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The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
WANT VOTE on FRANCHISE

BERKELEY. Nov. 24.-The confer
ence committee of the associated i'm
provement clubs OF the town has
adopted resolutions requesting the
Town Trustees to reconsider the or
dinance ordering a telephone franchise
advertised for sale and asking the
trustees to defer action in the matter
until the voters can pass upon the pro-
posed new charter. by the terms OF
which franchises Will be limited to
forty years and rates will be subject to
municipal regulation.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
DANCE TO BE GIVEN FOR
BENEFIT OF FIRE SUFFERERS
Sons and Daughters of Maritime Prov
inces to Aid Afflicted of Summer
side, Prince Edward Island.

fnces to Aid Afflicted of Summer
side, Prince Edward Island.
OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-Oakland Socie-
ty. Sons and Daughters of the Mari
time Provinces. will give a dance Mon
day evening at Ala Eleventh street, for
the benefit Of sufferers by great fire
at Summerside. Prince Edward Island,
last month. A relief committee is
collecting funds. Subscriptions are
being received by the following: NJ.
A McInnis. chairman, 371 Eleventh
street. Oakland: Mrs. J. @. Archibald,
secretary, 1912 Eighth street, Oakland:
Captain J. II. O'Brien, treasurer. 141s
Arch street, Berkeley.
others on the relief committee are:
William p. Grant, II. c. Tupper. Hugh M.
Cameron, J. A. McNaughton, Mrs. NJ e.
Bacon, Miss M. e. Harrington, G. e.
Aitken, w. D. Mcdonald, D. c. Mac
MILAN, W. v. Harrington, Norman Mill
er, Miss s. T. Armand, A. H. MacDonald.
G. M. Fulton, A. D. McKinnon, Alex
Macquarrie, Ut. Harrington. Alex Cope
land, Mrs. N N. Day, Miss J. c. McInnis
and w. B. Hibbett.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
GIVES EARTHQUAKE THEORY

BERkELEY, Nov. 24.--Dr. T. ]. See
iectured before the Astronomical So
ciety or the Pacific at Hearst Hall
tonight, repeating his address on The
Sause OF Earthquakes and Mountain
formation which he delivered at
stanford few days ago. He reiter-
ated his theory. that earthquakes are
que TO an thrush of water into the
furnaces at the earth's center.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25

Nov. 24-Becsuse they could not or did not
try to keep their sons in school according to
Lydia street and H. Martin, negro. were
arraisned In the Police Court today. both de-
boys. 1t is probable that the lads viii be sent
TO the reform school.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
cAsHEs WORTHLESS CHEck

OAKLAND, Nov. 24.-Herman Voight
was Friday the victim of a bogus
check operator who gave the name of
Herman Walther, who presented to
Voight a worthless check on the Sc
curity Bank and Trust Company. signed
by knight & Simpson, for $45, and
Voight advanced $50 to Walther on the
paper
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
DR.. Wong Shue Min
Chinese
Tea and Herbs

Formerly of 706 Dupont
Street. San Francisco
Successor to DIR. Wong
Woo. 315 Tenth Street.
Oakland CaI
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
sAILoRs In rRonnIE o.r1..a 49,

SAILORS n TRoUBLE-oakland. Nov. "a
arthur Larsen and George Thomas sailors were
afralgned az 10 the Police Court today on charges
clothes cleaner of having stolen from, him a
suit suit OF garments belonging to Captain W. j..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
Great Time for Firemen.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Aug. 21.-More
than 1000 delegates are here to at
tend the thirty-fo annual conven-
ton of the New York State Firemen's
association, which opens here today
and will last until Friday inclusive An
unusually interesting program has
been prepared for the occasion and
everything possible will be done to en-
terrain the visiting delegates and make
things pleasant for them. AS usual
one of the features of the convention
will be an outing with athletic games
and contests, for which many promis-
ing entries have been made. Among
the events will be hub and hub race.
hose race and hook and ladder con-
test on the same lines as that at the
convention at Dunkirk two years ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
SAN FRANCISCO IS DEs0lATE
Trip to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
Conditions Existing There.

Frank Reese. Walla Walla manager
of the Warren Construction company.
returned this morning from two
months trip to various California and
Oregon points Mr.. Reese spent several
days in San Francisco enroute north
from Los Angeles.
San Francisco presents a desolate
appearance and it will take years to
rebuild the city to anything like it's
former SELF said Mr.. Reese this
morning Thousands of men are en-
ployed in clearing away the wreckage
and in pulling down lettering build
ings to make room for new buildings
but the disaster was so widespread it
will take years to complete the work.
"A person acquainted with the city
can hardly realize that such a catas-
trOphe could overtake it. Many large
buildings, wrecked first by the earth
quake and then Quilted by fire still
stand. Some of these buildings can be
repaired, but most Of them will have
to come down. The insurance COM
ranies are beginning to pay their
losses and this is restoring confidence
among property owners and business
men. Relief work is still being carried
on by the authorities and will be
time ~
Mr.. Reese expects to leave for Pen
dleton tomorrow to look after paving
contracts his company has begun in
the Umatilla town.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
RAILROAD SAFE IS CRACKED
Burglars Raid Ticket Office al
Athena
HAUL IS NOT OVER SEVENTY CENTS
SAFE DOOR is BLOWN OFF AND
OFFICE is WRECKED BY
HEAVY EXPLOSION.
HAUL IS NOT OVER SEVENTY CENTS

According to parties in Walla Wal
la from Athena last night, burglars
entered the O. r. & N. depot at that
place Sunday night, blew open the safe
with high explosives and badly
wrecked the office. The cracksmen
only secured 20 cents belonging to the
agent. overlooking several dollars in
a drawer at the ticket window.
The robbery was discovered when
the agent went to the office yester-
dav morning. The office was badly
wrecked and the safe door was blown
off. A monkey wrench and screw
driver were found on the floor. The
Athena authorities believe the work
was done by experts. Residents liv-
ing near the depot did not hear the
sound of the explosion.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
IS GREAT SALE OF FINE CARPETS
Motter- Wheeler Company Selling
Goods at Reduced Prices to Make
Room for More Merchandise.

The big, five-day sale announced by
the Motter-WheeIer company is at
tracing much trade to the doors OF
this we'll known retail establishment.
This particular sale has to do with
the company's carpet and drapery
department and goods in this section
such as ingram carpets, velvet pat
terms, saxony, administer carpets, tap
estry, brussels carpets, mattings, lin
oleums, art squares, lace curtains,
etc., are being sold at very attractive
prices.
The purpose of the sale is to make
room for new fall goods which are
now arriving at the store daily.
In regard to the large, new building
to be erected on Alder street by the
Motter-Wheeler company, Manager
Hooper said this morning:
We've been busy whipping into
shape the plans for our new Dulldlng'
They will be in shape in a few days.
so that contractors can submit bids
for doing all the work in connection
with our fine, new home on Alder
street"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
SULLIVAN tn
DEFEAT BRYAN
Stirring Times in Democrat.
&c Convention al Peoria
ANTFBRYAN FORCES CONTROL
Temporary Chairman is Per-
mitted on Compromise but
Bryan's Name Produces
Little Enthusiasm
ANTEBRYAN FORCES CONTROL

PEORIA, Ills, Aug. 21.-Rainey
withdrew as a candidate for temper,
airy chairman of the Democratic state
convention and it was agreed by the
factions that Boggs be elected Then
a full discussion Of the Bryan-Thomp-
son anti-Sullivan resolution will be
permitted. All other business, it is
planned, including the nominations,
will precede the debate.
Rainey seconded Justice Boggs for
chairman. Boggs took the chair.
Boggs' speech of acceptance men
toned Bryan's name, which elected
slight applause, but it was far from
an enthusiastic demonstration.
The convention was called to order
at 1890. Judge Boggs was named
by the state central committee, and
on approval of Congressman Rainey
was chosen temporary chairman.
Judge Boggs on assuming the chair
promised that all will have fair treat
ment. He added he hoped business to
come before the convention would be
the endorsement of Bryan. The con-
vention then adjourned until 8 o'clock.
There is every prospect of lively
fight. The Sullivan faction won on
every side. One man, daring to op-
pose Bryan, led the Cook County
delegation, numbering 535, into the
hall. Judge Thompson, Bryan's
mouthpiece, did not give up the fight
Must Gust Bryan
The Rainey- Sullivan agreement in
cluded clause that Bryan's name be
eliminated from the custer resolution.
The state committee will be selected
according to Sullivan's wishes Sulli-
van is retaining a membership on 81
members with 80 Sullivan supporters
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

There are several gas wells in On
tario and a strong flow of natural gas
abounds but a short distance below the
surface which has been pronounced
bv experts to be oil gas from the high
est grade petroleum, says the Ontario,
Or, Democrat. But the strongest flow
vet discovered was found in Judge J.
T. Clements we'll on his premises in
the north part of town. The WE'LL which
is about 200 feet deep, was sunk about
two years ago, but was not known to
contain gas until recently when a gas
oline pump was attached to raise the
water. After pumping awhile it was
thought the we'll was running dry or
the pump was leaking by the peculiar
rlunging of the water, when it was
suggested that it might contain gas. A
lighted match was applied to q u. inch
lead IlIe thar carried the Warer abOu:
leo feet I'm the well when :, blaze
sho: up two feet. The blaze viii some
times follt W the water some dis1anc,
on the ground. Experts say the flow
from the "ell is 20 per cent gas. The
judge will build a tank to utiii." this
gas
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
Personal MENTION

A. E Miller of Pomeroy is regis
tered at the Dacres today.
E. H. Petrick of Waitsburg is regis
tered at the State today.
Dr. B. E. York has returned from an
outing at Kicker Springs.
Mrs. r. J. Bergman and daughter,
Miss Gwendolyn, left Sunday night for
Portland to spend a week.
visiting his brother at All Park street
left this morning for Moscow, Idaho.
Mrs. E. A Knight and son Allen,
have returned from camp at Kicker
Springs
T. c. Elliot and Malcolm Mclean
have gone to the Sound on a short
outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Stirling have
returned from an extended outing at
Long Beach
J. H Robb, a we'll known railroad
man of Tekoa is registered at the
Dacres today.
H B. Knight. a pioneer resident of
Pendleton is transacting business in
Walla Walla today
G. w. Dimmick, a well-known Star
buck business man is among Walla
Walla visitors today.
Mr. and Mrs. r. E. Eichekberger,
prominent Waitsburg people are visit
ing friends in Walla Walla today.
F. F. Ashburn, ]. B. Dunlap and
George f. Richard of KahlOtus ar
rived in the city yesterday on a short
business trip
S. B. Calderhead, general freight
and passenger agent for the W. q &.
r. left last night on a short business
trip to various Sound points.
j. B. Catron left for Kicker Springs
this morning to assist Mrs. Catron in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
Home From Trip,

]. NJ. Crawford and family and Ar
thur Thompson, returned yesterday
from a holiday trip to the Cascade
mountains and points along the coast.
Mr. Crawford's party were guests of
the Wind River Lumber company who
showed them the life in logging camps
and introduced them to much good
fishing and boating.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
DRINKS Steal Engine.

MISSOULA, Mont, Aug. 21.-A, COM
plant was filed here yesterday charg-
ing Frank Regain with obstructing the
Northern Pacific's Occur dAlene
branch track
1t is alleged that Regain and foul
Saltese and ran it east to st. Regis, 8
distance of % miles, at a terrific speed
Regain and his companions were drunb
when they stole the locomotive.
People along the road say the en-
CINE passed the stations between Sal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

hanging over school section No. Is,
township Z. range 80. The auditor had
the land appraised for leasing last fail
but when put up for sale he could not
get a bidder. The land was reappraised
at $3.50 and offered for lease again a
few days ago with the same result, no
bidders putting in an appearance. The
land is only fit for grazing purposes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
ANOTHER F|END|sH
C'R|hF

GOLDSBORO, N. c., Aug. 21-The
mutilated body of Minnie, the 16-year-
old daughter of George Waddel, a
planter, was found this morning. Her
lips were torn as with a naked hand,
and her neck was terribly bruised.
People around Fremont near where
the crime was committed are enraged
Another lynching is scheduled.
The girl had been ravished.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McEvoy and
daughter. Miss Vida, and Mr.. and
Mrs. p. S. Witt returned last night
from Toll Gate where they spent six
weeks in camp
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Poland and Mrs.
Clara Ballard and son of Tacoma, re-
turned yesterday from the Northwest
plant on the south fork of the Walla
WaIla river where they spent a month
in camp.
Arie Hover, secretary of the Hover
Land company and Cole Harras of the
new town are among Walla Walla
visitors today Mr.. Hover reports that
the new town is enjoying steady
growth. new settlers arriving nearly
every day.
Mrs j. 3. Catron, Miss Agnes Schan-
no, Paul Shame and Mrs. Leo Kos
minsky, who have been camping at
Kicker Springs will break camp today
and return to the city this evening DR..
c. \. Hauber's family is expected to
return tomorrow from Klickers.
Forest Halter, a we'll known young
man of Eureka fiat, died at St Mary's
hospital at o'clock last night of ty-
phoid fever and resulting hemorrhages
of the bowels. Young Halter was 10
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

tese and st. Regis at very high rate
of speed and that it died at ST. Regis
and was left standing on the main
track. Luckily no trains were running
at the time, and there were no acct
dents as result of the obstruction.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

years of age. His mother and a brother
are also at st. Mary's suffering from
typhoir but their condition is not con-
sidered serious
The funeral of Roy Nesbitt, the
young man who died at ST. Marys
hospital Sunday afternoon of a COM
plication of diseases, was held from
the Macmartin & Company's under
taking parlors at 2 o'clock this after
noon. The services were conducted by
Rev. Robert ]. Reid, pastor of the Will
bur Memorial church. Interment was
in the city cemetery.
The Blue Mountain Oil company has
arranged to hold a meeting in Walla
Walla on September when steps will
be taken to buy big well drilling out
fit and start work on a test we'll near
Dixie. Sufficient stock, it is said, has
been sold to sink a we'll 1900 feet if
necessary. The company is COM
posed principally of farmers in the
vicinity Of Dixie.
The funeral of Mrs. Pauline Phillips,
a prominent pioneer woman of Walla
Walla, who died last Saturday of ty-
phOid fever will take place from ST.
PauTs church at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Rev Andreas Bard will
conduct the services. A number of
relatives from outside points arrived
in the city yesterday and others ar
rived today to attend the funeral.
County Auditor Honeycutt has come
to the conclusion that a hoodoo is
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
NOTICE..

Ladies returning from vacations,
ishes removed, call at No. 1914 South
Fourth street from s a. m. to II M;
1 p. m. to 6 p. m. and try the electri-
cal face treatment and massage. One
free treatment and a box of massage
cream given Thursday only, Aug %.
No. so
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
A Mystery Solved

"How to keep off periodic attacks
Of biliousness and habitual constipa-
ton was a mystery that DR.. King s
New Life Pills solved for me-" writes
John n. Pleasant, of Magnolia Ind
The only pills that are guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction to everybody
or money refunded. Only Csc at E.
l.. Smalleys drug store.
The End of the World
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21
To Remove Negroes.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-The war
department has decided to remove the
negro troops from Brownsville and send
a white company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

j. B. Catron left for Kicker Springs
this morning to assist Mrs. Catron in
breaking camp, preparatory to return
ing to the city this evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

S. B. Calderhead, general freight
and passenger agent for the w. d Z.
r. left last night on a short business
trip to various Sound points.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-21

County Auditor Honeycutt has come
to the conclusion that a hOOdoo is
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
DOG HOLDS UP CARS
FOR THIRTY MINUTES

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. Trolley
cars were held up for nearly half an
hour shortly before o'clock last even
ing at Eleventh and Market streets.
when dog was struck by a trolley car
Of the Market street division. The ami
mai was wedged In between the truck
and motor and had 10 be taken out
through the trap door in the floor Of the
car.
Despite the fact that the animal haa
been wedged under the car half an hour.
Il sustained only a broken hind leg. Rs-
serve Policeman Callahan Crawled Un-
der the car TO cxtricate the animal. but
found il hCpelessly jammed in between
the motor and the floor OF the car
The cries OF the suffering animal could
be plainly heard and the trolley crew
was going to send for the repair Wa gOn
to jack the car up. when Callahan
thought Of the trap door In the car.
The trap was lifted and the dog raised
its head above the floor and looked
around inside the car. It was tenderly
taken out and taken 10 the Morris
Refuge. where. il possible, the injured
limb Will be set
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
REPRIEVE FOR MAN
WHO WANTS TO DIE
Murdered His Landlady to
Rob Her of SD in
April, 1905.
TRIED SUICIDE WITH SPOON
When Arrested He Asked How Soon He
Could Die-Dislikes All
Delay.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-There was a
touch of irony TO Edward Pekarz in the
message which the warden Of the death
house at Sing Sing took 10 him yester-
day that Governor Higgins had granted
a stay Of thirty days in his execution
Pekarz wants TO die His friends are
trying 10 save him. He had not been
IN this country from Austria six months
when he murdered his landlady, Mrs
Sarah Rosenberg. of 332 East lOist
street, 10 rob her Of S1Z That was in
April, 1906 His first question on his
arrest was.
How soon can die2"
He was told he would have 10 await
due process Of law. He got tired wait
ing, and one day he tried TO Kill himself
with Il spOOn as a knife. When they
DUt him On trial he wanted 10 plead
guilty. When he was sentenced by
Judge Foster 90 die August 6, he thank
ed the court for rs expedition When
they took him 10 Sing Sing. he prayed
that the davs might pass fest.
The unlEcky man was resigned. but
nis friends were det lTmineQ that he
should not De executed without a fight
His mother Ia Austria interested the
Government. Last week the Austrian
consul In this city asked Governor Hig-
gins for IA respite OF one month. in
which 20 persuade this man who wants
10 die that he ought 10 fight 10 live.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
PROF. A. H. THOMPSON
BURIED IN ARLINGTON
For Many Years a Valued Employe
of the Geological
Survey.

The funeral OF Prof Alm0n II, Thomp-
son, who died Tuesday night. was held
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon from his late
residence. I729 Twelfth street northwest
Interment was in Arlington Cemetery.
Prof Thompson had been in the en-
ploye Of the United States Geological
Survey since lSs2. He was a graduate
OF Wheaton College and at one time
served as school superintendent at La
con and at Bloomington. IH. He served
with the Union army ia the civil war.
and attained the rank or urst lIeuten-
ant I'm the 18th Illinois Volunteers, In
1870 he became acting curator OF the IL
linois Natural History Society
Before his connection with the Geo
logical Survey. Prof Thompson explored
the Grand Canyon. Of the Colorado with
his brother-In-law. MAJ. j. W Powell
During the last eleven years be had
charge Of the geographic work west of
the Mississippi river. ana was also in
charge of the exhibits OF the survey at
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
=" DANDY DIXIE " SONGS
At THE MAJESTIC
Opening Of the Season by Colored Per
formers, on Saturday
Evening.

The opening chorus Of the theatrical
season of 1867 will be sung at the Ma
jestc Saturday T. ght by the Dandy
Dixie Ministries. said 20 be the most pre-
tentious aggregation Of colored perform
ers ever seen on tour. The company
viii remain at the Majestic all next
week. playing the usual matinees.
Besides John Fucker, the Alabama
Blossom. whose inimitable mOnOlOgue
and parodies entertained thousands OF
theatergoers on the New York roof gar
den last summer. the Dandy Dixie Min
strels cffer an olio Of specially engaged
novelties. a hrst part Of stunning spec
tacular effects. an after piece Of furl-
ously funny farce. "a Fowl Deed" and
the famous matchless minstrel musi-
clans. The Cotton Pickers' Band d"
Travelling IN their $4,000 Pullman ralacs
car The Dandy. this magnanimous me
lange Of minstrelsy will tour the world
after visiting ever important city OF the
United States and Canada. from August
6, 1906, until June so. 1907.
The Washington times., 1906-08-02
WOOD SUCCEEDS
THE REV. S. R. WHITE
Veteran Secretary Examiner
Montgomery Schools 40
Years in Service.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Aug. Prof.
Earle B. Wood has entered upon his
duties as the new secretary examiner
of the county school board, succeeding
the Rev. s. r. White. who has been
connected with the school system OF
this county for a period extending over
forty years.
The following designations of teachers
We're. accepted. RitChie Haney, al Old
Union: r. c. Harley at Travilah. and
W. s. Ward cOlOred, at COlesville, and
these appointments were confirmed:
Beulah Fawcett. at Spencerville; Grace
Z Birdeldt al Linden; Ida NJ. Hickman,
a Martinsburg; Emma Hughes, at Burnt
Mills; J. Forest Gott, at BaruesVille.
The secretary reported total receipts
fer the fiscal year ending July 81, 1906,
oi S75,993.03. and disbursements Of
S6,73I61, leaving a balance on hand for
al purposes OF $253.42, also a draft on the
Suite treasurer for book fund due on
AMI after August i. of $4,3S2.S3
Clark Brown. of BrOOkeville. was
awarded the scholarship at ST. Johns.
J. W. Kinney and William Cauldeld
wele appointed trustees at Choppers.