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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
SAIL ()RS
PARADE
TROOPS UNDER ARMS
MARCH THROUGH
STREETS.
Most Brilliant Spectacle
Ever Witnessed in the
Great Metropolis

NEW YORK, Sept. 3O.-For' the first
time since the British evacuated New
York, a body of foreign troops under
arms. marched through its thorough
fares today. The sailors of all the
battleships in the harbor paraded in
honor Of Hudson and Fulton 1t was
in Manhattan. The sailors We're given
an ovation by the great throngs.
The parade followed the same
route as the historical pageant of
Tuesday The troops were commanded
by Col. Henry F. Davis, who COM
mands the military districts of New
York Aside from the brilliant spectac-
ular aspect the parade possessed a
practical value in that it enabled OBJ
servers to note that our militia forces
are gradually adapting themselves to
regular army standards in organiza-
ton, uniform equipment and discip-
line. thus laying the groundwork for
a homogeneous. efficient volunteer ar
my when the exigencies of war shall
summon our citizen soldiery to the
colOrs.
The aquatic sports include motor ra =
ces in which both American and for
eign competitors are taking part. The
days festivities will close with a ban
ton and ball Pin the Brooklyn academy
of music this evening.
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To LIGHT
At NIGHT
MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO
HAVE STORES
BRILLIANT
Merchants Asked to Begin
Decoration of Booths
Immediately.

A movement is on foot among those
who are working for the good appear
ance of the city during fair week to
have the merchants keep their display
windows lighted after closing hours,
and thus make the business streets
brilliant. 1t is argued by those in favor
of the move that the streets of the city
at night present dark and gloomy
appearance because of a lack of prop
er light, and it is thought the business
men will fall heartily in line with the
plan to give visitors a better opinion
of Walla Walla.
notify business men who have secured
booths in the pavilion that decora-
tions should be started Immediately in
order to insure the completion of the
work in time for the opening day.
With upwards of 40 firms represented
this year, the work in the pavilion
promises to be confusing, and it is
to avoid this condition on the opening
day that the fair management urges
immediate action. Many of those who
have reserved space are at work today
in the pavilion. and the majority of
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LOCATED

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo, Sept.
3O.-After spending night in the hills
near here the posse of deputy sheriffs
the three masked robbers
who yesterday looted the Citizens Ma
tional bank of Glenwood Springs of
100000 The robbers were heavily
armed and a stubborn resistance is eX-
pected. A reinforcing posse. 200 strong,
set out at noon. BlOOdhOunds ASSIST
ed in locating the robbers.
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TAI I At
BIG FAIR
PRESIDENT VISITS THE
EXPOSITION AT
SEATTLE.
Fears Sweethearts Will Now
Spring UP All Along
His Line of Travel

(By Robert Hazard, Special Corre-
spondent of the United Press with
President Taft)-SEATTLE, Wash.
Sept. 3O.-President Taft is boosting
the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition
today. The biggest crowd on record
showed the exposition promoters that
they made no mistake with the presi-
dent as a drawing card.
The president arose early correcting
the manuscript of his speech to be
delivered later at the exposition
grounds. He retired last night tired
out. He would not have reached bed
until IL o'clock if he had not reso-
lutely curtailed his extra stunts.
Yale men greeted and bananeted
Taft but the president spoke only two
Minutes and retired early.
Today the program began at 9:15
when Taft visited the exposition, in
spected the buildings. rode on the
grounds and delivered his speech. This
evening he will be entertained by
Governor Hay at dinner. The presi-
dent was surrounded closely and there
was no handshaking for fear of a re-
petition of the Mckinley tragedy at the
Buffalo exposition.
The remainder of the days program
includes luncheon at the luncheon OF
the exposition club in the New York
state building and an address in the
afternoon in the natural ampitheater.
Thousands of people from all parts of
the Pacific coast are here. having
timed their visit simultaneously with
Mr. Tafts. In addition to the presi-
dents address this afternoon speeches
will be made by Governor Brady of
Idaho, Gov. Benson of Oregon, Gov.
Hay of Washington, Gov Clarke of
Alaska, and Premier Mcbride of Brit
ish Columbia The speech of welcome
to the president was given by Presi-
dent j. E. Chilberg, of the exposition.
The ball and reception will be held
in the Washington state building. At
the conclusion of the exercises in the
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Won't Debate.

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 30--William
Jennings Bryan announced today that
ba will not meet Senator Bailey, OF
Texas, in debate On the tariff ques-
tion. He declared the debate would at
tract attention to them as individuals.
with the result that the issue would De
lost from sight.
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WILL JOIN
N LUNCH.
REALTY MEN ACCEPT
INVITATION OF THE
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Hereafter Both Will Hold
Gatherings on Same Day,
Joining Forces

Ar.,uting the cordial initiation of
th4 commercial club to merge their
fn.b with that of the former on Tues
DAYS of each week. members of the
Reality association met today in the
narr.. grill and decided that it would
t.r,. their ultimate advantage to have
tne TWO associations meeting as one.
Ar the conclusion Of a short address
delivered by J. II. Morrow. in which he
asked the real estate agents to join
tha club in their regular luncheon.
stating that as unit they could work
to much better advantage, II. O. Cecil,
stated that this should meet with the
9rprovaI of everyone and moved that
the invitation be accepted. This was
immediately seconded and the motion
carried
~Ry combining forces" said Mr.. Nor
raw we can get a much larger gath
erug We can get more results from a
variety Of ideas and we can work in
unison only suggest this because
1--WE a-. practically one for by bigger
attendance we will hear more sugges-
tons get more enthusiasm and meet
t,r uue common interest instead of
TWO as aeretofore"
Victor smith who has been in Walla
Walla for the past few weeks expert
mg The citys books was present at
tH. luncheon today and being called
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
Brother Kills Sister, Tries
to Kill Brother, and
Then Suicides

J. SOUTH WOODSTOCK, Conn, i
+ Sept. 30.-Dr. Armin Brunn, +
y prominent physician of this city, +
~ died today from bullet in the j
+ abdomen fired by his brother, +
+ Constantine, who suicided after +
+ killing Miss Fri da Brunn, +
+ sister living at the physicians +
+ home. Brunn entered the house =
= and asked the use of the tele- +
= phone. After asking for num- +
+ ber. he turned and fired killing +
+ his sister, then shot Armin, and =
+ then suicided. Central heard all =
+ three shots and notified the police +
+ The suicide was wealthy farmer +
= No motive for the tragedy is as =
+ cribed.
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PEAR:Y IS
WAITING
WOULD KNOW WHAT
PART HE IS TO TAKE
IN CELEBRATION
Roosevelt Arrives at Sandy
Hook Awaiting Orders
From Commander

PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 3O.-Com
mander Peary is awaiting word from
New York to determine whether he is
to take part in the Hudson Fulton cell
ebration or to return to his Eagle ISL
and home to await the public verdict
in the controversy with Dr. Cook.
Peary said he was awaiting Word OIL
the Roosevelt's arrival but it is under
stood he is awaiting to see what place
the parade.
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CAL EWING
HAS

Los ANGELES, Sept. 30.-As a re-
suit of the recent fistic encounter in
which President Cal Ewing, of the
Coast league. whipped OUTLAW Pitcher
Oscar Jones. Promoter Tom McCarey
"Will you fight Sam Langford or
Judge McCredie here 20 rounds at
catch weights? Five thousand for your
end, win lose or draw. for a Novem-
Der date. Answer quick"
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JUSTICE
REPORTS

Report for the month ending with
September 80 has been completed by
Justice of the Peace. 7. Nj. Mckin-
ney and shows that the bonds forfeit
ed and fines collected helped>the treas
ury fund out $276. Fines served in the
county jail amounted to $153.
The number of cases in which bonds
were forfeited or fines imposed was
so while one case was acquitted
The offences were as follows
Drunk and incapable, 13, diso"dcTly
conduct 13: Drunk and disorderiy. u;
vagrancy. 8; violation Of bicycle iiCh.
ordinance, 5; violation IF autospeed
ordinance. 9; hitching ordinance, J ana
indecent exposure, /.
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WHEA 7
CLIMBS

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-Armour
caught Patten and other noted wheat
SPECTATORS short of September wheat
today, and thereby added millions to
his huge pile Of wealth. Today was
the end of trading in September OPP
ton and Armour Wrestled between one
and five millions from Patten and his
allies.
During the last hours of trading
September wheat jumped IA points,
making a phenomenal climb from $1.06
to $1.20.
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Can't Make Weight.

PORTLAND, Sept. 30.-Judge Nc
Credie, sWathed in a black bathrobe
received the Queensbury representa-
tive" this afternoon. When Informed of
McCarey's offer to fight Ewing he said:
Ewing would be pigeon pie for me;
but he must make weight for me. I'm
less he consents to doing 215 in the
shade at o'clock he can have none of
my game
AS the judge is a big man and Ewing
is a juan silver, there is no likelihood
of a fight.
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Liquor Dealers Gather.

NEW YORK, Sept. 35.-The largest
ever held by the liquor
dealers of this state opened here to-
day and will continue three days. An
organized plan against the proposed
measures to be submitted at the next
session of the legislature disadvanta-
geous to their interests will be formu-
lated by the dealers.
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BOY NOT
LOCATED

Another hope has been dispelled in
the uever-ending search for little Cccil
Britain. son of r. l.. Brittan of this
city. who disappeared from Toll Gate
Seyrrd. years ago. the anxious father
having returned this week from Philo-
matA, Oregon. where he had gone in
response t. information stating the lad
Mas in that city. H. H. Shallef0r l.,
PRESIDENT of Phlomath. wrote to Wal
D. Wllla saying lad answering the
description of the missing Cecil had
.e,u located in that vicinity. ard that
those Who had seen him We're conf
drn- .e WAS the long-Iost child. Mr..
tri,tu. after careful investigation,
#.s satisfied however that the young
st"r ua~ not his son. and returned to
N..# Nalia Tuesday night.
Several weeks ago. d person giving
The name of H. II. Shackleford wrote
te Union stating that a boy in the
''.-tE under suspicious Circumstance
.> lad been found and as he seemingly
answered the description of the miss
ing #a he was positive that Cecil had
pteh 40 atcd. To make assurance
''aHN certain, a picture was asked
i'r fa5S was furnished and 50 Ger
Nu VAS Mr.. Schakleford of his
statements. that he agreed to pay the
ear fare Of Mr.. Britain in case he
should DE mistaken.
Aside from answering the general
description Of Cecil, the lad in oregon
""l told from time to time that he had
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
LEVI MARTIN
PASSES AWAY

Suddenly stricken with paralysis and
lingering in an unconscious condition
for five days, Levi F. Martin, who
has been living in this city for the
past several years with his son. Harry.
705 Boyer avenue, died last night about
7:15 O'Clock Mr.. Martin has been
suffering with this disease for some
years and was seemingly improving
when he suffered another attack five
days ago which left him in an uncon-
scious state until his demise last
night
The deceased was a native of New
York state and ws Sc years of age
at the time of his death
His wife died eighteen years
ago, in Wisconsin. He is sur
vived by two sons. Harry Martin of
this city. and S. G. Martin, assistant
cashier of the Lumbermans National
bank. Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Throughout his life he had been
prominent in political and business
life of the different communities
where he resided. Until six years
ago. previous to his coming to Walla
WaTa to live the deceased was a
On Do \
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
RATES ARE
NOT FAIR

SPOKANE, Sept. 30.-The interstate
commerce commission is hearing evl-
dence that shows rates on various
commodities where there is no water
competition are much higher i'm Spo-
k.ne than on the coast. The window
glass rate is more than the cost OF
glass.
Freight Traffic Director Woodwork
of the Northern Pacific, claimed that
his road gave lower rate on iron fur-
niture to Portland, because of large
factory in Portland. The coast rate
granted on many things is lower than
to inland oregon, Idaho and Washing
ton towns. .
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
Two Men Killed in An Auto
Wreck While Towing
Balloon.

+ NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-Edward =
+ Baker, proprietor of a garage at =
i er of the MineOla Press, were y
4. killed in an automobile wreck to- =
+ dav while returning home with =
! an escaped balloon. The machine y
+ became unmanageable and it =
+ crashed into a telegraph pole. =
+ + + + = + + ++++* ++* + +
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Another Dinner for Cook.

NEW YORK. Sept. S0.&-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook. who was entertained a few
nights ago by the Arctic club will be
rendered a large dinner and reception
tonight by a joint committee of the
Hudson Fulton commission and Ex-
plorers' club. Distinguished Ameri-
can and foreign guests to the Hudson
Fulton celebration win help to honor
the explorer.
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SANDY HOOK, Sept 3O.-The Arc
tic ship Roosevelt" which Peary
maintains carried him within striking
distance of the pole, arrived here to-
day and is awaiting orders from the
explorer.
The vessel is commanded by Captain
Bartlett who refused to discuss the
Peary- Cook controversy. The ROose-
welt will proceed to make ready to
participate in the Hudson -kulton par
ade after passing quarantine.
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Attend Convention.

BALTIMORE. Md, Sept. 30-The an
nual convention of the Maryland State
League of Postmasters of the Fourth
Glass opened here today. Third and
fourth class postmasters are granted
five days by the government to attend
the sessions, to which Postmaster
General Hitchcock has been invited.
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Roanoke Voting on Liquor.

ROANOKE. VT. Sept. 30.-Compialnt
with recent order OF Judge Staples
a local option election is being held
in this city today. Although they
could not postpone 1T, the Wets nave
appealed to the supreme court from
Judge Staples decision declaring that
another local option election wlthln
f,yo wears is a violation of the law.
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ELGIN, H.. Sept. 30.-The retire
ment of Rev William, of Chicago, one
of the best known Methodist Episcopal
pastors in the west was announced
here today at the annual session of, the
Chicago conference of the church.
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Famous Indian Feast.

TAOS, n. NJ. Sept. 3O.-Utes, Nava-
jos, Apaches and MeXicans from hum
dreds of miles about are here cele-
brating today the feast of San Gero-
himo, the most important and char
acteristic of all Indian celebrations.
Weird dances and races of all kinds
are prominent features of the cere-
monies.
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SURROUND
BILLY BOY

RIVERSIDE. Calf, Sept 30.-With-
out food and water, and almost sur
rounded by the pursuing posse, Billy
Boy the Piute Indian, who killed his
sweetheart's father, also an Indian,
and kidnapped the girl will probably be
captured or killed tonlSht Inc posse
was so close they could hear the
weary girls sobs, but did not dare
tn 90 closer as the youth is a dead
shot and armed with rife. The pos
Sc is attempting to drive him into the
open.
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No Flight Today.

NEW YORK. Sept 3O.-Owing to a
gale of Is miles an hour Wilbur
Wright announced that he would not
attempt an official flight. If the wind
abates later in the afternoon he will
make an experimental ascension so
as not to disappOint the crowds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
MAIL CARRIER INJURED
WHEN AUTO TIPS OVER.

LA CONNER, Sept. 30.-While
Chris Esary was making the morning
run with the United States mail to
Mount Vernon, in L. a. Heathman's
auto stage today the car~While round
ING a sharp curve near the Conner
place. two miles north of La Conner,
turned turtle, badly injuring Esary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-30
MURDER, SUICIDE AND ACCIDENT
Secretary of an Assurance
Association Kills Self by
a Bullet in his Brain

j. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Sept. :
j. 30.-Dr. A. NJ. Wester, secretary i
+ of the New Era Insurance associ- !
+ alton, sucided by shooting him !
+ self through the head at his home +
:. j. i. j. = 4. i. !. + !. i. 4. + i. + I. +
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PARAGUAY MAY
NOT SURVIVE

's ENOS AYRES. Sept. 30.-Rev ,lu-
' mas spread throughout Paraguay
mas assumed the most serious
''oP'fuons. 1t is doubtful if the gov
'-'-'eht VIII survive. General Caballe-
"' the head of the rebel army. is
e. munitioned and supplied A syndi-
.'e " nnanciers is backing the rebels
supplying the money. The govern
"oopS have been defeated in all
P'ehminary engagements.
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,UAlLA WALLA CITY
OFFICIAL PAPER
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Classified ads bring results.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-13
BIOGRAPHICAL CALENDAR.
November 10.
EDWIN T, BOOTH.

Actor folks and those interested in
The stage are recalling that today is
the eightY-sixt anniversary of the
birth of Edwin Thomas Booth. The
great-perhaps the greatest-Ameri
can actor was bern in Belair. Md,
Nov. 13, 1888. and was the fourth son
of Junius Brutus Booth
lie made his first appearance on
the stage at the age of Is, playing the
part of Tressel, his father, a noted
actor of that day, acting as Richard
III. Two years later the youthful doe
tor himself successfully assumed the
part of Richard in place of his
father, who had UNEXPECTEDLY alb
scented himself from an engagement
The following year father and son
went to California, where Edwin re-
manned for several years. going from
there to Australia. Although he won
m artistic success, he was financially
failure, and in 1856 he returned 70
the east From that time forward he
was recognized as q leading member
OF his profession. In 1861 he visited
England. and in 1864 produced Ham
let" in New York for run of one
aundred consecutive nights.
In 1865. John Wilkes Booth,
brother Of Edwin. involved himself in
a conspiracy against the life of Pres
ident Lincoln which eliminated in
the mortal Woupding of the president
At Ford's theater, in Washington. on
April IA. 1865. The assassin escaped
but was later discovered and shot
This tragedy cast gloom over the
life Of Edwin Booth from which he
was long in recovering. While he
shared the popular detestatiOn of his
brothers mad act. yet blood is thicker
than water and the bullet that ended
hn fa nf nil u leo
heart of his brother.
In 1869 Edwin Booth opened a mag
rifcent theater in New York, costing
more than million dollars. but which
involved him in financial ruin. He re-
visited California in 1875. earning
df,ring the season over 100000, which
enabled him to settle with his credi
tors. in 1880 he began tour Of
Great Britain and Germany, where he
las received with gerat enthusiasm
He died in New York, June I. 1898
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| $50 California Rugby
circle FifteenS ClaShing
of -

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 13.-The
annual intercollegiate football game
between Stanford and the University
of California is being played today
on the Stanford campus and from the
showing made by each team in prelim-
mary games. the struggle will be one
OF the most thrilling in which the
rival colleges have engaged in many
years. Since the two big universities
of the coast adopted the Rugby game
four years ago, to take the place of
American football Stanford'"has won
every varsity contest: but the Califor-
pia men are putting into the field this
Year the strongest and best trained
team they have ever had and are hope
full of victory
The teams of the two universities
this year are the heaviest which ever
represented the raval institutions. The
Stanford fifteen averages 179 pounds
to the man while the Californians are
figured at III. Most of the heavy
weights are in the serum ranks and
figuring only these forwards Stanford S
ayeraca = 1913 pounds, California's 100.
Bet" 90 the contest has been slow
to start owing to the fact that the
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final line up of the teams was not
given out until today. At present the
odds are 10 to 8 in Stanford's favor
and this fairly represents the showing
of the two teams in the seasons play
with other teams.
At both colleges wild enthusiasm
prevailed Rallies had been held at
frequent intervals for the past two
weeks and the spirit of the students
worked up to an unusual pitch.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stanford-Fullbaek, Brown; three
quarters. Sanborn. Holman and Roth;
five Fights, S. Mitchell and NJ Mitchell
Captain; half back Cass; serum,
men, Chera, Fitting, Horton. Minturn,
Dele. Crawford, Thorpe. PembertOn.
California-Full back, DWiggins:
three quarters, Harris, Watts and
Johns; five Fights, Allen and Elliott;
nalf back, Cert (captain); Schrum
men. Carpenter, c. Phelger, MarkWart
Ashley Hardy. Jordan. Graft and
Northcroft.
The game is being refereed by Jen-
kinsOn, the Vancouver Rugby expert
who Offici9ta6 last wear