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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
WELCOME FOR NEW PASTOR.
Reception is rendered Rev. Warner Of
Wilbur Memorial.

Welcome to Rev Robert Warner
was given last right in a reception in
his honor at the Wilbur Memorial
church.
Many friends and members of the
church were present to extend a well
come to their new pastor Rev. j. G.
Reid of the First Presbyterian church
gave hearty address of welcome on
behalf of the ministers of the city and
the laity was represented by David H.
Parks. who warmly welcomed the new
pastor to the church.
In a few words, Rev. Warner ex-
pressed his gratitude for the royal well
come and told of the pleasure it gave
him to come to this city
Several musical numbers were rend-
cred, among which were solos by Mrs.
f. P. Conway and Miss Grace deVries.
Miss Criffield accompanying them. Af-
ter the musical numbers followed a
social hour during which refreshments
We're served.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
AGED PIONEER
CALLED AWAY
MRS. RACHEL ROFF PASSED
AWAY THIS MORNING AFTER
LONG ILLNESS.

Mrs. Rachel Rolf, better known to
many people as "Grandma' Rolf, died
suddenly at The Walla Walla hospital
about o'clock this morning of tuber-
culOsis. from which she has suffered
for about a year
While she had been bothered with
the disease for a long time, it was not
until ten days ago she became bedfast.
She was removed to the WaIla Walla
hospital nine weeks ago but her con-
iition seemed 20 improve. Yesterday
she walked about her room and this
morning ate a hearty breakfast but
while her daughter stepped from the
room moment and maid was clean
ing the room, the old lady suddenly
died
Grandma Rolf was born in Ohio,
March 6, 1886 In 1864 she came across
the plains with her husband with an
OK team and has lived in Walla Wal
la ever since. She was one of the
widely Known and best loved women
of the city and has a host of friends
who will be sorry to learn of her
death.
Deceased was the wife of Frederick
Rolf who was for several years after
his arrival in this country, a freighter
and farmer in the valley. He died Au-
gust 21. 1890 and since then Mrs Rolf
has lived with her children in this
city
She is survived by nine children,
most of whom are residents of this
city. Her sons are George Rolf, a
member of the local police force. Chas
and Henry Rolf of the Spokane police
force: Fred Rolf. who lives in Medical
Lake, and Bolivar. a farmer near Dixie.
Her daughters. Mrs. Oliver Dewitt.
Mrs. Nels Peterson Mrs Ed Enright
and Mrs Chris Sturm, are all of this
city.
The funeral will be held from the
home of Mrs. o. Dewitt Friday after
noon at o'clock, Rev Andreas Bard
officiating.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
CANNOT BREAK
INTO PRISON
PAPERS ARRIVE BUT LOUIS Ed
DY MUST GET SOME ONE TO
IDENTIFY HIM.

Still Louis Eddy is denied admittance
to the penitentiary. The remititur ar
rived this morning but until he can
furnish some proof that he is the man
called for by the papers. he is liable
to have to pay board on the outside of
the walls instead of getting it free on
he inside.
Eddy is a well known horse dealer
of kahlOtus and some time ago bought
some horses and among them an un-
branded colt. This, per agreement. Ed
dy was to have. he says. But an old
statute was dug up which made this
branding of colt a felony and he was
convicted and sentenced to the state
prison for three years. He appealed
the case but the decision was con-
frmed whereupOn he was notified to
report to Walla Walla. which he did.
But when he got here he was denied
admittance because the remi.itur had
not yet dfFlNeu. lie lldu
arrived some days before but was rot
sufficient for his admittance. But
neither is the other paper, it seems.
The authorities cannot be sure he is
the man called for.
He has applied for admission and on
the face of the thing it seems he is
surely in earnest. but there are many
things which will keep him from serv
ing his sentence and his easiest way
out of the trouble seems to be to sehd
for the sheriff to identify him.
The case is a peculiar one and it
is doubtful if it has a parallel in the
annals of prison history. Eddy volun-
tarily gave himself up in order that
his sentence might be served out as
quickly as possible. In the opinions of
some. this is a grandstand move to
excite sympathy. Others who know the
man say he is sincere in his belief that
he has done no wrong and his surren-
der is a proof of his honesty.
However this may be. although all
the necessary papers have arrived to
entitle him to three years of labor. it
is probable he will still be denied ad-
mittance until his identity proven.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
THAT ELECTRIC
RAILWAY AGAIN
WHITNEY SAYS THEY ARE IN
EARNEST ABOUT BUILDING
TO FAIR GROUNDS.

The franchise of c. L. Whitney and
others to construct and operate an
! electric line from the county fair
grounds to the business district of
Walla Walla, was read for the third
time before the city council last even
ing and referred to the judiciary COM
mittee who will report on same at
he next regular meeting of the coun-
ell.
There seems no longer doubt as to
/ the naturalization of the plan which
has repeatedly been brought forward
by the members of the Walla Nalla
County Fair association, and now
that the franchise is about to be
| launched upon it's final passage ar
rangements are even now beins made
for The purchase of material Leces-
| sary to build the much needed eXteu-
ton.
During the past week l have re-
ceived numerous letters from large
| eastern houses inquiring about the
proposed track and offering prices on
steel, ties and other material" said Mr..
Whitney,
There will be no delay in the work.
and as soon as the franchise has
passed its third reading, work in this
direction will begin.
The route. as named in the fran
chise will begin at the corner of Fourth
and Alder streets, west on Alder street
to Fifth and from Fifth, street
south on Chase street to the grounds.
With the completion of this extern
ton, the amusement loving people of
Walla Walla will be furnished with
convenient transportation facilities to
the fair grounds which, l. is proposed
will be used for baseball and football
grounds as Well When any attraction
is scheduled to take place on the
grounds. extra cars will be placed il.
operation
Had this franchise passed The
council SIX weeks ago, we would nave
had but little trouble in compIetin;;
he road in time for the coming county
| fair. In consequence of the delay,
however. this idea must be abandoned /
for the present season. 1t is our iLten-
| ton, to complete the eXtention early
next year, and thus be in readiness 10
10 hnc
thuSiasts."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
MARRIAGE MAY
CAUSE TROUBLE
DIVORCED MAN TAKES ANOTHER
WIFE IN DEFIANCE OF
THE LAW.

A peculiar case and one which may
become of the sensational variety was
brought to the attention of several of
he county officers this morning by
the following clipping from the Pendle-
ton Tribune of yesterday
AT the parlors of the Golden Rule
hotel. yesterday afternoon, James b.
Scraford of Walla Walla, and Luella
A. Lewis, of this city We're united in
marriage by Joe H. Parks, justice of
the peace
Upon looking up the divorce records
! in the county clerks office this morn
ing, i, was found that JONES b. Scot
ford was granted a divorce from Julia
f. Scafford in the superior court, June
26, 1907, or one day less than three
months ago. County Clerk Hills at
he unhesitatingly acknowledged that
the groom of yesterday was none other
han James ScraffOrd who was grant
ed permanent leave of absence from
his former wife on June 26.
Exactly what steps will be taken in
the case which will certainly be found
against Scrafford, is not known. as the
sentence for contempt of court, is left
entirely with the discretion of the
court with whom the fate of the
wrongdoer rests.
Whether the marriage performed at
Pendleton yesterday will become null
and void and that the aged defender
of the s:ars and stripes will forever
be compelled to forget the pleasant
ceremony with the former wife OF
! George Lewis, is another question
which those who made the startling
discovery yesterday, are unable TO
answer. Certain it is. however that
clear case of contempt of court can
be brought against James Scrafford,
and the matter will undoubtedly be
taken up upon the return of Judge
| BrentS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
BIG jim TELLS
OF BR|B|NC
Says All are Promisyd In.
munty by SpPeck|es

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-With
Big Jim" Gallagher on the stand, tne
Ford trial opened this morning in tenn
pie Beth Israel. with the auditorium
packed with two thousand spectators.
Gallagher as former chief lieutenant
of Ruef and ex-acting Mayor Schmttz
handled all the money in the bribery
transactions and will be a decisive
witness. Lonergans story tCld last
night that Detective Borland of the
defense attempted to kidnap him last
evening in an auto created a sensa-
ton. AS a result all the witnesses
for the state are closely watched by
Burns men.
Gallagher was called to the stano
at once.
After the passage of the overhead
trolley ordinance did you meet Ford?"
asked Heney. Gallagher stated he met
Ford several times. On one occasion
Ford had given him a bulky envelope
to give to Ruef. At the. same time he
directed Gallagher to give Ruef an
unsigned note saying the grand Jury
threatened to cause trouble and that
the plan would be to entrap the SUI
pervisors. He could not swear Ford
wrote it.
Juror Chase Interrupted the proceed
ings to ask several questions He
wanted to know where Lonergan had
laid his pocket5ook when Gallagher
paid him the $4,000. Did you call his
attention to It." asked the juror.
Il intended to- said Gallagher. "but
| can't swear | did"
Are you in the habit of giving $4,000
without speaking of it," asked the
juror.
Once in a WHILE" said Gallagher
The defense made Gallagher tell how
ne had been a candidate for city and
county attorney and for the superior
and appellate benches They also
made him tell the details of his eXpul
sion from the Native Sons for grating.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
FRUIT PEDDLERS
PAY LICENSE
COUNCIL PASSES ORDINANCE
AGAINST NON RESIDENT
GARDENERS.

Bright and early Monday morning,
| the members of the local police depart
| ment will receive instructions to the
effect that all fruit peddlers not having
| city license who are nOn-residents
of the state of Washington, will be
strictly prohibited from peddling their
wares within the city limits.
At the meeting of the city council
| last evening the ordinance governing
| the sale of fruits and vegetables by
non residents of the state of Washing
ton to city customers, passed its third
! and final reading, and Monday morn
ing the new law will go into effect.
L am highly pleased with the action
! Fruit Inspector c. L. Whitney yester-
| day For the past month l have been
greatly troubled by the Italian and
Chinese fruit peddIers, who are III
rectly responsible for the sale of dis
eased fruit in Walla Walla, and it is
| high time that measures, severe if
necessary, be taken to prohibit them
| from selling their fruit without Ii
| cense"
The new law provides that every
non resident fruit peddler must Sc
| cure license which will cost 5000 per
year. or $50 every three months. The
penalty for violation of this law will
/ be not less than SO nor more than
! 800
For several years the city health Of
ficers together with the County fruit
inspector, have had considerable
trouble in keeping diseased fruit and
vegetables off the market, and in
transacting their duties in the respec-
i've capacities. they We're unable to
eXtcrminate the real cause of the
trouble. as peddlers from the surround
| ing country, and especially across the
state line. were daily peddling their
wares to residents of the city.
While it cannot be expected that
forth be completely prohibited. the
the sale of diseased fruit will hence
new law will have a tendency to
check the offenders. and hereafter
greater amount of fruit and vegetables
will be sold through the retail mer-
chants.
In further reference to the law in
question Mr.. Whitney said: 1T is my
opinion that every peddler whether he
be resident or resident of the
state. should be compelled to pay
license of at least 81 a year. After Sc
curing his license. it is found that he
handles diseased fruits, his license
can be taken from him, and thus he
will be forced to retire from the fruit
peddling business. We are keeping a
close check on the local stores deal
ing with fruit. and it is very seldom
that We are forced to call their at
/ tention to the condition of their fruits.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
New Division On s. p.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-In or
der to relieve the congestion on the
north bound traffic, General Manager
Southern Pacific, known as the Shasta
division with Thomas Ahern as su-
perintendent. with headquarters at
Dunsmuir, Calf. This will include all
of the Southern Pacific between Red
bluff. Cal, and Ashland, Ore, also the
California northwestern extension built
from Weed to Klamath, Ore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
JASPER JENNINGS is
SET AT LIBERTY.

GRANTS PASS, or, Sept. %
Judge Hanna has dismissed Jasper
Jennings from custody. Jasper was
convicted of numbering his father two
years ago in d cabin near here. The
trial was long and expensive to the
county. After Jasper's conviction his
sister Dora, who has since died, was
but was acquitted. The supreme court
ordered new trial of Jasper on tech
nicalities and his dismissal is due to
the fact that many of the witnesses at
the former trial have moved away and
the expense of a new trial would be
enormous. Judge Hannas action meets
with public approval.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Bio Hotel Opening.

AMERICAN FALLS, Sept. 20
Prominent men including Governor
Gooding. of Idaho; Lieutenant Cover
nor Burrell. Secretary of State Roper'
Lansdon and others will be here tomor-
row and speak at the opening OF the
new hotel, Remington. Many Spokane
Boise and Salt Lake people Will pe
here. A grand ball will close the
days program.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Sacramento Has Scandal.

SACROMENTO. Sept 25.-Amid
adjourned at o'clock this morning af-
ter refusing the Western Pacific a right
of way across the city, by vote of
to 4. An investigation may result
in a scandal.
After the council had acted thes at
ti.ude of the people convinced them
the action was not popular and they
matter up to the people to vote on at
a special election Oc' Ober %
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
MEN
AS WITNESSES
Chief Executives to Testifq
in BOrdh Case

BOISE, Sept. 25.-Two men who
have held the chair of chief executive
of Idaho, will be called to the wit
ness stand during the B0rah trial.
They are G. +. GOoding, present gov
rison. Both are expected to give tes-
timony that will severely reflect upon
the position of the late governor Frank
Steunenberg in the land fraud cases.
The entire morning session was TAX
en- up with the introduction in evi-
dence of 81 sets of alleged FRAUDULENT
papers filed in the land office by dunn
my entrymen who afterwards turned
their claims over TO the Barber Lum-
ber company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
CANADA WANTS
EXCLUSION ACT
HUNDREDS SIGN PETITION FOR
LEGISLATION AGAINST
ORiENTLS.

OTTAWA, Sept pa monster pc
ttion signed by hundreds of British
Columbians is on the way to the pre-
mier, Sir Wilfred Laurier. 1t prays
that regardless of foreign countries
and all sentiment and political consid-
erations, the government Immediately
pass legislation such as may be re-
quisite to insure the absolute exclu-
sion of Orientals from the Dominion
of Canada. So far the Japanese gov
ernment has made no claim for dam
ages on account of the Vancouver
troubles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
:. + + + + + + + + +++*+++ +
"PHRENO" GETS A START
Officers and Elected and Plans Made
for Coming Year.

At a meeting of the Phrenakos-
mian Literary society last night the
following officers We're elected for the
first semester of the school year:
President. RadfOrd Rigsby: vice
presiden., Howard Cox; secretary, Ed
ward Mason: treasurer, Denver Wolfe,
sergeant-a arms, Harry Davenport.
The meeting was a good one and the
men of the society feel that the
''Phreno' is started out this year to
repeat it's victories of last year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
CANS TO RETIRE.
Will Follow Jeffries Out ofLime Light
as Champion.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 25.-Joe
Cans has made Kid Ketchel his final
offer Gas has money and he wishes
to retire. His coming battle with Mes
mic may be his last. He will then fol-
low Jeffries out of the limelight an
unbea- ZEN man and with no competitor
in his class. Last night Selig wired
the San Francisco promoter:
"Gans wants to retire but leaves the
question of Ketchel in my hands. Inc
best that I will do is, Ke,chel at 145
pounds. ringside.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
EXCURSION TO THE DALLEs
OFEN RIVER ENTHUSIASTS
WILL GO TO MEETING IN
STEAMER NORMA.

~ y. G. Blalock is making prepar-
rs for an excursion party which is
'~.eeted to consist of 200 people from
N5'la Walla. Kennewick and Pasco,
10 attend the meeting of the Open
hlVer associations which will be held
lA The Dalles, October 9.
Inc excursion is expected to leave
5aSco on the steamer Norma. Monday
morning. Oct I.
We expect to have a large crowd
WIN US during the convention" said
"E Blalock in speaking of the con-
'enti0n today. Il do not believe there
VIII be any trouble in securing the
''at for the occasion, however if such
SNould be the case, We can easily ac-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
CANNOT ENFORCE LAWS.
Imperial Rescript Hampers Work of
Premier Bond.

perial rescript forbidding the service
by any colonial authority of any legal
process regarding fishery rights. aboard
any American vessel and suspending
all colonial statutes authorizing Of
fcialS to seize American vessels for
alleged fishery offenses was proclaimed
today. This is believed to make it
practically impossible for Premier
Bond to carry out the recently an
nounced decision to enforce the colo
NAL fishery laws
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
STABS WIFE WITH SHEARS.
Despondent Because She Had to Earn
the Living.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-Despondent
over i'll health and reverses, Harry
Chernock. a garment cutter today at
tempted to kill his wife by stabbing
her with his shears and then jumped
from a fourth story window and died
a few hours later Chernock has been
wife worked in sweat shop to sup
port her husband and child. She grew
haggard and thin which preyed upon
ChernOckS mind
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
WESTERN MEN ARE SUPERIOR
so SAYS WASHINGTON LASSiES
TRAVELLING THROUGH THE
EASTERN STATES.

CHICAGO. ept. 25.-Under escort of
Philip Bates, ten Washington farmer
girls booming the northwest, reached
here today. They declare after a study
of the east that western men are su-
perior in manner but not in dress
Echo Kincaid and Anna Level defined
the matter thusly: 1.-THE eastern men
think women Inferior; the Westerner
ard BramwelI chaperones the crowd.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25

commodate the crowd on the large
barges which can be prepared for the
occasion.
The convention will be held in the
rooms of The Dalles Commercial club
tendance from river towns in Oregon
will be in attendance"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Football Game Friday.

Through a mistake in information.
it was announced yesterday afternoon
would play the Whitman second team
Saturday afternoon. The game will be
pulled off Friday afternoon instead
and it will be the Whitman first team,
heaviest players will be kept out. The
game will be played on Ankeny field.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
DeImas to Defend ThaW.

CHICAGO Sept. 25.-Delphin NJ.
Delmas. passing through here en-
route to New York where he will con-
suit Harry Thaw in regard to new
trial, said he would participate in the
defense again.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25

MAY LAND MURDERERS.

+ SEATTLE, Sept. 25.-The po- !
i. lice may have Frank Covington !
+ and Charles Burlison in cells be- !
+ fore nightfalL Early this morn I
I. ing a large body of special police +
+ in plain clothes. left the city for {
+ an unknown destination but it is +
+ believed they have a hot clue to +
]. the location of the wanted men,, i
r =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Ready for Battle.

LOS ANELES, Sept. 25.-Both
Cans and Memsic have completed
training and are merely keeping ir
form from. now until Friday when the
fight OCCURS. There is no Memsic
money about town. Indications are for
a $25,000 house.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Americans lniurad In Paris.

MA ANTES, France, Sept. 25.-SeveTai
Americans are reported injured in
railroad collision on the Paris Cher
bourg railway today, when the Cher
bOurg express crashed into a steamer
special from Paris
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Roosevelt Ends acation,

OYSTER BAY, Sept. 25.-President
Roosevelt and family left Oyster Bay
this morning and large party gath
cred at the depot to give the party
send off. .,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
Seattle Man Trains Harvard.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 25.-Oliver
Cults of Seattle is putting on the fin
ishing touches to the Harvard football
team for the Bowdoin game Saturday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
COO GRIMES BY CHILD.

+ NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-Ed-
= ward Bridgeman. aged IA. con-
+ fessed today to over 200 robberies
!. since August ) and plead guilty
]. in the children's court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-09-25
LID PUT ON EVERYTHING.
Even Churches Are Closed On Sunday
In Tekoa.

TEKKOA, Sept 25.-Tekoa enjoyed
the distinction of being a thoroughly
closed TOM Sunday, perhaps the first
timefn Its~hjstory. Some weeks ago
all nlsqeAeR bnsiness were closed
threpaAa effoFts Sofsthe civic .feder-
atior. swhtfh hadsthe BUSINESS men ar
rested and fned regal dless of tho ma :
ture of eRoffense. $50
Considerable complaint was made,
but all have Obeyed the law%to ethe let
ter and not even a newspaper can be
bought except at trains.
A few days ago the city authorities
issued an order against all public
meetings with the result tha. not even
the church bells broke the stiffness
Sunday morning. Ministers enjoyed a
day off, one going to Pennington, the
others resting. 1t is expected that
this condition will not last long and the
churches will hold services again next
Sunday unless the situation grows
worse.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-08
ARMY RIDE TEST DUE TODAY.

For the first time IN years, some TWEEN
ty-uile stan Jsicers stationed in Wash
ington. officers in the United states army,
win be given chance 10 show their
ability as horsemen this afternoon. in q
ride from Fort Nyer through Virginia
for a circuit Of some fifteen miles.
Il had been intended 90 have the trip
made by "a larger party. but it was neces-
sury TO divide the riders, and the re-
muiuder will make the trip Saturday. The
party to-day will be under the leadership
Of Maj Gen. DuvalL and the route will
be from the fort 10 Rosslyn, then %
Balls Cross Roads. where "a detOur viii
DE made 10 Falls Church. the return trip
10 the fort being made by way Of Lees
burg.
All the officers TO take the riding test
have been examined as 10 their physical
condition.