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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
LEFT FOR DEAD, SHE SURVIVES
Undertaken is Sent Away and Physi-
clan is Called Back.

Undertaken is Sent Away and PhysI
clan is Called Back.
MARION, Ind, Jan. 31.-The doctor
had gone and the undertaken had
come, and it seemed certain that Mrs
Ora. c. Gunion's eyes had closed for
ever. But she breathed again, the I'M
dertaker was sent away, and when the
physician was brought back into the
house he said she might recover
After a surgical operation week
ago, Mrs Gunion sank, and early to-
day she ceased to breathe. Apparently
she was dead But after an hour, res
piration perceptibly begain again, and
soon the woman was conscious.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
Auto Club Banquet.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The annual
banquet of the Automobile club of
America will be held tonight in the
ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
Order s Issued.

Judge T. H. Brents today issued
an order of solvency in the estate Of
James Galley, aas petitfoned for by j.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
STEEL FOR CENTRAL BRANCH.
Work of RELAXING Track Will Com
mence Next Month.

ATCHISON, Kas, Jan. Silt is of
hc1ally announced here that the first
allotment of an new S5-pound steel
for the first hundred miles of the
Centralia branch will arrive in Atchi-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31

The very offer that may mean
great advantage to you may be here
day and gone tomorrow. snapped
Up by more watchful classified
reader.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
Sheriff Mcneil Here.

Sheriff Mcneil, of Benton county,
is in the city today visiting with friends
and transacting business.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
FIRE INSURANCE PROFITS
LARGE DIVIDENDS DECLARED

A Company That Pays Its Dividends
to Policy Holders Instead of a Few
Stockholders Getting All the Bene-
fits as Is the Case With Most Com
panies.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31

Dn0llcu to loan on improved farms
mI1V at Lowest Rates.
BAXTER REALTY CO., 81 w. Main
1-30-10t
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31

If you want to buy or sell, see FOX
Rooms and 4, Barrett Building.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-31
Accident Delays Train.

Because several Greek laborers, who
are employed at the local o. r. & n.
roundhouse, did not understand the
intricacies of turning an engine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
STRIVE FOR H0N0RS
Eight Hundred Pupils in Ath-
Ietic Contests.
GAMES ON FAIRGROUNDS
Base Ball and Tether Ball Witnessed
by 10000 Persons.
SPORTS CONTINUE ALL DAY
Other Events In Competition for
Banners Will Be Decided on
Next Two Saturdays.
SPORTS CONTINUE ALL DAY

Eight hundred children, representing
sixty-three Washington schools, in the
presence of 10000 of their friends, par
ents, teachers and playmates yesterday
contested on the municipal Fairgrounds
for athletic honors. While the children
were anxious to win for their own sake,
the desire to make their schools stand
foremost in athletic activities was the
spirit which predominated.
It was the consensus Of opinion of
those who witnessed the events, which
were held on the New York avenue, the
Garfield, the Virginia avenue, the Rose
dale. the Georgetown and the Mount
Pleasant grounds, that it was the most
successful day ever held on the play
grounds in this city.
The contests were the first of a series
to be continued the next two Saturdays.
In order to make these contests more
schools in the vicinity of the different
grounds, and to the school Of each play
ground which at the conclusion of the
series has the greatest number Of points
a banner will be awarded.
The total number of points which may
be won by any school is 100. Victory
in eacn game COUNTS certain NUMBER OIL
points, SO that it is necessary for the
winning school to participate in at least
a majority of the games. and the school
winning the series at each field will not
be known until the final score is made.
The games yesterday were base ball and
tether ball, counting, respectively, 8
points and points. The schools being
victorious in the greatest number of base
ball games and tether ball games at TIE
are as follows:
Garfield Park-Base ball. Brent; tine.
ball. Brent and Wallach tied and will
play again Monday.
Virginia avenue-Base ball. Buchanan;
tether ball, Cranch.
New York avenue-Base ball, Blake:
tether ball, Notre Dame.
Mount Pleasant-Base ball, Powell, teth-
er ball, Powell, Johnson and Monroe,
tied.
Georgetown-Base ball, Fillmore; tether
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
RAILROADS CASE IN
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Adjourns Hearing.
SHIPPERS WILL TESTIFY
J. G.. Stuart Tells of Erie's Efforts
for Efficiency.
NOT FAMILIAR WITH REBATES
Cannot Tell What Prohibition Has
Added to Income-"Lugubrio
Prophecies" Says Lane.

Upon the conclusion of the testimony
Of ]. c. Stuart, vice president in charge
Of operations of the Erie railroad the
railroads today rested their case in the
investigation by the interstate commerce
commission into the proposed advances of
freight rates by the eastern trunk lines.
The hearing was adjourned until No
vember q in this city, when the ship
pers may present their reasons why the
rates should not be increased. Counsel
for the shippers will put on the stand
approximately a score OF witnesses.
Chairman Knapp of the commission
suggested to the attorneys that they
would be expected finally to conclude
their testimony at the November hearing,
and that no further continuances could
be permitted.
The commission thereupon set December
II as the date for the presentation of
final arguments in the case.
No Extra Efficiency for More Pay.
The last witness for the railroads, Vice
President Stuart, presented a mass of
technical data concerning the operations
of the Erie. On cross-examination, he
declared that the large increase of wages
to which the Erie had been subjected this
year had not produced the slightest in
creased measure Of efficiency in the serv-
ice.
This large amount in increased wages
has been a dead loss" he said. I'VE
are getting no appreciable return upon
that large expenditure.
Counse! for the railroads sought to in
duce the commission to proceed with the
hearing next week. Attorneys for the
shippers urged that 1t was necessary for
them to examine the testimony already
adduced before proceeding with their evil
dence-
1t is scarcely probable that the commits
sion will decide the case before early In
January.
In an elaborate statement Mr. Stuart
showed that the total amount I'm the near
future to be expended by the Erie rail-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
Peace or Washington

Citizens of the United States dwelling
in Mexico have been collecting a fund
to build suitable monument in the
capital of the sister republic as a me-
mortal Of the centennial. The idea is
to have a permanent expression Of the
good will of our people toward the Mex
leans and 1T Is a good idea of course
But the selection of an aIlegorical fig
ure of peace is properly considered un-
fortunate, if not ambiguous. The selec-
ton was doubtless made with excellent
intent, but as a symbol of good will it
can mean nothing except that we for
give the Mexicans the wrong we once
did them. Complaint is made by many
subscribers to the fund that the diff
Guilty of obtaining a suitably artistic
and appropriate design for the monu-
ment would be great and the cost of
such an allegorical memorial. worthy of
preservation through the ages, excess
Sive.
AS an alternative a replica OF one of
the favorite statues of George Wash
ington is suggested. We fancy that this
suggestion will be favored by all Ameri-
-er: MeXicans would certainly favor
.e ,.ange. Washington is honored the
world over. and he is the typical repre-
sentative of the best our country has
produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
Understanding the Question.
rom the Columbus Journal.

From the columbus JOurnai
We suspect that three-fourths Of the
wrong judgment that people make up
their minds to is based upon an i'm
perfect comprehension of the issue, what
ever it is. Most of the controversy and
tumut comes from lack of understand
ing the question. If all issues, especially
those of a public nature. were put In the
form of q plain proposition or naked
alternative. there would be very little diff
ference of opinion.
II is really disheartening how little peo-
pie understand the many questions whose
discussion is raging through the land.
Take up any subject that the people are
excited about, and go among them and
get their views and note how few Of them
see the issue as 1t really IS. All they do
is to take sides. 1t is all right for per-
son to take sides. but he weakens and
dishonors the side II he has not good
reason 10 take IT. and that cannot be.
unless he sees plainly the issue.
There is a story told of Thad Stephens,
which illustrates the matter. though we
cannot vouch for the truth. One day, the
story goes. a committee reported on a
contested election case. and the vote was
being taken, as the "old commoner" limp
seat he leaned over to another member
and asked: Which damned man is our
side for?'
Understanding the question at issue
SNcS one StnccIIlS, COOiHcSS,
character. Notice the man who is ram
pant and raging on any little conflict of
opinion and you will find he Is ignoran MT
of the matter in dispute. That is the
trouble and peril of the country-that the
people get excited over false issues.
There is scarcely a question arises but
starts from point concerning which
there is almost universal agreement. The
aim Of all sincere and honest men should
be 10 get back to this point. and the only
way to do Ii is to get a clear conception
of the question involved. That is not diff
hcult II one goes at 1t with some con-
science and good temper. But he must
have respect for truth and a kind dis
position or he will go astray.
When We hear a speaker raging and
'bloviatinS" in behalf of some party
policy and characterizing the other side
as set of common thieves, then We
know he doesn't understand the question
or is afraid OF the truth. The plain state
ment of ones faith is the most convincing
argument that a man can adduce. Beyond
that an argument tends to confirm an
opponents opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
M'ELROY BOOM GROWS
FOR GAR. COMMANDER
vindicatiOn by Court of Inquiry
Predicted Department
Leaders for Him.

The boom of Col. John E. McElroy for
next grand commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic received another
boost at a dinner in his honor at Freunds
last night. given Thy the campaign COM
mittee that worked for his election at the
last national encampment in Atlantic City,
Among the guests were heads OF different
G. A. r. departments from California to
Massachusetts,.
The battle for the ballots" at Atlantic
City, which resulted in the election OF
Col. John Z. Gilman OF Boston. after
Col. McElroy had withdrawn his name
culated about him. was thrashed over
anew. The belief that Col. McElroy would
carry next years election was expressed
by each speaker.
Mention was made OF the court OF in
quiry appointed, at Col McEiroy's re-
quest, to investigate the stories in Ques-
accepting Col. McElroy's vindication as a
fOregOne conclusion.
Gen Johnson, department commander,
District of Columbia. made the opening
address welcoming the members from the
different states as well as the local vet
Grams Commander James of Florida
praised the work of Col McElroy and the
campaign committee. Commander James
L. Davenport, commissioner of pensions:
Commander Godfrey of Arizona, Com
mander E. II. Holbrook, chairman of the
executive committee. and nearly all tho
guests from the different states also
spoke.
Col. McElroy praised the work of the
campaign committee. He said that while
Col. Gilman was commander-in-chief he
would support him in every way.
Among those present were Henry A.
Johnson. George C. Ross, J. ID. Blood
good, Thomas Calver, N. H. Miller, o.
H Oldroyd. r. l.. McKenna, John q.
Maynard, John Finn. C. +. Garrette.
Thomas II. Mckee, Joseph E Hart
James A. Allen, Charles Matthews. j.
Tyler Powell, r. z. Grant, f. A. Keller.
A. III. G. Richardson, George f. Corson,
Harrison Dingman. Newton NJ. Brooks.
Jerome B. Burke, A. f. Dins-
more, s. e. Faunce, Nathan Bickford.
Arthur Hendricks, Calvin Farnsworth.
George III. Slaybaugh, Israel w. Stone, h.
r. Bingham Abram Hart, A p. Tasker.
r. p Entrikin, Newton Ferree, John 8.
walker, e H Holbrook, s. w. McEl-
derry, Amos j. Cunning, John Middleton.
Henry Exley, A. E. Johnson. James r.
Collins. J. Harry jerks. Fl. C. Macarthur,
7. p. Megrew, c. c. Royce. FL r. Camp
he'll. r. J. Whittleton, Henry A. Castle.
Abram Meyers. K p. McElroy, w. James
and Gen. Godfrey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

ball, Jackson.
Rosedale-Base ball, wheatley; tether
ball. Blow won, as the other schools
forfeited the game.
Lasts All Day.
The struggle continued from O'Clock
in the morning until o'clock in the
evening. but in all Of the earnestness
of the contestants there was no play at
tempted which was unfair and no decis-
ion Of an umpire was disputed. Each
child. however. was keen that. its
school should win the series, though Of
course, yesterdays scores could count
but 10 per cent of the total score that
might be made. The presence of many
teachers on the grounds from the sew
eral schools seemed an incentive to the
children to do their very best, and, IL
appearances might be judged. there will
be a greater display of school spirit"
throughout the schools of the District
Sthan has ever before been shown.
The large number of children who
turned out yesterday-more numerous
than at any previous time this year
proved one fact to those interested in
playground work-that the Fairgrounds
might be kept open during the fall months
to advantage. Last year a few of the
grounds were kept open as an expert
ment; but it is now more than an expert
ment. Secretary West OF the Fairgrounds
Association said last night.
During the summer months we thought
we were fortunate IL we could get 5000
children out This time there were well
on to 10000
During the contests those children who
were not participating in them amused
themselves with other games Many of
the children stayed at the grounds the
entire day, bringing their lunches with
them.
Next Saturday and the one following
will be devoted to the other games and
events of the contest, which will include
straddle ball, arch ball, soccer ball, rae
ing, jumping and other field events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

not write them he would not refuse to
write copy of a letter he would dictate.
Mr.. Robb read one of the letters that
had been written to ROsenmerkel while
Riley wrote, and there is said to be a
striking resemblance in the two hand
writings
When the officers went to Riley's house
they found paper of the same width.
ruled on one side only, and the same
watermark as the stationery used in the
BLACK Hand" correspondence. 1t Is de-
clared. Mr.. McKaig is a brother-in-law
of Representative Pearre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

ROAD Tor construction ana equipment
would be S34,917, 5S8
Mr.. Stuart said that the budget for
1910 aggregated $31.OOO,OOO for ordinary
expenditures in improvements in the
operating department. Out OF this
amount 100000 will have to be paid
from freight and passenger income.
In his opinion, this amount could not be
capitalized. Consequently no stockhold-
ers' return would be received upon 1t. He
placed the bonded Indebtedness Of the
Erie railroad at $104 600 mile.
Erie Seeks Efficiency.
Explaining the methods adopted by the
Erie railroad to determine the efficiency of
the service rendered, Mr.. Stuart said:
ut has been the effort OF the Erie to at
tain the highest possible efficiency In the
it's equipment. We think that to great
extent we have been successful
'"The statement made here that the rail-
road managers do not know what they
are doing in the matter of the efficiency
Of their men and equipment certainly does
not apply to the Erie"
Mr. Stuart declared the willingness or
the Erie officials to cooperate with the
commission in making the business or
their lines successful we'll as the max
Ing successful of other lines.
'Yet every few years." suggested COM
4
into the hands OF receivers"
THAT is like holding us responsible for
what Adam and Eve did in the Garden
of Eden" retorted the witness.
WELL" said Commissioner Prouty, mot
quite so long ago as that
Rich and Poor Roads.
1.-The fact is continued Mr.. Stuart,
eve have rich railroads and poor rail-
roads, just as we have rich men and poor
men, We have to make rates for all
people and for all railroads.
1--WE have arrived at that stage where
we cannot provide the facilities demanded
from us unless we can obtain the neces-
sary money from our traffic"
In a series of questions. Commissioner
Lane indicated the view that the Ameri-
can railroads. representing capitaliZa-
tor of S15, 600, 600. 600, had made unnec-
eSsary lugubriouS prophecies concerning
their business. He suggested that 1t
would be the part of wisdom for them to
endeayor to maintain their own financial
credit.
at would seem to me-" responded Mr.
Stuart 1.-The part of honesty for the rail-
roads fairly to place before investors
their precise financial condition. with
view to obtaining money, not on false
representations, but upon an actual basis
of business DONE.
Advance From Treasury Suggested.
Would it not pay the United States
incurred Commissioner Lane. ITO give the
Erie railroad, for instance, the amounts
II needed instead of increasing the rates
of traffic of all the railroads in the east
ern territory?'
1T oon.t know about that" replied Mr..
Stuart. II believe in the fullest of proper
regulation of the issuance of railroad Sc
curities as well as Of the making of rates.
"Rut what are the railroads to do? The
peonle themselves are responsible for the
Condition with which the railroads today
dnd themselves confronted"
Commissioner Lane suggested that pos
sfbly the elimination of rebates. under the
law. had eliminated charge against the
income account of the roads of which
proper account had not been taken.
"It is propev for you to bring that to my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

United States submarine torpedo plant
err Gen. Frank, from Fort Washington;
United States Engineers tug Gen. War
rem from Occoquan; schooners Lottie
Thomas Corekett and J. T. Marsh, oy-
sters In the shell from Potomac beds to
the market here; schooner F. c. Todd.
canned goods from a. Chesapeake bay
point at 9th street wharf; Canal Tow
age Co.. 35 boats Nos. 40 and II. light,
from Mattawoman creek to Georgetown
for canal points; steam yacht Gretchen,
Capt. Luckett, from cruise of several
months in northern waters; tug Dixie
towing barge Mattaponi. coal from Phila-
delphia at Georgetown; barge Chaptico,
coal from Philadelphia at Fort Wash
ington; schooner 2. E. Smith, cord wood
from a Potomac point to the dealers
here; schooner l.. +. Courtney, oysters
in the shell from a Potomac point at
Georgetown; scOw Roam, light, from
Broad creek to load street Sweepings
scow John Fisher. at Alexandria with
ties from Pohick for shipment to New
York.
Departures.
Barges Virginia and Choptank, gravel
from Georgetown to Norfolk, in tow Of
tug Dixie; schooner Winnie Windsor.
hight, IOr fOlOmdC punt " lOaQ Oy-
sters in the shell back to this city :;
schooner Oakland, light. for a lower
river point to load lumber back to this
city; schooner Lewis WOrrell light, for
st. Clements bay to load lumber for
the dealers here; tug Carter, light, for
Cabin Branch pier, Quantico creek, after
lighter for Alexandria; barkentine John
Rabel, light, for Baltimore to load coal
for Mayport, Fla: sloOp Daisy, from
Alexandria with merchandise for Farm
scOWs to Piscataway creek; tug Cam
lila with barkentine Rabel in tow for
Curtis bay, Baltimore.
Memoranda.
Schooner Earl Biscoe hassailed from
Nomini for this city with cord wood !;
barge Bailey is at Leonardtown, Nd,
discharging cargo of crushed stone;
schooner Belmont is in Occoquan, load
ing lumber for the dealers here; schooner
Isabel. from Philadelphia for Nomini
creek to load for this city, arrived at
Baltimore 14th inst: tug Bohemia has
sailed from Baltimore with a tow Of
coal laden barges for this city; schooner
Federal Hill is at Baltimore with Ium-
Der from Virginia point; schooner NJ.
0. Teel is chartered to load coal at Balti-
more for Mayport. Fla; schooner Orient
al has gone to a Potomac point to load
back to this city: steamer Dennis Sim
mons Is at Norfolk from this city en-
route to North Carolina point; United
States Ranger, training ship Massachu-
sets nautical school, at Boston from
Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

attention. responded Mr.. Stuart. But
1 am not familiar with that situation
1T is proper, believe, that charges i'm
posed upon railroads through the opera
ton of laws should be considered by this
commission in connection with the appli-
cation Of rate advances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

"Many and many a t1me." said the lead.
ing lady, my father implored me not to
become an actress.
"And suppose" rejoined the pretty
soubrette, that's why you never did,
Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16
BLACK HAND" CASE
Waterman Accused of Send
ing Menacing Letters.
Is TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Threat to Blow Up Plant Unless
$4,000 Be Paid Over.
EVIDENCE SAID TO BE STRONG
Decoy Package Placed in Corner of
Fence Leads to Arrest at
Cumberland.
EVIDENCE SAID TO BE STRONG
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, October 1.-THE
hearing OF James c. Riley, thirty-eight
years old, former night Waterman at
the Mckaig foundry and machine works.
who was arrested last night at the in
stance OF States Attorney David A. Robb
on charge of sending BLACK Hand
letter To Merwip McKaig, the owner of
the plant. who is also president of the
Cumberland Steel Company, has been set
for Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
In the meantime Riley must remain in
jail without bail. He is charged with
sending four letters altogether. Riley was
run down through J. W. Wright a Bal
timore Pinkerton detective Daniel Am
brOse of Baltimore. a brother-in-law of
Riley, arrived here today and has re-
tanned James a. McHenry to defend him
Riley's wife and children reside on
Lexington avenue. The first letter sent
10 Mr.. McKaig demanded 5000, on the
threat 10 blow up the plant derov
package put in the fence corner mem
toned in the BLACK Hand letter led To
the arrest In the meantime, Mr. Nc
kaig increased the force of watchmen
and Riley, former watchman not then
suspected, and who had been out of
the city in Virginia for some time. was
re-employed. Henry V. RoSenmerkel
former custodian at the city hall. was
night Waterman. holding the position
once filed by Riley. and the latter was
made an assistant Rosenmerkel re-
ceived two Black Hand letters advis-
Ing him TO quit, and Riley himself re-
celved one OF the same tenor. Riley's
letter was addressed in care of the plant
He is accused OF writing this letter To
himself as we'll as the two to Rosen
merkel. The letters are signed ."rhe
Hevy T." and one has the imprint of
a black hand daubed in printers ink
At the McKaig foundry there is prnt-
ers ink that corresponds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

Little Johnny-Dad, there's q girl at
our school whom we call Postscript
Dad-"Postscript?" Why do you call
her "Postscript"?
Little Johnny-'Cause her name is Ad-
cline Moore.-Tit- Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-16

1 don't care what the public wants, Mr..
Morgan Is reported to have said. For
tunately the public is beginning to care
what Mr.. Morgan wants. Which really
is the important tHlng.-Puck.