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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Co|fax Carpenter Sues Walter B.
Moore for $4,000.
RESULT OF ACCIDENT At RACE TRACK
Occurred During Labor Day Racing
Events When Moore's Automo.
bile Run Amuck.

Walter B. Moore, son of ex-Gover-
nor Miles G. Moore and a prominent
young society man of Walla Walla was
made defendant in damage suit
commenced at COlfaX yesterday by
Gust Heppner a carpenter of that
place. Heppner asks for $4,000 dam
ages Tor injuries received last Septem-
Der by being run over by Moore's auto
mobile at the Walla Walla race track
during Labor day exercises. One Of
the events of the day was a five-mile
automobile race and Moore who is an
enthusiastic automobilist and the own
.er of a fast machine, entered On the
last lap, as he crossed the wire a WIN
ner, his machine became unmanage-
able and crashed into a fence on which
Heppner and a number of spectators
were sitting. Heppner was caught by
the machine. and mad his leg badly
crushed besides sustaining other in
juries.
He asks $4,000 for injuries received
and $4,000 for being incapicated from
following his occupation of carpenter
and contractor. A copy of the COM
plant and summons was forwarded to
Sheriff Painter to serve, but Mr.. Moore
is in Seattle at present and they were
sent to him by mail last night
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23

maintain it's powerful navy and an
army of sufficient strength to insure
it's own safety and peace Moreover,
the terms of our alliance with Great
Britain will render it necessary to
maintain the army and navy on a firm
footing. Japan must now do a great
deal in the way of commercial and
industrial expansion. She must ne
cessarily adapt herself to new set Of
conditions, and perhaps she may find
it to her advantage to profit in a
measure at least, by the example set
by the Americans in the matter of
commercial progressiveness. She is
bound to grow and expand and extend
the commercial relations to countries
that have heretofore had little to do
with her.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
GROCERS WANT PROTECTION
National Association Is Holding
Annual Session
MOST IMPORTANT ONE EVER HELD
Convention Will Urge Amendment to
the Bankrupt Laws and Other
Reform Legislation.
MOST IMPORTANT ONE EVER HELD

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Jan. 23.-
More than two thousand members and
delegates of the National Association
of Retail Grocers of the United States
were in attendance, this morning,
when President Kirby, of the Niagara
Falls Retail Grocers' association,
called the ninth annual convention
of the national organization to order
in the Auditorium of the Natural Food
company The delegates were well
coned by Mr.. Mosby and the mayor of
Niagara Falls and . appropriate re-
sponses were made by several dele
gates from other states. Then Pres
ident J. A. Green, of the National As-s
sociation, delivered his annual ad-
dress and the other officers Of the Or
ganization submitted their annual re-
ports.
AS outlined in mis- address by Pres
ident Green many highly important
matters will come up for considera-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Committee viii Report al Directors
Meeting Tonight
COMMERCIAL CLUB MAY HAVE ROOMS
May Invite Taxpayers to Go Up Creek
and Look Over Proposed
Pipe Line.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Walla Walla Commercial club to be
neld tonight in the office of Mcdonald
& Rupp the committee appointed to
view several rooms in various build
ings in Walla Walla that can be Sc
cured as a permanent home for the
club will submit report. 1t is under
stood that the committee will recon-
mend that rooms in the Ransom build
ing be leased ana fitted up for the club.
The rooms in view adjoin those occu-
pied by the Country club and it is pro
posed that some arrangement be made
with that club for the use of its rooms
when they would be required by the
commercial organization.
The water question may also be con-
sidered by the directors tonight. 1t
has been suggested in order that the
people of Walla Walla can be put in
position to more fully understand the
plan that is proposed for the improve
ment of the water system that they be
invited to go over the proposed line
and inspect the route suggested. This
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
ART|C EXPLORER BEGINS LECTURE
DR.. OTTO NoRDENsKJOLD COM.
MENcES TOUR OF THE
UNITED STATES.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Jan. 23.-
DR.. Otto Nordenskjold, arctic and ant
arctic explorer, traveller and lecturer,
arrived here today on his American
lecture tour and will spend a few days
mere among his countrymen, who
have made the most extensive prepa-
rations to lionize the famous Scandi-
navian This evening he will deliver
ward the South Pole. The lecture will
be under the auspices of the Mime
sofa college, which has taken charge
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
1AKAHAs| BACK TO JAPAN
japanese Financial Commissioner
Returns TO His Home
COMPLETED HIS WORK IN THIS COUNTRY
Is Confident That Japan VIII Soon
Recover From Shock of the
Great War.
COMPLETED HIS WORK IN THIS COUNTRY

SA>! FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. "a
Korekyo Takahasi, the financial COM
missioner of the japanese government,
who was sent here at the beginning of
the war between Japan and Russia to
arrange for the placing of the Japanese
loan. sailed from mere today for Japan,
having completed his work in this
country.
Il have completed my work in this
country" Mr.. Takahasi said in his
modest way, shortly before his depart
ure, and am returning to Japan now.
The government has arranged its
financial program and does not need
my services any longer. / expect to
be able after my return, to devote
some time to rest and to the arrange
ment of my own financial interests.
Il feel quite confident he said,
when asked concerning the probable
future of Japan, that Japan will
speedily recover from the shock Of
that great war; Destructive as it
was. it was TO some purpose. If t
had done nothing else than bring rec
ognition for the country it would not
have been in vain. But, it has accom-
plished a great deal more than that. 1t
has made a new era of peace and
prosperity possible in the far east. It
is but natural that a period of re-
trenchment should follow devasta-
ting war, such as Japan has just
passed through. But. 1 am advised by
the Japanese government, that re-
trenchments will lie made only so far
as may make for the safety Of the ad-
ministration. The government must
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Big EpiscopaIian Gathering.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Under the
auspices of the Junior Clergy Mission
ary association of New York a large
meeting of Episcopalians will be held
at Carnegie hall this evening, in the
interest of the missions Of the Episco-
pal church. Bishop Greer will preside
at the meeting and among the promi-
nent speakers who will address the
meeting will be Bishop Lawrence, of
Lloyd.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
BLACKMA|L WAS CALLED BORROWING
HOW TOWN TOPICS BLED THE
MILLIoNAIREs AND SOCIETY
LEADERS OF NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, n. Y, jan 23.-Colonel
w. D. Mann, editor of Town Topics,
was cross examined in the Deuel. Hap
good libel suit today. He said he got
some of his scandal stories from per-
sons in society and members of ex-
elusive clubs, but not from servants.
Mann admitted borrowing $4,000 from
j. P. Morgan, s2,50O from Howard
Gould, $4,000 from William K. Van
derbilt, $4,000 from Jonn w. Gates
and $4,000 from Thomas F. Regans of
the Morton Trust bank. Mann stated
that he gave notes to these men and
renewed them, and gave shares In
Town Topics company stock to some
in payment. Charles M. Schwab de-
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it is pointed out by some of the mem
bers of the club will afford the voters
an opportunity of having personal
knowledge of the proposed route and
enable them to vote more intelligently
on the proposition of issuing bonds to
carry out the Improvement If the
suggestion is adopted the club will
probably issue public call to all citi-
zens to go up the creek some day be-
fore the special election, call for jan
uary 80.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Vote for Water Bonds i!

One Of the urgent needs Of the city Of WaDa Wala
adequate supply good pure and wholesome for domestic and
fire purposes For years each summer there has been scarcity Of
and the department has been put endless annoyance and
trouble supplying the Of the people, An opportunity
presented settle the problem and every registered
Waa Waa should not forget go to the polls January 30 and
his favor Of the bonding proposition Not only should all
vote for the proposition but each should his
being there Water is needed and Waa Wala MUST have it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23

of all preparations for the big event.
The great traveller and explorer was
received at his arrival by delegation
representing the city government. the
Minnesota college and every single
Scandinavian society and club Of this
city. Besides that there We're several
jold, who, although unattached TO any
committee or delegation, came to give
ing mis- stay in this city DR.. Nor
denskjold will be the guest at several
receptions, banquets and other social
functions arranged in his honor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
BRAzIL's STRONGEST WARsHIP
The Aquidiban Blown Up Yesterday
Was 2 Floating Fortress.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 23.-The
Aquidiban, blown up in Rio Janeiro
harbor yesterday, was the most famous
war vessel in the Brazilian navy. AT
the time the Aquidiban was launched
experts pronounced ner one of the
strongest vessels of the navy. She was
turned over to the Brazilian govern
ment about IA years ago. In 1894,
when the naval forces of the republic
revolted, the Aquidiban became the
flagship of Admiral Demello. For six
months she lay in the harbor, An un-
assailable fortress. At intervals she
bombarded the city of Rio de Janeiro
with small guns and her crew at
tempted to regulate foreign shipping in
the port.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
United States District Att0rDeu
Gri|s Packers Attorneys.
HE CALLS THEM TR|CKsTERs
Packers Are Not Entitled to Inn.
munity Because Admissions
Not Made Under Oath.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 23-United
States District Attorney Morrison this
morning replied to the charges of bad
faith made by the packers against the
government in the beef case. He de-
clared the packers had attempted to
create prejudice against the prosecu-
ton so the verdict would shield the
defendants. The government demands
nothing but a fair trial and just ad-
ministration of the laws.
The defendants attorney made OBJ
after Morrison had made statements
calling the packers lawyers guilty of
trickery the government should be al
lowed the same latitude that had been
given the defendants in making their
opening statements. Morrison called
his opponents corporation trust law
yers." The crux of the governments
contention was that the admissions
upon which the indictments had been
based were not made under oath and
therefore the immunity laws were not
applicable Morrison declared that the
thought of immunity was an after
thought. AS charge after charge was
made by Morrison that the court ruled
prove, the defendants drew the prose-
cution's fire by objecting. Morrison
said he would call attorneys as wit
nesses to prove mis- contentious.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
FRANCE To MAXI WAR
AGAINST VENEZUELA
ORDERS ISSUED TOBLOCKADEP0RTs
Three French WaPships Are Already on Coast Of Ven
e1ea-The United States Has Consented 10
The Spanking Of Castro By France.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23-
France will blockade the Venezuelan
coast. 1t is learned that these orders
will be prepared at the naval office in
Paris for transmission to the squadron
now in Caribbean waters.
Information comes from unqueston-
able diplomatic authority here that
blockade will be established within 10
days, or as soon as proper number
of vessels can be assembled on the
coast of Venezuela. France has three
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
PARTY LINES BROKEN
MANY INSURGENTS
PRESIDENT WORKING HARD TO WIN
The Democrats viii Vote Almost sofdy Against The
Administration Bill and viii Be Joined in 0p
position By Many Republicans.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-
Hamilton, chairman of the committee
on territories, submitted to the house
today a report of the committe favor
ing the admission of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory as one and Arizona
and New Mexico as another state. The
report of the minority opposing state
hood for Arizona and New Mexico was
also presented. The fight on the bill
opens tomorrow. The republican in
surgents have joined with the demo-
Gratis against the republican regulars.
All profess confidence of winning
The majority report says that the
state of Oklahoma may be admitted
as soon as a constitution is adopted.
The state of Arizona may be admitted
not earlier than seven and a nalf and
not later than IL months after the
approval of the act. Each state is
divided into two judicial districts
Oklahoma is allowed five and Arizona
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
To Advance Senator Burton's Case.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-In
the supreme court today a motion was
made for the advancement of the hear
ton was made by Attorney General
Hoyt and cOncurred in by ex-Secretary
Carlisle in Senator Burton's behalf.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Jerome Will Take a Hand.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 23.-Inti-
nations have been made by District
Attorney Jerome that criminal pro-
ceedings will follow the conclusion of
the libel suit of Justice Deuel. against
Norman Hapgood, editor of Golfers
Weekly.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Mrs. Lloyd Smith in Tolls.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. %
Mrs. Aledia Lloyd Smith, the woman
accused of having swindled many
women on the Pacific coast and who
was arrested here Sunday on the
charge of obtaining money by false
pretenses, was arraigned this morning,
but her case was continued one week
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
RESTORED IN RUSSIA
ONLY DISTURBED DISTRICTS ARE
BALTIC PROVINCES AND
THE CAUCASUS.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 23.-Oficial
circles exultantly announce that the
whole Russian empire is quiet with the
exception of the Baltic provinces and
the Caucuses. Witte affirms that the
revolutionary movement has been dis
sipated and expects prompt con-
clusion of a foreign loan. Following
the placing of the loan Witte looks for
ward to. an era of calm and peace.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23

the coast and two more are about to
be sent from Europe. Although Ger
many, Great Britain and Italy have
been informed of Frances decision.
their permission to blockade the ports
upon whose customs receipts they nave
lien has not been asked nor will it be.
France considers her political rights
transcend the fiscal rights of all coun
tries. The blOckading will be done
with the full consent of the United
States. France may land troops as a
supplemental remedy"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Honored King Alfonso.

ALGECIRAS, Jan. 23-The dele
gates to the Moroccan conference and
the president of the assembly. Duke
Allmodovar, held a levee today in hon.
or of King AlfOnsO's name day. There
was no session of the conference.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
GETTING TO RIGHT MEN.

Instructor at Annapolis Charged With
Winking at Hazing.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 23.-The
courtmartial today called Lieutenant
Snyder, accused by number of mid
shipmen of countenancing nazing, to
testify. The only cadet under arrest at
present awaiting charges is Ned Chap
in, of Pasadena, Cal. There will be
number Of others, but no arrests until
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Depew and Platt in Their Seats.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. %
Senatros Platt and Depew were in
their seats when the senate convened
today. Both were congratulated upon
their appearance of being in good
health.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
CHINESE INVADE TONQUIN.
Badly Defeated by French Troops
Many Chinese Being Killed.

MARSEILLES Jan 23.-The Chinese
mail brings an account of the invasion
of Tonquin, French Indo-C China, by
Chinese regulars, wno encountered a
defeated in a three hours battle, 300
being killed and as many wounded.
Chinese war is possible.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Another Revolution in Evuador.

LONDON, Jan. 23.-According to ad-
vices received in this city there is
another revolution in Ecuador headed
by former President Plaza. 1t is said
that Alfaro, who seized the capital last
week, has the support of foreign
nations.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
Pittsburg Brokers Fail.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. 23-E. d. ,
Garner & Co., stock brokers, have as
signed with liabilities of 100000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
VIadivostok Squadron Safe.

ST PETERSBURG, Jan. 23-The
safe in the harbor of Colombo, Ceylon.
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two members of the national house
Proper provision is made for non-
sectarian schools and the teaching o1
English. Suffrage is we'll guarded. A
strong anti-poligamy clause is includ-
ed. The new states are to assume the
debts of the territories. The capital
of Oklahoma is fixed at Guthrie, and
Arizona at Santa Fe, until 1915, when
the capitals may be established by
elections. The constitutional conven-
tion in Oklahoma is required to adopt
a constitutional provision for prohibi-
ton in Indian Territory.
The provision in the urgent defici-
ency bill that the eight-hour law ap-
plicable to the District of Columbia
and government work should not apply
to the Panama canal was stricken out
of the house today on point of order
raised by Williams The amendment
to the bill allowing the purchase of
canal supplies outside of this country
was defeated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-23
The Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 23-Wheat, 87s
6S6Ac; corn, ASH q Acc; oats. 32b q
31%c.
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SCRAP OVER SATEODb[LS TOMORROW WILL Be HOT MUCH CONFIDENCE

clined to loan nim $4,000, but gave
him lumber stock. Mann said he owned
one share in Town Topics stock.
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Continued on Page Five).
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-05-18
Grants Pass Railroad.

Construction of standard gauge
road from Grants Pass to Takilms,
which is IN the copper district of
Southern Oregon, will be begun with
in 30 days. T. VAIN Morgan Draper,
chief engineer of the California q
Oregon Coast Railroad Company.
which will build the line, says work
on the road has been delayed ewing to
the San Francisco catastrophe, but
that it will begin very soon. He says
that the road will have been complet-
ed within a year.
Mr.. Draper was guest at the
Hotel Portland Saturday and left that
night for San Francisco. He is a
man who superintended the housing of
thousands of homeless citizens who
sought refuge in Golden Gate Park
following the fire in San Francisco.
About 80 buildings and hundreds of
tents were erected in Golden Gate
Park, all under the direction of Mr..
Draper, who made a name for him
self by the efficient manner in which
he carried out this work. Mr. Draper
is one of the prominent civil engi-
neers of San Francisco.
Mr.. Draper stated yesterday that
the road from Grants Pass to Takilma
had been financed and that he was
certain that it would be constructed
without delay. Parties who have the
smelter at Takilma aud own vast cop
per properties are behind the project.
The road as surveyed is about 45 miles
in length and will open up large tracts
Of timber land. -Oregonian, May IA.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-05-18

The following resolutions were
adopted by the convention:
The convention of the Epworth
League of the Eugene District desires
as a body to express their high appre-
citation Of the courtesy extended to
them by the citizens Of Grants Pass,
also especially to thank the pastor Of
the church for his untiring efforts
contributing so largely to the sue.
cess Of the convention. Likewise we
fully appreciate the delightful recep.
tion rendered by the local chapter.
We rejoice in their manifestations
of Christian love and fellowship.
We enjoy and will endeavor to carry
out the suggestion Of our presiding
elder.
To the Standard Bearers and their
work so ably presented by Mrs. f. 4.
Upmeyer we pledge our prayers and
cooperation.
For the personal experiences and in
formation given to us by the Rev. b.
+. Van Dyke, missionary from
Malaysia, we extend our thanks. AS
he returns to his field of labor we will
not forget that he is our brother bear
ing the message of Christ ina be.
nighted land.
To the League workers Of the Coast
counties recently assembled in CON
vention at Msrshfeld we receive their
kindly words Of greeting with JOY and
return to them assurances Of a like
fraternal spirit in our hearts and OF
hearty cooperation with them in. their
good work.
For all the goood things which are
too numerous to mention we are CRATE.
ful, and as we depart to our homes
we will carry with Us an inspiration
to greater activity favoring the Mas
ter's work.
MRS Z. E. UPMEYER
MISS PALEN
MR.. g. A. MEEKER.
Committee
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-05-18
Hospitality Appreciated.

The following resolutions adopted by
the Ministerial Association and Ep.
worth League Convention, recently in
session in Grants Pass, were crowded
out of last weeks issue:
Report of committee on resolutions /:
The Eugene District Ministerial
Association has been so delightfully."-
entertained in this city that an express
sion of gratitude has been on the lips
Of all in attendance. We are pleased
to be associated for brief time with
society having the reputation of
meeting financial obligations promptly
and in other matters, illustrating an
aggressive church of Jesus Christ
We are under obligations to the
courteous pastor of the church for his
faithful services in our interests.
The presence of Ms. E. Il. Upmeyer,
representing the STANDARD Bearers"
was helpful and we commend her
work, promising to cooperate on our
several charges.
We greet with Christian salatation
our brother form Malaysia. the Rev.
B. F. Van Dyke. We rejoice in the
great field now being opened and are
made glad with him, that when he
returns to his work he will be rein
forced by one OF our most successful
Christian workers as a life compan-
ion. AS the association adjourns, the
closing counsel of our beloved PIesid-
ing Elder mingles with the tramp of
the Epworth Leaguers, this being the
earnest forerunner of a greater meet
ing now to be held, in this we greatly
rejoice. Respectfully submitted,
L. E. ROCKWELL,
A. J. ARMSTRONG,
Committee.