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The Ely miner., 1906-12-28
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The new naturalization law is liable
to catch some homesteaders mapping
if they don't keep their eyes open.
Before making final proof the foreign
born who is not a citizen must post
his application to become such sixty
days before the term of the district
The Ely miner., 1906-12-28
Buried Sunday.

The funeral of Stephen Lauritz who
was killed Thursday at the Sibley
mine was held Sunday and was largely
attended. The st. Lawrenz society
of which deceased was member
headed by the Ely City band escorted
the remains to the cemetery.
The Ely miner., 1906-12-28
In the West.

A letter from Thos Lamb who is
now spending some time at Oklahoma
City, brings glowing description of
the country. The letter is worthy of
reproduction and a little later will
probably appear in these columns.
Mr.. Lamb is mnch pleased with the
country and the climate.
The Ely miner., 1906-12-28

Holiday excursion rates to all points
on the Wisconsin Central Railway.
also points in Illinois. Wisconsin.
Michigan, etc. at one and One-third
fare for the round trip. Dates of sale,
Dec. 20, 81, %. %, "a, 25, 81 and Jan.
l. return limit, Jan. I. First class
service. Call on or address, G.. A.
Sherwood, general agent. 2 Lyceum
Bldp,, Duluth, Mimi,
The Ely miner., 1906-12-28

was to pay a the rate.of so cents per
| q Tor The iron extracted from the
Npaie .that then lay on the sur
facsscf the mine, after it had been
shipped 10 6kafurnace. The con-
& I'm 1ila ss company 20 years
i xlllcli 20 remo5 the so-called paint
The Jackson If[n company, none
of its men, nor an Aody in the district
for that matter-N eIt Gay, of course
had any idea Il there was iron in
the "paintrock. q b it was generally
thought Gay had reed his concern
into a a'mighty poor Peal. To make a
long story short. the paintrock" prov
ed to be almost tlfe richest ore ever
mined on the Marquette range. It
was not the richesi but it assayed on
an average of ff6RaO to Go per cent in
metallic iron. Contract made
with Gay cost tire Jackson Iron COM
pany greafh16u5 thousands of dol
lars, but itD'sO sl0 Eed it the way Of
making add l|al!s Thousands in soft
ore mining.
At that time, nothing but hard ore
was being mined in the Lake Superio"
country, and nothing whatever was
known of soft, or what is now called
hematite, ore. Explorations made in
those days were wholly for hard ore.
and Stephen r. Gay was the first man
to develop the real wealth of the iron
region. The amount Of hematite that
Gay bought for the Iron Cliffs COM
pany from the Jackson company at the
rate of SO cents per ton for the iron ex-
tracted is not known now. Howev er,
there were hundreds of thousands of
tons Of 1t, and the purchasing COM
panY made several fortunes on the
deal.
The so-called 'paintrock' was SO
plentiful that the Jackson company
built great many roads in the vicin-
ity of Negaunee and fills as deep as so
feet in many places with the ore as it
came from the mine. At the time of
Gays visit the question of getting rid
The Ely miner., 1906-12-28
Band Concert.

The Union band Of Eyeleth gave
concert and ball at the Skala hall
Wednesday evening which was enjoy
ed by all present. An elegant pro-
gram was rendered by the band which
embraces some excellent players. The
band also furnished the music for the
dance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Were Caught Mapping.

HAVANA, Aug 22.-President Pal
ma today said: 1--WE were caught un-
prepared and are taking time to pre-
pare to cope with the rebellion. There
is positively no cause for alarm as
the movement is trif1ing, the bands are
smaller than are reported and are but
poorly led
Several engagements of a small ma
ture, are reported in the various prov
inces. General Banderos was reported
surrounded by rurales but escaped
from the trap. A party of rebels lurk-
ing outside the city appeared near the
water works this morning. 1t is feared
they will attack and try to shut off the
supply tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
WEATHER HAS
QUEER FREAKS
People Dying BY Scores in
Swetering Chicago
STRANGE STORM ON THE LAKE.
One Schooner is Stripped While
Another Rides Alongside
in Placid Waters
STRANGE STORM ON THE LAKE

CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-Daily being
promised relief from her great hu-
midity, Chicago is again sweltering
today.
The roll of dead and prostrated is
growing.
Showers come and instead of bring
ing relief they add to the humidity.
Atmospheric freaks are frequent
The schooner, Hattie Hutt, was struck
by a gale which grew to a tempest.
The ship was stripped of her cordage
and every sail aboard and was threat
ened with destruction.
A mile away the schooner, Resump-
ton, sailed placidly on smooth waters
The gale ceased as suddenly as it had
started.
The HUT was towed to port.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
We Are Holding Back.

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 22.-President
Roosevelt has received no official in
formation of the Cuban revolution.
This country is not hurrying pell-
nell into any revolution. The Cuban
government is presumed to be able to
control.
This government does not want to
be placed in the position of seizing the
first opportunity to rush into Cuba
and emphasize the necessity of annex
alton 1t desires to convince the
world that the little republic is entire
ly Independent and stable. .-.-.
Rebel General Captured.
General Guerra was captured in the
battle this morning by so rurales. The
rebels greatly outnumbered the gov
ernment forces. 1t is reported that Is
were killed and 80 wounded.
The revolutionists took San Luis, II
miles west of the city Of Pinar Del
Rio, large town on the western ter
minus of the railroad.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Mr. GEORGE 0'CONN0R SAYS
WE'RE GOING TO PLAY BALL.

cation of clubs that we will belong 10
will be somewhat of a new organizd-
tion on the coast and will comprise
such cities as Portland, Seattle, Ia
coma. Spokane, Butte, etc. In 'nis
citv a new ball park will be erected.
Tn this new league 1 have not 'he
slightest doubt but our club VIII hlahe
a first-class showing. During August
and in the extreme hot weather, no
games will be played here, but 'ne
c,ub at this time will be playing In the
coast cities. Our big season Will De III
Nav. June and September.
II is said that President OConnor Is
negotiating for the purchase Oh 'i'e
Fresno. Cal, club. Fresno VIII no' 0e
represented in the coast league heA'
season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
NOW DOWN REBEL COssACKs
Cannon Are Turned on Mutincers
Killing Numbers.
PEASANTS RETURN ONE SEIZED ESTATE
TWO ASSASSINS MAKE THEIR
ESCAPE FROM RUSSIAN Pc
NAL COLONY.
PEASANTS RETURN ONE SEIZED ESTATE

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 22.-Muti-
nous Cossacks were moved down in
great numbers by the loyal artillery at
Samarkand.
Agrarian disorders in the province
of Samara are prevalent and troops
were sent to the three centres where
the fighting is constant.
The peasants who seized the Kozloff
estate returned the property to its
owners.
The strike Of factory hands at Sam
ara was started by agitators who were
arrested One hundred and fifty revo-
lutionary sympathizers are being
drilled constantly in military tactics
and rifle practice.
Melnikoff, the conspirator against
Bogoliepoff, who assassinated Sassan-
off, and Assassin Plevene escaped
from the penal colony at Ackatui.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
0. R. 8 n. Tax Agent Makes Prop
0sidon to Board
HOW COMPANY WILL PAY BACK TAKES
IF THIS YEARS ASSESSMENT is
NOT RAISED WILL PAY
OLD BILL.

]. W. Morrow, tax agent for the O.
r. & N. appeared before the county
board of equalization this morning
and submitted a compromise PROPOSE
ton to the board whereby the o. r. &
N. will consent to pay its last years
taxes amounting to something like
$4,000 in return for which the
board is to let stand this years as
sessment made by Assessor Bergman.
Mr.. Morrow offered to settle last
years taxes on this years valuation of
s1O,56O per mile on the Snake River
branch and 1920 on the Pendleton-
Starbuck branch. The company was
assessed at $4,000 per mile last year.
The board has under consideration a
proposition to raise the Snake River
branch to $4,000 per mile and the
Pendleton- -Starbuck branch to $10,560.
Struthers Opposes 1t.
Commissioner Struthers announced
himself as opposed to granting any
concession to the railroad. Commits
sioner McCaw would not commit him.
self except to say that if after the
trackage was figured out, it was found
the county would not be a loser In the
long run he would be willing to make
some sort of a compromise in order to
end the constant strife between the
board and the o. r. & N. and get the
1905 taxes due the county.
Mr.. Morrow in presenting the 0. r.
e. N. side of the tax controversy to
the board stated that it was his roao S
aim to get on better terms win the
board and assessor and he was willing
to give in a little if the board would
show a like spirit and meet him half
way in the matter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Building Inspector Grows Penurious
liz City Affairs
kFFPs FIRE Chief METZ At HOME
PICAYUNISH ACTION LEAVES CITY
WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
AT FIREMEN'S MEETING.

Fire Chief Metz will not go to Cal
gary to attend the annual meeting of
the Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs assOcia- =
ton. Councilman Glasford, Dunham
and Kirkman last night took the po-
sition that the city was too hard up
to stand the expense and voted against
accepting the invitation of the secre-
tary of the fire chiefs association to
send the chief to the annual meeting
this year.
Glasford arose and sent up a howl
about the expense the city was under,
stating there were too many leaks in
the city's strong box. For one he said
he was against the chief attending the
meeting this year. Durham took the
same view. Bachtold then moved thta
the invitation of the secretary Of the
fire chiefs association be accepted.
On a vote Mexican, Bachtold and Tau
sick voted aye and Glasford and Dun
ham, no. Kirkman did not vote. The
MAYOR then ordered a roll call, the
vote resulting as follows: Aye-Mc-
Kean, Bachtold and Tausick; No
G1asford. Durham and Kirkman. The
mavor declared the motion lost.
City Attorney Blandford, at the re-
ouest of the council two weeks ago
submitted an opinion in which he held
that there is no law under the city
charter forbidding councilmen from
IEicrhk
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22

"By gum, you had pretty good jail
over thar. Building that new one is
what makes our taxes so high.
Thus did Jacob Kibbler, a wealthy
Mill creek farmer express himself to-
ward the commissioners this morning,
when. after glancing over his assess
ment he figured out that one reason
for the apparent high valuation placed
on his broad acres was the fact that
the board had spent some S2o,ooo IN
building the new county Jail.
Eyes. that Jail is good enough TOR
ANYBODY" reiterated Mr.. Kibbler.
That's what I say broke In Thos'
Ki,kerson. another prominent Mill
crock farmer, who had accompanied
Mr. Kibbler to the commissioners
room Just to look over his assess
ment
As the two farmers remarks seemed
to be directed at Commissioner
Struthers. the commissioner from the
second district saw it was up to him.
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Committee Makes a Report With
Good Recommendations.
NO SALARY TO Be OVER FIVE THOUSAND
PENSIONS TO MEMBERS OF Of
FICERS' FAMILIES AND PO-
TWO AssASsINS MAKE THTlR

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 23.-Ihe
committee appointed by the insurance
conference in Chicago in February To-
day reported to the commissioners
of the various states recommending to
regulate the insurance companies ds
follows:
No officer shall be paid over $5,ooo
a wear unless such salary is fixed oy
tho hoard of directors under strict
conditions. No pensions, nor salaries
TO members of officers families snail
be paid. Vouchers are to be required
for all exnenditures over 500. Political
contributions, directly or lnolrec'iS
are forbidden.
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ford. Mr.. Young and a number OF
prominent capitalists of Seattle and
Tacoma 1t is said a number of very
wealthy Walla Walla people have been
invited to join the company.
Big Power Plant.
1t is the plan of the corporation to
put Up a big power plant at Priest
rapids and to develop $4,000 horse
power there. This power is to be
utilized in the big irrigation scheme
and will be used in pumping the water
from the Columbia river to irrigate the
lands for radius of so miles. Con-
tracts have been arranged already and
work is to begin this autumn.
Mr.. Young expects to have a plant
sufficient to irrigate $4,000 acres. The
land is similar to that at Sunnyside,
Kennewick and North Yakima and is
rated as being as good land as there is
in the state when water is available.
Irrigation Fruitful.
The matter of irrigating from the
Columbia river has always been diff
ficult problem. The land along the
river. which is located in such a posi-
ton as to make irrigation fruitful, is
so much higher than the river that it
is a difficult matter to raise the water.
Several pumps have been invented,
but it appears that none have worked
with unqualified success.
This is the first attempt to con-
struct big power plant there for
that purpose and Mr.. Young and his
associates believe it will be an un-
qualified success. The plant will have
sufficient power to raise water enough
to irrigate all the land in that vicinity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
COUNTRY TAXPAYERS SHOWN
WHERE THE GOOD MONEY GOES

to clear the boards skirts of the charge
of extravaganza.
call right, just come over and look
at the old Jail and see for yourselves"
said Commissioner Struthers and TAX
ing the two farmers in tow the trio
made a tour of inspection through the
old Jail
After inspecting the dark cells and
dingy, dark corridors and having it
explained to them that it was costing
the county SO day for a night guard
besides other incidental expenses. the
two farmers were forced to acknOwl-
edge that the charge of extravaganza
had been a trifle premature.
The trip through the county bastile
proved quite a novelty to the farmers.
Mr.. Kibbler jokingly wanted to know
where they kept the women wolks"
and when it was explained to him that
it was necessary to keep them locked
up in the dark cells while the male
prisoners were exercising, he said it
was too bad.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
RAILROAD FORCES LOSE OUT
Bitter Republican Fight in Nebraska
Results in Victory for Anti Rail-
road Candidates.

LINCOLN. Neb., Aug. 22.-The re-
publican state convention convened
this afternoon.
A bitter fight was waged all night
between the railroad forces ana the
antis. The latter are apparently in
the majority. They nominated Attor-
ney General Norris Brown for senator
and State Senator Sheldon for COVER
nor on the first ballot
The railroads backing the rival
candidates were exerting every effort
to defeat Brown and Sheldon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
POLICE FOR UkTERR|F|ED
Called TO Subdue The Ohio Dem
cratic Convention
TOM JOHNSON KILLS OFF PROHIBITION
HAS SEVERE PLANK THROWN
OUT OF DEMOCRATIC PLAT
FoRM-FIGHT ENsUEs.
TOM JOHNSON KILLS OFF PROHIBITION

COLUMBUS, Aug. 23.-The demo-
cratic state platform is upon an un-
qualified endorsement of Bryan.
Tom johnson was victorious in Sc
curing the adoption of a platform with
the severe prohibition plank being left
out as per his wishes.
The democrats during the nOmina-
ton for school commissioner, got be-
yond the control of the sergeant-at-
arms and the police were called and
order was finally restored.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22

Local baseballists are much interest
~ II the plans that are now being for
1'",ed to establish a league baseball
~'~' III This city next season.
I"at Walla Walla is to have pro-
NSS-ohal baseball next year is a fore
s''e conclusion. With the new club
wiz De an up-to-date ball park that
w" De reached from the DOWN. town
'icI oy a street-car line.
resident George O'Connor, the local
Neoal magnate, is just back from
"dhd, where he had much busi-
S with Judge McCreedie and other
''iaIs Of the baseball world in the
"e6fOot city.
Mr. O'Connor this morning: '1t
=. 'ooAs as if Walla Walla will see
baseball next year. The aggre-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Two Thousand Dead.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23-Wessel Du-
val & Company today received this
following message from their
Valparaiso branch: "AbOut half
the city is destroyed. The remainder
and injured. The populace is camping
out" w r Grace & Co, received this
is almost annihilated, fires are still
raging
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
NEW POWER COMPANY BORN
Hanford Irrigation and Power Com
pany is Incorporated
CAPITALISTS OF WALlA mAllA ARE
TO BUILD BIG POWER PLANT AT
PRIEST RAPIDS FOR IRRIGA-
TIoN PURPOSES.
CAPITALISTS OF WALLA WALLA ARE IN

Formal announcement of the forma-
ton of the Hanford Irrigation &
Power company with a capital stock
of $250,OOO to develop big irrigation
project and power plant at Priest Rap
ids. between Kennewick and Prosser
has just been made by ]. w. Young Of
Seattle.
The Hanford Irrigation & Power
company is composed Of Judge Han
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
|C|TY IS ALMOST
ANN|H|LATED
Dispatches From Valparaiso
Give Further Details
TWO THOUSAND MAY Be DEAD
Fires are Still Raging and the
People are Camping
In Hills
TWO THOUSAND MAY Be DEAD

VALPARAISO, Aug. 22.-Slight
shocks have continued There was a
number of fresh fires.
Heavy rains at Santiago have
flooded the rivers and adds to the suf-
fering.
1t is probable that $4,000 will cover
the loss. Tie estimate Of 1000 dead
still holds. Sixty thousand people are
dependent upon the relief bureau.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
SIiqht Quakes Continue.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Minister
Hicks at Santiago cables that slight
quakes continue but the fear is sub
siding. The financial situation is Sc
tions are being raised for the sufferers.
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|CUBAN REBELS
WIN VICTORY
Drive Back Rura|es Near
Pinar Del Rio
ROOSEVELT NOT IN A HURRY
This Country to Wait Until Cuban
Government Has Been
Fully Tested
ROOSEVELT NOT IN A HURRY

HAVANA, Aug. 22.-The rebels are
reported to have won a victory before
daylight this morning.
General PinOr GuerrO attacked the
ruraleS' outpost at Pinar Del Rio city
and drove them back to town.
The insurgents did not follow up
their advantage because they are
awaiting reinforcements.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22

OPEN TRAIN WRECK.

BISBEE, Ariz., Aug. 22-The =
y Western road of the Phelps =
y Dodge Opera company, was =
y wrecked seven miles from here .
y this morning, near Osborn. The .
y buffet and three passenger =
y coaches turned over and were de- y
y stroyed by the ensuing fire. Twin y
y ty-six passengers were seriously .
y injured, none fatally. =
- .
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Rear Admiral Dead.

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 22.-Steamer
Empress China arrived last night with
the body of Rear Admiral Charles
Train, who died at Chez Foo. The
gunboat, Princeton, will meet the
China at Vancouver, and take the re-
mains to Seattle where the journey by
train will begin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
THREATENING.

Observer Newman issued at 4
y noon today the following forecast 4
y of weather conditions for the next 4
y twenty-four hours: 4
Partly cloudy and threatening Z
y tonight and Thursday" 4
= = 3 = = 4
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Quake in SiIesia.

BERLIN, Aug. 22.-There was an
earthquake today at ST. Aborze, Upper
Silesia. Doors were forced open, pict-
ures fell to the floor and the inhabi-
tants fled to the streets. Many walls
were cracked.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
FRED MARTIN
DOWN AND OUT
High Priced Inspector and
Timekeeper is Released
BILL" "K|RKMAN HUNTS COVER
Chairman of Water Committee
Dodges Statesman Club BY
Announcing Cleanout
BILL" K|RKMAN HUNTS COVER

Councilman Kirkman, chairman of
the water committee, in making a
partial report of the work being carried
on in extending the new gravity water
system. at last nights council meeting,
stated that ex-COuncilman Fred Mar
tin. who has been drawing $3.50 per
month as inspector and time keeper
on the works and H. S. Crowell, an in
spector. had been dropped from the
city's pay roll and that the wedding
out process would be continued next
week when the overplus of timekeepers
and inspectors would be discharged.
The action of the water committee
in dropping several high-priced en-
ployes from the city's payroll was the
direct result of the Statesman's expose
last week of the way the water affairs
were being carried on. The announce
ment of Councilman Kirkman created
no comment among the other members
of the council but it was apparent the
action of the committee met with the
approval of the other members as not
single protest was made.
Mr.. Crowell who was dropped from
the rolls last night was drawing a
monthly salary of SIS, or SO per day, as
an Inspector 1t is said that four time
keepers and inspectors are slated for
removal next week. They have been
drawing salaries of SO per day each.
kirkman Announces 1t.
Bills against the water supply fund,
held up at the last meeting were up
again last night and were ordered paid.
Included in the bills was one for $3.50
representing ex-Councilman Martins
salary as inspector and time keeper
for July 1t was after these bills had
their payment that Councilman Kirk
man announced the committees action
needed on the works. Councilman
hrkman, in verbal report, stated
That work on the water extension was
about completed. Some refilling and
the construction of the emergency in
take at the Wickersham bridge and
several other odd jobs are all that re-
NAMED TO complete the new system
as far as the pipe line is concerned.
chairman Kirkman said that about 20
men We're employed on the work at
Present.
Interest on Bonds.
IN connection with the water sup
ply department, the council last night
ordered a warrant drawn for 500 to
pay George Wickersham for damage
lie mas suffered by reason of the new
pipe line to his farm. A warrant was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
His Titles Did II.

LONDON, AUG. 22.-The Earl Of
Levin and Melville, Lord High Com
missioner of the General Assembly
Church of Scotland and Keeper of the
Privy Seals of Scotland, died today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Kuropatkin Recalled.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 22.-It is
reported that General Kuropatkin
has been recalled to the capitol to re-
sumo the position of minister Of war
and to reorganize the army.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Banker StensIand Again.

Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. 22-The re-
port that Banker Stensland, of Chica-
go, was arrested in Aguas Calientes,
Mexico, is not verified
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-22
Greaser Reinforcements.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 22.-Central
American revolutionists are going to
join the Cuban rebels.
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Can ak Now.

HELSINGFORS, Aug. 22.-The czar
signed decree granting free speech
to the Firms.
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also ordered drawn for $3.50 to pay
the first installment of interest due
Morris Brothers on the first issue of
$15O,0OO water supply bonds.