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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
WORST DAY
Of HEAT WAVE
SEVEN DEATHS REPORTED BE-
FORE NOON IN NEW YORK
TODAY.

NEW YORK, July 2.-This is the
worst day of the terrific heat wave
which has held the city in it's grip. Be-
fore noon seven deaths were reported.
The blistering rays seemed conceh-
trated on Manhattan island. Ihe streets
are so hot that it is almost Impossible
to carry on business.
Prostrations almost without number
are so common that they are not re-
ported.
HOSPITALS are unable to care for the
victims.
On the east side in the tenement dis-
tricts. suffering exceeds all past rec
ords. The atmosphere is oppressive
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Amateur Seribes Meet.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. July 2.-Edi-
tors and contributors to amateur
periodicals ere beginning to arrive in
Milwaukee today to take part in the
convention of the National Amateur
Press association. which will be held
in this city during the next few days
While most q the delegates are young
sters. there is a sprinkling of older
men and women who, beginning their
literary careers as amateur journalists.
have since become professional news
paper workers or have attained success
in other lines. There is every prospect
that this will be the most successful
national gathering of the scribes since
the birth of the organize lion thirty
two years ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
KIDNAPPED BY GYPSlES.
Chicago Boy Stolen From His Home
by Strotters.

Oy otTOuSTS
CHICAGO. July 2.-B. Ashton. Is
years old, who disappeared last Thurs
day from the residence Of his aunt.
Miss j. Smith was kidnapped by
gypsies according to his own story.
The story told by the little boy, who
managed to escape from his captOrs
and put in an appearance yesterday
at the residence of his sister, Mrs.
James Martin. is Straightforward, and
the police will make an investigation
and if possible arrest the diknape,s.
He said he was on his way home
from school last Thursday when ne
was hailed by two men driving in a
wagon. They asked him if he wan;ed
to ride.
He climbed into the wagon and then.
he asserts, one of the men threw a
banket over his head and after binding
him hand and foot threw him under
the seat and drove a ong way with
him, but in what direction he could
not tell. after we had been travelling
what seemed to be to me three of four
hours" the boy continued "they took
me out at lonely spot where there
were five tents in which lived four
teen men and about as many women,
and two little girls.
"They made me carry wood and
water and there was some one watch
ing me all the time so / could not
run away.
"Most of the men were asleep yes
terday and managed to get away
from them"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
N0N-UN|QN MEN
TO Be EMPLOYED
CHICAGO RAILROADS PREPARE TO
WAGE WAR ON THE
STRIKERS.

CHICAGO, July 2.-Precautions were
taken today by railroads Of this city to
guard against the consequences of q
possible strike of freight handlers. IA
the event negotiations pending between
roads ana men are broken off a walk
cut will be declared and the roads will
employ nOn-uniOnists.
The Rock Island and other roads have
already prepared cots in warehouses for
them.
The matter of a strike is in the
hands of the executive board of the
union. which has been instructed to
take whatever action may be necessary
to prevent the proposed reduction of
wages.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
WHEAT SHIPMENTS ARE
INCREASED ONE-FOURIh
46,757,456 Bushes Of Grain Sent From
PUGET Sound and Portiand Dur
ino Year Ending June 80.

PORTLAND, July 2.-Figures COM
piled by the Merchants Exchange OF
this city show that during the year
ending June So there were exported
and shipped from Portland and Puget
Sound combined a total of 46,157,4oo
bushels of wheat This is almost ex-
actly 25 per cent more than the bum
per year of 1866, when S7.6I2.4U
bushels were shipped away from tne
Pacific northwest, and about 12.OoO.oeo
bushels more than last year when "a
s2s,42s b0snels were shipped.
OF the grand total. 25.s11.7'6 bushels
we're shipped from Puget Sound. This
consisted of 1e.o7Sa24 bushels OF
wheat in the grain and 2.1Ska67 bar
reis of flour The remaining 20. S45.-
$50 bushels, which were shipped from
Portland consisted Of 15.956.e52 ousn-
e's of wheat in the grain and 1.oS6.-
5s4 barrels of flour. In reducing flour
to wheat measure the customary MIL
tipie of 1-2 is used.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Coal to be Cheaper.

city on the Pacific coast will probably
be affected by the cut of $3 ton in
the price Of coal made here today. The
Western Fuel company which controls
the coal supply of the coast, announced
that hereafter coal is to be sold to
retailers for SO instead of $12. Retailers
have promised to make a like reduction
to customers
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Coast Is for Brvan.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2-The
democracy of the Pacific coast is
solid for Bryan. All doubt as to this
has been dissipated by the enthu-
siasm of the delegates, who will be
on the ground early to boost Bryan
and by the large number of party
leaders and politicians who will go
from The coast states to Denver with
the same object in view. Reports
received here today indicate that the
coast states will have a larger repre-
sentation of shouters at the Denver
gathering than at any previous ma
tiOnal convention in the history of
the country
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Denver Jhe day before the conven-
ton opens.
Clans Gather in South.

ATLANTA, Ga. July 2.-All over
the south today the democratic clans
are gathering to go to Denver and
within the next day or two special
trains will be speeding toward the
Colorado metropolis. loaded to the
guards with the pick and pink of
Dixie democracy. While the Geor-
gia delegates are in no wise enthu.
siastic for Bryan. most of them real
ize that opposition is hopeless and
they will probably fall in line with
the other southern delegations which
are commit led to the Nebraskan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
AETER SCALPs
q CONGRESSMAN
SAMUE OMPERS URGES WORK.
ERS DEFEAT ANTi.LABOR
MEN.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-"The time
ripe. the hour has come, the work IS
immirent and must be done now"
Such is the message that Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American
Federation OF Labor. is sending to tho
organized millions OF !ahorers through
the American Aderationist. 1t is de-
signed as the ADVANCE signal for war
on republican congressman who re-
fused to give labor it's demands during
the recent session of congress. Com
pers hints that the fight may be ex-
tended to the presidential contest. but
ne is waiting for the outcome of the
Denver convention before taking def
mite position in regard to that cam
paign.
He quotes the republican leaders to
prove that the republican party was
responsible for what legislation was
passed. and what was refused passage.
for a total change of governmental
policy toward the workers." he says.
Mr.. Gompers INDUCES in PERSONAL
ties to say that Cannon, Dalzell,
Payne. Littlefield. Sherman. Jenkins,
and others. represent not the interests
of the people, but the interests and
policies of the Parry-Post-Van Cleave
Manufacturers association) outfit"
This attack on Representative Sher-
man. now candidate for vice president,
is taken to mean that however luke
warm the democratic platform at
Denver. Gompers will fight the repub-
lican ticket because it recognizes and
elevates one of the enemies of labor"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02

ST PETERSBURG. July 2.-News
was received here today showing that
mo situation at Tabriz. Persia. is Sc
rious Mounted followers OF Rachin
Kahn have been arriving before the
city ssnoe yesterday. They met with
resistance. This exasperated them and
they at once began committing atroci-
ties. in which the mob Joined. The ex-
citemept is described as intense. The
anti-revolutionists, feeling themselves
on firm ground. have declined the pro-
sal Of an armistice made by the Russian
consul-general.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Johnson Boomers.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 2.-Several
Johnson boomers for Minnesota are
already in Denver or on the way and
considerable addition to the ranks
will leave the Twin Cities within the
next day or two. determined to make
the best showing possible for their
candidates While very enthusiastic,
there is little real hope of landing
the presidential plum for Minnesota
Talk of Johnson as the vice presi-
Dental candidates still continues. de-
spite the declaration of the COVER
nor's friends that he would not ac-
cept.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
HAV STATE ENTHUSIASTIC.
- Leave Boston for I'M lie High
City.

By y, July Pledged to sup
pWF =, for the democratic preSiden-
e 'lnation, the Massachusetts del
~ IL leave this afternoon for
nj will be on the ground
eal aid in whooping things up for
the KAN. The party will arrive in
Denver { -ly Sunday evening. There
will be jrsr glimpse of Niagara Falls
going our. as the party goes via the
Grand Trunk line from Buffalo to Cal
eago. There will be a stop of only two
hours In Chicago, while waiting for
the Rock Island train.
II will be 3:15 o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon when the party will reach Lin
coin. Neb. AS the railroad runs very
close TO Brvan's homestead two hours
VIII allow everybody to meet the can
dldate. TAe Massachusetts delegation
viii reach Colorado Springs Sunday
morning, and. as the schedule has been
changed a little, the day will be spent
at this resort.
On the way home it is planned to
SPEND whole day in Chicago and three
Hours at Niagara Falls. 1t is probable
'h&t the Rhode Island and New Hamp-
ShIFe delegations will join the Massa-
/ cAuSettS delegation en- route, and all
VIII travel by a special train to the con-
'eh'lon city. The train will run via
Hfeenfield and North Adams. picking
/ up the delegates from the western part
of the state.
All Of the delegates who will attend
Il rHe convention are practically solid for
Il "F@n but there seems to be no en-
II ,aUSlasm for any vice presidential can
.'u"~. Numerous names have been
~eNloned for the second place on the
ncAet' including Governor Folk of
ii ~ASourl, Lieutenant Governor Chanler
Il u AeW York, Ex-Governor Kern of
leader.
t"e Iatter'S name has been sprung
s0'e recently and reports from the
1''lle OF Dir. Bryan are that he would
sad to have Mitchell as his run
lug mate The Massachusetts delega-
'H VIII not picR out vice -presiden-
candidate and no promises will be
e until the delegates arrive at
'sf al / have an oportunity of look
rs Over the field.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
FAST TRAIN
N WASHOUT
FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN TEXAS
AND PACIFIC WRECK NEAR
Ell PASO.

Ell PASO, June 2.-Engineer Jones
was killed. and several passengers
injured early this morning when the
eastbound Texas & Pacific passenger
ran into a washout near Borache, Tex
as. 155 miles east of Ell PasO. Fireman
Elmer Ellis escaped by jumping. The
engine, baggage car, and two coaches
left the rails and rolled down the eb-
bankment.
In clearing away the debris. the
bodies fthree unidentified Nexicans
were found under the baggage car.
making a total of four deaths. The
Mexicans were stealing a ride.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
WOMAN PRISONER Is
KILLED BY HER GUARD.
PoiitiesA Offender at kiev, Russia, is
Shot While Signalling.

KIE1V. July Mile. ShertsOva who
was confined in the political prison here
was yesterday shot and killed by one of
the prison sentinels who caught her
signalling with a mirror to some of her
CO. prisoners. She was standing at a
killed her
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Arkansas In Line

A. LITTLE ROCK. Ark. July q
T. 'iS@s democrats are beginning
70. s-1'ier today for the trip to Dem
"hlch will start tomorrow. A
sal.. Haln will cary the Arkansas
coIoses es and Bryan boomers to the
liz. No capital, where they will az-
y das morning and Immediate
arr srS IN line with eos o,hey Bryan
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
BISHOP POTTER
NEARING DEATH
BELIEVE THAT NOTED DIVINE
HAS BUT FEW HOURS
TO LIVE.

COOPERSTOWN, July 2.-Cheerful-
ly chatting with physicians whenever
his strength permits. Bishop Henry
Cadman Potter is today rapidly draw
ing near death. Although suffering no
pain, he is losing strength, and has but
a few hours to live.
Doctors Janverin and Passett have
given up all hope of saving the life of
the famous preacher, and bulletins to-
day indicate that the end is near.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
MOROCCO ON
VERGE Of REVOLT
RESENT THE ACTIONS OF VtCTO
RIOUS PRETENDER TO THE
THRONE.

FE-X. July 2.-The population of Mo-
rocco is again on the verge of revolt,
this time against Mulai Hafid, victorl-
Gus pretender to the throne, who is
subiecting the followers of his rival,
Sultan Abdul Aziz, to torture in an
effort to locate treasure which he be-
lieves hidden by Aziz in his flight be-
fore the army Of the pretender.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
BRYAN Will Control.

LINCOLN, July John w. Kern,
of Indiana. who is visiting w. J.
Bryan here today, said:
"I am not a candidate for vice.
president Bryans friends will con-
troll the convention and besides nomi-
mating Bryan on the first ballot, Will
adopt a platform in accordance with
The principles of progressive demo-
cracy"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
DRY IN OREGON.
Saloons Closed In Many Of the Ssnthern
Counties.

MEDFORD. Ore. July 2-Saioons
and brewers yesterday went out of bust
ness in all the southern Oregon coun-
prohibition election did not sweep This
included Medford, which is exempted
from local opticn by a special charter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
EpWorth leaQuerS.

EVANSTON Ill.,, July "A big tenn
perance rally and addresses by several
distinguished anti saloon workers. bish-
OPS, clergymen and educators WILL mark
the tenth biennial Illinois Epworth
League convention, to be held in this
city during the next three days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
WILL THROW BOMB IN
PLACE OF ROCKS.
London Suffragette Threatens Property
Of Prime Minister.

LONDON, June MARY Leith. the
suffragist when sentenced to prison
today for two months, charged with
breaking windows in the house OF
Prime Minister Asquith, exclaimed to
the court:
Il threw stones this time, but the
next time will throw bomb
Several attendants seized her and
dragged her out of the court room.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Neoro Released.

MONROE. Mich. July 2.-The negro
arrested here upon the belief that he
is Charles Savage. alias Stevenson.
wanted in connectioA with the fifty
thousand dollar mail robbery at Kan
sas City, was released today as Chi
cago detectives say he is not the man
wanted
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Wisconsin Delegates

ltanrsrAokfFs Wis. July AR
saeci., e"'s have been made for a
sses 70 take the Wisconsin, dele
Ot =. and other democratic leaders
wA n.s state to Denver. The party
hone : pilgrimage to the Bryan
Lincoln, and will arrive In
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Killed a Rexolutionist.

Ell PASO, Tex. July additional
reports from Columbus, n. NJ, today
indicate that one Of the revolutionists
was killed in an attack upon Paloma.
Mex. yesterday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02
Receives Callers.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Candi'ate
Taft received call from Speaker
Cannon today. Taft remained home
all day. He received several callers
and attended to correspondence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-02

y. July Pledged to sup
y =. for the democratic presiden-
rlnatiOn. the Massachusetts del
go. IL leave this afternoon for
nj will be on the ground
I'D in whOOOino things I'm for
Evening journal., 1908-06-25
GETTING READY TO
GIVE PINAFORE

Eleventh street rink IS being placed in
shape for the presentation by Clowsrd's s
Juvenile Summer Opera Company Of
the opera Pinafore. and n. D. Cloward
has announced the dates of the pre-
sentation for the week beginning July
c. 1t was originally Intended that the
opera should be given for the benefit
of the Delaware Hospital and the wo-
mems committee was very faithful in
cooperating, but when Il was found
that the opera could not be prepared
before summer. it was decided to pre-
sent Il on its merits and for no oharit-
able purpose, as the majority of the
women interested in thu hospital would
be absent from the city. The director
was unwilling to postpone it until fall,
he feeling that such would be an in
justice to the children who had so
faithfully worked through the wet and
warm days OF spring.
For the first known time In the
thirty years history of the opera It
viii be given on a real boat. which is
being built in the rink under the
direction of S. c. Singleton, of this city,
who has taken for his model the
English warship. the Revenge, of the
period of the year 1000. The plan OF
the boat calls for every detail in con-
struction. and for over a week the chill
dren have been rehearsing from the
ship deck. l--.la.-.-
Evening journal., 1908-06-25
Thursday, June rs, 1908.
DEATH OF MR.. CLEVELAND.

TURING his political career, Grover Cleve-
H. land showed himself possessed of ndomi-
table courage, energy and forttude. He carved
out his own fortune, and by his persistence,
coupled with frmness of purpose he rose from
the position of sheriff of a county TO be twice
president of the United States.
In a measure his entire political career was
fight of a man who had his own high ideals
against what are commonly called practical poll
tics" The politicians of his own party did not
like Mr.. Cleveland. While holding the position
of mavor OF Buffalo he came in conflict with the
practical political element of his party and this
proved his making. For it was on his record as
mayor that he was elected governor of New York
and eventually president of the United States.
Then unslilled in statecraft, Mr.. Cleveland
had the faculty of knowing how to pick his adj
visors, and as president he was directed and
guided largely by Mr. Bayard who had long been
in the public service. What Mr. Cleveland lacked,
Mr. Bayard supplied Therefore, Mr.. Cleveland
filled the office during his first term with credit.
Again elected with his own party in control, Mr.
Cleveland and the Democrats had the opportun-
ity for constructive craftsmanship. The old con-
fiict with the politicians of his party was renewed
and the wide differences of opinion between Mr..
Cleveland and the mass of his party became ap-
parent He was unable to whip the party into
line.
Considered merely as political leader, his ad-
minstration at this point was a failure. 1t is
at that time have done better than Mr.. Cleveland
did
AS consequence of this conflict and of the in
dustria depression that happened at the time,
Mr. Cleveland left his party in distress, Civ
ing birth to Mr. BRYAN as the leader and entailing
a split from which the Democrats have never re-
covered A feeling of radealism which, perhaps,
had been somewhat latent during the Cleveland
regimes, burst forth and has since held the party
firmly in its grip.
Mr.. Cleveland was a man of strong opinions.
He was fearless in expressing them, regardless
of their consequences either to himself or to his
party. When he believed he was right he stuck
TO his convictions in the face of opposition Of all
Sorts
After his retirement Mr. Cleveland led an ideal
existence for an ex-president The racours of ac-
tive partisanship passed away and Mr. Cleveland
died with the general respect and esteem of his
countrymen, who will consider that he worthily
filled the exalted positions that he occupied.
Evening journal., 1908-06-25
Personal and Pertinent

Three girls. evidently the way home from business
ascended the stairs at the Cortand station OF tbs
Sixth avenue elevated D. m Arrived at the ticket
sellers window, each opened her purse.
Here Susie said of the trio to the girl in front
You get all Que tickets"
Whereupon there was much fumbling Of coin Two Of
the girls discovered that neither had scent piece Susie
again was appealed She reopened her nurse ana
here was more iumbling Of coin. After some time she
uneartnea tne necessary change passed it Of
her COMPANIONS in exchange for their larger coins
minus cents each--and bought the tickets
Neu well commented man in the waiting line that
had formed meanwhile; they're bright enough ~ 40
without looking glass. amt they? Wonder WIN, tb,
Globe NC" hoiN
The ship doctor of English liner notified the aoa,h
watch steward. an lrishman that a man had died in
stateroom g. The usual instructions TO bury the bod =
were given. Some hours later the doctor neeloa 49,
the and that the body was sim 49, It
called the lrishmans attention to the matter and tbe
latter replied. anu 'ne
ana noticed wan Of thin in bunk Are We dead? saws
j. NO says he. but I'm pretty near dead '
so buried him."-wasp
There evident advantages in speoializirs ?, .,
pleasant % know thing thoroughly il il is rohsr
more vital than the Greek enclitic or the wing 81
MON mo.n Even ven woman may have ambition 10 he
stn' experts have their limitations IL one NAV ,,su
py ner diverse conclusions the witness stand Tosb
B''lingss wisdom remains true ana there Is lttle ,t
IN knowing things that amt so" "
When al Is said life is many-sided and there is 9.
can Tor some persons who thus from their na
darSy who defended himself against the charge oe b,
preacher; se Oh peing
oh. no massa, amt no preacher rs only ius !.
Why what's the difference between preacher ana an
oh there deal O. difference massa, De nro,o,.
amt much use for pain folks cause ne got Ter eti -
his tex. But Dc 'zorter bress We raSsa-de ,o, . 20
kin oranch.T--Y outh's Companion ~ ''e' ne
Evening journal., 1908-06-25

that she is going to leave her place at
the end of the week and cannot enter
tain her dear friends for this season.
Meanwhile Lulu" is wondering tia!
she receives no reply end her girl
friend is probably blessing her because
she has not written.
One addressed to an out-of-town
point is a post card with the simple
words Guess Who" written as the
only message. The friend to whom ii
is addressed is likely 90 guess for some
time. inasmuch as he has been doing SO
new for a week or more.
Some Of the new post cards require
a two-cent stamp for the reason that
they are enclosed in = thin envelope
for protection. but the senders have
taken the precaution 10 seal these
There are some Of these in the case at
present.
And there are many others held for
various reasons. calculated to cause
trouble between correspondents.