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Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
HAMPER ENTERS
 SPEAKERSHIP RACE.

Texarkana, June 1. 1.-Hon. A. H. Hamiter, who in the late Democratic primaries defeated Hon. w. P. Parks for representa- tive from Lafayette county, after a very exciting and bitter can- vass, spent the day here. In an interview this afternoon MT. Hamiter said that he had made up his mind to enter the contest for speaker of the next house. He says he has already received much encouragement from all sections of the state, and he thinks his prospects for winning the prize are very bright.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
WILL CONSTRUCT
 BRICK WAREHOUSE.

At a meeting of the directors of the Newport Grocer Company, held Wednesday afternoon, the erection of a two-story brick warehouse on Beech street, west of the Yelverton livery barn, was decided upon and the necessary steps taken to begin construction in the near future. The ware house is to run parallel with the Iron Mountain, 142 feet back, and will be protected from the stable by a three foot firewall at the the base. This wall will extend four feet above roof and insure the safety of the building from fire should the stable burn.
 The building will have a fifty foot front and the offices will be located at the warehouse. The rear end is to be eighty feet and have have a switch track running into the building itself.
 The Newport Grocer Company bought this tract from w. R.. Stewart and own a lot 260 by 142 feet to the rear, purchased of w. R. Jones, on which a grain elevator and sheds will be con- structed. h
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
MISS TAYLOR ENTERTAINs.

One of the most enjoyable so- cial events in many weeks was the dancing party given by Miss Lucille Taylor Wednesday evening in honor of her girlhood friend, Miss Lucy Cole Garrett of Mem phis, who has always been one of the most popular young ladies who visits this city. Miss Gar rett is a beautiful blonde, and was elegantly dressed in evening costume for this complimentary affair in her honor. The young hostess was assisted in her du- ties by her mother, Mrs. J. o. Taylor, and Miss Mary Sprigg, who served delicious cream and cake during the evening.
 The popular young ladies and gentlemen who composed this merry party were: Misses Lucy Cole Garrett, Stephanie Pagan, Noreene Kinman, Mariile Dil- lard, Jamie Stephens, Josephine Phillips, Tillie Sprigg, Helen Terry, Bessie T. J. Watson, Lucy Brandenburg, Bessie E. L. Wat son; Messrs. Alcorn Ferguson, Jos. M. Berger, Jr., Charles Holmes, G. K. Stephens, Adam Lockard, Claude Erwin, Sprigg Foushee, w. T. Parish, Sam Meyer, Tom billiard, Eugene Hirsch, w. B. Egan.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
MISS ADA CRABTREE.

Miss Ada Crabtree, the daugh- ter of A. A. Crabtree of Tupelo, died Wednesday morning about II o'clock from an abscess of the lungs. Burial Thursday at White church graveyard.
 The deceased was about thirty years of age and a consistent member of the Baptist church. She leaves a father, two brothers and a sister, to whom sympathy is extended.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
BOAT EXCURSION.

Capt. s. H. Jackson, in charge of the Joe Wheeler, leaves the Newport wharf at 8 o'clock this evening for an excursion trip on the river, returning at midnight.
 A good band has been secured and will furnish music for danc- ing. Refreshments, too, will be served and the many who expect attend are loo king forward to a good time. Free tickets for ladies.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
PREP AIRING TO TAP
 CHoCfAw LINE.
Pine Bluff Citizens Organize a Company to Build Short Line Have Plentyof
 Funds at Hand.

Pine Bluff, June 1. .-Ameeting of representative citizets of the city was held yesterday morning and the first steps taker toward the organization of railroad company to build a sort line from Pine Bluff to Hava or De Vall's Bluff to connect 1ith the Choctaw road at one f these points.
 A1The point of connecion with the Choctaw was not efnitely decided upon and will rst with the amount of bonus offered by the towns en route. Committees were appointed to socit sub- scriptions for a stock company to be organized here ad much money toward this com,any was subscribed at the meetig.
 The company will organize with a capital of $15Oo00, but propose to raise at leasE$750, 900 with which to build theroad.
 Many promises of lard, right of-way and cash subscriptions were received and the success of the company is assured
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
PORTION OF MILITIA
 DISBANDEDBY HAYES.

As a result of tie recent in- spection of the Arkansas state guard by Brigadier General Hayes and Capt. Bent of the regular army, five companies and one regimental band have been disbanded, says tie Arkansas GazettevA Those brganizations are as follows: !
 Company K, Fi{st infantry, Fort Smith; company c, Second infantry, Hot Springs; company I, Second infantryI Monticello; company A, Sevetth separate battalion, Boonevile; separate company infantry, Blytheville; band, Third infantry, Monticello.
 The official order Esimply says that the six organizations are disbanded becausd they have failed to comply with the laws of the United State$and the state of Arkansas" Mgor General Haynes, commanditg the guard, says that the wal department could not have donf in this mat ter otherwise.
 The Dick militia bill, under which the state trobps get mon- ey from the federalgovernment, requires that certdn conditions be fulfilled, and | seems that some companies of lhe Arkansas State Guard were hot fulfilling \ these conditions. The Third Regiment band has been trans ferred from Monticello to Cam den, and it is anpunced that new companies will lbe organized to take the places q those that nave been disbandf.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
SUIT ON coNiRAcr.

Pine Bluff, June I Suit has been filed in the Jefferson circuit court by w. B. Jones against the Russell Grocery company and the continental Tobacco company for alleged damages for failure of the defendant companies to com ply with a contract. Plaintiff states that ha contracted for
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02

15,OOO pounds of razor brand to- bacco to be delivered at a certain time and that he was to get cer- tain discounts for cash which he was ready to pay at the time the tobacco should have been de- livered. He alleges that the de- fendant companies failed to com ply with the contract in the de- livery of the goods and asked for $1, ,660 damages.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
IN SOCIETY.
ROUND DOZEN CLUB.

Mrs. J. w. Stayton entertained the Round Dozen club in very hospitable manner Wednesday afternoon. There were several members absent, being out of the city, but an unusually pleas ant time was had by those pres ent. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Mabel Stayton, which closed this delightful social function.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
THE WHIST CLUB.

Mrs. B. M. Crow was hostess Wednesday afternoon to the Fortnightly Whist club, and a more enjoyable afternoon has not been spent by this coterie of club women. An unusually large number of members were present, with equally as many invited guests, which made this meeting such an enjoyable affair. Much interest was manifested in this scientific game. The hos tess, assisted by Mrs. s. M. Beattie, served delicious refresh ments at the close of the meet ing.
 The guests present were: Mrs. L. Willard, Indianapolis, Misses Stephanie Pagan, Galveston, Lucy Cole Garrett, Memphis, Ray Brandenburg, Bessie T. J. Watson. The club members were Mesdames c. R. Hite, R. M. Johnson, o. D. Watson, w. A. Billingsley, w. w. McMinn, L. Minor, Narcie Minor, B. B. Bond, Misses Carrie Stevens and Lula Empie.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
CARD OF THANKS.

wi desire to puAicly express our tI hanks for thd services of Drs. Henry Owen,lJ. M. and Oscar pones and Hl o. Walker in attehding upon tR case of the late Allie Shelley; klso for the ttr,eatmeht of MT. J.p. Cook and the public in general
 RELATIVES OF INCREASED.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
BRAVERY IN DEFEAT.

Opinion in the United States is not
with Russia in the present war; yet, 1t
is not so pronounced against Russia
that the American people can with
hold admiration for the bravery SHOWN
by the Russian soldiers in the face of
consecutive defeats. Dash in a VIC
torious army is an overflow of re-
energized patriotism; courage and
frmness in maintaining a spirited de-
Tense, contrary to hope, are types of
that greater bravery which retains no
fear, though the danger is realized.
If there were no loyalty in Russia
for the government, and if the coun-
try's power among nations were DEEM
ed of secondary Importance and if the
country were degenerate, all of which
has been stated in criticism and per-
maps in hate, the resolution, daring
and fidelity displayed by the Russian
fighters in this conflict would not ex-
list, at least not for SO long and against
such irremovable obstacles. The BRAY
cry of the soldiers and also Of the sea-
men puts Russia in better light be-
fore the world.
1t is hardly possible that Russia can
regain what she has lost, and it is
almost a certainty that prolongation of
hostilities would cause her to lose
more and more. This seems to be the
view of most public men of the world
and likewise of some high officials in
st. Petersburg. 1t must be held more
deeply by the sufferers in the field; by
the private as we'll as the officer. And
for this reason it is generally con-
sidered to be a matter of surprise that
the government will not sacrifice its
pride in appreciation and mercy.
The striking truth of Russia's hope
lessness in the Port Arthur affair adds
to the glory of the fighters. There is
something sterling in a body Of men
which, after losing and retreating
again and again, will stand solidly, as
the army now does in Port Arthur,
and emphatically refuse to surrender.
Some of Russias power and much of
it's prestige have gone with defeats,
but the bravery of the Russian SOL
diers compensates somewhat in mag
nifying their cOuntry's honor. Opin-
ion is not with Russia, but there is ad-
miration for this bravery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

Within a few months Walla Walla
will have abundance of power for an
electric street railway system and the
council should henceforth grant no
franchises for street railways except
to companies or individuals who mean
business, and by business is not meant
mere speculation. The rule the cOun-
Gil adopted in dealing with Heinrich
Mellman, by which the city is now
$4,000 ahead, should be made general.
A street railway franchise in the grow
ing city of Walla Walla will soon be
worth big money to the fortunate hold
ers and the council should see that the
city shall be we'll compensated for the
privilege granted. No franchises
should be given to anybody for the
purpose of being hawked about the
markets or for the purpose of holding
up bona tide investors and builders
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

days. Mr. Burns says wood will be
plentiful this year, but believes that
the demand will be even greater than
it was last year. In that case prices
will not be much lower and according
ly good wood will bring good prices.
1t is understood that Walla Walla
wood dealers have contracted for a
large amount of wood with the Mea-
cham cutters, but Pendleton fuel men
have also contracted for big supplies
and will have much more wood on
hand than they had last year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
WALL STREET FOR ROOSEVELT.

the Washington correspondent Of
the Seattle acknowledgement says:
Wall street has neither swung for
Parker in the present campaign, nor
viii it do much to support him. Such
is the belief of II. X Burras of the
brokerage firm of II. X. Burras & Co.
of New York. and for more than a
quarter of Il century a member of the
New York exchange"
Then follows an interview with Mr..
Burras in which he confidently asserts
that Wall street is not willing to have
change in the national administra-
ton. His statement is corroborated
by the fact that the Wall Street Jour-
nal is actively supporting Roosevelt.
In Judge Parker's speech of accent
ance he expressed his hearty approyal
OF the strong antitrust plank of the
democratic national platform and that
plank to Wall street is like a red rae
waved before mad bull There is no
reason TO doubt Judge Parker's sim
cerlty. He is man of the highest
sense of honor and he would not de-
celve his countrymen as to his views
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
CORDS OF WOOD.
Plenty Of Fuel Is Said to Be Ready at
Meacham.

That there will not be a wood fam
inc in Umatilla county this winter is
almost a positive fact, unless specula-
otrs get corner on the fuel and dis
pose of it to outside markets, says the
time there are 5000 cords of wood piled
up along the O. r. & n. track at
Meacham awaiting shipment Further
back in the timber from Meacham
there are several thousand more cords
which will be removed to the station
as soon as it is found practical
T. w. Burns. wood dealer of Mea-
cham, owns several thousand cords
and expects to begin shipping in a few
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

1t is due the good name OF Wa1la
Walla to state that most Of the young
girls who have fallen into the hands
of the police recently for dlSgraceful
conduct had strayed away from their
homes in Oregon. Walla Walla par
entS have enough to answer for on
their own account and they should not
be blamed for the shortcomings of Ore
gOn parents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
GRAVES HIT THE BULLS EYE.

That portion of Chairman Graves
speech before the recent democratic
state convention that deals with state
issues was particularly strong and
will bear repetition. He said in part:
This year the corporate influences
which dominate the republican party
have decided that no Discrimination is
necessary. Whatever the cause, they
seem to have concluded that the people
of this state have fallen under their
spell, and that they have no mind, no
will, but to do the railroads bidding.
No such open surrender of all indie
pendence of action to the railroads has
ever been seen in this or any other
state as was seen at the republican
convention at Tacoma A republican
convention, forsooth Had it been
called a Great Northern, a Northern
Pacific and an O. r. & N convention
the mark would have been hit.
But howsoever much the honest re-
publican voter is grieved by this
action of the Tacoma convention, there
was a balm in it for the democratic
soul. A democrat ran it, a democrat
said who should and who should not
should or should not go into the plat
form. Why, in the midst of the DELHI
erations of the convention some in
structions given beforehand by the
conventions democratic boss were for
gotten, and proceedings had to be
stayed until they could bring him to
Tacoma by special train in order to
tell them what they might do next.
Now, as matter of ethics, we are,
of course, grieved that any democrat
should be found in company with the
outfit dominating that convention
We regret that any democrat should
be willing to stand sponsor for such a
malOdorOus ticket as was there named
But as a matter of politics we are
deeply grateful to our democratic
brother for the work he did in the re-
publican fold. He won our fight right
there, for he made and named a ticket
which so smells to heaven that it has
driven every independent, honest vo-
ter so far from the republican ranks
that they will not be able to get back
hard.
"Gentlemen, you know, every one in
the state knows, that the railroads
own the republican party of this state,
body and soul. You know, every one
knows, that the men nominated by the
republicans upon that state ticket are
railroad tools, pure and simple. You
know, every one knows, that any one
who says that railway commission
Legislation can be expected from the
ing of the legislature is either an i'm
beetle or dishonest. The people have
demanded and now demand the enact
ment of a railway commission bill.
They know now that only through the
democratic party can they attain their
desire, and l say to you now that by
the grace of God and the independent
voters of this state they will OBTAIN
that which they demand this coming
winter
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
HOW BLAINE WAS DEFEATED.

Standing between the two men on
tel that October morning in 1884, 1
heard the Rev. DR.. Burchard hail
James G. Blaine as the leader of re-
publican hosts aginst the party
whose antecedents had been Rum, Ro-
manism and Rebellion" My gaze had
been fixed intently upon DR.. Burch-
ards earnest, slow moving face as he
spoke, but instantly the famous allit-
GRAFTON reached my ear 1 turned to see
how Blaine received it. l felt that
something had appened-sometning
large. important. But Mr.. Blaine had
not been SO impressed. Indeed, I do
not believe he heard the three fateful
words. 1t is my conviction that while
they reached his ear they were not
then carried to his BRAIN His eyes
We're gazing over the heads of the
crowds below him. They were seeing.
but not observing eyes. He was
wearied by travel, anxious about the
election day crisis, which was then
less than one week away. Surely he
was safe in the hands of a company
of clergymen who We're there to help
him. They had gathered, he was
there, the oratory was pouring over
him. Might he not relax without
fear? And so, l believe, BIaines mind
was somewhere away off, busy per-
haps with other plans.
A presidential candidate was in
deadly peril but did not know it. He
was being defeated among his ad-
herents five days before the battle of
the ballots. The hostile words of the
friendly old preacher f1oated past him
unheeded in his response he failed to
rebuke them, and the supreme mo-
ment of opportunity had gone by.
Destiny had waited just around the
corner" but turned now away and laid
u new trial for history.-Frank w
Mack, in Harper's Weekly
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
FLIES IN The CLOCK,
Troublesome Diptera Stop Whitman
Tower Clock.

This is the third time an inslgnifi-
cant house fly has stopped the big
works of the Whitman college tower
clock. 1t has not been striking for two
or three days; the 2700 pounds of great
weights were powerless move the
clapper because a fly was lodged in the
escapement. At two different times
before this same cause has stopped the
time keeping part of the machinery.
The flies seem to get in at small
crack somewhere in the tower and are
attracted by the oil in the wheels and
get stuck on it. The insect was re-
moved at noon and this afternoon the
bell was Ginning as regularly as ever
The clock has become almost a nee
essity to people in the eastern part of
the city and if anything goes wrong
with it they notice it in no time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

At a glance before you have a
chance to utter one word he will tell
you what you came for, give dates.
facts and figures, he tells every wish
of your life how to gain success in
love, courtship, marriage and divorce
whether you will be successful in BUSH
ness affairs, in fact no matter what
may be your fear, hope or ambition.
call On this gifted man and find relief,
his descriptions of your friends and
enemies are as real as though they
stood before you. He will send you
away happier, wiser and holder than
before.
Tells Whom and When to Marry
He reunites the separated. How to
win the love Of the man or woman you
most desire even though miles away:
how to eliminate errors and master
circumstances.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Copy of change Of advertisement
must be delivered to the business Of
fec by the hour Of 10 o'clock a. m. to
insure insertion in tho issue Of even
date.
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Special This Week
READINGS $1.oo
Wonderful Powers'

1t is universally conceded by the
most profound scholars and deepest
thinkers of the present age that Pro-
fessor Wellington has been endowed
by nature with prophetic powers to
degree hitherto unknown. Keenly
conscious of this great responsibility
ne has honestly endeavored to let his
light shine, that all who seek may
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

Ex-Mayor Byrne of Spokane has
announced his intention to support
George Turner for governor as we'll as
the rest of the democratic ticket.
Byrne mas a large following in the
ranks of union labor and his influence
will aid in swelling the big majority
that Turner will receive in Spokane
county
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

even to win the presidency. His manly
stand on the money question was sufti-
Gent proof of his candor and courage.
Wall street has little use for man OF
Judge Parker's stamp and it is safe
bet that it will do it's best to defeat
him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24
MRS. HOWARD F. HALEY,
MISS LILLE HALEY.

Never mind" said the friend, sOOth-
and find yourself famous Not much!"
growled the pessimistic poet, lit would
be just my luck to oversleep myself
that morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-24

When Alder street is paved that
for a few weeks and we may look for
her to hold up her head and put on
latter also gets her new white dress.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our gratitude
to the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men, Washington lodge l. O. O. F. and
all friends who so kindly assisted and
ment.