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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
CRIME OF DEGENERATE MAN
Father of 16-Year-O Old Girl Sentenced
to Pen for Criminal Assault
Upon His Daughter.

Daniel Bezemire, a wsll-known Che-
halls citizen, will be brought to the
penitentiary Thursday, by travelling
guards to serve a 10-year sentence Tor
one of the most henious crimes ever
committed in Chehalis county.
Bezemlre was convicted yesterday
Of incest. the officers alleging they
made the arrest while Bezemire was
in the act of committing the crime.
Bezemire's 16-year-old daughter Is
his victim and she claims to have
suffered in silence his abuse for three
years.
Immediately after Bezemire's arrest
a mob of loggers attempted to lynch
the man and the officers had to march
their prisoner eleven miles through the
forest to escape the lynchers. Beze-
mire is 46 years Of age, and heretofore
enjoyed a good reputation in Cheha-
lis county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
SAN FRAN IS
STILL WALKING
StreetCar Strike Ties Up
The Transportion Facilities
STRIKE BREAKERS EXPECTED
Several Hundred Men Shipped
From New York to Renew
The Traffic
STRIKE BREAKERS EXPECTED

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.- The
city still takes the tie up Oh car lines
good naturedly and is taking advan
tage Of ,he poor transportation facili
ties afforded by using every manner OF
vehicles pressed into COMMISSION. A
large majority, however, walk.
The strikers continue to gather
about the car barns but no violence is
attempted.
The company made no effort to put
out the cars.
President Calhoun this morning
practically admitted that a strike
breaker party was ON the way from
New York with several hundred men
to make an effort to start traffic.
There is no evidence of weakening
on the part of the union but it is evi
dent the determination of the company
not to yield and report of the strike
breakers coming is not considered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
EVERYBODY WANTS VIEW.
President Delayed With Requests for
Places On the MayHower.

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 2S.-Secretary
Loeb is using the simplified spelling
in the communications from the pres
ident's office
The secretary is deluged with re-
quests from all sorts and conditions of
people for accommodations aboard the
Mayf1ower from which the president
will review the fleet Monday
Some offer as a compromise to take
a place on Admiral Evans flagship. All
are courteously turned down. None are
advised to try to see from the land as
it will take place two or three miles
off shore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
ICEMAN is MURDERED.
James Hyde of Los Angeles, SIugeed
and Robbed.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2S.-The body
of James Hyde aged 58, proprietor of
the Crystal Ice company, was found In
the bushes at Fourth avenue and 9th
street this morning.
He had been missing since yesterday
morning. His wallet had been rlf1ed
and his mouth was burned with car
bolic acid. 1t is thought he was slugged
and the acid poured into his mouth TO
give the appearance of suicide.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
GIVES OWN LIFE FOR HIS wife
Joseph Shea Rescues Invalid From
Burning Building but Fails to
Make His Escape.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug. 2S.-
Surrounded by flames Joseph Shea
a sign painter, early this morning
successfully lowered his invalid wife
by a pully from the third story at S73
Dolores street.
He was himself precip1tate6 to the
street by the burning of the rope, re-
ceiving fatal injuries.
Other occupants of the SIX story
building escaped. The building was
destroyed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28

CoIored Preacher is Not Permitted to
Use Brandywine River for Duck
ing Members of His Church..

COALVILLE, Pa, Aug. 2S.-An un-
regenerate health commissioner ana
iniquitous deputies blocked the prog
ress of the negro disciples of Christ
bound for salvation via the Brandy
wine river.
After the services Rev. George
Washington dipped the congregation
every Sunday. The authorities today
told him that hereafter if the water
was effective he could duck them In
a barrel of it,
The Brandywine source has scare
Ity of water supply.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
death FOR DEATH" THE CRY
New Secret Order is Formed in
Russia
PLEDGED TO KILL REv0lU1l0NlSTS
PUBLISH NOTICE THAT MURDERS
WILL BRING RETALlATIoN-
BLOODY DoINGs.
PLEDGED TO KILL REVoLu1|oN|sTs

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2S.-A
society known as Death for Death"
has been formed.
1t has published notices in the pa
Lers to kill a levOlutionist leader for
eyerv victim of terrorists 1t signed the
warming with skull and cross bones.
Fighting between the police and the
people continue in many cities. The
casualties are numerous.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Looting and Killing.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2S.-Dis-
orders are reported from various Gen.
ters.
At Kidilov soldiers guarding the
prisoners mutinied and 16 were ar
rested. At TambOff the revolutlonlsts
killed three soldiers.
The police discovered at Riga "a
bombs.
Robbers attacked the government
snirit store and troops killed five OF
them.
Premier Stolypin's injured daughter
is alive but still in danger. His sor
will probably recover.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
D|ED FROM NATURAL CAUSES
California Girl, Believed to Have Been
Murdered for Her Money Had
Heart Disease.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2S.-Invest1gatlon
by the police of the death OF Edna
Jones of San Barnadino, Calf, Aug.
Is. at the Homeopathic hospital In
this city proves the girl died natural
ly from heart disease, superlnouceu
by consumption.
At the time the authorities thor
oughly investigated and the coroner
verdict was as above.
The young woman left $4,000 worth
OF property which it was supposeo
was the cause of persons declaring
the death suspicious.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Think Husband Killed Her,

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2S.-The po-
lice have learned that Fred Cook.
husband of Mrs. Jennie Cook, who
was murdered on Santa Monica car
last night. was on the same car. They
are positive he did the shooting. No
trace of him has been found.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Asks Kaiser to Pay.

BERLIN, Aug. 2S.-August Rosen-
burg of Seattle, has filed a claim TOT
damages for false imprisonment he
was arrested upon his arrival here anu
charged with a conspiracy to Kill the
Kaiser. He was proven to be a harm
less citizen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Are Sending Supplies.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28.-A vessel Is
known to have sailed from this coun-
try for Cuba with arms and ammuni-
ton for the insurgents. She is sup
posed to be the auxiliary schooner An
dra. Philadelphia, with officers form
erlv of the American navy in COM
mand.
Another ship is preparing to sail
with tents and supplies. The govern
ment is watching to intercept her.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
FOR A TWO CENT FARE.
Los Angeles Starts Ball Rolling for
Cheaper Car Rates.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2S.-An organ.
lied movement has been started here
to bring before the convention of the
republicans and democrats a demand
for 2-cent railroad fare.
The leaders propose to make it an
issue o. the state campaign similar
to the successful effort in Ohio. 1t is
believed by leading men to be the is
sue for the legislative contest as well
as the governorship.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Lake Steamer Burns.

DETROIT, Aug. 2S.-The steamer
Eddy caught fire at sea off Port San
lilac this morning. The steamer Mac
kins. answered the signals and res
cued 20 persons including the cap
tain's wife and daughters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Fanatic Burns Church.

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug 2S-The
First Church of Christ, recently pur-
chased by Catholics and being re-
modelled for cathedral, burned this
morning. The loss is $4,000. The
bishops secretary says the fire was
incendiary and was started by a IA
natic.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
NEGROES ARE UGLY.
Beaumont Bunch Declare They Will
Rule the Texas Town.

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 2S.--Ne-
groes have addressed a letter to the
leading newspaper of this city. say
ing they intended to rule the town.
They resent the punishment inflicted
by the authorities when 100 negro IS
were arrested, charged with vagrancy
and ordered to leave the town.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
Eriohten the Jews.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2S.-Sol-
diers at Warsaw threaten to exter-
INMATE the Jews on account Of the as
sassination of Wonlarski. The Jews
are fleeing.
II ;s rumored General Trepoff Will
he sent to Warsaw to control the uls-
order.
Extraordinary measures are taken
to maintain order in this city. Rumors
of a dictatorship are revived.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-Fivc dif-
ferent organizations have asked the
customs officials to permit then. to
take Bryan from the steamship at the
quay in a tug. The quarreling Or
ganizations will probably be told to al
low Assistant Secretary Reynold tn
determine the fight among themselves.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
SAY TAGeART WILL NOT RESIGN
Boss Hoosier Says He ie for Bryan
Just the Same a. IL He Was
Badly Needed.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28.-"Tom"
Taggart is for. Bryan whether Bryan's
for "Tom," or not. Taggart heads the
Bryan reception committee from In
diana which arrived today. Teggart is
not going to resign from the national
committee, not yet, nor soon. He says:
81 am not built that way. / like the
job"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
"JACK THE RIPPER"
Woman in New York is FrightfuIIy
SIashed by Murderer.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-A "Jack the
murder was discovered in the
tenement district this morning. Annie
Moore was found dead and slashed
The only clew is the bloody thumb
print of a man on pillow Her
brother-in-law and paramour, James
Moore was arrested.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
ARM CUT OFF.

= An unknown man, while try =
= ing to catch the rear end of the =
= O r. & n. passenger train at the =
= depot this afternoon, was thrown =
= underneath the wheels and MS =
. right arm cut off. He was taken =
y to the hospital.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
They Are Tickled.

GENEVA, Aug. 28.-Fffteen hundred
delegates to the Esperanto conference
are enthusiastic over President Roose-
velt's adoption of phonetic spelling.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
CONTINUED FAIR.

The following forecast OF the =
= weather conditions was issued by =
= Observer Newman today: =
= Fair tonight and Wednesday" .
- - = . y y
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
MORAN WILL RUN.

. BOSTON, Aug. 2S.-John b.
= Moran has refused to permit =
= BRYAN to decide whether ne VIII
= he candidate for governor. He
s.vs he is the candidate chosen =
y by his party.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
EEGGEENEHTs EGGEENEEHs s RULY MURDERS FATHER AND DUMPS CORPSE IN MLE

ago and seriously injured He was dis
charged from the hospital Saturday
evening, having recovered sumciently
to return to his home. He is still suf-
fering from his injuries.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-28
CHICAGO Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2e.-Wheat H.
71H: Corn 4sA, 4sX; Oats 2sh, 2ss.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07

The article in this paper
two weeks ago suggesting
that Coe /. Crawford would
do we'll to wait until the
state has more congressman
and then go to Washington
instead of running for gov
ernor this year, seems to be
quite popular, having been
literally reproduced. It is
to be hoped that the idea
may result in restoring har-
mony. The people are too
busy enjoying the prosper
Gus times to be unsettled by
bitter factional politics.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07

M. A. Shuster, jr., was in
from the north today. He
saw in a Kansas paper a re-
cipe for killing off prairie
dogs. 1t is to cut up a bar
Of common soap and throw
the bits In their town. 1t
cleans them out.
Clint Hoskin has bought
the Ross Hannum farm
northeast of here at $25 an
acre. Mr.. Hannum and
family will move to Huron.
Mr.. Hoskin will move his.
family to the farm in March
SO as to put in a crop this
spring. Miller people will
regret to lose Mr.. Hoskin S
family.
A nice little wedding
occurred this forenoon at
the home Of Ed. Swart-
wood, the contracting par
ties being Soren M. Sornsen
and Miss Sylvia Leona Co
nant. Both have lived at
Willow Greek west Of Fort
Pierre but will now live at
the home of the groom's S
father near Oahe
above Pierre. The young
couple have the best wishes
of their newly made Miller
acquaintance for a long
life Of happiness and pros
perity,
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07
The Miller Sun.
Printed on Wednesday.
THOMAS STRATTON, Editor.

Governor Elrod has for
mally announced his capdi-
dacy for a denomination for
reelection. Out of all fair
ness he should be his own
successor.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07

South Dakota people hope
to see Hon. Geo. w. Per-
kins nominated fer ffe governor
Of Iowa. Iowans should
should think well of a man
who is admired by his
neighbors whose only privi-
lege is to make known their
sentiments.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07

1t is wrong to laugh at
the eastern and southern
people because they are In
a cold state. They are en-
titled to a Dakota warm
wish anyway.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07
Sioux City Journal:


The stenographer who
took the testimony presen-
ted before the Armstrong
committee thought it would
be all right to sell a few ad-
vance copies at $3.50 per.
The committee thought diff
ferently. The incident
Aes to show that opportun-
itfes to. profit by lessons of
graft disclosure can be neg
lected about as easily as
other opportunities.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07

Free seeds from the ma
tionsl seed house are coming.
This may mean that the
congressman and senator's
haye had their ears to the
ground and believe that a
little seed properly distrib-
uted will yield good results.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07


Capt. Sheldon attended
the dedication of the new
building at Mitchell devoted
to live stock. Governor
Elrod made a speech that
was we'll received. The at
tendance was 1900. At the
sale of stock shorthorns
fetched the highest price,
Herfords next and then the
black cattle.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
THIRD ANNUAL
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
lasesesns and Instructive Sessions HID N ow Cily
LAs Fnday

t,ful thoughts aud Sublime views
given Ia 1t
Next was introduced osr well
known aud capable Mary G c. Brad.
ford, >taN Secretary. vino - one 81
the authorities on Parliamentary
Law in Colorado and has a national
reputation Ia that line. Sac Wa.
down for a Parliamentary Drill aud
every one knew they could nesel
get all they wanted IA the time 81.
iotted, bat the interest was IN ~
enthusiastic until time 10 close. Tas
question box was then opened and
the questions therein were answered
by Mrs. Churchili aud Mrs. Brad
ford Adjourned 70 meet IN the
evening at 5 O'Clock
The evening meeting was called
10 order bv our District President
The house was filled with Ganai-
son representative people and cur
ious enough was every 1ne there o.
know what the G-uflemen were
about 20 say ~ as Br request NI
Churchill spoke briefly of t5e
scholarship and laud funds and BIOS
Bradford gave q m Isf a igbtful 8n
thrilling address ou The Ministry
of the Mountains" Oar accomplish
ed District President e1nceived On.
brilliant idea M having a Gent
mems evening 10 show our taleuisi
men, and we had occasion 20 be just
ly proud Of them. the club laai S
Of Gunnison were much surprised
at the compliments aud high words
of praise 50 lavishlv bestowed up u
their sex and the work they are ca
gagged IN by these gentlemen Tor il
was generally understood that they
were going to roast the clubs and
the club work.
We were proud OF them before,
but are doublv 80 now because each
gentleman had the courage 80 stand
before the large audience and sei
their seal of approval upon all club
women and the work they are doing
Resolutions were read and adopt
ed. The audience sang America
and the Third Annual Conference
was a thing OF the past
To our beloved Margaret White
o Learv, whose untiring efforts
made the Conference the success IL
was, 10 the public. to the business
men and to the speakers who elpei
toward the success OF the Con
ference the club ladies' of Gunnison
desire to express their sincerest
thanks
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
Dcmocr@,,c Conventioa

Waiacs lag in the s,h ss 81 Judge
istharn1tla. the dem ma.crai- hsld
lhsir Convention o. cieci d.l.sate-
D. tAs STATE. congressional aai Judi
cisl conventions The f,llew.ng
'Sere apPpsLtei bv a COMMITTEES for
the state aud congressional coases-
tians Will be held in Denver the
eleventh and twelfth respectfully u.
I >app. j A Lehrittter. j IL
Block. Mrs A NJ " Crooks. Lake
smith, Mrs III r Lake Sr.. Jerry
. ORsgau, T. J Thoupson. Geo
hsihoriugtan. J A. Leahy. j NJ
MrDaug4l 4 X. Stevcns and 4 j
hur,sy Tae Judicial convention
gIll he held la Nrntrose the seven-
teenth oi this va 5uta anl the follow
uE delegates from Gaunlz "a G. 1nniy
have been appointed. T. q Palmer.
Mrs J n McDoural, Mrs Jos Met
roz, l.. II. Easterly, G. l. Stone.
Mrs A NJ II Crooks aai Mrs. "
: Smith
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
District Court

District court has been m session
since Tuesday but outside of hear
ing notions, very little has been
dome The case Of the People of the
slate II Colorado vs. g. y Harris
and W y Mitchell for stealing from
fha stlra oi Miller 6 pars0n has
lgau tried and the defendants found
guilty df grand lareDy They viii
le sentenced today. The case Of the
FeoIlr 4l the State ci Colorado ~
T. B Montgomery Is now being
tired SAN flahr who WIS held for
paaoe bond was discharged A
hearlug in chambers was hsli be-
fore Judge Stevens this week in the
case If Vincent ST. John who l.
charged with the murder Of Ben
Baruham in Telluride in 1901. Al
the counts but the first charging
murder were quashed ST. John
viii be tried for murder at Grand
junction this fall.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
CITY Council

The city coancil meeting was
held Tuesday evening instead ol
Monday. - that day wss lasHl hol-
iday. All members present except
Trustee Richardson. Brown q Nourse
were retained IS the city attorneys
under same arrangements, and then
bill of $4,000 was allowed. Re
ports of the town officers for the
month of August were approved and
liquor license Of 7. J Gum
was order issued The regular
bills were allowed as well as the fol-
lowing
Gunnison Hardware Co, Merchan
disc, S265
Henry 7. Lake. insurance,
$3.50
Harry Linton, city scales,
S22i5C
Young & Stanley, livery Sl5l
{. Jacklin, hauling, $3.50
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
Among Railroad People
News-Champion Correspondence

Ne champion Correspondence.
George Sandburg left Monday lor
Grand junction and will work be-
tween that place and Montrose in ne
future.
The c. d. 5. train was DELAYED
Friday on account of an accident
which occurred Just east Of town.
Three cars jumped the track, and
the passengers were considerably
shaken up. Wm. Friend received
the most serious injuries. beng
thrown against the stove injuring
his collar bone and cutting his face.
An engine jumped the track in
the Rio Grande yards Tuesday but
no damage was done.
Chas. Gaiser came in Monday nd
will now have a run out of MS
place. He has been working on he
Lake City branch
Matt Arch has moved his family
from the lower town to the house re-
Gently vacated by d. A. Cuthbert-
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
CITY Schools

The city school opened here Mon
day under most favorable cond pions
An able and efficient corps of teach
ers being in charge. Many changes
have been made in the teachers, but
four of those who taught last year
remaining. The primary depart
ment in the Colorado building Is
presided over by Miss frankie f.
Russell who has an enrolment o.
forty. The primary grades of the
lower town are under the able in
struction of Miss Luella johnson
who was their teacher last year
She has twentv-three children j.
her room. The third grade number
ing eighteen is taught by Miss Mari
Mcintosh, who had the same room
last wear. Miss Maud Bethel l.
teacher OF the fourth and ifth
grades in the Pine St building. an6
has under her care "a pupils. A.
vet only seventeen are enrolled b.
the sixth grade which is taught l'
Miss Rutledge. Miss Lille lIeald 3
the new teacher Of the seventh grad
which has seventeen member
Prof. A. G.. IEoel has charge o
twenty-three eighth grade students
The entrllment in all the grades 3.
unusually small but will proJah,y
increase later
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
THE ITALIAN
MOUNTAIN PROSPECTS
Short Review a M,ans Conditions Across Hesd~aicn
q Taylor Rvez Good Strike on Shot~el Mo.aaan

tle Eee group with encouraging re-
suits He has teen working two
peB most 81 the summer sad it
under the hanging wall By drift-
ing lev feet D. the dolams,e line
be hopes 10 had shipping ore.
Since the hrsi of july Harvey Van
Worries has run a ~ f.of tunnel on
the Anna e group b. llames;ake
basin ~ abe head Of eFrIng creek
o. f1ot shalt above cat the con-
tset hetweeu blur and i9lamite lime.
This coutact dirs toward his tunnel
and he eXpscis to cr1-Scut u with 40
feet more and Will thea drift for the
ore shoot Peter Savard Of Buena
Vista. partner of MIR Van Noorhes is
expected m camp shortly
Frank Stewart and san Robert are
dong the usual amount of develop
meut work IN the Homestake group.
On upper Cement creek John
Woods Is dning assessment work for
himseif and Alex Malmlrreu H.
is als1 developing The graphite de-
p1sits ou Middle Italian peak.
On tar head ol Taylor river Hans
Olrscn Is working tie Autimouy
aud getting ready to snip Nelson
Bros Lsue Hsf come in o. work the
Alaska group
Adam Mgrlie and sons are In
camp iziuQ up iHr miuiag cam
plign ami the American Flag group
and other properties.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07
Lore Stanley Nuptials
Pitkin Miner

Iltkln Miner.
Fred Lore and Miss Rose Stanley,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Stanley, were united IN the bonds of
matrimony at Ohio City last Satur-
day evening. Justice Heifter Of
this place officiating.
Both the young people are well
known in this vicinity. and have
many friends who wish them happi-
ness in their welded life. We
understand they will reside in Ohio
City, Mr.. Lore being employed as
a miner near that place