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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23

en- much of his time to his duties as
special representative for the Warren
Brothers bitulithic pavement, and has
maintained his theatrical troupe mere
| ly as a side issue, though with graft
flying success. The company's produc-
tions in Lewiston are giving general
satisfaction, and the Binnard theater
is nightly filled with excellent audi
ences.
"Walla Walla is good show town."
said Mr.. Binnard this morning. land
with a company such as l have In
Portland ready to go to work. could
give people here just what they like,
and at prices that would be reasonable
l had understood that a location on
the ground floor could be secured, but
after canvassing the city. find that
there are no suitable buildings avail
able for my purposes. My scenery is
still here, and if, at later date, can
secure room such as / desire, Walla
Wallans will have first class stock
company.
Il am in no way discouraged with
my first venture here, as our houses
in the Orpheum averaged an excellent
box office receipt Had it not been
for the fact that we were unable to
secure people for the parts, and that
double salaries had to be paid to re-
tain those who were already In IL
cast, the house would not have been
closed. I do not believe the panic
would have affected the business to
any great extent in this city, as u
did not in Lewiston A week after
the OrphCum closed, could have Sc
cured any number of first-class lead
ing men and women for half what was
being paid inferior actors. as the
houses on the coast, closed by the
tighteninr in money circles, threw
hundreds of foot-light artists out Of
employment.
81 intend to open a house in Walla
Walla at some future date when L can
secure a building on the ground hoor'
but believe it will be advisable in the
face of present conditions, to defer
action until the opening of the COM
ing theatrical season"
Mr.. Binnard, who has been in Port
land, stopped off in Walla Walla while
on his way to Lewiston. Mrs. Binnar4
is visiting with Portland friends, but
will join her husband in Lewiston
within q few days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
BURGLAR, FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY
Man Who Stole God Watch Was I'm
able to Prove AIibi in Court
This Morning.

James Riley, accused of entering the
house of l.. A. Pommeral, on Novem-
Der 8, was tried in the superior court
this morning and found guilty of the
charge of burglary.
The testimony showed clearly that
Riley had entered the house and took
from it a watch chain valued at ~
and when finally caught, owing to hls
description turned in at the police
station, still had it in his possession
His attorney, oscar Cain, attempted to
prove an alibi, but owing to the pre-
vious character of the main witness.
the testimony was discredited and the
jury, composed of p. S. Aldrich, Z. r.
Williams, J. NJ Adair, Frank Rich
mord, John w. Adams, Charles Max
son, V. e. Brown, w. d. Wallace. a
Saunders, w. G. Townsend, Henry
Eckhoff and P. J. Nelson, found him
guilty of the charge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
HARTMAN Makes
IDAHO CONNECTION
DEFINITELY ANNOUNCED THAT
O. r. e. N. WILL BUILD
THROUGH GEM STATE.
Man Who Is Behind North Coast Is
Making Way for His Lines to Cut
Through Mountains.

E. H. Hartman has broken through
Idaho's eastern wall of mountains into
the Salmon river country.
1t is definitely announced that the
O. r. & n. is to build from Armstead
Mont, point near Monida on the
branch line from Pocatello to Butte
to Salmon, Idaho. 1t is suggested
this is the first half Of cutoff to be
built to Lewiston, Moscow adm Spo-
kane A branch will also I've built
from Junction to Gilmore. The line
is to be about 120 miles long.
The contract has been let to Mac
Arthur Brothers company of New
York city. 1t will mean the excava-
ton of approximately 100000 cubic
yards, exclusive of short tunnel OF
about $50 feet T. H. Bacon is the
chief engineer of the line, which il
known as the Gilmore and Pittsburs
railroad.
From Salmon City an easy grade
could be secured down to Lewiston
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
aWild Rillr comina.

Evangelist w. H. Evans, known gen.
orally by the cognomen wild Bill
will commence series Of revival SER
vices in this city under the auspices
of the NJ E. Church South, next Fri
day evening He comes to Walla Wall
la with the highest of references as
a speaker of power and ability, and
with a record of thousands of con-
versions. Rev. j. c. Brooks Of the M.
E. church, South, at Argyle, Texas.
speaking of the man and his work
says:
Brother Evans has done more
downright work for Methodism than
almosts any man among US. He seems
never to tire or never to exhaust his
fund of preaching. AS a preacher for
children, so far as 1 know. he has no
equal and l have known him only to
love him for over thirty years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
,FALES FAILS TO
CONVICT CROP
CHARGES BROUGHT BY HEALTH
OFFICER ARE NOT SUF-
FlCiENT.
Case Arising Over Quarantine Law
Ends Yesterday in Justice Court
by Dismissal.

Introducing the statutes of the state
into the case of the city of Walla Walla
against DR.. J. F. Crop for his alleged
failure to comply with ordinance 1853
relative to reporting to the health Of
ficer a contagious disease within IL
hours after discovery and further
more claiming that the present in
cumbent of that office is not health Of
ficer according to law, John l.. Sharp
stein, attorney for the defense argued
the case SO ably that a dismissal was
the result.
Claiming that the defendant should
be dismissed as there were no substan-
tial charge upon which he could be
quoting portions of the state laws
showing that this city has no real
health officer, the mayor not having
appointed one, which he must do in
accordance with the statutes, Mr.
Sharpstein rapidly went over the sail
ent points of the argument and left
the opposition without a peg to stand
on.
1t wa further affirmed by the de-
Tense thu "the ordinances are void un-
der which the prosecution was made
and could no. hold good in this city,
which has violated them and has not
complied with them in many instances.
In addition, it was claimed that the
board had jurisdiction over such mat
tres and it was not within he power Of
the hea tn officer to interfere
Another point brought out in the
trlal was that DR.. Fales, over his own
signature, had sent circulars to the
various physicians of the city advising
them what constituted contagious dis
eases and stating that all such had to
be reported within "a hours af err dis
covered. The charge itself was based
on the fact that Dr. Crop had not
rtporte ed certain instance of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
PERSONAL
; q O . . 4

Joseph Baillie of North Yakima, is
in the city today on business.
Miss May McBevam of Pendleton
is visiting in the city.
c. j. Jones IF Waitsburg, was in the
city for a few hours today
F. W. Tevis of Dixie, was in the
city for a few hours today.
Mrs. J. w. Moore spent a few hours
in the city today from Milton,
Mrs. Charles Brown of Milton, is
visiting in the city.
Lester Fender of Prescott, left the
city this morning for his home.
f. Jennings of Prescott. arrived in
the city this morning.
John Kramer is in the city from
Pendleton today
A. Burns Of Spokane, passed through
Walla Walla yesterday.
r. Grant of Prescott, is in the city
today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
BIG MILL AT RAYMOND
is TO START OPERATIONS

RAYMOND, March 23.-The Cierin-
Hamilton Lumber company will reope =
its large mills in this city April I. ac-
cording to the statement of the preM-
den, Gus Cierin. The plant was erected
two years ago at a cost of $405, 0oa,
but owing to the panic of 1907 and ne
slump in lumber incidental to the dis
1t has a capacity of 100000 feet Of lum--
Der and $4,000 feet Of lath for each ~
hour shift.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23

along the Salmon and Snake rivers. II
is hardly likely, therefore, that the
sole purpose of this expensive con-
struction work through the mountains
to Salmon is for the traffic of the ter
ritory surrounding Salmon City.
This line if it extended through to
central Idaho and will tap and develop
a rich and virgin country. It is said
that this is the best pass across the
state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
bR|OGHAM WILL
NOT HANG FRIDAY
ACTING GOVERNOR HAY COM
MuTES SENTENCE Or CON-
ViCTED MURDERER.
Man Who in a Fit of Passion Shot and
Killed His Wife Will Not Pay
Death Penalty.

Acting Governor NJ. E. Hay yester-
day committed the sentence of F. O.
Brigham, who was to have been eX-
ecuted at the state penitentiary next
Friday, to life Imprisonment, accord
ing to a dispatch received here last
night from Olympia. Brigham, in a
fit of passion, shot and killed his wife
Napavine, November 2, 1907, be-
cause she had refused longer to live
with him.
According to the authorities at the
prison, Brigham was becoming ner-
vous as the day for his execution ap-
preached, but he was firm in the be-
lief that some action on the commu-
tation OF. his sentence would be taken.
Brigham was sentenced from Che
nails, Lewis county. When he was
tried for the murder of his wife, he
pleaded insanity, the jury, however,
decided he was rational. He carried
the case to the supreme court and
lost
The commuted sentence of the MUIR
derer is due to the unceasing efforts
of his brothers, sisters and friends,
who did not wish any of their kin to
die on the gallows.
SHce Bridgham's sentence has been
comm uted there is still a man in the
penitertiary who is to hang April Is.
The doomed man is a Filipino who
murdered white man and a little
Filipino boy four years old at Port
Blakely, near Seattle. There is no
effort being made to save his life and
his execution will be the first at the
local institution in two years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Too Much Retire. s:lrnents.

Gus Swanson, found MS way into tie
city Jail last night as a result If an
over supply of liquid reice sln;ents Pa
trolman Andre officiate at the incar~
cerating ceremonies witch ocearrcI
shortly before 10 O'Clock last night
Swanson conducts a fruit stand On
East Main street
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
CITY HALL WALK WAS
DAMAGED BY FROSTS

The concrete walk which was laid
on Third street adjoining the new city
hall last winter has been found defec-
live. and workmen are today re-sur-
facing the same. Frosts are SAID 10
have been responsible for the defects
in the concrete work, the surface OF
which has shown the effects of traffic
to which it has been subjected.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Dancing Party

On the evening of March 26. the
members of the class of 1910 of Whit
man college will give a dancing party
from $3.50 to IL O'Clock at Odd Fell
lows temple. This will be the one
great social event of the semester, and
the students, faculty and friends are
anticipating a pleasant evening. The
class has secured as patrOnesSes of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Meeting Of Guild.

The st. PauFs Guild will hold it's
regular weekly meeting in the study
of the church at 80 tomorrow after
noon The time of meeting has been
changed from Monday to Wednesday
during Lent Members of the guild are
busy with needles preparing fancy and
useful articles for an Easter sale.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Buried Yesterday.

Funeral services of Mrs Mile Rich
ardson, who died on March 10 in the
Medical Lake sanitarium, were hello
yesterday afternoon from the Cookery
funeral parlors, Rev. NJ L. Sanders
officiating. Interment was in tne city
cemetery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Mrs. rerney Recovering.

Mrs. Jesse Ferney, who has been in
the Walla Walla Hospital for the pas
week receiving treatment for an at
tack of blood poisoning, is reported to
be considerably improved and is now
out of danger.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
COUNCIL AND
RAPID TRANSIT PETITION

MINNEAPOLIS, March 23.-The
common council committees are con-
sidering today the petition of the
Twin City Rapid Transit company to
have the appeal upon the six-for-a-
quarter suit dropped. Citizens in
large force appeared in opposition.
and it is probable the appeal will be
pressed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
I'm The Social Circle
Hours m. m.
Hours 9 a. m. to 8 p. m.

the evening, Mrs. L. F. Anderson, Mrs.
A w. Hendrick, Mrs. w. D. Lyman,
Mrs. III. E. Martin, Mrs. G. H. Suther-
land, Miss Hugh Thompson and Miss
Helen Burr
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Cheap Farm Lands,

In the famous Grangeville country
near Lewiston. Idaho, now being opened
by tM lines of railroad. Pronounced by
J. j. Hill of the Great Northern railroad
to be the Garden of the Pacific North
vest" mild climate, fertile soil, produ-
cling heavy crops of grain, hay and
fruit. No irrigation. Write for circular
A. F. PARKER,
Grangeville, Idaho.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23

are quite apart from other cabins on
the ship. The rooms are quietly fur
nished, in excellent taste, and always
have been in demand for exclusive
passengers on every TT, p of the Ham
burg. The ship has a we'll equipped
gymnasium. with exercising machines
run by electricity, so that Mr.. Roose
welt will have ample opportuni to en-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Ienten Services,

Professor A. c. Jackson of Whitman
conservatory will conduct Lenten SER
vices in ST. Paurs church each We'd
nesday afternoon at 1870 until after
Easter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Canton Ball Tomorrow Evening
Phone 80.

Invitations are out for the Canton
ball which is to be given tomorrow
evening at the temple under the aus
ing TO the extremely pleasant weather
an exceptionally large crowd is antici-
pated and great success is predicted
for the social event of the present
week,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
St. PauI's Guild Meets Tomorrow.

The Guild of st. Paul's church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the
church. At this time the ladies are
working toward the completion OF
many fancy articles which will he
on sale shortly before Easter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Revival Services Beoin.

Revival services were begun Sunday
evening in the United Brethren church.
Juniper and Park streets, by Rev. G.
soloist. The meetings will continue
throughout the week AM possibly
longer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23
Easter Novelties

display Novelties?
a While
which
will
whether
for c eacht
&c and sc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23

Mr.. Roosevelt Will occupy the suite
that was used by the German Emperor
when in March and April, four years
CO and Italy. The rooms are ON the up
per promenade deck on the starboard
side, and consist of a parlor, two bed
rooms and two bathrooms. They were
arranged expressly for he kaiser and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23

Reading Club Holds Annual Election
The Womans Reading club is in ses-
sion this afternoon at the club rooms
Annual election of officers will b,
held to fill vacancies necessitated by
the expiration of old officials
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-23

Wait for the cars ct the Book Nook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02

Institute-Discussion led by Supt. Geo.
S. Snoddy, Emporia.
The superintendent Relation to the
County ociation-Discussion led by
Supt. j. E. Boyer. Kingman.
The superintendent Relation TO
Reading Circle Work-Discussion led
by Supt Ada U. Hitchcock, Beloft.
Agriculture in the Rural Schools
Discussion led by Supt. D. H. Holt,
Columbus, Kan.
Monthly Reports. What Use to Make
of Them-Discussion led by Supt. Mary
H. Lewis. Winfield.
Evening Session-7.45 O'Clock.
The program for the evening session
will consist entirely of a discussion
of the various good things accom-
plished by the superintendent during
the past year in their several counties
and of the new features that are being
attempted this year. Every superin-
tendent present will be called upon to
give concise statement of his plans and
purposes for the coming year especial
ly those that in his judgment represent
the most helpful measures. A question
box will also constitute part of the
evening program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02
M. E. CONFERENCES.
Bishop Mcdowell Will Preside at To-
peka March "a.

Binghamton, N. Y, Nov. 2.-The re-
port of the proceedings. of the conclave
of the Methodist bishops of the world.
who have been in executive session
here since last Tuesday, makes ara-
nouncements of spring conferences in
all parts of the United States and the
bishops to preside. ~Thea conferences
announced include: .--.-
Administrators, July 26; Smith.
Central Missouri-Kansas City, April
g. Spellmeyer.
East Maine-Callais, April 20; Quayle.
Kansas-Atchison, March 8; Smith.
Lincoln-Topeka, Kan, March "a:
Mcdowell.
Little Rock-van Buren,, Ark, Feb
ruary 2; Smith
Maine-No place fixed. April 10;
Quayle. s
New Hampshire-No place fixed,
March 80; Quayle.
Northwestern Kansas - Plainvle W,
March 80; Mcdowell.
St. Louis-Eldorado, Mo-, March 80;
Spellmeyer-
South Kansas-Fort Scott, March 16;
Smith.
Southwestern Kansas-Wichita March
16; Mcdowell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02
CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Nov. with the
voices of the candidates still ringing
in their ears in the hard finish of the
city campaign, the voters of San
Francisco went to the polls in large
numbers today. The day gave prom
Use of fair weather and the party
managers declared that the early vot-
ing indicated a close fight and a big
vote
The candidates spoke until almost
the last minute and each gave the
cry Save San Francisco" Chief in
terest centered in the race between
Francis j. Heney, Democratic candi-
date for district attorney and Chas.
M. Fickert, Republican and Union
Labor candidate. Heney declared
that he would receive approximately
two out of every three votes cast for
district attorney. Ticket estimated his
vote at forty-one thousand. The total
vote is estimated at $1,000.
In the betting Fickert is reported
a 10 to 1s favorite. The other great
fight is between P. H. Mccarthy, I'm
ion Labor candidate for mayor; VIM.
Croker, Republican candidate, and
DR.. T. w. Leland, Democratic candi-
date. Each was sure that he would
win. Mccarthy was to faverite in
the last betting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02
MAKING A CHOICE.



Toledo. Nov.,s ..-sffbltarrest stronger in
the last days OF the campaign, contin-
ued today. the contest being between
D Dd II. Davis. Republican, and Mayor
6rand Wmtlock, Independent candidate
Lor third term. A heavy vote is ex-
pected. The weather is good.
cleveland, o., Nov. CLOUDY but
warm weather greeted the voters to-
oay. There was an early vote of I'M
usuaI size. indicating that possibly
more than $4,000 votes would be cast,
Wnlch was yesterdays prediction The
toIal registered vote is 86,745.
Both mayoralty candidates maintain
tneir confidence. Mayor Johnson. as
is his custom. refused to estimate the
plurality he expects
II am satisfied I will win" was his
only comment
II will win. by $1,000" was the final
estlmate claimed b~ Herman G.
Baehr, the Republican candidate for
mayor. There appeared to be a
larger early vote in the big east end
wards. where the sentiment is
strongly in favor of Baehr.
In the West Side. where Mayor
johnson polls large majority, the
voting was lighter than usual This
also was true of the down town pre-
cincts where the mayor is a strong
favorite.
Probably 100000 has been
wagered on the. outcome of the vote
for mayor. Today the odds went to
70 to on Johnson with plenty of
takers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02
NEBRASKA.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. Clear, warm
weather prevailed in Nebraska today.
Early reports from election precincts
in Lincoln indicated listless voting. The
Republican state central committee to-
day announced that returns would not
be tabulated tonight. County chair
men have been asked to wire in the
complete county returns. Three judges
of the supreme court and three regents
of the State university are to be elected.
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 2.-Apathy was
the distinguishing feature of today's
election in Omaha and it's suburbs. The
registration this year was far below
normal and early indications were
that but a fraction of those who regis
tered would go to the polls. The prin-
cipal interest here centers in the vote
tor sheriff
The Socialist party has for its can
lidate a striking street car employe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02

states attitude on the income tax.
Polls were opened in the large cities
at a. M. but in the smaller COM
munities the balloting did not begin
until an hour or two later.
In the large cities it was estimated
that by a. M, at least third of the
ballots had been cast.
An average off year vote was the
report from nearly all sections of the
state during the forenoon, the ex-
ceptions being where there were local
contests.
The new charter issue brought out
the vote in Boston and by IL a. m, it
was estimated that fully half of the
total registration of the city had been
polled. Clearing weather helped to
swell the aggregate vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, Nov. Election day
opened with rain falling in the greater
part of eastern Pennsylvania. The rain
is light and the temperature high.
The struggle between the regular Re
publicans and the Reform element for
the office of district attorney in this
city brought out a heavy morning vote
the number of ballots cast in the frs!
hour in some sections being as heavy
as that polled at the last presidential
election. Little attention is being pai6
here to the state ticket. In the state
reports indicate light vote.
Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. Brisk voting
characterized the first few hours. There
is little interest in the state or county
tickets, the attention of the voters be
ing occupied with a bond issue of &c.
775,000 to be used for public improve.
mentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-02
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS,

Chicago, Nov. 2-WHEAT-Lower cables
and considerable increase in local stocks
of wheat for the week had a weakening
effect on wheat prices during early trad
ing today. Several prominent commission
houses and numerous pit traders were
sellers, but demand was scattered. Open
ing prices were &c to H@asc lower than
being $1.0411a to s1.045s. On lack of support
December sagged to $1O4as
The market became weaker during the
last half of the day, December selling on
to $1O3s@I04. The close was almost at
the bottom with December off ss@Ac at
s.. 041s
CORN-An official forecast of clear
weather for the corn belt, prompted some
early selling of corn, resulting in mod
crate weakness. December opened un-
changed to &c lower at 5Szc to 5S7sc and
later sold off to 5S5sc.
The market rallied trifle toward the
middle of the session on covering by
shorts. December advanced to 59isc-
Prices, however, again reacted on selling
with December Nc lower at 5Sssc.
OATS-Liberal receipts inspired some
selling of December oats early in the day
which caused a slight decline in the price
of that option. Trade in general was
quiet. December opened unchanged at
39a4c and sold off to 391zc.
PROVISIONS-Provisio were weak on
selling by leading local packer: Prices
at the opening were 21sc to 171kc lower
RYE-Cash: 7S14Q74c; December, 7sc;
May, 7711@7Sc.
TIMOTHY-November, SAFE; March,
$4.10.
CLOvER-Nothing doing.