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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
COMING ON A
VISIT TO West
Ballinger and Garfield Are on Trip
to WashingtOn-Shoul
Be Asked Here

Land Commissioner Ballinger and
Secretary Garfield are coming to this
state within a month.
Already other towns are sending
them invitations, and making plans
for entertaining them.
Wenatchee and her Commercial
club so far have done nothing.
The following Washington dis
patch has been received:
WASHINGTON, June 11.-Secre-
tary Garfield and Land Commissioner
Ballinger are to spent three days
July 10, II and II in Seattle and
Tacoma. Two of the three days will
be spent in Seattle, and it is expect.
ed that they will get lot of inform
alton about land fraud investigations
and other matters affecting the dis
position of public lands in the state
Before reaching Seattle the secretary
will be in Eastern Washington in
specting irrigation projects in the
vicinity of North Yakima.
Judge Ballinger leaves here Tues
day next and will be in Denver with
the secretary. 1t is expected that he
will deliver an address at the pub
lie land convention, telling delegatea
what he has done and proposes to
do in administering his Office. He
will reach Seattle about July 1.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
Brought the Buttons Back.

An engineer on the new bridge
changed his shirt.
He hung the discarded garment
on a nail in shack near the bridge,
but forgot to remove a pair of gold
cuff buttons.
When he remembered them. and
went to search, the shirt was still at
home, but the buttons were missing.
He got clue. the plot thickened,
and a World 'lost" ad. did the rest.
When the engineer returned TO the
shack this morning. the buttons had
been returned and placed in the
cuffs of the shirt.
Everybody reads the World
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
BIG MASONIC
MEETING ENDS
Ceremonies Close Last Night With
BOuntiful Banquet-18 MasOns
Degrees.

The mammoth Masonic pow WOW
which has enthralled local lodge
men for the past three days closed
in a blaze of glory last night.
Nearly 40 visiting Masons from
outside cities were present, and the
degree of Royal Arch Mason was
conferred on Is candidates. Those
receiving the honor were A. F. An
derson, city; C. E. B. Blackwell,
Okanogan; F. c. Dodge, Okanogan;
j. ]. Bryant, Wilson Creek; A. E.
Nichols, city; E. Salberg, Quincy; j.
C. Davis. Mars Patterson, R. T. King,
M. Fitz, Martin Christensen, Leav-
enworth; C. A. Brown, Chas. Brown,
j. A. Seaman, U. X. Lail, j. s. Moon
ey, and E. D Scheble, city
]. H. Miller, High Priest, and c.
B. Reed are to leave at once for
Tacoma as delegates to the Grand
Lodge, now in convention there.
Mrs E. A. Nichols will represent
the Eastern Star at the Tacoma con-
vention.
B. ]. Williams goes at delegate
from the local Blue lodge.
Following last nights official GER
emonies the ladies of the Eastern
Star served sumptuous banquet to
the Masons assembled.
This is probably the largest as
semblage of Masonic members ever
convened in Wenatchee.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12

er, authorizing them to sell the lots
in question. When prospective
purchaser came in they discussed the
property with him, and induced him
to buy it. For this service they
claimed a commission of SAL, but
the case was dismissed because the
real estate concern could not prove a
written agreement with the owner
direct, nor could they show that the
owners brother had authority to act
as agent in writing the letters.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
MISSOURI RAILROADS
WOULD ENJOIN &c FARE
Federal Court is Requested to Ex.
tend Injunction to Take in
Passenger Rates.

KANSAS CITY, June lin the
United States District court here
this morning H. A. German, repre-
senting the principal railroads in
Missouri, filed an amended petition
asking that the Injunction previous
ly granted restraining the state
from enforcing the maximum freight
rate law be extended to include the
2-cent passenger rate law, which
goes into effect next Friday. The
court will probably pass upon the
application before Saturday.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
Gigantic Drift at Bridgeport.

Captain Clifford Griggs, who
came down river on his regular trip
last evening, reports an enormous
log drift at Bridgeport. He says
that the drifting logs brought down
by the rising Columbia have been
forced out over the flat, now under
water, until vast area of at least
five acres is now covered with logs
however, is largely valuable only
as fire wood, there being little mar
ketable lumber in the jam.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
Didn't Enjoy the Smell.

An indignant citizen blew into the
city hall this morning and made a
noise like a kicker. He said that
Jack O'Connor's nocturnal wagon,
odoriferous from many grOaning
loads, stood in the alley back OF his
the citizen's-home; that the
smell from it would never be con-
fused with altar of roses, and that
something should be done. Sam Sum-
ner referred him to DR.. Culp, the
city health officer.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
Their Side cf 1t

The Red Apple Real Estate Com
pany feels that the Worlds account
of a justice court controversy in
which they figured on Monday was
misleading.
They say that while they had no
written agreement with Stucke for
the sale of his lots, that a verbal
agreement was had: and that they
also had letters from Stucke's broth
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12

L. Mclean came down the river
today from an extended trip over the
Methow river project. He is accom-
panied by Lord Blythe, an English
men. who was formerly in the sheep
business in the Okanogan country.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-06-12
talk MORE OF
STREET REPAIRS
City Council Met Last Night-Im-
prOyement Plans for Wenat-
chez Avenue Take Shape.

The men who guide the city's des-
TIMES met last night in regular ses-
sion.
Timely topics were talked over
some new measures discussed and
many old ones resurrected.
The real nightmare of the even
ing was the Wenatchee avenue i'm
provement scheme. Mr.. Thompson,
of the Farmers and Merchants Bank,
presented a petition relative to this
work, which was referred to the pro-
per committee.
Want Another Cop.
The question of increasing the po-
lice force by the addition of another
man was discussed, and the police
committee was instructed to investi-
gate the necessities of the case and
report at the next meeting.
The finance committee was asked
to consider the matter of a sinking
fund, and make recommendations
at the next session of the council.
The committee of public health
and safety presented the draft of a
proposed ordinance regulating
plumbing work.
After a Hotel Cess Pool.
Kicks having been registered, the
city health officer was instructed to
take a look into the Great Northern
hotels cess pool and report on its
condition.
Skidoo Youngsters.
Juvenile larks and late loafing
by the rising generation is to be
discouraged by a new ordinance
which had its second reading last
night. According to its provisions
boys and girls of II or under must
keep off the streets after curfew
hours, unless on business or accom-
panied by parents or guardians.
An ordinance relative to changing
the grade of Wenatchee avenue and
making an improvement district of
that part of it lying between Pa
louse and Second street north was
introduced.
Austin & Co.'S application for a
liquor license, for opening bar in
their new hotel on Wenatchee ave-
nue., was referred to the proper
committee, as was also the matter
of the renewal of the license of the
Depot saloon.
All g. KID bills and salary claims
were ordered paid.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Mary Wilkes, Of Centeryille,
Iowa. is visiting with her son, w. NJ
Wilkes, at SOB South Third street.
Mrs. WIN Burtchby has returned
from few days visit with her sister,
Mrs Charles Sanders, OF Montezuma.
Mrs. Jack Gallagher. of Minneapolis,
arrived in the city yesterday to be
the guest of her husband for few
days.
Mrs. /. A. Bell returned last even
ing from couple of days visit with
her mother. Mrs. NJ. B. Whitacre, Of
Grinnell
Miss Mildred Hickman is visiting In
GrinnelI, Iowa. for week with her
brother. Guy Hickman, Of the Hick-
man Bessey Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12

knights of Pythias Club Tuesday af-
ternoon and the occasion was enjoyed
by goodly number Of the member
ship. Refreshments were served and
the afternoon pleasantly passed among
the privileges OF the club rooms.
The Masonic brethren and their
families to the number of seventy-five
met at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
w. H. Spour, and celebrated the Goth
birthday of Robert Wharton of Bus
sey. The evening was most pleasant
to all. Under similar circumstances
seventeen years ago he was presented
with a gold-headed cane Last year
the friends assembled with him and
gave him fine gayel, emblematic of
his long connection with the Masonic
order and his official work therein.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Tom Pierce. who has been Wis
ting at the William Reese home in
Evans. was a visitor in the city today
on her way to Hynes, Iowa.
James Burtchby has returned to his
home in Abba after few days visit
with his brother, VIII Burtchby, and
other relatives in Montezuma.
Mrs. ALI Stewart. of Lacey. visited
in the city yesterday with friends on
her way home from visit with Mrs,
Lutte Dilley, near White City.
Raymond Beechler returned yester-
day to his home in Colorado after
brief visit with relatives in this city.
Roy Beechler VIII remain here for
home time yet.
The Pythian Sisters held the first
OF their social afternoons at the
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12
Personals

i. Farr was d business visitor in
Des Moines today.
A. NJ Cameron. of Des Molnes, is
visiting his sister. Mrs. Anna Fry.
w. A. Sewers left this morning for
Van Meter, Iowa, to look after bust
ness affairs.
chas Morris went TO Morayia yes
ierday, called by the illness Of his
sister Mrs. Emmons
Mrs J Z. Hnmmell OF Bolton, was
visitor IN the city yesterday at the
parental , n. Grimes home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12
WHY WOULD NOT
SOMETHING FOR THE
KITCHEN OR DINING

table make an apprecitiye gift for
wife, mother or sister? We could
mention 999 items. Here are a
few: Gfanite. IRON ware in kets
ties, Dish Pans, Tea and Coffee
Pots, Tea Kettles. etc. Nickel
plated Tea and Coffee Pots, Tea
Kettles; Crumb Trays, etc, Nickel
plated Irons in sets; Cups and
Saucers, Plates, Water Glasses,
Pitchers, Glass Fruit Dishes, Glass
Tea Sets, Knives and Forks and
so on. We could fill page with
suggestions If we had the space.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12
He knew the Significance Of the gift
and priced it very highly.
4 Hindu PhiIanthroplst.

A Hindu boy to whom was present
ID a reward of 255 rupees for finding
. valuable pearl gave away all put
one rupee to charities. With the soil
tarv runee he bought sweets and dis
tributed them among his schoolmates.
The report does not state that ne re-
served any of the sweets for himself
-Kathiawar Times.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Morey are de-
layed in their departure for their
home in Waverly by illness of mem
bers OF the family.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12

At the meeting Saturday night, DR..
Park on behalf of the brethren pre-
scented him with white leather apron.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12
Birds In New York Zoo.
There are $40 species OF birds In the
New York geological park.

Read the Herald for all the news.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-12
Imported China.

French, German, Austrian and
Japanese makes. A larger stock
than ever to nick from. Odd Plates
Cups and Saucers, Sugar and
Creams, Salad Dishes, Cake Plates,
Spoon Trays, Celery Trays, Salt
and Pepper Shakers, ETC., etc.
China Plates, dec. :. .10c upwards
Cakes Plates, dec. .19c upwards
Salad Dishes, large. d. 19c upwards
Sugar and Creams. 80. .2oe per set
Salt and Pepper Shak-
ers, China. ............5c, 1oc,
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
PRESIDENT IN KEY STRIKE
DeSignates Commissioner to Investi.
gate Telegraph Companies.
Strategist Russell, for Operators,
VIII Lay Additional Evidence Be-
fore Attorney General To-day.

The fact developed yesterday In con-
nection with the visit to Washington OF
Daniel L. Russell. chief strateglst Of the
striking telegraphers' national organi-
cation, that the President has designated
a special commissioner TO investigate and
report to him on the alleged combination
between the two telegraph companies. by
watch they are charged with having made
working agreement in restraint of
trade. This special commissioner has
been detailed heretofore by the President
on other confidential work.
The designation is accepted by the strik-
ing telegraphers as evidence that the
President has finally decided to take an
active part in the telegraphers' troubles.
Mr.. Russell will call on Attorney Cen
eral Bonaparte to-day TO lay before him
certain documentary evidence which he
claims tends TO show conspiracy or
combination between the two companies
in violation Of the Sherman antitrust
law
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
MR.. CLEVELAND AT PRINCETON
Returns Home from New York In
Better Health.

Princeton, n J., Oct. n--Former PresI-
dent Grover Cleveland returned to Prince
ton this afternoon from a trip TO New
York. lie left here last night Mr. Cleve-
lands visit to New York was entirely
on business. the nature Of which was not
given out here.
AT the Cleveland home tonight, Mrs.
Cleveland talked with a reporter and said
that the former President was improving
rapidly.
Mr.. Cleveland is much better. although
he is still very weak in the legs" she
added THE trip to New York was pure
ly a business one."
Mrs Cleveland said that Mr.. Cleve-
land will go to New York more frequently
from now on.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
WEDS HUSBANDS SUCCESSOR.
Widow Of Consul smith and Elias
H. Cheney Married.

Concord, n. H. Oct u.-Elias H.
Cheney. United States consul at Gu
racao, and Mrs. Clara NJ. Smith, Of
Brewer, Ne, were married at the resi-
dence OF Fred W. Cheney. in this city
to-day Following the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Cheney left for New York,
from which port they will sail for Gu
Tacoa tomorrow.
Mrs. Smiths first husband. Leonard B.
Smith, was for thirteen years the con-
sui at Curacao. He died eight years
ago, and Mr.. Cheney was appointed to
succeed him Mrs. Smith was obliged
to remain at Curacao for three years 10
settle her husbands estate, and she and
Mr.. Cheney were the only resident Amer
icGns in the city. They saw a great deal
OF each other
When Mr.. Cheney became i'll Mrs.
Smith nursed him 10 recovery. Later
Mrs. Smith returned to her old home in
Brewer Mr. Cheney, who is seventy
five years old, has served as consul at
Matanzas. Cuba. and Curacao.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
COLORADO AFTER COAL TRUST.
Attorney General of state to IBsti-
tute Action Against Combine.

Denver. Colo, Oct. 1.-THE attorney
general, backed by all the powers and
legal machinery of the State. is going
after the coal trust in Colorado. Appeals
te-Aim from many parts of the State to
break up this trust. which has raised
arbitrarily the price Of fuel In every city
and town in Colorado, have caused him
to take this step. For the past week he
has beeen securing information and evi-
dence from sources in Denver and else
where to be used in an action which will
be instituted against the coal comblna-
tions within the next week.
There is no antitrust statute in Colo
RADIO. but there is well-defined remedy
in the common law.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12

Cambridge, Mass, Oct n.-Assistant
Secretary of State Robert Bacon this
afternoon rescued two Harvard students
from drowning in the Charles River.
Secretary Bacon aas been in Cambridge
for some days visiting his son at Har-
ward. This afternoon he was in the
launch Veritas, following the Harvard
varsity crew, which was out on prae-
tice row
On the return up the river, just after
leaving the Cottage Farm bridge. a canoe
was seen in which were TWO Harvard
students
Mr. Bacon PIunges Into River.
Just as the varsity launch came
abreast Of the canoe, the latter capsized
One Of its occupants clung to the over
turned canoe, but the other. who was un-
able to swim, sank twice, and was on
the point of going down again when Mr..
Bacon stripped off his coat and plunged
into the river 10 his rescue.
J. R. Reid, a Harvard sophomore, who
is a candidate for manager Of the crew,
also jumped to the assistance Of the
struggling man. They had to swim about
thirty feet before reaching the drowning
man, and succeeded in keeping him afioat
until the Veritas could be brought along
side. The victim of the accident, Secre-
tary Bacon, and Reid were hauled on
board. The student was very much ex-
hausted, but revived after a few minutes
The others were no worse except for a
ducking.
In the launch besides Secretary Bacon
end Reid were Coach Wray. Of the crew:
Robert l. Bacon, son Of the Secretary
and captain Of last years crew. and As
sistant Manager Morgan, of the crew.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
MRS. MINOR MORRIS INSANE.
Has Been Held in Missouri Hospital
for Two Weeks.

ST. Louis, Oct. n.-Mrs. Minor Morris.
of Washington. D. c. has been pro-
nounced hopelessly insane and committed
to the State Insane Asylum at Farming
ton Mo.
After her arrival here several weeks
ago she denounced President Roosevelt
for her alleged forcible election from the
White House year or more ago, and
was then by request of relatives taken
to the City Hospital and held for OBJ
servatiOn.
Shortly before the President passed
through here on the way to the Memphis
Waterway Convention she was taken 10
a private sanitarium at Jacksonville, H.,
where she was confined until yesterday.
She is sister Of an Iowa Congressman.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
FRANCIS JOSEPH WORSE.
Recurrence of Fever Causes Alarm
Among Physfcians.

Vienna, Oct. lit is stated that the
Emperor is worse this evening. There
has been a recurrence Of his fever.
II is announced tonight that the King
and Queen Of Spain have postponed their
visit here owing 10 the Emperors con-
dition. This is regarded as confirming
the more unfavorable reports.
His majesty's physicians have not yet
issued any bulletins
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
ENJOY ENDURANCE TEST.
Gen. Grant and Eight officers Take
Ride Prescribed by President.

Ride Prescribed by President.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, oct. u.-Gen. Frederick
d. Grant. L S. A, commander OF the
Department Of the East, and eight off,
GERS Of the line to-day successfully un-
derwent the horseback riding test re-
quired Of them by recent order of Presi-
dent Roosevelt The ride was for the
prescribed distance of fifteen miles. FIVE
miles at a walk, five at a trot, and FIVE
at a gallop.
The officers started from Gen. Grants
headquarters at the jamestown Expo
sition. Each Of them was examined
physically before mounting, and again
on his return. Every one Of them was
apparently the better for the exercise
he had taken when the ride ended The
officers in the party were Gen. Grant
Col. Reed, OF the Twenty-third Infan-
try; Lieut.. Col Glenn. Lieut. Col Har-
rison. and Majs. Carter, Woodruff, Bar
rett, Ridgeway, and Kuhn.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
SPANKS 35-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
When she Comes Home at 1 A. vi.
Father Uses Slipper.

Pittsburg, Oct. u-Miss Pauline Law.
aged thirty-fiye years. remained out with
friends until l a m, and when she came
home her father William Law. whipped
her with his slipper Pauline had her
father arrested for assault and battery.
but Magistrate Kirby discharged him.
saying:
Your father has a perfect right to
chastise you so long as you remain under
his roof. and agree with him in this.
even though you are thiTty-fve years old.
You are old enough TO know you should
come home before I a. NJ"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia - Fair
and colder to-day; fail and con-
tinued cold tomorrow; fresh
westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
MAY OPERATE ON MITCHELL.
Physicians Order President of the
Miners Federation TO Hospital.

Miners Federation 10 HOSPITAL.
Indianapolis. Oct. 1.-THE headquar-
ters of the United Mine Workers in this
city received word to-day that President
John Mitchell will enter a hospital at
Ia Sale, H.. either Sunday or Monday
for a second operation.
RE underwent an operation six months
ago, but II failed to relieve him, and
another mas been decided upon.
SeCretary-T Treasurer Wilson, who was
elected to Congress last year from
Pennsylvania district, win be the admin
istration candidate for Mitchelrs sue
cessor, while Vice President Lewis VIII
stand for the Office as the candidate OF
the opposition to Mitchelrs policies.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
Scott Predicts Tuft's Nomination.

Fl Paso, Oct n.-United States Senator
Scott. of West Virginia, here. Ell route to
Mexico, says Taft will be the Republican
nominee without a doubt. and that If the
Democrats want the strongest man in
their party they will nominate Senator
CUlberson, Of Texas.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
CLAIM CONTRACT VIOLATED.
Real Estate Brokers Ask Court 10
Restrain +. Lodge Hill.

II 717T''s7 z 1alILs
Ballard & Lanham, real estate brokers.
yesterday secured from Justice Gould a
rule returnable October IS for E. Lodge
Hin TO appear and show cause why he
should not be restrained from interfering
with the business of this hrrp, and also
restraining him from engaging in the real
estate business.
In their petition. Ballard & Lanham
claim that Mr.. Hill has violated part of
his contract by associating himself with
the SimpsOn-Sullivan Company. and has
been engaged in soliciting landlords for
whom he formerly collected rents to dis
continue the services Of Ballard & Ian
ham and to engage his services.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
CONSULT WITH GOV. CONFER.
officials of Southern Railway and
Judson c. Clements In Alabama.

Judson c. Clements In Alabama.
Montgomery, Ala, Oct uLPresident
Finley and Vice President CUP. of the
Southern Railway, met Judson c. Glenn
ents, of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. to-day. The Southern officers were
also accompanied by J. S. B. Thompson,
assistant to the president Of the Southern
They called on Coy. Conner and had a
consultation about which nothing was
made public
It is understood that the presence Of
Mr.. Clements was a coincidence, he be-
ing here on a trip through the South.
However. the visit of the officials of the
railroad is thought to have been in the
interest of an effort to have the least
harm possible done the railroads in the
extra session called for next month.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
LOCAL.

Woman in Brown Mulcts Merchants.
president Acts in Telegraph Strike.
Railroad Cases Wait on President
2-Scott Seeks to Enjoin Wife.
2-Tabasco Sauce Trust Forming.
2-Civil Service Tests TO Remain.
12-Distrlct May Sue Gas Companies.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
Fourth Game To-day.
ZOO Detroit Time.
$500 Washington Time.

The Washington Herald has
IT'S OWN REPRESENTA-
TINES reporting the Worlds
Championship bali games,
using ITS DIRECT WIRES
from the field of contest.
The MEGAPHONE STORY of
the games given out froal THE
HERALD BUILDING, 734 FIF-
TEENTH ST. y. w, WILL BE
INSTANTANEOUS and describe
every move of the players.
All are welcome.