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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Committee Reports That Local
Band Was Misrepresented
De cAPR|o's BAND ENGAGED
Same Feeling is Aroused Over
Alleged Action of Secretary
Van De Water.

Trouble in large chunks is brewing
over the contract for the music for
the county fair. 1t was positively stated
today that the Walla Walla band was
turned down without hearing and
De Caprio's band of Portland en-
gagged.
report by the committee appointed
by the members of the local band was
made this noon. The report was to
the effect that Chairman Grant Cope
land of the fair committee having the
music contract in charge had an
nounced that the contract with the
De Caprio band had been made.
1t was further reported by the COM
mittee that Mr.. Copeland declared the
contract was made by Secretary Van
DeWater without authority from him
or Mr.. Toner of the committee.
1t was further reported by the COM
mittee that Mr.. Copeland had de-
clared himself in favor of the WalIa
Walla band; that he stated representa-
tiOns had been made that the local
band was disorganized and out of busi-
ness, Notwithstanding the fact that
Sunday night concerts were given
every week.
The report was also made by the
committee that one of the county
commissioners had stated that if the
contract had been let to an outside
band the countys appropriation to the
fair would be cut down if it is pos
sible to do so.
Business men and supporters Of the
local band generally are being appealed
to this afternoon on the ground that
the organization here has been mis-
that it is not out Of ex-
istence and that the money subscribed
the Sunday night concerts
which have proved strong attraction
for Walla Walla.
The statement is further made that
De Caprio's band is contracted for $1,000
and railroad fare for % members while
the Walla Walla bands bid was $3.50
for % men. 1t is set forth that most
of the members of the band are either
in business in the city, or pay taxes
on property, and that, as a matter Of
fact, they are asked to contribute to
bring an outside band to the fair.
Based on the statement that the
secretary was without authority and
that two of he committee from the
fair association, favor the local or
ganization, the band committee was
sent out again with instructions to Sc
cure the support Of the business inter-
ests and friends of the band to bring
about the cancellation of the De Ca
prio contract.
Bitter feeling is being aroused over
the awarding of the contract under the
conditions reported.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
MRS, LED0UX
NOT SENTENCED
Delay Allowed Defense To
Present AffidaVitS.
SLIM HOPE FOR DEFENDANT
Misconduct of Juror is Charged
in One Affidavit, But is De-
MED by Juror.
SLIM HOPE FOR DEFENDANT

STOCKTON, Cal, Aug 3-The pro-
nOuncing of the death sentence against
Mrs E Ledoux for the murder of A N
McVicar set for this morning was
again continued this time till tomOr-
row forenoon The defense introduced
affidavits to the effect that one of the
jurors stated during the trial that he
intended to hang the woman. The
juror presented an affidavit today de-
nying that he ever discussed the case
during the trial. The defense was
given a day to get an affidavit in re-
buttal. 1t is expected that the motion
for a new trial will be denied.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
BULK OF FORTUNE TO EN00M HOME

Attorney c.. NJ RAIDER Of the law firm
that the supreme court has passed on
the suit of the trustees of the Stubble-
field estate against the widow, Cassann
Stubblefeld The decision of the
higher court insures the Stubblefield
home for orphans in Walla Walla.
Joseph Stubblefeld died at Walla
Wala several years ago He acquired
his fortune before his marriage with
the defendant in the case. In his will
he left the bulk of his estate to found
a home for widows and orphans at
walla Walla. leaving but $4,000 of an
$50. 900 estate to his widow.
The trustees after they had pro-
hated the will, had meeting with the
widow at which time it was agreed
that she would accept $4,000 instead
of the $4,000 estate, and quit claim all
riobt to the remainder of the estate.
Later the widow conleHueu tho' a."
Mr.. Stubblefield died in Oregon, the
Oregon courts should administer the
estate and an attempt was made Dy
her to attack the will in the latter
state.
The suit was fought by the trus-
toes under her husbands will. The
supreme court says that the WIDOW
having accepted $4,000 from the trus-
toes in full settlement and life annu-
itv of $50 a month, was properly re-
strained by the lower court from at
lacking the validity of the Will IN the
,ou,or court and the decision of the
Ualla Walla superior court enJoining
the widow from attacking the Will IN
Oregon is affirmed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
HELEN NORTE THIRD MONEY.
Judge Brents' Fast Mare Wins Honors
at Cleveland, o.

Judge Brents received a telegram
from Cleveland, O., this afternoon an
nouncing that Helen Norte won third
money in the big race there today.
Golddust Maid was first. The Presi-
dent, second; Helen Norte, third.
The time was 2:10; 207A; 2:07h
Helen Norte is entered against SO
others for the big race at Buffalo next
Thursday. There were 16 entries for
the race today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. s.
A Helsingfors dispatch at 2 p. M.
states that the mutineerS at SVeabOrg
have been completely subdued and
quiet is gradually being restored. 1t
is proposed to call for volunteers for
the protection of the corps and to pre-
serve order.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Crew of Boat Mutinies.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3.-The
crew of the cruiser Pamjots mutinied
TODAY and killed their commander and
four officers The battleship Slava
has been ordered to find and sink the
mutineers.
It is officially announced that the
mutiny at Kronstadt is ended.
1t is reported that the garrisons al
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Order Restored at Kronstadt.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 3.-U.
s. Ambassador Meyer at ST Peters
burg cables the state department that
the revolt of soldiers in Kronstadt
has been suppressed and the city is
now quiet. He declares that the re-
port of a mutiny aboard Russian war
ships is denied.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Injunction Against Ticket ScaIping.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 3.-Six rail-
roads with terminals at ST. Paul, Min
neapolis. and Duluth have been given
a temporary injunction until the 2oth
restraining all ticket scalpers in these
cities from selling railroad tickets
This heads off speculation for the
Grand Army encampment at Minneap-
oils for the week beginning August Il.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
OrcAr at Kronstadt.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3.-Late
arrivals from Kronstadt say that the
disorder there is quelled for the time
being. The spirit of the men in the
garrison, however. is dangerous, and
further outbreaks are likely.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Heinze SawmiII DESTROYED,

COUNCIL, Aug 3-The Hinze Lum-
here, burned last night The fire
started in the sawdust. The plant and
OO,000 feet of lumber were destroyed.
Loss is $4,000 with no insurance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Two Physicians Drown.

OTTAWA, Aug. 3.-E. Scott OF Phil
adelphia medical circles ana LII
Cramm of Montreal, Scott's nephew
went for a canoe trip. The canoe was
found bottom side UP but there Is nc
trace of the physicians.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Milan Art Palace Destroyed.

MILAN, Aug 3.-The palace OF oec-
orative art at the Milan exposltioli
was DESTROYED by fire this morning
MANY were injured. The loss IS h'e
hundred thousand pounds
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Assistant Engineer FOR Panama.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 3.-Jo-
seph Ripley, former superintendent of
the 500 canal has. been appointed the
principal assistant engineer on the
Panama canal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Five Hundred Rebels Captured.

RIGA. Aug 3.-Five hundred persons
attending a revolutionary meeting were
surrounded by dragons and captured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Former Mayor Gets Twelve Years

PATTERSON, n. j., Aug. 3.-For-
mer Mayor Belcher was sentenced on
several counts this morning. llahliis
a term of twelve years for embezzle-
ment. He pleaded guilty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Mayor johnson Not Guilty.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 3.-MayOr Tom
johnson was today declared not guilty
of contempt of court Director of Pub
lie Service Springborn was declared
guilty
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Dayton, Oreqon Burns,

DAYTON, Ore, Aug. 3.-The busi-
ness portion of this town was de-
buildings were destroyed. The loss is
$4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
ArtiIIerymen Mutiny.

WARSAW, Aug. 3.-The artillery
men in summer camp at Rembertoff
have mutinied and the COssack infan-
try has been ordered to quell the up
rising.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Officer Is Assassinated.

WARSAW, Aug. 3.-Markgraffsky
chief gendarmerie, was assassinated
this afternoon by shooting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
SHOWERS AND
THUNDER STORMS.

Observer Newman issued the
following forecast of weather
conditions for the next twenty
four hours at noon today:
"Showers and thunder storms
tonight or Saturday. Warmer
tonight"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Died of Cholera.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Aug. 1.-The
death in the Philippines of Alfred
Brown of Company H Third infantry,
from cholera is announced.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
West Main Taxed Hiqh.

Property owners in West Main street
as expected, were out in force last
night to back up complaints filed in
writing against this years assess
ment. F. A. Garrecht represented the
Mottets, Louga and Shell. Kent and
Tachi and others. George T. Thomp-
son represented M. Kline, who had a
serious grievance because his two lots
at Sixth and Main streets had been
raised from $500 to $5O40. Otto B.
Rupp represented T. C. Elliott.
Attorney Garrecht, representing the
largest number of protesting property
owners was given the floor first and
made a comparison of this years as
sessment with last year, showing that
West Main street property had been
advanced in instances fully 800 per
cent.
He showed that property owned by
Miss Louga. located between Fourth
and Fifth had been raised from $336O
to S954O this year an increase OF
about 800 per cent. Property owned
bv the Louga and Shell interests, sit
uated in the block below had suffered
almost as much of an increase with
out any apparent reason existing fo1
such an increase
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Embassy Clerk is Dead

LONDON. Aug. 3.-Charles Hod-
son, aged thirty years, clerk at the
American embassy, died this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Petitions Referred.

Petitions Referred.
Petitions were referred as follows:
E. d. Mattinson for a reduction of
assessment on building on East Main
street from $45O0 to 1880.
T. c. Elliot for reduction of assess
ment on lots in Elliotts addition. as
sessed at $24O and $275 to $500 per lot.
Also on two lots in Gains addition,
assessed at $3.50 per lot.
Jaycox, Sanborn & Knott, for reduc-
ton of assessment on Chicago store
and postoffice buildings.
Complaints received from Mrs c.
Shell, Mottet Brothers, DAWN Bros,
Fawcett, Kent & Tachi, Louga and
and Miss Louise Louga, against the
assessments on property owned by them
in West Main street were referred in
a body to the committee of the whole
to be taken up next Monday night
when the matter of lowering the as
sessment in that district will be taken
up jointly by the council and Assessor
Bergman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Former Assessments Don't Go.

Mayor Kellough interrupted Attor-
nev Garrecht by stating that in fix
ing this years valuations no attention
would be paid to the assessments made
last year or prior years. The mayor
then stated that Second street was
the fixed starting point in fixing the
valuations of Main street property
and each block had been graded down
in proportion to what was considered
its real value Between Second ana
Third a valuation of $242 was placed.
Between Third and Fourth, $24o' pe-
tween Fourth and Fifth, $3.50; between
Fifth and Sixth, $135. The property
was then assessed on a basis OF oo
Of this valuation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
CLAIM THEY OWE FOR THEIR STOCK

Inc city council, sitting as a board
Sl equalization last night, allowed sew
''a- petitions filed by protesting prop
cry owners, denied several more and
"7vueu that the assessments on prop
tsly west of Fourth street, bounded
'E Poplar and Rose streets were en-
"tly too high and referred complaints
"ed from that district to the commit
'7 Oh the whole to be taken up next
''ohuay night when the council will
"77' as a board of equalization
again.
Swear Off Bank Taxes.
Inc petitions allowed last night
were as follows:
Allen H. Reynolds. a reduction of
''7'Io5 in valuation of the capital
>'ooA Of The Farmers Savings bank, on
showing that he was indebted that
amount oa his stock
-. ''OS d. INtE llOluS, d lCuuS
" of $500 on the same showing.
harry H. Turner, a reduction of
IN valuation of stock of the
NeF-boyer bank on a showing that
s was indebted that amount.
u .. ]. Group, a reduction of $500
MS residence property on College
Avenue.
Farmers Savings bank. a reduction
7'o on its capital stock, on q
'"lAs that that sum was invested
ed estate outside of the county
r. Stale and on which taxes were
pad elsewhere.
''iohs denied were as follows:
'0Seph Tachi for a reduction from
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-03
Tausick Facilitates Matters.

There were so many OPINIONS eX-
pressed regarding the probable value
of West Main street property, COM
pared in earning capacity with property
in the defined business district, Coun-
Gilman Tausick suggested that as II
appeared too high a valuation hao
been placed on property west vi
Eourth street that the whole matter be
referred to the committee of the Whole
for adjustment in order to give every
property owner in this district al
equal opportunity Of belng mean o
Kirkman favored the suggestion anu
made a motion to that effect, Whlch
oorr;ed Assessor Bergman will meet
with the board and assist in placing d
now valuation on property in that
district.
Thought Property Worth 1t.
Assessor Bergman was called on to
axnlain the manner in which ne hao
determined the valuations ana sta'eo
that in fixing the assessments ne lao
not considered the rumor that the ne"
orr & N. passenger depot was TO Ut
orected in that vicinity or consloereo
tho fancy price of $4,000 that Chinese
had maid J. A. Taylor for hall oiocf
hollow sixth street and facing on hos'
a+.oo+ The assessor declared that tht
valuations had been made unoiase'
and unprejudiced.
Several Just Complaints.
Several of the protesting propei''
| /Continued on Page FOur.)
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GENERAL GENERAL STRIKE 0 N0KMN IN RUSSIA WILL BEGIN At NOON TOMORROW

$4O0 to $535 per lot to $4OO per lot
on 10 lots in Menlo Park addition.
Mrs. H. P. Isaacs for a reduction
from $4,000 to $4,000 on acreage
property in Isaacs addition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
Many California MiIIionaires Re.
duced TO Poverty.
ARE UNABLE TO CONTRIBUTE
Mrs. 0elrichs, Owner of Rialto and
Crosby Buildings, States She is
Completely Ruined by the
Terrible Earthquake.

CHICAGO, April pa special to the
Record Herald from New York says;
"-My property is in ruins. | cannot
give aid because | am now as poor as
any one else thus spoke Mrs. Herman
0elrichs, who was former Miss Fair, OF
California, daughter Of Senator James
e. Fair and sister of Mrs. W. X. Van.
derbilt Jr, and who was prostrated
at her Fifth-avenue home over the aD
xiety for her relatives and friends and
the loss OF great part of her fortune
in the San Francisco disaster 1t was
only recently that Mrs. Oelrichs traded
her Fairmont Hotel for the Rialto and
Crosby buildings. Both these buildings
are near the corner OF Mission and
Montgomery streets and both are re-
ported to have been demolished.
Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt Jr., who owned
400 houses in Mission street is now at
her country home at Great Neck, L. l.
She has tried to communicate by teIe.
graph with her relatives and friends but
to no avail 1t is said that all the
houses she owned have been destroyed.
None of them was insured
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
RED CROSS AT WORK.

NEW YORK. April 90 DIR. Edward
T. Devine, secretary Of the New York
city charity organization society aud
professor Of sociology at Columbia, left
this city yesterday to take control Of
the Red Cross work in California, He
was nominated for this office by New
York State executive committee Of the
society aud was appointed Immediately
by Secretary Taft. AT a meeting Of the
state executive committee yesterday it
was decided that all money received by
IN Red Cros. for San Francisco be sent
directly to DR.. Dcvine, at San Fran.
cisco. The committee decided to send
to the aid OF Or Deyine n prominent
head worker at the san Francisco set.
tlement house which was In the center
Of the afflicted district. This woman Is
now in this city but every effort will
be made to obtain her az aid to the Red
Cross field executive. The matter Of
sending food as well as money was dis
cussed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
Companies viii Not Pay Earth
quake Damages.
FIRE LOSSES TO BE SETTLED
Insurance Companies Will Pay califor'
mia Sufferers For Losses From
Ere and Dynamite--Will Use
Broad Policy.

NEW YORK, April 20.--0fhcers OF
the large fire insurance companies hav-
ing their headquarters in this city an
nounce that losses by earthquake were
not included in the fire insurance poll
cies written for California and that such
ls>sses could not be allowed even if the
companies were so inclined because the
laws OF New York State prohibited.
The rulings on the losses by fire, how"
ever, will, it is said, be broad, the in
surance companies, apparently agreeing
that to draw the lines with any Sc
verify whatsoever, would be extremely
unwise in the face of such an appalling
disaster, where the suffering will no
doubt be widespread.
Wills c. Robb, secretary of the New
York board of underwriters, said that
al the buildings which have been dyna-
mited will have to bet settled for by
the insurance companies since the sta
tutes of the State of California, re.
gardless of whether the statement is
included in the policy or not, provide
that the insurance companies are liable
for the damage done by dynamite.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The war
department has learned that the South
ern Pacific freight sheds at San Fran
cisco were not seriously injured. The
superintendent of the railway mail SER
vice at San Francisco has telegraphed
that every train to and from Oakland
is proceeding with reasonable regularity
on slow schedule. He has been author.
lied by wire to call in subordinate ofIic-
ials at various points and all clerks of
the railway mail service not on regular
dut yand command the use of postal
cars available to handle San Francisco
incoming and outgoing mail to the best
possible advantage, pending resumption
of regular service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
and which has given him the kindlicst
endorsement as u man and officer.

There is no little interest in the still
ousolvcl question rs to whether the
steamship Brracouta which is suppos.
cd to b. running in the place Of the
Columbia between san Francisco. As,
toria and Portland, left the Hay City
on the morning OF the dreadful earth.
quake, or not, No one has AIRY infor-
nation Ia o'frr, NOT even the q, Il. 4 n,
people here; but she will he very wei
come ii she did leave, and does arrive
this morning, for there is chance for
some fine stories from eye.witnesscs OF
the tragic hours following the shock
She is slow boat by all reports and
il is barely possible she will be in This
morning,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
ROOSEVELT SENDS SYMPATHY,

WASHINGTON, April 2O.--President
Roosevelt learned with deep regret of
the wrecking of the buildings of the
University Of California and Of the
Leland Stanford of California has not
suffered as much as is reported. |
share the horror and grief of the coun.
try at the disaster that has befallen
California.
THEORDORE ROOSEVELT"
President David Star Jordan, STAN
ford University CAL; "Am inexpress-
IDLY shocked by the dreadful calamity
which has befallen California and have
deep personal concern and sympathy
over the destruction Of the buildings Of
the Leland Stanford University. I
most earnestly hope that things are
not as bad as they are reported.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
@ @ @ @ @ 90 o @ @ @ @ @ @ Q GO @
@ FLoTSAM AND JETSAM. Q
@ @ @ O @ 90 @ coo Q Q 600 Q @

The many friends OF Pilot Name OF,
ney Of the steamer Iurlinc, ar glad to
know of his advancement to the cap
taincy of the ste@mcr Cndine of the
kamm line. The death OF Captain
Rurgy. of the latter steamer left Il
vacancy, and the Kamm officers could
not have chosen better man for the
post both as to professional qualitica'
tion and general popularity, Mr. Nc
Neil. first officer of the lurline has gone
to the pilot. house, and Harry Robinson
Il we'll known river man of Portland,
has been sent to the I.urline aS first
officer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21

Joseph T. Fox, who has served as
chief ehgineet on the Calender tug
Melville for the past ten months, has
resigned to accept government posi-
tion as chief on big federal dredger
up in the Snake river country, and will
leave out for his new post on Monday
next, leaving his family here until he
shall have settled down to his new
work. Chief Fox is a good engineer and
good citizen, and has made many
friends here, among the best of whom
is the Calender Navigation Company
which is thus deprived of his service
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-21
LEAVES FOR FRISCO.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-Among those
who eagerly watched the bulletins from
the stricken city was p. II. Mccarthy
known as the labor boss OF San Fran.
cisco. Mr.. Mccarthy tried to get a
message through to learn the fate of
his wife and baby but did not succeed
He left last night on the verge of col
lapse, for the Pacific Coast. Mr.. Nc
Carthy has been married but eighteen
months and left his wife and four
months old baby behind him.