-
ried woman to whom it is alleged
Stensland gave it before he left.
1t is declared the woman is under
secret arrest pending the implication
of others who have appeared in con-
nection with the wreck of the Mil
waukee Avenue state bank.
Seven additional indictments against
Stensland and Herring have been
granted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

# was practically a clean sweep for
Ankeny in the convention today.
The only break in the ranks was on
otto Rupp for prosecuting attorney.
The factions united without trading
on James Haviland for sheriff. The
other candidates went through on the
slate.
The court room was packed to
suffocation when Chairman Sharp
stein called the convention to order at
1870 o'clock this afternoon. The COM
mittep on rules and order of business
submitted its report.
The committee on credentials re-
ported on delegates entitled to seats
in the convention.
Proxies Ruled Out.
The first test of strength between
the boxer and Ankeny forces came
up when j. F. Mclean made a mo-
ion that the list of delegates be adopt
ed with the exception of proxies and
that delegations be permitted to vote
for absent members.
~ c. Moore got a motion seconded
amending McLean's motion, to permit
proxies.
The vote on Moore's motion stood
IS for against 81.
The vote on McLean's motion, de-
nying proxies was then carried.
This ruled out Lorton, Turner, Cain
and other prominent" boxers who
broke in with proxies.
The committee on resolutions then
submitted its report. The reading OF
the report was accompanied by fire.
quent applause.
NJ. F. Gose of Pomeroy, was endorsed
Tor supreme judge in the report.
List of Delegates.
Delegates to the state convention
We're selected.
Senator Ankeny, on c. c. Gose's mo-
ton, was selected in place of J. l..
Sharpstein, who stated he would be
unable to attend the convention.
The delegates are as follows: E. V.
Pierce. D. H. Cox. R. c. Julian, r. II.
ormSby, ]. H Pedigo, A. Magallon, j.
NJ Hill, H. D. Eldredge, Levi Ankeny,
[. B. Wood, H. H. Augustavo, }. r.
Mclean. B. H. Gross, Grant Cope
land, Y. c. Blalock.
Alternates-E. l.. Wheeler, NJ. NC
Donald. f. L. Brunton, ]. A. Taylor
A J. Gillis, Alex Mckay, c. L. Shem-
We'll. f. S. Isaacs, w. H. Chase, c. L.
Whitney. r. Brown, n. B. Atkinson,
L. R. Hawley. Angus Mckay, j. l..
robinson, A. Taylor, John Bachtold,
J. NJ, Fielder.
County Central Committee.
committeeman from 81 precincts
We're named as follows:
Rltz, w. H. Chase; Hadley, j. +.
herryman; Clyde, E. H. Bradbury;
NIL L. r. Hawley; Wallula, Gideon
cummings; Frenchtown. A. Schaefer;
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
BRIDGE Is SHAKY,

The Main street asphalt bridge 4
y is reported to be unsafe for the 4
y passage of heavy traffic. 1t Is 4
y said that three officials of the 4
y Walla Walla Valley Traction (
y Company made an examination 4
y under the bridge this week and 4
y found that it would have to be 4
y raised five inches to be safe for 4
y the passage of street cars over it. 4
y Supt. Nick Lawson when inter- (
y rogated on the matter this after 4
= noon denied that the bridge was 4
y unsafe. He said: There Is 4
y nothing in it at all. The con- 4
y struction of the bridge Is such 4
y that it Quivers when even a heavy 4
y team goes over it, The COM 4
y pany intends to brace 1t with 4
y large timbers during the time 4
y when we run the heavy material 4
y cars over 1t for the construc- =
y ton of the line to Milton. After =
y this is over we will take the =
y timbers out. The bridge is en- Z
y tirely safe for anything but ex- 4
y traordinary traffic =
- 4 u - - u - - - a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
MOUNTED ROBBERS IN RAID
Ride Into Underwood, n. D., and
Blow Open Safes
FRIGHTEY CITIZENS AND GET $4,000
HELD TOWN UNDER GUNS FOR
TWO HOURS UNTIL THEY
ROBBED BANKS.

BISMARCK, Sept 15-Ten masked
men mounted on horses rode into Un-
derwood, so miles from this city this
morning and blew open the safes in
the Security bank and the First State
bank, securing a total of $4,000 cash.
Two citizens oojecting were held un-
til the job was completed. The rob-
bers worked two hours and the explo-
sions frightened people who were
afraid to leave their homes.
Several posses have taken the trail
in pursuit.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
DEPOT CONTRACTS ARE LET
Robert Wakefield of Portland Secures
General Contract and Walla
WaIIa Firms Sub Contracts.

The contract for the new o. r. & N.
depot in this city has been let to
Robert Wakefield Of Portland.
The exact amount of the bid has not
been made public but 1t is said to
have been somewhere in the neigh
borhood of 100000.
Two ..alla Walla concerns, the G..
H. Sutherland, company and the Elec-
tric Supply and Fixture company, will
receive the sub-contracts in plumbing
and heating and in electric and gas
fitting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
CAUGHT by Victim.

Arthur Krogh was placed In durance
vile this noon for the theft of a roll
of blankets from fellow laborer some
time ago. He showed up in town to-
dav and ran across the owner of the
blankets on the street. The latter
held him until an officer took him IN
charge. He will be tried for petty lar
ceny tomorrow before Judge Thurman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
CHEEKY DEMANDS ARE MADE BY
THE BOXERS WHO LOST PRIMARIES

place open for ]. H. McCaw, in order
to settle the fight over sheriff.
At the caucus this morning, McCaw
agreed to the change provided he was
given the nomination of auditor with
out a fight.
The committee appointed to handle
the boxer proposition declined to
grant the concessions, except as to as
SCISSOR and sheriff. The fight for pros
convention
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

The trolley bar on a Ballard car
broke and the car rushed down hill anu
crashed into another car.
Then the two cars crashed into a
Queen Anne car loaded with passen-
gers.
The dead: Alexander Sims, teamster,
crushed to pulp.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

SEATTLE. Sept. 15.-One is dead,
one fatally injured and a score were
bruised in a street car accident short
lv after midnight.
Three cars dashed down First ave-
nue. to Pioneer Square and ended their
flight at the totem pole in mass of
tangled wreckage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
SUSTAlNS BOND LAW.

Chicago Judge Declares the Street
Railways May be Purchased.
CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-Judge Windes.
in the circuit court today, sustained
the Mueller law, which permits this
city to issue certificates for $75,00O,-
900 for the purchase of the street rail-
ways.
The court declared the bill seeking
to restrain the city from issuing the
certificates had no equity. The case is
expected to go to the appellate and su-
preme courts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
LAWSON GOES AWAY.
Broken in Health, Mourning For Dead
Wife, Financier Leaves.

BOSTON. Sept. 15.-Broken in health
by his untiring efforts during long ILL
ness of his late wife, bent with grief,
Thomas Lawson is going abroad for
an indefinite stay. He issued a cir
cular to his stockholders today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

after travelling Al days and 1900 miles
across the mountains on mules. He
says the region traversed, in his opin-
ion. affords the best opportunities for
development in all South American.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
FATAL DASH Of STREETCARS IN SEATTLE

Fatally injured: man named Denver
fractured skull.
The injured: W. Bruce Gamble. mo-
torman. A. L. wilkins, conductor
Ralph Pusffolo, motorman (may oie''
Ex-Governor John H. McGraw s1ght-
" bruised DR.. Robert Palmer anu
many others slightly injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Committee Meets and Reports Manner
in Which Choice is Made.

in Which Choice is Made.
When the convention was called tc
order at 1870 o'clock this afternoon the
committee on order of business SUBJ
mitted it's report.
The committee recommended the
temporary organization be made per-
manent.
The order of business recommended
was first the report Of the committee
on credentials. then on resolutions and
following these the election OF IL uel-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Fire at Iatonia.

CONVICTION. KY, Sept. 15.-Fire at
I,atonia track caused a loss of $4,000.
All of the horses were saved. he
grain elevator was destroyed and tne
fire spread to the stables.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Funston In 1t.

TACOMA, Sept 15.-General Funston
is ordered to proceed to Washington
without delay. His orders are sup
posed to be in connection with the rev.
Olution in Cuba.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Others Are Cojno,

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Sept. IS
Sixty-six marines under Captain Match
left today for Norfolk enroute for
Cuba
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
THE h.ORNING SKIRMISH.

Convention Meets and Adjourns to
Give Committees Time.
On the surface complete harmony
prevailed at the morning session of
the convention, the boxers making no
fight on the selection of John l..
Sharpstein for temporary chairman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Marines Are On Way.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 15.-Sixty ma
rines were ordered TO proceed from the
Charleston navy yard at once to Nor
folk, Va, to board cruiser for Cuba.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

HE PLATFORM.
We republican Wala Waa,
of
enunciated
Resolved of ational
by a
heartily the administration
fendan
efcial to
We
all to a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15

dispersed, but the rebels declare the
government troops were repulsed and
retreated. The government reports
three killed. The lnsurgent loss is
unknown.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
TROUBLE BEGINS IN MEXICO.
Troops Are Rushed to Tampa From
Monterey-Diaz Cautious,

LAREDO, Tex, Sept. 15.-It is ru-
mOred there is trouble at the wharf at
TampicO where it is said troops have
been rushed from Monterey.
The ships were drawn into the bay
to prevent vandalism.
There is no truth In the rumors re-
garding troubles in the City of Mexico.
President DiaZ ordered that there be
no celebration on his birthday. The
band serenade was his only festivity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Anarchists Arrested.

MARSEILLES, Sept. 15.-Learning
of a plot to assassinate President Fal-
Heres today on his visit here, six an
archiStS were arrested.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
General Managers Meet,

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Sept. 15.-The
general traffic managers association
opened the Pacific session at Sea
Beach hOtelL The business session
was held this afternoon. There will
be dinner and dance with fireworks
tonight
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Another StoIypin Plot,

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 15.-The
police unearthed a plot against Stoly-
pin in which the assassins intended to
escape in a motor car. Automobiles
will not be permitted to approach the
palace
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Eiuhtinu Reported.

HAVANA, Sept. 15.-Fighting is re-
ported at Ell CanO, 10 miles from this
city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Chieaoo Grain Markets.

CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-September
wheat, 71h II; corn AN, 47A; oats
32A. 32A
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
BARRETT TO MEET ROOT.

Columbian Minister Travels Hundreds
of Miles Through Great Country.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 JOHN
Barrett, minister to Columbia, arrlVeu
at Guayaouil to meet Secretary Root
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
Both Are Victorious,

HAVANA, Sept. 15.-General Roderi-
guez with 1000 men encountered Cas-
tillo and his escort near Wapay. The
government announces the insurgents
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-15
lonoworth Nominated,

CINCINNATI. o., Sept. 15.-Nicholas
Longworth was nominated for con-
gress in the first district
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-07-31
JOHN WESLEY on GIVING.

Cain all you can without hurting
clther yourself or your neighbOr in
soul or body, by applying hereto with
unlnterrnltted diligence, and with al!
Inc understanding which God has Civ
en- you; save all you can. and then
give all you can, or in other words,
give all you have to Cod. Do not stint
youfSelf like a Jew rather than be a
,hrlsilan, to this or that proportion.
ftender unto God not a tenth. MOI n
thlrd, not a half. but all tina is Gods.
be II more or less. by employing all, on
yOurself, your household, the house
mold Of faith and all mankind in such
a manne that you give a good ac-
count OF your stewardship when You
can be no longer stewards: in such d
manner as the oracleS of God direct.
polh by general and particular pre-
ceptS; IN such a manner that whatever
ye may do We may be a sacrifice Of
smelling SAVIOUR to Cod.
wesley was able to say, Il call God
70 record upon my soul that | advise
no more than ] practice. / do, blessed
be God, gain, and save, and give all
l can" an
He did it to the end.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-07-31
Men Should Consult Their Wives.

Many men think that hecauea their
wives have never had any experience
IN business that it would be foolish
Tor them 10 talk business matters
over with them. But, no matter how
fnuch experience you may have had
no matter What a great brain Won
tas hdVt' you need the swiftness and
~ accuracy of Woman's instinct 10
Keep you from making foolish invcst
mehts, from making alliance with had
men and from foolish things gener-
ally.-Success Magazine.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-07-31
Stewards Superb l7;n1f;.
Cloud Burst at Apex.
Especial to News and Observ

N0FOOI'I NtNa dIIU IDa"INET.E
Apex, n. c.. July 2S.-The citizens
of Apex witnessed Yesterday, shortly
after noon, the first cloud burst in tae
history of the town.
The d~oWnpOur of ain began at one
o'clock and continued for twenty min
utes. The estimated waterfall was -
inches. local showers continued
throughout the afternoon. with the
wind blowing at intervals with great
velocity. Much damage was done to
growing crops.