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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
MANY ATHLETES
Bible STUDENTS
LARGE PERCENTAGE OF WELL
KNOWN sTARsARE STUDENTS
OF SCRIPTURES,

A canvass recently made of the col
lege Y. NJ. C. AS showed that of it's
membership of $1,000, $4,000 were in
Bible study and s1S0O0 in mission
classes and that in these classes were
SIS members of baseball teams, $50
members of foo ball teams, $50 men,
bers of track teams, 412 members of
basketball teams, GA class presidents,
$50 editors OF college papers, and SAG
prize and scholarship men. No small
number of the officials of the college
associations, are both captains of foot
ball teams and leaders in Christian
work in the college. In the University
of Illinois there are five hundred men
in Bible classes and as many in Yale,
Dartmouth, and the University of Tor
onto. AT Iowa State College .one-half
of the 1900 students are in the Bible
classes, an dtwo-thirds of those at
Williams. The association of the West
Point cadets shows more than one
tnlru OF The military men TO De study
ing the Bible and all but four of the
cadets members of The association. A
condition made by a young Australian
on re-elec ion as president of the
George. Wash ngton University asso-
citation was that the members should
undertake to establish 10 Bible classes,
ard this they did
Nowhere is this more noticeable than
in Whitman college. Most of the ath-
letes of the school are members of
Bible study classes and some of the
best known football and baseball play
ers and track men have been leaders Of
the Y. M. c. A. Every effort is made
each fall to enroll the men of the
college in Bible classes and much good
has been accomplished in Whitman
by these classes. Tire proportion of
athletes in the above list of figures is
smaller rather than larger than the
proportion of Bible Study athletes
am cng he members of the different
athletic teams here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
MUST PURCHASE ABROAD
CONGRESS MUST AUTHORIZE SEC
RETARY OF NAVY TO ACT
IMMEDIATELY. -

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The gen.
eral unpreparedness of the United
States for war, it's dependency upon
foreign manufacturers Tor war material
and the serious defects in armament
and equipment of battleships will be
exposed in the annual report of Rear
Admiral N. E. Hanson, chief of the
naval bureau of ordnance, published
today The admiral regards tas "ab-
solutely necessity that congress should
authorize the secretary of the navy to
make purchases of supplies of war ma
teria1 abroad while home manufactur-
ers are completing their present con-
tracts.
The navy will have to have at least
100 more torpedoes while the home
manufacturers are completi ting the pres
contracts and if tehse are procured it
must be abroad: 1t also may be nee
eSsary to get a certain amount of ar
mour piercing projectiles and range
finders abroad. The rifles and ma
chine guns of the navy are reported to
be rapidly wearing out.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
JUDGE BaENTs IS AFFIRMED
RAILROAD comM!Ss'eN HAS NO
AUTHORITY TO DECLARE Ex-
IsTING RATE REASONABLE.

OLYMPIA, Nov. 23.-That the state
railroad commission has not the au-
thOri.y to declare any existing rate 4
just and reasonable rate, and OrdeEng
that the rate cannot be raised by ar
bitrary action without first giving the
railroads a hearing is the effect of a
decision handed down by the supreme
cour; sustaining Judge Brents of the
superior court of Walla aWlla, in a ton
mileage distance tariff case.
1t was pointed out that under the old
railroad commission law under which
the proceedings were brought, the.
commission had no specified authority
to declare any existing ra:e just and
reasonable and not subject to increase.
The case was one in which the COM
mission sought to prevent possible
retalia DRY increase of commodity
rates to make up for the reduction ord
cred in the tariff rate in the WalIa
Walla ease.
The new law specifically gives the
commission authority to declare exist
ing rates just and reasonable, and not
subject to raise upon notice and op-
pOrtuni:y for hearing. This decision
recognized the commissions power to
fix rates, although the question of con-
stitutionality of this power was not
raised and might still be raised.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
JOHN F. KIRBY
DIES OF CANCER
ONE OF EARLIEST SETTLERS
PASSES AWAY AFTER LING
ERING ILLNESS.

John F. Kirby, one of the oldest res
idents of Walla Walia, passed away
at his home in Green Park addition at
10 o'clock, this morning, cancer be-
ing the cause of death.
Mr. Kirby was born in Indiana, 81
years ago. and when a mere hoy made
the trip across the plains behind an OK
team to the Walla Walla valley. He
has been a resident of this city for 40
years and was an important factor in
the early building Of the Inland EN-
pire. Always a loyal citizen and one
who had The interests of the country
ahead of personal gain, heewas loved
by all who knew him and respected
by all who came. in contact with him.
Deceased is survived by wife and
one daughter, Mrs. r. p. Bateman of
Dayton. Funeral services will be held
from the Methodist church of Dayton.
Monday morning sate 10 o'clock, Rev.
Brumley, the pastor, officiating. Inter-
ment will be made Sn the Odd Fellowg
cemetery at Waitsburg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
CROWDS VISIT
WALLA WALLA
iNTERURBAN CARS BRING MANY
SHoPPERS-REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS GOOD.

Saturday certainly "ain't no Jonah
day for Walla Walla for today near
ly every store in the city is crowded
With Saturday shoppers. Passengers
on an early interurban car this morn
ing numbered 1O3, nearly all of whom
are residents of points along the elec-
trio line between this city and Milton
During the entire day throngs OF
country people crowded the streets ana
stores and a peep into the big retall
shops gives evidence that the finan-
cial depres sion has not reached Walia
Walla. Merchants are not complaining
in the least; in fact they are so busy
waiting on. customers that they can-
mot spare the time to be interviewed
by reporter regarding their business.
"FiIe. a good business today" sail
a local merchant to the reporter. can
rot Won see for yourself? Look at
that mob will you? then ask II the
money, scare seems to effect the peo-
pie"
Not only in the mercantile line has
nrosperitv visited .he city, but pro
fessional and real estate men as wen
find no cause for complaint. The hrm
of Lenoard G. Lathrop, real estate
dealers report that October was the
biggest month in the year for them as
rearly $4,000 in real estate property
has been transferred through the firm.
I'm only one instance has the vaiue
of land decreased" said Mr.. Leonard
this morning. land had the owner held
to his property a short time longer ne
couId have received his price. Real es-
tate in this vicinity is moving nicely
ard shows but slight effect caused by
tbe financial scare; in fact L may say
that we can see no difference.
Other real estate dealers report
business during the past month as
progressive and deals are pelng
chased daily which represent thous-
ands of dollars. Eastern buyers con-
tinue TO invest in Walla Walla valley
,ar5s whenever possible, though there
soams to be no tendency for ranchers
:, this vicinity to sell their property
and go elsewhere.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
HART HITS SIN
!. GOOD HARD JOLT
SHOWS UsELEssNEss OF CON-
oUERlNG WORLD If SELF IS.
NOT CONQUERED.

After an earnest and searching SER
mon on the topic, What shall it profit
q man if he gain the whole world and
lose his immortal soul?" Rev. Hart
convinced a dozen of his audience of
their sin and secured their promise to
lead a Christian life, last night
Interest in the meetings still con-
tinues unabated, although they have
been held for several weeks Many
converts come forward every night and
the flame of the revival burns as
brightly as il did three weeks ago.
Rev. Hart showed in strong terms
the uselessness of victory over the
world unless one can conquer oneself,
and ones sins. Napoleon and Alexan-
der We're taken as examples of this.
both conquered by their sins while still
young men. A price is paid for eternal
damnation, says Rev. Hart, and though
it be a large or small sin which pays
the price, We will be damned if sin is
not entirely blotted from our lives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
TRIAL A FRAUD
ae
',YS DARR0W
Declares Idano Dares Not
Hang Steve Adams
STRIKING At PET1|B0ME
ACCORDING TO ATTORNEY STATE
is ONLY PLAYING WITH THE
LIFE OF NOTORIOUS
DEFENDANT.

RATHDRUM, Nov. 23.-All day the
storm of oratory, frenzied appeal bit
ing sarcasm and innuendo and insin-
uation has crashed like rival bolts of
thunder in the small bare court house
Adams is fighting before dozen of his
peers for safety of his neck.
From the beginning to the end of
this trial the prosecution of Steve
Adams has been humbug and fraud"
declared Darrow this morning in his
address to the jury. He dared to GO
back on McPharland and PinkertOn,
and the state of Idaho has been play
ing with his life as cat would a
mouse. Find him guilty if you will
gentlemen, the state of Idaho does not
dare to hang Steve Adams. They
would put the moose about his neck
and send him to Boise with the fear
of God in his heart to help hang Pet
tibone"
Darrow commenced his argument at
10 o'clock, following Knight for the
state Darrow interrupted knight
constantly. Take the word bastard
from his speech" said Darrow to the
court in his protest, 'and his sentences
fall to pieces Both Darrow and Haw
ley will go to Boise tomorrow to ap-
pear in the Pettibone case.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
CERTAIN SHE IS INSANE
ATTORNEYS FOR MRS BRADLEY
CONFIDENT OF ACQUITTAL
ON THESE GROUNDS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The de-
pairing for a struggle with insanity eX-
perts Monday. The defense is very
hopeful of acquittal. The last link in
the insanity for the defense was formed
by DIR. CreWsberg, who told of the in
sanity in the Bradley family I'VE will
show definitely that she was crazy"
said Judge Powers today. DR.. Over
ans who received a thousand dollars
day in the Thaw case was so strongly
convinced of the defendants mental
condition that he will testify for us
for nothing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
0REGON|ANs GET
MORE HOLIDAYS
GOVERNOR CHAMBERLAIN WILL
CONTINUE POLICY UNTIL
EVERYTHING is SAFE.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 23.-Al-
though no direct statement has been
issued the United Press is informed
authori.atively that Governor Cham
berlain intends to continue calling
bank holidays for another week at
least.
In conversation today the governor
stated that he could see no reason why
the holidays should be discontinued.
The situation is mendng but he fears
that sudden release from legal re-
striction might precipitate injury and
injudicious demands for money by
timid depositors and feels it is best to
keep up the holidays until banks and
business houses are on absolutely GER
tain footing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
Work viii BeFurnished IN
Warm Climate
PAY GOOD WAGES IN HAWAN
SUGAR PLANTERS OF ISLANDS
WOULD RELIEVE NORTHWEST
OF CARING FOR UNWEL-
COME oRiENTALS.

SEATTLE, Nov. 23.-H. D. Kay an
accredited representative of the sugar
planters of Hawaii, has offered several
shivering Hindus of the Northwest,
now out of work, opportunity to earn
good wages in a congenial climate on
plantations in Oahu and Hawaii. 1--WE
need labor in the islands, and if the
Hindus will accept an offer we will
relieve the Pacific northwest of the
problem of caring for the Hindus dur
ing the coming winter. Negotiations
are now on with several steamship
lines for passage of the Hindus
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
BANK AIDS RAILROAD.
Work on Southern Pacific Was Stopped
for a Time.

RENO. New. Nov 23.-But for. the
action of the Farmers and Merchants
National bank of Reno in cashing of
the checks of the men working for the
Southern Pacific at Sparks, traffic on
that line would be tied up today. The
railroads cash failed to arrive in time
to cash the checks and the men would
not work. Al the conference that took
nlace between superintendent Manson
and bank officials, 100000 was secured
and taken TO Sparks in an auto and
the men paid in CASH 4The, railroad
agreed to cash the banks paper i'm
mediately' in San Francisco.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
JAP IMMIGRANTS
WILL GET THEIRS
QUESTION FOR DEBATE By TRI-
ANGULAR LEAGUE CHOSEN
THIS AFTERNOON.

At meeting of the Whitman col
lege debate council this afternoon, it
was decided to submit some phase
Of the japanese migration question
for the three cornered debate between
Whitman, Willamette and Pacific, the
exact wording to be decided la:er.
When the triangular league was
framed up, it was decided that William
cite and Pacific should choose the ger
eral question, the exact wording to be
left to Whitman. A meeting of the
two Oregon universities last week, it
was decided that the immigration
question should be debated, one school
recommending the japanese phase, the
other wishing to not limit the question.
This afternoon the debate council
met. and while no definite wording
could be chosen, it was decided that
some phase of the Japanese question
would be argued.
AT the meeting this afternoon, il
was also decided that the inter socie-
ty debate, which is also the tryout for
the two teams which will debate on the
night of December 10. This tryout will
be along the same lines as that of
last year. The PhrenOkosmian and
Philolithian will hold a joint tryout to
choose members of the team which will
represent them against similar team
from the Liberthrean and the Athane-
UNI.
At this debate not only the interso-
ciety championship for the year is de-
;erminsd and the teams chosen, but
the leader chosen for the team which
debates Pacific university is recognized
as the best debater in the school and
receives the prize of books which is Of
fered yearly by the class of 1906.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
GOULD LINES
ARE NOT SAFE
Irackmen Make Complaint
F. TO Washington
MISSOURI PACIFIC IS hit
COMPLAINT SAYS THERE IS NOTe
200 MILES OF THE 1000 FIT
FOR ANY KIND OF
TRAFFIC.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. %
There is not 200 miles of track owned
by the Missouri Pacific that is safe for
traffic out of their total of 1000 miles
according to a complaint filed with
Postmaster General Meyer by the Ma
tional Union Of ,Trackmeg. 1t is
charged that through mismanagement
that ties are rotten, and spikes can be
pulled away with the fingers. The
complaint suggested th1 General
Meyer take up fhe matter with Presi-
dent George Gould.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
SHOWER WITHOUT CLOUDS.
Pleasant Surprise to Girl Who Is Soon
to be Bride.

Miss Louise Knot. was last night
given pleasant shower" by her
friends at her home, 72S Whitman
street. Miss Knott is to>be married TO
Mr.. Charles Richmond of Prescott Oh
Thanksgiving day and her friends took
the occasion to surprise her in a
pleasant manner. The surprisert were: {:
Mrs. c. L. Rant and the Misses GRACE
Beaven, Carrie Hoffman. Ida SAT- or.
Ethel Lindley. Elsie Richmond. Claye
Mcdonald. Jean Jaycox, Jessie Bond,
Edith French, Essie Morrison and
Laura Moore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
AND 50 THEY WERE MARRIED.
CHARLEY AND MARTHA ACCEPT
THE CUSTOM OF THE
WHITE MAN.

Before an amused and interested au-
dience. Charles Merristte and Martha
Allen. two Umatilla Indians were made
man and wife In Judge Thurman 5
court yesterday afternoon, his honor
the judge officiating.
The ceremony was purely of the
white mans kind-it breathed of new
and enlightened things to the two dus-
ky redskins who stood patiently await
ing the peculiar proceedings, Charley'
though d true Indian and proud of the
royal blood flowing thrpugh his Velns'
mad heard much q 3ai19ah IL .
weddings, and Wits Eo1 ms
bluShing Indian swSSt!iessfS determined
to get married the real aikk6
wfthal it was very and
Charley didn't have to asNSy ques-
tons and few grunts and couple OF
easy Lods of the head. sufficed to spllce
the two. AS for Martha, it was all so
new and novel She. liked the way the
little white man talked. ana she
promised to obey her Charley for ever
and ever and then some.
As Charley placed the gold bano
upon the little brown finger of MS
blushing bride, the silence of the room
was broken by grunts of approval from
the Indian witnesses. Charley was the
real man of them all. :.
Mr. and Mrs. Merrisette will leave
for their peaceful little farm near
Adams. Sore. tonight where they viii
make their future home.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
STOCK MARKET
IS sTAMPEDED
England and Germany Buy
ing Heavily
UNION PACIFIC ADVANCES
RAIL AND. INDUSTRIAL PAPER
DEVELOPS eoUYANT TEND
ENcY ON FAVORABLE
BANK REPORT.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23-Heavy> buy
ing orders from England and Germany
and active covering on the part of ma
tive traders for short accounts caused
a sharp advance in the stock market in
the first hour of trading which cul-
minated in a stampede during the last
few minutes of the day when rumor
of a Favorable bank statement was
noised about. Union Pacific showed an
advance of four points and other rail
and Industrial paper developed a like
buOyant tendency.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23

DR.. n. G. Blalock left last evening for
Kennewick n the interests of the Open
River association. Owing to the large
amount of grain tied up along the
river. due to inadequate Transportation
facilities. the association appointed DR.
Blalock to investigate the condition
and If necessary purchase a river
steamer to be used as grain boat. DR.
Blalock expected TO return Monday
morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
" " q " g q g @
MUCH SCORING.

g A special to the Statesman from {
@ the United Press gives the result G
Q of the first half of the Minnesota {
9 Wisconsin game as Minnesota 13,
9 Wisconsin II.
@ @ @ o o 8 o 8 O o @ O @ O o &
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
SENIOR MEN ENTERTAINED.
Dean of Billings Entertains Seniors Of
Sterner Sex.

Prof. and Mrs. N. F. Coleman last
night entertained the boys of the
senior class in his rooms in Billings
hall. A pleasant evening was spent ir.
geographical guessing and other forms
of intellectual recreation suited to-the
minds of the dignified upper classmen.
Those present were Messrs. Davenport.
Rigsby, Peringer, Cox, Graham,
Eelis and Mason.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
SERVICES
U N ION N EETING OF ALL
CHURCHES WILL BE HELD
NEXT THURSDAY MORN.

On Thanksgiving day the churches
at the tabernacle on the corner of
Poplar and East streets. The services
will be held at 10:30 and will be under
the auspices of the Ministerial union
Of this city. Rev. Warrsr will preside
at the meeting and Rev. H. F. Lange
pastor of the German Methodist church
will preach the sermon.
The program has been arranged as
follows.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
Arrests in Lisbon.

: LISBON, Nov 23.-Severaf arrests
were made today of the republican
leaders charged with melting discon-
tent in the ranks of the Kings Own
personal guard with the idea of seiz-
ing the government. They may be
shot
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
SCREAMS SAVE CHILDREN.
MOTHER TIES FOUR LITTLE ONES
TO HER WITH ROPE AND
JUMPS IN RIVER,

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-With her four
children tied to her by a strong rope
Mrs. Katherine Deters was pulled from
river depths at 2 O'Clock this morn
ing. The children's screams attracted
the police. One child was almost dead.
They We're bound to the woman by two
strands of rope, ore about her, waists
and the other about her feet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
Blew Open Safe.

RAINIER, Nov. 2S.-Safe blowers
entered the new Goose saloon here al
o'clock this morning and blew open
'he safe. and secured $500 in coir.. A
cue to the men was secured and the
search is now being carried on.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
BUILDS FUNERAL/
Kills Self and Wife and Sets
His Home.

NEW ROCHELLE, Nov. 23-M N.
Smith and wife were found dead this
morning in their handsome residence,
with the house burning about them.
The police believe Smith killed his wife
and then killed himself after setting
fire to the house.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
More Earthquakes.

LAIBACHE, Austria, Nov 23-The
seismOgraph here records a terrific
earthquake which experts think took
place near the Savay group of islands
near Samoa. 1t continued two hours.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
WIPES OUT WAR DEBT.
Russia Squares Accounts With Japa-
nese for Maintenance.

LONDON, Nov. 23.-Hoe handing
over to the embassy of Japan a check
for s23, 3,302, 200 Russia today wiped out
the balance of her war debt This was
due for maintenance for Russian pris-
Oners
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-23
+ = + + + + =
VALE LEADS.

= CAMBRIDGE, Nov. 23.-Before
= 40 600 people Yale closed the nrst
= half of the annual Harbard- Yale
= game ahead by score Oh - u
= Among the spectators are the
= Duchess of Marlborough and ner
= mother. Mrs. W. p. Belmont. steel
= King Corey and his actress Wile
= are there in a glittering auto
= Yale scored another TOUCHDOWN
= and kicked goal in ethe last half-
j. The final score is. Yale ~ mar
= ward 0.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Tuesday and Wednesday nights and at the matinee Wednesday, will be The Scouts Revenge" a western thriller from the pen of Hal Reid, one of the most noted writers and authors of western plays. This play is now in its fourth successful season and has been played in every city and hamlet of note from coast to coast.
 The plot and story of this play deals with the wild life of the western plains. The foundation is laid in sherman, Texas, and sets forth the double life of one of Shermans most respected and trusted citizens He is discovered by q homeless boy, while returning home from a hOldup. The waif is mur- dered and Buck Hehehaw, the U. s. government marshal and scout, is noti- fled. The scout sets out to find the guilty party and during his ende2vors to find out who is responsible for the many robberies which nave terrorized Sherman he is brought in contact with Olive Benton the daughter of Col. Benton, a millionaire ranch owner, and they fall in love. 4 beautiful story is told which is filled with pathos, comedy and thrilling climaxes,
 Wilfred Castro, who is related to the Bentons, is also in love with Olive and tries to have her father force her to marry him. Upon her refusal he orders her from his home, not knowing that he is doing so on account of her refusal to marry one of the worst bandits at large. Castro is the bad man Wildflre and as such is uncovered by the scout Buck Henshaw, and killed by him. The play abounds with many interesting situations which are enacted by q su- porb company of players, headed by Bert Brighton, the original cowboy ae- tor Associated with MT Brighton arc Lucille Whitecliff, Edith IIallbrook Grace Gordon, Willis McConuely Pau olivesi. Robert Erickson and others. Many pleasing spccialties will be se4n during the action of the play and the same house prices and matinee will exist.