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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
IS SUED FOR WARDROBE
FROM STAGE TRAGEDY TO llFE'S
REALITY is HER NEW
ROLE.

Miss Maxine Miles the heroine of
many moods who favored the patrons
of the Orpheum several weeks ago with
every variety of feminine nobleness
from a prettily painted French dame of
Is to the loving and revengeful mother
of two score years, is in trouble, deep
trouble.
The misfortune which befell Miss
Mics while playing the title role in the
Queen of the Highway, highly col
ored melodrama now occupying the
boards in the Columbia theater of Spo-
kane, is quantity illustrated in the fol-
lowing story clipped from yesterdays
Review:
Some people think it's an easy
matter for an actress to dress the part
of a wild western heroiLe week after
week. 1t would seem from the pictures
that a short buckskin skirt with three
cores and no lace ruffles at the bottom,
one pain shirtwaist with rundown
collar and a sombrero ought to COM
plcte the list of essentials. But no. In
support of which contradiction see the
following list of raiment alleged to
have beer. bought by Miss Maxine
Miles, leading woman in a local stock
company:
"Ore black velvet coat 4S inches
long. deliberately trimmed in heavy silk
hercules braid, with collar and cuffs of
Persian cloth set with green medal
lions: ona large velvet hat, trimmed
with black satin ribbon and four or
| five plumes. ore much larger than the
| others; a green automobile hat. muSh-
room shape, trimmed in green velvet
and tan silk, with green chiffon veil
edged with green velvet; one WHITEHALL
over lace waist: one blue butterfly suit
with sleeves of Japanese effect ana
F., large bow in front of jacket.
! The cause of the list having been
made public is suit brought yestrr-
! day III the superior court by L. Bud
win and w. Galbraith. dealers in Ia
dies furnishings" to recover from the
(actress the cost of the goods.
Miss Miles, alleges the complaint
bought the clothing on November Is,
the cost Of the articles totaling 1888. VI
this she has paid $55. Mr.. Budwin ask
ling for a Judgment of $3.50 and $50 at
| torney's fees.
"Since last Sunday Miss Miles has
| been appearing at least once day IN
"The Queen of the Highway, taking
the part of the queen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
A GO0O TIME TO BU|lO
LABOR is CHEAP AND BUILDING
MATERIALS REDUcED-NEW
RESIDENTS FOR CITY.

Building contractors think now is the
time to erect structures ir. Walla Wal
la as mechanics are plentiful and
building material has declined in price
decidedly within the past month. Men
are coming in from every part of the
great northwest and claim that it is
impossible to secure work in the larger
cities along the coast. Even from San
Francisco where building operations
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County. SIS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the
City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
ia rrh that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK CHENEY.
Sworn to before NE and subscribed
in my presence, ibis 9Th day of De-
cember. A D. 1885.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
naily, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

George McCool, better known as
doc" was arrested this afternoon by
Officer Rouf. McCOol is accused with
stealing several blankets from the
East End saloon on Main street and
disposing of them at the Stems second
hand store. His trial will be heard
before Justice Huffman tomorrow af-
ternOon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
That Boundary Suit

SALEM. Orc, Dec. 23.-Attorney
General Crawford of Oregon, will
;eave for Washington Saturday night
to appear with Senator Fulton before
the supreme court in the Oregon
Washington boundary suit which in
wolves lands and islands near the
mouth of the Columbia river
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
PAY CAST IN FRISCO.
CASTOR is SAFE.
Vessel Not Heard from for Forty Days
Renorts at Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. 23.-The
British bark, Castor, overdue from
valparaiso 35 days, arrived Qff Tatoosh
Esquimalt. The Castor appeared off
tn Columbia bar November 16, but
was driven off shore by a gale and
not heard of again. Fears for her
safety We're very keen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
State Did Not Close.

BOISE, Dec. 23.-The state did not
conclude it's case today as one witness
from Colorado did not arrive. The
court will convene this evening and
hold a session. Tomorrow the defense
will probably open as the court will
hear the argument of the defense for
the judge to instruct the jury to bring
in a mot guilty verdict tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
Wait for the cars at the Book Noof

Herbert Swanson, who was arrested
Saturday morning on the charge Oh
stealing a bicycle appeared Deioi0
Judge Thomas H. Brents this afternoo"
and was sentenced to twelve moh'n'
i'm the county Jail. Swanson SAID '''"
no was "up against it, for money ana
was forced to steal. He also Gun
fessed to stealing three other Wheei'
and an overcoat.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
IMPROVE YOUR LOOKS.

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

Herring gerade vie in Deutchland at
Mun.inga's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

Wait for the cars at the Book Nook
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

Deutches Sauer Krout at MuLtingas'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

The Daily Statesman-25c Fer month
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

Phone 80 for fresh Tamale spices.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

Alaska, Holland ami Norway Her
ring.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23

Phone 80 for Mixer Herring.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
HOLLY BOXES

Nothing can be
more dainty and at
tractive for enclos-
ing gifts; 15c. zoe
and CSC Boxes re-
duced to TUG
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
PORCELAIN ASH RECEIVERS.

Hand painted Hunting Scenes, an APP
propriate gift for gentlemen; special
value at zoe
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-23
INITIAL, HANDKERCHIEFs.

Beautifully embroidered Initial III
scroll-a special bargain for Christmas
Gifts.
50 cent values priced at ......... zoc
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ternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
Accused Dismissed.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 5.-Accused of
daring daylight hold up within stones
throw OF Central Police station. Il. W.
VauNess, I8 years old, and Vim. Monk,
10, claiming Newark, N. j., as their
homes, are being held here. The boys
are charged with holding up Miss Maggie
Crowley yesterday afternoon in the heart
Of The business section and pulling
diamond ring from the woman's fioger.
According to the police, Van Ness has a
record for skipping with car fares after
makiug one trip employed as conductor
90 Pittsburg street car.
When the accused appeared 10 the
Police Court today they quickly threw
different light on the STAIR which result
ed in their discharge. According to the
testimony, Mis-, Crowley had not been
held up, ss she claimed, but had given
her ring to Van Ness with whom she is
said to have been infatuated. The young
man declared he had no intention Of
keeping the ring and when be told the
girl be intended leaving town she plead
ed with him 10 remain and then had him
arrested to keep him. Miss Crowley ad-
mite d to the magistrate that she had
not been robbed and that she gave Van
Ness her ring to wear. The young men
we're discharged. Miss Crowley waited
outside for Van Ness, but he did not
speak as be passed by.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
The New Cunarder.

London, Nov. 5.-The Ounarder
Msuretauis, the Lusitania's sister ship,
will make her maiden trip to New York
early in December. Though the Lusi-
tsnis's sister, sne is not the latter's twir,
being 800 tons heavier, few fee. longer
and quite bit faster, as indicated by her
recent trial run around Scotland. TIE
Mauretsnis, on the trial, for a shoit
time, made 81. IL knott.
Rumors have it that the Cunard
Company will bid goodbye 10 Queens
toFn with its larger ships. notably the
LusItsnis, Msuretsnis and Campanis,
early next month, the plan being for
these vessels to make Holyhesd their
stopping place instead. If this happens,
QueenstOwn's days as a mail station are
practically ended. the White Star Line
having also ceased to stop there with
homeWard mails.
The trouble is q result. oil the Cork
Hsrbor Boards failure to arrange for re-
moving the Turbot Bank. The board
explained that 1t could not meet the ex-
penses, which would exceed ~, 500, 600.
1t asked the Lords of the Admiralty 10
aid In the undertaking, but the sdmi-
rally refused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
Failure of a Strike.

Coventry, EuglaDd, Nov. 5 Union
linsniths who declared strike against
the Daimler Automobile Works to en-
force a demand for lower pay have lost
their f2ht. The Daimler works paid
union wages and bonuses in addition.
"This won't do" said the union eff
Gals; she men must sill be paid
alike. The manufacturers stuck to their
system of bonuses and the union ordered
its memhe not to accept them. So the
automobile makers opened bank &C.
counts in the mems names and deposited
the bonuses to their credit, saying they
might decide TO take the money some
time. They did. As soou as the &C.
connts began to pile up, about twO-thirds
OF the uDiouists we're tempted to their
fall and began checking against them
The union officials held meeting, ex-
ptlled the offenders and declared strike
against the works. Then the men who
bad accepted bonuses formed q union Of
their own and helped their employers to
I'll the striksrs' places. The union has
finally yielded aud ss many of its men,
bers So can get back their old places will
take them, bonuses and all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
WouId.be Suicide,

New York, Nov. 5.-Joseph Gaudett,
locked up today in the Adams street,
Brooklyn, police station to answer q
charge OF attempted suicide, says he is
sorry his attempt at Observation-Disclosures
most spectacular New York has seen In
many dsys-fail:d. Gaudett opened the
window of his room ON the upper floor
of Court street boarding house late last
night and fred several shots to attract
crowd. When several bundled peoT ls had
assembled below him, he deliberately
turned the weapon on himself and fred.
Men who ssw him fail rushed up to the
room and seized the revolver which he
still clasped In bis hand. DR.. Brennan
who was called, found the bullet had
glanced Of Gsudetps skull iDhicting,
only slight wound and be was carted
away to cell. A letter Gsudett tried
to destroy was pieced together by the
police and read: dan, yoa are my
best friend. If l see the boy / will kill
him. To show | am true to all take my
life for that kid. Dan, love Maggie"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
THREATENED STRIKE.

A dispatch from Lsheyille, N. @ 4,
says that engineers and conductors OF
the Southern Railway are threatening a
strike if they are not granted an increase
10 Wages. A similar demand was made
year ago, which the Southern granted,
increasing their annual pay roll several
hundred thousand dOllsrs. Some Of the
more conservative employees are using
their influence against a strike, especially
at this time.
A dispatch from Spencer, N. C., says
that pursuant to an order from the Wash
iDgton Offices of the Southern Railway
Company, applicable over the entire
system, the employees OF the company at
Spencer, Knoxville aud other PLACES
we're yesterday placed under nine-hour-
day schedule. The cut amounts 10 10
per cent. and was made by the company
rather than reduce the force. It is aot
known how long The schedule will re-
main in effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
TUESDAY EVENING. NOV. 8. 1907.

CONGRESSMAN BURLEsoN, Of Texas,
has no doubt that he President intends
% be the candidate next year, for it is
bis intimates and men who are fire.
osenlly at the White House who are
constantly saying TINT the country de-
uands him and he will have 10 yield in
soite of bis assurance three years ago,
several times repeated, that he would
n. be q candidate. GAS I see the nat
fer" says Mr. Burleson, che is bend
log all his energies and exbaus'ing ell
the resources of a political cunning with
out parallel ia my experience 10 compel
the republicans to nominate him BY &C
clsmAtiou." Concerning Mr.. Roose-
vsll's petition the Pbiladelpbis Record
SAYS: "Federal officeholders insisted in
1892 that the country was crying for four
years more Of Benjamin Harrison, but
it wasn't"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
To Return Home.

Manila, Nov. 5.-Secretsry of War
Taft is considering the abandonment of
the rest Of bis world tour and immedi-
ately return home. The financial crisis
and urgent political demand for his
presence at home, gle understood to to
behind his crossing conviction that it
viii be best for him to give up his origi-
nal plan for circling the gl)be.
Washington, D. G, Nov. Some
color is lent TO The report that Secretary
Taft con,emplaies abandoning his Eu.
ropeau trip, from the fact that Plesiden!
r ,osevelt IS known to have been In
personal cable communication with b m
several times since the Secretary arrived
in The Philippines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05

NATURE-FAKERs are now making
every sort Of prediction for the character
OF The coming winter A little while ago
they announced that birds we're goirg
South 10 unusual numbers and uncom-
monty early. OF course, this bet0kened
an caily and very hard winter. But a
man with q well-established reputation
IS weather prophet 10 Pennsylvania,
says he hornets are building their nests
high 10 the air, which promises mild
winter, for when the weather is to be
severe they build on the ground to get
the protection of snow. The gOOaebOue
prophet has ps'sed away, but just tie
same sort OF winter representations are
made, all The same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
Arrival of Gold,

New York, Nov. eight millions
oil the $50, 900, 900, gold already en-
gagged in Europe by New York banks,
arrived on the steamer Krou PdDz'ssen
C.cile today. Ia this steamers wake
the Lusllspia is bringing $40, 900, 900
more. Tue rest Of the $50, 900, 600, is
expected within week. More gold is
being engaged constantly and 6nanciers
say ii is not likely to stop snort of $780,
100000. Marked. ns it ia By a start on
To immense irAow of money, financial
leaders regard today as the happiest
holiday they have known 10 years.
They believe the point has at last been
reached where The tide may be sounded
on The return and that from now on con-
ditions will improve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
From washington.
TColfe .VOpdeace Of the Alexandria Gazette.
VoohinotOn Nov X

TColseVOudeace Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Warrington, Nov. b.
Seus.or Thomas II. Garter, OF Mon
taus, at ere tins chairman of The re-
publican national committee, and now
one Of the republican "whips" in the
Uuiied States Senate, is not hOpsful OF
cuueooy egis alton at the coming sss-
; on Of Coag;cs.. He locks for an early
adj0urnmen.. 1t is doubtful" said
he, "if the feaUcial solons of the coun-
'ty ecu fgree On ony form OF legislation,
Every bsober has his own theory.
Scarcely any two can be brought to agree
on what should be done. Under these
circumstances II is difficult TO predict
legislation.
The Weather Bureau makes the fol-
lowing special election day announce
ment: FAr weather prevails in all
sections Of the country today, except In
paris of tae lake region, New York and
New Eng lsnd, where there are areas Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
cloud and local rains. Temperature is
every where moderate.

cloud and local rains. Temperature IS
everywhere moderate"
The American Pickle Manufacturers
Association, representing sixty preserv-
ing concerns OF the United States, ap-
piled to the Secretary OF Agriculture
Today for an extension Of time during
which they may use benzoate of cods.
They allege they have expended $780,
900 to discover method of preserving
in which this chemical Is not necessary,
bat without success. Two OF the largest
preserving concerns 10 the United States
object to an extension of time, OF the
ground that they have not found that
chemical, or any other, necessary in
manufacturing their products.
Commissioner Sargent, of the Bureau
OF Immigration, received a report from
Canada today stating that 7S2 Chinese
sd been admitted in the Frat nine
no this OF this year, compared with rs
for las. year. Each of these paid Tax
of $500, or 1851, 900 in all.
Many of the pressmen employed on
the Washington newspapers went out Oh
6 strike today and Others will follow to-
nigh.
The Postofice Department issued
fr .ud order today against the Hamburg
City Lottery of Germany, and III. L.
Ster u, its agent of Bremen.
The FIRST submarine torpedo boat fotilla
is being placed in readiness to be put 10
mDis-ion at Newport.
'i'he VesuViUs, the torpedo experiment.
al ship Of the navy, his been ordered to
be placed out OF commission a, the Boz
ton paw yard for general overhsuli1s :.
The Pfesidtn, reached Oyster Bay at
$50 q. m; voted at 1856, left at 1890;
got to Jersey City at noon aad lett at
l:14 r. m. for Washington.
Commissioner Capers, who has taken cherg
Of the d'stillery investigation, believes that
tie work will be finished within co days. II
have increased the force Of revenue agents IN
Virginia" he explained ''and have sent to the
field of action some OF the best and shrewdest
men 10 the service. When we are through
there will he very few ofthe guilty not appre.
hended." Many gusgers and siorekeepefs
are inv jlved in the teal Oae method dis
tillery men took 10 evade the law and get the
goods o5 the msrk' was through wholesale
bouss oh they owned but which was ope- =
stsd under another's name.
Four more Army officers have been ordered
before retiring board becau o their ina
biity t. comply with the horsemanship tex
escribfd by the President-Col. Henry NJ.
Adams 1t. Col. OrnoDd NJ. iss X, Maj.
Henry N. Benham, and Maj. Cbas c. Pierce
chanlain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
FRAUDS CHARGED.

SINE Of the most gigantic frauds In
the history OF the Internal Revenue Ser
vice have been unearthed in Virginia,
North Carolina and other southern
States, and sensational disclosures, in
volvng prominent people and wel-known
distilleries, are anticipated. The federal
authorities engaged in the tssk of pro-
tecting the governments interests esi.
mate the loss in revenue 10 Virginia
81 ns to be from $3.50, 900 to 81, 000,-
900 a year, aud they say the circumven-
ton of the laws has been going on for
eighteen months or more. The loss in
collections in other States is said to sp-
proximste the amount of taxes evsded
in the Ola Dominion. 1t is understood
thst Commissioner John @. Capers is
personally directing the Investigation,
and this 10 borne out by the fact that
David A Gstes, chief Of the special
sgents, with headquarters at Wishing
ton, has made several visits TO Richmond
and other places in the State, and is
cooperating closely with Revenue Agent
Chapman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
Stay of Execution Granted.

Chicsgo, Nov. 5.-Herman Billek,
the Bohemian fortune ttl er, sentenced
to hang Friday, will be granted stay.
His execution has been postponed be-
cause of a new mystery in the case. Bill
lex was convicted Of poisoning 6vo mtm.
bers OF the family of Martin V zil, a
milk dealer. The evidence disclosed
t at Billek and Mrs. May Wal, who
poisoned herself because of the expo
sures, were lovers. The charge of the
State was TINT they colspired to kill
the entire family 10 order to get insurance
money, 50 Billek and his psrsmour might
elops TO Bohemia. Mrs. Emma Biei-
man, a married daughter of The woman,
LETT home and warned her sisters that
Billek was administering arsenic to the
family in food. She was the witness up
on whose evidence BIllek was condemned.
The fortune teller's defense was a
counter accusation that Mrs. E1eiman
poisoned the family. Yesterday Mrs.
Eneiman's husband, farmer died sud
denly. Billek's attorney directed the
attention Ct Judge RirDes and the States
attorney to the circumstance. The court
decided to grant Billek bill Of excep-
lions which will procure a supersedeas
and stay from the Suprems Court. Analy-
sis of the organs of Eneimsn's body will
be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
SHOOTING EXPLAINED.

The shooting of DR.. Fl. McF. Allen,
4 prominent physician of Est Nash
vile, Tenn, on Sunday. by Thomas s.
B sb, has been explained. 1t is certain
the "uuwritten law" will be invoked
once more. Bush, who is only twenty
one years old, who took lovely bride
IS than z year ago. broke bis long
silence last night. He made formal
statement that bis wife. who wss Miss
Bsucbe Lewis Ourried, o. Nashville,
went to DR.. Aliens Office for medical
trealm ant on Saturday last. Mrs. Bush
Der husband says, told him Sunday
morning that DR.. Allen had attacked
aud overcome her in his Office. Bush
then determined to kill the doctor. DR..
Allen came from bis Office and was about
to enter his automobile, when BuSh
walked up to him, and Gfier expressing
his regrets, shot and killed him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
QUAsHED LEWIS ATTACHMENTS

Judge J. E. Mason, sitting at Fred
ericSsburg, yesterday heard The motion
OF counsel of A. D. Lewis, OF the Lewis.
anna farm, Caroline county, to quash
and dismiss the several attachments
sworn out in the Circuit Court of Caro-
line county against Mr.. Lewis by Messrs.
B1ulwsre Il Sou, NJ. 5. Chancellor, Of
that city, and ]. Sale, Of Caroline. The
evidence went to show that Mr.. Lewis's
home is in Caroline county, and Judge
Mason rendered decision qussbing and
Diminishing all the attachments at tn
cost Of The plaintiffs. The attachment
suit Of Case vs.. Lewis, in which 50, 900
is involved, went over and decision
will bs render d later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-05
A Hard Debt to Pay

II owe debt Of gratitude that can never
be paid of, ;" writes Il. 5. Clark Of West6eld,
Iowa. "for ny rescue from death. by DR..
Kipg'sN New Discovers. Both lungs were so
seriously effected that death seemed immi-
nent. VIXEN ! commenced tsking New Dis
ouit before the irs. bottle was used. and two
more bottles made a complete cure" Nothing
has ever eqnaled New Discovery for coughs,
colds and all throat ano lung complaints.
Guaranteed by all druggist. SOC and sl.Oo.
Trial bottle free.