davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
RA|sf) D BIG
/ FRUIT CROP
frek Iater- Milton District Led
Yakima County
CROP BROUGHT s5OO,o00
FIGURES JUST COMPILED CAUSE
REJOICING AMONG wALLA
WALLA GROWERS.
CROP BROUGHT s5Oo,oOo

Quite a reef is taken in the sails of
the famous Yakima country when the
Milton Freewater district springs into
the limelight with figures which show
that as a fruit country, Yakima is a
back number and plays second fiddle
to just a part of the Walla Walla val
ley.
According to statistics given out,
Yakima last year shipped $450.0O0
worth of fruit. Milton -Freewater went
them $4,000 better, shipping a total
valuation of fruit amounting to $780,
900.
F'reewater district to pull out of the
northwest fruit pie. 1t lowers the colors
of the proud Yakima and hoists instead
those of the Walla Walla valley. Mil
nFreewater is not yet developed.
This year her figures will be more in
teresting and the year after still more
so.
A meeting of the fruit growers of
these two, towns and countryside WIZ
be held in Badgero's hall, Monday,
March 8, at 1880 o'clock to perfect ar
rangements regarding the fruit indus
try i'm that part of the valley
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
WANTS NUISANCE ABATED.

In a suit filed in the circuit court
yesterday, r. E. Fletcher charges Rein
hold Harras with improperly main
tanning his slaughter house and asks
the court to declare the same nuis-
ance, says the Pendleton East Orego-
nian. He also asks for the sum of $500
from Harras as recompense for the
damage already inflicted to his prop
erty as a result of Harras poor man
agement.
In the complaint, which was filed last
evening by Lowell & Winter, the Har-
ras slaughter house is described as un-
sanitary, filthy and a public nuisance.
Mr. Fletcher also charges that the
butcher fails to feed the stock he
keeps within his corrals and that the
offal is not rightly cared for.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
STRONG ASSN.
IS LAUNCHED
MANUFACTURERS, AT MEETING
YESTERDAY, ADOPT CoNSTI-
TUTioN-ELEcT OFFICERS.

"Walla Walla tor Walla Walla" rs
still the slogan of the manufacturers OF
this city. The meeting to effect a per-
manent organization was held last
night in the rooms of the Commercial
club, these being present representa-
tives of 81 manufacturing firms.
Officers were elected as follows: r.
S. Dement,, president; William A. RITZ
first president; Louis Kan, sec
ont vice president; Charles Z. Nye'
treasurer; C. E. Nosler, secretary.
The purpose of the organization Is
clearly set forth in the preamble oi
the constitution which is as foiioWs'
The people of Washington are oia@-
ing the way for new empire. Witnin
their domain are vast resources tna'
need but the touch Of industry to pro-
vide comforts and luxuries for grea'
commonwealth. To help develop tnese
resources and increase the pay rohs oA
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
BAKER SCHOOL BUILDING
A VER|TAbLE FIRE TRAP
Statesman Representative Finds All Doors
of School Swing in Instead of OUT.
Other Buildings Fairly Safe.

Are the children in the Walla Walla
nublic schools safe? In case of a fire
like the one two days ago in Colling-
n.ood ohio would there be any such
nanic as there was at that place on
account of the faulty construction of
doors and exits?
To find the answer to these queS
tions, a representative of the States
man this morning visited every public
school building in the city and the re-
sults Of the investigation are given
here
It Will be borne in mind that the hor-
ror of the Ohio disaster was caused
hv the fact that the doors opened to the
inside instead of opening to the out
side. When the school children pressed
against them they were immovably
closed and by trampling one on the
other. nearly two hundred children
perished. where, with the doors open
ing out. that number would have been
much less.
Baker School Unsafe.
The Baker school was the first one
visited this morning. On the main floor
of this building are two double doors,
one at either end of the building. ALL
OPEN TO THE INSIDE.
At one end of the building they were
oren, but at the other, closed. In the
basement are double doors under the
ward. They were further protected by
tive single doors opening on either
side and both opening to the inside. In
this building where there are hundreds
of children every day NOT ONE DOOR
OPENS TO THE OUTSIDE. The con-
sequences in case of d fire would be
fearful. More than that, the doors
downstairs were locked 1t is only fair
to say, however. that this was the
worst of all the schools in the city.
In the Green Park school next on
the route, three doors on the main
floor opened out, while at either end of
the building were two doors, both
opening in. This would be all right, OF
course, in case all the children are up
stairs.
AT the Sharpstein school two double
doors on the main floor open out, one
double door on the lower floor opens IN.
as do also two single doors.
Lincoln School Best.
At the Lincoln school the best con-
ditions with one exception, were found
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

Every door Of Importance in the build
ing opens correctly, to the outside Two
double doors on the upper floor and
TWO double doors on the lower floor,
open out. Two small doors, evidently
not much used, open in.
AT the Washington school, also, these
encouraging conditions are found The
big double doors on the main floor
open out, as do also the double doors
ON the lower floor. Two small doors,
as in the case of the last school men
toned, open to the inside.
Basement Bad at High School.
The high school was the last place
visited. Two double doors at either
side of this building on the main floor
open to the outside. In the basement,
however, where the cloak rooms and
many recitation rooms are situated,
the doors open to the inside In the
gymnasium the door opens to the in
side and with the stairways from the
balcony, egress would be almost i'm
possible in case of fire.
In all, of 4S doors in the buildings
of the public schools, So open in; IS
of these are single doors, eight are
double doors. Twenty-Five double doors
open out, these being mainly on the
principal floors and affording the east
est egress.
In the main, the buildings are well
protected, but such cases as the Baker
school from appearances, should be
remedied The building is old and the
woodwork on the inside would burn
like tinder The result of fire there
might be terrible 1t is a well recog
nized principle that doors in public
buildings should open out and those
which do not already do so. should at
once be fixed.
Throughout the United States the
Collingwood disaster has made the
boards of education and parents of
children attending school open their
eyes to conditions. They want no rep
etition of the terrible occurrence.
While for the most part, conditions in
Walla Walla are good, they could be
bettered by replacing all doors swing
ing in and by adding fire escapes to
all the buildings. Not single school
is provided with fire escapes and the
onlv mode of exit for children on the
upper floors is to pass down the main
stairways to the lower floor and thence
out through the main halls.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
Clash With "Reds" Imminent.

CHICAGO, March 6.-Serious trouble
is likely to result tonight if the Reds
attempt to hold a meeting here.
An attack on President Roosevelt,
in an article said to have been written
by Emma Goldman, has come to the
knowledge of the police and = as a
result feeling is running high against
the Reds here
Miss Goldman is under surveillance.
So far no authentic copy of the arti-
Gle has yet been secured as it was
only intended for certain members of
the band.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
RUSHING WORK AT RIPARIA.
Last Gap In New Road Being Rapid,
Closed Up. ......s.

Closed Up. .......-
RIPARIA. March 6.-The Northern
Pacific has finished the bridge over the
ravine. at this point which will allow
the tracks of the Portland & Seattle
line-tO tie on to the tracks of the Lew
iston-Riparia road. the latter being
owned jointly by the Northern Pacific
and 0. r. & n. Between the trestle and
the tracks of the lewiston Riparia line
there is only about half mile of grad
ing to do, and this work will be COM
menced the present week
The contractors in charge of this
work state that it will be entirely COM
pleted within a month. That the work
on the Riparia- Pasco line is being so
rapidly carried forward will be of in
terest to all the country to be served
by the lewiston Riparia line for with
the completion of the former the
Northern Pacific trains can also be
routed from the Lewiston country this
way
With the. completion of these roads,
Riparia will be a busy railroad point
for the Walla Walla- Spokane section
of the o. r. & N. touches here also.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
SPOKANE MAN MAY
RUN FOR CONGRESS
Charles Cennor, Civil War Veteran, Is
Considering Matter.


SPOKANE March 6.-Charles r
Conner is being mentioned as a prob
able candidate for the republican
nomination for congress from the third
district, but thus far declines to state
whether or not he will be in the race.
1t is understood that his candidacy
depends upon the attitude of candi-
dates for certain other offices.
Mr. Conner is in Tacoma to attend
the big Taft meeting and may make an
announcement after his return. He has
been q prominent citizen of Spokane
for many years and is a veteran of
the civil war
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
PROGRAM FOR
PRESCOTT MEETING
MANY TEACHERS WILL ATTEND
SESSION AT PRESCOTT ON
MARCH IA.

County Superintendent Grant 5.
Bond has completed the program for
the county teachers meeting which is
to be held at Prescott on Saturday,
March a. All the teachers of the
county are invited, but not required
to attend this meeting The program
is:
Forenoon session begins at 10 o'clock.
/. State manual on language and
writing. (The subject to be studied be-
forehand and treated in general dis
cussion.)
2. Physiology-Outline by Professor
Klemme, Walla Walla high school.
(a) State law on subject.
CD Subject matter.
3. Materials for class work.
T. Method of developing subject.
s. Aim of work.
g. Facts worth remembering.
Afternoon Session.
1. Practical science, John DeasoE,
Walla Walla high school.
g Work of United States govern
ment on Panama canal, Prof w. A.
Bratton, Whitman College.
The officers of the meeting will be:
Paul Johnson, president: Mrs. Laura
Johnson, vice president; Miss CAL
braith secretary. Executive committee,
O. S. Jones, E. j. Klemme. o. O. Har-
gett.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
wATcHMAN FINDS
MEN BLOWING SAFE.

LINDEN, Wash, Marcn o.-Ihe VI
GLANCE of Night Watchman King we'd
nesday night, prevented daring SAFE
o,,.rs here from blowing the safe
Of the postoffice and looting the strong
hoy of $500 belonging to citizens on
..n as we'll as the small amount
of funds belonging to the government
When he discovered thieves at work
rr;abtane,l them away they had
onened the safe locks and were pre-
nar;ng to dynamite the box Inc
u,o,,ld-be robbers escaped.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
Emma Goldman Says She VIII
Speak at Meeting Tonight
WOMAN OEF|Es POLICE
IMM INENT DANGER OF CLASH Be
TWEEN ANARCHISTS AND
CHICAGO AUTHORITIES.

CHICAGO, March 6.-Emma Cold
man, the anarchist. announced TODAY
that she will speak at a meeting to-
night.
The woman anarchist says the talk
of depOrting her is all rot. she stated
today that she did not feel sorry over
the death of Rev. Father Heinrich in
Denver, but she did feel bad for Aver
buch, the would-be assassin of Chief
Shippy
THAT was a cruel murder she
said, in relation to Shippy's act in
killing the man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
}ExPLODES FUSE JUST
/ TO HEAR THE NOISE,
Snder Conway Causes Injury to Him
self and Horse, and Wrecks Plate
Glass Window.

VANCOUVER, B. c., March 6-Be-
cause Snider Conway, II years cid
wished to ascertain what kind of a re-
port followed the explosion of a ships
distress signal. he lighted a fuse, the
which he worked. Conway was serious
ly hurt, a horse standing across the
street was fatally wounded and several
hundred dollars worth of plate glass
was broken.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

Judge Brents of the superior court
has handed down decree of divorce to
Noemie E. Connors from her husband
j. j. COnnOrS. The decree was granted
by default as the defendant did not ap-
pear. The two were married in March,
1900 Since then COnnOrs has deserted
his wife and has not provided for ner.
There is no property and there have
been no children
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

Mr.. SwervansOn's departure on his
long journey was recalled by several
business men today, the newspapers
at that time giving quite extended no
tices. of his proposed trip. The incident
however, occurred so many years ago
that it had passed from the minds of
persons acquainted with Swervanson's
intentions and was only recalled by
his arrival in Tacoma, Tuesday after
IL years absence. 1t is expected that
Mr. Swervanson will visit walla walla
in the near future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
WAL[A WALtAN
MAKES LONG TRIP
OLAF SWERVANSON LANDS IN Ia
COMA AFTER EIGHT YEARS
TRAMP AROUND WORLD.

TACOMA, March 6.-Olaf Swervan :
Walla Walla as his home, has arrived
here after completing a tramp around
the world He started, he says. Janu-
airy II, 1897 and had '$17.45 in his
pocket at the time. He visited all the
principal cities of the world. When he
arrived at Monte Carlo his exchequer
little and came away with SAG. In Ber-
lin he was arrested as a suspicious
character.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
ROBBERS KILL
BRAVE MARSHAL

BRIGHTON. Colo, March 6.-While
attempting to make an arrest of three
to rob the postoffice this morning.
Marshal Demont Ellis was shot and
fatally wounded.
The wounded man was placed on a
special ani rushed to Denver to Medj-
cal aid. but he died at the Union sta
ton there.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
FIRE IN JAPAN
DOES MUCH DAMAGE

TOXIC, March 6.-Ffre today at
tackled the city of Nodasov and 400
houses are known to have been de-
stroyed.
No loss of life is reported but it is
thought that many were burned to
death.
The Gamase Is placed as high AZ
81, 900 900.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

|. SITKA. Alaska, March 6.-The Unit
ed States revenue cutter Thetis, has
rescued eleven surviving members OF
the crew of the Japanese vessel. Sat
suma Maru from a beach seven miles
north of Cape Mandy.
They will be brought to Seattle. Tne
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
STRANDED JAPANESE ARE RESCUED

rescue was accomplished just when
the men Swere getting desperate and
were about to embark in a forlorn hope
of reaching the Yakutat village, 16
miles across the bay in small Indian
aug out which driftei onto the beach
near their camp.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

Mary Aubin was taken up this morn
ing about 80 by the police on the
charge of vagrancy, to which she will
answer in police court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6.-Mrs.
u. Pierpont Morgan and party, will
arrive here tomorrow for a weeks
visit in this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

King Edward in Paris.
PARIS, March 6.-King Edward ar.
rived here today enroute to Corfu. He
paid an unofficial visit to President
Falleries. The king is travelling incog-
nito as the Duke Of Lancaster. The po-
lice are taking extra precautions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06

WABASH, Ind. March D.
rains have melted a heavy IAN u
snow and today this city is experieho
ing the worst flood in its history. Suee'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-06
F[001s ARE SWEEPING EASTERN CITIES

oar lines are tied up and factories are
closed.
Manv residences have been fiooded
the people compelled to leave.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07
CORRESPONDENCE
ever Heard of 1t.
HARRISONBURG, Va. Feb DC 1W
TO the MINING JOURNAL.

TO the MINING JOURNAL.
am in receipt of copy of the Iona
coming star of February 49, in which Is
published an article entitled Sleigh
Ride for SIS. Pupils"
The writer claims that Miss Phillips,
teacher in a Methodist Sunday School,
took her class to Midland in a sleigh :;
supper was served at the Midland hotel,
and the horses, returning, fora moment
of pardonable ecstacy kicked up their
heels and threw several tons of snow
over the dash-board;" that, returned
''the cheers that rent the air must have
reSembled somewhat the cheers of the
Union army when seeming defeat was
turned INTO victory at the battle of Bull
Run"
| do not for moment doubt word
of the statement quoted, but | am skep-
teal of the implication that the writer
ever read or heard Of "the Union army
turning seeming defeat into victory at
the battle of Bull Run
The incident however, reminds me of
joke | once heard of an Italian who
visited England, and everywhere he
went and no matter whom he met one
OF the first things he would hear would
be something concerning Columbus. So
at last, having grown tired of the mo-
notonous mention, he abruptly asked
''who is Columbus ~ To which some
one replied-''why he was the man who
discovered America ~ After thinking
awhile and shaking his head obviously
he replied-"we never heard over there
that America had ever been discovered r.
This, | think, applies, in part at least
tothis particular instance of mis-cltation
If the Union army ever won victory at
Bull Run we have never heard of it over
here. Yours truly,
L. +. HOLLOMON
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07
How did he do it?
Hotel Change.

At ~ o'clock, midnight last Saturday
night, the management of Hotel st.
Cloud passed from James NJ. Shields to
Col. Thomas G.. Dillon, the latter for
mer landlord of the house. Hence,
neighbors say it looks much like cold
times" to see the colonel i'll charge of
the comfort of the many guests accus-
toned to the hospitality characterlstical-
ly dispensed at what is now the oldest Of
Frostburg hostelries. The JOURNAL
hopes the house will continue to prosper
and that the colonel's rotund shadow
will not for many, many years, grow
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Religious.

At st. Johns Episcopal Church to-
morrow Sunday 1919 a. IN. morning
prayer; 2l2 p. III. Sunday school; ~ p.
IN. evensong Services will be conduct
ed by Rev. f. NJ. Beddell.
At the Presbyterian Church, Rev. H.
S. Ecker, pastor, l0ls a. IN. sermon
Self-Sacrificing Service p. IN. Sun
day school; ~ p. M. Reno
boam's Folly" The Brotherhood Will
meet Tuesday evening, March 10, at
o'clock.
At St. Paul's English Lutheran
church, Rev. F. r. Wagner, pastor, to-
morrow Sunday 1O's a III. sermon
Christ Expecting;" p. NJ. Sunday
school; ~ p. IN. sermon-"The Worthy
Brother and Sister,
At Grace NJ. E. Church, South, Rev.
j. B. Hupman, pastor, tomorrow (Sun-
day. sermon by pastor 1912 a. III. and Z
pm. Sunday school p. III. ; Epworth
League Monday ~ p. m; prayer-meet-
ing Thursday, ~ p. IN.
AT First English Baptist Church, Rev.
E. G. Allard, pastor, tomorrow Sun
day. services and sermons at 10l5 a. m
and ~ p M; Sunday school 81 a. m
At the Congregational Church, Bow
cry street Rev. j. Lewis Evans, pastor,
tomorrow Sunday 1917 a. IN. sermon
What Comes First ?" p. IN. Sun
day school; $40 Junior Endeavor; 6 10
p. m. Senior Endeavor topic-"The
Wise Use of Time ~ p. m. sermon
waiting for What?
At the First NJ. E. Church, Rev. A.
H. Thompson, pastor, tomorrow (Sun-
day. 9l5 a. IN. class meeting; lOl, a. m
for tI,a ra,,,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07

The Teachers Institute, held here
Friday of last week, brought a crowd,
notwithstanding cold weather. 1t is a
fine body of ladies and gentlemen. es-
pecially of ladies. An enthusiast says
"the view from the stage was most cap
tivating. Pretty faces beamed with
health and pleasure, and attractive
forms, comfortably and stylishly clad,
bespoke in its best estate our modern in
telligence," and so on. Latcr-The
JOURNAL hears incidentally the astonish-
ing statement that two high-sChool
principals disclaimed adept qualifica-
tions as teachers of grammar-the
philosophy of language. Which gives
rise to basic inquiry-upon what vital
requirements do ladies and gentlemen
in this county obtain certificates of
scholastic competency to teach school?
Finally, the principal of high school,
or of any school, should be expertly
qualified to teach every course of study
in the schools carricuIum. In the case
of high school, that institution, of all
others, should be the children's
university.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07
Interesting Meeting.

Mrs G. l.. French, Cumberland; Mrs.
d. j. Betz, Misses Nell Betz, Annie L..
Coyner, Rhea Myers, Helen Tucker and
Genevieve Engle, of this place, attended
the meeting Of Cresap Chapter, Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution, at the
residence Of Mrs d. A. Benson Monday
afternoon, last. Mrs. b. S. Randolph,
of Berkeley Springs, w. Va, regent,
presided. Mrs. Harry Frost, of Rawl-
ings, was elected delegate to the national
congress which meets in Washington
next month. The session over, the visit
ing ladies enjsyed Mrs. Benson S
hospitality.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07
Married..

At the pastoral residence of St.
Michael's Church, 6 Il. m, Monday
March 2, by Rev. S. j. Clarke, Miss
Anna Laura Findlay, of Mt. Savage, to
Mr.. j. William Shea, of this place. Mr.
and Mrs. Shea at once left to make a
tour of eastern and northern cities. Re-
turned, they will reside here. The bride
is an attractive daughter of Mr.. James
Findlay, prominent and popular citizen
of Mt. Savage, and Mr. Shea is leader
in Frostburg business circles. The gen
eral consensus is-each has done well,
and the wish prevails universally that
the promise of continuing happiness and
prosperity will be fully realized. In
business Mr.. Shea is a druggist and in
civic life a prominent member of the
town council.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1908-03-07
New Minjn" ComDany.

Among the new companies recently
formed by incorporation in Allegany
county the Western Maryland Coal
Mining Company is worthy of notice
This company owns and controls about
$50 acres of coal land, lying in the
Potomac basin of the Georges Creek
Potomac region, in Garrett county, near
Westernport, on which there outcrops
several valuable veins of well-known
coal, and which this company has ar.
ranged to develop this spring by install
ing thereon modern mining plant.
AT a meeting of the stockholders in
Cumberland last week the following
gentlemen We're elected directors for the
current year: w. G. Devecmon, Lloyd
Lowndes and j. S. Devecmon, of Cum
berland; M. P. Cannon, of Western
port. and j. X. Wimbrough, of New
York city. The officers elected were
President-J. X. Wimbrough.
Secretary and TredSHrer-M. p. Cannon.