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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03
ROUTINE WORK
At THE COUNCIL
SESSION OF THE CITY
FATHERS HELD LAST
NIGHT.

Nothing out of the ordinary was do
ing at the meeting of the city council
last night and the session lasted but
McKean Durham and Whiteman were
present. In the absence of the mayor,
! Councilman Mexican acter as mayor
pro tenn.
! Reports of city officers came first.
City Clerk Hart showed that 1874 war
rants had been drawn last month, to-
falling s2O,35S76. Chief Of Police Davis
| reported $3.50 fines paid and bonds
forfeited ard 500 in fines served out in
| Jail.
Delinquent taxes were collected by
Chief Davis during the month to the
amount of s4S9SO
| Licenses to the amount of $12225
| We're collected during last month
Building permits, % in number, were
issued for buildings and improvements
amounting to $24,57O.
AS fumigation officer, Mounted Po-
liceman w. C. Gates collected S.. AS
poundmaster he added $1,000 to the
city treasury. Sexton Ring opened nine
graves at So each and received $50
for the care of lots, a total earning of
$40.
Seward Miller resigned as fireman
and George Lynch was appointed to take
his place AS cartman in the street de-
partment. George Maher resigned an9
H. Dickinson was appointed.
Lights were ordered installed at the
following corners, upon recommend
alton of the street light committee;
Thirteenth and Pine. Ninth and Cherry
streets: Seventh and Paine, and Wash
ington and Park streets.
Stewart & Blodgett, were awarded
the contract to macadamize East
per cubic yard for macadam, 80 cents
per cubic yard for excavating, 40 cents
| per ineal foot for concrete curbing.
An Ordinace levying taxes to grade
and sidewalk Willow from Chase to
| Eighth was passed. The cost Of the i'm
provement will be $1143.3O. The work
will be completed by August 1 and the
! tax will be due August Is.
Bills having the o. K. of
| the committee on finance We're
aHc wed and warrants We ordered
drawn. Other business OF a minor i'm
portance was transacted and the coun-
| Gil adjourned to meet next Tuesday
night in a special session.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03
, PEOPLE YOU KNOW q
, . q o . o O q

H. e. Romano is a Dayton guest in
the city.
P. M. Holiday is down from Prescott
for short visit.
A. Tuhman, of Weston, is visitor
in the city today
P. F. Hawkins is down from Dayton
today on business.
P. NJ Slime is in the city from Day
ton for few days.
w. C. Heter, of Dayton, is among the
city's guests today.
D. H. Conrad of Latah, is in the city
on brief business visit.
c. l. Otto, of Waitsburg, is visitor
in the city for a few days.
w. Kruger. of Fairfield, is in the city
for few days business visit.
T. D. Barclay. of Prescott, is in the
city on business and pleasure.
H. Sexton, of Dayton, is down from
the Columbia county capital today.
o. D. Payne is in the city from Day
| ton looking after business interests
here.
| Howard q. CoSgroNe, well klloWH
Pomeroy business man, is in town to-
day.
| Mr.. and Mrs C. ". Pearson. of Sta
buck, are visiting with friends in the
city
O. B. Grade. a well known Eureka
farmer, is in town today during the
rain
Frank Davis. of Dayton. is in the
city transacting business this after
noon.
Miss Belle Wickersham, of Waits
burg. is visiting friends and relatives
in the city.
Frank Chandle- of LaCross, formerly
a Whitman student. is visiting friends
at the college today
Ross Brattian, formerly of this city
and a Whitman graduate, is in Wa.la
Walia today on business.
D. w. banners, of Touchet. one OF
the we'll known farmers of that district,
is visiting in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Eldridge, OF Dixie
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03

5.-Tri- State purse, 2:11 PAGERS
$500. 2S entries.
6.-Empire purse, 3-year-ol trot
$500, II entries.
Thursday, October IS.
9.-Garden City purse, 2:14 trot,
$4,000, 81 entries.
1O.-Valey purse, s-year-old pace,
$500, nine entries.
Friday, October 16.
11.-Trotting, 2:30 class, purse, $500,
Gate closing).
12.-Whitman purse, 2:2O PAGERS,
purse, $500, 80 entries.
Saturday, October II.
13.-Rural Spirit purse, 200 trotters,
$1,000, IA entries
14.-Breedrs' purse, 2-year- old trot-
ters, purse, $500, Z entries.
These entries do not include the
running races. the saddle events being
made up from day to day. But there
will be at least three jockey races every
afternoon and goodly punches of money
will be hung up for the same.
The Walla Walla fair is the last one
on the circuit and the horses from all
over the country will be in here by
that time. While the fair last year was
successful, the one this year will be
made dOubly so and the biggest and
best fair ever held here is assured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03

the In the ity this afternoon visiting
with friends and relatives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03
To the
Ladies' of Walla Walla

r. KARPATY REPRE-
IV sENTNG AGAIN IN THE
CITY AND REGISTERED FINISHED
PREVIOUSLY
HOTEL DACRs SAMPLE AND MOST EXUIs
TIE LINE OF ORIENTAL DECORATIONS EMBRO
OR IN FACT IN THE PACIFIC PORTLAND STORE
BESIDES THIS AIRED TO
DECORATING OF EVERY TO THOSE WHO
THEIR
BUS
SENT
LARGE
2,BY
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03

DEMOCRATS, REGISTER NOW,
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Rupp Goes to Aberdeen

Werner Rupp, formerly OF this city
and a brother of Prosecuting Attorney
Otto Rupp, has resigned his position
as editorial writer of the Tacoma
News and has purchased an interest
in the Aberdeen World, formerly the
Aberdeen Bulletin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03
Presbyterian Prayer Meetino-

The study of microscopy prayer of
Jesus will be continued at the Presby-
terrain prayer meeting tonight. The
subject is found in John II. Rev.
James c. Reid will lead the meeting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03

Walia Walla Summer School begins
June 16, '0S. Training for teachers,
cer'lhcates and coahing for pupils.
fhone 6S4 or 1909. Address. J. c.
Ryan or John Woods. IA,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03
Will Elect Temperance Officers

The annual election of officers or
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union VIII occur tomorrow afternoon
at the home of Mrs. l.. ]. Pierce, APT
Crescent street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03
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Bound for Hyman's Altar

A marriage license was issued TODAY
TO Paul j. Sullivan and Miss Kathryn
McGillivray.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-03

Ladies swimming classes. June
July and August months. So. In
qu1re at Y. NJ. C.. A. or Phone 496.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
DRAMA ACTED BY
COLLEGE STUDENTS
I'm the Fools Bauble' Will Be
Presented at Santa Clara
Institution
Play Centers Around Days of
Louis XII and Was Written
by George G. Fox, S. j.

A drama of old time France. in the
dAys of Louis XII entitled In the
Fools Bauble." and written by the Rev
John d. Mccarthy, S. j., of st. Xavier's
college, New York. is to receive its in
itial production on this coast at Santa
Clara college on Wednesday,. November
25. the eve of Thanksgiving day. The
Santa Clara college dramatic society,
which has achieved series of
triumphs from its productions, the
most noteworthy being the Passion
play performances, will present the
new drama George G. Fox, S. j.. who
has produced ~other dramas at the col
lege theater. will have charge OF the
staging of the piece.
I'm the Fools Bauble" centers about
the political intrigues of the court of
Rene of Anjou, king OF Provence. Rene's
military commander, Count Tartarin de
Moripont. is seeking TO aid King Louis
attempt to secure Provence for the
French crown This treason is frus-
trated by Count Armand d'Angoulord.
prime minister of Provence, a knight
of commanding virtue and valor lie
Poignant, the kings jester, though ban
ished from the court for an impertinent
mockery of King Louis, aids D'Angou-
lord in destroying the conspiracy out of
gratitude to the prime minister. He is
minister The play is in three acts
and six scenes, and the ciimaxes are
wrought dramatically. The stage pic
lures are interspersed with the songs
and merrymaking of the troubadours.
musicians and courtiers. The drama
will be elaborately staged. The play
Is brilliantly written.
The principal parts are those of the
prime minister, D'Angoulord. and>the
jester The former part will be taken
by Desmond Gallagher, young actor
of rare dramatic gifts. James r. Daily,
winner of the college medal for dra-
matte elocution, win be King Rene,
an important role in the drama.
The cast follows:
Louis XII king of France W. ]. Barry
Rene of Anjou king of Provence -...J. R. DAILY
Count Armand d'Angoulord. prime minister
OF Rene ....-.....-.-.. desmond Gallagner
Count Tartarin de Moripont, leader OF
Rene's forces h. ,. Lowe
lie Poignant jester to Rene C. ]. Mayerle
stephen abbot Of Belleriviere ...........
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. B. A. Budde
Count Henri de Soury, friend Of De Mori-
Florimond de Belefontaine, q fop.
- k. "A.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

The run was made by way of stockton to Sac
Ialnento. where he arrived at O'Clock the next
morning He did not delay there, but started
he roads were in a bad condition and from
sacramento 10 Red Bluff be bucked a sea Of
vine but still be beat the railroad by six hours
FROM heoding 70 WeaverEille the roads were
even worse than before, and from French Guleh
% NeaEeryille he took a miners trail. called
Green Mountain trail. where the upgrade wRs
three thousand feet IN four miles. The curves
mere were 50 sharp that the auto had hard
time making them. and SO steep that the wheels
would orten spin around, throwing gravel many
feet 10 the rear The party created great in
terest among the miners. for II the first
time an auto had been in this country. After
the summit was reached the travel was not 50
bad and they arrived in Weaverville at O'Clock
friday. having made the trip Of $50 miles in -
hours This trip saved the boys life, as be
was discouraged and did not whether
le lived or not, until he heard his father was
coming The trip there and return was made
changed
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
sTUDEBAKERs SELLING CARS

]. Il. EagaI. manager of the automobile de-
partment of the local branch of the Studebaker
brothers company, reports business exceptionally
good for this season OF the year, the following
sales and deliveries having been made within
the last 10 days: A Studebaker electric vic
toria phaeton TO Or. C. B. Jones; 80 horse
power four cylinder Studebaker touring ear. fully
equipped. TO J. l. Mathews Of Kings City: 40
horsepower four cylinder landauIette 10 s. Bach
man; 30 horsepower four cylinder touring car,
fully equipped. 10 Gilbert T. Beere OF Sacra-
mento; an electric victoria phaetOn to Mrs. A.
- Myers. so horsepower four cylinder tour
ing car fully equipped 10 Arthur Gilmore; a
80 horsepower four cylinder touring car. fully
equipped. TO Juster & Baird OF Berkeley; a 40
horsepower four cylinder touring car fully
equipped. TO Kelly Brothers of this city. and a
20 horsepower four cylinder roadster or speed
car 10 George s. BlOss Jr. OF Atwater
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
MANY CHALMERS SOLD

With the demonstrating car only 90 days in
the city. the Pioneer automobile company reports
the number OF sales for the Chalmers-Detroit as
having passed the $50 mark This is more than
twice the number OF sales OF the same date last
season. and is looked upon by the local rep
resentatfves Of the Chalmers Detroit cars as be
ing the best proof OF the return OF good times
While majority OF this number Of cars has been
sold in the Interior, a great many have found
local owners
The company reports the sale Of 1909 Thomas
Sixty 70 F. ". Burner Of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
THOMAS PARTY on LONG TOUR

Colonel F. h johnson and wife. with Mr. and
Mn. Girls Jorgenson. left this city Thursday
evening for automobile trip through the Grand
canyon Of the Colorado The party viii re-
main couple OF days in Los Angeles Jorgen-
son is the well known artist OF the Yosemite
valley Johnson is taking a with him
ana expects TO get some fne pictures. The trip
viii be made IN Johnson's Thomas fver
H. Brereton OF Vallejo has returned from sn
extended tour IN the interior Of the state fn
his 50 horsepower Thomas flyer and reports the
roads in hne shape. From Vallejo TO Port
Costa. down 10 Mission. San Jose. Niles and
Los Gatos. BreretOn says he Travelled without
finding poor stretch of road. The recent rain
settled the dust and made touring extremely
ENJOYABLE.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
NFM STEAM car

-le Lowe steamer company Of Oakland viii
rave lis nrst car out on the coast in about
-l-ee weeks. The 1909 models are attracting
c--sl1ersble attention In the east and the new
arrival VIII be watched with interest IN steamer
1ire-es here When ". L. Jones who is con-
-e-le1 with the company. went TO New York "a
rrr uut these cars be found every 1908 machine
sld. There was not even q second hand Lowe
ol r1e market. Inc agent finally got q runzbout
-la- had just returned from 3 1,400 mile trip
through the White mountains, and, without 50
much the Tightening Of q bolt, took Jones Oh
a hard demonstrating trip through the country.
AZ The factory Jones also made test trips the
1909 model The car now the way is q y
l1rsepcBer, i've passenger. straight line body
-l1llle of most pleasing appearance.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
MILLIONAIRE ESCAPES
ASYLUM FOR INSANE
Wife of Texas Oil Operator Who
Disappeared Finds He
Was Kidnapped
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

HOUSTON. Tex, Oct. III. E. Webb,
the millionaire oil operator of Houston.
disappeared five months ago under cir
cumstances indicating drowning at
Galveston Beach. He returned last
night and it was reported that in a
moment of mental alteration he had
gone to Joplin, Mo-, to work in the zinc
mines. Later it developed that Webb
was forcibly taken to an asylum for
the insane near Kansas City, whence he
was rescued by a party headed by his
wife One of his former business asso-
ciates has left towns
Do You Want $500?
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
MTCHELL BRANCH OPENED

= = Hunter of ne nrm Of Oseu 4 Hunfer
---r4 yesterday that the firm had opened 3
--l- 4t l214 Webster street oakland T. L.
-eaaltk- Well known on both sides Of the BAY in
--.- circles VIII be manager and Al Hawkins
a-e.--a-- manager Tie nrm has the coast
-e3 Tor the Mitchell cars and the branch has
--e- established 70 keep IL touch with and assist
~ owners ~ these cars. according 10 the policy
tie 1rm.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
AUTO NOTES

Pacific Coast General Sales Manager C. B.
Warren OF the +. b. Stearns company arrived
here yesterday and viii make his headquarters
ir this city. Warren is wen known all through
the east in the automobile trade and comes west
with q very enyiable reputation
The Pioneer automobile company reports the
arrival yesterday Of a shipment OF Chalmers
+ Detroit cars A number OF runaboute in
cluded in the shipment and viii Immediately be
delivered TO their owners.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
1IAMoNp TTRE oN RAcERs

Big preparations ire being made by the rep
-senraffvf.e ~ the ire factories in the east and
Furone for the coming Vanderbilt cup race ODs
az the most rhOrODzh equipments Tor the event
which house VII have supply stations every
-rf NJ over tho course. over half q million dol
e-ss worth 81 Di m0nd tires viii be stationed
long fhe road or the benefit OF the cars
..-r-i1roa WITH tint make. Q. z. Mathewson,
ia-sai manager of the Diamond rubber company,
- -eee5red won from the factory that more
r-en hair cf III winning cars n the recent
av-eerssrtes race held on the Vanderbilt course
we're equipped with Diamond tires.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
..nHIrE sTHEAksv PoPULAR

The Howard automobile company made de-
livery tits pyeel ~ two IS horsepower four cyl
lrSor prick sst'hlte Sfreaks. which VIII be
f-iren IL and about Modesto. The purchasers
were A. G. Hdelsen and Perley 4 Ross W.
r. Hunt of Sn Jose spent the major part OF
re vreelr IN tis city. He made the journey
from and bao 20 his home IN his White
e-resk - Gilley Of this city enjoyed a
,-16v-eel, asct-sion 10 Mount Hamilton in his
FuicIr ssTVhits Sfreak- he was accompanied
~ two friens and excellent time was made
ron san Josf 70 the summit OF the mountain
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
EAsTMAN no YIsIT THE EAST

loast sales Manager c A. Eastman OF the
IS Lire company left yesterday for extensive
inspection trip OF the territory under bis con
troll After visiting Portland, Seattle, TacOms
and Spokane Eastman VIII 60 10 New York.
MLile away be VIII witness the Vanderbilt CUP
race- After e short stay IN New York. Chicago
VII be visited for few days, and then East
lzl VIII 90 70 the White factory In Cleveland
lli0 This IS the first vacation Eastman has
lad in several years and be viii take advantage
z bis present hurried trip TO combine pleasure
HL-l business
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
EyANGEIIsT sUspENDED

ST LOUIS, Oct 17.-Rey. j. Flower,
general conference evangelist of the
Free Methodist church and head of a
mission here, was suspended from the
ministry for one year today after a
trial at which Rev. c. E. HarroOnd of
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
sTUDEBAKER IN ELECTRIC STORM

Ir. and Mrs n ". Levy have returned from
ll extended trip 70 the southern part OF the
stzre OF more than 1 800 miles In their 20 horse
power Studebsker. having left San Francisco on
September 1e. The first days run was made TO
Elso Robes: the next day they stopped az
Santa Barbara for the night A heavy rain
s-0rn started the next morning. and their ma
chine was the only one that attempted and sue
eaede6 ln ma king the run 70 Los Angeles. The
storm continued al the day. accompanied BY
Elt1lng and thunder. Eetween Naples and
Garl0ta pass they had 70 cross between 20 and
~ gulches with varying grades OF from 10 10
l5 per cent. parts OF the road on the nat be
~ very dangerous owing 70 the slippery con
lrion Of the adobe. Ttey arrived the third
light in Los Angeles Il spite Of the stormy
Weather continuing they -Oured all the vicinity
Cf Los Angeles and surrounding country One
ru was made 20 Arrow Head springs and River
Ese. returning 70 Los Angeles, IN one day On
y. return trip 70 san Francisco the roads were
- I'd II much better condition after the storm.
= FIRST days run was made 70 Santa Barbara.
-te next days run 20 81 Pismo and the third
day from FL Pism0 70 san Francisco. This run
some 2sO ruiles-was made IN lZ1z hours. Nj
ana Mn Levy and San Marshall alternated at
the Wheel On the rost between san Luis Ooispo
s1d Pzs0 Robes they passed over the Cuesta
nEss. where 9 beautiful view Of the surrounding
rouutry was had D1ring the whole trip Levy
avs the car gave TEN no trouble whatever.
e1d outside Of the usual tire trouble the trip
Eas e very satisfactory one.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
snrTnERr ROAD RACE

WITH fhre cars entered and the promise Of
more. the hg road race between Los Angeles
sud Phoenix Ariz. has become a certainty. The
race Is give g local interest by the TACT that
George Ada win be one Of the drivers Of the
WHife eutr Colonel Fcnner has entered his
frrore Vine steam car. Black Bess, and to
3 "A zest q the contest he has made a $1,000
de bet WI r J. LeaFitf. who win drive a
locomoblIe G the race
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
raLL,s RTYERs, LIsT

>-lce the first Of the month The Call has been
----slllg ready reference for buyers daily on
s page Under this heading are the addresses
proullenr houses that deal In every thing
(-skes the heart OF the mOtOrist glad. These
-.- are recommended 10 the consideration OF
a --r owners on account Of tie high standard
Goods rLzt are advertised Buyers who con-
s-er t-is list before a purchase is made will
AID i- 20 their advantage
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
nR.kEMAN,s HEAD CRUSHED

REDDING, Oct. 17.-CarI Wills. a
brakeman living at Ashland, Ore, was
killed last evening near Siskiyou. he
was leaning far out from the steps OF
q passenger coach when his head
struck against the trestle timber and
his skull was crushed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
LITTLE SIX, ATTRACTS ATTENTION

Harry /. Owesney. manager Of the local
branch OF the Winton motor carriage company.
Yesterday reported the sale Of three of the 1903
Little Six Winton cars. These cars CON-
piete the first two carloads from the factory,
but Owesney states that he win be able 10
make delivery Of the third shipment within the
next so days
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
wurrr .TEAMER SAVES LIFE

One OF he severest trips an automfDlle ever
made "a is state has been finished hy s. W.
Wiusor an william Wiliford in the formers 'O6
White ruiibout. Two weeks ago wednesday
Wiuzor revived word that his son was dying in
WeaverriE he started that night az IL O'clock
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

Oklahoma presided Charges of vio-
lating various church laws. including
that forbidding sighting remarks con
cerning brother clergyman, were de-
clar red rrnven
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

RANCH BUILDINGS BURNED-santa Rosa.
Oct. IA bungalow owned by Mrs Margaret
Denehy and occupied by Harry Sofhey ON the
ranch adjoining that Of Rudolph Spreckels' Sobra
Vista was destroyed by IRE last night. together
with barn and its contents The loss will be
about So COO partially covered by insurance
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
- ARE sELLING FAsr

Chester ~. Weaver, vice president and general
manager ~ Tie local braucl Of the Staaebsker
Brothers compsny ~ California. states that more
--l4 400 bona noe orders. with deposits have
.eel booked al this branch Tor the new Stnge-
.aker EMF 30 horsepower car. He SAYS that
le lpW percentage OF cancellations they have
-e-flFed ou account OF the cela yin the delivery
ile cars j. surprising Some cars had been
1luiseu in october, buI. owing 10 the improve
a-elrs rlal had 70 BE- made in the manufacfurins,
lant tie deliveries viii not begin until the firsf
- NpFenll.er Weaver states however. that
aH9e VINO have ordered seem 10 want the cars
a-- q lleF can not get them when they we're
.-.---sel are willing 10 take them when they can
b.. tlela- Weaver has JUST returned from a trip
d. --e factory Nnere lie inspected tie product
a l-L ~ O. some strenuous tests. He has
..--e some suggestions IN the nature OF detail
e--e-le-Is which viii make the car an idesl
machine Tor California road conditions When
e car arrives IL VIII he adapted 10 meet win
-e rough roads and stin mountain grades. with
--tl-lelt clearance, ana with easy riding uunli-
with double leverage and extreme braking
,-tale on all brakes.
-le local branch Of the Studebaker company
expects % handle between I.2OO ana 500 Of
.-e >iu1e0aker E-A-F cars. The total nuunl,er
cars sold Tor spring delivery by Studebaker
>es lnI9lgnout the United States is more than