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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-07
At Fifth Trennial Shoot of
the National Scheut-
zenbund.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE ENDORSES
MOVEMENT FOR PROMOTING
MARKSMANsHI AM
RASSADOR WILL REPRESENT
EMPEROR WILLIAM AT THE
FESTIVAL

Charleston, S. c., Apr. 6.-President
E. H Jahnz of the National Schuetzen-
bund, which viii hold its fifth Trennisl
National Shooting festival in this city
May to May II. has received a letter
from President Roosevelt, commend
ing the purposes of the organization
and the service it is doing for the
country in raising the standard Of
craftsmanship among citizens. The
Presidents letter is as follows:
The White House, Washington, D. c..
My Dear Sir:I wish you hearty
good luck in what you are doing for
rifle shooting. The National Shuet-
zenbund can perform real service to
the United States by working in the
future as in the past for the promo
ton of craftsmanship.
Our country has regular army of
such small size Though / may say in
passing. of such trained efficiency as
to be one of the best national assets)
that in the event of war the great bulk
of our forces will have 10 consist Of
volunteers. Accordingly it is of prize
importance that there should be d
thorough familiarity with the use of
the rife among those of our people
from whom the ranks OF the volunteers
would in time of war naturally be
filled
Therefore in helping raise the stan
dard of craftsmanship among our peo-
pie and in popularizing rifle shooting
the Shutzenbund is performing a great
service for which the 29Anfry is our
debtor
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
CONDITIONAL PAROOhS
FOR TWO C0Nv|CTs

Governor Mead has granted condi-
tiOnal pardons to Grant Bogen and
Edgar Parsons, two shingle weavers
who were sentenced to the peniten-
tiary on June q. 1906, from Chehalis
county, for five years each for rob-
berry. The testimony showed that the
men were drunk when they forcibly
took money from a man with whom
they had been drinking.
The trial judge. the prosecuting at
mended paroles in this case, but the
men are not yet eligible for the ope-
ration of the parole law. A very great
number of officials and citizens of the
Grays harbor country represented to
the governor that these men were of
previous good character and are suf-
ficiently punished for the offense of
that they have shown sincere evidence
are supported by the good report
of reformati ton. These statements
are supported by the good report of
the superintendent Of the penitenti-
ary.
The conditions of the pardons are
that the men shall conduct them
selves as good citizens and that they
shall abstain from the use of intoEi-
eating liquors. Violation of these
conditions will work instant rein
generation of the prisoners in the pen
itentiary
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
DR.. VAN PATTEN DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
Campaign for Reform Administration is
Launched by Leading Democrats
of the City

DR.. w. NJ. Van Patten. one of the
best known physicians in the city
and life long democrat, announced
his candidacy for mayor on the demo-
cratic ticket yesterday afternoon by
filing his declaration in the city clerk S
office.
DR.. Van Patterns candidacy Great
ed quite stir in political circles last
night and today and politicians of
both parties were discussing his
chances of winning out at the city cleo
ton against Mayor KellOugh who will
make the race for reelection on the
republican ticket again this year.
Leading democrats several days ago
announced their determination of put
ting a candidate in the field this year
and search for available timber was
begun. Friends of A. B. Olson. for
merly in the implement business urg-
ed him to make the race but he finally
declined on the grounds that it would
require too much of a sacrifice of his
personal business.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
JACK S|MPK|NS
To SURRENDER
Defense Needs Him 10 XIII
Harry Orchards Story


BOISE, Ida, May 23.-Jack Simp-
kins, The missing member of tire quar-
tet of Western Federation members
accused of the murder Ct ex-Gove rnOr
Steunenberg is in Washington and IS
expected to surrender to the Idaho
authorities in order that he eau he
called as the chief witness for the de-
Tense.
Simpkins alone can dispute the Story
told by Orchard. He knew all CT Or
cnard's movements.
1t is reported .he defense plans to
link the great timber frauds with their
case. 1t is said detectives have been
working for months on the theory that
Steunenberg was murdered by Or
chard at the request of men who want
ed to get him out of the way as he
knew too much about the stealing OF
timber land. The defense admits IL
will try to have Borah's alleged in
dictment by the federal grand jury for
timber land frauds injected into the
case.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Marion-Henroid Nuptiais.

Mr.. L. C. Marion and Miss Lulu
Henroid We're united in marriage yes
terday at noon, at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Sarah Henroid.
3l4 North Fifth street. the Rev. f. K.
Fowler of the Baptist church, ofHciat-
ing.
The bride who has lived in Walla
Walla for the greater part of her life,
Is tavOrite among her many friends,
Until a few weeks ago she held po-
sition in the w. & C. r. r. company's
offices as chief clerk under General
Manager Cutler.
The groom is an employe of the w.
Il c. R. company. as agent at Hunt
junction. While in this city, MT.
Marion has made a host of friends who
7oin in wishing him a happy married
life
delicious wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the brides Sis
ter. Mrs. VIM. Smith. after which the
happy couple left for Spokane on
wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Marion
will make their home at Hunts juno
ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
.EX-C0UNTY ASSESSOR CADMAN
ATTACKS EXEMPTION LAW
Takes Slap at Easterday and Shows that
Personal Property Assessments Have
Been Reduced Over 100000

After making a careful study of the
law passed by the last legislature, ex-
empting from taxation all notes,
mortgages, warrants, money, ETC., ex-
County Assessor w. L. Cadman has
come to the conclusion that a more
infamous and unjust law was never
passed by the Washington legislature.
Mr. Cadman, who has been employed
on the city tax rolls for this year, has
lust completed his work, and his opin-
ion of the new tax law, is based on the
fact that the personal property in this
city alone has been reduced over
$4O0, 900 over last year.
In a communication to The States
man today, given below. Mr.. Cadman
attacks the iniquities of the new tax
law, by comparing this years assess
mentS of several firms and banking in
stitu;iOns with those of last year AMI
the result it has had in creating a
higher tax levy on the property of the
small property owner. Mr.. Cadman's
communication follows:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
.AEssNER TO FACE JURY
Man Who Killed EVermdn Must
Stand Trial

COLVILLE, May 23-Ernest
Hessner, the self-confessed slayer of
AL. Everman, who was killed at Loon
Lake on the night Of April 2, will
face a jury in the Stevens County su-
perior court, June 3. Judge D. H.
Carey. who will presode over the trial.
set the case yesterday. L. c. Jesseph
and F. L. Grinstead, of Colville will
defend the prisoner. Prosecuting At
torney j. A. Rockford has charge of
the case for the state
Evermsn and Mrs. Hessner, wife
of the defendant, by their indiscretion.
caused neighborhood gossip of the
most pronounced type and frequent
quarrels between Mr.. and Mrs Hess
ner. Finally the woman quit her hus-
band and her three children, and went
to the home of Everman. She then
brought action for divorce on the
ground of cruelty. The papers in the
divorce proceedings had been served
upon Hessner nearly a month before
the tragedy occurred. Hessner fol-
lowed his wife and Everman. who was
l9 years old, down a long cinder path
to the lake side, where he found them
sitting on an old tent platform. The
husband fired from his rifle a shot
which pierced the heart of Everman
and passing through the body of his
victim, struck Mrs. Hessner in the left
side. rebounding without penetrating
the clothing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Big Damages Given.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 23.-Judg-
ment was given in the admiralty court
yesterday by Justice Martin in cOnsol-
idated suits for damages against the
Canadian Pacific Steamship company
amounting in all to about 100000
damages.
The suit was brought on account of
a collision between the steamship
Princess Victoria and tug Chehalis at
the mouth of the Narrows leading
from Vancouver harbor, July 81 last.
The Chehalis was chartered by Mr..
Bryce and party of Is to go up the
coast on an oyster bed inspecting trip.
The Chehalis sank and nine persons
were drowned. In the Investigation
which followed the Canadian Pacific
company was found responsible and
the certificate of the captain of the
Princess Victoria was cancelled for six
months.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

WALLA WALLA, Wash. May 23, '07
To the Editor of The Statesman:
The last legislature of the state of
Washington passed bill )exempting all
notes, mortgages, warrants, money
and credits from taxation in this state.
1t was recommended for passage by
the revenue and taxation committee of
both the house and senate and cham
pioned by Easterday of the state tax
commission.
Let me say in the outset that a more
Infamous piece of legislation never be-
came law. Infamous because it is hid
den behind the assuring expression "a
good thing for the state" while in the
open it is clearly a measure in the
interest of the rich shylocks Of the
money counter.
For several years 1 have been county
and city assessor of this county
am now just completing the city roll
for our city fathers. In looking over
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
MANY MINISTERS HERE
PeotacostA Institute at n. {.
Church Well Attended

The opening session of the Penta-
cOstal and Evangelistic institute oc-
CURED last night at the First NJ. F..
church, Second and Poplar streets. and
was we'll attended. The address Of
Rev. Joseph H. Smith of Redlands.
Cal, was we'll received by the large
number of enthusiastic church work.
ers present.
A session was held this morning and
one this afternoon, while a third will
be given this evening. Following is
tOday's program:
S:30-Evangelistic service.
$50 to 9:30-Devotional service.
................ ]. E. Daniels
$50 to 10:30-Paper, "Methodism;
It's Equipment and Power, ..
Robert Warner
1000 to 10:30-General Discussion.
10:30 to 11:30-Workers Hour.....
Joseph H. Smith
AFTERNOON SESSION.
200 to 2:30-Devotional SERVICE.
................. G. r. Moorehead
2:3O to 3:30-Address, 3: "Evangelistic
Methods. ........ A. w. Roberts
3:30 to 4:00-Sermon Joseph H. Smith
EVENING SESSION.
S:00-Song service
:3O-Evangelistic service. .....,
.................. Joseph H. Smith
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
NOBLE INSISTS ON A TRIAL
Wants Full vindiCation IN Quarrel
With Chief Brown

Billy Noble is insisting on a trial
in the justice court. Billy never be-
fore had to insist on being tried af-
ter being arrested for disorderly con-
duct but now he is seemingly more
anxious to be tried than Chief Brown
who arrested him. Is to have him tried
Judge Huffman returned the ten
dollars Billy put up for bonds the
day he was taken in tow by Brown
but Billy is not satisfied with this. He
wants full vindication and thinks the
quarrelsome chief of police is entitled
to a grilling.
IT'S pretty tough" says Billy. "y . en-
a man comes to town after being de-
cent for six months and has a quarrel
forced on him by one who is paid for
the very purpose of preventing dis
order and breaches of the peace"
Several witnesses of the scene be-
tween Brown and Noble saw Brown
was all at fault and that Noble tried
to avoid an argument with the doughty
chief
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
NORTH COAST
President StrahOrn Defines
Route to Wa|Ia Wd||a

ITO cut off so miles between Spo-
kane and the Sound is the reason the
North Coast railroad is bound to pass
through Walla Walla." said PresidsSt
StrahOrn in Spokane yesterday to a
reporter.
1.-The road will go down the Palouse
river after leaving RitZville and will
cross the Snake near the mouth of the
Palouse coming direct from there to
Walla Wala."
The North Coast engineers are said
by Mr. StrahOrn to be at work on
three lines in the eastern part of the
state. the surveys of which are nearly
completed. The main line will cross
the Columbia river at RingOld bar and
is planned to be practically an air
line. The engineering on this line is
completed between Cheney and North
Yakima and Is almost done from Spo-
kane to Cheney.
Through the Yakima valley some OF
the roadbed has been graded and other
grading is under way. The road lies
between the Portland & Seattle and
the Northern Pacific as far as Con-
nell. from where 1t runs between the
cago Milwaukee and st. Paul.
Hangman Creek Route.
The second of the three North Coast
divisions will run from Spokane to
PalOuse by way of Hangman creek.
The rights of way over this road have
been recorded and the surveying is
completed as far as Tekoa. The line
is said to be much shorter than it's
rivals. and will run between the right
of-way of the O. r. & n. and the SpO-
kane Il Inland.
The third division will branch at
Ritzville from the SpOkane-COlumbia
river line running down Cow creek
valley through the PalOuse canyon 70
the Snake river, crossing the river
near the mouth of the Palouse. From
there the line will run almost straight
to Walla Walla, being. it is claimed.
almost so miles shorter than the
present route.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

H. A. Gardner. president of the
school board was approached but he
declined to make the race. DR.. Van
Patten. acknowledged one of the
strongest democrats in the city was
finally prevailed on to become con-
didate and his candidacy was formai-
ly announced yesterday.
For Reform Administration.
"A clean honest administration and
reform in many departments where
scandal has been attached the past
year, will be our motto in boosting Or.
Van Patterns candidacy for mayor"
said Il we'll known democrat this
morning, in discussing city politics.
I'VE propose to conduct clean but
none the less effective campaign for a
reform; administration. 1t is clearly
apparent that a large percentage of
the business men and taxpayers are
dissatisfied with the financial condi-
ton of the city and woul.l welcome a
change
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
JUDGE HARG|S
GOES FREE
Juru Returns Verdict Of AC.
quita| In Kentucky Case

LEXINGTON, KY, May 23.-Judge
James Hargis was acquitted today.
The jury was out but one hour. Judge
Hargis was charged with conspiracy
to cause the death of Marshal James
Cockrill who was shot down in the
streets of Jackson. A former jury
disagreed. Curt Jett and Tom White,
were convicted of Staying Cockrill and
John Smith. another conspirator con-
fessed on the witness stand, stating
the murder was inspired by Judge
Hargis. Ebert Hargis and Sheriff Ed.
Callahan. All three were indicted.
Smith also implicated the Hahrisses
in plot to kill two enemies of the
Hargis clan. Jett, and White con-
victed of numbering ]. B. Marcum.
are serving life sentences in the peni-
tertiary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

BOISE, May 22.-Joseph Pence and
Edward Paine have sold their entire
sheep holdings in Idaho to the North
Wisconsin Cattle company of Chicago,
which is represented here by w. s.
Tasker. The deal includes 10000 head
of ewes and their lambs and the fine
Highland valley ranch. which is the
headquarters for the sheep. The pur-
chase price is about $4,000.
Mr.. Pence, who is vice president of
the Capital State bank, has been en-
gagged in the sheep business in Idaho
for many years and the sale of his
sheep interests is the elimination of
his successful operations in this line.
The deal is not completely closed as
yet. but it has progressed to that
point where there Is no longer any
doubt of it's elimination
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
kN|FEEA Was IDENTIFIED
Body Exhumed Today at Request
Of Frank Walker

The remains of Chas. Kniffen, who
died in this city from blood poison
ing two months ago, were eXhumed
this morning by Undertaken Hennessy
for identification by Frank Kelker
of Cherokee, Iowa., who came to Walla
Walla at the request of Undertaken
Hennessy, who had reasons to be-
lieve that Mr. Welker was a relative
of Mr.. Kniffen.
The body, although having been in
the ground for several months. was
in splendid condition owing to the
fact that embalming fluids had been
used at the time of burial. Mr..
Welker identified the dead man as a
brother-in-law and will erect mon
ument over his grave.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
KNIGHTS OF PY1Hlls
HONOR R. G. PARKS AGAIN

City Treasurer Parks, who is at
tending the state meeting OF the
knights of Pythias, was reelected
grand keeper of the records and seal
at the annual election of officers held
Yesterday. Oficers chosen for the
year are:
Grand chancellor, Orno Strong, Ia
coma.
Grand vice chancellor, H. T. Granger
Seattle.
Grand prelate, r. w. Thatcher, Pull
man.
Grand keeper of records and seal. K
G.. Parks, Walla Walla.
Grand master of exchequer' Ben
Haverkamp, Tacoma.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Miss ALICIA M'DONMELl
DEAD Of TUBERCULOSIS

Miss Lulu Mcdonnell. daughter of
Joseph McDOnnell,.-d deceased, died at
ST. Mary's hospital at l o'clock this
morning of tuberculosis.
Miss Mcdonnell was born in Du-
buque, Iowa. Sept. 1874; and came to
Walla Walla with her parents while
very young. She leaves three BROTH
ers and sisters, Clement. Joseph and
Leo, and Mrs. A. Nibbler, Mrs. ].
Rorke and Miss Stella Mcdonnell. all
of Walla.
Miss Mcdonnell was a great favor
ite among her many friends, Who will
miss her pleasant face and hOspit-
able nature.
The remains were taken to the fam
lily home four miles south Of the city,
from which place they will be taken
to the Catholic church Saturday
morning at SIS o'clock for the fun
eral services. to be held at $3.50. Rev.
Father Loeffler will Officiate. Inter-
invent will be in the Catholic ceme-
terry.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Dodis Convicted of Killing Simms

WALLOWA, Or, May 23.-James
Doris was convicted of manslaughter
vest erday for the killing of Charles G.
Simms at Lostine. October 21. 1906.
Doris and Simms had quarreled over
an alleged falsehood told by the latter
relating to Doris. Doris called Simms
a liar and was rewarded by a blow in
the face, which discharged a gun ne
was holding in his hand at the time.
The bullet killed Simms and Doris was
charged with murder. Doris entered
plea of justification, but the jury found
him guilty of manslaughter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

The Walla Walla public schools Will
hold memorial exercises throughout
the city tomorrow afternoon begin
ming at 1 o'clock. Patriotic songs ana
recitations and addresses by Leading
citizens will be the program at each
of the six institutions in the city.
Iincoln most of the G. A. r. will
participate in the exercises and the
veterans of many battlefields VIII De
present at the exercises.
The following speakers have been
detailed by the G. A. R. to make ao-
dresses at the different schools:
Lincoln, E. ". Elliott; Washington
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
TWO WILL GRADUATE
At THE kEYL0R GRAND

st. Vincent's academy will hold its
graduation exercises in the Keylor
Grand theater this year. June 21 is the
date set for the class of two to re-
ceive their gilded diplomas.
Misses Ann Martin and Nellie Well
man are the graduates.
A play by the young women at ST.
Vincent's and drills. dances and sing
ing by the younger girls will be feat
ures of the entertainment. The opera
house was crowded last year when
these schoolchildren gave an extrav-
aganza and the management of the
theater said it was the best drilled
amateur organization ever seen here
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

BY recent decisions in the superior
court at Spokane ]. w. Williams mas
oeen foiled in his efforts to get con-
uol of thousands of dollars soiiclteu
oy him and his agents in the name oi
charity and by a series of clever ma
nlpulations placed where he can use
the money for his own personal oeneh.'
Williams and the medium through
which it is alleged he is now wofAihs
MS graft is the Cottage Manual Tram
ing school. alias. The Northwes'eI"
home Finding Association alias the
Home Finding and Industrial assocla-
ton.
The attorney general of the state mas
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOMORROW

C. J. Freezes: Sharpstein. E. II.
Nixon: Baker. Clark Walter: Green
Park. F. 3. Morse; High School. Otto
3. Rupp. Esq.
Divine services will be attended by
the members of the G. A. R., Sons of
Veterans, Ladies Relief Corps and
Ladies Of the G. A. r. in body at the
Central Christian church Sunday. May
26. at IL a. m. Arrangements for the
Memorial day parade have not yet
been completed owing to the fact that
the different organizations which will
take part, have not yet been decided
upon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
DRAWING TO A CLOSE

COLUMBUS, O.. May 23-The gen.
eral assembly of Presbyterians is
drawing to close. A number of men,
bers plan to attend the ball game to-
day. DR.. J. M. Rubbert was appoint
ed to assist the moderator on reports
The committee report on the marriage
of divorced persons adopted that min
listers refuse to marry divorces ex-
cept those who get a divorce on scrip
tural grounds, then only after a year
has elapSed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
PERCY WALDEN, GAMBLER
RETURNED To WAllA WlllA

Deputy Sheriff Painter returned this
morning from Nevada with Percy Wal
den, the gambler, who is wanted at the
next term of court when the gambling
cases will be prosecuted.
Walden was placed in the county
iail where he will have to remain un-
less some of his friends come to his
rescue with bail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
NO DELAY IN SCHM|Tz CASE
Trial Judge Denies Motion for An
Adjournment

SAN FRANCISCO. May 23.-When
the Schmitz trial was resumed today
the defense made its first attempt to
delay proceedings by asking for an
adjournment until next Saturday on
a plea that one of the attorneys pres
ence is needed at Sacra <iento. The
motion was denied. The examination
of talesmen was Immediately resumed.
At noon one had been temporarily
passed.
The fourth juror was accepted by
both sides this afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Anoficatjon for State Land.

OLYMPIA, May 23.-Applicatlons
to purchase state lands have been MED
with the state land commissioner as
follows: Daniel Leahy. Leahy. E1-2 OF
WIZ of Sec. Sc, TIP. 20. r. p, anu
southeast of same in. Douglas county, !,
r. Holmstad. Snohomish. S. w. Il
of N. w. IA and N. w. IA of 5. w. Ia
of Sec. 1s. TIP. 81, r. s. in Snohomisn
county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
To Build Tin Smelter.

TACOMA. May 23.-Half a miiiloh
dollars will be spent in the erection
of a tin smelter by the Tacoma Tin
Smelling & Hydraulic company on
Chambers creek. The company OWNS
81 claims in the Port Clarence mining
district. southwest of Nome. A mort
gage has been filed for the improve
meQt