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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
QUEEN CITY
IS FLEET MAD
ENTHUSIASM AT HIGHEST PITCH
IN SEATTLE
TODAY.

SEATTLE, Wash. May 25.-What
avs beyond doubt the greatest milf
tary and naval spectacle ever wit
messed by the people OF the Northwest
took place today, when thousands Of
sailors from the Atlantic fleet march
ed through the elaborately decorated
streets of Seattle to the tune of mar
tial music from many bands and the
cheers of a hundred thousand spec
tators.
'rhe gallant tars on shore leave yes
terday and today were given recep-
ton such as perhaps they have never
before known, even taking into con-
sideration the warmth of the greet
ings extended them at San Francisco
and Los Angeles.
One can scarcely imagine the extent
of this madness over the fleet. All
these people have seen warships be-
fore; Jack is an old and familiar sight
in these ports; but the people have
lust gone mad and there's no limit to
their craze or their enthusiasm. Men
wear red white and blue ties; wO-
men are almost literally dressed in the
national colors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
SAYS L|QoUR TRAFFIC
MUST Be SUPPRESSED
REV. JAMES CLEMENT REID
TALKS TO VETERANS ON
PEACE-TIME PATRIOTISM.

With the determination of the liquor
traffic as his keynote, Rev. James
Clement Reid, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church, yesterday evening
addrt seed members of A. Lincoln Post.
No. 4. G. A. R., and Spanish -Ameri-
can War Veterans upon Patriotism
in Times Of Peace" which proved TO
be one Of the most remarkable sermons
heard In Walla Walla in many years.
Anarchy, socialism and the liquor
traffic were among the subjects treated
by the speaker In speaking of the lat
ter, Rev. Reid said:
The American people are but nov
awakening to the fact that the legal
ICED liquor trafnc must 60 from the
land. Both parties in this great state
have taken strong positions in the
after.
When we allow the traffic to go on
We are partners in the business In the
row OF joints along Main streets in
our city We own a partnership when we
ct back and allow them to run on in
their business and accept a rakeOff OF
$1,000 per year for allowing them to
exist The time is coming wAen we
must saw to these institutions which
take the bread from the poor mans
mouth and the clothes off his back, and
in addition, send many thousands Of
women to lives OF shame, that they
must &C"
The 96dress was listened to by an
audience which filled every available
seat IN the auditorium and included
members of every military and patri-
otIc organization in the city. and a de-
gree oe enthusiasm, seldom seen at
religion. meeting, was manifested. the
audience expressing their approval of
the pastors sentiments by vigorous
hand -clapping.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
STORM CLAIMS
many VICTIMS
NORTHERN TEXAS VISITED BY
FIERCE WINDS AND
RAIN.
DALLAS, Tex, May 25.-It is est1-
mated that 100 persons were drowned
in the flood here and SO at West Dal-
las

FORT WORTH. Tex. May 25.-A
violent storm swept northern Texas
last night. Nine persons are known
to have been drowned. while the death
list probably contains many others.
Damage here exceeded 100000.
Andrew Welch and 81 unknown boy
were drowned north OF Fort Worth
Four unidentified men were drowned in
Maple creek here. Wade Owens and
Ernest Stateler were drowned at Min
eral Springs An unknown man was
drowned at Denton.
Seven thousand people Fere driven
from their homes by the rise OF the
Trinity river, two thousand being
forced this morning to follow the
5000 refugees of last night. Thou
sands of head of live stock have per-
ished
Caught on a railroad bridge. which
was swept away by Trinity river, IA
persons were washed into the stream,
eight of whom are believed to have
drowned
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
CHESTER THOMPSON CASE
MAKING GOOD HEADWAY.
Young Nan VIII Soon kno~r Whsthsr
cr Not He Will Be Returned
to Pr.Ron

TACOMA. May 25.-The. sanity case
'' Chester Thompson adjourned Sstur-
1'y afternoon until Monday morning.
Inc trial may run over until the mid
ole or last of this week All OF 8atuf-
"'y wa spent. as was the day before
" me testimony of physicians upon tho
1''eNdaHts mental condition.
Ut 7. F. Smith, who occupied the
S~hd for the larger portion Of the
e'Y declared Chester was not only
H".e tut that there was very slight
any danger OF a relapse into his
''''NeT mental condition. He based
'S opinion on the fact that Chester's
'''A mas vastly improved, that he has
e''"eo In weight and in height and
'''' IN entire rejuvenation had taken
F'''e mentally and physically. DR..
'.''" WAS one of the medical COM
.''SS'on that adjudged Chester insane
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
New Tammany Sachepo.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Daniel F. Co
ha'an VIII be elected to succeed w
burHe Cochran as grand sachem of the
l'inmany Society at the meeting this
evening. Another matter likely to be
considered is the advisability of mov-
ing the Tanmany Hall Headquarters
uptown. Leaders of the organization
are seriously considering this PROPOSE
ton, 1t is known, but the plans of the
board of sachems will not be made
Known until a site has been selected
and an option secured
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
WhlLA yALLA TEAM
LOSES INITIAL GAME
PENDLETON INDIANS WON SUN
DAYS GAME BY SCORE
OF 8 TO 5.

Badly handicapped by dense clouds
OF dust which were swept across the
diamond by q fierce wind, at times
completely obscuring players on the
grounds. the Wslla Walla league bal
team yesterday afternoon went down
to defeat before the Pendleton Indians
By the score of to 5, thus losing the
first game Of the season for the league
team
At the end Of the eighth inning It
wGs nip and tuck. with the score
standing to S. Then q freak play, due
to the unfamiliarity of new Walla
Walla player with the members OF his
team, lest the game. With two men out,
a man on second and one on third, a
sq"eexc was attempted. The baserun-
ner was retired and the two remaining
runners were advanced to second and
third. A repetition of the play was at
tempted, when the Pendleton coach
crossed the line and was mistaken for
a local player by q new member Of tho
team. AS the ball was thrown to him,
he sidestepped and allowed it to 60
into the held. while three men trotted
!eisu~ly around the diamond. Accord
ing to the new rule. a baserunrer shall
be declared out in such an instance, but
Umpire Burstatte ruled different and
gave Fendleton the game.
Games are to be played today and
tomorrow in the oregon town, and
onening here Memorial day. a series of
four games are scheduled. New mem
ber. are being added to the Walla wal
la team, and with the benefit of the
three games in Pendleton, the work of
the boys is expected to be even better
than in the contest yesterday.
About 75 Walla Walla rooters ac-
companied the team to Pendleton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
FAVORS A STATE
POWDER FACTORY.

SEATTLE, May ga. S. Cation,
who re presented Thurston county az
the meeting of the state exposition
commission, advocates the establish
ment of a state powder factory, to be
operated by convict labor, the powder
to be sold to farmers in western Wash
ington at cost, in order to aid the de-
veiopment Of logged off lands. Mr. Ca
ton will offer his suggestion to Gov.
Mead and other state officials, and ask
that the question be investigated.
THE development of logged off
lands" said Mr.. Cation, "is a big fac
tor in the future of western Wash
ington and any aid that the state can
give the farmers in clearing these
lands and placing them under culriva-
ton will mean a great deal in the up
building of the farming districts of the
we: tern portion of the state. The ope
ration of the jute mills at the state
ana IiIc SAFE Ol SdChS dl
cost to the wheat growers is a great
aid to the Eastern Washington farm
ers, and provides work for the conv1cts
"It IS a we'll known fact that the
losSed-off lands Of Western Washing
ton are very valuable for farming pur-
poses and the greatest handicap in
their development is the cost Of clear
Ing them of stumps. If the state would
manufacture powder and sell it to own
ers of lOgged-off lands as the wheat
bags are sold to Eastern Washington
farmers. at cost it would be a boon
to the entire state and result in the i'm
provement of many thousands Of acres
of lands that are now idle
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
WANT five ONES"
BACK At HOME
HALLA WALLA NOTES ABSENCE
OF THOUSAND PLEASURE
SEEKERS.
My This is a lonesome town;

My This is a lonesome town;
"Nothin' to 60 but to hang around"
Such is the melancholy r..fafn
w2rbled by WaIla Wallans who failed
to take advantage of the excursion
rates t. Seattle with the bun>u of
I've ones" who are honoring the sailor
boys tais week. Not in many mons
have the streets of the old burg taken
IN such a gloomy, deserted and quiet
appearance. Candy stores empty, show
houses bare, ice cream parlors deserted.
store t1rgain-s sales unnoticed, police
station silent as the tomb and the
r-rt house the meeting place of none
sa'" wnaried newspaper reporters, tells
tn whole tale.
there's clearly "nOthin' doin'," and
the staE-at-homes Will be more than
FNtSed when the thousand excursion
ISIS come back to give the Garden City
touch of that festive life of former
days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
SAY BOURNE
IS DEAD ONE
Oregon Senator Has Worn
Out His Welcome
TAFT JUST HATES HIN
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DE-
CLARES REVERiDGE is A
RELIEF.

WASHINGTON, May 25. Senator
pournp. of Oregon, VINO won national
crominence by his campaign for a sec
ond elective term for President Roose-
Welt. is having hard shedding these days.
Nj only has he been turned down by
tho republicans Of his home state, who
declined to send him as delegate to
ire national convention, but he has lit
eraIly worn out his welcome at the
White House.
President Roosevelt recently said:
after Bourne, Beveridge is a positive
relief" Beveridge has been known as
the most tiresome man in Washing
ton
Secretary Taft regards the Oregon
senator with the bitterest hatred
while the senate looks upon him as a
joke. 1t Is predicted that he will have
hard time for the rest Of his term.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
LETTER CARRIERS MEET.
Prominent PoIiticens to AddrSss Ohio
Poetnssn.

CINCINNATI, O., May 2s.-Con-
gressman Nicholas LongWorth, POST
master General Meyer and Congress
man GoeheI are among the speakers
on the program Of the Ohio Letter Car
riers' association, which convened in
annua. session today. President Kelly
OF New York and National secretary
Cantw1ll, Of Washington, representing
tho National Letter Carriers assoc1a-
ton, will also deliver addresses on pos
tai torics. The Ohio association has
nearly thousand members and all
the cities of the state having free mau
delivery are represented.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
MRS. ANNA HINTZ DEAD.
We'll Known Freewater Pioneer
Answers Call.

Mrs. Anna Hintz. a we'll known resi-
dent OF Freewater died at the home of
nor daughter, Mrs. John Nj. Clark. in
that city. yesterday evening at s o'clock
her death having been caused by par
aiSsls' with which she mas suffered for
some time. Mrs. Hintz was Sc years If
age, and had. made her home in the
Freewater country for many years past
and was an active member of the Con-
grSgational church Two sons ana two
daughters Survive her. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later:
lnierment Will be in the l. o. O. F..
cemetery at Milton
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
SIGNED NO CONTRACTS
TO WORK FOR CIRCUS
POORLY PAID EMPLOYEES SAY
SIGNATURES WERE
FORGED.

With a number of signed contracts,
by which the men agreed to work for a
period of 80 weeks at SO per, as the
main evidence for the defense, the
case of Norris & Rowe circIs VS.. a
number of canvas backs, was heard
before Justice J. J. Huffman this morn
ing. The men, who were endeavOring
to secure payment of back wages due
them, emphatically denied having
signed the contracts, and Justice Hufr-
man took the case under advisement
until o'clock tomorrow afternoon. At
torney E. ]. Smith represented the
show, while H. c. Bryson appeared for
tho plaintiffs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25

prior to his departure to Walla Walla
IN classifying the form of insanity
from which he was then suffering, the
doctor was positive it was not par
anola. When asked under cross exam
ination if under an environment as
existed at the time Of the sho oting Of
Judge Emory, Chester would have a
recurrence Of mental arrangement, Dr.
Smith positively declared that his ply
sical condition was such that he would
not have relapse. In answer to a
long list Of questions, DR.. Smith told
the jury that he had never diagnosed
definitely the type of insanity Thomp-
son suffered, but that the arrangement
was similar to that of some typhoid
fever patients. in which nerve exhaus-
ton, probably superinduced by low vi
tality, was the irritating cause.
DR.. William H. Reed was another
strong witness for the Thompsons, his
testimony covering much the same
ground as that gone over by the other
experts on the stand. He declared
Chester was not suffering from para
nola, and held it would be absolutely
impossible for a paranoiac to go
through the rigid examinations that
Chester has without betraying himself
There were several lively tits be-
tween the opposing counsel
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
ASYLUM TO Be
THAW'S HOME
Supreme Court Affirms Com
mitment Order
PRISONER NOT SURPRISED
HARRY DECLARES 1T is ALL DUE
TO JERoME'S "HOT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, May 25.-
Harry h Thaw is insane and not
lit person to be at large" declared Su-
preme Court Justice Morschauser, this
morning. The court upholds Judge
Dowling's order of commitment to
Matteawan and says that Thaw must
remain in the asylum until he is
cured and there is no danger of relapse.
After the ruling, Thaw said that he
expected this to be the outcome of the
case. He blames District Attorney
Jerome's hot air" and spectacular
work, and says that witnesses for the
defense were not sensational enough
to attract attention, but he does not
blame the reporters. Thaw said that he
did not believe Evelyn would drop her
suit for annulment of their marriage.
His mother visited the prisoner this
morning and found him on the verge of
a collapse.
Hearing to determine where Thaw
may be confined will probably be held
pext week.
District Attorney Jerome Is highly
pleased with the decision It Is re-
ported that Thaw had threatened the
prosecutors life.
1t is also reported that Evelyn -
we'll satisfied with the result, as 1t is
thu event her husband was released.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
Queen City SWamped With
Fleet We|comers
TRAINS LOADED TO GUARDS
WILL BE SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE
ALL ExCURTIONlSTS CAN
GET OUT.

Charles Grogg, foreman of the Even
IN. Statesman composing rooms, who
was one Of the excursionists who made
the trip to Seattle to welcome the
fleet. returned to this city this morn
ing. after having enjoyed the opening
exercises of the big celebration. In
speaking Of his experiences while alb
sent from Walla Walla, Mr.. Grogg
said:
THE train from this city carried
about 1900 excursionists to the big
Sound city, and trains from all other
points in the state were equally as
loaded. AS far as the welcome to the
feet was concerned, it was more or
less of a frost, and many Walla Wal
ia people would have returned home
thu: next night, could they have secured
train accommodations.
"Almcst every street in Seattle has
been crowded full Of people ever since
the big ships dropped anchor, and one
finds himself wondering every now and
then where they all come from. 1t was
almost impossible for Us to get to the
depot to catch our train home, as every
foot Of the way we had to thread our
way through dense throngs who were
standing in the street with no SEEM
ing ~1Htive or expectation.
"The greatest event of my stay in
Seattle was the pyrotechnical dis
play given in honor Of the fleet Satur
day evening by ships on the Sound.
Especially beautiful was that part of
the display from a japanese tug, and
cries of wOnderment were heard in the
crowds as the fantastic balls of fire,
strings of United States flags and other
patriotic emblems were sent high into
the tir.
During the entire display the
searchlight of the big fighting ma
ch nes were shoting hither and thither
over the city, giving a wierd effect to
the scene. SO large was the crowd on
this occasion that standing room in the
streets could not be secured, and in
many instances the exorbitant price Of
81 was charged by owners OF hign
buildings to people who wished a posi-
ton On the roof.
while the city is packed with visi-
tors, the crowd is the most orderly and
coed ne tured that | have ever encoun-
tered on a like occasion. Few incidents
occurred to mar the pleasure Of the
sightseers."
According to Mr.. Grogg, It may be a
week or more before ell OF the Walla
Walla vieitCre can return home, ae the
coach .oOrs on out going trains are
locked as soon as they are full, and
rnany are not allowed to enter the
Dig gates at the depot, even though
they present their tickets.
Simon Wertheimer, local manager for
the Western Union, who also returned
today also declares that aside from
tie crnwds, the welcome to the meet
vas a frost
1T was worth the trip just to see the
people" said Mr.. Wertheimer, this
afternoon, but the welcome wasn't
up to what I expected. Not q whistle
blew, not a cannon doomed IL. fact
there vas no demonstrat ton at all,
when the big ships entered the harbor.
Nothing doing but half-millon peo-
pie rltbering"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
Deaf and Dumb Reunion.

BATON ROGUE, La, May 25.-A re-
union of the deaf and dumb people of
the state, graduates Of the Institute for
the Deaf and Dumb, was commenced
today and has attracted a large num-
Der of visitors, who are working their
finger; overtime in extending greetings
and fluctuations to their former friends
and companions. The reunion is the
first Of this character ever held In
Louisiana and will last three or four
days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
JANE ADDAMS TO SPEAK.
Famous Settlement Worker to Discuss
"The Negro Family"

ATLANTA, Ga, May 25.-Miss Jane
Adams the famous settlement worker
Of HUI: House, Chicago. will speak on
1.-The Negro Family" at the thirteenth
annual Atlanta conference at Atlanta
university tomorrow.
Miss Adams will trace the family
idea among negroes from Africa to
America.
At the afternoon session of the con-
ference there will be an exhibition OF
the work Of the Atlanta Free Kinder
garten association, a negro organiza-
ti"r which has for two years past by
its own efforts, without help from the
city, maintained four free kindergar-
tens for the poorest class of colored
children. A hundred or more Of these
children will take part In the exhibi
ticn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
kniakt, Tom piar Cos1efavo.

ERIE, Pa, May .s.-Knights Tenn
plar OF Pennsylvania invaded Erie to-
day by hundreds and will take part In
the elaborate program arranged for the
f.ty-Cfth annual coHclave or tine
grand ccmmandery. Receptions and So
ciaI affairs will occupy this evening and
the annual parade and review Will be
held tomorrow morning. The grand
commandery will begin its business de-
Iiherations tomorrow afternoon. PITTS
burg Knights will aid those OF Erie IN
entertaining the visitors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
To Watery Grave.

SPOKANE, May z~-The Kootenal
river has claimed three more victims
John Sharpless, a veteran OF the Boer
war. John Miles, pioneer of Rich
mond and a young Englisnman, were
swept over the falls near Nelson, %.
c.. while rowing yesterday, ana
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
NO DECORATED SKIRTS
FOR THIS CHORUS LADY

CHICAGO, May 25.-Ida Doerge,
chorus girl, with the Weber company
has been discharged for refusing to
wear decorated skirts. The girl ap-
pears in tights nightly, but says the
new dress was one too many for her.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
WILLIAM QUAYLE
CHOSEN BISHOP
DEADLOCK BROKEN BY ELECTION
OF CHICAGO
DIVINE.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The dead
lock in the Methodist Episcopal bish-
ops conference was broken this morn
ing by the election or William Quayle,
Of Chicago, on the tenth ballot
Five more bishops are to be Sc
lected
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
TAFT IS REPORTED BADLY SCARED

alton for the presidency.
The allies declare that the secretary
is badly scared, and that his only hope
Of securing the coveted honor lies in
the presidents personal efforts on the
floor Of the convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25

CHICAGO, May 25.-1t was an
n nounced here today by the Hughes aho
managers that President
Roosevelt will attend the republican
next month for the purpose
of assisting Taft to secure the nomin-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
CALLS Y, N, CA MEN EASY CHRISTIANS

declared he believed young men 12ined
the association simply because II vas
M trouble to be q Christian now, ana
said that he believed even the directors
xyo,ld not belong in the days when
there was any danger of being burned
- The stake because of their faith.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
GEORGE B. HAS
A new BOOM
NOW BEING BOOSTED FOR SEC
OND PLACE ON THE
TICKET.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-George B.
COrtelyou's boom for the vice -presi-
dency has been revived and gives every
evidence of renewed vigor.
His friends argue that he would
greatly strengthen the ticket in New
York
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25

'''LLAND, May 25.-Dr. c. z. s.
'' noted anarchist lecturer an
''lS1 called members of the Y. NJ.
easy Christian<.- m an address
., yesterday. He severely arraigned
:. O'sanization for refusing to rent
nall to Emma Goldman.
wood, in introducing Goldman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
CASE DI4M Used.

OsTs"oaH WINS Victory In Taus ck
Property Suit.
In the superior court this morning
Thomas H. Brents dismissed the suit
OF Mr.. Sadie Tau.ick against ner di-
vorced husband, Eugene Tau.ick, for
readjustment of the property settle
ment made out of court when the
couple were divorced some year. ago.
The court held that the plaintiff ha d
slept on her rights. in that she had not
brought suit until over three years af-
ter the settlement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-25
Killed by Lightning. L

ST LOUIS, May 25-Lightning killed
Joseph Howard, while he was playing
golf yesterday.
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PLATFORM AT A GLANCE
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