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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08
A Half Solved Mystery.

Detroit has suburban grocer who
is something of d joker, and, having
bought a crock of butter of Uncle
Reuben a few days ago, he slipped a
five pound stone in the empty crock
and exhibited it to the farmer and
said:
Uncle Reub I've known you for the
last five years, and I'd have sworn that
you We're an honest man. I'm
sorry to see this"
WALL that half solves the mystery"
replied the old man as he picked up
the stone, hefted it and looked it over
in a puzzled way.
What mystery?" quered the gro
Ger.
Three or four days ago a strange
dog came along by our place, and my
son Bill heaVed this rock at him. The
dog and the stone disappeared like a
flash, and, though Bill hunted around
for half an hour, he couldn't find either.
l can't say where the dog got to, but
the rock must have come down on this
crock of butter and sunk to the bottom
out of sight" Free Press.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

Nearby Towns
WEDDING AT WAITSBURG.
Tucker-DeihI NuptiaIs Celebrated
News Notes Crom the Burg.

Special to Statesman.
WAITSBURG, April THE we'd
ding ceremony of Mr.. William o. Tuck
er and Miss Jessie Delhi was celebrat-
ed in this city last night. The cere-
mony took place at the residence OF
the brides parents and was witnessed
by only few of the relatives and
most intimate friends of the bride and
groom Rev. Gibbs of Milton officiat-
ed. The groom is the son of p. NJ.
Tucker, the pioneer liveryman of
Waitsburg. and the bride is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Delhi. Mr..
and Mrs. Tucker will make their home
in Waitsburg.
c. r. Mason returned yesterday from
Flora. or. He was accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Mason. who will
remain in Waitsburg for some time.
Edgar Freeman, the eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Freeman is re-
ported to be quite i'll with appendicitis.
He is at the home of Walter Price on
Wilson Hollow.
Fruit Inspector F. &. Morse of Walla
WaIla is in the city on business com
nected with his office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

him James Turner's speeGer Vision
Ben Turner's Annie Turner and Dun
lap & Barr's Nellie Bly,. which animals
he will prepare at the Walla Walla
track for this seasons campaign.
John Berry and Mrs George F'rary
left for Walla Walla yesterday where
they will make their future home. Mr..
Berry has been Il resident of Dayton
for many years, and has hosts of
friends who regret his departure. Mrs
F'rary is one of the most popular of
Dayton ladies. and no social function
was complete without her.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08
TRACK ASSOCIATION.
Dayton Citizens Organize New Rae
ina CORPORATION.

a meeting of interested horsemen
was held at the sheriff's office last
Thursday evening for the purpose Of
forming an association to lease the
race track for one year. The name
selected was the Dayton Track assO-
citation, A. H. Boyer was elected presi-
dent: J. H. McHargue, vice president;
D. Fitzgerald, treasurer: Al Ricardo,
secretary. There are about thirty on
the membership roll. and the assOcia-
ton will at once place the track in
good condition. 1t is the intention to
nave two or three racing matinees
during the summer.
William Barr, the hOrseman, left last
Monday for Walla Walla, taking with
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08
Her Gentle Hint.

Eta said Papa Kilmurry, as he
finished his dinner. Il am going to ask
YOU to do me a favor. l want you to
give your young man, Mr.. - Mr..
Whatshisname-a message from me.
Eta blushed and looked down
at her plate.
Tell him. the bluff old gentleman
went on, that l don't object to his
staying and running up my gas bills
but that do object to his carrying the
morning paper away with him when
he leaves
After that Mr.. "Whatshlsname went
home earlier.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08
VENERABLE KING CHRISTIAN
CELEBRATED HIS 86TH BIRTH
DAY AT COPENHAGEN
Surrounded by Kings, Queens, Dukes
Duchesses and Numerous Roy
aIties of Lesser Degree.

COPENHAGEN, April Sin the
midst of a family gathering of kings
and queens, dukes and duchesses, to
say nothing of numerous royalties of
lesser degree. the venerable King
christian. dean of ali the worlds ru-
lers and "father-in-law of European
ROYALTY" celebrated his eighty sixth
birthday. Besides Crown Prince
are residents of Copenhagen, the family
party included King Christians second
son. King George of Greece his daugh-
tcrs the DoWager Empress of Russia
the Duchess of Cumberland and Queen
Alexandra of England, the latter being
accompanied by King Edward and
Princess Charles of Denmark.
There have been reports of late that
the old kings health is exceedingly
prcc3rious. and some of the rumor-
mongers have even gone so far as to
state that from mental point of view
h. has fallen into a state of senile de-
.ay These reports are absolutely
without foundation, as any person may
testify who has had the pleasure of
meeting him. Some months ago he was
rather seriously i'll, but his splendid
nh laJ hi
to pun through all right and today,
though not far from the ninetieth mile
stone Of LIES journey, is in the full
enjoyment Of excellent health. Those
Who see him daily in the grounds about
fredeusborg or on his way to the
riding school cannot but be impressed
by his soIdierly bearing and still hand
some face and figure
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

1t is respectfully requested that the
county convention for the selection of
delegates to the said state convention
be held not later than Saturday, April
23rd, so as to enable delegates who
may be selected from the different
counties to have ample time to arrange
their business affairs to the end that
a full delegation from each county may
participate in the deliberations Of our
state convention.
An effort will be made to secure the
usual reduced railroad fare for attend
ing conventions of this kind.
By order of the democratic state CEN
trail committee
c. G. HEIFNER, Chairman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08
N. Y. JuRlST DISPLAYS STRENGTH
Maryland Statesman Realizes He Can.
not Secure the Nomination.

NEW YORK. April S.-Senator Cor
man will issue statement within The
ddate for the democratic presidential
nomination and advising his friends to
support Judge Parker, says a Washing
ION special to The World
This information was given The
World correspondent by a democratic
German. This senator has been an
avoWed German man, but he now ac-
cepts the judgment that Judge Par
ker is the logical candidate and he has
decided to support him.
German Loses Strength.
The World has pointed out that dur
ing the last month evidence has APP
peared that Mr.. German is no longer
in the running. Mr.. German. accord
ing to The Worlds informant, realizes
this, and in order that the full bene-
fit of his strength shall go to Judge
Parker, he contemplates publicly an
nouncing his conviction that Parker
is the most available man and the can
didate to whom all democrats should
turn.
1t was made perfectly plain today
that the German following in the sem
ate has turned to Parker. At least sew
en- democratic senators within the last
two weeks have changed from German
to Parker-Clay and Bason. Of Georgia;
Blackburn and McCreary Of Kentucky:
Bailey of Texas. and Simmons and
Overman, Of North Carolina.
Qualifications Of Parker.
All these senators publicly admitted
the qualifications of Judge Parker, al
though some of them refrain from COM
hitting themselves out Of Difference
to Mr.. German. They are urging Mr..
German to announce his position, how
ever, and as soon as MI. borTldu
makes his statement favoring Parker
they will follow The World inform
ant said:
The entire democratic membership
Of the senate will line up publicly for
Parker. The sentiment exists already.
Concluding that he cannot secure the
nomination Mr.. German desires to
see Judge Parker president. He will
advocate Parker's candidacy as against
that of any other man. All his friends
are expected to get into line and they
will do So
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

You should be willing to give every
thing for art?" Il guess that's right.
I've noticed that the people VINO taik
most about giving everything for art
usually end up by insisting that art
shall give everything for them, with a
few thousands thrown in by the gene
raj public.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

He-But, really, don't you think if it
came to pinch your father would
help me out? She (versed in the slang
of the day)-If it came to a pinch he
might bail you out
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

Giles-Congress could settle this wo-
mans suffrage business in short order
If it was to go about it. in the right
way. Miles-HoW? Giles-By enact
ing law compelling women to vote,
Then they wouldn't want to-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-08

the saloons as a hang-out. Aside from
this there is the ordinance that both
are determined shall be obeyed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
SAILORS MAKE
A BIG PROFIT

The members of the crew of the
steamship Hathor, which came into
port last Monday, have done quite
business since coming here In the
sale Of South American parrots, hav-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

j. NJ and Ira H. Case to H. A.
Aldridge, 90X110 feet in the north
east quarter of the the northeast
quarter of section 81, township 20
north, range 3 east, $4,000.
p. f. Hylebos to George Unger,
lot IS, block 1907, 5000.
Penn Mutual Life Insurance com
pany to Charles A. Miller and others,
lots 1 and 2, block oil, $4,000.
II. d. and Samuel Furber to
Charles r. Floberg, lots %, % and
"a, block 10. Westbrook's addition,
81, 600.
l.. and Edward Jackson to 2. e.
Cushman, 3 acres off west side of
the northeast quarter of the south
east quarter of section 2, township
90 north, range 3 east, $3.50.
A. Christoffersen and wife and
Louis Seebo and wife to o. w. Win
der, the south half of lots 10 to 16.
inclusive, block 101, Cakes addition,
$3.50.
A. #. Click and wife to Charles
Langert, lot 70, block 1905, $12,25O.
Patronize the o. K. Baths. Seven
BARRIERS; no waiting. 1017 Pacific aV
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
POSTAL RECEIPTS
SHOW INCREASE

August is generally a very quiet
month at the postoffice, but the re-
port of the postmaster for the last
month shows that an increase of ~
per cent was made over the receipts
of the Office in August, 1903. The
last months receipts amounted to
$9,359S2.
Assistant Postmaster Morse says
that business is usually dull during
August, but always picks up again in
September. This, he claims, is due
to the fact that a number of the city
people are away on vacations and not
so much advertising is done by the
business firms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
Lyceum Theater.

"On the Bridge at Midnight
opened the theatrical season at the
Lyceum last night. A fair sized audi
ence was in attendance. The play
will be repeated tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
ARE you GOING EAST?

If so, take the fastest, safest, best
equipped and always reliable o. r. &
N. and Union Pacific line. No changes,
Portland, to Omaha, Chicago, Denver,
Kansas City or st. Louis. Through
Salt Lake City, Denver and other
cities. Scenery unsurpassed; 200
miles along the beautiful Columbia
river, thence through the picturesque
Blue Mountains, gold fields OF East
ein Oregon, the Rockies and Color
ado. St Louis and return, S67.50:
Chicago and return, $3.50. St
Louis and return via Chicago, $73.75
On sale September 9Th, 9th and 7th,
Limit 80 days. Stopovers allowed 20.
ing and returning. For berth reser.
Sations, tickets and full information
call at HOS Pacific avenue. Robert
Lee, Agent. "%'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
Amatenrs ar ana Edison-

An interesting addition to the per-
Torrance at the Edison theater will
be the program of amateur perform
ers tonight. Young Hermann-the
nom de plume of well known young
Tacoman is exceptionally adept
in the art of legerdemain; Joe Claw
son, a powerful young lad yet in
his teens, who 1uggles heavy weights
with as much ease as ordinary men
do walking sticks; and James Lin
mare, a talented young Tacoma come
dian, are some of the leading features
of the amateur bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02

cots are being taken to the indie
pendent plants and the housing of
strike breakers is expected to follow.
The strike situation is quiet to-
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
WILL CHINA JOIN WITH JAPAN
AGAINST THEIR COMMON FOE?

BRUSSELS. Sept. 2.-The Etoile
Beige publishes what is alleged to be
the political will of the late LII Hung
Chang, addressed by him to Lung
LII, one of the most influential coun-
sellers of the empress dowager of
China 1t appears from this docu-
ment that Ii Hung Chang foresaw
the present war between Russia and
Japan, and advised the Chinese gov
eminent to join the mikado's army
In the event Of the Japanese being
victorious, instefd of remaining neu-
trial and a simple spectator. 1t is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
CAN CROSS THE
NEW BRIDGE NOW

Teams can cross the new Puyallup
river bridge today for the first time.
The force of men under City Street
Foreman Snyder has finished the
approach and a roadway with gen
tie incline connects the roadway on
both sides of the stream with the
bridge.
When the new county road across
the flats is completed, the new bridge
Will begin to serve the purpose for
which it was built.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02

ing disposed of ten of the birds
brought here from the South. The
men who have made several trips on
the boat have learned how eager
people In this country are to secure
the birds from the southern con-
tinent, and before leaving there they
lay In a stock.
The birds are purchased by the
men for little more than a song, and
are sold in this country at prices
ranging from IS to $40. AS there is
no duty on birds, the men are well
paid for their trouble.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
Non-UnionIst Assaulted.

NEW YORK, Sept. Edward
Armes, q non-union butcher, was as
saulted by three strikers today and
severely wounded with a butcher
knife. His assailants escaped
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
"Jin RIudso."

Jim Bludso," founded on the
Hon. John Hays pike County Bal
lads, and depicting life in Pike
county, H., late in the eos, is a play
which has enjoyed long runs in the
large cities of the East. Mr.. Willard
is a standard Eastern actor, having
been for several seasons with Daniel
Frohman's company The supporting
company has also been carefully Sc
lected and is a capable one. "Jim
Bludso" will be seen in this city for
the first time at the Tacoma theater
Monday and Tuesday nights.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
Administrator of estate of E. ].

Administrator of estate of e. J.
Smith to Clara NJ Pattee, the south
west quarter of section 20, township
10 north, range east, $3.50.
Charles Langert to A. f. Click,
lot Is and land adjoining in block
zO5, making 50x100 feet, $4,000.
Sheriff Denholm to M. H. Beavers,
the north half of the northeast quar-
ter of section 20, township 20, range
5 east sold as property of Sumner
Lumber company, 81 ,497.
The business men buy it. Pacific
Mutual Life. ~~*
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
Will OPERATE With NON
union men

CHICAGO, Sept, 2.-Forced to
close down their plants by the extern
sion of the butchers strike to their
establishments, the Independent
packers are preparing to operate
with non-union men.
The firms which are expected to
take the lead in this move are Boyd,
Tunham & Co, II. Boore e. Co. and
Roberts & Oaks.
This morning wagons loaded with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
BUILDING PERMITS.

The building inspector has issued
the following permits: A. F. Click.
dwelling, North l street, $4,000;
Barber Asphalt company, shed, Dock
street, $1,oU0; A. H. Bath, dwell
ing, $3.50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02

consequently considered likely that
the empress dowager intends to fol-
low Ii Hung Changes advice, and
that the Chinese army placed on the
Manchurian frontier, under General
Mas command, will shortly take an
active part in events in the Far East
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
"a Texas Steer"

Hoyt's "A Texas Steer" said to be
continuation of wit and humor
placed before the people by coterie
OF competent fun-malters who under
stand their business and at no time
oVerdo what has been assigned them,
comes to the Tacoma theater next
Sunday evening, September A.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-02
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GortOn's MIinstreIs.

AT the Tacoma theater last night
occurred the first performance of
Gorton Minstrels. A good sized au-
dlence turned out to see these popu-
lar entertainers and the performance
was fully up to expectations. The
company appears again tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
ALL WELL PLEASED.
Large Audience Attended (. w. A.
 Night of Song in St. patricks Hall.

The fine program which had been ar- ranged by the Catholic Women's asso- citation for the .'evening of song in honor Of St Patrick, drew large au- dience to St Patrick's hall last night. Those present had anticipated much and they were not disappointed. The program was finely rendered and was much enjoyed. FIrish Airs" the open ing number on the program, was de- lightfuily rendered by the Misses Holo- han, kilroe and Sweeney, violinists, &C., companied by Miss Loughlin, pianist. Several other selections were well ren- dered by these talented young musi- clans during the evening. Mrs Will liam H. Monagan sang in her usuaAly pleasing manner. She possesses q rich soprano voice. Danie! r. Lawlor scored a big hit with his delivery of Marc Antony's oration on the death of Caesar Miss Rutn Tanning, pleasing and graceful, told how Grandma danced the minuet long ago" Michael J. McEvoy sang with his usual power and richness of voice. Miss Gertrude Reed, who possesses a sweet soprano voice, sang beautifully Relieve Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms" One Of the hits of the evening was scored by Miss Mary Mitchell by her rendition of ''Fontenoy." one pos- sesses rich and melodious voice, a fine delivery and well nigh perfect enunciatfon. The entire program was decidedly pleasing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 the Benefit of our Busy Readers

Daniel Callahan, aged 10 years, and William Bernard, aged II, while skat- Ing Saturday afternoon on the thin ice which covers Riverside creek at Hart ford, broke through and were drown ed. Callahan might have saved him. self if instead of trying to aid his com panion, who went in first, he had skated to the shore. Ernest Bernard, brother of one of the drowned boys, was skating with them and when he saw his companions in the water he hurried for assistance,
 The employees of the Consolidated railroad are considering the forma- ton of a council to comprise all of the unions on the system. This com bination, if carried into effect, will make an organization representing 10000 workmen. The plan is the outcome Of the action taken by the president Of the road. Charles s. Mel len, in making sweeping reductions, and the men feel the only way they can retain their positions Is by stand ing together A similar plan was proposed about six months ago, but 1t then fell through.
 The democratic state central com mittee meet this evening at the Ton, tine in New Haven to fix the date for the convention, and the republi- can state central committee meet in Hartford at the Allyn house on Fri day night for a similar purpose. The call this year will have to be different from hitherto as there are the addi- tional delegates (those from senator ial districtsl whose election has to be arranged in way to convenience all concerned. In districts larger than one town the extras are chosen by those elected by the towns, and the probability is that these delegates within their own districts will be left to arrange for choosing their associ- ates at such time and place as seems best to them.
 The offer Of S150OOO cash for the plant of what was formerly Miss Porter's and Miss Dow's school III Pennington has been formally reject ed by the Keeps, who are trustees of the property, and the effort of the for mer pupils to re-establish their former I relatio to the institution towhich they used to be so much attached is at an end, so far it appears. The offer was not for All the real estate left by Miss Porter, but for the school and appur- | tenances and it is understood r1at this is taxed at S5O,OO0, so that the offer included S10O,0OO for the good will. which the friends of the old school thought they would be able to recover. The offer is now off. It was positive W declined, and those who made 1t are 1 through with their missionary labors. They represented q wide constituency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
ROBERT EnnET.
First Full Dress Stage Rehearsal Was
 Held Yesterday in City Hall.

At least 100 spectators witnessed the full dress rehearsal of the drama
 Robert Emmett which Is to be pre- sented in City hall on Thursday even- ing, St Patrick's night, under the au- spices of the united divisions of Hi bernians. All pronounced. the renear- sal splendid one and predicted that the performance would be as good as any seen in City hall. The costumes secured from Gibbons, the costumer of New Haven. were appropriate and beautiful. Everything is being done to make the affair one of the dramatic successes of Waterbury, and there is no doubt but that the young ladies and gentlemen who are taking part in the production will be greeted with a full house on St Patricks night. There will be one more rehearsal held, that one on Tuesday evening, and at this rehearsal only those who are taking part in the production will be admit ted. Every person who appears on the stage on the evening of the perform ance, whether as singer, soldier, peasant or in any connection whatso- ever, will be required to attend on Tuesday evening, as the finishing touches will be put on the drama.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
GREAT TOURNAMENT.
St. Jossph's Society Planning for Q
 BiG Day.

The committee which will have charge of the field and track spirits that will be held at the annual field day of the Connecticut Catholic Total Abstinence union, selected to be held at the driving park in June under the auspices of the St Joseph's T. A. so- city. held a meeting yesterday and elected William Guilfoile chairman and Mark J. Lydon secretary. The committee consists of the following members: William Guilfoile, presi- dent; Mark J. Lydon, secretary; Will liam Ryder, Arthur Maloney, John Bowe, F. J. Mcfarland, William Me Innerney. William Byrnes, Patrick e. gan, John Robinson.
 It was decided to have the different events run under the rules of the Am ateur Athletic union. John Robinson and M. Lydon were appointed com mittee to arrange a game of Gaelic football between the Waterbury l. A. C. and the Hartfords. An attempt will be made to have John Flanagan the champion hammer tl1rower, give an ex- hibition here. William Bowe and Ar thur Maloney were appointed to see Michael T. Thompson and have him use his influence to bring Arthur nuf- fy, the famous sprinter here. to go against the record. The committee de- cided upon the following track events:
 One hundred yard dash. open; 220- yard dash: 440-yard dash, half-mile; running broad jump, running high jump, pole vault. sack race, 100-yard hurdle race, putting twelve-pound shot. Temperance events: 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash. one-mile relay race. baseball games.