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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
ORDER FLAGGING LAID
ACCORDING TO PETITION

Announcement has been made by the
Board Of Commissioners that they had
approved and orde-ed the laying OF the
tagging on the south SIDE Of Shepherd
street. at the intersection Of Seventeenth
street and New Hampshire avenue and
on the north side Of Taylor street, at
the intersection OF Ninth street, Pet
worth which was the subject Of q Pc
titior fled with the Commissioners by
the Pe,worth Citizens Association re-
Gently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
QUEEN CARRIES CARROT
TO PALACE IN MUFF

LONDON, March 16.--Being a great
queen does not prevent Queen Alexan-
ORA from taking a deep interest In
homely kitchen matters. At the OPEN
ing o. the South African Exposition in
London by their maiesties the Queen
noticed among the exhibits some CO.
lonial grown vegetables and was at
tracted particularly by some very fine
carrots.
Taking up red and bulky specimen
she weighed IL in her hands estimating
i,s culinary value and Judging its quail
tiles with the eye If an experienced
cook. Finally she asked for the carrot
IND took II back 10 Buckingham Palace
n her muG.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
STRICKEN ON TRAIN,
DIES IN HOSPITAL

Charles Burnett. forty years old. OF
Gloversville. y Y, was stricken with
cerebral hcmurrhase while on board a
Southern train Just before reaching
Manassas yesterday. The train ar
rived in Washington a. 1870. and Mr.
Burnett was removed TO the Emergency
Hospital, where he died a few minutes
later.
NJ Burnett was travelling alone. lie
was returning 10 GIJVersviue from Palm
Beach, Fla. II is understood that he
has wife and daughter living in Glow
ersviIIe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
BETWEEN THE ACTS.

rev James Donewig. stalwart speCi-
men OF the church militant. was CON
Quoting revival services in Exeter. Mo
when two local roughs raised a dis
turbance. Mr.. DOnewig demonstrated in
VAIN. and then interrupted his sermon
long enough TO thrash the pair soundIv.
When they had been whipped into the
proper frame Of mind and BODY the
reverend gentleman proceeded with his
fourthly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
ACCIDENTAL DEATH VERDICT
OF CORONER'S JURY

Accidental death was the verdict rem
dered by the coroHer's jury at the in
quest over the body Of lawrence NJ
Clements. the seveu-year-old son Of
Charles b Clements. Of sI6 . street
SoutlW west who died Friday morning al
Providence Hospital from Injuries ne re
ccived by falling under the Wheels OF
an AnHcOsJia car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

A writer on Pneumonia, SAYS: "A
main difficulty is that no one can
tell whether or not a given cold will
ultimately travel to the deeper parts
of the lungs. Thus it happens that
no cough, soreness of chest, chilli
ness or other evidence of even slight
catarrhal troubles can be trusted
these times.
There can hardly be doubt. how
ever, that the prompt use of proper
remedies for the preliminary cold
may often save the day.
If "Seventy-seven" is taken in
time, it prevents the development of
"a Cold or Grip, hence prevents
Pneumonia.
"Seventy-Sevenn also breaks up a
neglected Cold, that hangs on
Grip,
At Druggists. . cents. or mailed
humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. cor VII
liam and John streets. New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

the fall OF 1864. the entire body Of com
missioned officers Of the regiment Joined
In request TO President Lincoln FOR
his app ointment as paymaster. General
Miles. tAen commanding the division. in
dorsed the application. Mr. Shallcn-
berger called upon President Lincoln %
pay his respects and file the paper.
President Lincoln. after reading the
paper containing several Endorsements.
turned il over and wrote these words.
II the service Of this applicant can
be made useful. let him be appointed.
"A LINCOLN
Congressional Career.
General ShaIlcnbergor was chairman
Of the Republican county committee of
Beaver county, Pa. 1924. he is a
member OF the Loyal Legion. Washing
ton CITY Comm audery. and chairman OF
the council He was member of the
torty-fftl, Forty-sixth. and Forty
seventh Congresses. having been chair
man of the Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds in the Forty-scventh
Congress. Representing "a strong tariff
district composed og the counties OF
Beaver. Washington. and Lawrence in
pennsylvania, which were interested
among other things in the protection OF
WOOL Mr.. Shallenberger paid special
attention 10 the subject of the tariff
The labor organizations have recently
called attention TO the fact that in The
speech upon the tariff delivered during
MS Congressional career Mr.. Shauen-
berger, at that early day indorsed the
principle OF eight hours day for labor
as in the interest both TO the manu-
facturer and the laboring man. as well
as Of the community in general
Ferhaps the most notable achievement
Of General Shallenberger as the estab-
Hshment OF the pneumatic tube service
IN some Of the large cities OF the
country This service. criticised rs It
was In Its experimental stage. received
an unusual amount of his attention for
the reason that he was convinced that
II could be made a desirable medium
tor The rapid transmission of mail i'm
the larger cities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Railway Mail Service.

The railway mail service, with its
force Of about 1900 officers and men.
takes the mail. sorts it while the train
is running. and hurries it in a thousand
different directions TO its destination.
The railway postoffice IS the highest
development Of the railway mail service.
Mr.. Shallenberger has taken advantage
Of the scheduling Of all fast trains by
ordering the mails dispatched thereon
when they could be expedited thereby.
Last year when the fast trains were
put on between New York and Chicago
Mr.. ShaTenberger. arranged from the
first to have a limited amount OF mail
transported thereon
He also began the system OF requiring
contractors on star routes to deposit
mails into and collect them from hOx"s
along the line Of all-star routes, which
feature OF that service has become So
important to a very large nUmb;r OF
people.
The evils attending the former p.ac-
tice of specializing in mail contracts Ge-
ceived a great deal of attention at the
hands Of General ShalIenberz@r. and he
took action looking to the correction Of
such evils. with the result that al pres
ent the professional bidders have been
eliminated. and the service in all parts
of the country Is being performed 10y
local contractors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
LECTURE BY FATHER STAFFORD

The. Rev. Dr. Stafford viii give his
new lecture on Shakespeare Henry
VII. at the New National Theater
poor churches and Ladies of Charity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

1t would be quite impossible to make Il
list of the instances of sad consequences
growing out OF having too much money.
Since the accumulation OF wealth BY
individuals IT, the United States we have
Witnessed baneful effects upon the see
9nd generation. Descendants of tire
noblest and the best Of men who have
acquired large fortunes through their in
dustry thrift. and economy seem 10
have Inherited none of these inestimable
qualities, but To have been influenced
wholly By sclfshncss and a desire to in
dulge their most reprehensible qualities.
Girls and boys have gone at a rapid
rate until they have expended their pat
rimOny. Almost without exception be
fore reaching their majority they have
acquired habits that the wealth Of
croCsus could not afford. In their profit
gate indulgence they have formed assO-
Citations that led them 20 quicken their
pace on the road TO ruin. Wine. women.
horses, gambling. and the long list Of
dehaucaes have consumed the resources
OF the boys and destroyed them mental
Is and morally An early death has
cat short their lives in innumerabIe
cases. and IN others their nearest and
dearest friends have often prayed that
If they could not be reformed death
might come TO end their disgraceful
careers.
Prey TO the Vicious.
The question arises. Have not these
honorable parents been prone 10 spare
the rod and spoil the child2" and when
they are called hence their spoiled chill
dren become an easy prey TO the vicious
ard the a-tful and IL IS lucky thing
when they stop short OF the perpetratlon
OF deeds that put them into the hands
OF the law. and while ono regrets that
Eonorcd names should he on the roll or
criminals who must pay the penalty Of
their wicked deeds. one has no patience
with the sentimental effort that is be-
ing made from time TO time to screen
persons Of this class on trial for the
most hainous Of crimes on the ground
OF insanity and lmbecility.
Deadens Moral Instincts.
There is some hope O. restoring them
90 health and sanity T., such "a course.
but If allowed To be at large they might
indulge themselves I'm alcohol and its
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Government Will End TAX
ing Testimony by
Saturday.
Defense VIII Then Oc-
cupy About Two
Weeks.
May Not Go to the Jury
Before the Eleventh
of April.

Unlyss the unexpected happens the
Government VIII this week close its side
of the case against former Representa-
tive Binger Hermann. of Oregon.
charged with destroying thirty-five
letter press copy books which are
claimed by the Government 10 have been
public records of the General Land Office
of which Hermann was Commissioner.
Tomorrow the case enters upon its
sixth week.
The testimony submitted by the Gov
ernments witnesses last week consisted
mostly Of Identification of official letters
and memoranda bearing on the crea-
ton of the Blue Mountain Reserve.
which tended to show a motive for
the destruction Of the letter press books.
Points Against Defense.
The most significant point brought out
by the prosecution last week was the
evidence that the part Of April and early
in May. 1902, Commissioner Hermann
received letters from J. A Sar-iskie. of
Tucson. Ariz., informing him Of the land
operations or Hyde & Co. and the
Commissioner, acting on the iaforma-
ton. sent a letter Of instructions to
Special Agent HOlsingGr, at Phoenix,
Ariz.. % make an investigation and re-
port. But before the letter Of lnstruc-
tons reached Holsinger. the Commits
sioner wired the special agent to pro-
coed at once to kalispeu. Mon. on an
other mission.
IL was not until November. 1902. that
Holsinger sent in a report telling OF the
suspected conditions OF the Hyde CT al.
land entries.
Probable Length Of Case
Just how long the defense will take
to put in its evidence IN answer TO the
prosecution cannot be stated at this
time, but the opinion is that It will take
at least fully two weeks. beginning
with NJ, nday. March ..
il IS possible that the case will reach
the jury about April IL
It's the intention of the District At
torney to proceed with the HYDE l-
mond- Benson-Schncider land fraud
cases the latter part OF April. the case
being set for the 22d OF that month.
This Arrangement VIII delay the trial
OF Mrs. Bradley. who stands indicted
for the murder of ex-senator Arthur NJ.
Brown, Of Utah. who was shot by her
IN the Raleigh Hotel, last December
The Hydc-Dimond-Beus
case VIII. IL is believed. OCCUPY the At
teEtion OK the court for at least three
months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Alaskan Mails.

A feature which should not ne forgot
ten IN the record OF General ShalIor-
berger is the vigOr with whicu he has
provided mail service in Alaska. During
the season of navigation unlimited guam
titles of mail Of all classes can now he
sent to all Alaskan postoflice5 reached
by ocean or river steamers. and dUriay
the winter season considcra BILE quauti-
ties of mail are sent to interior AIas-
kan points which formerly hal very
few. i. any, postal facilities during the
winter.
On four of the fast transatlantic Zines
Of steamers sea postofices is main
tanned. General Shallenbcrger has
brought about an absolute civil service
method Of providing sea post clerks.
They are obtained by transfer from
other branches OF the postal service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Generals War Record.

Mr.. Shallenberger enlisted in the 10th
Pennsylvania Volunteers. August. 1862.
and on the organization Of the regiment
was made adjutant. He was wounded
slightly at Charlottesville. again at
Gettysburg, and lastly at the Battle of
the Wilderness. In his last engagement
he was severely wounded by a gun shot
In the thigh, the ball remaining in the
wound two and One-half years before IL
could be extracted. In the Battle Of
Gettysburg. on the evening OF July 3
1868. he was shot through the right leg
When about TO leave the service by a
surgeons certificate for disability, in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Prey to the Vicious.
Deadens Moral Instincts.

There is some hope o. restoring them
20 health and sanity h. such "a course.
but If allowed TO be at large they might
indulge themselves I'm alcohol and its
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18
DRYDEN OUT OF SHOOT
FOR THE GLOBE TROPHY
Local Crack Falls Down But Bgeow Confarr Mills and Becker
Keep Up Sensational Contest at Last Reports -Greates
Tournament Ever Held is Nearing Close

shooting tournament and more thar
80 entries, including the experts, faced
the traps in the different events Bad
light from a cloudy sky, the reverse
pull and the distance handicap could
not keep down the good scores of the
past two days but even against such
odds straights We're made by at least
two shooters in every event up to
noon.
Mills fell down badly in the Ana
cOnda cup and BrOwnlee medal events
The reverse pull and the handicap
were largely responsible for his poor
showing. He had dropped Is b1rus IN
the first two trophy contests. This
will materially change the outlook for
the individual high average champion
ship and Bigelow, Confarr, FORBES and
Dryden all have good chances to take
the money for this event.
COnfarr and Bigelow were the only
ones who succeeded in breaking 25
straight blue rocks in the opening con-
test of the day and they will shoot
off the tie for the Anaconda cup late
this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
When ties are being shot off every
one stands on tip toes and it is then
the sportsman feels his blood course
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18
FARMERS TAKE OVER THE PACIFIC STOCK
ASSOCIATION To PAY OFF ALL CLAIMS

pany intends to pay all its claims this
fall, when it will be possible to COL
lect the notes. The new board OF d.
rectors asks that the policy holders as
sist them by granting an extension OF
time until next fall for the amount or
their claims, agreeing to accept 20
per cent of the amount November l.
25 per cent December l, 25 per cent
January l and 25 per cent February l.
The claims will also be paid III ao-
yonce as far as collections Will per-
NIT.
The board of directors was lncreas-
ed from five to seven men and were
selected by the policy holders in tneir
respective districts. They are: Les
lie ]. Smith of Spokane and Whitman
counties. son of the "Palouse "nea'
king" r. ]. Thompkins Of Walia wal
la; ]. c. Schrag of Adams county
j. B. Schrock of Cunningham; W. D.
Walker. Geo. C. Ketzel of Lincoln
county and c. B. Nash of kootenal
county, Ida.
A circular letter concerning tne
Spokane meeting is being sent eacn
Policy holder.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18

After a thorough investigation of
the affairs of the Pacific Live Stock
association and hard work upon the
part of the policy holders, the COM
pany has been placed in a position
where every dollar of it's claims may
be settled and the association placed
on its feet.
This is the announcement made by
r. j. Tompkins of this city, who has
just returned from Spokane, where ne
went in the hope that the company's
affairs might be Strengthened out. Mr..
Tompkins is one of the new directors.
According to the stories published
throughout the state the former
management of the company made an
attempt to have a receiver appointed
that the affairs of the company Nigh,
be investigated.
The liabilities of the concern were
about $4,000 while the assets were
100000.
The company's attorney was ap-
pointed to act as such receiver. I,
was the plan to involve it so the money
could be secured by the management
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18

and new company formed which
weuld shut out the claims of the
policy holders. After two hearings
before Judge Poindexter of Spokane,
the scheme failed.
At the time it was hatched, j. B.
SchrOck, a farmer of Cunningham,
Wash. through his interest in the COM
pany's affairs, became involved to the
company to the amount of 100000. 1t
was while trying to raise the money
to tide the company over, the position
OF the company was taken ad-
vantage of by the management and
the receiver secured only to be Ousted
by the court
The state insurance commissioners
has extended the time for the affairs
to be Strengthened up to so days. With
the proper management theanew board
Of directors can place the company on
it's feet
Many claims accumulated against
the company. These would have been
met, had the farmers been able to
pay their notes which were given for
the premiums on policies. The COM
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18
FEWSTER CASE
IS SETTLED
Court Gives Judgement TO
The Defendant, Miller

The celebrated FewSter Miller case,
involving title to IA acres of rich land
near Bowles junction, was settled yes
terday When Jalge Brents awarded
the property to Mr.. Miller and ordered
the sheriff to put him into possession
of the place at once.
The court held Miller was in no way
guilty of the conspiracy alleged by
Mrs. FeWSter in her complaint that
Miller and her former husband had
effected a fictitious sale of the prop
erty 50 Mrs Fewster could not come
in for her share.
FeWster sold the property to Miller
and disappeared from the country. Mrs.
FeWster questioned the legality Of the
sale and brought suit for possession of
the farm The case has been before
the Walla Walla superior court for
over a year and has been bitterly
contested.
In awarding the land to Miller the
court held he should pay the court
costs amounting to $50
During the progress of the suit for
the possession of the land. a divorces
suit was in the courts and decree
was granted Mrs. Fewster yesterday
evening. Mrs. Fewster brought heI
suit on the grounds of desertion. al
leging her husband left her shortly
after they were married.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18

FOrty-fOur shooters We're still bang
ing away at the traps this afternoon
and when the last report came into
The Statesman COnfarr Bigelow and
Becker We're in the lead for the Globe
trophy with the last half of the events
still to shoot. Dryden lost four birds
in the beginning of the last half of this
shoot and so put himself out of the
race.
Interest in all the trophies was at
fever heat all day and when the Globe
contest was announced and the first
squad started for their traps a crowd
marksmen with held breaths.
This trophy is not only the most
beautiful of all the emblemS offered to
successful shooters at the tournament
but it is also the hardest to get. Five
traps at known angles but mixed pulls
keep the most experienced artist of the
long barrel on edge and he who sue
ceeds in scoring 40 straight is indeed
entitled to the laurel wreaths. The
highest score made up to o'clock
was 36 birds.
At this time Bigelow leads for the
high average score and Confarr, Mills
and Becker follow him closely.
Today was trophy day at the big
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18
To BLOW
COUNTY JAIL
Bio Plot Of Prisoners Dis.
covered in Time

CHICAGO. May 1S.-A plot to blow
UP the Jail and liberate 1000 pris-
oners was frustrated today by the dis
covery and capture of a prisoner with
a store of nitro glycerine.
A breach had been made in the west
wall in which it was planned to place
the explosive and destroy the wall.
Extensive plans We're made for the
inmates that through the wing they
would make a break in a body at the
time of the explosion.
Bed Stats and other weapons were
found placed in convenient spots.
Armer guards were placed through
out the prison and ordered to shoot
any prisoner who tried to escape.
In one cell Charles Hansen, a con-
victed murderer, the guards fOunC
seated with a tin can with sufficient
nitro glycerine to blow up the wnoi<
wing of the building.
1t is said Hansen confessed and i'm
plicated Luke Fitzpatrick. also a life
prisoner.
Hansen was sent to Joliet in irons
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18
GENEROUS WALLA WALLA PEOPLE Do
DEED Of CHARITY FOR AFFLICTED

and Mrs. Matt Thompson. with their
Iist secured s25. Contractor George
Smell. together with his men, maoe up
a nurse of s25. which was placed in the
Savings bank. School child
ron of the Baker school made up
nurse of $3.50 and sent it to the be-
rsayed family. Frank Preston. dray-
man turned over one days earnings
outside friends sent usefui articies
onone them being bedding ana
a .nas friends in and around Dixie
aIso helped literally.
Frank weber and sons. In whose
~. family lived when the hre
occurred. did many acts of kindness
s;aas furnishing them another
house to live in.
Mr.. Lightle, who is confined 70 -. 81.
Marv.s hospital receiving treatment
- h,,rns received. is doing as well as
could be expected.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18
CHIEF Of POLICE Brown DOES STUNT
0F RUSSIAN CzAR WITH BILLY NOBLE

Brown began the conversation. After
the fracas was over Noble returned
to the store and apolOgiZej to Kelly.
Kelly said warm words were ex-
changed between Brown and himself
because Brown had caused a disturb
ance in the store.
Noble said to a representative OF
The Statesman that bad blood had ex-
listed between him and Brown for
some time. He had. however, left
Brown alone and did not speak to him
until this afternoon when he was ap-
preached by him.
Brown refused to discuss the matter
saying the papers would roast him If
he talked.
The case was postponed until next
Saturday afternoon. Noble deposited
a $40 cash bond.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18

Inat Walla Wallans are quick 70
"r.p a friend in need was evidenceu
pl the fact that after the disastrous
H'e Monday evening which caused the
Oeatn of Mr.. and Mrs. James II.
AIghtle's 6-year-old child, the fatner
severely burned, and the home oe-
SPoyed, a liberal donation was maue
winch tided the family over durins
N'er hour of need and terrible grief
IN telling a representative OF Ihe
statesman of the kindness shown the
1'Itlliy. Mrs. Lightle said woros
<ouid not express her heartfelt thanks
LOT the efforts made by her friends 70
ne.p them. Had it not been for the
V'p they received. the misfortune
"ouli have been almost unbearabie.
NO sooner had the news of the tras
,S spread than friends began clrcu-
ing subscription lists. Bruce NC
al generously headed one and a1tef
0uiating the paper secured $1l2 MT
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-18

six weeks ago. but SO far as evaded
arrest
The morning session of the court
was decidedly mOnotonOus, being de-
voted to the questioning of veniremen
in an effort to fill the place of Juror
Matthews who was peremptoriiy
challenged by the defense.
The questions were repetitiOns Of
those heretofore asked other pros
pective jurors. isaac Bedell was pro-
visiOnally accepted.
The defense peremptOrily challeng
ed Walter Shaw. The examination tc
fill this seat consumed the greater
portion of the morning session.
When the court took a recess the
prosecution had exhausted four per-
emptOry challenges and the defense
the same. 1t becomes more and more