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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
Mayor Johnson
Wins His Fi0hf

CLEVELAND, Feb. 1S.-The 15-year
fight of Mayor Tom Johnson for three
cent fares has been successful. The new
franchise, placing the street car sys-
tenn under the supervision of TIE city,
was approved by the referendum cleo
tion yesterday. The company must fur
nish service at cost, plus six per cent
return to holders of stock in the con-
cern -
The new franchise proposed by
Judge Robert W. Taylor of the federal
court was approved in referendum
election by majority of S,10o, the
largest majority ever given to public
measure in Cleveland.
The grant is said TO be a hitherto
untried experiment in municipal con-
troll of the profits of public utility cor
porations.
For the first eight months the fare
will be cents with penny charge for
transfer, this fixed rate being made
as a test. The maximum rate of fare
allowable in the term of the grant
25 years-is cents or seven tickets
for % cents.
A street railway commissioner acts
as the adviser for the city in the regu-
lation of service and fares and is given
access to the companys books. 6. NJ
Dahl, former lieutenant of senator
LaF'ollette of Wisconsin. has been
named to this place.
The cent fare goes into operation
tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
Want Money That
zeIdya Owes Them

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-Through
the United States court at New Or
leans, several local capitalists are to-
day endeavoring to obtain possession
of the funds of ex-President Zellaya
Of Nicaragua, recently deposited there.
It is alleged they deposited $4,000 with
Zelaya to hold an option ON a railway
concession and Zelaya refused to re-
turn the money or secure the conces-
sion
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18

his home ON Linden street, and report
ed to the police that he had disappear
ed The officers started a search
but upon finding his team gone. pald
LITTLE attention to the matter, until
Yesterday when the topic was made the
subject for scarehead newspaper arti-
cles. II was then learned that Morgan
was in st. Mary's hospital.
According to the police, Morgan
drove up the alley at the rear OF the
Claussen store Monday noon. He en-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18

Isaac Milkowitch, attorney for the
company.
Great Struggle Promised.
They are preparing for a hard fight
for control of the Vancouver. North
Yakima and Walla Walla plants. In
prospect is the greatest struggle of all
for control of the Seattle Lighting
company of Seattle. which up to the
present time has not been for sale.
III. NJ Byllesby & Co. bought the
Olympia Gas & Power company for
$55000. Among competitors We're Brew
er & Seymour of Tacoma, owners of
the Grays Harbor Gas company of Alb
erdeen, Wash, who are understood to
represent the General Electric COM
pany. Brewer & Seymour's highest
bid was $4,000.
According to positive information
received about $50, 900 will be expended
in Olympia on improvements to the
plant, which will be operated from Ia
coma, where about 100000 is being
spent on the Byllesby gas plant
1t is intended to later erect the main
generating plant in Tacoma, and pipe
the gas to Olympia, % miles distant.
After paying a large sum of money for
the Northwestern Gas company at Ev-
erett, Wash, 80 miles north of Seat
tie the Byllesby company is now
spending about 250,000 on improve
ments.
Will Spend $250,00o.
1t was further announced this week
that about $250,OO0 would be spent on
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As confirmation of the exclusive
story published in the Evening Sta
tesman last week, to the effect that
negotiations were under way for a
transfer of the holdings of the North
western Corporation in this city to an
eastern company, comes the announce
ment from Port and that fierce war
of finance for the supremacy of the
west is being waged, with Walla Wal
la and North Yakima as the objective
points The contesting corporations
are the H. M. Byllesby & Co, of Chi
cago, and the General Electric COM
pany, which recently purchased the
Portland Gas company.
Following the purchase of the Olym-
pia Gas & Power company of Olym-
pia, Tuesday by the Byllesby inter-
ests, after hard fight, the scene Of
battle has shifted to Vancouver And
IN the meantime both great interests
have opened negotiations for the pur-
chase Of the North Yakima and Walla
Wala plants.
Strengthens Control.
Within the last six months H. NJ.
Byllesby & Co. have obtained control
ot the Northwestern Gas company of
Everett, Tacoma Gas company of Ia
coma, the Olympia Gas & Power COM
pany of Olympia and the Coos Bay
Light & Power company of Coos Bay
franchises have been obtained for
AghtlnS plants in ChehaEs and Cen
U3la- The Gel raj Eco tri.> company
mas control of the Astoria Gas COM
pauy OF Astoria, Or, and recently ac-
Qulfed the Portland Gas company
IN Portland at present are H. M.
hSNesby, president of the H. M. Byll-
eSOy q Co; c. f. Gooesbeck of San
D'es9 Cal, vice president and general
'""Ndser of the western interests of
'-e company; F. n. Stearns of Chica-
So ILL., one of the heaviest stockhold-
u.s. II. H. Hyde. manager of the Ia
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18

stands where it was originally landed
in this city.
Realizing that there was certain
amount of danger threatening the ap-
naratus while standing ON the COM
pany's tracks, to say nothing of the
demurrage charges that will accrue az
ter the expiration of As hours, the CHIEF
and his men decided yesterday to re-
move the machine from the car ana
tow II to the central station to avian
the arrival of Special Agent PnhHps.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
Eight Deaths in
Powder BIOW-UD

isis believed a Chinese powder mixer
will die from injuries sustained in the
Trojan powder works yesterday. His
death would make nine victims. The
others injured will recover Investi-
cation of the cause of the explosion
began today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18

'''ies big disappearance" mvst-
~ 4S oeen exploded. "Buttermilk'
-. S,'''' said to have been missing for
= 0"Ss' reported to have been found
i n an alley where he is alleged = have
co.. -oF iour days and four nights has
:, 'p'ed a room in St. Mary's hospi-
Tho :, oiioaS noon, according to
h. 'Oi'ce' and DR.. c. n. Suttner has
NJ. attending him. Neighbors Of
whan edihe alarmed Tuesday
'Aey failed to notice him about
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
Heney WIFI Keep Out.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S-Heney
reiterated today his determination to
keep out of the California gubernator
ial fight He declared today that un
der no circumstances would he accept
the nomination.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
SWlNDLED WOMEN
OUT OF $4,000

LII, Feb. Isl Howard Cash
was convicted of swindiing work
: women out of $4,000 persuading
~ invest in stock of the Psychic
'hg company 1t is said his
--@'ions netted over $4,000
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
But Nobody Paid The Freight

OF the Seagrayes company, from Seat
work TO release the auto from its moor
ings in the car, and had it ready for
transfer to the platform, when the
freight agent of the O. r. & N. COM
pany hove in sight, carrying in his hand
a harmless looking yellow slip.
"All right said the chief, "I'll sign
for it." And he reached for his pencil.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
Storm Causes Wreck.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 1S.-
Three trainmen are thought to be dy-
city, caused by a binding snow. Tne
train ran into an open switch.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
Death From Gold.

CINCINATTI, Feb. 1S.--Herman
Haverkamp. lost in the snow last night
was found frozen stiff this morning.
The cod is accompanied by sleet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
PACIFIC COAST VOLCANIC

+ PACIFIC COAST VOLCANIC I
SOIL .
7 The soil that grows the wonder I
= full fruits of Washington and 1
! Oregon, often producing year !
T ly profits of more than $1,000 .
! per acre
+ CAN BE SHIPPED TO ANY .
+ PART OF THE COUNTRY AT .
7 MODERATE COST. .
Get supply of this ideal !
! fruit soil and make every fruit .
: tree, every vine, and every ber- !
= ry bush on your place prize .
= winner. When planting young .
J trees and bushes, don't fail to .
r set them in this soil-The best .
: orchard sell on earth. .
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-18
SENATOR TILLMAN
STILL VERY SICK

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! WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-It is +
j. feared late this afternoon that +
4 Senator Tiilman's death Is only =
j. matter of few hours.
j. I. j. j. + 1. + + J. + = + + =
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator
Tillman, suffering from partial paral-
ysis, may not be able to resume his
sea- this session. Tillman collapsed on
the capitol steps, Wednesday
Tt is reported this afternoon that
Senator Tillman's condition is serious.
His recovery is doubtful.
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Expect Big Shipments.

1t is probable that the coming sea-
son will record large export of this
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND BYLLEsBY
INTERESTS AFTE NORTHWESTERN
CORPORATION PROPERTY
WaIa Walla An Objective Point in Battle Now Waging
For Control of Field-Local Franchises
Printed for Comparison.

coma and Olympia Gas companies and
Isaac Milkowitch, attorney for the
company.
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NOTHING, IN AN UNCER- 2
TAIN LIFE, Is MORE GER +
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WILL SELL 1T IF IT'S SALE z
+ ABLE.
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+ 2 = = = = . = = = +%$ = 2
; A GOOD AD, OF A GOOD Z
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14

might charge he was connected with the
GugGenheims.
Readng the personal description OF
Sheridan kept in the records of the de-
partment. Schwartz rected various bio
graphical details and wound up ef-
fcctively:
And he. weighed 17S pounds and has
grey eyes"
''Is the possession OF grey eyes a quail
ficatlon?" inquired Mr.. Graham.
No" rejoined the witness, "it's what
is back Of the grey eyes"
Attorney Pepper today attempted to
show the interior department was re-
sponsible for the numerous complaints
against the forest service which Chair
man Nelson said had been received. He
introduced a letter written by Don NJ.
Carr. private secretary 80 Mr.. Ballinger.
on January 3, last. and printed as an ad :
yertisement In the Montgomery Times of
Mount Ida, Arkansas, advising the
editor OF the paper to transmit to Mr..
Nelson affidavts of homesteaders who
had made charges OF Irregularities against
the forest service in letters TO him
Mr. Ballinger disayowed any knowledge
OF Mr.. Carr's letter and offered letter
he had sent to the editor of the paper
late last December in response TO one
from the editor notifying him of the com
plants he had received from homestead
ers. In this letter Mr.. Ballinger said
the matter WAS not within the iursdic-
tion of his department.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
PUEBL0S RISE
AGAINST WHITES
Continued From Page One.

Continued From Page One.
nor Mills before the lines were cut. The
governor Immediately ordered fifty men
of companies D and F, New Mexico Ma
| tional Guard, to Taos. The militiamen
will arrive at Taos tomorrow forenoon.
General Brooke, in command of the
National Guard, has also ordered com
pany H of Santa Fe to be ir readiness
to march at a moment g notice. Com
pany II is the crack organization Of
the New Mexico National Guard.
The uprising of the Pueblos, who for
years have been a peaceful and law
abiding people, is believed to have been
caused by the punishment of Pueblos
| by the territorial authorities. For
| selves, electing their own chiefs and
village councillors. who tried and pun
ished malefactors of the tribe without
recourse or appeal to the territorial au"
] thorlties.
Direct Cause of Trouble.
Some months ago an Indian of the
| lsleta Pueblo, who had been imprisoned
by the village authorities, appealed TO
the territorial courts, and the chief
and councillors Of the village were put
in Jail. Since that time the Indians
the present outbreak is the result of
fear by the Pueblos that they would
lose their much.prized independence.
and the inability of the elders to CON
troll the young bucks, who believe the
authority of the village councillors was
on the wane, For several weeks ranch,
ers near Taos have found their fences
cut and their stock missing, but the
discomfort of the Indians eliminated
yesterday in the attack on the Myers
household
The taking of the census is also be.
l1eved to have caused much unrest
among the Indians. When the enumer.
atcrs reached Santo Domingo and San
Dia Fueblos, they were refused all in
formation concerning members of the
tribe and were threatened with VIC,
lence. 1t was only after they had
threatened to call troops and former
Governor Curry had gone personally to
the chiefs and reassured them about the
purpose of the census, that the Indians
were persuaded to answer the qucs.
tions. Several eastern artists are be-
lieved TO be in the Taos country making
sketches of Indian life Taos is thE
oldest and most picturesque of the
Puebos
The telegram received by Governor
| Mills this afternoon stated that fifty
picked Taos braves, under the leadership
Of young chief. had raided the valley,
/ driving off horses and cattle and setting
fire TO many buildings. Mrs. l.. B.
Myers, wife OF a settler and her babies
were assaulted and left for dead Set
tiers who attempted to resist the Indians
| were driven away.
The troops must march thirty miles
from Serviletta. the nearest station of
the Denver * Rio Grande. to reach the
village. The settlers are arming and
only the prompt arrival OF the troops
can avert bloodshed
II is feared by the settlers that the
! San Juan and other Indians OF that sec
tion Will join the Taos braves. and that
| q general warfare may result.
1t is said the older men OF the village
are opposed to the uprising. but the
young braves took matters into their own
| hands and went on the warpath.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
HEINZE CELEBRATES
ACQUITTAL BY JURY

NEW YORK, May 13.-F Augustus
HeinZe's friends kept him busy today re-
ceiving congratulations on his victory in
his two and half year battle with the
government. won last night through his
acquittal after one OF the most sensa-
tloral scenes ever witnessed in the fed
eral courts here.
Heinze beamed on every one and ex-
pressed his satisfaction at having been
relieved at last OF the burden of carrying
on contest which had cost him. he said,
between 100000 900 and So 900 600. in dam
age to his credit and in legal expenses
Henze says he intends TO return to Mon
tana
The one indictment for conspiracy still
hanging over him is not thought likely TO
interfere with his plans in this respect,
for. in view OF his acQuittal on the
charges Of misapplication and over-cer-
tlficaton, the remaining indictment prob
ably will not be pressed.
Heinzes trial lasted more than two
weeks When the jury brought in the
verdict OF acquttal. the throng Of
Heinze's friends In the courtroom many
OF them from Montana, cheered and yelled
Historically.
Ueinze afterward entertained his
friends at down town hotel. where their
cheers woke the echoes and afterward
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14

was congratulated by his counsel and
many other friends at the uptown hotel
where he has been living.
Severe criticism OF United States Dis
trIct Attorney Wise, who prosecuted
him, and of the grand jury by which he
was indicted. was made by F. Augustus
Heinze today. He also took llng at
eastern newspapers.
"A district attorney who first suspects
and then believes In a calamity" he said
you folks in the east seem 10 be mis-
taken in the rights and powers of Jurors.
federal or otherwise. 1t would be we'll
for New York jurors TO realize that the
federal attorney is not the Judge Of facts
nor OF evidence in the grand jury room
Under the system here, grand jurors
are toys and playthinss and virtually
tools OF the prosecutor. His power is
tremendous. He breaks man. ruins his
business and discredits him with single
word.
Then como the newspapers. In New
York they oycrawe everything and every
body. Frequently they bow TO the fed
eral prosecutors. The man he indicts is
dragged through their pages until every
act and deed of his life is spread before
the public. He Is half tried and convict
ed before he reaches the court"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
Ask for Flor do Baltimore Cigar.

Indicates increase In temperature,
Indicates decrease In temperature.
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SCHWARTZ TAKES
RESPONSIBILITY
Continued From Page One.

Continued From Page One.
ing he might be recalled for further
cross examination.
While Schwartz was speaking OF a
meeting he had with CLAWS in Seattle
discussed the clash between the land Of
flee and the forestry bureau.
Mr.. Fertrees asked him 10 tell 10 what
he attributed the quarrel
Cause of the Strife.
There always will be friction so long
as the forestry bureau and the land Of
flee are in two different departments.
partment OF agriculture or in the interior
department and being in the interior de-
partment.' he added with a smile. 81
think they should be in that depart
ment"
One of the members OF the committee
was inquiring of Mr.. Schwartz whether
he did not think another department was
needed, when Representative Graham
Don't you think we need another gov
ernment?"
why retorted Schwartz why, we've
got the best government on earth All
we need is a little better fellows TO run
it,
Your complaint then ls against the
fellows who run the government" asked
Representative Madison.
"Or against the fellows who make the
laws 10 run it, was the sharp reply. Mr..
Madison joined in the general laughter,
Rap at Magazines.
Schwartz said Claws had requested him
to send him special agent who was a
lawyer. to assist in the hearing Of the
Alaskan case. He said he was unde-
Knapp, but had finally picked Sheridan
because Knapp was from New York and
some of The magazines. like Golfers,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
FIVE LOSE LIVES
IN BURNING HOME
Mother and Two Children Are
Saved, but All Others Die in
the Flames.

FARIBAULT, Mimi. May lS.-Fivc
persons were burned TO death in fire
that destroyed the home OF Bert Sperry
here today.
BERT SPERRY, aged 35 years.
MRS. a. ~ KELLOGG. grandmother,
aged 60 years.
EDWARD SPERRY, aged 7,
CLARENCE SPERRY. aged 5.
GRACE sSPERRY. aged s.
Mrs. Bert Sperry. q baby and the eldest
child of the family were saved by a
neighbor and while Mr.. Sperry was try
ing to rescue the other children the floor
collapsed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Record al the local office of the United
States weather bureau for the twenty
Temperature at p. m. Is degrees;
maximum temperature. 10 degrees; mini
mum temperature. 80 degrees; mean tenn
perature, 67 degrees. which Is 10 degrees
above normal Total excess since the
first Of the month, IS degrees: total eN-
cess since January /. 40 degrees
Precipitation al p. m, none; total
precipitation since the first of the month.
20 Of an Inch, which is ,65 OF an inch
below normal. Total deficiency since
January / 3.39 inches
Relative humidity. 21 per cent.
The sun rises at Sill a. m. and sets at
WEATHER RECORD.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14

Foley Kidney Pills contain in concen'
trated form ingredients of established
therapeutic value for the relief and
cure Of an kidney and bladder ailments.
Schramm-Johnson Drugs.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
HYDE CASE IN
HANDS OF JURY
Continued From Page One.

Hyde showed him TO be an honest coun-
try boy who had never done any harm
The attorney also called attention TO
the fact that DR.. Hyde's father Is a
vel,
After the Hyde murder trial had been
allotted for one hour and forty minutes
iUrymen were sent To their hotel for the
night. They will resume balloting at .
clock tomorrow.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-14
CHINESE DRIVE OUT
OUR MISSION WORKERS

CLEVELAND, May ia cablegram
received here by the secretary OF the
board OF missions OF the Evangelical as
sociatIon says that ten American mis-
sionarIes have been forced to retire from
Shenshow In Human. China. and take
refuge at Kiukiang, 500 miles away near
Hankow
The missionaries concerned are the
Misses Schemp and Roloff new workers
in the field. and DR.. +. c. Krumling and
wife of Bllssl1eld, Mich; a II. Bulzbacli
and wife OF BainbrldCe. Mich; C.. i.
Raneck and wife of Naperville, Ill, and NJ
c. Kelhofer and wife OF Wisconsin.
DUNLAP HATS.
Recognized as the best
w. e. FIFE CO.,
Sole agents. l66 Main
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southwest owing influence OF
in OF
lien
Of
J. Acting Sector Drecto
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Observations taken att p m, ,evcnry.ff,h meridian
time
isosArs or continuous lines pass through points Of
equal mir pressure
IsorRIsNs, or dotted lines, pas, through points Of
equal temperature; they viii Do drawn only for zero
frccIing, 90s and 1907.
ss7nou indicate s,ntc Of weather: q clear.
Gpnrtiy cloudy: @ cloudy. q rup; s. ,uov.
% report missing Arrows Ay with the wind Fir.
figure, highest tDmpefaturo second I2.hour rainfall
per hour moro
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-24
Commissions
WILL BE APPOINTED BY COVER
NOR eLAsscocK TO DRAFT.
nnopnsEn / AVIS.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. June st.
That Governor Glasscock will within
9 few days appoint several comm.
sloas to gather data on important
matters Of state and preparebills 20
be presented to the next legislature 10
the conclusion deducted from rumors
around the State house yesterday At
least four such commissions VIII 30
appointed. consisting of aye OF more
mon each. The commissions viii
prepare measures as follows: Promo
ny election law, county. law and 'aw
prsyidIng Tor production tax on natl-
raj gas. OF these proposed measures
Governor Glasscock has expressed
himself that most important Is tls
primary election law. He IS a'S
Known to be strongly in favor OF -
other two. There IS PROBABILITY
that III commissions Will be appoint
ed on otner matters,