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The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

Governor Fernald on being asked
his opinion as to what the penalty
for kidnapping child should be, said
that he did not think that it should be
the same as for murder, as In that
case the kidnappers if about to be ap-
prended with the child in their pos
session would not hesitate to kill the
child. The main point Is to get back
the child safe and sound.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08
Sudden Death at The Forks.

John Morris died very suddenly,
about ten O'Clock, Tuesday night.
He went to bed in his usual health but
got up for drink of water at the
hour named and had taken but few
"teNs when he fell to the floor and
expired WITH eeeaking word.
His age was 4S years. A widow, for
merly Eta Durgin, two children and
several brothers survive.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

The last Of the army Of Cuban paci-
ication left Havana on tho first inst.
and now the island republic can raise
the banner SCUBA Libre." Judge Ma
COON, until recently governor Of Cuba,
has no hesitation in declaring that the
Cubans are capable of self govern
ment, and THAT the great majority are
peace loving, sober, Industrious, law
abiding citizens, inspired by the love
Of family and of country. Let US all
hope so. Time alone will tell.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08
NORTH ANSON

Mrs. William Benjamin of Portland
will have charge of the Millinery De-
partment at simmons and she is in
Boston this week attending the mill
inery openings.
Nj. P. Moore returned to Boston,
Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

We are glad that DR.. Gordon OF
Portland has told the women of the
Civic Cub that if they would do real
civic work, they should devote less
time to bridge whist. The game is
all right as an amusement, but think
of it as absorbing the entire time and
attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

By vote of 10 to 10, the New
Hampshire Senate concurred in the
House amendment to Senate bill for
the protection of no. License territory,
the amendment prohibiting the trans
portation of liquor by express COM
panies from license community into
no license place.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

The Kennebec river was open on
the I'd. inst, from Augusta to the sea.
The Boston boats will begin running
on the 18th. This year the river was
closed 112 days.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

In revising the tariff, the commit
tee has raised the duties on collars
and cuffs, reduced them on cutlery,
removed the duty on tea and the
countervailing duties on coffee and
lun her
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

After several false reports, Ad-
miral Ceveras, the noted Spanish
officer, whom the people of this
country very much admired, is dead.
He was a noble hero, though abused
by his countrymen. Peace to his
ashes
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

Wherever the steamer touches
bearing Mr.. Roosevelt to the hunt
ing grounds of Africa, the Ex- Presi-
dent has received most cordial re-
ceptions. He had big reception al
Naples on Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

Debate has been continued in Con-
lgress, and it was expected that the
Payne tariff bill would be put upon
its passage on next Friday.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

DON'T be too much in hurry in
taking off your thick clothing. This
is a common, but very important pre-
canton.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

The other day President Taft re-
eeived his first months pay, hand
some check for $5625.01.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

Two boys and the stub of cigar
cite caused a $4,000, 900 fire at Fort
Worth, Texas, on Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

Although offered to him, Preel6ent
Eliot of Harvard, declines the am
bassadorship to Great Britain.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

"Intellectual slovenliness" is the
new term adopted for lying; but it is
lying just the same.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

The port of Bangor is now open to
navigation.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

County option in regard to the liq-
uor traffic received its death blow in
the Wisconsin Senate, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

And the man who does the least
talking has the most to say,
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

Unless you have faith in your effort
it will be failure,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

ANYWAY

Owing to the fact that not enough
ring and A. c. Moore. the committee
appointed yesterday afternoon to make
a canvass of Commercial club members
to secure big delegation to go to
Spokane this evening, made no appli-
cation Of the Northern Pacific company
for special sleeper accommodations, and
those who leave this evening will go
out on the regular sleeper. in which
15 berths have been reserved for Irri-
cation congress delegates.
While many of the business men of
the city manifested desire to go to
the Falls city tonight to participate
in the big demonstrations tomorrow,
but few. would guarantee their fare.
and as the Northern Pacific company
would not furnish a special sleeper for
less than fifteen fares, the plan was
abandoned Those who last night guar
anteed to go with the delegation are:
A. A Herring, F. l.. Brunton, A. c.
Moore. Miles c. Moore. w. G.. Orri-
son, F. w Kaser. H. G. Thompson. J.
H. Morrow. julius Levy and Charles
Romer.
There are already about 20 Walla
Wallaas in attendance at the National
Irrigation congress. and these. to-
gether with the delegation that will
leave this evening, will give this city
CONTINUED On PAGE Four)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

SLAYER
SICILlAN YOUTH ENDS
FEUD WITH A GUN
THIS MORNING
Lad Avenges Death of His
Brother and Cousin
and Is in Jail.

NEW YORK, Aug 11-Amat Santi-
cello. aged II years, a Sicilian, was
jailed mere today after shooting five
times at Rafael Gascone. Arnat Is
praying ceaselessly for the death of
his victim
To kill Gascone, Amat came from
Italy. Six years ago Gascone shot
and killed Amat's brother and cousin
Gascone was tried, found guilty
and sentenced to death. He
was imprisoned near Lawyer
Albert Patrick in the tombs, who
interested himself in Gascone's case
and secured reversal
Later Gascone was transferred to
a cell near Harry Thaw, who also be-
came interested and supplied money
to Gascone for a new trial which re-
suited in acquittal
GascOne after he was shot, drew
knife and stabbed Amat The youth
will recover, but GascOne probably
viii die.
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sidered. As the council last night au
thoriZed the clerk to return certified
checks to unsuccessful bidders for
the Improvement of Isaacs avenue
and East Main street A new call
for bids may be made in order that
property owners may have their de-
sireS gratified with the bitulithic
1t has been reported during the past
day or two, that no pavement is de-
sired in the eastern end of the city, and
that property owners viii eventual
~ ask the council to advertise for bids
for macadamizins the streets. They
are making close inspection of the
macadam being put on East Rose street
and if East Main and Isaacs avenue are
improved this year. it will probably
be with. the macadam.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
COUNCIL
MEETING

There was no Indication at last
nights meeting of the city council.
that the time of members present had
any specific value, for the meeting
was delayed more than an hour for
some unknown reason, and spectators
were ,-ept in awful suspense while de-
bate and discussion was being carried
on in the private office of City Clerk
Hart-and the door was closed. At
first the report was circulated that a
quorum was not present. but Council
man Bachtold hove into port at $3.50.
and Just half an hour later the
wheels of the municipal mill began TO
turn in grinding out the usual grist of
little junk.
But four members of the council
were present last night. three of the
city DADS being away on their summer
vacations Those In attendance were
Councilmen Bachtoid. Niebergan.
Cummings and Lehn. the absent ones
being Councilmen Stack. Hull and
Whiteman- The session was charac
terized by nothing unusual, save the
long delay in calling the meeting to
.-<>~~~~~~~~>~.~~~~ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Continued on Page Five)
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Hearing Postponed.

THE DALLES. Ore. Aug. 11.-By
an agreement between the attorneys
suit for the temporary injunction by
Deschutes railroad against the Oregon
Trunk has been continued until Sep
tember |. The bond of the Deschutes
company was fixed at $4,000 by Cir
cult Judge Bradshaw. The Oregon
right of entry upon the lands until it
can ascertain the legality of their
rights Of way.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
MAY USE
MACADAM

ASKING the council to re-advertise for
bids if for any reason the bid of the
Warren Construction company, sub
mitteG in response to the last call for
bids for the Improvement of East Main
street and Isaacs avenue. cannot be
accept d. a monster petition is in cir
culatiCn among property owners this
week and is being quite generally
signed. The petition also requests
that the streets be paved to a width
of so feet.
AI,huagn the petition has been in
circulation for several days past, it
WAS rot presented at last nights
meeting of the city council for action.
and il is probable more signatures are
necessary. That property owners on
the two thoroughIares are determined
To secure the variety of street improve
menJ desired has been proven by the
numerous steps taken for the letting
't contracts and tie 5eginning of ope-
rduo2S When the first cali for bids
was made the BIome Granitoid COM
panl was awarded the contract, but
oef"re the mayor and clerk had signed
lEe same. petition was presented
asking that bids be readvertised for.
This was done after cons derable dis
'dSSlon and debate and in the next
call for bids the Barbsr Asphalt Co..
Was found t. be the lowest and best.
The petition now in circulation re-
quests the council to again advertise
Lor bids in case the bid of the Warren
construction company cannot be con-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
NEWELL
MAY GO

f'kTLAND. Aug 1.-THE Wash
'"sIon correspondent of the Evening
journal says today that the Washing
ION Times prints statement from
'''7| correspondent at Beverly. Mass,
"sh in the confidence of President
''lt, that it is regarded as certain in
''l"iniStrdtion circles that Director
'>e"rA Is slated to go The Times
SAYS.
lie cessation of Newelrs work for
''E government is regarded as set
''7o Iact. Ballinger. on his western
l'' mas become more determined that
'''lS Organization of his department
"'" begin with the reclamation bu-
reau."
Commenting the Journals CORE
Spondent SAYS:
ne same article conveys a hint
'-''' a similar fate awaits Pinehot 1t
'ssestS that Ballinger is hostile to
methods hitherto employed in the
e''amation and forestry bureaus. 1t
>N>>'~>~->-~~~.>~>~~>~~~
NO'Hlinued From Page Four)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

S T Z TX T. B E T. FAKE RS
LEAVE ENGLAND FOR
STOCKHOLM.
Warned by Board Of Trade
And Labor Unions to
Keep Out.

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Desperate from
lack of employment here. several ship
loads of British strikebreakers left
Hull for Sweden. Thousands more are
ready to leave despite the warnings
of English unions.
the strikebreakers not to interfere in
the Swedish troubles. Messages from
riOuS, however Hundreds of farm
hands are quitting and the loss of the
crops is threatened.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
PA WING WAR
THREATENED
some PROPERTY OWNERS WANT WORK DONE
OVER WHILE SOME ARE WILLING TO AC-
CEPT DIFFERENCE IN COST.

ers are granted a rebate correspond
ing to the difference in price between
the crushed rock called for in the
specifications and the .Umatilla gra
vel that has been used in the con-
crete foundation
Fapers for an injunction suit nave
been drawn up and are ready for
filing at the proper time the action
being considered by Attorney J. H.
tax payers. Mr.. Pedigo. through his
attorney. Everett ]. Smith. some time
ago served notice on the council that
he would prevent payment for the
work until such time as the specifica-
tions nave been complied with, anG
this move created some surprise in
certain quarters. However, the Rich
& Harris Construction company,
working it is said. under orders from
the street committee, went ahead and
completed the base on North Second
street. and are now working on East
Rsse street. where the same base is
being laid
The latest move i'm the. paving con-
troversy. though still in an indefl-
mite state. is being conducted by one
of the well-known attorneys of the
oitx- who is conyersant with the situ-
alton. He announced last night that
he would take the matter up with the
city. council prior to the filing of pa
ners in court The property owners
represented in the proposed action
will make the council an offer to ac-
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PUSH
WORK

Owing to a delay caused by a lack
servatory building. the contractors
have found it necessary to work their
men a shift and half in order that
the basement and first floor may be
completed by September 10, on which
date the college year at Whitman
opens. It had been originally planned
to have the first floor ready for occu-
pancy by the first of September, but
delay in the arrival of materials has
caused a corresponding dclar in con
struction work
The day shift now starts work at s
O'Clock in the morning, remaining On
an S-hour shift. At the time the day
shift goes off duty force of workmen,
works and remain until s o'clock in
the evening. BY this method much of
the delay resulting from lack of ma
terial will be overcome, and the base
ment and first floor completed by the
opening of the college year
1t is the intention of contractors to
finish the work on tae upper srory
after the fifteenth of September as
this can be done without resulting in
any inconvenience to instructors and
students of the conservatory The en-
tire building will be completed by Oc-
conditions later than October Is. Con-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

SPOKANE, Aug. 1.-THE profound
est impression was created here by the
publication of the story given out by
Samuel Evans, showing the grabbing
of the water power sites in Montana
since Ballinger restored the lands
withdrawn by Roosevelt Delegates are
all discussing the astounding revela-
tions. 1t is certain that BalIinger will
be called upon to explain when he
to defend himself against the attacks
made from all sides. Pertinent ques-
of his haste for restoration of the land.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
RECEIVERS
HIS MONEY

Through the activity of the West
ern Union Telegraph company. j. F.
Smails, of this city. this week recov-
cred the $3.50 sent to his bartender. c.
w. Slilly, in response to a fake teie-
gram sent from Spokane several weeks
ago After Mr.. Shilly returned to tais
city Mr. Smails discovered the tele-
gram was a fake and investigation
was Immediately started. with the re-
suit that the message was traced to
one of the members of the gang of
pickpockets that was here with the
Wallace Hagenbeck circus last month
Herman r. Leib, proprietor of the
Orpheum bar in Spokane. Who iden-
titled the man who secured the mon
ey. was forced to return the $3.50 to
Mr.. Snails, but it is not known
whether the prosecution will be TAX
en- further. The officials of the
Western Union Telegraph company
were instrumental in determining
VINO was responsible for the fake
telegram.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

the Pastime moving picture show on
Main street, has lived in this city for
the past two years and has many
friends here He came here from
Saginaw, Michigan. He was % years
of age at the time of mis- death and
because of his robust frame and un-
usually healthy state of body. it was
thought that he would live For the
last three weeks of his illness he was
only a few minutes before he died.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
SIX MEN
DROWNED
GOV ER III EN- r TUG
GOES DOWN WITH
CREW IN SEA
Captain, Doctor, Machinist
Mate and Three Others
Have Perished

BOSTON. Aug fla message re-
ceived here today indicates that six
men were drowned off Cape Ann when
the federal tug NeZenScOtt foundered
in a heavy sea. Those missing and
believed to be drowned from the tug
are:
Captain Thos. Evans Dr. TrOtter,
Machinist mate. Byfeld; seamen, Tay-
lor and Edwards, and white cook.
The tug was bound to Boston from
Portsmouth. She sunk instantly when
struck by the big wave.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

Relieving she was in the bunc off1ce
q Young lady called on the Union last
night and inquired for the manager.
asked that her name be eliminated from
the "coDyrishted" contest, and was in
formed that she was in the wrong pew.
Before starting for the bunc establish
mont where Rusty Mike Wields the yer
hose pen. she was asked why she did
not call the contest promoters over the
nhone. and ask them TO discontinue
her name. Assuming "a resigned ar
the demure maiden. with shrug OF her
shoulders. replied:
..I'ye worn the telephone line out al
readv calling them up but they do not
nav any attention to my requests
The young lady requested that hei
name he not used in connection WIN
the expose of bunc contest metnoos
and The Statesman extends to nei
that consideration withheld by the
.o f+;no bunch down the street. How
eyer she will vouch for the truth u
70 above incident, and ii is ten-to-
shot on the green that her name
will not appear in tonights issue "
tbe would-be newspaper.
Give Their Addresses.
while the .weeding out process
<ront;nue5 On Page Four)
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DEFENDANT SAID TO HAVE ENOUGH VOTES TO
SECURE EQUIVALENT OF ACQUITTAL
AT THIS AFTERNOONS SESSION.
First Move of the Defense Will Be to Strike Out the
Perjury Charges That Were Brought in Con-
necton With Now Famous Case

OLYMPIA, August IA number
Of legislators arrived in the capital
on the noon train today to attend the
trial 10 impeach State Insurance Com
missioner J. II. Schively, which opened
in the senate chamber at 2 o'clock this
afternoon Thgy claim that sufficient
votes have been secured to have the
demurrer Of the defense sustained by
the senate thus quashing the proceed
ngs. This was the subject of inter-
rSted discussion.
According to reports in circulation
before the cOnvening of the senate, the
Schively case is likely to be disposed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
GRABBING OF WATER POWER SITES IN LANDS
RESTORED BY BALL1NGER CAUSES A
MOST PROFOUND DISCUSSION
He Will Be Called Upon to Explain His Action When He
Takes the Rostrum This Afternoon at Meeting
of Irrigation Congress.

Intense interest and a feeling of eX-
pectancy peryaded the convention hall
this morning. In the resolutions COM
mttee the effect has already been felt.
E. D. Vincent, of Arizona. presented
resolutions. declaring that:
"This congress endorses Roosevelt's
policies and acts. looking toward the
of the natural resources.
their preservation and development for
the use of the people. 1t strongly de-
preciates the reactionary tendencies
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John Hackett. aged so years OF age
is occupying a cell in the city jail
awaiting hearing in Judge Mckinney
court Hackett. it is said. made an
unsuccessful attempt to carve a sbar-
tender in a down town saloon yester-
day afternoon.
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of before night. The first move of the
defense, according to these reports,
will be to have the portions of the
complaint including the perjury
charge stricken out
1t Is stated the real test vote will
come when ATTORNEY Israel interposes
demurrer to the charges. If sus-
tanned this WILL it is claimed, have the
effect of clearing Schively and it is
confidently predicted by those supposed
to know. that the necessary votes in
the senate are pledged to dismiss the
charges by nonsuiting the state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
Put to Flight.

Port Jarvis. n Y. Aug. ia band
of negro looters were put to flight pS
a posse of whites during a hre WHICH
DESTROYED the Monticello and Sullivan
country resort near here today Dyna-
mite stonned the fire after half q NIL
lion dollars loss None of the negroes
was injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

More developments in the paving
controversy are brewing, and it is
announced action will be started at
the proper time by property owners
on North Second street to permit the
Rich & Harris company's base to be
maintained. providing property own
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
Ninety DAYS for Him.

Guy Campbell. who was brought to
this city from PascO several days ago
on the charge of carrying concealed
weapons pleaded guilty to the COM
plant this morning and was given 80
days in the county Jail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
REMAINS WILL BE SHIPPED
TO MICHIGAN FOR BURIAL
Body of Hugh GrinneIE, Proprietor of
the Pastime, Goes Home for

the Pastime, Goes Home for
lnterment.
The remains of Hugh Z. Grinneif,
who died last night at his residence.
SIG South Second street of typhoid
fever will be shipped to his Old
home in Saginaw, Michigan. The
body will be accompanied by the
mother. who was with him inceSsanr-
ly during his last illness. Mrs. Grace
Grinnell. the Wife of the deceased.
will be unable to take this journey,
owing to the fact that her health is
greatly impaired from constant at
tendance upon her husband
Mr. GrinnelI who was proprietor of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
TOWN WIPED
OUT BY FIRE

SPOKANE. Wash. Aug IA mes
sage from Brewster, near here. lndl-
Gates that the town was almost annihI-
lated by fire this morning. The loss IS
$4,000.
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At the Hospital.

Mrs. W. H. York was brought to the
and removed to the Walla Walla hos
pital where she is receiving surgical
treatment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
IN A
COMBINE

The millers of this part of the coun
mixed up with any combination of
warehouse men, if there be such a
combination. to raise the price of ware
house storage rates; and thereby force
the farmers to sell their grain early
and not wait for possible higher prices
later in the selling season.
The mills concerned as given out
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