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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
EXEMPTION LAW A FROST.

From figures presented by ex-
County Assessor Cadman, in a COM
muncation printed in tdday'S States
man, in which he attacks the exemp-
ton law passed by the last Legislature,
1t is clearly apparent that there is
something radically wrong with the
law as ii now stands on the statute
books. Mr.. Cadman shows. and there is
no reason to doubt his figures as they
were compiled from the city tax roll,
that the personal property assess
mentS in the city foot 100000 less
than last year. The figures show that
where many firms and corporations
were assessed thousands of dollars on
notes, mortgages, money, ETC., last
year, they have had their assessments
reduced to practically nothing this
year under the new law. This can
only result and has already resulted
in higher levy on the holdings of the
small property owners. whose all is
generally in plain sight of the asses
sor and therefore rarely esca pes taxa
ton. Mr.. Cadman pertinently points
out that while the money lender is
escaping a just tax which he should
pay there has been no decrease in the
rate of interest at which money is
loaned while as matter of fact the
interest rate in Walla Walla today is
higher than it has been in years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS
LILLIAN MAKES A HIT.

Lillian Russell. in THE Butterfly"
last night made a decided hit with one
of the largest and most fashionable
audiences ever gathered in the Keylor
Grand theater. THE Butterfly proved
a most acceptable comedy of complex
situations with Miss Russell the CEN
trail figure. The cast throughout is
strong. especially John Flood as Ted
dy Bacon. whose troubles were many
and varied in directing the destinies of
Mrs: Betsey Killigrew Miss RusselD
who has just emerged from mourning
for her late husband and whose sole
ambition is to wear title. Eugene
Ormonde, as Jasper Mallory who con-
scented to become a temporary husband
in order to circumvent Killigrew's will
was good. Altogether The Butterfly
is one of the best attractions offered
Walla Walla theatergoers for some
time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
JAPANESE CRITIC -.
WEOS OAKLAND GIRL

SEATTLE, May Outstanding on
the soft sands Of Alki point, beneath
the blue canopy of the skies. and
looking out across the sea to the land
of mis- birth. Takeshi KannO, Japa-
nese writer critic, yesterday took an
American girl Miss Gertrude A. Boyle
in Christian marriage. The romance
of this marital blending of American
and Asiatic bloods began on the
heights of Oakland, the home of the
bride. There, some years ago, Miss
Boyle, an artist and sculptress of note
met Kanno, a protege of Joaquin
Miller the sweet poet of the Sierras.
Their meetings soon developed into
something more than a mere ac-
quaintance. and a congeniality of
spirits and pursuits, artistic and lit
erary. at last eliminated in the mar
riage of today.
Rev. Hubert B. Johnson of the Pa
cific Japanese mission, assisted by a
local Japanese clergyman. performed
the ceremony. Among others, Miss
Adelaide Hanscome, of Berkeley. and
an intimate friend of the bride, ap-
peared as witnesses, to the marriage.
Kanno is of a distinguished lineage
Of the noble Japanese family of Sa-
mari. He is well known as a news
paper writer, critic and literateur
throughout the Pacific coast, where
his bride has attained equally dis
tinguished honors as an artist.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
LAND SALES ARE HELD UP
Government Suspends Operations
on Umatj|Ia Reserve

PENDLETON, May 23.-By an or
der received from the Indian depart
ment at Washington, all leasing and
sale Of Indian lands on the Umatilla
reservation have been suspended un-
til the new agent arrives and takes
charge of the affairs on the reser-
walton.
During the past few weeks, it is
said, o. c. Edwards has been ex-
tremely active in arranging long
leases for certain parties on the res
ervation, it is alleged in an effort to
get even" with renters who have
been opposed to his methods and
complaints were made to the depart
ment Immediately stopped all leasing
under Edwards authority and mat
tiers that are now pending will not be
settled until the arrival Of Agent Nc
Partridge who is. expected in a short
time.
The order from the department
says that all leasing and sale of In
dian lands is suspended, which means
that Edwards favorites, if he has arr.
either in leasing or purchasing Indian
lands will be required to wait until
the new agent arrives and straightens
out the unsatisfactory conditions on
the Umati1la reservation. :
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
LAST WEEK WAS WARM
ALL OVER THE STATE

Accor ding to a summary of weather
conditions, issued yesterday by the
china tological department of the state
weather bureau last week was the
warmest one yet this season, and the
greater part of it was very pleasant.
Two of the days, the 14th and 18th,
were more than moderately warm,
and might be considered hot in some
localities.
The forenoon Of the 18th was cloudy
and the afternoon was clear. The
following days until the 18th were
mostly sunny in the western counties,
and entirely clear in the eastern
began in the forenoon, and continued
during the afternoon and night. Thun-
storms which in some localities
were heavy, and accompanied by CO.
plus rain and high wind squalls, pre-
vailed on the afternoon and the night
of the 18th. The precipitation was
heavy in Spokane and Whitman
counties, but late information as tc
the amount was not obtainable, eX-
cept from Spokane, where the rainfall
was 1.56 inches. ~
The maximum temperatures during
the week ranged from 67 degrees to 81
degrees The highest was 80 degrees
at Kennewick, on the 18th. The min
imum temperatures ranged from "a
degrees to 4S degrees, the lowest was
"a degrees, at Lester, on the 14th.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
WALLA WALLA AIDS PENDLETON

On the quiet, it is whispered that the
local train between Portland AMI Biggs
will be run on through Pendleton and
Walla Walla to Spokane. says the East
OregOnian. This action is said to have
been FASTENED, not so much by the
Oregon railroad commission. as by the
construction of the electric railroad out
of Walla Walla into Umatilla county
and the projected construction of other
electric lines in O. r. & n. territory.
So Walla Walla, by building electric
roads. unconsciously helps Pendleton
secure her long-chershed local train
TO Portland.
Already the Walla alla-rreewater
electric line is coming money on its
first four miles of track. Much of this
money has heretofore gone into the
ticket sales of the O. r. & N. The O.
r. & n. must, and undoubtedly will
meet this competition by increased
service. There is no reason why the
railroad company should not hold its
share of the business if it gives the
service the people demand.
While the electric line from Walla
Walla, in invading Umatilla county
has turned trade toward Walla Walla
1t has also FASTENED better railroad ia
cilities for Pendleton. for which Pen
dleton is duly thankful.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Beware of Ointments FOR Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering It
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do
is ten fold to the good you can posi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, O., contains no mercury,
and is taken intern; ly, acting d.
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally ano
made in Toledo, Ohio. by F. ]. Cheney
& Co. Testimonials free. Sold b!
Druggists. Price 75c per bottle. Take
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
COUNTY TREASURER'S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing school warrants are called and
will be paid on presentation at my
office. viz:
Warrants of District No. 1, from
No. 1913 to No. 1850, inclusive.
Warrants of district No. from No
LOG to No. lis. inclusive.
Warrants of district No. 81, from
No. 80 to No. SO inclusive.
Warrants of district No. "a from
No. GA to 619, inclusive
Warrants of district No. 35 from No
81 to No. 81 inclusive
Interest on said warrants will cease
May rs, 1907.
W. ]. HONEYCUTT,
Treasurer of Walla Walla County
Washington.
First publication May %, 1907.
Last publication May %, 1907.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
THE AMERICAN CROP REPORTS
Brief Outline by Which Accuracy and
Fairness Are Safeguarded.

European readers may be interested
in the following account of the meth
DDS and agencies employed in the COM
pilation of our acreage and condition
statistics every month during the crop
year. The United States department
Of agriculture has perfected a very eff
ficient organization for the collection
and proper reduction of data from
about 100000 square miles Of ter
ritory. and for the impartial distribu-
ton of the information as soon as it is
ready.
The plan of the government provides
for continuous inquiry into all the fac
tors in the final results respecting
about so of our principal crops, and 1t
is proposed to add 25 more minor crops
to the schedule of the bureau. At pres
ent 500 separate sets of data are col
lected annually for purposes of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Stop Grumblinq

if you suffer from rheumatism or
pains, for Billiards. Snow Liniment
will bring quick relief 1t is a sure
cure for Sprains, Rheumatism, Con
tracted Muscles and all pains-and
within the reach of all. Price Csc.
SOC. $1.00. c. r. Smith, Tenaha, Tex
writes: Il have used Billiards. Snow
Liniment in my family for years and
have found it a fine remedy for all
pains and aches. I recommend it for
pains in the chest" Sold by A. B.
Shelton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
milwaukee PLANS
BIG ELECTRIC PLANTS

BOISE. May 23.-Applications for
permits to appropriate the puohe
waters of the ST. Joe and the North
Fork of the ST. Joe river in the north-
ern part of the state were flied MOI
dav with the state engineer by the
Idaho Water and Electric Power COM
pany and constitute the largest hllngs
ever made at one time in the engl-
neer's office the filing fee alone
amounting to $3.50.
1T is reported that the power
which is to be generated from the ST
Joe river and it's tributary is to be
used by the Milwaukee & ST. PAU
railroad in hauling its trains over the
Bitter Root mountains. If this prove
to be the case it is probable that
electric cars will be put on from a
point in Montana before the climb OF
the big mountain range is begun and
probably will be run we'll into Idaho
nearly crossing the state. Electric
cars are being put into use by other
roads on mountain climbs and it is
considered that they will be a big
improvement over steam.
The applications include Is DAMS
which will carry in cost from $4,000
to s125,000, and will furnish 1904
horse power. Dam No. / will be 10
Gated near the mouth of Little Falls
creek and about three miles above
and east of the town of ST. Joe. The
others will be further up the river
and three or four of them will cross
70
utilize the entire river at each dam
and the total amount of horse power
possible will be generated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
CONVICT GILBERT IS
STILL AT LIBERTY

BOISE, May 23.-Warden Whitney
of the state penitentiary is now fully
satisfied that Andrew Gilbert, the life
termer and trusty who left the peni-
Tertiary last Friday night, is de-
mented and that he is now wandering
around in the hills just north of the
city. Acting on information that Gill
bert had been seen yesterday on the
brick yard grounds out Eighth street
the warden, with a deputy and two
bloOdhoundS. went to the brick yard
and from there into the hills, but
could not find Gilbert.
1t was reported yesterday afternoon
by a man who had seen whom he
thought might have been Gilbert that
the latter was lying under a sage
brush at 10 o'clock yesterday after
noon. The man did not think at
the time of it being Gilbert so did
not report it to the warden until he
met him on the street and spoke to
him of the incident.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

About 10000 Agents at Work.

crop Stat1StlclanS and the information
of the public.
About 10000 Agents at Work.
In this work. about $50 900 independ-
ent agents, in six distinct classes, are
employed in the reporting service. and
the reports of each class are reduced
and tabulated separately for the sta
tisticians who finally deduce the facts.
In addition to the reporters there are
10000 state agents and IS travelling
agents engaged in the work of reducing
the percentage of "bias" to a minimum
and checking the returns of the re-
pOrters.
The data from the field, having been
checked in the most careful possible
way. are turned over to a crop-report
ing board of five members, whose per-
sonnet is changed each month to avoid
even possibility of prejudice or col
| fusion. This board sits in a locked
room. and each member individually
computes percentages, from the data
available derived from the reports of
| eight classes of observers. The de-
| auctions of the several members of the
board are then compared. collated, and
discussed according to the fixed rules
of analysis. Finally, the averages are
properly weighted" for acreage and
the approved results are ready for
transmission to the public.
No Possibility of Collision.
Under the conditions established by
the secretary of agriculture, it is abb
solutely impossible for anyone con-
nected with the statistical work of
crop estima ting to have access to any
of the reports until the day of the
board meeting. and on that day it is
impossible for any outsider to have
any communication with the members
of the board. In consequence, there
seems to be no moral hazard" of any
sort in the crop estimating work as it
is now done.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
The Complete Telegraphic News Ser
vice printed in these columns Is
furnished by
SCRIPTS NEWS ASSOCIATION
and is by far the Best Report Pub
lished in Walla Walla
NO PUNISHMENT TOO GREAT.

NO PUNISHMENT TOO GREAT.
1t is hardly possible to conceive
fit punishment for the fiendish train
wreckers who derailed the Sunset
Express near Los Angeles yesterday,
causing the death of two passengers
and the wounding of a score more.
Such lawlessness calls for the eXpendl-
ture of any amount of money and time
in order to bring murderers of this
stamp to speedy justice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
The Life Insurance

muddle has started the public To
thinking. The wonderful success that
has met Billiards. Horehound Syrup
in it's crusade on Coughs, Influenza
Bronchitis and all Pulmonary troubles
has started the public to thinking
Of this wonderful preparation. They
are all using it. Join the procession
and down with sickness. Price 25c
soc and 81 co. Sold by A. B. Shelton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Another Wreck Reported.

NASHVILLE, May PA Chesa-
peake & Ohio fast passenger train was
wrecked at Lawrence creek, three
miles west of here today. The bridge
gave away. A Plumber of passengers
We're injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

Mott Weber, the expert lawn mower;
INQUIRE at The Statesman office for
reference. g.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if il
fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box: % cents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

Always get the best. Matt Weber and
his lawnrnower Phone S57.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Daily
One Year in advance. by mall. -. $500
Six Months in advance. by mall. $3.50
One Month by Carrier ........25 Cents
Weekly
One Year in advance, by mail. $500
Six Months in advance, by mall. 80
Copy for Advertising should be in the
Business Office not later than 10 O'Clock
a. m. to insure insertion on that day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23
Biz New Parade

II you wish to rent your hOuse-TrJ
Our Classified Advertisement Page.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-23

Wait at the Book Nook for the cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
CELEBRATE FREE!
The Savings on Nj. & K. Fourth Of
July Bargains Will Pay
the Cost.

Added to the money you'll save 70
your Fourth of July is the pleasur,
you'll gain from these swell wearable
"a continuous celebration that vii
last
These outing suits-tropical weight
are great savers. SIS or up to $2I
they save enough for Il rousing goot
time. And how they add 10 your con.
for these scorching days, The style,
too are right up-to-thelast- crack -of-the
pistol in every respect. Long lapel
two buttons. bluff cuffs, slant pockets
quarter linings-any thing your hear
desires. Popular priced ones too 6
$3.50. They're in the hard-boiled-eg
class-can't beat EN-! Splendid suits
for that price and easily worth SIS BY
any standard of value giving.
All this demand for straw hats these
last few days has not "phased" Us
We're there with the bonnets right
now. Sailors or Panamas. Optimos fl.
the daddies or the clever negligees 70!
the younger fellows. Just pick you,
Sidpe we We got II.
Shirts-a mighty interesting topic
for us to talk on! Our shirt lines cer
tainly deserve mention. Negligees il
silk with or without collar are the
headliners- here. SWEETEST for looa.
and comfort So and S.. Swazette an,
mohair at $3.50, 81 and $3.50 will cate
you on the spot Madras and line
summer shirts. There what's the US
of talking? Have a look if you wan
the zeal article.
soc underwear at Sc or three fo
81; Csc grades at so C; 81 grades a
I5c. There's plenty doing here. Wei
be glad to share the benefits of on
lucky purchase with you so if your
fond of bargains. come along. Wei
make walking easy for you--a pair q
BurrOjap oxfords worth IS for 81. Cor
rect shape and warranted, to the las
pair.
Bring the boy along? Sure, We'r.
ready TO show him the time of his lif-
save him the price of enough fir2
crackers to keep him busy all da ::
Wash suits. shirts, underwear, has
caps. shoes. stockings. neckwear-
give him a chance TO look as good Il.
he'll feel when the Fourth comes.
Don't forget were going to cut a bar
gain melon and we want YOU 10 hav,
a full sized slice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
REPORTED GIRLS
DROWNED IN RIVER
humor OF Accident Near Oil Cloth
Company's Factory not Con-
firmed by the Police.

report gained circulation about
Inc city late this afternoon that two
girls We're drowned in the river oppu-
site the Standard Table Oil Cloth com.
pany's factory in the west end of the
city, The police have received no no
ice OF the accident, and the report
could not be verified. Rumor has /.
mat boat capsized. Two stories
were circulated, one that two girs
were drowned. and later one tina:
there was hut one occupant of the
boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28

conflict in the west end of the city
Wednesday night, in which Vaneste' );
ears were slashed by Rambout The
defendant, represented by c. !
Searle, set up the defense that Vanes
attacked him and that he used the
knife in self defense Vaneste claims
that Handouts assault was unprovok
ed. No corroborative evidence oil
either side was produced, but furthe,
testimony will be heard Monday even
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
ELKS' CONCERT MONDAY.
Eiks Philadelphia Band viii Be Greeted
by Large Crowd at Watch
Tower.

Judging from present indications
there will be record breaking crowd
at the Watch Tower Monday, July ! i.
attending the concert given by the
Elks Philadelphia band. Your friends
will be there. Don't miss it. Dancing
afternoon and evening"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
DIAMOND 10 CLINTON.
Passengers Take Steamer Sidney Herr
for Clinton, Return by Way
of l. e. l.

Sunday, June 80, the Diamond 10
line will sell round trip tickets to Gin.
ton on the steamer Sidney for 81. good
to return on the Iowa & Illinois inter.
urban. Boat leaves at a. m. Office,
115 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
C0MBATANTS THE ONLY
WITNESSES IN CASE
Charges Against Aiphonse Rambous
Continued Until Further Evil
dence is Furnished.

After spending nearly the entire
morning today in hearing the stories of
Charles Vaneste, the complainant. and
Alphonse Rambout. the defendant
Magistrate Elliott continued the hear.
ing on the charge of assault with a
deadly weapon, brought as a result If
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
CITY CHAT.
Insure with Beecher Bros.
Buy q home of Reidy Bros.

Duy u VI bTOS.
TrlCity Towel Supply company.
For bus. baggage, express. call Robb's
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz
kerler & Co, carpet and rug cleaners
Read Gustafson & Hayes ad on pag.
this evening.
Dressed spring and old chickens al
II. Tremanns Sons.
Nicely dressed spring chickens al
Passig Bros. tomorrow.
The City Steam laundry has removed
to All Seventeenth street.
Children, children. get a ruler at Da.
vid Don's Saturday at a. IN.
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
Have you seen those bathing suits
and swimming wings at Benefits?
Excellent business mems luncheon 80
cents from II to at Hotel Harms.
Choice dairy butter 10 cents pound
at F. w. Moller's, 1928 Fifth avenue.
Have you seen those bathing suits
and swimming wings at Benefits?
Choice dairy butter 10 cents pound
at F. w. Moller's. 1923 Fifth avenue.
David Don will give rulers away 10
all school children Saturday at "a m.
Lewis Single Binder cigar-riches,,
most satisfying smoke on the market
Plenty of fresh fish We also smoke
sturgeon every day. Aten's fish mar.
ket.
Particular dressers should read Gus
tafson & Hayes adj on page this ev-
ening.
Passig Bros. have complete assert
ment of fine Milwaukee sausage. Or
der some tomorrow.
A reward of $50 will be paid
for the recovery of the body of Rr.
dolph Voss. who was drowned at Sev-
enteenth street yesterday.
Silver Brook Lehigh coal gives sat
isfaction and is sold by E. B. McKown
Take advantage of the June price ami
place your order tomorrow
ApNAt ilihhiNui III uluIOOliEo
thorough treatment of the hair ami
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 736 Sey-
enteenth street. Old phone west So
The German Lutheran schools are
picnicing today at Long View park
Music is being furnished by a band an I
there will be music until 10 this even
ing.
Early buyers of hard coal can sa, {
money by placing an order with e. B
Mckown before the July advance. Gail
for the Silver Brook Lehigh coal which
is second TO none.
Miss Emma Robb who almost com.
pletely lost her voice at the time she
delivered the valedictory of the high
school is now able for the first time to
speak above whisper.
The reunion of the Sac and Fox Ia
dams which was to have been held a.
South Park chapel tonight. has been
postponed until July 2On account of the
drowning of Rudolph Voss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28

Entertains for Guest-Mrs. Alfonso
at her home. sos Twer
tieth street, yesterday afternoon enter
tanned at ) O'Clock tea for her CUES
Mrs. b. Ramberger of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-28
TIL r. " EATHER.
Fair tonight and Saturday; warmer
tonight.

Temperature Mt a. M. 80; at 1880
p. M. IS. Maximum temperature In last
- hours. ~; minimum, 81. Preeipita-
ton. trnce. Velocity of wind at . n. M,
miles per hour. Stage of water, 81
feet, fall of Il foot.