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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-11
Licensed to Wed.

License to wed was granted from
the office of the county auditor this
afternoon to Miss Leila M. Whitley and
Travis E. Jones, both of this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-11
Murderer Captured.

SPOKANE. May 11.-Luther Min
nick, wanted at Alton, oregon, on the
charge of numbering Mrs. Mlllsap
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-11

The musical function this week will
be the piano recital given by David
Campbell of Whitman conservatory, at
the chapel this evening.
Mr. Campbell is talented young
man. who won the scholarship in the
conservatory last year in a competitive
examination. During his course in
music here. he has received the high
est praise from the most noted must
clans who have appeared here and on
the advice of several of them he will
leave soon to pursue his studies in the
schools of Europe going first to Berlin,
GERMANY
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-11
Program,

a. Fantasia CrOmatics ........ Bach
b. Intermezzo, Op. III, No. 1. Brahms
C. Rhapsodie, OPP. 10, No. g. Brahms
b. Clair de Lune .......... DebuSSey
C. Ballade in G Minor. ....... Chopin
Concert Arabesques con Motifs, 'FBy
the Beautiful Blue Danube'O 49,.
......Str Strauss Schulz- Evler
a. Fire Music from "Valkyrie"
Wagner Brassin
b. Concert Etude-"Mazeppa" List
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WHEAT FARM GOOD

CONTINUED From Page One)
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
Cement Supplied by State

The cement supposed to have been
used on pier 9 was supplied by the
state. The full amount called for in
the Specifications was delivered on the
job. Where it went from there is not
shown by at least score of the cylin-
ders.
The Hyde construction company is
still in business as Hyde, Harjes & Co.
The construction of pier is the only
important work with which the firm
has been intrusted along the water
front. The harbor commissioners said
yesterday:
I'VE will, if possible, make the con-
tractor replace the defective cylinders
and if we can find Guilfoyle and he is
not protected by the statute of limita-
tions. we will proceed against him
criminally."
The inspectors now employed to
supervise construction work along the
water front are all men selected for
their technical knowledge. The new
cylinders are larger than the old ones
No concrete goes in until the inspector
is satisfied that they have been pumped
out dry and when the concrete does
go in the inspector is lowered into the
cylinder to see that the mixture is
properly tamped into place.
Construction on pier 9 was com
menced early in 1902 May Is, 1902
The Call drew attention to the fact
that the work was being done in a
sllpshod manner and without regard
to specifications. Two days later, The
Call again warned the board of har-
Dor commissioners that the contractor
was not keeping faith and that En-
gineer Norton was permitting depar-
lures from the specifications which
rendered them of no value. Competent
engineering authority was quoted as
predicting exactly what has come to
pass.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24

Pacific coast states. This letter read
as follows:
Tne plan on holding an interna-
tional exposition in San Francisco
is not new. Almost from the time
when the United States bought the
rights and equipment of the Pan
anna canal froH1 the French gov
ernment we have been gathering
information and planning that we
might in due time actively promote
an international exposition Yylng
in Importance with those of chi
cago and st. Louis. q
Our records go back as far as
1904. when our commercial organi-
cations passed the first resolutions
indorsing the plan for holding an
exposition in celebration of the
opening of the Panama canal. FOR
NAL notice of our intention was
given to the world in 1906, wnen
Congressman Kahn introduced
bill appropriating $4,000. 600 to ala
in holding such lnternatlonaI eApo-
sition in San Francisco. During
the same year the Pacific Ocean
exposition company was lncorpor-
ated for the purpose of celebrating
the opening of the Panama canal,
and to commemorate the discovery
of the Pacific ocean.
In 1907 a bill passed the legisla.
ture of this state, but was not
approved by Governor Gillett be-
cause considered by him premature:
Following this came the panic OF
1907. the readjustment period OF
1903 SOS and the Portola festlVai Oh
The Portola festival was interna-
tional in scope and its success
meant too much to our city ana
state to allow the active pressing
of the exposition until the 1esllVal
was passed - Plans We're being per
fected, however, and TUESDAY, De
cember z. 1908, q aopu puodisc +be meed,ms Mers
chants exchange, where reports OF
the committee, heretofore working,
were presented and enthusiastically
and unanimously approved.
1t was fitting that chicago snouio
celebrate the discovery OF a CONT
nent because she was practically
the center of the population of that
II was fitting that st. Louis
should celebrate the Louisiana pur.
chase, and 1t is no less fitting that
san Francisco. the largest seaport
on the Pacific. should celebrate the
joining of the two greatest oceans
in the world. o,
The project IS iauncneo. Solhihie-
tees are at work.
The accomplishment of the gi-
gantic task which will be credit
to the entire Pacific coast, our
country and the worla, .a,isa+ia5 Is iaSt
Ali nations of the world are in
terested in the opening of the Pan
ANA canal. Their peoples will be
our guests and will travel through
out the United States, especially
along the Pacific coast. Therefore,
we ask that every loyal American
assist in making the exposition
credit-not only to the Pacific
coast-but to our glorious coun-
try, foremost in the world's ms
toTv-foremos in making history.
THE EXPOSITION COMPANY,
Homer S. King, President.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
UNITED RAILROADS
HOLDS BACK MONEY
Declines to Pay $4,000 Into
City Treasury for Viaduct
Without a Contract

The usual United Railroads fling al
the city government was contained in
a letter sent yesterday to Secretary
Behan of the board of supervisors by
Vice President Black.
Demand had been made upon the
company that the $4,000 promised by
the road as part of its agreed share in
the building of the Mission viaduct be
deposited in the city treasury.
Thornwell Mutually stated in the
board some months ago that the COM
pany was relieved of its obligation un-
der the old contract, but Black inti-
mated yesterday that it was the city
which claimed exemption.
The finance committee cheerfully
acquiesced in his request that a new
formal contract bind both parties and
asked the city attorney to draft the
agreement by which the company is
to supply $4,000 worth of work and
to pay down $4,000 as its share.
The following is Blacks letter, ad-
dressed to Secretary Behan:
Dear Sir-I beg to acknowledge
receipt of your favor of the 18th
100000 with the city treasury to
cover this company's proportion of
the construction of the Mission
street viaduct. Before this COM
pany can deposit any sum in the
city treasury it will be necessary
to have a formal contract drawn
up covering the matter. When
this matter was first agitated a
contract was made, signed by the
officers of this company and the
then mayor of the city, but as it
was never approved by the board
of supervisors you claimed that it
did not bind the city; consequently
we would not care to obligate our
selves further except in formal
manner with a contract properly
executed. Very truly yours.
CHARLES n. BLACK,
Vice president and general man
ager
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
SEEK DISPOSITIONS IN
SPRECKELS WILL CASE
Executors Secure Order From
Court for Taking Statements

The season between Christmas and
New Year is to be utilized by the at
torneys for Rudolph Spreckels and
Claus A. Spreckels in the suit nled by
them as executors of the will of the
late Claus Spreclels to GUST the Union
trust company as trustee under the
bond issue of the Oceanic steamship
company in taking the depositions of a
number of witnesses.
On the motion of Sullivan, Sullivan &
Roche Yesterday Judge Murasky or
dered the following persons to appear
at the times mentioned before Notary
Public J. D. Brown in room lilo, Hum
boIdt bank building, and furnish their
dispositions:
John d. Spreckels at $3.50 a. M, De-
cenber %; Charles ]. Deering at p. M,
December 29; w. D. X. Gibson at 2
%. m, December 20; H. w. Thomas at 2
.. M. December 90; T. w. Hellman at
$3.50 a. M, December 80; F. 8. Samuels
at 10 a. M, December 81.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
PROPOSITIONS TO
END STRIKE CLASH J
Railroads and Switchmen Fail
to Agree in First St. Paul
Conference
Representatives of Men Refuse
to Abide by Any Action
in Chicago

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Dec. 2S.-At a con-
ference today in the ofice of Governot
Eberhart. attended by representatives
of the railway council of the American
federation of labor and of all Twin
City lines affected by the switchmen's
strike a proposition was made, both by
the railroads and by the switchmen. for
a settlement of the strike.
No result was reached and it was
agreed TO meet again tomorrow morn
ing.
The conference was attended by Gov
ernor Eberhart; by his secretary.
Ralph w Wheelock; by members OF
the state railway commission, and BY
STATE Labor Commissioner McEwen.
WHAT RAILROADS OFFER
The proposition of the railroads is to
employ as many former employees as
they have room for. under the present
agreement, until the termination OF
the conference now going on between
switchmen and railroads in the Chi
cago district when the Twin City roads
will agree 20 meet any wage increase
or any working conditions granted the
switehmen of the Chicago lines.
In their counter proposition the
switchmen agree to arbitrate under the
arbitration act of 1898, but insist that
separate negotiations be conducted
with the Twin City lines.
WANT SEPARATE ACfION
The switchmen's decIina tion of the
railroads first proposition concludes as
follows:
Representatives Of the switchmen
employed upon the Twin City lines are
willing that differences between the
employees and the employing companies
be submitted to arbitration under the
terms of the arbitration act OF 1895.
with the stipulation that both sides
agree to abide by the award given by
the arbitrators. Furth hermore, that the
hearings shall be conducted by repre-
sentatives of the employees and the en-
ploying companies without the aid Of
attorneys, as far as is possible
I'VE are not satisfied 10 leave our
questions to be settled by any function
in Chicago. whether by arbitration or
otherwise. claiming that our questions
shall be settled locally and kept sep
arate and distinct from all other ques-
tions; that, as we are ready to agree
10 arbitrate this evening and the ne
gotiatiOns in Chicago have not reached
that stage, il seems to us 1t would be
better 10 agree to arbitrate here and
proceed as if there were no negotia-
tions going on in Chicago"
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
COLLEGE OF CARDINALS
is RECEIVED BY POPE
Codification of the Canon Law
Is Discussed

ROME, Dec. 23.-The pope received
today the members of the Sacred Col
lege of Cardinals, who presented
Christmas greetings.
The audience continued for some
time, during which the pontin dis
cussed the codification of the canon
law. He said that several govern
ments had expressed interest in the
co6ification and that but one chapter
that referring to crimes and their
punishment-was Incomplete.
He thought the work should be con-
cluded in two years, when the code
would be sent TO all bishops for ex-
animation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
GOVERNMENT SPY KILLED
SECRET SERVICE CHIEF
Investigation Shows Assassin
Was Terrorist Member

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23.-The Of
fetal investigation has determined that
Colonel Karpoff, chief of the secret
police who was assassinated yesterday.
was the victim of a revolutionist en-
ployed as a government spy The
theory that Karpoff was preparing
bombs when killed was completely dis
proved. Vesskressensky, the assassin.
was denounced by vladimir Bouetzeff,
the revolutionist, in a magazine article
published last month.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
SECOND ATTEMPT TO
END LIFE SUCCESSFUL
Financial Troubles Prompt
Woman to Cut Throat

yISALIA, Dec. 23.-With the wounds
of a previous attempt on her life but
partially healed on her neck Mrs. Eliza
beth Gordon committed suicide today
by slashing her throat with a razor
while depressed over financial matters
She was found by her daughter, but
the wounds were so deep that the flow
of blood could not be checked.
Mrs. Gordon made a similar attempt
on her life two weeks ago and was only
saved from death by prompt medical
aid.
Close watch was maintained by her
relatives for a time. but she appeared
to recover from the fit of depression
and vigilance was relaxed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
HEAD OF PLAYGROUND
MOVEMENT TO SPEAK
DIR. GuIick of New York to De-
liver Address Here

DIR. Luther Gulick of New York, pres
fdent of the Playground Society of
America. is to speak for the first time
here Tuesday evening next in the Nor
man cafe of the Fairmont. All those
interested in the matter of Fairgrounds
al a factor in civic and moral better
ment are urged to be present.
Doctor Gulick has written number
Of hooks on the subject and has also
published a full report of his investi-
cation OF the matter of medical in
spection in the schools.
He is to speak here under the
auspices of the California playground
association, although he comes to Cali
fornia to speak before the teachers
association meeting next week.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24

upon her property at Balincourt- At
torneys for the daughters of the late
King Leopold had sought to seize the
residence given the baroness by their
father, and as a first step had placed
seals indicating the claim of ownership
upon the property.
At the same time the court ordered
that an inventory be made of contents
of the chateau. with the exception of
the personal effects of the baroness and
her children, which the court directs
shall be placed Immediately at their
disposition.
In addition to the $15O.OO0 paid by the
baroness for the chateau, it is esti-
mated thar more than 100000 has since
been expended in making alterations
and an equal amount for furnishings
and treasures of art
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
MARK TWAIN is VERY
MUCH ALIVE, HE SAYS

REDDING, Conn. Dec 23.-DIark
Twain today gave out the following
statement as a result of various re-
ports concerning his health, following
his recent return from Bermuda.
hear the newspapers say I am dying The
charge is not true. I would not do such thing
at my time OF life / am behaving good
can. Merry Christmas to everybody
MARX TWAIN.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
Mass for Dead King

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-In the pres
ence of the president of the United
States, members of his official family
and full representation of the diplo
matte corps, requiem high mass for the
repose of the soul of the late Leopold ii.
king of the Belgians, was sung today
in this city
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
1000 SOLDIERS
ARE STARVING
AT BLU[F|[[DS
American Consul Sends GraDhiC
Picture of Suffering Follow
ing Battle of Rama
Is Authorized by State Depart
ment to Spend Large
Amount for Relief

Their own men, numbering 5000. are
well fed and clothed, but they can not
md meanss whereby to care for their
increased burden.
I have discussed the seriousness of
the situation fully with Captain Ship
ley Of the Des Moines and believe and
suggest that a ship should be sent
Immediately 10 Colon to bring here
sufficient quantities of provisions emu
lnerated to feed 1000 men for 80 days.
Present situation threatens starvation
and disease. 1t is estimated now that
more than 900 were killed on both
sides"
orders were issued tonight to the
Prairie 10 be in readiness to sail at
once from Colon with supplies. Late
tonight no plans had been made for
landing marines, although it is ex-
pected that small guard may be
utilized to mount watch over the Amer
ican-hospitals. This viii not be done.
however. unless the American naval
commanders on the scene believe it
necessary to preserve discipline near
The hospitals and TO safeguard the dis
tribution of food and supplies when
they arrive
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
WATSON'S BROTHER WIRES
THAT POET is INSANE
Wife of English Writer Sends
Indigant Denial From Cuba

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Robinson
Watson, in statement telegraphed
to New York from Montreal today, re-
iterates that his brother. William Wat
son, the English poet, now in Havana,
is insane, although the poets wife, who
is with him, is unaware of her hus-
bands mental condition.
Mrs. Watson cabled from Havana
yesterday that Robinson Watson's
message to the world is a wicked at
tempt to ruin my husband"
The brother replies today as follows:
when the long statement about the
Asquiths compelled me to recognize
clearly what others were beginning to
perceive, I Immediately went to New
York. and, finding my worst fears con-
firmed, endeavored for four consecu-
tive days to get an opportunity of
speaking alone with Mrs. Watson. but
no such opportunity could be obtained
and l left without having given her the
slightest intimation."
Watsons Seeking Rest
HAVANA, Dec. 2s.-william Watson
the English poet, and his wife. are
staying at a hotel in suburb of Ha-
vana. Watson today said that he had
come to Cuba to search for recreation
and intended to study the people and
resources OF the island.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
Ask for Protection

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-AIessages
received at the state department today
indicate a condition OF excitement
throughout the western portion of
Nicara qua.
Riots are reported at Masaya and
Granada. where the people have col
lided with the military forces. Ameri-
can citizens at Granada are again call
ing for protection.
The marines recently landed from
the troopship Prairie have been sent
from Colon 10 Bas Obispo. This action
has been taken with a view to the
marines being within easy call in case
il is found necessary TO send them to
-EorintO.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24

George Sterling, California's poet.
has an original poem, The House of
Orchids published exclusively in the
Christmas Town Talk, out today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
WHARF RESTS ON
IMITATION PILES
Reinforced Concrete" Pillars
Under Pier 9 Shown to
Be Sham
Continued from Page 1

port. AS the cylinder slaves decay the
defective concrete or rubbish washes
away and the toredo makes short work
of the pile.
Defective cylinders have been found
on Union street wharf and Filbert
street wharf and as the cylinder
slaves decay more hollow sfams may
be revealed and until it has been
shown that this is not the case these
wharves will not be equipped with
railroad tracks.
Guilfoyle, the inspector who certified
the empty cylinders as solid concrete
columns, was once a member of the
state legislature from the thirty
sixth district. AS far as known now
this was his only qualification for the
position of INSPECTOR
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24

A Tom Dillon hat or umbrella order
always acceptable. 712 Market street,
opposite Call building.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
0br Brnh
Gbas 1Seilus & On
San 1frmrrisru.

''our clothes" not those nasty factory clothes
that arc turned out nv the thousands and thou
sands and made in sweat shops. or even worse
places. Those kind OF clothes are kept in almost
amy store. but not here. Not much. Our clothes
masterpieces
from makers who are foremost and recognized
Tor making the hest hand tailored clothes.
such work is total stranger in factories .
You may lave been tipped" that our prices
are high.
Don't believe it; they're not; our clothes are
good.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
piles Cured I'm g to "a DAYS

Pazo Ointment guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles or money refunded. Soc
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
ALBERT CROWNED
KING OF BELGIANS
LeOpOld's Successor Says HUI
name Policy Will Be Pur-
sued in Congo
Joy Reigns in Capital When the
New Monarch Ascends
the Throne

Continued from Page L
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-24
Madriz Is Warned

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.=Secretary
Knox has given formal notice to Pres
ident Madriz Of Nicaragua that the
United States government viii hold
him strictly accountable for the safety
of American citizens I'm the western
section OF that country.
Instructions to this effect were sent
10 the United States cohsul at Managua
with directions Immediately to inform
the Managuan authorities OF the atti-
tude Of this government. The consul
also was directed 10 report what basis
there was for apprehension of trouble
on the part OF American residents in
that part Of the country, and especially
at Granada.
The report received yesterday from
Commander Shipley of the Des Moines
at Bluehelds said that the defeat and
surrender of the Zelayan forces at
Rama disposed of practically all armed
resistance to Estrada on the east. coast.
Knox Is Given Praise
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 23.-Passen-
gers arriving tonight on the steamer
Dictator from Bluehelds say that Sec
retary Knox is extolled on all sides
and that the people OF Bluefelds. with
characteristic fervor, declare they will
raise a monument as tribute to his
craftsmanship.
Passengers expressed little surprise
when told OF General Estrada's S victory
at Rama They say that supreme con-
idence prevailed when thev left Blue
fields that Easquez would be van
quished speedily, and that Estrada
would at once begin a march on Man
aqua II is reported that the insurgent
forces are abundantly equipped with
arms ammunition and supplies.
Hardly a day passed, the Dictator's
passengers said, that deserters from
Vasouez' army did not come over to
the forces of Estrada. All told of bad
treatment, lack Of food and poor or
Eanization among the government
troops. nearly all Of whom. it is said,
We're cOnscripts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
CITY PAYS SIIOO
FOR CAR RIDES
IN SIX MONTHS

way companies for the issuance Of
a special city empIoye street car
ticket, good only between 8 a. m.
and 5 p. m. BY this plan city en-
pIoyes will be prevented from using
the tickets during the hours they
are not on duty, and cut off the
travel to the parks and elsewhere
by families Of city employees that Is
now carried on, II Is claimed.
The investigating committee con.
sists Of CounciImen DaIke, Funk
and Mohr. The committee will In
all probability 90 into the question
Of the purchase of city supplies,
since SO much has been said on this
subject that they believe an inves-
tiqation is timely.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
LOVE RULES OF
A REAL HERO

. Here are General Hutchin-
. son's love rules:
. IF you meet girl, look into
. here eyes and decide that you
. love her, tell her so that min
q ute.
. Don't wait for her to say
. Yes or 'No'-take ii for
. granted that she is yours.
. Commence Immediately to
. act as if she was your prop
. erty. All women like to feel
. as If they belonged to a
. man.
. THE girl will soon begin to
. take your viewpoint of the
. affair.
. 1T ought not to take any
. man more than 80 minutes to
q win a wife.
= IF the young woman's rela-
. tives object, just ignore them.
. IF the girl and her rela-
. tives flee-follow them. They
. will soon capitulate."
= q q q a a a a a a u a n - u
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
the State Of Washington, in and
for the County of Spokane.
In the Matter of the Estate of
George o. Wilson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that all
persons having claims against the
above named George o. Wilson,
deceased, or against his estate, are
required to present the same, with
the necessary vouchers therefor, to
the undersigned, for allowance, at
the office Of Twitchell & Went
worth, 615 The Rookery building,
Spokane, Washington, within ~
months after the date OF the first
publication of this notice, or they
will be forever barred.
Date of the first publication of
this notice, July 8, 1909.
RACHEL A. WILSON,
Administrative of the Estate of
George o. Wilson, Deceased
Twitchell & Wentworth,
Attorneys for Administrative.
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