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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11

dressed a communication to Lee Nc
Kenzie, chief insurance surveyor of
this state setting forth the request Of
the Commercial club for a reduction
in rates, a copy of which request is
hereto attached. In relation to the
above increase, this is not local mat
ter but is a general increase through
out the United States and is made to
increase the reserves of the insurance
companies and provide better indemni-
ty for future losses.
In reply to our request for a re-
duction in rates Mr.. Mckenzie has to-
day advised us that in view Of the fact
that our new gravity water system is
nearly completed, with hydrants being
placed at every street intersection,
with our efficient fire department and
alarm system, and our recent and
prospective improvements in the mat
ter of street paving, re-rating and
survey of the city will be made
not later than the end of next month
Your committee believes and expects
that the re-rating and re-survey Of
this city will result in a general reduc-
tion in the insurance rates.
Dwellings and Their Contents.
The 25 per cent increase does not
apply to dwellings and their contents
or to private stables or outbuildings.
Since December 11th last Walla Walla
has had a special tariff on this class Of
property which reduced the exposure
between dwellings and reduced the
basis rate for barns and outbuildings
and their contents.
The 25 per cent increase in rates
does not apply to this class of prop
erty.
In view of the fact that Mr.. McKen-
zie. in his letter, which is hereto at
tdcneQ mas uellHlleIy plolillSOu q IO-
rating of Walla Walla by the end OF
October next, which we are satisfied
means a substantial reduction in rates
on all insurance then in force, we sug-
gest that this matter rest until that
time at which time your committee
will make a further report.
Respectfully submitted.
H. S. Jackson Chairman.
w. L. Stirling,
John P Kent,
E. H Nixon,
Insurance Committee Of the Com
mercial Club of Walla Walla.
Committees Letter.
The letter to Mr.. Mckenzie read as
follows:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
BRYAN IS IN ST. LOUIS
New Conservative is Greeted By
Large Crowd.
GIVES SNUB TO A FORMER LEADER
HARRY kAWEs GETS THE CLASSY
eLARE-BUT ONE FOLK
LEADER VISIBLE.
GIVES SNUB TO A FORMER LEADER

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11.-W. j. Bryan
arrived this morning and was warmly
greeted by a large crowd. Mounted
police and citizens met and escorted
him to the Jefferson hotel for break
fast He visited the Merchants eX-
change this afternoon with lunch
and reception at the Jefferson club.
He will speak tonight in the Coliseum.
Senator Stone headed the reception
committee, Governor Folk not being
present the physicians having advised
him he was unable to journey.
Bryan snubbed Harry KaWes, the
former democratic leader. He. said he
was sorry the governor was not there.
He was asked about the fight, out
said he never discussed friction.
At the hotel reception seVerai
women were present. Congressman
Vandiver was the only Folk man seen
during the day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
HORRIBLE STRUGGLE IS NOW ON
BETWEEN AMENITIES AND BOXERS

claiming Clark precinct by a big ma
jority, basing their claim on the vote
that ]. G. Bridges polled for council
man at the July election. Ankeny lead
ers claim that the big vote given to
Councilman Bridges is no criterion on
which to base the county and state
fight and predict that the Ankeny
forces will break even in the Clark
delegation to the county convention.
Lewis precinct is the scene of a hard
fight between the Boxers and An
keny forces and workers from both
factions are centering their efforts in
that precinct Councilman Kirkman,
it is said has shifted from Steptoe
into Whitman precinct in an effort to
turn the tide which Ankeny leaders
claim has set in for the senator's
forces.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11

An indication of the struggle for
control of the republican primaries
throughout the city next Thursday af-
ternoon is seen in the activity Of
leaders in both the Ankeny and Boxer
wigs of the republican party are dis
playing in rushing stragglers to the
city clerks office to register.
City Clerk Hart reported a total
registration in the city Of 2249 voters
up to last night and about 80, il is
estimated, were registered today.
Bv precincts the registration up to
last night was as follows: Lewis, 327;
Clark. 343; Stevens, 399; Sims, 202;
Whitman, 334; Steptoe, 144; Fremont,
249; Mullen, 151.
The biggest fight in the city is de-
yeloping in Lewis, Clark and Whit
hnan precincts. The Boxers are
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
First Appearance on Streets
Of Wa|Ia Wa||a
TRIAL TRIP ON BOYER AVE.
Superintendent Lawson, Com
pany Employees and States
man Reporter on Ride.

The era Of electric transportation
was ushered into Walla Walla at noon
today when the Walla Walla Traction
company started Car No. 1 from the
company yards on College Avenue on
it's trial trip down Boyer Avenue and
Main street to the Book Nook and re-
turn.
The trial was an informal one. No
notice Of it was given, but the car.
when it started, had a small number
on board, including Nicholas Lawson.
superintendent of the company, Paul
Young, superintendent of the power
plant on the Walla Walla river, two
other employees and a representative
of The Statesman.
At the Hour Of Twelve.
The power was turned on just as
the tower clock in the Whitman me-
mortal building began to strike twelve
and an instant afterwards mick"
Lawson turned the lever and Walla
Walla's first electric car began to
move slowly down College avenue.
All went we'll until the car had
crossed Park street on Boyer avenue,
when the power gave out at the sta
tion and a wait of four minutes took
place before the little electric globe in
the top of the car showed the juice
was running again.
It Excited Them.
Then Superintendent Lawson "cut
her loose" and with gong changing,
glided down Boyer at a rapid rate.
No little excitement was created as
the car turned into Main street. Citi-
zens began to pour out of stores and
line the sidewalk, several horses
or jealous that their abso-
lutte despOtism in the city was over,
began to rear up and cut holes in the
atmosphere and even the boldest
street dog thought it safer to split the
air for safety as the strange vehicle
came tearing along.
Many citizens jumped on the car as
1t went on its return trip and every
body expressed pleasure at the
with which it run. Super
intendent Lawson was more pleased
lConfinnod ON Po0o Iiuhf
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
GREAT RUN ON
H|BERN|A BANK
Thousands Of Depositors
Hastily Withdraw Money
RUMORS ARE UNFOUNDEO
Reports of Condition of Strong
est Savings Bank on Coast
Cause Trouble.
.RUM0RS ARE UNF0UNDEO

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. IL
Unfounded rumors regardig the condi-
tion of the Hibernia bank, the strong
est savings bank on the Pacific coast
led to thousands of depositors with
drawing their funds during the last
fortnight but the demands did not as
sumo the form of a run until this
morning.
The sidewalk in front Of the bank is
crowded by about 1000 persons.
Three tellers are engaged in hand
ing out coin as fast as the pass books
are presented.
Is Foolish Story.
None could tell how the foolish story
of the alleged unstable condition OF
the bank originated but all were SIM
ply there because Of rumors the bank
was unsafe.
There are several stories as to the
cause of the run. One was charged
against several of the insurance COM
panies against which the bank re-
Gently issued a statement calling at
tention to the fact they were WEIGH
ing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11

Property owners in district No. "A
ana members of the city council stand
hs behind them in the paving fight
tlaI has developed in that district
through the evident desire of the street
>'nhlttee to pave the six blocks with
oIIuIthlc instead of asphalt as petit
"ohed for. are expecting a lively flght
al Ionights meeting when the mat
'eI Is brought up for final settlement.
members of the council favorable
" granting the petition of the prop
0'E owners that the Warren COM
p0IlYs bid of s1.75 per yard for as
pi"I be accepted, stated this morn
''s That they would insist that the
matter be settled at once. A number
property owners in that district
VIII probably be present at tonfghts
'''ee'ihg to personally back up the Pc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
WAL[A WA[[A INSURANCE RATES
TO Be READJUSTED IN OCTOBER
Committee From Commercial Club Announces 1t Has Won the Big
Fight for Lower Premiums for City Fire Insurance.
Report Is to Be Made Tonight

r 1--WE, the undersigned, being the in
surance committee of the Walla Wal
la Commercial club, being duly ap-
pointed with instructions to take up
the matter of the 25 per cent in
crease in rates on all congested lines
ask your earnest cooperation toward
permanent reduction in rates for
the city of Walla Walla. We desire
that this matter be placed before the
public in a manner that the public
can clearly understand the situation
here, and We desire an official letter
from you to place before the club
in connection with our report.
1--WE also wish to call your attention
to the fact that this city has been
promised reduction in its rates for
some years if it would improve it's
water system, and we now beg to in
form you that the new gravity water
system is about complete, and the
water will be turned in by the 10th
of September, 1906. We believe that
this city should be re-rated now so
that the long promised relief can be
granted without further delay"
From Mr.. Mckenzie.
In reply the following letter was
received:
"We are in receipt Of your favor of
September 9Th, enclosing communi-
cation from committee appointed by
the Walla Walla Commercial club, re-
garding rates of insurance, and re-
citing that a new water system had
been installed, and asking for a re-
survey of your city.
We have to advise you that it is our
intention to re-survey and re-rate
Walla Walla; that we will endeavOr
to commence the work some time In
October, but we cannot promise you
attention before that time.
'Ine same COnQlllOn DIS 6XlSIS III
Walla Walla presents itself to us in
Spokane, and we have promised Spo-
kane immediate attention, and the
work in that city will be commenced
next week, and in accordance with our
promises to Spokane We must COM
mence the rerating of that city first.
1t may be possible, and it is quite
probable we will commence the re-
rating of Walla Walla before We have
finished with Spokane. The delay
however, in getting to your city is
unavoidable, but you should not take
this. however. as meaning that we
will prolong the time any more than is
absolutely necessary to accomplish the
work.
LEE MCKENZIE, Chief Surveyor"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
PROPERTY OWNERS ARE FIGHTING
FOR THE PAVEMENT THEY WANT

tition filed with the council couple
of weeks ago.
Mavor Kellough is standing with the
nroperty owners in their fight and Will
probably insist that the petition 1or
asphalt be granted if there Is any IN
tention on the part of the councli
shown to ignore the petition. Council
men Bridges and Tausick have cast
their lot with the mayor and IT was
reported today that Councilman Kirk
man and Councilman Dunham would
probably fall into line.
In view of the storm of protest tnat
has gone up from property owners
over the delay in awarding the con-
tract and getting work started the
street committee may back water ana
file a report recommending that the
district be paved with asphalt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
SENATOR ANkENY IS HOME
Arrives in Time 10 Take Up
Boxer Fight.
GOES AFTER BOXERS PERSONALLY
IT is NOW AN OPEN FIGHT
AGAINST THOSE SEEKING HIS
DOWNFALL.
GoEs AFTER BOXERS PERSONALLY

Senator and Mrs. Levi Ankeny re-
turned to Walla Walla yesterday from
Portland, where they were called by
the illness of Henry Ankeny, a brother
of the senator The senator himself
was taken i'll while in Portland and is
just recovering.
The senator came down town this
forenoon and remained at his office in
the First National bank for several
hours, comforting with party leaders
over the political situation and trans
acting business which accumulated
during his absence.
A stream of callers passed through
the lobby of the bank into the senators S
private office during the forenoon.
Many just called to inquire after the
senator's health, while others, promi-
nent in the councils of the Anekny
wing of the republican party, called to
talk over the outlook for the success
of the Ankeny forces at the primaries
next Thursday afternoon.
Senator Ankeny is reported as hav-
ing expressed himself satisfied with
the outlook. Leaders in the Ankeny
faction are more optimistic than ever
since the senator's return to the city.
1t is now an open fight between Sen
ator Ankeny personally and the Box
ers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
HEARST'S NAME IS CHEERED
Paid Convention Readily Accepts
Leadership , Of Journalist.
Conventions IN THE OTHER CITIES
TROUBLE IN CALIFORNIA, DIS
LIKE GOVERNMENT OWNER
SHIP IN ALABAMA.
Conventions IN THE OTHER CITIES

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Max Ihm-
sen presided over the convention Of
the Independence league which met to
nominate Hearst for governor at noon.
Applause at the mention of Hearst's
name lasted seven minutes. Will
Glenn, temporary chairman, delivered
an anti-boss speech. The Flood res
olution was received from the commit
tee and the convention adjourned un-
til tonight
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11

The committee appointed from the
Commercial club to take up the mat
Ter of getting a readjustment of fire
insurance rates in Walla Walla has
won its fight" was the cheerful an
nouncement made by H. S. Jackson,
chairman of the Commercial club
committee, this morning.
Lee Mckenzie, chief insurance
surveyor of the state, notified the
committee yesterday that a re-rating
and re-survey of the city will be made
not later than the end of October and
possibly before. 1t is impossible to
state just how much of a reduction
will be granted US until the re-survey
is made"
Asked Read justment.
The Commercial club committee was
composed of H S. Jackson as chair
l..
and E. H. Nixon, all engaged in the
fire insurance business in Walla Wal
Ia. The committee took UP the matter
of readjustment of fire insurance
rates in Walla Walla with Mr.. Nc
Kenze pointing out that the new grav-
ity water system was fast nearing
completion; that the paid fire depart
ment was up to a high standard Of
efficiency; that the fire alarm system
was being enlarged and that exten-
sive improvements in the way of street
paving were under consideration, all of
which should tend to lower existing
rates in Walla Walla.
To this letter. Mr.. Mckenzie replied,
stating that it was his intention to re-
survey and re-rate Walla Walla not
later than October 1. The report OF
the Insurance committee, together with
the correspondence with Mr.. McKen-
ZIe on the subject, was prepared ny
Chairman Jackson this morning ana
filed with Secretary Moore of the
Commercial club. The report in full
Is as follows:
Report of Committee.
10 the Honorable Board of Directors
of the Commercial Club of Walla
Walla,
Gentlemen: We your committee to
whom was referred the matter of the
increase in rates of insurance, beg TO
report as follows:
Business Property.
In the mater of the twenty five per
cent increase in rates which went into
effect July 5th last, and to which
Your letter refers, and which affects
lAIS class of property, we have ad-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
In California.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Sept. 1.-THE
have met at 10 o'clock but at that hour
only a few delegates were in their
seats. The failure of a large num-
Der of San Francisco delegates to ar
rive and a difficulty in securing a
satisfactory chairman were the rea-
sons for delay. 1t is said Edward Fitz-
gerald, who was agreed upon for chair
man. refused to be dictated to by the
leaders on any question. State Chair
man Spellaccy raped for order at
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Child Labor Law Upheld.

SALEM. Sept. 1.-THE child labor
law was sustained by the supreme
court this morning in the suit of the
Multnomah county, who was con-
victed of working a child in his laun-
dry. The decision is affirmed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Three are EIectrocuted.

RUSHVILLE, Ind, Sept. 11.-Oli-
were electrocuted on a wire fence
across which a trolley wire had fall
len this morning. Geore's body was a
half mile from the blacks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
TO EvICT ROUSE.
Application to Court is Made for Writ
of Restitution,

of Restitution.
A writ of restitution was issued to-
day in the superior court in the case
of S. A. Crowell and wife against L
Miller Rouse. Crowells are the own
ers of a house on 4OS East Rose street
which they wish to get possession of,
claiming that Rouse has injured the
furniture and neglected the lawn SO
that it is ruined.
On August II, they gave notice to
Rouse to vacate and now ask that they
be given possession today. The cour
ordered the sheriff to give Crowells
possession on his giving a bond for
$500 to cover all possible unjust dam
age to Rouse.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Buildinu Strike Threatened.

WINNIPEG, Mani, Sept. 1.-THE
allied trades have issued an ultimatum
that unless the plumbers grievance is
arbitrated all the building trades will
strike in this city Immediately.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Bio Company Formed.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept. IL
The Columbia Corporation with a cap
ital of eleven millions, was incorporate
ed today to tap oil through the Ohio
oil district.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Woman Shoots Herself.

SEATTLE, Sept. 11.-Mrs. John N.
Brewer shot herself in the head this
morning, dying instantly. She was
despondent. The family recently ar
rived from Spokane.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Denounce Education,

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Sept. IL
The collectors are trying to collect
refuse saying education is an evil
which they will not support.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11

BRESLAU, Sept 11.-A plot =
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y the maneUvers was frustrated to- =
y day. .
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y one Pole, an Italian and a Czech. y
y Documents found upon them =
y show they are connected with in y
y ternational organizations and the =
y terrorists which plotted the en- =
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11

? STENSLAND TAKES POISON.

TANG1ER, Sept. 11.-Paul =
y Stensland attempted suicide with y
y poison today and is seriously i'll. y
y Twelve guards are now kept y
y on constant watch. y
y If his condition warrants the y
y officers will start for home to- y
y morrow on the Prince Adelbert. =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
Murder and Suicide,

MUSCATINE, Iowa, Sept. 11.-Be-
cause his daughter, Bessie, accepted
the attentions of sultor unfavored
by him John Holstein killed the girl
and committed suicide.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
FIRST INSURANCE CASE.
Suit Brought in Federal Court to Re-
cover earthquake Losses.

cover Earthquake Losses.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-THE
by the recent fire was begun before
Judge Whitson in the United States
circuit court this morning.
The suit is by the Levi
Strauss Realty company against
the Transatlantic Fire Insur-
ance company and is one of a group
of five cases to be tried as test cases.
Intense interest attaches to the out
come.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-11
CLEAR AND FROSTY.

y The following forecast was Is
y sued at noon today by observer
y Newman:
y Fair tonight with light frost.
y Wednesday fair and warmer.
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-04-26
PlTrsFlelp.

Miss Belle Meacham has gone to Rox-
bury to work.
Mrs. Olive Small was in Bethel the first
OF the week to have dental work done.
f. II. Morrill, has gone to Boston for
treatment. He was accompanied by his
wife.
Mrs. Marie Bassett OF Springfield, Mass,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.
Wilson.
Mrs c. L. Sargent and daughter, Ruth,
OF Rochester spent several days in town
recently.
Mrs. L. f. Taylor has been confined TO
the bed for several days with neuralgia.
Miss Ethel Whetmore is working for her.
At the meeting OF Tweed River Grange
Saturday night, three candidates were
initiated in the first and second degrees,
after which was a short entertainment
consisting of solos by Mrs. Henry Hovey
and Miss Lora Ranney, reading by Mrs.
+. A. Lamb and a paper, "The Farmers
Garden" by Mrs. Oscar Ellis, after which
the topic was open for discussion, which
was carried on In very lively and pleas
ing manner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-04-26
HANCOCK.

J. w. Hin of Warren was in town day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Phelps spent Sun
day in town.
The Branch school is taught by Miss
Mabel Goodyear.
Henry Robinson and wife leave here this
week for Nebraska.
School taught by Mrs. c. A. shampaney
commenced Monday.
Master Willie Blair recently saw eight
deer in @. A. Taylor's pasture.
There are now ten boarders at the Han
cock Lumber Co.'s boarding house.
Several from here attended the funeral OF
George Jewett IN Granville Monday.
Little Pauline, daughter Of Robert Olaf
lin. has been quite ia, but is improving.
The Peoples Telephone Co. has the
measurements and stakes set FOR the new
line.
Last week Wednesday the team of R.A.
Durham, while drawing hay down
shampaney hill, with Wayne Durham as
driver, became frightened by some break.
age and ran, with the result of tipping
over the load, demolishing the wagon and
depositing Wayne in a tree top, but with
out serious injury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-04-26
Real Estate Transactions.

There is no use denying the fact that
real estate in Bethel Is finding a reader
market and at better prices than have OBJ
tanned for many years. During the week
pest, the following sales have occurred
Alonzo and Elvira Woodwork have sold
4he Freelan farm near the center OF the
town to Albert Nickers OF BROOKLYN, y. Y.
Mr Nickers has family and will take
possession this summer, when bis children
complete their year in the Brooklyn
schools.
William Skinner Of Royalton has sold 20
John keleher the twelve-acre Fairbank s
lot situated about a half mile Southwestern
Oh oi the village This tract is nearly all
level land ana would afford an ideal place
Tor an athletic field and there is consider
able talk Of devoiing il to that end.
Will Byam has sold his hundred acre
Ede Buhr or Rogers farm in the west part
ui the town to Walter Flint.
~. II. Edmuuds has sold his tenement
house adjoining his home residence to DR..
81. ~ Holden.
Et Is understood that Mrs. Lois Xix has
solo her farm In the west part OF the town
Go OUT % the state parties, who buy for
occupancy.