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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-12
QUEER ACCIDENTS AT FIRES
Disastrous Fires Have Been Often
Followed by Explosions.

Disastrous Fires Have Been Often
Followed by Explosions.
An accident, which Of its kind is
probably unique. occurred in April,
1903, during IL fire at Portland, Me.
A railway accident led to the ignition
of huge tank containing 5000 gal
Ions Of crude petroleum, says the De-
troit Free Press.
Fearing that it would explode and
scatter fire n wide area, the naval
authorities brought up a One-pounder
gun and bombarded the tank in order
to let the oil run out.
The first shot missed the tank and
killed an unfortunate spectator Sub
sequent ones. however effected their
purpose, and. Kidding the tank, allow
ed the blazing oil to escape.
For fire engine to cause fire
seems the very height of irony. Yet
such case actually occurred not long
ago near Worcester The engine In
question he on;scd to an insurance COM
pany and was in process of being con-
verted into motor for self-prOpulsion.
The day before the work was fin
ished there was call from Kempsey
village, where a farm was on fire,
ana the engine, in spite Of its incom-
plete condition. started
No spark protector having been
fixed sparks escaped. and these set
fire to a load Of straw which was pass
cd on the road. Next two ricks be-
came involved, and, finally. the water
tube Of the motor burst and the I'M
lucky engine came to n complete stand
still barely 200 yards from the scene
Of the original fire.
Another story of strange chapter
of fire accidents comes from Cavana-
cav, in Armagh. A dog. running into
Il farm sitting room. barked at cat
and puss, terrified. sprung on table
upsetting Il lighted lamp.
The burning Oil saturated the poor
beasts fur and, maddcned by pain,
she dashed around the room. which
was already in Il blaze, sprang through
the window and rushed into the stack
yard.
Rick after rick was fired by this
living torch until the whole place was
alight and very serious damage was
done. The farmers son, too. was
badly burned in his efforts to extin
guish the flames.
4 London gas works was once the
scene of curious fatal fire accident
4 boiler full of molten tar gave wav.
its contents catching fire from the fur
mace. spread in Il tide of flame down
the sloping floor of the suphate room.
one Of the workmen, caught be
tween the flames and the wall, seized
Il ladder and. raising it TO the win
low. sprang up it, l'nhappily. the
window had iron bars and before these
could he removed the ladder burnt
through and the poor man fell back
into the furnace below.
Every one will remember the great
Baltimore fire. the most terrible con
fiagration of 1904. After this was ex-
tinguished there was naturally great
anxiety among the proprietors of the
burned buildings to know how the
contents of their fireproof safes had
Jared.
Most extraordinary were the finds.
In one jcwelry had been melted, while
= bcX of matches was intact, and a
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-12

Many men are more anxious to save
their money than their honor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-12

New York, Feb. S.-"Yes, Seattle
has been selected as the city in which
the next general convention of Chris
tian endeavorers will be heidi said
General Secretary Van Ogden Vogt,
of that organization, "and we expect
it TO be one of the greatest meetings of
its kind ever held in this country,
both from the standpoint of numbers
present and enthusiasm for Endeavor
work.
1--WE shall make arrangements with
all the railroads in the country for re-
duced rates and in many cases special
trains will be made up in which to
carry delegates to Seattle.
II think it fair estimate to say
that New York and the New England
states will send 10000 delegates to
the convention in special trains.
THE convention will be held in the
new armory now building at Seattle,
which understand will be one of the
most commodious and best equipped
meeting places we have enjoyed in
this country"
A meeting of the trustees of the
United Society of Christian Endeavor
was held in the Tract building yester-
day, and after a two hours session Sc.
attic was unanimously selected as the
best place to hold the next convention.
Kansas City, Los Angeles and Min
neapolis each wanted the convention
but strong arguments and recommen-
dations in favor of Seattle soon caused
the friends of Minneapolis and Los
Angeles to 60 over to Seattle, leaving
only Kansas City fighting for place.
Then the secretary read strong
letter from Vice President Fairbanks,
urging that Seattle be given the con
vention. The weight of his argument
was so great that Kansas City with.
drew and Seattle was decided upon.
Good feeling prevailed all around and
no effort will be spared to make the
Seattle convention success.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-12
c. F. CONVENTION
GOES TO SEATTLE
TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY SELECT
PUGET SOUND CITY.
Los Angeles, ksnSas City and Rhine.
ap0liS We're In the Race. But Sc.
attic Won Over All-rleetinaS VIII
BE Held In New Armory Building
Now Under Vav.

Seattle, Feb. S.-Telegrams from
New York last night told of the selec-
ton of Seattle as the city for the hold
ing OF the next international conven-
ton Of the Christian Endeavor socie-
ties.
The announcement caused much re-
joicing among those who have been
actively working for the selection of
this city, and much felicitation on the
part of all.
With the decision of the trustees for
Seattle fight lasting for the past
four years has been carried to sue
cessful termination. For four years
Seattle has been working for the big
convention. The campaign has been
active, especially since the Baltimore
convention last July As guarantee
fund for the convention of 1907, Sc.
attic has been asked to pledge $40, 900.
OF this amount slightly more than $40,
900 has been raised. If the plans of
those identified with the campaign are
successful, the remainder of the fund
will be secured as a pledge to the
board Of trustees that their confidence
in giving the convention to Seattle
without the guarantee has not been
misplaced.
Preparations for the convention will
be begun Immediately. The most
pressing question is the construction
of hall that will handle the enor-
nous crowds expected. Unless an ar
rangement is made to secure the use
of the new armory, a temporary audi
forum with seating capacity of at
least 5000 will be constructed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-12
Modern Mat hema les.

Teacher What are the princpaI
parts Of mathematics?
Johnny-Adltion subtraction. null
tiplicaton. division and restitution
New York Sun.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
struction company.
Comparison Made.

Comment was very general with
comparison of the pavement removed
from East Main and the sample shown
by the Warren Construction company
when it's agents first appeared in Wal
la Walla seeking to secure contracts.
When the question of paving East
Alder was taken up by the council
CITY Engineer Wilson went to Port
land to investigate the different kinds
of pavement used there. When he re-
turned he brought with him large
piece of the bitulithic which had been
cut out of Fifth street in the
Oregon metropolis. 1t was about two
feet square and was compact article
of pavement fully six inches in thick
ness. The sample was given thor
ough test and found to be almost
solid mass of rock and the patented
article manufactured by Warren
Brothers and all efforts to even chip
off a small particle Of the rock were
futile. The property owners now say
that either the. sample was especially
prepared for exhibit or the work done
on East Main street was not according
to what the Warren Construction COM
pany agreed to do.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
SENATE TALKS
ON RATE BILL
Cu|bers0n Would Prohibit
Pa|idCa| Contributions.
BAILEY SCORES DOLL|vER
Americans on the Isle of Pines
Petition Congress for
a Square Deal.
BAILEY SCORES DoLL|VER

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 21-
The president and congressman have
received letters from citizens of the
Isle of Pines protesting against the
pending treaty which will perfect the
title of Cuba to the island. They de-
clare they are American citizens and
that the island belongs to this country.
They demand a congressional investi-
cation.
The senate considered the rate bill
from the start today. Culberson intro
duced an amendment prohibiting any
concern engaged in interstate or for
iegn commerce from contributing to
political parties and fixing penalties.
Bailey attacked Dolliver, charging him
with a violation Of confidence.
The naval affairs committee of the
house today favorably reported the bill
graduating penalties for hazing at the
Annapolis academy.
The senate this afternoon considered
the Isle of Pines treaty, Foraker fav-
oring ratification.
Samuel Gompers. heading a delega-
ton Of 40 labor officials, this afternoon
presented the president protest
against the Indifference which con-
gress displays toward the laws recom-
mended by allied labor"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21

In John Murray, a private in Troop
B, Fourteenth Cavalry. the police be-
lieve they have the pinch bar" burg
lar who SUCCESSFULLY looted the sa-
looms of Peter Werner and Nick
Schneidisch a few weeks ago. 1t Is
also believed that Murray had hand
in robbing James Casey's saloon three
months ago.
Murray was pointed out to Officer
Andre in a downtown saloon last night
and the soldier was Immediately
placed under arrest and locked up In
the city Jail. An information. charg-
ing him with burglary, will probably
be filed direct in the superior court.
Murray protests that he does not know
what he was "pinched" for. but the
police say they have a good case
against him and that he will have to
do some tall explaining to clear up
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21

Since watching the gang of men en-
ployed by the Walla Walla Traction
company remove the bitulithic pave
ment at the intersection of Palouse
street and Boyer avenue to extend the
street car line many taxpayers of
Walla Walla who were forced to pay
for paving Of East Main and other
streets in the city where bitulithic was
laid are wondering if they have gone
I'D against a 'bunco" game. great
percentage of those whose property
was taxed to pay for the Improvement
are inclined to believe that the btu
lithic pavement is not what majority
of the members Of the city council
have "touted" it to be.
CrumbIed to Pieces.
When the railroad graders began
work on the street near the Washing
ton & Columbia River Railway COM
pany's depot yesterday morning many
property owners and taxpayers were
interested spectators of the work being
carried on. When the labor of remov-
ing the pavement began several men
with picks went along the line. and
striking a heavy blow made a deep in
dentation in the pavement, then with
crowbars the covering was lifted on
with very little exertion on the part
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
OWNERS ROAST b|TUL|TH|C PAVEMENT

of the labOrers. AS the large pieces
were pried off they broke into small
pieces, averaging from one to two feet
square AS it was thrown to one side
and struck on the ground it crumbled
into smaller pieces.
One property owner with piece of
board struck one Of the pieces and he
had no trouble in scattering the rock
and composition all over the ground.
Many of the pieces of pavement re-
moved revealed the fact that the sur
face was only about one and half
inches thick and in places this surface
had worn down to a great degree. At
ter the surface coating was removed
the remainder of the pavement was
shoveled out by the workmen with as
much ease as if they were handling
fine gravel.
Quite a number of citizens, whose
pockets were not affected by the i'm
provement and who investigated the
pavement that was removed this
morning, declared that in their opinion
the pavement was not what was want
ed in Walla Walla, and the property
owners along East Main street had
paid dearly for the experience in ex-
perimenting with the patented article
of pavement used by the Warren Con-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
WANT DANIEL MORAN RELEASED FROM PRISON

A movement was started TO-DAY u
secure the release. either by parole vi
pardon. of Daniel Moran. young man
serving ten years sentence In the
state penitentiary for the CRIME VI
sodomy. Moran was sentenced "
prison by Judge Brents nearly SIX
years ago and his term will expire De-
~cember 90. He has been model pris-
oner and has earned much good tiiie
by exemplary conduct.
Was Circus Man.
Moran, who was but Is years OF age
when sentenced, was member OF the
Norris & Rowe circus. He was cnars-
ed with sodomy by 1S-year-olo ooS
travelling with the circus and on oeins
arraigned entered a plea Of guilty ano
was given the minimum sentence o.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
SAYS SMITH RUNS A NOTORIOUS RESORT

On Councilman Glasford's say so
that Louis Schmidt is conducting
vile "joint" at 2Oe East Main street,
the council last night held up his ap-,
plication for a renewal Of his saloon
license by referring it to the judiciary
committee to be acted on at special
meeting Monday night. Mr.. Schmidts
license expires on March rs and ne
filed an application for renewal To-
gether with the necessary bond signed
by Adolph Schwarz and F. w. c. Hail.
II have been told that Mr.. Schmidt
is conducting a disreputable resort and
move that this application be referred
to the judiciary committee" Council
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
POLICE BELIEVE THEY HAVE PINCH BAR BURGLAR
everal mysterious circumstances.

several mysterious circumstances.
Suspicion was first attracted to
Murray at the time James Casey's
saloon was robbed. The night before
the robbery the night bartender on
starting to close up for the night acci-
dentally peered into one of the boxes
and found Murray there, apparently
asleep He gave some trivial excuse
for being in the box and went out.
The night Of the burglary Murray, 1t
is said. borrowed so cents of the bar
keeper, claiming he was broke. The
next day, however. he was plentifully
supplied with funds, consisting prin-
cipally of nickels, dimes and quarters.
The money stolen from the Casey
saloon was of the same denominations.
The police say they have evidence
that will connect Murray with the
other burglaries.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
Judge Humphrey Decided
in Their Favor.
MOODY WAS DEFEATED
Indictments Against individuals
Are Quashed, But Those
Against Corporations Stand

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 21.-Before
departing for Washington today Moody
said:
in the light of the evidence 1 don't
see how the court can do otherwise
than dismiss the immunity pleas and
order the packers to trial"
Attorney Miller, for the packers an
tswered Moody today.
The court during Miller's argument
said:
THE construction of the immunity
law should be fair in dealing with citi-
zens so that the fullest benefits may
be accorded to all"
This is considered favorable to the
contention of the packers.
This afternoon Judge Humphrey de-
cided that the individual packers are
immune. but the corporations are not.
The corporations will be tried by a
jury later, but the individuals will be
dismissed.
said: rt'fg
Congress plainly intended that the
immunity act should be used to secure
information upon which to base new
legislation and not to secure any
bodys conviction"
This opinion rendered upon the
packers pleas Of immunity was made
on demurrers to the indictments. The
question was one of law. The jury
was not present.
The individuals will be freed by the
courts order and the jury dismissed
The court said it would set the trlal
of the corporations for next fall. II
said it wanted a rest, as 1t had coh-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21

decision was in line with the opinion
to the council some months ago, in
which it was held that the council did
not have the authority to admit a
patented article in the bids, as it pre-
vented any property owner from TAX
ing contracts on street work, as pro-
vided for in the city charter.
Surprise to Officials.
Mayor Hunt was surprised when in
formed of the decision this afternoon
and declared it would probably tie up
all street improvements for year.
Mayor Hunt did not know what course
the city would pursue, whether an ap-
peal would be taken to the supreme
court or whether the decision as rem
dered would be taken as final and
other kinds of pavement included in all
future work.
City Attorney Blandford said he did
not have any comments to make on
the decision until he had fully consid-
cred it and conferred with the council.
In all probability, however. the decis-
ion will be appealed to the supreme
court, If not by the city officials. by
the Warren Construction company, as
the decision as it stands puts an end
to the monopoly the company has en-
joyed on street paving contracts for
several months past.
The case was one Of the hardest
fought legal battles brought before the
walla walla superior court in years.
involving as it did the fate OF nearly
so blocks Of paving that the council
had in view. Mr.. Johnson and prop
ertv owners he represents say they do
not desire to tie up all street improve
ments. but merely wish the council to
grant the widest competition in award
ing paving contracts. If the council
will adopt new specifications, calling
for asphalt, bitulithic. bituminous ma
cadam and Victor pavement, property
owners, it is believed, will be heartily
in accord with continuing the improve
ments contemplated by the council.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
BUILD WALLOWA RAILROAD
Contract Let TO Erickson and
Peterson.
WILL COST OVER A MILLION
1T WILL BE FoRTY-sEvEN MILES
LoNG-WoRK TO BEGIN
IMMEDIATELY.
WILL COST OVER A MILLION

PORTLAND, Or, March 21.-The
O. r. & N. company today let the con-
tract for the construction of railroad
from the mouth of the Wallowa river
to Joseph. a distance of A miles. to
Erickson & Peterson, who are building
the Riuaria-LewistOn line. The cost
will be approximately $1,300.000. Work
will begin Immediately. The line will
be completed this year. tapping one of
the richest sections Of the state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21

man Glasford said. "a liquor inspec-
tor, who inspected the liquors sold at
Schmidt's saloon, said few days ago
they were of the vilest kind. / am also
told that soldiers are in the habit of
laying around the place in a beastly
state Of drunkenness. think this
matter should be thoroughly investi-
gated before the license is renewed"
AS the charges filed by Councilman
Glasford were Of such a serious ma
ture the council agreed to hold up the
application until Monday night. In
the meantime the character Of
Schmidt's saloon will be closely looked
into.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21

ten years.
Moran claimed that he was induced
to plead guilty without knowing what
the minimum sentence was and when
the court pronounced ten-year term
the boy nearly tainted. Oscar cam
under whose administration as prose-
cutting attorney Moran was convicted
stated today that he will join IN
recommending that the young man be
released.
A walla Walla friend has promised
to give him employment during the
summer Judge Brents and Prosecut- t
ing Attorney Wilson will also prob
ably use their influence to secure Nor
ans release, as the young man seems
sincere in his desire to lead a better
life in the future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
TIREFs BOND FIXED 1t $1,000
President Of the Continental Insurance.
Company Of Salt Lake Held
for Trial.

SALT LAKE, Utah, March 21.-
Hiram Tyree, president Of the Conti-
mental Insurance company, charged
with falsifying statements to the state
insurance department and other Of
fenses, against the insurance laws.
was held to the higher courts today
under a bond of $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
MITCHELL HAS A RIVAL
Lewis Of The Scale Committee
The Man.
IS POPULAR With THE MINERS
THE OPERATORS AND EMPLOYEES
ARE IN SECRET CONFER
ENcE TODAY.
IS POPULAR WITH THE MINERS

INDINAPOLIS, Ind, March 21.-The
miners and ojerators' joint scale COM
mittee is holding a session with closed
doors. There are 80 members.
1t is stated that President Lewis in
fiuence in the joint committee may re-
suit in his becoming a leader Of equal
strength with Mitchell and a rival Of
Mitchell in the future. The men In
personal policies are inimical. What
Lewis will do in the scale committee
is unknown Speculative observers say
that Mitchelrs conferences with Oper-
ator Robbins, which resulted in Rob-
bins downfall from the leadership of
the operators, will also likely result
eventually in Mitchells fall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21

A f. and F. A. Bennett, two brotn-
ers. who arrived in Walla Walla yes
terday morning from Council BluHs'
Ia. put in the day vainly searching 1or
some trace of an uncle and aunt. VINO
they claimed were residents OF Waiia
WaIIa. The uncle's name they gave
as Wooley Walton and the aunt MIS-
Luella Green The young men were
greatly mystified at not being aole u
get some trace of their relatives anu
left this morning for Spokane and Sc
attle to continue the search
The two men were not sure but
that some misfortune had oVertahen
their aunt and uncle and they ap-
peared greatly worried. Walton 'heS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
YOUNG MEN SEARCH VA|NLY FOR LOST RELATIVES

understood from letters received some
months ago, was either a minister or
superintendent of some school in Walla
Walla The police this morning said
they never heard of the parties and
expressed the belief that the young
men were mistaken in the address
given them.
The Bennetts came west seeking
permanent location. One of the young
men was formerly county school SUI
perintendent at Council Bluffs and the
other had been engaged in business
near there. They were attracted by
the glowing tales of wealth in the
west and decided to come to Wash
ington and grow up with the country
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
NEW YORK NEGRO HAD WHITE SLAVES
Horrible Conditions Revealed by the
Testimony of Victims of Robert
Spriggs.

NEW YORK, N ", March 21.-Rob-
ert Spriggs, the negro accused of
"white slave: traffic, was placed on
trial today. The several victims test1-
fed. 1t is said that If the horrible
details Of the testimony were pub
lished the citizens Of New York cOuld
not be restrained from lynch1ng
Spriggs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
SEARCHING FOR HEIRS,
Attorney Tries to Find Relatives oi
Mrs. Mary Cochran.


PIPESTONE. Minn. March 21.-At-
torney Bishop H. Schriber has been
here looking for information concern
ing the heirs of the estate of the late
Mrs. Mary Cochran, who died year
ago in ST. Paul The estate is valued
at several thousand dollars. Mrs.
Cochran is known to have resided in
this city in 1885, with her husband and
son, and three years later she be-
came a resident of st. Paul. A rumOr
had reached Mr.. Schriber that Mrs.
Cochran was divorced from her hus.
band while -esiF' at >st
records in the Office of the clerk Of
court failed to reveal anything of this
kind UP to this time no relatives have
been found in this county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-21
10000 MINERS STRIKE.
Two French Steamers Believed to Be
Lost.

PARIS, March 21.-Eighty thousand
men are affected by the strike in the
northern mining district. Disorders
are frequent.
The Halifax government steamers
Mimic and Stanley are missing. They
have been long overdue. They run
from Prince Edward island to the
mainland. Each carried crew of 25
and many passengers.