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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11
Congress Must
Become Active

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Every-
thing in congress is subordinated now
to the consideration of the admins
tration railroad bill, which has been
houses.
Differences of opinion in relation to
it's features have brought the regular
and insurgent republicans into sharp
conflict, while the democrats look on
ready to grasp any particular odvan-
tage that may arise.
After the railroad bill is passed by
both branches and goes to conference,
where probably there will be several
weeks hard work to reconcile the ideas
of the senate and of the house, the
other Taft policies will have consider
alton Statehood injunction bills,
postal savings and conservation legis-
lation, all VIII require time for their
dispasitian. If congress concludes it's
laborS by June 70, therefore, no one
will complain, Notwithstanding the an
xiety Of members to get home to look
after their fall campaigns.
Senator Lodge is expected to call up
the report of the republican members
on the cost of living investigation"
committee for an appropriation of
SCI, 900 to extend it's work.
The rivers and harbors bill will be
reported to the senate Monday. 1t
probably will be called up during the
week, but western members will de-
mand that it go over until some ag-
reement is reached. on the measure
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11

The dynamite was placed on the
ground, approximately below the head
of the bed where Mrs. Ellsworth and
Mrs. Smoke were sleeping. Owing to
the fact, however, that the cottage
stands about two feet above the
ground on wooden underpinning, the
explosive failed to act on the struc-
man escaped with a few bruises, re-
sulting from their being blown out of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11

authorizing the issue of $30,0OO.0O0 In
plete reclamation projects already be-
gun This bill has passed the senate
and is being held in the house.
The possibility that a decision will
be announced Monday in the Standard
Oil dissolution suit, the tobacco trust
case orin the corporation tax cases
directs attention to the supreme court
of the T. S.
Among these will be the cases in
volving the Kentucky tax on double
stamped spirits, the Missouri law pro-
hibiting foreign corporations from re-
moving suits from states to federal
courts and the wisconsin jury COM
missinoers law.
'Other interesting cases that may come
before the court involve the decree of
the supreme court of Tennessee GUST
ing the Standard Oil company of Ken
lucky from doing an lntrastate BUSH
ness in Tennessee and the Jim Crow
car decree as raised in the Chiles case.
Wednesday the complaint Of the
Federal Sugar Refining company
freight in New York harbor will be
heard by the interstate commerce
commission. In effect this is a COM
plant of an independent sugar con-
Germ to compel the railroads to afford
to it the same lighterage charges said
to be extended to the so-called sugar
monopoly.
South American affairs largely en-
gross the attention Of the state de-
partment at present. Boundary dis
putes between Chile and Peru and
Ecuador in which Columbia is inter-
ested, have reached an acute stage.
Many riots have occurred in Peru and
Ecuador, but the mob spirit seems
to be under control. Ecuador has
designated three commissioners to
come to Washington and open nego-
tiations with commissioners from
Peru.
War between Peru and Ecuador
would almost certainly involve Chile
and Columbia, and probably would
prevent the holding Of the Pan-Amer
lean conference.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11
Berths Must
Cost Less

WASHINGTON, April 1O-The in
terstate commerce commission in a
decision rendered holds it to be unjust
and unreasonable" for the Pullman
company to charge equally for upper
and lower berths.
Differential charges are ordered in
several instances and Pullman rates
from Chicago to the Pacific coast are
ordered reduced.
While this ruling Of the commission
orders reductions in rates which were
specifically and formally complained
of, it is recognized as the opening
wedge for a readjustment OF sleeping
car rates wherever they exceed the
average that the commission has
found to be reasonable in these in
stances.
The Pullman company, it is said,
will carry the decision to the courts.
The commission ruled that the pres
ent Pullman rate of $12 from st. Paul
to the Pacific coast was too high and
ordered it reduced to $40.
The present rate of $12 for an up
per berth was ordered reduced to
$3.50.
A short nights journey, the COM
mission holds. should not carry rate
of more than $3.50 for a lower berth
and $1.10 for an upper. The rate Of
81 which the company has maintained
from ST. Paul to Fargo, N. D., 242
miles, is ordered reduced accordingly.
Many Other Reductions.
The prevailing upper berth rate of
$3.50 is reduced to $1.10 between ST.
Paul and Superior, Wis.
The upper berth rate between st.
Paul and Grand Forks, is reduced from
50 to $3.50. The prevailing rates are
approved for lower berths.
The report, written by Commission
er Franklin K Lane, is brief and does
not disclose the exhaustive examina-
ton that was made of the Pullman
company's affairs, but the record re-
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Mr.. August Tanke went to Spokane
yesterday to attend a conference in
the Congregational church in that'city
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Stew
art of the east side, on April LIST
son.
Mr.. Williams of Tennessee is here
visiting his brother, j. ]. Williams
Mrs. J. w. Jones of Opportunity has
gone to Charleston, Wash. to spend a
short time with her daughter, Mrs
HaywOrth.
n. w Britton sold his fruit ranch
Of three and a half acres to Charles
Hayden for $4,000.
Miss Warner has resigned her Do
sition as teacher in the Pleasant View
school and Mr. Barton will finish out
the term.
Mrs. William Shaw had the misfor.
tune to fall and sprain her ankle bad
ly.
Mrs. Mary Simard of BallOu's Cross
ing has purchased 40 acres of land
from Mrs. William Swath of Fruitdale.
Consideration $1,000
William Mantry has made a trade
with a gentleman from Dayton of 70
acres of his land at Fruitdale for wheat
land at Dayton.
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of Meet
Is Thrilling

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 10.-Losing
control of a Curtiss biplane which he
was operating at height of rs feet,
J. C. Mars plunged downward with
terrific speed into the field of the
aviation course here late today, alight-
ing on top of a touring car in which
were seated three women and two
chi dren.' A canopy top over the tour
ing car saved the lives of its occu
pants, only one of whom was slight
ly injured. The biplane smashed into
bits and Mars was caught under the
Wreckage but escaped with no injuries
other than a badly Wrenched knee
and a Slight cut on his chin. In the
automobile were Mrs. Edward Ritter,
Miss Edna Ritter, Louis Ritter and
Mrs. Wilmer Smith and child, all of
this city Mrs Ritter was the only
one to be injured, receiving a slight
cut in the shoulder. Mr. Ritter was
standing at the side of the car, hav-
ing just finished fastening up the
canopy top He was knocked down
by one of the planes flying machines.
This brought to a thrilling close Mem
phfs' first aviation meet. Thousands
of people TO lowed the aviator in his
flight across the mile course, saw his
oaI hi oh in CTR nf
wind, spin around like a top and then
plunge downward. Screams Of terror
were heard on all sides when it was
seen that the biplane would land
squarely on the automobile.
It's flight was too quick for the oc-
cupants of the car to jump and they
fudd!ed on the floor of the tonneau.
The biplane struck squarely on the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11

engine hood of the automobile and
then crumpled over on the canopy top.
Mars had shut off his engine when
the aeroplane started down and in a
few moments spectators were drag
ging the wreckage from the automo-
bile, first taking out Mars and then
the occupants of the car. Mars first
public flight was made at the Mem
phis meet and yesterday he carried
off the honors by his high flights, skill
and daring. He also succeeded in
equalling Curtiss' start record of 40
seconds
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11

ONO and Mississippi valleys .. -
imum prices. Coke has COMET,
dull. One important contrac,
come to the surface, being a sal. :.
100000 tons to the Jones and 1ar.,
lin Steel company, the shipmar, :.
extend over three years.
A slight improvement is renortos
prices for structural and fabrico,.,
steel in the east. Railroads cor.,.
ued generous with contracts for La,
motives, 159 more being ordered b..
only $500 additional cars. and 95ao,
tons of rails were booked. Rridr,
contracts were again light. Specisoo
tons for fabricated steel amounted >,
5000 tons. The largest single cor-
tracts were $500 tons for the Hears,
building at Chicago and $3.50 tons 70,
the Emerson hotel at Baltimore
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.MONDAY. APRIL II, ,o,o

noof ana shattered windows tn.
was practically uninjured. Mouse
D. H. Smoke, husband of NJ.
garet Smoke, was taken int Mar
ana placed in jail by sherir ' y
stevens of Multnomah county, L
pending the lodging of a FORM, nt
formation which Mrs. Smo,. III
she will file tomorrow. ''a'ed
Mrs. Smoke told the autbori,,.
she and her husband are iivioa wat
and that on Several occasions Npa's
threatened to kin her ads
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11
Portland Home
Is Dynamited

PORTLAND, Ore, April 10.-Early
today a cottage occupied by Mrs. Ag-
mes Ellsworth at LentS, a suburb of
this city, was partially wrecked by
dynamite, exploded, it is believed with
the purpose of killing Mrs. Margaret
Smoke, who was spending the night
with Mrs. Ellsworth.
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NELSON WRITES

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that the terms would be granted, but
when Hester gameIy came through and
announced his willingness to take
chance l could do nothing but accept.
1t was the greatest mistake of my life,
1 realize now, but we all err some time
or another.
His Life Busy One.
81 will mention briefly some of the
chief events with which | was identi-
fed during that time.
ION July 4, 1908, I won the worlds
championship from Joe Cans in seven
teen rounds.
Three days later l had accepted the
terms and signed articles for another
meeting with the negro, and this, by
the way. was a record for briefness In
closing up a championship match. On
September 9. Following ! again put the
old Master away, this time in twenty
one rounds Since then he has wanted
no more of my game
During the following winter wrote
edited and published the history of my
life. and aIternated this with twenty
weeks of theatrical work, in addition
to two transforming trips, one
through Kentucky, Ohio and West Vir-
gnia the other through Texas, New
Mexico, California, Utah and Colora-
do.
"On May % 1908. in San Francisco,
I knocked out Fighting Dick Hyland in
% rounds, and one month later I put
away Jack Clifford in five rounds at
oklahoma City, Okla. Three weeks af
ter that I met Ad Wolgast for the first
time. 1t was a ten-round no-decision
contest, staged at Los Angeles, Cal.
That was my last ring engagement un-
til I met Eddie Lang in an eight
round bout at Memphis, Tenn, on
January u, this year. This bout was
a sort of exercise gallop for me while
training LOT my second DaItle WIN
Wolgast
Boxes ct Benefits.
During last summer l made a
special trip from San Francisco to New
York to box at newsboys' benefit.
All the Youngsters there are my
friends, ard l gladly paid my own ex-
penses on this trip in order to help out
the boys. | also boxed at the Polo
grounds in New York city with Sam
Howe, the proceeds going to the ex-
punse fun for the Home for Crippled
Children. AT another newsboys' benefit
during the following week, | boxed an
exhibition with Leach Cross, the New
York lightweight. The entertainment
was given at the Herald Square the
alter on Sunday night, and l want to
say in passing that | was the only
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-11

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+ Plaster, has to have time to :
i draw, but when it starts you
+ don't want to remove the Appli- :
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
YACHT CARNEGIE
READY FOR CRUISE
Anchored at Greenport
Waiting for Provisions
and Instruments.

GREENPORT. L. l.. June 2.-The
non-magnetic survey yacht Carnegie.
built for the Carnegie Institute Of
Washington. reached here today. 10
await her instruments and provisions
before beginning her three years trip
around the world. making magnetic OBJ
servations.
This viii be the most important me-
teorcloEicaI and magnetic survey ever
attempted. The Carnegie Will sail from
here in two weeks. making first for
Porto Rico. Bahia, Rio de Janeiro,
around Cane Horn. up the Pacific coast
and then through the China sea, around
Africa and back TO America.
The Carnegie is the first non-magnetic
vessel ever built. She is OF VOC while
her metal parts are all of dema gnetized
bronze. so that her compass observa-
tions may be absolutely accurate Not
a piece Of steel or other metal is al
lowed on board. She is commanded by
Capt. Fred McMurray. who took the
great drydock Dewey TO Manila Many
noted scientists will make the journey
with her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
TO FULFILL
DREAMS OF WEST
Henry Eager, Aetat Il, Is Miss
Ing, With Desire TO Be
come q Cowboy.

Me- YORK. June 2l--Having seen
the Ahernorhy kids and read the news
paper accounts of the exploits Of
"Cstch-'Em-Alive" Capt Jack, Henry
EeaEer, fourteen, informed his mother
on returning from school a week ago
that he believed he was cut out for life
on the plains and had decided 70 become
@ cowboy.
his mother advised him 10 work OF
his ambition by a game Of BAH with his
playmaJes IN a field outside He went
out and failed 20 return
As previous rowing ITS had landed
him, when hungry, with friends or rela-
tiveS in various parts % the city. Ms
NeaEer sent around the usual inquiries
for the 7ext few days 10 see If she could
locate MIN. She exhausted her list yes
terday without getting trace OF him.
and then reported his loss 20 the police
He weighs lis pounds, stands 4 feet :
inches. has blue eyes, brown hair, and
wears gray knee pants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
WILL BID GODSPEED
TO Y. Nj. c. A. WORKERS
Farewell Reception Planned for
Young Men Going to the
Orient.

Washington is soon 10 send two Of its
religious workers into the Orient 20 take
charge OF the two most important
NOun. Mems Christian Associations in
the east. 90 Calcutta and ar Constant
NOBLE, anG G farewell reception "a tie
Young men 0iiI be held iu the Central
ASS ciaJior Building, on O street. We'd
nesday evvuirr-
The two are William lesson. who has
been central apartment secretary o.
the Washington y. N. c. A. since 1915,
AID y. A. Iavis. who has been reliE-
iOus WO-, Ii-eCtOr for two wears AIR.
JessOp viii 20 to Calcutta 10 take
charge. re association there has col
European :CeU hers. Mr. Davis viii be
general secretary Of the ConstaltiEODle
association.
Mr.. Davis came here from Syracuse
University. and has had remarkable
success n his religious work. especially
the extension work in car barns repair
shops. etc Mr.. JessOp is an English
man. who has put in a number Of wears
in association work IN the United States
and has meanwhile been closely con-
nected with the foreign department Of
the association
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
JOHN BARRETT INSPIRES
VERANDA CONVERSATION
Dining Diplomats Busy Spreading Rumor of Self-Ap
pointment to the Court IF Love by Former Minister
to Siam-Socety Is on the Guess.
By JAMES Hay, IR.

On the SHADY verandas Of the co -ntry
clubs, where diploma s sip coling
drinks and hold heated converse, there
is heard this afternoon the buzz OF a
new subject Of GOSSIP
In all the haunts Of society the frou-
frou Of women's skirts as they hurry
across the verdant sod or polished floor
whispers Of mighty tidings and big
news.
They do say that John Barrett. once
minister 10 Siam and now director OF
the International Bureau Of American
Republics, has appointed himself envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotel-
tiary 10 the court OF love.
The gossip is that AIr. Barrett is soon
20 be married
And all the seod fellows OF the dlplo-
matte set. don't YOU know. and all the
bellies Of society. old chap. are discuss
ing the thinS and wondering who She
is
Bat. above the w0nderment and cx-
cited talk. there is one swelling note Of
concord and harmony, and this is that
AIr. Barrett viii make a notable bride
groom He has notable career behind
him He Is the king Of conversation.
and 20 the ordinary drool Of small talk
he has added interest and vivacity
wherever he happened 70 be He raises
the usual afternoon cau 20 the dignity
Of an illustrated lecture, and, when De
rises TO an atter-diuuer speech, he
brings Up visions OF DemOsthenes and
Patrick Henry. There are those who
say THAI, IS a Romeo. Ny Barrett is
not an onion Re is a masterpiece
The man who, having been buried Ia
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siam as the representative OF The
United States. can push his way up the
diplomatic list and land back II Wash
iugtOn as the shaper OF the des-iuies
of all the cigar-b0x republics IN Cen
tral and South America. IS right on
hand every minute with the well con-
sidered geuufiexion and the weii-appiied
conversation
Mr.. Barrett holds the championship
for lOuE-d Stance conversation He
wears the belt for putting all other con-
testauts out OF the running II every
EarrIlILv race he ever entered. The
things, and such jewels and priceless
pearls as SMILES and metaphors fall
from his lips every lOur almost without
his V0liIiOu he would have driven old
DR. Johnson 10 suicide II that gabby
ola guy ever held talking match with
him
Eut on this occasion Mr.. Barrett has
not talked. On the subject OF his NJ
UOred engagement. be has gone 10 the
oyster and learned all there IS 20 know
about not breaking the silence OF a life
time be is laxative Ike a blind FISH
To The hum OF The gossip and the buzz
OF the discussions about him. he has
turned deaf and fOsSLized ear
All the diplomats and all the other
big society folk would Ike 20 know
~ no she iE. But they can't Auo Il out.
There turks in the coOlness OF iced tea
no Inspiration for the diplomats as 70
the mysterious lady's identity. There
has been found IN other kinds Of drinks,
on ve@andas and in drawing rooms. no
clue 10 the unknown she.
Thus does the talk Of Mr.. Barrett s
wedding take on an added interest. L
has s-iIled him Il has IulIed him r
has taken him up 10 an exceeding
gods OF silence and the shrine OF reti-
cence.
Ny. Barrett has everybody guessing
and he won't say a word
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
PUGILISTS
MEET ON SHIPBOARD
Four Ring Battles on Mime
sofa Despite Parker's
Order.

NORFOLK, Va, June T--It became
known today that four fights were pull
ed on on board the bartleship ATinneso-
"a Sunday night despite the recent order
OF C0uma1danr Parker OF The Navy
Yard that prize fighting would be for
hidden al the navy yard At the tine
the lights took place the baCLeship was
as close 10 the navy yard as il vas
possible 20 get. IL
The principal bout was between I'd
Phillips. WelterWeiEh- champion OF the
navy. and sailor SZarwauLzki, OF the
ba--leship Virginia The Russian Won
the decision after a terrific fight and
with IL the title Philips was severely
punished
Jimmy Hin OF the receiving ship
Franklin was defeated IN SIX rounds BY
sailor Eagau OF the Minnesota. Hil
took the count twice during this fight,
bur a knockout was not permitted, phys
iCians being on hand 10 prevent serious
injury. SANGER OF the Minnesota and
BoEerte OF the Louisiana fought q six
round draw as did Small and Richard
son OF the Minnesota
The sailors who backed Philips n the
championship battle lost heavily as be
was the odds on favorire-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
.GLIDDEH TOURISTS
ARE DISSATISFIED
F a Glory Representatives
Threaten to Take Charge
of Management.

TEXARKANA, Ark. June H--Ths
Glidden tourists left here this morning
for Dallas, Tex, a distance Of 2l5 miles,
the longest days run 70 be attempted
thus far. The 2 ads are said 20 be IN
fair condition.
Much dissatisfaction exists among the
participants
A chaotic condition IS arising such
as featured the finish OF the 1905 event
Rulings Of every nature, whether n
accordance with the published regula-
tions or lot. are being made By the
committee and q movement IS On foot
among some Of the factory representa-
rives 70 take over the management Of
the run and conduct IL absolutely ac-
CurdinE -tc regulations
ia tne very difficult run yesterday
tnere were enough questions brought
Up 20 keep tEe committee on manage
-Denr IN session all night An error on
the part OF the officials sent cars
through deep mud and sand. Up and
down dangerous hills. and through
Drldgeless streams at a killing pace in
stead Of a proper one as was intended
The result vas a peniliZatiOn upon the
$50 Premier touring car, which has
been protested
The Maxwell touring car had 20 use
a new spring clip for one broken By
a shock absOrber. No penalty was Civ
en- for this and other interests have
protested
A ClaImers-Detroit adjusted its -
bUretDT after crossing deep stream.
but the penalty was removed. These
three cars have been running 70 date
with perfect scores
4 number Of penalties were given
mainly FOR taking on water because
engines would not run cool IN the
sweltering heat. and hot sands when
being pushed 20 the limit 10 conform
70 the rulings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
VALUABLE LOT
IN WHOLE WORLD

BROCETON, Mass, June ZL-This city
can probably claim the distinction Of
having the most valuable strip Of earth
in the world. judging from the price ser
on a siNUeen-inCh lot Of land by Lowell
Al. Reynolds, and presented 10 the city
for payment In his bin Reynolds asks
$500 for the ground, OF an average OF
$50 an inch
The presentation Of the bill follows a
lengthy controversy between Reynolds
and the city The city wanted his land
20 widen the street at that point and
the wealthy shoe manufacturer object
ed when offered so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
SALMON PACKER
KILLED IN CRASH

LOS ANGELES, June 21.-SauUel f
more, a wealthy salmon packer Of As
Joria, Ore, was instantly killed Monday
afternoon in q collision between an au-
tCmObiie which he was driving and a
Long Beach electric car Accom- 1anyinE
EIu0re in the automobile was young
woman. who also was instantly killed
EImore-s wife Is said 70 be III al The
Hotel Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
NEGRO GIANT WHIPPED.

PITTSBURG. June H.-Charles Wash
ington. a seven-foot negro, threatened
10 clean out a police court during a
hearing Of some Of his friends who had
been arrested. Lieut.. Thomas Carroll.
who is about five feet and a half placed
a chair behind the negro, climbed upon
II and felled hiIa with a blackjack. A
squad Of police carried Washington 10
q cell.