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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
Hartman On the Job.

OMAHA, Aug. 31-"Harriman has
not been off the job" declared Mohfer
president and general manager of the
Union Pacific today in reply to a ques-
ton as to when Hartman would re-
turn 10 work. Mohler- received let
ter from Hartman today. He refused
to reveal it's contents, but said his
chief declared his condition was not
alarming.
AZ no time has Hartman been Sc
sick as to be compelled to abandon his
work" declared Mohler.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31

; in the stories of Marco Polo. 1hey
| thought he related fabulous tales. II
is now realized that he was an excep-
tional voyager, with Il mind Keen TOT
impressions. and eyes trained to note
the most minute things.
His family was of noble rank win
the name in the Book of Cold ana
seat in the great council of the Vene-
tian republic. His father, Nicolo Polo,
and a brother, went for commercial
ventures to the east, and were the hrst
European travellers who entered China
Nicolo was married and when he
returned to Venice he found that his
wife had died. but Maco, his son. was
a promising young man of Is years
After carrying out several important
commissions the brothers went back
to the east and took Marco with
them. So began his remarkable eX-
periences in travel. When Marco
at Shangtu he was q. He set himself
to master the languages used about
the court and in the official business,
and Cuba khan found him SO bright
and gifted with so much discretion
that he began to give him small com
missions in the public service. In the
Chinese annals there is q record of the
year 1917 in which a Pala, probably
Marco. was made agent for the i'm
perial council.
Marco told tho khan stories of the
country and people wherever his
travels as agent took him; and the
khan expressed the, liveliest interest in
all these, and often spoke of the usual
stupidity of commissioners. who knew
absolutely nothing but their official
business
This made Marco more careful to
remember interesting facts, and he be-
gan to keep note books. The khan
rewarded Marco by giving him still
more important foreign missions, and
allowing him to have many charges n
the affairs in the kingdom. For three
years at one period he was governor
of the large city of Yankchow.
His father and uncle were, in the
meantime. busy gaining wealth. and in
1895 the three went back to Venice
Slime years after this Marco Polo was
taken prisoner by the Genoese, and it
was through his captivity that we
have the valuable stories of his trav-
els. In the prison ct Genoa was a
writing and lad rewritten some of the
old French romances. He persuaded
Marco to relate his stories to him and
he wrote them down, in reality at die
taton.
Marco Polo married into the Lore
dano family of Venice, one of the
proudest in the republic In the library
of st. Mark. where so many treasures
are preserved. there is the last will and
testament Of this notable son of We
nice. The date IS January 9, 1924, and
he asked to be buried nthe church Of
San Lorenzo. where he had erected a
tomb for his father. This family tomb
was destroyed in 1892 when this
church was rebuilt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
Train Strikes Wagon.

While crossing the tracks of the
Northern Pacific one half mile east OF
Dry Creek this morning. the wheat wa
CON Of A. L. Hugg was crashed into by
4 train and the wagon smashed and the
iured The team was just crossing the
tracks when the train rushed upon it
and striking between the lead wagon
and the trail, tore them apart and
knocked them into splinters. The
horses. though frightened, were kept
under control and no other damage
occurred.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31

mis- afternoon no protests had been flied
with the city clerk. and it is thought
none will be entered tonight The con-
tract for paving those streets was re-
Gently let to the Barber Asphal COM
pany. and In case property owners do
not object to the expense the necessary
work will be done preparatory to
starting work
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
Commissioners in Session

Members of the board of county COM
miss1oners are in session today and
resolutions for the improvement of the
John Seeber road We're passed and the
the sum of $4,793.6S from the road and
bridge fund<te the state aid road fund
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
Biographical
Calendar.
August 81.
MARCO POLO.

Marco Polo. who is usually rated as
ona of the most notable travellers in
rho worlds history. was born IN We
nice. August 81, 1852, and ended his
adventurous career in 1924. He was the
first European to penetrate the heart
If China, and his travel tales are still
treasured IS a great contribution to
literature.
The Venetians, great travellers as
they are, did not place implicit faith
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
CHARGED With Forqery.

Charged With forging q check for
81 George Gait was found in Alfalfa
last night by Deputy Cummings hiding
in d box car. He was brought to the
city this morning. The check was
given to J. P McCausland and was
signed by John Pettijohn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
and relatives in Wisconsin

and relatives in Wisconsin
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant s Bo-d have >
returned from a trip to Seattle where
they have been visiting with frieEc.i
and attending the exposition.
Mrs. B. H. Rupp and daughter. Mic
Primrose Rupp. returned Sunday fross
a visit to Seattle
Mrs. U. H. Berney and daughter.
Miss Alice Berney. left this afternoons
for a visit to the exposition.
Miss Beulah Carr of Dayton, Wash.
is visiting for few days with friends
in this city.
Mrs. w. Smith of waitsburg and
Mrs. Malcolm MCGOWAN are visiting in
this city, the guests of Mrs. Il. J. Ber-
ryman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
Council to Meet.

Hearing Of protests against the as
of East Main street and Isaacs avenue
has been set as the special order Of
business for the meeting of the city
council this evening. Up to 3 o'clock
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
T. A. Fisher Fined.

T A Fisher. and Lee Meyers, who
were arrested Sunday night on the
charge of disorderly conduct, were
given hearing in Judge McKinney's
aourt Yesterday afternoon and received
s. fine each. Both paid the penalty
imposed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31
SPECIAL MEETING.

All members of the Walla Walla
A erie. No. %. F. O. E., are requested
to meet in their hall in Odd Fellows
temple tonight at D. m. sharp. Bust
ness CT Importance.
III. M'KINZIE, Sec.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31

WANT ADS. untangle half Of the
towns daily tangles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31

very charming in a gown of white silk.
large number of beautiful and COST
w gifts were received which will be
ever a pleasant reminder of the occa-
sion. The bride and groom expect 10
leave on Saturday for trip to Seat
tie and will come from there to Wal
la walla where they will make their
future home.
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TOWN TOPICS
> /. /. + + + + + = 4. + = + + 4.
FARMERS QUOTATIONS. =

+ standard No. l club wheat took 4
Z. another slump yesterday when 1t {
l. went down to IS cents a bushel. I,
!. The market is unsteady today. +
i Barley is also on the tobogan and (.
:. Is selling now at $23 per ton. I.
=. :. J. !. + + + 4. i. I. 1. + 4. + + 1.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31

Mrs Edgar Fischer entertained yes
terday afternoon very informally, In
honor of Miss Josephine Colby and her
aunt. Miss Smith. Miss Colby was
formerly teacher in St. Paufs school
and has many friends in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Bridges returned
last night from two months trip IN
the east where he has been purchasing
goods for the firm of o. p. Jaycox &
Co. of which he is member. Mrs.
bridges spent the simmer with friends
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-31

H. M'KINZIE. Sec.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20

Death Valley, in which the
great borax bodies of southern
California occur, is the lowest
valley on this continent, and
probably in the world, being 500
#. below sea level. The valley
is caused by profound fault Of
5000 it,, by which a block of
ground 10 miles wide has drop
ped from the surrounding Pana-
mint and Grapevine ranges, fall
ing between them as a key-block
with steep, lofty mountains on
either side. The rocks under
lying the valley are acidic vol
canics one poured out on level
plains, and afterwards covered
with stratiied clays and sand
having a total thickness Of about
1000 IT,, composed mainly Of
soft, yellOWlsh sandstone with
layers Of greenish yellow and
whitish clay which contain the
b0rax minerals. lnterbedded
with the clays are many sheets
OF basalt often in layers 100 I'd.
thick Extensive basalt flows Of
q very late date cover large areas
and preserve the undeslying soft
elaye from erosion. During por'
tlons of the year temporary
broad, shallow lakes or 'playas'
are formed By violent and sudder
falnslofme ~ the mountains ano
soon pass oif, leaving behlnl
tbem a bare mud hat Mlnlnl
Science
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20

the company in British Columbia.
A mixture of oil and finely
ground magnetic, or some other
magnetic mineral, is used to
separate the mineral from the
gangue. The magnetic COM
pound is mixed with the ore
which is crushed to the necessary
size. Lhe pulp is passed under
an electromagnetic, which ex-
tracts the particles of mineral
that are enveloped by the mag
netic coating.
A test plant is to be erected
for the purpose of ascertaining
how well the process is adapted
to the treatment of Kootenay
ores. The tests will be exhaus-
tive and thorough. A number
Of tests have already been made
Of the process. in London with
good results. Chronicle.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20

Boise, which sh0Wedthe anti
prohibitionists how TO organize
TO fight the local option bill, is
now giving the cities Of the
state a lesson la the proper treat
ment Of strict regulation Of the
saloon The council has just
passed an ordinance which Ks the
most stringent ever drawn Ia the
history Of Che northwest Un-
der iis provisions the bapoom Is
10 be no longer q club. 40 chairs
or tables are permitted, no
loungers tolerated and no screens
used, the interior Being in plain
view of the street ~ Nquof
shall be aoulterated and no man
uiaetufef permitted NJ secure q
retail lleense VIA thlf in ioreo
the capital eliy Wlll IA M a posi-
con NJ shoN the counties VI az
siaie lle result 0f stlei fegula.
ilon NJ COMPARISON Nlih l0oa'
option iegulallon throughout tal
eountlef ihai hage voted aly
lAe prediction y lhal y Ell' ops'
leaf aud le equally Az eieellHl
~ ule oonllol ~ az alsplbsilo
apo pal NJ ll4pelf AZ y lefelsge
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20
TOWN PLAT
is FILED
Government Now Prepared to Is.
sue Patents.

Lewiston Teller: By the filing
of the official plat in the United
States land Office, of the town.
site of Elk City, the residents
and property owners of that
town may now secure title to
property within the boundary
lines of the town, the govern
ment being prepared to issue
patents. The filing was received
by the officials of the local office
last night.
The town of Elk City is locat-
ed within the national forest re-
serve on government lands and
a resurvey of the town was
made the latter part of June by
F. S. Spofford, examiner of sur
veys, of Washington, d. C..
This survey has been approved
by the department of the interior
The townsite segregated from
public lands consists of 17.42
acres, and for the first time gives
to the residents of the town an
opportunity of making perman-
ent improvements with the as
surance that such improvements
are on their own property with
out the risk of an imperfect
title.
Elk City is one of the mos
thriving mining camps in the
state and is the principal trading
and supply point for a mining
district extending many miles
The rapid development of the
mines in the district gives as
surance that Elk City will som'
day be one of the most import
ant points in the Central Idah,
region.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20

Congressman Thomas X. hamef
has al least succeeded in hls ef-
forts 10 obtain q definite pfopo-
siti0D from Forester Clifford Pm
ch0t in connection with the yeK-
atione state and school lands
problem which, eonsummateo, A.,
vii restore ~ Idaho many thQue.
andf NJ acres which have been
Wr0ngfully lneluded within the
natl0nal forests and VI which ln
consequence az state haf been
deprived AZ aresult VI iamerf
persistent efforts and ln a leitef
received by hln flnehoi slaief
thai hlf plan. M bellefeF whom
approved and pui lnlo elleei Wlll
brlng abQui a sailaiaelofy ~
luslnen 1he leile y M f9l.
'lel tNe alalf Ano ulN seeie'
laIy NJ nRfleullufN hHlee upQn =
oouilnueuf BODY "a nailpna'
f4leal land Nillln az alal0 4.
Lo aileO NJ tlle alHle "a lhelAngf
~, al| ~ school lsnap allhAn lll1
Init NJ any nalI0nal f8NF Al
eanpailnf lA RleH tllo alail
s|nu|d M uealiad Hlil al
.el0H oaI|4N lolh apYN,No Hn0
unau10Nd HNd NllN AlI tel0e
i.ong m.al NJ y N|lrl llalf La0i
alAs0lfa lY llN aa9o0Nlt "A i|ll
lnlg4N lai NeN9 Ny lf me0ll
AZ pilD |anas fqf Hbleb lpse'e
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20
Cold Snap Stops Work
on Dredges.
HAVE PROVEN SUCCESSFUL
Importment improvements to
Be Made.

The recent zero weather caus-
ed Manager P. ]. Jennings to
issue orders for the dredges on
American river and Little Elk to
shut down for the season on ac-
count of the cold wave which
struck this district during the
past week.
Operations could have been
carried on indefinitely, providing
the dredges were better equipped
to withstand the freezing
weather.
During the period of inactivity
the management will install
trummel revolving grizzlies to
handle the coarser material, also
another eight deck gold saving
table, Of the Deyeral invention,
which has been proven to be a
great saver of fine gold. These
improvements were made neces-
sary To handle the tremendous
delivery Of gravel by the buckets.
With the additional equipment
the washing capacity will be
more than trippled, and the
dredges complete in every detail,
ready TO resume operations early
next season.
Mr.. Jennings also stated that
samples taken Of the black sands
both from the sluices and tailings
We're found 70 contain very high
values, and thai during the
winter arrangements will be
made ~ save them, and that q
plant viii be erected for their
Treatment
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20

nifty selection has; been made by
the state and approved. The
lands so selected shall forthwith
be recommended by the secre-
tary of agriculture to the secre-
tary of the interior for such ex-
change, and upon such recon-
mendation the secretary of the
interior may take the necessary
steps to make the exchange" F"
Pinchot submit another propo-
sition which contemplates a dis
tribution to the state of a share
of the earnings of the national
forests proportionate to the area
of school lands included within
them, but he agrees to the de-
STABILITY of the other plan, which
meets in a greater degree with
Hamer's appreciation. A bill
was introduced at the last session
of congress by Hamer providing
for the restoration to Idaho of
300, 900 acres of state and school
lands the choicest and most valu-
able within the state, which were
included within the national
forest reserve before Idaho Of
ficials could make a regular Sc
lection.
Hamer will transmit Pinchot's S
proposition to the present state
administration. If it does not
meet approval he declares he
will insist on the passage of the
original measure.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20

4 IHH MaoN ~ l'l N0Hffn
laNa0 III l|I0 sa|al ~ olNI y NJ
Al fsnnA laH "A lHe llQ,lenH
~ ~ mlN 9H palau a
abn00 .f iN0 NH NafNalf
osHlHnY ~ london fNfalf
IiNn i,nly uHHaH M uH
lAH 1o miN "A i'af'aAe
No ale elsehl n representing
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20
SIX BEERS
IN a DAY

According to the views held on
the New York bowery, no funnier
statement was ever put forward
than that recently made by City
Physician Gerbert to the effect
that six beers a day are too much
for any man. The bowery, be-
ing the center of the New York
beer belt, naturally takes an
acute interest in the question,
bu9 that any man should hold
six beers the limit is entirely be-
yond the comprehension Of its
leading citizens. One Of the
most prominent Of the bOwery-
ties, Mr.. "Suds" MacFee, known
for his Temperance an all sub
jects, has come TO the support Of
DIR. Gerbert, in that he believes
in a limit TO beer which can
safely be CONSUMED by thirsty
individuals. On the amount,
however, he and DR.. Gerbert
differ widely. for "Suds" would
make the limit thirty glasses a
day, or 2l0 Of the bOwery
schOOners every week. Many Of
his brethren, however, consider
this puerile. "Chuch" ConnOrs
expressed himself fro0ly 10 the
effect that if Gerbert's limit was
ever applied 10 the fire depart
ment the horses would be going
10 fires alone. When asked IL he
could consume more than SIX
beers without showing the effect
he became extremely angry.
Ne drink SIX" Was hie retOrt
Why, j only been of a. blanketf
an houf and I've planted fifteen
pot. But while 'Chuek' x
n consistant pefiofmei he 3 helo
n be in the kindergarten class
compared With such prominent
boNeryiLes as "GalNay PADDY
and Hose Clark Jbe folmel
onoe consumed seye0iy -slx COB
lets of beer "a az houff AID t0el
to complete tlf Haeef walked
ehalf line ln|f pafplmane'
slllI eianaf af iilf accord Nj
eiul NelleimQu nnDl4fl ilfei,
leslaeni of Ule lQnW eas' slaf
aYeiasef Wouuo ~ glaasef 3 ~.
and sagf ula ie consider Nipl
saf pN az halef naHpN Hifl
eQnaal0.ug ~ lNal iHenly n
glof NJ Nlesl faeN A y np bpn
a~ Haai Df ta1en oiaan
lN leeN Az fHN. NJ Nae'
m.l pO uN tsHnY
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-20
Center Star Group Is
Bonded.
BIG ENGLISH COMPANY GETS II
Will Start Active Develop.
ment Soon.

The Center Star group of
claims, situated about six miles
west of Elk City, near the South
Fork of the Clearwater, have
been bonded to an English syn
dicate through R. A. Weiss. of
New York.
The Center Star sprang into
the lime light last summer when
the owners, Messrs Murphy,
Brown and Tiedeman, uncovered
an immense shoot of rich ore.
These claims are very advan-
tageously situated. there being
an abundance of timber on the
ground, and plenty of good water
power close at hand.
Several parties have tried to
get options on the group, but
not until Mr.. Weiss made g
personal examination of the
property, was any proposition
made that was entertained BY
the owners.
Mr.. Weiss spent several days
on the ground, and then witt
the owners went to Grangeyills
where the papers were drawn uI
and placed in escrow. All tha1
is at present made public CON
cerning the deal is the price
agreed upon, 100000.
At the present time the owners
are at work, with Surveyor Nc
Mutt, running out the lines, an,
getting everything in shape u
turn over 10 the company, wh'
will not take It over until afte
the holidays.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05

ought % done it Willie cried. taking che
infant IN his arms and running for the bushes.
The great trail was forgotten Present
duties were too stern for the boy - trouble
about the future. though II q dreadful fall
from fighting on the plains % caring Tor "a baby
To his mind he was not rising 20 an emergency.
he WAS descending. The same guiding hand
that brought the TaIlapooSls % lead hum from
the valley must have brought the baby o
lead him back. That thought struck him.
He was bound 10 the baby now. The ram was
driving through the woods IN torrents, but
the tIr Clump gave some shelter. and with his
body he shielded the child as best he could
against the storm.
"NC. hddn ought % done it he SAID .
Ihncv who was budding close % him.
didn't mean TO- Willie; l didn't meant
to- the little fellow pleaded.
But this here's the worst baby IN SIN stars
70 have took protested Willie. Why Mrs
Crldlc thinks heap of Anna ANY other
muughn have been So bad
In such circumstances the infant could
hardly have behaved better for IN III, dark
Ness Of Wilhc's hig black hat she waS soon
dropping oil u sleep. but her protector was
dreddIng more events u come than the dis
comforts OF the moment.
1t Just kind o. happened thout my
KNOWN 1t Piney SAID between snutics. I
wanted TO ioIn the Tallapoosas. Wasn't YOU
goin' TO JON en- regular"
Course was said Willie bristling UP:
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05
MARK TwAIN'S POLITICAL SPEECH

IT Is sad that Mark Twain has made only ,,. p.
i public appearance as a political SpeIS..
which was during presidential campaign 'y.e, Nv
wears ago. While visiting IN Eluira ~ ~.
York, IN the fall oi that year he made a 81. ~,
speech. introducing General HIwley OF ~. Sn,
nectIout % a Republican meeting. -'n'-'N7
some other things he said.
General Hawlcv Is a member Of my cn..lsi w.
IN Hartford. and the author OF BeaI'a~ -
Snow. Maybe he VIII DENY that; but l -, =.
here only 70 give him character from MS - -
place rs pure citizen | respect INN - -
personal friend OF years. | have the WalIl,Ss' ~
regard Tor him; a neighbor whose VesetSs
garden intimately adioins mine why-"H'
watch him. -
As the author of Beautiful Snow,
added a new pang 70 winter. He Is d s'i''. ~, say
true man IN honest pohtiCS-and nluS. .;~r
that he occupies mighty lonesome P.s''b 49, he
So broad. So bounti;ul Is his character tll@' tbs
never turned a tramp empty handed nom - ,r,-
door-but always gave HIM a letter o' i''
duction 10 me Toe
Pure. honest, incorruptible that + .itls l
Hawley. Such man in politics IS Ike :. 4U-y
OF perfumery IN glue factory: II may iiio''''''
the stencil; but 1t can't eliminate IT. ,.s,'t
"In conclusion let me say that hANSaiif hA-.aif
said any more of him than | would OF my n.y.,
Ladies and gentlemen this Is General 1it"ANf
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05

They knew they would md I'D Shelter. 7
trail of the Ialapo0sas west Il PIrtsb--
brIStled with not half the dangers that w5rs
that proSaIc pike that lei . ~,x stars. 81
Willie faced these new c---s-5 boldly, s7
whlStllnE Satv - he swung .. .--- pulling A-
and her wagon.
Pinev was not So cheerful. His feet 81
began % drag. and he had -re- ,.art attaca
Suu--ies and time and AGAIN hi, -l-upan,ln-
o. Slackeu speed . rest hIu and revive Z
fading courage. Il was three good mile :
the tannery lane. and from -r- nh there II
could see the lights OF The v-,,l--. another r
away Plney could hardly w-.s
Alcbbe Willie, vou 3 better hurry N E1
Anna. he suggested family III so ire
The darkness seemed o. have oa -e--orS i07 l-
Here. Plnev. III help y.- Willie 81
taking the boys hand II IS ---C grasp e.
pressing rcleutieSS,v ahead
They heard voices at the foot { -ae hill AZ
stopped % listen P,ne-ee P,-.--e. P-ne-e7
came woman 5 t-l0tic call
The BOYS heSitatet The ls--.- .ell5vv Tl--s
20 SIT down IN the r1ad and --r but W
held hum lllIe was always yes urceiul.
on tell EN- II vas me done 70. he saI- e
sudden thought Tell o- II waS 2
Plney. There's my hat and le.- GOVERN
the baby. Tell en- I run awav with bon
v0u-teI EN- that Now W. r5N good e
loud 20 Your Aunt Mamie
PIncv obliged with . rIgl- good VIII 4
answering shouts came. and h---vIng Iee,