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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04

Lodi, Cal, May 31-Henry scott
and his 10-year-old daughter were
instantly killed this morning by
train No. on the railroad bridge
near town. Scott was enjoying a
Sunday walk with his daughter and
three boys. They were overtaken by
the train in the middle of the bridge.
The boys escaped, but Scott stayed
to extricate the girls foot, which
was fast between the ties.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04
Auction Held on Guinness Farm.

La Porte, Ind, May 30-The auc-
tion sale of the personal property
left by Mrs. Bella Guinness today was
attended by between 1000 and 5000
persons. Many of the articles
brought five and ten times their cost
price. 1t is estimated that the total
receipts were at least three times
more than they would have been at
an ordinary sale. The postal-card
vendors and fakirs and restaurant
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04
RAY LAMPH ERE.

Farm hand who is held for alleged
completely in the Laporte Und.) muir
der horrors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04
Foot of Snow i'm Nevada.

Ely, New, May 31.-The heaviest
snow storm since last winter was ex-
perienced here last night. Fully a
foot of snow fell. The storm was
general between Ely and Cobre. No
damage has been reported.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04
SEATTLE MARKETS.

Wheat-bluestem, Gle.
Oats-Puget Sound, SIT @ % per
ION. Eastern Washington, $2SQ29
per ton.
Barley-s254 20 per ton.
Hay-Eastern Washington timo-
thy. s16@17 per ton; Puget Sound
hay. $1O@11 per ton; wheat hay.
$3.50 per ION; alfalfa. $40 q II per
ton.
Butter-Washingto creamery, 26c
per n; ranch. 22c per ID; Oregon,
26c per 10.
Exgs-Selected local, csc per
doz; Eastern and Oregon. 21c per
dog.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04
Zebras In Harness.

The African zebra was formerly re-
garded us being too wild and vicious to
be of use in harness, but time has
changed this, and now in British East
Africa any number of zebras can be
purchased ready trained to bit and
bride. The zebra will be found most
useful in Africa and India, as it is eX
ceedingly strong, fast trotter and
immune from many diseases which at
tack horses.
Perhaps the oldest animal in har-
ness is the wild boar which is driven
by French peasant at MontlucOn. 1t
is three years old and able to draw a
no use, the reins are attached to the
animals eyeteeth.-London Answers.
The Flank March.
"Stonewall died." ran one of the most
popular fables, "and two angels came
down from heaven to take him back
with them. They*went to his tent. He
was not there. They went to the hos
pital. He was not there. They went
to the outposts. He was not there.
They went to the prayer meeting. He
was not there. So they had to return
without him. but when they reported
that he had disappeared they found
that he had made a flank march and
reached heaven before then" -"Stone-
wall Jackson" by Lieutenant Colonel
G. F. r. Henderson.
The Eagle and the Lion.
A young curate who was showing
an American girl through an old Eng
fish cathedral enjoyed her apprecia-
ton of handsome lectern. The Bible
rested on the outspread wings OF a
powerful wrought bronze eagle. at
the base of the lectern another symbol
of the gospel was presented in the
form of a great lion.
The clergyman yielded to the tempta-
ton to banter the fair visitor bit.
1--WE have lion to watch the eagle, "
he remarked.
EYES," flashed the answer, "but the
eagle stays on top."-Harper's.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04
Washington State Grange in Session

Vancouver, Wash, June 1.-The
annual session of the State Grange
commenced in this city this morning
morning and will be continued four
days.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-06-04

A twice-a.week transcript Of the hap
penings on Gray's HarboE-The Alb
deem Semi. Weekly Herald, $500 sa
S1.50 In advance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
TAFT DICTATES
| OHIO PLATFORM
Big Secretary Controls Con-
Velton Today
HIS CANDIDACY ENDORSED
PLATFORM ADOPTED, REPRE-
sENTs ROOSEVELT IDEAS ON
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.

COLUMBUS, o., March 4.-The Ohio
republican convention today adopted a
platform dictated by Tafts' friends. 1t
represents Roosevelt's ideas.
On national affairs it declares for the
square deal; law enforcement; indus
trial liberty; individualism; govern
ment regulation; employers liability
law compensation for injured govern
ment employees; injunction limitations;
greater merchant marine; waterways
and harbor improvements; revision of
the tariff by special congress sessions:
reduction of representatives in con-
gress in the states ,1isfranchising ne
grOes; rush of Panama canal work;
all of which is endorsed by Roosevelt
1t also endorses the Taft candidacy
and mentions his genius for world
peace. His support was unanimous. The
national delegates were instructed for
him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
suNNYsiDE TO HAVE
EXPERIMENT STATION,
Government Directors and State Col
~iese Join Forces to Make Irrisa.
tion Tests.

SUNNYSIDE, March 4-Prof. f. w.
Thatcher. government experiment sta
tion director Of the Washington State
college, at Pullman, and S. o. Jayne
of the department Of agriculture, with
headquarters at Spokane, met the ex-
pertinent station committee Of the Sun
nyside Commercial club Saturday even
Ing, They propose to establish the sta
ton just above the canal north Of Sum
nyside. Jaynes will attend to the en-
gineering features and Prof. Thatcher
to the agriculture.
|. The water used for the irrigation
will be. pumped so as to procure abso-
mtely accurate data regarding the
water used and also the expense of
lifting it. The station will thus deter
mine the quantity and ways of apply
ing the water for obtaining the best
results, and also to determine the crops
that can be most successfully grown in
this section
Mayor Tiffany was appointed a COM
mittee to obtain the grounds and have
the same made ready for use. The
government officials in the meantime
will select the. men who will be in per-
sonal charge Of the plant.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
WOMEN ON SHIP GROW
HYSTERlCAL OVER RAT
Rodent Enters Main Hall Of Ocea n
Liner While Friends Were Bidding
Goodbye to Passengers.

VICTORIA, B. c., March 4.-Con-
sternation reigned on board r. M. S
Aorangi just before she sailed for Hon.
olulu and Australia the other night.
The social hall was filed with people
many women among them, bidding
farewell to friends, when a large rat,
which had arrived On board with the
intention of being q stowaway, was
spotted by watchful sailor, who
started for him.
Mr.. Rat, seeing an open door which
looked inviting, darted in among the
assembled company. His presence was
at once acknowledged by shrieks and
while one small rat sat up on his hind
legs begging for protection, there was
a mad rush for every available chair,
settee and table by the women. Mr..
Rat scurried away below and sue
ceeded in hiding SO he will have a free
passage.
When disappeared, farewells were
hurriedly passed over and with tight
ly claspej skirts the trip down the
gang plank was accomplished in short
order by the fair visitors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
JAMES DEMAR|s DEAD
PIONEER RESIDENT OF WALLA
WALLA COUNTY SUCCUMBS
TO OLD AGE.

James Demaris, one of the earliest
pioneers of this county died at s
O'Clock this mroning at the Walla Wal
la hospital, at the advanced age of s.
years Old age was the cause of his
death.
Mr.. Demaris was born May 2S. 1928
in Wapelo county. Iowa, where he was
raised He was married to Miss Eliza
Jane White on May 81, 1S4S. From
this union were born 16 children, 10 OF
whom are now living.
In 1863 he crossed the plains behind
an OK team, bringing his wife and fam
lily with him. Leaving Wapelo county
on April of that year, they reached
Walla Walla on Sept. II, after a long
and tedious journey. He had resided
in this county ever since and was one
of the best liked and respected men
near Dixie. where his home was at the
time of his death. A farmer and a
pioneer, he was actively instrumental
in the early development of the coun-
try.
He is survived by 10 children, as fol-
lows: Orlando Demaris of Walla Wal
la. Oren of Portland; Paschal of Walk
er Station, Wash, Nj. E. Demaris OF
Portland; Mrs. Robert Storey and Mrs
r. T. Hammond of Lapwai. Idaho; Mrs
Virgil Marks and Mrs. W. H. Sayler
of Dixie; Mrs. D. ]. Kelley, of Sunny
side; Mrs. N o. Belden of Pomeroy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
Senatorial Candidate Offers
to Withdraw from Race
INVITES cake TO JOIN HIM
OREGON MAN WOULD GIVE
STATEMENT NO. 1-REPus-
LlcANS A CHANCE,

OREGON CITY. March 4.-W. s.
U'Ren who announced his candidacy
for the United States senatorship from
Oregon to succeed Senator Fulton, this
week has issued an open letter I'm
which he invited HI. NJ Cake, the lead
ing republican candidate, to withdraw
from the race with him and leave the
field open so that Statesman Number
One republicans would center on some
candidate
He mentions Judge Mcbride. Ben
Selling, T. B. Wilcox and l. H. Bingham
as possible candidates.
Cake declined to accept the U'Ren
proposal.
"The letter comes to me as sur
prise" he stated today. But must de-
cline U'Ren's proposal to withdraw
from the, race"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
HOLD LIVELY MEETING
AMENDMENT TO GIVE GLEE CLUB
MEMBERS OFFICIAL Nv"
STIRS UP RUMPUS.

One of the liveliest meetings the
Associated Students of Whitman col
Ilege have held for many day ensued
this morning when the amendment to
give the glee club the official wv for
work in concert singing came up.
No sooner had the amendment been
brought up than it was amended to
read, For five glee club concerts" in
stead of for Ia1er-ly singing on the glee
club. This, however, did not appease
Its enemies. Veteran athletes protested
earnestly against "the cheapening of
the athletic W., the emblem of honor
which has never been given except to
members of athletic teams and to de-
baters and orators. The spirit Of the
award, they claimedl, was to honor a
student for taking part in an intercol-
legiate contest. Glee club work is in no
sense of the word a contest and not
being such the athletes of the school
lalmost to a man stood against 1t.
Glee club men supported the meas
ure because, they said, when stu
dent works hard all year and repre-
sents his college on the club, he is de-
serving of recognition.
A we'll known football halfback was
on his feet at this and said:
"A second team man works just as
hard as does a first team man. He
doesn't get his W. because he doesn't
take part in a contest. A glee club
concert it is not contest and not
being such does not deserve recogni-
ton. 1t would cheaper the W."
1T would not cheaper the w a par
ticle,' said an enthusiastic singer. "As
| it is everyone who wants to wears
them. l, myself, have worn them and
have never earned one"
'Then 1 challenge your right to
wear one" shouted the athlete.
| 1t was finally decided to postpone
action and see if the matter cannot be
| compromised by granting special
emblem instead of an emblem of honor.
The question will come up at future
meeting of the Associated students.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
coNvicTS TO WORK ON
SNOQUALMIE PASS ROAD

OLYMPIA, March AT a confer
ence with the state board of highwa!
commissioners Warden Charles S
Reed. of the state penitentiary, and the
state board of control made arrange
ments for the placing Of about fifty
convicts upon the Snoqualmie Pass
road through the Cascade mountains in
King county. The men VIII De SNIP
ped to the camp n the middle of April
and will be kept there all summer.
The work of tne convicts upon the
Okanogan road vas most satisfactory
ast summer. ard was completed at a
cost of less thai so per cent of the low
est bid that could be gotten from pr1-
yate contractors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04

The children started out quietly but
were thrown into panic at the sight
of the flames and a horrible crush oc-
Cured at the doors. Carrie Wiley and
Grace Fisk, teachers, were crushed tC
death in an effort to keep order while
building
Firemen Poweriess.
1t was found the fire ladders were
too short to reach the third story. Many
children, insane with fear, ran into
the flames The Cleveland department
raised an aerial ladder saving many
Superintendent Framer closed the Lake
Shore shops nearby and pressed his
men into rescue work
Wallace Upton was fatally burned
while saving children. He saved Is
before succumbing.
Herbert E. Chelberger. aged II who
was saved, said he dived down the
stairway over a mass of children to
he said.
CollingWOod is about six miles east
of Cleveland on the shore of Lake Erie
A portion of the town is occupied by
employees Of the Michigan Southern and
Lake Shore railroads.
Another section is the site of pala-
tial homes of suburban residents, sc
the families stricken are about equally
divided between the wealthy and work
ing people.
| AT l.: 80 this afternoon 80 bodies were
at the Lake Shore mOrgue. Five Wo-
men and the rest children.
| At 2 o'clock 10 bodies were account
ed for 1t is estimated the dead viii
reach 125.
! At 2:15 this afternoon 1872 bodies
have been taken out of the schoo
house The coroner estimates the loss
of life at IT'S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
COUNCIL ACTS ON
MANY PETITIONS
LAST NIGHTS MEETING LARGELY
GIVEN OVER TO CONSIDER
ING PEOPLES WANTS.

Many petitions of more or less i'm
portance were offered last night to the
lcity council. the most satisfactory
way of disposing them being that of
referring to committees.
The petition for light at the Fourth
and Martin streets was denied, upon
committee. A petition to vacate 10 feet
on either side of Sumach street in
Shells second addition, was granted.
A petition to open Clinton street from
Melrose street north to the Lewiston
road, was granted. The dirt taken out
in this grading is to be put in the
low places in Greens addition and not
given for private use.
Bridges for Merriam Street.
A petition signed by all the prop
erty owners in the vicinity of Mill
creek where it is crossed by Merriam
street, was read, asking that a
bridge for all purposes be constructed
over Mill creek on Merriam. There is
no bridge over Mill creek from Park
to Clinton and Merriam seems to be
the logical place for such crossing. 1t
was referred to the street COMMITTEES.
Many Petitions Referred.
Petition for the macadamizing of
ferred to the street committee; ex-
!emption of taxation of the property
now owned by the st. Paul's guild but
formerly the property Of Mrs. Harriet
A. Wormington. finance committee;
for light at the corner of Second and
Whitman, at the turning of the car
line, referred to the street light COM
mittee; for a street light at Twelfth
Iand Chestnut, the light having al
ready been put in, was filed.
The petition asking for the grading
and sidewalking of Ninth street from
the south line of Rose to the north
line of Chestnut, was referred to the
Istreet committee. An objection to
taxes by Thomas Burrows was referred
to the finance committee.
The petition of Fred Post, asking for
la liquor license for the Bank Ex-
|change. IA East Main, was granted.
c. F. Carts having the lowest bid for
the grading of Division street, he will
be given the contract. His bid was for
s9OS.99.
Contractor Nelson was granted a
warrant for $1,000 in payment of work
done on the Third street bridge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
More Civil Service Exams.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces an examination on
April 8. 1908, in this city, to secure
eligibles from which to make certifi-
cation to fill vacancy in the position
of craftsman, 500 per month. in the
office of the engineer of the third light
house district, Tompkinsville. n. Y,
and vacancies requiring similar quail
fications as they may occur in any
branch of the service.
Applicants must indicate in their ap-
plications that they have had five
years experience in engineering work
or drafting; of these five years, a tech
nical school training will be consid-
cred equivalent to three years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04

Just before he reached his destination
he took his life. His act was a mys-
terry until it VISA learned that many
years ago he committed some crime
in his home state which caused him
to seek safety in the west. Believing
that he would not be recognized by the
Tennessee authorities he determined
to take a chance and visit home be-
fore his death. His plans miscar-
ried for a veteran member of the po-
lice recognized him on the train and
to place him under arrest.
Preferring death to prison, the gam
bier shot himself.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE MEET.
Hold An Interesting Session Tuesday
Eveninq-Much Interest Develops.

Evenn9-Much interest OeVeioPS.
The Young Mems Institute held a
regular meeting last night at their
hall on Seventh and Alder The pro-
gram of the evening was both instruc-
tive and amusing and most appre-
ciatively received. One of the humorous
features was a comic recitation in dla-
lect by J. Charrier. Following this was
an address by Mr.. Neil Lynch. Rev.
Father Van de Ven was the guest OF
the evening and addressed the Institute
on 1.-The Duties of the Y. M. l. as an
Aid to the Pastor A pantomine act
that convulsed the members was "The
Shoeing of an Oughtomobile" by Nicho-
las Lux. The closing adress of Francis
Garrecht was listened to with much
interest. His subject was "Our Objects .
During the evening the De La Sale
orchestra was in evidence and made
melody.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
NEW MEMBERS
NUMBER OVER 100
Y. M. c, A. "a GOT ONE" CAM
PAIGN, PROVES AN UNoUAL-
IFIED SUCCESS.

The "I Got Ones" of the Y. M. c. A,
will have the banquet they have been
promising themselves upon the addi-
ton of 100 members TO the association.
This morning the needle of the men,
bership indicator points to 1O3 and IN
honor of the event, these who nave
been active in adding members to the
list will have a big banquet in the I.
NJ. c. A. cafe.
There are about 40 who have Sc
cured at least one member since the
campaign was maugurated and these
will celebrate the century mark in the
membership campaign with a dinner
at $50 o'clock tomorrow night.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
FIRE HORROR NEAR CLEVELAND
1872 SCHOOL CHILDREN DEAD
Students. Trapped on Third Floor of Collin.
wood School, Buried in Debris as
Building CoI|dpses.

IT EvEIAND. O., March 4.-More
.han 90 children and a janitor are
Known to be dead and scores of child
ren are injured as the result of fire
:; +b. rollinwood school building to-
day.
hundred children were trapped on
rho third floor of the big building when
rho flames burst out There was no way
of escape and many were buried in
the debris when the floors fell.
It is thought that many more are
dead but as yet no accurate roll can
ba called because of the confusion.
Emergency hospitals have been hur-
riellv thrown together in buildings
near the burning school house and
tbe injured children are being cared
for there until the ambulances can
take them to their homes or to the
hospitals.
late estimate of the Collinwood
fire saw IS children were burned to
death. Thirty bodies were taken from
the ruins.
Death List Grows.
It is believed that over a hundred
children lost their lives in the North
Collingwood school fire.
Thirty bodies have been recovered.
Firemen are at work desperately try
ing to recover the bodies before the
crumbing walls fall.
Homes near the scene have been
turned into morgues. house to
house canvass will be necessary to fix
the number of the dead. 1t may reach
$50. A great pile of bodies were found
in the doorway of the school. Mothers
and firemen are in danger of death
if the walls fall.
The fire started at $3.50 from an
Oyerheated furnace. Three hundred
children were in the building. Many
classes were reciting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
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+ JURY RETURNS =
= RELUCTANT VERDICT. =

+ PITTSBURG, March 4.-Au- Z
= gustus Hartje, John Welshons. =
= and Clifford Hose. colored. today :
- were acquitted of conspiracy. JUS !
= tice McFarlane Instructed the :
. jury to find them not guilty. :
- The jury three times refused :
= to follow the instructions. The ac- .
= quittal verdict was brought in Z
when the jurymen were told they :
must do so.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
MILLER ELECTED
MAYOR OF SEATTLE
SWEEP EVERY
THING IN MUNICIPAL ElEc-
TIoN YESTERDAY.

Ter. republican, was elected mayor OF
Seattle. yesterday, by a plurality that
may safely be put at 5100.
j. b. Metcalf, a democrat, polled "a
smaller vote than he did at the pri-
Apary, four weeks ago.
All other city officials elected are
republicans save in the eighth ward
where ]. III. Sparkman, democrat, was
elected.
All bonding propositions appear to
have been approved.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
Two Deputies Appointed.

PORTLAND. March 3.-Upon mo-
ltion United States District Attorney
w. c. Bristol, Walter H. Evans and
Robert Tucker were appointed assist
|ant United States district attorneys
yesterday.
They will proceed to clean up the
terminal docket Of the federal court at
once, all cases but the land fraud mat
ters to be taken up. The federal grand
jury will be called March 16
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
WALlh WAllk K. OF P.
TO VISIT WA|TsBuRG
SPECIAL TRAIN OVER NORTHERN
PACIFIC WILL CARRY LODGE
MEMBERS.

Enough of the membership of the
local lodge of the Knights of Pythias
has been pledged to secure the special
train to Waitsburg tomorrow night.
The train will leave the Northern Pa
cific depot at o'clock, returning TO
Walla Walia after the meeting. More
than so have already promised to go
and more have signified their inten-
tions of so doing 1t is thought that
there will be at least hundred take
the trip.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
NASTY SCANDAL IN
P|ITsBURG SOCIETY
WIFE OF WEALTHY MANUFAC-
TURER TRAPPED IN HOTEL
: WITH COACHMAN.

PITTSBURG, March Mrs. Harry
Skinner, wife of wealthy carriage
manufacturer and George n. Lowe, a
coachman for Mrs. Mary McC. Jones,
were arrested in a downtown hotel
where they registered as man and
wife.
Mrs. Lowe shadowed her husband
all night. She appeared at the poice
station and asking for detective led
him to the hotel She tells a story
of cruelty of her husabnd.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
ICHEHAlIS MAN HELD
UP At PENDLETON.

PENDLEToN, Ore, March 4.-Will
Schidel of Chehalis, Washington, who
has been visiting relatives here for a
few days, was held up and robbed
Monday evening by highwaymen. who
secured a gold watch and $50 in money.
He was SUDDENLY confronted by two men
while walking near town, about 8
O'Clock. one presenting a gun while
the other proceeded to go through his
pockets. The police have no clue.
Schidel described one of the men as
short in stature and the other as
dark k-cOmplexioned man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-04
Toppenish Bonds Illegal.

TOPPENISH, March As A. Keene
& Company, the Chicago bond buyers.
who were expected to purchase the
Toppenish city hall bonds. have writ
ten Mayor Grant pronouncing the
bonds illegal, owing to an error in the
ballot used for voting on the bond
question. This will necessitate holding
another election, meaning that Top
penish will have to give up it's expec-
tations of a $4,000 city hall for this
summer