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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-20
MOSGROVE G. COMPANY.
Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
Caps Boots, Shoes, Groceries,
CrockerX. Etc. Milton. Ore.

Crockery, CtC., HiitoH' VIZ
Milton has the distinction OF having
in the store of Mosgrove & Co. one OF
the largest stocks of general merchan-
disc of any town of it's size in Eastern
Oregon or Washington.
The general merchandise store has
been, from the beginning OF the settle
ment of the great West, the store OF
the people, and must in its further
evolution always remain so. The hat
ter, and other specialists were very
well for the old world, but Americans
have found it is better to find forty
things needed at one store than to
have to go to forty stores for them.
That this makes for economy in
money, as we'll as in time, is shown
by the growth of the great department
stores in the cities.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-20

farmers. That he has been, and is
able to do SO, to a remarkable degree,
is largely owing to his exceptionally
favorable business connections and
high standing with manufacturers and
jobbers.
In view of these conditions, and the
added fact that Mr.. Fender receives
so large a part of his goods direct from
the factory in carload lots, it is man
ifestly to the interest of farmers and
others to buy of him. Mr.. Fender owns
his own building, and consequently
does not have to pay rent. 1t stands
to reason that he can sell goods
cheaper than the man who does pay
rent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-20
BANK OF MILTON.
Capital Stock $50, 100000, Surplus $780,.
10000, Milton, Oregon-Branch
at Freewater, Oregon.

The Bank of Milton is one of the
solid institutions of Eastern Oregon
Organized in 1889 and chartered in
1892, it has been in business as a pri-
vate and state bank for nearly twenty
years. 1t has stood the test of panic,
bad crops, and business depression,
which together have sent so many
banks of larger capital to the wall,
and still stands the peer of any bank
In Eastern Oregon in the esteem and
confidence of it's depositors and the
general public.
The reason of this is not far to seek,
and may be found in two prominent
facts. First, the banks founders, Off,
GERS and directors are not only men
of means, but of still greater import
ance, are men of tried and proved
honorable character and stading in the
community. Second, the management
of the banks affairs has from the be-
ginning been economically and con-
servatively conducted. It's business
has always been confined to strictly
legitimate fields of commercial bank
ing. Having favorable exchange con-
nections with Portland, Spokane, the
Middle West, and the East, the bank
is able to buy and sell exchange, make
collections, transmit funds, and per-
form every other legitimate function
Of banking, excepting only the right of
issuing money, which is now accorded
to national banks only. But national
banks may not loan money, even to
their own stockholders, on real es-
tate security. The Bank of Milton can.
That it can do so with safety is proven
by the experience of nearly twenty
years.
The Bank of Milton is purely a
home-founded institution, and the
place of safe deposits for the savings
Of the people. Time deposits, as well
deposits subject to check are receiv-
ed, and loans are made on most favor
able terms on approved security. De-
positOrs are afforded every accommO-
dation possible consistent with safe
and approved rules of banking.
The officers and directors of this
bank are: H. L. Frazier, president, a
well-known pioneer farmer; E. J.
Davis, the banks first and present
cashier The board of directors is
especially strong one Its personnel
follows: H. l.. Frazier, president of
the bank; VIM. Lambert, prominent
farmer; VIM Nichols, prominent far
mer and capitalist; ]. E. Davis, a re,
tired capitalist; J. L. Frazier, promi.
nent farmer; A. NJ Elan, retired
farmer, and N. A. Davis, manager OF
The Bank of Millions branch at Free.
water
In banking institutions, as in all ex
periences of life, success is in, the long
run, the tombstone of merit. Judged
by this time-honored test The Bank OF
Milton is altogether worthy of the uni
versal confidence of it's stockholders
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n. S. FENDER.

Hardware, Implements, Machinery,
John Deere PIows and Harrows,
Headers, Mowers, Rakes, Winono
Pumps, WindmiIIs, Paints and Oils,
Wagons, Henry Buggies, Harness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-20

and the public, and as well, of the
emulation OF all banking institutions
established for the real service of its
depositors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
The Moroccan Conference.

Algerciras, Spain, Feb. 20. 1t is not
denied in any quarter that The crucial
point in the Moroccan conference has
been reached and the first time the opti-
mism OF the American representative,
Mr.. White, is not in evidence. although
he still believes that there will be a
peaceful outcome OF the affair. Ii is
claimed here that although the present
proposition have been rejected, there is
no good reason why tho conference
should adjourn finally. In TACT, it Is held
that should either France or Germany
decline to consider the present propO-
siiions concerning the policing of MOroc-
co. il would be the Cuty Of the dele
gates to try and 50 amend that they will
become satisfactory. Germany is ex-
pected to make such concessions that
France will be forced to meet her half
way.
Paris, Feb 20 1t is stated in gov
ornamental circles that Germany's re-
lection of the French suggestions at the
Moroccan conference means that here
after all matters will be debated in open
session, and all of the delegates will learn
Jus, where the two nations most directly
concerned stand in the matter. II is
generally believed here that this after
noon session will be the final one OF the
conference
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
Minister Attacked by Barber.

Rev. Otto Voa Bneren, pastor OF
Zion Lutheran Church, Utica, N. Y,
was attacked by Charles Williams,
barber, in the local postoffice late yes.
terday afternoon and so badly injured
that the services of q physician we're re-
quired. The attack on the clergyman
was the sequel 10 the attempt by WI
liams to have Won Baeren deposed from
the pastorate of Zion Church because OF
alleged efforts by the minister to irgra-
tiate himself into the affections of Mrs.
Williams, until recently organist in
Zion Church. The scandal involving
Rev. Won Bueren and Mrs. Williams
first claimed attention three months ago,
when the woman 10 public statement
made accusations against the pastor aud
filed formal charges against the minister
with the board of trustees of the church.
After searching investigation, during
which number of witnesses were sworn
by each side, the trustees reported IN
favor of exonerating the pastor ara the
congregation ratified the report. Subse-
quently the Lutheran Synod OF New
York State took up the matter OF the
charges against the pastor and summon
ed him to appear before it, but he lg
nored it and the Zion Church was ac-
cordingly cut of as a COMMUNICATE OF
the general body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
Virginia to Sue.

Attorney General Anderson, of Viz
GINA and Major Holmes Conrad sub
mi.ted motion in the U. ). Supreme
Court Yesterday for leave to file in that
court bill Of complaint on behalf OF
that State against the State of West Vir-
GINA IN secure an adjustment OF accounts
between the two States.
The DILL sets forth the fact that what
is now West Virginia was at one time a
part of Virginia, constituting about a
third of the area of the State, and says
that the latter State has never paid any
share Of the Indebtedness contracted be.
fore the division, Notwithstanding IA
large share of the sS3, 600, 600 OF that
Indebtedness contracted on account Of
internal improvements WAS Tor the pnr-
pose of developing West Virginia 1t Is
recited that numerous efforts have been
made by the parent State to secure a set
Element and to prevail on West Virginia
to assume her share of the responslbili-
ty, but without avail.
The application will probebly be pass
ed on next Monday, when the decision
of the court will he announced, accom-
panied with the necessary orders to COM
pei West Virginia to become Il defend
ant, and prescribing the manner in
which testimony shall be taken, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20

may desire to spend Saturday and Sun
day away from the heat and dust of the
cities. The bill is in the hands OF the
COMMITTEES on roads, and will be careful
" considered before the measure is re-
ported to the Senate.
The following House bills were passed:
To protect landlords against removal OF
crop by tenant until rents and advances
are paid, and to prescribe punishment
therefor.
To permit persons charged with crime
aud unable to furnish a bail bond or not
let TO bail with tue consent of the Com
monwealth's Attorney, to work IN chain
gangs or ia the State convict force, and
allowing such person credit therefor on
any sentence thereafter imposed for sucn
crime of which he is charged, and in
case of scquittal allowing him pay for
his labor
To authorize The court in which he is
tried to sentence certain prisoners TO
hard labor on the public roads, instead
of to confinement in the penitentiary for
the commission of felony.
To require telegraph companies to re-
ceiye and transmit messages. and pro-
viding a penalty for failure so to do.
70 amend an act to authorize the courts
of the Commonwealth to pay money TO
infants entitled 10 it, or to their parents
in certain cases without the Intervention
of a guardian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
TELEaRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The American steamer David, from
Baltimore, for Port Limon, has been
wrecked of The coast OF Nicaragua.
The crew were saved, but the steamer
aud cargo were a total loss.
Kaiser William will celebrate his silver
wedding anniversary on February 18th by
granting an amnesty to all prisoners sentenc-
ed TO serve terms Of imprisonment not ex-
ceeding six weeks or TO pay fines not exceed
ing $50. II is noteworthy that the amnesty
does not affect persons convicted of lese ma
jeste, for which the minimum punishment is
two months imprisonment,
Richard Garfield. it is reported at Mon
treal, Canada, is about TO open a big gamb-
ling institution at point on the 81. law
renee river II is So id he will spend $1,000
on equipment.
Mr.. and Mrs Longthworth reached Sayan-
nah, Ca, at $3.50 this morning and after lif-
teen minutes stop went on 10 Jacksonville.
They remained in the seclusion Of their prl-'
vate ear.
Joseph Arthur, the playwright, who ha
been in for some time, died this morning ut
his home at the Hotel Normsndie, New iort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. 90 1906.

EQUAL IN importance and in its effect
upon the whole question of railroad con-
troll Ia The decision in the Northern Sc
curilies case is the opinion handed down
by the u. S. Supreme Court yesterday
againsl the Chesapeake and Ohio ana
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroads, affirming the authority
of the Interstate Commerce Commission,
10 enforce the adherence of railroads to
their published rates of freight charges.
Perhaps of greater immediate import
aDce than The former decision, WAS the
ruling Yesterday because it bears d.
rectly upon the mOnopolizatlon OF the
coal business, both bituminous and an
thracite, by the roads traversing Penn
sylgania, West Virginia, Maryland and
Virginia, and strikes a blow at such
monopolization as would appear to SIM
plify the whole problem with which Con-
gress and the public are now struggling.
The decision lays down the new prIn'
ciple that RAILROADS. cannot deal in the
commodities which they haul over their
lines. This bears principally upon rail-
roads which directly or indirectly own
coal mines and sell their products, but
If the courts sustain the claim of the In
terstate Commerce Commission that pri-
vale car lines are common carriers theprin-
ciple laid down yesterday may also mean
that some of the owners OF refrigerator
cars could he prohibited from using their
cars for the transportation of their pro-
duets. In its decision the Supreme
Court declares that neither as all owner
Or as purchaser of coal can railroad
at less than its published
{, therefore, it can enjoy
over any other shipper.
red to be the purpose and
interstate commerce act,
erfuges resorted to by the
II tricks practiced to evade the
law are set down as illegal and, there
fore, prohibited by the statute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
Flres and Loss of Life

Tunnel Hill, Pa, Feb. 2O.-FOur
people were burned TO death here early
This morning in fire which practically
wiped out the village. The fire started
in the home of a man named Burns, and
before it was extinguished several houses
aud four stores were burned to the ground.
Those who lost their lives were trapped
by the flames and smoke on the floor of
their home. This place is a mining
village and the FIRE was put out by
miners who formed bucket brigade.
Harry Grogam, aged 10, fifth member
of the Grogam family, bnrned at run
mel Hill, died early this morning, from
the terrible injuries he received.
Caribou, Me-, Feb. 20.-As the re-
suit of FIRE in the residence of Joseph
G. Cyr in Caribou last night, three
children were burned TO death. An
other was rescued through the heroic ef-
forts of Leonard Cyr, neighbor. The
fire was caused by an explosion OF q
lamp. Mr.. Cyr was at the time playing
cards down stairs, with some friends,
while his four children were asleep in
the upper rooms.
Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 2O.-Chas.
SiIiman, town clerk aud treasurer oil
Easton, was overcome by smoke and
flames while fighting FIRE at bis home
at six O'Clock this morning, aud
died of heart failure before medical
assistance could arrive. The house wa,
destroyed, and the occupants obliged to
flee in their night clothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
Hungary Quiet.

Vienna, Feb 20. Hungary is still
quiet, but the constitutional question
aroused By the dissolution of the Diet
yesterday is still very acute. The par
liameniary parties maintain that the
dissolution was illegal, and will attempt
TO hold the sitting OF the Diet arranged
for tomorrow. If the Deputies are
barred from the parliament house they
will meet elsewhere. Meanwhile, the
first effects of the non-parliamentary
government are making themselves felt.
Ten royal commissioners have been sent
into the country to take ever the govern
ment in the most unruly counties. Tho
executive committee of the coalition
which has been organized fos some time
to lead the resistance to the attempts Of
the Crown to rule without parliament
has already hidden its papers in sntici-
patton Of being ordered by the govern
ment to dissolve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
The Famine in Spain.

Madrid, Feb. 2O.-The famine in
many OF the agricultural districts is be-
coming more pronounced. Whole fami-
lies in some districts are literally starv-
ing and many persons have died of hum
ger. 1t is estimated that fully 100, 600
laborers are wandering about the coun-
try without work, begging aud seizing
food with their threats of violence. In
order to avert bIOOdshed if the famine
continues the government intends to al
locate is, 900, 900 piesias Tor the relief
OF the famine sufferers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20

New YORK is on the edge OF banking
disclosures. Governor Higgins warned
the iegi .lature not to investigate the
banking or the insurance department,
but the pressure for investigation be-
came so strong that he withdrew his OBJ
iections. Now the cry is raised that
banking investigation would create a
financial panic This is ridiculed by the
insislent advocates of an investigation,
and it is urged that the talk about a
panic is a scare raised TO prevent the
lifting Of the lid. An unnamed repnb-
lican in Washington is said to have
telep raphed State Senator that can
investigation now would be public
calamity. If We start one we had bet
ter give up all hope of carrying the State
this year. and for several to come" off
that he the situation, "says the Philadel-
phia Record, "the republican, party would
suffer as much from preventing an in
vestigation a. it would from the dis
closures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
Fayors Tariff Concessi ions

Berlin, Feb. 2O.-Strong popular OPP
position has developed TO the govern
meut's bill extending the "most favor
ed nation" treatment on the subject of
tariff concessions to the United States
until June 1907, without obtaining re-
cprocal concessions in return. Agrarians
manufacturers, conservatives, and lib
erals alike, have united in condemning
the governments unconditional surren.
der. The newspapers of all parties attack
Prince Won Buelow on the subject in the
sirOnges: terms. The chancellor held
conferences this morning With the leaders
Of the principal parties in the Reichstag,
10 urge them to supper! the governments
bill. Prince Won Buelow explained tina!
Germany's surrender is necessary owing
to the diplomatic considerations. She
cannot afford, to lose Americas friend
slip Germany must pay this price,
the chancellor argued, in order to pre-
vent the United States FROM joining the
ranks of those nations which are hostile
TO her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
TOday's Telegraphic News
A Terrible Tragedy

Fall River, Mass, Feb. 20. When
the steamer Plymouth, of the Fall River
Line, arrived here this morning, II be-
came known that frigbtlul tragedy had
in all probability occurred on board dur
ing the night. About 2 O'Clock, when
the steamer was within an hour OF New
port, saloon Waterman noticed that
The door to stateroOm 100 was open, aud
looking in discovered lot Of outside
wearing apparel belonging to woman
and children. The room was unoccn-
pied. but he found note addressed to
John Waters, Brooklyn, n. Y. The
note which seemed ~ have been written
by Waters wife said the writer was de-
spondent, was tired of living, and had
thrown the three children overheard
and was about to follow them, herself.
The occupant of the adjoining room said
later that about midnight he had heard
children crying in the next room. A
thorough search was made at Newport
for the missing passengers and again on
the arrival of the steamer here, but
without result.
Following is the letter Ms. Waters
LETT for her husband
"Dear John-Forgive me for all this
trouble. My heart has been broken.
Dear john, forgive me for causing you
this great borrow, but | could not live
and could not leave our dear children.
"LELA"
New York, Feb. 20-0flicials of the
Fall River line today have received only
meagre details of the tragedy. They
were informed that the address of the
womau's husband was 40 Broadway,
and that his name was John W. Waters.
He collapsed when the news was broken
to him. Mrs. Waters was on the pas
senger list of the Plymouth as "Mrs. b.
G.. Allen" Mrs Waters was 30 years old.
The children were girl of eight years,
boy of FIVE and baby, the latter so
young that i was fed from bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20
Resignation of Cabinet Omcers.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 2O.-In addition
to NJ. Timirazeff, Minister of Industry
and Commerce; NJ. Nemechaiff, Minister
of Public Works, aud NJ. Philoscf,
Comptroller of the Empire, have re-
signed Timiriazeff was the leading
liberal in Premier Whites cabinet Al
The time he presented his resignation he
had a long talk with the Gar in which
he told the emperor that he could no
longer support Premier Whites policy
as he believed the present brutalities be-
ing practiced in Russia are perilOus for
the nation. He said he could not
countenance such blOodshed as has oc-
cured in the Baltic provinces and else
where throughout the country. The
Gar thanked the retiring minister tor
his frankness in telling him his exact
reasons for Withdrawing from the cabi-
net. The loss OF Tlmiriazef7s support
is the most severe blow suffered by
Count Witle.since he became premier, as
his detection is certain to carry most OF
he leading liberals away from the
premier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20

STRIKES are far reaching and have
demoralizing effect not only in business
but in the home and social circles. A
dispatch from Lansford, Pa, in deplor-
ing the possibility of strike in the coal
region says: protestant and Catholic
clergymen throughout the Panther
Creek Valley say that they have received
mary contingent orders to ofiiciate at
weddings during the early spring
months and the "month OF roses. "
Their services have been engaged with
the understanding that if there is a strike
the weddings will be indefinitely post
poned. rhis disclosure on the part of
the clergymen has resulted in an exami-
nation being made of the marriage rec
ords for the past three months which
has disclosed the fact that less brides
were led to Hymen's altar during that
period than during any other like period
contained in the records. The fear of
a strike aud industrial paralysis in he
region has been so strong as to deter
even the ravages of Dan Cupid ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-20

OWING TO fear that the anthracite coal
field in Pennsylvania will be completely
tied up by a strike next April, large
number of Hungarian, Italian and Polish
miners left that region Saturday for the
soft coal fields of British Columbia and
West Virginia. In the past week over
500 miners from the Ninth United Mine
Workers district have left Pennsylvania
for the aforementioned places especially
West Virginia, which Geld, they think,
will be operated more than any other ia
the event of a strike. This shows how
the miners themselves regard strikes, but
they are helpless, as they sre entirely in
the hands OF their delegates, many OF
whom make more money during strike
than they do under ordinary conditions.