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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
LAWRENCE AS COACH.
Walia WaIla Man to Lead Whitman
Baseball Again This Year.

Leigh L. Lawrence, who coached the
Whitman college baseball team last
year and succeeded in welding the ag-
gregation into such a formidable oppO-
nent for other colleges, has consented
to act in a similar capacity for the
coming season. his answer having been
given to the manager of the team,
Donald Marvin, yesterday.
The announcement that Mr.. Law
renee would again conduct the affairs
ceived with much satisfaction by
Whitman students. members of the
team included, for he is looked upon
las one of the best coaches ever in
charge of Whitman players.
With Lawrence on the coaching
lines. and with the excellent material
available for championship team.
the boys will start early practice for
the development of a bunch of ball
tossers that will clean up everything
and make a good running for the per-
nant championship.
According to college ball enthusiasts.
the prospects for a championship team
were never more promising. and the
one talk in connection with baseball
is that Whitman college is already In
the running for the championship.
with better possibility than ever be-
fore of winning out.
Coach Lawrence will have the boys
out for the preliminaries as soon as
spring opens and the weather Will per-
nit Some new plays may be de-
vcloped with which to puzzle Oppo-
nents, and if Coach Lawrence can get
the men to working together on the
squeeze" play as he had them las'
year. the bell in Memorial tower VIII
doubtless chime the notes of many
hard fought battle and glorious vic
tory.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
MANY TESTIFY.
IN THAW TRIAL
Mother Of Defendant, Aged
and Worn, on Stand

| NEW YORK, Jan. ,17.-Evelyr.
Thaw was called to the stand at 1875
O'Clock this morning, as a witness for
| the defense.
This was an unexpected move on
| the part of Littleton as he had an
nounced yesterday that Evelyn would
not be called Until the last of the lay
witnesses. Her anxiety TO remain witn
her husband in the trial room was sup
posed to be the reason for her early
call to testify.
! She was sworn and the jurors leaned
forward in interest to see the woman
over whom the two men had had the
fatal quarrel and about whom so much
discussion. has ragged.
Then Littleton sprung another sur
prise. He held a short conference
with his associates and then withdrew
the witness stating that he was not
ready at this moment to examine her.
1t is thought that Mrs. William
Thaw, mother of the defendant may
testify today. She arrived at the court
house today accompanied by her son.
Josiah, and appeared to be very ILL.,
Miss Alice Fletcher. of Washing
ton, friend of the Thaw family was
the first witness to testify this morn
ing. She said Harry was subject to in
temperate outbursts when al child.
Thaw told her he was suffering from
disease of the eyes and hoped he
would die. He talked so incoherently
that the witness stated that she could
hardly understand what he meant. In
the cross examination she stated she
was connected with the Archaeological
Bureau at Washington. She is one of
the best known scientific women in
the United States Miss Fletcher
baffled Jerome completely in her clever
oral fencing.
Katherine ONeil a nurse in the
Thaw family testified that Harry
Thaw was a moody child, subject to
fits and Mysteries. Evelyn Thaw was
then called and excused and after the
examination of q few unimportant wit
nesses, the noon recess was called.
Immediately after recess Mrs. Will
liam Thaw took the witness chair. She
appeared to be very feeble and looked
much older than she did at the trial
last year. After testifying in answer
to Jerome that Thaw had told her he
loved Evelyn Nesbit more than any
woman ne ever had known, she was
excused.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
WHITMAN BOYS
GET HARD JOLT
MISSIONARIES CRACK BASKET
BALL TEAM WALLOPEO BY
HIGH SCHOOL.

In a practice game of basket ball
terday evening, the high school team
defeated Whtman's first and champion.
team by the score of % to "a.
The outcome of the game. even
though it was but a practice contest,
surprised students of the college. who
expected to see the high school lads
wiped from the field.
Thus far this season the local high
school aggregation has experienced no
defeat, though they have played a
number of games. and with teams sup
posedly stronger than theirs. The boys
have been practicing regularly since
the opening of the season. and as they
are all natural-born athletes, tall slim
and wiry. they are prepared to play
the game as it should be.
Tomorrow evening the high school
team will mix things with the Pearson
academy team, but the big game of
the season will be played a week from
today. Wher, the PendletOn bunch OF
bail tossers will play with the local
team in high school gymnasium. a
game with Spokane will be arranged
later.
The lineup of the high school team in
yesterdays game was as follows: T.
Steel center: Will Steel and r. Boil
ID
Cleo Douglas, forwards. The high
school lads are working in the endeavor
to close the season without a chalk
mark against them, and the manner
in which they walloped Whitman yes
terday would indicate that they are
well qualified to take care of them
selves.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
ANOTHER PAYETTE GAS WELL.
Oreaon Gas & Develovement Co., Con-
sinue Investigations.

PAYETTE. Ida, Jan. IA COM
paratively strong vein of gas was
struck Yesterday in oil well No. of
the Oregon Oil & Gas company, at a
depth OF 500 feet. The flow is much
stronger than it was at the same depth
in the first we'll.
knowing what occurred when well
No. l was sunk, people are closely
watching well No. now. so that they
may be on hand if another spectacular
blowout occurs. From every indication
there will be gas blowout when the
der tn of the first well is reached,
which will be some time this week.
II is very probable that, If one well
spouts the other will also. as well NO.
Il is becoming more turbulent around
the plug in the casing as well NO.
is being sunk than it ever was before
Good proeress is being made with the
drill.
There will be no delay this time
when the big flow of gas Is Struck do
Manager Taylor of the company. says
he is prepared to take care OF II ana
will case if off and continue drilling
until the oil is struck, If there Is any
oil to be tapped. Fine specimens OF
coal were drawn from the well yester-
day.
Machinery for the Payette on q Gas
company is expected within two or
three weeks now, from San Francisco
Every foot of possible oil land Win
in a radius of 20 miles of Payette has
been filed on or leased Where leases
could be secured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
DUMMY FOOLS THE JAILER.
Max Sawyer Makes Clever Escape
/. Escape From Prison.

M'MINNVILLE, Or, Jan. 17.-Max
D. Sawyer, the only prisoner in the
Yamhill county Jail at this place.
made sensational getaway Wednes-
day night He nad complained of feel
ing i'll during the day, and Deputy
Sheriff Dukenfield did not attempt to
lock him in his cell until late in the
evening. When the deputy appeared
the prisoner had rigged a dummy i'll
his cell. while he stood out in the
corridor and did the talking for his
supposed self AS result. the cell door
was fastened tight while the priso
ner was outside. When Mr.. DukenfielI
took his breakfast to him. the priso-
ner was not there with his usual
smile. Instead, the deputy found the
wire hook that he had used to fish his
clothes from the cell, and a gaping hole
|ir. the inside wall of the corridor where
the prisoner had crawled into the book
vault, going from there to the sheriff's
office. ethence out through the base
ment. to liberty. After gaining his
freedom he went to the home of his
former partner. at Carlton, and. telling
him he had secured bail. obtained his
horse and skipped out Sheriff Carri-
gan is in pursuit
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17

charge has been working on a cumula-
tive plan of increasing the remaining
forces on unfinished sections by con-
Centrating upon them the forces dis
charged from completed work.
At one point on the north bark
where a bench of the mountain oppo-
site Cascade Locks is being cut off to
make a 60-foot fill there are no less
than II steam shovels at work within
a few rods of each other
Bridge Materisa Ready.
All the materials for the Columbia
and Willamette river bridges are on
the ground, and their completion is
only matter of time required for the
bridge building. The company expects
to have the bridge completed and
ready for operation in June or July of
this year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
MRS. SEARS
A SUICIDE
Wife Of Boston Millionaire
Jumps 10 Awful Death

NEW YORK. Jan. 17.-One of. the
most sensational suicides that ever oc-
CURED in this city was committed last
night when Mrs. Herbert Sears, wife
of a Boston millionaire ana a member
of the most aristocratic family of
Massachusetts leaped from her room
on the thirteenth floor of q fashions
able apartment house, the ST. Regis,
and was dashed to death on a roof ad-
joining the building. 100 feet below
The suncide was carefully planned.
She arose from her bed, threw a light
wrapper over her nightgown and made
the fatal plunge.
Mrs. Sears had come to New York
to undergo treatment for nervous
disease. Before committing the act she
penned a letter for her husband which
is beirg held for him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
WHOW|LLSUCCEED
/. |. LEAV|1T?
GRAND EXECUTIVE OF OWLS RE-
SIGNS AND SCRAMBLE FOR
PLACE BEGINS.

According to reports from Portland,
where the grand lodge of the Brother
hood of Owls is in session, a lively
fight has developed over the selection
of grand executive. 10 succeed H. L.
Leavitt who has. rendered his resigna-
ton in order to enter the employ of
Considine & Sullivan, the theatrical
magnates.
Portland papers say that candidates
for the honor, left vacant by Leavitt,
are roosting on every perch with Gus
G. Moser of the Portland nest, hav-
ing shade the better of the race
lowing to his past connections with the
order. although lively candidates are
bobbing up among the Walla Walla,
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane ielega-
tions. c. E. Wood, grand secretary of
the Owls, is said to have a longing for
the position, but a spirit of opposi-
tion to the old officers is said to have
Woods chances Of pulling down the
persimmOn are lot very bright. The
election of officers will be made a
special order of business tomorrow
morning and as q result much Wire
pulling and logging" is being done by
the delegates in attendance.
The constitution is being almost en-
tirely rewritten and the ritual of the
order will be changed in many re-
Spects.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
NEW CUTT-OFF NEARLY READY
O. r. e. NJ. Shortens Distance Between
Pendleton and UmatiIIa.

.PENDLETON, Jan. 17..Within two
weeks the track on the o. R. & y,
cutoff just west of the city will be con-
nected with the main line and trains
will run over the new line, which is one
of the most valuable improvements
made by the O. r. & NJ in this vicinity
during the past year.
The steam shovel which has been
employed on the cutoff for some time
Twill be taken out of service tonight,
having completed the work here. a
work train will be kept in service,
however, for some time in hauling
gravel for ballasting the new track,
from Umatilla, and an extra track gang
will follow the gravel train to put the
finish on the track.
The Iew line will shorten the dis
tance between Pendleton and Umatil-
la by about a quarter of a mile and
will give the O. r. & n. much bet
ter and safer crossing of the Umatll-
la river. The big steel bridge on the
cut off is one of the largest and best
on the system and no further trouble
with high water at the Umatilla river
crossing is anticipated.
The Pilot Rock branch track Is now
entirely completed and is. in excellent
condition and with the completion OF
fine cut off construction work in this
vicinity Oh the o. r. & n. will be at an
anA
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
NULL|N TO BOX QUEENAN
PAIR WILL COME TOGETHER AT
VANCOUVER TONIGHT IN SIX
ROUND BOUT.

Perry Queenan and Barney Mullin
Two "pUgs" well known to Walla Wal
Ia fight fans will meet in a six-round
60 at Vancouver tonight. According
10 letter from Vancouver. the Ca
nadianS are not taking much interest
in the fight. Queenan and Mullin have
come together so often that a fight be-
tween the pair is considered something
Of joke.
SiEce leaving Walla Walla three
years ago Mullin and Queenan have
raced up and down the coast. picking
up fight here and there but always
managing to have a meal ticket han ty.
Queenan went east two years ago and
fought Charley Neary, the Milwaukee
pet the scrap ending in a 1O-round
draw. Perry in his palmy days was
one of the best scrappers in the light
weight class and but for a beating he
received at the hands of Kid Parker,
al Denver when Parker was at the top
o. the ladder. would probably have
male strong bid for the western
championship.
Queenan's best fights in Walla Wal
q" We're with Parker. the pair meeting
ulIee times before the Walla Waila
athletic club Their last fight. a Il
fouLd affair at Armory hall. ended, in
QFaw. with Queenan having some
"Aat the better of the argument.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
IN BITTER COLD UNcLAD.
Guilty Couple Near Boise, Driven Into
Niqht by Husband.

BOISE. Idaho, Jan. 17.-That the
way of the transgressor is sometimes
particularly hard in winter is demOn-
strated by case that has arisen in the
mountains, near Placerville, As miles
from Boise.
The story is told by John Thompson.
of that place, who is here endeavoring
to learn what has become of his wife,
who with Felix Carpenter, made a hur-
ried flight from the Thompson home
last Saturday night. travelling a mile
and one half over the snow in their
bare feet and wearing nothing but
nightrobes.
Thompson had suspected that his
wife and Carpenter thought too much
of each other On Saturday he left
home supposedly to be absent two
days That night he returned AMI
learned the truth. Failing to find his
gun he beat Carpenter with; his fists
and drove them both out of the house.
They had to go a mile and one-half
before reaching a place where they
could find help. The couple came to
Boise Sunday light. and left Monday
morning for parts unknown. .. /,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
ADAMS ASKS FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES
COLUMBIA CANAL COMPANY DE-
PENDANT IN SUIT IN SUPE-
RIoR COURT.

The case of II. c. Adams, of Wal
lula, against the Columbia Canal
company, for $4,000 damages alleged
TO have been done the plaintiffs land
hv an overflow caused by a dam of
the canal company, is being tried be-
fore Judge Brents this afternoon.
Plaintiff asks that he be given $4,000
damages. which he estimates as the
rental of so acres of alfalfa land
which has been flooded for the past
TWO years. He also asks for an order
restraining the maintenance of the ca
ral. shank & Smith attorneys of Sc
attic. rrnrrsent the defendant. While
cain & Bryson appear for Mr.. Adams.
The land in question is located about
nine miles this side of Wallula. 1t is
.probable that the case will be COM
pIeted before tomorrow afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
EXTENDS ROYAL WELCOME.
Gov. GilIe.t Of California, Will 81
Pleased to See Excursion'sts.

Governor Gillett. of California. In d
letter to President F. w. Kaser. of the
Commercial club, extends nearly
welcome on behalf of the people or ms
state tn the visitors from this state
who will join the midwinter excursion
next month.
Thus far about 65 excursionists nave
made arrangements to take the Trip
and more are expected to announce
their intention of going within the
next few days.
Following is the letter received yes
terjav from Governor Gillett:
January 9, 1908
F. w Kaser President Commerciai
Climb. Walla Walla, Wash.
Dear Sir-I am informed that large
delegation from the Walla Walla Com
mercial club will accompany the Spo-
kane Chamber of Commerce upon theH
visit 70 California in the near lu-
ture and it gives me great pleasure ~
extend to you in behalf of the people
of this state hearty welcome.
Yours very truly.
GOVERNOR j. n. GILLE.TT-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
ScULLiN SPEAKS TONIGHT.
Good Attendance Expected at Y. NJ.
C. A. Mass Meeting.

ARRANGEMENTS were perfected by p.
e Scullin. secretary of the National
Peace Industrial association for to-
nights mass meeting of citizens
which will be held at s o'clock at the
Y NJ. c. A. assembly room. Secretary
Scullin who will be the principal
sneaker of the evening, expects a good
will preside over the meeting and 4
number of addresses by prominent cit
itizens and clergymen will be made.
Secretary Scullin today stated that
in his address he would show no favor
itism between capital and labor. but
would treat the subject fairly and
suuarely on its merits.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
NOTARY NOT NEEDED.
Supreme Court Says Unacknowledsed
Deeds Are Good

OLYMPIA, Jan. 17.-That a deed
not acknowledged before a notary is
binding between the parties is ruling
upheld by the supreme court yesterday
that carries out the deathbed wishes of
Fred LanstOn of Kitsap county. who
in dying, decided his sole realty hold
ing, valued at s100. to Theodore. Mel
vim and Lenord Matson, children of
Mrs. Matilda Matson No notary be-
ing available the deed was not ac-
knowledged The administrator of the
estate did not recognize the deed as
valid and sold the property with the
lower courts order to Andrew john
son. The decision rendered yesterday
gives the place to the children.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
WHERE IS GEO. GR|sW0LO
CHIEF DAVIS ASKED TO LOCATE
A FORMER WALLA
WAIlAN.

Chief of Police Davis this morning
received a letter from George Girls
inquiring as to the whereabouts of
William Griswold, who was a resident
of this city about 20 years ago. The
last heard from the missing man was
10 years ago. Griswold formerly had
an aunt. Mrs. Lasater. in this city, but
the police have not been able to find
anyone who knows anything about the
missing man. Griswold's father left
him some property, and the estate
cannot be settled until the missing
man is found.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
OPEN FROM pAsco TO LYLE.
worth Bank Road Receiving Shipments
Along the Columbia.

PORTLAND, Jan. 1.-THE North
i"'road company was opened yester-
1'E Tor train operation from Pasco
""oush to Lyle, the junction of the
oo'uInbia River & Northern. The
me from Vancouver eastward is open
80 iaf as Wind River. and track is LAID
'''m Lyle west to Underwood, leaving
gap of but Is miles. This will be
''"'Shed and trains running from Pasco
'ahcouver in four or five weeks.
ifenendous energy is being, thrown
mo the work of completion of the
'0ilh Bank road. The contracting firm
having the entire construction in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
NEWSPAPER MEN IN SESSION.
Oregon Press Association Meets q.
Portland for Two Days.

PORTLAND. Jan. 17.-Tha Oregon
Press association meets in annual
convention here today and tomorrow
y. S. Dellinger of the Daily Astorian
will speak on needed legislation
this afternoon.
At this time it is probable that there
will be discussion of the advisability
of some action on the part of the state
association, in relation to the inter-
pretation in the Putnam case of Judge
Hanna, Jackson county, of libel law,
may be taken up. Tonight the dele
gates will be entertained at a recep-
ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
GRIPPE STRIKES POST OFFICE.
Two Clerks Down and Others Are
Wheezing Badly.

His Nibs. the grip. has entered
Uncle Sans department, and is work
ing a hardship on members of the pos
tai service who have not yet felt the
touch of the peculiar disease.
Two of the clerks, Johnny Proudfoot
and Wade Durham, were unable to re-
port for duty this morning, and as
force have had to double up in order
to work out the mails. Little delay was
experienced by patrons of the office,
about as usual
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
CONNECTICUT BLOWN UP
IS REPORT At WASHINGTON
NAVY Department Hears the News and Has
tly Opens up Communication
With Rio Janerio

The rumors have created Il d
est excitement and the navy d,l a" =
ment is beseiged with people anxioL
nerio police were notified few days
ago that French anarchists We're
planning 70 blow up as many ships as
that if the Connecticut is wrecked
anarchists are responsible.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
TROOPS STAY At GolDFiEI0.
Roosevelt Listens to Appeal From Ne
vada Legislature.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.-Respono-
ing to an appeal of the Nevada legis-
lature. President Roosevelt today or
dered the troops to remain in Goldfieid
until the legislature takes oenhi'e
actor, looking toward the formation Oh
a state police department.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
sUFFRAG|sTS
IN BIG RIOT
WOMEN BATTLE WITH POLICE
ON STREETS OF LONDON,
ENGLAND.

LONDON, Jan. 11.-Suffragists
raided the house of Premier Campbell
Zimmerman, during meeting of the
cabinet today and subsequently, parti-
cipated in one of the most violent riots
that ever took place in London.
solid hour and the streets We're blocked
in every direction. Many arrests were
made
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Wild ru-
.,ors are current in Washington and
>ou. York today that the battleship
connecticut, Admiral Evans flag ship,
had been blown up in the harbor or
Rio Janeiro.
M confirmation has yet been Sc
.,,rad bv the navy department officers
who scout the idea of a disaster. The
officials nevertheless are anxious to
oat in direct communication with Ad-
miral Evans.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
WALSH JURY STILL OUT.
Cost of Trial Will Approximate Fully
100000.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-THE jury in the
case of John r Walsh is still out and
apparently no nearer ali agreement
now than when they first entered the
Jury room. The government VIII en-
deavor to keep the jury ballotlng as
long as possible The cost of the trlal
will be fully 100000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
+ + + + + 1. + + + + I.
TO ENTERTAIN EVANS.

i RIO JANERIO, Jan 1T.-Ex- :
+ tensive preparations have been
( made for the entertainment of I
j Admiral Evans when he comes .
j when he will be able to make the I
j trip. The two mile boat race be- I
+ tween gunners mates of the 4
+ fleet will be tOday's entertain 1
+ ment 1
z 4 4 i + + 4. + 4 4. Z = {
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-17
pan. Has the Gout.

ROME. Jan. 1.-THE pope is SUI
far;ny from a violent attack OF sou'
hoe haen ordered to take Ions
rest He will take TO bed. All audiences
have been suspended.