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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09

were preparing to return with their
sailboat when Holmes tripped over
a rome and fell into the water. Waite
dived after him but did not succeed in
keeping out of the clutches OF the
drowning youth. Twice he sank with
his companion and then a pleasure
launch which came in sight rescued
him as he managed to break away
from the death clasp of Holmes. 1t was
over an hour before he was resusci
tated. Holmes sunk and his body has
not been recovered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
JAPs NOT COMING so FAST.
immigration From Land Of Rising Sur
Is EaIIino Off,


WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Official
figures made public by Secretary of
Commerce and Labor Straus today
show that the tide of immigration
from Japan has been checked until it
now is one-third of what it was a year
ago.
The immigration of the fiscal year Of
1907 was 10000 including the Japanese
who went to Honolulu. In the year end
ing June so, 1908, the immigration was
$4,000 of which $500 came to the main
land of the United States. 1t is esti
mated that 571S Japanese returned to
Japan and went to other countries,
leaving a net increase for the year of
$780,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
FOUR PARTIES ARE
BUSY IN MISSOURI
Delegates Gather at jefferson City for
State Conventions.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Sept. g.
Delegates began pouring INTO Jeffer-
son City on every train today to at
tend the republican, democratic, so.
cialistic and prohibition state conven-
tions that meet here today
The new democratic and republican
state committees will first hold theil
meetings To select their managing off
GERS for the fall campaign and ther
party conventions will be held to form
ulate and adopt the state platforms
To prevent any serious disagreement
over the platforms. leaders of both
parties have been holding harmony
conferences" for two days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Admission Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.-Native
Sons and Daughters of the Golden west
are celebrating Admission day with the
usual festivities in towns and cities
throughout California. The principal
sporting event of the day here will be
the Nelson Cans fight, which will be
witnessed by one of the largest crowds
ever gathered at a ringside in this
aif
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09

candidates for representative in the
thirteenth district, the former receiv-
ing 769 votes according to the present
count and the latter 651 as against 625
for Fielder
The closest race is between Everett
J. Smith and Otto B. Rupp for the
republican nomination for prosecuting
attorney. The present count shows
Smith 1916 and Rupp 1893, with only
Russell Creek precinct to hear from II
is said that but 19 votes were cast IN
this precinct
Sheriff Haviland easily won re :
nomination, defeating l.. Lannlng by
over two to one, while j. Carter Smith
has strong lead over Jerry BroWr.
Deputy Clerk James Williams wins the
nomination for county clerk over Alex
Mckay Fred Greenville defeats Ed
ward Cornwell for county commission
er in the first district. Huffman has
bic majority over GlasfOrd for JUS
tice of the peace, while Constable Neis
O Peterson wins the denomination In
a walk
Judge Thomas H. Brents won the
non partisan nomination for judge OF
the superior court, his probable lead
over E F. Barker, being about 800.
The Democratic Vote.
AS was expected, the democratic
vote was very light, and while Walla
walla democrats who voted yesterday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Cosgrove is Aread.
<D TY:%@I D~0,c

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 9.-Samuel
Cosgrove is the republican nominee for
governor of Washington, on the face or
the returns so far received from King
county and the state at large. Reports
indicate he may win on first choice
ballots, on first and second choice bal
lots combined he is far in the lead OF
former Governor Mcbride, his neares'
opponent.
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Returns Coming in Very SIowIy--AnkenY Carried
King County by 5000 and His Supporters
Express Confidence

expressed a strong preference for nj.
M. Goldman for senator over G. F. Cot
terill, they We're not SO marked in their
choice for governor, the first and sec
ond choice votes, as far as received,
being as follows: Pattison, 1888;
Splawn, 95-65; Byrne, 23-34; Durkin
64-25; Blackman, 6695.
The only feature of the democratic
voting was the nomination of DR.. J.
F. Coon for the position of county
coroner, his name being written in by
a number of voters in various pre-
cinctS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
To Study Fisheries.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Visits to
New York, Boston, Gloucester, Balti-
more and Chicago, where the fish and
oyster industries will be studied. have
been arranged for the European fish
experts who will attend the Interna-
tional Fisheries congress in Washing
ton. opening September %.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Vote Is Close.

SEATTLE, Sept. 9.-Complete re-
turns from thirty voting precincts il.
King county indicate that Mcbride and
Anlxeny will carry it by five thousand
Returns are very slow coming In be-
cause of the large ballot average time
to ballot being five minutes. Returns
from rest of state, vague so far.
Senatorship may require definite
canvass before absolute result will be
known
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Incomplete returns.

SPOKANE, Sept. 9.-(Special to
the Statesman)--In state re-
turns to 1870 p. m. are as follows:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 9274 Mcbride,
7411; Mead, 6255; senator-Jones, H.
513; Ankeny, 9711. For congress john
son leads with Poindexter a strong
second
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BROWNS AND ALMOST
DRAGS FRIEND DOWN.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Sept. SEQ.
Holmes. II years of age, was drowned
and his companion, who dived IN 70
rescue him. almost met similar rate
,,astarday Holmes and Harry Waite
bad gone on a fishing excursion up the
49,, Arm After a days sport they
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Lilley for Governor.

E'T'eJ TOT SO'cTT'0T'
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept. SC IN
gressman George Lilley, instigator of
the famous submarine boat investiga-
lion by congress last winter, was
today nominated governor by the re-
publican state convention The vote
stood: Lilley, 4G2; Lieut.. Gov. E. J.
Lake. 1873; Gov. Woodruff, AZ.
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At o'clock this afternoon the result of the state
ticket of the republican party is still in doubt. Both
nes and Ankeny claim to have carried the state Jones
supporters claim victory by 5000 in the state Ankeny
leaders are sure, claiming to have won by 10000
5000.
For governor the nomination of Cosgrove seems
practically assured By most of the returns in up to
o'clock he had good lead. Mcbride, however, is run
ming well and is apparently close second Mead will be
third in the
On of the length of the ballots and the first
and second choice features the count is extremely slow
and state returns difficult to obtain. In the city 1t
returns and some of the outlying districts impossible
get The trouble is being experienced all over the
state and the papers in all sections being tied up by
the slow count. Full returns the senatorshp and gov
anOrship will not be received before tomorrow noon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Both Ankeny and Jones ClaimtoHave Won
for United States Senator

! Charles Sutherland, suspected of bur-
glary. Sutherland escaped and while
fleeing fired two shots, one taking eff
feet in Auble's abdomen. He was
rushed to the hospital.
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ALL READY FOR THE FIGHT.
Cans and Nelson are Ready for tn
Lichtweiuht characteristics,

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Scans
and Nelson are ready to step into the
ring for the fight to settle the light
weight championship at 2:3O this af
ternoon in this city Both trained up to
the minute. Both are anxious to meet
and confident. Fans feel this is Cans
last fight Odds are to 1, favoring Mel
son.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Motor Car Run.

NEW YORK, Sept 9.-One of the
most attractive automobile functions OF
the fall will be given here tomorro"
and Friday, when a mechanical efi-
cheney run will be held from this city
around Long Island.
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Bs.sset llelads,

PASCO, Sept. 9.-(Special to Even
ing Statesman) leads in joint
senatorial race in Franklin county by
a large majority.
Ankeny received 142 votes and oJnes
but 81 of the votes SO far counted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
In Adams County.

RITZVILLE, Sept 9.-(Special to
Statesman)- will come out of
Adams county with about 200 majority.
Jones and Ankeny are running close.
Mcbride has a strong lead here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
Captain of Detectives Shot.

LOS ANGELES, Sept 9-Walter
Auble, captain of detectives, former
chief of police, is dying from wounds
sustained today while trying to arrest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-09
ShVs FAILS HER
IN SUICIDE PACT.

r: nus'in and Mrs. Rice Agreed to
o,", nut Woman Changes Mind.
sf,.a-f1A, A, Sept 9.-In the inquest this
erio,. ooh INTO the death of DR.. Fred
0n. Sk Rustin, found shot on his front
Ann Iast Wednesday morning. Miss
hon. oineen, maid at the Rustin
ha uurlng Mrs. Rustin's absence in
try IN company with man
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= = = + 4 = = = = = 4 = = = = I
, LOCAL OPTiONlSTS CLAIM 1
VICTORY Z

4. The Rev. James Clement Reid I
= late this afternoon sent the fol- Z
+ lowing telegram to Royal w. Ray
+ mond, the state superintendent of I
+ the anti saloon league:
"Our county nominates solid Z
+ local option delegation
+ = i + 4 I. I. i + + + 4 = = + :
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Man of 80 to Wed
Widow Aged il

NEW YORK. Feb. 27-Eighty years
OLD. but without an ache" as ne de-
clares, George W. Bourne the oldest
living member OF the Brooklyn y NJ
c. A. as well as the oldest member OF
Plymouth Church. is again to become a
benedict. For twenty-five years lie has
lived q wldower ia his home. at s.
Orange street, on Brooklyn Heights.
His bride Is seventy-four.
With his bethrothed. Mrs. Susan A.
-Ackison. Of 355 Arlington avenue. Brook
lyn. Mr.. Bourne appeared at the Brook
lyn marriage license bureau FOR the
necessary permit. They are said TO
have been the oldest couple that have
osked for a license since the bureau was
opened.
The marriage viii take place in the
Presbyterian church in Rockville Center
/. J., next Friday evening. and the Rev.
Mr.. Reunie, nephew of the aged
bridegroom, viii 0fficiate.
Mrs. Ackison admitted last night that
the marriage would take place as ar
ranged and said emphatically that il was
nObody's business but her own and MT.
BouraC's.
She is the widow OF the late Joshua
ACkisOn. who was a warm friend OF Mr.
Bourne. The latter popped the question
last week when ne went 10 pay a visit
10 the wife Of his old friend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Important to all Women
Readers of this Paper

Women are as subject to kidney
trouble as men, which fact is often
overlooked.
Many woman's complaints often prove
to be nothing else but kidney trouble.
or the result OF kidney or bladder dis
ease.
II the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they VIII cause the other or
gans TO become diseased.
You may suffer a great deal with pain
IN the back, bearing-down feelings,
headache and loss of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous. irri-
table and may be Respondent it makes
any one so.
But thousands of irritable, nervous,
tired and broken-dOwn women have re-
stored their health and strength by the
use OF Swamp-Root. the great Kidney
Liver and Bladder Remedy.
Swamp-Roct brings new life and ac-
tivity TO the kidneys. the cause OF such
troubles.
Many send for a sample bottle to see
what Swamp-RCOt. the great Kidney,
Liver and Bladder Remedy viii do for
them. Every reader OF this paper who
has not already tried IL. may address
DR.. Kilmer & CO.. BinghamtOn, y. Y.
and receive sample bottle free BY mail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
SIXTEEN INJURED
AT INCENDIARY FIRE
Two Will Die From Burns
in Blaze of Crowded
Tenement.

NEW YORK. Feb. 27-Fire depart
mcnt officials think there is no doubt
that a tenement house blaze in First
street today, in which four persons
were badly burned. twelve others in
jured. and fifty saved at the risk of the
fremen's lives, was Of incendiary
origin.
The fire started in the third floor hall
way and had cut of the stairWays
above when the tenants were alarmed.
n the rush for Tie dre-cscapes half
mad men, women, and children fought
for life. forcing the fremen 10 knock
down several men to allow their wives
ard little ones to escape.
One woman tossed her baby from a
window thirty feet above the Sidewalk
and instantly jumped after H. a fire
man caught the child and another broke
the woman's fall.
Most OF the injured were hurt In
jumping. The burned were cut or on
The upper floors. Cologera Barberette
and his daughter, Lena, viii die from
their burns. His sons, Frank and Peter,
viii recover
Traces OF oil were found in the hall
ways.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
ILLINOIS COAL MINERS
TO GO ON STRIKE APRIL I

PEORIA. III. Feb. IA general
walkout OF all union miners in the IL
hnois coal field will take place April
! as the result OF the mems refusal 20
accept the terms submitted bv the
operators. 10 take effect April /. and
the decided stand OF the operators
against any interstate convention be-
fore strictly Illinois differences are .ad-
justed
The miners viii quit work pending
the arrival at a new agreement CoI-
onei Traer and Col o. l. Garrison OF
~. Louis, Of the operators. and Presl-
harrington and Duncan McDonOugh. Of
the miners, left last night for Indian
ap0lis 10 attend the interstate confer
ence today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
BOY BUSHES TO DEATH
OBEYING FATHERS CALL

AsBURY PARK, y, J., Feb 25.-obey-
ing the call OF his father who stood
on the porch OF a hotel snort distance
away. Percy Clements, seven-year-oId
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Clements, OF
Newark. was struck by the Atlantic city
express on the New Jersey Central rail-
road at Lakewood and instantly killed.
The boys skull was fractured.
The little fellow had been playing on
the east Side Of the main street cross
ing. The father went out on the hotel
veranda and whistled for his son. The
hov ran out on the tracks directly in
front of the express. The father. who
witnessed his sons horrible ending,
tainted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
ain and Misery

IS simply nerve disturbance. De.
engagements in any part of the
body irritate the nerves centered
there. The greater the disturb.
ance the more severe the pain.
Or. Miles Anli-Pain Pills stop
pain and misery because they re-
iieve this irritation. Many wo-
men find great relief from peri
odical suffering by taking Anti
Pain Pills on first indication of
distress or pain.
Or. Miles Anti-Pafn pills are the
pest headache remedy on earth. Mother
sI.d ! have used this remedy for the past
seven years"
MISS ORLENA sCHENEE. Enid. Okla.
they fail to help, your druggist win
refund the money on first package.
% doses 25 cents. Never sold in bulk.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. EIkhart, Ind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
HOUSE TO HEAR BILL
FOR UTILITY COMMISSION

A bin providing for the appointment
by the President of a public utility com
mission for the District will be reported
by the House District Committee in
time for the House to take It up for
passage three weeks from next Monday
The committee favOTab.y reported to
day the following bills;
To amend the license law with respect
to licenses Of cab drivers.
Providing for emergency treatment OF
sick and disabled policemen and fire.
men
For the extension of iGrard street
northwest to Fifteenth street.
Authorizing the eXte lsiOn of Ninth
street northwest.
For The widening of Benning road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
What Congress Did
II: The SENATE.

Senator Burkett moved TO take UP the
Deliver school bill. but Senator Mel
son made a point of order against 1t
and fl went over.
Rear Admiral Mason. chief OF the
Bureau Of Ordnance, appeared before
the Senate Naval Affairs Committee
on the Reuterdahl charges.
sChe report Of the School Beard Com
mission Of the District was trans
mitted 10 the Senate.
The Indian appropriation bin was con-
sidered until o'clock, when the
Aldrich bill was taken up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
A NEW BARKER.

Dogs are taxed in Paris. Owners fire.
duently hide their pets so that tie IS
SCISSORS viii not ind them. Now thu tax
department hires men TO patrol the
streets where il is suspected that jass
arc concealed.
These men give imitation banks from
time to time The concealed dog hears
them and promptly answers. This gives
him aW2v. and the assessor does the
rest.
Here We have a new profession, as
well as a Kew definition for the word
barker" For instance:
Barker, noun-One who initiates the
vocal utterance Of a dog for revenue
only; a ki-yi manufacturing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
BdIt for RfGnifleS
IS Pretty Picture
OF julio SdnderSOn

CHICAGO Feb. "a photograph OF
che Of Americas most beautiful act
resses, young woman whose pictures
nave appeared IN all the metropolitan
papers, was one Of the bats offered
prospective members Of the GIynn's
International Correspondence School
When postoffce inspectors arrested
Mrs Jennie Scott yesterday they found
several Photographs which were used
Dy lhe matrimonial bureau, among
them being one Of Miss Julia Sander
con, the actress, who IS now the wife
OF TOD Sloan, the eX-jOckey, and is
now playing in New York
Mrs. Scott was released on hail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
FOR PROHIBITION
Is ON IN PENNSYLVANIA

BUTLER, Pa, Feb. 27.-That the SUI
preyne court of Pennsylvania will be
asked to decide the constitutonality OF
the Brooks license law on the merits of
the question raised in that the Govern
ment IS for the peace, safety, and well
fare of the people. has been announced
by the Anti-salOOn League.
Argument against the granting of
liquor licenses in Butler county was
made yesterday before Judge GaIbreath.
II IS contended thai the granting Of
licenses is against the spirit and intent
of the Constitution.
Judge Galbreath has reserved his de-
CisiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Marriage LIcenses Issued.

Frank r. Martin and Gertrude A. Sny-
Ger, Of Germantown, Nd.
Horace F. Green and Belle B. Benson,
of New York.
John ". Teawalt and Mary s. Love.
Thomas n. Conrad and Kathryn Ham
NETT.
Charles F. Cook. OF Jacksonville. Fla,
and Bessie Swain, OF Danville. Va
Robert =. Burns and Violet Z. Coma
ford. Of Philadelphia
George W. Breon and Alice Walter, OF
Philadelphia
Allen NJ. Young and Edith E. Repettl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Mr.. MOVES BODY
TO ARRIVE TODAY
Washington Friends Meet
Funeral Train in
Baltimore.

More than one hundred representative
citizens and friends OF Crosby S. Noyes
went 10 Baltimore on a special train
at ! o'clock this afternoon, to escort
his body to Washington. Mr.. Noyes
body probably viii arrive in Washing
ton late this afternoon. II viii by taXsn
Immediately to the residence Of Its soa
Theodore ". Noyes. 1870 New Aamp-
shire avenue northwest. Funeral ser
vices will be held from St. Thomas
Church Saturday afternoon.
AS a tribute TO the memory OF Mr..
Noyes. all the employees Of The Even
ing Star. of which he was owner and
editor for more than forty years, will
assemble at Dupont Circle and escort
the body from there 70 the New Hamp-
shire avenue house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Died

O'CONNOR-On wednesday, February IS,
1905 at 10 D. m, MARY a. O'CONNOR, al
her residence, Al y St sw.
Funeral Saturday, February %. 1908, at
$50 a. m. from residence. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend.
fe27-2t
BOBINGER-On Thursday. February q, 1905
ar q. M. at George Washington Univer-
sity Hospital GEORGE BOBINGER. Of
Cabin John Bridge, beloved husband OF
Margaret Louise- Bobinger, and brother Of
W. II. BobingeT, aged forty-two years.
Funeral from Lees undertaking paTlOrs.
thence TO St Patricks Church, where
TaElfem high mass viii be celebrated for
the repOse OF his soul $50 a. m. Satur-
day, Febrcar.r . Fri nds and relatives
are respectfully invited. feT-2t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
BULL PUP SAVES GIRL
FROM RUSSIAN HOUND

CHICAGO. Feb IA bull terrier pup
is being hailed as hero at Aurora. be
cause II saved a little girl from being
killed by Russian hound. The hound
had cut open the child's face and fore
head. when her screams We're heard by
a bull terrier pup owned by L. =
Cooley, Q detective employed by the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy railway
The pup sprang at the throat Of the
bound, and held on until the injured
child escaped to the house. The father
OF the child says that she would GER
tainly have been killed but for the pup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
IN THE HOUSE.

The House considered the Mann reso-
lctIon removing the Committee on
WAYS and Means from the Capitol 10
the new House Onice building.
The Military Affairs Committee agreed
to report the Ca-lin bill for the con-
struction of a new highway from the
new Highway bridge TO Arlington.
The District Committee reported several
street opening bills.
The Judiciary Committee gave a hear
ing on the consttutionahty or the
bill TO establish an Appalachian
mountain forest reserve.
The Committee on Banking and Cur
rency agreed to vote on the Fowler
financial bill this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
SEE sUBsIDY Ell POSTPONED

Consideration of the steamship mail
subsidy bill was indefinitely postponed
in the Senate today. when Senator Cal
linger. in charge Of the measure. agreed
TO let il go over indefinitely on condi-
tiOn that the Democrats would make no
attempt 70 block vote wheE the bill
finally comes up. This decision was
reached after AIR Galinger had asked
unanimous consent to have a vOte on
the bill Thursday, March o
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
VITAL RECORDS
Births.

Frank and Emma Rhodes. boy.
Thomas y. ana Mary Hays, girl.
Sam and Dora Needle. boy.
Max and Fannie Needle, boy.
Harry r. and Grace /. Murphy boy.
Louis and Ella Bush. boy.
Paul p and Sadie ID. Allen. girl.
John A. and Lucille Foster, boy.
Louie and Perrie GkvaskOs. boy.
Bernard NJ. and Mabel A. Berry girl.
Louis j.. and Catherine NJ. Williams
girl
William J. and Hattie II. Self. boy
Louis /. and Elizabeth A Cook, boy
Harry r a.d Jennie b. Avery. girl.
Sidney r. and Lillian r. Tucker, bog
and girl twins
William +. and Catherine. Hager. girl.