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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
Figures on Australian Trim.

1t is only recently that he has been
figuring on the trip to Australia. but
once the idea got into his head. he has
been unable to shake it, and it now
looks as though Kaufman, together with
his manager, Charlie White. a man al
most as we'll known to the sporting
world as Kaufman himself, will set
sail for the antipodes within few
months after he sets foot on California
soil.
While there he will take on Bill
Squires, Tommy Burns and some 9TH
ers of that crowd of huskies who have
hied themselves for the antipodes to
get some of the good coin of the realm
which is to be had there this winter.
He anticipates but little trouble in
cleaning up the Australians and expects
to bring back some of the coin himself.
He will be handled during that time by
Charlie White, who is with him now
81 wish I could get Ketchel into the
ring with me-" said the big fellow Il
have tried every means of which l
know, have offered him winner take
all or any proposition 1 could reason
ably offer, but he has stayed clear of
me like / had the smallpox His game
is to get into the ring with Johnson.
the champion. pull in big bunch of
money and then when he is defeated
claim he was out of his class, and then
the champion. 1t is great little game
and l admire him should he make it
go.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
Western Hill Climb.

most depopulated of it's automobilists
today hundreds of the motoring clan
for Algonuin, ILL.,, the scene of to-
days great Western Hill climb, under
the auspices of the Chicago AutOmo-
bile club. The card consists of %
events. The ascent of Perry Hill will
be made from a standing start, while
that of Phillips hill will be made
from a flying start Electric machines
have been given a class of their own
ALGONQUIN climb
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
YACHT CLUB CRUISE.
New York Club Has Millionaire Col
ony as the Port of Rendezvous.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 5.-With the
Rhode Island millionaire's colony as
the port of rendezvous, for the white
winged fleet of floating palaces, the
New York Yacht club today inaugu-
rated it's annual cruise. A reception
will be held on board the flagship Alo-
ha, the schooner of Commodore Arthur
Curtiss James, this evening. Races
for the Astor cup will be held off New
port tomorrow, and the contest for the
Kings cup will follow Saturday. On
Monday the real cruise will begin with
a run from this port to Vineyard
Haven On Tuesday and Wednesday
the cruise will be continued to Port
land. Me. On Thursday next the
squadron will continue to Rackland.
and thence on August 13 to Brooklyn.
The squadron will disband on August
IA at Bar Harbor
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hout untoward incident.

without untoward incident.
Right here may be a good place to
state that Mr.. Curtis sailed on a trans
Atlantic liner, and that his aeroplane
was safely slowed in the hold Of the
same. His aerial craft has been en-
tered by the Aero club of America in
the international aviation races to be
held at Rheims, France, on August %.
The machine is an almost exact dupli-
lately flew SO 1-2 minutes over Henry
stead plains, and he expects to make
a good showing at the French flying
contest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05

ST LOUIS, Aug 5.-Roger Bresna-
han as manager Ct a major league base
hall club has made good t1ghtlng
Roger has certainly worked wonders
with the ST. Louis Nationals this sea-
son For many years the oiiioi
had held a first class mortgage on the
cellar championship. Now bresnahah'
,.,, = foam Individually weaker than
if was last season, has spienold
chance of landing in the first DIVISION
rar,aining there. Roger has in
iected that aggressiveness and never
sav-die spirit which has characterized
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
TRAVELS THIRTY DAYS TO FAIR
Pretty Alaska Girl Holds Unique Rec
ord Among Long-Distance
Visitors.

SEATTLE, Aug. 5.-Traveling an
even 80 days to reach Seattle, Miss
cIares that she spent more time get
ting to the Alaska Yukon Pacific ex-
present time. Miss Smith, who is ac-
companied by her mother. was elect
ed as the most popular young lady of
the Tanana district. and was sent as
a delegate from that far-off region TO
the exposition She left Fairbanks
June 90 and did not arrive in Seattle
until July 20.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
nEI|9ZP<ll 2lT&&Il

Attell, who has been resting this sum-
mer says he will be in shape to fight
45 rounds with either Driscoll or Mo-
ran in October or November. If Dris-
ter Coffroth will strive hard to have
the featherweight championship bat
tie decided at Colma with a $4,000
purse as an inducement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05

NEW YORK. Aug. Paul Morton
president of the Equitable Life AS
surance society. is entertaining hun
organization from all over the world
in celebration of the fiftieth year of
the company. Today the visitors went
to West Point on a specially char
tered boat, and tomorrow after their
business session they will be entertain
ed at the Lawyers club. On his re-
turn from Europe Mr.. Morton an
nounced that 700 of the company's
representatives would attend the meet
ing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05

his playing for many years into his
team is laboring under the impression
he is a Bresnahan himself. The Car
dinalS' manager is trying his utmost
to strengthen his team and it is the
general opinion that before next season
several deals that will greatly benefit
his club. Pitcher Sallee, nicknamed
1.-The Iron Man" has participated in
more games than any twirler this sea-
son. Although he has not won the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
Fish Harvest at Height.

REJJJNGHAM, Aug 5.-Local can
rer:es today packed total OF zoo'ooo
sockeve salmon, the big canenry re-
eeiving 10000 and the balance peins
divided between the smaller plants
Every line of machines on the Souiu
and Gulf is running today Trapneh
anticipate landing three-quarters VI ="
million fish tonight and tomorrow
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
SAILS WITH A|RSH|P
BUT NOT IL THE AIR
Glenn Curtiss Starts for Europe to
Enter Contests, But His Aero
plane Is Safely Aboard an
Atlantic Liner

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-M BleriOt's
feat in crossing the English channel in
an aerOplane was not so wonderful,
after all. Glenn H. Curtis, proud own
er of a new Herring Curtis aeroplane
sailed from New ork for Europe today
sailed from New York for Europe today
he will make the passage safely and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
Upton Cup Races.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5.-Three
days of yacht racing. with the Upton
cup as a feature, will be held by the
yacht clubs of the Southern Califor
MIA coast, beginning today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05

majority of them. he has pitched an
excellent article of ball. Bobby Byrne,
the Cardinals third sacker has shown
wonderful improvement over last sea
son in the field and at the bat Man
ager Clarke of the Pittsburgs was so
pleased with the playing of St Louis
guardian of station No. in the recent
several offers to Bresnahan for Byrne.
But all were turned down. The picture
and third in a recent New York-St.
Louis game
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05

If you want to buy or sell piece OF
machinery, there Is no better help tnan
an ad In the classified columns.
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J.h. IlmmOnS, Transfer

81 ' nlS 0her OF freight, goods ani mU
An ..'7tFumelts handled with care
UFuerS promptly arten led TO- FOL
pu'ns freight Speciality. ifne.
Ts'as' JeWelry Store. Res. .S37
Telephone Main 2Sb
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don't ovs- oF sell a piece or furniture.
ing coIruIok the classified advertise
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
NAME CROWN PRINCE
SHAH OF PERSIA
Victorious Rebels Establish
Provisional Government.

Teheran, July 1.-THE national as
sembly, composed of the chief Mute
bids and the leaders of the Nationalist
forces, proclaimed the crown prince
Sultan Ahmed Mira, shah of Persia,
In the presence of an immense crowd
In Parliament square.
Azad III Mulk. head of the KaJar
family, was made regent.
Both Sipahdar and Sardarasad, the
Nationalist leaders. will be members
of the provisional government.
The fighting between the main body
of combatants has ceased, but there is
much firing going on on the part OF the
rough element of the city.
1t is apparent that an agreement has
been reached between the Nationalist
and the brigade of Persian troops,
called the Cossacks, that has been
fighting on the side of the shah under
the command of Colonel Liakhoff and
other Russian officers. Sipahdar and
Sardarasad have agreed that the Cos
sacks shall retain their arms and con-
tinue under command of Colonel LAX
hon.
Colonel Liakhoff will in the future.
however. be under the direct orders
of the minister of war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
BOY MOVING PICTURE
FIEND KILLS A GIRL
Ten YeaT-0Id Lads Imitation
Ends Fatally.

Burlington. N. J., July 19.-Acting
out scene in a moving picture show
which showed western "hold-ups." ten
year-old Joseph Kane shot and killed
Frances Lord, four-year-old girl. liv-
ing in West Burlington.
Kane obtained an old musket loaded
with buckshot from his fathers home,
and paraded the streets, in company
with another boy in the neighborhood,
Thomas Ocas. who is also ten years
old The boys went about ordering all
the children they met to throw up
their hands.
Coming to the home of Thomas
Lord, the father of the little girl, they
found the child playing In the street.
Hold up your hands or I'll shoot
you dead," demanded the Kane boy.
The little girl did not realize the
import of the command and did not
comply. Kane then raised the heavy
weapon and shot her through the
head at close range, nearly blowing
the top. of her head off. She died in
half hour.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
HIS BREAKFAST WORTH $4,000
Father Sues Sutor Because Tilted
DAUGHTER Can't Cook Meal.

Allentown, Pa, July is. - Alleging
that the loss of his breakfast is worth
$4,000 to him. Clinton Diefenderfer, of
this city, became a party to the breach
of promise suit that his daughter.
Irene. brought against George j..
Schaefer, of this city. Miss Diefen-
derfer also asks $4,000 damages. de-
claring that Schaeffer called upon her
for three years. and that last Novem-
Der he signed an agreement to marry
her, saying: AS a gentleman | agree
to come forward and marry her" Miss
Diefenderfer alleges that the wedding
was to take place on Nov. 6, but that
Schaeffer failed in his promise.
In his suit the father asserts that
Schaeffer's actions so distressed the
girl that she is no longer able to pre-
pare his breakfast, and because of this
he seeks damages.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
TROOPERS CHARGE STRIKERS
Five Men Injured and Thirteen Under
Arrest.

Butler, Pa, July 19.-Taking the
striking employees of the Standard
Steel Car company completely by sur.
prise, a detachment Of state constabu-
larry arrived here from Punxsutawney
to guard the company's property at
Lyndora. The strikers. angered by
the appearance OF the troops, gathered
around the plant yard, and in q clash
with the mounted troopers one striker
was probably fatally shot. two mem
bers of the crowd we're wounded and
over ten injured. Thirteen alleged
strike leaders were arrested by the
troopers.
Three thousand foreigners guarded
the car works gates and prevented
any one from entering. even turning
away the superintendent.
Troop d was ordered from Punxsu'
tawney. Captain Leon Pitcher ordered
the mob to scatter and was met by
defiance and brandishing OF guns. The
troopers charged the mob and were
met by a volley of shots. stones. bot
ties and boards.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
JUDGE OFFERED BRIDE
PUNCHES HOTEL MAN
Throws Money in His Face and
Follows With Blows.

Coudersport, Pa. July 16.-John s
Eckert, prospective buyer OF the
McCloud house at Heating Summit
and a retired lumber man of St
Marys, knows what it means to be
struck In the face by judicial fist
and that II does not pay to try to
bride the judiciary.
Eckert had arranged for the trans
ferring of liquor license, and Judge
John 0rmerod told him If he run his
place right there would be no trouble
At this point Eckert pulled out roll
of bills and told the judge to put 1t in
his pocket fnsulted. Judge Ormerod
threw the money into Eckert's face
and gave him several resounding
punches in the face.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
C0aGRESSMEN PLAY BALL
Republican and Democratic Teams
Battle on the

Republican and Democratic Teams
Battle on the
Washington, July 1.-THE tariff and
all other legislative cares OF the house
Of representatives was cast aside this
afternoon when the Republican and
Democratic forces met on the base
ball field and engaged in a mighty
struggle for the honors of the dia-
mond.
The Democratic is captained by
Representative Kinkead, Of NJ. j., who
will muster into service Represents
tiyes Garner. of Texas; McDermott,
OF Ill.,; James, of Ken; Hughes, Of N.
j.; Garrett. Of Tenn; Dan Driscoil, OF
N. r.; O'Connell, OF Mass; Helm, OF
Ala. and Robinson, of Ark.
The Republicans, under the cap
taincy Of Representative Tener, OF Pa,
will put forth Messrs. ThoAas. Of o.:
Anthony, Of Kan; vreelan& Of N. Y;
Cole, Of o.; Butler, of Pa; Dawson,
Of Ia; Taylor. of o.; Morehead, OF Pa. !;
Bennett, of N. Y; Longworth. Of o.:
Slemp. of Va; Burke, of Pa; DENLY,
OF Mich; Gaines. OF w. Va. and Haw-
ley, of Ore.
The proceeds will go into the treas
ury of the Fairgrounds association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Bank Teller Shot Himself.

White Plains, N. Y, July 17.-With
a revolver still clutched in his right
hand, the body of Harold G. Cox.
teller of the Home Savings bank of
this place. who has been missing from
his home here since July 5, was found
in the woods near here. Cox's &C
counts at the bank were found to be
correct. HIS friends believe his mind
may have been affected by an appar-
emily slight injury to the head he sus-
tanned in a runaway accident the day
before his disappearance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
CONGRESS ON ALCOHOLISM
Experts In Scientific Treatment Meet
In London Tomorrow

EAP[tk6 w DItNBAtW~ fF~ANbEGHA BsG|s
In London Tomorrow.
London, July l7.--In response to the
invitation OF the British government
delegates from all parts of Europe and
America will assemble here tomorrow
at the twelfth international congress
on alcoholism. whose purpose is the
discussion of the alcohol problem from
q scientific viewpoint.
The congress will be the second con
vention of the sort held under govern
ment auspices. The present conyen-
ton, which will remain in session sew.
eral days, will have as honorary presi
dent the Duke of Connaught, brother
of King Edward.
The American delegates TO the con
gress are DIR. Thomas D. Crothers. of
Hartford, Conn, the famous authority
on the medical treatment of alcohol
and drug inebriates, and Miss Cora
Frances Stoddard, of Boston, secretary
OF the Scientific Temperance fedora
ton and representative of the Nation
al Temperance Society of the United
States. the Oldest active temperance
organization in America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
MOTORBOATS' LONG HIKE
Cruisers Start From New York on the
Annual Race to Marblehead, Mass.

Cruisers Start From New York on the
Annual Race to MarbIehead, Mass.
New York, July 17.-From New York
to Marblehead, Mass, at high speed
is the journey undertaken by the doz-
en- cruising motorboats starting today
on the annual event which holds the
attention of motorboat enthusiasts
throughout the country. The course,
from the Crescent Athletic clubs boat
house at Bay Ridge to the house OF
the Eastern Athletic club at Marble
head, measures 2S5 miles, and the
boats will not reach their haven until
some time tomorrow afternoon.
The race is the fifth annual event OF
the sort, the boats sailing on alternate
years from New York to Marblehead
and from the latter place to New
York.
There are thirteen entries, among
them being the Irene H., winner of
last years race, and the Picaroon,
which was first in 1907. The race is
for cruising boats not less than thirty
feet over all and not more than forty
feet
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
NEGROES TO FORM PARTY
Plans Are Discussed to Put Ticket In
Field In Virginia.

Richmond, Va, July 19.--At con-
ference of negro Republicans of Rich
mond antagonistic in eliminating the
negro as a political factor, plans were
discussed for the forming of strong
negro organization in the state.
A committee was appointed to draft
a letter to be sent to leading negro
citizens In every district with view
of holding a state convention soon af-
ter the meeting of the Newport News
Lilly White" Republican convention,
and to take under consideration the
advisability of placing full state
ticket in the field, to be voted for in
the November election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
President Says His Tariff UIti-
matuTn is Paramount.
iDlSCLAIMS THREAT OF VETO
Sharply Retorts to "JeiIy Fish" Taunt
That What Might Appear Like Jelly
viii Be Found to Be as Unyielding
as Steel.

Washington, July 20.-No one who
talked with President Taft had any
doubt left in his mind as to the presi-
dents intention to secure tariff bill
that will be closely along the lines of
his policy outlined in his statement of
last Friday.
"Unless bill is agreed to in confer.
snce that is in harmony with the
downward revision policy there will be
no bill this session. II congress wants
to put off revision for two years 1t
must take the responsibility" This.
in effect, is the declaration the presi
dent is reported to have made TO one
OF ms callers.
The president denies that he Is max
ing any threat of veto. He does not
believe a bill will be sent to him that
will require a veto. The possibility of
there being no bill lies with congress.
from assurances he has received from
members of the house Mr.. Taft does
not believe that they will vote for a
conference report that does not meet,
very nearly, the specifications he has
made for free raw material and down
ward revision where the rates are
vnanIfestly too high. 1t is now the
president and the house against the
senate.
iTaft's Retort on "Jelly Fish,"
Reports have drifted to the White
EEuuse that some of the statesmen at
The capitol have characterized Mr..
Taft as jelly fish on tariff schedules.
aTe took occasion in jocular way,
but with a world of meaning in his
words, to let members of the house
know that what might appear like
reilly will be found to contain sub
stance as unyielding as steel. He has
not yielded an inch in his position for
free hides. iron ore coal, petroleum
and the house rates on lumber He is
convinced that he will be supported
IN all these by the house. and unless
'she conference committee reports them
free OF duty or with but slight duty
npon them, the house will not agree
IL, the report and will not yield, even
IL the bill should fail
The president makes IL clear in all
fnis conferences with representatives
and senators that there is no lack of
ssarmony between him and the Repub-
Eican conferees. The rock which he
and these conferees have encountered
Rs the element in the senate that
threatens to stand out against free
raw materials and vote against the
asIi If the duty is taken off hides. iron
snre. coal and OIL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
LIahtnina 1its Hotel.

Pen Argyll. Pa, July 1.-THE Slate
Belt hotel, at this place. was destroyed
by fire. During the storm that passed
over this section the hotel was struck
by lightning and after short fight
the firemen supposed they had extin-
guished the flames. Later the guests
in the house were aroused by smoke
and found the building in flames. All
the guests and help escaped. The loss
Is covered by insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Old Man Takes Poison.

Morristown. N. j.. July 17.-John
Blackley. seventy-five years old, was
brought to the Morristown hospital a
prisoner. following an attempt he had
made to end his life at Lake Hopat-
cong. The authorities say the man
took dose of laudanum with suicidal
intent, as they found bottle with
some of the poison in close to the
place where his unconscious form was
discovered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24

Washington. July 16.-Congress will
be asked at the instance of President
Taft to authorize the issuance of bonds
to the extent of the latest estimate of
the cost of the Panama canal. This
issue would be in lieu of that pro-
posed in the rider to the Payne tariff
bill (stricken out in the senate) au-
thorizing the issuance of $40 100000 In
bonds to reimburse the general fund
of the treasury for the purchase OF
the canal property.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
HATPIN POISONED DOCTOR
Left on Seat of Car, 1t Pierced His
Thigh and Broke OF.

New York, July 17.-Dr George III.
Baker. of Long Branch. Is confined to
his bed by a mild form of blood poi
soning. caused by hatpin. He started
to attend patient at West End July
6, making the trip by trolley. When
ready to allght he slid along the seat,
and came in contact with a hatpin
that had been left there. The pin
pierced his thigh and broke off. An
operation was necessary before the
pin was located.
Instead OF retiring. the doctor con
tinued his daily calls. A few days later
blood poisoning set In.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Dying From Water Paralysis,

Pottsville. Pa. July 16.-At Tower
City. George. the twelve-year-old son
nj m. M. Stuck, prominent business
man, is dying from water paralysis,
Tho result of excessive swimming Ply
{ zEcians say his symptoms are most
gsculiar The paralysis came on him
rxa71s in the water, the boy being sud
saazsfy seized with chill. This ds
sxgrFibed to his overheated condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
800 DEAD IN QUAKE

Shocks In Greece Have Long List Of
Casualties.
London, July Especial dispatches
received here from Athens say that
400 persons were killed or injured by
the earthquake that occurred in the
province of Ellis, in southern Greece.
The damage to property also was
very great. Hot water is flowing from
many of the springs In the stricken
district, while the water in the rivers
and brooks has turned reddish color.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
CHARLES MAGNESS FREE
rsvsW Join Wife, Daughter OF Sena-
tor German, In Capital.

Portsmouth, N. H., July 19.-Charles
a. Hartlove, alias C. ]. Magness, who
rnsnrred the daughter OF the late Sena-
EcsT iGorman, was released from the
nxvy prison ship here. where he had
been a prisoner since November on
n charge of desertion. His wife did not
come here to meet him, on account oil
assr health.
TIe will join his wife in Washington
where she has prepared handsome
1xl-ssidence on Riggs street. N. W. In
sss.tad of taking the old German resi-
etence. as first planned.