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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Wants to Erect Booths on
Ground Assigned for
Buildings.
OREGON AND OTHERS
DENY THE RIGHT
Conference Being Held to
Adjust Differences
Arising.

SEATTLE, May PA conference
will be held this afternoon between the
exhibitors club, organized yesterday.
and the department of works, of the
exposition, in an effort to adjust the
differences regarding the placing and
selling of the booths on the grounds
of the California, Oregon and other
state buildings.
Members of the Washington state
commission went on record today as
indorsing the position of the Oregon
commissioners, declaring that no can
dy booths shall be placed on the
grounds of the Washington state
building. The governor and secretary
of state indicate that they will sup
port their commission.
Attorney General Crawford of Ore
gon, has arrived here and has advised
the Oregon commission that the expo
sition authorities had no right to erect
a booth on the grounds assigned to the
state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
England and the Colonies
Remember Birthday of
Loved Monarch.
NINETIETH YEAR
SINCE HER BIRTH
Four Million Children Are
Released From School
To Take Part.

LONDON, May 24.-Flags are fly
ing throughout England today in cele-
brotion of Empire day, the anniversary
of the birth of Queen Victoria. Over
ten thousand schools are closed, free
ing approximately four million chill
dren to participate The idea of the
celebration originated among the con-
servatives while the Boer war fever
was raging.
Empire day, the anniversary of the
birth of Queen Victoria, May "a, 1919,
was widely observed throughout Great
Britain and the colonies Flags were
displayed from nearly every building
and special commemorative exercises
were held in schools and halls. Cables
from Indian, South Africa, Australia
and the colonies indicate that the an
niversary was celebrated wherever the
British flag floats.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
GRAFTERS CONFESSION
GETS CORROBORATIoN
Grafters Admit Former County Attor-
ney Got Bribe for Protecting
Oklahoma .BootIeggers.

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 24.-COr-
roboration of the sensational confes
sion of former County Attorney Big
gers from unexpected sources, has
come today, in the trial at Shawnee,
of Judge W. N. Maben, charged with
accepting a bribe. Biggers said he ac-
cepted $4,000 to protect bootleggers
and passed part Of it to the judge.
County Commissioner Hagar, on the
stand today, said that he had passed
the money to Biggers and that he got
500 for his services. Late this after
noon John Rogers and L. B. Howell,
gamblers, corroborated the former at
torney's statement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
No REHEAR|NG FOR
COLUMBIA FISHERIES
Supreme Court Lenies Application for
New Trial and Suggests a Com
mission to Settle the Case.

WASHINGTON, May PA petition
for the rehearing of the Columbia river
boundary controversy between Oregon
and Washington was denied today by
the supreme court of the United States.
The court recommended that congress
appoint a commission of the residents
of both states to pass upon the case
and settle definitely the dispute. The
boundary suit was an amicable action
brought several years ago after con-
ference at Salem, Oregon, between At
torney General Crawford and the as
sistant attorney general, at Washing
n. officials have decided that only
through the courts could they definitely
determine the authority for enforcing
certain fishing laws pertaining to the
Columbia river. Under the conditions
at the time the suit was brought II
was possible for fishermen under the
laws on one side of the river, by NOV
ing to the other side, to be immune
from prosecution.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Say He Devoted His Time
All Too Much to San
Francisco.
WICKERSHAM GIVES
HIM A NEW CASE
Heney Has Not Yet Given
Reply AS to His
Acceptance.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Oppon-
ents of Prosecutor Heney in the CAL
noun bribery case now on trial in San
francisco, it is expected today will
demand the withdrawal of his appoint
ment as special assistant under Wick
ersham, perhaps on the grounds that
for three years he devoted almost his
exclusive time to the San Francisco
graft case
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24-It was
learned today thai Attorney General
Wickersham has asked Heney to go to
Oregon and take charge of the prose-
cution of Binger Herman in the land
cases. Heney has not given his
answer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
President Penrose and Dean
Hendrick Return From
Eastern Trip.
WHITMAN MOVE
MEETS FAVOR
Many Men Secured For the
Faculty Of Local
Institution.

That D, K. Pearsons, the benefactor
Of Whitman college, is still greatly in
terested in the growth of the institu-
ton end that the academy that bears
his name IS to be provided with funds
for vast Improvements, is given out by
DR.. S. 3. 1. Penrose, of Whitman COL
ege, who has just returned from an
extended visit in the east. According
TO Dr.. PenrOse, a check for $4,000,
will be sent to the academy officials in
July the money to be given uncondi-
tOnaIly.
President and Dean Hendrick re-
turned this morning over the Soo-
Spokane road from the east where they
visited to secure new men for the fac
uty to fill the need caused by the
growth Of the institution. While
there they visited the leading
educational institutions of the
country including Yale, Harvard,
Princeton, Chicago, Wisconsin and
Pennsylvania, and We're fortunate in
securing a number of admirable men
Whose names viii be submitted to the
trustees.
They also met the officers of the gen
era. education board, and of the Car
les.e Foundation for teaching. while in
N.# York city, and secured from them
..'Aae d Re present at Commence
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Commissioner Appointed.

SALEM, May 24.-The governor this
afternoon announced the membership
of the conservation commission to be
composed of seven members as fol-
lows: j. N Teal, Portland; f. q.
Young, Eugene; c. B. Watson, Asn-
land; State Senator ]. H. Hart Baker
City; J. c. Stevens, Portland; state
Senator Frank J. Miller, Albany;
Principal c. r. Wilson, Portland
academy. The commission will take
up under the authorization of the state
the work started by the body appoint
ed by Chamberlain looking toward the
conservation of the states resources
and co-operating with the other states
and with the United States govern
ment toward the same end.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Withdraws Land.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Eighteen
thousand acres of land in Oregon and
5000 acres in California were with
drawn from the Pitt River reclamation
project and restored to entry by the
government, according to today's an
nouncement, because it is decided that
it is not feasible to use the waters of
Goose lake for the project.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Wants Land Rates.

SALEM. May 24.-EndeaVorlng TO Sc
c,,re lower rates to the interior, made
necessary as a result of the Spokane
rate decision. the Portland Champer OF
Commerce today filed a formal COM
nlaiot with the railroad commission
asking that the order relating to the
a;e+rihutive rates on the o. r. n.
made by the railroad COMMISSION ias'
snring. against which restraining or
der was obtained in the federal courts
he modified So that lower rate can De
secured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Fencing Case Opens.

PORTLAND, Ore, May 24--The
government fencing case against
William Hanley, a rancher and man
ager of the Harvey County Develop
ment company began in the federal
court today 1t is alleged Hanley holds
between $4,000 and $4,000 acres of land
legally owned by the company. This
makes the total amount involved more
than $4,000 acres in Harvey county
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24

'S Il Brings but Fair Profit to
"Snufaeturersowen of Oklahoma
0''a0Ns the Sugar Trust and
Shows 1t Up.

Roo, 80 INGTON. May 24.-Senator
rs-.'. ,ooay spoke in favor of the re-
rl,, l.'.- Of the Dingley rate He insisted
,Rg- '-7 existing rates are not higher
min. necessary to enable American
rs rs 10 make a fair proft
rs--.,. arms that the sugar trust is
dag,rs lf'm fifty to eighty million
e5r.r.S..@- annually, a part of which is
pis,s -s leu oy every child who eats =
hon9 IN lS"oy, Senator owen of Okla
tsrr ,'oay attacked the protective
gissr,s- 'Ae ground that it fostered
T,''.c combinations ''N' -
visvf,r used s the newspaper story ra-
h. ing ing the customs s1Iea, fro srUlS re- :.
thar hi. hi TO the senate, and charged
prote,,i,s. ,'ls Is one of the consequences Cr Of
sspa,oSo Deliver for Protection.
oas ',%'or "a Doniver. presTmnd o.on'
Senator's ne most devoted free lumber
aud srog. 'olay deserted that banner.
he Pa,;s. .s lor duty in the interests Of
ognerr ''-C coast mills, and stnnnooa
The san9. ne created a surprise.
10 chsnea sgn2te At committee decided no,
by sase ,ra the lumber rates $3.50 as nas1aa no'
10 5ec,5o mouse, leaving it to the pnsto seno+a
f'se Or taxa, whether lumber should be
saad fes1 s1Aeq ST. $3.50 or 81 per thou
'Oggb Iry, h. Indications favor s15o On
p0se8 >. -''oer. The COMMITTEES is az
hished Inn,l lrtAe concessions regarding
esat pra,.i432' ,'oeT' MeCumbers' amend
bs eonsi5o og'JizIaing for free lumber is he-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Jap Ships Move.

PORT TOWNSEND, May 24-The
training ship cruisers Aso and Soya
of the Japanese navy, weighed anchor
at $50 o'clock this morning and
started for Tacoma, where they are
due at 8 o'clock. They are to remain
in Tacoma al lweek, and Admiral
Ijichi will confer with Admiral Sebree
of the Pacific fleet, regarding the de-
tailed plans for the movement Of all
war ships during their visit in Seattle
on the opening of the exposition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
blind Girl To Wed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, May "a
It was announced today that Hazel
Corbett. the talented blind sister ot
tho pugilist, James Corbett, ana OF
pitcher Joe Corbett, of the San Fran
cisco Coast League team, will soon
wed Alfred Dewitt, wire chief here OF
tbe Pacific States Telephone and Tel
eeraph company. She has been bllnd
since her birth, although she is a tai
ented pianiste She is well read ana
nostad upon the affairs of the world.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Worth a Hundred Million.

NEW YORK. May 24.-From sources
close to the family of the late H. H
Rogers. it was learned today that his
estate is valued at nearly $100,0OO,000,
which is invested in the best secur1-
ties. Besides his bequest to Mark
Twain, if is understood, the whole es-
tate was left to his family.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Commits Suicide.

LIMA, O., Aug. 24.-John Beam
negro accused of shooting and killing
Mrs. Maude Diltz a handsome widow,
35 wears of age. was tracked by hounds
to ihs hiding place under a barn To-
day, committed suicide to prevent ms
capture When Beam was denied ao-
mittance to the DiltZ home ne hreu
several shots which resulted IN the
death of the woman in hospital. The
cause of the shooting is unknown.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
a .Judue Now,

SALEM, May PA. A. Eakin, an at
torney of Astoria. brother of Justice
Eakin of the Oregon supreme bench,
was today appointed by the governor
to the new judgeship of the fifth judi
cial district.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
In Bermuda.

HAMILTON, Bda May PA re-
view of the British troops station IN
Bermuda was the feature of the En-
pire day celebration here, at when
the delegates to the International
league of Press clubs convention were
the guests of honor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
10 More for Him.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-John Hays
Hammond, the famous mining expert
today declined the United States mlnt
istership to China, and told the pres
ident that he had ''roughed it about
enough for a while and that he intends
to spend the next few years at home
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
In Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 24.-LoVing
reverence was paid to the memory of
Queen Victoria in every city, town and
village throughout the dominion to-
day. AS usual, a general holiday was
observed and the day was given over
to sports and pastimes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
PhjIippine Bill Passes.

WASHINGTON. May 24.-The Phil
ippine tariff bill passed the house to-
day. 128 to 6S Underwood of Ala
bama. voted with the republicans for
the bill Wagner Of Pennsylvania,
voted with the democrats against 1t.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
RAINFALL FOR
THIS MONTH
IS DEFICIENT
Precipitati : for the Last
Thirty l IS :, Is More
Than \ !: Short.
y 8
INDICATION sARE
NOT NOW -oPEFUL
Farmers Are Complaining
But There Is Moisture
In the Ground.

With a deficiency in rainfall of 1.1S
the office of Weather Observer John
Grover hold out little hope of any pre-
cipitation for the next "a hours, even
though conditions were last night ia
vOrahle to an d-fashioned "soaker'
Since January 1, 1909, the deficiency
amounts to .55 of an inch, and those
who keep in close touch with the
weather are comparing the present
month to May, 1906. when 4.S1 inches
of rain fell on the last two days. flood
ing streams and causing considerable
damage throughout the country.
In May, 1906, the deficiency in pre-
cipitation amounted to 80 of an inch,
the only rain, prior to the last two
days Of the month, having fallen on
the 14th, amounting to 1t of an inch.
At noon on the 2Sth rain set in
which continued until June 1, and 4.S1
inches were recorded before the clouds
rolled away.
Not only in point of rainfall has the
present month been an exceptional
one. however, for although no good
rain has fallen since May 1, the tenn
perature has been below the normal
for three weeks, and continues with
out any sign of becoming warmer.
May was an exceptionally warm day,
the mercury reaching the 80 degree
mark, but as though having over-ex-
erted itself, the liquid fell to the bot
tom of the tube, and has since re-
manned there. AS far as known, May
in any previous year since the es-
tablishment Of the weather office here
has not been as cool as recorded this
month. ana in view of the fact that
the month is an unusual one in many
respects, people are wondering whether
the big rain Of 1906 will be repeated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-24
Farmers Want Rain.

Wduk
Although wheat growers throughout
the valley and on Eureka Flat are
daily beseeching the weather man to
hand out a good rain, fields are in
good condition, showing only a few
brown spots as the result of the lack
of moisture. In the great Flat wheat
fiels, the grain stands knee-high, and
has attained an excellent stool, Turkey
Red having this year almost wholly
replaced the blue tsem grown in pre-
vious years. In speaking of crop con-
d tions on the Flat yesterday evening,
one of the well-known residents OF
that section said:
Farmers are complaining because
of a lack Of rain. but they overlook the
fact that the ground is full of mois-
ture as a result or the heavy SHOWS
and early rains; all we need now is
some weather to bring the moisture
to the surface where it will do some
good. This continued cool weather,
while it would be highly benehclal
under normal rain conditions, has had
the effect of leaving the moisture in
the ground. A good rain and con-
tinued cool weather would be of great
benefit. but a week of exceptionally
warm, sunny weather, I believe, would
have the desired effect.
cone can see in many fields brown
spots as though the wheat had burned
and many farmers are Of the belief
that such is the case. I have another
opinion, and credit the spots to frosts
that nipped grain in low places. On
an average the Flat crop is much
farther advanced this year than 1T was
year ago, and farmers have no real
kick coming, even though they are
complaining"
Expect Good Yield.
Those farmers who have made
close inspection of their fields say the
average yield on the Flat will be near
the 35 bushel mark, and that the
quality will be good. Wheat is just
beginning to head though the short
stalks give every indication of lack
of straw Weeds are few, owing to
the extra cultivation given the fields,
and with many of the grain growers
it is a case of heads 1 win, tails you
lose;" warm weather will bring the
moisture to the surface to relieve the
roots. and COOL rainy weather will be
even more beneficial.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
THE sourH's UNUSED ACRES.

According to statistics found in q
statement recently issued by the
Southern Commercial Congress. less
than forty per cent OF Virginia's lands
are improved. and IN the entire South
nc; one quarter OF the ;Ot.ii land area
Is serving agricultu' Al purposes
Iowa, a part Of the great territory
west OF the Mississippi river which we
are inclined to UIibf OF as waiting
for immigrants to utilize its vast
tracts. has Sc per cent OF its farm
area improved.
Yet the South. with its distribution
Of rainfall. steady temperature, long
growing seasons and vare.'es OF pro-
duce LIQUID be in n state Il cultiva-
ton far in advance OF anything TO be
found in the new west. OF course, the
var set the South back many. many
years. but il Is probable that the
craze 81 our people for manufactures
is largely responsible for the neglect
Of our agricultural advantages In re-
cent years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
-orced into Exile.

Vim. Upcbrrch. Of Glen Oak. Ok'a,
was an Gle from home. Mountain
air. he tho -ght. would cure a frightiul
luag-racldng cough that had defed all
r, NEEDLES Der two years. After SIX
months n returned. death dogging
his STEPS Then | began 20 use DIT.
Kings \ " Discovery he writes
and afte- taking six bottles ] am
ss vel I, ever y saves thousands
yearly fr1n desperate lung diseases.
Infaliible Tor Coughs and Colds. g dis
peis Hns-seness end Scre Throat.
Cures Gi.p. Bronchitis. Hemorhases.
Asthma ~roup. whoopirr Cough. SOC
and $40. trial bottle free. gusr7n-
teed BY academy Pharmacy Co. Petz-
ODDS D1g Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
ASK CONGRESS FOR
TWO DREADNAUGHTS
Secretary of Navy Also Will
Request Appropriation
for Repair Ship.
(By Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 17.-ln
recommending a naval program for
next year, Secretary Meyer will ask
congress to provide for repair snip
equipped with complete machine
shop for all emergency work, or. fail
ing to get the repair ship. the equiva-
lent in cost of such craft in torpedo
boat destroyers. This will be in ad-
dition to two 26.0O0-ton dreadnaughts
which it has long been understood
the secretary would recommend.
The repair boat desired would have
a speed equal to the fastest battleship
aiicat so that in all cases it could
keep with the feet.
This program will practically COM
pletc the secretary's recommendation
so far as large additions to the naval
establishment is concerned. II was
desired to mike additional recon-
mendations. but the Presidents ac-
ton In cutting down the estimate for
the navy in accordance with his plan
for economy, eliminated all other new
work.
or course. II congress. in its wis
dom, should agree to accord both the
rerair boat and the torpedo boat de-
stroyers and even add a collier or
tive. such action would be welcomed
BY the secretary. he says. but direct
recommendations for those needed
vessels will not he made this year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Witness Against AItmanS Tells
Sensational Story.
BOMB THROWING CHARGED
Prisoners Are Accused Of Blowing Up
Mill In Chicago Because Non-union
Carpenters Were Employed by the
Owners.
(By Associated Press.

CHICAGO. ILLS. Nov. 1.-THE
smuggling OF non-union men. the firing
OF buildings by union carpenters not
employed on them. and the preparing
OF dynamite bombs were told of to-
day by Bruno Vera. principal witness
for the prosecution in the trial OF
Vincente and Joseph Altman. who
were indicted In connection with o
bomb explosion that partly wrecked
the mills Of the Standard Sash & Door
Company in May. 1908. II was Vera's
confession that caused the arrest ana
indictment OF the Altman brothers.
Vera testified that he had been
hired by Vincente Altman as slug
ger" and that he received S. each
for several jobs of smuggling. He
told of burning a garage with Win
cente Altman because non-union car
penteIS were working on the build
ing Vera told of setting fire TO n
building owned by a policeman for
the same reason. Another building
at Harvey. Ills. was also fired. ac-
cording to Vera.
In April, 1908. met Vincente Ait
man in saloon" said Vera. He
showed nv three sticks of dynamite
and said he was going 10 blow up
some place. was afraid of dynamite
and said | would not go. Later
met him again and he told me he
wanted to blow up the Standard Sash
& Door Ccmpany's plant. said
would not" Vera told OF making d
bomb at Altman's house.
After the. explosion at the sash and
door plant. Vera testified, President
Nets. of the Carpenters Union, sent
for him and told him If there was any
dynamite at Altman's home to get it
out of the way. He said he took the
dynamite from Altman's home and hid
it in a shed in the rear of his
home.
Vera will continue his testimony
tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Thomas, ARE not only ready 90 unite
with you of the north in unceasing
efforts for the contamination of this
great interest and waterways, but we
are ready to unite with you in the
development OF a great commerce that
will bind the sections SO closely that
seciionalism will be forgotten as If II
never existed
President Moore. in his address,
took the general ground that the de-
mand for an equitable and comprehen-
siye plan of waterway development
rs 1t affected transportation was q
problem which. since the passage OF
the new tariff bill, had taken rank as
of equal IL not of greater import than
that OF the establishment of safe and
stable currency.
Not Building For Future.
The speaker touched upon the
hustle and enterprise OF the people OF
the west iii securing congressional aid
for internal improvements and in this
connection he said: I'VE have gone
on with our great enterprises, but we
have hot built for the future as our
more wideawake friends Of other sec
ton OF the country have been doing.
Our eastern waterways have remained
much as their founders left them"
Mr.. Moore pointed out. however, the
progress that has been made by the
society and spoke of the decided in
terest awakened in the project Of a
deeper waterway along the Atlantic
coast. Most OF the work of the en-
gineers IN making the survey OF the
1900 miles along the coast had been
completed.
Appeals to Business Men.
He closed with an appeal TO eastern
business men. bringing TO their notice
the Importance OF earnest. persistent
self sacrificing endeavor to obtain for
the Atlantic seaboard that considera-
ton at the hands OF congress which
il SO rightly deserved.
Letters of regret were received from
SPEAKER Cannon: Secretary of War
Dickinson: Admiral Dewey: President
Finley. OF the Southern Railway;
Judg George Gray: Andrew Carnegie
and others.
Nr. Carnegie. however is expected
Friday to = 'couiC the guest OF Presi-
dent Taft on the NARROWER Saturday,
en- route to H. Hampton Normal
school celebrat',n. IN which both will
participate.