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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
AHEAD OF US
IN PUBLIC UTILITIES

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s-Toshio Matsum-
ura, former vice mayor of Osaka, and a
member Of the Japanese commercial COM
mission which has been touring this
country, sails for home today by way
OF England.
Mr.. Matsumura remarked upon the
slight interest taken in the United States
in municipal ownership OF public utili-
ties and said that Japan was far ahead
In that respect. Osaka, with a popula =
ton OF 100000 and about as large as
Manhattan island, owns its own street
railways, waterworks, cemeteries ana
crematories. It also owns the only for
eign hotel in the city. An American gas
company has the franchise for lighting
the city, but the city charges 1t for using
the streets to convey its pipes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
DEATH OF FAMILY
IS LAID TO LITTLE

ROANOKE, Va. Nov. ia special
from Tazewell. va. says the trial OF
Howard Little. who was indicted by q
grand jury in the Buchanan circuit court
at Grundy yesterday for the sextuple
murder at Hurley. Va, two months ago.
has been set for the 25th inst.
His alleged victims were Mrs. Betsy
Justis and FIVE members OF d family
named Meadows. 1t is understood that
the authorities or Ruch 7nan county Wi
ask the governor for protection Of Little
when re Is taken TO Gruudv for trial. Lit
tie is at present in Russell county jail at
Lebanon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19

MIA but some years ago he went to
Central America and shce his name
has figured prominently in revolutions
in those countries. In his career he
has been arrested a number of times
and tried for heading raids and on
several occasions has narrowly es-
capped death sentence, IT is alleged
The general court at Carriage, which
is charged with the settlement Of GER
tain classes OF cases, arising among
TIE Central American states, has mad
Capaon before II on az least one or
two occasions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
Public Bonfire Made
of Interdicted Books

PARIS, Nov. 1s-Mothers of the Cath
oiic pupils at the young girls school at
Chassigny Sous Dun In Saone-Et-LOire
today made a public bonfire of the inter
dicted text books used by their daughters.
At other places in that commune Cath
Ollie girls withdrew from the schools.
At Bayonne. where the priests have re-
fused dissolution to children attending the
public schools in defiance OF the cIergy's
warning, the parents have retaliated by
refusing to contribute to the support of
the church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
LITTLE HOPE FOR
JOHN G. CARLISLE
He Passed a Comfortable Night
but His Physicians Hold Out No
Prospects for His Recovery.
May Be Dying Now.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-It was stated
at St. Vincent's hospital today that ex-
Secretary of the Treasury John G. Car
Isle. vino has been seriously Ill there for
several days. had passed comfortable
night, and that no change for the worse
had occurred. --..
It was stated that there had been con-
situations between DIR. Joseph d. Bry-
ant who was the late Grover Cleveland ;
physician, and eminent specialists over
Mr.. Carlisles case, but that little hope of
recovery for the distinguished patient has
been entertained.
DR.. Bryant, when asked today regard
ing the report that Mr.. Carlisle was dy-
ing. replied that there was mo present
foundation" for that statement. 1t was
intimated, however that some official
declaration as to Mr.. Carlisles condition
might be expected later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
DISTRICT CLERK GUILTY
OF EMBEzZLEMENT

ACsCoGEE Okla. Nov. ls.-Tony Mstney
FORMER district clerk OF Muscogee count, was
found guilty BY jury today OF embezsliu SIS .
20 OF the county funds. 81 900 OF which 6rss
Tees paid By ntigants into the United States
court before statehood. Matney was sentenced
20 one year In the penitentiary and fined 81
CO., The Htigants whose money was Involved
have Instituted suits for recovery against Mat
ney OF the bondsman.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
KILLS HIMSELF RATHER
THAN STAND MURDER TRIAL

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Nov. ls.-Elias
Ray, one OF the wealthiest landlords Of
Indiana, killed himself with a pen knife
today rather than go to court and face
trial for the murder of one OF his en-
ployes last spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
HICKS TO MANAGE
CHATTANOOGA SOUTHERN

CHATTANOOGA Tenn, NOV. B--E- H,ck~
hes been appointed general mansger. Of the Cast
anooEa southern railway. succeeding " W
kenf. Kho lied here two weeks ago. Il
p MEs Rtpi VAS also joint receiver, but E. c.
recsivership duties. Herman Rohr IS made gen
EL frsight agent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19

teed1........ -. -. ~. -. loo
Morgan & Dillon. go. -. 80. 1000
Col ]. W. English. Jr... .. -. Loco
John W. Grant. .... $50. 49,. ...... 1000
w. J. Spear. 49,. -. 80. ....... 1000
Morris Brandon. go. 80. 1900. loO0
L. c. Vaudeville. Carrollton.. :. 1000
Woodward Lumber Co... 49, :. 1000
Judge E. c. hontz.... 49,. go. -. 1000
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Co. ...... :. 500
Kelly Co... 80. go. .... .......... 500
NJ. Rich & Bros. Co.........-........ 500
f. L. Ansley.. 49,. go. e. $500. 500
Buelo Campbell. go. .... 80. -. 500
Wilmer L. Moore. -. -. ..... 500
S. F. Parrott... ... .... go. 49,. 500
William w. Reid. 49,. ........"... 500
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19

here is a list of subscriptions of $500
and above, which have been secured for
q, 80. soo,t .ol,sss fund.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19

Continued on Page Three
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
HERE ARE THE SUBSCRIBERS
TO THE AGNES SCOTT FUND

ptions of s5OO4A friend of the college tsuaran-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
OF IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Visits the City In Interests of the Big
Convention to be Held In Spo-
kane This Summer.

John S. Hughes, field representa-
tive of the seventeenth national irri-
CATION congress to be held in Spokane,
August to IA, is in the city today in
the interest of the congress, and to in
terest Walla Walla people in the event
1t is planned to run special excur-
sion trains from here to the Falls City,
and 800 are expected to be in attend
ance. The Walla Walla concert band
will attend the congress, at the ex-
pense of the board of control
Mr. Hughes has visited practically
every community in the west in the
past two months and everywhere finds
much interest in the coming congress.
An effort will be made to place Walla
Wallas delegation in point of num-
bers. in the front rank.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19

Margaret Louise Mangan; silver medal
for excellence in class work in seventh
grade awarded to Antoinette Schott
silver medal for application in fourth
Grade, awarded to Mary Buckley; be
sides these awards, many beautiful
books were given to those who had
Gus departments of school work, the
following pupils receiving premiums );
Catherine Danaher, Marcella Booth,
Mary RichartZ, Grace Martin, Anna
Jones, Mary Ebding, Teresa Kelly, Izo-
ra Eiler, Hazel Osterman, Alice SUIT
ner, Gladys Kelly and Helen Rorke.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Body of Elsie Sielig Found
In a Trunk After a
Search by Police
MANY EVIDENCES OF
DESPERATE STRUGGLE
Letters Found Show That
Man Had Been Trying to
Get Rid of the Girl

NEW YORK, June 19.-That Elsie
Seigel, aged 20, the granddaughter of
the late General Franz Siegel, a fam
Gus warrior, whose body was found
late yesterday jammed in a trunk in q
Chinese lodging house, was the victim
of Chinese for the love of whom she
sacrificed caste, home and friends is the
opinion of the police. The belief Is
founded on hundreds of letters found
in the room of Leon Ling, where the
body was secreted. The police think
the Chinaman committed the crime to
free himself from the girl. One letter
written by the girl, dated June 8
reads:
you seem to be growing cold to-
wards me- Just think of the sacrifice
[ made for you-family, friends, every
thing. For Gods sake don't forsake
me now"
Apparently the body had been in the
trunk over a week. Deep marks in the
throat indicate that she was strangled
to death. Ling is missing and it is
thought the girl met the Chinaman, who
speaks English fluently, while engaged
in slum work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
President Mclean Speaks.

President H. III. Mclean of the union
spoke upon the necessity of fevlng q
man located here who would nave tne
farmers interest at heart and would
keep in touch with the markets, sc
the grower could know for a certainty
what grain is worth at all times. Inc
plan of allowing commission men .
give the farmer any old price for grain
he said was a wrong one, and IN many
instances the producer is compelled |.
dispose of his holdings at price lnucl
below the real market quotation.
Even were our agent unable q
learn the exact price Of grain" saie
one farmer present, ane would Keel
the other fellows in doubt, and they
not knowing but that our representa-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
CURT|SS COMPANY IN
REAL COMEDY NOW
Suit to Settle Board Bill Has Its Anus
ing Side and Presents the Aspect
of a Chinese Puzzle Working
Overtime.

Because F. c. Strut wants to collect
$3.50 from S. M. Curtiss, of the Cur
tiss Comedy company which played in
this city recently, the law has been
worked overtime and Judge Mckinney
now recognizes in himself the "fall
guy" as it has been placed in his jur-
isdiction to straighten out.
Mr.. Strut alleges that the defendant
contracted a board bill with him, while
in Grangeville, Idaho, for the sum of
1927 and that S72 is still outstanding
on this account He further states that
for the collection of this amount of
money he once took out a writ of at
tachment and that upon the defendant
agreeing to pay half of the costs he
released it. The costs aggregated $3.50
no part Of which, it is said, has been
paid.
While in Waitsburg, papers were
served on Curtiss but a motion was
made through his attorney to dismiss
the case as the court in Waitsburg had
no jurisdiction in the action. 1t was
accordingly transferred to the local JUS
tice court, having previously been so
stipulated by the attorneys represent
ing both sides of the case
A writ of garnishment was next serv-
ed upon J. B. Caldwell, secretary of the
company. who showed that he~had IN
his posse ssion STA. But from the
statements of some of the employees,
who are Frank Kinders, Bruce Abbeys
d. E. Brooks, Harold Harris and Chic
Kehoes. it seems that they held lien
against this amount
The matter will be aired in the JUS
tiee court next Monday when an at
tempt win be made to unta1gle the
Chinese puzzle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
HAYWOOD SPEAK STO
A SMALL AUDIENCE
Notorious Labor Leader Harangues
Bunch of Admirers for More
Than an Hour in the
Armory Hall.

AS a follow to the ardent speech that
''Bill" Haywood gave before crowd
of socialists last. night in Armory hail.
in which he gave vent to the feelings
of that class known as the working
man" in an atrociously worded and
poorly delivered harangue, he visited a
nearby drinking emporium, accompan-
led by lusty crowd of supporters and
while there, entertained them by a
choice selection of Would-be funny
stories which put to shame his most
earnest efforts on the platform. The
prohibited cigarette was also much In
eviden&e and when last seen, "BilF
was standing against the bar with a
glass in one hand and a 'snipe" in the
other. He was not arrested.
William Haywood stalked upon the
stage last night promptly at o'clock
and for a lengthy time poured forth
string of talk which principally had as
it's excuse a KNOCK at all things ex-
listing. Although entertaining at times
his speech was incoherent to say the
least. and even if he did score present
conditions. not a suggestion was made
bv him as to how they could be bet
tered. One of his choice morsels was
as follows:
"some people will tell you that the
socialist believes in dividing up. wen
Won take it from me, soclallst ano
one who knows their philosophy, we
do not believe in dividing up. we
have been dividing UP too long. were
going to take it all. All the soclalls'
nartv wants is the earth with a little
gold fence around it-and a great Dig
happy family inside" Mad appiaus'
greeted this witty bon mot ana Din
WAS cheered madly for being the authoi
,,f such a witticism
The sneaker was in spirits-tne pes
..~>~~u>-e.~~ >s~s~~s>~s~>>e>e~
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
CLASS GRADUATES
FROM ST. V|NCENT'S
In Spite of Heavy Downpour Of Rain
Many Attend Closing Exercises
Which Prove Highly En-
tertaining.

Last night, in spite of heavy down
pour of rain, a large crowd assembled
in st. PatriclZ's hall to witness the
graduating exercises of st. Vincent's
academy. The stage was simply a
bank of choice flowers, and in the
opening scene. Miss Louise Mangan,
as Liberty" surrounded by her faith
full adherents, all appropriately cos
tumed in the national colors, formed a
very pretty picture. Following this
came pretty little wand drill by the
Minims, which was much enjoyed, but
the little tots who personated the
uuarrelling buttercups, fairly brought
down the house, and were encored
again and again. The vocal duet, Lis
ten. 'Tis the Woodbird's Song" by
Misses Inez Flynn and Marjorie Hark-
ness. was most enjoyable, and the
manner in which both young ladies
mastered the difficulties of this beau
tiful selection showed careful voice
culture.
Miss Louise Mangan, in her Grafton
on the class motto, eve Live In
Deeds. Not Years." spoke well and
forcibly on the Importance of doing
every day duties in the most careful
manner, and proved conclusively that
oft n n
ing cheerfully and lovingly the most
humble duties.-
The nastor. Reverend H. Van de Ven,
i'm his address to the class, laid special
stress on the obligation they were un-
der of recalling frequently the many
beautiful and practical lessons that
had been instilled into their minds
during the time they had been pupils
of ST. Vincent's academy and offered
that remembrance as a powerful shield
amid the temptations of life. After the
address of the reverend pastor, the di-
ploma for having honorably completed
the English academic course was
conferred on Margaret Louise Mangan,
certificates of graduation from the
grammar grade upon Misses Mary
Richartz, Mary Burke, Clara DeHaven.
Patricia O'Brien, Annie Dooley, Marie
Danaher. and Leontine Daffis; junior
certificates in music, Louise Mangan,
and elementary certificates in music,
Misses Lillian Russell. Mary Burke,
Agnes Mangan and lynne Henrofd.
The gold medal for honorably COM
pleting the English academic course
was awarded to Margaret Louise Man
gan; gold medal for excellence in mu-
sic awarded to Marguerite Johnson;
gold pin for application In music, to
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
SENATORS LINED
With PRESIDENT
Aaree to Devote Time to Consideration
of the Corporation Tax Bill
Which He Has Recommend
ed to Congress.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Senator
Bourne in an interview today, stated
his unqualified approval of the cor
poration tax advocated by President
Taft 1t is believed that this is the
psychological time for a sweeping re-
form in the methods of raising federal
revenue and Incorporation reforms That
Taft's plan has met with the approval
of many senators was shown today
when the senate agreed to consider the
proposition to the exclusion of all 9TH
er business, Immediately upon the final
disposition of the tariff schedule of the
free list"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Yakima Milk Improves.

NORTH YAKIMA, June 19.-All
the milk distributed in North Yaki-
ma by local dairymen is up to the
standard. This is the report of the
health department, which has just
completed a rigid examination. Some
time ago tests were made and many
samples were found that were not up
to standard The dealers were noti-
fed that a rigid examination would
soon be made. This examination was
made without further warning and it
was found that the dairymen and
dealers had needed the first notice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
One Mashed to Pulp Under
a Whatcom Waterway
Thought a Suicide
OTHER HAS HIS
HEAD SEVERED
Bellingham Coroner Has a
Busy Day in Camps
Of the G.. N.

BELLINGHAM, June 10. Two
workmen at the grading camps south
of this city, ground to death under
Great Northern trains, within eight
hours of each other, is the record or
the coroners office.
Victor Bergstrom, aged 80, was
smashed to a pulp last night in the
Whatcom creek waterway. 1t is
thought to be a suicide.
Gus Fosberg crawled under a car
to escape a blast and the train start
ed, severing his head
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Southwestern Fair Managers Meet.

CENTRALIA, June ia meeting
of the Southwestern Washington Fair
association is being held here this af-
ternoon This is the first meeting Of
the commission since it's appointment
by Governor Hay. Fifteen thousand
dollars was appropriated by the last
legislature for a southwestern Wash
ington fair, to be held midway be-
tween Centralia and Chehalis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Burns To Be Paid.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June 10
Judge Sturtevant, today Fuled that
Detective Burns. associated with and
employed by the graft prosecution Is
entitled to pay from the city, and dis
missed the suit instituted by Charles
Hughes to enjoin the auditor from
paying salaries amounting to s27oo' for
the past month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Growers Take Hard Raps at
Middlemen in Their
Meeting Today.
FARMERS AGENCY
PLAN CONSIDERED
Would Keep Agriculturists
in Touch With the
Wheat Market.

Caustic denunciation of the commits
sion man, and somewhat detailed ex-
pose of the methods employed by the
middleman in handling grain crops.
characterized the open meeting of the
Farmers Educational and cooperative
union in New Germania hall this morn
ing, at which more than SO of the lead
ing farmers of the valley were present
The meeting had been called for the
purpose of considering the question of
placing a farmers agency in Walla
Walla to keep the grain growers posted
as to the conditions of the wheat mar
kets and the ruling quotations. e~A -
Several of those present took occa-
sion to speak upon the subject, all of
them being, apparently, heartily in ia
vor of the proposed plan. In arguing
the case, several of the speakers told
what they knew of the practices of
commission men already located in this
city, as we'll as in other cities of the
state; of the secret code quotations re-
ceived by wire; of the big commission
charged at the expense of the farmer,
and of the failure of middlemen to give
correct quotations, in the hope that
| the farmer will be kept In total ignor-
ance as to the real worth of wheat.
All Want Local Agent.
While the open meeting this morn
ing was called only for the purpose of
considering the question, and at which
no action could be taken, those present
were almost unanimous in the desire
that some intelligent and upright far
mer be chosen at a good salary to
maintain an office in this city and to
give out daily quotations; to keep sam
pies of grain in his office, and to act
as agent only in cases where it would
| be impossible for the farmer to act for
himself In such cases, however, the
check is to be made payable directly to
the producer, and not to the agent, al
though the latter Is to receive SINAI.
commission to be applied on his regu-
| lar salary.
Dr. N G. Blalock was one of the
speakers who strongly urged immediate
action, not only in the matter of secur-
ing a local representative, but to also
unite the farmers of the valley with
the idea in view of taking action for
the reduction of freight and transpor-
tation rates. To this end the doctor
strongly advocated a subscription oy
| the farmers for assisting in the work
df opening the Columbia river. lie salo
that would, more than any other one
thing. bring the reduction in freight
rates and that after the river is open
| ed and the electric line to Pasco is
built freight rates will need no more
regulating, but will regulate themselves
He was heartily applauded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Ex-,Postmaster Cleared.

SPOKANE June 19.-Nels Hunt.
former postmaster. at Cataldo, Idaho.
has been cleared of the charge of
aiding in the robbery of the Northern
Pacific train at Trent. A new war
rant has been issued charging him
with wife desertion and he has been
released on bond
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Bid Gompers Goodbye.

NEW YORK, June 19.-Nearly one
thousand friends of Samuel Gompers
gathered at the dock today to greet
him, when he boarded the liner for
Europe. He delivered a farewell ad-
dress, expressing his gratitude to the
people for their good wishes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Judge Apologies.

SOUTH BEND, June 19.-Judge A.
E. Rice convened a jury term of court
this morning, and as he took his seat
On the bench he apologized to the
bar for appearing without a gown.
giving as his reason for being in an
ordinary garb that his dressmaker rad
not yet completed his new gown.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19

and His Wife Frustrated With
''e' Tragic End of Their
s Son, While Hunt
ing Squirrels.

Who, nhE' June 19.-John Moon
wife s",a5 "a. grower near here, .r and 1-IYa. his
Over - quay Frustrated with grief
ass5 l. Tragic death of their son.
fed wb... Dose body was found in a
''''le snake. 'Du Oeen bitten by a
hon. Naaal ailied by his dog, the boy left
les. Tba 'uay to catch ground SOUR
i's party was found by search
Snake o,b,, was evidently bitten bv tbe
sQujr,., reaching into a hole to ge,
tied wbn. Tracks showed that h,
Trying to reach home.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19

tive wee in possession of the correct
figures, would be brought up standing "
II was the concensus of opinion that
the farmer, while he may not be able
to say for what price he will sell his
wheat, has the master hand in deter
mining ruling quotations, and is also
able, by cooperation, to receive the
best market figure for his product.
Will Take Action.
At the closed meeting, which was
called for 80 o'clock this afternoon
action relative to the appointment OF
Continued On Page Four)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-19
Gets Hioh Office,

At the meeting of the grand lodge
Of the Masonic order in Seattle this
elected senior grand deacon. The lodge
meets in Tacoma next year.