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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-25


the signal is given they jump from the
PLATFORM swinging out over the stage
ass they go down. They merely hang by
their hands. their feet dangling in space.
The SLIGHTEST slim or accident would
hurI the crew straight TO the bottom
and to certain death.
Work ON The Hv gallery never ceases.
AS soon as one droD IS drawn up OF
lowered the men BEGIN TO separate the
lines of the next piece to 90 down from
the mass of mere or less tangled rope
on rfr floor TfIa operations here are u.
. charge of the boss fvman.r who travels
with the show. and could tell you in his
sleep the location OF every BIT Of seen
art-c5.
On the Light Bridge"
g-ros-=rr~ +h. ..,si,- brf5,,e., ~ tho
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5o,,r o.. -.s.1....- T.I.4.-. - - 20 =, -
gamer u mar TO" poa-u PIalloi III
mas been built out beyond the edge, and
on this are located the electric calciums
ana spoilers that furnish the special
lights from the top OF the scenes The
S"aEIng board flooring IS full Of traps
il would be the simplest matter in the
world TOT one OF the operators 10 lose
his footing and slip over the edge or
probably never know what hurt him But
/ the men run about their narrow perch
jumping the traps and walking directly
on the edge without the slightest con
Germ
in the center OF the stage and span
ming the galleries IS hung narrow
board barely ten inches wide. 1t forms
sort o. intermediate bridge across
among the scenery. From the middle Of
this plank are operated the color spot
teTs that throw the changing lights on
the electric fountains in the last act.
Three men have TO crawl out on this
sWaying little bridge
vETa;+ =, tho Do~f-
III liz
The play moves on The close Of the
second act with the great ballet of
-, .....-,----,. = ~ 49, z,,,-, -t,l, -+,vo
-il<'i'a=el point OF we" the climax u
tle entire production IS approaching
1ou descend 10 the stage ana take
your place close by the s"llcHboaTd IN
the left wing All IS dark there except
LOT an occasional pilot lamp ana the
tongues OF I&hl mat creep through
cracks ana openings IN the scenery. ne
stage hands are at their posts ready Tor
. the quick GuahSe TO the DIs scene OF the
play
h'l a'o", %" d1 - l~oE iHS 1ol us sii =
I'D tlsAt7, 1aA-t-9' siill,ii eH, LIleu ~ C-o
costume "o--S" ~ " S'7'l9 > pLI- IIs
/ Jhe io1F seasons. me odoT OF grease
pant IS Hedf1- Larger anu ia' SCI oG
comes the lhIoH2. As last aS me SIIis
can get into iAtiF costumes JHsE At .
tTouPins Gown 10 the sLdEg. IIg9entiy
every NOOK aAi COZ i'et - Nt4eU " IN me
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-25
The Giving Ballet

Then comes The flying ballet. Dainty
dancers move about in the air with
GRACEFUL motions. They are supported
tv fine steel wires. so small Is TO be
hardly visible TO the audience Just what
The delicate mechanism is thar controls
the wires rom The gTidIrUn not even
the worEmeu who travel with the com
uauv know II is complete mystery
10 all save the special troup OF Ger
mans Who work the apparatus. No one
is ever permitted 70 go close and inspect
it, The cuurrIvauce has not been pat
cuged in this country. and for fear some
one viii obtain the secret. Two men re-
main on the gridirOn night and day 10
perform guard duty Whatever the ma
chine is IL consists OF q series of drums
that relieve most OF the weight Of the
dancers The girls are raised and low
cred from the stage by pulling on heaVy
ropes. but The sidelong movement Is I'M
parted Hv The machine above
In the last act are shown the electric
fountains their waters thrown to
height of nearly thirty feet. These are
worked by being connected with one OF
tho froDlugs in the cellar The waste
water runs of through a hole IN the
tank that is arranged under the floor or
the stage and into the sewer
Bur finally. after three hours Of
nearly continuous performance. the
show is brought to a close Scarcely
has the curtain touched the floor be
fore the entire company, with a genuine
sigh o5 relief. make a bolt for the
dressing rooms Their nights work is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-25

you are on the stage of the New
National Theater. 1t is s O'Clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-25

answer all purposes of genuine diamonds less than
m. Come early and get the brightest and pretti
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
AT THE CHURCHES

First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, Third and Poplar street, Rev
J. R. Lamb, pastor. Sunday school
at 9:45 a. m At II a m. the pastor
will speak on tn topic of "Goliaths OF
the Present and How the Church May
Meet Them" Union services will be
conducted in this church at p. M
Rev. James Greenslade will preach
The public cordially invited to at
tend.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
SHIELDS PARK.

A big time at Shields park tonight
gift night, don't fail to be on hand
and bring your numbers, you may be
the lucky one. Many beautiful prizes
to be given away. Call and see
them at The Davis Kaser CO. store
they will delight you. Aside from the
regular splendid bill a number of
special features will be introduced.
Mr.. John Lambert will present his
shadOWgraph performance in re-
Spouse to a general request. Irene
KOber will sing her humorous paro-
dies and other new features will be
introduced. 4 big jolly time in store
for all Remember the park will be
closed for one week. 1t will open
again Monday evening Sept. 18th, with
the greatest bill Of the season. So
don't fail to be on hand tonight and
have one more pleasant evening with
Shields royal entertainers. The
pOlyscope pictures are the finest yet.
Every one is talking about this weeks
bill. Go with the crowd tonight and
you will be at Shields park.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
LACK OF CIVIC PRIDE.

WalIa Walla lacks civic pride. By
this is meant, that the merchants of
this city go it alone. Each man OPP
crates for himself Eacn merchant
runs his business on his own plan,
and for his own profit, regardless of
his fellows in the same line Of bust
ness. Each strives TO gain an adj
vantage over his competitors, with
out thinking CT the best interests of
the city of Walla Walla. The result
is a cut-thrOat game, in which the
weaker merchants go to the wall, and
the stronger profit. Yet it is as plain
as the nose on a mans face that
Walla Walla, as a city. as a business
center, cannot thrive if all the bust
ness be done in one store. If any
thing is wanting to make this plain.
let an illustration be made like this:
Suppose John Wanamaker should
come 10 Walla Walla and purchase
a whole block. erect a store such a.
he has in Philadelphia. and under
one roof, put in a stock that woul5
embrace about everything that GU,
retailers now sell, and all that the
wholesalers sell-and this would be
sy to accomplish by multi-million
are, like Wanamaker. This Gre
store would run out of business al
the merchants now selling in Walla
Walla. More than hundred bust
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
CANTELOUP FARM
Yakima Firm Grows Rich
Off the luCiOuS Fruit.
SHIP THOUSANDS OF CRATES
w. S. OHner Returns From That
District and Describes One Way
to Make Money.

w. S. Offner of the Walla Walla
Produce company, returned to Walla
Walla yesterday morning after a
short business trip to the Yakima
valley made in the interests Of his
company. That the Yakima valley
in time is bound to become a close
rival of the Walla Walla district in
the matter Of raising and shipping
choice fruits and vegetables is the
opinion of Mr.. Offner. Irrigation has
proved the salvation Of the country
which is rapidly becoming one of the
greatest fruit raising sections Of the
state
While absent, Mr. Offner was af-
fOrded the opportunity of visiting
what is probably the greatest cante-
Toppenish The farm which consists
of 120 acres devoted solely to the
raising Of canteloups is being con-
Quoted by Gilbert and Richie, who
expect to clear SIS 5000 on their crop
this season.
The land which is leased from the
Indians for a term Of years is stu
ated near the Yakima river and is
irrigated by the waters of that
stream.
The firm conceived the idea of
raising and marketing canteloups
on a large scale and how we'll the
scheme has PANIED out is evidenced
by visit to their large packing
house. Mr.. Offner said this morning:
The firm employs large force right
on the farm and the melons are
packed in the same manner as We
would pack apples and other fruit.
The melons are first graded as to size
and ripeness and then Grated. the
crates holding from SO to 40 accord
ing to size. The ripper melons are
rushed to the nearest markets, most
~ to the Sound while the others find
markets in Montana, Idaho and
British Columbia.
"A member OF the firm told ME that
they expected to pick and ship at
least 5000 crates, and for these they
receive an average of 81 per crate
The total expenses. including the
rental of the land and putting it in
condition, planting of the seed. cult
walton and harvesting will total about
$4,000 which will leave the hand
some profit Of $4,000 for the years
work off 129 acres. The firm mas
about 2000 acres Of Indian lands
leased an are engaging in the rails
ing Of hay and rye Oh a large scale.
4 part of the best land is devoted TO
the raising Of vegetables which has
also proved a profitable venture this
year"
Mr. Ofner is Of the opinion that
the present system of leasing Indian
lands is q good thing for the lessee
but bad thing for the Indians and
me state. The In1ians receive only
a nominal rental and the county and
state receive no taxes whatever.
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AMONG THE PLAYERS


Hall Gaines great play, The
Cnristia2,' is beyond question the
most talked CT, popular and successful
drama Of the day. L comes to the
theatre next Monday.
IN making the dramatization of
this play from his famous novel,
Mr.. Game exercised lhe liberty of
the dramatist to the extent abso-
lutely necessary, and while in some
features the play differs rom the
book. such difference only tends to
strengthen the situation and the eff
feet. and does not detract from the
value OF the story. One Of the most
effective scenes is where John Storm
enters the apartment OF Glory
Quayle at night with the purpose of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
WALLA WALLA FAMILY THEATER

The bill at the Family Theatre
this week is the best the house has
given since it has been opened. Mr.
Frank Walsh whose facial expressions
and comedy song What Ho
She Bumps" keeps the audience
in an uproar from the time he makes
his appearance until he bows himself
off the stage. MIR. Walsh receives as
many as four encores. He con-
cludes the act with his little bunch
of hair on top. Demsey and Brad
ham, novelty burlesque artists in
producing The Girl From SkOwhe-
gan" assisted by Mr. Demsey the
noted club sWinger and bag puncher.
These people are artists in their line
and should be seen to be appreciat-
ed. Mcmillan, the strongest man in
the world is performing great feats
Of strength and mystifes his audi
ence by breaking great bars of iron
and lifting $50 pounds with one
hand. Eddie O'Brien the Walla Wal
la favorite is still making the patrons
laugh with his witty sayings ana
funny songs. The illustrated songs
| and moving pictures are as popular
as ever. Don't forget the one hold
ing the number takes the gold handl-
ed umbrella which is to be given
away this evening. Come out and
enjoy a pleasant evening. Don't
| miss the opening act "A Dol
| lar for a Kiss
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

ness places would be vacated. Main
street would look like it had been
struck by a cyclone. The same thing
can be accomplished by selfishly
freezing out the small merchants by
the big ones, and while the big
stores would profit, the little would
lose. and finally go out of business,
with credit shattered, and families
without the necessary means of live
lihoOd. and general business depres-
sion consequent upon decreased pur-
chasing power of a number Of our
inhabitants. The first among our
merchants to recognize this state OF
affairs are our retail gracers, who
have lately accomplished an organi-
cation. The Statesman looks conf
IDENTITY forward to the time when all
other merchants will follow the lead
of the grOcers and organize. All
other lines will be represented and
Walla Walla will be made a solid
business center, in which all its mer-
chants. big and little, will cooperate,
and business be promoted, and dras-
tic competition be suppressed, and
the cut-throat game be ended, and
with labor and merchants organized
for a common purpose and with a
common end in view, this city will
prosper as never before.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
FACTS IN THE CASE.

1t appears that in this mornings
issue OF the Walla WalIa Union a
malicious attempt is made to connect
ny name with get-rich-quick
scheme in New York city l DO not
know Daniels & Co of New York
city other than that they We're report
ed to be fraudulent ana were placed
cut Of commission By the government
q few days ago.
Daniels & Co., have been sending
circulars for years to inventors and
others Offering to capitalize com
panies, but always requiring a fee in
advance. They have made business
of catching suckers, according to re
port and have undoubtedly made
money. but certainly got no money
from me. Neither have l been in
anyway party to their frauds as
the Union would have it appear,
l. like scores of others in Walla
Walla and the United States have re-
ceived circulars from Daniels & Co.
as we'll as from a horde of other fake
companies. No wise people bite
however and | do not know of an in
stance where any one in Walla Wal
la has been taken in by them.
The whole heading in the Union ap-
pears to have been written with
damaging intent. 1t is simply fol
lowing out a policy in relation 10
me that has been in practice in that
ctfice for the last three years. II is
IibelOus and so considered.
LLOYD ARMSTRONG;
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
A:B:CBoHEM1An|
KING OF ALL BOTTLED BEERS.
BachtOd Achermann.
WHOLESALE DEALERS.
BachtOld q Achermann.

making her pray and save her soul
through dealh. But the love of
Glory triumrhs. T!,9 play ends
with a mutual undo. tanding between
them, they deciding TO brave life's
battles together.
Everybody should see "The Chris
tian." 1t is at once the most pow
erful, absorbing and intensely dra-
matte play ever written, an uneXam-
pied moral lesson and the most elo-
quent and mastery sermon ever
preached.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

General Grants recommendation
tat the United States build forts on
the Mexican border is based, per-
haps. on a reason other than any Of
Of those given. The General may
desire 10 operate against the army
Of fugitive boodlers in Mexico. If
the bribery inquisition hits other cit
les as it did St. Louis, there will be
need Of an armed force along the
mCnUdaTy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

Regular services will be resumed
at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church tomorrow at II a. m. The
pastor will speak in the forenoon
and the Union service will occur at
n m
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

Peter Alvarado, the Mexican mil
lionaire. who offered to pay the Mex
lean national debt, is not dead af-
ter all. Let us hope he will live
long enough to make money to pay
eyehybody's debt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

What kind of harmony prevails
in the state and ST. Louis republican
machines would be induced to seek
the nomination for governor of Mis-
souri, There doesn't seem to be
room enough anywhere for all of the
factions of the republican machine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

De difference between a f.I
a referee is dat one has d. .s' =, y
back him up when he's " As b
De de- 0ader has to climb outer ' d ! Y
Ger an fly fur his life wh u
right. wen b,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

Sofa-Hear what happened to
Parlor Lamp last night? Piano Stool
No; what was it? Sofa made light
of a young couple I was entertain
ing and got put out
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29

Having compelled Turkey 20 sub
nit, the car may justly have his
thanksgiving feast in August instead
of November.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-29
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
WEATHER..

Tonight showers with thunder, cool
er Sunday, fair.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
{ Yater Pafties.

Make a rich paste, and put In cool
place. Put the oysters In saucepan
In their own liquor; skim, and add but
ter and cream with salt and pepper;
roll out the paste quickly, and line
some small tin with it; put three or
four of the oysters in each with as
much gravy as it will hold, then cover
with top crust. Bake twenty min.
utes In a quick oven. Glace over the
top with little sweet milk or light
ly beaten egg. and set back in the
oven for FIVE minutes
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
Of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge of What Is Best More Inn.
pOrtant Than Wealth With
out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that
qualities of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded, they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval. not Of individuals only.
but of the many who have the happy
faculty of selecting, enjoying and learn
Ing the real worth Of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commentator, consequently,
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements of the well in
formed Of all countries the method Of
manufacture must be of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent of its kind. The above Is true
not Of food products only. but is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly quarter of a century of
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup of Figs. is everywhere
accepted. throughout the world, as the
best of family laxatives. Its quality Is
due not only to the excellence of the
combination Of the laxative and carmin-
alive principles of plants known to act
most beneficially on the system and pre-
scented in the form of pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
OF manufacture Of the California Fig
syrup Co., WHICH ensures mat uniforms
ty and purity essential in a remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who is well informed and he will
answer at once that 1t Is an excellent
laxative. If at all eminent In his pro-
fession and has made a special study OF
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that 1t is the best
of family laxatives. because II Is SIM
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
a laxative is needed. without any un-
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist Of reputable standing
knows that Syrup Of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and is glad to sell 1t, at
the regular price Of fifty cents per bot
tie. because It gives general satisfac-
ton, but one should remember that In
order to get the beneficial effects Of
Syrup Of Figs It is necessary to buy the
genuine. which Is sold in original pack
ages only: the name OF the remedy
Syrup of Figs and also the full name Of
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front Of every package.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Hoods Jnrsdpdriiid
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich. create appetite, give vitality,
str myth and animation, and cure
oil eruptions. Have the whole family
becin to take them today.
floods Sarsaparilla has been used In
onr family for some time, and always with
cood results. Last spring was all run
down and got bottle of 1t, and as usual
roceived great benefit" MISS BEULAH
BoYCE, Stowe, vt.
Hoods SarsaparIila promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
THE CALIFORNIA BOTANICAL GATEWAY TO
HEALTH AND wEAI tn

Is really one dollar book mailed you for 25
cents silver, to introduce It. 1t tells you about
newly discovered Botanical Remedies for the
cure OF many diseases, new ways to make
money and get employment, to nurse and care
years, the newly discovered Angle Worm Oil
massage for removing wrinkles and beautify-
Ing the complexion, new varieties of roses
fruits and vegetables, the wheat, corn and sun
flower food, cereal coffee, imitation Gala, gold
and silver, stands acids, preventing smallpox
pittings maple syrup and sugar from wood,
new soft drinks, trade secrets for man ufacturer
things you need not ask the doctor a real home
doctor book and encyclopedia of general infor-
nation, wanted by every man and woman that
wants health and wealth. Is about 100 pages.
Axe, paper cover. Contents sheet free.
The California Botanical Medicine Co.,
1908 North Alvarado St.. Los Angeles, Cal
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Satisfied With Dogs Warning.

When dog entered the cell of Maur-
ice Bouche, imprisoned at Lille,
France, and under sentence OF death
for the murder of woman, and licked
his hand, on the morning of the day OF
execution, the murderer, who had all
along protested his innocence, and ex-
pressed confidence in reprieve, imme-
diately prepared for death.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Had All He Wanted.

81 don't like yer story" said the
Billville reader.
"Maybe not now" replied the auth
or, "but it will grow on you"
'I hope not" was the reply, "fe'
I've got three carbuncles AT
lanta Constitution.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Chocolate Sarameis.

Cook together two pounds Of brown
sugar, a half-pound of chocolate and
q small cup of water Boil until
little dropped In cold water hardens,
add two tablespoonfuls of butter and
two teaspoonfuls of vanilla, pour into
buttered tin, and. as 1t cools, mark
of into squares.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
What She Was Thinking.

Gladys - I'm something of mind
reader myself.
Ethel-Indeed?
Gladys-Yes; l can usually tell at a
glance what person thinks of me.
Ethel-W But don't you
often find it awfully EMBARRASSING
Exchange.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Ambition Realized

When Andrew Carnegie was COM
PEELED to borrow dollar to place in a
contribution box the other night ii
must have been the happiest moment
of his life. At last his great ambition
had been realized. He was penniless
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Would Surely Raise Revenue.

In the old days they spoke of a Ii
censed fool. If all the fools were re-
quired to have license now, the gov
eminent could do away with it's other
taxes and still maintain the surplus.
There's "single tax" for you.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16
Recuperating.

One day little four-year. Cora was
trying to- stand on her head. Her
mother asked her what she was doing.
She answered.:
''I's standing on my head to rest nv
feet. Little Chronicle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-16

All the Worlds 'Pothecary Shop.
Sezso-Ruyter is not an author; he's
a born chemist.
Tizso-Why?
Sezso-Every novel he writes becomes
a drug on the Enthusiastically
Eagle.