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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Louisiana HorticuIturists Meet.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 25.-Sev-
eral hundred of the most prominent
norticulturists of this state were in
attendance, when the annual conven-
tion of the Louisiana State Horticul-
tural society was called to order at
Progressive Union hall this morning,
President Sam H. Jones opened the
meeting and after a few Introductory
remarks welcoming addresses were de-
livered by Mayor Martin Behrman and
H. M. Mayo, secretary. of the pro-
gressive union. Responses were made
by vice president c. A. Tisbout, of
ROseland and others. Then President
James read his annual address. He
was followed by the secretary treas
urer, F. H. Burnette, who read mis- an
nual report. In the afternoon meeting
several interesting papers will De read.
The convention will last two days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
ROBERT BURNS BIRTHDAY
Scotchmen Celebrating Throughout
The Wor|d.
DEMONSTRATION MADE IN WASHINGTON
Appropriate Exercises Are to be Con-
Quoted by the Many Clans in the
United States.
DEMONSTRATION MADE IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 25.-
Scotchmen throughout the world are
celebrating the one hundred and forty
seventh anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns, their greatest poet. Few
men have won such lasting fame and
few are so near to the hearts of the
people as Burns, whose immortal songs
are sung and loved by the people today
as they weer a hundred and more
years ago.
The Caledonian club. an organiza-
ton composed of Scotch Americans
living in this city, will follow its long
established custom and celebrate the
memory of Burns by a banquet this
evening. Many prominent Scotch
Americans will be present at the BAN
quet and several interesting addresses
on Burns, his life and works, are on
the program for the evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
STEVENS ON
CANAL WORK
Labor Problem Is Giving Him the
Most Trouble
EIGHT HOURS NOT ENOUGH
Believes That Law Should be
Suspended to Allow Importa-
ton of Chinese Laborers
EIGHT HOURS NOT ENOUGH

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-
Chief Engineer John F. Stevens, of the
Panama canal, in his testimony before
the senate committee now published
for the first time recommended that a
lock canal be built under private con-
tract, that Chinese labor be employed
and that the extension of the eight
hour law to work on the isthmus tie
repealed. He thought the canal could
be built within the original cost and
time estimated. He said the greatest
problem would be labor. He said:
THE engineering difficulties are in
of labor. Americans, whites or negroes
would do, but We cannot get them, so
it is useless to discuss their ability
We should have either the importa
ton of Chinese or the abolition of the
eight hour law for American labor.
The continuation of the latter will in
crease the cost 20 per cent. American
labor will be taxed to pay for it. We
do not know Of any money squandered.
We have made some mistakes and
there are likely to be others. 1t is i'm
possible not to make them under the
circumstances found there. The freight
congestion there is terrible. We are
now Strengthening it out. The French
equipment is absolutely useless. The
statements regarding the material En-
gineer Wallace took out are false and
slur on him. Not spoonful he took
out has been removed All women
taken down had a father, brother or
husband The taking of families has
been beneficial, as a better class of
laborers has been secured. They nave
settled down and are contented.'
The witness paid a high tribute to
the canal sanitary exports. He said
all canal employees now felt secure as
to their health and were working faith
fully with complete confidence in the
administration.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Importinu Italians.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 25.-With
the arrival of the Italian Royal Mail
liner Vincenzo Florio, which is due
here tomorrow from Palermo with 806
Italian immigrants, there shall have
been taken the initial step toward in
creasing immigration to the United
States through this port. The steam
ship company will maintain a BIZ
monthly service and it is estimated
it will bring to New Orleans about
5000 Italian immigrants annually. The
bulk of them will be distributed
throughout this section and among
the sugar plantations and cotton fields
where the demand for labor is daily
becoming greater and more impera-
tive.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Triple Weddinu.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 25-A
triple wedding took place at Mckinney
today which was considerably out of
the ordinary and in which many fami-
ly complications are involved. The
contracting parties are ]. H. Shell and
Mrs. Francis Toby, James M. Shell
and Miss Bessie Angel, and Luther
Angel and Miss Fanny Shell The
first two mentioned are respectively a
widower and a widow. James NJ
Shell and Miss Fannie Shell are a son
and daughter respectively Of J. H.
Shell, while the same relationship ex-
lists between Mrs. Toby Ga widow by q
former marriage) and Luther Angel
and Miss Bessie Angel
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25

Friday, there has been a Monroe
Palmer petition circulated in Walla
Walla, says the Athena Press yester-
day. With the Taylor petition were
affidavits concerning the truth and
veracity Of Palmer and the Walla
Walla petition was circulated for the
purpose of offsetting the strength OF
these affidavits.
John Bannister, one of the principals
in the Taylor case, mad the Palmer pc
titiOn in his possession vile in Athe-
ma, Sunday, and by him it was shown
to the Press reporter. Apparently it
bore the signatures of reputable citi-
zens of Walla Walla, who attested to
the good name and standing of Palmer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Senator Piles Seeks Job for SDOk.
dne Man.
MAY Be ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Place Slated for Senator Hutson May
be Given to Him by
Moody.

United States Senator S. H. Piles is
trying to induce the department of
justice to allow a deputy in lne office
of the United States district attorney
at Spokane. The place is wanted for
Joseph B. Lindsey, Who was slated at
the time of Senator Piles election for
district attorney.
Opposition on the part of Attorney
General Moody prevented Lindsley's
appointment. The attorney general
held that Lindsey was too young for
the place and gave it to Avery.
The original deal contemplated the
appointment of State Senator Charles
T. Hutson, VINO represents Franklin,
Adams and a part of Walla Walla
counties in the legislature as assistant
district attorney. Senator Hutson re-
sides at Connell That town has been
growing rapidly and since the fire that
wiped out the business district last
summer substantial brick buildings
have gone up. Irrigation work, new
railroad building and general farming
development have made the town one
of the best in eastern Washington and
Senator Hutsons practice has grown
correspondingly. 1t is stated by poll
ticians VINO know that Senator Hut
son is not anxious now for the minor
appointment and will not oppose Lind
sleys appointment.
Senator Piles has moved cautiously
to protect important west side politi-
cal interests that will have to be
served next summer. He wants then
to name P. c. Sullivan district attor-
ney, F. c.. Herper, collector Of Gus
toms, F. A. Twichell, register of the
land office and place a number of other
friends.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Cuban Minister Will Speak.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan. 30
Senor Gonzalo de Quesada, envoy ex-
traordinary and minister plenipotenti-
airy from Cuba to the Uni-ed States,
by a committee of the Springfield
board of trade. He expects to remain
guest of the board Of trade and the
principal speaker at the sixteenth an
nual banquet of the board of trade this
evening. Mr.. Quesada was educated
in the public schools of the city Of New
York and took the degree of bachelor
of science in 1888 at the City College,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Connecticut Businessmen Meet.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 25.-The
annual convention of the State Busi-
nessmen's association opened here to-
day with a trifle over one hundred del
egateS in attendance Besides the
delegates there were about thirty or
forty officers and directors Of the State
association present. The state organi-
zation includes twenty-four associa-
tions with a membership of about 26O0.
for consideration and discussion dur
ing the convention and a number of
prominent businessmen will deliver
addresses
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
SUFFERED FROM COLD AND HUNGER
Of The 64 Souls Aboard The Steamer About RO Were
Lost-Most Of Those Saved Belonged 10 Ships
CreW-ResCue Was Impossible.

wreck. When they left her about 80
people We're still on board, most of
them clinging to the rigging. Men,
women and children were being swept
off by every sea. AS soon as the men
were got aboard the crew hastily ad-
ministered stimulants and put them to
bed. After picking up the raft the
steamer went in search of another
left the ship earlier in the day. The
vessel ran fully 20 miles looking for
The general impression is that this raft
foundered
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
FOURTEEN MINERS SUFF0CATED
RESULT OF AN EXPLOSION IN A
MINE NEAR FORT SMITH, ARK.
SOME NARROW ESCAPES.
addresses.

FORT SMITH, Ark, Jan. 25.-Four-
teen miners were SufTOcated and en-
tombed by an explosion in Whiteville
mine No. 6, three miles west, last
night Sixteen men We're in the entry
at the time of the explosion. Two es-
capped. Thirty-two in another section
fled uninjured. A rescue party was
formed Immediately, but the entrance
was so hot that they could not 60 in.
The superintendent spurred the men On
by saying that there was air sufficient
to preserve the mems lives for only a
short time. Heroic efforts were made
in the heat, dust and gas, but they
could not reach the men in time Their
bodies were recovered today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25

of the Louvre hotel. Abandonment is
the only allegation that Mrs. Dryden
makes in her complaint, a copy of
which was sent to Walla Walla today
to be served.
Mrs. Dryden says that she was mar
ried to Mr.. Dryden in Arkansas in 1888
and that they have one child son IA
years of age, whom Mrs. Dryden asks
the custody of. She says there is no
community property.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25

New York. He afterwards spent a
year in the school of mines of Column
bia university and obtained the degree
Of bachelor of laws in 1891 at the Uni
versity of New York. He was secre-
tary OF the Cuban revolutionary party
and in charge of Cuban affairs in
Washington in 1895, to the end of the
war 7'ith Spain. During the regime Of
the military government he represent
ed the Cuban commission in Washing
ton. He was a member of the Cuban
constitutional convention and was
elected to the Cuban congress from
Pinor del Rio. He is a well educated
man who uses Spanish. English and
French with equal facility
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
SECESSION THE CRY.
British CoIumbia's Political Parties
Advocate Withdrawal.

Advocate Withdrawal.
VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 25.-Discon-
tent, which has been steadily growing
in British Columbia for several years
over the refusal of the Dominion gov
ernment to consider a readjustment of
the terms on which this province be-
reached such stage that members on
botn sides of the local house are on
the floor of parliament advocating Sc
cession from the Dominion in the event
of further financial concessions not be-
ing obtained
At today's session in the legisla-
ture, A. H. B. MacGowan, member for
Vancouver city, in seconding the reply
to the vice regal speech, urged that
there be no more acquiescence in any
joint provincial presentation of the
case for better terms but that British
Columbia demand a readjustment of
relations with the Dominion and this
being refused, then to petition the
throne for a dissolution of the Cana
dian confederation, this province re-
tiring from Canada.
''The time has come for this pro-
vince to act for itself in this matter"
said MacGowan, "and to demand bet
ter financial terms from Canada, not
as favor, but as matter of busi-
ness justice. and failing this, to go di-
rect to King Edward by petition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
In Michigan.

CALUMET, Mich. Jan. 25-The
ScOtchmen of this city will celebrate
the birthday Of Robert Burns with
big banquet under the auspices Of the
st. Andrews society. The Rev. Mr..
distinguished Scotch ministers in this
country. will be the principal speaker.
The Rev. D. Stalker will also deliver
a short address, The Calumet & Hec-
la band will furnish the music.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
FOR TWO NEW STATES
BILL THROUGH HOUSE
INSURGENTS WERE TURNED DOWN
Eight Members Reused 10 vole-A Victory for The Ad-
mi0Straton- Provides for States Of Okla
homa and Arizona a-Aot Air In Senate,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-De-
pate on the statehood bill was resumed
this morning in the house.
The statehood bill passed by a vote
of 1874 for to $50 against.
Eight members refused to vote. one
being McLachlan, of California. one
of the insurgents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
First Death at Home.

Mrs. Mary Williams, aged II years,
died at the Stubblefield home early
this morning of senile decay. Mrs
Williams formerly resided at Dayton
Her demise marks the first death to
occur at the Stubblefield home The
funeral will take place from the Mac
martin & Co.'S undertaking parlors at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
ELLA DRYDEN SUES FOR DIVORCE
COMMENCES ACTION IN KING
COUNTY AGAINST FORMER
WARDEN OF PEN.

Alleging that for more than a year
now he has wholly abandoned and
lived apart from her, Mrs. Ella Dryden
hsa commenced divorce proceedings
in KIM county against F. A. Dryden,
formerly superintendent of the state
penitentiary and at present proprietor
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
GOVERNOR HANLEY LOSES.

lndls.na's Secretary Of State Holds His
Job.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 25.-In
the custer proceedings in the circuit
court brought by Governor Hanley
against Daniel Storms, secretary of
state, charging misconduct in office,
the court today sustained Storms de-
murrer and threw the case out Of
court. Storms remains in office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25

fair terms that bind us to the Domin-
ion"
Other members of the house agreed
with MacGowan and better terms or
secession" is likely to become the DO
litlcal battle-cry in British Columbia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Frisco Man Honored

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25-
Frank A. Jones, of San Francisco. was
reelected president of the Interna-
tional Marine Engineers Beneficial as
sociation today. The delegates We're
received by President Roosevelt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Standard Oil Hearinu in Ohio.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 25.-Hadley,
of Missouri, appeared before United
day and continued the Standard Oil
hearing begun in New York
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25

In the senate today Moody criticized
the president for sending delegates to
Algecras
Hepburn, Of Idaho, this afternoon
advocated the annexation of Santo Do
mingo on account of it's trategic i'm
portance to be used as a picket post
for the Panama canal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
Little Hope for General Wheeler,

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 25.-General
Wheeler's condition is critical this
morning. His physicians give little
hope. His family is within call of his
nurses.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25

There Will be a Palmer Petition, Too.
AS a sequel to the Moses Taylor
petition, mentioned in the Press of last
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-25
The Chicago Grain Market,

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 25.-Wheat, IS ~
@S5Ac; corn, 44B @44Ac; oats. 31%c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-06
A New Salvation Army Work.


over in Canada the rcsourccful gov
eminent is utilizing the Salvation
Army in a quiet way in a new work,
namely i'm assisting it to get more de-
sirahie immigration from Europe.
From Ottawa comes the report that the
Salvation Army in Canada is planning
to bring over 25OOO Scandinavians to
the Dominion. A special fleet of II
steamers is said to have been en-
gagged to carry these people to Canada.
Possibly the facts are a little over
stated. but from the known activity
of the Salvation Army in the Cana
dian immigration movement. 1t IS easy
to believe that there IS considerable
foundation for the report
In thi, big scheme it is not supposed
that the Salvation Army is spending
its own funds. The expense trans
porting 25.O00 people free of charge
has considerable funds in it's treasury
and is liberal in certain Kinds Of
philanthroric work, it is not in the
immigration business purely for char
lity Its hacker in this case is I'M
uuestiopably the Canadian government.
| which doubtless finds it easier and
more satisfactory to operate through
| such an agency than by direct effort.
| The government, however. maintains
in Europe as it does in the uni'ch
| states. corps of agents. who are en-
ergetically offering inducements fer
settlers.
| The plan Of utilizing the salvation
| Army is a rational ono. and mas 50
far from all reports. resulted in bring
| ing to Canada from Europe a good
class of settlers. In the outcome OF
these efforts the northwestern section
of the United States has more or
less direct interest. The great I'"J"r-
itv of the foreign immigrants to cana
da proceed, of course. to the north
| western provinces. lucy GO "'f'o
to build up the population Of country
| with which we have close and friendly
relations. 1t is not unlikely that with
the changeablencss Of human nature
and prompted by the undesirablity OF
| individual locations. some of the SET
I, tier, in Canada will find it to thch
| advantage to move across the line ana
make their homes in our Northwest
| They will he welcomed. and VIII hhn
that conditions here offer every a
| vantage for future prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-06

But, contrastcd with the welcome winch
if receives at tn. hands of the post
masters affected, is the Lack of en-
thusiasrn. nay, even diSarproval, ;,c-
corded it by business men all over thu
country. They point out that this dis
continuance of tn" back stamp show
ing almost concluSivcIy as it does tn"
time of delivery Of mail is likely to re
suit in no inconSidcrablc trouble and
.oSS to them. For instance, with the
back stamp in u.s." they can readily d.
tcrlninc on receipt of Il delayed or over
due communication just where the
blame lies whether with the receiving
or the distributing p":.t"fiicc- and take
proper steps for obviatinG the re
currencc of such delays. Then. too,
in case of firms failure to receive a
certain communication in due c"urS"
and i p"Ssibl" resulting lawsuit. il can
he shown conclu+iycly that the letter
was not received in time f"r the prop"r
contemplated action. There would
soon be much in this argument. bHt tn
final action of tn" pnStriIiCc depart
mcut remains to he seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-06

sill another time has the cry g"h"
Forth that the worlds supply of WOOD
is almost exhausted, and some new he-
,,roS have been put forward which VIII
nrnv. Of interest to those who nave
been closely following this agitation
Consul William c. Teichmann. OF fho-
onytock S,xony, reports concerning
the worlds supply of wood. to tn" 'f-
feet that the demand. instead OF a.
minishing. as was expected. when coal
came in AZ a substitute for wood, has
gone on increasing until the question:
of a continued supply t" meet the
present rapidly Increasing rate oil
consumption is a very serious pr"p''lh.
The coal mines Of Belgium. according
to the report in 1903 called for 1,142,-
40 snuarc wards of wood for the va
rinus purposes to which it is put IN
mines: each year d renewal of tn" ola
supports aud braces is taking p'hr"
land new ones are being put into new
galleries.
North America Siberia. Africa, In
dia. China. Korea and South America
still contain great unutlizcd and al
| most unknown forests, but it would
ncvcrth, less not he Wei to cxagG"r-
ate the dimensions Of these. Many
African forests arc really composed Of
| mort hing larger than bushes. and ST
IBERIA and Korea are already being SyS-
Dramatically subjected to decreasing.
| The United States. as is well known,
| has not enough wood for its own con
| sumption, notwithstanding its sos
555 900 acres of woodlands. Even
now it is dependent upon Canada,
which. with its 79S. 133. 900 acres of for
cstS. represents probably the largest
single area Of any country III the world
and which sends its entire surplus tn
| this country. Economists who have
been attracted by the importance of
the problem to make a study of it
have been unanimous in the
| npinlOn that far-rcaChing and
comprehensive system of refreshing
Immediately begun, is the only hope
for the future. All this has not been
without effect on Congress. and as is
well known large areas have been set
apart all over the country as forest
reserves. but this is not enough, and
lif the people of the United States
would keep to the fore in the CONNER
cial world, it behoovcs them to look tc
their forests, as much more than a
casual consideration would disclose is
dependent on their preservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-06

Beer drinking in Great Britain is on
tbc Increase again to the diSmay OF
the temperance people who hay" brfh
much encouraged by its steady de-
crease for several years. In 1899 tn"
rcr capita consumption Of beer IN
Great Eritain WAS 81 l. barrels,
larger quantity than ever hcfor" sine"
authentic Statj.ii,y have been avail
able. This Is an enormous quantity
and of course takes no account of
wines. whiskcy. etc During tn" SIX
years following there was decrease
each year in the per capita consump-
ton until in 1905 each man, woman
AMI child managed to get along with
only - Il barrels. This was the
smallest per capita consumption in a
generation. But this year the figures
are going the other way and in the
first six months The consumption Of
beer has considerably increased over
the same half o3 1895. There is no
mystery about tisa~~rhh and flow in the
British thirst. The beer drinkers have
not been reforming but have been suf-
foring hard times. Years Of good
times mean years of heavy drinking
and the reverse. The relatively small
amount of beer that was drunk last
year was the sequel to the multitudes
Of unemployed -workmen who marched
through the streets of London. TIL,
poor people of England drink vastl,
aarc on the Average than the 200
of America. But hard times. such a
they have just gone through, there wa
less money for the luxuries which tn
sBritish workman enjoys and beer
among the schief Of these. Now time
are much brisKtA ,.tifah they we're an
the Britons are drinking more beer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-06
Doublc-i,ottomcd bottles and oth'

n,uh,c- i,o,tomcd bottles and other
vessels are common c"ntfiNa'''S WI
sn,,gglors. In order not I" aware" H"
nicion they are usually filled WIN S'',''
h,vcrarc. beer or wine. and TINS Is ou's
declared by the man in charge OF ti'
vehicle in which they are carricn- ~
the present time. however, the oi''c',
arc never deceived by the douh't-n"
tomd bottles or. for that matter by '"'
boIloN horse collar. which at on" t'n''
was. a favorite dodge of the aic"i'"
SmugglCr.