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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Elisha GOOkinS
Dies at Hospital

Elisha Gookins, who was brought
to this city some time ago and taken
to a local hospital for medical treat
ment, died this morning about
o'clock from cancer. The deceased was
Sc years of age at the time Of his
death and has been ailing with this
disease for some time.
A native of Indiana, Mr. Gookins To-
Gated in Two Rivers only last Febru-
ary and was soon afterwards taken i'll.
He is survived by wife and daugh-
ter who is Mrs. Annie Gage of Elber-
ton. Wash.
D,frinr the Civil war, the deceased
was q member Of the Sixth Indiana
cavalry list regiment and served un-
der General Sherman. He was MEM
her Of G.. A. r. Upton post No. IS Of
Dayton. Ore.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been perfected.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Street Car Scrap
In Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 16.-One
of the most exciting special elections
held in Kansas City in many years IS
in progress today. the bone of conten
ton being an ordinance providing
for the extension of the Metropolitan
Street Railways franchise to 1851. The
measure provides that after 1913, tick
cts will be sold at six for 25 cents or
25 for a dollar Provision is made for
the purchase of the lines by the city
after 1945, if desired. The battle for
and against the ordinance has been
waged with great vigor, some of the
newspapers advocating and others op-
posing it. Public interest has been
aroused to high pitch. and the result
is in doubt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
OIL COMPANIES HAD
IMPRISONED SQUAW

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-Interior
department officials are much incensed
at the alleged ill-treatment meted out
to Toledo Thlocco, an S0-year-old
Creek Indian woman residing in Okla
homa- According to reports received
here from Muskogee, the aged woman
was found by government officers at
the home of Barney Grayson, near
Eufaula, where she alleges she had
been held in practical captivity for two
months while rival Oil companies tried
to get an oil lease on her land ap-
proved by the department of the inte-
rior. She is now in the custody of the
government officers who are holding
her to prevent oil men from again
seizing her and spiriting her away
The case is being investigated by the
government.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Good Haul Made From Bank
In California Town by
Cracksmen Today
BREAK LOCK WITH
AK AND RIFLE SAFE
Pair of Mittens is the Only
Clew on Which Police
Can Work.

FRESNO, Calf, Feb. 15.-Three
daring cracksmen broke into the First
National bank, at Exeter, in Tulare
county, early today. smashed the COM
bination lock of the vault with a
sledge hammer, gathered up $4,000 in
gold and escaped. Entrance was
gained through a side window which
was pried open. Tools with which the
work was done were stolen from the
railroad shops The money was all in
sacks and consisted mostly of IS and
$40 gold pieces There was a small
quantity of silver in the vault but this
was untouched. In their haste the
robbers overlooked $3.50 in gold which
was found at the vault door
The fact that the bank had been
broken into was discovered by res
taurant proprietor, who happened to
pass the building before business hours.
Immediately he telephoned Cashier
Fred Norcross, who hurried to the
scene. Sheriff Collins was also called.
Nothing but the vault was disturbed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
STRIKE IS
STILL ON

No change in the switchmen's strike
has been recorded at the local offices
of the Northern Pacific company, the
men still holding to their decision for
better working conditions and an in
crease in pay. In some cities 1t is SAID
the men have returned to work, while
in other cases new men have been
secUred, and freight shipments are be-
ing moved with little or no delay. IL
is the opinion of railroad afficials that
the strike will die a natural death.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Prince Lecture
At Y. M. G. A. :.
Will Be Tonight

Ih9ough an error in the morning
rNlvF' the illustrated lecture of Fred
''lcK Prince, which is to be given in
0'e L NJ. c. A. auditorium this even
's' was announced for tomorrow
"'s'1. Mr.. Prince arrived in the city
'"S morning. and is overseeing the
.-'S'ailation of his paraphernalia in the
NJ. {. A. auditorium this after
''O"' His address this evening will
upon the subject, Sunny Califor-
''' and more than 200 handsome IL
N''rations will be shown, introducing
''0ry Of the history of the old mis-
sions.
Frince delivered a similar ad-
Ss IN the rooms of the Commercial
some time ago, and was listened
an exceptionally large audience.
W. sc" OF the fact that many Walla
III ' are contemplating trip
sn California on the mid-winter
!, train. the talk this even
>. p'ofnises to be of exceptional in
ana large attendance is ex-
nj. me address is free, and the
VoGuia!ly invited to attend.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
SEMBRICH
RECEIVERS WATCH

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Dec. 10
Madame Sembrich, the noted prima
donna. is rejoicing today over the re-
covery of her $4,000 watch, which she
dropped inside the sliding window
panel of a taxicab door. Accompanied
by her husband, the diva entered the
taxicab and told the chauffeur to drive
to West Lake park. He started for
East lake park, and the diva leaned
out of the window to redirect him. In
doing so valuable watch and part or
$4,000 pearl necklace dropped into
the aperture. 1t was not missed for
some time. When the discovery was
made, search wasmade over the road
fer half a mile. Then the singer re-
collected the slit in the door, ana
there found the watch attached to the
chain.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Bank Increases
Capital Stock

BALTIMORE, Dec 16-At a special
meeting today of the stockholders OF
the National Bank of Commerce,
recommendation to increase the capl-
tai from 100000 to 100000 and the
surplus from 100000 to 100000. will
be voted on. The additional STOCK 10
be issued, par value SIS a share. Will
be sold at $50, and the issue VIII
realize 100000. The bank was or
ganized in 1854, and Eugene Leverins,
the president, has held that office Tor
thirty-four years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
MITCHELL WILL
CONTEST TODAY

AIJRURN. N. Y, Dec. 16--Triai Oh
.ha issues in the proof of the viii OF
Francis X. Mitchell of Montezuma was
commenced today. The wife ana o'ne'
relatives of Mitchell. VINO resiue -
r.,;fornia. are the contestants.
Mr. Mitchell died after a shof' -
uess at his home in Montezuma anu
II was found that a few days oeio1e
bic death he had made a wiii' ieasins
bic property to Mrs. s. Nell
With whom he was acquainted.
,-as ., his death reached his fam
a. in california and the contest over
s,snos;tion of the recedent's prop
erty was begun.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
WOULD ABOLISH
BABY FARMING

MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 16.-To abolish
baby farming" and similar evils is
the object of a new statute regulating
the practice of midwifery in Wiscon-
sin, under which all persons practic-
ing the profession must file written
applications with the state board Of
medical examiners. Those having fail
from practice. The applicant is re-
quired to furnish proof Of good moral
character and professional ability
Six members of the board must con-
sent to the licensing of any midwife
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
VERDICT
SOON IN
SCANDAL
Government Ends Argument
In Sugar Cases This
Afternoon. :
JURY EXPECTED TO
RETURN TOMORROW
Prosecutor Claims a Clear
Case Against the Men
Charged.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-"We've de-
monstrated that these men are the
ones who did the work. If they are not
guilty, no one can be guilty" declared
Attorney Dennison today in summing
up for the government in the sugar
fraud cases.
Dennison's arguments were followed
closely by the six defendants. who are
former Cashier Bendernagel former
Superintendent of the Brooklyn Dock
Splitter; Scale Checkers Coyle, Boyle.
Kehoe and Hennessey 1t is expected
the verdict will returned in the case
befOr noon tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Archibald Gordon Dead.

LONDON, Dec. 16-Archibald Cor
don, son of the Earl of Aberdeen, died
today Of injuries received in an auto
bile accident November %. Miss Vio-
let ASQuith, called the Woman with
tAe seTpent's tongue" in William Wat
sons poem, whose engagement to Cor
don was to have been announced this
Week, was with him when he died.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
ZELAYA
HELD in
CORNER
Revolutionists Have More
Machine Guns and
Ammunition.
ESTRADA READY TO
FORCE THE BATTLE
Prairie on Her Way Again
After Hanging on
A Mud Bar.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Zelaya's
forces are cornered at Rama by the
position, according to today's dis
patches here. Commander Shipley, of
the cruiser Des Moines, reported to the
navy department today from Bluefields
that the revolutionists have received
the shipment of additional automatic
guns and ammunition that they have
long awaited and are now ready for
the expected decisive battle in the vi
cinity of Rama.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Cat
Tries To
Kill Baby

HAYWARD, Calf. Dec. 16.-Under
the care of physicians, the 5-montns-
old infant of Mrs. Joseph V. Morerla'
is recovering today from horrible ex-
nerience with a huge black cat, whlch
-leaped through an open WINDOW INTO
the room where the child lay asleep
and attempted to suck its breath. En-
tar;nr the room where the baby lay.
the mother was terror-stricken TO ma
the cat lying across the child's body
its muzzle pressed against the little
ones face, blood streaming from lts
mouth.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16

Arrested

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Dec. 10
Word was received here today that
JASPER Cohen, for 20 years a clerk in
the local postOffice who jumped MS
$1,000 bond last spring, after being ar
rested on the charge of stealing from
the mails, was taken in charge TO-DAY
by Deputy Marshal Towle of this city,
who went to Paris to bring Cohen
back.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
COMMISSION HOLDS
HEARING TODAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-At a
hea ring before the interstate COM
merce commission today, evidence will
be adduced in the suit of the Mime
apoiis Produce Exchange and the st.
Paul board of trade against the Mil
waukee and other railroads. The suit
cial club against the Milwaukee road
is set for tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16

Members of the EntreZ Nous club
will give the fourth dance of the SER
les tomorrow evening in Odd Fellows
temple. These dances have met with
unusual success this season and form
an enjoyable part Of the social life of
this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Strike Not Ended.

SPOKANE, Dec 16.-The Switch
mems strike, which is still going on,
is not ended so far as the sWitchmen
are concerned. 1t has cost the switch
men and other railroad employees near
ly $4,000 in wages. The men are still
out losing on an average of about $3.50
daily. Nearly one hundred men are idle
here
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Dead Bodies
DISCOVERED

GALVESTON, Dec. 16.-Several dead
bodies, mutilated by fishes and crabs,
were found today in
pile of wreckage at the mouth of the
BraZOS river, according to a report
brought to the city. The bodies are
supp Z I'd to be those of the crew of
the tug Jamie, which disappeared more
than a week ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16

King Leopold tainted several times
during the night and is steadily grow
ing weaker today. 1t is feared his
death is a matter Of but a few hours.
The report that the king is victim of
progressive paralysis" was confirmed
today. Cardinal Mercier is using every
means to persuade the king to relent
in his attitude toward his outcast
daughters, bat thus far has been un-
successful. Princcsses Louise and
Stepphanie. who incurred the displeas-
ure # their royal father, are anxiously
awaiting permission to go to his bed
side
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
WOMAN
SUICIDE

NEW YORK, Dec.x 16-Mrs. Caro-
line B. Martin, mother Of Mrs. Ocey
Snead, the woman who was found dead
in a bath tub in the 'house of mys-
teries," in East Orange, New Jersey
declared today her daughter suicided
but declined to state Mrs. Snead's mo-
tives. Mrs Martin had been under ar
rest in connection with the death of
her daughter She broke her long si-
lence today with the suicide announce
ment.
On November 90, the day the body of
Mrs. Snead was found in a bath tub in
the East Orange house, Mrs. Martin
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Prairie Off Again.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-The
army transport Prairie, with 700 ma
rines sailed for Colon today. The des-
after it's arrival at the 18TH
mus port is not announced but it is
presumed it will be held in readiness
should it's presence in Nicaragua be
deemed necessary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Tea Party Anniversary.

BOSTON, Dec 16.-The anniversary
of Boston's famous tea party. Dec. 16,
1773, was celebrated today by the Bos-
ton Tea Party. Chapter of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution and
other patriotic organizations.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
i ]. J. + + + = i + = + !
BIG GOLD. STRIKE. q!

+ NEVADA CITY, Cal. Dec. 16. +
+ A sensational gold strike was +
J made at the Eldorado mine in the j.
+ Allegheny district early today +
j to the ton were taken from j.
+ pocket in the main ore chute. +
+ + 4 I! !! + + + + + = + I. /.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16
Bulletin Out This Evening
States That Leopold
Is Improved.
DISTRACTIONS
REMOVED TODAY
Despite Serious Condition
Will Not Forgive His
Daughters.
+ + + I. + + + + + + + + + /
+ KING is BETTER. J

I BRUSSELS, Dec ia bull i
+ letin issued at o'clock this even I.
I ing, stated that Kink Leopold's i
1 condition is slightly improved. +
We're believed to be responsible +
Z for his turn for the worse this j
morning. were removed during the 4
I afternoon. i
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Christmas SHOPPERS

Will find the greatest help of any to
be the Statesman ads. especially IL
economy is an object. do your shop
ping early"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-16

.,,,u helm the early shopper by being
carly advertisers and using the Even
statesman. 1t is certain to reach
the early buyer.
The Huttig news., 1909-06-19
National Forest Reserves.

The following is part of an ad- dress of Clifford Pinchot, United States Forester, before the Arkan- sas Club at the Arlington Hotel, Washington. D. C., June z:
 In Arkansas we have two national forests, having an area of over three million acres, and GOV cred with timber of great value. These forests were put under ad- ministration over year ago, and every means is being used to ad- minister them so that they will do the greatest good to the greatest number. There has been some little friction recently in regard to the administration of these forests. There has always been more or less friction in the early adminis- tration of every national forest where regulation takes the place
The Huttig news., 1909-06-19

In sickness. if certain hidden nerve goes wrong. then the organ that this nerve controls will also surely fail. It may be stomach nerve, or it may have given strength and support to the heart or kidneys. It was pr. Shoop that first pointed to this vital truth. pr. Shoop' s Restorative was not made to dose the stomach nor to temporarily stimulate the heart or kidneys. That old-fashoned method is all wrong Dr. Shops Re- storatiye goes directly to these failing inside nerves. The remarkable success of this prescription demonstrates the wisdom of treating the actual cause of these failing organs And it is indeed easy to prove. A simple five or ten days test will surely tell. Try it once and see Sold by all dealers.
The Huttig news., 1909-06-19
ARkaNsAS STaTr fafR.
Fourth Annual Ind1striaI Exposition at Hot
 Springs October 7 to l7.

The fourth Arkansas State Fair and Industrial Exposition is as sured along broader and better lines than ever before. The mag nlficient. half-mlllion dollar race track and grounds at Hot Springs will continue to be the home of the State Falr.
 The fair this year will last seven days, beg nnirg Thursday, October z. and c ntnuing with special at tracti, n,. full program and daily races, closing at midnight, We'd nesday. October Is.
 Catalogue, entry blanks and full information will be furnished on application. Simply address, State Fair. Hot Springs. Ark
 The citizens of Hot Springs have answered the call of all the industrial interests of Arkansas. and this gigantic enterprise of i'm measurable value to the state will be continued with ever increasing magnitude.
 The State Fair this year will be peculiarly an Arkansas institution, given by Arkansas to exploit. en- courage and develop Arkansas.
The Huttig news., 1909-06-19
SEEING SELF IN MIRROR.
Average Man is Unable to Describe His
 0wn Features.

How strange it is," said ths philosopher, in the Philadelphi; Public Ledger, that the persol for whom you care the most O. earth, the one who sees you often est and who receives your mos constant attention is the one whose countenance is least familiar tc you"
 Who is that?' asked the visit or.'
 Yourself" said the philosopher Tt is fact that if people could be duplicated and could meet them selves in the street, very few would recognize themselves. We look at ourselves many times dur ing the 365 days of the year. We say our eyes are blue or what ever color they may be--our hair is brown, our chin peaked, our fore head high.
 We know every lineament Of our face from constant study and attention, yet when we turn away from the mirror we cannot conjure up picture of ourselves. We know just how our friends and even our acquaintances look. In fancy we see them standing or sitti-g so. and their varying expressions un- der different circumstances is clear to us. ever though we have not seen them for years. But when it comes to ourselves we cannot even fiji in the outlines of the picture. We may laugh, we may cry, we may frown, but we do not know how we look while we are doing it. The photographs do not tell us. We have never seen ourselves in the flesh.
 Mirrors and pictures are poor aids when we sit down and try to see ourselves with the minds eye. That is why people are so deeply interested in anybody who is said to resemble them. Just say to man, I know somebody who looks for all the world like you and he will never rest until he has seen that person. Then if the likeness ls really true, he will own up that uo to that time he had no ooncep- ton of how he really looked"
 The visitor smiled waflly. T wish you wouldn't talk like that, " She said. It makes me feel so uncanny. 1 am almost afraid of myself"
The Huttig news., 1909-06-19
Caught Gasoline Launch.

Lake Foreman c. T. Edwards on last Saturday caught the gaso- line laueh Mayfiower in the river at the Lake camp and owner can have same by calling there and paying charges. It has a three horse power engine and is in good condi- tion.
The Huttig news., 1909-06-19
Farm Paper Free.

The News will send free of charge. to first 100 farmers paying their subscription in advance, The Southern Agrulturist for one year.
 This is one of the best farm pa pers published in the South and this offer is a most liberal one, as The Agriculturist is 50 cents a year and The News $1Oo, but we give both for $1.OO
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-24
PASSES FOR CARETAKERs.
Ruling of Commerce Commission May
Also Include shippers.

| In a decision of the interstate COM
mission constituting section % of the
act. it was held that the words and
necessary agents employed in such
transportation modify the entire pre-
ceding part of the section, and that
the necessary caretakers of property
transported for the United States,
state or municipal governments, or for
charitable purposes, or to or from
fairs and expositions for exhibition
thereat, may legally be carried free
or at reduced rates by carriers subject
to the act, as well as the caretakers
of destitute and homeless persons
transported by charitable societies
The words necessary agents. as used
in this section, are interpreted to
mean those persons necessary to the
safe and proper care of the property
during the period of transportation
and may not be properly extended to
cover any persons other than those
who actually accompany such proper
ty and are necessary to its care.
In the opinion of some. officials
beyond defining the meaning or
'caretaker'' and the right of the rail-
roads to carry such person or persons
at a free or reduced rate, the decision
opens the way for free transportation
TO persons whom the carriers had by
agreement refused to recognize. They
believe that in many instances the
ruling will encourage a demand for
masses in the transportation of freight,
which will further complicate the
handling of shipments.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-24
ALL THE TEAMS AT WORK.
Indications Point to Great Season in
Western League


Topeka is not the only team that is
getting down to business this week,
but every other Western league will
have the full squad on hand before the
at home with the exception of the
Denver team which will follow the
time honored custom of working out
in Kansas City. The chances are that
the Western league fans will see the
greatest ball playing in the history of
the organization. All the teams look
strong on paper with the exception
of Wichita and Pueblo, which as yet
do not seem to have secured timber of
a Western league strength.
Denver looks much stronger with
Charlie Jones at the head. Lincoln
has about the same team. Sioux City
won't be as strong with Granville and
Furchner gone. Omaha Will be weak
er with the loss of Autrey, Ragan and
Austin. Des Moines appears to be
about the same as last season Pueblo
looks but little if any stronger. and the
fact that Patterson will leave the team
won't increase its efficiency to any ex-
tent. Wichita and Topeka of course
can not be compared with last season.
Topeka has undoubtedly a good team,
but if the present bunch isn't fOrmid-
able in the Western league, Cooley
Will get a bunch that is. Wichita does
not appear to have as strong a lineup
live ones and will give the windy burg
good aggregation.
The managers of the Western league
teams who are in charge of the prac-
tice are as follows:
Topeka-Dick Cooley, first base.
Des Moines-William Dwyer, first
base.
Sioux City-william Holmes, center
field. tza
Omaha-Buck Franck, shortstop.
Wichita-W. Holland bench.
Denver-Charles Jones, center field
Lincoln--William Fox, second base
Pueblo-G gorge Hogriever, right
field