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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
HELD ON A PERJURY CHARGE.
Salina Mans Testimony Condicted
With That of Wife.

Salina, Kan, Aug. 24-Joseph
Montgomery was arrested and has his
preliminary trial Monday on a charge
of perjury. He was bound over to the
district court and failed to give bond.
Montgomery was arrested and con-
victed in police court last week on a
charge of selling intoxicating liquor
The testimony of his wife convicted
him and was responsible for the war
rant charging perjury being issued
Montgomerys testimony conf1icted
with that given by his wife
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
Washington,s Plauge spots

lie in he low. marshy bottoms of the
Potomac, the breeding ground of ma
laria germs. These germs cause chiIls,
fever and ague, biliousness, jaundice
lassitude. weakness and general debility
and bring suffering or death to thou
sands yearly. But Electric Bitters never
fail to destroy them and cure malaria
troubles. They are the best all-round
tonic and cure for malaria 1 ever used
writes r. M James. of Louellen. s. C.
hey cure Stomach, Liver, Kidney and
Blood Troubles and will prevent Typhoid,
Try them. Soc Guaranteed by Campbell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
MISSOURI BEDS TOO SHORT.
Seven Foot Kansan Applies for Ac
Communications in ST. Louis

cOmmOdat1Ons in st. Louis.
st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 24.-When George
z. Orr of Leavenworth, Kan, strolled
into the lobby of the Laclede hotel the
quiet was Immediately broken and n
small sized commotion ensued. Not
that Mr.. Orr made a noisy entrance or
conducted himself in any untoward
manner, for he is of a very quiet and
reserved disposition. But Mr. Orr is
very taII-in fact. he is about the tallest
man in the country who has not been
drafted into a sideshow by enterpris-
ing showmen. Mr. Orr, however, is not
one to seek publicity-he rather avoids it
and when questioned in regard to his
height he says he is not very tall
"only feet 4 inches"
AS he stood at the desk he appeared
to be almost twice the height of Clerk
Billy Victor, who is 5 feet inches.
Standing on his tiptoes, Victor handed
his guest. the pen to register and at the
same time tapped the call belI for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
OLD NEGRO KILLS HIS SON.
Fired Through Window at O'Clock
in Morning

Paola, Kan, Aug. 24.-Jack Ben
ming, a negro, who has lived in Paola
more than forty years, went to the
home of his son, Edward Benning,
O'Clock Monday morning and fired two
shots from a double barreIed shotgun
through the window into the body of
'sShellbark," killing him instantly.
Benning went Immediately to the
county Jail and surrendered to the
sheriff. Benning and his son had had
some trivial trouble prior to the kill
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
YOUNG GIRL CHASED A NEGRO.
Surprised Him Attempting to Gain En-
trance to Her Home.

Coffeyville. Kan. Aug. A.-Katherine
Ausburn, a 16-year-old girl, surprised
a negro at work trying to enter the
house. Armed with a revolver she
gave him chase of a block, firing re-
peatedly.
Miss Ausburn was awakened from
her sleep by the noise of some one
trying to open the screen window. She
secured a revolver from under the pill
low of her sleeping mother and slipped
out the side door and gave chase. Jas.
Smith, negro, was arrested, charged
with attempted housebreaking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
2-CENT FARE CONFIsCATORY.
West Virginia Judge Grants Injunc.
ton Favoring Norfolk & Western.

Charleston, w. Va, Aug 24.-Cir-
cult Judge Burdett has issued an in
junction restraining the state and
county officials from enforcing the
2-cent fare law against the Norfolk
& Western railroad. The court holds
the law is unconstitutional and con-
fiscatory.
The court requires the road to issue
coupons with Scent fare tickets for
the excess over 2 cents a mile coIlec-
ted until a test case pending in the
state supreme court is decided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24

of oil suitable for burning in loco
motives is being furnished the rail-
road. A number of the 269 oil-burning
locomotives are being changed back
to coal burners. 1t is stated that these
burners will be used only temporarily,
pending the further exploitation of
the oil fields and an increase in the
supply of crude OIL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
STRUCK A BIG VEIN OF ORE.
DrilIers Near Baxter Springs Pierced
Seven Feet of Lead

Baxter Springs, Kan, Aug. 24-The
Youse drill which has been searching
for hidden wealth went through seven
feet of lead ore at a depth of rs feet,
on the Stradding farm, one mile north
of this city, and the cuttings are of the
richest kind
This is what all have been hoping
for in this section. It is a fact that
the underlay of mineral is all around
US but has never been found to the
north previous to this late strike and
now there is no doubt but pros
pecting will begin in earnest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
Cancer Sanitariurn

After ten years of experimental work
on healing Cancer by various applications
we have now arrived at a fixed point by
which we cure this otherwise fatal dis
ease by new means which free from
burning, cutting or plasters, yet active
and positive in its work
Office s2S Kansas Avenue. Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
DIED BY HIS OWN HAND.
Seven Year-Old Carl johnson Played
With Matches in a Barn.

Salina, Kan, Aug. 24.-Carl John
son, aged z, was burned to death here
yesterday in a fire which was set by
his own hands. He was playing with
matches in his mothers barn in the
loft.
With him was cousin, years old,
but she escaped without injury. The
barn was entirely consumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24

ing. Then Ryan descended carefully
and emptied the youngsters on the
ground and gathering together his
forces retreated in riotous form.
The young porkers win be allowed to
remain in their present abode until
they are able to wax across the res
ervation to their new quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
NEW HOTEL FOR NowATA.

Sunday Night.
Coffeyville, Kan, Aug 24.-Nowata
will have a new hotel to replace the
one destroyed by fire Sunday night.
Men are placed at work today tearing
down the wreckage, and immediate
plans Will be made to reconstruct.
The capital backing the enterprise, is
owned in Nowata. The building when
completed. will cost in the neighbor-
hood of 100000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
SEATTLE CLAIMS 275,ooo PEOPLE.
Booster Book Says Exposition City Has
Passed Quarter Million Mark.

OLYMPIA, June 18.-Twenty- five
thousand copies of the 1909 state
booster book are being bound this
week to be shipped to the Alaska Yu-
kon-IPacific exposition for free distri-
button.
The book contains more than lou
pages and is profusely illustrated. II
contains a general outline of the re-
sources and industries of the state
opportunities, educational system OF
the state.
Chapters are devoted to logged-off
lands and irrigation. There Is a
brief but comprehensive write-up OF
the principal cities and towns and sta
tistical tables covering a number OF
matters.
Instead of making population es-
Inmates based on school census the
author, George M. Allen, has relied
upon local authorities of the several
cities for estimates.
Seattle is credited with 215,OOt
population. Tacoma with 125,00O and
Spokane with 10000. :.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18

of operating a morning train out OF
Dayton, but as the majority of the
people in the towns are in favor of
such a move, and have petitioned for
such service, officials of the Northern
Pacific, believing the majority should
rule, have practically agreed to the
change.
The high officers of the company,
accompanying the railroad commits
sion, were in this city, as we'll as
Waitsburg and Dayton, a short time
ago, and heard the desires of patrons
expressed to the commissioners. No
order was made by the commission,
owing to the statement of the North
ern Pacific company to the effect that
they were willing to abide 10y the
wishes of the majority and make such
reasonable changes as might be de-
s.red. Local representatives are now
awaiting the word to inaugurate the
new service.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
FIRST ARRESTS FOR
CIGARETTE SMOKING
Police Arrest George Peasner ano
George kelIog for Breaking New
Criminal Code by Using
Forbidden "PilIs."

Evidently there were some people in
the city who were laboring under the
hallucination that the announcement
to the effect the anti-cigarette law
was to be rigidly enforced, was only
a "jolly" put up to keep the small boys
from indulging, but with the first two
arrests made this afternoon by Officer
George Rolf, things have taken on a
different hue, and where previously
the horizon was tinged with gold and
pink, nothing but a dark brown ap-
pearance can now be discerned.
Hello Kelly; got the makin's?" sa-
luted time-t tried George Peasner this
afternoon on meeting his colored
friend in the down town district.
"Yep," said Kelly. 'You got a
match?'
"Surest ting you know. kiddo,' re-
piled Peasner, pulling out a block OF
Chinese fire-sticks.
auired Kelly, the colored, giancing
about to see if any blue-coats were
near.
"Yep, an I'll also expectorate for
myself"
Thereupon the "makin's" were pro-
duced. and the two sat down for a cool
sweet smoke.
While engaged in the pleasant and
ENJOYABLE pastime, Patrolman George
Rcff hove into port, and the two were
hailed into police headquarters wnere
they were booked as the first vlolators
in walla Walla of the anti-cigarette
law.
Both were released on their recogni-
zance to appear in Justice Mckinney s
court Monday morning at 10 O'CLOCK.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
HARTMAN TO BUILD
A CLEARWATER LINE
Will Run Railroad From Lapwai juno
tion up the River and Across
Lolo Pass to Butte,
Montana.

MISSOULA. Mont, June 18.-Dy fill
ing at the land office in this city the
right Of way map the Hartman in
terests have made their first open move
in the construction of a line to com
pete with the Clearwater short line OF
the Northern Pacific. 1t will extend
from Lapwai junction, Idaho, TO con-
meet with the Oregon Short line at
Butte. 1t will practically parallel the
line of the Clearwater company, which
is contesting with Hartman the rights
to Lolo pass into Idaho.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
congress Failed to Make
Appropriations For
Maintenance.
prDUCED TO SHORT
RATIONS FCR DAYS
lawmakers Failed to Take
Into Consideration the
Advance in Prices

ON SOLDIERS HOME, SAW
rP1JE. Cal. June 1S.-Because con-
oross failed to take the increased cost
of food stuffs into consideration in
making the current years appropria-
,ons the veteran soldiers in the ma
tonaI homes throughout the country
have bpen forced to live on short
ratons for the past month, which
will be reduced to almost starvation
fare during the rest of the month.
That this state Of affairs exists in
the Pacific branch near SaWtelle, is
admitted by the officers in charge, and
they also say that the same conditions
exist in other homes throughout the
country
When it became apparent that the
food shortage would occur at the last
Of the fiscal year, Gov. T. ]. Cochrane
applied to congress for an additional
$4,000, which was cut to $4,000 by
congress.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
People Dissatisfied.

For the past several years there
has been complaint on the part OF
Northern Pacific patrons regarding
the difficulty in coming to Walla
Walla, necessitating an al-night stay
here By a morning train down.
residents of the smaller towns along
the line will be enabled to come here
in the forenoon, spend the day shop
ping and return in the evening. Busi-
ness men of Dayton and Waitsbure
have been bitterly opposed to the plan
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
COMMISSION REDUCES
WAREHOUSE RATES
Charges Will Now Be so Cents Ts
for the First Sixty Days and 10
Cents for Each Month
Additional.
Additional.

At the recent session of the state
railway commission in Tacoma, a re-
duction of 25 cents per ton was de-
clared on country warehouse charges
for handling grain aAd the new form
of receipt, prescribed by law was also
adopted. The charges will now be so
cents a ton for the first so days and
10 cents additional will be charged
each succeeding month. The form OF
the receipt is not materially changed
Shippers and storers generally are
complaining about this action on the
part of the commission, as it does not
better their condition in the least, but
rather will result in them paying
All charges throughout the country are
practically the same, owing to the fact
that the farmers houses forced the
Puget Sound and Pacific coast COM
panies to adopt a like rate, but when
the new ruling of the commission goes
into effect. these will have to be
changed, which will result in the far
mer paying more than is now the case
for his storage charges.
The rate at present is so cents per
ton until the first of the year and af-
terwards an additional 10 cents is
People in this section of the coun-
try feel that the commission has at
tempted an unwarranted thing and one
that will help in no manner towards
lowering the rates as they were con-
sidered satisfactory. (
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
Heney Says Attorneys Are
Assuming Tactics That
Are Open Affronts
REVIEWS TESTIMONY
TAKING UP DETAILS
Counsel Stands With Great
Confidence in Things
He Knows Not of.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1S.-Heney
opened the second day of the argu-
ment in the Calhoun trial today by de-
claring that the attitude of the de-
Tense is an insult to the honesty of the
jury.
Counsel for defense stood here"
Heney shouted, with the audacity born
of confidence in something we know
nothing about, advanced arguments
that were insults to your honesty"
He reviewed the testimony, taking
up in detail and branding as false the
reported accusations that Rudolph
Spreckels and James Phelan had COW
etous eyes on the system of the United
Railways. The court room was crowd
ed. Great throngs filled the streets
trying to gain admission.
Heney announced this afternoon that
probably he would not complete his ad
dress today In this event the case will
not go to jury before tomorrow noon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
To Harness Methow River.

SPOKANE, June 1S.-The Columbia
Water Power company sacked by
Spokane men, will dam and harness
the Methow river, in Okanogan coun-
towns of Brewster, Pateres, Bridge
port and Methow, and will utilize part
Columbia river 10 irrigate a large
tract of land. Work has already peen
the mouth of the Methow river. 1t
will be 80 feet nigh and will Cost
5000. The power plant and mile
long f1ume will cost about $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
OREGON DAY AT THE
A-y-P EXPOSITION
Bright Sunshine and Cool Breezes Help
to Make Webfooters' Day
Great Sussess at
the Fair.

SEATTLE, June 1S.-Oregon day al
the exposition was favored by bright
sunshine and cool breeZes. Hundreds
of Oregonians f1ocked to the fair to-
day to participate in the exercises and
dedicatory services attending the for
NAL turning over to the exposition OF
the Oregon state building. The exer-
cises began in the Oregon building al
II o'clock this morning with an ad-
dress by C. E. S. Wood, of Portland
The building was then formally ten
dered by a speech by Governor Ben
son. President Chilberg delivered the
speech of acceptance. In the after
noon there was a reception on the lawn
surrounding the building at which re-
freshments were served, Mrs. Benson
being hostess, assisted by Mrs. j. w
Hamilton, of Roseburg. Mrs. Z. )
Smith of Pendleton, Mrs. H. c. Kinney
of Grants Pass, Mrs. c. A. Johns o.
Baker City. Mrs. Hill of LaGrande ane
ofborc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
BABY'S FACE WASHED
BY THE TENNIS CLUB
Sp'''smen Take a Hand as Suggested
" publicity Manager and Their
0round Is Cleaned of Weeds
and Rubbish.

'''S'uehts nearby the Catherine
''' courts Of the Walla Walla Ten
'''0 were entertained and also i'm
s''U Yesterday evening at witness
score of Walla Wana's staid,
'''la and portly citizens energetical-
,hsaged in washing the baby's
d Ia Meacham. In this laudable
ss .4a edifying occupation they were
WY NJ. directed by fashions fairest-
NJ. charming and beautiful help
., -"s occasion was the quarterly
%'So lest" of the walla wana Ten
~ GuO' and was participated in by
b,,s'. qole- bodied members capable of
], - sickle or welding a hoe
W., 1s SCythe event several entries
~, s' made For elegance and grace
,,s.,sa. early finish Mr.. Bacon NAV be
10, 'y : mentioned. Chief Metz's act
s,vs s''u' but the brilliancy of his
an5 CO, ~ss somewhat impaired by burrs
spes5 'eS That seriously impeded his
Or, 'sf the cleanup and the fg,r,ns
pere averages the lusty workers
By The -, delicious refreshments
Tue ladies' Of the club. : :
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
Northern Pacific Considers
Petition for Change
of Time Table.
TRAIN DOWN A. M.
AND RETURN P. M.
Has Been Desired by Many
For Years But Kicks
Were Registered

| In compliance with the wishes of
| people residing in Waitsburg and
Dayton, the Northern Pacific Railroad
company has considered the plan of
reversing the train schedule on it's
line, so as ito give it's patrons a
morning train to Wala Walla, and a
returning train in the evening The
protests recently entered by Waits
burg and Dayton people have been
taken up with the head officials, and
local representatives are merely
awaiting the word to revise the
schedule.
When the railroad commission Wis
tied Dayton and Waitsburg some time
ago, formal protests were entered
against the service on the Northern
Pl2cific, but ithe commissioners or
dered no change. Since that time,
patrons of the road have been busy
securing signatures of petitions ask
ing for a morning train to Walla
Walla, and only the order is now
needed to make their long-cherished
dream realism.
According to S. B. Calderhead of
the Walla Walla office, the company
has for several years been in favor
of a tran into Walla Walla in the
morning, returning at night, but ow-.
ing to objections entered by business
men of the places interested, who
feared a loss Of patronage through
action was taken.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18

and was on the way to the station to
purchase a ticket to Spokane, when
the men, after following him 20 feet
or more, struck him on the back OF
the head, and he fell. He was of the
impression that both Cf the strangers
struck him at the same time, but the
back Of his head was not cut.
Harris then went to the Genevay
saloon, where the officers were noti-
fed of the assault.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
Exchange will Have to Work
Out It's Own Problem,
Says Committee.
SPECULATION rs A
NECESSARY ACTION
But It Is Hard to Separate
Legitimate Dealings
From the Bad.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-Reasons for
the conclusion of Governor Hughes
committee on speculation that Wall
street must reform itself and that
laws can hardly be expected to rem
edy the situation, was told to the
United Press today by Maurice Muh-
leman, writer on monetary subjects,
secretary of the committee. He said:
"The evils of manipulation are
those growing out of other methods
often complained of, such as wash
sales matched orders, as well as eX-
animation of brokers' books. 1t is all
up to the stock exchange to correct
this by rules. In other words, the
exchange should reform itself. 1t
can easily do so because it is not in
corporated
'In the first. place. continued
Muhleman, speculation in some form
| is regarded as necessary incident to
! productive operations. We could
never distribute agricultural products
with reasonable prices for all, without
! it, for example: There is consider
able gambling accompanying it, which
is difficult to distinguish from legiti-
mate speculation. The committee
! held Sc sessions as a whole and as
many in subcommittee. Men of all
walks Of life were invited to testify"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
MORSE GETS FREEDOM
ON $,25,0o0 BAIL.
Convicted Banker Released Pending
His Appeal In October.

His Appeal In October.
NEW YORK, June 1S.-Charles w.
Morse. convicted banker, was released
on bail yesterday pending the taking
up Of his appeal in the United States
circuit court of appeals next October.
For almost four months Morse will be
free. At the end of that time the court
of appeals will either order a new
trial or affirm the sentence of Is years
Imprisonment imposed On the former
ice king in November of last year.
The bail bond for $125, 900 was signed
by 20 wealthy friends of Morse who
volunteered for this service several
months ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18
ANOTHER HOLDUP AND
ROBBERY IS REPORTED
Second Like Occurrence Within the
Week--B, oodhounds Brought to
Trace Guilty Men Fail to
Work,

Inveigled to an old straw pile near
the new o. r. & N. depot, struck on
the head while asleep and relieved of
$14 65 and a silver watch, was the ex-
perience of J. w. Harris, of Kalama.
last night the robbery having been
committed by two unknown men with
whom Harris had been associating
yesterday evening The first intimation
that Harris had fallen victim to crook
ed individuals was received at o'clock
when some one telephoned the depart
ment and requested an officer to in-
vestigate the circumstances surround
ing the discovery of a man lying
across the O. r. & N. tracks.
Officers Charles Andre, James Mar
tin and Jack Lambert Immediately
went to the railroad yards, where they
found Harris. somewhat under the in.
fluence Of liquor, lying across the side
track. His head was slightly cut and
scratched, showing that he had been
assaulted or had stumbled and fell
while crossing the rails. He managed
to explain that he had been relieved
Of his money and watch, md the peni-
tentiary bloodhounds were summoned.
However they failed to take up the
trail, and the effort to catch the. two
men was abandoned for the time be-
ing.
Harris was brought to the city Jail,
where he slept all forenoon. His
bruises are not serious. According to
the disjointed story told the police
this morning, Harris came to the city
a few days ago, and yesterday fell in
with two strangers while in one Of
the down town saloons. They pro-
ceeded to have good time, and at an
early hour this morning, becoming
sleepy, one Of the strangers suggested
that they go to the straw stack below
the o. r. & NJ station to retire. This
was done, and Harris soon fell asleep.
Whether he was awakened by the men
going through his pockets, or whether
he was disturbed by a blow on the
head, is not known, but when he
came to- his money and his watch
were missing.
The police have excellent descrip-
tions of the men who turned the trick
on Harris last night, as the three had
been seen on lower Main street yes
terday afternoon and evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-18


CROWN POINT, Ind, June 1S.-
Adolph Magnus, grandson of Adolphus
Busch, the multimillionaire brewer of
ST. Louis and Pasadena, and Miss
Florence Packard and Miss Harriet
Barnes of Chicago, were injured today
when the automobile in which they
were riding to witness the Crown Point
Lowell auto races turned turtle in
ditch. Magnus and Miss Packard We're
seriously injured and are still in the
hospital.
Sixteen cars starting at intervals OF
minute, participated in the Indiana
trophy race on the auto course here
today Militia are patroiling tne'
course. Towns of 5000 inhabitants are
smo.Aered under the great mass OF
auto enthusiasts The total distance
of the race is 23s miles.