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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28
BIG LAND DEAL
NEAR PENOLET0N
HiNKLE DITCH COMPANY &C.
CURES TITLE TO BIG BODY
OF ARID LAND.

PENDLETON, Or, Feb. 2S.-A land
deal embracing about 10000 acres and
amounting to over $55,O0O has just
been closed at Echo, and in this deal
the Hinkie Ditch company becomes
owners of all the arid land under its
bitches. -.
The Merchants Trust & Savings
company of Portland has held the land
under the Hinkle ditch heretofore but
this week an absolute transfer was
made of all the holdings of the Mer.
chants Trust & Savings company to
the Hinkle company "A mortgage for
$4,000 was given by the Hinkle Ditch
company to j. Frank Watson of Port
land, who financed the transaction for
the ditch company. The plans are
now to COLOMBO and sell the arid land
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28
SPOKANE NEWSPAPER
WINS LIBEL SUIT.
Washington Supreme Court Says Story
Of Broken Engagement Not Libel.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 2S.-The
Spokesman Review has won suit for
damages for libel instituted against it
by NJ H. Whitehouse, Spokane pi
oneer
The suit was based on an article APP
pearing in the newspaper July IA. 1904
relating that Mr.. Whitehouse had. Sc
cured a license to wed with one Clara
S. Reed, but that something had arisen
to prevent the marriage. The news
paper made mystery out of the stu
alton and gave the article considerable
prominence. D..
The action was dismissed in the Glow
er court and the supreme court af-
firms this judgment. One -causesof tac-
ton was dismissed on the ground that
the article contained nothing libelous
per Sc.
AS to the second cause of action the
court finds that there. was not suffi-
cient showing that notice had been
served on the publisher of the paper
prior to instituting the suit, as re-
CURED by the newspaper libel law. A
showing was made that the notice was
served on w. H. Cowles but the proof
was insufficient to establish him as the
publisher Of the paper.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28
HORSES HAVE EPIDEMIC.
Five Bands Affected With STRANGE Dis.
ease investigation On.

PENDLETON, Feb. 2S-Accord-
ing to a telephone message received
yesterday from Henry Hill, of Stark
ey prairie, an epidemic of some sort
is now raging among the horses of that
vicinity. DR.. w. H. Lyle. state sheep
inspector, who is one of the best veter-
inarians in the state, left for that place
this morning and if the conditions are
serious he will notify State veterina-
rian KOrnikek, of Salem.
The report made by Hill yesterday
said five bands were affected and that
ne had already lost four young
horses. ee.'--s
He said it seemed to be a complica-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28
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STRIKE OIL At VALE, OREGON
Citizens Much Excited Over Flowing
Well and Realestate Climbs.

VALE, Or, Feb. 2S.-The Malheaur
Gas & Oil Development company Of
Union Ore, has struck oil here in what
seems to be paying quantities. At any
rate, Vale is highly excited as result
of the strike made here late Wednes-
day evening.
The oil is still flowing. spouting
about six feet in the air. The exact
quantity is not ascertainable at this
time, but from all appearances the flow
is splendid, one.
The property on which the oil was
found belongs to Union and La Grande
parties. 1t is not, however. the COM
pany which has it's headquarters in
La Grande. There are several La
Grande people interested in the strike.
The principal stockholders live in I'm
ion. The information and details Sc
cured were sent from Cashier Clark Of
the Vale bank, and considerable weight
is given the report, in view of the fact
that Mr.. Clark has stamped it is true
and not overdrawn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28

as fast as it can be reclaimed and
active irrigation work will begin this
spring.
Another land transaction of some i'm
portance this week in the Echo dis
trict was the transfer of about four
sections of range land from c. 3. Wade,
as trustee, to K G. Warner, the Pen
eight miles south of Echo in the range
section.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28
Telephone 1904

ton Of pink eye and brain fever, and
refused to yield to any of the COM
mon treatments usually resorted to.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-28

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
DATES FOR THE FAIR
AfONTGOMERY's FAIL SHOW WILL
 BEGIN OCTOBER 10.
Southern Circuit Meeting fin Nashville Assigns Time to Various Ahsocia- tiOns and Elects All Hts
 Officers

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 20--( Special. )-- The annual Fair of the Alabama ARri- cultural Association will be held in Montgomery october 19 to October 24.
 This was decided today at the South ern Fair Circuit meeting. when dates were assigned as follows: N Nashville, September 21-2e; Memphis, September 2s-october q; Birmingham. october S-1z; Montgomery, October 19- 24: Macon. October 26-November 5.
 The Circuit agreed that each mem Der would offer two stakes of S1,OO0 each for 2.1s trotters and 2.2l phcers, to close June 1. on the instalIment
 The subject of offering colt stakes was left to. .tbe individual associations.
 officers were elected as follows:
 President John Early, Nashville; Vice President for Tennessee, Fred Or gill, Memphis: Vice President for Ala bama, l.. Fl, McCurdy Lowndesboro; Vice President for Georgia. w. J. Mas. see, Macon; Secretary, Frank D. Fuller Hermitage, Tenn.
 Board of Directors-Eugene Fies, J. W. Rusawam. W. s. Webber, T. D. Tutwiler. Joseph N. Neel.
 Executive Committce--George T. Barnes, Fred orgill. John Early. F. D. Fuller!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
MOST BELOVED FIREMAN
 WAS INJURED YESTERDAY

When the fire companies of the Mad ison Avenue Station started out on a run yesterday morning. tho very worst thing possible was done. The fremen were the sorriest of all the persons con cerned.
 Rack was hurt.
 Only the sense of duty took the fire men farther. They would have liked to stay and take care of Rack. As it was. they forgot Rack and themselves and went out Bell Street and extin- guished little blase in a roof that did no harm. The blaze. in house near the corner of Moulton and Bell Streets. did no damage to h0 consid- cred.
 But Rack--Raek is the dog that has been the firemen's friend. He is one of the best firemen in town. He Is a Collie and ne knows the difference be- tween the 6 o'clock knock ana the real alarm. He knows when to bark the men into wakefulness and the horses into activity. He knows when tn lie dead. When the horses start he leaps and holloas in-front of them to tell them that they are right.
 Yesterday morning when the janglas tossed their alarming sounds into the atmosphere, Rack jumped up to tell the horses they must hurry. But he was not quick enough and one of them stepped upon his toes.
 Sometimes the hremen are stepped upon by the horses. They don't talk about it. But Rockwell, you know, Rack must be taken care of; and there are now enough bandages on him to cure a survivor of a twelve-story fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

Charles Dawson Murphy and Victor Henry Hanson of Montgomery.
 Following is copy of the Official Divan:
 IlIustrious Potentate, walker S. Scott; Chief Rabban. pr. W. W. Ram som; Assistant Rabban. D.. ". Cros- land; High Priest and Prophet. Frank lin B. Keiser: Oriental Guide, Dr.. w. P. McAdory; Treasures. Henry B. Gray; Recorder. Charles '. s,Geohegan; Trus- tees. N. L.. Mewhinney, w. J. Rushton. c. R. Patterson; Representatives to the Imperial Council, M. T. Stradford, Walker S.. Scott, Duncan May.
 The officers appointed by the Poten- tate are:
 First Ceremonial Master. James S. Vance; Second Ceremonial Onicer Hem ry Greene; Director, M. T. Stradford, Assistant Directors, J. w.. Riddle, A. Barton, E. L. KeiserS Marshall, T. VI. Ray; Captain of the Guard, H. M. Aus tin; Outer Guard, c. K. Hall: Captain of the Arab Patrol, Ernest Redd: First Lieutenant of the Arab Patrol. F. L.. Keiser; Second Lieutenant of the Arab Patrol, J. w. Riddle; Medical Direc- tors, R. H. Hamrick. J. E. Seay, M. c. Thomas R. M. Cunningham, G. W. Brown, J. H. Edwards, W. c. Head, E. M Prince; Surgeons, F. c. Grace, R. V. Mobley. B. &. Chapman. W. W. Ransom, c. F. Martin, S. M. Spencer; Musical Directors. F. l.. Brambs, B. L. Nicholson.
 The officers of the Montgomery shrln- ers' Club are:
 E. J. Meyer, President; pr. Gaston J. Greii. Secretary. and D. w. CroE- land, Treasurer.
 The committee which made arrange
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
THE sHRINERS BANQUET.
Festivities. of Tcmpiee,. Member,
 Marked Nith Asirth and Gayety.

Festivities. of TcmpIee's Members
 Marked with szirth and Gayety.
 The banquet given by the Shriners' Club. consequent to the initiatory cere- moniai. was one of the most brilliant affairs ever held in Montgomery. Tn menu. 1t was. of course, the best that could be had. What was not surpris- ing but only gratifying to the mem- bers and the friends of the Shrine. was the fact that the speeches were quick, close, terse and Witty.
 As toastnaster, niustrious Potentate W. s. Scott was perfect. In his introL auctions he was timely and his words were appropriate In his closing ad- dress he invited tho members of zann- ora Temple to be present in Birming- ham, March 3. to meet the Imperial Potentate. There was loud acclaim of acceptance.s
 Those on the toast list last night were E. ]. Meyer, President of tffe Montgomery Shriners' Club pr. R, M. Cunningham. Alex Rice, W. ". Bran don, Robert Ligon, Albert D. Pace. Ed- ward Doty. W. J. Renfroe. Clarence J i. Owens, Henry Green, Lawrence w. Lee. Barry L. Holt, c. A. Carey. VIII. Hanson, p. M. Wilcox, Ira H. Virgin. c. g. Partridge. Mir. Turner of Abba Temple of Mobile. Peter Preer, J. B. Lyons, Robert Otis and K. M. Craig.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

a the deSsrt. The men who took that tiresonet rudge are;
 Tbe vfctfms.
 Cyrus. IT. Baker of Dothan. Joe Baker of Dothan. Robert Mayer of Demopolis, Herman F. stearns of Dothan. William Woodward Brandon of Montgomery, William Frank Newton of Montgomery. John Graham Williams of Dothan. Rob ert C.. Cranberry of Dothan. Robert C.. WiIliams of Dothan. Albert Clyde Kelley of Slocumb, Clarence Culpepper Bennett. Thomas Jefferson Whatley. Edgar Robert Malone. William Theo- dore Hall of Dothana Charles Julian Owens of Abbev.lle, Edward Marshall Craig of Dothan, John J. Carey of Au- burn. Arthur Lawrence Kelley of Slo- cumb, Martin Lawrence Seymour or Montgomery. William Hill Grant of Dothan. ParneH Lewis of Andalusia, William Magruder Knox of Andalusia. Samuel Townsend of Uniontown. Ed win Neal Wilcox of Auburn. Oscar F. Green of Dothan, Glenn cecti Liby of Montgomery, Guy F. Smith of Mont gornery; Richard Holmes Powell and Peter Preer of Tuskegee. Charles Bond Trindall of Dotifan, Preston | Cant of Andalus;a, Henry Case Coivin of Do- than, George Cary Nix and George ork- ney Watts of Sanford. Charles Oliver Bertram of Montgomery-
 The following members of the Shrin- CTS Order were afiiiated:
 i Horace HiIl Vance. Siddons stolen werck. of Faunsdale. Frederic McEwep Goff of Uniontown. R. F. LigOn or Montgomery, William Henry Thorpe Of Montgomery. Dixan McLendon of Bir- Albert Eugene Peace of Do- than, Morris Kahn of Montgomery a 2 ' 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

get of, however. and remained there during the entire time of procession Othefa were carried in cart similar 10 that used during the French Revo- Iutiou to convey victims to the guillo- tine. They seemed to feel thas way about 1t.
 Ira H. virgin and J, M. Hopkins rode behind Monty. the mount that immor- taIized the circulation departmentf of The Advertiser Company. Each ohe of them weighs ever so many pounds, and if Chief Taylor had not been so far in front in the parade he would have ar- rested them for cruelty to animals.
 Alex Rice, drove a little mule that was just between a donkey and the plantation kind. On the wagon was written. "The Two of Us" and so lit- tie was said about 1t that Mir. Rice was chagrined. Ie~ was alleged last night that he had resented the silence as be- ing too readily acquiescehE.
 The elephants were prominent. Char Ire Meertief tried to ride them and ex- cept for the fact that he tried one at a time he would undoubtedly have been trampled. As 1t was he was thrown from the pachydermatous back every and was carried at least a third of the long Journey.
 After the parade yesterday afternoon the shriners diverted themselves this
 way and that--chiefiy that. During the time that intervened between the close of the public performance and the be- ginning of the initiation at 7:30 D. m. they spent most of the time at the headquarters of the oficsrs at the New Exchange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
HARMON IS ACCUSED
SENSATIONAL EPIsoDE IN BIRMING-
 HAM COURT.
Harry screEgins, Serving TeA Years, Goes on the stand and Sears that Defendant Killed West--Pris-
 oners Tryfe Fight.

I
 Birmingham, Feb. 20--tSpeciai.1-- Somewhat of a sensation was created m the Criminal Court today. Judge Howze on the bench, winch Harry Strengths was called by the State in the case of Frank Harmon, charged with fnur- der. taking the stand and making calm and deliberate statement charging Harmon with the crime.
 Scroggfns swore that he was tried last September on the charge of kill- ing the same man. ID. A. West, near North Birmingham, about ten years ago, and was sentenced to ten years In the penitentiary. He and Harmon wore indicted jointly for the same killing. Scroggins said that he conducted q hop jackY stand in North Birmingham and that the night of the murder a crap game was allowed in the store and that there was dispute. Scroggina said he closed the place and three of the party left immediately and he. Hav- mon and West remained
 He said that West attempted to strike Harmon. when the latter pulled pis- tol and fired, killing West.
 He admitted that he had sworn false- ly at his own trial and before the cor- oner. He said that he had decided to tell tho truth. no matter what became of him or the man against whom nc -swore. He said that his attorney had baeu to see him three times ana haa advised him to tell the truth. He de- nied that he had been offered asHist- ance in his own case if he swore against Harmon.
 Court took a recess while Scroggtns was being put through severe cross examination by the attorney for Har- mon.
 As the balliff was handcumng the two men to take them to jail, Harmon addressed Scroggins, accusing him or telling a falsehood and struck at him The baiiifYs interfered and not know ing that thA prisoners had had the trouble the judge ordered the men ta- ken in hand. 7, When the judge saw who the combatants were he told the baiIiffs to take the men out ..
 yvest,s body was found lying stiff tha next 4norning after the shootlng. scrorgins and Harmon were arrested ana accused of the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
Many Shrners Trudge
 On Deserts Dusty Face

7 .ltl W tEss . buggy. After him 0ficers Taylor and Murreil. ahorseback. Then there was band which every little while made much noise and an equal proportion of music. sl
 Next in the line of march was w. S. Scott, Iiustrious Potentate of zaniora Temple. Mir. Scott. wearing the ap- propriate costume of his office in the Order, was driving diminutive pony which he handled with much skill. He had very little speed but much control and the. animal never once ran over anybody It was notable, too. that he never contrived to get upon the side -zEaiks where the cheering comes from.
 Little Master Greil. riding Rough Rider-like upon a horse with 8 fez upon his head. was one of the most picturesque features of the procession It was impossible to say just what part of the Nparade he was In for he was everywhere, acting as sort of grand marshal.
 The candidates for initiation were driven through the streets in cages where lusty goats Iurked. The candi- dates were cheered madIy as they passed before the populaee.
 On the Water Wagon.
 Another bunch of novitiates rode up- on the water wagon. They were very unhappy and noisily npade it known by beating upon the tank They could not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
IA BIRMINGHAM GIRL HEADS
 SOCIETY OF NAVAL SPONSORS

washington, Feb. 2O.-The Society of Sponsors Tor the United States Navy was formally organized here today by the adoption of Constitution ana py- laws and the election of officers.
 The society, as its name indicates IS eomposed of women who have acteo as snonsors for American warshipS' me 1oiIowing officers were elected:
 Presldent-Miss Mary Campbell or Birmingham, Ala. ,.
 First Vice-President--Miss Annie Keith Frazier daughter of senator Frazier of Tennessee.
 Second ce-President-Miss Minnie Conrad of Montana.
 Secretary-Mrs. John c. South or Frankfort Ky, daughter of former Governor w. o. Bradley. Treasurer-Miss oda May Sehieren of Minnesota.
 The principal objects of the society IS to engage in benevolent work and to take an interest in the development of the navy. Washington was selectede as the permanent meeting place of the society and annual sessions will be held fn January or February. Tonight the sponsors attended the army and navy reception at the White House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
LAWRENCE COUNTY
 FARMER DROWNED

Decatur. Feb. Especial. )--N ~ < has just reached here of the drownfna or 4. '. Leith, which occurred fn fhT west fork of Flint Creek. ia tie esn~ 0r lawrence County. day or tvko assn recovered.
 Mir. Leith was a prornfnant fa~s,xS and at the time of the drowninn N ',ss.. rT- z attempting to cross the creek lf hfr wagon. The creek was swollen ana the current was swift. Mr. Lefth vgas suddenly swept down the stream. nsr horses swam to the shore and vera found by passerby.
 The creek has been dragged for hix body but up to this time no trace oR the body can be found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
Ten ConDicts on Train Found
 By President of State Board.

to sleep together on q pallet laid for them on the floor of the corridor of 1the new jail.
 One of the cuffs was little too tight. and the wrist of one of the unfortun~ ates began to swell and became very painful. Although night jaiier 1<cCorA did all in hos power to take or the cum and to alleviate the pain in sha mans wrist, nothing could be done un- his key down by the night train.
 The prisoners will remain iu the 5ail until some agent comes after them fo carry them to their intended destinaA ton. s,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
". H. .. RTvEs " DEAD.
one of hEentssmeryss Best Knewn Usf-
 angmn Lost.

One of AEentssmery's Best Knavvm Ust-
 asemn Lost.
 W. H. c. Rives. one of the best known citizens of Montgomery. diad at Q o'clock last night after an illness which. though 1t had lasted for soma time. had been intense for only few days. Mir. Rives died at his homo m Capitol Heights.
 Mr. Rfves was sS years old. and son or Thomas Rives and Mrs. Mary Bone man Rives of Montgomery County. ae was member of one of the FRomf prom inent families of this section Of fhe State and enjoyed the frisndaiiip og many of the citisens of Montwofs,orH county. He was never married and nif nis nearest kinsmen are now dead. Tflr klnsmen now surviving are w. IT. Aives. J. D. Rives of Texas. Aflss M x. hlves and George M Rivea.
 Air. kives was q member offthe Can. federate army in which he served wlth courage and fidelity. He was a pie,,f. CT until few years ago when l,n sss4 tered the stock business. Recently ha practically retired from active hssaf ! ness. The funeral of Mir Riven wii, take place at o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

ments for the proceedfnxs yesterday are Alex Rice. Ds c, c. Lasiie, D. ". crosIaan, pr. Gaston !. Greil, IT. C.. Carter. Frank McPherson, w. IT. Tfce, Ire H. Virgin. Charlie Meertief. Duncan May.
 After the Initiation last night the members of the Shrine had most en- joyab1e banquet at the New Exchange Hotel There the old members were toasted. the new members roasted. But when the time for parting came all were good friends: they are now all members of the Shrine.
 What the shriners Are.
 The Ancient Arabic Order oe the No- bles of the Mystic Shrine was intro- duced into America about 1870 by Will liam T. Florence. an actor. then noted. and well remembered by many now not only because of his own talents but also on account of his playing with Joseph Jefferson.
 The order was of Oriental origin. It has as it's basic principle that spirit of hospitality that is characteristic of the Arabic people. Good fellowship Is the password, so to speak, of the or- der. At the same time the Shriners believe in and practice broad idea of charity which extends beyond their own ranks.
 The order now has at least so. 600 members. The mother lodge Is the Mecca Temple of New York. founded by Mir. Florence. In every State of the Union there Is q temple; in sorrs States thefe are two.
 The Montgomery Shriners' Club was originated only little more than a year ago. It is subordinate. to the za- mora Temple, which has it's headquar- ters in Birmingham. The club has about 100 members, most of whom re- side in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
MAsoNs ADJOURN.
Conference Held in Birminxhana Come.
 To An End.

C0nxereaee Held in BirminRham Comes
 To An End. Birmingham. Feb. 2o-4-(Special. l- The Masonic conference in the Birming- ham district was concluded tonight The following officers were elected in the conference.
 F. A. Hewitt. of Birmingham TAm. pie. Worshipful Master.
 Pat Freid, of Demont. Senior Warden !. Fl Carie. Hessemer. Junion Warden H. Q. Miller. Birmingham Temple Secretary rv-Treasurer
 c, F. Burnett, Dolomite. Senior Dea. con.
 ". ". Blackwell. M. A. Wood Lodge Junior Deacon. Tobias zon. Mount Ponsin. Senior Steward
 R. S. Bass. Junior Steward.
 T. O. Jones. Huffman. Chaplain. ". ?. Gum. Birmingham Temple Tyler
 The next meeting of the conference will be held with Birmingham Tenfpls Lodge No ss6 in the Masonic Temple October 20. 21 and 22.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
ExnoUTIoN pATn F1xnn.

Albany, N. r.. Feb. 20.A4Chegter A Gillette of Cortland. convicted of the murder of his sweetheart, Grace Brossss is to die in the electric chair durinn' the week beginning March so. The Court of Appeals. which unanimously sustained the judgment of the con. viction of murder in the first demree in a decision handed down last Tues day. today fixed the new date for tho execution of the death penalty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
CHIEF OFFICER KILLED.
Tragedy on Board the American cel-
 Her Abarenda.

San Juan. P. R.. Feb. 20.--George Dixon. a carpenter on the American collier Abarenda, killed Walter Welch- ert. chief officer of the collier, this af- ternoon. The crime was committed on board the vessel.
 Dixon swung at Weichert with an axe and completely severed his head. Ths attack was made just as Weichert was walking away from the carpenters s bench where he had been talking with Dixon. Weiehert recently had Dixon placed in irons on account of disobedi- : enee of orders and this probably was the motive for the crime. Dixon at once reported the murder and asked the second officer to put him in the ships brig. 4 board of inquiry has been ap- pointed to investigate tue occurrence. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
GUARD BANK PREsIDENT. InstItutiOn CIases Doors aud OGlelaI,
 Demand Peofeellon.

Madison. H.. Feb. sO-The Fri City State Bank iclosed today and the home of a trusted employe of the institution Is under police guard tonight. Om- cerR with a warrant are waiting to serve 1t. The deors of the bank were closed when Q run was started following a report that an employe accounts were being investigated. The banks capital is &25.O0o and It's depos- its aggregate about e95.000. Most Os the depositors are foreigners. Bank onicIais declare the closfng-is tempcr- axys