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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
Kmess Contest Grows Intensely Exciting as the Sup
porters of the Various Dances Spend Money .
Freely on Their Favorites.
MARSOVIANS COME SECOND AND SPANISH
FORCED DOWN TO THIRD PLACE IN LINE

trick on the Spanish people last night,
by getting out little cards asking
what the Spaniards had ever done
for Walla Walla." The wearers of the
green did not gain many votes by
their ingenuity, but they furnished a
clever diversion. Friendly rivalry is
running high and the dancers are to-
day soliciting the support of their
friends.
are falling behind the standard of
Irish freeheartedness and allowing a
few paltry dollars to stand in be-
tween them and success The Irish
dance is as lifting and as full Of roll
licking merriment as anything in the
performance. The society gossoons
and the slender mavourneens go
rythm that is fine.
The dance that is unique, the dance
that stands alone ror grace and sweet
love-making is the beautiful Swing
dance. Imagine yourself poised in a
swing none to securely fastened,
beautifully lighted with all the colors
of the rainbow, flying out into the au-
dience over the top of a Baby Grand
piano, could you keep to the tune and
reach with safety the high notes in
some new and difficult tune? Well,
this is what five young ladies do at
the Kirmess.
For individual dancing, perhaps,
Miss Frances Paine who dances the
Merry Widow waltz, a speciality in the
Marsovian number, has eclipsed every
thing in the list of Kirmess dancers.
She was even better last night than
the previous one and is gaining popu-
larity for the other Marsovian peas
ant dance.
Tonight will witness the third ap-
pearance of the spectacular Kirmess
with it's various program of dances OF
all nations; specialties, songs ana
pretty girls. Teddy Bears and French
Dolls make their first appearance this
evening to add another touch of ma
ture to the already complete program.
There is something irresistible about
~. 10 EAR
under the direction of Miss Gregory of
(CoOfipna6 paua
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
M'C0NAUGHY FILES
A SUIT IN COURT
Receiver for the Inland Mutual Fere
Insurance Company Brings
Action Against Several
Defendants.

Frank McConnaughy, receiver Tor
the Inland Mutupal Fire insurance
company, today filed suit in the su-
nerior court against M. Bryant Oh
Pullman. Wash, E. T. Juvenal oi
conner. Charles =. Jones, George u
Needy. William E. Richardson, r. =.
Arnold, A. c. Jamison' w. 4. forh'
III r Ruthven, John Odson ana Al
hert Sickafoose. all of Spokane; HUH
brothers, of Harrison. Idaho ana a
number of other parties located IN the
r+o+es of Washington and Idaho. The
complaint alleges that the lniaiio
o,,,nanv was a mutual insurance hrm
n;zed under the laws of the state
e washington for the purpose OF
writing fire insurance and that Tue
aoeondants were all members Of salo
company, being signers OF a cei i''l,
guaranty fund created for the peheii'
80 tho members and policy holders OF
the company
Tho Inland Fire Insurance company
ros organized in Spokane during tne
r,v mart of 1907 and it is said' nae
very precarious existence from 'n'
s.rt z C. Arnold, formerly con-
nao+aa with the Northwestern Mutua
Eira association of Seattle. was Sec
continued on Page EighD
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
SWOLLEN STREAMS
TAKE TWO LIVES
British Columbia Rivers Are Out OF
Their Banks and Property Is De-
stroyed and Lives Are En-
dangered.

FERNIE. B c., June 4.-An the
streams in this section of British Co
lumbia are on the rampage and mucn
damage has been done At least two
lives have been lost Elk river is swol-
len out of it's banks. Houses, lumber,
trees and bridges are being Washed
away. The greater part of West Fernie
is inundated and families are abandon
ing their homes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
Proves An Alibi.

RIVERSIDE, Calf, June 4.-Held
awaiting his commitment to the state
asylum for insane is Jose Martinez,
half -witted Mexican, who it was
thought at first, knew something
concerning the murder of Anna Pol
terra, the school girl in Los Angeles.
He proved an alibi and is held on the
charge of insanity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04

in charge of o. r. & N. train No.N43.
Wednesday night, but this had led tn
no important discovery.
Prison officials and other authorities
throughout the west are keeping a
sharp lookout for Beach and Flem-
ing, and it is considered probable they
will become careles and fall into the
meshes Of the net sooner or later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
Arrested for Speeding.

ERIE. Penn, June 4.-Ray Sheets,
driver of the pilot car in the New
York Seattle race. was arrested mere
today for speeding. Bail was furnished
and the race was resumed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
Still He's At 1t.

NJABE, June 4.-Roosevelt spent
most of his time today hunting ele-
phants in the forests of this vlclnlty'
He returned to Kijabe at noon as
guest at the luncheon of American
missionaries. Roosevelt delivered an
address praising their WORK.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
Will lnvestiqate.

Italian Consul Rocca announced this
afternoon that he will probably go to
McCloud to investigate the bayonet-
ting of the Italian striker and ther
make a written report to the ambas-
sador at Washington.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
JAPANESE NAVY DAY.

SEATTLE, June 4.-This is
japanese navy day at the expo
siton. The large liberty crew
of cadets and sailors of the.
Japanese training cruisers are
seeing the fair. The military
tournament is continued today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
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Edward F. Girard, better known
throughout America. Canada and Eu-
rope as the Mysterious Mr.. Raffles" is
coming 10 Walla Walla for little va
t@'lon after giving both the amateur
and Professional sieuths as we'll as the
police # Portland a hot chase for six
'sen days before he was finally cap
'ured by clever girl amateur de-
@c'Ne'-wao was paid the reward she
50 richly deserved.
In all the many cities that he has
paved his strenuous game he has es-
''pea capture in only two or three
Of them.
He Plays the Part.
Within the last rev years MIR. Ed
ward F. Girard has re-originated the
'D'-s game Of 'Raffles," as outlined
M +, W. Hornung in his great
'A VI That name, and has made it
'S'''e 10 put into actual execution
1e mythical and theoretical ideas as
0vS'''0ed fy the author, performing
''@O0nal features that would seem
''S' impossible were it not for the
~ numerous disguises and
VI attire-and most generally
". capture by some clever ruse
h..n '''illes meeting the fate that
~ta s,'.is most professional criminals
- =, .,ey do thing once too often.
], ,.' r'an's to Amuse Publicly.
R.r. introducing the Mysterious Mr.
hn.s 10 'ne people of this city let il
: understood that The Statesman doe,
snne. S'%E for the pleasure and the
tso. ,e''nent and financial bettermept o,
VINO oars to interest themselve,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
AOASENS|CAL AND
SILLY SAYS JUDGE
OF the Superior Court Does
like the Idea of Wearing
"s''' of sarbarism in
Courtroom.

Judge Tsoa very frankk to say,Y said
'psahtpg '5i't on 81 B'snts this morning in
CURES s,, u the new law which 70.
sopns Of 'sli0F ~ judges to wear silk
aink il is usual pattern, @that T
and wbv ''S' nonsensical thing
posed, is n hs1 law has been pro-
my comprehension
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
Ha outwitted Police and Detectives in Cities IN
til Finally Captured BY Some { Sk
Witted Sleuth.
RAN SIXTEEN DAYS IN PORTLAND AM VAS
cAUCHT BY CLEVER GIRL WHO GOT REWARD
How Long Can He Run in Here?- Evening Statesman
Will Offer Three Hundred Dollars Reward
For His Apprehension.

+*++ + + - + r + + + + + +
The Mysterious win Wala Wala sometime
He will -
wing this
description pictures will published from day
Rafls be subject ure by any child
conditions stated Mon
his band and be pub
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04
DIRECT ENERGIES TO
A BIG EXCURSION
Commercial Club WIl Not Take Hand
in Fourth of July Celebration,
Although 1t Will Not Hinder
Movement.

No action Will be taken by the
Commercial club as an organization
for the Fourth of July celebration
that is being planned by business men
of the city, the directors feeling that
Walla Walla Valley day at the Sc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-04

in the man hunt; and while he is in
the city, "Mr Raffles' will visit the
public places of amusement and the
stores, occupy his time by promenad-
ing the principal streets, looking in
the show windows, ETC., and giving a
detailed account of his adventures the
next day.
He will perpetrate a few innocent
and harmless jokes on the people, all
of which should be taken good natured-
ly-as he will mean you no harm
only trying to give you chance to
recognize him; and say, you are the
Mysterious Mr.. RaffIes of The Walla
WaIIa Statesman"
Has EIuded Many Sleuths.
Many are of the opinion that he
will last here about 80 minutes after
he gives the word "Go"-but then, it
must be remembered that he has sue
cessfully eluded both professional and
amateur SleuthS OF dlTerenC cities ali
over this country for periods of from
eight to 80 days before being captured
by some extra wise sleuth- hound. II
is, of course, a fact that he is cap
tured sooner or later in most every
city. but it is his aim to give you a
good run for the money.
Read the next edition of this paper
for full accounts of the coming OF the
"Man of Many Faces" then meet him
at the scheduled hour Monday. rake
a good look at him and go after him
and win the big reward-its yours II
you get him. 1t is game OF run TOT
everybody. You will have fun WIFI
Raffles-while Raffles has fun WIFI
I you.
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D SEVEN IN THE RUNNING.

y BUFFALO, N. Y. June 4.-Sev- :
j. en- entries and the pilot car In the :"
i. New York to Seattle automobile :
!. race started for Toledo this =
T. morning.
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CONTINUED On Page Eight.)
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Continued on Page Eighty
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Turkey R.s-sr.0s@s'-'S.
cIub-st@s1'Oa'
..,.v-Ton, sss@$s4.
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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
Of Interest to Land Owners.

439 LAFAYETTE ST.,
NEW YORK CITY, Nov. u. 1909.
Hon. Jared Y. Sanders, Baton Rouge,
Rouge, La.
DEAR SIR:-One of our clients is a
syndicate that is looking for big tracts
of farming land suitable for COLOMBIA
ton. These people want either (a)
several tracts, each 10000 to 100, 900
acres, or ~ one large tract of 100, 900
to LOCO, 900 acres, good land, we'll
located for profitable farming. Rail-
road facilities preferred, but if the
tract justifies, the syndicate will build
the connecting lines necessary for
proper development. Water for
power or irrigation, forest, coal, oil
or other minerals included. But the
syndicate principally desires good
farming land to populate with the very
best class of farm people, assisting
them to create the most attractive con-
ditions for living, farming, marketing
and profit.
These are responsible people of
ample resources in money, experience.
knowledge. executive ability and bust
hess success. The development pro-
posed by this syndicate will add mil
lions of land values throughout the
whole territory in the center of which
it locates, and will develop a prodi-
gious amount of freight and other
business for the railroads.
This is matter of large importance
to your State. Will you please give
it your personal and official attention
and have sent to me at the earliest |
possible moment full particulars about
any tracts in your State which you |
think may interest these people? All !
such information will be promptly |
submitted to them and if they are in
negotiations will be taken up
9y them direct through the channels
mat you indicate.
Yours very respectfully,
lSigned) HERBERT MYRICK,.
oresideni Orange Judd Company, Ed
itOr-in-Chief American Agricul-
turist Weekly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
ALL GOODS MUST BE SOLD
REGARDLESS OF PRICE
The Bloch Clothing Co.'S. Dry Goods Store
Main Street Phone 1874 Franklin La

be extinguished, he was horribly
burned on the left side of the
body, from the shoulders to the
feet, and portions of the back, be-
tween the shoulders and hip to-
gether with the left hand and arm.
Due to the heroic efforts of Mrs.
Broussard that the Congressman
had his life saved, and she suffer.
ed severe burns on both arms and
hands, caused from her catching
hold Of her husband in an effort
to get the robe from his body, the
cord around same having become
knotted in the excitment. We
hope for our distinguished friend
q speedy recovery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
SATURDAY, DEC. IS, 1909.

We hear much pow-a-dayt
about the increased cost of living
In spite of the fact that the Ven.
cradle Wilson of the Agricultural
Department demonstrates by
figures that this country produces
food products to the amount Of
eight billions q year, those who
eat pay more for bread, butter
and meat than they ever did be-
fore. The supply machine is out
of whack somewhere. Provisions
are produced in corrupting album
dance, but before they get to the
table, the cost has become ex-
orbitant. Food stuffs are less ex-
pepsive in England and France
and Germany to those at the table
ct least than they are in THE
country of plenty.
We hear the statement that
Argentina is exporting more
wheat than the United States.
Canada it is said will soon grow
and export more than our own
country. Indian corn has recent
" been imported from South
Africa into New York, paying a
duty and competing with the pro-
duct of the Western States. The
real cause of the expensive living
In this country and the imitation
Of the price Of everything is the
high tariff and the monopolies
that Ak the cost of everything that
We eat and wear and use. We
Day moro for labor in this country
than IL paid in any country in the
world, and labor pays more for
rent, food and clothing in the
United States than it does any
where else. What the end will be
no one knows but every thought
lul man anticipates with anxiety.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
Cenxressnan BrOassard Severely
Burned.

We note with regret that Con-
eressman Robert F. Broussard
suffered severe burns at the home
Of his wife's mother in New Or
leans early Thursday morning.
Congressman Broussard had just
returned from Mexico the night
previous, where he had been some
veeks on business. While stand
ine before the Are p long dress
IND robe which Mr.. Broussard
vore caught FIRE before the open
Rrnta. and before the flames could
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
WRIGHT.TARLTON.

| The Fort Worth Record of dat,
Dec. 18th, has the following to say
of the Wright Tarlton wedding:
! "A wedding in which large circle
of friends, not only in Forth Worth
but throughout the state, is interested
occurred Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock, when Miss Elizabeth Wright
daughter of Mrs. Robert N. Wright
and Mr.. John Tarlton we're united in
marriage by Rev. Father Nolan. The
ceremony was performed at the re.
sidence of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Fl. Ames
of Southland avenue, with whom Mrs.
{ Wright and Miss Wright have made
/ their home for the past year, having
previously lived in Hillsboro.
The home was beautifully decorat-
ed in palms, ferns and cut flowers
The artistic living room, where the
marriage was consummated, was
| beautiied by white carnations and
evergreens, the dining room was like
wise done with pink carnations, ferns
and potted plants adding to the at
Effectiveness of the room. which was
softly lighted by fern-twined elect
roller
''The punch table was literally
covered with ferns. The bowl in ths
center OF it was surrounded with pink
carnations, and here Miss Martha
Bond served delicious beverage.
Mrs. Tom Dunn greeted the guests as
they arrived and Mrs. Charles Tarlton
and Mrs. George Bond received in the
living room and dining room.
miss Tarlton, OF Franklin, La.
accompanied on the piano by Mrs. D.
W. Stafford of San Antonio. sweetly
sang the pre-nuptial song, Father OF
Mercies." which was followed by Men,
delssohn's wedding march, rendered
by Mrs. Stafford, with violin obbli-
cato by Miss Sarah Tarlton of Dallas.
MRS. W. II. Amis, sister of the
bride and matron of honor, entered
the living room from the reception
hall first. She was attired in a light
gray embroidered messaline, embel- |
lished in cut steel and braid and wore
q large pink picture hat. She carried |
an arm bouquet of pink carnations
and ferns.
1.-THE bride entered from the recep-
ion hall alone, looking beautiful in
IN exquisite creation of brocaded satin
made polonaise, en- train, and orna-
nented with pearls. Her tulle veil was
gracefully caught to her hair with
7alley lilies, and she carried shower
bouquet of the lilies and bride roses.
She was met by the groom and his
,rOther, MIR. L. B. Tarlton of Frank
in. La, who acted as best man. The
,ridal party formed a semi-circle on
he opposite side of the living room
rom which they entered, and the
'icture they made was indeed hand
ONE one.
Although the bride had been a
esident Of Fort Worth only during
he past year, she has made host Of
riends, who are indeed glao that fate
as decreed that she be numbered
mong Fort Worth's matrons in the
lture.
"Mr. Tarlton is prominently known
9th socially and professionally in
Orth Worth, and is of one of the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday. Dec. 18th.

Holy Communion 7.3O a. m.
Service and Sermon 1890 d. m.
Sunday School 9:30 a. m.
Christmas Day, Saturday. Dec. %
Holy Communion 1880 a. m.
Service with Sermon $50 a. M.
The Children's Christmas Fes-
tival will be held at the Episco-
pal Church Tuesday evening,
December 18th. (Holy Innocent's
Day..
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18

South's prominent families.
1.-THE wedding guests included init
mate friends and relatives, many of
them coming from different parts OF
the state.
"Mr. and Mrs. Tarlton left after the
marriage for southern trip, and on
their return will be at home at the
Tarlton residence. 40S Henderson
street -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18

Invitation have been issued ~
Mr.. and Mrs. August Gudeiiss
announcing the marriage OF snsn !.
daughter, Miss lice KspPei Y
M. Henry M. Bigler, on Wedne. u.
day evening, Decemb beg 20tn,
3 80 o'clock at the residence.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18
Special Church Notice.

Beginning with Sunday, Dec:
10Th, there will be preaching q
the Methodist Church every Sun
day, both morning and evening.
The Centreville appointment y
put with Patterson.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18

Skating at The jackson Roller
Rink every Saturday night for
school children only. Fred Brenn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18

DR.. d. N. Foster, Prof. Chs
Colt, Messrs. H. S. Pickett, ":
P. Foster, Bailey Chadwick ane
Louis Kramer left yesterday ioI
few days duck hunting at bei's
Isle.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-18

Subscribe for the st. Mary Ban
aer. One dollar q year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-20

half the oats plot (Which were
planted at the rate of two BUSH
els per acre. was planted one
bushel per acre of Canada Field
Pies, while with the other half
was planted at the same rate,
Golden Vine Stock Peas.
This crop is to be mown for
hay, when the oats are in the
double stage, and the ground
planted to COW peas, which will
also be mown for hay and the
ground again sown to crops for
fall, winter and spring pasture.
The pasture crop will consist OF
rye, wheat and winter oats, to de-
termine which does best on this
particular farm, and some three
pounds of turnip seed per acre
will be sown with the seeding, as
no additional preparation is re-
quired, and in many localities
they produce splendidly. Other
paintings will be entered into
some of the rotations and the
public has a standing invitation
to visit the farm, to observe and
ask questions, which will be
cheerfully answered.
Samuel johnson, the farm SUI
perintendent, is an excellent far
mer, who Is taking very deep in.
terest in the work and has ex-
pressed the hope that he shall not
let a superintendent in the state
surpass him in his accomplish
ments. Mr.. P. E. Crabtree, in.
stitute assistant for the Eastern
Kansas, has direction of all the
demonstration work on this farm.
Commercial fertilizer has been
used freely, but check plots have
been left without it, to demon
strate its effect.
]. H. MILLER,
Supt.S Agricultural College Ex-
tension. Kansas State Agricul-
College, Manhattan, Kansas,
April, 1909.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-20

1t is important that it be clear
ly understood by the people Of
the county that this is not sub
experiment station but on these
farms nothing will be tried that
has not been proven by expert
ment here at the State Expert
ment Station. In time, the of
ficers of the State Experiment
Station may decide to work out
ION a certain county farm some
experiments but this will be in
charge of the Experiment Station
experts while the general work
on these farms will be in charge
of the Institute and Extension
Department. To get the best
results the commissioners enter
into an agreement with this de-
partment whereby a certain plot
of ground on the county farm is
set apart for testing certain va
rieties of corn and other crops
and another field for planting a
pure-bred corn for distribution
to farmers of the county next
year. All work on both these
fields must be done under the di-
rection of the representative of
the Agricultural college who
will visit the farm several times
during the season, directing the
preparation of the seed bed, who
will select the seed to be par
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-20
COUNTY FARMS FOR
FARMERS.
Kansas Agricultural College to
Utilize These Farms for
Testing Corn, Wheat, etc

Manhattan, Kas., April 8, 1909,
Editor News: The most of
your readers are doubtless aware
of the passage of a law by the
recent legislature whereby the
county commissioners of any
county are authorized to arrange
with the State Agricultural Col
.lege for demonstration work on
the county farm. These farms,
in most counties, are a sort OF
necessary evil, and a source OF
expense. This law was framed
with the idea of making them
not only practical self-support-
ing by doing in time real model
farming, but of more Importance
of testing out varieties of corn,
wheat and other crops and by
working out of certain methods
of culture to demonstrate the adj
vantages and disadvantages OF
certain lines of work and nlti-
mately to turn these into county
seed farms for the growing and
distribution of acclimated seeds