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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

he wanted it IN the Gordon-Munn
case?"
T don't recall that he said what case
$40 you.k what case you are now
testifying In?
Il do"
The witness was let go to return at
some later time with his books to show
all these things he could not remember.
A Christian Science Expert.
Mrs. C. s. Whitaker. Christian
Science practitioner of 107 West 18th
street was called
How long have you known Mr..
Gordon ?" she WAS asked.
Ever since I was little GIRL"
How often did you see him in the
later years of his life during you :
treatment of him ?"
Every day for three months"
What was the subject of your
conversations with him %
II talked to him about the right
living, that Jesus Christ was the one
perfect example and those things.
would always get him to talking to
find out what his views were and he
would always wind up with some
money affairs. One day he talked
two hours about some lands he
owned"
'.Will you state some particular
conversation you had with l1im?''
We'll, he did not want any one to
know he came to me for treatment,
especially DR.. Mum. One day he
said, I met DR.. Mum last night and
ne asked me what I was doing down
mere and / told him I was lost!'
Did he ever speak of Mrs. Cor
oon and about her care for him?"
one day when it was very cold she
.elepnoned me to see that he was well
WI wrapped 1p up before he left for home
on the car because he could not bum
mi hic JcfA -
Was there anything particular
ABOUT his regard for her?"
You can tell how man feels
without asking him.
). X was brought out that Mrs Whit
laker had tried to influence Mr.. Cor
aon to stop his morning toddy but that
ne could not get along without it. Mrs.
GORDON tried her influence in coniunc-
non with Mrs. Whitaker but without
t asaH. MRS. Whitaker was informed
tnal Wnen the old man would come
nome he would be cold and ask for a
toddy to warm him.
l told him to call I'D when he got
nome II he was feeling chilly and 1
said the lady,
She explained her treatment to the
cross examiner later as consisting Of
prayer and other treatment which was
not defined. Still Mr.. Gordon insisted
On ms toody and the doctors could see
H..
Mrs. Whitaker testified that she
CONSIDERED the old mans mind sound.
john j. Green and Mrs Emma Cor
9on' poth OF whom had been grocers
TOT MI Gordon and known him
period of years, testified that he was
OF sound mind. as did also S. Stanton
and John M. Wright, deputy county
treasurer, to whom Gordon paid his
taxes.
Did Not Get the Donation.
DR.. E. S. Embree, who officiated at
the funeral ceremony of Mr.. Gordon,
testified that in his dealings with the
deceased before his death his affairs
had been mostly in connection with
getting donation of $4,000 for the
rounding of the Topeka university.
what did you say to him on your
asked.
II said. Mr.. Gordon, we still have
ropes Of getting that donation from
hoping
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
MRS. SHORT IS DEAD.
Widow of Gambler Who Was Killed
by Policeman.

Mary j. Short, widow of the late
Sandy" Short, died of heart trouble
early this morning. at 1928 Van Buren,
street. She was 4S years of age and
has no near relatives. Funeral an
nouncement will be made later.
Mrs. Short has been a familiar
character in Topeka ever since the
tragic death of her husband, 20 years
ago. He was killed in a revolver bat
tie with Policeman Doc Ward after
the officer had been severely wounded.
The shooting took place in the alley
on Fifth street between Kansas ave-
nue. and Quincy. Short was a wealthy
gambler and built the brick block of
flats on Quincy street near Tenth
avenue.
This property was lost on a
mortgage following Shorts death.
The widow was left practically with
out means and though highly edu-
Gated. lived practically on charity.
She was afflicted with an incurable
disease and wore a heavy black veil
while on the street to conceal her
disfgured features. She was adjudged
insane at one time and was confined
ia Bedwe1ps a private asylum. She
recovered her mental faculties and
her suit for release created a scandal
as it indicated that patients were
subject to abuse.-
Mrs. Short has been seen on the
streets within the past few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
BOMB FAILED TO GO.
1t Was Set to Catch the County At
torney at Lawton.

Lawton, Okla, Oct. 25-An in
fernal machine was found early today
in the Office Of County Attorney F. A.
Fain, who recently received an
alleged BLACK Hand letter threaten
ing him with assassination on or be-
fore October 25.
The machine was placed with the
intention that it should explode by
the ignition of match as the office
door was opened. F. B. Swank, for
mer secretary to Congressman Scott
Ferris, was the first person to enter
the Office today, but fortunately the
bomb failed to explode.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
CAN'T GET CARS.
Railroad Board Hears From Company
That Ordered 105. Got Three.

The board of railroad commissioners
is still hearing from the recent car
shortage which has made itself detri-
mental to the farmers and the ship
pers over the state for the last few
weeks.
Today the board received a COM
munication from the Monarch Port
which 1t was stated that out of. los.
cars they had ordered every week they
only received three. This is one of
the worst car drouths reported to the
board and the matter will be investi-
gated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

After dinner at the cafe the bachelor
had invited the crowd to his apartment
for little music, etc They were looking
around. Lovely said the pretty girl,
''but you have no kitchenette. How in
the world do you do without kitchen
ette?" 1T is great privation," he said,
but we manage to worry along fairly
well. We've got a boozerette, you know"
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
BODY FOUND IN RIVER.
Mrs. Arthur SchicI< in the Smoky Hill
River Near Abilene.

Abilene, Kan, Oct. 25.-The body of
Mrs. Arthur Schick, for whom the
community has been searching three
Gays was found Sunday in the Smoky
Hill river, two miles south of town.
Apparently she had jumped off the
fridge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

The U. S. Cycle Co. has machinery
made especially to retire baby cabs.
They do the work to please.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

Learn dressmaking right, once for all
the Taylor Dressmaking school, soe
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

True to Her Promise.-"Myrtle,' asked
the indignant uncle, '.how did you man
age to spend so much money while you
were at that summer resort?" II lost
the most of it at bridge. uncle answered
the petted niece. "At bridge, Why. child.
you promised me you wouldn't learn to
play that game,'' II didn't learn it, Uncle
George. I didn't half learn 1t. That's
Why lost so much money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

DR.. T. D. Walsworth, of the United
Doctors who have set up an Office in
Topeka for the treatment of the all
ments of men and women, is the de-
PENDANT in complaint made in the
city court by Axtel Rosander charging
that the United Doctors are practicing
without a license and registration upon
the book of the state board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

the dressmaker. Can't make your gar
ments, then attend the Keister Tailor
ing College.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

The next meeting of the city council
will be held week from tonight. The
plans for the crematory plant together
with propositions of especial interest
to the North siders will be submitted
at that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

Information concerning gas lighting
or light fixtures will be cheerfully giver
by the Central Cycle and Supply Co.
S16 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
LOCAL MENTION.

The Campbell Garage is now ready
for business at 104-6-S E. Tenth st.
The building has been entirely re-
modelled and is one of the largest in
the state. They guarantee best treat
ment and prompt service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

Ed johnson, charged with assault.
was fined $40 when Yarraigned before
Judge S. S. Urmy in police court to-
day He pleaded guilty to the charge
which was the outgrowth of a quar-
rel with a fellow workman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

To duplicate home cooking or to inn
prove upon it, is the accomplishment OF
the cooks at Burt's Cafe.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
Brdkemen are
Put on CARPET

According to a Portland paper, the
intimatiOn that some of the brakes
had been increasing their earning ca
pacity by accepting hobo" money re-
Gently, resulted in the hauling onto the
carpet of practically all of the is pas
senger brakemen on the Oregon divi-
sion of the o. r. & N. Direct charges
it is said, have been made against
tendent Campbell, who has had the
Division picketed for some time with
whole swarm of the shrewdest railroad
Spoilers in the country.
Information has leaked out that
some of the boys who have been un-
justly accused intend to resign rather
than bear the stigma of having been
branded as thieves and grafters with
out cause. The sweating Of the en-
ployes under suspicion has been going
on for some time, and it has resulted in
a number of them seeking employment
elsewhere.
It is charged that some of the brake
men have been making such a good
thing out of it that the Hartman dH-
rectors are jealous because their own
dividends are so small in comparison.
Investigation in the present instance
was inaugurated as result OF the in
f1ux of globe trotting" railroaders who
blow into town and look for enough
shekels to tide them over till they seek
some new field. This class, when Il Sc
cures a job as brakeman. has nothing
at stake, and picking up hobo money
is about the easiest kind of graft IN
the world The usual scale of fares
which the ''boes" are supposed to pass
over to the wheel sQueeZers or
speed reducers," as the brakes are
called is 81 for the division; short
hauls are less Freight and blind bag
gage are the same price, and instances
have been found where the boomer
brakemen have formed a conspiracy
or combination with all sorts OF
"yeggs," crooks and ordinary hooos,
whereby any Of the gang can get
on the particular run, and 10
give the coumtersign when the dollar
is slipped to the brake"
The fiy-by- knight railroaders who
want to see the country and who stay
on the job for a month or so and then
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
BURGOMASTER
GIRLS REFUSE
ALL STAR TEAM

z Lovers of basketball will be great
ly disappo' nted to learn that the game
scheduled between the Jones All Stars
and the Burgomaster Basketball bunch
will not be pulled off this afternoon.
The Burgomaster girls were willing to
play ball, but not with the sterner sex.
They did not want to run up against
anything like team with the repua-
ton of the All Stars. Hence when fl
nal word was received over the long
distance from Pendleton last night, the
game was announced cancelled.
TT was the fault of the girls them
selves" says the man whose name the
team bears, and who is it's manager.
I'VE made the offer out of the kindness
of our hearts. We wanted to keep the
girls in trim. l don't know whether
they can beat US; we haven't been able
to get anyone to play us all year. But
after getting the pavilion rink, when
We saw the Y. M. c. A. gym could not
hold the crowd, then to have the girls
turn us down, it's too much"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
Eggs are More
Than Plentiful

Although poultry lemons were a de-
cidediy scarce article last week, with
few obtainables in the city, and with
the quotation looking like four bits
for twelve, dealers today report that
there is no end of a supply, and that
they are being retailed at As cents a
dozen. Just what is responsible fo-
the sudden change is not known, un-
less all hens are following the example
set by one old bespeckled biddy on a
farm short distance east of town
According to the story Of the owner
of this particular bird. she made I'D
for all her idle hours yesterday when
she gave birth to d half dozen eggs
within the short period Of half an hour.
Merchants say there are all kinds cf
eggs available today. ard that roul-
try raisers are bringing them in in
quantities from two to 20 dozen. ami
the increase in quantity is. expected t.
result, within Snort time, i'm q sud-
den and unprecedented slump in
price. It is not expected that further
trouble will be caused this season from
a shortage in supply unless another
severe cold snap should occur
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
ANYONE. GAN
PREPARE THIS
CAN MAKE THE BEST REMEDY
RIGHT AT HOME At SMALL
COST.
TRY THIS PRESCRIPTION
Makes the Kidneys Act Properly and
Overcomes rheumatism and Urin-
ary Troubles.

To make up enough Of the "Dande-
lion treatment" which is claimed to
be relieving nearly every sufferer who
uses it for backache. kidney complaint,
sore weak bladder and rheumatism;
get from any good prescription phar-
macy one-half ounce Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kar-
gon and three ounces Compound Syr-
up of Sarsapar LA. Shake we'll in a bot
tie and take in teaspoonful doses after
each meal and again at bedtime.
Those who have tried it claim that
it acts gently but thoroughly on the
kidneys. relieving backache and blad-
der trouble and ur nary difficulties
before you realize it. Many cases of
rheumatism are known to have been
relieved within a few days, the pain
and swelling diminishing with each
Dose
This simple recipe Is said to
strengthen and cleanse the eDminative
tissues of the Kidneys so that they
can filter and strain from the blood
and system the poisons, acids and
waste matter, which cause not only
rheumatism, but numerous other dis
eases. Every man or woman here who
feels that their kidneys are not healthy
and active. or who suffers from
any urinary trouble what ever, should
not hesitate to make up this mixture
as t is certain to do much good. and
may save you from much misery and
suffering after awhile.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
. PEOPLE YOU KNOW .

Fred H. Shoemaker, of Pendleton,
is in the city $3.50.
Dick Utter is down from Prescott
today.
R. W. Gwin, of Dayton, is a guest in
the city.
Paul ]. Scholz, of Kennewick, is in
the city today
W. A Pryor of Turner, is IN the
city on business today.
H. L. Harris, of The DaI,2s, is a
guest in the city today.
H. Peterson is down from Waits
burg on business today.
Wilbur H. Bailey, of Milton, was in
the city this morning.
j. w Page, Of Pasco, is in the city
for few days /,
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Plucker. Of
Eureka, are guests of friends in the
city.
Harry Brand, of Milton, was in the
CITY yesterday looking after bust
ness interests
5. c. Achoonover, OF Eureka, is a
business visitor in the city this after
noon
F. A. Cline. of Clyde, is in from his
farm near that place for few days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
: 49,.
ElIiOf'S Road
to Build Branches

What branches is the Northern Pa
cific railway planning to build in
eastern Washington?
washington is fortunate in one re-
spect," President Howard Elliott of
the Northern Pacific is quoted as say
ing in a Tacoma interview. Times
are much better here than in the east
The proposed new railroad building
and the investment of capital in the
state will give the people here great
advantage over those of the country
farther east
"At present, however, I can not say
whether any of our projected branch
lines will be built, or which Ones. II
times look right We shall undoubtedl,
take up all of the most important feed
er lines, both on this side and east
the mountains. 1t depends largely up
on the attitude of the public towards
the railroad and whether people ar
willing to risk their money in building
new lines"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05

skip out have been carrying the bust
ness on in such a glaring manner that
as many as 100 blind-baggage or side
door Pullman passengers have been
counted on a single run by the spot
ters." And their rich harvest has often
been five or ten times the wages paid
by the company. Not only that, but it
has resulted in some of the honest
brakemen being held under suspicion.
Some of the accused have not made
any bones about taking this easy
money and have hinted to Superintend-
ent Campbell that it was a wonder
wages are so low. About the best
money passenger brakeman can
make on the Hartman lines in the
northwest is on the Southern Pacific,
where the maximum is 1914 month
for 26 days of 10 hours each. The o.
r. & n. scale is under that The only
penalty for taking "hobo money is
discharge.
Some Of the brakemen who have ap-
peared before Superintendent Camp
bell have informed him that no matter
how closely they work the train"
either ION the fly" or ION siding" they
can't keep the tramps off, especially
when they have SO or more to handle
at time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
Many Permits
Being Issued

February promises to break all rec
ords yet established in the amount of
building contemplated, and if all fol-
lowing days turn out as well as did
yesterday with total of nine permits,
aggregating an expenditure of $6S75.
Building Inspector William Metz will
have his hands full in making out the
desired permits. The total of yesterday
alone is but $4,000 short of the total
permits issued during the month of
January, and with a Corresponding in
crease for the balance of the month.
Walla Walla Improvements will jump
to the highest mark yet recorded since
the office of building inspector was es-
tablished.
While weather conditions have not
been wholly conducive to the inaugu-
ration of building operations on a
wholesale plan, there are many Walla
Wallans now planning new buildings
and other improvements, and it is
thought that very available carpenter
and every contractor will have all the
work that can be done for the follow
ing months of the year. One of the
features which will characterize the
1909 growth of the city along building
lines will be the erection of homes by
many of the young business men and
employees, the installment plan of pay
ments having found general favor with
the large majority.
Activities in the business center
are not yet much in evidence, but ru-
mors to the effect that several brick
blocks are to be erected this spring are
rife, and seem to have substantial
foundation. All who are interested in
the increase in improvements along
building lines agree that Walla Wal
Ia now stands on the threshold of one
of the most stupendous growths that
has ever been witnessed here, and that
the work will not cease until the adj
vent of another rainy season makes it
impracticable to continue
Following are the permits issued by
Building Inspector William Metz yes
terday:
Albert Foster, 532 Third street, one
and one-half story cottage, $500.
Bert Cashatt, Palouse and Chestnut
streets, two-story dwelling, $500.
Fred S. Hull, Olive and ST. Clair
streets, one story frame cottage, 1915.
Joseph Kellough. Division and Port
land, frame shed and barn, $500.
T. M. Fine, 1885 Alvardo Terrace,
frame barn, $500.
G. r. Konizeslxi, 1908 West Moore
street. addition to frame dwelling
Mrs NJ A. Carts, COS IL Catherine
street. moving end repairing frame
dwelling. 500.
A. Foster, SIS Third street, addition
to frame cottage and wood and coal
sher, 500.
A. C. jerks, Howard and Balm
streets, moving dwelling out of the city
limits, SIS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY ASKS
FOR MAGAZINE

That the publications of Walla Wal
la are being recognized outs de of this
city is evidence by the fact that R. c.
Mcleod, editor of the Up-To-The-
Times magazine, recently received a
letter from George H. Hines, assistant
secretary of the Oregon Historical So
ciety, asking for members Of the To-
cal magazine to fill files sin the So
ciety's Office.
Much space is being devoted by Up
o-The- Times to historical data of
the northwest; and stories of pioneers
are found every month in it's pages.
Recognizing it as valuable and ac-
curate historical reference the Oregon
H storical society, whose Offices are
in the city hall at Portland, made the
request for the missing numbers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
George White Gets
penitentidry Term

George White, a negro whose color
bellies his name, pleaded guilty in the
superior court yesterday afternoon to
the charge of receiving stolen goods
and was. sentenced to serve an indeter-
minite term of from one to four years
in the state penitentiary. He was
taken to the prison this morning.
White is one of the negroes who was
found in Pendleton with goods stolen
from the Chicago store in his pos
session. At first he claimed he knew
nothing of the fact that they were
stolen; but later, rather than face
charge of burglary, pleaded guilty to
knowing they were stolen when
got them.
Will Williams, another negro, is j
the city Jail, being held on the same
evidence that was against White. He
says he is not guilty of any crime at
all in connection with the case. He
will be tried for burglary unless he
pleads guilty to the lesser crime.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
Max BdumeiSfer
Laid TO Rest

The funeral of the late Macmillan
Wednesday morning, was held this
afternoon at o'clock from the family
home, "Waldheim,' south of the city,
the services being conducted under
the auspices of the Christian Scien-
lists by Mrs Gilbert Hunt, a close
friend of the family. The Masonic
orders took charge of the ceremonies
at the cemetery, Ralph White, wor-
shipful master of Walla Walla lodge,
taking charge of the ritualistic SER
vices of the order.
Hundreds of friends who had been
acquainted with Mr.. Baumeister for
many years past, attended the SER
vices, and escorted the body to its last
resting place in the Masonic cemetery,
where, amid wreaths of fragrant flow
ers, rendered by loved ones, the cas-
ket was lowered. Out of respect, the
banks Of the city closed at noon, and
remained closed the balance Of the
day, and number of business houses
closed their doors until after the SER
vices. Members of Walla Walla and
Blue Mountain lodges, F. & A. NJ, at
tended the funeral in a body, and the
cortege was one of the biggest ever
honoring one of the pioneer sttlers
whose work had so much to do with
the upbuilding of the city.
Pail bearers, selected from the men,
bers of the Masonic orders, were: e.
S. Isaacs, Joel Chitwood, George Smell.
]. F. Mclean, Thomas Steele and j.
Williams.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-05
HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES

which have stood the test of time de-
serve place in the medicine chest Of
every family. Mothers are today ad-
ministering to their children the RENE
dies their grandmothers used.
For thirty years, Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable compound, made from roots
and herbs has been curing the women
of this country from the worst form
of female ills, and merit alone could
have stood such a test Of time and won
such an enviabie record.