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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
$4,000 Fire.

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore, April g.
Fire broke out in the rear part of the
S ewart & Porter building, on the sec
ond floor, last night. The damage was
principally to the stores below, oc-
cupied by Pearce & Shepardson, gro
ceries. and the Griffin & Veatch COM
pany, hardware, by flooding their
stocks To the occupants above, DR..
Ingram, DR.. Ogelsby and ]. c. john
ston, at orney the fire did little dam
age, but the firemen were unable to
locate the fire for some time on &C
count of the intense smoke. The cause
of the fire is unknown; the damage is
abou. $4,000
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
Changing Plans for City.

RICHMOND, Va, April 5.-The sec
Ond meeting of citizens to discuss the
methods of the city government will
be he'd tonight Judge Turpin, former
ly president of the board of Aide rmen;
former Mayor Mccarthy and James
Caskie. former president of the COM
mon council, will address the commit
tee. Both are opposed to the commits
sion. Others confessed to a change OF
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
RECALL Is USED
ON MAYOR HOUSTON.
r. A. SayIor Chosen In Mass-Meetino
to Make Run at junction City.

JUNCTION CITY, Ore, April Ga
largely attended mass meeting was
held in the Commercial club Saturday
night to nominate a candidate for
mayor to serve out the term of Mayor
c. P. Houston. on whom the recall is
being used F. A. Saylor was unani-
mously nominated to make the race
against the present incumbent The
election will be held on April 9.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
Keats Memorial.

ROME, Italy, April 6.-Tne opening
of the Keats memorial occurred to-
day, under the management of Lord
Creme. The king Of Italy assisted at
the exercises.
A large part of the contributions
for the purchase of the house in the
Piazza di Spagna, where Keats died
and where relics of the two poets are
housed, came from America
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
American Boats to Race.

MONACO, April 6.-The Internation-
al Sporting club of Monaco is hold
ing i motorboat races. Two American
motorboats will compete, the Dixie II.
and the Standard. They will represent
America in the international grand
prize. The American color is black
The dia ance is 100 kilometers (621
mi esq. Prizes, $4,000 francs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
CaIve Sails for ENGLAND.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Mme. Calve
has sailed for England. she says
she is going to Paris to make new
creations. She declared that she mas
no intention of retiring, as she still
has her voice and her health, and she
is not going to say farewell at the
same time Nine. Sembrich does. as
has been repOrted
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
Railroad Before Court.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, April 6.-The
S ate Railroad commission is hearing,
today, The petition and prayer of the
Milwaukee & Fox River Valley rail-
road company for a certificate of pub
lie convenience and necessity. The
road starts from Milwaukee and runs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
Hawaiians Are Particular,

HONOLULU, April 6.-Although
Carnegie has promised to give Hawaii
a library costing $150000 if the legis-
lature will guarantee % maintain it
in a suitable manner, the law makers
of the islands are not yet unanimous
on the proposition. 1t is doubtful
whe her the library will be accepted
under those conditions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
Denver-St, Louis FLYER,

DENVER, Colo, April 6.-The new
through passenger train between
Denver and ST. Louis, known as the
"Colorado-St. Louis Limited" put on
by the Union Pacific railroad, makes
it's first trip tomorrow. The trip will
be made in Is hours and 20 minutes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
northerly and northwesterly to Kau
kauna. Menashi and Appleton. 4
To Hold No Closed Races.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The Jamaica
Bay Racing association holds its an
nual election of officers today. 1t is
announced that no closed races will
be held, but all yachts of the clubs
will be free to enter
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06
Hobart Elects City Ticket.

HOBART, Okla, April 6.-Both par
ties are hustling today in the election
of a city ticket one councilman and
one member, of the school board and
six delegates to the city convention
later on for the election Of full
board of city officers except above
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-06

views as to the commission and in ia
vor of increased power for the mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
APPOINTS COMMITTEE
TO SAFEGUARD SEALS
SECRETARY NAGEL DESIRES
ADVISORY BOARD
Head of Commerce and Labor Depart
ment Wishes Plan Submitted to
Stop PeIagic Stealing in
Alaskan Waters

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-To advise
the secretary Of commerce anc
labor concerning methods for the pres
ervation of the Alaska fur-seal herd
committee appointed by Secretary
Nagel met in the Office of the fish COM
mission today.
David Starr Jordan, president of Le-
land Stanford university. presided.
Those present included Edwin w.
Sims, United States district attorney
of Chicago: DR.. c. Hart Merriam of
the biological survey; Postmaster Gen
era Hitchcock, f. A. Lucas of the
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and
Sciences, c. II. Townsend of the New
York aquarium. DR.. H. w. Everman,
Walter |. Lembkey, NJ. c. Marsh,
James Judge and A. B. Alexander of
the bureau of fisheries.
on account of pelagic sealing, the
Pribyloff herd has been reduced to
So 900 seals only one-thirtieth of the
number that existed there some years
ago.
The committee will endeavor to rec
ommend a plan to stop pelagic seal
ing. Only preliminary work was done
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
ICE KING WINS
SLIGHT VICTORY
MORSE GIVEN RIGHT TO APPLY
FOR NEW TRIAL
Counsel for Prisoner Tries to Avoid
Fifteen-Year Sentence Imposed on
Client by Alleging the Jury
Guardians Improper
tBy Associated Press. !

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Charles w
Morse, federal prisoner in the Tombs
awaiting the outcome of a legal fight
to avoid the fifteen years sentence inn
posed on him as the result of his con-
viction on charges of violating the ma
tional banking laws, today won a pre-
liminary move for a new trial.
The petition of Martin w. Littleton
counsel for Morse, seeking an amend
ment to the mandate of the circuit
court of appeals which affirmed his
conviction, was granted in a decision
handed down late this afternoon, CIV
ing him the right to apply to the cir
cult court for a new trial
The court of appeals, however, states
the circuit court is not bound to en-
tertain a motion for a new trial The
simple right to apply therefor is
granted.
Mr. Littleton's efforts to obtain a
new trial have been based on charges
of Irregularities in the conduct of the
jury which found Morse guilty. 1t is
alleged that certain jurymen were un-
der the influence of liquor and that
the entire jury was in charge of i'm
proper guardians. six of whom were
former secret service men from Wash
ington.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
LOEB WILL CONTINUE HIS
OFFICIAL HOUSE CLEANING
Has Conference with President and
Later Declares Neither Parr or
Aldridge Will Be Surveyor

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Collector
Loeb of the port of New York left for
home TODAY. after concluding his con-
ferences with President Taft and Sec
retary MacVeagh, regarding customs
conditions at New York.
The names of Richard Parr, chief of
the weighers' division of the New York
customs house. and of George w. AL
bridge of Rochester. N. Y, have been
mentioned in connection with the sur
Veyorship of the port of New York,
which will be vacated by Gen. j. S.
Clarkson January 1, but it can be
stated authoritatively that it is
planned to appoint neither of them.
Mr. Loeb said the housekeeping in
the customs service at New York was
about completed. Within the next
week he will dismiss dozen or more
Weighers.
NHe stated when they were let out he
thought the service would be in first
class shape and that no more dis
missals in the near future we're con-
templated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
YOUNGEST SON OF WEALTHY
CALIFORNIAN SERIOUSLY ILL
George Crocker Said to Be Dyinq of
MsIady with Which He Has
Suffered for Years

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-George
Crocker, Youngest son of the late Cali
fornia millionaire, Charles c. Crocker.
is slowly dying at his home here from
a malady said to be cancer
1t was reported earlier in the day
that Mr.. Crocker had but a few hours
to live, but his brother, William H.
Crocker said this afternoon that while
the patient was sinking each day he
did not believe death was imminent.
George Crocker, who inherited one
fifth of the S30,000,O00 estate left by
his father has been i'll for a long time
In the spring of 1908 he was operated
upon and while the progress of the
malady was stayed for a time the
patient for weeks has been gradually
sinking.
William H. Crocker announced to-
night that his brothers condition had
shown no material change. He re-
manned hopelessly i'll, he said, but the
expected end may not come for several
days.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
LORD PENTLAND
GIVES WARNING
SAYS LIBERAL GOVERNMENT 7
WILL DO NOTHING
Debate on Budget Causes Vigorous
Denunciation of Present State of
Things by Member of the
Upper Chamber
fBy Associated Press. ]

LONDON Nov 23.-That the Liberal
government is done forever with the
present order of things, and that the
constitution and character of the house
of lords must be modified, was the
warning to the peers by Lord Pentland,
secretary for Scotland, in the debate on
the budget in the upper chamber to-
night.
The debate generally followed party
lines. Lord Pentland gave another in
diCation of the governments policy. His
warning that the house of commons
could not be expected to find a way out
Of the difficulty should the budget be
rejected created the greatest interest in
the lobbies of the house of commons
where it had been supposed the govern
ment might give way to the lords in
the matter of adopting temporary finan-
cial measures to meet the situation
arising out of the rejection of the bill.
Many Liberal members of parliament
had, in fact, expressed their determina-
tion to oppose any bill authorizing the
continuance of existing taxation until
after the dissolution of parliament.
Lord Pentland also reminded the
lords that a long constitutional strug-
gle might handicap the country in case
of war, and asked the peers to consider
whether the penalty might not be dis
to the offense.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
LATEST WHISKY QUOTATION
BREAKS OKLAHOMA RECORD

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-sixtecr
quarts of whisky for $3.50 is a quota
tion given for red liquor in Oklaho-
ma in the official records of the post
Office department.
In oklahoma the sale of intoxicating
liquors is prohibited by law, and much
liquor consumed in that state is shipped
from adjoining states. Usually it is
ordered and paid for by mail.
Postmaster General Hitchcock re-
ceiyed a letter today from the postmas-
ter at Miami. Okla, inclosing an appli-
cation for a money order made at that
office. The applicant wanted a guam
tity of red liquor" In the amount
space the terms "16 quarts" was in
serted and in the dollar space the sum
S. So
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
MARRIAGE UNITES TWO
BIG AMERICAN FORTUNES
Wealthy Brooklyn Widow Eschews
Foreigners in Selecting Husband
and Weds New Yorker

NEW YORK, Nov ga quiet we'd
ding at the Hotel ST. Regis today
united two American fortunes esti-
mated respectively at $10OOO,OOO and
500, ,0O0,0
The bride was Mrs. William Hayes
Chapman, whom numerous foreign
noblemen sought to wed in vain, and
the bridegroom was Phillip Van
Valkenbergh of this city, a descendant
of an old Dutch family.
The new Mrs. Van Valkenbergh is
the widow of a Brooklyn dry goods
merchant.
At one time it was reported she was
betrothed to General Spirodovich of
the Russian army
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24

because he declared it was an injus.
tice to other surrounding property
owners.
J. w. Mitchell, interested with A. C.
Bilicke and r. A. Rowan in building
the new hotel, said that it was the
intention to make the two extra stories
ball and reception rooms and give
other accommodations for large con-
ventions. He added that the new
twelve-st building would cost 81, 2,0O0 =
600 and it was intended to have it COM
pleted before next winter if possible.
Councllmen Dromgold and Pease
voted against the proposition, but the
other seven councilmen voted in it's
favor. The mayor has not signifed
what he intends to do when the meas
ure reaches him for action, but even
should he veto it, it will require only
six votes to pass it over his veto, as
the ordinance does not carry an eX-
penditure of money by the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Shoots Wife; Attempts Suicide

RICHMOND, Ky, Nov. 23.-oscar
Osborne and his wife are in a hos
pital fatally wounded as a result of
shots fired by Osborne tonight when
he fatally wounded his wife and at
tempted suicide. Robert Hendrick,
boon companion of Osborne, learning
of the probable double tragedy, com
mitted suicide by stabbing himself.
The Osbornes, who are wealthy, had
been separated for about two months.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Fire Nearly Causes Panic in Theater

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Fire in hotel
adjacent to the Grand opera house to-
night caused the audience to leave the
theater panic in the theater was
averted by attaches of the theater
stopping a policeman who ran into the
building shouting, Fire, fire, there's a
fire in the building"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Rebel Leaders Taken to jamaica

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Nov. 90.
The schooner La Iona, having on
board the leaders of the revolutionary
party of Santo Domingo, arrived here
today The schooner left Kingston for
Gonaives November 5 and as she had
not been reported since anxiety had
been felt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03

Posuonoc, and of this union four
childre.a were horn. Three survive,
with Mrs. Wells The children are
Miss Sara Wells, teacher in GrotOn
public schools. Mrs Frances Dimrock
OF Waterford and Miss Fanny Wells
OF POquenoc. One brother, Chas,
Wells of Pensacola. Fla, also sur
wives. Captain Wells was a member
Of Charity and Relief lodge A F. and
A VI. of Mystic.
Early in life Captain Wells devel-
oBed a love for sea life and was one
of the pioneers in the menhaden fish
cry. being master of his own vessel
at the age of u years This inter
est ne maintained TO the day of his
death, although in recent years he
has devoted much time to pound ret
fishing in local waters. His vessels
are nov laid UP in dYy deck ar NoaRk
fer repairs and il was waile visiting
his craft yesterday that he was Seiz-
ed 5y the attack which proved fatal
a short time afterwards. About 1880
a IA he felt the attack and had te
be assisted on a trolley car by Con
ductor Clarence Oracle. He reached
his home about 11:45 and never raj
lied, expiring In a few minutes after
reaching his house
His later years he had spent quietly
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
LANES K. Hackett.


The opera house will have a Splen-
did holiday attractions next Tuesday
night, when that splendid and gifted
actor, James K Hackett, viii play al
enga cement presenting that most sue
cessful and interesting of all romantic
plays, 'fThe Prisoner of Zenda-' Nh
Hackett stands easily at the head of
the romantic actors on the American
stage With the inherited histrionic
talent from his father, James H.
Hackett who was one of the finest
actors the American stage has ever
produced. and who won international
fame through his WOndPOus perform
aRoe OF Shakcspeare's Fdisfan. in
which role he never had an equal, the
youngest HaCkett has devoted himself
10 his professional work with an
Earnest study and sssid uOus labor
that long since brought him into the
front ranks Of the profession Mr..
Haceetts splendid, manly physique,
his eloquent power of voice and mis-
exBertuess with the Sword-in which
latter respect he is unriValled on the
american stage-fit him ideally foT
roles of the romantic type.
Though in the beginning Of his ca
reer Mr. Hackett won many note
worthy successes in character roles,
his good locks, grace of manner and
charm of personality quickly brought
him recognition as being especially
adapted for the dasmng heroes OF rO-
mantle plays which had just then
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
Black Patti.

The Black Patti show has made a
hit with society in New York, New
port, Saratoga, Lakewood. Tuxedo.
Washington, Boston, Philadelphia and
Baltimore. The smart set in these so
ciaI centers were completely capiva-
ted by recent performances by these
merry troubadours, who are now on
their twelfth American tour, and it
has given them the stamp OF fashion
The swell specialties. whirlwind SEN
satieRal dances, Weber & Fieldonian
ebony tinted choristeTs, comic char
acters and sweet-veiced solOists. so
completely fascinated society that its
leaders have ordained that the correct
thing for the theater is a Black Patti
tr0UbadoUr's young peoples matinee.
or a Black Patti troubadeurs' evening
box party. This edict has been so
extensively promulgated that even
the high society white folk south of
the Mason and Dixon line are almost
as cordial in their greetings Tor their
troUbadours as those of the north. In
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
5 . go 80 = = 4


The manager of the Bijou has IN
doubtedly lined up for this week the
best vaudeville program pat on in
Pensacola Warren and Maioy, in a
comedy sketch, are highly recon-
uended Armand MelnOttc, the dou-
bIe-voiced vocalist and female imper-
senator is out OF the ordinary in his
line. He has a costume and stage
appearance that would foil the wis
est. He appears on the stage attiTed
as a woman and carries OU- the de-
ception TO nicely
Mr. Ryan. the robust tenor, will be
heard in pictured melodies. His sing
ing is always considered a feature OF
the bill.
The last act, that of Adele Purvis
Onri and Flora Orthorpe & Co, will
be the headliner on the program. This
Is a European spectacular spherical
aud spade dancing novelty act, the
Ike OF which has never been seen in
Or around Pensacola. The latest
rowing pictures viii conclude the
show.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
Eaust ia "a Scar.

When Blanche Bates was suddenly
taken i'll AMI had to leave the east of
Zangwill's famous play, The Children
of the Ghetto" during its frst New
York run, it was beautiful Rosabel
Morrison who was called upon 10 take
her place She played the leading
part, Hannah Jacobs. the rabbits
daughter. with such charm and skill
that when the play was produced at
the Adelphi theatre, London, Miss
Morrison was retained as leading lady
and duplicated her success; all of the
London critics praising her artistic
work in the most enthusiastic man.
ner. Since then Miss Morrison has
gone steadily forward until now she
is the star in the elaborate production
of Faust" which comes to the opera
house Jan. s.
AS BELTS such an accomplished art
list. her manager. Mr.. William e. Ger
man. has surrounded her with com
pany of unusual excellence. and has
invested the beautiful play with scenic
effects of such rare beauty and novelty
that the good old play will hardly be
recognized in its new and brilliant
form.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS

again come into vogue through the
genius of Sir Anthony Hope for stories
OF this character As Rudolph Ra5-
sendyl in The Prisoner Of Zenda" he
achieved a substantial triumph that
proved lasting He not only stamped
his skill as an actor, but his youthful
attractiveness and enthusiasm placed
him on the very highest eminenCe IN
the esteem OF the herO-wOrshlplng
women theatTegOers. He became
matinee Idol. but he did nct allow
this to interfere with his big amDl-
tons and strenuous labors. His fine
judgment as to the temper of theatre
goers is strongly evidenced by his
present revival of The Prisoner OF
Zenda.'
The production at his own theater
the Hackett theater, New York
early in the season. was received with
genuine enthusiasm and received a
degree Of notice from the critics far
bevOBd what was accorded TO many
new plays of the year. Its thrilling
incidents, exciting situations, and T.
tense aUickness of action had evident
IL lost none of the freshness and
charm which proved so irresistible a
decade ago
Its revival was most timely, and il
was evidently accepted as grateful
relief from the many questionable
problem plays of which the theater-
going public appears to have surfelt.
That popular taste for the drama is
alike the world over. This has amply
demonstrated during Mr. Hacketts
present tour of the south. which is the
first extensive, tour of this section ne
has made since he became star. His
appearance has been hailed every
where with enthusiasm and the play
with genuine delight. 1t requires
verv large company and a big prOduc-
lion to properly present 1.-The Prisoner
Of Zenda, and it will be produced
here the same in every respect as in
New York
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03

in agricultural pursuits, varied by
oversight of his fishing industries and
occasional spins behind his fast troo'
ters Captain Wells was always
lover of a good horse, and was one OF
the best and cteanest drivers Who
ever pulled line. When movement
was made a few weeks ago TO revive
the trotting track in PoquORoc he was
one of the first to respond and his
heFse Vernon Guise. took first hon
ers On the opening day and again at
the races on Thanksgiving day The
last many of his New London friends
saw OF him in life was on Ihanks,
giving evening. when he babe them
good night at PoqEonoc store, with his
usual hearty handshake-
Always reserved and unobtTusive,
CAPTAIN Wells was a staunch friend
and a man above others to tie to ana
his sudden death is distinct loss to
the community. Arrangements for
the funeral have net been completed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
Phone 1891.
DEATH OF BROTHER
OF CAPT. G. H. WELLS

Capt. Chas H. Wells of tlis city
has received the sad intelligence Of
the death OF his brother. Capt. James
H. Wells, of New London, Coma In
speaking of the deceased, the New
London Day says:
Capt. James II. Wells.
In the death OF Capt. James H.
Wells Of Poquonec, Thursday, Gre
ten lost an estimable citizen and
many mcarn with the family the de
partufe Of one who was above all
things honest, fearless and kindly
Captain Wells was born in Water
ford, Jan. 81, 1850. the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Wells and spent his
earlier years on the Gardiner farm
in Peaueaoc He married April s.
1875. Miss Sarah NJ Burrows, OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-03
David WarfeId Soon to Return.

David Warfield is booked for an
early return to New York. Patrons OF
the academy of music will be delight
ed to know that the famous star will
play his holiday engagement at that
historic play house, where, two seas
ems ago, Mr.. Warfield broke all rec
ords for large receipts. not excepting
the phenomenal bOx-office returns OF
Booths and Barrett'S joint appearance
there in their rePertOTy of classic
plays. Mr.. Warfield brings Il new play
to the Academy of Music this season
in addition to The Music Master
Although "A Grand Army Man" play
ed an entire season at the Belasco
Stuyvesant theatre, there are still
many theatregoerS who have not seen
the eminent star in the quai 1t old In
diana character of Wes' Bigelow- Mr..
Warfield's engagement at rhe Acad-
emy, which begins January II, will
afford opportunity to all.