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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-11
TINY TOT IS A HERO.
Drags Five-Year-oid
from Pond.

South Norwalk, Conn.-Bell Island.
the New York summer colony on Long
Island sound, near this place, lays
claim to having the tiniest hero in the.
land, Franklin Foote, three years old.
When little Ruth Rockwell, five years
old. of Perth Amboy, N. j., fell in q
pond, Franklin, who has spent all his
days at the side of the water. jumped
in and rescued her.
Ruth is a guest at the home of Jesse
NJ. Ferris of Passaic, N. J. The first
that the family knew of the affair was
when Franklin dragged her in the
door, her arm around his neck, and
fell PROSTATE upon the doorstep.
Both children were wet and COW
cred with creek mud from head to
foot. Their little shoes had come on.
in the mire, mute evidence Of the fight
they put up to reach the shore. The
pond in which Ruth fell is a private
one on the estate of William F. Clarke.
Becoming excited in her pursuit Of
mummies, the little girl, who is In
poor health, fell headlong into the wa
ter. She was too scared and weak to
help herself; so Franklin jumped in
and brought her out of the mire and
up the bank The little hero is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Foote.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-11
HAS TWO HUSBANDS;
KEEPS TWO HOMES
NEW YORK WoMAN'S DUAL DO
MESTlc EXISTENCE EXPOSED
IN DIVORCE COURT.

New York.-Instances of a man
maintaining two wives in different
parts of the city are not rare, but it is
not often that a woman gets into the
limelight as the possessor of two hus-
bands with whom she lived every day
in the year. Mrs. Catherine Stroebel
was such versatile helpmeet, accord.
ing to undisputed evidence furnished
the other day before Justice Aspinall
in the Brooklyn supreme court, where
Philip Stroebel was awarded decree
of divorce from her.
Judge Asphalt was satisfied by the
evidence that Catherine lived with
Stroebel as his wife on Stanl.ope
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-11
College Girls Haze a Boy.

Alton, Ill.-That co-education in at
least one sense is success was
proved when seven pretty coed fresh
men of Shurtleff college gave Ray
mond Carr, member of the sophie
more class, hazing that he will not
soon forget. Carr was pounced upon
by seven girls. The goods were ath-
letic, and, when he was lifted to his
feet his clothing was torn and his face
bleeding. He was tied to tree and
tormented and then deserted. He was
rescued several hours later by pro
lessor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-11
CHAPTER XXI.
In the Little Spot Where the Posie.
Grow

Grow.
stella, dear, Gideon's dying!" Sally
y. said solemnly as Esther walked by
her side to the hotel. Come to him
Quick's you can. He amt done nothin'
but call fur you:
Speeches.. Esther hurried upstairs
close behind Sally B.
They found him with a bullet in
him down by Big Bend Cut" Sally B.
went on, as she led the way to Gid
cons room. Some o. the woodmen
found him. His horse bucked when
that cuss fired at you. That's how he
got the drop on Gid; that, an Gids
fear at first that he'd hit you"
rs he conscious?" Esther whispered.
Yes. Minds clear as a diamond.
Jest wants you. He amt sufferin'
none, honey" she added hastily as she
saw Esther's cheek pale. Hunt yer
pluck. child. fur Gid's sake" She
clasped Esther in a warm embrace
and left her at Gideon's door.
The physician, who had been sum-
moned by special engine from Elko,
came out to meet her. Miss An
thony?" he asked. I'm glad you've
come. Hope you can grant his desire,
whatever it may be. To see you, to
speak with you, seems his only wish"
Esther's strained face touched him.
Don't give way" he said kindly. He
doesn't suffer. I've done what little
could to relieve him. He'll go without
pain. /"
"Oh. must he's there no chance
for" she hesitated anxiously.
None, Miss Anthony. And there
are only minutes. Go in-give him his
wish. il you can. I'll stay near; call
me il you need me-"
She entered, and he shut the door,
leaving her alone with Gideon.
He turned mis- head feebly at her
step.
"Moppett!"
She was down beside him. tears fall
ing UNDECIDED.
Don't cry. Star! I'm not sorry. I'm
glad to die
"Oh. Gideon. don't say that! You
must live-must-"
Little Start" His voice was trem-
ulous with weakness. II wasn't
you'll be happy. l won't have to see
him" Each word was more difficult
and he waited for strength. lis Vim
cent here?"
She nodded.
Call him, Stella"
But when she moved to obey, his
weak fingers closed over hers de-
tAiningly. mo, no! can't do it," he
cried out with sudden strength. After
you rode out of town yesterday, l
watched you a while through the
glass. then went that way, Star-out
that way-in time! Yes, in time!
And before saw you enter the cut
he was silent an instant, his waiting
soul in his eyes; and ever since, too,
I've said-rd tell Vincent myself"
Gideon! Don't! It's past. You
need not"
Sweet Start" The tenderness in
his faint words smote Esther. Il can't
tell him. can't spare the time from
you-yoI've been so long-coming!
But you'll tell him. Stella, won't you?
Tell him that I-I-tried to be white
at last; but I'm only-oh, Stella! only
an Injun! Oh, Start" The last word
was despairing cry. almost inarticu
late.
"No, no. Gideonl You've atoned
vou've baen brave and"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. 24-Prepara-
tions were completed today for the
opening of the Hudson river tunnel to-
morrow afternoon. which will be ac-
companied by one of the greatest de-
monstrations of it's kind in the history
of the city. President Roosevelt will
press an electric button at Washington
which will start the wheels of the
great project moving. Governor Hughes
and Governor Fort will take part in the
ceremonies, meeting in the tunnel un-
der the river and thence proceeding to
the Hoboken side, where exercises will
be held. The program will come to a
close with a dinner at Sherry's to
which many prominent state and mu-
nicipal officials of New York and New
Jersey have been invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
Benninas Entries Close.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Entries
close today for the stake events to be
run by the Washington Jockey Club
during the spring meeting at Bennings,
beginning March %.
The dinner stakes, which formerly
had an added money value of $1,000.
has been made a guaranteed event.
5000 to the winner, ssoe to the second
land $50 to the third.
Another change is the new name of
la stake. What was formerly known as
the Easter Monday Selling Steeple-
tchase. The stakes to be run off are as
Ifollows: For two-year- -olds-Dinner
stakes. washington, Nursery and Jess
Brown cup: for 3-year- -olds and up
ward. Bennings Spring Handicap, to
ibe run the first and last Saturdays Of
the meeting, and the Amateur cup;
eeplechases-Spring Handicap, First
of April. Chevy Chase, Hunters and
Spring Hunters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
new RECORD FOR
WIRELESS 1ElEGRAPHY
MESSAGE TRANSMITTED ACROSS
CONTINENT TO FRENCH
LINER IN THREE HOURS.


SAN DIEGO. Feb 24-Records for
fast and long distance wireless SER
vice was broken few days ago, states
wireless operator who arrived on a
steamer when a passenger on board the
steamer between Sitka and Seattle,
wired his wife, who was on board the
Campania several hundred miles off
the Atlantic coast and received re-
ply within three hours. The message
was received at the shore station on
the Pacific coast and transmitted by
wire to New York and then by wireless
to the French liner.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
MRS. MEADOWS ON TRIAL.
Woman and Paramour Face Jury On
Murder Charge at Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb. "a
What is likely to be one of the most
sensational murder trials in the his
tory of the new state is set for today
in the criminal division of the district
court. Mrs. Lila Meadows and her al
legged paramour, Rudolph Tegeler, are
charged with the killing of James r.
Mea a,1ows. the woman's husband
Meadows disappeared from his home in
This city on the night of June 4, 1907.
Tegeler and Mrs. Meadows were
susnected because they were known
to have been together great deal.
No arrest was made until letters ex-
nlaininy the crime supposed to nave
been missent. were received by Chief
Of Police Post and afterwards known
n have been written by Tegeler, who
=, ,rrn admitted that he had written
them for another person. were pro-
a,,ooa Tegeler was arrested and Mrs.
Meadows was taken into custody snort
+, aftarward It is expected the trial
,,,;u oonSume two or three weeks. 1t Is
believed the defense will try to prove
that neither Tegeler nor Mrs. Meadows
Inn, another person. killed Meadows.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
TACOMA FIREMAN
DROPS TO DEATH
FIGHTING STUBBORN BLAZE, GEO.
EsLL FALLS FROM FIVE
STORY BUILDING.

TACOMA, Feb. 24.-Reelng back
ward to the edge of the roof just as he
was crawling from a high ladder,
George Hill, a fireman, fell from the
fifth story of the Davis Smith building
this morning and his life was dashed
out upon the pavement below.
The fire started in the building
occupied by the Davis Smith Furniture
company and by 1920 o'clock had OBJ
ltainei heavy headway.
The flames are supposed to have
jstarted from electric feed wires. Sew
Ieral firemen had ascended the ladder
before Hill and as he neared the top
he was lost to sight in the smoke.
Hundreds saw his twisting body
shoot downward to the asphalt pave
ment Life was extinct before medical
laid could arrive.
The fire interfered with the power
wires of the interurban line and de-
jIayed traffic The fire was still burning
lat 10:15.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
STANDARD OIL
MUST PAY FINE
United States Supreme Court
Renders Adverse Decision
UPHOlOs THE ELKNs Law
CASE WAS THAT OF THE GREAT
NORTHERN REBATING THE
DEvERAUx COMPANY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-Conten-
ton Of the Standard Oil company as to
why it should not pay the s29,OOO,OO
fine assessed by Judge Landis was
given death blow today by the Unit
ed States supreme court when that
tribunal declared that the EllSins law
was not repealed by the Hepburn act.
The case in which this most impor-
tant decision was handed down was
that of the Great Northern which was
recently found guilty Of rebating to
the w. P. Deveraux company of Min
neapois.
Learned attorneys of the oil trust
who have been cropping for any tech
nicality that might save them from
paying the big fine pinned their faith
to their contention that the Elkins
law was repealed by the Hepburn act.
1t was under the provision of the
former that the trust was fined.
Now that this position isa declared
untenable the Standard Oil legal
sharps are left high and dry.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
I. N. HANGER RETURNS
FROM EASTERN TRIP
FINANCIAL SITUATION, HE SAYS
is RAPIDLY RESUMiNG NOR
NAL BASIS.

| r. M. Hanger of the firm of Hanger
& Thompson has just returned from a
! trip to New York where he spent sew
| eraI weeks among the wholesale
houses and factories purchasing spring
and summer goods for his firm.
1.-The financial situation in New York
! is rapidly clearing and there is little
fear of another crisis" said Mr. Hang
er this afternoon. THE stringency has
had the effect of lowering the price of
great many commodities and manu-
facturers and jobbers are giving bet
ter values for the money than they
have been able to for many years.
"This of course does not apply to all
classes of goods but to many staples
that heretofore have commanded high
|prices. The recent crisis was hard
shock to the Industrial world but the
situation is rapidly improving. Many
lmills and factories that were forced
to close down owing to not being able
ito get ready money are rapidly re-
suming. On the whole the situation is
lmuch improved and will continue to
lget better.
"The sentiment in New York city
(against President Roosevelt is very
bitter among the financial interests.
There are many who hold that the
presidents policies contributed largely
to the financial furry. OF course out
side of New York city this view is not
$50 radical The New Workers havo
the one idea that the world centers
about that city. One prominent man
advanced the opinion to me that the
farmers of the west should have sold
their wheat to the exporters. took their
notes for so or 80 days and given New
York the use of the money"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
GREAT CARNIVAL IN HAVANA.

HAVANA. Feb. 24.-With the Prado
illuminated as never before, the streets
a riot of gay colors, figs bands play
ing and joy-mad crowds shouting their
glee in true Spanish American style,
the annual Mardi-Gras carnival was
ushered in last night Today the mer-
riment continues in more subdued
manner, to break out anew when night
falls. The carnival will continue until
the latter days Of March, and will have
it's counterpart on a smaller scale in
every city and town of Cuba
This year Havana hopes to gain IN
ternational fame with her carnival.
and several hundred thousands of dol
lars have been spent decorating the
|city and furnishing prizes for various
|events. A racetrack, which is to be a
permanent affair, is being built to the
west of the city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
|PLEAr"e FOR
FORE SHIPS
Ga|la r. Points Out Need
o. Merchant Marine
BATTlEsH|P FLEET HELPLESS
IN EVENT OF WAR NAVY WOULD
BE CRIPPLED FOR LACK OF
GOLFERS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-"If we are
to have war instead Of seeking peace,
our lack of colliers manned under our
flag might fatally delay or absolute
ly prevent the transfer of one battle
ship from the Atlantic ocean to meet
n enemy sweeping upon us from the
Pacific" said Senator Gallinger OF
New Hampshire today in a speech, ad-
vocating the American merchant ma
rine.
He declared there is a great falling
off of the American merchant and that
within the last year American mer-
chant ships ON the Pacific. number but
Is and now this fleet had been reduced
to eight.
"The American merchant marine
does not contain enough ocean going
colliers to provide fuel for a bat-
tleship fleet sailing between American
ports No need to wonder that despite
the Monroe doctrine We are being
shOuldered out of South American and
other governments
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
SUMMER CAMP FOR JUNIORS.
Big Outing Planned for Young Mem
bers of Y. M. G. A.

Big Outing Planned for Young Men,
bers of Y. M. c. A.
Boys who are members of the Y. M.
|C. A. are looking forward with great
pleasure to the summer encampment
which will be given them this year un-
der the cnarge of Physical Director
Applegate.
This is a new idea for the boys
here but one which is being received
with delight by all. Just where they
will go has not been definitely decided
although it is likely they will find some
spot on upper Mill creek which will be
suitable. There are at present about 125
boys in the junior department of the
Y. M. c. A, and nearly every one Of
the little fellows will take the outing.
Games of all kinds will be INDUCED
in while they are on the trip and the
healthful exercise, together with the
outdoor life and proper diet, will put
them in perfect physical health.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
BOOSTS THE Y. M. c. A.,
At WALlA WAllA.

SPOKANE. Feb. 24-Frank Clark.
one of the class leaders at the Y. NJ.
&c. A, has just returned from a visit
lat Walla Walla and pays a great
tribute to the Wallay Walla Y. NJ. C. A.
Mr.. Clark says:
"The Walla Walla Y. NJ. C. A. is one
lof the best arranged buildings for it's
size in the United States. Everything
Is up-to-date and everything is just
where it ought to be. The credit is all
due to Managing Secretary Carey and
Physical Director Applegate. The lat
ter is doing great work there in attn
letics. He is a real physical director,
Iup-to-date in every way, and is MAX
ing good showing with lot of raw
material. There is a great future for
the Walla iWalla Y. M. c. A.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
BROWNELL
KICKS BACK
Doesn't Relish NoloPIely CIV
en- Him by Fulton
THREATENS TO TELL THINGS
EX-SENATOR SAYS THERE WILL
Be A SECOND 0lRTY-LINEN
CLEANSING.

CORTLAND, Feb. 24.-George G.
p.ounell. ex-president of the Oregon
.oroto and a man who is generally
.roaited with being the political genius
,,ho made Fulton a United States sen.
o,or this morning declared that he
,housbt tnat Senator Fulton was out of
his mead.
~ua must be-" said Brownell, "to
.,oke charges against me that he does
in his reply to Heney.'
prnwneu SHE'D his castor into the
ric, in which the Heney-Fulton con-
troyersy is raging. this morning, in an
interview in which he makes a hot re-
nIv 70 Fulton's charges against him.
Eu,ton charged Brownell with po-
Htieal iuplicity and insinuated that
the onetime republican boss gave
pariured testimony in the recent Hall
trial
At the same time BroWnell intimated
that he does know a number of things
about the senior senator from Oregon
that would make interesting reading
and that Fulton will have second
drty-linen cleansing contest on his
hands unless Fulton ceases using
Brownelrs name farther in his fight
with Heney.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
AGAINST STATE MILITIA
OREGON CHANGERS SAY AppRO-
PRlATioNS4 MAY LEAD TO
GRATING.

SALEM, Feb. 24-State grangers to-
pass bill and appropriation of $4,000
for four years armories. The grangers
assert that the only active service to
which the militia is ever called is to
settle the differences between large
corporations and employees and that
the former always evade if possible the
payment of taxes, and that additional
appropriation would probably result in
grating.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
EPIDEMIC OF SMALLPOX
STARTED BY PREACHER.
Disease Spreads Rapidly as Result Of
Religious Mans clareIessness.

BELLINGHAA, Feb. 24.-Recause q
minister who had contracted the dis
ease in California, was careless and
visited number of homes in the coun-
try districts of Whatcom county an
epidemic OF smallpox has broken out
that is becoming serious. This is the
statement made by Health Of
ficer Martin, although the name of the
careless parson is not revealed
+ He has been placed in quarantine SO
that he cannot spread the disease any
farther. The first cases were reported
from Lynden and yesterday it be-
came necessary to quarantine six fami-
lies at Custer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-in the
Santa Barbara channel tomorro" tue
r, arnored cruiser South Dakota
sister ship of the California and other
arn,ored cruisers in Pacific waters VIII
,o given its first government trial trip
II ,s expected that the vessel Will nave
hean nlaced in commission by the time
the feet of Admiral Evans ieo
,ere and will make the eighth snip VI
its class on this coast.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
Resume Standard Suit.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Hearing
in the governments suit to dissolve
the Standard Oil company of New Jer-
sey. alleged parent concern of the ''oil
trust" was resumed in Washington
today. Since the adjournment of the
hearing on February 1, testimony has
been taken in other cities relating to
the alleged unfair competition of the
Standard in New York and New Eng
land.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
DRESS UP AS WOMEN,
LAND IN POLICE COURT.
Walla Walla Boys Naobea by Con-
stable Peterson for Disorderly
Conduct

In the Justices court this afternoon
the case of c. P. Bingham, charged
with disorderly conduct, was heard.
Young Bingham, aged 10, is a broth
er of w. C. Bingham. Last Saturday
night. the young fellow, in company
with five other lads younger than he,
dressed in wOman's clothes and paraded
the streets in their neighborhood.
They were seen conducting them
selves in somewhat reprehensible
manner by Constable Nels Peterson
and the oldest boy was brought in to
face the charge of disorderly conduct.
He was found guilty as charged but
dismissed with a reprimand and a
warning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
DIVORCED HUSBAND GIVES
TRIAL JUDGE A SURPRISE.

TACOMA, Feb. 24.-Judge Reid was
given a surprise Saturday when Rob-
ert M. Evans, travelling salesman Oh
Tacoma, insisted on raising the amount
of money the court ordered him to pay
for the support of his child from $lo
to s25 a month. Evans and his wfe hao
lust been divorced by the court ana
the child awarded to the care OF MIS-
Evans. The court thought ti1at $l5 .
month was sufficient for the mafnte-
nance of the child, but Evans asked 10
he assessed an additional $40 per
month. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans have sepa-
rated eight times since they were
married, ten years ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-24
M'kEAN BUYS
I POMEROY PLANT
Big Interests Plan Gigantic
Railway System
HEADED FOR WALLA WAlLA
RIVAL TO SPOKANE AND INLAND
APPEARS ON THE
FIELD.


Frank Mexican. trustee of the Oregon,
washington and Idaho electric line or
ganization, engaged IN promoting the
! Asotin county and Pomeroy electric
lime, accompanied by Attorney J. r.
Walthew, of Asotin, is in Pomeroy, for
the purpose of closing up the deal for
the purchase of the Pomeroy electric
lighting and power plant, the consid-
Grafton being 100000. The terms were
lagreed upon several days ago and the
papers relative to the sale have since
been receiving the attention of Mr.
McKean's attorneys. He is represented
lby George w. Tannahill, of Lewiston,
Mr.. Matthew of Asotin and Mac Gose
of Pomeroy in the handling Of the legal
features. The transfer will be made to
the North Coast Power company, or
iganized by Mr.. Mexican and associates.
The Pomeroy company has it's power
plant on the Tucanon creek, seven
miles from Pomeroy, and this plant
supplies the electrical energy for the
lighting of the town. Two hundred
horse power have been developed at the
site, but the rights of the company
on the stream will allow development
of 1000 horsepower. This power, with
5000 horse power available from the
rights secured on Asotin creek will,
Mr.. Mexican states, afford ample en-
ergy for the system planned
The purchase of the Pomeroy electric
lighting plant by Mr.. Mexican, together
with his announcement that interests
behind him intend to build an electric
line from Lewiston to Asotin and
thence to Pomeroy, has led to rumors
that the Pomeroy branch will be ex-
tended on through Columbia county
to Dayton. thence to Walla Walla and
on to the Columbia river to connect
with the open river fleet of steamers.
lit appears on the surface that he Nc
IKean interests are rivals of the
Graves interests or Spokane & Inland
Electric line, WnlCn cOntcInpldteS cX-
tending the Colfax branch to Lewiston
land thence into the Walla Walla coun-
try. The Graves interests have tenta-
lively agreed to take over the hold
Iings of the Lewiston & Eastern Elec-
Itric company and to this end the stock
holders Of the electric line will meet
Representatives of Mr. Graves at Lew
|iston the first of next month.
The activity Of the McKeans inter-
tests. therefore, has aroused consider
liable comment in the Lewiston cOun-
try and the operations of the two in
|terests is being watched with absorb
ling interest. Both Mr. Graves and the
Mexican people. it is said, have ample
|capital behind them to build the pro-
posed line. it is only question of which
company gets construction work start
led first. The recent financial furry in
the east has had tendency to make
the floating of bonds an uncertainty
but the situation is rapidly clearing
land it will only be question OF
la short time until money necessary
Ito continue construction work already
started will be forthcoming.