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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
FAILED
TOFLY

Failing in his attempt to fly through
space without the aid of wings or
ether material support, J. P. Davis,
arrested in WaIlula last night on the
charge of drunkenness. afterwards
breaking away from his escort and
jumping from a sidewalk Is fet high
now lies in the hospital ward of the
county Jail nursing a badly broken
leg Davis, from too liberal liOatiOn OF
tee joy fluid became unduly obstrep
erous in a saloon belonging to Sam
Ash and John Tyacke, having been de-
putized in the absence Of Deputy John
Cummings, was sent to arrest him.
After having ben escorted out of doors
the drunken man made a dash for lib
erty, his course extending over the
edge fthe sigh sidewalk. Forgetting
to stop at this, he plunged over and
when his guard rushed to his aid he
found him with the lower bones of his
leg broken and sticking through the
flesh
Davis was at once placed on an in
coming train and after reaching here
at II o'clock last night Doctor NJ. Stiles
was summoned. Finding that he was
unable to do the work unaided DR..
Cropp was called TO his assistance and
the injured member finally set
When still under the influence of
liquor Davis gave his real name and
it is now thought by Sheriff Haviland
that he is a man much wanted in this
city on the charge Of forgery. Davis
confessed to having Travelled with the
Parker Amusement shows last year
and the wanted man was also a MEM
Der of this troupe. AS soon as he i'm
proves, his id nifty will be investi-
gated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Society
Phones 1926
Phones 1926
Married This Afternoon.

The marriage of Miss Leah H. Marsh
and Elmer F. Herman was solemnized
this afternoon at o'clock at the resi-
dence of the Rev. j. F. LeCOrnu, 256
Marcus street, the latter officiating
Both of the young people are from
Columbia county. Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man will leave tonight for Long sta
ton where they will make their home
for the time, afterwards moving to
Eureka Flat 1t was % years ago last
August % that the Rev. LeCornu per-
formed the marriage ceremony for
George Herman, father of the groom,
on Dry Creek, and the occasion today
was one of mutual pleasure to all con-
cerned.
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man college conservatory will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O o'clock in
the Memorial building by Professor
Robert L. Schofield. Professor Scho-
field will be assisted by Miss Helen
Ruth ingalls, as pianist and Guy Allen
Turner as baritone. No comment is
necessary regarding these occasions for
the are of Professor Schofield is known
and appreciated while his assistants
are recognized as among the best tall
ent the city affords
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Working on PAVING.

Work on the improvement of West
Alder and Fifth street from Alder to
Mill creek bridge is being carried on
this week by the Barber Asphalt COM
pany and workmen are also employed
on East Main street With favorable
weather it is thought Park street can
be further improved with macadam
next week. the rains of the past week
having put a stop to all activities in
that district.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Leave for WASHINGTON.

DR. N. G. Blalock, Professor w. D
Lyman, President S. B. L. Penrose, OF
Whitman college, and Dean A. w
Hendrick left yesterday evening fol-
Washington, D. c., where they expect
to remain during the National Rivers
& HarbOrs congress, which opens De-
cember g. DIR. Blalock is state director
from Washington, and his colleagues
are delegates from this state.
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Fined One Dollar.

Charged with riding his motorcycle
IN the walk on Balm street, Joe Lutz
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Bert Cashatt, and when given hearing
in Judge McKinney's court, received a
fine of 81, which was paid. Testimony
introduced showed that LutZ was not
using the motor of the machine While
riding on the walk, and had the cycle
under complete control.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Every One Satisfied.

WENATCHEE, Nov. 27-Now that
the National Apple show is over, an
inventory of the prizes shows that
Chelan county took 145 prizes out or
the PSI awarded. the balance being
awarded to the other apple districts
Every one seems to be satisfied with
the awards, and the next apple show
will receive earnest support from this
section
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Court Sustains Mrs. Cochrane.

Mrs. Myrtle Cochrane who pre-
viously filed suit against J. German
and A. T. Bedell for the collection of
$40 due her on goods that were deliv-
cred as specified, was allowed this
sum in the justice court this morning.
German being out of the city, Bedell
alone
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Bio Registration.

All previous records in point of reg
istration in Walla Walla were broken
this afternoon, when the books in the
city clerks office showed a total of
1920. There are still many residents
of the city who have failed to qualify,
and the total up to December 10, the
date the books are closed, is expected
to reach the 300 mark.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Poet M ay Die.

PARIS, Nov. 27.-The family of
Bjornajerne Bjornson, the Norwegian
poet, dramatist and novelist. are now
gathered beside his bedside in Hotel
Wagram, fearing he will die before
night. He suffered a stroke Of paraly-
sis, and is afflicted from the waist
down.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Work to Begin on Power Plant.

TACOMA, Nov. 27.-WOrk will be-
gin within a few days upon the munich
power plant at the fails of the Mis-
qually river The plant will be one
Of the largest municipal power gener
ating stations in the country and will
reduce the cost of light and power IN
One-fifth of the amount now paid
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Boys Meeting.

commencing this afternoon at 4
o'clock. a meeting for the young boys
Of the Y NJ C. A. will be held reg
rlarlv each week and for these occa-
si,rs special stereopticon pictures will
bo displayed. AS it was not considered
,,.iso to mix the old and young boys
Of these meetings, separate ones for
oach branch will henceforth be con-
Quoted The pictures used at the
meeting this afternoon will be from
Bible scenes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
in the interests of business.

in the interests of business.
A. E. Hess was in the city from
'Touchet for a few hours yesterday.
o. S. Nelson of Waitsburg, is spend
ing the day in the city attending to
personal business.
John Windust of Dayton, is a bust
ness visitor in the city today.
R. M. Purdy of Starbuck arrived in
the city yesterday morning.
w. Dillon is in the city from Lamar
today.
Mrs Anna Richardson of Pendleton,
is visiting friends in the city today.
Alexander Drysdale of Prescott, is
in the city today on a brief business
trip.
Harvey Hays of Prescott, is spend
ing the day in the city.
H n. and Walter Brown Of Dayton
are in the city today on a combined
business and pleasure trip.
Miss Doris Johnson of Dayton, is in
the city visiting friends today
Miss Essie Englehorn of Pomeroy,
is spending the day in the city.
Miss Ethyl Kuhn, of Colfax, former
ly Whitman college student, is visit
ing friends in the city.
Robert Carey, secretary of the Y.
M. c. A. left the city last night for
Seattle, where he will remain for sew
eraI DAYS on a combined business and
pleasure trip.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Receiving Inquiries.

Publicity Manager L. E. Meacham is
daily IN receipt of letters from pros
Pectlve homeseekers asking for infor-
nation relative to this section of the
west Many of the correspondents are
young men with little or no capital
VINO desire to secure positions in this
section.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
HandbaII Season Opens.

Advancement has just been made
by Physical Director Applegate of the
Y. NJ. c. 4. of a doubles handicap
handban tournament to commence
next Tuesday, November 80. The
handiCaps will be fixed according to
the respective abilities of the indi-
vidual players. Entries will close next
Tuesday at which time the drawing
for place will commence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27

of last night, when the regular first
semester hop was given in honor of
the football team. The event was
hall was beautifully decorated in COL
lege colors and with pennants Of var
ious institutions. Many students at
tended, and the dance was most sue
cessful.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27

CONTEST

There will be match game in the
bowling alley at the corner Of Fourth
and Alder streets next Tuesday nl2ht
at o'clock between picked teams
from the Schwabacher store and en-
Moves of the postoffice The material
on both aggregations is composed OF
first class men and a close and exc1t-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27

ing contest is expected. Every one Is
cordially invited to witness this Coma.
The lineup follows:
Schwabacher-Leed Stockton( can
tam; Gray, Gardner. Ryan, L.. Hodge.
sub
Decentralization (captain). Tenn
pany. Dorr, Proudfoot, Miller, Dltton.
sub
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Case Is Dismissed
Grever,

The case of Edward c. Grever.
against the White Star Laundry COM
pany for the settlement of an account
was dismissed today upon motion or
the plaintiff, each party to pay their
own costs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Judue ]. r. Alden Dies.

OAKLAND, Cay, Nov. 27.-Judge ].
R. Alden, formerly a supreme court
justice of Montana and a prominent
figure in that state before it was adj
home in this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Prominent Railroad Man Dies.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 27.-Maj. H. D.
Bulkeley, comptroller Of the Balti-
more & Ohio railway company, and
one of the most Wiley known railroad
men in the country, died at his home
here today of a generous affection
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Released From Jail.

Buzz" Parrish, who was recently
arrested on the charge Of burglary and
lodged in the county Jail, was turned
over to his father last evening On the
reform school It was stipulated that
Buzz" should remain there for per
iod of from one to five years accord
ing to his behavior
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Mutual Consent Settles Case

BY consent Of both parties, thu case
of George Brown and others against
the o. r. & n. Railroad company, was
dismissed in the superior court today
were taxed to either party.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Going to Portland.

O. D. Gibson and family expect to
leave this morning for Portland, where
they will reside. Mr. Gibson, in COM
pany with his brother, Charles, pro-
business in the Rose City.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Meetinn VIII Be Held.

At the regular Mems meeting which
,,.il no held tomorrow afternoon at 3
o.clock in the auditorium of the Y. M.
G. A., Rev. NJ. H. Marvin Will speak
On the subject of the "Wets and
nr,s" Everyone is cordially invited
N attend
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Released on Bonds.

H. J. Hays, who was arrested at
1920 o'clock last night on the charge
of disorderly conduct, was released
on S. bonds for appearance in justice
court at o'clock today. The ar
rest was made by officer Ben Allen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
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~ FAMILY MIJEOERED ,

P1TTSBURG. Kas., Nov. 81 i
William Bork. farmer, his wife :
= and infant son We're found muir I
= dered today in their home near here J
Borks body was riddled with bull Z
y let's. The body of his wife was j
y found two hours later She had ..
- been shot to death. The infant i
= had evidently been placed in a I.
= buggy in the Bork home. and the =
y morse started away. The horse i
= stopped after wandering for J.
r hours. =
= i Z !, I, :. !. j. - 8. j. j !. al
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then reversed his decision.

tIINII SOU U0CISIUII.
Meanwhile the man with the ball
in his shirt kept on to the tench
and the other runner followed him
home. The umpire, after thinking it
over, called the first man safe because
the infielder interferred with him in
grabbed his shirt, and called the sec
ond runner out because the base run
ner interfered with the fielder by
carrying away the ball The decision
started a fight.
What do you think of it, Mr.. Fan?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Mrs. TuIl Suicides,

NEW ORLEANS, Nov 27.-Mrs. c.
w. Tull. the beautiful wife of Cap
tain Tull. of the Panama canal COM
mission, committed suicide at Pana-
ma today, according to dispatches
She was 90 years of age. No reason
is assigned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
TOWN TOPICS
coarIe+ Fever Victim.

Arthur J. Rouistone' the l4-year-
- s,n of Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Roul-
no died at 10 o'clock last night at
,.o family home, 11O4 Isaacs avenue
scarIet fever Interment will be
IN the city cemetery this afternoon at
, o'clock. only private services being
conducted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Bank Is Closed.

SPENCER. Ind, Nov. 27.-The pri-
vate bank of BEEN Perden & Co. Of
this city, one of the largest institu-
tions in this part of the state, has
been closed by order OF the state au-
ditOr
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Violated Ordinance.

w. F. Thompson was arrested this
afternoon by Officer Bert CasIhatt and
booked at police headquarters on the
charge of violating the bicycle ordi-
nance by riding on the walk without
a light. He will be given a hearing in
justice court at o'clock this after
noon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27
Will Give Recital,

The nineteenth organ recital to be
gwen under the auspices of the Whit
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College Dance.

One of the most successful dances
ever given In the local college was that
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women who will be introduced ard who
are among the most charming misses
in Washington are Miss Ruth WIynne
and Miss Ingeborg GUIDE. Miss
Wynns sister was regarded a few
seasons ago as the prettiest American
girl in London, and many persons re-
gard Miss Ruth as even more beau
tiful than her sisted. Miss GUIDE is
also a noted beauty. She is the daugh-
ter of the minister from Norway
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27

If YOU want to buy or sell. see FOX
Rooms 3 and 4, Barrett Building.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-With the
opening Of congress almost at hand
Washington society is rapidly making
plans for the coming seasonal Houses
that have been closed for several
months are open for the returning trav-
elers,s and everything points to one .of
the gayest seasons in many years. The
year promises to be an exceptional one
for debutantes in residential society,
although in the cabinet circle there are
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-27

no young women to be introduced. The
first of the congressional girls to make
her debut will be Miss Alice Gates
Boutell, daughter of Representative and
Mrs. Henry S. Boutell of Chicago. Sew
eral affairs are, already planned for
Miss BouteIl. Her sister law, Mrs
Roger Sherman Boutell, who was Miss
tea for her, at which many debu-
tantes were present. The other young
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05
CALIFORNIA KILLS
One ANTI-JAP BILL
Dramatic Climax to Debate When Little Girl Is Held
AIOlt by Author Of Bill.

posed to the Japanese menace to our
Institutions.
Opponents Dramatic Reply.
Nathan G. Pole of San Francisco.
who was elected with the Endorsement
OF the union labor party. opposed the
Drew bill ON the ground that Il was
IN conflict with the State constitution.
that q was inimical TO union labor
and that Il was not favored by the
national administration. which he said
was dealing with a delicate problem
and should be supported by the peO-
pie OF California.
Dramatically confronting Assembly
man Drew, he said:
IF President Roosevelt should
throw open the doors Of this assembly
chamber and. laying his hand on your
shoulder. should request for reasons
OF State that you withdraw this bill,
you, Mr.. Drew. as a patriotic citizen
OF the United States. would assent
without a murmur.
In reply Mr.. Drew. closing his argu-
ment Of the bin. declared that he
had received a letter from the Presi'
dent In which the President stated
ne was not opposed to the bill. as IL
had been amended az his request.
10000 laps from the Army.
In his opening remarks. Mr.. Drew
said that already there were In Cali
fornia 10000 japanese, most Of whom
had belonged to the Japanese army,
who could be modified at a moments
notice in case OF hOstilities.
Richard MelrOse Of Anaheim, who
had gathered statistics In opposition
TO the bill. declared that there were
not more than $4,000 japanese In
California. He quoted from statistics
compiled by the Asiatic Exclusion
League. 90 the effect that there were
not more than seventy-five japanese
property owners IN the State.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05

MUsKOGEE. Okla. Feb. Eight
Indictments were returned By the Fed
nral grand jury here last night In the
town lot alleged fraud investigation,
ne charge being conspiracy 70 de-
lraud the Government. The names Of
hose Indicted are:
Governor Charles n. Haskell, y. b.
sewers. A. z. English. c. w. Turner,
W r. Hutchings, James W. Hill and
walter n. Eaton.
Attorney Thomas n. Owen Of Mus
kogoe. representing Governor Haskell,
made arrangements for the Governor
- enter bis appearance on Friday and
igo bond In the sum OF 5000 for
appearance Tor trial The Writs Is
aned are returnable forthwith.
Governor Haskell Is az Guthrie.
There IL bat one indictment against
him. u charges conspiring with Walt.
~ h. Eaton and Clarence W. Turner
- defraud the Government There
nre two indictments against Turner
and one each against the others In
dlcfod
Turner Vas hrst 10 give bond 10
me sum OF $4,000. Hutchlngs and
eaton called and gave bond OF 5000
oach AN Wlll probably be- arFaigned
before judge Campbell CA Friday.
Waiter A. Eaton, one OF the men
Indicted a. the secretary OF the ln
dlanola Contracting Company OF
uhich Gov. Haskell Ia president. and
ahich d a alleged scheduled ths
names of many dummies" 10 secure
foan l0is. Fifteen Of the wealthiesl
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05

the court were carried out strenu-
Ousty
Two other Witnesses. who were In
the blacksmith shop the day the hang
ing statement is alleged to have been
made. sNOre that they did not hear
II. Aftss number of character wit
nesses tor Mitchell were introduced,
the court said IL would recall Juror
Whitworth to interrogate him concern
ing his statements about Governor
Patterson. but would postpone the In
quiry and decision until this morning.
to which time the court adjourned
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05

our own people in favor Of the Dso,,.
OF other States.
Third, 1t destroys the property a,
the citizen without compensation
Fourth. it makes a dangerous M.
cedent, humiliates Tennessee "a
lowers the place OF dignity she ha,
occupied as one Of the proudest ana
most conservative States Of the IN.
ion.
Fifth. IL violates the will NJ n.
people twice expressed at the baIla,
box. ofends against their sense o.
justice and under the plea Of civic
righteousness sacrifices a great moral
principle of Government at the very
altar where IL should be guarded and
defended"
The prohibition bill was passed BY
the Senate over the Governors veto
yesterday afternoon by a vote Of 20
20 -. The message will reach the
House today
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05
GOV. PATTERSON AGAIN
USES HIS VETO POWER
"Why Not Destroy Grain and Grapes, As Well as
DiNiIIerieS?' He Asks.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. Gov.
NJ. r. Patterson yesterday sent the
State Senate a message vetOing the
bill prohibiting the manufacture of
intoxicants I'm Tennessee after jan
uary 1. 1910. The message in part
follows:
III this Legislature shall destroy
all the distilleTies and breweries, why
cannot the next forbid the raising or
selling of the grains or cultivation
Of the grape out of which spirituous,
malt or vinous liquors are made?
shall this or some future Legisla-
ture prevent the farmer from raising
or selling tobacco or the manufacture
er from placing IL on the market?
IF we are thus started where shall
we end? Il is better not to make the
start.
In the exercise OF my constitutions
al powers as Governor. veto this
measure and ask its reconsideration:
First, because il ruthlessly de-
prlyes the State of revenue without
any sort of corresponding benefit.
Second. Il discriminates against
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05
Haskell Charged With
Conspiracy to Defraud

men In Muskogee called at the Office
Of the United States marshal here
last night and signed Gov HaskelIs
bond for 5000. Many more asked
10 be allowed 20 sign t.
Haskell Issues Statement.
GUTHRIE. Okla. Feb. 4.-Goyernor
Haskell. when informed that he was
indicted last night issued the follow
ing statement 20 the Associated Press:
Il have just heard OF the indict-
ment for conspiracy. coupled with
seven or eight OF the oldest and high
est characterized citizens IN Mus
kogee. who developed and built up
that country by thei? unselhsh effort.
From now on the proceedings viii be
open % both sides.
"Hearsts crooked manipulations
will be al a discount
n ann satisfied that the interior de-
partment has been misled by false
statements. am confident there has
not been a dishonest act done by any
OF the indicted parties. and that good
citizens In general regardless Of poll
ties. feel the same way.
t6igned) &C. n. HASKELL
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-05

PITTSBURG. Feb. in spite Of
many threats OF armed resistance upon
the part OF negroes, II the police con.
tinue their wholesale arrests ~ mem.
beers of that race without employment
In the Heron Hill district Of the city,
no outbreak of any kind had occur
red up 90 lat lat night Following
the arrest last might OF i2a negroes
aud the release Yesterday of an but
fortyouc tro police force Boo the dis
trict has been doubled last night and
every patr1lm1u has orders 90 arrest
every suspicious negro.
nurino this afternoon three were
taken Go police stations and II is
anticipated that tonight many
Others viii be- arrested 40 further
attack upon women or girls has been
reported since last night and should
one occur, the temper OF citizens Is
such that violence very probably
would be- meted out 40 the aesailant
n caught Many women throughout
the section involved are carrying Re-
yolyers and the negroes are said 20
be- well armed also.
should a clash come, as o. consid-