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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
FORT AND TOWN
TO PLAY SUNDAY

The second baseball game of the
season will be played Sunday after
noon at 40 o'clock between the First
Cavalry team and the Walla Wal a
Independent nine at the fair grounds.
Special car service will again be run
beginning at 1:30.
These two teams are very evenly
matched and the last game was not
won until the ninth inning to the score
of to 4.
Mortensen, the First Cavalry pitch
er. is there with the goods, but Walla
Walla fans are always willing to back
"Billiken," and with the artic e o. bal
being put up by the Independents this
year none will be disappointed in see
ing this game.
A new score board has been erected
at the fair grounds and the diamond
put in better shape and it is now one
of the fastest diamonds in the coun-
try
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
EGG PLANT DOPE
FOR LAYING HENS

E WI O son and William Seigrist
residents of East Walia Walla, and
some of the most enthusiastic chicken
fanciers of the valley. have solved the
problem of successful poultry-rais-
ing from the standpoint of egg pro-
duction, and has satisfied themselves
at least that there is money in the
business if properly conducted.
I'VE feed our chickens" they said,
''on egg plant, and you can imagine
our surprise to find some of the hens
laid two eggs day We did not be-
lieve it possible, but seeing is be-
ieving, and the results speak for
themselves.
"Of course" continued Mr.. O.son,
''it costs just about as much to raise
the egg plant as the additional number
of eggs it brings-but think of the
novelty of the thing Why, one day
this week one of the hens laid three
eggs without batting an eye. Egg
plant is sure great stuff for hens
Mr.. Olson was asked if a cow fed
on milk weed would give an unusual
ly large quantity of milk He said he
didn't know. Neither did Mr.. Seigrist
know if dogs fed on catnip would raise
cats
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
CITY JUSTICE
MAKES REPORT

City Justice T. M. Mckinney has
prepared his monthly report for
March. The cases average over one
day, there being 36 handled during
the month.
The report is as follows:
Cash bonds forfeited and fines paid.
1924, which together with fines served
in the city Jail. $35, makes total of
$3.50.
Cases convicted or cash bonds for
feited, disorderly conduct 10, drunk
and disorderly z, driving auto on side
walk 2, violating motor cycle speed
ordinance 2, indecent exposure 1, car
rying concealed weapons 1, vagrancy
1, cruelty to animals 1, drunk and in
capable 1, a total of So. One case was
acquitted, making altogether 36.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Not Guilty Says
]. EIIery FdleS

DIR. John Ellery Fales was arralgn-
cd before Judge Brents at 10 O'Clock
th;s morning and pleaded not guilty
to the charge Of statuary rape proueh'
against him by Prosecuting ttornes
Everett J. Smith in behalf OF the state.
Attorney ]. +. Watson and Fales heiu
a consultation this morning and are
o,ar;no their defense 1t is said
that they telegraphed to Faies ld'h-
er. who is supposed to be very veal
tbv and who resides in New west
minister. b. c.. asking him to go ms
bond. but as yet they have received
no reply.
Tpe father of the girl. and -.,s A,,esn
clarry herse f, are still in Portland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Arthur Root Back
Behind the Bars

Because he induced Maud Lester,
IS 5-year-old girl of Tacoma, to leave
her home. Arthur Root, aged "a, an ex-
convict. who was sent to the penlten-
tiary from Tacoma in 1904 to serve an
indeterminate sentence of from two to
IA wears, and now out on parole, is TO
be returned to the prison. He was ar
rested in Tacoma yesterday, and is TO
be brought here this week.
The man and the girl were arrested
and spent the night in the Tacoma
iaiI The girls says Root wrote her
love letters and thus induced her 10
leave her home. Root is suspected or
having committed recent purgiar'es
in Sumner.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
NotabIes to Meet shaekIeton.

NEW YORK, Mar. 31.-Vice-Presi-
dent Sherman, Ambassador Bryce, Jo-
seph n. Choate, Senator Chauncey NJ.
Helep Get1d are among the notables
who have been invited to attend the
dinner and reception at the Hotel Man
haitian tonight in honor of Sir Ernest
Shackleton, the famous Antarctic ex-
plorer. The affair has beenarranged
by the Transportation club, whose
guests Sir Ernest and Larry Shackleton
are during their stay in the metropolis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
not Accept
Bonds as a Gift

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 81
Action to compel Governor Dickinson
to accept the 100000 worth of repu-
dated bonds of North Carolina, in be-
half Of the state of Nevada, is being
argued before the state supreme court
today.
The governor refused to accept the
bonds as a gift to the state. This re-
The bonds are said to be valueless.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
WOIter Will Be
Rushed to Trial

NEW YORK, March 31.-That the
case of Albert Wolter, charged with
the murder of Ruth Wheeler, whose
mutilated body was found in his apart
ments will be rushed, was indicated
today when Judge Mulqueen refused
the 10, days delay asked by the de-
fense. The prisoner will be arraign
is expected the trial will commence
within 10 days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Cdvdlieri Will
Reply by Gable

NEW YORK, March 31-Madame
Lima Cavalieri is aboard the steamer
Lusitania today bound for Europe. Ac-
cording to a telegram sent by her by
wireless to friends here, she will cable
an answer to Robert Winthrop Chan
Ter, the millionaire, to his proposal OF
seat today following the receipt of an
aerogram which reads:
'T will cable my answer on April IS.
1t may be yes or no.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
was
His Befrdyer

SAN JOSE, Calf. Mar. 31.-CharleS
Chieftain, said to be an Oklahoma
according to the police, to various
robberies and the officers assert they
Chieftain with the shooting of Night
Watchman George Whyback who was
killed in pistol dpe1 at Santa Clara
on the night of March IA. The prison
er was betrayed by his sweetheart.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
TAFT INIDANGER
OF AN ACCIDENT

NEW YORK, March 31.-The four
chauffeurS who drive the autos for
President Taft are quoted today as
saying that the president is certain
10 figure in an auto smashup in which
IT, IS liable to be injured unless he
orders them to travel slower Taft
has been repeatedly warned that his
riders to move fast may result in
car was narrowly averted here Tues
aay when the president was on his
way 10 the railroad station.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
A Simple funeral
For David Brewer

WASHINGTON, March 31.-In ac-
cordance with his own wish, the tu-
neral today of David ]. Brewer, as
sociate Justice of the supreme court.
was simple The men who occupied
tna bench with Brewer, acted as hon
orary pall-bearers. The president and
members of the senate and house COM
,nittees on judiciary attended. Late
today the body will be taken I" LesiV
cnworth. Karsas, for ir.term' 'it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
No Dates Set.

No further dates for trials were set
today, although all the gamblers VINO
have been released on bonds were ar
raigned before Judge Brents this morn
ing and pleaded not guilty. 1t seems
that the entire bunch are determined
to fight their case to the end. 1t is
probable. however, that all the gambl-
ing cases will be heard the first of next
week, Monday. Tuesday and Wednes-
.daN
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Failed to Explain Joker
Which He Had Agreed
To Elucidate.
ASKED THAT HE BE
NOT INTERRUPTED
Read Document Prepared
For Him by Rulers
Of His Party.
(Clyde H. Tavenner.)

(Clyde H. Tayenner)
WASHINGTON, March 31.-Senator
Elkins of West Virginia. who, it was
promised would explain and vindicate
the provision of the presidents rail-
road regulation bill which will have
the alleged effect of legalizing the
the Union Pacific merger, a 'joker' in
which the whole country is beginning
to take interest, has made his speech.
Senator Elkins, however, endeavored
to explain" the provision about which
so much complaint has been made by
ignoring it, He read long speech in
defense of the measure which he may
have written himself. but which, it IS
understood, was prepared for him. He
asked that he be not interrupted while
reading the speech, which was ac-
cepted by many as an indication tina,
he was not sufficiently familiar with
the arguments he was presenting to
defend them.
Senator Elkins' speech was regarded
as a joke, by the senate. He utterly
failed to disprove the charge that the
proviso contained in Section II would
legalize the Union Pacific merger.
WHICH the government is now endeav-
oring to dissolve under the Sherman
law. rs soon as he had finished
challenged him as to the effect of the
proviso contained in Section u.
Continued On Page Five)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Two Towns Abandoned.

NAPLES, Mch. 31.-Mountain viii
lagos of Borello and Belasso have been
left to their fate, according to advices
from Catania today. The flow of lava
from the 35 craters of Aetna has wild
.ened in progress down the souther
slope of the volcano. Soldiers have
abandoned the towns. The lava is es-
timated to be 100 feet deep in places.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Doctors Raise
Their Prices

EVERETT, March 31.-The Snoho-
HnSh County Medical society announces
new scale of prices to be charged
oF doctors. beginning tomorrow. ere
"Iter day calls win be $3.50; nigne
odNs double that amount. Obstetricai
vases will be s25. Increased running
eApenses Of physicians is given as the
reason for the raise
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Officials Nab
Bunch of Opium

VANCOUVER, March 31-Smuggled
opium worth about $500. was seized
late yesterday by customs officials on
board the steamer tiffany, now here.
The dope was hidden away in the
coal in the hold and in barrels. This is
one of the largest quantities smugglers
have ever attempted to bring into this
port.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
CATANIA REJOICES AT
PROSPECT OF BEING
SAVED TODAY.
Two Villages Abandoned
By Soldiery When
Lava Approaches.

CATANIA, Mch. 31-The bells of
the cathedral and churches are ringing
today while joyous professions fill the
streets offering thanks for the deliv-
erance of the city from the peril Of
Aetna's lava streams. The civil au-
thorities have announced that the
Catania by the hills and is now flowing
toward the sea.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Denies Sale
OF Northwest
Corporation
MANAGER A WEIGH IN
INTERVIEW SAYS IT
rs ONLY OPTION.
Sale Will Be Authorized
BY Stockholders,
However.

"The Northwestern Corporation has
not been sold," said General Manager
A. Welch. of Portland. who is in the
city today looking after the interests
of his company, although the Bylles-
by company, of Chicago. has secured
an option on the company's holdings,
the same being effective until May
first"
Mr.. Welch. who arrived in the city
from Pendleton last night, was busily
engaged in transacting business of the
company when seen this afternoon. He
said the option granted the Byllesby
company does not include railway
property, other than that in the VILLA
mette valley, but comprises the gas
and electric plant in Walla walla, the
gas plant in Lewiston, and the gas
p ant in Yakima.
Mr. .Welch declined to state the con-
sideration of the Byllesby option, but
II 10 ullOtISlOOu that 4 Is on oasis
Of about $50 per share. At the an
nual meeting OF the stockholders to
be held in this city April 20, the sale of
the companys holdings will be au-
thorized. thereby, as Mr.. Welch put
it, killing two birds with one stone"
The option to the Byllesby interests
was given on Monday, March 81, and
expires May first.
Story Not Fright"
Mr.. Welch's statements regarding
the sale of the Northwestern Corpora
ton do not tally with published ac-
counts of the transfer during the past
two weeks, and there is doubt in some
quarters as to the authenticity of
any reports. The report published
in the Statesman several weeks ago.
however, has corroborated in differ
ent ways, Notwithstanding the fact
that the general manager gave the
opportunity to get in right" in grant
ing an interview today. 4
fCopffrrod an
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
All Is Ready.

ST. LOUIS, March 31.-Four humid
red thousand coal miners in the dis
trct between Pennsylvania and OKLA
homa fields will strike tomorrow, ac-
Of the Illinois Coal Operators asso-
citation. MoOrehead stated that every
mine in Illinois will be closed, pending
arrangements to adjust wage scale.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31

INDIANAPOLIS, March 31-Offi-
cia!s of the mine workers prepared
this afternoon to leave for their respec-
tive districts to personally supervise
the great miners strike which takes
effect at midnight. The miners demand
A general increase in wages of ten
cents ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
General Tierndn
Has Passed AWdV

BUFFALO,, March 31-Brigadier
General John L. Tiernan of the regu-
lar army, died today after brief ILL
ness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31

Early closing events are to close July
1, but letters marked July 2 will be
accepted Late closing entries will close
September /. The entrance fee in
stake EVENTS will be five per cent of
the purse and five per cent additional
from money winners Except where
otherwise specified) payable 2 per cent.
Continued On Page Five)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31
Strike Is On.

DALLAS, Texas, Mch. 31.-Without
waiting the arrival of formal orders,
1000 miners in Palopinto county struck
today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-31

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Continued on Page Four.)
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Story Not Fright"

Continued on Page Fiv.}
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
BY stuart B. Stone.

After the Riviera, the Nile and
the blue heaven-dome of Capri, they
came back to earth and to theil
beautiful little nest of home. And
now they were to begin eating rea
meals and bossing real cooks and
trafficking with real icemen in the
pretty home nest.
I'm going out and do the very
first marketing my own SELF" she
said saucily.
He growled as a mere man will
DO. Better not-you don't know
things. Send Bridget"
NO" she declared. II do know
things, and / am going myself"
She procured basket from
Bridget, and her gilded, bijou de
ike purse full of small change
from him, and she tripped forth. He
crept uneasily behind, keeping well
out of sight, for he feared the
lightning of her pique.
The first place of call was, OF
course, the Plaza meat market.
Vat ISIS, blees?" asked O. Ham.
merfest, the proprietor.
She tapped the greasy counter re.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
GIRL WHO WINS CEMENT HOUSE
IS DELUGED WITH PROPOSALS

men are preposterous," she said.
Just think of this man, for In
stance. l can't understand him.
said only tall men would do"
I'm surprised at the business
like way of the letters" she mused'
Il suppose it Is because all the
men realize that am a business
woman and wouldn't listen to
mushy sentimental love talk.
"Out of the forty writer's only
two impressed me favorably. Yes,
there were few fellows of an i'm
practical variety who phoned me
during the day, but they didn't get
much satisfaction.
Nov. about that house. I'm not
certain where l shall build It.
There have been so many wealthy
fellows calling me up and writing
that l may allow it to be built on
the boulevard after all.
Married men? Well, they car
be janitors If they want to. had
fine letter from a fellow who
had been divorced, but, of course
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
FROM MARY'S
COOK BOOK

They claim to be too busy to be
Pineapple Compote--Cook rice
after the southern style, boiling
quickly in large quantity of water
draining in a sieve, and drying III
an oven. Make the rice while hot
into small molds. Place sliced pine
apple on top of each, sprinkle witt
sugar and the pineapple juice. anG
place a tablespoon whipped cream
on the top of each.
Peach Shortcake-Split sponge
cake in two parts. Drain the juice
from one can peaches, cut the fruit
In thin slices and spread over cake
Sprinkle with powdered sugar. add
few drops of lemon juice. and put
on the upper layer. Serve with
whipped cream.
Sour Cream Cake-One cup sugar
two whole eggs and the yolk of q
third (the remaining white to be
used as frosting), one cup soul
cream, a scant teaspoon soda dis
solved In cream, two cups flour and
teaspoon baking powder. Mix in
order named, flavor with vanilla
and bake in loaf.
Baked Egg-Butter a saucer anG
break an egg into. 1t. Sprinkle
lightly with pepper and salt Bake
in moderate oven until set, Their
serve on toast. Sprinkling with
grated cheese before baking adds to
the flavor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
II WISH A MEAT" SHE AN
NOUNCED.

Wl0f1 "A MEA L DIE AIN
NOUNCED.
flectively. II wish meat" she an
nuunced.
Elm vat?" gasped O. Hammer
feet.
"A meat, please"
"Und vat kind of meat, blees?"
ooh, are there different kinds?''
She smiled "Why, certainly, of
course--what am l thinking about?
A steak meat, please"
Mr.. O. Hammerfest frowned sus-
piciously. How much?"
She meditated; then in sudden in
spiration "Oh, a halt"
Mr.. Hammerfest stolidly cut the
great round steak in two. and
wrapping a few yards of brown
paper about it, he showed the un
wieldy purchase across the counter
Goodness! she gasked. Il must
ask you to deliver it. had no idea
1t took so much for just two"
The sign of the Busy Bee across
the way offered refuge and she hur'
ried over. pickles" she announced
with sudden inspiration, knowing
that no plump, red-faced grocer
could laugh at this.
YES, MISS" the Busy Bee man
responded, politely, and her heart
bounded with honest pride. How
many did you say?"
She counted carefully. There
were he and herself and Bridget
Three" she decided.
The trio of green, werty relishes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
Her F irst Marketing
Evening Story for the Family Circle

was counted out, and she. put down
q dollar. my" she gasped, on re-
ceiving 81 cents in change, Il had
no idea provisions were so cheap
Then looking up, she saw, was
tempted and fell. "Ooh--lobsters! y
she dubbed. Il must have some. !.
Eyes, miss-how many?" asked
the Busy Bee man.
She studied, then thought of the
lickles. why, three, of course"
The crustaceans were set in trays
ard delivered and she placed upon
the greasy counter three shining
PENNIES.
"Er-ahem!" stammered the gro.
ceryman: that is hardly sufficient,
you know, miss"
Worn with the strain of it all,
she blazed up. "Sufficient-why,
you said yourself that provisions
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were cent apiece-Ipaid you that
for the pickles!"
But pickles is pickles-and lob
sters is lobsters," objected the lord
Of the Busy Bee.
II don't see any difference" she
tembled, "and besides, ! have no
more money. l think you're very,
very rude"
Into hot tears she drifted, and
be, slipping suddenly, in, found her
thus. Bob" she sobbed, Il want
you to challenge this monster to a
duel-and l want to go home"
He winked at the perturbed pro.
sioner and struggled bill. "All
right, dearie, and to the death-but
we'll go back to the nest first"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
WILL GIVE ST. PATRICK
SOCIAL.

Decuries and of the st. Paul
Methodist church met last evening
and arranged for social to be
given by them the evening of ST..
Patrick's day at the church parlors.
A special Irish program will be pre-
pared for the occasion and a supper
will be served.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
cUlTUS CLUB MEETS.

MRS. PoINDExTER BETTER.
Mrs. Miles Poindexter, who has
been at the st. Luke's hospital for
several weeks has recovered from
her operation and will probably be
removed to her home today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 11.-That
is the record of Miss Lillian M.
Williamson, who won the $4,000
cement house by guessing closest
to the number of persons in at
tendance at the cement show on
Washington's birthday and the day
following.
Miss Williamson has been unable
to do bit of work since, unless an
swering telephone calls at the
bank in which she is employed may
be considered work. She doesn't
look upon it as such.
ut was glorious" she laughed. as
she opened letter after letter until
forty from fond admirers had been
read.
81 must confess that most of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
MRS. RYRNE ENTERTAINED.

The members of the Woman's
Missionary society of the En-.
manuel Baptist church we're enter
tanned yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
John G. Byrne at her home on
Tenth avenue. The program was in
charge OF Mrs. Bogardus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11
Social Gbents in 5pokal1e

Mrs. James A. Hunter on Cleveland
avenue. A light luncheon was
served and program was rem
dered.
BANQUET POSTPONED.
The Press club banquet, which
was to have been given tonight at
the Hall of the Doges, has been
postponed until next Wednesday
evening.
oRAToRIcAL CONTEST.
Under the auspices of the Jeffer-
sonian society the second oratorical
contest to be held at the South Cen
trail high school this term will take
place April 10.
FAREWELL PARTY LAST NIGHT
Ernest M. Brown, a we'll known
tenor singer of this city and a men,
Der of the Philharmonic society,
was given farewell party last
evening at the conclusion of the re-
hearsal held at the home of Francis
Walker on Third aveue.
q = =
Mr.. Brown leaves shortly for a
trip to British Columbia. The even
ing was devoted to music and gen.
eral good time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-11

The Press. Anyone wishing to in
Sert such news should send It. sign
ed, to the society editor or tele-
phone It before 10 o'clock In the
morniEg.)