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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-14
STATE TICKET.

For Governor
CHARLES w. SWISHER
Marion County.
For Secretary OF State
STUART f. REED
Harrison County.
For S ate Superintendent OF Schools
III. Z. SHAWKEY
Kanawha County.
For Attorney General
WILLIAM G. CONLEY
Preston County.
For Auditor
JOHN SHERMAN DARST
Jackson County.
For Treasurer
Il. L. LONG
Mcdowell County.
For Judges OF Supreme Court
IRA Il. ROBINSON
Taylor County.
w. N. MILLER
Wood County.
l.. ]. WILLIAMS
Grccnbrler County.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-14
MONDAY, SEPT. IA, 1908.
PARTY EMBLEM
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Election November 3, 1908.

NATIUNAL TICKET.
For President
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
Ohio.
For Vice President
JAMES S. SHERMAN
New York.
Presidential Electors
JOSEPH II. McDERMOTT
u. NJ. McPEAK.
District TClector
FRANK w. CLARK.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-14
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

For State Senate
CHARLES G. COLEMAN
Harrison County.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
Much Interest Displayed
In TOmOrrOW'S Elections

eyes are conferred on the two men who
aspire to become governor of this great
and growing commonwealth.
The legislative tickets, by reason of
the issues at stake. are second in i'm
portance only to the contest for CUB
ernatorial honors, and in this district
the candidates are at a high tension
awaiting the will of the voters.
Election Returns.
Election returns will be received in
many of the business houses of the
city, arrangements having been COM
pleted for special wires in the Y. NJ.
G. A, the democratic headquarters in
the Ransom building and in the Com
mercial club rooms where the repub-
lican county committee is to establish
temporary headquarters tomorrow
evening. Messengers will then carry
the returns to many of the cigar
stores. saloons and cafes, where voters
will be given an opportunity to see
how the county, state and nation are
going.
Two constitutional amendments
which are to be submitted to the vo-
tiers are attracting little, if any, atten-
ton, and the indications are that they
will be voted down by overwhelming
maiOritieS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
RECORD PORCELAIN
SALE BRINGS IN
sn7,925
TOTAL IS LARGEST EVER OBJ
TANNED IN ONE DAY.
$40, 100 FOR A SINGLE VASE
Pieces From Hebcr Bishop Collection
Arouse Spirited Bidding and Por-
ce!ains Are in High Favor.

A record was made yesterday at the
Heber r. Bishop art SALE. 1t was the
fourth afternoon of the sale, and was
pOreclains The returns were $117,925,
more money than was ever taken in
before in a similar One-day sale.
There have been higher prices paid
for individual pieces of pOrcelain-$10,-
600 was the best given for single
piece yesterday-but never such high
average of prices, such a large and
representative gathering of purchasers
or such lively competition.
There has never been anything like
it before in the country or in the
world said Mr.. Richmond. at the end
of the sale, and it means a growing
appreciation of porcelains and art pot
teries, and that porcelains are now the
things to collect"
A large crowd filled the big gallery
where the sale was held. Soon after
it began there was only standing room,
and many people arriving late were
unable to get in at all. There were
many representative New Workers
present, people with money and good
taste
Mrs WhitelaW Reid was present and
purchased among other things, a beau
tiful vase in white and hard paste,
painted in brilliant enamel colors for
s425 and a tall oviform vase enameled
in red glaze for $500.
Geo d. Pratt paid $3.50 for a pilgrim
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02

After one Of the most active and
strenuous campaigns ever waged in
Walla Walla county, the candidates for
office on both tickets are now up on
their toes, though taking somewhat of
a respite while waiting for the voters
to do their part of the work attendant
upon a county, state and national
election. Promptly at 8 o'clock tomor-
row morning. the polls in the various
precincts throughout the county
will be opened, and will remain
county will be opened and will remain
open to voters until o'clock in the
evening
Interests is more pronounced in the
final outcome than has been common
in previous years of national elections,
the vital issues being responsible for
every voter taking a personal interest
in the election In the state, although
the issues are perhaps not as marked,
keen enthusiasm is being manifested,
especially in regard to the election of
governor, John Pattison, of Colfax,
the democratic candidate, who has
his opponent S. G. Cosgrove. of Pom
eroy, republican candidate. over bar
rel. Much money has been put up
on the outcome for this office. and all
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
NORTH YAKIMA ELOPERS .,.....
ARE WE'D AT TACOMA

TACOMA. Nov. Miss Bessie
Richards and Abe Walsh, of North va
.kima, who eloped from their home
last week and for whom persistent
search was made by their parents, were
married Friday at the Newport hotel,
by Rev. James T. Mcqueen. pastor Of
the Asbury Methodist church, Of this
city.
Il did not know" said Rev. Mr.. Nc
Queen today. 'the two were clippers,
though they both. especially the young
lady. were nervous and seemed to want
to get through with the ceremony as
quickly as possible, Nervousness, how
ever, Is a usual complaint Of the inter-
ested parties on such occasions. Their
license, which was obtained at the
iPerce county court rouse, was regular,
Walsh having given his age as % and
the young lady as Is. Following the
ceremony they left for Seattle"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
party. resigned that po-

Independence party, resigned that po-
sition today in a letter forwarded to
William r. Hearst, national chairman.
In mis- letter, Mr.. Merrill said:
This is to notify that I withdraw
from all relations or conditions as ma
tional committeeman for Missouri,
with the executive board of the indie
pendence party, not wishing to have
nay name connected with any party or,
persons who purchase or otherwise OBJ.
tain correspondence, stolen by other
persons, for publication, to-. the detri-
ment or downfall of other persons. at
the upbuilding Of yourself or the in
dependence party. s $3.50
T "AlsO / do not wish my name con-
nected with a party whose Affiliations
are SO closely connected with other
defeat Bryan. Taft wanted Foraker
put out of business and you played the
part of the remover and, with a
grandstand play to keep up appearan-
cas, went after Haskell with no proof
of guilt to down Bryan, and in my be-
lief the independence party receives
its campaign money from republican
sources. was led to believe the indie
pendence party and platform was to
advocate the principles of Jefferson
and Lincoln and to build up from the
better class from all parties and stand
for the better interests of the common
people, and not affiliate with, nor ia
vOr any party"
Mr.. Merrill asserts that the indie
pendence party has not kept these
promises and adds:
Bryan and the Standard Oil have
been it's only campaign ISSUE"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
Declares Moving
Pictures TO Blame

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Nov 1.-THE
Juvenile court is investigating the
strangest case on record, that of Larry
Watson, aged IS, who lived in the
bushes like a hunted animal for weeks,
stealing out nights to plumber houses
and stores.
Watson today made full confession
stating that moving pictures made him
d criminal. Until few weeks ago he
was student in the polytechnic high
school. He was found in a howell near
here. He said his father and mother
had deserted him. He also robbed his
parents and relatives
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
GIRL MARRIES
MAN SHE LOVES
LOSES FORTUNE

. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2-Believ-
ing that Edward p. Shore, son Of the
Wisconsin Michigan millionaire lum-
Der magnate, and Miss Berry Hedrick,
aged 10, q Pittshurg girl of prominent
family, are living quietly in San
Francisco following their elopemen.,
the police are seeking them at the re-
quest of the Pitsburg police.
The request revealed that the girl,
if she has married Shore, has forfeit
ed $2.000,000. the property consisting
of bonds of the Borough of Bronx, of
New York, left her by her aunt pro-
viding she marry only with the con-
sent of her parents, who are reported
to have been opposed to Shore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
Both Parties
Are Confident

CHICAGO. Nov. I'm statements is
sued today the neaquarters of botn
parties take an optimistic view Of the
situation: democrats and republicans
both claiming Nebraska by 10000 plu-
rality.
The republicans say Taft will get
the usual republican plurality in Iowa
where the democrats claim the fight
for United States senatorship will re-
duce Taft's plurality, giving Bryan a
chance to win. Both claim Colorado
and Kansas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
cOAL-No dust, ash or SCOT. r. r,
Root. Phone 2153.
Duty On Beer.

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. "A duty Of
so cents per gallon on beer. ales and
porter imported into Yukon territory
will become effective after today and
will result in depriving the brewers of
the United States of that trade terri
tory. The tax does not apply to Ca
madam or British products.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
HAMS TRIAL TO
OPEN MONDAY

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-After a pro-
1onged argument between the counsel
relative to the date for the beginning
of the trial of the Thornton Jenkins
Hams, indicted with Captain Peter
Hams for killing William Annis, the
case was set for next Monday in Judge
Aspinwall's court. Mains attorneys
failed to get pOstponement on the
grounds that Captain Hams was unfit
mentally to testify
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
Prosperity Note.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2.-As a sign of
returning prosperity. the Union Bank
of Brooklyn, formerly the Mechanics
and Traders, has announced that it
will pay it's second deferred disburse-
ment of Is per cent. to depositors on
next Monday, the stated date for the
payment being anticipated six weeks.
The bank has been able to realize from
its resources more than was expected.
Since the resumption of business, hum
dreds of new accounts have been
opened and deposits have increased
$500, 1000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
CHANCELLOR
Won BUELOW
Is RETIRED

BERLIN. Nov. 2.-Following trouble
with the German parliament over the
proposed new taxation scheme, Chan
cellor Won Buelow, resigned today. 1t
is understood that Emperor William
caused the retirement of Won Buelow
because of dissatisfaction at Germanys
international position. The recent
tense situation in Europe, following
ne threats of war in the near east. is
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
The Greatest VALUE GIVING Event Of the Year.
MIR. A. RICHMOND, Auctoneer, now
conducting the sale at q III 3. Main Street
Walla Walla, WASH, HOLDS Tit RECORD.
York Times, January Fl, 1906.

bottle vase. and F. S. Fowle 1925 for
a blue and white altar set. But hun
dred- dollar purchases were not con-
sidered yesterday afternoon after the
sale was fully on. Under a thousand
dollars the price did not seem worth
considering.
The first buyer to reach this mark
was Henry Halves, who paid $4,000 for
a beautiful soft paste gallipot, finished
with a cream white glaze, painted with
punches of pomegranates. Mr.. Halves
was one Of the best purchasers of the
day, bidding in some $4,000 worth of
porcelains.
heavy buyer was Charles S. Phil
lips, who invested more than $4,000 In
the afternoon. Mr.. Phillips purchased
one vase of the Yyung Chung period,
1723-1736 This vase was started at
$4,000, and ran up to $1,1OO, at which
Mr.. Phillips bid it in.
The big item of the sale as far as
price is concerned was a big blue and
white vase, made in the Imperial pot
teries, Picking, feet Ga inches nigh.
This was purchased by Duveen Broth
ers for $4,000
A beautiful screen feet long and
feet tall, with beautiful carving in the
teakWood, was sold to James G. Bishop
for $500 Mr. Harry Halves paid
1850 for a 141a Inch soft paste vase
of Chien-lung period. This was bottle
shaped, a pure white pellucid glaze.
Mr.. Halves also paid $2,250 for 16-inch
oviform vase. Messrs. Duveen Brothers
paid 1915 for a beaker-Shapedv vase of
white porcelain with blue magnOlias.
An OvifOrm vase, decoration of Sceptre
heads of sea green, outlined with black
and red, was sold to Duveen Brothers
for $4,000. F. George paid $4,000 for
gourd- shaped vase of hard white paste
decorated in rich enamel cOlOrS.
liz inch club shaped vase of white
hard paste enameled colOrs sold
through otto" an agent for $4,000,
and a great white vase with brilliant
decorations to the same party for
$4,000. Seligman & Co. paid $1,250 for
an oviform vase showing the three
star gods. Duveen Brothers paid
$1,000 for a 19-inch OvifOrm vase with
parliamentary handles. Ogden Mills
paid $4,000 for vase 33 inches nigh,
and Mr. Springer paid $4,000 for one
35 inches high.
The sale closed with a collection of
teakWoOd stands for the pOrcelains.
Thus ended the biggest known single
day sale of porcelain, and one which
will be apt to raise the standard of
prices on fine pottery all over the
world.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02

when it raind kuddent an when thu
son shined it diddent knead it.
when yeW voat fer precedent voat fer
qualety an not fer quantety konklussun
Bryan may not be thu biggest in size,
but he is thu biggest in branes.
may not be mulch Ov pollitaket
but haint a goin tew set on annuthe
republican tax this fawl.
me an betsy air a goin tew be az
the whail sho every day. KUN an sea
u.s.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
GUN GOES OFF
KILLING HORN

MOUNT VERNON, Wash, Nov. q
Arthur E Horn, prominent shingle
manufacturer of this county and one
of the principal owners of the Siwash
single mill company of this city, was
accidentally shot and killed late yes
terday. He had returned in his gaso-
line launch with a party of hunters
from a deer hunt among the islands;
and his shotgun was discharged while
taking it from the boat, a full charge
of buckshot entering his left breast
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02

lister to Brazil, today solved the prob
lem.
George M. Mckenzie, a prominent
democrat, came to the rescue, agreeing
to remain away from the polls, pair
ing his vote with Dudley. The plight
was caused by the refusal of the coun-
ty clerk to accept Dudley's affidavit
sent several months ago instead of his
personal appearance at the registra
ton office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
TURKEY DINNER
FREE TO NEVADA
STATE VOTERS

RENO. New. Nov. EVERY man
who votes in the principal cities of
Nevada Tuesday will have a turkey
dinner free. The scheme is the out
growth of hot fight for election 10
the United States senate between
Francis G. Newlands. the present in
cumbent, and Patrick L. Flanagan, re-
publican. Both candidates will present
turkeys
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02

patrol. The rioting is the continue
ton oe the disorders of yesterday, cul-
minating in a riot last night.
Merchants carrying Japanese goods
were attacked and their shops looted.
japanese warehouses were fired. Troops
were called out today and fired into
the mObs. Hundreds We're arrested.
The merchants attacked advocated the
abandonment of the Chinese boycott.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
LUMBER EMPLOYE is ..
KILLED BY FALLING TREE

TACOMA, Nov. 2.-William Nherry,
SO years old, was struck on the back nf
the neck by falling tree while work
ing at the Morgan Lumber cOmpanys
camp near Lester yesterday and died
at hospital here this morning from
his injuries He was a native of New
York and unmarried
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
SCION OF LORD
rs ENGAGED TO
FIVE WOMEN

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.-Acting
on advices from Sydney, Australia,
Chief of Police Biggey detailed four
detectives to meet the steamer. Lord
Sexton tomorrow, to arrest A. j.
Johnson, a passenger, alleged to be the
third son Of Lord Jewell of England.
1t is alleged that Johnson was engaged
to five women in Sydney, and after
his departure they discovered their
trousseaus missing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
Commission to Meet.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore, Nov. q
The Crater Lake road commission Will
meet in klamath Falls. on November 4,
when action will be taken regarding
klamath countys contribution OF
$4,000 toward building the Crater
Lake road
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
FISHERMEN
RESCUED BY
SEARCHERS

BELLINGHAM. Nov 2-Clinginy
with benumbed hands to the Gaping
of fish trap near Marietta, Peter
Francis and Roy Shriver, Bellingham
seamen, spent Is hours in a tempest
raging in Bellingham bay, last night
praying for assistance. AT the. point
of extreme exhaustion they were res
cuedr ats O'Clock this morning by a
searching party. .,-.--- ..-.s-- ..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
AMBASSADOR
TO BRAZIL
WILL, VOTE

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2.-After travel
ing thousands. of miles from his post
in South America to his home in this
city to vote. and meeting with dlsap-
pOintment because of his failure to
register, Irving Dudley, American min I
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
CHINESE RIOTERS
LOOT STORES

HONGKONG, Nov. 2-Several riot-
ers were killed today in a clash with
the police and soldiers. The Japanes
quarter OF the city is under military
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02

said to have been a factor in the re
tirement
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-02
QUITS MR.. HEARST'S
TWO-BY-FOUR PARTY

T. KANSAS CITY, Nov. Il. J.
Woods Merrill, of Kansas City, nation
al committeeman from Missouri of tibet
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25

Five cases Of CHAMBERS have broken
out in railroad camps just outside of
Seattle, and as consequence all public
watering places in the city have been
temporarily closed to avoid spread of
the infection.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
ESTRAY SALE

Notice is hereby given that G. NJ.
Dyer ON the list day of November,
1908, took up and now keeps at his place
. miles north of St. John, Wash, the fol-
lowing estray COW.
One 8-year-old red and white COW,
branded wv on right hip, undistinguish-
able brand on left side, upper slope in
left ear, under slope in right ear, de-
horned.
Said estray will he sold to the highest
bidder for cash at the place kept as
above specified on Saturday, the goth dav
OF Dec, 1908, at the hour of O'Clock in
the afternoon of said day, unless the
owner thereof, or his legal representa-
tive shall appear prior to that time, and
make out his title and pay all charges
against said estray.
Date of first publication of this notice,
December nth, 1908.
VIM. NJ. DUNCAN,
Auditor of Whitman County.
By Mary J. Oliver, Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
ESTRAY SALE

Notice is hereby given that John f. Pet
terson on the 10Th day of Novmeber, 1908,
took up and now keeps at his farm seven
mile from Pullman, Washington, the
following estray steer:
One year old, color, red and white; no
visible brands; slit in left ear
Said estray will be sold to the highest
bidder for cash at the place kept as above
specified, on Saturday, the 10Th day OF
December, 1908, at the hour of O'Clock
in the afternoon of said day, unless the
owner thereof, or his legal representa-
tive, shall appear prior to that time, and
make out his title and pay all charges
against said estray.
Date of first publication of this notice
December II, 1908.
VIM. NJ. DUNCAN,
Auditor of Whitman County.
By Mary J. Oliver, Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
ESTRAY SALE

Notice is hereby given that Henry
Gerlitz on the l5th day of October, 1905
took up and now keeps at farm ID miles
south of Colfax, Washington, the follow
ing estray heifer:
One 2.year-old red heifer, no brands,
white belly.
Said estray will be sold to the highest
bidder for cash at the place kept, as
above specified, on Saturday, the 10th
day of December 1908, at the hour of 2
o'clock in the afternoon of said day, UNI
less the owner thereof, or his legal repre-
sentative, shall appear prior to that
time and make out his title and pay all
charges against said estray.
Date of first publication of this notice
December II. 1908
VIM. M. DUNCAN,
Auditor of Whitman County.
By Mary J. Oliver, Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
BRIEF NORTHWEST NEWS
1908 TAX ROLLS.

Work on the 1908 tax rolls of Whit
man county, which has been in pro-
gress in the county auditors Office for
some time, was completed this week,
says the Gazette. The following
figures are CLEANED from this report
Total valuation of real and personal
property in the county, exclusive of
railroad property, SIT, 937, 1856, on
which the tax will be $49O, TIA.
Valuation of railroad property and
telegraph lines, SO. 844, 467, on which
taxes to the amount of 1913, 232, are
levied.
Total valuation of all property,
$21, 7S2, 1852; total taxes. $3.50, 006.
The railroads and the Western
Union Telegraph Co. are assessed and
taxed as follows:
0. r. & N. valuation 81, 357. 141 ;
tax, $50, O34.
Northern Pacific. valuation, 500, e
931; tax, 500, 953.
Washington Idaho & Montana. val
uation $28. $50; tax $904.
Spokane & Inland, valuation 1922, =
S48: tax $14, 843.
Western Union Telegraph Co., val
uation $40. 1877; tax 1896.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given to the creditors
of John Kimball, deceased, and to all
persons holding claims against his es-
tate, to present the same to the under
signed executrX at the office of VIM.
Swain, in Pullman, Washington, which
is her office for the transaction OF the
business belonging to the estate, within
one year from the date of the first publ
cation OF this notice, or be forever
barred.
The first publication will be on the
18th day of November, 1908.
HANNAH KIMBALL,
Executrix of last will of
John Kimball deceased.
Thomas Neil, Attorney for Estate.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
This Is erribIeI

Don't You know that lots of peo.
pie consider Rockefeller a bright and
shining light?"
Wen, he's this much like a lamp.
He depends on his coal oil and is Ger.
tainly wicke kansas City Times
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25

FOR SALE-Eight horse power
gasoline engine, with Gilbert Hunt
Roller feed mill Just the thing for
a rancher who wants to add, electric
light plant. Also traction wood saw.
All in first class running order. A
great bargain if any of above are
taken within 30 days. Call at 21O
Jackson street, Pullman, Wash. ct.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
Easier Process.

Mani believe III go and change
this gown for another it doesn't
harmonize with my complexion.
Fan-You foolish thing! Go and
change your complexion. That won't
take you half as long.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25

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