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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
WILL DRILL FOR GAS.
c. w. Taylor of Clayton, n. NJ, TO Sink
Hole at Dodge City.

Dodge City, Kan, March lie. w.
Taylor Of Clayton. n. NJ. has contract
ed to sink the gas prospect hole to the
1.600 foot level for the drilling outfit.
Mr.. Taylor came to town to buy the
outfit and found that it was not for
sale for cash. A proposition was
made to him to drill the hole for the
outfit and he accepted. When he
reaches the 1900 foot depth should
the prospecting company desire to go
deeper, he will do so for a cash. con-
sideration which the directors con-
slider a fair proposition.
Should 1t develop that there is no
gas or oil, the company will have no
further use for the outfit, and should
either be found Mr. Taylor will be
on the ground ready to dig other
wells
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
MAKING A TEST CASE.
Bridge Contractor at Wichita Indicted
for Violating Anti-Pass Law

Wichita. Kan, March 1.-THE first
indictment by a federal grand jury un-
der the antt-pass law of 1906 was re-
turned in the court here. J. w. Softer
a bridge builder, agreed to go to work
for the Santa Fe company at yelling
ton. Kan, and was given an employees
pass from Denver. When he reached
Wellington, it was alleged, he refused
to work. The supposed practice of
securing transportation, the railroads
say, has become quite common and
they have determined to break it UP.
test
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11

the last of the noted land fraud cases
started in the federal court four years
ago by Colonel A. L. Greene, special
agent for the interior department
There was but one other conviction in
the many suits.
Wilson stated that he would not
have entered a plea of guilty if his at
torney had lived His attorney was l..
z. Lambert, who met his death in the
Copeland hotel fire at Topeka last
January
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
YOUNG OTTAWA GIRL DEAD.
Fail From Horse While Riding Was
the Cause.

ottawa, Kan, March 11-F'reda Will
Jams, 13 years old, is dead at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. B Bodley. Second
and Cedar streets. Valvular heart
trouble was the cause of death.
She was the oldest child OF County
Assessor Williams of Coffey county.
Mr. williams is a farmer and the
family home is near Waverly 4 lit
tie more than three months ago the
daughter was severely injured bv a
fan from a horse while riding She
did not recover as rapidly as her
parents hoped and so she was brought
to ottawa for medical treatment seven
weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
TrueFIavors

With great care, by a process en-.
tirely his own, DR.. Price is enabled
to extract from each of the true
select fruits, all of its Character
istic favor, and place in the mar
ket a class of favorines of rare
excellence. Every flavor is of
great strength and perfect purity.
For fiavoring ice-cream, iellies.
cake, custards, ETC.,
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11

Russian Gauze-the net ground
run with heavy. lustrouS thread
that gives weight, and q silky ap-
pearance-50 inches wfde-$1 yt1.
Baby Irish Effect in Arabian
curtain net is new and beautiful
46 inches wide-$1.OO yd.
FIlet Mesh-Very popular net in
Arabian color. Filet ground with
geometricaI patterns and motifs
4S inches wide-6Oc to $3.50 yd.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11

$3.50 to $235, T. S. Rowland of Pal
mer topping the sale in the purchase
of Young Mary COW. The bulls aver
aged $134.79 and the cows $120.43.
The general average was $126.2S-
mighty good considering the day.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11

Heavy FTsh-net Effects in Ara
bian color. with large dots, fiuer de
lis. and bars-45 inches wide-25c
and 2Oc yd.
Bokehara Net-among the new
est and handsomest of these nets
Arabian color-heavy, and in large
designs-46 inches wide-5Oc and
6Oc yd.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
z2-inch White SWiSS

You will find this wide, fine swiss
very useful and serviceable for bed
sets. It is all white, the patterns in
Cathedral glass effects-6oc yd.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
SOME FANCY PRICES PAID.

Thirty-NInc Head of Cattle Sold From
$72.5O to $2S5 Per Head.
Clay Center, Kan, March 11.-F
NJ CLIFFORD of Milford sold thirty-nine
head of cattle from his Elmwood herd
of Shorthorns at the Farmers feed
yards here at prices ranging from
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Drawn Work Scrfn1

Very attractive new fabric-the I'm
est foreign scrim, with all over de-
signs in drawnwork having the an
pearance OF Mexican handwork-4o
inches wide-$1.85 yd.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
SeTNceabIe LinOIeun1S

Inaid Linoeum of the very best quality colored all
through to the back. New tile and hardwood effects
large assortment $1OO to $1.65 yd.
Printed Linoleums halls kitchens and bath rooms.
New conventional patterns in the
ors. Up from soc yard
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
FriarS' Cloth for HanSinsS
in Mission Furnished Rooms


draperies-7oc
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Newest Rep and
Tapestry Curtains

Without seeing them. you cannot realize the
rich beauty of these curtains: Plain color
ed reps and tapestries. with appliqued bord-
of cut out French tapestry, in conventional
forms. These are priced at $3.50 to $3.50.
Others with band borders from $5 to $500.
Tapestry and Rep by the yard from csc to
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
FAMOUS LAND CASES ENDED.

E. c. Wilson Pleaded GuiIty-Ike
Lambert Had Been His Attorney.
wichita, Kan, March 11-Ernest C.
wilson entered plea of guilty to the
charge of conspiracy in the federal
court and was fined $1,000. This is
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
NeqU Lace Curtains

For those who wish to buy these curtains
early in the season we have collected a most
admirable line of new patterns, in the best
laces and nets. This is of the reasons why
values are considerably better than usual:
We bought many of these curtains about a
quarter of yard shorter, and put the saving
into the quality of the curtains This leaves the
curtains long as most windows requre-with
nothing to cut off and throw away as former
iy.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Heavy Drdpery NetS--NeW


adapted to artist efec
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Beautiful Madras

Imported Madras for spring shows many
beautiful new color effects in material
The soft greens and yellows COM
bined is many of them emoody the
tender green of spring foliage and the warm
glow of spring sunshine The rich colorings
of the Orient also shown in Persian effects
-46 and As inches wide. csc to $1.25 yd.
Madras made in A1nerica-and for artistic
beauty a close follower of the foreign weaves.
Various conventional figures and stained glass
patterns in co1ors. SO to As inches wide 25c
to z5c yd.
White and Cream Madras-new patterns in
pleasing Avariety-36 to 48 inches wide. CSC to
75c yd.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
SWiSS for Bed Sets

These drapery swisses in white with co1ored
beautiful of the less expensive fabrics. All
patterns with without borders also sep
arate borders to match-36 inches wide. 15c yd
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Expert Shddemen

are out this take measurements and
hang detail the work receives care
full your assured. We
only the hest handmade shading M O. Harts-
spring Such shades cost but little more
than less reliable kinds, and last much longer
Let put your residence office shades.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Prayer Rugs for
Library Table Covers

These miniature rugs are faithful copies of
fine old Persian prayer rugs and made in
France Of texture as firm and nap close
the originals-the soft sheen, the rich colorings
beautifully initiated. They measure 26x45
inches being intended to library tables.
Ground color in ivory, dark red, blue, brown or
bronze green Each $500.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11
Small Rugs
Bath Rugs

in all sizes and qualities. A
large assortment of pat
terms from $1.o0 upward.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11

added. We now have sizes-e
8-3x10-6 it., 9x11 #, 9x12 ft
$500 to $3.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-11

"JaSpe Cloth '--MeW
RedUlijUl--EXcIUSiVe
BY reason of the soft, pale colorings. this cloth
is most suitable for bed room over-draperies-
though effective for other we'll The
plain fabric is of entirley new weave, exceed
ingly fine and supple-shown in softest tones of
grey and nile green. Wide valance
and bands woven to match, with French gar
land and ribbon designs in silk embroidered eff
feet
Cloth so inches wide, $1OO yd-
Valance ST 90 yd.-bands zoe yd
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
MOORE MOVES TO SET
INDICTMENTS ASIDE
Grounds on Which Motion Is Filed
Are Those Which Were An
nounced at the Time Second
Hearing Was First Set.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28.--Motion
to set aside the indictments against
Calhoun was made today by Stanley
Moore of the defense. The motion was
based on the grounds That the jury re-
turned the indictments upon the ad-
vice of Heney, who was then employed
as assistant under Attorney General
Knox. Moore averred that Heney's ap-
pointment was Illegal.
Moore also alleged that Heney re-
ceived remuneration from private
citizen, Rudolph Spreckles, for services
rendered in behalf Of the graft prose-
cution. Judge LaWlor stated his inten-
ton of going into the matter in detail
and will give decision upon the con-
vening of court next Wednesday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Charges Dismissed

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2S.-The en-
bezzlement charges against James
Treadwell, the millionaire, who was
once owner of the famous Alaska
mines bearing his name, was dis
missed today on motion of Assistant
District Attorney Hoff Cook, who was
conducting the prosecution. Cook in
formed the court that he had secured
information showing that Treadwelf
is innocent of mis- handling the funds
of the defunct California Safe De-
posit and Trust company of which he
was a director. TreadweI is accused
of loaning 100000 of the institutions
money to himself without authority.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
FIFTY YEARS SINCE
FAMOUS EXPEDITION
Tomorrow VIII Be the Anniversary of
the Day When John Mullen Start
ed East to Break Wagon
Road to Missouri.

Tomorrow will be the 50th aniver-
sary of the day that Captain John Null
len started from this city, in company
with a body of troops and wagons, to
establish government rtad to Fort
Benton. Missouri In 1858 the expedi-
ton left Walla Walla, but owing to
thedndian uprising at that time it only
reached Five Mile creek below The
Dalles. A return trip was then made
to this city and in June 1859 another
attempt was made to reach the fort
Many hardships were undergone on this
journey and Daniel Hayes, a pioneer of
this valley and one of the few surviv-
ing members, tells of the trials gone
through to make the Missouri river
I'VE started from this city in june
he said, "and went by way of the Occur
d'Alenes. Because of the heavy SHOWS
in that locality, we were forced to WIN
ter there and later the expedition left
for the east. The trip to the fort was
accomplished, but we had many har-
rowing experiences. While crossing
the Snake river, which tok us three
days, we lost man and though we had
many narrow escapes, this was the
only member of the party who was
killed during the entire journey
Mr. Hayes told of the trip in a
graphic manner and stated that as peo-
ed to remind them of the fact
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
tucna, where they will look after farm
ing interests
Say he Is Insane.

Alleging that he was insane and
possessed with an unholy desire to
make away with his wife and his
neighbors included. telephone mes
sage was received in the sheriff's Of
hce this afternoon asking an officer to
go to the home of George Grigsby on
East Alder street and arrest him. II
Is said that he is irrational at all
times and has made many threats to
kill everybody with a gun which he
owns. When arrested today by Depu-
ty Sheriff Painter, he was calmly hoe
ing corn and denied that he had ever
threatened his wife.
Il love her, he said, so why should
[ want to do that?"
Not being able to answer this ques-
ton, Grigsby was taken to the county
Jail and locked up pending an examin-
alton to determine the condition of his
mind.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Returns From Seattle.

Patrolman William Buck returned
this morning from Seattle, where he
had been spending his two weeks va
cation. Mr.. Buck was struck with the
beauty of the Walla Walla county ex
hibit at the fair. and says Seattle
Tacoma and Portland people all agree
thst it is the best county display on
the grounds. In describing the Alas
ka building Mr.. Buck dwelt upon the
vast quantities of gold on exhibition
They have one brick worth 100000
I looked at it long Time" said he
but there was nothing doing" Mr.
Buck will go to work again tomorrow
evening, and Patrolman Thomas Doyle
viii take a two-weeks furlough.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
PERSONAL

G. Y. Williams of Kennewick, is a
business visitor in the city this af-
ternoon.
w E. Mack arrived in the city today
from Kennewick.
D. C. Dixon of Lamar, is in the city
today
J. L. Dimmicls of Starbuck, was in
the city for a few hours yesterday,
A. H. Rogers of Dayton, is in the
city on a combined business and pleas
ure trip.
j. F. Mills of Pomeroy, is in the city
on a brief business trip
Earl Sewer was in the city yester-
day from Pullman.
Harvey Wells, is in the city from
Portland today, and will remain here
for some time, attending to business
affairs.
Walter j. Sauze. who recently re-
signed from the position of clerk in the
offices of the county auditor, leaves
for San Francisco tonight where he
will engage in electrical work.
D. L. Rush of Pomeroy, is in the
city today visiting friends.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
ARRESTS SEVEN BUT
WILL SAY NOTHING
Constable VanAusdale o.; College Place
Who Became Noted BY His Suit
for His Insignia of Office, Gets
Very Busy.

Yesterday proved to be busy one
for Constable A. VanAusdale of Col
lege Place, for during that time he ex-
erciSed his right as minion of the
law and arrested seven people for
smoking cigarettes. The doughty con-
stable refuses to give out any infor-
nation regarding his prowess, even as
to the names of those arrested and he
steadfastly said when asked concern
ing the arrests, 81 have nothing to say
However, it was learned that the
men detected in the act of smoking the
prohibited pill or having the "mak-
ings' in their possession were on the
grounds of Meador Park yesterday and
While there were detected by Van Aus
dale. Prosecuting Attorney Smith will
have the case for prosecution and il
will come up for hearing within a few
days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
On a Picnic.

An alE-day picnic was the order OF
the day yesterday for about 80 happy
young people from the Davis-K Kaiser
company who enjoyed an outing in
the mountains near Dudley. At noon
handsome spread was rendered. by
this ipterspersed with social chat
helped to pass the hour most pleas
antly. Returning with the setting sun
and retiring to a welcome couch the
employees and management feel profit
ed today by the outing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
OSCAR CAIN RETURNS
FROM SUPREME COURT
Appeared In Olympia for LueIla Win
= gard In the Case of Wingard
Against Wingard.

Oscar Cain returned to the city yes
terday from Olympia where he has
been presenting some Walla Walla
cases before the supreme court. Mr..
Cain appeared for Luella Wingard in
the case of Wingard VS. Wingard, and
for Lincoln Meador in his suit against
the Northwestern Gas & Electric Co.
The case of Cain & Hurspool against
Miles C Moore was presented before
the supreme court by Francis Garrecht.
A trip to the exposition was then
taken by Mr. Cain and after spending
several days IN Seattle, he returned to
WIalla Walia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
+ = = = **+ $3.50 $50 \ + !
BINDING TWINE FREE j

= WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Bind- ]
+ ing Irvine was placed on the free i
= list today by the senate Metal !
= strips with which cotton bales J
y are bound, known as cotton ties. i
= were placed under duty of Sc !
= ton and a duty of half a cent a i
r pound was added to bottle caps. !.
= Time detectors wers added to the :.
= paragraph fixing rates on watch j.
= movements. ].
= The end of the tariff schedules i
= was reached this afternoon and i.
= adjournment was taken until to- i
y morrow, when the corporation tax i
j. will be considered. +
i = + i = y = y i j. j j = !. j. ]. j.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Prays for Rain and Gets It.

SALEM, Ore, June 2S.-Col. E. Hofer,
editor of The Salem Capital declares
he has proved the efficacy of prayer.
Because of the drouth that has pre-
vailed in Mariom county for two months
Col. Hofer editorially suggested in his
paper Thursday that everybody pray
for rain. Last night copious showers
fell Now Hofer says the prayers
did it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
To Save Girls.

SEATTLE, June 2S.-Under the au-
thority Of the ministerial federation of
Seattle, Rev. A. Norman Ward, pastor
Of the Methodist Protestant church
as head Of the investigation committee
of four pastors, is visiting the up
town grills and cafes. He will prose-
where liquor is sold to girls and
young men. The idea is to save young
drink after entering the grills.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Three Months in Jail.

Jerry Donahue, having plead guilty
to the charge of petty larceny in the
superior court today, was given SEN
tence of three months in the county
Jail and fined the sum of 500. Dona-
hue is already serving a sentence for
this same offense. Effort was made to
have him enter the plea of guilty OF
grand larceny but not being able to
do so, he was indicted for the crime OF
petty larceny. The offense with which
he was charged was that of taking
some razors from an express pack
age belonging to the Pacific Express
company. this being done while he was
acting as agent for that organization.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Awarded $25 and Costs.

Mrs. Nora Fowler was awarded the
sum of $25 and costs in the justice
court this morning from w 1. Risden
whom it was alleged owed her for
WORKS done by her in an office. The
amount sued for was $50, but after de
Quoting certain sums spent on the
plaintiff by the defendant and allow
ing for days when on account of III
ness, she was unable to work, the court
fixed the sum at $25.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
P|TTSBURG TIED Up
BY CAR STRIKERS
Not Car Is Running and Strike
Breakers Are Chased From Their
Work by Angry Mob After
an Exchange of Shots.
an Exchange of Shots.

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 2S.-Four-
teen strikebreaksrs employed by the
Plttsburg railway company were
driven from one of the company s
barns by mob of armed strikers to-
day. A fusilade of shots was ex-
changed County Detective Englert
was seriously wounded
Not a car was running today The
strikers seem to control the situation
Both sides are holding meetings In
the hope of reaching a settlement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Hermosa at HANGER G. Thompson's

Those valued and tested toilet Gre
ations bearing the name HermOsa,
which are prepared and put up by
Mrs. Eva Hall, are now receiving de-
monstration at the Hanger & Thomp-
son store, to the left of the main en-
trance, where ladies will be informed
of the worth and qualities of the
Hermosa vegetable soap, the Hermosa
skin food, Hermosa massage cream
and Hermosa powders and lotions. To-
day is the time to make inquiries.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Anger at Doc Costs $500.

EVERETT, June 28.-The jury in the
damage case of the former captain of
Great Northern railway, returned YER
diet for the plaintiff here today of $780,
Baker sued for $1,9s9.99. He was in
jured on the night of January 10, near
Lowell and claimed the injury was due
to being pushed from the train while
in motion by the brakeman, because his
dog, "Bddy," was with him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Fellowship Among the Business Men"
The postmaster will be chosen from
the officials of the organization.
Judgment Rendered.

the justice court this morning in favor
of the Irrigation union against Mrs l.
the costs of the prosecution. The com
plant charged the defendant with re-
fusing to pay certain stipulated sums
which had been previously agreed upon
as her share in an irrigation ditch
about miles below the city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Parker Was Released.

George Roe was brought to this city
yesterday from Wailula by Deputy
Sheriff John Cummings and lodged in
the COUNTY jail for safe keeping. Roe
in company with Richard Parker
is charged with the crime of assault
with a deadly weapon. but Parker upon
putting up $500 bonds, was released
George Kyle and E. G. Goodwillie are
the complaining witnesses
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Van Houten Deserts.

The police have been notified to ar
rest Joseph Van Houten, who recently
deserted from Troop A, Fourteenth
cavalry, stationed at Fort Walla
Walla. Printed descriptions of the
man have been furnished the depart
ments throughout the state, and the
standing reward of $50 is offered for
his capture.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Twelve Mile Race.

Arrangements are being made this
week for a long distance race on July
and from Milton to this city. a
number of we'll known athletes to
will probably be on the race track in
the presence of the hundreds OF
spectators who will be there to at
tend the two days celebration.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Baron After Alaska Bears.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-Baron Won Quit
man. q famous hunter of Vienna, left
Chicago for Alaska, where he will en-
ulate former President Roosevelt and
hunt bears. The baron has five at
PENDANTS with him, a physician director
of the expedition, secretary, valet and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Off for Wa'.ioWa.

VIII Marsh, clerk in the county
auditors office, expects to leave this
evening for Wallowa, where he will
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Speakers Chosen.

At the weekly luncheon of the Com
nercial club to be held in the Dacres
hotel tomorrow noon, City Superin-
tendent o. S. Jones will speak on the
usbject, city Schools" Eugene LOr-
ton will speak upon the subject, Good
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
TOWN TOPICS
Visits Friends.

Frank Hennessey, engineer on the
North Coast railroad out of Kenne-
wick, arrived in the city yesterday and
will spend his vacation here visiting
with his parents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Orders Issued

Jessie Pellissier, asking to be APP
pointed as guardian of the person and
minor, an order was issued by
Judge Brents this afternoon appoint
ing her to act in that capacity
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Returns From Seattle.

DR.. Y. c. Blalock has returned from
Seattle, where he had been as a rep
resentative of the Masonic orders of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Superintendents Meet.

SALEM. June 2S.-The annual con-
vention of the county school superin-
tendents of Oregon was held in the
senate chamber today. Important sub
jects pertaining to school interests
were discussed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28

a hunter The baron will spend a few
days in Seattle before starting for
Alaska.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-28
Leave for Washtucna.

j. w Foley and sons. George and J..
W., jr.. left this afternoon for Wash