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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

on grain shipped from Eastern Wash
ington. Seattle. Tacoma and Ever
EFT have terminal rate, but Belling-
ham has never been included. The
growers Of Eastern Washington have
jointed with Bellingham in this COM
plant
The other matters that will be taken
up at Colfax and Walla walla are the
rate on grain bags, growers contend
ing that it should only be half the
present tariff; minimum charge on
third and fourth class, or small ship
ments, to all parts of the state; the
Pasco depot, on complaint that the
accommodations are insufficient, and
the Eureka flats wheat rate, on a
charge that there is slight dis GRIM
ination.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Welded Last Night-Last evenir

Welded Last Night-Last evening
at the residence of the brides grand
mother, Mrs. Lettuce ]. Reynolds, in
the presence of relatives and a few in
innate friends, the wedding ceremony
Of Miss Aleta Clark Baker and Mr..
Roger Wells Manning was per-
formed by DR.. S. B. l.. Pen
rose and Rev. Austin Rice. The
The flower bearers were Ruth Rey-
nolds and William Leslie Kirkman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manning will leave to-
night for their home in Everett.
Small Fire-The firemen from Sta
ton No. 1 were called out yesterday
evening to extinguish a small blaze
in a woodshed on the premises of DR..
M. A. helms on Rose street. The dam
age was slight. Matches in the hands
of a small boy occasioned the fire.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

to Editor Lorton and E. c. Kel. former
city editor Of the Bulletin giving a
fine exhibition Of the manly art In the
editorial rooms of the Bulletin Office
last night Only one round with bare
knuckles was pulled Off when Otto
Rupp and others in the office inter-
fered and separated the belligerents.
Both principals were somewhat
marred by the assorted lot of up
percuts. left jabs. leads. hooks and
right swings that cleaved the air for
a few minutes. While ii lasted 1t was
so warm that the atmosphere was seen
to curl up in spots. The affair did not
get into court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
~. SELL
20 MAIN STREET.

Cure liver diseases and all stomach
troubles; they act gently but surely,
strengthen the bowels and stimulate
them to healthy action.
Are made from the fresh California
fruit used all over the land to cool
and refresh the stomach and intes
tines, and to keep the bowels active.
The most delicate invalid can take
these Waters for Constipation, 1ndi'
gestion and all Liver and Bowel
troubles, without fear of gripping or
pain. They act gently but surely
stimulate digestion and hasten the pas
sage and absorption Of food, refreshing
the whole body. 100 Waters rs Cents
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Minced Patton With Rifle.

Armstrong and Patton were ranch
ers and neighborS and the two became
involved IN a dispute over the dividing
line of their respective holdings There
had been frequent quarrels and Arm
strong had been under arrest one or
more times for assaulting Patton The
day of the murder Patton was chop
ping wood or clearing a piece of land
on which Armstrong alleges he had no
right
The men were on opposite sides OF
the Wynooche river and Patton re-
fused to leave the place on threats
made by Armstrong. He even re-
shots from a rifle. Finally he re-
manned after the firing of one or two
shots from a rifle Finally he re-
ceived a fatal wound. Armstrong was
convicted by a jury and Judge Irwin
sentenced him to be hanged and over
ruled a motion for a new trial. Arm
strong was brought to Walla Walla
but his attorneys got the case before
the supreme court on a plea of error
hit were unsuccessful in the effort to
prevent the death sentence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
WORK HAS BEEN STARTED
On New, Pavilion al The County
Fair GROUNDS.
EXHIBIT HALL TO BE ERECTED
AT RIGHT OF THE MAIN
ENTRANCE.

Work was commenced today on the
fine new pavilion that is to be erected
by the county at the Walla Walla
County Fair associations grounds at
a cost approximating $4,000. c. r. Cox
has been awarded the contract and
this morning commenced assembling
material for the concrete foundations.
AS soon as these are set, work on the
structure will be started and it is
proposed to have the new building
finished by the middle Of August to
receive exhibits for the county fair in
September.
1.-THE new building will be located
just to the right of the main. en-
trance and will be octagon in shape"
Secretary Van De Water said this
morning. ut will be unique in ap-
pearance but will make an ideal ex-
hibition building, one story in height
with a 2O-foot balcony. 1t will be ap-
proximately 100 feet square. The
building will be finished in time for
the fair this fall"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Dayton Enjoying Prosperity-w. H.
Van Lew, formerly postmaster of
Dayton and prominent merchant of
that city, was in Walla Walla on a
short business trip today. Mr. Van
Lew says crop prospects in the Day.
ton district are excellent and in con-
sequence. business in all lines in
Dayton Is good. Considerable inter-
est he says Is being taken in the pro-
posed electric line between Covello
and Wallula, being promoted by the
Columbia & Walla Walla Traction
company. Mr.. Van Lew believes
that once the road is built 1t will add
thousands Of population to the two
counties.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Fine Progress on Pipe Line-Con

Fine Progress on Pipe Line-Con-
tractors are making excellent prog
ress on the new pipe line Nearly five
miles of ditch for the 20-inch cOntin-
uous stave pipe have been excavated
A crew of nearly $50 men is now at
work on the ditch line and about a
cavated. The National Wood Pipe
company has been compelled to sus-
mend work on the pipe line owing to
the non-arrival of iron shoes used in
cinching the barrel pipe.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Repairing Roads-Residents from
the south fork Of the Walla Walla
river, in the city today state that
rapid progress is being made by the
Northwestern Gas & Electric COM
pany in repairing the roads between
the power plant and the Roberts
place and that the sections Of flume
washed out by last Wednesdays flood
will be replaced within a week. The
company expects to have the plant in
operation not later than June Is. The
work of repairing the power plant has
commenced. The river channel has
been changed and work on a new
wagon bridge at the plant has COM
menced.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
CALIFORNIA P7UNE WATERS

A pleasant and agreeable laxative,
painless, yet EFFECTIVE. Prescribed by
physicians, and recommended by all
druggists as an invaluable substitute
for mineral pills and castor oil.
100 WATERS Is CENTS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

The greatest tonic cathartic, an in
valuable cure for Malaria, Biliousness,
Constipation, Nervousness, Catarrh Of
the Stomach, Bad Breath, Oily Skin,
Sleeplessness, Wind and all Liver,
Stomach and Bawel troubles. 100
Waters rs cents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

To draw the fire out of a burn, heal
a cut without leaving scar, or to cure
beils, sores. letter, eczma and all skin
and scalp diseases, use DeWitt's Witch
the genuine. No remedy causes such
speedy relief. Ask for DeWitt's-the
Hazel Salve. A specific for piles. &c
genuine. Sold by l. L. Tallman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Biggest Ocean Liner Launched.

GLASGOW, June THE worlds
largest ocean liner, the Lusitania,
was launched today. Lady Inverilde
christened the vessel. The boat is
able to cross the Atlantic in three and
a half days. 1t has eighty thousand
horse power and is eight hundred
feet long.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Ave bands will be in the parade to-
morrow. Delegates are here from
Montana, Idaho, Nevada and Wyo-
ming.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Drummers Convention at Ooden.

OGDEN, Utah. June Eight thou
sand visitors are here this morning
The United Commercial Travellers are
holding a three days session. Twenty
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
= = = . . = . o y y y y y
PERSONAL MENTION.

= . . = = = = = = = . . y = y
Mrs. A. E. Pike Of Prescott is a
guest at the State today
Mrs. Horace Mckenzie is in Pendle-
ton visiting friends for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Bell of Athena
are visiting friends in Walla Walla
today.
Mrs. Frank Sharpstein has gone to
Yellowstone Park for several weeks
outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Werthiemer of
Butte, Mont. are in Walla Walla
visiting relatives
George O'Connor, chief clerk In the
w. & C. r. Offices, was in Pendleton
on business yesterday.
Arie Hover, one of the owners Of
the Hover townsite on the Columbia,
was in walla Walla today.
Mrs. G, F. Price and Miss Guern-
sey. prominent Dayton women. are
visiting in the city today.
A. B. Fraeme, manager Of the Snake
River Irrigation Co., is in the city
from Two Rivers today.
w. H. Ude, travelling passenger
agent of the Northern Pacific with
headquarters at Spokane, was in Wal
la Walla today.
William G. Coleman, who is attend
ing the Ann Arbor law school, is ex
pected to arrive in Walla Walla June
IS to spend the summer.
Clayton Van DeWater, secretary of
the Walla Walla County Fair associa-
ton, is at his post at Caswell's cigar
store again after a weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Mccoy of Waits
burg are Walla Walla visitors today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

FOR RENT-TWO PAhlL1
nished rooms with use of kitcheh'
nhone and bath Three blocks Irohi
Main street. Phone 1149.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

U. G. Bean Sells Out-U. G. Bean.
the well known furniture man. has
sold his store at No. Z First street
10 A. E. Hupp of Walia Walla. Mr.
Hupp has taken charge Of the store
and will make extensive changes and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Forestry Officials Deny Application
Of Umatn|a shsepmen.
CUNNINGHAM COMPANY IN CLASS B."
WILL BE ALLOWED TO CRAZE AN
ADDITIONAL 1000 SHEEP
ON RESERVE.

The allotments Of grazing territory
In the Wenaha forest reserve. made al
the Walla walla meeting last Deem
Der will stand, the application Of the
Umatilla county sheepmen for a re-
allotment being denied by the forestry
bureau of the department Of agricul-
ture. The final decision Of the for
est reserve officials was conveyed to
Dan P. Smythe, secretary of the UNA
tilla County Wool Growers associa-
ton, in a letter from o. w. Still, as
sociate forester, which is as follows:
Dear Sir:
AFTER a careful consideration of
the appeal from the decision of Ran
ger Schmitz made by Mr.. Raley and
yourself on behalf Of the Umatilla
County Woolgrowers' association In
reference to the allotment of grazing
privileges on the Wenaha reserve, the
forester has decided to sustain Mr..
SchmitZ on all OF the points present.
ed except that in reference to the
Cunningham Sheep & Land company
In this case it appears a mistake
was made and that the applicants are
entitled to a larger number of sheep
than was allowed. l enclose copy
of the forester's reply to Mr.. Schmitz
for your information"
Purchasers Get Range Rights.
In the letter to Ranger Schmitz the
chief forester halds that as the Cum
ningham Sheep & Land company pur-
chased the plant of Charles Cunning
ham, in accordance with the custom
of the country, they therefore succeed
to the range privileges held by the
latter and are entitled to a permit to
Craze stock in the reserve except as
far as this privilege is modified by the
regulations Accordingly the company
is placed in rank 3D." instead of &c,
and are allowed an additional 1000
head in the reserve.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
DISTRIBUTING Rate Question.

The next proposition in Importance
is the distributing rate question, which
will mean in short the adjustment of
all discriminating rates throughout
the entire state.
These propositions are probably
the most important and far-reaching
that the railway commission of Wash
ington will have to consider for many
years to come" Commissioner Law
renee is quoted as saying last night.
I'VE are reviewing all of the testimony
possible before the hearings commence
in order to have the different cases
we'll prepared The joint wheat rate
has been very carefully gone over, but
We have not as yet looked into the
Bellingham complaint on the ter
minal rate. The way 1 understand it..
however, is an objection on the part of
the shippers of that city to paying a
local rate from Everett to Bellingham
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
TOWN TOPICS

Weather Forecast-Fair tonight
with light frost; Friday, fair and
warmer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Mccoy of Waits
burg are Walla Walla visitors today.
Mr.. Mccoy is prominent lumber
dealer at WaitSburg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
AQed Murderer Mil be Executed
II Peniteniary Tomorrow
SIXTY YEARS OLD AND A GRANDFATHER
CONDEMNED MAN TAKES HIS AP.
PREACHING FATE cooLLY-
HOPES FOR RESPITE.

Sixty years of age and a grand
killed Robert Patton in the Wynoo-
chez valley three years ago, following
a dispute of long standing over a
boundary line between their respec-
itentiary soon after daybreak tomor-
row morning. The penitentiary off,
Gals today completed all arrange
ments for carrying out the death SEN
tence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Mill Pulled of in Bulletin Office
Controversy over a typewriter led up
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Bell of Athena
are visiting friends in Walla Walla
today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Gallows Erected.


on seven other occasions to execute
murderers was erected in the north
east corner of the prison grounds this
morning and the rope which will
launch Armstrong into the unknown
was thoroughly tested. Armstrong is
taking his approaching fate calmly
but still retains hope that his attor-
neys and influential friends will yet
induce Governor Mead to commute
for life Governor Mead is at Med
ical Lake today but up to o'clock
this afternoon had given the prison
officials no intimation that he intend
ed to interfere with the verdict Of the
Chehalis county court.
Armstrong will probably be re-
moved to the prison hospital this even
ing where he will spend the night I'M
der the watchful eye of his death
watch The prison officials have not
announced the exact hour of the ex-
ecution, but it will probably occur
soon after sunrise, the death warrant
reading that he shall be hanged be-
tween sunrise and shutdown on June
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Mrs. Horace Mckenzie is in Pendle-
ton visiting friends for a few days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Mrs. A. E. Pike Of Prescott is {
guest at the State today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07
Railway Commission Getting Ready
for The Hearing.
CONFER WITH THE GRAIN SHIPPERS
WILL BEGIN CASES AT COLFAX
JUNE BECOME TO WALLA
WALIA.

At Seattle yesterday the members of
the state railway commission held
conference with the grain shippers to
review the evidence that will be pre-
sented at the hearing at Colfax, June
% when the joint grain rate question
comes up. The evidence in the COM
nIaint of the Bellingham shippers,
which alleges that the roads are dis
eliminating against that city on the
matter of grain shipments from East
ern Washington was also considered.
The CoIfax Session.
These two matters with five other
rate questions. including the distrib
uting rate, will be taken up at hear
ings which have been set for Colfax
and Walla Walla. The session will
commence at Colfax, June 20, and
such matters as are not fully deter
mined by June 25 will be continued
at Walla Walla on June 26, at which
Mace the hearings Will be held until
all of the matters pending are deter
mined. In view Of the Importance of
three of the propositions, the joint
rate on wheat, distributing rates and
the Bellingham terminal rate, it is
expected that the hearings will extend
into the first week in July.
Strong opposition from the railways
is expected on the joint wheat rate
and on the distributing rates The
oregon Railroad & Navigation COM
pany has the greatest interest in the
Joint wheat rate and has already de-
clared its intention of fighting such
a rate to the end. When this matter
was first taken up the O. r. & n. Of
fered a substitute, but this has not
removed the objections either of the
Puget sound shippers or the eastern
Washington growers, as differentlal
Of one cent still exists. In stating
the position of the road before the
railway commission when this ques-
ton was first up for hearing Off
cials of the O. r. e n. said that II
Joint rate were established all of the
wheat that would go to Portland
could be taken in on a whelbarrow
and it is not considered that this traf-
fic will be given up without strug-
gle
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

Clayton Van DeWater, secretary Of
the Walla Walla County Fair associa-
ton, is at his post at CaswelIs cigar
store again after a weeks illness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-06-07

William G. Coleman, who is attend
ing the Ann Arbor law school, is ex-
pected to arrive in Walla Walla June
Is to spend the summer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11
Breaking II Gently.

The greatest error that a father can
make Is to omit to note the year that
Is at the top Of the current almanac
and to forget that his SONS grow older
each year. The father who thinks hts
nineteen-yeas-old son is still child Is
liable to get a shock.
"Beg pardon, father" says the lad
who wishes to break the news gently.
ibut do you mind If bring a friend in
to supper this EVENING""
I'll think it over, my boy"
For a little music"
Does your friend singT'
HAS a beautiful voice." says the lad
enthusiastically; like a nightingale"
"oh!' with incredulity. what ageT
About my own age, father"
We'll, you can bring your friend;
but, mind, It's not to be made a prece-
dent don't want the house overrun
with them. And no staying late"
She'll go back to her mothers at 10"
"She!n
Its a young lady I've been fond of
for some time, father" blurts out the
lad, "and we are going to get married
SoonP'-London Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11
CHIPLEY
Special TO The Journal.

Chipley, Mar. 10-Crow Bros. Lum-
Der Co., are making shipments of lum-
Der from their mill on Blue Lake over
the Birmingham. Columbus & st. An
arews Railroad. This new road is be-
ing rapidly built, and will soon open
up a fine section Of country between
Chipley and st. Andrews.
Miss Sallie Wynn. of Mariana, is
the guest of Mrs. L. w. Crow.
Mrs. A. J. Gay, of Gay, is visiting
friends in Chipley for a few days.
Mr.. L. E. Miller, who has the con-
tract for the construction of the new
road, is on a visit to New York.
Mr.. w A. Seasons, Of Milligan, is
in the city to-day.
]. F. Williams e Co., are receiving
their fourth car load Of wire fencing
and car load of wagons.
Mr.. j. G. Cobb, manager of Water
man & Co., has just received a ship
ment of fine stock for this market.
Mr.. N. B. Hays has moved to Chip
ley and opened UP general mercan-
tile business.
Mr.. Al HogebOom is at home for a
few days with his family.
Mr. s. A. Afford, president of the
Afford Bros. Co.. has just returned
home from a trip to Jacksonville.
Maj. w. o. Butler has returned
home from Atlanta, where he has
been for the past several weeks I'M
der treatment.
Mayor Buell. Cook is at Vernon to-
day on legal business.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11

The Russian Emperor Ivan ". once
ordered one Of his high court officials
to procure for him a measure full Of
heas, and when the poor man failed,
through the fFiskiness Of the insects in
jumping out Of the measure, had his
head cut or and inflicted fine Of 1000
rubles on the city Of Moscow for its
share in the failure. On other occa-
sions he would wander away into the
country with some boon companions
and few Gagged bears, and when he
came to a peaceful village would let
slip the bears and shrek with laughter
as the villagers rushed for safety or
fell victims to the hungry animals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11
merrr 70 the Lar.

II was the 21st Of April, 1921. DR.. 1.
p Frank, the eminent governor of the
University hospital, Vienna, lay on his
deathbed and was expected every mo.
ment to pass away, Once more the
eight leading medical men Of the cap
itul gathered round his couch All at
once the patient burst out laughing.
what is it that tickles your fancy?
his friends inquired.
"a story has just come into my
mind" was the reply. "On the battle.
field Of Wagram lay a French soldier
and counted his wounds. 'Sacre bleu!
he exclaimed. 1t takes eight bullets to
kill a French grenadier.' Gentlemen,
there are eight of you too" Thus he
spoke and expired in a fit Of laughter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11
DeFUNIAK
Special to The Journal.

SpGClat TO nc JOuTncls
DeFuniak Springs, Mar. 1O.-There
has been three and one half inches
of rain here since March started n.
The farmers and gardeners are busy
and things are beginning to look like
spring.
Mr.. Nipe, the strawberry man is fur
nishing Strawberries now at 80 cents
a quart, and the quart is not very
full either.
DR.. Hancher, president of the Iowa
Wesleyan college has been with us
for two weeks and has pleased all
who heard him time and again at the
tabernacle. He is surely a master on
the platform We are sorry to have
him leave us. He left for Pensacola
Friday morning.
Mr.. Crossett and his family LETT
yesterday for Jacksonville and Mr..
Burger for the state capital.
The children entertain the Chautau-
qua to-day part of the time, and Mr..
Jordan is to be here for his part in
ward to with expectation.
Mr.. hurry is putting down an ATte-
sian well. Already the hole is over
six hundred and fifty feet deep. He
hopes to see the water flowing very
soon.
The daughters of Mr.. Sherman, who
lost his wife recently, just after cele-
brating the sixty-fOurth anniversary OF
their marriage, are here from Wiscon-
sin, visiting their father
Mr.. Sprague's son from St. Joseph,
Mo-, one of the staff of the St. Joseph
Daily News is here for a few days
visiting his father.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11
PeSSy'S Wise Sister Mary


wish lived
it's wonderful what useful and things
for such a bit of
Every time go there seems bargain day And they
Special Salesl Why actually
cries for 10 cents, and the ike.
Kress' advertisements and
lay supply and easily your
freight on the goods.
sending umprope Mary garense Johnnie
them
of DOORS and relieve Tell husband coming
Kress Sale.
Your loving sister,
P.S These always look for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-11
Tim Murphy.

Tim Murphy.
Tim Murphy and Dorothy SherrOd
and a large organization will be al
abe opera house on Tuesday March Is
representing that famous comedy. A
Texas Steer" Almost everybody
knows Of Tim Murphys great charac-
teriZatiOn of Maverick Brander in this
comedy ana his revival of the piece
should be i'm the nature Of a reunion
OF old friends. No play that Chas. H.
Hoyt ever wrote received the same
degree OF appreciation as did "A
Texas Steer" for its clean cut types
Of Washington characters, its atmos-