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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-21
Arizona
To Fight

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 21.-A repre-
sentative of the Associated Press yes
terday sought an expression from
Governor Kibbey regarding the tele-
gram to the Associated Press from FL
Paso last night as to calling a con-
ventiOn to present the claims of the
territory for statehood and saying he
would 1esign his commission to fight
for statehood. The governors only re-
ply was: Il have nothing to say
An afternoon newspaper, however,
quoted the governor in an interview
as follows:
Il have no interest in the matter
but justice to Arizona and in redeem
ing pledges to my party.
when 1 accepted the governorship
it was after the distinct understand
ing with the president that statehood
was practically accomplished and
that l would have but few weeks to
serve. l have not given up hope of
Stotltiloct at lile SHUT SESSION., cInC
ann prepared to take up the fight with
the whole congressional opposition.
through appealing to American public
opinion for what is merely Arizona's
right.
ITO question Arizona's fitness for
statehood is to make the uuestioner
ridiculous. We have not been given
the real reason for the fight against
statehood. ROosevelt's whole soul is
in the fight to clear the territories
from the map. Congressman Hamilton
chairman of the territorial committee.
Is friendly to statehood. The enemies
to statehood form the powerful inner
circle of the anti Roosevelt republi-
cans and democrats in the senate and
in the house. 1t is time to take the bit
in our teeth and make a concentrated
movement on the ground of uualffica-
ton alone. AS a matter of fact. con-
gress should have nothing to do with
Arlzona's constitution. The people are
supreme in this matter We gave the
people the distinct pledge of statehood
at the short session. 1t was mad, in
the best of faith and on the strongest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-21
$4,000 FIRE
AT CUMBERLAND

CUMBERLAND, 3. c., Jan. 21-One
of the most disastrous fires in the his
tory of this town, resulting in the loss
of at least one life and destroying
property valued at $4,000, originated
last night in McNivens boarding house
in the business section Despite the
efforts of firemen, the flames gained
great Roadway and spread to adjoin-
ing buildings. Campbell Brothers
block and the Grant & Mounce build
ing, two of the best blocks in the town,
were totally destroyed. The following
stores were destroyed:
McLeod's, gents furnishings; Camp
bell Bros, general store and bakery:
Fraser's barber shop, and Mrs Mas
ters' store
1t is believed the fire started in a
room occupied by James Scott, the man
who lost his life in the flames, by the
upsetting of a lamp. Another inmate
of the boarding house, George Reid, was
seriously burned
By hard work of the firemen, assisted
by the citizens, the fire was prevented
from crossing the street, in which case
the whole business section would have
been destroyed. The property destroyed
was partially insured.
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Believed in Osler's Theory.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21-Thomas H.
Hutchins, the aged man who COM
of a police station here last night after
having made preparations for the Gre
nation of his body, was an advocate
of DR.. Osler's theory that a mans use
fulness ends when he is so years old
This information was given by the dead
mans son, Herbert. According to the
son, Hutcnins had frequently remarked
that old men were only encumbrances
and should end their lives.
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LOSES HIS MONEY
BLOWS OUT BRAINS

SEATTLE, Jan. 21.-(Special Core
spondence)-After losing more than
$500 in a drunken spree, John A Bish,
of Richmond Beach, ashamed to meet
his family and friends. came home
yesterday morning and blew out his
brains with shotgun
Two weeks ago Bish received $454.45
in final payment on a ten-acre tract Of
land he sold to w. H. Horton, a Ballard
photographer. All he had left was $25
in cash and a check for 5000 1t is
believed he lost the remainder in Ed
mOndS where he was seen drinking as
noon last Sunday
On a table in the house yesterday
the neighbors found a pocketbook
$25 in gold and check for $2O.45
which represented the mans balance
in the bank. Bish also left two notes.
one stating that he wanted all his pos
sessions to be given to his wife and
children The other note was addressed
to Parry, whom he thanked for past
kindness.
take care of my affairs, not for me
but for Sallie's sake the note read.
L am unworthy of any consideration.
l don't care what is done with me-"
Bish was AZ years old. His wife.
Sallie Bish and her two children.
cara. aged IL. and Frank. aged s, have
been visiting the woman's parents at
hennett Shasta county. California,
for the past three months. DECEASED
belonged to the North Star Lodge No.
SO. A. O. q. W. at Edmonds in which
he had $4,000 insurance policy. paid
up. His property is worth about $4,000.
His neighbors say he was an indus
trious man and was never known to
drink heavily before during his seven
years residence at Richmond Beach.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-21
WILLAMETTE FEARS
MORE HEAVY FLOODS

PORTLAND, Jan. 21-(Special Cor
respondence.) Heavy rains through
out the state, combined with fast melt
ing snow in the mountains, again cause
residents of the Willamette valley to
fear a flood, and preparations for
such a contingency are now under
way
A rise of feet above the present
stage of the river was the most con-
sentative estimate made along the
river front today. The river is already
II feet above the low water mark and
is constantly rising. Practically all
the tributaries of the Willamette are
running bank full. some being even
higher than their previous high water
records
Should the river rise two feet above
10 feet the Ainsworth lower dock will
be covered and nearly all of the
wharves on the river will be out of
commission. Nearly everybody ex-
poets that such will be the case within
the next three or four days and hasty
preparations are being made in order
to prevent loss of goods.
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turned backwards.
A tasteful business suit had skirt
of grey and black checked goods
made with many cores and a front
panel that fastened with button and
button holes on the left side. The
blouse was Of one of the soft fine
French fiannels in grey. With the
blouse was worn linen collar en-
broidered in grey with Directoire
bow Of bastiste The coat worn was
long and loose, in black of the same
material as the skirt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-21
BOY CHARGED WITH
NUMEROUS OFFENSEs'

SEATTLE. Jan. 21.-(Special Cor
respondence)-At the age of 10 years
Alexander Golden. alias Frank Law
ton. is held in the King county Jail on
charge Of burglary. while he is
wanted in Whatcom county for two
store burglaries and by the United
States army for desertion. While King
county is waiting to press it's charges
the Whatcom county authorities are
offering 5000 for his return and the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-01-21
BIG HAY STORAGE HOUSE
DESTROYED IN TEXAS
Three Tramps Believed to Have Been
Incinerated.

HOUSTON, Tex, Jan. 21-At an
early hour this morning fire destroyed
the large nay storage house of w L.
Edmundson, with $4,000 bales of nay.
1t is believed that three tramps who
entered this building to sleep were in
cinerated as they were not seen to
Gated
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Dies at AGE of 106.

YUMA, Ariz., Jan. 21-Mrs Rosa
Silvas, the oldest inhabitant of Yuma.
died yesterday at the age of 106 years
She was the first woman to settle in
Yuma and the first house in the history
of the city was built by her upon per-
mission of the military authorities.
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Old SOIOn'S Advice
To New LdWmdker

10 New LdWm6ker
OLYMPIA, Jan. 21.-(Special Cor
respondence)-Henry B. Miller, of Sc
attic, who claims to be the oldest leg
islator in the state of Washington, in
a letter written to Hugh c. Todd, of
Whitman county, youngest member of
the present legislature, lays down rules
from his experience which he suggests
Mr. Todd might follow. Quoting from
the message of Governor Mead, in
which the executive points out the
honor of serving the people of the
state, Mr. Miller draws conclusions
from his own experience and tells Mr..
Todd that if ne had started in public
life as young as the Whitman county
representative he might be the oldest
"boy" in the house.
In his letter Mr. Miller gives a short
biography of himself, and tells of his
trip to California in 1850, of his wan
dering over the states of the west, and
how he settled in Washington, finally,
in 1902. During the years of unsettled
life Mr.. Miller was in many of the
western states, and tells of the time
when -four kegs of beer held the bal
Quoting from Lincoln, President
Schurman of Cornell university, cand
1tfier Americans who have uttered
greai truths, Mr.. Miller points to Mr..
Todd the way of success and honor in
polltical life. He says:
"At the risk of being called meddle-
some l want to make a few sugges-
TONS AS rule, you know, men of my
age are apt to be old-fashioned, yet
we can look back on our lives. instead
of looking ahead, and we can see
truths which are sometimes overlooked
by the busy young man of today.
"a man once said to his son: You
can afford to be in the minority, but
YOU cannot afford to be wrong Presi-
dent Schurman, of Cornell, one said:
One with Gods truth behind him was
a majority l heard another man say:
If 1 am rignt-and so help me God
I believe l am-you can't put me down,
If 1 am wrong l ought to go down.
Remember that truth must prevail.
n
sons going into an enterprise would
ask, is this right?' Today the ques-
ton men ask themselves under the
same conditions is, Will it pay?' The
modern idea is to get dollars We
often read of self made men. Have
you noticed that as a rule, they are
made of dollars?
II am against the law passed by the
legislature two years ago exempting
money, credits and mortgages from
taxation If you can frame a law that
will enable the under dog in the fight
to pay his taxes as easy as the upper
dog, you will have done something
that will enable you to go up hlSher.
you can't expect to please all of
your constituents. The old adage,
Many men of many minds still holds
true.
you have evidently chosen politics
as your lifes work. and 1 want to cal
to your mind Whitelaw Reid's saying:
The most exalted study of the poll
tician is to shape the policy of a ma
ton To fix the fate of generations
is this not as much higher as the
heavens are high above the earth?'
81 am one of those who believe that
a man can practice clean politics, and
in view of all the fraud, the trickery,
scheming and graft of the present age,
1 don't know why honesty should not
be at premium"
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assurances from Washington. Puhro
opinion throughout the country is with
us and the time has come to fight and
fight hard"
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]. c. D. Thomas. who has been en-
ployed as clerk in the local land of.
flee fo~ som" time past has been trans.
ferred to i = Office in Waterville ana
VIII leave - fe wdays to take charge
Of his new duties.
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No. 10.

$4,000 will buy a choice 4 acre
tract near the Interurban Car
Line and close to good school.
This tract consists of some
choice garden and fruit tracts,
this place owns its own water
works. and has plenty of wa
ter. will trade for a tract near
city if necessary.
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ever a place is possible to get, but that
lately she has not been fortunate
enough to obtain employment.
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A FEW
BARGAINS
No. "A.

$50 an acre will secure one of
the finest wheat ranches in Wal
In Walla county. containing S25
acres: situated about eight miles
from the city; good new house,
barn. Blacksmith shop. corrals,
etc. Fine stream of running
water, plenty of fruit and shade
trees; about 200 acres of alfalfa
land, 80 acres in alfalfa now and
balance being sown each year.
200 acres under irrigation; two
miles to haul grain. Artesian
water can be had to cover all
of this land.
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No. 80.

$4,000 will purchase a modern
room house on Pleasant street.
Good brick cellar. barn, water
and water wheel in rear, water
piped to yard, fine shade. cher
ry and pear trees. Lot S0x335.
Terms. one-haif down, balance
to suit purchaser.
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$25 an acre will secure $500
acres of the finest land on the
Eureka Flat; this place has 1,450
all up: 1915 acres is stubble;
balance in good bunch grass;
three good wells on different
parts of the ranch; suitable for
subdivisions. one modern house
worth $4,000 good barn, ware
house. l ID to miles to haul
wheat.
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FOR RENT.

WE HAVE SEVERAL MOD
DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE
CITY. FURNISHED OR UN-
FURNISHED AS DESIRED.
LOOK THESE UP AT ONCE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
News of GuntersviIIe.

Guntersville. May 27.-(Special )-The Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Hunter, an aged couple, 5who have lived here for half century, will celebrate the 50th anni- versary of their marriage at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Sam Henry, on next Monday. MT Hunter is a retired Presby terian minister and a native of Madison county, Alabama. Mrs. Hunter was for merly Miss Laura James Ligon of South Carolina, but reared from quite a young girl in this town. They have raised quite large family and at present enjoy the best of health. Their children, who will be present on the occasion, are Mrs. Emma Leek of Tupelo Miss; MT. Robert Hunter of Nashville, the Rev. John Hunt CT of Bowling Green, Ky. MT. Shirley Hunter of Birmingham, Mrs. Sam Henry, wife of the late Sam Henry; Mrs Bettie May Mrs. J. M. Thompson, MT. Bernie Hunter, MT. James Hunter and MT. Otis Hunter. all of Guntersville.
 The farmers along the banks of the Tennessee river have suffered severe dam age due to the back water. Many are now forced to replant crops that have been destroyed, while the continuous rains prevent the much needed attention de- manded by the remaining crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
MADDEN CASE IS
 NOW WITH JURY
Policemen Clear Out loitererS
 From Court Building
JURY RETIRES FO} NIGH
States Attorney Declares in Closing Speech That the Trial Is for the Purpose of Protecting Union
 ism From Grafters.

Chicago May 97.-After five hours deliberation in the Madden Boyle Pouehot labor graft case, it was announced at 9:30 o'clock tonight that the jury had so far failed to come to an agreement and that no verdict would be received by the court until tomorrow morning.
 Shortly before o'clock in the evening p policemen appeared at the criminal court building and proceeded to clear ev- cry floor. The states attorney gave in- structons to allow no one in the build ing. Numerous of Madden's friends and sympatlSzers were hanging around the building waiting for verdict. They were herded into elevators and driven out The states attorney refused to eX- plain why the special squad of police was sent for.
 With seathing denuneiation by States Attorney Wyman still ringing in their ears. the jury in the case of Madden, Pouchot and Boyle, labor leaders, eharg- ed with eXtortion. retired to consider verdict at 4:3O this afternoon The states attorney, in closing for the state, called the attention of the jury to the import anee of the case declaring that he was fighting not against unionized labor, but for t, to cut out cancer in the form of corrupt practices by trusted leaders.
 "Thousands of respectable union men in this country are behind me in this fight" he declared. The wives and chill dren who have felt the bitter pangs of hunger because of Maddens grating strikes are with the prosecution"
 The conviction of the defendants. he declared. would be a great lesson to all grafters hiding under the protection and responsibility of trades unionism.
 The labor leaders showed little interest in what was being said against them. Madden pillowed his head on a newspa- per laid over the back of his chair and closed his eyes for long periods during the address. opening the lids occasionally when the orators voice rose to an unu- sual pitch of vehemence.
 Attorney Brady, for the defense. pre- ceded MT. Wayman.
 MT. Brady said that the evidence show ed conclusively that Emil Klicka presi- dent of the Joseuh Klicka company, had undoubtedly paid $1OO0 to George s. An dres to settle the strike on the Klicka plant, but that the money never reached Madden
 Andres. while on the witness stand, tes- tified that he dropped the money on a desk in a private room in which he and Madden were alone. The next day, he said, the strike was called off
 Witnesses for the defense stated that Andres had called upon Madden but that no omnye changed hands, nor did Mad den even enter the little office in which Andres said the 5000 was handed over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
POOR CHANCE NOW
 FOR INCOME TAX

Washington, May 27-By the decisive vote of 50 to B the Senate today decided to postpone until June 10 further con sideration of the income tax question in connection with the tariff. Consideration of the sugar schedule was continued, but after two amendments to it were voted upon the Senate switched off to a discus sion of the possibility of getting a vote on the Bailey income tax amendment.
 Mir Bailey presented his argument for a vote in his usual forceful manner, but did not succeed in prevailing upon Sem ator Aldrich to concede a vote in ad- vance of the tariff schedules, MT. AL drich declared that he would not agree to a vote on the income tax in advance of the schedules so long as he was in charge of the bill.
 The two amendments to the sugar sched- ue on which votes were taken were those eliminating the Dutch standard test from the tariff schedule and lowering the duty on refined sugar from 90 cents per pound to 1922 cents per pound. Both were de- feated, the former by a vote of 36 to 1T and the latter by a vote of 32 to 53. On the first vote Il republicans voted with the democrats for the amendment, but on the second only five republicans broke ranks. It was considered somewhat sig niticant that the two Louisiana senators, Messrs. Foster and McEnery, the only senators representing a cane sugar pro ducing state, should have been the only democrats to vote with the republicans on the Dutch standard provision, and this was made the more significant be- cause of the fact that today for the first time the possibility of a sharp conflict between the sugarcane and beet sugar interests was indicated. Mir. Cummins made this the text of a somewhat lengthy and interesting speech. The cane sugar men did not, however, make response to his assertions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
Clews Praises Taft.

New York, May 27.-"Presi1 lent Taft will voice into our laws what Roose- welt voiced into the nations heart. Those, therefore, who are so mistaken as to suppose President Roosevelt's s policies and moral principles may be- come a dead letter in this administra- tion will be undeceived. They will dis cover that President Taft is not re- actionary, but progressive" This prediction was made by Henry Clews, the New York banker, tonight in an address at the service dedicatory Of the Roosevelt memorial window at the Metropolitan Temple, this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
.TUSKEGEE CLOSES
 VERY GOOD YEAR

Tuskegee, May N-Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute brought its twenty eighth school year to a close today with appropriate exercises, 25O diplomas and trade certificates being presented. mark ing inew high record in the history of this school. 1
 The commencement address was deliv- cred by J. c. Asbury of Philadelphia There were more than 200o visitors pres ent, including several hundred whites from nearby towns and cities.
 Mayor Teague of Montgomery and Dr. Burkhead of Opelika made remarks. ', -ln the awarding of diplomas by Booker T. Washington, the principal, the exercises were brought to a close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
Waiting to Hear From NeiII.

Washington, May 27.-Federal interven- ton at present in the strike of the fire men on the Georgia railroad is unlikely. Charles P Neill commissioner of labor, and one of the mediators under the Erd- man act is on the ground and keeping in touch with the situation. Only the briefest telegram has been received from him, probably because he has had noth- ing of an important nature to communi- cate.
 It is hoped here that the state author ities of Georgia will be able to handle the situation, which is recognized to be deli cate.
 Under the circumstances 1t is thought to be inadyisable at this time for the government actively to interfere in the controversy lest such action might in- duce serious trouble between the races.
 Generally, in official circles, the belief is entertained that a peaceful solution of the situation will be reached and that the matters in controversy will be sub mtted to arbitration.
 Definite information from Commissioner Neill is awaited with anxious Interest, al 1t is believed he will be able to charac- terize the situation correctly. Chairman Knapp of the interstate commerce com mission. the other member of the board of mediation. will not go to Georgia un- less his presence there is required by Commissioner Neill. The officials of the postoffice department are proceeding eau tiously, although the strike is seriously interfering with the movement of the mails
 Pending the outcome of negotiations now in progress no important move will be made by the department It is felt that if any decisive step were now taken it would have the effect of embarrassing MT. Nell.
 No decision today was reached regard ing the suggestion of Vice President Ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men that the postoffce department des- ignate a representative to confer with him in an effort to get the malls through. This phase of the case. however, will be brought to the attention of Postmaster General Hitchcock, who with officials of the postoffice department and the de- partment of justice. is keeping in close touch with the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
one.tenth to the Lord.

Cincinnati, May 27-When the will of Christie Heron, the noted universal peace advocate, who died at his home here a few days ago, was filed for pro- bate today, it became known-t that one clause specifies that one-tenth of the annual income of the estate Is to go to "the Lords account" The will de- clares that the testator for several years had been giving tithe of his annual income toreligious institutions. The estate is said to be valued at $250,- 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
Hardware Dealers Adjourn.

Milwaukee, Wis. May 27.-The Ma tional Retail Hardware Dealers asso- citation adjourned sine die this after noon after selecting Denver as the next place of meeting and electing officers as follows: President. Charles H. Will Hams, Streator, Ill.,; first vice presi- dent, H. L. McNama, Janesyille, Wis. i; second vice president, George w. Hub bard, Flint. Mich; treasurer, Frank A. Barr, Mansfield, Ohio; secretary, Nj. L. Cowy, Argos, Ind.