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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
TWO CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
UNCLE SAM HAS SEVEN POSI-
TIONS OPEN IN DIFFERENT
DEPARTMENTS.

Several civil service examinations
are announced by the commission for
the near future. two of which will be
given in this city.
A custodian of archives in the hy-
drogra phic Office of the navy depart
ment is wanted at a salary of $1,000.
Examinations will be held on April %
to fill this position.
An engineer in the Indian service is
also wanted and examinations to fill
the same will be given in the city on
April Is. Six branches are open. steam
engineering, electrical engineering,
heating, refrigeration, gas and gaso-
,ene engines and hydraulics
A magnetic observer to fill a temp
orary position at salary ranging from
$50 to $1O0 a month is another vacancy
to be filled. No educational examina-
ton will be given but applicants must
send in their names and positions will
oe granted upon experience
To secure the position of a black
smith al the Blackfoot agency in
Montana, it will be necessary for the
applicant to file his application with
the United States civil service COM
mission at Washington before April 90.
will count in filling the vacancy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
TONIGHT ENDS
HOME MADE" SHOW
MANY PLEASING FEATURES SCHE-
DULED FOR CLOSING OF MAN.
UFAcTURERS' EXHIBIT.

While music was furnished by a band
of 27 pieces, the aisles of the hall in
which the exhibit of home made goods
is being made, We're crowded last night
almost so as to prevent getting through.
The number that visited the Inland
Autos garage last night reached we'll
up into the thousands, despite the many
counter attractions being held in the
city last night.
But tonight is to be the big night
of the show. An 1S-piece orchestra
will furnish music. c. c. Gose will
deliver an address. Many of the local
manufacturers will make demonstra-
tiOns of their goods and altogether it
show. The attendance will he record
breaking.
Interest in the bread making contest
is keen and at O'Clock tonight an
nOuncement of prizes will be made.
Il
each mill for the best loaf Of bread
made by local housewives.
All bread entered in the contest be-
comes the property of some charitable
organization of the city, by whom it
will be given to needy persons in the
city.
Several guessing contests are going
lon. Guesses are being made on the
number who will sign the book prom
Using to patronize home industries.
Guessing on the number of leaves in
a twist of tobacco, on the amount of
candy in jar and on other things. is
keeping interest going and prizes for
the winners Will be announced tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
Mrs. Sarah Lecnard Dead.

Mrs. Sarah L. Leonard, mother of w.
L. Leonard, Tbooxaeeper for the morn
ing Union. died this morning at the
home of her son on Bellevue avenue.
of bronchitis Mrs. Leonard has been
visiting with her son in Walla Walla
for about five months. A short time
ago she was attacked with bronchitis,
from which death resulted
Deceased was born in Canada "A
years ago. She lived most of her life
in that country. coming to the United
States but three Or four years ago
She is survived by two sons. Richard
E. Leonard of Omaha and w L. Leon
ard of this city, and by one daughter,
Mrs. r. f. Palmer, who is now living in
Spain. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from
the Episcopal church, Rev. Andreas
Bard officiating Interment will be
made in the Masonic cemetery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
SCHOOL TEACHERS
INVADING CITY
MANY ALREADY HERE TO ATTEND
BIG INSTITUTE NEXT
WEEK..

One hundred and twenty pretty
schoolma ans will take the town next
week and do just as they wish with it..
There are also 80 men engaged in
teaching in the county, and who will
be present, but as schoolma'ams they
do not really count 1t is the advent
of the young women that will stir up
the city next week and during their
stay will be made most welcome.
Most of the teachers arrived in the
city this morning and this afternoon.
the remaining ones will come tomor-
row. The occasion is the annual Walla
Walla county teachers institute, held
under the state law and which all
teachers of the county are required to
attend. AS the result the schools of
the county will be dismissed next week
and while the tired children recuperate
their energies for the final struggle
with their books, their instructors will
gather a little more wisdom to store
in their already crowded craniuns until
the proper time comes to dispense it
to their pupils.
In all there are more than $50 teach
ers in the county. all of whom will be
in the city next week. The list of
instructors is a good one and includes
capable men and women from all over
the state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
WHITMAN STARTS
MUSICAL CONTEST
VAL LIABLE PRIZES WILL BE HUNG
up FOR THOSE WHO
ENTER.

on Anvil the entries will close for
what is believed to be the first COM
petitive contest in music ever held In
tho northwest The Whitman COnserVa-
tory of Music is planning what is to be
an annual contest for free scholarships
in the school, one that will attract COM
oet.tors from over the entire north
west
One full scholarship. worth $3.50 cash.
including room. board, and tuition LOT
one year. will be given in each OF 'he
fonr departments as prizes in the mu-
s;cal connection which is to be neio
here or. April % and "a. Violin piano.
voice and pipe organ pupils will nave
chance at the prizes, which VIII De
worth the striving for. Musical stu
da,tc from the entire northwest are
;nvitad to compete and it is estimated
,,at ,bere will be some 100 or $50 IN
ot+endance The Whitman students, are
not. of course. allowed to compete. Inc
contest will be held in the colese
ehapel the faculty Of the conservatory
acting &c Judges No expense 1urthel
than railroad fare will be incurred oS
the contestants. the college proVldlns
for tba;r entertainment while in the
city.
This viii be a great advertisement 1or
Whitman as well as for the town IN
General. The 100 or $50 students at
itractel 10 the city at the most peas
- M time of the year will have a chance
oood impression of Walla Wal
Ia and many of them VIII douo'io'
return next fall whether or not theS
get a scholarship.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
SUES ON ACCOUNT
ALREADY PAID
MCDONALD TAKES UN-
USUAL MEANS TO COLLECT
SMALL FEE.

Application for the vacation of a
judgement rendered in favor of Kawin
,tatesman company. for $19 was made
in the justice court this afternoon
Facts leading up to the granting of the
judgement, shows to what length, some
attorneys will go to earn a fee no mat
ter how small. Kawin and company are
manufacturers of various articles
used largely by newspapers for pre-
miums in their subscription depart
men1S.
A year ago the Statesman purchased
goods from the company to the amount
of some $6S. 1t was specifically under
stood between the company and The
Statesman that if some of the goods
We're not satisfactory the matter would
be adjusted. 1t developed that some of
the goods could not be used and the
matter was taken up with the Chicago
company for a reduction. Some little
time was required to adjust the account
which the Chicago company placed in
the hands of Mcdonald & Rupp. The
Chicago company made proposition to
the Statesman which was accepted and
the amount of the bill, s54 was mailed
to the company on December 9. On
December 10, Mcdonald & Rupp began
suit for the original claim of s6S. In or
der to save the law firm from any en-
harrassment, a representative of the
statesman, a few days before the day
of the hearing, notified Mr.. Rupp that
the account had been paid direct to
the Chicago firm. Mr.. Rupp promised
to notify his law partner but neglected ]
to do so. Believing that the matter had
! been settled and the suit withdrawn.
inasmuch as the account had been paid,
rne Statesman made no appearance in
the justice court. Mr.. Mcdonald took a
judgment for the full amount and so
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28

notified representative of the States
man.
Mr.. Mcdonald was told that his law
partner had been notified the account
had been paid and further that wrong
service had BEEN given the complaint
as it had not been properly served on
any stockholder or officer of the States
man. Mr. Mcdonald became exceeding
ly angry and declared that he would
stick The Statesman for costs anyway.
The Statesman representative and Mr.
Mcdonald called on Mr.. Rupp and ne
admitted he had been notified the ac-
count had been paid but had forgotten
to tell Mr. Mcdonald. Mr.. Rupp clearly
saw the justice of the Statesman's po-
sition, but Mr. Mcdonald still insisted
he would collect the account
Mr.. Mcdonald and his partner dis
agreed en- the merits of the case and
they had few heated words over the
matter. Mr.. Mcdonald, however. seems
determined to try and collect a small
fee which should be paid by
his clients.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
CONTINUED on Page Four)

chosen by Miss Catherine Mitchell,
new elocution teacher, with which to
make her first appearance before
walIa Walla audience. She was en-
Enthusiastically received. A soft shoe dance
py girls of the physical training depart
ment proved an entertaining novelty
The Indian club drill was also sood
one. Both reflected much credit on
Director Glow, to whose efficient train
ing their success was due.
Every number on the program was
a good one and throughout the audi
ence was highly pleased ana well en-
tanned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
EVERYTHING LOVELY,
SAYS MRS. VANDERBILT

NEW YORK, March 2S.-Mrs. A. q.
Vanderbilt declares that the report that
she contemplates a divorce from her
husband. Alfred G.. Vanderbilt, is alb
solutely without foundation. The
only reason / left Newport and came TO
live in my brothers house. at Tuxedo,
she said. lis that | am advised to do
so on account of my sons i'll healIh.
shall return to Newport at the end
of six weeks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
BIG AUDIENCE
ENJOYS PROGRAM
High SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT
LAST NIGHT PROVES PLEAS
ANT AFFAIR.

hlgh school students last night en-
'ertained some 500 auditors at the reel
-at given by the three departments OIL
special training at the school. Elocu-
-on. music and physical training num-
.-rs We're included in the program
.2-rh was voted to be one of the very
nest that has ever been giv~h in the
city.
or the musical numbers. Down III
me Dewey Dell" by the girls glee club
"as one of the most popular A 'Lul-
by" by fourth graders from the ward
schools was also a good number ana
.@Ilected much credit upon the trainer
MISS Edith r. Lee. Aux Italians
Se-ection from Owen Meredith. was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
PLAY BALL THIS AFTERNOON.
Sophomores and Academy Team Cross
ina Bats at Whitman.

The last game in the interclass series
is being played at Whitman college
this afternoon, the victorious sopho-
more team playing the academy nine
for the honors of the institution. Yes
terday the sophs had no trouble in
cleaning up the seniors by score of
II to 8 and the dope has it that today
they will be equally successful.
The suits that the Whitman boys
will wear this season came yesterday.
They are gray with blue diamond on
the left breast on which will be the
maize wv" The suits are the best
Spalding make and are neat and tasty
in effect.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
TEXAS BEGINS FINAL MOVE
IN FIGHT AGAINST OIL COMBINE
Acting on Instructions, Sheriff Seizes VaIu.
able Property Belonging to Waters.
Pierce Company.

AUSTIN. Texas, March 2S.-The
final move in the fight between the
state of Texas and the Waters-Pierce
Oil company which has lasted three
years ana which has passed in review
before the courts was taken today
when the court of appeals ordered
Sheriff Johnson of Travis county to
attach all property of the corporation
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
MANYCONvENT|ONS
FOR NEW WEEK
REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK TO
HOLD PRIMARIES TUESDAY,
INDIANA REPUBLICANS TO
MEET

WASHINGTON. March 2S.-One Of
the most important political events of
tine coming week will be the national
convention OF the Peoples party, to be
held in st. Louis. on Thursday. While
the pOpulists are less numerous than
la decade ago, and will play a small part
in the campaign, considerable interest
lis manifested in the selection of a pres
idential candidate lp lead the scattered
remnants of the party to defeat. Thos.
Watson of Georgia, will probably be
|accoried this honor. although there IS
some talk of nominating Senator Rob
ert La Toilette of Wisconsin. Rumors
IOf coalition between the populists
and Hearsts Independence league have
been rife of late. but are apparently
without foundation.
The most important republican con-
vention of the coming week will be that
Of Indiana to be held in Indianapolis
on Wednesday and Thursday The con-
vention will assemble on Wednesday
Afternoon and select four delegates at
large to the national convention.
These delegates will be instructed to
support the presidential aspirations of
Vice President Fairbanks All of the &c
delegates from the 13 districts of Indi-
ana have already been instructed for
Fairbanks on Thursday the convention
will nominate candidates for governor
and other state Offices
The political warfare will have it's
inception in New York state on Tues
day, when all parties will hold pri-
maries. Delegates will be elected to the
assembly district conventions. The
latter will choose delegates to the state
which in turn will chose
to the national conventions.
Principal interest attaches to New York
city, where the republican factions
headed by Herbert Parsons and ex-
Governor Odell are engaged in a strug-
gle for control of the primaries. Tam
many will control the democratic pri-
maries ir the metropolis. Hearsts In
League will also hold pri-
maries on the same date.
Republican conventions will be held
in the First and Fourth districts of
Illinois on Monday, and in the Four
teenth district of Illinois on Tuesday
All of these delegations will probably
be pledged to Speaker Cannon. The
republican voters of Porto Rico will
also hold their convention next week,
to the probable advantage of Secretary
Taft. Republican primaries will be held
in Delaware on Saturday next, when
delegates will be elected to the state
convention. to be held in Dover on
Tuesday April Z.
Secretary Taft's most important en-
gagement of the week is at Columbus.
O.. where on Friday he will speak at
the annual banquet of the Columbus
board Of trade. 1t is believed that he
will take advantage of the occasion to
make some important announcements
on national issues.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
Cotton Mill Waoe Cut.

LOWELL, Mass, March 2S.-A cut in
wages averaging 10 per cent. VIII be
put into effect Monday by all the cot
ton mills of Lowell. in accordance with
instructions from the head offices in
Boston. Twenty thousand operatives
will be affected by the reduction.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28

IKE an avalanche sweeping over a
Iuuch Of scattering pines, the An
-.rv forces invaded the court house
inc, night. dominated the organization
r no Walla Walla Taft club, elected
az p Mexican as president and vice
....fEcr. of the State Taft club from
Nadia Walla county. elected Carl Roe
-grejary of The Wala Walla club
md completely put to rout the Boxers
dement, after one of the bitterest
M. IN Walla Walla.
The complete victory won by Sena-
.yr Aukenys friends i'll the organiZa-
non Of a Taft club is regarded as a
Stern Ichuke to the Boxer element.
All day yesterday the Boxers and
me Ankeny supporters We're busy lin
.ng Up their forces for last nights con-
hict. and when Miles G. Moore and eX-
Mayor Hunt took their places on the
rostrum and raped for order the court
room was jammed with friends of the
,pposing factions 1t was estimated that
400 men filled the court room last night.
Miles Moore. Eugene Lorton, Oscar
cain. SiI Menkus and F. S. Dement, oc-
upicd prominent places in the front of
he court room and spent the time
order. III lining up their forces in
places cf advantage throughout the
haU
Boxer sympathizers were scattered
throughout the house and by prear-
ranged plans attempted to stampede
the crowd to the side of the Boxers The
Ankeny supporters, cogniZant of the
plans had many of their leaders in
Structed and the attempts of
The Boxers to stampede the
-roWd proved dismal failure.
Scattered around the hall were DR.. Y.
.. BlalOck, A. J. Gillis, Senator Corn
well, f. l.. Brunton Everett J. Smith
and J. II. Pedigo.
The honor Of calling the meeting to
order was given to Miles G. Moore who
read the official call He followed with a
audatory address on the candidacy of
William H. Taft for president to sue
teed Theodore Roosevelt. The mention
~ Tafts name was a signal for pro-
longed applause and several times dur
ng his address Mr.. Moore was COM
PEELED To stop talking until the enthu
~lasuc audience had subsided.
Smooth Game Nipped In Bud.
Following the address. Mr.. Moore an
nounced that nominations for temper
ny chairman were in order. City At
torney Cain Immediately placed Mayor
George Kellough in nomination for the
BoXers and John NJ. Hill nominated w
=. Mexican for the Ankeny forces
seemingly forgetting the nomination OF
Mr. hcKean. Moore called for an aye
8hd nay vote on Mayor kellough
nomination. Although the nays seemed
clearly in the majority, Mr.. Moore de-
cared Afr. kellough elected and called
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
News Writers to Meet.

EAST ST. LOUIS. Ill, March Is
Governor Charles Deneen, congressman
w. 3. Mckinley and other well known
men are expected to deliver addresses
tonight at the banquet and meeting of
the Southern Illinois Newspaper Cor
responde nts association.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
GEN. WELLS
MARKED MAN
Desperate Attempt to Ogna-
mite Home Of Mine Manager
ENEMY OF FEDERATION
DEATH DEALING
BOMB FAILS TO ACCOMPLISH
ITS MISSION

DENVER, March 2S.-An attempt
was made early today to dynamite the
erai manager of the Smuggler Union
mines. at Telluride.
General Wells was regarded by the
Western Federation of miners as their
bitterest enemy at the time of the
troubles a few years ago.
At that time he was in command of
the state troops, called out to suppress
the miners riot.
Orchard testified that Wells was one
of the men he tried to kill.
Miraculous Escape.
General Wells escape from instant
death was little short of miraculous.
He was sleeping on the outer porch
as was his custom. 1t is supposed that
the assassins knew this and the bomb
was placed almost directly under his
head. The explosion hurled him high
in the air and left him stunned but
not badly injured. The side of the
house was torn away and parts of the
house were picked up 500 yards away.
The outrage was perpetrated shortly
before daylight. The house is in one of
the best policed districts in the city and
in the full glare of an electric light.
but no one saw the would-be assas-
sins
Later this afternoon it was reported
the wounds of Wells, while not fatal,
were more painful than was first
thought He is deaf as a post but it
is thought this complication is only
temporary.
Late this afternoon suspect was
arrested.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
Girls Go Out.

LEWISTON. Ida, March Is
The entire force in the local tele-
Dh0na office walked out today, ty-
ing ND the office completely. They
are asking for an eight hour day
instead of nine as at present.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
+ !. i r + /. + !. I. !. + I. !. + 4! +

I. SALEM. Ore. March 2S.-Ex-Sec-
! retary of State Dunbar was found =
J. guilty by Judge Galloway in the =
+ circuit court in the suit brought -
e by the state to recover fees al =
!. legged to have been appropriated =
i. by Dunbar while in office. +
+ Dunbar will have to reimburse =
!. the state according TO the courts =
+ ruling =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28

he can find to satisfy judgement OF
S1,623.000 imposed by the state supreme
court
The sheriff and his deputies have al
ready seized considerable property. The
company will probably attempt to es-
cape by appealing for Il writ of error
in the federal courts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
j. ]. i. + /. + /. !. i. !. !. i. !. 1. /.
PiTTSBURG BANKERS
UNDER ARREST.

j. PIT T S 3 L r G., March Is +
+ Charged with stealing S1,0O5.OOO +
+ from the Farmers Deposit Ma =
+ tionaI bank. Henry Reiber, the tel =
+ Ter, and John Young. the auditor. =
j have beer placed under arrest =
+ pending an investigation. Ac- =
+ countants say the amount of the =
+ missing money may equal $4,000 =
= 900 but Bank Examiner Folds said +
+ today the banks loss might not =
= exceed 100000. The two ae- +
= cused men are trying to secure =
+ their release on bail but it is not =
+ thought that they will be success =
+ full
q q a.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
Job for Eva rs.

PORTLAND. March 2S.-Walter III.
Evans Of Portland has been appointed
assistant district attorney for Oregon
by District Attorney John McCourt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
Bad Fire at Silverton.

SILVERTON, Ore, March PA
disastrous fire here yesterday de-
stroyed i business block, causing a loss
of $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28

for him TO take the chair.
The game was so palpable that many
Boxers in the hall joined in the cries
Of disapproval that went up from
every part of the hall and thereafter
voted with the Ankeny forces. Cries of
division" and give us a standing
vote" in angry voices. failed to move
Mr.. Moore and he declined to change
mis- decision
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-28
Mexican Given Ovation.

When the vote for Mexican was taken
the big audience arose as one man and
pandemOnium reigned for several min
utes. No attempt was made to count
the votes for Mexican, the majority be-
ing so plain that a blind man could
have seen it. The election of Mr.. Nc
Kean was one of the noisest demon
strations ever seen in the city and
broke all bounds when State Senator
Cornwell rushed back into the audience
and hoisted MIR. Mexican to his should
ers and deposited him ON table on
the speakers stand. Cries of speech
went up on every hand but it was sew
eral minutes before the enthusiastic
crowd cueted down so he could be
thanked the audience for the honor anj
ANNOUNCED that the election of a tenn
porary secretary was in order. Seeing
there was no chance to capture any of
tine offices, the Boxers made no NOM
|inatiOns for secretary and Carl Roe,
manager of the Morning Union, was
nominated and elected by acclamation,
John NJ. Hill making the nomination.
At this ;uncture, Mr.. Hill secured re-
|cognitiOn from the chair and read a
set of resolutions which were adopted
pledging the clubs support to Secre
tary Taft. These are printed below.
Following the adoption of resolutions,
Mr.. Hill moved that the temporary Of
ficers of the club be made permanent