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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
MANY DIVORCES
ARE INVALID
Supreme Court Of British
Columbia SO Holds
no LAW FOR 81 YEARS
JUSTICE CLEMENT RULES THAT
WHEN OLD CROWN COLONY
JOINT FEDERATION DI.
VORCE LAW WENT OUT,

VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 12.-As
the result of a decision handed down
late yesterday by Justice Clement of
the British Columbia supreme court,
the validity of divorces that have
taken place in British Columbia during
the last 81 years is tainted. Justice
Clement has decided that the divorce
law in British Columbia went out of
existence when the old crown colony
Joined the confederation forming the
Dominion of Canada. That was in 1871.
Since that date, declares Justice Glenn
ent the old divorce law has been void.
If the court of appeals uphOlds Justice
Clement, hundreds of divorces and en-
suing marriages, involving hundreds of
thousands of dollars worth of property
will be affected III the legal tangle.
Legislation will probably be UNDER
taken at the next meeting of the do
minion parliament. and provincial legi-
stature validating all divorces and
marriages that have taken place dur
ing this time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
PROF. THOMPSON APPOINTED
WILL SUCCEED c. S. REED AS sU-
PERlNTENDENT OF STATE
TRAINING SCHOOL.

Word was received here yesterday
by Warden Charles S. Reed of the ap-
pointment of Professor F. F. Thomp-
son, as superintendent of the State
Training school at Chehalis.
Since the transfer of Mr.. Reed to
Walla Walla, Chairman H. T. Jones
of the board of control. has been act
; ing superintendent of the school.
Since Mr. Reeds resignation the ad-
ministra.iOn has been considering a
large number of recommendations for
the position from the educational in
terests of the state, as it was deter
mined that none but an educator of
standing would be selected. Professor
Thompson was not only highly recon-
mended by the citizens of his OWL
country but by the prominent educa-
tors of the state as well. AT present
Mr.. Thompson is city superintendent
of the Chehalis schools.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
SUSPENDS TEMPORARILY.
Merchants National Of Portland Oh
serves Holidays.

PORTLAND, Nov. 12.-The Mer-
chants National bank of this city took
advantage of the legal holiday de-
clared by Governor Chamberlain ana
failed to open this morning and notice
OF suspension has been posted on the
banks doors. The bank officers are
J. Frank Watson, president; K. l..
Durham, vice president; r. w. Hoyt'
cashier; George w. Hoyt, assistant
cashier. The bank states that they
mad been unable to realize on their Sc
curities and must temporarily sus-
pend. They assert that they have
carried their burden without any as
sis'ance other than the clearing house.
lhey declare that they are solvent but
on advice of the controller of the cur
rehcy suspend for the time being.
ihey declare they will reopen within
lew days. A large crowd gathered
ABOUT the bank and 80 policemen were
1+'alled to prevent any demonstration
vi the part of angry depositors. The
suspension of the bank was expected
they had difficulty in clearing yes
terday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
HAS A BAND.
New Musical Organization Comes tc
Life at High School.

Under the instruction of Prof. j
Deason. teacher of chemistry and
physics at the high school, a band OF
12 pieces has been organized and prac-
tice has already begun. There are sew
eral old players among the musicians
and the work which they will turn ou,
Should be excellent. The band is
thinking of accompanying the basket
ball team on it's tour this winter.
The members of the band are: First
cornets, Professor ]. Deason, Samuel
Miller, Henderson BOyles; clarinet
Kieth Tooly; altos, Harry Cowap and
Everett Knouff; baritone, Glen Nor
gan; tuba, Professor John L. Stem
uuist; bass drum, Clifford Stack; snare
drum, Lawrence Mack.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
FIRST IN SERIES
IntercIass Games at Whitman Begin
With Defeat of Third Year Class.

In the gymnasium last night the first
of the series of basketball games for
the class championship of Whitman
was played between the third and
fourth year academy classes. the lat
ter being victorious by the score Of IL
to 6. The first years were to have met
the second years, but did not show up
and the game went to the second year
class by default.
The lineup of the victorious team
last night was: Center, Howard: for
wards, North and Baker: guards,
Mushette and Walker. The defeated
team was composed of Mccoy, center;
Champion and Livengood, forwards;
Roser and Willis, guards. The second
year team which is to meet the fourth
year team tonight for the honor OF
competing with the winning college
team for the championship of the
school are Dodd, center; Felthouse and
Parker. forwards; Bolts and Garfield.
guards. A silver cup is to be given 10
the class winning the championship.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Accidentally Shot al His
Home Yesterday
IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION
HOSPITAL IN SEMl-CON-
SCICUS STATE FROM
WOUND IN HEAD.

While engaged in filling a scuttle
with coal at his home yesterday af-
ternoon about O'Clock, Deputy Sher-
iff Allen Byrnes, of Wallula, was ac-
cidentally shot and perhaps fatally
wounded by the discharge of his re-
Yolver which slipped from its holster
and exploded, the bullet striking him
over the left eve and plowing its way
through the bone and out at the top
of his head.
Mr. Byrnes was STOPPING over and
the gun, which he carries in holster
under his left shoulder slipped out
and fell to the floor, the hammer strik-
ing in such a way as to discharge the
gun. The shot struck the forehead
lust above the left eye, fracturing the
skull. His hat, which he wore at the
time, has two holes, one where the
bullet entered and the other where
it came out.
At first the wound was thought not
dangerous and the injured man kept
on his feet but later it was found to
be serious and DIR. Keylor was calico,
going out on the late train to Wallula.
The wound was dressed and the pa
tent brought to the city on the early
train and taken to ST. Mary's hospital.
His condition is critical and there
are but small hopes of his recovery
He is in a state of half consciousness
recognizing some of his friends and
relatives and even shaking hands with
them but further can say nothing and
seems to be unable to carry on any
conversation.
Mr. Byrnes has been a resident OF
Wallula for some time and is one OF
the most popular and respected cltl-
zens of that little city. He is married
and his three children, Vela, Lizzie
and a baby a little more than a year
old
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
WILL HONOR CANDIDATES
NINETEEN NEW MEMBERS OF
NAcARISSA LODGE OF REBEc-
GAS TO RECEIVE BADGES.

Badges of honor will be conferred to-
night on 10 candidates on the Narcis-
sa lodge of the Rebecca order of this
city in the Odd Fellows hall. An invi-
tation to the Enterprise lodge to at
tend has been accepted and the ooca-
sion will be one of the biggest lodge
events of the season. The banquet
will be in charge of Mesdames D. Fer
guson, A. r. Johnson, Bly, and George
Rolfe.
Following are the members who will
receive the badges:
Jane Erickson, Mary Mexican, Ida
Meyers. Lulu Meyers ), Josie Meyers
Bell Munson, Jennie Holloway, Mary
Eicnler, Maggie Durant, Abbie Cald-
well. Elizabeth Bellingham, Martha
BLY,, Matilda Ragsdill. Anna McAllis-
ter, Florence Osgood, Millie Crawford
Nora Rifley, Mary Willis, Annie Ring
hotter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
To PROSECUTE
S. P. IN OREGON
Oswald West Says Orders
Have Been Violated
HAS GATHERED EVIDENCE
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER WANTS
TO PUNISH FOR WORKING 7
EMPLOYERS BEYOND IA
HOUR LIMIT.

SALEM, Or. Nov 12.-As the re-
suit of inveStiga lions of Railroad Com
missioner Oswald West the Southern
Pacific may be prosecuted by the rail-
road commission shortly on two counts
one for violation of the commissions S
through passenger trains are two
hours late, and for the violation of the
3hour rule. Evidence has been gath
cred by Commissioner West to sup
port the charge that the men have
been kept on duty Is, II and "a hours
at a time. The other, to put on stub
trains, has also been ignored, it is
said
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Cash Exhausted.

PORTLAND, Nov. 12.-In signed
statement this morning j. Frank Wat
son, president of the Merchants Ma
tional bank says the Merchants Ma
tional will commonly resume payments.
I'VE are in good condition but the con-
stan, drain has simply exhausted our
cash and we must wait until We can
get more of it. Since the failure of the
Oregon Trust and Savings we have
Maid out s2.3O0.O00 and our resources
are strained"
The bank is considered absolutely
sound in every quarter and has ample
resources but the heavy drain of mil
lions in cash has depleted its 1mmedi-
ate supply although it has an abund-
ance in the east.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
LOFTY BENNETT ARRESTED
WILL APPEAR AS CHIEF WITNESS
THEFT CASE IN
PASCO.

Lofty Bennett was arrested yester'
day afternoon by Sergeant Rucker, ana
is now being held awaiting an lnvestl-
CATION by the police authorities OF TINS
city and Pasco regarding the tnei'
of considerable women's clothing whicn
occurred in Pasco several days ago.
When placed under arrest the "o-
man declared that she purchased the
goods at Pasco whereupon sne pro-
duced receipts showing that her state
ment was correct. The authorizes III
Pasco are desirous of clearing up lhe
case and tomorrow evening Miss Benz
nett will be taken to That cus. u ap-
pear in the case.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
John Walsh on Trial.

railroad :aagnate, millionaire, -a-,ner.
bank president and newspaper owner.
was brought to trial this mornin 3
charged with the defalcation of S15,-
900, 900. Judge Lands refused to trv
the case on account of PERSONAL asso-
Citations. Three assistant district at
torneys will fight the case and the de-
fendant has an array of counsel. It
is said that Walsh's detective force
alone is larger than the police force
of some cities.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
TAMMANY DOES
NOT WANT BRYAN
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS PLAN
DEMONSTRATION FOR SOME
OTHER CANDIDATE.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Tammany
will be loyal to it's candidate Lewis
Chandler. and following his lead none
will attend the Bryan banquet IN
Washington on November 10th. Lead
er Murphv with his family left for Mt.
Clemmens, Michigan today. With nm
was sheriff n. n. Hayes. 1t is SAID
that Roger Sullivan, member of the
state democratic committee of Illinois,
who locked horns with Bryan a year
ago. will meet Murphy at MI. Glenn
mems and the two will plan demon
stration against Bryan and in favor OF
some other candidate.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
LEWIS SENDS TWO.
Prisoners From Western Washington
Will Move to WalIa WaIIa Soon.

John w. Roberts, who pleaded guilty
to a charge of criminal assault in the
fenced yesterday to a term of not less
than one nor more than five years
in the states prison here. James Mar
ten, who pleaded in court under the
name of Smith, was given a sentence
of two years, but will be reseLtenced
today, owing to the fact that he was
not sentenced under the indeterminate
law. The men are expected to arrive
in few days accompanied by one of
the travelling guards of the peniten-
tiary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
HER PREDICTIONS CAME TRUE
Albert Jensen's Disappearance
Explained.

True to the predictions made by his
mother some time ago. Albert Jensen.
perfectly sound in mind and body, and
apparently none the worse for his
brief business trip. disembarked from
the Northern Pacific train yesterday.
While Albert does not seem to fancy
the disturbance he caused by his sud
den departure. the matter was taken
nevertheless, as joke for he was
merely absent a fortnight and had no
idea that his disappearance would
cause the slightest trouble.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
UNION SERVICE
THANKSGIVING
ALL CHURCHES OF CITY WILL
COMBINE TO HEAR REV. II. r.
LANCE PREACH.

At a meeting of the Ministers union
of this city in tine Y. NJ. c. A. rooms
this morning, it was decided to hold
union services on Thanksgiving day.
in some place to be decided later. Rev.
H F.. Lange will preach at this occa-
sion.
Special music will be furnished by
Prof. A. G.. Jackson, who is already at
work upon the musical program for
The day. Services will be held at 1913
o'clock in the morning. Announcement
will be made later as to the place OF
services. All the churches of the city
will combine in this union meeting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Symphony Club.

The second study program of the
symphony club will be at the Central
Christian church this evening prompt
ly at S:15. Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton
will supply four musical numbers. il
Illustrating the paper upon 1.-The devel-
opement of the opera" by Mrs. Grace
lsaacs. Those not holding Symphony
club tickets will be admitted for So
cents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
LITTLE CHILD DEAD.
infant Son of Mr.. and Mrs. {. >
Haynes Died Last Night.

Carey Howard Haynes the in1ah'
con of Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Haynes porn
November 2, died last night OF ai'
;nfantile trouble. Funeral services
.u =, ha,d from the family home,
4a4 Craig street, at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning. Rev. Warner, pastor oi
tba Wilbur Memorial Methodis'
oh,,rcb will conduct the exercises.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Chief Davis Returns.

Chief of Police Mike Davis returned
this noon from Nampa in charge Of
Lewis <,rrish and Frank Pelessier, the
two youths who left home several
weeks ago for quiet little trip to
Ogden. The boys We're both glad to
to attend their school duties hereafter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Drowned Near Seattla.

+ Seattle, Nov. 1.-THE steamer In
dianapolis, on the Seattle-Tacoma run,
crashed into a launch from the reve-
nue. cutter Explorer at 10 o'clock this
morning, sinking the launch and caus-
ing two of the launch crew to drown,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Captures Escaped Convict in
La Grande, Ore.
is LEFT At JAIL DOOR
sURKEY DOES "SKIDoo" ACT
WITH POLICE OFFICER BUT
is AGAIN TAKEN INTO
CUSTODY.

BY capturing James Burkey, an es-
capped convict from the Walla Wal
la penitentiary. Chief of Police Waldon
of La Grande. Oregon, has earned the
reward of $50 offered for the appre-
hension of the prisoner Burkey is now
in the La Grande city fail awaiting the
arrival of travelling guard who left
this city this afternoon.
This morning about 9 o'clock as
Chief of Police Walion was walking
toward the postofice in Adams ave-
nue., the principal business street of
La Grande, he saw a man approaching
from pictures and descriptions he had
received from the authorities at the
penitentiary.
Gave the Officer the Slip.
Burkey pulled his cap over his eyes
and started to walk past the police
man, but was arrested and taken to the
city lookup. The Jail was locked and
while Waldon was fumbling with the
lock in trying to open it, Burkey made
dash for liberty. Running in a direct
liLe towards a woman who was ap-
preaching. he cut off the possibilities
of being shot, as the chief was afraid
of hitting the woman. Passing the
woman, he still kept her in line be-
tween himself and the police. Turning.
he ran around a corner and behind
foundry AS he made this turn, Wal
don took a shot at him but missed
A posse was Immediately organized
and went in pursuit of the escaped
criminal and captured him a little la
ter in the bushes back of the foundry
and locked him up in the city Jail
Where he is now secure waiting for the
come after him.
Had Ditched Prison Garb.
When captured, Burkey wore none of
his prison clothes. He was dressed i'm
pair of new overalls and shirt. rel
handkerchief and a new hat These he
had obtained at Japanese railroad
camp, where he dtched his striped
suit.
In La Grande he has created quite a
sensation by producing the manuscript
Of book he had written while in pris
on. He also has an article attacking
he officers of the penitentiaIy He ex-
pected to have these books published
In order to make his living The only
Things he had on his person besides the
manuscript were some apples.
Third Attempt to Escape.
Burkey was sentenced from Spokane
some three years ago for burglary and
about the first thing he did when he
reached the prison was to formulate
a plan for escape, which nearly
worked. He was employed in the jute
mill and by hanging jute over the wall
was able to hide the fact that he was
removing layer after layer of the brick
wall. He was discovered before he
made good his escape. however. At an
other time he got away for few
hours but was brought back.
This time, with but four months to
serve, he dropped over the wall of the
brick kiln in the darkness when the
prisoners formed in line to go to sup
per- His escape was unnoticed for
awhile and he made a getaway before
he could be caught. A letter which
was known to have been his was found
near the remains of a campfire near
Touchet. This was the only trace
found OF him since his escape Thurs
day evening until he was seen i'm front
of the postoffice in La Grande this
morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
Want Big Appropriation.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Congress
will be asked to appropriate $22,OOO,O 900
for fOrtifications next session. About
half this goes to the iLsular possess
sions
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-12
NO PLOT DISCOVERED.
But Precautions Are Redoub,ed to
Protect Kaiser.

LONDON, Nov II. -Authorities
deny they have discovered a plot to
assasslnate the kaiser but have re-
ooHoied precautionA to protect the
German ruler wilhelm England. Every
known or suspected red is either under
arrest or closely shadowed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-02
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The physical culture and elocution re-
cital by Miss Owen and the high school
classes Friday evening was well attend
ed, Notwithstanding the threatening
weather. The graceful drills, dumb bell
and wand exercises were we'll given, and
made doubly attractive by the radiant
fresh faces of the pretty girls and hand
some boys that participated.
Miss Owens readings were enthusiasts
tically applauded and the entertainment
as whole was very pleasing. Miss
Owen is all accomplished elocutionist
and an appreciated member of the high
school faculty At the close Of the en-
tertainment the audience was invited by
Dr. Blanton to visit the manual train
ing building and inspect the work of the
manual training and domestic art de-
partments. The building had been
wired by the boys, and from corners
and inches hung pretty electric lamps,
their own clever Workmanship, beauti-
fully Illuminating every nook and cor
ner, making the every day workshop,
with its handsome carved wood work,
iron and copper bricabrac, curious
leather bags, wrought with pretty de-
vices, dainty hand made garments, seem
like an eastern bazar. Prot Bond in
charge of the manual training. and Miss
Marie Cameron of the domestic art in
struction, have made their departments
a great success. No hour in the sched
ule of school work is SO thoroughly en-
joyed by the pupils as that spent at the
shop, where hand and brain work to-
gether. Muscles are relaxed and the
eye is pleased with what the mind con-
ceived and hand fashions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-02
A DESERVED TRIBUTE.
President.

At the close of school. Thursday. at
the central building the pupils and
teachers of the first and second floors
assembled to pay a loving tribute to a
pupil of the school, Susie Tanner, who,
during the last half term. has furnished
inspiring music for the assembling and
iismisSlon of the school She has never
been absent or tardy during the time,
and has given most willing service at
the request of the principal. Miss How
ell. After the singing of America" by
the pupils, the dainty maiden. Fife
Moncure,' III behalf of the teachers and
pupils, presented the talented young
pianist with bunch of fragrant carna-
tons. which. however, disguised more
substantial gift. 1t was very happy oc-
casion and a most thoughtful and de-
served tribute. 1t was Miss Howell
kind thought that placed the handsome
piano on the first floor for the use of
the school. The expense incurred has
been borne sby the departments over
which she presides with so much abil-
ity, and the pleasure has been worth tn:
expense. Miss Howel's efficiency has
been thoroughly tested. Good order
and cooperation of pupils and teachers
have resulted from her excellent super
vision.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-02
NEWS IN BRIEF
A Budget of Interesting Items Gathered
by a Caucasian Representative.

And what is 50 rare as day in June
Then, if ever, come perfect days
Then heaven tries the earth if it be in
tune
And over it softly her warm ear lays. "
In the freshness of this royal summer
month, comes the South's Memorial
Day. to commemorate her past and con-
secrate the memories of her heroes.
June 3 being also the anniversary of the
birth of President Jefferson Davis, it
bears double significance to us.
Banks. business and schools will close
and people will pause in the rush of af-
fairs. Wherever beats heart loyal to
the Lost Cause, at pm, June 3, heads
will bow in solemn meditation and
prayer An order to that effect has been
issued by General Fitzhugh Lee to every
Confederate soldier wherever he may
be: and the women and children of the
South may be trusted to do whatever
will sonsecrate the memory of the
South's heroes.
In Richmond great monument will
be unveiled to Jefferson Davis, and the
heart of the Southland will throb with
deep and reverent emotion.
But, whether noble shaft or daisied
mound marks the resting place of the
Confederate dead, we can say with the
poet: Yes, honor decks the turf that
wraps their clay
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-02
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. Io,a8I-First District Court, Par
ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana
Succession of William and Patsey
Hill.
Notice is hereby given that George
Williams has this day filed his tableau
of debts in said succession, and unless
opposition be made thereto within the
time specified by law, the same will be
duly honiologated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable A. J. Murff,
judge of said court. this the 3Ist day
of May 1907.
w. M. LEVY,
June ?. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-02
RIVER NAVIGATION.

To friends in Shreveport Captain
Carries w Drown has written that he
is encouraged over the prospects of the
Red River Navigation Company. He is
meeting with gratifying success.
When steamboat traffic is resumed in
lower and upper Red river, Shreveport
will derive its full share of benefits
Lake Charles is pusing its navigation
with energy. The American says: "The
building of connecting line from Lake
Charles to a point on the main line be-
tween Oberlin and Eunice, though not
fully decided upon, is looked upon as
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-02
MRS. KNOBLE.s DEATH.

The. announcement of the DEATH of
this estimable lady was received with
regret by her friends and acquaintance.
Mrs. Knoble died in the Louisiana SAM
tariunl. The deceased was sister OF
Mr.. R. H. Davis of the Commercial
National Bank, from whose home the
funeral took place at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
The burial was in Greenwood Gene
tery. The gathering of her friends was
a loveful tribute to her memory.