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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR RUNS AMUCK
He Kills One Man and Seriously In
ures Four Others-Posse In
Pursuit.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 15.-J. H. Clark
night telegraph operator at Chamblee,
II miles distant, went insane while on
duty last night and killed William ].
Cheeks and seriously injured Will Pur-
cell, E. G. Purcell, w. S. Mast and W.
j. Coker. He was armed with a re-
volver and rifle. He is still at large.
A posse is pursuing him. Business in
Chamblee is suspended. Homes are
closed, the inhabitants being in mortal
fear. Clark set fire to the Purcells'
home and fired when an attempt was
made to extinguish the flames. When
Cheeks refused to sell him ammunition
ne shot him.
Clark when found and trapped by
the posse this afternoon, shot himself
dying almost instantly.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
GRAND JURY AFTER A PASTOR.
Rev. Jno. S. Swift Charged With At
tempting Extortion.

DES MONIES, Iowa, May 15.-On
the charge that he attempted black
mail w. ]. Mcconnell. a prominent
banker, Rev. John Swift, pastor of the
Christian church at Winterset, has
been indicted by the federal grand jury.
The specific charge is using the mails
to defraud.
It is said the minister wrote three
letters duplicating the banker and a
young woman. the leader of his own
choir, in criminal charges. These let
ters he forwarded to a Chicago minis
ter with the request that they be re-
written and mailed anonymously, one
to the banker, one to the chorister and
one to himself.
tempted to extort money from the
banker. Mr. Mcconnell refused to far
into the trap and Immediately COM
menced running down the authorship of
the letters.
He succeeded in getting one of the
originals and it is attached to the in
dictment. Sentiment in the little town
turned against the preacher and Mr..
Swift, with his family, disappeared. 1t
is thought he is living somewhere In
South Carolina.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

Seattle, May 15.-John E. Boyer
capitalist. who recently moved from
Walla Walla to Seattle. and Mrs.
Boyer and their little child. came near
ing drowned at l o'clock yester-
day morning when their automobile
plunged off the First Avenue South
bridge at the extension of Utah street
and dropped fourteen feet into five
1eet of tide water.
All three of the occupants were sub
merged in the water. Mr.. Boyer was
neck deep. His feet were on solid
foundation and he was thereby able
10 hold his wife and child above the
water until help came from a cabin OF
Workmen nearby.
The victims were pulled to the
bridge and sent to their home at the
. Adrian court. The machine was still
IN the water at noon today waiting for
'he tide to go out so it can be raised.
me damage to the automobile a
franklin make, cannot be determined
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
B0YER'S AUTO PLUNGED INTO SEATTLE BAY
WaIa Waa Capitalist Wife and Child Had Narrow Escape From
Drowning in Distressing Accident Early Yesterday Morning.

until it is taken from the water.
Mr.. Boyer is confined to his home to-
day. suffering from severe bruises. His
wife and chilo are none the worse for
their experience. except for a cold
contracted by their exposure in the
cold water.
Mr.. Boyer Was returning from Ia
coma with his family. At the point
where the accident occurred there was
no light at the turn and it was rain
ing hard when Mr. Boyer reached it.
He thought the street was open, and at
a considerable speed dashed into the
railing not seeing the turn up First
Avenue.
There was a crash and the railing
was in splinters. The automobile and
the occupants went into the air and
dropped fourteen feet to the water.
The machine went under, but the occu-
nants were thrown out as the auto
descended and were not caught under
1t. Had they been, all might nave
been drowned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
Lutheran Conference.

NEWARK, N. j., May 15.-The Lu-
theran conference of the Evangellcal
Lutheran synod of New York and New
Jersey opened here this morning at
Trinity English Lutheran church. Ihe
attendance was large and every district
of the diocese was well represented
The morning session was devoted 10
the reading of reports and other rou-
tine business and at IL o'clock the reg
ular conference was begun, to winch
the public in general was admitted A
number of interesting addresses were
doliyered There will be an afternoon
and an evening session.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
AMOUNT SUBSCRIBED s6,000,000
Relief Camps Are Being Concentrated Troops viii Soon
Be Withdrawn and Work Of Relief Turned Over
10 Red Cross Insurance Troubles.

Looters Taken to Rock Pile.
Three hooters caught in the ruins of
Sutter and Van Ness streets were ar
rested this morning and taken to a
rock pile without formal trial.
Troops From Manila.
The transport Logan with a thou
sand men of the Eighth infantry ar
rived shortly before noon from Ma
nila The troops will go to Forts Jay
and Slocum.
More Money Is Needed.
The total subscriptions to the relief
fund to date are $6,028,532.75. The
committee says that more money is
urgently needed and denies the reports
that large amounts are on hand for
relief purposes The work of concen-
trating refugees in relief camps is pro-
crossing rapidly and new feeding sta
tions are being established daily. Re-
llel CdlIpS WIFI CoHllIluS "
exist for several months. The report
that the troops will release control of
the situation on June 1 is not verified
but they will undoubtedly be taken
away at an early date and the work
transferred to the Red Cross.
Adjusting Insurance Claims.
The adjusting committee of under
writer's this morning commenced the
work of fitting up offices in the Ferry
building which they will occupy on
Monday. This morning the adjust
ing committee went into executive
session at Oakland for the purpose of
continuing the apportionment of the
large losses. Forty-two losses have
already been apportioned to sub-com-
mittees for adjustment. Smaller losses
are being left entirely to individual
companies, and while the managers
state that they are paying many small
losses. much discomfort is shown at
the manner in which the underwriters
are conducting insurance affairs.
The Joint committee on building laws
has decided to place no limit on the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

Havemeyer Heiress Couldn't Pay Fine.
NEW YORK, May 15-That Miss
Adele Havemeyer. daughter of H. o.
Havemeyer, the sugar man, had not
$40 in her purse, caused her some en-
barrassment yesterday. She was ar
rested in Harrison, N. j., for over
speeding her auto, in which were an
other young woman and a chauffeur.
Twenty dollars fine" said Justice
Branigan.
"Oh, what shall l do?" despairingly
exclaimed the millionaires daughter
Il have not $40"
Miss Havemeyer nervously fingered
handsome ring, as If she were think
ing of offering it as security. when
a gallant citizen of Harrison handed a
$40 bill to the justice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

IN COAL MINE
Several Men Killed and
Many Injured.
2so men WERE IN PERIL
Forty Men Are Imprisoned in
the Wrecked Mine-Work
of Rescue.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, May 15.-Sixteen
miners Of the Pennsylvania and Read
ing Coal. & Iron Co., were more or
less seriously hurt, several fatally it is
thought, by the explosion of gas this
morning.
Two bodies, unrecognizable, have
been recovered. Black damp is inter-
fering with the rescue. Forty men are
entombed in the section where the ex-
plosion occurred.
The accident was the most serious
in the vicinity for years. Two hundred
and eighty men exclusive of the fire.
and stable bosses were in mine when
the explosion occurred. Many of these
escaped uninjured but until an ac-
counting is made their friends are in
a frenzy. Four are known to be dead.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 15.-
Pending the adjustment Of fire losses
and the opening of the banks construc-
ton work on a large scale is held in
allowance. At present twenty thousand
men are at work in the burned district
but this force will be trebled in an
other ten days, by which time most of
the banks will be opened for business
and more cash will be available
Will Help Trolley Lines.
The action of the board of supervi
sors in granting the United Railroads
permission to erect trolley poles on
all lines will bring about speedy re-
sumption of car service and greatly
facilitate reconstruction work. The ad-
vocates of underground trolleys are ex-
ercised lest the company saddle the
city with overhead trolleys indefinitely.
The present, emergency however,
makes it imperative that cable trans
portation be abandoned.
More Bodies Found.
Six bodies were unearthed from
ruins of homes yesterday. 1t is ex-
pected the death list will be augment
ed daily by these discoveries.
National Guards Arrested.
Privates HAZEL and Merryweather of
Company c, First California guards,
are under arrest on the charge of in
Sulting women last night. A court
martial will follow.
Many Carloads of Goods.
Two thousand cas- of goods for local
business houses are on the tracks of
the Southern Pacific alone ready to
stock temporary stores as soon as they
can be built.
Appeals to Modern Woodmen.
J. Q. Davis. state deputy of the
Modern Woodmen of America, leaves
tonight to visit eastern divisions in or
der to secure relief for afflicted mem
bers of the order in the disaster OF
San Froncisco. 1t is expected that
100000 will be collected
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
Conversational Conference.

DUBUQUE, Ia, May 15.-The Sixty
seventh annual conference of the Con-
gregational churches of this state
opened here today. This conference Is
of particular interest, as 1t marks 'he
SEVENTEEN anniversary Of the Women
Home Missionary society. The ses-
sions began this morning and VIII con-
tinue until Friday evening. There Will
be sessions every morning. afternoon
and evening and many distinguished
sneakers will deliver addresses.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
C. P. SULLIVAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Tacoma Politician Named by President
to Succeed Frye-An Ankeny
Supporter.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 15.-
Presidential nominations: District at
torney for the western district of
Washington, Potter Charles Sullivan;
read admiral, Captain Morris r. S.
Mackenzie; receiver of public moneys,
Patrick w. Mullon, Juneau, Alaska;
registers of land offices. John w. Dud-
ley, Juneau. Fred w. Stocking, Olym-
pia, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

Lee Smith, janitor Of the Roman
building. and Mrs. Grace Johnson, wife
of w. E. Johnson, a teamster In the
emplov of Kissler's grocery, who were
arrested in a room in the Coast House
Sunday night, on a charge Of adultery
were this morning fined $50 and costs
each. in default of which they were
remanded to the county Jail to serve
ont the fine. The charge against the
pair was changed to lewd and vicious
cohabitation.
Smith and the woman presented
ludicrous contrast. The man Is
raw-boned, husky six-footer. while
Mrs. Johnson is unusually short and
slight. weighing not more than 100
hounds. The woman snappishly chewed
enm during the hearing and OCCASION
ally beamed lovingly upon Smith,
scarcely noticing her husband who sat
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
Bribed to Hold Honest Election

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 15.-May-
or S. G. Heiskell was the star witness
before Special Judge Welcker here in
the hearing Of the contested election
case Of Maloney VS.. Collier, growing out
Of the August election in 1902. and in
volving the county judgeship. Mayor
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

height of Glass A structures facing on
streets one hundred feet wide. On
streets from 80 to 100 feet wide the
height of the building shall not ex-
ceed 200 feet On streets less than
80 feet the heighth of buildings shall
not exceed one and one-half times the
width of the street. On Mission street
the height of buildings is limited to
As feet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 15.-Miss
Elsie Marstellar. only daugher Of the
late Captain James S. Marstellar, was
married this noon to Mr.. Harry San
derson Mulliken at the home Of Major
and Mrs. James Cresap Ord in Chevy
Chase The Rev. Father Buell.. presi-
dent of Georgetown college, Officiated
at the wedding and was assisted by the
Rev. Father Shandelle. dean Of the fac
ulty. Miss Marstellar is a descendant
Of Benjamin Harrison, one Of the sign
ers of the Declaration of Independ-
ence, and of Colonel Michael Cresap.
famous officer of the revolutionary
war.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
SAN FRANCISCO NEEDS MORE MONEY FOR THE RELIEF Of E HOMELESS ESS PEOPLE

Heiskell swore to have paid Reese Call
yon the sum of $125 for holding an
honest election in the Tenth ward.
Gallyon, it is said, had 200 marked bal
lots which he was going to stuff into
the ballot box there
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
Establish Chamber of Mines,

GUANAJUATO. Mexico. May Is
A convention Of mine owners and per-
sons interested in the mining industry
is in session at the residence of Lie.
ing matters and to eventually establish
a permanent chamber of mines in this
city for the purpose of facilitating min
ing interests throughout the country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
POWDER MAGAZINES EXPLODE.

Country for Miles Around Was Badly
Jared.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, May 1.-two
powder magazines Of the Union Metal
lie Cartridge company exploded yes
terday morning, shaking the country
for twenty miles around and damaging
buildings to the extent of many thou
sands Of dollars It was like an earth
quake. People were shaken from their
beds. The magazine was four miles
from town. Several farm houses were
demolished
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
To Get 4 Carnegie Medal.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 15.-Rufus
K. Combs, of the Midway, who saved
the life of Richard Jones by entering
a gas field manhole and lifting out the
man, will be awarded
medal by the Carnegie hero funo coh-
mission. A representative OF the 1uno
ia enroute to make the award.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15

Investigating Insurance Companies.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 15.-Offic-
ial investigation of the Union Cen
trail Life Insurance company Of Con-
cord, N. H., was begun by the Wis
consin legislative committee today Dr.
Jas. w. Glover. an expert in the New
York investigation, is in charge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
Eiqht Cars Shoes from Boston.

Eight Cars Shoes from Boston.
BOSTON, Mass, May 15.-Eight
freight cars are being loaded with fifty
the Massachusetts, relief committee to
San Francisco sufferers. The train
goes as fast freight this afternoon
Lieutenant Belcher Of the signal corps
accompanies the train with view to
avoiding delay
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
SMITH AND MRS. JOHNSON PLEAD GUILTY
|Assoed Pair Of Sinners Make lbbsh Confession and Go to
Jail to Serve Out q Fifty Dollar Fine

a short distance from her. Neither was
bit abashed and when the charge was
read to them both unblushingly
pleaded guilty.
The maximum penalty for their Of
fense is Jail sentence of six months
and fine Of 5000. but in pronouncing
a comparatively light sentence Judge
Huffman said that he took into con-
sideration the limited mental capacity
Of the prisoners.
After the case was disposed Of the
woman's husband stated that he would
Immediately institute divorce proceed
ings and he hurried away to consult a
lawyer
Ensign Annie Hurst of the Salvation
Army wishes the Statesman to state
that neither Smith nor Mrs. johnson
belonged to the organization. Smith
was a probationer. but had not been
regularly enlisted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-15
T|[[MAN REPUD|ATES|T
INTERVIEW A RANK FAKE
SENATOR ALDR|CH WAS M|sQUOTED
South Carolina Senator Rises 10 Question Of Personal
Privilege and Makes EmphaniC Denial Of Pu-
ported Statement By q Reporter.

country knows whether 1t will be solv-
ent when it pays its San Francisco
losses"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice lie hereby given that the re-
gular annual meeting of the School
District Of Crystal fslls will be held
In the Town Hall In the City Of Crystal
Falls, on the 9th day of July, A. d.,
1906. from nine o'clock in the forenoon
to five O'Clock in the afternoon, for the
purpose of electing the following offic-
ers
One Trustee from the Township OF
Crystal Falls
Two Trustees from the City Of
Crystal Falls
And also for the purpose OF voting
upon the amount Of money to be
raised by tar for all school purposes in
said district for the ensuing year and
the transaction Of such other business
as shall lawfully come before the
meeting.
Dated, June 2eth, 1906.
w. j. Richards,
Secretary Board Of Education.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30

We wish TO thank the Modern Wood
men Of America for the promptness
and courtesy displayed in settlement Of
our claim against them and also 20
heartily recommend the order 10 those
seeking Fraternal Insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dawson
Vim. X. Dawson left last night for
Platteville, Wis 10 look after the
work at the property of the Dawson
Development company. He expects TO
be gone about ten days.
Captain J. s. Buddle has been APP
pointed supervisor Of the township Of
Mansfield and Abe Flewelline CLERK.
VIM. Trebilcock IL away from the
township necessitating the change.
A letter from the hospital at Oshkosh
where Miss Emma Lindstrom Is. says
that she IL recovering rapidly from her
recent operation and expects 60 be
about again in a couple Of weeks
The Legion had initiation and q
lunch last Thursday evening number
OF new candidated having been admit
ted 10 membership.
Rev. Father j. A. Kuel, for the past
several years pastor at Ispheming will
leave this week for trip abroad. A
farewell reception was given him Fri
day.
Miss Zilla Hopper who visited friends
in the city last week left on Friday for
the west Miss Hooper has been at
Chicago on art work since her family
left here last fall
Ed. Reynolds informs us that his
brother win, likes his position at
Lake Forest very much. He has a
much better position than he had here.
j. Cohen has an sd in another
column for his Milwaukee Wsukesha
beer. Pure Wsukesha spring water
IL used in its manufacture and IL IL
having great run for family use
Clerk Bridges received draft Satur
day for the amount of the late John
J. Dawsons life insurance in the
Woodmen.
The ladies Of the German Lutheran
church will serve Ice cream and cake
ON Mira Rau's lawn on the Fourth OF
July.
Mrs. Jas d. Vivian entertained last
ia honor Of Mrs Jas.
Vivian, Sr.
The largest line Of fireworks at the
lowest prices at Floods
That popular prices will prevail dur
ing thier engagement should pack the
opera house at each Performance of the
Bence and Alters Players Prices i5
s535 cents
Rooms Ia rent at my Fifth street
residence Trsntients or steady room
srs Mrs c. = Henry.
Supt. Stephany visited with friends
" Iron Mountain last Monday
Ramsdale and living Tufts are home
Tor the summer vacation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30

Robert Munns was visitor 1T Iron
Mountain last Wednesday.
Miss Cora Uren IL home from her
school work at Eveleth. Mimi.
Miss Luln Morrison visited at Iron
River last week.
The Firms will hold big picnic in
this city on the Fourth OF July.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Registration Of the School
District Of Crystal Falls will be in
session at the Town Hall in the City
OF Crystal Falls on the 7th day Of July,
A. d.. 1905. from nine o'clock in the
forenoon to five O'Clock in the after
noon for the purpose of completing the
list of qualified electors in said school
district
Dated, June 10Th. 1906
W. }. Richards
Sec Board OF Education
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
PERSONALS

Sheriff Sensibs's canary got free OF
the cage last Saturday and search Of
the premises failed 70 locate him. Mr..
Sensiba happened TO mention the fact
10 Justice Dawson on Thursday and he
later, located him down in one of his
trees Mr.. Sensibs WAS notified and
ne and Mike Brice went out 10 capture
the runaway. They put net on top
Of O pole, first, but the bird wouldn't
stand for being caught like fish.
Then they put the cage on the end Of
the pole and were more successful,
the bird being anxious 70 get back
10 his home He had been out through
the heavy rain but escaped without
INJURY.
Iron Mountain promises 70 have the
largest number Of celebraDts who will
leave the city on the Fourth for other
towns The Mountain has arranged
for big time and IL looks as II the
celebration there will be well worth
attending. Among other revents will
be a game OF ball between the Crystal
Falls team and the Iron Mountain
team.
Jonn Smith sold his farm east of the
city, 10 Erick Enson. Finlander who
lived In Crystal Falls during the early
DAYS Of the place went back to the old
country many years ago and tried
farming there but the Russians were
too mucn for him and he decided To
come here with his family.
byron c. Waters was in the city
during the week and to his old friends
he appeared as II city life agrees with
him. He says that the business Of the
Marquette Piano company is propering
very much and IL winner, all Of
which intelligence 10 pleasant news TO
local people interested in the company.
George Wicker was married last
Thursday at Escsnaba to Miss Susie
WILDER. Of Randville They will |
make their home for the present at
~
good position with the 81. Paul rail
road
Louis Dumas was operated upon at the
Crystal Falls hospital for appendicitis
last Thursday, DIR. A. NJ Darling
performing the operation. AT last &C
cunts he was resting very satisfactorily
and.is on the high road 20 recovery
tightening gsmboled about DIR
Larson : residence In way that was
anything but pleasing last Tuesday
afternoon. A big tree in front Of the
house was hit and the telephone wires
burned out.
Walter Darling came home Wednes.
day for his summer vacation. Mr.
Darling visited Mt Madison and other
Wisconsin points after his school duties
ceased ut Rush.
Fireworks. Fireworks, ut Floods
DR. Lindeman and family are settled
in their new quarters the WEIGH house,
AcVthtiy oCcuHiru ny u MI puhN MI
Shaw moved into the Murphy house
some time ago,
The grand chapter officers Of the
Eastern Star have chosen Lansing for
the next place of meeting and the sos
sion will be held October 10 to l2th
J. A. BeBier, of Calumet was in the
city last Wednesday guest Of Rev.
q. V. Hoard
The branch Of the Frsternal order
Of Eagles which IL being organized
here, Is raiply assuming shape. The
applicants have been notified a. apply
for medical examination.
|. See the Lauerman Bros AL IN AN.
other column. They have speciatlies
for the Fourth.
Master Alois Flood went 10 Escanaba
last Tuesday 10 he present ut the wed
ding OF his uncle. Geo. Wicker.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
Notice Eagles.

You are hsreby notified 70 call upon
either DIR. Stevens OF DIR. Larson at
once for medical examination.
Fred Reipdl
FOR SALE through bred Jersey
Cow FIVE years old gentle and Of good
habits giving fourteen quarts Of milk
per day at present will sell cheap for
cash.
Inquire OF Mrs. VIM. Trebilcock.
Mansfield, Mich
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
Last Chance.

Last chance for enlarged oil paint.
ingA Call with small pictures ~
Edred Hotel. J. r. Cooke
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30

FOR SALE A 6ne Jersey COW. LIST
calf and:gives fine mess OF milk.
Mrs Thoe Conlin.