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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Cutting Down
War Expenses

TOXIC. Aug. 15.-AS the result Of
a secret conference between the new
cabinet, the premier and ministers Of
war and navy, it was announced today
that they have decided to postpone the
expenditure of s50,0OO,O00 on the army
and navy, from next year until 1911.
The determination TO spend that
amount was reported Immediately af-
ter the war with Russia
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Americans Elected.

REGINA. Montreal, Aug. 15.-Pre-
mier SCOTS government was sustained
by the elections held here. The liberals
winning "a out of Al seats in the legis-
lature. The feature OF the election in
this locality was the large number vt
former Americans who were elected to
the legislature by both parties.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug. ia
voley from the guns of the soldiers
and slightly wounded many others.
and put an end to the riot here at 4
o'clock this morning. After two per-
sons had been killed by bullets and
one negro lynched in addition to rne
destruction of 35 business places con-
Quoted by negroes, the city is quiet
today after d night of horrors
Soldiers are patrolling the streets
and all saloons are closed.
The section occupied by the negroes
looks as if it had been struck by a
cyclone.
The restaurant of Harry T. Loper.
who loaned the sheriff his automobile
to spirit away George Richardson, the
negro, whom the mob wanted for hi:
attack upon Mrs. Earl Hallam, is a
complete wreck. The auto was also
wrecked
Militia from Peoria, Pekin and De-
catur arrived at 2:30 this morning on
a special train.
Charles Hunter, a negro hotel porter,
who shot James Hayes, white on
locker, was seized by the mob and
dragged from the building amid yells
A rope was fastened around his neck
he was dragged TO a tree and hanged,
and the suspended body riddled with
bullets.
Soldiers with fixed bayonets charged
down Main street and succeeded In
routing the crowds in the business sec
uon. Meanwhile the work OF destruc-
uon was proceeding in the negro SEQ
uon where houses We're burned, the
blacks fleeing. The firemen found
'N4'ASC4NcS HelpIoSS.
Save the homes of the whites, but
II you put drop of water on a Mig
gers home We will cut the hose" yell
ed the mob.
Al hrst the firemen paid no attention
When one line of hose was cut the
HFenen saw it was useless to try TO
"sht the fire. The poorer negro sec
"oh was wiped out and the mob then
moved on the homes of the more re-
Spectacle blacks.
Run every niger out OF town." the
"i9o shouted. Many carried torches
me troops drew up in front of the
mop and ordered a halt At first the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15

NhICAGO, Aug Is Republican
campaign headquarters were opened in
iicaso today and will serve as a CEN
Ter of the Tart and sherman campaign
'e central west. 1t is expected
general conference will be held
shortly, to outline campaign plans.
Preparations are now going forward
poll Of voters Of each state, CIV
necessary data as to the nativity,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Campaign Headquarters Opened

religion, politics and other important
facts in relation to every man. the
s,,s+a,,, to he followed in gathering
this information was adopted at the
Colorado Springs conference, and IS
ha sed upon a method that has been en-
ploved for several years in Nebraska
nv william Hayward, chairman of fhe
ranuh,;can state committee. Mr..
Hitchcock places great dependence
unon this character of information
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Airship To Be Tested.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The fina
test of Captain Baldwin's dirigible air.
ship. which will decide whether or moi
it is to be purchased by the govern
ment will be this afternoon. 1t is be-
lieved the balloon will stand the test
The government will probably pas az
much as $1,000 for the big gas bag.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Hold Up Frustrated.

SEATTLE, Aug. 15.-Four masked
men attempted to hold up street car
early today on it's way to the city.
who saw the masks. He put on full
speed and flew down the track while
the bandits fired at the car.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Closely Guarded.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Aug. Is
Richardson and Joe James, negroes,
were spirited away from Springfield
and are closely guarded here. Ine
sheriff fears a riot. He gave out
statement that Richardson had been
taken to Peoria.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Service School Glasses.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Thirty-
six officers have been detailed by the
war department to report at the army
school of the line at Fort Leavenworth
Kan, today, and Is to the Signal
school and % to the Army Staff COL
lege
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Intruder Used
ChIOrofOrml

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15.-Detectivcs
are today on the trail of a mysterious
man who last night entered the room
Of Miss Sadie Black and attempted to
chloroform her. The incident was the
elimination of month of terror for
the girl. She has been constantly
shadowed by an unknown man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15

Peter Williamson, who disappeared
night before last and who could not
be located by the police yesterday, was
found by Officer Doyle this morning.
Williamson had apparently been on a
drinking spree and had just come out
of il. He claims his mind is a total
blank from the time he was drinking
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Spanish War Ve,s.

VALLEJO. Cal, Aug. 15.-Unlted
Spanish War Veterans of Callfornld
will assemble here during the next
few davs for the fifth annual encamp-
ment of the order. which will open to-
morrow with the annual outing of the
local camp.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
BITTER RACE WAR in SPRINGFIELD

ly as ever. Another merchants excur-
sion period, allowing reduced rates
from the west and southwest COM
mences today, and the local jobbers
are preparing to entertain thousands
OF buyers next week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15

the Union st. Joseph met here today ',
marking the formal opening of the
building erected by the order in this
Of the order will occupy much of the
time of the convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15

a speaker for Labor day would abso-
lutely decline to consider for one mo-
ment the employment of non union
musicians even were their employment
to result in financial profit" said
we'll known labor man today. "Such be-
Ing true how can they consistently en-
gage what may practically be termed
'non-union speaker. 1t is so incon-
sistent with the principles for which
the trades council is an advocate that
it would seem there were but one
course to follow, namely, the substi-
tuition of another speaker with a record
more favorable to organized labor"
1t is probable that the matter will be
threshed out in the various unions. af-
filiated with the council, before Fri
day night, as a movement is on foot to
call special meetings of the unions with
a view to instructing the delegates to
the trades council how to vote on the
question of recalling the invitation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
l. i + :. i + !. ]. !. !. ]. /. !. /. !
MORE TROOPS.

j. SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 15.-Gov +
j. ernor Deneen today ordered the y
+ entire First regiment, with head +
= quarters at Chicago, and the =
4 Fourth composed of southern ILL +
d nois companies to report here. +
4 The remaining companies of the -
4 Fifth are enroute. Three full regi- +
r ments will be on the scene. =
+ Another outbreak is feared to- =
+ morrow While the mob was =
+ wreckng his restaurant, Loper +
4 sat in the rear smoking cigar =
+ and holding rifle on his knee. =
r The restaurant was one of the =
+ best in the city =
- + r + ]. 4. + + + + + + + + +
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Brewers Object to Money
Being Given to Y. N. {. A.

large amount to the fund, are arouseo
because they didn't want any of their
money to go to an organization oS-
posing them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
pete Williamson Has Been Found

night before last until ne woke UP in
Bachtolds saloon last night. He could
give no explanation whatever as to
how his coat and vest came 70 be at
the corner of Second and Stahl He
says he lost no money during his state
OF unconsciousness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
WILSON'S BIRTHDAY
Has Bsen In the Cabinet Almost
Eleven Years.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-James
Wilson. who has become known among
his friends as the secretary perpetual
of the department of agriculture, will
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
. j. i. = !. I. !. i j + !. i + =
MAY SETTLE STRIKE.

+ WINNIPEG, Aug. 15.-J. I. Ms !
+ Vey. strike manager for the entire =
y western section for the Canadian !
j Pacific mechanics, left hurriedly
+ for ottawa today to hold con- =
j ference with President Shaugh-
= messy Of the road, looking toward =
= a settlement. The company con- =
= tinues to claim the road is NOV
+ ing all grain. But this is denied by :
= the strikers.
+ + = = + = Z + Z + + = + + +
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-15
Union Of st. Joseph.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 15.-Delegates
repieenting the $4,000 members OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10

Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup
acts upon the bowels and thereby
drives the cold out of the system. 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
BOYS ON A TOUR
BECOME HUNGRY
Quartet of Youngsters Soon Cured and
Want to Return to the
Parental Roof.

A quartet of boys who left their
homes with the intentions of seeing
the world were apprehended by the
police last evening and informed the
officers that their ideas of sightseeing
had not been realized and they were
ready to be returned to their parental
roofs. The group consisted of Henry
Bleud of Akron, Ohio. and Guy Cope
land, Harry Lancaster and Bud
Tralle of Kansas City, whose ages
ranged from IA to 90. They had come
from Kansas City as far as Rock Is
land, and when taken in hand by the
police betrayed appetites that signified
a long fast.
William Suffer of LeClaire, Iowa,
the man who frightened Mrs. Baker,
who conducts grocery store on Third
avenue, was given hearing last even
ing. The evidence showed that he had
not drawn any weapon from his peck
cts and he was let off with fine OF
$40 and costs for disturbing the peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
PROPOSE DISTRICT
FOR THE GREEKS
East Moline Business Men Talk of
Scheme to Limit People of Ma
tonaIity to One Section.

The East Moline Business Mems as
ISOLATION has on foot a movement by
which it proposes to establish a def
mite district in which it's Greek resi-
dents may reside. 1t proposes to ac-
complish this by inducing landlords to
refuse to rent to Greeks in other parts
of the city. The argument is made
that the Greeks, the great majority
Of whom are single men, live huddled
together in small quarters, and that
scattered through the city these places
become a general nuisance. The claim
is advanced that the Greeks care little
where they live, and that the move
ment would not be resented by them.
1t has not been given formal consider.
alton, but has been generally discussed.
At the annual meeting of the asso-
citation the officers were elected as
follows: President, w. G. Baker;
vice president, George H. Owens; sec
rotary, Frank Clendenin; treasurer, A.
3. Cox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
BUSINESS MEN TO MEET
Annual Session of Association to Be
Held Monday Evening.

The meeting of the Rock Island
Business Mems association and cleo
ton of officers will be held at the of
flee of A. 3. Miner & CO., on the
ground floor of the Rock Island house,
next Monday evening at O'Clock.
The officers request the membership
TO take a proper interest in the future
of the organization by attending and
assisting in the election of good Off
GERS for the ensuing year. This will
also be an opportune time to make
suggestions for the good of the asso-
citation and it is hoped that those who
know of any way in which the asso-
citation can be made more useful Will
be heard FROM
The new rating book will be distrib-
uted- at this meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
Have Rattle OF wits.

A forensic clash between Hon. Bruce
T. Seaman of Scott county, Iowa, and
j. II. Martin of Morrison, judge OF the
corn exhibit, was the feature OF the in
Istitute yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Sea
man is farmer of half a century's ex-
perience, while Mr.. Martin is young
man -schooled along scientific lines.
Mr. Seaman is one of Scott county's
ablest speakers and is perfectly at
home with any subject that interests
farmers. Mr.. Martin is likewise gift
ed with the ability to make himself
pretty thoroughly understood.
The Iowa veteran was assigned the
f, subject. Farming for Profit" and the
topic being a wide one, he exercised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
Are None Here.

died his topic in an able manner. He
held that the key to success in the
sheep industry lies in the word care
He described in some detail the meth
DDS by which he has made the indus
try pay, dealing with the proper kind
of animals to raise, the feeding, hOus-
ing, treatment of diseases, etc. Sheep.
he declared, are the very best agents
in developing good blue grass pas
ture, and at the same time they are
he most profitable of any animal that
the farmer can raise with an equal
amount of work and similar outlay
of expense.
The musical numbers of the after
noon were given by Miss Lottie Ell
lott, who gave a piano solo, and Merl
Heath, who rendered a vocal selection.
The attendance taxed the capacity of
the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
''FRA1"IS DOOMED.
Moline Board of Education
Takes Severe Measure to
Stamp Out Influence.
PRIVILEGES ARE DENIED
Members of Societies to Be Refused
Glass Honors and the Right of
Public Graduation.

The Moline board of education at
the regular meeting this week took
emphatic action to curb fraternities
and sororities in the high school bv
adopting a resolution absolutely pro
aibitiug membership in such organi-
latioh by students, under penalty of
losing all privileges other than those
If the educational facilities and the
diploma of the high school. Among
he privileges which members of such
organizations will lose if they continue
their membership after Feb. are in
cluded the right to participate in
school athletics or mterscholastic CON
tests of any character, all class hon
0rs and the right to participate in the
public graduation exercises with the
classes.
Are None Here.
The fraternity has never gained a
hold i'll Rock Island although there
have for years been clubs and purely
local societies not affiliated with the
Greek letter organizations existing
throughout the country. The school
authorities have taken no recognition
Of these clubs, holding them to be a
matter between the students and par
ents, and not affecting the school or
ganization in any way. In this way
the democratic spirit has been foster
ID, and the general school organize
| tons have not been affected by the
smaller clubs, as is often the case
| where fraternities exist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10
DAVENPORT PEOPLE TO VOTE
Express Themselves on Commission
Plan at Election Tomorrow.

The people of Davenport will ex-
press themselves on the commission
plan of government tomorrow, through
their ballots at the election to be Leld
on the proposition. The sentiments
expressed at the various mass meet
ings held recently indicates that the
proposition will carry. A final mass
meeting was held last evening, c. A.
Ficke. George T. Baker, Charles Grilli
and Walter Balluff being the speakers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-10

contains no opiates-it is pleasant TO
take and is highly recommended for
children. Sold hv all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14
UNIFORM RANK ~
X. OF r. ORGANIZE
Pleasant Reception and Smoker
Given at the Hospitable Home of
James Walton, Jr.


(Tnlamook Herald.)
Brigadler General Laurel NJ. Hoyt.
uniform rank knights OF Pythias. OF
Hillsboro. came In on the steamer
Elmore during the past week and
on Wednesday night the brothers Of
the order were assembled at the
Knights hall and the ofiieers OF the
uniform rank were Installed.
General Hoyt delivered a very i'm
pressiye talk on the strength OF the
order and the recognition that Il had
had from the United States govern
ment. which was listened to atten-
lively by every member present.
The following officers were elected
ari installed: Arthur Stillweil, cap
tain; Rollie Watson. ist lieutenant; T;
T. n. Handley, Jr., Cd lieutenant:
Irwin Harrison. lst sergeant; James
Walton, Jr. End sergeant.
The uniform rank has enrolled
about so members and the Ontlook
for the future is very promising for
future increase in the rank.
on Thursday evening a very pleas
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14

ant reception and smoker va
by James Walton, Jr., a, hIs \
bic home. in honor Of the prs.|
Brig. Gen. Hoyt, and a nuu|
members OF the uniform nrl
present.
The evening was most sI
spent in social chat and for lid
desired 70 smoke there we're
tobacco. cigars and cigarettes
fusion. An enjoyable lunch o.
wiches, cheese. pickles, esler
coffee was spread In the dlnlns
and at a late hour these reiresl
were partaken Of.
The time passed all too I
and az midnight hour each q
for their respective homes.
enjoyed the occasion and he
tality OF host Walton.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14

munities for long time. In many
places return dates were arranged
with the result that the theaters In
every instance we're sold solidly in
advance within few hours Of the
opening Of the sale. No greater evi-
dencc OF the attractive qualities of
performance could be given than this
and we are to have the production in
every detail which achieved this re-
markabie success, anticipation of
the most pleasurable kind may be
freely INDUCED In. Coming Thro'
the Rye" Is a musical comedy which
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14

Is saA 10 keep an audience laughing
immoderately from the beginning 20
the end of tho performance and It's
musical numbers are described as
being exceptionally melodious and TO
contain many numbers which are so
catchy" that they are quickly
caught up ana remembered. The
great company Is headed by Mr..
Frank Lalor. a comedian who rates
with Dewolf Hopper. Frank Daniels
and others OF that Kind. He In
assisted by a large number OF fun
makers and vocallsts who have
achieved renown and the assisting
chorus and ballet, numbering 60 or
more. is said 20 be the most attrao-
tive Rsoemblage OF sweet-faeei. grace
ful girls that has ever been brought
together in one organization. The
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14

scenery, costumes and other adjuncts
OF the production are described as in
comparably beautiful. That this will
be one of the distinctive great events
OF the amusement season here goes
without saying and It would be ex-
treme'y advisable to procure seats
as far in advance as possible in order
70 avoid disappointment This may
be regarded as a trite assertion TO
make in connection with theatrical
Offering, but in this instance II is
wholly warranted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14

Lee Willard I'm ''Tie Country Squire"
On next Monday night Lee Willard
and bis excellent company OF some
10 eastern players comes 10 the
Grand opera house In the delightful
comedy THE Country Squire" In
speaking OF this company and the
play the Seattle Times OF February
10th says: "'Thc Country Squire at
the Seattle thoater was high-class
ecting: blending OF healthy humor
and pathos so natural and free from
maudlin sentiment as TO cut deep;
plain everyday New England scenes
familiar 20 hundreds on hundre IL OF
Seattle people and tender delInea-
tion Of life In Vermont a quarter Of
q century ago, make The Country
squire by far and away the best play
that has been IN Seattle this season.
The Country Squire Is as sim
pic, and clean. and 40 full OF heart
interest as The Old Homestead. II
~ fbnAuN Nuu Au' eN'is NiNhhh N"'
play scarcely has any plot. II Is
just everyday life among simple folk
who place tho litt'e affair OF their
community far above the affairs OF
the nation 90 far as interest Is con-
cerncd. And aeeins tho play one
doc, not wonder that this is 80 II II
developes big. gentle. strong char
actors like that OF Jeremiah Bas-
sett.'
1.-THE Country squire was written
by ]. A. Kent. a San Francisco news
paper man aud Mr.. willard. II IL
IN three acts and brings in all OF the
many antique characters that went
70 mako up life In New England
years ago. from Hiram Hopkins the
farm boy who shows his appreciation
OF the world from an open-mouthed
standpoint. TO Lot Thorn, the mar
row minded. bigoted lovable old dea-
con. whose church aud family make
up the sum and substance Of his ex-
| istenco" "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14
BLACK CROOK
WONDERFUL
EXTRAVAGANZA

''The Black Crook" Il 20 be the
attraction az the Grand this evening
This announcement 40 years ago
would have been sufieient 20 create
! stir IN rheater-eoing circles, great-
81 than tho coming OF any OF the most
popular stars Of tho present day. for
al one time The nlaek Crook" was
the most widely talked about. the
most. thoroughly advertised play Of
Sc day. As a spectacle and an in-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14
"rHRouGH THE RYe"
COMING To SALEM

When Coming Thro' the Rye is
presented AZ the Grand opera house
saturday. March 81. theater-goers of
this city will have an opportunity 20
witneso one OF the very great musical
comedy successes that has ever been
presented IN this country, Il viii be
given here with the original com
pany OF so comedians. singers and
dancers, aud with an equipment of
scenery and costumes aud electrical
effects such as Is rarely ased by trav-
elling companies. Wherever this
production was seen h,st season u
achieved a degree OF success which
made Il the ,alk OF the various COM
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14
EMO Mother to Guide Her"

NO Motncr 10 Nutuc hcr.
On Thursday, March 10. the big
sensational melodrama NO Mother
10 Guide Her" will b. the attraction
a, tho Grand opera house.
The piece tells a story OF strong
heart Interest. Though bordering
az times upon the extremely sensa-
tional. still. thore Is throughout the
action faid 20 ba plenty OF laughter
providing comedy !nierspersed aud
there Is nothing inconsistent or un-
natural in tbs production. The man
agement has provided the play with
special scenery and ingenious me-
chanieal effects. One OF the most
pleasing features OF the show Is the
large number OF speeialties that are
given. This Is a play that will please
the ladies as we'll as the gallery gods.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-14
"Thr Burromastern Coming.

Fresh in an entirely new and
scenic dress and with new costumes.
comes The Burgomaster" to the
Grand opera house in the near future
In this seasons new edition not only
viii the stage equipment be entire
~ new and with the two stars. Gus
weinburg and Ruth White. who were
the originals in the leading roles,
several old favorites will be seen.
Manager VIM. p. Cullen, under whose
able direction this new edition OF
Pixley q Luder's musical master
piece will be presented. has spared
neither pains nor money TO make this
seasons production a most lavish
one.