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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
REPORT OF CONATSER ESTATE.
Admin :strator Shows That the Miser
Left S27.o4459.

At CClfax Monday Thomas keyes
made his final report as administrator
OF the estate of Joseph Conatser, the
bachelor miser who lived fer % years
on a ranch near Sunset and died in
April, 1902. This report shows that the
estate was appraised at $2S,G10. and
that all the property has been sold the
costs of administration. attorneys fees,
etc. paid, and there is now in the
bands Of the administrator the sum of
$27,S44.59. to be divided among the
heirs.
The property left by Conatser con-
sisted of lands near Sunset. a portion
Of the townsite at that place. cash and
live stock. Mr.. Keyes was appointed
administrator after the death of Con-
atser who died in a hospital in Walla
Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
a SPLENDID Performance.

A large crowd visited the Star
theater last night to witness the open
ing bill, and they We're not disappoint-
ed in the performance. Manager La
Nern has on this week a bill which in
some parts is filled With hilarious fun
but that is what the majority of peo-
pie like. Then there was beautiful
singing of new songs, and refined COM
edy, feats of balancing and equilibrium
which by the way, was the best act of
its kind seen in this theater since the
opening. Carl Charles is the young
mans name who performs the act and
his stage settings and appearance is
quite unique. He received many en-
cores. Miss Gertrude Lombard sang
in a pleasing CCnralto voice 1.-TWO Lit
tie Boys and received an encore
John B. Wright and wife did a splendid
Irish talking, singing and dancing act
which was we'll received. Arons &
HOnnegen who We're to have appeared
in acrObatic stunts, failed to arrive
Their place was we'll filed by Gerald
EarOl & Co., who brought the house
down with their laughable one act farce
assisted by Mr.. Jno. Wright. The
a wait. Tonight it will be even bet
ter as Mr.. La Vern will add new fea-
lures
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
A FINE PANTHER STORY.
Again Illustrating How Truth Has
Fiction Badly Faded.

We learned recently that Mr.. Bill
ings, who lives near Ash Swamp, in
Eden Valley, had quite an exciting en-
counter with a Danther about four
weeks ago, says an exchange.
1t seems that Mr.. Billings has a
ranch in Eden and raises cattle and
some hogs. Panthers are quite numer-
ous in that section. and after snow had
fallen their tracks We're to be seen al
most any morning around the barns.
From the size of the tracks Mr.. Bill
ings thought one of the animals must
be exceptionally large, SO he thought
he would try to capture it.
Two good sized steel traps were set
one evening in a driveway between
some buildings and during the night a
light snow covered them from sight.
In the morning Mr.. Billings went to
look for his traps and found them gone.
Ee put his dogs on the trail and start
ed out to locate his game. The trail
led down along the river where a steep
banr on the mountain side left only a
narrow path along the path into the
river, which at that point was cut
down quite deep.
MI. Billings had not gone far along
this path until he heard a noise above
him, and. looking up, saw the panther
Crouching on the high bank just about
to spring down upon him.
He fired at the brute as quickly as
possible, but it did not stop him, and
the next instant Mr.. Billings felt the
sharp claws tearing his flesh as the
panther alighted on his back and
shoulders.
The beast had two of its feet fastened
in the trap which undoubtedly saved
Nj. Billings life. During the scuffle
both Of the cOmbatants fell over the
bluff into the river, which was running
quite high, and Mr.. Billings, after div
ing twice managed to break the pan
theirs hold and swan to the shore
The animal went down stream for
short distance and then was drawn
under by an eddy and drowned
After the freshet had abated Mr.
Billings went back to see if he could
find anything of his game and found
the animal caught in the branches of
a large tree, which had fallen across
the river.
He will have the panther skin stuff
ed, as it is an unusually large one,
measuring feet 7 inches.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
"BIG TIM" SULLIVAN IN CONGRESS
He Sees Game and Calls 1t Greatest
School In the World.

The BoWery rang with cheers for
Big" Tim sullivan yesterday. For the
'BOwery Boy" as they proudly call
him, had been initiated in the house of
representatives, and had turned
trick" in his first forty-eight hours OF
service that marked IN in the eyes of
his constituents as a national leader
and inspired them with the nope some
day to see him nominated for the pres
idency.
You see" he explained to a World
reporter on the BoWery last night
"Mayor-elect George 3. Mcclellan
wanted to relinquish his claim to
membership in the ways and means
committee preliminary TO his resigna-
ton from congress in order that the
place might 90 to the most worthy
New York representative. The moment
Mr.. McCIeIlan's intentions become
known there was lively scramble for
the place. and when it looked as if it
would go to an outsider | stepped in
and persuaded Mcclellan to press his
claim until such time as we could get it
for the man we wanted. That's all
there was to that"
But the BOWery was more than sat
isfied and celebrated with all the en-
ergy it possesses
Congress-" went on Big Tim. lis
one of the greatest institutions of
learning in the world. and if you have
the right sort of stuff in you it is
bound to round you up in the end as
q statesman.
And when [ said that I would rem
resent my district in congress better
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

than Daniel Webster would have done
were he alive, l meant every word OF
il. Now, understand me, please. Mr..
Webster's head was full of learning,
while | was born and brought up among
the people whom l represent, and l
know their wants as much as they do,
and do everything to carry out their
wishes.
Ina CINE Daniel Webster represent
ing a district composed of Americans,
Germans, Jews, Italians, French:nen.
Syrians and even Mongolians. There
is no district like it in the United States
and they tell me that l fill the bill.
Daniel Webster would have given them
the shakes.
NV friends tell me l surprised
Washington. Some expected me to be
a man with a big black dyed mus
tache, with striped trousers, a loud
necktie and a great headlight dia-
mond. When | was introduced to them
they wouldn't believe that | was Tim
Sullivan and many had to be actually
convinced before they would believe it.
I'm just tickled with Washington.
Next to New York and the BoWery
comes Washington, D. c., and Penn
Sylvana avenue.
Il just felt proud of myself when
entered the house of representatives
on Monday to take the oath of office. AS
went down the aisle a man walked
up to me and whispered. Your number
is 344' Before I could ask him what
he meant he slipped away to some
other member l didn't know what l
was up against until it was explained
to me that if the number 344 should
be picked out of the hat among the first
to pick any seat l wanted in the house.
AS luck would have it, number 344
came out among the first 100 numbers,
and l picked out what everybody tells
me is a lucky seat.
Those seats in the house of con-
gress are more comfortable than those
of Albany. To my right | have Repre-
sentative Wilson of Arizona and I'll
know al about Arizona before the SEES
sion of congress ends Right in front
Of us sits Billy" Sulzer. I wish
knew as much about congress as Billy
does, but it won't take me long to
learn. It Will be great education for
me, and | advise every young man
who can go into politics to do so, and
work his way 10 to congress if he can,
for its something worth going for.
Every young man has a chance,
whether he be born poor or rich.
started out selling newspapers on Park
row, and I've reached the highest rung
in the ladder | expect to reach. If ev-
evry young man would start out to
make the best of his lot, as I have done,
he would amount to something in the
end. If yOu are careless and have no
then, of course. you will never
to anything"
Big Tim viii return to Washington
on Sunday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
Gerat Prima Donna Comma,

The Walla Walla Choral Union has
just closed a contract with the great
American prima donna. Nine. Lillian
BlauVeet to assist the society in it's
first concert, which is to be given or
Monday evening February Sth at the
opera house.
The chorus which is cOmposced of
about one hundred singers, will render
several interesting numbers. Nine
Blauelt will sing a number of select
ions that she is now rendering in her
tour of the continent
Nine Blauvelt is one of the worlds
greatest singers and Walla Walla is
certainly most fortunate in being af-
forded this opportunity of hearing her.
She has already sung with some of
the great musical organizations Of the
east. She has appeared with the New
York Oratario Society; the Boston
symphony orchestra, the Pittsburg or
chestra Cher fifth consecutive annual
appearance there), and will sing on her
tour in all Of the best cities of the
country.
This city should have and should
support literally a chorus society. To
give it's concerts adequately, requires
money, so the citizens of Walla Walla
will be asked to subscribe to it's con-
certs and it is hoped that they will
respond literally to the reasonable re-
quest made at this time.
A chorus society in a city should be
supported in the same liberal and pub
lie spirited way that other organiza-
| tons for the best culture OF the cities
libraries, art galleries and churches
are maintained.
No concert Of such magnitude as
this has ever before been attempted
here and if the Choral Union is want
ed in Walla Walla its managers hope
that this first concert will be patroniz-
ed by a crowd that will fill the trea-
alter to the doors.
No lover of the classic drama can af-
a Vt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
A,,n,nN, HEARTS,

fore has this beautiful play been 50
we'll presented. Human Hearts
gives d pure wholesome lesson that
touches the heartstrings in the pathetic
scenes and eXcites the risibilitieS in
comedy are so We'll blended that the
audience is in tears one moment and
with laughter the next. The
scenic equipment will be perfect In
every detail so it is said, and the man
to insure a first class performance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
Contempt Of Court.

Ten dollars" said the judge.
But, your honor" said the prisoner
Il protest agaist this fine ! hoe a
right to make a defense against the
charge"
But you have pleaded guilty" said
the judge.
Il beg your honOr's pardon. I denied
the charge in the plainest terms"
Young man." said the judge sternly
L want to call your attention to the
fact that the court understands The
English language. You have pleaded
guilty in Unmistahab!e words. The
plaintiff charges you with assault and
battery. 1t is clearly evident that he
has been assaulted and battered. Ac-
cording to your statement, n ap-
preached you on the street and used
abusive language toward you. Then
You say that you didn't do a thing to
him. If the court understands the
language spoken by millions Of people
you Immediately wiped the earth with
him. The fine stands and any further
reflection upon the courts knowledge
of English Will cost you SO more"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
Ronhomie.

If al the folks We're candidates this
world would soon become
So good we'd scarcely feel the "a.
Of millennium. y
For everyone would wear a smile
throughout the livelong day
And by his deeds of kindness scatter
sunshine on the way.
Such wonderful unselfshness must
surely be admired:
The general welfare would be all that
any one desired
No man would seek an0ther's i'll
throughout this glorious land
And only noble sentiments would
sound on every hand.
The children would be happy, for
each enc who came along
Would try to entertain them with a
story or a song.
We'd really fee! as if we'd stepped
inside the peaTly> gates
And heard the golden harps-if all
the folks were. candidates.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

William A. Brady'S production of
Way Down East will be at the Wal
la Walla theater, Thursday night.
Way Down East is a story of New
Parker, herself a New Englander and
thoroughly conversant with the joys
and sorrows, the ways and ambitions of
simple New England farm folks. 1t
has been much elaborated by Jos. r.
GriSlner.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

Miss Marie Wainwright's tour of
the country as Viola in Shakespeare s
Twelfth Night" under the direction
of Mr.. Jules hurry, has been thus far
tour of triumph. Her early appear
ance in this city with a company of
splendid artists will form an epoch in
the history of the drama here. At the
Walla Walla opera house Jan. %.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS


Good plays, like good Wine improve
with age This is certainly true of the
marvelously successful melodrama
Human Hearts, which Manager
Vaudeville offers for the ninth year.
The company to be seen in the play this
season, comprises all of last years ia
vorites, and wherever part could be
improved upon, the change has been
made, and it is promised that never be-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

Miss Marie Wainwright, the famous
Shakespearian artist, when she comes
here soon with an elaborate produc-
ton of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
She will apDaar at the Walla Waila
aDera house Jan. 25th.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

Willle-Say, ma, what's a counter
irritant?' Mrs Schopper (snappishly)
Most any sales person nowadays is
a counter irritant
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 19.-Banks
and the statet and city buildings were
closed today in observance of Lees
birthday. This afternoon the local
militia companies marched out to the
Lee monument, where a parade was
held and a salute fired. Tonight Lee
it's customary exercises in observance
of the anniversary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
LEES BIRTHDAY
Many Southern Cities OBJ
serve Anniversary.
SOME VERY ELABORATE PROGRAMS
State Militia and Other Organizations
Took a Prominent Part in
Ceremonies.
SOME VERY ELABORATE PROGRAMS

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan 19.-The birth
day of Robert z. Lee, was observed
throughout Georgia today by the local
chapters of the Daughters OF the Con-
fedaracy, who prepared and carried out
which were Southern songs and read
elsewhere there were also parades or
the militia and other organizations.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
AT THE HOTELS.
At the Dacres.

A F. fowler and wife, Chicago.
H. E. Wilcox, Seattle.
j. B. Gassage, do
E. A. Kliffel, Portland.
G. H. Underwood, Tacoma
d. II. Preston, Waitsburg
w. F. Preston, do
Ben CrOte, do
H. ". Loveland, Portland.
H. L. White, McMinnviIle, Or.
3. A. Glaze, Seattle.
B. r. Sewn, Spokane.
A. D. Ryan, city.
A. H. Millin. Portland.
w. H. HALEY, Pendleton.
j. Hect.
N. w. Thompson.
A. c. Furlong, Portland.
H. S. Smith, do
w. L. Whitman, do
]. w. Morrow, do
M. H. Patton, Spokane.
At the Palace.
r. P. Heath, city.
H. c. Adams, Weston.
Chas. Kirk and wife, Denver, Colo.
B. A. McClanahan city.
Floyd Anderson, do
c. E. Wells, do
H. Hunt, Spokane.
A. D. Perry, Eureka
At the State.
E. F. Babcock, Waitsburg.
Henry L. King, Connell.
A. Schmidt, Spokane
Mrs. w. NJ. Thompson, Dalles. Or.
T. j. Dean, Pomeroy
w D. Adkin, Spokane
John Williams, Ritter, Or
A. G. Agdike, Portland.
A. c. Furlong, Vancouver.
Archie B. Gabrath, Spokane.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qufnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II /:
fails to cure. e. w. Groves sigma
iS ~
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 19.-The
anniversary Of Lee was generally OBJ
served throughout Florida. Banks and
state Offices We're closed and there We're
military parades at various points. At
Gainesville a handsome confederate
monument was unveiled.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

Patience-Do you like duplicate
whist? Patrice-NO; 1 don't like any
thing which sounds like double-deaI-
ing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

CHARLESTON, ;. G, Jan. 19.-Ir
honor CT Lee the public schools, the
banks and the courts were closed here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

MOBILE, Ala, San. 19.-The birth
day of General Robert +. Lee was Cele
brated here today by the closing Of
the banks and public offices not con-
trolled by the federal government.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19

No lover of the classic drama can af-
ford to miss the opportunity to see
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qufnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il II
fails to cure. e. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-19
MINISTER CAUSES SENSATION

on Sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
PARKER'S THANKS.

sHT'he Evening POST remarks that 'Judge
''Parker's telegram thanking Mr.. Bryan for his
campaign services Is pretty conclusive PROOF
that the Democratic managers feel absolutely
sure Of carrying New-York by a comfortable
margin. If they had thought this State any
longer doubtful they would not have rlsked
alternating some uncertain votes here for the
sake of STRENGTHENING their chances in West
'ern States, where Bryan's influence is still
great"
That is the revelation OF high ideal OF cam
paigning and intelligence which must be eX-
ceedingly gratifying to the Organizes both III
New-York and In the West. Mr.. Bryan would
not be treated with courtesy by Judge Parker
unless he thought it would pay? If he believed
more votes were to be lost In New-York than
gained In Indiana by this evidence of his friend
~ campaign combination with Mr.. Bryan, Judge
Parker would not show it? Is that The Even
Ing Posts" theory of the telegram? For our
part, we had not thought SO meanly of the
Judge We had supposed the telegram was a
simple piece Of sincere thanks to Democratic
leader who, in the only way consistent with self
respect, was advocating Judge Parker's cleo
ton. We had not thought Of it as a, calculated
piece Of policy. But perhaps THE Evening
POST knows its candidate better than we do
It's Interpretation of this latest telegram, In
deed, fits exactly his character as revealed last
summer by another telegram. Then, after care
fully cOncealing his financial views till he had
secured nomination and until lie had been told
by the New-York Democratic papers that only
by declaring for gold could he have a ghost OF
show. he did declare for gold 1t also fits his
character as revealed last year in Georgia,
where he talked about the Fourteenth Amend
ment while absolutely evading the suffrage pro-
visions at the heart of the Fourteenth Amend
ment, and led 1.-THE Evening Post" shocked at
his cowardice, to declare: IF wholly to avoid
'the burning question of the day Is to show
yourself fit man for the Presidency, then
Judge Parker's address should have sensibly
advanced his candidacy"
Probably The Evening Post" is right in
thinking that Judge Parker's thanks are for
politics only. Both the Bryanites in the West
and the anti-Bryantes in the East must be
proud to join In the support of so sincere and
sturdy character!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
PRAISE WELL DESERVED.

The subway In operation is universally ac-
knowledged to be gratifying success 1t might
be difficult if not impossible to cite any other
undertaking Of great magnitude which at the
moment of completion evoked SO little unfa-
vorable criticism. This immediate conquest of
public opinion is largely and perhaps chiefly
due to the extraordinary care which has been
taken in the instruction of employees as to their
duty and the continual operation Of trains for
several weeks with the intention and effect of
bringing to official notice any faults or def
ciencies which might have been overlooked
The result Of this patient observation in ad-
vance was that during It's first hours after
the road was opened to public service crowded
trains ran without interruption or mishap, and
almost as smoothly as If they had been in op-
Grafton for months.
OF course the preliminary tests, however thor
Ough, could not be conclusive, and it may safely
be assumed that the management will be on
the alert to detect imperfections and devise
Improvements for a good while 10 come. II has
been remarked, rather by way of suggestion
than complaint. that the apparent flight of the
white supporting pillars past the windows IS
trying to the eyes, and that except by keeping
their eyes shut passengers cannot wholly escape
the annoyance. But many persons have not been
unpleasantly affected in that way, and per-
haps these who have been may soon become ac-
cuSIomed 10 the existing conditions and think
no more about the matter. In any case the
officers Of the company will probably consider
the question carefully. if they have not already
done so, and be prepared to make trial of
remedy if experience shows that one is needed.
1t is to be expected that public use of the
subway will suggest the ACCESSIBILITY Of various
minor changes in and stations. and the
wonder is that an inquisiIive and free spoken
community has thus far found so few things to
disapprOve.
One detail has been widely noted and much
cOmmended-namely, the courtesy and helpful
ness Of the employees. AS the underground road
becomes Familiarity known in all its parts and
arrangements there will be a tendency toward
deterioration in this respect which we hope
the management will resOlutely repress. The
conduct Of employees on the surface and ele-
waited roads has always left much to be desired.
striking contrast in the subway would be
gratefully appreciated and might in time com.
pei salutary reform elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

might to-day have 10 announce the beginning
Of war instead Of the passing OF the Crisis ana
the reinsurance OF peace. But lei 1t not De loF-
gotten how-according to impartial ana authof-
ltative testimOny-that tribunal comes 70 DE
there at this time. 1t is because when II $1,000
deserted, abandoned and ridiculed" BY those
who had created Il one man had the courage
generosity and foresight to save it." That man
is the President of the United States. Ii Is
because be rendered that service to the cause
of peace that the tribunal of The Hague IS u
honored and beneicent existence to-day; ana
II is because II is in existence that these TWO
powers have simultaneously been moved 10
submit their quarrel to it. This peaceful settle
rnent Of the controversy viii give great pleas
IRE TO this country, which is and wishes 70 re-
main the friend OF both parties to it; ana thas
qualification will be all the deeper because OF
This sinple fact that this country. through It's
President has played so large part In making
sucn settlement possible.