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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Walla Walla is to witness a decided
novelty in minstrelsy when tonight
for the first time in the history of the
bones and tambOurine form of enter
tainment, a woman will appear on the
stage and sing songs of a distinctly
high order. The prima donna who Will
introduce this feature of minstrelsy Is
Mrs. George Primrose, the talented
wife of the leader of the Primrose
minStrelS
Since the earliest days of the black
face artist, the endman and the in
terlocutOr, the entire minstrel per-
formanCe has been in the hands OF the
masculine side of humanity. and the
idea of a woman appearing in such al
fairs has never been seriously consld-
cred. This however, is going to be
changed if the plans of Mrs. Primrose
meet with the approval of the public,
and woman will have her place on the
minstrel boards as well as the black
face comedian.
The idea of woman of recognized
vocal ability appearing in a minstrel
show is the product of the brains OF
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
DOESN'T LIKE
TO Be TRAMP
leavit Says He's Been Cruel
|y Knocked By Papers

Grand Nest, Brotherhood of Owls,
will meet Tuesday evening March rs,
to decide whether the nest shall be re-
moved to Seattle. The decision by Il.
l.. Leavitt, grand executive, is to call a
meeting for the purpose of deciding
what action shall be taken in the mat
ter.
When asked today whether he would
remove to Seattle, Mr.. Leavitt said he
had not decided what he would do. IF
the newspapers can repair all the harm
they have done me, 1 will remain. /
have been made a tramp of Ions
enough. With all the knocking going
on there is not a cent coming into the
Office
Mr. Leavitt says he blames one
member for the action the Prescott
nest has taken in withdrawing from
the order. In speaking Of the affair,
ne said:
"Mr. Hart while in Prescott told the
members of the nest the grand officers
we're a bunch of grafters and Walla
Wallans had lost confidence in them.
A balance of SAG was due the grand
nest for supplies furnished the subor-
Innate nest and they preferred to re-
turn the supplies rather than pay the
amount due"
Mr.. Leavitt told a representative OF
The Statesman John Kremer called up
James Hayes of Prescott, in reference
to the matter. Hayes told Kremer the
action taken was the result of Hart
story.
According to the story of Leavitt,
Chas. B. Wood, grand secretary, ap-
peared before the directors of the Com
nercial club asking that they take
some action in regard to the knocks
being made by Walla Wallans. The d.
rectors laid the matter on the table.
Prescott Owls declare they were
overcharged SO for paraphernalla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
TO BUILD LOCAL cANNERY
Capitalists to Erect $4,000 Plant
In Garden City

Nalla Walla is to have a fruit cam
merry during the coming season if the
pIaAS OF score of capitalists who met
a. The Commercial club rooms at 10
clock this morning are successfully
carried out
j. W. Maxwell was elected temporary
PRESIDENT and Wilbur Toner, temporary
secretary. y committee consisting of
~ NJ cation, Alvin Baumeister ana
D. W. Maxwell was chosen to select
cation for the cannery.
lhlS committee together with Robert
"uIhS, and c. r. Van de Water is
,oo>lng about this afternoon for the
"'St site for the cannery, which must
'' convenient to the railroad.
Inc capital stock of the new concern
mas been set at $4,000 and $11.4OO or
o"S mas already been subscribed. IL
: probable that the erection of the
Nnhery will begin as soon as suit
"''e place has been selected. so that
- VIII be possible to have it finlshed
81 "INe TO take care of this years crop
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

slept little last night and seemed to
be restless.
No one was present at the hanging
outside of prison officials except the
priest and five newspaper men. Warden
Kincaid did not spring the trap him.
self but delegated that duty to an Off
cial of the prison.
He was much relieved over the sue
cessful termination of the hanging
and pleased over the fact that it has
been done so quietly and privately.
Turning to the newspapermen present
after it was all over, he said:
You fellows can tell 'em that it was
Il good, clean hanging. There were no
frills about it but enough present to
make it legal. Taken all in all it is the
most successful hanging / have eve~
known"
Miller was buried this morning in
the prison yard. He has no relatives Or
friends in this country. Although he
talke. very little about himself, it is
believed that he has two or three re-
lations in Russia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
S|GH|NG AND GROAN|NG MURDERER MILLER
FA|NTS AWAY At SIGHT Of GRIM MOOSE
HANGED without fr|s' at Dakreak Crude Russian Slayer
Satisfies Laws Vengeance Was the First Exc.
CItion Under the New Order

was gazing intently on the crucifix
which the man of God was holding be-
fore his face. This and the words
which the father was saying seemed to
sustain him. He caught sight of the
moose just before the black cap was
pulled over his head and became limp.
His knees gave away entirely and but
for the support of the officers he would
have fallen across the trap. He could
be heard signing and groaning several
feet away. Twice the officials on the
scaffold took hold of the long board
kept on hand to strap prisoners to-
when they are SO limp that it is i'm
possible to carry out the sentence
Twice they put it back. This board has
never yet been used at any previous
hanging at Walla Walla. A merciful
fate decreed that death should take
place the instant the body of Miller
fell.
Miller ate heartily at II o'clock last
night and took bite before the
march to the scaffold this morning. He
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
STREET COMMITTEE
GIVES ORDERS TO
CANCEL CONTRACT

Mayor Kellough and Councilman
BachtOld assumed the responsibility.
Councilman Glasford was not present
at the time the instructions were given
City Clerk Hart to write the follow
ing letter:
Decarie Company, Minneapolis, Mimi
Gentlemen: In explanation of the
telegram sent you this date, 1 desire to
state that within the past few
days it has been ascertained that the
city has reached it's limit of indebted
ness under its charter, and it was
deemed advisable by the city authori-
ties to inform you of the fact, in view
that your contract calls for an issuance
of warrants to the amount of $4,000
which, if they are drawn will not be
legal. AT the present time there does not
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

When the fatal trap was sprung on
tbe scaffold in the prison yard this
morning which sent Fred Miller to
bis death, the convicted murderer of
Fritz Dietz had already lost con-
sciousness for the last time on earth.
He totally collapsed at the sight OF
the moose and tainted dead away. One
minute later he hung dead. The fall
broke his neck instantly. He was Off
ciallv pronounced dead and cut down
exactly u minutes after the trap was
sprung.
The death warrant was read to him
at 5:25. the trap sprung at 5:29 1-2 ani
at 5:411-2 DR.. Lane said: "Mr. War
den. the man is dead" and Warden
Kincaid turned to these present and in
a low, distinct tone, made the official
announcement.
Father Loeffler was with the doomed
man all night and went upon the scaf-
fold with him. The coming dawn was
lust beginning to purple the east but
the ignorant Russian did not see it, He
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Osterman. was appointed to interview
the different business men and prop
erty owners most interested and see
what they thought of the proposed
plan. This Subcommittee began their
tour of investigation today and will
make their report to the main commit
tee next Wednesday evening. The
main committee will discuss the mat
ter in relation to the facts found by the
sub committee and will then take
action and report to the club.
Where the sidewalk is only a few
inches off grade it was thought that it
would not look bad to extend the ce-
ment on the same level to the curbing,
which could be raised, and that this
expense was comparatively light and
would probably be borne willingly by
the property owners.
In the other cases where the whole
walk would have to be torn out and
built over at a lower level it Was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Walla Walla isn't going to have any
$4,000 garbage incinerator.
Orders have been given to cancel
the contract on the plea the city cOun-
ell at this time may not increase the
warrant Indebtedness
This action was decided upon yester-
day when City Clerk Hart, acting upon
the instructions Of Mayor Kellough.
wired the Decarie company at Minne-
apolis to hold up the work on the in
cineratOr until further orders and that
letter mailed would explain.
Notwithstanding Councilman Tau
sick's motion in the council meeting
Tuesday night to annul the contract
was lost, members of the street COM
mittee got together yesterday and de-
cided it was best to cancel the order.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
JOINT INSTITUTE IS ENDED
Teachers Depart For Their Homes
This Afternoon

The joint institute of Walla Wala,
at noon today after successful ses-
sion. The closing at noon was done
to allow teachers who wished to leave
the city on the afternoon trains an
opportunity to do so.
A feature of the morning session was
the address by President E. A. Bryan
Of the Washington State college. His
subject was Foes of Democracy"
Miss Montgomery continued her work
before the institute. Her subject was
history Mr.. Kincaid spoke on Animal
Coloration' Superintendent Jones
continued his work in the principals
section
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
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THEY KNOW 1T.

+ The Milton Eagle, one of the =
+ brightest weeklies in Eastern =
!. Washington, has this to say of the
]. bargain news given at bargain
r rates by The Statesman: !
+ 1.-THE Walla Walla Evening :
+ Statesman has been reduced one
j. half in size through the process :
r. of eliminating the pad and plate :
+ and other uninteresting matter J
i. and the Statesman is whole 'ot
i. better paper because of it. quar-
s. itv is the first thing to be conslo-
+ cred in a newspaper, as well as
:. most other things. No man with
+ brains enough to understand :.
i. what he reads, wants to waoe
4 through an ocean of hog-wash 10
+ get a few grains of news. Inere
4 NAV be those who believe tnat
4. Walla Walla is metropolitan
= citv and ought to have an inter-
:. national publication, but the fact
= is that a seven-column folio oaiiy
= is even yet lap or two aneao VI
= the town. The Statesman Is "
+ be congratulated on cutting OUT
+ the rot. -rx ,,Yx,r, !
:! CENTS A MONTH.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
COMMITTEE SOLVES SIDEWALK PROBLEM

thought fair that the city should be
asked to bear half of the expense es-
pecially where incorrect grades had
been given to the property holders oy
the city engineer.
1t is thought the plan will meet with
general satisfaction. Ever since the
street paving was finished a large pro-
portion of the citizens have felt the
sight of sidewalks of every sort OF level
on the main street was a disgrace 10
city the size of Walla Walla. In Some
places the difference in level has peeh
so great that it has been necessary 10
construct wooden steps to make the
climb from street to sidewalk.
While all have felt that something
should be done, the great difficulty mas
been to hit upon a plan which snouio
be just to all concerned. Most or tne
men on the Commercial club commit
tee believe that the solution OF the
vexed problem has been found.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Directors Of the Betz Brewing COM
pany are considerably stirred up over
the stories going about the streets that
the company is behind the prosecution
of A Schwarz and that the two brew
cries are about to engage in an open
war. They declare neither brewery has
to do with the fight between the two
saloon men. I'm behalf of this brew
cry" said Manager George RetZer of
the Betz company, II wish to say we
have nothing whatever to do with the
trouble between Van Buren and
Schwarz That Is a personal matter
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

seem to be a desire on the part of the
citizens of Walla Walla to take any
action that will permit the city to Gre
ate a further Indebtedness as Is pro-
vided by law and in this event. If your
contract is carried out and the war
rants issued, the payment of the same
cOulu be protested. 1t is to be regret
ted that this state of affairs exists and
that the city has been called upon to 50
inform you. We. deem it right that
you should be given this information
so that you can protect yourselves be-
fore you have gone too far in the con-
struction of the plant and shipping 1t
to the city.
An early reply regarding this matter
will be appreciated.
T. d. S. Hart, City Clerk.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Extension of cement sidewalks to the
edge of the street on the same level
as they are now when this level is not
over six inches higher than the curb
ing. at expense of the property owner.
Cutting down of those sidewalks
which differ from the true grade by
over six inches to the level of the curb
ing, the expense to be shared by the
ity and the property owner.
This will probably be the solution of
the long mooted sidewalk question
which the Commercial club committee
If inc will shortly recommend to that
body.
This committee had a meeting We'd
nesday evening and while no definite
action was taken the opinion of the
majority of those present seemed to
he that the above would be the fairest
and best way to settle the question.
A Subcommittee of three: George
4etzer. George Ludwigs and Henry
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
MILLER LIKES
NOT CHICKENS
That Is When They Belong
10 Some Of His Neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Springer proba-
bly, bear the distinction of being the
nrst persons arrested under the chick
en- ordinance which provides that
chickens shall not run at large in the
city limits.
Miller. Eleventh and Chestnut streets.
Miller alleges the fowls have been
bothering him for some time past.
Springer says the chickens belong to
his wife and he has nothing to do with
them. The case is being heard this af-
ternoOn.
The ordinance provides a penalty of
not less than IS nor more than $40.
Sentence was suspended unless they
should refuse to obey the order of the
court and shut up the chickens.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
FRANK BREED IS SURPRISED
Was III in Bed and Knew Nothing
Of PeCk's Charges

Frank Breed is on the streets today
for the first time since last Friday. He
has been i'll for several days. He says
he knew nothing Of the accusations be-
ing made against him concerning the
alleged trouble with H. Q. Peck until
told by friends today.
In speaking of the matter Mr. Breed
said:
IF the case warrants it l shall take
steps toward some legal action, but
b;,ye not decided what to do as l am
barely able to be about"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
ALKIS ENTERTAIN.
Pleasant Evening Passed by Members
of Local Lodge.

One of the most pleasant evenings in
lodge circles was the benefit given for
the Masonic home by Alki chapter yes
terday evening. The evening was
passed playing cards and listening to
a musical program. Card hOnors were
awarded to Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs.
H. C. Gregg, A. r. johnson and A. r.
Mann.
Among those taking part in the mu-'
sical program were Mrs. Walter Up
ington. Mrs. c. p. Cannon, Miss Kit
tie Horn, Prof. A. c. Jackson and
Glen Morgan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

WASHINGTON, Mch. ga state
department dispatch says the Nicara-
guam government reports that March
Is. 5000 Salvadoreans and 1000 Hondu-
rams commanded by Pressa attacked
the Nicaraguan vanguard near Mani
soua. The battle lasted three days and
resulted in the route of the Salvadorans
who lost 1000 killed Nicarauga has 20,-
900 men at the front. They will COM
mence an immediate attack upon Cho-
lutrea and Tegucigalpa.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
TRAIN WRECKERS MAY
HAVE DERAILED TRAIN

PITTSBURG, Mch. 22.-The Penn
sylVania limited from New York to
Chicago. was wrecked this morning
at Stewart, II miles from this city and
officials declare their belief that the
tracks were tampered with by wreck
ers The engine was derailed three
sleepers following. A number of train
men were seriously hurt. Among the
injured were A. Wattas of the United
Railroads of San Francisco, slightly
bruised; E. F. Coffin enroute to Seattle
bruised.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
MANAGER GEORGE RETzER SAYS NO
BIG BREWERY WAR IS IMPENDING

between the two. Any statement to the
effect that Van Buren, was authorized
by us to act is untrue. He Is acting
upon his own responsibility. His only
connection with the Betz brewery Is
that, when in business. he was patron
of ours But he is not authorized to
speak for us, any more than is Mr..
Schwarz. Despite strong business COM
petition, there is extra good feeling
existing between the mangements OF
both breweries. There is not the
slightest danger of war between
them"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Mr.. Schmitz said: Everything has
gone as smoothly as possible up in
Pomeroy have heard absolutely
nothing about any trouble" The SUI
pervisOr is busy issuing grazing per-
mits to sheepmen. By the terms of the
law the stOckman is required to send
the amount of money required for the
stock which he pastures on the reserve,
to Washington, D. c., and the receipt
for this is sent to the supervisor, who
isues the permit therefrOm.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
POLICE USE DIRT WAGON.
Bundle Drunk on Novel Conveyance |
and Take Him to Jail.

Early risers were given treat by
the police this morning with John
Doe" as the principal in a comedy
Doe. was found at Fourth and Alder
streets in a drunk and incapable con-
dition. A dirt wagon was passing. In
the absence of a patrol wagon, Doe
wa. thrown on the load of dirt and
hauled to a point opposite the Jail. He
was then dumped into a wheelbarroW
and taken to his cell. He is an old Of
fender and the police know of no other
Name for him except John Doe.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
ALL QUIET ON WENEHA, SAYS SCHM|Tz

''If there is any trouble at all l have
not heard of it," said Supervisor ]. M.
Schmitz of the Wenaha Forest reserve,
when questioned concerning the re-
ported friction bettven cattle and sheep
men in the POmeroy neighborhOod.
1t was claimed a few days ago by
a stockman lifting in that section that
disagreement over the division of the
land between the owners of sheep and
cattle threatened to cause trouble.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
BURTON IS FREE MAN
ONCE MORE IN KANSAS

IRONTON, Mo-, March 22.-Ex-Sen-
ator Burton when liberated this morn
ing. wore the faded rose which was
pinned on by his wife when he entered
iail. Accompanied by his wife ana
relatives, he started for Kansas.
Burton made the following state
ment: Il am goin back to AbNene TO
reenter politics, not for revenge, out
to Justify myself and prove that 1 was
prosecuted, not prosecuted, andd rail-
roaded to Jail by Theodore Roosevelt
will publish a weekly paper and call
If Home Rule" to tell the true story OF
the case"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
Senior Corea Has Conference.

WASHINGTON. Mch. 22.-Senor Co
rea, the Nicaraguan minister, called
on the state department today had a
long conference and then visited the
American ambassador. 1t is believed
that Root and Creel are endeavoring to
have him urge the government to ac-
cept the peaceful offices of the United
States and to restore peace to Central
America
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
Rancher Falls Under Team.

Tramped upon by a team of horses
after he had slipped under them in
getting into his surrey this morning.
A. c. Cockburn, the well known pioneer
rancher, had narrow escape from
being seriously injured. A bystander
grasped the brides Of the animals,
however, and pulled them away before
Mr.. Cockburn, who is an old man, was
hurt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
Steamer is Hard Ashore.

SEATTLE Mch. 22.-Cable advices
:. .tliS morning from Valdez, Alaska, say
lne steamship Northwestern, formerly
me oflzaba" is hard ashore at La
o1Nne 1.'I lslanu, so miles northwest OF
1,@ez' The ship left here March 1
Ias. .. On the return trip, it is supposed
"er bearings in snow storm. the
F0'SenSer list was probably small.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
AR Weather Follows Floods.

San FRANCISCO, March 22.-Fair
-osauf "1iief is reported all over the coast
lou''S and unparalleled conditions fol-
."s ,oa. the storms. The floods of the
IT, week show much improvement.
rion '"ph and telephone communlca-
tban aie being gradually restored and
roa. Is a partial resumption of rail-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
Twenty Years for Assault.

LINCOLN, Neb., Mch. 22.-George
Younger, negro was sentenced to 20
years imprisonment this morning, for
an assault on Myrtle Furlong.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
Zeh Resions Manauement.

D. B. Zeh has resigned the manage
ment of the Singer Sewing machine
company's agency in this city and has
moved to the coast with his family. ].
L. Smith of Portland will be his sue
ceSSOr
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

instead Of ice. Since then scores OF
others, armed with axes and shOvels,
have been going to the creek and meet
ing with the same luck. 1t is the cheap
est Lent Norfolk people ever had.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22

Fire Damages United States Gunboat.
PENSACOLA, Mch. 22.-Fire de-
stroyed the machinery and equipment
of the gunboat, Gloucester, at the Isle
of Delusion in the navy yard today.
causing a loss of $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
Eremon Wins Track Classic

LIVERPOOL. Mch. 22-Eremon won
the $4,000 dollar grand national han
dicap today. Tom West was second
Pat Lander third
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-22
!. i! ]. /. !. 1. !. 1. ]. + + + + + + +
L -LIc &c Appnp nav SIRE

+ OLYMPIA, Mch. 22.-SpeClal-'
+ The governor, today. issued pro-
! clamation declaring Thursday,
! April II, Arbor Day.
+ The day is not a legal holiday,
+ but may be so declared by may
!. ors of the different cities.
: The governor merely recon-
: mends the general observance OF
+ the day.