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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Making Good

BERLIN, July 31-Some of the
foremost diplomats, economists and
historians of the world are gathering
in Berlin this week to take part in
the sessions next month Of the inter-
national congress of political science.
DR.. David Jayne Hill, the American
ambassador, has been given a place of
honor on the program and will speak
on "The Ethical Aspect of the Histo-
rian" The German intellectual world
has given a glad welcome to DR.. Hill
ana he will be given an ovation when
he appears before the savants at the
congress.
The German press is printing eulog-
istic reviews of Dr. Hills History Of
Diplomacy in the International Devel-
opement of Europe" the critics de-
claring that the first two volumes Of
the work. which already have ap-
peared, justify the inclusion of DR..
Hill among the profoundest scholars
contemporary America has produced.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Fear Another Cuban
Uprising Is About Due

brought to bear on Washington to have
this government take some definite ac
ton toward insuring the future neace
Of the republic.
The American army is we'll scattered
over the island and while it consists
of only 5000 troops, it is distributed in
such way that a fair sized body of
trained regulars could be mobilized at
any point in the island in a few hours.
Two battalions of the Twenty seventh
infantry are stationed at Camp Column
bia. near Havana, as a reserve force
which can be sent to any part Of the
island where trouble is likely to occur.
Contrary to what has been expected.
it seems now that the provincial and
elections will not indicate
which of the three parties, the Zay-
ista, Miguelista, or the conservative,
will be the strongest in the next gen.
eral presidential elections
In each town, according to local in
terests, the parties have combined for
the election of a mayor. the Miguelistas
and Zayistas joining sometimes against
the conservatives or vice versa. It will
De difficult to ascertain how many
yotes properly belonging to the party,
Zach party will obtain.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Gas-Pipe Thugs
Pay Penalty
louis | Dabner and John Sic
mson Hanged at San
Quentin

SAN QUENTIN. July s1.-Louis
Dabner and John Siemsen. thu San
Francisco gas pipe thugs. were hanged
simultaneously at San Quentin prison
at 1880 this morning. Two hundred
persons witnessed the hanging
The priest. who converted both mur-
dere-s to the Catholic faith. remained
in the cells praying with the doomed
men until the warden appeared short
ly before 10 and made preparations
for the death march,
Everything was still in the old fur
nlture factory. where the gallows are
The arms of the condemned men were
strapped to their sides; two rows of
guards took their stand on either side
of the condemned men and the march
began, led by the warden and priest.
scene az the GalloWs.
Both men trembled visibly as they
faced the crowd in front of them. AL
most instantly as they stepped on the
trap guards drew the black caps over
their heads and the hangman adjusted
the nooses. The warden raised his
hand and guards in a hidden hoy re-
leased the cords operating the traps
and the three murders were avenged.
Just before the cap was put on Siem-
sen he said to the crowd: "Good-by
ALL" Dabner went to his death with
out saying word.
The crime for which Dabner and
Siemsen were hanged were series of
coldblooded murders causing a reign
of terror in this city Immediately af-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

plans?' he was asked.
THAT We do not tell until you have
signed the application to become a
salesman. We telIr'yop. that you can
make this money, we win not tell you
how until you sign the application.
Where would you like 70 work."
"Walla Walla suits me- was the re-
ply, but will not this cakapaign eor
home industries make it hard to sell
goods?"
Not at ALL" was the assurance.
people will buy our gods quickly and
we have no trouble in selling be-
cause We can sell cheaper and that is
what appeals to a person.
when they tell me 1 have no right
to sell goods here they are infringing
on my rights. l can sell here all I want
to and 1 don't have to have a license,
either.
why, last night they went after me
in one of the papers," he continued,
drawing out well worn edition of
last nights Statesman. But I don't
care, they can't hurt me. People will
forget all about this campaign for
home industries when they hear from
me.
Nov you can, by following out our
instructions. become proficient sales
man and work for yourself Read this
document" and he handed out a
pamphlet.
When his caller had read to the
place indicated, he quickly took back
the paper and gave him another. let
ting him read but portion of that.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Washington Has Some Mis-
&ivin&s Regarding Com
in& Elections

the situation believe that conditions at
that time will be such as to render
withdrawal impracticable.
Whether the spirit of unrest is due
to the preparation Of certain Cubans
who hoEe to control by a show of force
once the United States is out Of the
island. or whether foreign interests
are encouraging plots so as to com
pei the continuance of American occu
pancy. is not definitely made clear.
The foreign interests, it is we'll known
dread the restoration of complete
home rule in Cuba. They forsee exces-
sive taxation, and burdensome regu-
lations placed upon their enterprises.
The ultimate aim and hope of these
foreign ard American business inter-
ests is to have this government either
take over the island or establish pro-
tectorate, which will give the Cubans
d CcTldlIl VI Sell
but will promptly halt any attempt at
ma administration of affairs. 1t is an
open secret that army officers return
ing from Cuba are bringing back dis
quieting tales.
A high official in the department
was asked if preparations were being
pushed for the withdrawal of the
troops from Cuba on the date set. He
declined to express any opinion, but
added that the troops might not be
embarked if there was any need for
them.
None of the officials would ac-
knowledge, nor would they deny that
they had received advices that foreign
ars in Cuba were subscribing to a
fund for the purpose of financing a
revolution. The revolution, according
to these advices, would be timed 70
about the first of the year. In that
ease the American troops. perforce. |
would be compelled to remain in the
island. Pressure would then bel
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

CHRISTIANA. July 31.-President
Fallieres, of France, aboard the French
warship Verite, arrived in Christiana
today and was given an enthusiastic
reception. He will attend gala court
dinner tonight. A luncheon will be
given at the French legation in honor
of the king and queen Of Norway to-
morrow. which will be followed in the
evening by reception given to Presi-
dent Fallieres by the French colony of
Christiana. On Sunday, following an
will sail on the return trip to France.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Endurance Race.
NEW YORK, July 31.-Automobi
Thousands Smoke Hop

WASHINGTON, July 31.-At least
five thousand persons in New York
city are slaves to the opium habit ac-
cording to statement made today by
DR.. Wright, one of the three represen-
commission investigating the opium
traffic throu/ yut the world. He says
there are from 900 to a thousand Chi
nese residents Of New York who are
addicted to the habit. The commission
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Bright Reporter Wants
to Sell Some Groceries

Both were to the effect that a young
man must do something and the Chi
cago firm was evidently the right track
on which to travel.
Well" said the reporter, Il may
come back. Can't you let me have some
literature to study the matter up"
There is nothing to study up. We
tell you just this much There is mon
ey in it and we will teach you. Moth
ing more until you sign an application
blank. This application, mind you.
does not mean that you will have to sell
goods, it is merely a means of shod-
ing your sincerity. When you have
done that. you will be told all.
Let me see the blank" was asked
Upon being shown the blank, it was
found to be a paper with the usual
FURTHER, AN AGREEMENT UPON
BOND OF $50 NOT TO TELL A
WORD OF WHAT IS TOLD THE AP-
PLICANT.
THAT last" said Mr. Hood in reply
to question. rs merely to keep our
methods secret. We can sell the goods
by our methods and we are not afraid
of home industry campaigns as long as
we can sell them more cheaply"
Mr.. Hood is of medium height rather
light complexioned, eyes trifle close
together. and has pleasing manner.
He is an oily-tongued proposition
planter and if his plans prosper, is ca
pable of doing considerable injury to
the local retail trade. He says he has
been selling goods here for the past
four months and is going to continue
to do SO.
However according to the city ordi-
nances. he must pay a license for SELL
ing goods from samples. This is clear
in the statutes of the city and if he
does not at once comply it is likely
that steps will be taken to see that he
does So
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
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FEAR MORE TROUBLE.

+ PARIS, July 31.-The labor sit !
= uation became extremely serious !
I. this afternoon when the govern !
= ment announced it's intention OF :
+ arresting the leaders of the gener- +
+ al federation of labor. A strike of !
= the typesetters and masOns i'm +
+ mediately followed. The PAYERS +
i. also quit.
+ The printers were brought into +
+ the trouble in an effort to stop !
+ press utterances which were un- +
4. favorable to the WOrkingmen. !
+ The leaders are prepared to !
+ fight and the situation promises I
+ one of the greatest industrial up i
+ heavals France has ever expert +
= enced. :
+ + + + + = + + + + + + + = Z
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

racers today are preparing for an ELI
San Francisco and return. The cars
leave New York August 22. Accord
ing to the itinerary cars will reach San
Francisco September 2 and arrive here
again October s. The drivers will ce
required to run to the coast over one
route and return by another. Each
car must carry four persons. driver,
a mecanic, an observer and newsDa-
per man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Did Hearst Try
to Buy Bryan's
Support for 1912

LINCOLN, July 31.-Bryan is eX-
pected to make a sensational attack on
the motives behind the Independent
league Immediately following his for
NAL notification of nomination The
filing of an affidavit in Chicago Thurs
day by Joseph T. Marshall, an inde
pendence delegate from Nebraska in
which he alleges that Hearst packed
the convention in the interests of re
publicans is said to be but a forerun-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 31.-On the
eve of the Cuban provincial and muni-
cipal elections. feeling of uneasiness
rervades the war department, al
though every effort has been made to
conceal it. 1t is known that Secretary
of War Wright has had several con-
ferences with his predecessor, Judge
Taft, on the possibilities of an insur-
rection in Cuba.
Reports from Havana state that
while at present there is no indication
of revolution, everyone considers
there will be trouble after the cleo
tions, possibly after the municipal cleo
tions tomorrow. but more likely after
the presidential elections The Miguel
istas have openly said, although not
recently. that if Zavas is elected they
will rebel. A conservative victory
through the splitting of the liberal
vote will certainly cause the liberals to
fight
Tomorrow's battle of ballots in Cuba
will combine provincial and municipal
elections, each province electing gov
enor and eight councilmen and the
municipalities electing an alcade and
proportionate number of cOuncilmen
The governors will hold office until
February "a, 1918, and the mayors un-
til August l, 1912.
Governor Magoon has decided not TO
sign the decree authorizing the con-
struction of water works at Cienfuegos
until next week This has averted
critical situation in that city where
the people are bitterly divided on the
waterworks question. Fhis action. it
is thoosht, will prevent a clash be-
tween the rival factions. respectively
and supporting the Reilly contract.
According to present plans. the Gu
ban army of occupation is to be with
drawn on February 1 next. but many
officials acquainted with
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
He's Glad to
Get Back Home

H. G. Thompson, of Hanger 4
Thompson, returned this morning
from New York, Chicago and
other eastern cities. where he has been
buying goods for the fall and winter
trade Mr.. Thompson states that he
was unusually successful in his buys
this summer and that the store will
have an excellent line Of goods for the
trade this season. Speaking of condi-
tions in the east, Mr.. Thompson said:
while the financial and commercial
conditions in the east are considerably
better than they have been and the
merchants and business men are feel
ing much better over the outlook than
they have, yet there is really no COM
parison between the conditions there
and out here.
There are those who now freely ad-
nit the west is in much better con1i-
ton than the east. Washington is al
a prosperous state and when
you get west you find that Walla Wal
la is admitted to be the most prosper
Gus part of Washington. A Spokane
jobber whose trade extends over the
northwest told me Walla Walla is in
the best shape of any city in his ter
ritory
1.-The weather in the east this sum-
mer has been terrible. I don't see how
I ever lived back there Anyway, there
is one thing sure, won't again. Wal
la Walla looks mighty good to me, bet
ter than any place 1 saw while gone,
and that's not just hot air either
n
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

PITTSBURG. July 31.-Kidnapped
and held captive for "a hours in a
lonely hut where she was horribly
mistreated, beautiful Clara Kenter, IL
years old, was mysteriously returned
She was found in bed in her home this
morning after an all night search for
her
During the absence of her parents
who were looking for her. the girl was
mysteriously returned home. She was
unconscious and bleeding. Later she
said three men had attacked her on
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

Wants Alaska
Legislature

DENVER. July 31.-A telegram re-
ceived from Juneau. Alaska, makes the
charge that the Guggenheim interests
are planning to force the election or
Alaska delegates and control the
Alaska legislature.
The message which was made public
TODAY was addressed to the Rocky
Mountain News" and signed by DIS
match" of Juneau and q number Of
of the territory.
Former Governor Osborne, of Wyo-
ming has announced his intention OF
looking into the case.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
GOVERNMENT ALARMED.
Fear Serious Consequences as a Result
of Rioting.

PARIS, July 31.-Committees of all
labor organizations and general labor
to take action regarding the clash be-
tween soldiers and strikers at Vigneux.
Thursday. The government regards
the situation as serious. Two strikers
who were wounded. died today, max
ing a total of eight deaths resulting
from rioting. Several wounded are not
expected to live.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Trout Dying

SAN BERNADINO, Cal, July 81
san Bernardino mountains today say
'0ns OF trout are dying in pools left in
"euS OF streams which dried up for
N'e summer. In Deep Creek at Little
"oJa'e headquarters fish are so thick
''"' they resemble a great mass OF
Wrigglers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

ner of revelations expected from Bry-
an. Bryan declined to discuss the re-
port that Hearst made him an offer
whereby Bryan was to receive the
support of the independence league this
year in return for Bryan's support of
Hearst's aspirations to the democratic
nomination in 1902.
Contributions are pouring into Fair
view from every section of the coun-
try
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Anyhow He Answered "ad'
and this What He
Found Out

WANTED-A HUSTLER TO SELL
groceries to consumers on conhn,is-
sion. Apply at between 10 a.
-, and p. m, 6 p. m. and s p. m.
In response to this advertisement in
one Of the local papers, a reporter
for The Statesman called on the
advertiser this morning at the ad-
dress given and asked for job
Neal Hood, the local representative
Of the Chicago firm which is trying to
force itself into the city at the cost of
the local merchants. was present to see
all young hustlers who wanted
to hustle.
one corner of the room, apparently
half asleep and leaning against the
bed post. when the girl who answered
the bell showed the reporter in. He lost
no time in getting down to business
and after taking one glance at the
clipping carried by the visitor at once
launched into his method of tying up
young ambition.
A Smooth TaIker.
A smooth talker. a plausible theorist
and e we'll dressed business man, he
probably had one of the most rosy
colored schemes to advance that is i'm
aginable.
You are now arriving at the time
of life when you are asking yourself
what you are going to do. What are
you going to do? Sell groceries. I guar
antee you that if you sell groceries ac-
cording to our instructions you will
make $3.50 q month
What are your instructions and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
That Wheat
Failure, Again

Harvey Mcdonald. the well known
wheat raiser, reports that he has just
completed threshing on his farm three
miles east of the city, and that his
wheat went so bushels to the acre. The
wheat was Dale Glory and tested more
than so pounds to the bushel
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Beware of ButtermiIk.

MASON CITY, Ia, July 31.-That
buttermilk is capable Of becoming as
dangerous beverage as cocktails was
proven here when a barrel of the for
mer liquid exploded A negro sitting
on the barrel was hurled dozen rect
through the air by the force of the ex-
plosion. but escaped serious injury.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

hibits of blue-b -blooded CANNES from
fanciers all over New England and the
East, was opened at Nahant today by
the Lynn Kennel club. Tne snow
promises to be pronounced social
success.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Christian Workers Meet.

NoRTHF1ELD, Mass, July 81
Clergymen from North, South, East
and West and from several foreign
countries are here to address the an
nual conference of Christian Workers,
founded by Evangelist Moody. which
begins today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Parachute Didn't Open

ing Good bye" he sailed three thous-
and feet and then cut loose the para
obute which failed to work. He struck
the ground with such force that ne
died a few minutes later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Beautiful Girl
Kidnapped by
Three Thu&S

the street Thursday morning, gagged
her and carried her to a lonely hut. In
tense excitement prevails at Shouse-
town. and posses have been organized
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Professors Resiun.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31-Inter-
nal strife in the college of physicians
and surgeons has resulted In the rssig-
nations Of ten of the most prominent
instructors. The college is badly
crippled. The designations followed a
between faculty MEM
bers and President Winslow Anderson.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
sURReADERs COMMAND
Admiral Dayton No Longer Chief Of
Pacific Fleet.

VALLEJO, July 31.-Rear Admiral
John III. Dayton today delivered COM
mand of the Pacific fleet to Rear Ad-
miral Charles s. Swineburne on board
the flagship Virginia. The ceremony
was simple. AS Dayton's fog was
hauled down from the armored cruiser
1t saluted, firing Is guns. Another sa-
lutte was fired when Dayton left the
ship and the same salute when Swim
burne took command. Dayton will not
retire until October.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

JACKSON, Miss. July 31.-William
Oliver is dead today as a result or
falling half mile from a balloon. His
ascension at Vandercook late yesterday
was witnessed by a big crowd. Shout
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31
Jeffries Kicks

AoS ANGELES, July 31.-Jeffries
announced today that he intended to
'utdW from the club bearing his
ana VIII not referee any more
because things are not run
right
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-31

intends to investigate conditions il
every big city in the United States.
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Lynn Dog Show.

Inn, Mass, July 31.-A two-day
snow, which has attracted ex-
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-31

AS this is the last issue of this pa
per before the election We want to
impress the fact upon YOU that by all
means do not fail to vote. If all the
republicans in this county turn out on
election day there is no doubt but
what this county will give several
hundred majority for the republican
ticket. You can afford to lay off or
election day and give your best SER
vice for at least one day to the re-
publican party. This will be small
compensation in return for what the
republican party has done for you.
As a last request, be sure to vote,
rain or shine.
NOTICE AND PROCLAMATION.
To the Voters of the Independent
School District Of MartinsDurg.
Berkeley County, West Virginia.
TAKE NOTICE:
That the record book of the pro-
ceedings of the Board of Education
Of the Independent District of Mar
tinsburg, in the county of Berkeley,
State of West Virginia, amongst other
things, shows the following proceed
ings and order had and made at a
regular meeting of the Board held at
its room in the Second Ward School
House in Martinsburg. in said county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-31

IVuVNWs II 10 q VuVottUH OF 30 cINd3
Importance that every citizen should
be fully aroused to just what il
would mean If Mr.. Bryan was sue
cessful at the polls. Do your duty as
an American citizen and vote to sus-
tain the great policies which have
made this country so rich and pros.