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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-17
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Els. Morton
street, are the proud parents of baby
boy which arrived yesterday to brigt
en their home.
The Alki chapter of the Eastern Star
will hold a meeting this evening at
which Emily C. Mensing, grand mat
ron for the state. will be present. AL
ter the initiation of members, there
will be a banquet in honor of the mat
ron.
At the Odd Fellows hall last night,
a reception was given the members of
visiting lodges by the local Artisans
lodge. large number of representa-
tives from Milton, Freewater and Wes-
ton were present.
At the home of Mrs. r. Berry, S31
North Eighth street, the ladies of the
Maccabees yesterday gave a farewell
reception in honor of Mrs. A. H. Stat
ford, who leaves soon for her. new
home near Occur d'Alene. The occa-
sion was a complete surprise to Mrs.
Stafford. A most enjoyable time is re-
ported.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-10-17

The Ladies of the Wilbur church
Will serve dinner at the Cox, Barnett
Co. store during fair week.
Co. store during fair week. (1S)
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
IMMENSE WHEAT YIELD
Washington Crop Estimated at
40,0O0,000 Bushels.
At Average Price the Growers Will
Receive $2e, 100000 for
the Golden Grain.

State Grain Inspector Arrasmth has
given ont an estimate that at least 40
100000 bushels of wheat were harvested
in Washington this season,
The farmers are getting from 60 to 20
cents bushel at the warehouses OF the
east side. Splitting the difference and
calling the mean price 60 cents, this will
give them $26, 900, 900 for this seasons
wheat crop.
The export price at tide water ranges
from so to 50 cents a busheI, making
the mean export 82H cents. The wheat
raised in Washington will bring into the
state $33 100000, which includes the
$26, 6,0OO,O 900 that goes directly to the
farmers who grew it.
The amount of wheat damaged by the
excessive rains during harvest time and
threshing period was greatly overesti
mated at the time. The most extravagant
estimate would not put this amount at
more than 5000, 900 bushels.
In giving an idea where this $26,O
600 paid to the farmers of Washington
for this seasons crop will go, Chief
Deputy Grain Inspector King has fur
nished table showing the acreage and
yield by counties of the wheat-grOwing
sections, as follows:
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
UNFORTUNATE EPISODE
AffIiCtion of George r. Zahn
and What Came of 1t.
Seeks to Bury Child in EIberton
Cemetery-People Misunderstand
Situation and Object.

George f. Xahn, a former harness
maker OF ElbertOn, seems to have his
share OF trouble Of late. And the good
people OF ElbertOn seem to have borrow
ed more than their share of trouble over
an event which has caused considerable
comment and which The Gazette will at
tempt to unravel.
A4hn's present home is at Canyon, in
the western part Of the county, where he
has been living with his family for some
time. On the Goth of last March one of
his children, boy 81 years OF age, was
taken sick, caused by biiOusness, when
Dr. Hutchinson of Starbuck was called
i'll attendance. From an affidavit filed
by the father with the coroner OF Whit
man county last Monday at ElbertOn
the doctor at his first visit administered
a big dose of calomel to the little suffer,
er, followed by doses of salts in an at
tempt to open the bowels The child be
came unconscious on the 9th, and on
the 2Sth was pronounced by the medicO
y
ever, until the Doth of September, when
he died, the doctor giving spinal menen-
gifts as the cause of death. The little
sufferer in the mean time became reduced
to skeleton and all his teeth came out,
showing the effects Of the calomel.
The published statement in the daily
press that the family had scarlet fever at
this time is incorrect, but that they we're
in quarantine is correct, having been ex-
p )sed. Why the doctor did not attend
to the burial of the child, seeing the
family were in quarantine, is not made
known at this writing, but the father dug
vault near the house, placed the body
in neat box, in proper burial apparel,
where it remained until the 18th instant
or until quarantine was removed. The
u aims have a child buried iD the cemetery
at EIberton and they desired to place
the body of the last dear departed be-
side this one. Accordingly on the 18th
Mr. Zlhn removed the body from the vault
dug by him and placed it in a coffin,
then again in an outer box, and with q
team transported it from Canyon to Ell
berton, distance Of 50 miles, it taking
two days to make the trip. MIR. Xthn
has hrOther-in-law at ElbertOn ed
wards), and as none OF the family were
at home at the time of his arrival he
drove to the cemetery, where he left the
box containing the body. No secrecy
was attached to his movements and no
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
WHITMAN COUNTY MEDICOS.
Elect Officers and Transact Other
Business Monday Niaht.

The regular quarterly meeting Of the
Whitman County Medical Society was
held Mond ay evening in the offices o.
DR. g. PalamOuntain and Balsiger. DR.
Baumgartner of Thornton was elected
president for the ensuing term, DR.. Mar
shall Of Pullman vice presd ent, DR.
Green of LaCrosse secretary treasurer
DIR. Boyd, DIR. Else and DR.. Whitaker,
all OF Palouse, we're elected a board OF
censors.
The subject for discussion during the
eve ming was a symposium on diabetes
Fourteen Of the medicos were present,
representing the most important towns
in the county. The meeting was fruitful
Of the usual fraternal feeling, to say
nothing of much that will prove to be
useful.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
Secretary Elected.

The Eastern Washington and North
ern Idaho Sunday School Association
has elected Charles j. Boppell secretary.
The work is part of the Worlds and In
ternational associations and is Inter
UNCONVENTIONAL, cooperative and non
sectarian. The secretary wishes to hear
from any person interested who is not
in touch with local or county associ
alton The International Bible Reading
Association has a million members, but
few in Washington, and campaign is
started for 5000 members. The address
of the secretary is E 612 Baldwin Ave,
Spokane.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
Settlers From New EnqIand.

Willis v bite and seven children ar
rived in Colfax Sunday direct from
Rhode Island. Mr. White came through
correspondence with |. B. Harris and has
come to stay; or, as Mr.. Harris express
ed it, he pulled down the bridges behind
him and has got to stay. He and his
children will make their headquarters at
the Harris home for the present, but it
is the intention to ultimately buy land
and make Whitman county their home.
Possessed with New England thrift and
intelligence the future Of the Whites can
easily be foretold. The elder White is
an experienced gardener
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
Bio Trout Cauqht.

Trout fishing is still favorite pastime
in the PalOuse river, albeit we seldom
hear of big strings being brought in
Two mammoth fellows were caught last
week near the lower portal of the tunnel
which will bear to record. l.. Slate land
ed a fine fellow that weighed 81 pounds
while the next day out Of the same hole
William Webster caught another that
weighed ~ pounds. These were prob
ably couple OF stray fellows in search
of adventure. The Palouse was former
fishing has exhausted the supply.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25

attempt m, ede any responsible
ty. The onel de made, if it is q mis-
take, was in not securing burial permit
before leaving home.
And here is where the good people of
Elberton, or many of them. got unduly
excited and partially lost their heads.
The report spread like widfre that Zahn
had brought body with infected disease
which he was trying to dump on the
community, and furthermore that he in
tended to leave without burying his
dead. He was placed under arrest and
Coroner Crawford and the sheriff's office
in Colfax notified to come at once. That
was last Saturday evening. In the
meantime some of the citizens went to
the cemetery, tore open the box contain,
ing the child's remains, and at first de-
clared it to be that of female. Coroner
Crawford and Deputy Sheriff Dickinson
went to EIberton Sunday morning, the
latter getting there first. Mr.. Dickinson
as soon as he heard the mans story and
had chance to look into the case, order
ed his release from arrest, and the coro-
ner likewise directed that the little body
be inferred beside the first one buried.
The coroner examined the remains
thoroughly, but did not deem in neces
sary to hold an inquest.
These are the substantial facts in the
case, and are published somewhat in de-
tail to correct several errors sent abroad
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25

Concluded on eighth page.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25

to lift them, presenting the unusual
spectacle. 1t il, in effect, some 10 or IL
small heads grown together as one large
cabbage. 1t is solid in appearance, but
it would take an expert at first glance to
tell what it is. The first thought is that
some disciple of Burbank has been ex-
perimentiDg in cross breeding and has
produced something abnormal. Charles
n. Hinchliff has added it to his display
of fruits and vegetables.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
AFFAIRS Of THE COUNTY
Commissioners Divide Time of
Two Weeks in Attendance.
Tax Levy and Other Matters Are
Considered-- La Crosse Saloon
Receives Jolt.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Board
of County Commissioners Of the County
OF Whitman and State of Washington,
met on the 7th day OF October, A. d.
1907 Members present, Mccoy, Ruply
and Ellis.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
Saved His Fruit.

W. Batty, one of the big fruit growers
of Wawawai, was in town Monday. He
was fortunate in saving all OF his crop,
reporting that he did not lose box of
fruit. This was accomplished by secur-
boys from Charleston to do the picking
and packing.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
Queer Specimen of Cabbage.

Samuel A. Mitchell was walking
through the vegetable garden of Mrs.
John Beck one mile north Of town last
Sunday when he came across a peculiar
growth in the shape of a cabbage. 1t
was discovered by accident. The long
leaves covered the head, but Mr.. Mitchell,
in passing through the patch, happened
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-25
Easy Communication, Easy Trade

That the Inland road brings people as
we'll as trade to town is quite evident.
1t is even noticed at the county audi
tors Office. People, they say, who live
in the vicinity of Oakesdale, Thornton
and other nearby towns who formerly
transacted business with that office
through the mails, now come in person,
being able to come and go the same day
It's effect on trade ia also noticeable
people along the line finding that they
can trade to better advantage by COM
ing to Colfax than by going to Spok zane
Why use the ordinary kind when
CIeveland's is go much more superior?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
nEcElvER Is NAMED.
DIR. Mooney Put In Charge Of Crowder'a
Mountain Mills.
Especial to The DEMONSTRATIONS

Especial to The Times D ispatch.l
CHARLOTTE, N. c.. October L.
Judge G. S. Ferguson this morning APP
pointed Mr.. ]. S. Mooney receiver fer
the Crowder's Mountain Cotton Mills,
located at Kings Mountain. the insti-
tuition being declared insolvent. The
liabilities Of the concern are said to be
in the neighborhood OF 100000. with
assets OF less than half that sum. The
receiver Is Instructed under the order
OF the court to operate the mill until
1t is bought In.
The Crowder Mountain Mill was or.
ganized and chartered about fourteen
years ago. Its capital stock, accord.
Ing to the last issue of the blue book
was $4,000. and Its equipment consist.
OF nine cards a121 looms. and 3.59;
spindles.
Mr.. D. NJ. Baker is president OF tn,
mill. and the late p. S. Baker was sec
rotary and treasurer. The stockhold
ers are largely Kings Mountain ant
Gastonia men, although some stock i
held by Charlotte men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
SEVEN YEARS FOR BEAMEn.
First Of the Men Tried for Murder Of
Ann Hall Found Guilty.

First OF the Men Tried for Murder OF
Ann Hall Found Guilty.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG. VA, October 1.-The
jury in the case against Grover Beamer
in the United States District Court
this morning returned a verdict OF
guilty OF murder In the second degree
and his punishment was fixed at seven
years in the penitentiary.
Beamer, 1t will be recalled, was In
dictedi for the murder of Ann. Hail. an
old woman, In Patrick county, during
the month OF March past, for, 1t in
claimed, having given the revenue Of
hcials information relative to Illicit
distilling operations in Patrick county
The government charged conspi-
| racy. and 1t was upon this that the
case went into the Federal courts in.
stead Of In the Patrick county court.
The other men charged with the
same crime are w. Z. Rakes, P. e
Rakes. George Martin and George
Booth, oil OF Patrick county, and ar
arrangements are being made for the
| trial Of these prisoners before Judg.
Mcdowell during the coming week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
.BUENA VISTA GIRL
VEDS GEORGIA Man.
Pretty Marriage in St. Johns
Church Of Miss Pauline En-
brcc to Mr.. d. d. Towers.
COLOR SCHEME OF YELLOW
Evergreens and Roses Make
Beautiful Setting for the
Ceremony. I
Especial 70 The Tlm,es-Di,patch.)

(special to The Times Dispatch,)
# LEXINGTON. VA. October miss
Pauline ,Embree. dausi,ter OF Mr.. and
Buena. Vista. was Imlarsaed this evening
at $50 O'clock to dTss Donigan Dean
Towers, OF Porterdale. Ga.s The cere-
mony was solemnized in st. Johns
Methodist Church. at, Buena Vista,
which was tastefully decorated with
evergreens and roses, the color scheme
being yellow. The brides pastor. Rev.
John B. Henry, was the officiating
minister. Mr.. w. sandborne presided
at the organ and played the wedding
marches.
The bride entered the church with
her father, who gave her away. She
was becomingly attired in white mar
Quisette, en- traine, trimmed with lace,
and wore veil caught up with orange
blossoms. Her ornaments consisted of
pendant Of diamonds and pearls, the
gift of the bridegroom. The maid OF
honor was Miss Ethel Pearsall, OF
Westfield. N. j.. cousin Of the bride
who wore white net over silk, yellow
| taffeta.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary
of Marietta, Ga: Miss Mary steadman
Austin, Tex; Miss Mary Workman
Forth Worth, Tex; Miss Anna Paxton
Miss Julia Willis and Miss Lois EN-.
bree, sister OF the bride. Buena Vista
The bridegroom was attended by Mr.
Charles e. Randle. Of Knoxville. Tex.
as best man. The groomsmen wer,
Messrs. Royal 3. Embree, brother o
!, the bride. and Laurie Q. Sturgis, Bris
4 toll. Va: Abner A. Towers, Gadsden
Ala; William Towers, Rome. Ca; sgd
4 ney Dean, New Orleans Lay Joel Il
/ Dean, New York,
The ushers were Messrs. Lawrence
i Embree. Lexington. and Malcolm
4 Campbell. Walter G. Tyler and F
Holmes Willis, Buena Vista.
Following the marriage a reception
was held at the hospitable home o
the BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Nus
Towers took the northbound nigh
train for trip to New York and othe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
NEW RAILROAD OPENS.
Norfolk and Southern begins Service
Between Wilson md Washington.

WILSON, N. c., October Irregular
passenger and freight service on the
Norfolk and Southern Railroad was
inaugurated between Wilson and
Washington yesterday, the first train
leaving here at o'clock and the train
from Washington arriving shortly af-
forwards. Quite crowd of people
witnessed the arrival and departure OF
the first trains owe the new road. It
Is stated that the road between here
and Raleigh will, be in condition for
the operation Of trains some time this
month. The Norfolk and Southern is
building quite handsome brick pas
senger station here at the corner OF
{! Barnes and Spring Streets, only one
block from the business section of the
town The freight station on the same
block Is already completed and oc-
cupied.
To-day handsome North Carolina
State flag was unfurled from the FLAG
staff on the courthouse tower This
nag was presented to the county by
Associated Justice Fl. G. Conner, OF
the Supreme Court bench. Judge Con.
nor was elected while a citizen OF
q Wilson county, and the flag was pre-
scented as testimonial OF his appre
citation OF kindnesses shown him BY
our people.
Tobacco sales on the Wilson marke
FOR the month OF September amounted
TO over 100000 pounds. The averag'
price paid was about 10 cents. Cotton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
EXPECTS THE STATE TO WIZ.
Governor Glenn Confident OF Victory
In the Rate Cases.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
W1NSToN-SALEAI N. c.. October t.
Governor r. B. Glenn. who is here to
address the Daughters Of the Amc ,an
Revolution Tomorrow, was Interview
ed this afternoon. He expressed his
confidence in the State winning its
case in the passenger rate hearing be-
fore the United States Supreme Court.
He also believes that the final decisions
In the cases now before the North
Carolina Supreme Court will be in
favor Of the State.
The Governor was told that many
people are wanting to know II no will
be in the race next year for United
States Senator. Il am not giving that
matter any consideration just now"
said the Governor, who stated that he
was working hard and endeavoring to
make the State the best Governor he
knew how. II am letting the luture
take care OF itself SO far as the sena-
torship is concerned" said me Cover
nor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
LARGE BARN BURNED.
Filled with Hay, Fodder and Farm
Implements.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. October I.
-R. B. Hildrup's large barn. near
Screamersville. Spotsylvania county.
was burned Sunday night, with con.
tents Of is tons Of hay, 10000 bun-
bles OF blade fodder, valuable imple-
ments and harness. The horses were
saved. There WAS no Insurance. It Is
thought that tramp caused the fire.
DR.. and Mrs. Roderick Dew, OF Car
oline county, announce the engagement
Of their sister, Miss Alice Augusta
Dew. TO Dr. T. WEIGH Dew, superin-
tendent Of public schools OF spotsyI-
tvania county. The wedding will take
place November 9Th.
III Hon. D. B. Powers, Jr., the success-
full candidate for the House Of Dele
gates in the recent Democratic pri-
mary in Caroline county, has filed his
statement Of expenses. amounting to
f$ls.15.
Mayor Thomas p. Wallace Of this
city, is absent from the city on three
weeks vacation. Councilman w. s.
Embrey is performing the duties Of
Mayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
POLLARD TO COACH VIRGINIA.
Former Star Player VIII Assist He,1
C00ch johnson. .

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. October L.
Hammond johnson. head coach OF the Unit
versity Of Virginia football team. will be
assisted this week by DR.. j. q. Pollard, one
VI, gnia, and by Branch Johnson. of Norfolk,
former captain and guard on the Virginia
team ita
Though Davidson held the Orange and
Blue to tie score on Friday last, the belief
prevails that Johnson has the material fol
making first -class team. AZ vas the case
last year. the back held will be particularly
line men. who. though quite heavy. seemed
unable to stop the Davidson backs. Tit
Presbyterians had practically a new team
and Virginia had expected to make at leas
two touc hdowns. The ''rooters'' were much
disappointed. therefore. when Davidson
| scored the first touchdown and ouptlays<
Virginia throughout the first half.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
81. F. Arnold. formerly owner Of the
Arnold Stock Company, will manage
the theatre. 500
SHE PREFERRED TO DIE.
Made Two Attempts ON Her Life, but
Neither Successful.

Made Two AtteMDtS on Her die, but
Neither Successful.
SUFFOLK. VA, October 1-Pre-
terring to die rather than face Mayor
in court, Eliza Norfleet, colored, sought
to throw herself into we'll last night.
but was restrained by policeman.
This morning before court time she
procured a bottle of laudanum and
swallowed 1t. Prompt medical atten-
ton saved her life.
Eugene Pollard, who was on yesr
terday run down by bloodhounds near
Beamon, Va, was to-day he'd for court
on two counts alleging burglary. He
confessed on ono charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
ROCKS THROWN AT TRAM.
Three Negroes Arrested Near Renins,
ton for This OAense.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
II WARRENTON, VA, October LIE,
A. Embree. town sergeant OF Reming-
ton, arrested and placed in Jail here
this afternoon Arthur Read. Lawrence
Burnett and John r. Williams, al
colored. charged with throwing stones
at a fast moving passenger train on
the main linefof the Southern Railway
near the above place. No damage wai
done an far 40 can be learned except
the breaking OF the car windows.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
CONTRACT FOR y. M. g. A.
Baltimore Man to Build Naval Y. N. q.
A. Given BY Roekefeller.
Especial to The rimes-Dispatch.]

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
will at once begin ON the homo which
John D. Rockefeller, tho Standard OIL
ma gnate has donated to the Norfolk
Naval Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. j. Henry Miller. OF Baltimore
has been awarded the contract for the
erection Of tho modern six-story struc-
lture, for $4,000.
The contract calls for the completion
OF the building by December !. 1905
but it is said that 1t will be finished
long before that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
Loses Leg ~ Train,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
ASHEvILLE. N. c.. October L.
While trying to steal ride on a
freight train in the Southern Railway
yards last evening, Claude Cannon. a
sixteen-year-old boy, fell under the
train. and as a result OF his injuries
one OF his legs was later amputated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
TO HANG FOR MURDER.
John Gillian Sentenced to be Executed
November LIST.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.l

november 1ot.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
MADISON c, H., Va. October -
John ellison has been convicted In the
Madison Circuit Court Of the murder
OF Pearl Thomas. ana sentenced to be
hanged November 1st
ellison has been regarded as des-
perate negro and his crime was most
brutaQ one. After fring twice at the
woman. who locked herself In her
house. she ran out and he beat her to
death with the butt OF his gun. He
seems callous as to his fate, and his
only request has been that when he
is hanged his body be turned over ia
his family. ss + K.