davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

would not have the ar-reaching effect
that the one above would.
Summer baseball, il adopted would
mean little to the, teams, one way or
the other. 1t would allow the good
baseball men to help earn their way
through college, and in this is certain
ly commendable, but professionalism
1t would seem, should be avoided in
college athletics. If men are already
professionals, then their past sins
should be. wiped of, up to the time the
rules were adopted, and a chance to
begin with clean records would be
given them.
governing board, to decide eligibfI-
1ty seems almost a certainty. despite
the fact that Whitman ignored It, Here
1t seems of little importance. the fac
ulty has always been strict and per-
fectly honest in it's decisions. even be-
fore the rules were adopted. And there
has been little complaint against Whit
man. But w. S. C. and the U. of w.
are getting their fair names much be-
smlrched and a board would be Of
great benefit to them. if they care any
thing at all for reputation.
Washington's idea of having q rule
IL prep IIOIl dHOlTeE SCHOOL,
who played varsity athletics, admitted
to school and allowed to play again the
first year he is in attendance will no
doubt be voted down hard It will af-
feet Whitman little or none, one way
or the other.
Oregon and o. A. G.. have, said little
as to what they want in the wav Of
rules, but it is safe to say all the
other schools will be ready to stand for
little seuelching of the l.. OF ". and
w. S. G. The three state universities
having no prep departments of any i'm
portance, will probably favor keeping
preps from varsity athletics, but the
other three schools will probably stand
pat and it Is doubtful if such a rule
can be forced through.
Whitman is peculiarly hindered in
the conference. She is the smallest COL
lege in the conference and her needs
are different. However, she has voted
to stand by the rules, and she can be
no harder hit than last time, so it
is safe to say that the rulings will be
acceptable 20 the Missionaries, even
though not entirely satisfactory
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Whitman Nav be OutvOted
In Conference Decisions

LII all the suggestions Of the differ
ent colleges of the Pacific northwest
are made rules, Whitman COLLEGE will
De- hard hit for the second time, as a
result or being outvoted by the other
SCHOOLS. Her own suggestions Of
course, will affect her little, but ines-
much as they do, they help to strength
en- her teams. Last year the rules put
whitman into what everyone thought
hopeless ignominy, as far as athletics
were concerned, but proper spirit and
hrst-class coaching have thus far kept
not only her head, but shoulder as
Well, above water
Last year the adoption Of the four
year rule lost many star men, partic-
uiarly PhllbroOk, an all-around athlete
and also other crack men such as
butcher, Dimmick, Spagle, and others.
Ihe one year rule prevented several
men coming who could otherwise. and
would have, attended Whitman. and in
good faith.
NOW comes Idaho with a suggestion
to cut out preps from college athletics.
with such rule adopted, and no one
can say but that it will be, Whitman
will surely be relegated to the rear in
track athletics. Martin, captain. and
best short distance runner in the
northwest, would be then ruled out.
and with him would go hopes of a
team. Even though it would not work
this year. Martin would not get into
college next year. While he is the
only man-as far as is known at this
season-of any Importance affected by
the rule, yet his loss would be irrepar-
able. In basketball the rule would
not hurt the team, but in baseball II
would cut out Wilson, the only pitcher
the college has.
Idahos other suggestion. that prep
students who have already taken part in
varsity athletics, to be forgiven this
as far as the four-year hule is con-
cerned, would affect Whitman little. 1t
would, however, give the football team
Bassett, this years star tackle and
punter, a badly needed man. Lyman it
would have affected, had it been
adopted this year, but he graduates
next spring. Cushman would be affect
ed, as he had two years baseball while
prep. He is valuable baseball while
ball and basketball man. But this rule
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

tied in San Francisco, where he con-
Quoted store and later, a brewery. In
finery, thereby laying the foundation
of vast fortune which was later ac-
cumulated in the sugar business. AL
most to the day of his death he was
identified with the active management
of his vast estate. His magnificent
stone mansion on Van Ness avenue,
built few years ago, was one, Of the
last residences dynamited in stopping
the progress of the great fire
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
ElkS' Carnival
Plans Complete

With the De La Sale Institute band
of 80 pieces acting in the capacity Of
publicity agent, corps of E,lks made
the rounds of the business district this
morning, securing donations of old
junk for use in the country store
which will be one Of the leading at
fractions in Pavilion rink during the
carnival next week. Hay racks, ex-
press wagons, automobiles and wood
wagons . of the Tausick- Kauffma n
company were pressed into service to
transfer the donations to carnival
headquarters, and when the big event
opens Monday evening at o'clock, the
country store will present an appear
ance which will make the business
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

the local socialists in the Labor temple
as the board of trustees of the central
labor body last week voted to refuse
the socialists further use Of the nall
after the first Of January. Five street
meetings will be held by the social
lists each Sunday night in lieu Of rent
ing a hall.
This is the second joint debate be-
tween Emma Goldman and DR.. Titus.
The first debate was held in Arcade
hall last year! during which time
James A. Moore, owner Of the block,
telephoned from Portland to not per-
NIT the debate to be held in his build
ing, but DR.. Titus contended that he
had paid rent for the hall in advance
and the socialists could use the hall
unless the police were called in to
prevent, which was not done.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

men of the city turn green with envy.
The LaSalle band, under the direc-
ton of Nick Heric, will appear in con-
cert two nights of the week, and their
numbers promise to be of the more
pleasing features of the weeks enter
tainment. For the accommodation of
carnival visitors, electric cars on the
loop and on the East Walla Walla line
will run until o'clock each morning.
Promptly at o'clock Monday even
ing, the doors of the rink will be
thrown open for admittance of those
who wish to witness the gorgeous cor
onation ceremonies of the unknown
queen. The curiosity aroused over the
secrecy of the fair ones identity will
have the result of causing an excep-
large attendance, especially of
women, and preparations are being
made to care for one of the largest
crowds ever gathered to do honor to
a carnival ruler. Her proclamation is
being drawn up, and contains some
noteworthy information, as well as
rules and regulations by which her
domain will be governed.
Early tomorrow morning a small
army of Industrious Elks will take
charge of the rink for the purpose Of
putting it in shape for the weeks
and it is planned to have
everything in readiness for the OPEN
ing by tomorrow evening. Electric
lights have been placed on Third street
between Main and the rink, and a
large electric sign at the pavilion en-
trance will direct the crowds where to
go. Special arrangements for interior
illumination have been made, every
thing being carried out with the view
of giving carnival visitors the best
possible service during the week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Claus SpreCk|eS, Sugar fling Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26. - Claus
Spreckles, sugar king and pioneer pro-
moter of this city, died at his residence
at 80 this morning of pneumonia He
was so years old. His son, Rudolph,
chief figure of the graft prosecution,
and John D.. steamship owner, were
at his bedside.
Spreckles was born at Lamstedt, in
Hanover, and came to America in 1846.
He was first employed at Charleston,
S. c., later moving to New York city.
In 1856 he crossed the continent to
try his fortunes in the west and set
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
I'VE Want Work"
Shout Hungry

LONDON, Dec 263Stirred to ac-
tion by the prevalence of poverty re-
sulting from the great number of un-
employed in the metropolis, charitable
societies are preparing to call upon
the city councils to provide relief. The
destitution Of the unemployed was
brought forcibly before the people by
the Christmas holidays Thousands
paraded the streets Of London. Glas-
gov and other shipbuilding cities under
the motto: 1--WE want work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
CENTS PER MONTH
JeffrieS ROdStS Burns for
Giving Negro the Championship

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26.-Jeffries,
the retired undefeated champion
besvyweight fighter Of the world. Sc
,,re1v criticized Tommy Burns for
lighting Johnson.
Il will never reentet the ring"
said Jeffries. "but all night ] received
taIegrams from all parts Of the coun-
trv asking me to fight again, but
never. Burns had his price-thirty
thousand dollars He sold his pride
the pride of the Caucausian race. He
is money mad. This white champion
worshipped at the shrine of Mammon.
The dollars he coveted are his, but at
what a price? For the first time in the
history of the prize ring a negro holds
the title Of all titles. Burns, as the
climax to his ring career, which is
anything but brilliant, allowed the
black shadow, Jack Johnson, to de-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

Conlan. who ordered that Horr be
held until immigration officials IN
Washington were communicated with.
The letter was decorated with skull
and bones and reads: If you value
the life of yourself and family don't
try to get our leader, Alexander Horr,
deported. We are not here to kill, but
to protect the working man; don't
you dare convict him. We do not want
repetition Of the conviction OF
Gompers. so act on good advice"
Horr was arrested Thursday while
making an anarchistic speech.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

SYDNEY, n. S. w, Dec. 26.-Jack
Johnson the big negro from Galveston,
Texas is the worlds heavyweight
champion.
He won the title yesterday in the big
arena at Rushcutter's Bay from Tom
NY Burns. the French Canadian, who
Lad held it since James ]. Jeffries re-
fnQuished it. and after a chase Of
Burns that led half way around the
world.
The end came in the 14th round
when the police, seeing Burns totering
and unable to defend himself from
The savage blows of his opponent, mer-
ltully stopped the fight. Previously
had been arranged that if the police
mterferred a decision should be rend-
sred on points and Referee Mcintosh
declared the big black man a winner,
,or all trough the fight he had shown
himself Burns master in every style of
lighting.
Burns in an interview after he had
zone to his dressing room said:
I did the best 1 could and fought
aard, Johnson was too big and his
each was too great
johnson Fresh at Finish
Johnson appeared fresh after the
lsht while Burns eyes were badly
'u1ed and his mouth swollen to twice
normal size. He fought game
allie and showed indomitable pluck,
Vt ne was no match for the big Texas
hack.
twice only in the annals of pugilism
colored man been permitted TO
'N' Ior the title emblematic Of worlds
~plon heavyweight pugilist. Peter
~>ASon tried it with John L. Sullivan,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
LITTLE GIRLS
BURNS TO DEATH

HOQUIAM, Dec. 26.-Laura Lyon,
the Syear-old daughter of Ernest
Lyon, was accidentally burned to
death at the family home last night
The children We're decorating a Christ
mas tree and the mother had just left
the house for additional ornaments
when the childs dress caught fire from
a spark from the, stove. Her young
brother Howard attempted to smother
the flames and failing, dragged his sis
ter to the bath room, where he ex-
tinguished the, fire with water He was
also burned about the hands
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
BIG FIGHT TONIGHT.
Sullivan and Barry Each Have MANY
Followers.

The big ten-round boxing match this
evening in the Keylor Grand theater,
together with the four preliminary
bouts is attracting no little amount
of attention, and full house is ex-
pected Sullivan and Barry, who are
slated for ten-round mill, are both
up on their toes, and the, winner will
have some real work ahead of him.
Mat enthusiasts throughout the CITY
are much interested, and betting is
free with money about even, though
favoring Barry by a small margin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Socialism
And AndrChV

SEATTLE, DEC 26.-Emma Gold
man. anarchist leader and lecturer on
the advantages of force as the only
government, will come to Seattle from
Portland Sunday to engage in joint
debate with Dr. Herman F. Titus, So
cialst leader, at the Labor temple
Sunday night The subject will be
Socialism Against Anarchy"
This will be the last meeting Of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
NO EVIDENCE
TO CONVICT

SEATTLE, Dec. 26.-Thomas H.
Knight, Jointly accused with James
H. Holt, Of the murder of Bandsman
Henry Johnson OF Fort Worden, has
been released on order of the United
States district attorney. The evil
dence was insufficient to convict. Holt
was sentenced for life the other day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
DESPONDENT,
KILLS BABY
AND HERSELF

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-After attempt
ing to kill a 3-year-old baby with
poison today, Mrs. Joseph Kratzner,
wife of an artist, living in fashion
able apartments, swallowed corrosive
sublimate. The mother and baby are
thought to be dying. Dependency
WAS the cause of the crimes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Not the Champ
Says John L.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 26.-John L. Sulli-
van says Jack Johnson. colored. who
knocked out Tommy Burns in Sydney,
in IA rounds yesterday, has no right to
claim the worlds heavyweight cham
pionshtp, as Burns was never cham
pion. He says the present day bouts
are only boxing exhibitions, not real
prize fights.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Murdered
by Mexican

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 26-Word
has been received here hat William
B. Morse, a son Of Samuel Morse, in
ventor of the Morse telegraph. has
been killed by a Mexican on the big
ranch Of E. L. Campbell, in Lower
California. Details are lacking.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
french President Has Recovered

,;oros animated that the acquittal OF
Gregory for shooting Major Dreyfus
bod led Maths to seek notoriety by as
saulting him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Roosevelt TO
Do NOthin0

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Roosevelt
will not interfere, with the Gompers
case as long as it is in the courts, ac-
received today. The president believes
any action by him is unnecessary now
as the defendants have already given
notice of appeal. Roosevelt is prepar-
ing a statement in reply to the, many
requests that he take action.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Defense Opens in Hams Trial

FLUSHING, Dec. 26.-The case for
the prosecution in the, trial OF Thorn
ton Jenkins Hams, charged with par
ticipation in the killing Of William
AIMS by Captain Peter Hams, the de-
fendant's brother, was completed today
with the testimony of George Bolton
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

At the preliminary hearing Of the ac-
cused councilmen and two former
bankers 1t developed that a sum ap-
proximating $176. 900 was corruptly used
to influence councilmen to choose GER
tain banks as repositories for the city's
funds. The government officials are
trying to learn il all the banks con-
tributed toward the bribery fund.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
r. w. Thatcher Speaks.

r. w. Thatcher. director Of the stat,
exre riment station at Pu. man. will
sneak at the mems meeting in the Y.
NJ. c. A. buildiI tomorrow afternoon
at . o'clock on the subjcc., "Old T-a-
+; r1ent History and Modern Science"
Mr.. Thatcher is deep thinker and a
forceful speaker.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
School Will
Be Moved

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The army
musketry school, situated at the pre-
sidiO Of Monterey, Calf, will be moved
to the middle west, according to a
report here today that Brigadier Gen
eral Funston has recommended the
transfer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Government Will
Aid Prosecution

PITTSBURG, Dec. 26.-Government
officlals will give aid in the forth
coming prosecutions against bankers
and city councilmen accused of brib-
cry, according to statements of repre-
sentatlves Of the voters league.
AS the first step it is announced that
the department of justice is prepar-
Ing to investigate all national banks
serving as repositories for citv funds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Police
kiIIed

= MOSCOW, Dec. ga number +
+ of policemen, including Baron +
+ COtteb chief of the secret political +
4 police and Colonel Muraki, Were +
= killed today in a clash with the +
y revOlutiOnists at a villa near here. +
y Troops are now on the scene. The +
+ reWolutionists made a stubborn +
+ stand. E
/. I. !. + I. + /. /. + + I! + + +
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Brutal Assault.

NATCHEZ, Miss, Dec. 26.-Robert
F. Reed, aged 20, and his wife, aged
60, were brutally assaulted during
the. night va burglar. Reed died at
the hospital and the woman is not ex-
pected to live.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Strikers and Officials in Clash

arsbals arrived here today. The re-
f,,SaI of the strikers to obey a tenn
,,orarv restraining order issued by the
FEDERAL court started the trouble. Ine
miners, barricaded themselves in a no.
+e1 and fired at the marshais.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
JUDGE THREATENED
BY ANARCHISTS

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 26.-Judge
Charles F. Conlan today received an
anonymous letter threatening the life
of himself and family if Alexander
Horr, agent of Emma Goldman, the
anarchist queen, is deported. The in
vestigation of Horr is pending before
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
i. !. + I. + + + + + + =
MOTION OVERRULED.

= An order overruling the motion
+ for a new trial in the case Of H. S. I
p Jackson against David, James and :
+ Joseph Lamar, has been issued by :
e Judge T. H Brents of the SUI
j. perior court. Plaintiffs were rep
i. resented by T. P. GOse and E. F.
= BARKER, while Sharpstein &
+ Sharpstein appeared for defend :
4. ants. The case, it is said, will be 1
+ appealed.
4. = {. + + 1. + 4! E + + = = 1
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Killed
Sister

ZION CITY, KY, Dec. 26.-The
Christmas reunion Of the Leary fanny
resulted in James Leary killing his sis
ter, Mrs. Ida Detton, and then COM
miting suicide. The sister had re-
proved him for drinking
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
THROWS AWAY WINNING
TICKET FOR AUTOMOBILE.
Captain Of Chicago Police Discards
Rattle Check, Which Wins.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The mysterious
owner of the lucky ticket which drew
an automobile in the ST. Elizabeth hos
pital rattle, is Police Captain 5. b.
Wood. AS he threw the ticket away
recently while cleaning out his desk
he probably will do without the ma
chine 80.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
II is Now
Chief Cook

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Chief
Of Police Jesse Cook, successor to the
late Chief Biggy, assumed the duties of
the head of the police department to-
day after simple ceremony.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
London Pleased.

LONDON, Dec. 26-Johnson's vic
tory pleases sporting circles here
Burns as unpopular because he was
considered fresh and talkative" by
fight followers. Englishmen attach no
importance to the color line, admiring
Johnson from a pugilistic viewpoint
only
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

- 5SARlS, Dec. 26.-President Fallieres
sst.," was attacked yesterday by Jean
rSs presided at the council of min
s,vs. today, apparently entirely re-
~u from his slight injuries. Fall
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

- ~ LILLE, KY, Dec. 26.-The bod
md United States Marshal Mullins
dned :, miner, John Ross, who were
stearn. d clash between strikers at
I'D coal mining town near here,
lumber Of wounded miners and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

I scend upon the coveted crown and til
tieA He will never be forgotten by the
! public for allowing the title to be ta-
ken by member of the African
race"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Draft of Marines.

NAVY YARD, Puget Sound, Dec. 90
The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo, has ar
rived with a draft Of 102 marines from
the Pacific fleet for duty in the local
barracks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Sharkey Wants It.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Tom Shark
ey announced today he intended trying
to take the title from Jack Johnson,
who whipped Burns.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
CHRISTMAS. PROGRAM.
Sunday School Pupils Will Entertain
Tomorrow Evening.

The following Christmas program
will be given by the Sunday school of
nc, First Congregational church Sun
day evening at 1880 o'clock:
Song, GLORY in the Highest School
20
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
Insane Nan
A Suicide

= SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 90 +
+ Michael McGinnis, an insane pa =
+ tient, committed suicide hanging 4
= himself with a shirt attached to !.
7 the end Of his bed which he used =
! as a gallows. =
4 j. 8. j. i i 4. i. + 4. 4. 4 Z 4,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26
visitino With Son

and the defense opened.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-26

and the defense opened
Visiting With Son.
Mrs. j. E. Ferris, of North Yakima,
is visiting this week with her son, r.
r. Ferris and family, $40 South First
street