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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
Battle of the Ballots
Being Fought In Maine

reputation as a public speaker and has
a personal acquaintance with thousands
of frmers in every section of the state.
He is extremely popular with the pa
irons. which has a membership in the
state of $4,000 1t is declared that many
of the republican farmers will vote
for him. The democratic state plat
form declares in favor of resubmis
sion and denJhnds the repeal of the
Sturgis enforcement act
Mr. Gardner tells the people that he
himself is a teetotaler, that he never
drank a drop of liquor in his life but
that hei believes that the people should
have the oportunity to vote upon re-
submission, and that he and his party
are willing to abide by the judgement
of the people. He also asks for an
equalization of taxes.
Since 1882 the republicans have car
ried the state. except in 1906. by plu-
ralities ranging over 10000, the high
water mark being reached in 1896
when the late Representative Llewellyn
Powers was elected governor by a plu-
rality of 4S,246 in a total vote of 1856
The democratic party became de-
mOralized, and not much was done by
| it in the way of organization for the
biennial election until 1904, when Gov
ernor Cobb, the republican candidate
was elected over Cyrus w. Davis, dem
Ocrat, by ~ plurality of 26,816 in a to-
| tai of 1882. Two years ago the dem
ocrats again nominated Mr.. Davis, an6
| they carried on most aggressive cam
CoI@1 ~
| the chief issues being the unpoprlarity
OF the Sturgis enforcement law, which
Lad been approved by Governor Cobb
| The result of the election came neal
to wiping out the republican plurality
| The result was: Whole number O. The
votes: 133,5O0; Cobb, (Rep.) 69,427;
Davis, (Dem.), 61.363; Woodward
| (Pro), 1.133: Fox (Soc), 1851. scat
! tering. 26. Governor Cobb's plurality
was only S.O64, and his majority only
1854.
This was not ALL The representatives
who had been receiving pluralities
ranging from five thousand to sever
thousand or more, came near being de
| feated. Representative LittIefiell came
| within 1859 votes of being defeated
and the only one of the four representa-
tives who made a fairly good showing
was Mr.. Powers. The democrats hat
more, members of the state house anC
senate than in many years. They
elected sheriffs and other officers il
several counties, carrying the strons
republican county of Kennetec, the
home of Representative Burleigh.
Since that election many thing
have happened to DISRUPT the -epUbli-
cans A faction has grown up wh'cf
has been opposed to what has beer
known as the state house ring, ovel
which Representative Burleigh ha
} been charged with being the boss.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
DESTITUTE WOMAN
SENT TO SPOKANE

The closing chapter in the pathetic
case of Mrs. John Jansan. who was
found in destitute circumstances on
Division street by the police Saturday
when Dan Lechner, a farmer, whose
home is near Freewater, came to
Walla Walla, and purchased tickets for
Mrs. Jansan and her seven small chill
dren in order that they might return to
their former home in Spokane.
1t was up to Lechner, fore when the
authorities found that the family had
been sattled on to the county from
the state of Oregon, quiet search into
law books was taken up. with the re-
suit that it was found that section 1921
of Ballinger's Codes and Statutes.
provides that any person who knowing
ly brings a pauper from one state into
another may be fined in any sum not
exceeding $500, and shall stand
charged with their support
Mrs. Jansan and her seven children.
the youngest of whom is but six
months and the oldest barely Is years.
have been staying at the county poor
farm, but will leave tomorrow at the
expense of Lechner, for Spokane, where
they have friends who will assist them.
Jansan is in the Spokane county Jail
awaiting trial for tampering with the
United States mails, having been ar
rested in Freewater several days ago.
After he was arrested and taken to
the Falls City, Mrs. Jansan was unable
to keep up the payments ON THE little
farm they had purchased near that
city, and the land was later sold to
Lechner, who, desiring to take pos
session. argued that as the family
came from Washington they should be
returned. He accordingly brought them
to Walla Walla. Saturday morning,
and for his willingness to assist in
their transportation, this afternoon saw
fit to purchase tickets for the entire
family to the Falls City.
In addition to the seven little tots
which Mrs. Jansan has with her she
says that five others are dead.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
WALLA WALLA MEN
RETAIN PULPITS

WENATCHEE, Sept. 14.-Appoint-
ments for the various charges within
the district of the Methodist Episco-
pal conference, in session in Wenat-
chez this week, were made this morn
ing. and but two changes We're made
in Walla Walla county. Rev. NJ. BCk ntoi
was appointed to take charge of Grace
church, and Rev. F. H. Wake" will
fill the pulpit in Prescott for the COM
ing year.
A new district known as the Coeur
dAlene district, was created, and Rev
j. A. Luce, of Moscow, Ida, was ap-
pointed presiding elder. Rev Gabriel
Sykes was re-appointed presiding ell
der of the Walla Walla district. Rev
M. l.. Sanders was returned to the
First M E. church of this city and
Rev. Robert Warner is to have charge
Of the Wilbur Memorial church fol
the coming year.
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THIS WIDOW WANTS
A YOUNG HUSBAND

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-That
she is seeking a husband to help her
spend million dollars left her by her
husband, deceased, is the explanation
given by Mrs. J. M. Lawrence for a
trip to Golden Gate park, where she
was found on a sand dune unconscious
Saturday morning. 1t wins said at the
time a chauffeur gave the woman d
drugged drink. She said she married an
old man and now wants a young hus-
band Further than to say she is the
widow of J. M. Lawrence, OF Los Ange-
les. she is nom -cOmmittal
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Mardi Gras at Coney,

NEW PORK, Sept. 14.-COney
Islands six annual Mardi Gras carnival
and farewell festival had its inaugural
today and will continue through the
week. A great symbolic pageant, illus
trating 1.-The Age of Progress" will be
the feature. With fair weather, it is
expected that over a million New
Workers will visit Coney Island during
the carnival. Thousands of dollars have
been expended preparing for the carni-
val, which, will eclipse in magnificence
all previous celebrations of the kind at
the famous amusement resort
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
DreVfuS of American Army
Ordered Back TO His Exile

HUACHUCA. Ariz.. Sept. 14.-Or-
dered back to exile at Fort Grant,
Colonel Stewart. the Dreyfus of the
American army will not be allowed to
make the 9O-mile test ride. No rea-
son was assigned for the action. Or
ders were mailed from headquarters
to General Thomas at Denver. Sep
tember II commanding Stewart to re-
port at the fort for duty. He was sent
to the lonely fort a year ago when he
fell under the ban Of department dis
approval
Stewart said today that he would
take the train from here Wednesday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
ROSTERS RETURN
FROM BIG SHOOT

A. ana Mrs. J. =. Smails and DR..
A. Fulton returned Yesterday from
|at0nda, Mont. where they had been
1Alins the Boosters shooting tour
nent. 7. d. Barclay, and Mr.. and
U.s. Robert Z. Allen returned Sat
laN' and Mr.. and Mrs. F. a. Dry
/ are expected home tomorrow.
u Speaking of the shoot this morn
+ Mr. Smails said it was without
obt the biggest event of its kind
held west of the Mississippi river.
v'e We're 10 shooters from all
rs ot the United States represented.
| everything went off as smoothly
Souid have been desired.
AAong the Wa!la Walla shooters
| L. Allen, DR.. s. A. Fulton and T.
barclay shot exceptionally we'll and
Vveded IN carrying off some of the
15y, and while all of the shooters
III thlS city were in on some of the
'NS' The three named shot above
"5'"Se Out of the 40 shooters
/ all parts of the Union. Mr..
"-S says the state of Washington
4 Presented with the largest num-
/ Of shooters.
.HS'derab,e publicity was given the
Hg shoot to be held in this city
May, and it is expected that
L. lhan 15O shooters, the largest
.'T ever entertained in Walla
'"' VIII be in attendance An
Il 3.5Atht was made this morning
SAoV9 IN purses is to be added to
4 premium list for the coming
j." ana everything looks favorable
most successful meet here next
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and go to Wilcox, where he will be
met by his companions in exile, who
will drive him to the post.
Officers believe the order was issued
because of the report of army sur
geons that the colonel is suffering
from heart trouble. Stewart will re-
sist any attempt to retire him before
he reaches the age limit. He declares
he will be able to prove himself fit
for service before any court martial.
He has applied for inquiry three
times, but no action was taken. He
will not accept the furlough of four
months to which he is entitled.
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On His Wav East.

Haylett O'Neill. a member of the
class of 1907, of Whitman college ar
rived in the city this afternoon for
brief visit with friends. Mr.. ONeill
is on his way to Boston, where he will
graduate from the Boston "Tech" this
year in electrical engineering. ONelil
was well known in college here as one
of the most brilliant students of his
class and also as a member of the
varsity football team for three years.
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North Bank and will leave the next
day over the O. r. & n. for Lewiston
from which place it goes to Spokane
and thence to Seattle.
While in the city the Seattleites
will be guests of the Commercial club,
except from 1880 to / 80 Thursday.
when by special invitation they go to
the penitentiary as guests of Warden
Reed. The Commercial club is making
elaborate preparations for their enter
tainment and will endeavOr to get the
new rooms entirely furnished before
the visitors come.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTH
Why Can't Bill Speak
for Himself Asks Brvan

in several particulars. He said his
speeches threw little light on his
political views. He then referred to
what he calls the incompatible atti-
tude of Taft on labor matters. saying:
Taft does not agree with laboring
men regarding the use of injunctions
IN labor disputes. No word praise
from the president can change Tafts
attitude along this line. or make his
candidacy more satisfactory to the
toilers."
Bryan declared that Taft's position
on the tariff. trusts and other ques-
tlons were unchanged by the presi-
dents praise, adding that the presi-
dents statement was valueless unless
he remains in Washington to see that
Taft makes good.
I'VE ought to have a more definite
statement regarding what the public
may expect Taft to do said the demo-
cratic leader.
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Mexican Veterans.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14.-Al-
though few veterans of the Mexican
war remain to observe the day, ceie-
brations will be held today in seVera
western and southwestern cities &c
mark the sixty first anniversary of the
entry of General Winfield Scott ano
the American army into the City oi
Mexico. September IA, 1S41.
The triumph of the American army
confirmed by force of arms Uncle Sam s
title to the vast conquered territory OF
California. Nevada. Utah. Wyoming
Colorado Arizona and New Mexico.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
to be Here September 23

Secretary A. C. Moore of the Com
merc1al club this afternoon received
word from Secretary C. B. Yandell, of
the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
stating that the special train bearing
the Seattle business men will arrive
in this city Wednesday evening, Sep
tember %, at 7:30. The train will
stay in the city over night and will
not leave until the next day at 80
The train bearing the Seattle Cham
Der of Commerce Will consist of four
Pullmans, baggage car and a diner.
1t will arrive from Portland over the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
Germans Celebrate.

WASHINGTON. Sept 14.-Benrings
race track was the scene today of a
big German Day celebration under the
auspices of the United German Socle-
ties of Washington. An extensive lite
rary and athletic program was carried
out.
The celebration commentaries the
anniversary of the landing in America
of the first German immigrants, head-
ed by Francis Daniel Past0rius, who
founded colony at Germantown, Pa.
in 1858. The actual anniversary of the
landing is October 6. but it was decided
to hold the festivities earlier this year
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
HiQheSt Court to
Decide Dispute

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 1!-Ar
appeal to the supreme court OF the
United States to determine the dltE
of the Oregon initiative fishing laws is
the last resort of Washington shore
fishermen en- the Columbia. Pending
the result of this apepal a temporary
Injunction will be asked for from TIE
United States court forbiddinS the en-
forcement of the obnoxious law untii
the ouestiOn of constitutonality is ie
cided. This is the outline OF the proceed
ure which Governor Mead CT Washing
ton. said he would begin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
TWO CLAIM THEY
WERE BEATEN UP

In the justice court this afternoon
two cases of assault and battery were
heard. The first was the case of the
state against James Kinksley. in
which John Clary claims the former
committed the crime of assault and
battery on his person, on August %.
In the second case James Spears
and Ed Stone are accused of the same
offense. John Connors. of Clyde. being
the complaining witness. Clyde was
the scene of the conflict.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
FOOTBALL OUTLOOK
|SoOD," SAYS MORTON

o'oa.- prospects are good and
= more. they are getting better
0a\ said Manager Carl Nor
The Whitman team. this morn
morton arrived in the city this
Z" attend school and inciden-
" ct taings ready for the fall
% Tie gridiron. Several other
Is, IS OF the team also arrived and
" 'Ae football field is to begin
ka1Is o1 the old men will be back, +"
a. ION, "on whom we were not
n earlier in the summer. The
- @' rule and the one year rule
,ao something of a hardship on
So 81 out We hope to pull out of
L. 0" with the best end of the
1 practice will begin at
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
CAUSTlC COMMENT MADE BY
DEMOCRATIC LEADER ON PRES.
IOENT ROOSEVELT'S ENDORSE
MENT OF TAFT,

BALTIMORE, Sept 14.-Bryan to-
day answered the letter written by
PRESIDENT Roosevelt supporting Taft
which was made public yesterday. He
said: Il expected President Roose
welt to support Taft He couldn't do
less because he selected him as the
administration candidate.
If Taft was dead it would be in
teresting to know from President
Roosevelt what he knew of Taft's
opinions. but as Taft is alive it is
hardly necessary for President Roose
welt to speak for him.
Bryan said Taft was running on a
platform which the exigencies of the
campaign had compelled him to amend
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
Murder Mystery
Sill UnSOIVed

SPOKANE, Sept. 14.-All efforts to
solve the mystery of the murder of A.
T. Thomas, a rancher near MalO, whose
mangled body was found by the road
side near his home, have failed. The
murderers burned buildings on the
ranch valued at $2500. No motive ha>
been found The widow, and son were
visiting in Spokane when the, cOron5
notified them of the murder. The son
said his father had one enemy and it
is not thought it was a case Of robberE-
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Colorado State Fair.

PUEBLO, Colo, Sept. 14.-Pueblo is
today entertaining the advonce guard
of the hundred thousand visitors eX
pected this week to visit the Colorado
state fair. Many visitors witnessed the
opening program today and a throng
of $4,000 is expected tomorrow, frater-
nal day. The farmers and labor union
lists will celebrate on Wednesday, when
they will be addressed by Alfalfa Bill
Murray, the famous Oklahoma states
man.
Wild west day will have as feature
spectacular pony race. in which COW
boys, cOWgirls and Indians will contest
for the championship. A fine program
of trotting, pacing and running races
is also scheduled.
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CcIored Odd Fellows,

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., Sept IL
A black cloud is lowering over At
lantic City today. occasioned by the
invasion of colored folk from all over
the land for the convention of the
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows,
an international negro fraternaI or
der The convention will extend
through the week and the visitors will
be entertained in an elaborate manner
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Medicos M eet.

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa, Sept.
14.-With many distinguished physl-
clans and surgeons in attendance, the
Medical Society of the State of Penn
svlvania convened in fifty -elghth an
nual session hera today. Important
papers and discussions OF sclentlnc
topics will occupy the next three days
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
Miners to Meet.

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Sept. 14.-Dele-
gates from all the locals of the Unit
"a Mine Workers in this district, rep
resentine 100000 miners will meet in
annual session here tomorrow. I'd lo
will be made to meet any CRISIS that
NAV arise at the expiration OF the
agreement with the operators on April
payt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
On a Vacation.

City Health Officer A. E. Braden
left Friday evening for Chicago, where
he will spend several weeks taking a
post graduate course in medical col
lege. He will also visit extensively
in the eastern states before returning
to Walla Walla. DR.. G. E. MOntgOm-
cry is performing the health officers
duties during the absence of the reg
ular incumbent. Mrs Braden has been
in the east for some time past, and
will return with her husband this fall.
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Vorys On Guard.

ClNClNNATl, Sept. 14.-It WAS an
nounced at Tafts headquarters today
that Arthur Vorys would accompany
the candidate on his speech making
tour in the south and west. Vcrys is
expected to return tonight Taft will
probably start September 23
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14

SARATOGA, Sept. 14.-With the
candidacy of Hughes opposed by a
strong contingent the republican
state convention opened here today
with prospects of a freefor-an bat
tie. Elihu Root. will be temporary
chairman and may be a candidate for
governor.
Former Governor Frank Black and
Joseph H. Choate will probably be
presented to the convention as can
didates for governor. Hughes leaders
are here in full force. Timothy Wood
ruff. state chairman, is actively Op
posing Hughes, though Roosevelt has
stated Hughes should be supported
by the organization.
Root said: Il am from Oneida
| county where the people are against
Hughes
The machine branch of the party is
ready to make hard fight against
| HEghes. "Old line" republicans do
not like the way he managed the af-
| fairs in the legislature last winter.
Forces which opposed him there are
here today.
| The racing interests are doing ev-
erythfng possible, it is reported, TO
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14

4 W btlleNe lHdt llC oeNN 0ei
, tors both morally and materially +
. h, the continuation of the sumpt- +
, ,orr law of prohibition.
&. + + + + + I. + + + +
,1-cT-STA. Me. Sept. 14.-Whether
&. rrohibition law. which has been on
!. s+7tute books of Maine for half a
.n,nr, shall be resubmitted to a vote
. IN people is the principal issue be-
.,ra the voters Of the state today. In
ddeptallv. they will elect governor,
.t.ts auditor. members of the state
nsisIature and county offices, but in
,sr,st in the success of parties or indi-
ddpals has been overshadowed by the
,-,bihition issue. The democrats have
5ealared against prohibition, and on
,Iatform demanding resubmission, the
,.rtv apparently has a better chance
i srccass in todays battle of ballots
man at any time since the war.
The nominee for governor of the
rouhlicans Bert NJ. Fernald. of Po-
.nd was nominated after bitter con-
pst His opponent was William L.
gaines of Waterville. who has been
member of both branches of the legis-
hmre attorney general and has been
erv prominent in. promoting railroad
rterprises and other large business
Mr. Haines favored resubmission or
me- constitutional amendment to a
wte of the people. Mr.. Fernald was a
stand patter" on the prohibition issue,
Ind he won out in the convention. The
4Ontest has left sore places.
! The republican state convention not
my declared in favor of prohibition,
4Mt went further and said that the par
N was opposed to the resubmission or
the question TO the people.
i There are thousands of republicans
Who believe that this matter should be
nsubmitted, and the thing which is
htherng the republican leaders is how
asse liberal republicans will vote. II
Mfey egetly cast democratic ballots
he result will be an overwhelming
Gmocfatc Vi~tory The prohibitions
4NS have d candidate for governor and
Lave nominated several county tickets.
The democratic candidate for COVER
r is obadiah Gardner, a farmer, who
~ ten years has been the master OF
be Patrons of Hushandry of Maine
1i prominent in the national councils
that order He is called a good
lsnesS man. and has an excellent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
Joe Cans Says
He's all ThrOUQh

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-Joe
Cans, former champion lightweight,
declared today: Il am through, that's
all. | always wanted to be on top. If |
can't be there 1 do not want to be in
the CHIME. Nelson is the gamest boy
that ever entered the ring. l hay,
nothing but praise for him"
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once. The boys will be out tomorrow
night or Wednesday at the latest and
the work will be on. We are sorry
not to have more big games here this
fall but the one with Idaho will be
worth while And if possible. we Will
get more here. No, l think the foot
ball prospects not half so gloomy as
they have been painted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-14
Architectural Show.

NEW YORK, Sept. 14.-Exhiblts per
tanning TO architecture, engineerihS'
nainting sculpture, manufacturing and
a,oftsmanship fill Madison Square Gar
den today at the opening OF the mrs @
national architectural EXPOSITION oI 'ile
United States.
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BLOW FOR DUBOIS.

i BOISE, Sept. 14.-The anti Z
= Dubois faction of the democratic 4
+ party in Idaho scored a big victory 4
+ today when the supreme court by !
= a unanimous decision overruled I
!. the demurrer Of Dubois attorneys. !
+ Under this ruling the court will go 4
+ into the facts, and decide on i
+ merits which ticket IS entitled to I
+ partys name.
j. i. !, i. = b i. y + \ + i. 4. + + i
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CRITICALLY ILL
WITH DIPHTHERIA

The little 7-year- old daughter of
Mrs. A. Koepke, 9 West Birch street,
is reported to be seriously i'll with
diphtheria, and the home was quaran
tined by the health department this
morning. So far as known this is the
only case of diphtheria in the city at
the DreSent time