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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH.
High Temperature
At the HeddWOrkS

Forty-two degrees above zero, and
with the snow disappearing as though
by magic and trickIing down the hill
sides in little rivuIets, is the condition
of affairs at the headworks of the wa
ter system this afternoon, according to
the statement of one Of the workmen
stationed there. who was communi-
Gated with by telephone about 3 o'clock
The six men who have been working
under Water Superintendent e. A.
Knight for the past ten days. in the
endeavor to prevent the freezing Of the
intake, are now looking for terrific
fight tonight to keep the system in
proper condition.
Tho rise in temperature was sud-
den; a chinook, as indicated by tho
bsue haze resting on the hiIl-tops, is
in full working force, and il is con-
fidentIy expected, that, unless q cold
snap sets in before midnight, one Of
tho worst freshets in the history Of
the valley cannot be averted. Up to
press time this afternoon, there had
been no alarming rise in temperature
in the valley, though spasmodic
downfall Of rain is giving indication Of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

the crowd, hard earned goals they
were. Cox of Whitman, was the partic-
ular bright star of the game, getting
four goals from the field Steele, for
the "Y", played a great game at center,
and his contest with Barnes, Whit
mans captain, was great. Both are
crack players and did remarkable
work. Whitman's guards worked well
in the first half, better than in the last
half, when they were lost by the new
men the "Y" put in. The "Y'' guards
played hard, close game, and worked
all the time. Thorn made a brilliant
goal from the field. ALT Belt, for the
college, also made a beautiful long
shot Glafle and Unser replaced Gre
celius and Felthouse, at forword, for
the "Y", in the second half.
So evenly matched were the teams
that at the end Of the first half the
score stood I'LL and not until the
middle of the second did the game go
to the ''Y." 1t is very doubtful whether
the "Y" can repeat the performance
on Whitmans floor, but however that
may be, the game will be a good one,
when it is pulled off. If Whitman wins
the second, which however, if the town
team plays as it did last night is no
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
More Activity Shown on
Survey of Spokane Inland

cept the engineer in charge, seems in
clined t. talk about the work and he
says that he surveying a line fef
some Philadelphia capitalists who in
tend building from Walla Walla UP
through the Dayton and Pomeroy
country to Spokane and running direct
from Ienewawa to ROsalia, but this is
not credited for the reason that the
line runs up the north bank of the
river and connects with the survey
from Colfax at the mouth Of PeneWa-
wa crek.
This leaves little doubt in the minds
of the residents that the work is be-
ing done for the Graves system, and
it is taken in Colfax as verification OF
the rumor in circulation ever since the
Inland was built that eventually II
would ba continued on to Walla Wal
In.
The right of way purchased by the
Inland from the o. r. & N. runs
south out of COlfax up Spring fiat for
about five miles and then crosses over
to Union fiat.
From there it runs across to the
lead of the Penewawa which 1t fol-
l.,ws to the Snake river at a point 10
where the new survey is made. 1t rs
not only a decidedly easy grade out
it runs for over 80 miles through the
finest territory from which the output
at present has to be hauled for from
10 to - miles to either points on the
O. r. & N. or to Snake river.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

fOf Thornton Hams. which retired yes
terday afternoon, stands nine for ac-
quittal and three for conviction. 1t is
the general impression that the Jury
Is hopelessly deadlocked. The jurors
came into court this morning request
ing the reading of testimony of John
Tierney, a defense witness and Cap
tain Clark, and DIR. Mcbride, of the
states witnesses.
Attorney Mcintyre declares he
knows on good authority that the jury
stands ten to two for acquttal
Judge Crane remined in the court
room all night. When the reading Of
Tierney's evidence was completed
Crane asked if they desired to hear
eros examination. Jurors Benham,
and Hecker and two others shook their
heads. Benham said: your honor we
are ILL., We are old men. If We cannot
agree in another hour We want to be
discharged" The judge declared that
a physician would attend them, i'm
pressing upon the jurors the import
ance of reaching a verdict.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

Temporary Receiver John w. Nc
Ghee, jr., of the Walla Walla Insurance
company, was this morning relieved
of further responsibility in connec-
ton with the company and discharged
as receiver In his petition for dis
charge he shows the transactions
made by him in the capacity of re-
ceiver and the notes, mortgages and
assets turned over by him to the per-
manent receiver, Dorsey M. Hill.
In the exhibit of mortgages and
other assets of the company, it is a
noticeable fact that all the larger
mortgages are from the Hollon Par
ker company. Some smaller notes and
mortgages are also held, but the main
source is the Parker money AS re-
ceiver, Mr. McGhee collected SS76.43
and spent $339.25, including a check of
$22O.15, payment on which was final
ly refused. after protest had been
made This left a balance of $537.17,
which was turned over to Mr.. Hill in
the shape of check on Elam's bank.
Another check of $714.67. on the San
Francisco National bank; and one for
s1137 .55 on the Seattle National Bank
or Connie zee, were turned over.
In mortgages and notes. mostly from
the Hollon Parker company, there was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Commercial Club Figures
On Publicity Campaign for
A "Gredter WaIId WdIId -

brings one or more. In view of the
fact that but 5000 Of the cards and
pamphlets Were given out, the returns
are considered nothing short of Won
derful, the cards having been mailed
from Canada, Scotland and practically
every state in the union.
The club has made arrangements for
some excellent literature to be avail
able in the near future, and it is prob
able that the establishment of the
publicity department will be effected
in time for the new manager to take
charge and dispatch it to such parts
of the country as will be most bene-
fetal to this section. But it is not
planned to let the movement die there,
for arrangements are expected to be
consummated whereby a running fire of
printed matter may be sent to the out
side world, setting forth the wonder
full advantages both natural and 9TH
erwise. of the Walla Walla valley, and
the beauties of the Garden City as a
home town.
The banquet. which will mark the
inauguration of the new department,
will be a big affair, and one to which
all Walla Wallans interested in the up
building of the country, will be invited.
Business men and extensive property
holders have quite generally fallen in
line with the new spirit of the Com
mercial club, especially the younger
and more aggressive residents, and
that there will be a big influx of set
tiers into this city as result of the
renewed activity in sending out ad-
vertising matter, is considered bv All
to be a certainty. and one Of the most
natural results attendant upon the
knowledge to the outside world that
a community is not in the down and
out" class, but up and coming with
all residents working in harmony for
the upbuilding of that section.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Flood Danger
Lighf--GrOver

+ That Walla Walla is about to 1
+ experience a chinook is the con- I
y census of opinion on the streets 4
= today, and this opinion is shared 1
+ by Weather Observer Grover, al I
= though Mr.. Grover stated this af- I
j ternoon that he did not anticipate I
+ such a rapid thaw as would bring 1
+ serious dangers from floods. The I
\ mercury stood at II above. 4
+ The Evening Statesman this i
+ afternoon at o'clock secured 1
+ bulletins from surrounding towns I
+ and cities which indicated that I
+ the thaw is rapidly approaching. !
+ These bulletins follow: I
+ Portland-Raining today; tenn I
= perature rising. !
+ Pendleton-Temperat is Is I
+ above in the city. Advices from 4
y the reservation indicate that snow !
+ is melting in the foothills. I
+ Dayton-Temperatu 10 above. I
+ A little rain fell this morning. I
= Waitsburg 16 de- I
+ grees above. Rain is falling. I
+ Pasco-Temperatur 30 above. I
+ Snow is melting rapidly. I
+ = = 4 = = = = = = I. = I. = i = +
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

Taking step just little in advance
along similar lines, the Walla Walla
Commercial club proposes to inaugur-
ate a publicity department, to work
under the direction of a competent
man. which will result in advertising
Of Walla Walla and the Inland EN-
pire such as never before been at
tempted. 1t marks a new epoch in
the advancement of both the club and
the city. and the large number of
members present at the regular meet
ing last night showed a new spirit
in the questions brought up for con-
sideratiOn-a spirit, that generally
OvercOmes all obstacles and puts life
and vim into a Commercial organiZa-
ton. Not only were many new faces
in evidence in the eSsemblage, but the
attendance was the largest sen at a
meeting of the club in many months.
1t is proposed to give a big banquet
in the near future. on which occasion
Thomas Richardson, manager of the
publicity department of the Portland
Commercial club, will be present to
make short talk of the work accom-
plished in that city. where recently
six tons of advertising matter were
mailed to eastern sections of the coun-
try President F. w Kaser last night
gave a brief outline of the work under
consideration for the months of 1909,
and gave an insight into the workings
Of the proposed department.
AS an instance Of the value Of ad-
vertising matter, Mr.. Kaser cited the
receipt of numerous postal cards that
were given out with the booklets from
the Walla Walla booth at the Lewis
and Clark fair. more than three years
ago. These cards. self-addresed. have
been coming in to the secretary's Of
flee ever since and almost every mail
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

assisting the chinook in removing the
snow when finally the gentle zephyrs
reach the Iowiands.
Because six or eiqht feet Of
slush in the basins Of the intake of the
water system necessitated the removaI
Of the screens, and would prevent their
manipulation If they were replaced.
WaIla Wallans may expect, in the Iiaht
Of transpirations, to be RECALLED on wa
ter tomorrow containing an overdoss
OF real estate. But il the tired and
overworked men at the headworks can
prevent damage other than . discol.
oration Of the supply, they will feel
that theirs has been a duty nob!y done.
That the chinook struck far back in
the mountains early this morning 10
indicated by a report from the power
plant Of the Northwestern Gas 4 Eiec.
trio company, to the effect that at the
power house the temperature is 20
degrees above zero, while farther back
in the mountains IS degrees above 10
the report. The warm wave is gradu-
ally working northward, and may be
expected to strike tho valley some time
tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER MONTH.
All Aboard for California
fxCurSiOniStS Leave Tonight

they will he taken to the Fairmont ho-
tel for dinner.
Following breakfast at the FairmOnt
Wednesday morning, the visitors will
continue the journey, enjoying a drive
to Stanford university in Palo Alto,
and taking luncheon at Hotel VendOme
in San Jose after which will be given
a ride on the San Jose interurban
railway. Dinner will be served in
Hotel Vendome, and at midnight the
train will pull out for Del Monte, ar
irving at 2:30 o'clock in the morning.
The forenoon Of Thursday is to be
spent in a carriage drive over the fam
Gus 17-mile drive, after which lun-
cheon is to be served at the VendOme,
and the visitors will leave at 2 o'clock
in the afternoon for Paso Robles, ar
irving there at o'clock that evening
to enjoy dinner at Hotel Ell Paso Ro-
bles. Leaving that place. the visitors
will proceed to Santa Barbara, arriv-
ing at 6 o'clock Friday morning.
Breakfast is to be served in Hotel Pot
ter and the forenoon is to be occu-
pied with a ride around the city, with
a stop at the Old Mission, followed by
luncheon at Hotel Potter. At 5:45
o'clock Friday afternoon. the excur-
siOnists will arrive in Los Angeles,
to be guests at a reception given by
the Los Angeles Chamber of Com
merce.
Those who have made reserva tons
for berths and accommodations on the
special train are H. G.. Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Baker and daughter. c. d.
Bruen, H. c. Bryson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant Copeland, Bernice Crawford,
Pearl Culbertson, Mrs. A. NJ. Clayson,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Clark, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Drumheller, John Dona-
hue, Mrs. Flora A. Dice. Edith Dice,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Fair, H. S. Fender,
/ A Cross E ] Holt Mrs f M Hos
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

Not the slightest intimation Of my
action or recommendation will be
given out" said Special Agent w. d.
Window, of Washington, d. c., who
is here this week looking at sites pro-
posed for the federal building. "My
report to the secretary is strictly con-
fidential and the information, when
given, must come from Washington"
Mr. Window is about the most pOpu-
lar man in town this week, property
owners. or their representatives from
both the north and south side of the
city being frequent and almost con-
slant callers upon him. He expects to
be occupied here with the review Of
sites submitted until Sunday, when he
will leave for Washington. One of
the sites viewed this morning was that
known as the Quinn property, on East
Rose street. which, with the opening
Of First street from East Main to East
Rose. will be but one block from the
Book Nook AS Second and Main is
considered the center of the business
section, the Quinn property is looked
upon as one of the most desirable
that has yet been offered; but what it
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
''Y" Wins a Great
Game from COLLEGE

Springing the surprise Of the season
along athletic lines, the Y. M. c. A.
basketball team won from the Whit
man college five last night the score
being 27-21. Fierce and fast playing
characterized the game, and although
the missionaries made a protest
against the fouls called on their team,
they played the toughest basketball
ever seen here and while the associa-
ton was rough as we'll, that collegians
took the palm. Paul Wyman as referee
did well despite the "beefing'' and his
rulings were as fine as possible
Despite the fact of roughness the
game was one of the best, and the
closest, ever played in this city. Both
teams went in to win and the score
see sawed all during the game neither
team being able to get substantial
lead But the "Y'' had the ball the
greater part of the time. and the fact
that they threw more field goals, get
ting 10 against the Missionaries eight
shows that they won the game. aside
from fouls.
In the second half the referee threw
Willard Felthouse from the game, de-
claring he used abusive language. This
was the only incident that marred the
game. and was deplorable, whether OF
not it was justifable. But it is doubtful
if it changed the result. for Glafke
for the ''Y." got the most goals from
this time, and Cushman was covering
him.
Both teams played great ball and II
was anybody's game up to the tim5
Glafke got the habit of losing his
guard and tossing the ball in, making
three in succession. Unser got three
the last half. but he threw his from
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

Seventy-two residents of Wa1la Wal
le and smaller towns of the county
will make up the excursion party that
leaves tonight at 11:45 o'clock for a
weeks trip through Oregon and Cali
fornia, Los Angeles being the destina
ton of the party, members of which
will be allowed tc return at their own
convenience within the time limit
granted with the sale of tickets. Ac-
cording to the itinerary, the train will
arrive in Portland tomorrow at 8
o'clock where a committee from the
Portland Commercial club will extend
a welcome. An electric car ride around
the city. followed by luncheon at Hotel
Portland at 1890, and dinner and re-
ception in Commercial club rooms in
the evening. will be features Of the
Rose City entertainment. and at 10: 80
o'clock the train will leave on the
southern trip.
Sunday win be spent on the train,
Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland and
Shasta Springs being places of inter-
est passed. At 10 o'clock Monday
morning arrival in Oakland is sched
uled, when trip to and around Berke-
ley and to the grounds of the univer-
sity of California will precede a return
to Oakland for luncheon and entertain
ment. The party will leave Oakland
at $50 o'clock and at o'clock will
arrive in San Francisco, where dinner
will be served in the Fairmont hotel.
The train will be conveniently parked
for occupancy during the stay in San
Francisco. Breakfast Tuesday morn
ing is to be served in the Fairmont ho-
tel, and at 9:45 o'clock the party will
leave for the Tavern of Tamalpais,
where luncheon is to be served, and
in the afternoon they will be taken TO
the Union Ferry depot, from where
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

kins, M. Grace Jones, G. +. Van de
Water. Mrs. w. HI. Kaseberg, the Miss
es Kaseberg, Mr. and Mrs. George E..
Kellough, Mr.. and Mrs. M. HI. Keiser,
w. H. Kirkman, Leslie Kirkman, Myr-
tie Kirkman, Mrs. William Kirkman,
Mrs. D. G. Kendall, Mrs. George Lud-
wigs, Ed Lyons. Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Latimer, Miss Loundagin, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. McGhee. Miss Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. w. Paine, Mrs. A. w. Rees,
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Richardson. Mrs.
A. II. Reynolds, DR.. and Mrs. E. E.
Shaw, Mrs. C. Shaffer, Hugh Sexton,
Lee Drumheller. C. S. Painter, Mrs. w.
S. Painter, Caroline Painter, j. F..
TalaIbere, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Vasser,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Van de Water, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Whitehouse, Paul
Whitehouse, Mrs. Wait, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. c. Walters, Mrs. Eva Young.
c. F. Van de Water, Of the 0. r. &
N. company will personally superin-
tend the train and see to the comfort
of those making up the party. Trunks
in the baggage car are to be accessible
to owners at all times, a man having
been secured to take complete charge
of that department. Meals will be
served on the train for the entire week
without additional expense, and all
comforts Of a home will be at the dis
.posal of those making up the party.
Many of those who will enjoy the trip,
expect to remain in California for some
time, and excursionists will be return
ing by twos and three for the coming
three months.
AS an advertising accompaniment. a
large electric sign setting forth the OBJ
jects and purposes of the excursion,
will be attached to the rear of the OBJ
servation car, and appropriate banners
may be also attached to the remaining
coaches comprising the palatial train.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Hams Acquitted of Completely
In Murder of Vim. AnniS

FLUSHING, Jan. 15.-Hains was ac-
quilted.
One Of the most remarkable demon
stratiJns ever following murder
verdict, was participated in by the
spectators when the decision was an
nOunced. Spectators threw up their
hats and cheered.
my Cod" exclaimed Hams, then
sunk in his chair, exhausted. The jury
deliberated twenty-five hours before
reaching a verdict
Judge Crane pounded for order Fail
ing to restore it, he ordered the bail
ifs to clear the room, which was
done in quick time. When the news
reached the streets the crowd which
had been waiting there for hours
Joined in tn echeering. The police then
cleared the walk. Women were weep
ing lik children.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Seventy- five
hat factories, employing from 10000 to
$4,000 will be affected by the decision
of the Associated Hat Manufacturers.
promulgated today, disseminating the
union label in all factories represent
ed in the association. A strike of 1000
men in factories at Orange, N. j., and
500 in Brooklyn, followed the an
nouncement,
Samuel Muldhelm, president Of the
association, stated that the vote on
throwing out the label was unanimous.
Dunlap Keeps Label.
Charles Kester, ice-president OF the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15

, candidate for reappOintment to that
position AMI Is said to have strong
support. Charles w. Painter. Of Walla
Walla is also mentioned for this place.
but SO far as can be learned no one
has yet been promised the position.
The Walla Walla delegation is fav-
orable to the retention Of Warden
Reed, and will use it's influence to pre-
vent his removal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Cold Weather Broken After
Eight Days Recording Zero

"The low barometer off the Paclfle
coast to the north points to the usua
winter weather of the Pacific north
west and we can expect much warmer
temperature soon. Rain or snow, ano
warmer, is the prediction for tonigh'
and tomorrow"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Pardon MurdererS.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 15.-
Charles and Vester Collins, of Nc
Donald county, serving ten years from
August, 1905, for murder in the sec
Ond degree, were released from state
prison today under a communication OF
entence granted by Governor Folk.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15


Barnes threw nine baskets from free
throws with II chances; Steele threw
seven with IA chances. w. Belt re-
placed A. Belt at forward when Felt
house left the game, the latter Belt
moving back to his place. Paul Wy
man, Of the E. 0. N. S., of Weston,
was referee. Time Of halves. 20 min
utes. Scorers and timekeepers, F. D.
Applegate and Ernest Schmidt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
G. e p = r y = =
FLOODS FEARED.

: TACOMA, Jan. 15.-HeaVy
+ rains are falling today melting
: the snow drifts and causing grave
= apprehensions on the part of the
+ railroad officials. Serious wash
= outs and snow slides are feared.
, Northern Pacific officials re-
= port that snow is falling heavily
= in the Cascades, but so far the
: road is clear.
= 4 4 4 4 4 = 4. = 4 i 4 4 Z = =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Technical Society Meets.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Electrf-
cal and mechanical experts from many
western states are participating in the
session opened today by the Technical
society of the Pacific coast.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-15
Reduce Pullman Rates.

Los ANGELES, Jan. 15.-A II
per cent reduction in Pullman rates
between Los Angeles and certain
southwestern points went into enect
today. The reduction Is believed 10
have resulted from investigations re-
Gently made by the interstate COM
merce commission.
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; + 1. + + I. + + + + + + + + + (
+ TO DONATE SITE.

= 1t was stated on the streets
j. this afternoon that northside
+ property owners, rather than lose
+ the prestige which the location
j of the federal building in that part
1. of the city would entail, had de-
i cided to make up purse. pur-
+ chase the Allen H. Reynolds
/. tract, which was originally rec
y commended to the treasury de-
j. partment. and made the govern
+ ment a present of the land.
j. NOrthsiders feel that with the I
+ appropriation of $4,000 all avail I
+ able for the building proper that Z
+ this offer will be one which the :
i government would be slow in re- Z
j fuSing