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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
SAYS THOMAS HAS ENOUGH
Pinchot Believes His Old Superb.
sor Sufficiently Punished

WASHINGTON. May 15.-In recon-
mending the pardon of Everett B.
Thomas, convicted of miSapprOpriating
government funds as a forest super
visor, Forester Pinchot makes an i'm
portant announcement indicating that
strict compliance with the law will be
expected hereafter from all employees
of the forest service.
The forester makes it clearly under
stood that the recommendation should
not be taken as a vindicatiOn. but
says that he takes the action he does
because he believes Mr.. Thomas has
been sufficiently punished and because
his family needs his support.
Much attention was attracted by the
Thomas case when first brought to
public notice. The offender. whose
hea dQuarters were at Los Angeles,
California. stood we'll in the commune
ty and his friends were shocked when
the charges of Irregularities in his ac-
counts We're disclosed In the early part
Of June. 1905. he was dismissed from
the forest service for alleged misap-
preparation of funds and Justification of
accounts, and was convicted and SEN
fenced in the following March to seven
years Imprisonment and a fine of
$1,000. Later. many of his friends made
petitions for his pardon because of the
circumstances of his family and be-
cause of his previous good standing in
the community.
eff 1 believed that his pardon would
be understood as tardy justice 70 per-
secuted man. or taken by any consid-
cradle number of people rs vindica-
ton of his conduct, l should be con-
strained to oppose it," says Mr.. Pin
chOt in a letter to William G. Kerck-
hoff of Los Angeles. who represented
the petitioners for Supervisor Thomas
pardon But l do not SO believe and
1 have transmitted the papers to the
department of justice with the recon-
mendation that the pardon be granted.
l do this because I think that Mr..
Thomas has been sufficiently punished
to deter him or other public officers
from committing like serious offenses,
and because his family needs his sup
port, and not because / think he was in
any sense ill-treated or punished be-
yond his deserts"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
MIXED UP FIRE ALARMS
CAUSED A FATAL DELAY

Six fire alarms, only two giving the
same direction for the fire. and all be-
ing turned in over the telephone in
stead of by the fire alarm boxes
placed throughout the city for just
such emergencies, were responsible for
the destruction of j. l.. Colby's house.
81 Jefferson street, late yesterday at
ternOon.
The fire department was first direct
ed to Chestnut street in the opposite dl-
rection to the fire and before the boys
got to jefferson street it was too late
to save the home but. thanks to the
Inland Wonders, all the furniture was
saved. Roy Hannaman covered him
self with glory by carrying Mrs. Colby
from the burning building.
The cause of the blaze was an over
heated stovepipe in the kitchen.
There was no insurance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS
About Lillian Russell.

KeIlett Chambers. the author of Lii
liam Russel's new comedy, "The But
terf1y." is brother of the noted dra-
matist, Haddon Chambers, and mas
fallen heir to much of the dramatic
skill and insight that distinguished
the works of the more famous play
wright. "The Butterfly" is a modlsh
comedy of modern American manners.
Lillian Russell has successfully fol-
lowed the example of Marie Tempest
and abandoned the field OF light OPERA
for that of light comedy This was
foregone conclusion after MISS Rus-
sells admirably artistic and finished
performance of Lady Teazle, two sea-
sons ago. In the new comedy, "The
Ru+terf1v." Lillian Russell has firmly
established her position as come
dienne of refreshing originality and
chill
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
ENGINEER IS BURNED
BY HEADLIGHT EXPLOSION

While attempting to light an over
charged head light on his engine, last
night. j. w. Hitchcock. an Q. r. & N.
freight engineer, running between Wal
lula and this city. was badly burned
about the head and shoulders.
Hitchcock was making ready for his
I'm. and had completed preparations.
all but the lighting of his lamp, which
vas greatly overcharged with gas ac-
cumulating from the oil. Besides being
thrown from the engine, the victims
hair was burned from his head and his
face. neck and arms burned.
Hitchcock was sent to his home in
Starbuck this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

In the death of John A. Davis, Walla
Walla loses a man who did much for
the community, as we'll as making a
deserved success of his own life work.
Broadminded. farseeing. conservative.
yet self reliant in his business deals.
he had the confidence in the city and
county which gave him the courage of
large investment. AS a father and hus-
band he was loved and respected. AS
a citizen he was honored and esteemed
His Death is loss to be keenly felt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
Stop Grumblino

if you suffer from Rheumatism OF
pains. for Billiards. Snow Liniment
will bring quick relief. 1t is sure
cure for Sprains, rheumatism. Con-
tracted Muscles and all pains-and
within the reach of all. Price Csc,
SOC. s1.OO. c. r. Smith. Tenaha. Tex
writes: II have used Billiards. Snow
Liniment in my family for years and
have found it a fine remedy for all
pains and aches. I recommend it for
pains in the chest" Sold by A. B.
Shelton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Councilman Guy Bridges attempted
what. in street parlance, is known as a
sandy in the council meeting last
night When he saw the trading stamp
ordinance met with the approval of a
majority he began to bluff by threaten
ing 10 carry the matter into the courts
on a test case. But this did not
brighten the other members who thor
oughly understood the embarra ssing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Prosecutor Macintosh. in Seattle,
has delegated Rev Matthews to at
tend the first performance of Mrs.
Warren's Profession" to determine
whether the play is immoral enough
to be stopped. Here in Walla Walla
we suggest Prosecutor Rupp could GO
Seattle one better by having Jerry
Brown report on the first act.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

A popular measure, such as the trad
ing stamp ordinance backed, as it is,
by most of the business men of the
city, cannot be killed off by one coun-
Gilman. who opposes it solely through
self sh motives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

About the best use that San Fran
cisco police force can be put to is to
pick up all the loose bricks lying
along the streets, following which the
strike sympathizers may have nothing
to throw at the strike breakers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Strikebreakers in San Francisco de-
mand they be given revolvers again.
Such equipment by President Calhoun
should make him responsible for muir
der in the first degree after what hap
pened a week ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Councilman Guy Bridges adopted,
always, a high moral tone in dealing
with the water scandal. the saloon
question, or the paving deals. But it
took the trading stamp graft to smoke
him out-with sooty shade on his
heretofore splendid record.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Mr.. Bridges, in the council meeting
last night, declared the trading stamp
ordinance was introduced at the re-
quest of business men who were jeal-
Gus of O. p. JaycoX & Co. There
wasn't councilman there last night
who was jealous of Mr. Bridges.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Street Commissioner Champion act
ually alarmed the city council and the
street committee last night by calling
attention to the dangerous condition of
some streets in Walla Walla. The
councilmen could hardly believe such
a thing possible
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

1t is too early in the season to ac-
cuse Mr.. jerks, the HORSEPOWER. with
being crazy with the heat. He is just
farsighted enough to be able to look
around the corner and see the other
fellow cOming-before the other fellow
sees him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

TIL ose hOosier Owls have invaded this
territory and are said to be headed
toward Walla Walla as the birthplace.
They are apt to encounter a healthy
kid and a powerful nurse.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Billy Pinkerton having declared
Meyer to have been an inmate of Jo-
liet prison, there is no further excuse
for denial on the part of the president
of the Western Federation of Miners.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
DR.. Carroll Dead.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 15.-Dr ].
T. Carroll, pioneer physician of VAN
couver and one of the wealthiest men
in British Columbia, died last night. He
had been failing for some time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

F. H. Hartman has given back some
of the government land in Wyoming
grabbed off by the Union Pacific coal
company. But thief who returns
stolen property doesn't generally avoid
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

That hunted feeling of the gambl-
ers is not modified a bit by the knoWl-
edge the officers are using the gambl-
ers bonds to pay the expenses of the
chase
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
WATER REPORT IN.

1t Shows Decrease in Both the Revenue
and Expense.
Water Registrar McLean's report for
the month of April which was filed
with the council yesterday evening
shows a decrease in both revenue and
expense over the corresponding month
of last year. Following is a compare
tive statement showing receipts and
disbursements:
Comparative Statement.
1906. 1907. Decrease
Expense ...s3.O2S.6O s294S3O SO.40
Revenue $4,000 s4,4O311 s216.47
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
New Industry.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 1.-THE
Phoenix Iron works of Seattle will es-
tablish a large foundry and machine
shopss in Vancouver. An investment
Of s2OC, 900 will be made at once by the
company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

With the shooters at one end of the
village and the athletes at the other
Miss Waila Walla is in great danger
of being squeezed to death
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Mott Weber, the expert lawn mower;
Inquire at The Statesman office for
reference. 62
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
The Complete Telegraphic News Ser
vice printed in these columns Is
furnished by
SCRIPTS NEWS ASSOCIATION
and is by far the Best Report Pub
lished in Walla Walla

Here's the latest street gag:-f OTTO
Rupp is a lawyer, what is Mrs. war;
ren's Profession?''
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

position in which Mr.. Bridges wax
placed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15

Eugene Tausick has slab wood which
he guarantees to be dry. ~
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-05-15
.F|ENDFROM OLYMPIA ARRIVES

Continued from Page One.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26

for the convict who was reawested al
ter two years of freedom spent in liy-
ing an upright life here, and all who
are familiar with the case regret that
Allison was returned to the peniteu-
tiary at Jackson.
Speaking of the case. Mr.. BlakesIea
said. q am willing to say this much
| have found that the friends OF Ali
son and of his family are among 9
good class of people. and that hi
neighbCrs and others who have CON.
in contact with him speak very high.
of him and his family Allisons a
sociates while here | find were Of :
good class. and the situation is gener
ally favorable 10 him. In a genera
way | found nothing here to operat
against favorable recommendation
on the part of the board"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
ENDED HIS LIFE
Charles r. Ritze Suicides by
Firing Bullet Through His
Breast at Home.
HAD BEEN OUT OF WORK
Deed of Early Morning Hour inspired
by Worry Over Lack of Employ
ment-Was an Old Resident.

Charles r. Rite, for over 10 years n
resident of this city. committed suicide
this morning about 400 at his home
21I Fourth avenue. by shooting him
self with a 45-Calibre L. s. caval =
revolver. the bullet entering about al
inch above the heart and severing one
Of the large arteries. Death was al
most instantaneous. The deed is sup
posed to have been committed while h 4
was temporarily insane His relatives
state that he mad been ont of employ
ment for the past seven months. and
hat he had been brooding over this TO
4 certain extent and had been acting
queerly for some time.
Arose nj Early Hour.
He arose this morning about 4 O'Clock
and left the house. and about 4:30 Mr.
Albrand, a ncighbor, heard a pistol shot
lie went To investigate the matter in
company with Mir. Macy. another
neighbOr, and found the body of Mr.
Rite lying on the ground in the bach
ward. They found Mr.. Rite dead, anr
mains were taken to the Knox under
aking parlorS. where an inquest wa,
held At g o'clock this morning, the jury
returning Il verdict, after all the test;
muny had been heard, of death from
shooting with suicidal intent. Mis-
Clara Rite, daughter of deceased. ties
flied that her father acted very queer
" all day yesterday and that he retil
ed last evening about s o'clock.
Native of Germany.
Mr. Rite was born in Germany an
was g. years of age. He came to thi
country about forty years ago and ha
made his home in this city since. FO
a number of years he was employed a
| pattern maker by the Rock Island PloN
| company. He is survived by his wifi,
two sons, Frank and Joe Rite of thi
city. and two daughters. Bertha an
| Clara Rite. both at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
FOUNTAIN NOW ON
WAY TO ROCK ISLAND
Gift of National Humane Alliance
Shipped From Rockland. Me. and
Should be Here Next Week.

Sam Kaufman. secretary of the Rock
Island Humane society, today received
a letter from Secretary Louis Seav AZ
of the National Humane Alliance. stat
ing that the fountain which the latter
organization is giving to Rock Islaal
was shipped June 20 from Roclliand
Me and will probably reach this city
next week. Plans for setting up the
fountain have also been forwarded D..
mail and are expected in a day or two
When these arrive steps will be takar
to prepare the foundation on Seven
teenth street. If all goes well the
structure should be in place in two u
| three weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26

home after a three weeks visit with
school friends in Notre Dame and Chi.
cagO.
Fred Tubbs returned last evening
from Peoria. where he completed a
sale OF his launch Irene" to the gov
eminent.
Mrs. Charles Beemer has returned to
her home in Guernsey. Iowa, after a
visit with her sister Mrs. f. G. BEEN
er of 1890 Fourteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson of Selby. s
D.. who have been visiting their daugi
ter Mrs. William Franks for the last
few weeks. left last evening for then
home.
Mrs. a b. Ryan of St. Louis whl
has been spending the summer at Del
AVIAN lake arrived in the city last eve
ming and is the guest of MIR. and Mrs
\. H. Hampton, 1877 Seventeenth stree;
Elmer Oberg for a number of yea;
employed by the S. NJ. Arndt compan,
caves this evening for Los Angeles
Cal where he will join Nicholas Pull
man. who has been there for severa
weeks.
NJ y. Patterson. general frcigh
Iagcnt for the Rock Island at Chicago
arrived in the city this morning from
Chicago to attend the marriage OF hi
son Frank Mr. PattersOns father o
Mackinaw, Mich, is also in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
TWO DIVORCES ARE GRANTED
Mrs. Sarah L. SoIander Given Decree
on Grounds of Desertion

Judge Graves in the circuit court this
morning granted two divorces. Mrs
Sarah l.. SOlander of this city was Civ
en- a decree of legal separation from
her husband. Francis A. Solander. on
the grounds of desertion. She was rep
resented by S. r. Kenworthy.
Mrs. Valentine Van Canyet was grant
ed a divorce from her husband, Hypo
liete Van Canyet, on the grounds OF
adultery. They were married in Bel
GUM. w. r. Moore represented the
complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
ST. MARY'S PUPILS
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
Commencement Exercises of Parocha
School 70 be Held Tonight at
Columbia Hall.

The commencement exercises of s
Mary's school will take place this eycn-
ing at Columbia hall. Diplomas viii
be awarded to Edward J. Lorch. Walter
NJ. Dunn. Louis j. Gloor, George j.
Scheurmann. Miss Cecilia Il. Burkhart
Miss Leota NJ. Welilin and Miss He =
nina p. Geiger. by Rev. \. Geyer. \
short program will he given and i've
short plays Bachelors Paradise" an
Tie New Cook" will follow. The
salutatory will be given by Miss c.
celia Burkhart and a short address vii
be given by Rev. Joseph Kelly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. Charles Exner.

Mrs Charles EXner. for over half -
century a resident OF this city. di 4
last evening al $50 at the home, 1725
Fourth avenue, death being due to thu
inGrmitics of old age She had ben
ailing over IL months and kept gradu
ally growing weaker. She was born
in Kingdom. Bavaria. Germany. MarcI
is. 1876. and came to this country "a
the early sos For 4 number of year
she followed the occupation Of nurse
and was employed in some of the bosl
known families in Rock Island county
She was a Kind hearted and loya5,
woman and was well liked by al
who knew her. Since 1901. she haa
been totally blind. The only suryiy
ing relative is her husband to whom
she was married in 1862 in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
A PRETTY Event
Miss Sylvia Graves and Frank
Patterson Are Married at
Home of the Bride
AT AFTERNOON CEREMONY
Rev. r. L. Bowen, Brides Uncle OF
floating CIergyman-WiIi Re-
side in This City.

Miss Sylvia NJ. Graves, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Graves. was mar
ried to Frank Patterson. son of NJ. \.
Patterson general freight agent of tie
Rock Island at Chicago. this afternoDL
at $50 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents, 1000 Eleventh avenue.
The ceremony, which was witnessed bvI
about IS guests was performed by tIA|
brides uncle. Rev. Frank L. Bowen, Of
Kansas City assisted by Rev. ". l.
Clemmer of the Memorial Christian
church. Miss Laura Reaugh of Cedar
| Rapids was maid OF honor and ClaY-
enCe Rudolph was best man. Tlc
bridesmaids were Miss Charlotte Pat
| teraOn, sister of the groom. Miss Grace
| Graves sister of the bride. Miss Mary
| Graves. also a sister. was the tloWrr
girl and Miss Dorothy Alice Graves.
niece of the bride. carried the rins
on a satin pillow.
| Pink and White Wedding.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Lily
| Marsh of Hamlet sang Il for You ami
You for Me-. Miss Emma Weiss pla,-
| ing MendelssOhn'S wedding march AMI
during the ceremony softly played
Hearts and Flowers. The ceremOn.
took place in the parlor under a bower
of pink roses, white syringa and green
cry. The reception room was done n
red roses and greenery and the din
ing room in smilaX and pink and whi.C
sweet peas. Miss Cora Graves ami
| Miss Pauline Clemmer assisted i'll The
dining room, where the wedding lunch
con was served The bride wore &
beautiful gown of white bariste with
trimmings of cluny lace and she car
ried an arm bouquet of bridal rose ;.
the maid of honor wore white Persian
lawn and carried pink carnations. Tn"
brides maids were dressed in pink and
carried pink and white sweet peas. the
ring bearer wore pink and the flower
girl white.
| Young People Well known.
Mr.. Patterson is employed a. the /.
Z. West company and has many frien.'s
in the city. His bride is favorite
among a large circle Of friends. She
has been employed for number Of
years in the certificate and supply ! =
partment of the Modern Woodman. M.
and Mrs. Patterson left for a short
wedding trip and after July Is will b.
at home to their friends at 1913 FIT
, teenth street. From out of town the
; guests were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Par
terSon and daughter Miss Charlottz
Patterson of Chicago, the Misses
, Reaugh of Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs
; Marsh and daughter. Miss Lilly Mar=h
Of Hamlet and Mrs Parrish of Peoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26

yesterday. sol votes being cast fol
them. There was no opposition what
ever. and the unusually large humble:
of votes poi!ed is. in view Of this fact
r fine compliment 70 the two men, and
evidences the confidence of the com
muuity.
No Other Candidates.
While il became known that neither
Mr. Dculmann nor Dr.. Stewart wa
particularly DESTROYS Of reelection. Their,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
QUINCY TO ENTER TRADE
Will DispIace Steamer Sidney in ST.
louis-St. Paul Service.

w. II. Lamont of the Diamond 10
line of river boats received word today
that the steamer Quincy will be here
July >. on the way from Dubuque to
ST. Louis. TO enter the St. Louis-St. Paul
trade. 1t is scheduled to take on down
river freight and passengers while here.
On July the St. Paul will leave ST.
Louis for St. Paul, running opposite the
Quincy, and the steamer Sidney, which
has been handling the traffic, will be
displaced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
The Magic No. 3.

Number three is a wonderful mascot
for Geo. II. Paris, of Cedar Grove
Me, according to a letter which reads:
after suffering much with liver ans
kidney trouble, and becoming great!
discouraged by the failure to find re
lief, | tried Electric Bitters, and as 4;
result I am a well man today. The
first bottle relieved and three bottle
completed the cure" Guaranteed hes
remedy for stomach, liver and kidna.
troubles, by w. T. HartZ, druggist, 80
Twentieth street; so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
Tonight.

If you would enjoy tomorrow, take
Chamberlains' Stomach and Liver Tab
lets tonight They produce an agree
able. laxative effect, clear the head and
cleanse the stomach Price, % cents
Samples free at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-26
NO ASSESSMENT FOR JULY
Modern Woodmen Finances in Shape
to Skip PAYMENT.

No assessment for the month of July
will be levied by the Modern Woo T.
men. the directors at their June mee5-
ing having found the finances of tha
society in condition to justify skipping
q PAYMENT.