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since that date. While the per cent of
gain here is not as large as that in Sc
attic and other large cities in the Spo-
kane division, it shows healthy con-
dition, and the figures are taken as an
indication of the growth of the city
during the period for which the report
is made.
Gross Recei pts.
Following are the figures showing
the gross receipts for the year just
closed in the various offices contained
in the report of Postal Inspector Way
land:
Boise, $73.S35; Billings, $44727;
Butte, s126,S13 Great Falls, s45,SSS;
Helena, $77,s39; Missoula. s52.333;
Portland, s743,152: Salem, s46.446; Bel
bingham, s62,419; Everett, $57,277;
North Yakima, $44,497: Seattle, $685.
917; Spokane, $4O7,174; Tacoma, s221.-
223; Walla Walla, ,$45,257
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smallest squad of any of the confer
ence schools; is the smallest college
in the conferences; has the lightest
team and the heaviest schedule. For
these reasons the speaker put aside
the probability chat the Missionary
squad would figure prominently in the
race for the pennant
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26
Roosevelt In lond:ana.

LONDIANA, Oct. zO.-Iile hunting
party of Roosevelt arrived here today
and this afternoon will reach Moro,
where the hunt will probably continue
until the middle of November
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Mr.. Cannon not only announces that
he is in politics for keeps, but that he
has his own ideas about some people
who should not be there
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Official Notice.

WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-Ambassa
dor O'Brien cabled from Toxic to the
state department that the Japanese
foreign office officially reports Prince
Ito shot and in serious condition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

Senator Aldrich has shown a disin-
clination to participate in discussions,
however warm that do not actively in
fluence practical legislation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

larger crowd than would debate
upon some economic question.
Provision was also made for the
holding of all debate try at
Whitman this year. In the future the
inter-society debate between the Ath-
enaeum and PhrenokOsmian societies
will not have the try-out feature, but
all candidates for varsity debating
teams will be chosen under the brief
SVStem'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

Cities that are taking pride in show
ing off their climatic advantages to
Mr.. Taft are handicapped by the fact
that Washington is recognized as
headquarters for ideal autumn weather.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

John w Gates, after his sarcastic
remarks about "hayseed statesmen"
may as we'll give up any hope he ever
entertained for political career.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

John d. Rockefeller has declared
that he will not talk much. Perhaps
he regards Judge Lands as having
demonstrated the futility of words.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

The SuffragetteS can be assured in
advance that their arrival will cause
no revision of the menus in institu-
tionS of detention
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

This polar controversy can be set
tied with prompt emphasis if the con-
testants will wait till spring and APP
point Roosevelt referee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

Peary's opinion of conditions in Dem
mark agrees to certain extent with
that of Hamlet
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For some time Richmond Pearson
Hobson has Systematically observed a
most conspicuous silence
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-26

Harry Thaw's family is making ar
rangements to bring still another set
of lawyers into national prominence
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WEATHER FORECAST.

Walla Walla and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Wednesday.
Washington: Fair tonight and We'd
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Oyster Bay is hoping to provide a
share of news next summer, import
ant even though unofficial.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES
IN ADVANCE

Address all communications to:
EVENING STATESMAN,
Walla Walla Washington.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
TEACHERS IN A
TRAINING CLASS

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RAILROAD
IDENTITY
IS SHOWN

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JAPANESE
DIPLOMAT
KILLED

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24

Washington, D. C.-Mrs. William
Howard Taft, first lady of the land"
has assumed duties without public
ceremony or oath Of Office which. in
weight of responsibilities, magnitude
of Importance, delicacy of execution
and lack of compensation. have no
comparison.
President Taft is charged under
his oath with Executing the office OF
President" Mrs. Taft Is charged,
without oath, of administering the
social and domestic affairs Of the
White House. Mrs. Taft will execute
these requirements primarily by
means Of her long experience IN pub
lie life. She is in full possession OF
the detailed requirements Of her po-
sition, has reached her own conclu-
sions, and is already making the MI
no changes in the administration OF
the executive mansion necessary to
meet her own ideas.
The addition Of the executive Office
building permits of an entire divorce
ment of the official business Of the
President from the White House pro-
per, and this is to be availed of to
the full extent. That the main en-
trance of the White House may pre-
sent as near as possible the appear
ance of a private residence, the UNI
formed police officers and frock-coat-
ed doorkeepers have been eliminated,
and in their place are negro footmen
in livery. For safety an officer is re-
tanned on duty in the miniature Office
room inside the main entrance, and
another on the second floor OF the
mansion.
The rights of the public are recog-
nized by the maintenance Of the hour
from noon until 1 o'clock. when ad-
mission is granted through the east
entrance to the historic East Room
and the parlors of the mansion.
Mrs. Taft has abolished the posi-
ton of steward, and will conduct her
domestic arrangements through a
woman housekeeper.
While the season Of prescribed Of
fetal dinners is over, 1t may be pre-
dicted that the new tenant of the
White House will conduct a series OF
informal social functions during the
special session of Congress which will
bring renewed animation and social
life to the sedate and sombre struc-
ture during the first few months OF
the Taft regime.
President Taft surprised church
goers by walking democratlcally to
services at All Souls Church. He
was accompanied by his brother,
Charles P. Taft. The crowd Of Gu
rious that had gathered at the edifce
to see the new President were expect
ing him to arrive in an automobile.
and the President and party were at
the doors Of the church before the
~expectant throng realized that the
Chief Executive had walked through
the crowd without being recognized.
There was no demonstration along
the street or at the church. When
the services were yer the President
elbowed his way through the crowd
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
Messina and .sMorocco.n

One of the industries, Of Messina
was the expectation Of sumach--the
powdered leaf Of the sumach plant
the finest varieties of which grow In
Sicily. This is used in tanning goat
skins, and sumach gives a clear, white
tannage, unaffected by the action OF
light, and therefore suitable for dye
ing into colors where permanence of
shade is desired. A genuine "moroc-
CO" Is goatskin tanned with pure SUI
mach, but there are many upholster-.
ers who could not give this definition
offhand. Goatskins dyed with babool
pods or similar barks are only imi-
tation moroccos, although it takes an
expert to discover the difference.
Long wear, Of course, reveals the de-
ception. Roam feathers are gumach
tanned sheepskins. Moroccos are not
used so much nowadays for covering
dining room furniture, but motor
ears have given the trade a new mar
ket.-Manchester Guardian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
RAILWAY TWOCEN! RATE
LAW HELD INVALID
Federal Judge Decides Against
State of Missouri.
IN CASE AT KANSAS CITY
He Declares That the Court Reached
the Conclusion That the Traffic
Has Not Been Remunerative AZ
ter Trial-Road Run at Loss.

Kansas City, Mo.-A notable deci-
sion in favor Of the railroads was
handed down by Judge Mcpherson, Of
the United States District Court, in
the two-cent fare and maximum
freight rate cases, involving eighteen
Missouri lines. The railroads con-
tended that the rates fixed by the
statutes of the State were not remun-
erative, but confiscatory, and asked
that the enforcement of the statutes
be enjoined. The State brought pro-
ceedings to have them enforced.
The maximum freight law involved
reductions ranging from two per cent.
to forty per cent. on heavy freight in
carload lots. The railways secured a
court order temporarily restraining
the State officials from putting this
act into effect, and, on June II, 1907,
Frank Hagerman, of this city, repre-
senting the various railroads, petit
toned the court to make this order
permanent. BY mutual agreement
and at the suggestion of Judge Nc
Pherson, who desired to have a prac-
teal test, the two-cent passenger rate
law was put into effect On June IL,
1907, to run three months. At the
end of that period both sides agreed
to continue the rate in effect, as the
results obtained had not been consid-
cred sufficient and the law is still be-
Ing enforced.
After many delays, the cases were
finally brought to trial before Judge
Mcpherson. Both sides presented a
long array of figures to uphold their
claims, some of the most prominent
railroad men and attorneys appearing
either as experts or counsel. The
final arguments were presented on
January 20 last. At that time Gov
srnor Hadley, who, as Attorney-Gen-
sral, had begun the cases, spoke for
the State, Mr.. Hagerman made the
principal argument for the railroads,
and a dozen other attorneys OF prom
hence took part.
The courtroom was crowded with
lawyers and railroad men, eager to
hear Judge McPherson's decision.
s"The question:" said Judge Nc
Pherson in his decision, sis whether
the traffic wholly within the State of
Missouri generally referred to in the
evidence as local traffic, can be car
ried under the freight-rate statute OF
1907, and the passenger-fare statute
of 1907, at such profit as will give
q reasonable return after paying ex-
penses upon the investment, or
whether such traffic is carried at a
loss, or less than such reasonable
profit. $50 The court has reached
the conclusion that upon this question
the statutory rates fixed by either
and both statutes are not remunera-
tive"
The Judge says as to the abolition
of passes that the evidence shows the
passenger revenue is increased by rea.
son thereof less than one per cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
PRISON TERMS FOR BANKERS
Britton and Schroeder Sentenced
at Brooklyn.
Convicted of Larceny of the Funds Of
the Eagle Savings and Loan
Company by False Checks.

Brooklyn, N. Y.-Col. Edward
Earl Britton, military tactician,
prominent in society, and widely
known National Guardsman. and
Frederick H. Schroeder, Quarantine
Commissioner of the Port Of New.
York and for years a political leader
model citizens who had been found
out" as the prosecutor characterized
them in their trial, were sentenced to
Sing Sing Prison by Supreme Court
Justice Jaycox in Brooklyn for the
larceny Of $4,000 funds Of the Eagle
Savings and Loan Company. They
received indeterminate sentences,
Britton getting fourteen months and
Schroeder twelve months as mini
mum terms, the maximum being four
and one-half years in each case.
Immediately after sentence had
been imposed ex-senator Thomas
Whitlock, counsel for the convicted
men, obtained an order from Justice
Marean requiring the people to show
cause why a certificate OF reasonable
doubt should not issue. Argument
on this order will be heard, and the
prisoners will remain in Raymond
Street Jail until a decision is rem
dered.
Colonel Britton and Commissioner
Schroeder were, respectively, the
president and second vice-president
of the Eagle Company. It was a
South Dakota mining venture which
led to their downfall. To finance
these operations they took from the
Eagle Company about $4,000 by
means Of false checks. They were
convicted Of taking $4,000.
1.-THE court feels deeply for; your
unfortunate condition." said Justice
Jaycox in passing sentence. my
duty as a public official, however, re-
uuires that I should impose sentence,
and that the sentence imposed should
be adequate"
Justice Jaycox explained that he
gave Britton the longer minimum
sentence because of the higher office
he held in the company and his great.
err responsibility for the funds. He
told the prisoners that at the end OF
the minimum terms they could ap.
peal to the Prison Board for parole.
The court room was crowded with
politicians and Guardsmen, friends
of the prisoners, when sentence was
pronounced. The two, men had
braced themselves for the ordeal and
passed through it apparently un.
moved. Before sentence was imposed
Lawyer Whitlock made an unsuccess.
full appeal for clemency for his
clients, stating that nine of the jul
rors, as we'll as the officers OF the
lean company, Joined in the request.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
CONGENIAL WORK
And Strength to Perform It.

A person in good health is likely
to have q genial disposition, ambition
and enjoy work.
On the other hand, If the digestive
organs have been upset by wrong
food, work becomes drudgery.
Until recently" writes a Wash
ington. girl, II vas a railroad steno-,
grapher, which means full work
every day. .
Like many other girls alone In a
large city, I lived at a boarding
house. For breakfast it was mush,
greasy meat, soggy cakes. black cof-
fee, etc.
After a few months Of this diet I
used to feel sleepy and heavy In the
mornings. My work seemed a terri
BILE effort, and l thought the work
was to blame-too arduous.
AT home 1 had heard my father
speak of a young fellow who went
long distances in the cold on Grape
Nuts and cream and nothing more for
breakfast.
II concluded If it would tide him
over a mornings heavy work, 1t
might help me, so on my way home
one night l bought a package, and
next morning 1 had Grape-Nuts and
milk for breakfast.
Il stuck to Grape-Nuts, and in less
than two weeks / noticed improve
ment. I can't just tell how we'll l
felt, but l remember l used to walk
the II blocks to business and knew
how good it was simply to live.
AS to my work-well, did you
ever feel the delight of having con-
genial work and the strength to per-
form it? That's how 1 felt. I truly
believe there's life and vigor in every
grain of Grape-Nuts."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a Rea-
SON."
Eyer read the above letter? A new
n appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
POLISH PRIEST SHOT
TO DEATH IN RECTORY
Father Erasmus Ansion, of New
ark, N. J, Victim of Assassins.
HIS H0USEKEEPER WOUNDED
As the Result of a Dissension in the
Congregation Three Men Kill the
New Assistant and Escape-For-
mer Policeman Arrested.

Newark, N. 1.-THE Rev. Erasmus
Ansion, Polish pastor of St. Stanis-
laus' Roman Catholic Church, Bel
mont avenue, was shot and killed by
three unknown men. The assassins
escaped. The shooting occurred in
the study Of the rectory, adjoining
the church, where mass was being
celebrated at the time. Father An
sion received four bullet wounds. and
died shortly after being lifted from
the ambulance that conveyed him to
st. Barnabas' Hospital.
Mrs. Antonio Sapzcycka, the house.
keeper at the rectory, received a bull
let wound IN the abdomen and was
sent to st. Barnabas' Hospital.
Father Ansion had just finished his
breakfast and retired to his study,
when three men appeared at the back
door and told Mrs. Sapzcycka that
they must see the priest at once. They
pushed past the protesting house
keeper and threw open the door OF
the study, two Of the men drawing
revolvers and beginning to shoot as
Father Ansion half rose from his
chair. One Of the shots struck the
priest in the left breast just, below
the shoulder and another in the left
side. AS he reeled and fell two more
bullets struck him in the back,
The man then fired at the house
keeper, the shot taking effect in her
abdomen, and she fell to the floor
unconscious. .,. ...r.s.
The ~assassins escaped through the
back yard into an alley and thence
into Livingston street, where they
disappeared.
Father Ansion was born in Russia,
in 1870, and came to this country
five years ago, soon after being adj
mitted to the priesthood. He had
been in charge of st. Stanislaus'
Church since November s, and had
had to deal with much dissatisfaction
among his parishioners in connec-
ton with his appointment Of the trus-
tees, in whose keeping the funds Of
the church are placed. Recently he
had received several threatening let
ters, and on his request three police
men had been present in the vestibule
Of the church at each service.
In Sendgikoski the police believe
they have a valuable prisoner. The
police say that the prisoners shoes
exactly fit several Of the footprints
left in the mud of the back yard by
the assassins. Sendgikoski was for
merly a policeman, but was dismissed
for being absent from his post. The
police say that two Of the wounds in
the priests body were made by a
-38-calibre revolver and the other two
by a .~32-calibre weapon. Sendgikoski
denies all knowledge of the shooting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
KANSAS BAN ON LIQUOR
Prohibits Prescriptions and Alec
hoI in Arts and Sciences.
Most Drastic Law Ever Put or Stat
ute Books Of Any State-Drug
Stores Out Of Business.

Topeka, KQn.-Kansas has taken
the lead of all the States in absolutely
prohibiting the sale and manufacture
of alcoholic beverages. Governor
Stubs has signed the bill prohibiting
the sale of liquors for any purpose,
and it is the most drastic law ever
put upon the statute books of any
State. Druggists are barred from
handling any kind OF liquors, and
physicians are prohibited from pre-
scribing them for medicine. Alcohol
cannot be used in the arts and
sciences.
At least a thousand drug stores in
Kansas will go out of business before
June l, the date for the publication
of the law. Large stocks Of liquors
in storage, in clubs, in wholesale
houses and drug stores will have to
be disposed of before the new law
takes effect. What will become Of
the great stock of liquors is a prob
lem.
There are a great many prominent
Prohibitionists who fear the Legis-
lature went too far in absolutely pro-
hibiting the sale of alcoholic liquors
for any purpose, and especially in de-
nying physicians the privilege of pre-
scribing it in their practice. These
advocates are glad that the liquor
drug store is outlawed, but they ar
que that in making the law so sweep
ing there is likely to be a reaction
which would bring with it a reign of
the boot-legger. the club and tie
Joint" which have scandalized sew
eral communities of the State. How
ever, the Attorney Generals office
does not take this view. In a state
ment John Marshall, Assistant Attor-
ney-General, said:
"This law is constitutional. The
Supreme Courts of several States, of
Kansas and of the United States have
said that a State may entirely pro-
hibit the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors. This law will be
easier to enforce than the old law.
because of it's simplicity and because
Of the power placed in the hands OF
county attorneys and the Attorney
General.
IF the friends of Prohibition and
law enforcement will not become
panic-stricken. but will stand and
present a solid front, Prohibition in
Kansas will advance to complete VIC
tory in the next two years. We will
enforce the law"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-24
Mrs. Taft to Make White House a Home
Plans Divoreement Of the Presidents Official Business From His
Private Residence uniformed Police observation-disclosures
Replaces Steward and Negro Footmen Are Doorkeepers.

that had again gathered at the doors
and on the sidewalk to see him
emerge, and with his brother saun-
tered quietly up Fourteenth street.
For some distance a hundred or so OF
his admirers followed, but they event.
ually dropped off one by one.
President Roosevelt always caught
the crowds on his way to and from
church. His rapid gait, and the diff
Guilty the Secret Service men had to
keep pace with him always served to
! attract the attention of passers-by.
Mr.. Taft declined to walk too rapidly,
observed all the conventionalities and
altogether was a disappointment.
1t was noticed that the two Secret
| Service agents who kept close to the
President wore the conventional frock
coat and silk hat which is the distinc-
tive garb of the service operatives.
President Roosevelt never. insisted
upon this, and as a result the men
who watched over him arrayed Them
selves as they saw fit. The change Is
taken to mean that President Taft
proposes to maintain a more dignifed
establishment than his f~ree-and-easy
predecessor.
After Sunday luncheon the Presi-
dent bestrode Sterret, his newly &C
quired horse, purchased at Hot
Springs, Va, and with General Clar-
ence R. Edwards, his military aid;
Captain Archibald Butt and ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt's orderly, McDermott.
went for a twelve-mile ride W the
newly constructed Potomac speedway.
Automobiles will be almost the ex-
elusive method of locomotion of Pres
ident Taft and his family. The
White House automobile will have
the right of way throughout the Dis
trict of Columbia and will know no
speed limit.
Two fine new automobiles already
have been purchased with the $12,-
900 appropriated by Congress for this
purpose, and Mr.. Taft has given them
a thorough trial. One is a good
] weather machine, a big touring car
with detachable top, and painted in
| dark green of three shades. This will
be the one most used by the Presi-
dent. The other car has a limousine
body painted black, and was pur-
chased for the use Of Mrs. Taft. Both
bear on each door the official coat OF
arms of the United States.
The cars are in charge of men sent
from. the factories, who will turn the
machines over to. the White House
head chauffeur, who will receive 500
a month. He will have n assistant.
|. The White House garage will be in
the present stables. Besides the two
automobiles they will quarter seven
horses, which will be at the disposal
of Secretary Carpenter and his assist
ants, or may be used by the Tafts.
The only horses which will be used
by President Taft and his family will
be the new saddle horse recently rur-
chased in Virginia for the use Of the
| President and any saddle horses re-
Quired by the other members Of his
family.