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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Forty-Seven Denominations.

NEW YORK, Dec 22.-Forty- seven
denominations, embracing practically
every sect Of professionalism in the
United States and Canada will have
representatives at the sixteenth con-
ference of the Foreign Mission Boards
Of America, opening in this city on
January 13. The primary purpose Of
the conference is for the considera-
tions Of administration pertaining to
foreign missions The delegates will
be limited to executive officers and
members of foreign mission boards
and societies having separate church
constituencies in the two countries
and two members from each board.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Manufacturer
Is Very WrOth

We are not earnest in our campaign
Commercial club, with which we wish
10 be affiliated. earnest in its support
man would have been hired for janl-
tor of the club instead of a Jap. TherH
were several white men who applied
for the position, who needed the work
and who wanted it badly, but the place
Was given to a japanese, who surely
Is not a home product. We must have
the backbone to stand up for our
rights and we must do our duty or
We will never get what We are strlV-
ing for. The Commercial club preac
home manufactures. but it should
practice what it breaches"
Thus spoke Fred Heister, the well
known cigar manufacturer, at the
meeting Of the Walla Walla Manufac-
turers' association, held in the Com
merci3l club rooms last night. Mr..
HeiSter was indignant over the propo-
Suon of hiring a Japanese janltor,
ana hesitated not in saying so. Secre-
ary Conway replied that he thought
no white man would be willing to do
lhe work. which was entirely meniaL
NO one else seemed to care to join the
discussion, so it was dropped.
Owing to the fact that but 10 mem
otrs of the 81 belonging to the asso-
Qauon were present at the meeting
aSt night, it was decided to postpone
me extension of the boundaries of the
association to Prescott Waitsburg
ana other adjoining towns in the val
'ey, for which Walla Walla is a dis
rloutng point. The meeting ad-
!ourned until January 4. when it is
noped full membership will be pres
eh' TO decide the matter.
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Burned

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-While
Mrs. Julia Laventhan was fondling her
four months -old baby daughter, Irma,
today in her apartments, her dress
caught fire from the open fire in the
room. Before her screams had attact-
ed neighbors, the woman received
burns from which it is feared she will
die. The baby was rescued from a
blazing bed on which the mother
threw her. The husband is racing
back from Los Angeles.
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as 1t is unlikely any fighter will agree
TO mix with the colored fighting ma
chine. One OF the spectators remarked
last night the only way to whip Lang
rod Is with gun. He predicted that
II ketchell enters the ring with him
he will last about as long as Flynn did.
Langford's effort in knocking Flynn
out reminded sports of man going to
a gate post. knocking an apple of. and
returning to a starting point
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
CHARLES p. TAFT TO
OPEN HEADQUARTERS.

CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 22.-Charles
P. Taft left today for Columbus, to
open headquarters from which he will
carry on his contest for the Office of
United States senator in succession
to Senator Joseph B. Foraker. Chas.
P. Taft declared that there is no
truth in the stories that President
Roosevelt is opposed to his candidacy
and that the latters denial of taking
part in the contest should be accepted
as final.
He would not speak about the re-
ported break between President-E Elect
William H. Taft and Congressman
Theodore E. Burton, who is also can
didate for the United States senator
ship.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Little Snow
Less Skating

=, snow fell last night for the first
I''ne this season. Although there was
-' little Of it, it has whitened the
ra'efnents and gives a real Christ
n-s -aS tone to things The thermometer
mas not so low last night as for sew
eral davs and the weather man is
oo', III as to the continuance of the
c;.1 he says there's will be more pre-
rst. rst-'"'lon' but it is as likely to be
'aln as snow.
on n8t little excuse for skating exists
"e ponds about town is not af-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Caught in
Landslide

SANTA CRUZ, Calf, Dec. o.
Messages from Davenport today an
nounce the death of three men bur-
led under tons of rock last night by
landslide at the Portland cement
quarry All the bodies were recov-
cred.
The men were working on the quarry
when apparently without cause the
slide gave way and crushed them. A
number of other men working nearby
had a narrow escape.
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1--WE ARE THE MEN"
SAID THORNTON HAMS

FLUSHING, L. l., Dec. 22.-Merrlll
Downs, a member Of the Bayside yacht
club, where Captain Peter c. Hams
shot and killed William Annis, for par
ticipation in which attack Thornton
Hams is on trial was placed on the
stand by the prosecution today. He
said when he was attracted to the club
yacht pier he asked who was response
BILE for the shooting. He testified that
the defendant replied: "We are the
moDo
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ty OF the South American nation, and
they are now convinced that the thre,
formidable fighting vessels are not be-
ing built for some other country as
was first supposed. 1t is estimated that
fully 100000 Germans are part of Bra
zirs population
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Sportsmen In Boston.

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-Sportsmen are
beginning to gather in Boston today to
take part in the various contests ar
ranged for the annual Sportsmen's
show Of the New England Fish and
Game association. A feature Of the
show, which opens Christmas eve, will
be an indoor rifle shooting tourna-
ment under the auspices of the Ma
tional Rifle association of America
There will also be an athletic car
nival and fly and bait casting tour
nament
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Sam LdngfOrd is Certainly
The Real Fighting Coon

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22.-Sam
Langford, the colored fighter last
night knocked out Jim Flynn in two
minutes of what was scheduled for a
2oO-round battle. Flynn had no
chance. Langford hit him in the jaw
and Flynn went down like one dead
When he came to he asked what hit
him.
1t is probable that Langford will be
a mere spectator at Forthcoming fights
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Forefathers' Day.

VINEI4AND, N. j., Dec. 22.-W.th
the committee attired in Colonial cos
tune and the walters wearing Pricilla
dresses, tonight's banquet Of the New
England society. in honor of Fore
fathers day, will be more elaborate
than ever. Former Governor Edward
c.. Stokes will deliver the pincipal ad-
dress Of the occasion.
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Troops to Leave.

HAVANA, Dec. 22.-Evacuation of
Cuba by American troops will begin
ten days hence, when the first trans
port will leave, and preparations for
the event will soon be completed. The
soldiers will be given a hearty fare
well by the Cubans, but the regret
will be tinged with jubiliation. since
the departure Of the troops will mark
another step toward the restoration
Of home government in Cuba.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Taff'S Cousin
Now NiSSinQ

BERKELEY, Calf, Dec. 22.-Dr.
Frederick D. Taft, third cousin OF
the president-elect, has not returned
from a hunting trip on which he was
accompanied by Walter j. Watson. He
has been gone since Friday and it is
feared he has met some accident In
the sloughs Of the San Joaquin river,
where he went in a small boat. Taft
is a dentist in Oakland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

Are Paying Up

LA GRANDE, Ore, Dec. 22.-Walter
Niedner, receiver of the defunct Ira
ders & Farmers National bank, has
received $12,750, of which $4,000 was
contributed alone by George Ackles, as
payment on a hundred per cent asses ss-
ment levied on stockholders.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Beef Was
fTlbdInled

VALLEJO, Calf, Dec. 22.-George
Wildason, a marine hospital steward,
has completed the meteorological ex-
animation of the beef served at the
launching of the collier Prometheus
which caused the death of Mrs. Rose
and a waiter W1ldason found germs
common in decayed meat. His testi-
mony will be used at the inquest over
the waiter, Reynolds, tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
American Club.

CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. 22.-An-
nual election Of officers Of the Ameri-
can club. an organization OF all the
prominent American residents OF the
Mexican capital, will be held today
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TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTH";
Getting Ready TO
Fight Germany

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Englishmen be-
lieVe now that the three Dreadnaughts,
being built here for Brazil will be
used by that country to help the Unit
ed States fight Germany. British busi-
ness men with large interests in Brazil
and nelghboring states. have investi-
gated the unprecedented naval activi-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Will Lift Debts.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22.-Horace G.
Burt today became one Of the receiv-
ers Of the Chicago Greatwestern rail-
road. which it is predicted will be free
OF financial entanglements within tx
months. Burt was former president OF
the Union Pacific.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
FREIGHT Wreck.

SALEM, Dec. 22.-All trains this
morning are held up on the east side
division Of the Southern Pacific on
account of the wreck of a frei0hf 1T
Brooks, eight miles from Salem. De-
tails of the accident are lacking but
it is reported nobody was seriously
injured
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

and Cruel made Of flour. d spite the
fact that the elder Brokow's refuse to
eat certain kinds of food, DR.. Beach
says he thinks the father has awakened
to a realization that the children
should be given more solid food.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Addition to Home.

w. E. Talford, 719 North Eighth
street, is improving his residence prop
erty with an addition to his residence,
which will cost about $500, permit for
the improvement having been issued
by Building Inspector Metz yesterday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Automobile Show.

PARIS, Dec. 22.-Industrial motor
vehicles of the latest models are
shown in profusion at the annual ex-
hibition of the industrial section of
the Paris salon opened today under
the auspices of the Automobile club of
France.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Hotel
Burned

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The famous
Gilsey house. at Broadway and 29th
street. caught fire early today. The
guests escaped in safety. The hotel
for years has been a rendezvous for
democratic politicians.
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To Welcome Conoressmen.

PANAMA, Dec 22.-Officials of the
canal zone and business men of Pan
anna and Colon are preparing hearty
reception for the members of the house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. who will arrive here early
next month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

representatives of the ST Petersburg
government, it is thought arrange
ments will be completed for big Rus
sian loan. The bonds will bear 41-2
per cent. and will be issued in about a
month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
New Trial Ordered.

SALEM, Dec. 22.-The supreme
court decision in the case of Bert Hill
versus c. E. Saugestad, heard at Pend
Teton, appealed from Baker City, has
been reversed and a new trial ordered
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

fected much by the snow, as there ls
but a small fraction of an 1nch OF
white covering the ground. But the
weather has not, as yet, been cold
enough to make skating good
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
VdnddIS DeSeCrdte Frisco Church

police are, looking for vandals who
desecrated ST. Dominic's church, yes
terday Pr;estly vestments worth
hundreds of dollars were SlaShed into
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Cook CAUGHT,

Will Cook, charged with vagrancy,
was arrested at o'clock this morning,
but was later released on promise to
do something besides Just hanging
around"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Newman Has Quit
New York Central

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-President
Newman. of the New York Central
railroad, rendered his resignation to-
day to the board Of directors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

shreds. Altar linen and laces were de-
filed. sacred candles tossed about, the
furnishings of the sacristy destroyed
and vile obscenities scrawled on the
walls.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
Erectino Shop.

j. w. Rush is erecting a frame work
shop at Fifth and Elm streets, to cost
5000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

Big Russian Loan.
PARIS, Dec 22.-At a meeting to-
day between French finanoiers and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22
I. I. 1! I. = + + = + + + + 4
COSGROVE MUCH BETTER. !

+ PASO ROBLES, Dec Coos
: grove is in excellent humor to- 1
+ day. He deplored the fact that
; his physicians will not allow him 1
+ to eat turkey on Christmas. He 1
= is improving constantly. 1
z I. + + + i. I. j. j y = 4 j. i
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-22

N. E. Jones, Of Freewater, 10 acres, $3,-
125; J. W. Lail, of F'reeWater, IL
acres, 1915
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CUXHAVEN, Germany, Dec.
pa British cotton steamer
was wrecked today on Point
Mizzenhead, and the captain
and six men were drowned.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-06-13

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist church will be received by
Mrs II. Sheldon and Mrs. c. Mad
dock Wednesday, une IT. at the home
Of the former on Stone's Addition.
These ladies desire the full member
to attend.
Mrs. A. r. Cockrill, who has been
here guest Of the Lovedays, left Tues
day morning for Lansing, accompaD-
led by Mrs. w. A. Loveday, where
the latter visits relatives and returns
accompanied by her daughter Con-
stance, who has been attending school
there. Mrs. Cockrill goes from there
to Marshal.
Members of the Reorganized Church
Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Of the Northern Michigan District
will hold their Semi Annual District
Conference at East Jordan June 1921
%. The Town Hall has been secured
for their several sessions to be held in
social service converting at $50 Fri
day morning aud the balance of the
day will be held for Religious and
Sunday School Conventions including
an entertal nment in the evening at
500 p. m. Saturday morning social
service at $40 a. M, business session
opening at 1000, with preaching In
the evening. There Will also be sew
eral preaching services durin Sunday.
Elders j. w. Wight of Lamont, Iowa,
Mission president of said church, and
Elder j. j. Cornish of Reed City Sub
Mission In charge, e. K. Evans Of
Grand Rapids and other good speakers
are expected to be present. Every
body invited to attend. For further
particulars see small hand bills.
Miss Eva Mackey finished success
full term OF school at Alton on June 5.
The closing day was one of pleasure, q
picnic dinner In the school room. some
of the parents being present. The
tables were loaded with good things
and there were fifty who sat to them.
After the inner man had been quieted
Mr.. Wing with his photograph made
all happy, the opening number being
psalm followed by the Lords Prayer.
The tables we're hastily cleared and
put away. Then the man intellectual
came into observance and a fne pro-
gram was given. The school sang
Happy Greeting to our School,"
duets, solos, song by the first aud sec
ond grades, a dialogue 1.-THE Sick
DOLL" recitations by pupils to the
number. Mrs. w. J. Smith OF East
Jordan favored with several selections
in recitation that won the applause Of
the audience. The program was in
terspersed with choice records on the
photograph. Mr.. George Todd,
School Director, gave short talk.
Miss Mackey gave each pupil SOU
venir booklet, which was thing Of
beauty. The cover was embossed In
colors and contained her picture,
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-06-13

New supply Of Dry Batteries for
launches just received at Spencsr's
Plumbing Shop.
w. e. Malpass received a painful
injury Saturday afternoon by drop
Of molten metal striking him in the
left eye, burning the eye-ball quite
badly. He will regain the sight of
the eye, but it was close call.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Landrum Of
Rapid City, have sent out cards an
nouncing the marriage of their daugh-
terMiss En-, Mae i Ebl V w n
KiDkade. The happy event occurred
at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tues
day, June 2, 1908. Mr. and Mrs Kink-
ade will be at home at Ardmore. Okla,
September 10. The bride was former
~ one of East Jordan's popular young
ladies. The groom is prominent at
torney at Ardmore. We extend hearty
congratulations.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-06-13

Frank Bulow was over from Boyne,
Sunday.
A bargain on a Hay Rake at w. K.
MALPAss HARDWARE co.
Miss Ruth Crawford has been guest
of Mancelona relatives the past week.
A large assortment OF plain white
crockery, just received. Come In and
look it over.-E. A. LEWIS.
Friends of Ray I. Clink will be glad
to learn that his health IL much I'M
proved. lie is at Albuquerque. N. M.
Messrs Henry and August Knop
and Mrs. Will Richardson participant
ed in the barn-raIsing of Louie Priebe
at North Bay last Thursday.
A party composed of Atty A. B.
Nicholas, ST., Dir Z. A. Sweet, Geo.
G.Glenn and John Falls left Wednes-
day for trout-hshing expedition on
the Manistee, near Deward.
Thos. Fair of Port Huron, local
preacher and a former parishiOner of
Rev. W. w. Lamport, spent the Sab
bath with him. He preached to the
people at the Bennett appointmet ia
the AFTERNOON.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-06-13

Charlevoix County Fair, September
22-2324.
f. B. Gannett was Charlevolx Wis
itOr, Thursday.
Rugs. Art Squares and Mating at
WHIrrINGToN'
Wall Paper for all. The prices are
right. WHIrTINGToN.
Muslin Underwear at popular prices
at B. G. Hubbard s. Co.
Some fine Refrigerators at the w. e.
MALPAss HARDWARE Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanson were
Charlevolx visitors Saturday.
Special prices on Ladies' Watches,
$500, 800. elO.0O to $4,000 ETC., ETC..
Fully Guaranteed; at Mack's Jewelry
Store
j. b. Roe of Portland, Mich, is at
the home Of his wife's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. W. Lamport.
Irwin McGowan accidentally caught
his foot ia some set works at Mill B
one day last week, necessitating the
amputation Of one Of his toes.
Supt. III. Fl. Fuller left Monday as
representative OF one OF the leading
textbook houses. His territory COW
ers practically all Of Michigan.
Rev. W. w. Lamport Will preach at
the Bennett school house at 2:30 p m {.
Sunday. A Sunday School will be or
ganized at the close OF the service.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-06-13
Brie4s o4 me Week.


CharsevoIx County Fair, Sept. 22-23-
~.
Kalkaska VS.. East Jordan Thursday
here.
Elk Rapids vs. East Jordan, Tues
.day, at the local grounds.
Oh girls! A picturesque cowboy
out West turns out to be a real live
English baronet. A regular Bertha n.
Mud roman ce!
The Charlevoix County Sunday
School Convention will take place Ia
the Methodist Episcopal Church, June
c3 and ~. Further particulars next
week.
Ham Excursion to Boyne Sunday.
Fare soc. Ball game Ludington VS..
Boyne City at Recreation Park. Boat
leaves here at 900 a. m. returning
leaves Boyne at 700 p. M.
The case OF Frances S. Brozer, al
legged insane. in Probate Court had a
hearing at East Jordan, Wednesday.
Physicians examined the aged lady,
found her sane. and the court so de-
creed.
Those using city water for lawn
purposes are cautioned to use same
only during the hours specitied-from
$3.50 TO $3.50 p. m, standard time.
Owing to the cYppled condition Of
the system this rhle will be rigidly en-
forced.
At Charlevoix. Monday, base bali
league was formed between East Jor-
dan, Charlevoix, Boyne City and Pc
toskey. A schedule will be arranged
to commence Immediately after the
Fourth and rules will be adopted gov
erning the control OF players. F. A..
Kenyon represented the East Jordan
team.
Harper's Bazaar held their formal
opening Friday afternoon and the
store was flooded with visitors both
in the afternoon and evening. Ice
craAm was served. The interior Of
their store in the Monroe Block pre-
seDted handsome and tasty appear
ance and Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Harper
are to he congratulated on giving East
Jordan irst-class bazaar store.
ST Plunkard. with J. G. Lewis as
the same old mossback 81. appeared at
the Grand last night with good COM
pany and gave pleasing presentati on
of the time tried rural comedy. Aside
from 81 himself, Flora Mitchell, as Be-
della, the housemaid, and E. G.. Min
nes, as Thaddius Simpkins, were quite
the best in the cast.-TraYerse City
Record of Tuesday.
Owing to increased business in
Prosecuting Attorney E. N. Clink s
Office, partnership has been formed
between Mr.. Clink and Atty Dwight
y. Fitch of Harbor Springs. Atty
Fitch is too well known To residents
of this county to need an introduc-
tioa. He graduated from the Univer-
sity of Michigan Law Glass Of 1892
and has practiced his profession ever
since, putting ia six years at Charlie
voix aud the last two at Harbor
Springs. He is a young mao in the
prime of life, has wife and enc child
and will become an East Jordan resi-
dent az soon as he can procure suit
able dwelling. We welcome him and
his family to our midst.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-06-13
Dining Chairs and Rockers at
G.. III. WHITTINGTONI

VI IL w I'LL w.
Forty-Acre FARM For SALE:-Lo-
Gated four miles west Of town. About
$500 worth of timber on land. Dwell
ing and other buildings, fruit trees,
strawberry bed, etc. Good Bargain.
ARTHUR SEYMOUR.
So-Bos-So KillHy increases the
milk about two quarts, costs to use
about tc per day, is perfectly harmless
to ANIMALS and makes cows stand still
when milking. Sold only by W. e.
MALPAss HARDWARE Co.
Cures dizzy spells, tired feelings
stomach and liver troubles, keeps you
we'll all summer. That's what Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will do.
Try 1T and you will always buy it. Is
cents. Tea or Tablets. +. b. Gannett
e. Go.
"Health Coffee is really the clos
est Coffee Imitation ever vet produc-
ed. This clever Coffee Substitute was
recently produced by DR.. Shoop, Ra-
cine, Wis. Not grain of real Coffee
in it either. DR.. Shops Health Cof-
fee is made from pure toasted grains,
with malt, puts, etc. Really IL would
fool An expert--who might drink IL
for Coffee. No 20 or 30 minutes ted
ious boiling. "Made in minute
says the doctor. Sold by G.. L. Sher-
man & Son,