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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05
WASHINGTON, OREGON AND IDAHO
COLUMBIA STILL CONTINUES TO RIsEI
Mountain Gem Now On Ways at Cello
Being Repaired-Ten Days
Will be Required.

ARLINGTON, Or, Feb. 5.-Naviga-
ton on the new upper Columbia will
soon have its spring opening. In a few
weeks there will be three boats plying
between Kennewick and the portage
railroad the Hannaford, now at Aims
worth, the Columbia, now at Blalocks
and the Mountain Gem, which has just
been taken to the drydock at Cello fog
for about 10 days repairing an injury
received at Umatilla rapids some
weeks ago. The river here continues
to rise.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05

German, Of this city and Pinkey Evans,
of Schenectady, two lightweights, who
fought a twenty round battle a few
weeks ago. which ended in a draw, will
again meet in the ring this evening in
this vicinity to fight another battle OF
twenty rounds, to decide the contest.
They are to weigh 12O pounds each at
the ringside James Mcdonald, of New
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05
RABBIT SHOOT AND DRIVE.

For the rabbit shoot and drive at
& N will sell tickets from Walla Walla
to Coyote Opposite the island) for SO.
Tickets good going February and
returning good until February II.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05

Powder and find all that you say IL
true It is just grand. never falling
Mrs. Annie F. Hopkins. walla walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05

have tried Clevelands Baking
Powder and know of none that can
compare with it-Mrs. Harriet Ken
nedy, Walla Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05

been closed three times this winter AMI
the work was completely disarranged.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-05
Gorman-Evans Prizefight.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 5.-TOmmy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
January 1 next around the western end
"'ohs the coast from San Juan to Ponce.
Around the Eastern End.

Inc work on the link around the ca stern
END is progressing rapidly, and will be COM
pleted within few years. Already the rail-
| road mileage has been doubled. system
OF macadamized roads has also been devel-
oped In order to easily transport the tobac-
co and coree from the interior points where
| II Is raised to the railroad. The Spaniards
mad good road across the island from San
Juan to Ponce, with short spurs. The mile
age of macadamized roads has been In
creased one and one-haf times under Amer
lean Jurisdiction. A million dollars was
spent In building a second trans-island road
many new spurs have been finished, and
100000 worth of bonds will be put on the
! carry on the work. Along the roads mule
trains are now to be seen automobiles are
being used to haul freight. The American
| trolley has also invaded the island and
| suburban freight trolley line is operating
| east from San Juan.
1.-The statement that some of the cars on
that line were run on the F street line in
| Washington at one time may be of interest
| here" the speaker remarked
| The Americans found few schools on the
| island and they were poorly equipped, the
| speaker declared. In 1898 there were $50
schools. with @ 900 pupils; now there are
| 1.1O4 schools with an attendance of a, 600
pupils. English is taught In all the schools
and in the cities schools where instruction
Is In English have been established.
As to Public Health.
As to the public health, the speaker said
that the island is very fortunate. There is
practically no yellow fever, little smallpox.
| typhoid or malaria. When the Americans
went there they found the islanders suffer-
ing from a peculiar malady, a tropical ane-
mia. which affected 90 per cent of the popu-
lation. An appropriation Of 5000 was
voted for an Investigation Of the disease
and the investigation was so successful
/ that not only was the cause discovered
but a remedy found that cured 95 out Of
every 100 cases. Now the legislature has
| taken the matter up as part Of its work.
| hospitals have been established and strides
| are being made-in stamping out the dis
ease.
The civil government has been in force
six years. The election, November 6, was
as quiet as an American election, Mr.. Will
loughby said.
! At the conclusion Of the lecture Presi-
| dent Moore announced that Admiral c. NJ
| Chester and Alexander Graham Bell were
| working at Toronto with Sir William Field
| ing, minister OF finance in Canada to induce
| the governor general Of Canada to speak
at the annual dinner of the society in De-
| cember. The next lecture of the society's
course will be Digging the Ditch" by Dr.
Willis Fletcher johnson, associate editor
! Of the New York Tribune, who has made
I a special study Of Panama conditions, at
the National Rifles Armory, November 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
BIG GOLD MINES MERGER.
Goldfeld Consolidated Mines Com
panv Capitalized at $50. 600 OOO

SAN FRANCISCO. November 1O.-The
merger of four Goldfield mines was an
nounced on the local stock exchange yester-
day. The mines absorbed by the new cor
poration. known as the Goldfield Consolidat-
ed Mines Company, capitalized at $4,000 COO
are the Mohawk, Jumbo, Red Top and
Laguna. The par value of the shares of
the Goldfeld Mines Company has been fixed
at $40. The properties acquired by the
company have been taken over on the fol-
lowing basis:
Mohawk, $50 share; Jumbo, SIS a share;
Red Top. IS a share, and Laguna, 50 a
share. These shares will be paid for in
shares Of the Goldfield Consolidated Mines
Company on the basis Of equity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Steamship Movements.

LIZARD, November 1O-The steamer
Philadelphia, from New York for South
ampton, was reported by wireless telegraph
295 miles west at 12:45 am. today She
will probably reach Plymouth about z D. m.
FASTNET. November 1O.-The steamer
Umbria, from New York for Liverpool, was
reported by wireless telegraph 96 miles
west at $40 am. today. She will probably
reach Queenstown about pm
SIASCONSET, Mass. November 1O.-The
York. was in communication with the wire
less station here when 20 miles east OF the
Nantucket lightship at am. The Carma-
MIA VIII probably reach her dock about 8
PIN today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Extension Of Time Granted.

Owing to the recent rainy weather, Lewis
N. Simpson, the contractor engaged in
grading Girard street northeast, has been
unable to complete the work on schedule
time and requested an extension of thirty
days, which was granted by the Commits
sioners yesterday. Morris Hacker, super
intendent of public roads, upon whose rec
cmmendation the Commissioners granted
the extension, reported that considering the
adverse circumstances with which the con.
tractor has had to contend and the fact
that the District will be at no additional
expense by reason of the desired extension
he deemed it justifiable to grant the re-
quest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Appeal to Bonaparte.

VALLEJO, CAL. November 10-The cleri-
cal force of the Mare Island navy yard to-
day forwarded a signed petition to Secre-
tary Boneparte requesting an increase of
25 per cent in salaries. The attention of
the Secretary is called to the increased cost
Of living since the earthquake and fire and
the fact that the employees in the mechani-
cal department OF the navy yard in the
Pacific coast yards receive about 1874 per
cent less than similar employees in the
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

China Closets, made of solid
oak. with bent glass ends,
glass doors, French legs and
carved paneled back. Worth
i: i: s'sinz rD"s sps- SI1.40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

Whiiam Curiey OF East Pembroke, Gem
esee county. was accidentally shot yester-
day by Ray Law Of Kirk Chenango county.
about a mile and half from Chef EIliott's
camp at Sands Springs, in tine Adirondacks.
Curley is at st. Elizabeth's Hospital In
Utica where very little hope is entertained
for his recovery. Curley was mistaken by
his companion for q deer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
CAVALHY dOLO mE4ICANS.
-
Panic is Subsiding in Rio Grande
City, Tex.

NEW ORLEANS. La, November TO-
Dispatches from Rio Grande City, Texas.
where Mexicans attacked Texas Rangers.
say that the arrival of United States cav
airy there today subdued the panic which
has existed since election day, but that
many people are still cautious about ven
turing into the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
Back From the Hunting Ground.

Chief Clerk Ludlow of the treasury. Vice
President Allies of the Riggs National and
James N. Fitzpatrick Of the appointment
division Of the treasury have returned from
a short vacation in the hunting and fishing
regions of Virginia They did not kill
any wild turkeys. but they secured an
abundance of small game and had fine sue
cess with black bass fishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11
White Troops En- Route.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. November 10
The troops from San Antonio TO replace
the 18th Infantry. will arrive at Fort Reno
early tomorrow morning. Officers at the
fort say there has been. and will be. no dis
order there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
Toaus Temperance Union.

The Lizzie II. Towle Temperance
Union held its regular meeting in the
reception room Tuesday evening and
was very well attended. After the
regular business of the meeting was
attended to there was select reading
by Vice Pres. VIM. H. Hanson. Treas
urer Adam Lemont and Brothers San
ford B. Sylvester and David l.. Jewett.
After remarks for the good of the or
der the meeting was brought to a
close.
The Temperance Union is expecting
to occupy the G. A. r. hall again next
week for which all are thankful as it
Is drawing near the holiday season.
when all are looking forward to enter
tainment. 1t is hoped that the ladies
of the near by unions will lend their
aid in making a pleasant time for the
old veterans Of Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

There IS an occasional nightly visitor at
the police station, but not as MANY as
III previous years. City Marshal Hender-
son has fund of experience incidental
to III" reception Of the man of the road
but nothing more expressive if not i'm.
pressive. than in the case of a wooden
weaver He applied for nights lodging
and was shown u bunk. He was ready
for departure at an early hour in tho
morning and the marshal offered him
money with which to buy breakfast. He
declined with thanks. sank to his knees.
uttered prayer Of some length. then
arising and rejecting all further offers
of financial assistance. sailed forth on
his journey apparently care-free and hap
Ply More things are wrought by prayer
than this world dreams Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
Thaddeus J. Noble.

Word was received at the Home yes
terday that Thaddeus j. Noble was
found dead in Portland in Il room
that he had hired with the gas
on Mr.. Noble left the Camp
Friday afternoon on furlouEh to
Portland and on arriving hired the
room. II is not known at what time
ne committed the decd. He was seen
going to his room Tuesday afternoon
and was found dead Wednesday morn
ing with the gas jet wide open
Mr.. Nobl: was born in Portland oct
IL. 1873. and was n silver platter by
trade. He enlisted at Deering, Me.
JUL "a. 1852. was discharged at Port
land July 4. 1865. by general orders.
and came into the Homo Jan. II. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
NO. VASSALBORO.
Cates.Abbott.

A brilliant wedding took place at 8
o'clock Wednesday evening when Miss
Ruby, the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Abbott and Carl Gates, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gates of East
Vassalboro. were united in marriage
at the home of the brides parents by
Rev. Robert A. Colpitts, pastor Of the
North VasS.1lboro NJ. E. church.
The ceremony was witnessed by
about 80 guests. The groom was I'M
attended. while the bride was accom-
panied by Miss Mary Gates, a sister of
the groom. and Miss Hope Homas. The
bride was becomingly attired in a
dress Of white silk with a white silk
muslin overdress. The bridesmaids
were both dressed in white.
The double ring service was used.
little Miss Leota Colpitts. daughter Of
the officiating clergyman, being ring
bearer.
After the ceremony a wedding
luncheon of light refreshments was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gates were the recip-
tents of many costly and beautiful
presents. Among the gifts was the
sum Of 800 in gold from the groom's
father. The Grange presented the
couple with SO in gold. A fine oak
desk was presented to the groom by
the Methodist church, he being a MEM
Der Of the church choir, and highly
esteemed by it's members and attend
ants. In addition to the gifts enum-
Grated there was a great profusion Of
other gifts. the happy couple being
fairly loaded down with the tokens Of
the esteem in which they are held by
a wide circle Of relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gates left on the 8
o'clock train for Portland and Boston
on a wedding trip Of 10 days.
The wedding unites two of the most
prominent families Of this vicinity.
Inc groom is prominent Mason, and
Is well liked by host of friends. The
bride Is a very popular young lady,
VINO has the we'll wishes Of all who
have had the opportunity of making
her acquaintance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
Numerous Paupers,

In spite of the prosperity prevailing
here he city this fall is re-
C"iVing an unusually large num-
Der Of calls for assistance from
the rorr. In speaking of the mat
ter last evening. Mr.. johnson. oversecr
of the poor. said there had been more
calls in the last two months than there
have been in some whole years. Tho
reason is not apparent. and is indeed
surprising when the prosperous condi-
ton of the city rs considered. Tho
who are calling for aid are not old re-
sidents of the place nor do they form
the newcomers who are attracted here
hy the shoe factories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The following advertised letters re-
main At the Gardiner postoffice: Miss
BERTHA cobb. Mrs. Henrietta Garland.
Mrs. OrriI Goodwin. Miss Mildred
t;l,cnlcaf. Mrs. Ethel /. Hoyt Mrs. Lu-
lu T. Moore. Miss Lottic Pollard. Mrs.
Joseph Spear. J. y. Anerson, \. w.
Bahh. ~ Coulter. w. c. Cartcs. Eben
l.. Emery. Master Edward p. Foster,
e. +. Knight, Ernest King. Charles T
Kennedy, james McC"lell. F,hen Petey.
6. l.. Williams. Asa York, Jr., capt T..
=. Grndrll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The Bazaar to be held this afternoon
ana evening at City hall under the aus
pices of the Old South League will sur
pass anything of the kind ever held in
this city The booths are of great beauty
and will be beautifully supplied with fan
cv and useful articles The. entertain
ment in the evening will be too good to
miss. Tie ladies' have worked hard to
make the fair a splendid success. hot
lunch will be served at the Sign Of the
Red Bell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
Vassalboro W.. Sidney.
Ors Kennebec Journal:

Editors kennebec Journal:
Will you permit me in the columns Of
the Journal to discuss the question Of
railroad location, as between Sidney
and Vassalboro. and very respectfully
to ask the magnates who are about TO
build why they do not do so on our side
of the river. If they wish to repeat
the experience of the Skowhegan Nov
rideewock line, built through a thinly
settled country, to connect two towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

At the meeting Of the Colby Club
Tuesday evening in the new rooms in
the Savings Bank building, the follow
ing officers were elected: President.
r. Wesley Dunn: vice presidents. Rev.
{. +. Owen. George Stanley Stevenson,
Hon. Warren c. Philbrook; secretary,
Guy w. Chapman; treasurer, Norman
X. Fuller: member of the executive
committee for three years. DIR. Percy
S. Merrill. An address on Reformed
Spelling" was delivered by Prof. Ar
thur j. Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Col. l. S. Bangs Circle. Ladies Of the
G. A. r., has elected the following
officers: President, Mrs. Stella Colby;
senior vice president, Mrs. Flora T.
Downs; junior vice president, Mrs
Minnie White: treasurer, Mrs. Eliza
beth Cobb; chaplain. Mrs. Arvesta
Chase; conductor. Mrs. Lena Maxwell;
guard. Mrs. Mary Farnham: delegates
to department convention. Mrs. Lena
Maxwell Mrs. Eta Perry: alternates
Mrs. Mary Farnham, Mrs. Elizabeth
Cobb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
AT AUCLAIR HOSPITAL.
Sisters of Charity Save Little Boys Life With Father
Johns Medicine.

Among the children under our care
was a poor orphan boy, eight wears
old, poorly nOurished and suffering
difficulty In breathing. cough, diar-
rhoea. indigestion and vomiting. The
sisters VINO had him in charge con-
suited three different doctors and they
Ian pronounced the case hopeless, say
ing That the good care he enjoyed was
all the help he could have, and that
it was useless to submit him 10 any
new treatment
When sister received from a
friend a present Of a bottle of Father
johns Medicine. she Immediately
started to give of the medicine to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Work is being continued on the Brad
street houses although ii was hoped thai
tE''y could be completed ready for occu
pancy by this time. Each of the tire,
houses is much improved in appearance,
by broad piazzas extending full lcngth OF
the south side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The annual inspection of Granite Tenn
pie. No. 10, Pythian Sisters. was held
Monday evening with large attendance.
including grand officers and members
from Victory Temple of Burnham. The
work was performed in a manner which
won the well-deserved commentator of
the grand chief and other grand officers.
The inspection was followed by refresh
ments in the banquet hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

little sick boy, with the wonderful re.
suit that after one month and a half
with this treatment, he was improved
50 much in strength and size that one
could har lily believe IL was The same
boy that was seen in a short time be-
fore in such a bad condition. He Is
how going to school and partaking IN
all the pastimes of his school mates
something that, he neyet before was
able to do. Er
IL Is therefore with the greatest
pleasure and satisfaction the sisters
recommend Father Johns Medicine.
(Signed) ~
THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE,
Hospital Auclair. Montreal, Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The union business meeting of the
Woman'S Hume and Foreign Mi'sol-
airy Soci..ti,'S of TIE Methodist church
VIII be- held at the home of Mrs.
Charles Hartman, Highland avenue.
at 80 tins Afternoon. 1t is hoped thar
there Will be. a full attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The following are the newly elected
officers of the Cercle Laurier: Presi-
dent. Armand Poulin: vice president.
Lucien Lemieux; recording secretary.
1sdras Breard: financial secretaries,
Adelard Verville and Joseph Ferland !;
curateurs, r. f. Binette and Arthur
Bastien; musical director, George F..
Tardiff; chaplain to be appointed by
the honorary president. Rev. Father
Narcisse Charland. The installation
of officers will be held Monday even
ing, Jan. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The iro on the kcnnehcc avcra GEES
about four inches in thickness. 1t is
early Yet t. make gueSSeS on what the
ice crop harvested here will be. but
it is SAFE to say that the local horses
will soon nave Il track below the bridge
if cold weather continues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

James T. Bagley. governors chief
clerk, has Il new sleigh which arrived
in Camp yesterday from Gardiner 1t
was made by James +. Gibson, the
well-known carriage maker. 1t is a
large, roomy well-made sleigh. painted
red and black and is very pretty. Mr..
Bagley wishes for Il little more snow
so as to try his new purchase, in when
h" anticipates great pleasure this win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

c. +. Dinsmore's stock shows q lot of
practical presents which is in no danger
IN being duplicated. as one never has too
many nice handkerchiefs. gloves, neck
wear et". a suit or overcoat may fill a
want felt severely this last cold spell
by some father brother or son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Preliminary plans have been made
ny the Maine Central, preparatory 10
the installation of 4 steam heater in
the passenger depot. The present,
heater. by reason of age, is found to be
Inadequate to the needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Annabessacook Tribe. No. g. /. o. r.
NJ, VIII .old its second annual Pcac
dance at Wilson hall Wednesday evening.
Dec. L. Music will be furnished by Lee ;
full orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
GARDINER.

The Elarkthorn" presented last
evening at johns IN Opera house. was
attended hy Il large audience and mad"
a very fAvorahl" impression. The play
contains Il stirring plot which WAS I'M
folded WITH Il skill that was exceedingly
pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Col. John r. Richards. governor of
the Home, went to Portland yesterday
to attend Il meeting of the Loyal Lee
gion. of which he is commander He
was accompanied by Major Henry $
Burra gc who is recorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

The British House Of Lords wednAs-
day evening, by a unanimous vote
passed the second reading OF the land
tenure bill, the object Of which IL 10
ameliorate the condition Of the tenant
farmers in England and Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

John Coombs. who won such laurels
for himself the past season as the star
pitcher of Connie" ack's Philadelphia
Athletics. was in town Wednesday on
his way to Sidney where he will pass
a week or more hunting cartridges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
THURSDAYS Concert.

March-"The Ward of France Theme
Overture-'Il Brigadierc.'' Voelker
WaltZeS-"The Leading Lady" Prior
Selection fir: Op. "Fatintza," Suppe
Tone Poem unbeams and Shadows
Ke:ser
Medley-"Only One Girls Trip Around
the WCrli, Kicker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Deputy Enforcement Commissioner
B. F. Towne returned Wednesday from
Portland. where he went to give evil
dence in the case of Thomas Quincy
ON trial in the United States court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06

Burroughs We're granted to the fol-
lowing members yesterday: Sylvester
S. Breed, Lynn, Mass; Millett w. Rob-
erts, Milton Mills, N. H.. and Abraham
Filler, Westerly, r. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
The u cnmhcr meeting of the Cohh

The l.. c"mher meeting of the Cobb
.,>S,,contct. Teachers Meeting. which
is to be HELD this evening. will take
place in the High School building. in
stead OF City hail. since the school
house viii accommodate the larger
number Of people and there are many
on Health" The public is invited