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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
GIVE THE INDIANS
A SQUARE DEAL
MOVEMENT is STARTED TO PRO
TEcT RED MEN FROM LAND
GRABEERS.

RIVERSIDE, Cal. April 2S.-A
movement to give the Indians of the
far west square deal and to protect
thcm from the rapacity of the land
grabbers and politicians was launched
here today at an interstate conference
of heads of Indian tribes, Wellknown
educators and philanthropists.
The greatest object Of the conference.
which will continue through three
days. is to open the eyes of the interior
department and of the people to the ut
ter inc&pability Of the Indians TO COM
pete in a commercial way with their
white reishbCrs. DR.. David Starr
Johnson, president of Stanford uni
versity, is one Of tie leaders in the
movement
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discriminate power of the injunction
but that as a legal instrument it should
be preserved as an arm of the courts.
He declared tha1 amendments to the
anti rust law were so-ely needed and
that III regard to great corporations
and wealthy combinations the burden
of proof should rest upon them when
their right to exist was questioned by
he government
He asserted that a commission or a
body of some SOFT should be created
by congress with the power to make
these Investigations and decisions in
regard to these combinations.
The president seeded congress
sharply II its failure 20 attack the
subject off regulating interstate mat
ters in an effective fashion, designat-
ing legislation on this subject as ''oc-
casional' and inadequate. He declared
the issuance of securities by any com
bination doing an interstate business
should be under government super
vision
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
BAD RuC1|0N IN
THE ALABAMA Cop.
DELEGATES ARRIVING AT Blk
MINGHAM LOOK FOR WARM
TIMES.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. April 2S-That
Alabama. the first state on the roll
call in the national convention. will be
snIir into three republican factions. al
of which viii send contest;ng delega-
tiors. is made evident by the express
sions OF the delegates who arrived here
-oda,. fer the Davidson or anti-admin-
istration convention of the party. The
convention will be held tomorrow and
was called by j. w. Davidson, who IS
tho leader of the anti i-RoOsevelt faction
Of the republicans in this state. He was
axneued from the state executive COM
mntee bv the Roosevelt faction be-
cause he attended an anti-Taft meet
inc Davidson has sought the support
of AL republicans who are opposed
,o.rhe rartv being controlled by office
holders
The Roosevelt faction led by State
Chairman. ]. O. Thompson. Internal
revenue collector for Alabama. will
bol5 its convention on May 6. Charles
Scott the national committeeman from
Alabama is for Fairbanks. He will
nrobablv lead a third delegation TO Chi
cago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Bryan Men Hopeful.

NE, WHAVEN. Conn, April 2S.-Bry-
an men are hopeful of controlling the
action of the democratic state and con-
gressioral conventions. which met here
today and will continue through to-
morrow. Many delegates favor an unin-
structed delegation. but the friends OF
the Nebraskan are confident of secur-
ing the selection Of men favorable TO
his nomination as the democratic
standard bearer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
JAPS ARE FEELING
CHINESE BOYCOTT
ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
FORCED TO USPEND-WAR
MAY FOLLOW.

HONG KONG, April 2S.-Tho
Chinese boycott drew first blood in its
struggle with the japanese when it
compelled the Oriental Steamship COM
parry, Japanese boycotted concern, TO
suspend operations entirely.
The company ran a line Of steamers
to South American ports but since the
boycott could get neither passengers
or cargo.
This suspension may force Japan to
make good tee threat to use military
force to compel China to break up the
boycott.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
CARROLL HEAD Of
BLACKSM|THS' ASSN
WALLA WALLA MAN ELECTED
PRESIDENT AT OLYMPIA
CONVENTION.

George Carroll of the finn of Lux &c
Carroll of this city. proprietors of the
Walla Nalla Shoeing shop, POS South
Second street. was elected president of
the Master HorseshOers' and Black
smiths association. at the convention
held recently at Olympia Other Off
GERS elected are:
d. w. Maloney, Spokane, first vice-
president: j. X. Haley Everett, second
vice president; Frank II. Pettitt, third
vice. president; c. p. Cox, Seattle, sec
retary and treasurer; delegate to ma
tionaI convention, H. G.. Kennedy, Sc
attic.
Spokane was chosen as the next
place of meeting over Seattle by a vote
of 80 to g. Tacoma even got more than
the Queen City. which was admittedly
out for the next convention The date
of the next meeting of the associa-
ton will be April "a, 1909.
One peculiar situation was turned
when Seattle offered to pay the ex-
perses of the delegate to the national
convention provided she was allowed
to name the delegate. This was refused
by the convention which voted to pay
tn expenses. Then the association
turned around and to show Seattle how
they appreciated ner, named the dele
gate from that city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
PLAY FINALS IN THE
HANOBALL TOURNEY
HOT CONTEST LOOKED FOR AT
THE Y. M. c. A. TO-
NIGHT.

In a swift and classy game of hand
ball m the Y. NJ c. \. courts last night
Mclean sprang a surprise by defeat
ing Cullen two out of three The
scores were 1921. 21-20, 21-19. Nc
Ouade beat Whitehouse 21-S, 2l-14-
Perrin defeated Hartwick 21-12. 21-3-
Tonight the three winers, Perrin, Nc
Lean and McQuade meet for the finals.
The DOPE sheet mas It that Perrin VIII
get the gold medal while Mclean ana
McCuade will fight it out for the sill
Yer perdonc. If Mclean shows the form
r.n;abr he showed last night. he will
make = dose race with Perrin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Mississippi FOR Taft.

JACKSON, Miss. April 2S.-On the
eve of the Mississippi republican state
convention. it is indicated that the
Roosevelt faction is in control and that
tomorrow's convention will senI an
instructed delegation to Chicago fer
William H. Taft. An attempt by the
controversy over the Brownsville in
cident is frowned upon by the white
indorsing most heartily the admins
tration of President Roosevelt. Con-
day in tie second and seventh districts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
ROOSEVELT JARS UNIONS
BOYCOTTS RESTRAIN TRADE
President in Message to Congress, Handles
National Matters With
out Gloves

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Organ-
fz.d .abor is trying to locate itself
This ,rornine After reading the presi-
dents message and in particular those
r.,r ions Of the message which dealt
.f,r The labor unions and the anti
Jsu,, and injunction laws they are. fig
ura-lyely speaking. wandering about
,t;h their eyes shut, wondering where
t.,y are at.
President Roosevelt defined their po
-iaur. however. quite sharply as he
-.,. il. Now it's up 10 Gompers. Nit
.h.- and othe, labor leaders to eluci-
G.c their position.
I'll, Presidents attitude in regard to
"a, boycott is directly opposed to that
uf many labor leaders. He declares
in Ei- message: But when labor un-
d.r-akes in an unlawful manner to
tt,s-nt the distribu ion or sac of the
sradvcts of labor, it has left the fold
uf protection and by its action may
b, plainly in restraint of trade"
This is a very bold declaration in
view q the presidential campaign and
nominating convention in which the
Presidents faVorite candidate is al
READY severely attacked as a foe to
labor.
This morning the enemies Of Taft
declare that despite the strong stand
.h- president takes against law break
ing e. 'poratious and his evident de-
-.s. u restrict the power of the in
junction, labor Will view the message
.- .ss favorable TO them than they
h.- hoped for.
Wants incorporation Law.
TIE president advocates a national
Incorporation law. he declared There
Shal!a BE- a limit placed upon the in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
MRS. VIM. ELLIOT DEAD.
Well Known Resident Succumbs to
Pneumonia.

Mrs. William Elliott, residing at Gle
South Palouse street died last night af-
ter brief illness lasting but four
days. Pneumonia was the immediate
cause o. death.
Deceased was born in Minnesota in
1862. and at an early age moved west
with her parents, who settled at Wes-
ton. Oregon In 1855 she married Will
liam Elliott During the last six
years the family nave lived on their
farm south Of town but lately moved to
THIS city.
Funeral services wHl be held from
the family home. SIC Palouse street, to-
morrow afternoon at 2:3O Rev. San
ders Of the First Methodist church Of
ficiating.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
PLAN y.M. GA. FOR
FORT WALLA WALLA
NEW ASSOCIATION WILL BE ES-
TABLlSHEO SHORTLY SAYS
SECRETARY WILCOX.

'earics w. Wilcox. state secretary Of
t-r Y. NJ. c. \. and formerly of this
Ky, is in Walla Wa!!2 today on bust
ness connected with the local associa =
ion. Mr. Wilcox has just been to Van
eouver, Wash. where he finds the
"lc0ok bright for both a city and an
@rFny association. Asked - To the prob
,o.liti.s of an army Y NJ. c. \. hero.
=. said:
III is only a question of time until
W" establish ar association at Fort
"4Aa Walla. The only thing that pre-
vents its immediate organization is the
..y, Jhat the city work is not yet well
enough unde.. way to Permit it. The
.."y work is taken in conjunction
..ta the city work and before we can
- ont TO the post we must get the
.s MIX better defined.
The army work is always handled
'" tie city associations. For in
~-9,a, Fort Wright at Spokane and
~, LaWton at Seattle. both have or
-a1gi associations. and both are
.:l"d from the city Y NJ. {. A. So
iii be with the one here when we
r., -.und to establish it. which l
win be soon. II will not be ne
-E for us to erect a building as
-aEenucnt donates the use of the
,T~hange buildings. with the con-
~- Of The commanding officer. Whicn
4 Usually readily given. We Will get
p. matter in hand just as soon as we
. sou may be assured Of that. But
---- We must get the city work fairly
.uaeAed.
Lh,re IS no doubt that such an org
lection would be a good thing for the
l-erS Of the local post. WhereveF
-eE lave been organized. the army
->-'clations are recognized TO be g
-'et thing for the boys in blue. The
MY associations have the same three
4-tSes-mind, soul and body-as do
we regular city associations, although
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28

had an academic training. A prize Of
$500 is offered for the best production
or any one of the following subjects:
corporation accounts.
. Desirable methods of improving
our trade with China
8. The proper spheres of the trust
company and the commercial bank
4. The relations Of Oriental immi-
grafton to American industries.
5. The relative efficiency of Ameri-
can and European labor in manufact-
uring industries.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Nississippi Clubwomen.

WEST POINT, Miss. April %
Hundreds of Dixie clubWomen Sath-
cred here today and this evening VIII
attend the opening session OF the
eleventh annual meeting Of the MIS-
sissippi State Federation Of Women
oI,,bs The nrincipal feature will be the
annual address of the president Mrs
" p Mills of McCOmb City, VINO VIII
presile at all sessions. The convention
will last until Thursday evening ana
will he marked by several interesting
social events.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Contractors Squeal.

In making reference to the scandal
in collusive bidding by certain con
tractors on supplies in Boston. the
president stirred up a hornets nest
The contractors declare that the pres
ident has done them an injustice.
President Smith of the Smith-LOWell
company denied that his concern was
named in the message in connection
with what is known as the Boston
Agreement" never has been cOnce ned
in any deal involving city contracts.
Smith declared that his company has
been made to act as scape goat for
the higher ups.
Other contractors also denOunce the
president for using their names
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Knox In Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG. Pa. April 2S.-Dele-
gates are beginning to arrive today for
the republican state convention here
tomorrow The slate decided on. when
include, the Endorsement of Senator
Knox for the presidency and the selec-
ton of four delegates t-large who are
favorable 10 his candidacy, will prop
ably be carried out without a hitch.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Portugese Parliament.

LISBON, April 2S.-In compliance
with the decree of King Manuel, the
Partugese Cortez will be evoked tOmor-
row. Although there has been mucn
dissatisfaction with the methods and
results of last months election Of dep
uties, the cOnciliatOry attitude of the
king and government will likely serve
to prevent any serious pubic demons
tration.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28

The Lily white" and the "black-
and-tan' elements of the party also
may play part in this peculiar con-
test. The negro voters will have no
affil:ation with the Taft outfit. and
Scott, ii is pointed out, may derive
much support from them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
Episcopal Conference.

BEAUFORT. S. c.. April 2S.-Many
clerSymen and laymcn of the Episcopal
church are here today for the meeting
of the Charleston cOnvOcation, opening
this evening and extending through to-
morrow and Thursday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
z NOOIT
REPORTED DEAD.

j. TANGIER. Morocco April Is +
i Rasui. the noted bandit. was :!
X killed at Tazaront by members of /
y EIkTcs tribe. Rasuli was 40 years /
i old and his full name was Mo- !
j. hammeder Rasuli, but he was !
!. known among the natives as The :
: Scourge Of Morocco. !
+ His last feat was the abb I!
!. duction of Kaid Sir Harry Nc :!
! Lear. Mclean was ransomed by /
j the British government by the Z!
! payment of 100000. !
]. !. 1. i. + J. j. j !. : Il = x !. !. /.
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+ I. /. r + 80 i. !. 1. I. j + + /. + + I
J. LEAVE TWO SHIPS !
+ ON THE PACIFIC 4

+ WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Be- I
r cause the Maine and Alabama +
i have demonstrated that they are i
= great coal consumers, these bat +
j tieships will probably not accom- +
j pany the fleet on the trip across +
i the Pacific and may be left on the +
j Pacific coast as a nucleus of the +
= new enlarged Pacific squadron +
J. that is proposed. +
+ + !. ]. + + /. I. 1. I. + /. ]. i +
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, + i = = + j I. 4. !. 4. j. i.
STORES WILL CLOSE,

r Unqualified success met the :,
+ committee consisting of Ed. Payne 1
:. H. J. Skiles and W. H. Kirkman. .!
+ which canvasSed the merchants .;
+ of the city today to get them to 1
+ close Friday afternoon, on account I!
.! of the tri-state inters scholastic :,
! track meet at Whitman college. !
j. The agreements to close were sign !
j. ed by 151 firms. 1
!. j. !. !. !. ]. !. i ]. j. /. J. j. j. :;
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28

Mrs G- A. Taylo- and Mrs. +. 5. Ben
nett. who have been visiting relatives
in Walla Walla for two weeks, left this
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
TrembIer Hits Hanford.

HANFCRD. Cal. April 2S.-An
earthquake shock was felt here yes
terday morning, but no damage was re
ported At Colinga the shock was
heavier.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28
MISS MARkElEY TO
GIVE A RECITAL.

Miss Nina Markeley. one of the
most talented of the vocal students of
cital tonight in the Whitman college
at SIS. She will be assisted by Miss
Emily Mack. pianist: and by Miss
Ethel Crowell. violinist. The following
program will be rendered:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-28

Wants Incorporation Law.
TIE president advocates national
law, he declared There
-hal!I BE- limit placed upon the in
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
Graduating Exercises.

The graduation exercises of class of
1908 of the Elko county high school will
take place at Bradley Opera House to-
night. Following is the program:
Invocation. -. Rev. G. II. Greenfield.
Chorus
Valedictory. ..........M Morley Griswold
Chorus.
Address. ....... .Supt. A. B. Lightfoot.
Presentation of Diplomas. "A. w. Hesson
Chorus,
The class of 1908 will compare most
favorably with the classes that have
gone before them in scholarship and de-
pertinent. They are earnest young
men and women of whom Elko county
may we'll be proud.
Evidence your interest in these young
people and in the cause of education by
your presence at these graduating ex-
ercises. Let us show them that we APP
preciate their good work.
The exercises will begin at $3.50 o clock.
Every seat in the opera house should be
filled by that time.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
having been duly appointed Admins traitor of
the above entitled Court. on the end day Of
Jnne, A. d. 1908. and having duly qualified as
such administrator, Letters OF Administration
were duly issued to him On tie 2nd day of June,
A. d. 1908
Notice is further given thnt all persons hay
Johnson. deceased. are hereby required to file
the same with the proper vouchers and affi-
davis a. tached with the Clerk OF this Court,
within three months from the date of the first
publication OF this Notice, or they will be for.
ever barred.
Dated at Elko, this Bird day of June. A. d. 1898
EMERY q. JOHNSON,
Administrator OF the Estate OF
Catherine Johnson, deceased
CHARLES ID. HENDERSON,
Attorney for Administrators.
Date OF first publication. June 3. 1908
Date OF last publication, July 8, 1905
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
catarrh Cannot, Be Cured

with local applications, as they can-
not reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is u blood or constitutional
disease and i'm order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces. Halls Cntarrh Cure
is not q quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians
I'm this country for years and Is a
regular prescription. 1t Is composed
of the best tones known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly ON the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination OF the two In
gradients Is what produces such
wonderful results In curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
i. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
tipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
I. Q. 9. F. Grand Officers

The I. o. o. F. Grand Encampment,
Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly
held very interesting meetings in Reno
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The reports of the officers showed that
each branch of the Order had made
substantial gains during the year.
Tuesday night the splendid new
temple was dedicated to Odd Fellowship
by the officers of the Grand Lodge with
appropriates ceremonies in the presence
of hundreds of Odd Fellows and their
wives from all parts of the state.
Following are the officers of the differ
emit branches of the Order for the en-
suing year: =
80. GRAND ENCAMPMENT :
: Grand Patriarch, w. F. Sedgwick;
grand high priest, LA. Lemaire; grand
senior warden, Seymour Jacobs; grand
secretary, William Sutherland; grand
treasurer, G. Novacovich; grand junior
warden, Simon Bray; grand sentinel,
w. Prince; deputy grand sentinel; J.
Errick; grand marshal, ]. Bumberg.
GRAND LODGE
Grand master, j. J. Owens, Tonopah;
deputy grand master, w. F. Sedgwick,
Reno; grand senior warden, H. P.
Clifford, Carson; grand secretary, VIM.
Sutherland, Virginia City; grand trea-
surer, G. Novacovich, Aurora; grand
representative, unexpired term, J.
Eggers, Tuscarora; grand representa-
tive, full term, L. A Lemaire, Battle
Mountain; trustees, D. w. Kitzmeyer,
Carson; P. H. Hull, Eureka; A. w.
Holmes, Reno.
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY
President, Anna Warren, Reno; vice
president, Oline Stewart, Tonopah;
warden, Dollie Spinney, Reno; secre-
tary, Lizzie R. Mudd, Reno; treasurer,
Angelina Day, Sparks; trustee, Emma
B. Holmes, Reno.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
Don't!!!

Don't let the child suffer with that
cough when you can cure it with
Billiards. HorehOund Syrup, a sure
cure for coughs, bronchitis, infiucn-
ia. Group and pulmonary diseases.
Buy bottle and try it.
b. 3. Laughter, Byhnlia, Miss,
writes: 81 have two children who
had Group. l tried many different
remedies, but | must say your Hor-
hound Syrup is the best Group and
cough medicine | ever used" Sold
by Elko Drug co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
The Shoe Mani

have afirst-class shoe maker to work
for me and we are prepared to do all
work on quick time that is given us.
still handle the celebrated w. L.
Douglas and other good lines of shoes
for both men and women. When in
need of anthing in the shoe line call and
see me. I sold over 40 dozen pair of
shoes in the last year, which is proof
that my goods are all right
A. l.. MAUK, The Shoe Man.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
TAFT NOMINATED

Cannon, Fairbanks Hughes, Knox,
Foraker and LaFollett are dead ducks
in the political pond. Taft, Roosevelt's
heir, was nominated on the first ballot
The vote was not given in the bulletin.
A later bulletin says that the nomin-
alton of Taft was made unanimous and
the convention adjourned until 10 a. IN.
Friday.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins

Tom Moore, of Rural Route l, Coch-
ran, Ca, writes: 81 had bad sore
come on the instep of my foot and
could find nothing that would heal
it until [ applied Bucllen's Arnica
Salve. Less than half of a % cent
box won the day for me by affecting
u perfectcure." Sold under guarantee
at Elko Druge Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
Serious, Indeed.

Lady" said the tattered tramp at
the gate, cant yer spare me a dime
on very urgent collection?" What
do you call an urgent collection ?"
asked the busy housewife. why. yer
see, have just been fined $29, a4O. 900
for ruin ON an oil car an I've only
got tvs days to get 1t together"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-18
NOTICE

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested to call at the Henderson Bank
and settle their accounts. All my ac-
counts are at the bank.
w. N. HARRAH,
Paso Robes, Cal, March I, 1908.