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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-11
OFFICERS OF FLEET
ENJOY SIDE TRIPS

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
sixth day Of the fleets stay in San
Francisco bay was cold and cloudy but
the unfavorable weather conditions did
not deter hundreds of sailors and Of
ficers from making numerous little
side trips in autos and observation
cars.
Headed by a detachment of police,
$50 gaily decorated machines left Mar
ket street and toured Chinatown and
the Latin quarter.
In the party Were Admrals Sebree
SWinburne, Dayton and Sperry.
Mayor Taylor and Mayor Mott of
Oakland, were with the officers.
Tonight the boating tournament
opens and this afternoon the cham
pionship of the fleet baseball game is
being played.
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LOCAL FIRMS LOSE
STATE CONTRACTS
BIDS FOR FURNISHING SUPPLIES
FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS
ARE OPENED.

OLYMPIA. May 1.-THE s ate board
~ control opened bids Saturday for
cement for building construction at the
penitentiary. WaIla Walla. and Wash
ing on veterans home at Port Orchard
and for lumber and mill stuff and
hardware for the farm buildings "a the
Eastern Washington hospital, Medical
Lake.
The board awarded contracts for 500
'afrels Of cement tor the penitentiary
10 r. 7. Grove & Company, of Taco
ma, al $2.S4 a barrel delivered. fo- Red
lew. brand and The contract for the
-'V barrels for the veterans home went
10 r. f. Caine. Of Seattle, at s2.15 a
'@FFeI for Golden Gate brand The
cine representative had a strenuous
ZIP gNting his bid here before 10 a.
49, when the tenders were opened. The
sular Seattle train does not arrive
7'e until 1880 a. m. so this repre-
"'atiVe went from Seattle to Tacoma
h-e-urban, caught the morning
land train and rode to Tenino and
walked the II miles from Tenino
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snired an American citizen, Andrew
Carnegie. in his administration Of
great fortune have led him to devote
the adequate and ample sum of three
Quarters of million dollars to the
construction of the building.
Into the appropriate adornment and
ett;np Of the edifice will go the con-
tributions of every American Republic.
already pledged and, in a great meas
IRE already paid into the fund of the
union.
The International Union for which
the building is erected is a voluntary
association. the members of which are
all the American nations from Cape
origin in the first Pan-American con-
ference held at Washington in 1889,
and it has been developed and i'm
proved in efficiency under the resolu
tons of the succeeding conferences in
Mexico and Brazil. Its primary object
is to break down the barriers Of mu-
tual ignorance between the nations of
America by collecting and making &C.
eessible, furnishing and spreading in
formation about every country among
the people of every other country In the
union, to facilitate and stimulate in
tercourse, trade. acquaintance, good
understanding, fellowship and SYM
pathy. For this purpose it has estab-
lished in Washington a bureau or Of
fee under the direction of a govern
ing board composed of the official rep
resentatives in Washington of all the
republics, and having a director and
secretary, with a force of assistants
and translators and clerks.
The fraceful courtesy of the twenty
republics who have agreed upon the
capital of the United States for the
home of this International Union, the
deep appreciation of that courtesy
shown by the American government
and this representative American citi-
zen. and the work to be done within
the walls that are to rise on this site.
can not fail to be powerful influences
towards the creation Of a spirit that
will solve all disputed questions of
the future and preserve the peace of
the western world
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GOTCH is GETTING
RICH AS WRESTLER
Champion Says He Has Made More
Money at Mat Game Than Any
Other Grappler.


NEW YORK, May 11.-Frank Gotch,
the wrestling champion. says he has
three brothers, all larger than himself
and all good athletes, but they are
no match for him. He says that he
has made a business of the wrestling
game He says he has never bet a
dime on himself in the last six years.
Prior to that time he did make a few
wagers. He also says he has never
advised anyone or asked anyone to
bet on him. He says he names his
price and gets it. That much he is
sure of. He puts it away and has ac
cumulated a fortune
He says he has made more money in
the wrestling game than any wrestler
living. He is now giving exhibitions
in the northwest. After that he viii
come east for five weeks, three Of
which he will appear in New York.
After week in Brooklyn and one in
Boston he viii return to his farm in
Humboldt, Ia, and rest until afte" Oc-
tober /. Il need rest and | am going
to take it, he said. Il am going to
hunt through September, and no man
can inveigle me into match before
then unless he gets me within the
next two months"
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here, arriving tired and dusty about
9:15 a m.
There was strong competition for the
cement contract and prices were uni
fo-mlv lower than were asked last
wear. Some bidders gave prices on as
MANY as ten brands The otner and
higher bidders were: f. T. Glove &
COMPANY. S. w. r. Daily, Burton r.
Stare. Puget Sound Building Material
COMPANY and Galbraith, Bacon COM
pany. all of Seattle; Thompson, Stacy
company. Belfour, Guthrie company
and Tacoma Trading company, of Ia
coma: Samuel Loney & company,
Jones, Scott company, Cation & Buff
fun and Gilbert Hunt company, of
Walla Walla, and George 3. Ratio com
pany. of Portland.
The contract for the builders hard
ware for the Medical Lake farm build
ing went to Schwabacher Hardware
company. of Seattle at $121.50. The
other bidders were Seattle Hardware
company. S12475. and Holly, Mason
Hardware company, of Spokane, 125.
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an assignment to r. A. Birdwell. His
assets amount to $1S25 in stock, and
$4,000 in accounts outstanding. His
liabilities are $26S71S The bonds of the
assignee were fixed at $4,000.
'Eucatior and Democracy will be
the subject of an address to be given in
the high school auditorium tonight by
Prot E. o. Sissons, head of the de-
rartment Of education of the University
of Washington. Pres. S. B. l. Penrose
Of Whitman will preside and will intro
duce the speaker.
The first crate of Walla Walla grown
Strawberries were obtained by l. w.
Sims, the Main street grocer today, the
crate being bought by the Blalo TX
Fruit company from growers for so,
a record price for berries in this Sec
ton. Everything points to a big crop
of strawberries this season, late frosts
having little effect on the fruit.
Funeral services over Charles O.
Michaels. who died at ST. Mary's hos
pitaI yesterday morning. were held this
afternoon at o'clock from the Cook
er1y undertaking pariors, Rev. Charles
NJ Bainton of the Olivet Congregational
church officiating. Interment was made
in the family plot in the city cemetery.
Deceased was SO years Of age and is
survived by wife.
Examinations for state certificates
and life diplomas were begun this
morning and will last for three days.
The tests are being given in Room o.
the high school, instead of in the SQUIRT
house as was advertised. SO far but
one applicant, Miss Irma Rounds of the
Washington school, has entered. The
examinations for regular teachers GER
tificates will be held on the last three
days of the week
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SPIRITUALISTS LOSE
BANKERS FORTUNE
Was Induced by Bright Eyes to
Lsave Money to Church, but
jury Sets VIII Aside.

BLOOMINGTON. Illr May lion
The grounds that Banker Crumbaugh
was insane when he made out his will
leaving 100000 to the spiritualist
church here, jury which has been
hearing the contest begun by his rela-
tives has set the will aside. The trial
was sensational, witnesses testifying
that the spiritualists held fake seances
to induce the banker TO turn over mis-
cash. During these seances a woman
medium put a white cloth over her
and convinced Crumbaugh that she was
the spirit of his dead son. The spirit
called herself Bright Eyes, and sent
messages to Crumbaugh, directing him
to leave his money to the spi-itualists.
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PRES. CASTRO IN sULKY

Continued From Page One0
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E. c. Goodman, who has been do
ing business under the firm name of
the Goodman Grocery Co., today made
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than with those of any other nations.
l believe that history will say that
though we have had other great Sec
retaries of State, we have had none
greater than Elihu Root; and that
though in his high office he has done
much. for the good of his nation and of
mankind, yet that his greatest achieve
ment has been the success which has
come as the result Of his devoted la
Dor to bring close together all the re-
pubics OF the New World, and to unite
tnem in the effort to work valiantly
for our common betterment. for the
material and moral welfare of all who
dwell in the Western Hemisphere.
Secretary Root Speaks.
We are here to lay the corner stone
of The building which is to be the
home of the International Union of
American Republics.
The wise liberality Of the congress OF
the United States has provided the
means for the purchase of this tract Of
land-f1ve acres in extent-near the
white house and the great executive
departments, bounded on every side by
public streets and facing to the east
and south upon public parks which
it will always be the care of the ma
tionai government TO render continual
" more beautifuI in execution of its
design TO make the national capital an
object Of national pride and a source
of that pleasure which comes to rich
and poor alike from the education of
taste.
The public spirit and enthusiasm for
the good of humanity which have in
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A feather social was given at the
home of Mrs. c. NJ. Blackman on IsaaCs
avenue, Friday night at which were
present about so members of the Ep-
church. The entertainment for the
evening consisted in rhyme guessing.
feather being given for each correct
guess. The winner was the one with the
most feathers in his crown. Refresh
mCnts were served after the entertain
ment was concluded
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Socialists in Convention.

CHICAGO. May 11.-John F. Carey
elected chairman of the socialist ma
tional convention. Indications today
are that the convention will nominate
candidate for president Thursday
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SPECIAL.

Fancy Upland Navel Oranges. 10 and
20 cents per dozen at SIMS-The Pure
Food Grocer.
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SPECIAL.

Fancy Upland Navel Oranges. 10 and
Food Grocer
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say once more how appreclative we are
of the reception rendered him.
His voyage was unique in character
and in value. 1t was undertaken only
because we citizens of this Republic
recognize that our interests are more
closely inte-twined with the interests
Of the other peoples of this continent
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, CITY NEWS In BRIEF (


An appeal has been taken in the case
of Mrs. Anna Davidson versus the city
In which she is seeking not to tear
down the old vinigar factory in this
city The appear bond was fixed at 5000
Rev. ana Mrs. J. c. Reid entertained
the members of the 'X' class of the
Presbyterian church at the manse on
Saturday night. About 35 We're present
and the evening was pleasantly spent
with games and music, after which re-
freshments We're served.
Non support is the grounds on
which a divorce was granted by Judge
Brents TO Mrs Elizabeth Hackett from
her husband. William Hackett. The
couple had been married since Decem-
Der 81, 1906. There are no children.
In the superior court this afternoon
the cause of the state against John
Petros, in which he is accused by Yer
gil Waggoner of selling liquor on Sun
day. was begun in the superior court
this afternoon.
The case of the state against c. T.
Bingham was again brought up in SUI
perior court today. this time the
charge being that Of obtaining money
under false pretenses but with practi-
cally the same witnesses as before.
At o'clock the jury was still out.
E. c. Goodman, who has been do
ing business under the firm name of
the Goodman Grocery Co., today made
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DIGGS.

We are glad to report Mr.. Joe
Brooks children much better.
The Glee Club met at the home
of Mr.. b. NJ. Diges Tuesday even
ing. 1t was well attended by the
young folks.
Mrs. B. NJ. Diggs and children
returned last Saturday from a
weeks visit with friends in Nor
folk.
Mr.. Floyd Hyslop. of Ports
mouth and Miss Florence Nor
gan were quietly married at the
home of tie lady's father on Tues
morning
The farmers Of this place are
busy this fine weather getting
their crops in. Blue Eyes.
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GWYNNS ISLAND.

Mrs. Eugene Calls left for Nor
folk Saturday to attend the re-
vival meetings now being held at
Armory Hall.
Capt. Calls has been quite
feeble, but is better at present.
A little daughter came to glad
den the hearts Ct her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Powell, last
week.
We are glad to note that Mrs.
Godsey's health has improved.
aud that she is able to be out
again.
Mr.. Fillmore Brown and brother
are visiting their sister. Mrs.
William Foster. Broaddus has
been in the hospital, where he
underwent an operation-a bone
was removed from, his nose.
Mrs. Bette Williams is still at
the bedside of sick sister in Bal
tlmore. We miss hery much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Godsey
have moved in their new home
near the Bay Shore.
Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr..
Suddith preached TO the Odd
Fellows at their hall. A large at
tendance was present. At night
he delivered sermon from Math-
CIV. roth chap, Goth verse-one
calculated to make even the most
careless alive TO their response
biiities. May it fall in good
ground and bring forth much
fruit.
The fishermen we're asked to
give Monday mornings catch of
fish for the building fund OF. the
Baptist Church. We hope they
had the biggest catch of the sea-
son and may get the highest price.
A number of friends from Fit
chetts were the pleasant guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Edwards
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Emerson Marchant is
building a fine house for his neph-
ew, Mr.. Lewis Powell.
Mrs. Luther Brown is visiting
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. Machen.
near the village.
Swan Age.
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Mr.. r. Wesley Foster is still at
the Court House and smiling. and
well he may, as his business is on
the increase. Wesley has had
plenty Of work since he started,
and to-day he is in a far better
position in business than many
who have striven for years. He
makes, presses and cleans cloth
ing, and gives special attention to
the repairing and cleaning OF
ladies' garments. He does dyeing
also. Some one said the other
day that he dyed to live. At any
rate he does his work in a salts
factory manner. and we imagine
that is all the public expect.
Over the bank.
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Would Have Married Sister and
Brother.

RICHMOND, April 27.-Timely
Intervention by Justice John J..
Crutchheld prevented the con
summation Of a marriage in the
police court this morning. Pas
son Macon, who ties the knots in
the white temple had lined up
sister and brother. with their
right hands clasped, and was
about to start to saying the neces-
sary speeches when the court
checked proceedings.
Ghe Justice looked over his
nose glasses. 1t seems TO me,
Parson, that you are about to get
the wrong man in trouble" And
sure enough that very thing was
going on. Pm de man, and I'm
willin' to take de lady fur better
or fur wussur," chimed in John
Stone, mulatto. Ncttie Gail.
the bride, smiled toward the cor
ner, and John stepped around TO
her right. The ceremony then
took place,
Man and wife started for the
open. but they had neglected to
pay the damages a grievous
error - and were called back.
There was a delay of about five
minutes, and at last NettIe's
mother came forth with a roll and
peeled off two bills. Then all
went on their way rejoicing.
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MOON.

Mrs. Matte Calls gave a de-
hghtful Easter Egg hunt Friday
evening last. At night the guest
were called in and INDUCED in par
loI games which were very much
enjoyed.
MIR. Albert Peters of this place
spent Sunday with relatives in
Gloucester.
Mr.. Ernest Dutton. of this
place, spent Sunday with his Sis
ter near Laban.
Mr.. Walter Calls left Saturday
for Norfolk for a several days
visit to his daughter.
Rev. Richard Ferguson preach
ed delightful sermon at Salem
last Sunday evening.
Laughing Jockey.
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Poole, Lynda Douglas, Mary Fox.
Mabel Vim. Leslie Winder,
Louise Hudgins. Olivia Fleet,
and Grace and Susie James, and
Messrs. Edgar Winn, William
Thatcher, Thomas James. Clyde
Fox. Vernon James, Writ Winn.
Dudley Fox, Seabrook Smith,
Richard Fox. John James, John
Bonnewell, William Kirkpatrick.
Marshall White, Wherry Roland.
Emmit Jarvis. Wyatt Wolff. las.
Foster and Julian Fox. Many
delightful games were INDUCED
in and at about 1890 P. NJ. the
guests were invited into the
dining room, where two large
tables were beautifully spread
with refreshments. When the
company returned TO the parlor
the games and music were con-
tinued until about 1890 A. NJ. =,
when the guests decided it was
time to depart, after spending an
exceedingly enjoyable evening.
We are glad TO say that Mrs.
Lizzie Hunley, who has been
quite sick, is much better.
Mr.. VIM. L. Fitchett left Tues
day for Baltimore. where he will
purchase a large stock Of summer
goods.
The fishermen of this place are
having quite a large catch of shad
and herring this week.
The " Faint Hearted Kid Of
FitChetts seems to be improving
slowly, with the help of friends.
Hello Bill.
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FiTCHETTS.

l have been reading your valu-
able paper even since the first
issue, and during that time | have
never seen any news from that
very important part of the coun-
~ known as Fitchett, save once;
and if you would spare me a few
lines to let the people know that
we are still living, l would appre-
ciate it.
Well, the Lime Kiln Club is
still thriving. and the social given
by it and held at Hotel Fitchitt.
proved to be quite a swell affair.
/ he weather being favorable, in
due time, all Of the guests we're
assembled, consisting of Misses
May Fox, Eoline VIM, Lilly
Williams, Gertrude James, Alice
flealy, jamie Billups. Carolyn
Poole. Helen Daughtry, Kate
lanes, Alice Kirkpatrick, Margie
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TIE JUMPING OFF PLACE

Constipation had ME in its grasp.
and 1 had almost reached the Jumping
oil place when / was advised TO trv
DIR. Kings New Discovery, and I want
TO say right now, it saved my life. I'm
provemeot began with the first bottle.
and after taking one dozeu bottles I
was ! we'll and happy man again, -
says George Moore, of Grimesland,
n. <. As remedy for coughs and
colds and healer of weak, sore lungs
and for preventing pneumonia New
Discovery is supreme. soc. and 81 co
at all druggists. Trial bottle free.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Miss Pearl Blake, of Cobbs
Creek, is visiting her cousin, Miss
Adelaide Mitchell, on Gwynns
Island.
Mrs. Harriet Stoakes. mother
of Mr.. w, r. Stoakes, now o.
years old, was at Salem Church
Church last Sunday. She is a re-
markable woman. Has been
blind for a number of years, but
retains her other faculties almost
perfectly.
Miss Mary L. Hudgins died
after a lingering illness at the
home of her sister, in York coun-
ty. Mr.Tom IIudgius, her brother.
and her sister. Mrs. CHARLES II.
Hudglns, CT this county, left Fri
day morning on a gasolene boat
to attend the funeral.
Harry Witchewah, the Potta-
wattOmie Indian, who shot and
killed Dora Hall. white woman.
IN Rockets saloon last Decem-
Der, was found guilty Of murder
in the second degree and given
twelve years in the penitentiary
by the jury in the Corporation
Court Friday night
Mr.. Aglethorpe Cuudif died at
his home at Lively Oak. Friday.
aged 81. He is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Harold of Washing
ton and Mrs. Williams of North
cumberland. His remains were in
TERED in the Baptist Church
Cemetery Saturday afternoon,
Rev. Mr.. II. s. Driscoll officiating
james P. Saunders one of the
Oldest and best citizens OF Lancas-
ter county died early on Wednes-
day morning, April p, at his
home at LItwalton, in the eighty
seventh year of his age. His
wife, who had been his partner in
life for more than sixty years, died
a few months ago, since which
time he had been in declining
health. He had been famous
fox hunter and an ardent Demo-
Graf. always taking the liveliest
interest in politics. He was uncle
to DR.. Frank w. Lewis aud DR..
William Kirk of this county.
but leaves no children. Uncle
Jimmie, " as his friends aud neigh
bOrs loved to call him. was one
OF the most picturesque charac-
tiers Of the Northern Neck . Of
Virginia.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mrs. r. ID. Charles, of Harbor, Me. q,
speaking of Electric Bitters. says:
1T is a neighborhood favorite here
with us 1t deserves to be a favorite
everywhere. It gives quick relief in
dyspepsia, liver complaint, kidney de-
rangement' malnutrition, nervousness.
weakness and general debility. Its
action ON the blood, as a thorough pu-
riher, makes it especially useful as a
spring medicine. This grand aItera-
tive tonic is sold under guar antee at
all drug stores. SOC.
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RECEIVES CONGRATULATIONS.

You will soon receive the congratu-
lations of your friends upon your inn
proved appearance if you will take
Foley's Kidney Remedy as it tones up
the system and imparts new life and
vigor. Folev's Kidney Remedy cures
backache, nervous exhaustion and all
forms of kidney and bladder troubles.
Commence taking it to-day SOLD by
All druggists.
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ArFoRos PERFECT SECURITY

Foley's Honey and Tar affords per-
feet security from pneumonia and con-
stipation as it cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. We have never
known a single instance of a cold re-
sulting in pneumonia after Foley's
Honey and Tar had been taken. Sold
by all druggists.
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SUFFERING AND DOLLARS
SAVED

L. 5. Lopez, of Marilia, n. Y, says:
am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Buckleu's Arnica
Salve. 1t has saved me suffering and
dollars. 1t is by far the best healing
salve have ever found" Heals burns,
sores, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and
piles. 25c. at all druggists.
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Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste makes it preferable
to violent purgatives, such as pills,
tablets, sc. Cures constipation. Sold
by all druggists.
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AFTER thirty three YEARS expert.

AFTER thirty three YEARS expert
ence millions of users Of L. 81 M.
Paints, claim First, it wears ten.
to fifteen years, Second, it only costs
$1.20 a gallon-Third, its the best they
have ever used-Fourth, sixteen
thousand agents certify to these facts.
VIM. II. G. MURRAY, l.. & M. Paint
Agent Williams Wharf, We.