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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Two Bands at Carnival Tonight

Among the more enjoyable numbers
on the evenings program were the
selections by the Walla Whlla Con-
cert band, given under direction of
Professor N. E. Heric. The boys were
applause was accorded them. The Cor
net solo, Love Me and the World Is
Nine" by Edgar L. Smith commanded
the attention of all in the building, and
hearty cheer followed the difficult
execution. Guy Allen Turner's vocal
solo was much appreciated by those
who We're able to get near the, stage,
but the pandemonium which reigned
in the rear of the hall prevented those
in the balcony from enjoying it. Mem
bers of the Walla Walla MaennerchOr
gave one of their popular numbers
which was received with hearty ap-
plause; and the vaudeville stunts, with
the exception of LaToska, the talking
juggler, were highly entertaining. La
Toska, who was unable to appear last
night, will be on the program tonight.
Celebrated Intermezzo. ~ Bohm
Selection from Babes In Toyland''..
Observation-Disclosures. Herbert
Mexican Serenade, 'On the Mesa
tITanOe Maurice
American Patrol ... Ascher
Vocal Selections.
Soprano Solo .....a..........S Selected
Miss Rowena Mathiot.
Baritone Solo ..........Se Selected
Guy Allen Turner.
Soprano Solo .t..... Selected
Miss Rowena Mathiot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Hundreds of Miles of the Coast of Southern Italy and Sicily
Devastated by CaSr0phe which makes San Francisco,
Martinique and Galveston Insignificant in
COmpdriSOn--LateSt Estimates Place
Loss of Life at from SO,-
600 TO $4,000

ROME, Dec 29.-Exceeding in the fearful loss of
life the horror of its details and destruction OF property
anv disaster of modern tmes the terrible tragedy caused
bv earthquake and tidal along hundred miles OF
Italy southern coast is growing hourly awful
the reports from the stricken districts become def
ne Late estimates place the loss OF life anywhere from
$4,000 to $4,000 and it has been made certain from
the meager reports which have that such ter
be event has occurred in the history of modern times
One hundred miles Of seacoas along the eastern coast
of Italy the Ionan and rounding to the strait Of
Messna between the italian peninsula and the island
Of Sicily have been devastated by the earthquake and the
tidal wave which followed. Buildings toppled when
the earth beneath quivered and trembled if mighty
Atlas Wreaking vengeance the Italian people,
IMMEDIATELY after the earthquake phenomenon had quiet
ed, mighty tidal wave swept over the coast, sinking
800 boats and drowning thousands upon thousands OF
people. Fire followed in the cities and the destruction
caused by the three calamities almost complete
The three provinces of Caabria, including Cosensa,
Catansro and Reggie suffered most but the island Of
Sicily has suffered nearly much. Messna the second
city of Sicily, is ruined almost completely.
The terror of the situation is increasing hourly. AS
reports In from the towns along the coast the horror
OF the calamity is being shown fearful than at
first dreamed Thousands fled from their homes only to
be caught by the tidal wave, under falling buildings
Those who escaped fleeing to the country and few
there who will enter their homes fearing new Shocks
No definite be gained for several hours the
loss of life although it certain to be far reaching
than now known
This is the second time ia the history of the world has
Italy given unparalleled horror to her chronicles and
second time the people Of the world awakened to dis
aer more far reaching in its awful effects than of it's
une All Italy is IN mourning All the world is sending
messages OF coincidence and offers of aid.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
ElkS Nay Build
On North Second

That the action of Special Agent
Mcdowell in choosing thei Sumach
street site for the federal building is
to have the effect of building up the
northern section of the, city, is proven
by the rumor that the local lodge. No.
287, B. P. O. Eks, is considering the
plan of disposing of their lot at Third
and Birch streets. For some time past
No. 287 has felt the need of temple,
and various sites have been considered
as ideal for the building. But not un-
til the site for the federal building had
been selected on the north side. did
members of the order consider the site
at Second and Rose streets.
1t is said today that business men
owning property in the interested dis
trict are getting in line to work in
conjunction with the jolly Elks to car
ry out their plans for the erection of
temple, and the, structure, when COM
pleted, is to be wholly in keeping with
the costly federal building which will
grace that part of the city.
AS yet plans for the transfer of the
property at Third and Birch streets
are in their infancy, as is also the line
Of action regarding the erection, and
cost, of the proposed temple. The site
at Second and Rose, now that the fed
eral building has been located has in
creased somewhat in figure, but with
the assistance of north side business
men and residents, the antlered lodge
men feel confident that tn work can
be carried out uccessfully and definite
arrangements are expected to made
as soon as tn big carnival, which de-
mands all attention this week, has
closed. Proceeds of the carnival, it is
we'll known, are to revert to the fund
already started for the erection of
temple.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29

The announcement made a few days
ago to the effect that the Walla Waila
Traction company is proposing an ex-
tension of the Pleasant street line from
its present terminus to the foothills,
the right of way to traverse the Rus
sell creek road, was confirmed this
morning by Manager F. s. Drake, who
said the preliminary survey has been
completed, having been made with the
view of ascertaining what might be Sc
cured in the way Of patronage by such
extension.
1--WE may build the road and we
NAV not" said Mr.. Drake. 'The pre-
Iiminary survey has been completed.
but further than that, we have def
nitely decided on nothing"
In case the line is constructed, one
of the richest and most productive
wheat growing sections Of the valley
would be tapped. giving large volume
of freight business, in addition to
which would be considerable passen-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
No Change in
C0mpany'S Plans

1t was stated on the streets today
that owing to opposition to the plans
of the Farmers Traction company in
Dayton and Waitsburg, the new COM
pany would probably abandon its plan
OF building from Dayton to Wallula,
and confine its energies to building
from this city to Wallula, thus giving
Walla Walla an outlet to the open
river. After a meeting Of the direc-
tors of the new company, however, at
which this subject is known to have
been discussed it was stated that the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29

present large quantities Of the finish
ed product, it is probable that the pris-
oners. instead Of being kept busy In
the brick yard will be given other
kinds Of employment. The erection
Of the new mill will keep a small army
at work during the summer, the farm
will require a large force, and the in
stallation Of machinery and the trans
fer of old machinery to the new quart
ers, as we'll as the razing OF the old
iute mill. will afford no end OF en-
plOyment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29

La Sale institute Band.
March, Bye, Bye, Dearie". Won T1lzer
AS an attraction that will interest
hundreds of Walla Wallans, the La
Sale Institute band of 32 pieces, com
posed of boys of the institution rang
ing in age from 9 to II years, VIII
make its initial performance at the
Eiks' carnival in Pavilion rink to-
night, with a program of merit. The
band was organized a little more than
a year ago. and has since been under
the, direction of Mr.. Heric, who has
devoted much of his time to drilling
the youngsters The selections are
hielI class, and members of the La Sale
band have talent seldom found in a
company of musicians of their age.
The program for this evening is an
excellent one, containing a varied as
sortnent of numbers, and music low
ers, especially, will find much Of inter-
est. The program follows:
WaIIa Walla Band.
March, washington Post" -. =. .Sousa
Overture, Beautiful Galatea" .Suppe
Overture, Mystic Maze !. .,.. .Dalbey
Waltz, Sweet Briar" ...... .Laurendo
Vaudeville Program.
Vaudeville Sketch ........
II. c. GREGG and Robert E. Lynch
Monologist ....... Ed Moncreif
italian and Chinese Monologist.
............. Harry Wali
Talking Juggler .I. ......... La TosKa
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
1900 Dead at Messina.

ROME, Dec. 29.-The destruction at
Messina is more the result of the I'll
dal wave than the quake, according to
refugees who are arriving here. The
number dead if officially reported at
Messino as 1900. but there are probab-
ly as many as $4,000 who lost their
lives.
Messages say that fire is spreading
rapidly over Messina and there is no
means of checking the flame. A sfuad
ron of battlehips left here today for
Mesina, which is the second city in
Sicily. 1t was established by pirates
in the eighth century, B. c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Years Rainfall
IghfeSf knOwn

Never in the history of Walla Walla
has the rainfall been as light as it ha :,
been during the year that will end day
after tomorrow. The lightest rainfall
that has ever been recorded is that of
this year, with total Of 1163 inches
during the entire IL months
January, April, November and De-
cember are responsible for the def
ciency," said Weather Observer John
Grover this morning. 1.-THE lightest
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company would adhere to its original
plans. Solicitors were put out today
for the purpose Of securing subscrip-
tions to its stock lists.
Beyond this, President Blalock, of
the new company, would make no fur
ther announcement although he inti-
mated that there would probably be
an important announcement made to-
morrow
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
S5.0O0 a Low Estimate.

NAPLES. Dec. 29.-Twenty five
thousand deaths is the lowest estimate
made today of the loss of lives in the
earthquake and tidal wave which de-
vastated southern Italy and Sicily.
King Emanuel passed through the city
today enroute for Rome. The king re-
ceived reports from Messina saying
the tidal wave left foot layer of mud
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Horror Still Grows.

ROME, Dec. 9.-Telegraph commu-
nication is restored as far south as
Palmi, and each message is bringing
stories of new horrors, confirming the
reports that the beautiful city of Mes
slna has been blOtte out. After the
builings were crumbled by the quake,
a tidal wave swept over the city,
drowning many of those not killed by
the quake. Fire followed the wave
completing the work of destruction
Between three and four thousand
wounded are accounted fors
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Church Versus Saloon.

ROANOKE, Va, Dec. 29.-Roanoke' s
forty-four churches are arrayed against
the As saloons of the city in a struggle
which means life or death for the lat
ter. and which will eliminate tomor-
row in a local option election. The
closing day of the campaign has been
one of the most exciting in the history
OF Roanoke. Both the "Wets" and the
"drys" have waged energetic cam
paigns and the result of the contest is
in doubt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Baseball Meatinu.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Club owners
from all the cities represented in the
American Association of Baseball
clubs gathered here today for the an
nual meeting Indianapolis was for
mally awarded the pennant for 1908.
A chairman of the board of directors
and vice president will be elected.
1t is thought that the trouble which
for time, threatened to involve the
American association in a baseball war
with the major leagues has now been
settled.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Communication Established,

Railway communication into some of
TIE stricken towns has been established
transportation is confined to bring
ing in supplies and government troops
ana taking out refugees. Dispatches
indicate the city of Messina is doomed
Even if water were provided there is
no organization with which to fight
Ohe flames. When they arrive at Mes
Slna, the battleships will be divided
and will patrol the coast along the de-
NaStated district
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29

TOPEKA, Kans Dec. 29.-Kansas
educators to the number of several
hundred arrived in Topeka today to
take part in the convention Of this
State Teachers association. A prelim-
mary meeting this evening viii open
the session. Governor Frank Hanly, of
Indiana, and Professor w. c. Wilcox,
of Iowa State university, are among
the speakers who will address the ped
agogues.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Food Rushed to Scene.

ROME, Dec. pa relief committee
is rushing food supplies and medicine
stores to the stricken sections There
is fearful loss of life and the suffer-
ing is appalling. Hundreds of thou
sands are homeless and most of them
are without food. Soldiers are doing
good work and in nearly all the cities
affected, orders to shoot looters are
being carried out. The heaviest dam
age is in Messina, Sicily and in Reg
giO, Calabria.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
RACING In Florida.

TAMPA, Fla, Dec. 20-Over 200
horses. including some top notchers,
are now here in training for the six
ty-day racing meet which opens Feb
ruary 3, in connection with Florida
Midwinter fair. The closing of the
Havana meet, placed nearly 100
horses here, and more than that
number have been shipped in from
other tracks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Looters Driven to- Mountains.

NAPLES, Dec. 29.-Soldiers fired on
the looters here and drove them into
the mountains. General Costa, who is
also an archbishop, the commander OF
the garrison at Messina, is among the
dead.
The clash between the soldiers and
loOters resulted in many deaths.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
To Limit Divorces.

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec 29.-Subjects
Of King Edward will no longer be al
lowed to make this state a clearing
house for divorces, if a law to be pre-
sented to the legislature next month is
adopted. Under the present divorce
law, Washington is the dumping
ground for the mismated OF British
Columbia and other Canadian provin-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
DEATHLIST IN SOUTHERN ITALY
UNPARALLELED IN MODERN HISTORY

rainfall that has ever been recorded in
a calendar year before is that of 1890.
when 11.S0 inches fell, and in 1874 when
but 11.S4 inches fell.
Taking the average of the last %
years as a standard, this year is def
cient 6.O4 inches, the average being
1857. This is quite a deficiency, as
precipitation in this country goes"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
New York Will kelp.

NEW YORK, Dec pa benefit
performance for the victims of the
tdrthquake in italy is being planned
" the Metropolitan Opera company,
Soihei of whose members are from the
'astated regions. Caruso will give
"eeks salary, $500 to the fund.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Food Is Sc arce.

PALMERO, Dec. 29.-Fcod is in
great demand here. Most of
the survivors are camping out in the
open country about thei town. Humid
reds, severely injured, have received
no medical attention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Messina Annihilated.

ROME, Dec 29.-The complete de-
struction Of Messina, a large sea port
town Of Sicily, with a population of
100000, was today confirmed in an Of
fetal dispatch to the, Italian govern
ment. The dispatch fears that Reggie,
across the straits of Messina, is an
hilated, and it feared that most of
the towns on the straits are destro yed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Hundreds Will be Burned,

PALERMO, Dec. 29.-Twelvei thou
sand are dead in Messina. according to
report just received. 1t is feared that
hundreds are alive under the ruins and
VIII be roasted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Travellers Elect Officers.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29.-T. D. Wilcox
was elected president of the Western
Commercial Travellers association at
its annual meeting in the Jefferson ho-
tel today. Eight directors were also
elected.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Message Of Coincidence.

WA ASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Roosevelt
today cabled a message of coincidence
to the king of Italy. He said the Red
Cross society would issue an appeal
for contributions
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France to- Aid.

PARIS, Dec. 29.-France today ord
cred the battleships Justice and We
rite and three destroyers to proceed
under forced draught to Messina.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Volcanic Eruption Feared,

CANTANIA, Sicily, Dec. 29.-Signs
VI volcanic activity are noticed today
7' Mount Aetna and it is feared an
eruption is imminent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-29
Terrible Loss of Life.

ROME, Dec. pa late edition Of
the Tribune estimates the number of
dead between $1,000 and Is 900. 1t says
twice that many are injured and are
suffering.
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PALERMO, Dec. 29.-The horror OF
the situation increases hourly. The
people are panic stricken and insane
for fear. Survivors are unable to give
a good account of what happened
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( + i + + i j + + 1! + I.
FLEET DESTROYED

+ ROME, Dec. 29.-No word has &
J been received from the italian +
+ torpedo fleet which was off Messi- =
+ ma at the time of the quake. 1t is !.
+ feared it has been swamped and +
> has gone down. j
3 .sa j i. 4. i i. i. + i 1. + i. 80
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ports this afternoon indicate that eight
tants are either dead or wounded as
result of the quake Martial law pre-
walls. All supplies have been seized by
the soldiers, and are being given to the
sufferers.
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and slime over the city and scores
were SmOthered
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NANTANZARO, Italy, Dec. 29.-Re-
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La Sale institute Band.

baritone Solo Select
Guy Allen Turner
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-14
LITTLE ABOUT EVERYTHING.

Bantam chickens came from Bantam
town in Java.
The number of divorces is increasing
tapidly in England.
France leads the countries of Europe
in theaters, having 1894.
About 100000 persons are EN-
ployed in the coal mines of the world.
Marion Martineau says you can make
your arms plump by rubbing olive oil!
INTO them.
A shlpyard at Omipato, Japan, still
In operation, was established 1900
years ago.
All carniyorous animals lap up water
With the tongue. Herbivorous animals,
as the horse and OK, suck it up.
Near Redlands, CAL, discovery Of
very high grade onyx and white and
colored marble has been made.
China has ten railways in operation,
with total mileage Of 2,235, or about
one-tenth that OF Great Britain.
Lake Balkhash In Asia is remarkable
for the transparency of the water, the
limit of visibility being eighty feet
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-14
Willy REYNARD.
Few wild Creatures Can ComDets
with the Fox In Craftiness.

Few Wild Creatures Can Compete
with the Fox In Craftiness.
Those familiar with the "Fables Of
Jssop" will remember the reputation
which reynard bears among the rest
of the animals. 1t is questionable
whether any wild creature can com
pete with the fox in craftiness. To
look at him generally, even In his or
binary habits, he exhibits an amount
OF cleverness which astonishes one,
Should fox catch hedgehog whose
spines effectually protect him from
most of his enemies. he does not waste
dime, as a fox terrier will do, in en-
deavoring to worry his prey. He mere
" rolls him to the nearest water,
knowing that drop or two will cause
the animal to relax his hold.
1t Is rare thing to catch one in a
trap laid at the door of his "eartll"
even If he is inside when the trap Is
set he waits until some other animal
springs it and then energies to eat the
victim and the bait Only when driven
by the terrible pangs Of hunger will he
tempt fate In his own person. Most
animals gorge themselves when they
are fortunate enough to come across
superabundance Of food. Not SO with
reynard Should he find poultry
yard well stocked and III protected he
fills his larder first. Nor does he, as
the proverb says, '4put all bis eggs In
one basket" He puts one fowl In a
hedge, hides another iii bush places
a third in hole ID tree, rapidly digs
cavity for fourth and covers it up
again, remembering in each case where
his stores are concealed. And when
his supplies are sufficient in his own
estimation he takes fine fat chicken
or duck to his earth for present en-
joyment.-London Field.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-14

Corn planting is now with US. Re-
liable seed corn is not only scarce, but
very high priced.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-14
'h' summons

''li' w. 40 = Defendant
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SENDS v hhai-
ING to the above named Defendant:
You ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and REQUIRES
to answer the complaint in this action when zen
was filed April a. 1908. in the office o. t fne
said Hughes county ut Pierre, South Dakota.
aud to sarve copy of your answer on q, the tn!
subscribers at their office in the HtigeT Bio oia
City OF Pierre Hughes county, south Da f az
summons, exclusive of the day of service
If you fail to answer the complaint Wltn .i,h
that time the Plaintiff will apply 10 the
Court for the relief demanded in the COM
plaint. besides costs. s.,
Dated at Pierre, South Dakota this lith day
- GAFFY & STEVENS.
ct Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-14
wake the Judge.

The Westminster Gazette relates that
an action was being tried before Lord
Coleridge for damages for the death OF
q sheep dog, winner Of many prizes
at bench shows, and counsel for the
defense was endeavoring to show that
the dog had chad his day" and that
damages should be nominal. Lord Cole
ridge, however, was sweetiy slumber-
ing, and counsel felt the necessity for
rousing him, If possible. So, gradual
ly raising his voice, he asked one OF
the plaintiffs witnesses, 'Is it not your
experience as an exhibitor that when
an old dog has taken his place regular.
ly on the bench for many years he gets
sleepy and past his work." The laugh
ter that followed had the desired ef-
feet