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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-31

will. -e---., +
| In whatever he may do toward al
leviating the observation-disclosures of the
trusts hold upon the country Presi-
dent Roosevelts will have the support
! Of every honest man, be- hearepublican
or democrat or of other political creed.
A president who will achieve some
thing to relieve the people, little or
much will deserve and enjoy their
support and gratitude.
But, while a perfect Willingness to
yield encouragement and Endorsement
to the presidents genuine moves in
this direction should obtain in the
public mind, the public nevertheless
ought to guard against too childlike
and simple faith in results. Teo
much should not be taken for granted,
lest 1--WE begin to be satisfied before the
Accomplishment actually begins, and
particularly lest easy-going credulifF
weakent our fnsistence upon reforms.
The public should not. forget that
tariff revision is being ignored. Any
amount of curative legislation which
may be put through at President
Roosevelts instigation or forced
through by his persistent strength
may still leave tariff revision unful-
filled 1nza forheer massage he de-
clared that revision was not a remedy,
In the recent message he said nothing
about it whatever, and has not in any
way since his election asserted any
position or views about the matter.
The call for an extra session has been
postponed and the anti-revisionists
are sparing NO effort to prevent it
altogether. Tariff revision is a remedy
and a powerful one and the public
knows it, The issue of tariff revision
should not be "subordinated" to any,
thing so vague and undeveloped as the
present issue between the president
and the trusts; but the people should
keep it prominently in mind and insist
that it be included in whatever reform
plan may be evolved. Tariff revision
is desirable for itself independently
of it's relation to the trust question,
but the question serves to emphasize
it's immediate Importance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-31
ESTABLISHED 1851

val circles but that she will more than
meet all the requirements of her con-
tract.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-31

republican ticket, has succeeded to the
presidency.
After the civil war the democracy
was naturally afraid to nominate a
southern candidate because for a long
time all the available southern men
were ex-confederates, and it would
not have. been politically safe to affront
the. loyal feeling of the north. But
now men born four years after Apo
mattox are old enough to be eligible
to the presidency. Nobody young
enough to be considered for the NOM
nation in 1908 is old enough to have
taken any part in the policies that
brought on the war;, There is a new
generation in the south as well as in
the north, and there is no reason to
suppose that man whose views and
character met with approval would
lose any. votes in any section because
he happened to liveson the sunny side
of Mason and DixOn.s line. 81
: 1t is an anomaly.tha the strongest
and ablest element of great party
should be -debarred by an outgrdwn
prejudice from sharing it's highest
honors. 1t would be. benefit, not only
to the democratic party. but to the
nation, to have all sectional lines
wiped out before the next campaign
and the field thrown open to a fair
national competition - :.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
FOR PORCH CHAIRS.

An economical, as we'll as perma-
Lent, method ct reseating porch chairs
that must withstand more or less ex-
posture to rain, is to take stout drilling
or ticking and cut it lengthwiss into
Sa-:s;ch ships, Double these, turn
lag IN raw edges, and either overcast y
closely or stitch on machine. Next
I'LL IN the vacancy with rieces, ranged
side by side Across these Graw others
Ia an opposite direction, much after
the principle Of stocking darning, Sc.
'ring all tightly at the ends, so that
they VIII not slip. This will be found
more comfortable ard resist wear nd
te IF much better than II one straight
piece OF goods is used for the purpose
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
ERUPTION OF vEsuvIUs.
Most Violet since 1872, and People
Leave Their Hcme.

Naples, Sept. 25.-Tbe eruption OF
Mount Vesuvius continues to increase
ia force, and If now more violent than
at any time since 1872. Red hot stones
are hurled to a height of LOU feet'
falling down the TANKS OF the noun
tain with a deafening sound. Inc
director of the observatory says that
between 5 O'Clock this morning and o
O'Clock this afternoon his instruments
registered l ,S44 violent explosions, and
that one stone thrown out welgheo
about tw, tons.
Lava flowing from the crater has
melted the metal of the Funlcu'ar
Railway, destroyed the upper station
and burned the wooden huts in which
guides live All vegetation within a
radius OF one mile Of the crater haf
i disappeared.
Several earthquake shocks were ieI'
today. Some of the people in the sur
rounding villages have left their homes
and are camped in the open air. The
curiosity of tourists to approach the
Volcano ia such that large number o.
carbineer guards have been detailed te
prevent them crossing prescribed limits
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
WATCH THE BURNER.

The burner OF lamp should be es-
recially looked after, but this Is the
part most often neglected. The fine
holes in IL, Or the ''gauze" through
which air is admitted to the flames,
should be kept entirely free from oil
and dust. The little machinery which
moves the wick up and down must
also be cleaned out when necessary.
the lamp is largs brass fnIna{mn p SYfa With
through the fount of the burner, SO
that air ascends to the wick from be-
meath, be careful to examine thiss space,
Tor it is likely to become choked with
dust and burned-of particles of the
wick.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
EXPLOSION AT DUKES,
Four Killed Instantly.

Morning. Post, "a.
Dunn, n. c., Sept. 23---The boiler
OF the cotton gin of the Erwin Cotton
Mills at Duke exploded early this
morning instantly killing four men
and seriously lnjuring three others, Of
which one will probably prove fatal
The dead are H. G. Fowler ,superintend-
ent OF the mill Lee Hurst, and man
named Braswell, all white, ana George
McNiel, coiolel firemn at the cir
The !, l'red are Ill colored and tho
most serious Injury is from scaldlng.
So terrific was the force of the ex-
pIoslon that not vestige OF the boiler
room was left standing and bricks were
scattered for several hundred Yards.
The bodies OF those killed were horri-
bly, mangled, that Of Mr.. Fowler being
literally in shreds from his waist down.
The body OF Mr.. Fowler was brought
to Dunn and prepared for burial ny un-
dertaker r. G. Tay lor and was taken to
Burlington this afternoon. The bodies
OF the Others were prepared for burial
this afternoon.
Several reasons are assigned as the
cause OF the explosion, but the best in
formation at hand is that he steam
gague was not working and Mr.. Fowler
was sent for and had only been in the
room few minutes when the explo-
sion occurred. 1t is said that there
must have been as much as 227 pounds
pressure on the boiler at the time, ard
1t being OF the crown sheet type could
not stand the strain.
MIR. Fowler leaves a wife and several
children. Mr.. Braswell was also mar
ried and had a family. He had been
working at the gin only few days.
There were several narrow escapes
from injury from flying debris, and 1t
ls very fortunate that the fatalitie g
were not greater.
Mr.. Wilson, about twenty years of
age, was crushed, probably fatally, in
the cotton press OF his fathers gin
near here this afternoon. He was
In the press packing lint and gave Or
ders Tor the ecrew to descend, when it
caught him before he could get out,
crushing bis shoulder and chest and
decorating his neck. His lungs are ir-
]ured. The physicians entertain slight
hope of bis recovery.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
sac, 900 FIRE AT HIGH POINT.
A Furniture Plant In Flames.

Charlotte Observer.
High Point, Sept. 25.-Fire. which
was discovered shortly :fter Z O'Clock
tonight, destroyed the warehouse and
$4,000 worth Of manufactured goods
belonging to the High Point Furniture
Company.
The engine room OF the plant was
partially destroyed and two large Dry
kilns together with large amount OF
lumber we're also burned, swelling the
total damage to Oyer. 1876, 900.
The origin OF the fire Is unknown,
but it is presumed to be the work OF
an incendiary. The night Waterman
employed at the p!ant,accompanled by
another esnpI.ye, had gone the ROUNDS
lust few minutes before the blaze
was disc ycred and at that time there
was no evidence that anything was
wrong. The plant OF the High Point
Furniture Co. is situated in the factory
district and for awhile several sur
rounding factory buildings were endan-
gered by the fierce flames and the
shower of sparks which flew from the
burning building. A large number OF
freight cars standing on the side tracks
were saved by the timely arrival OF
yard engine, which pulled them out Of
harms way.
At this hour, 9 80 p. M, the fire is
/ under control after stubborn fight on
the part of the tiremen. The burned
property was insured, and while the
| figures are not obtainable tonight, II
is understood that the insurance viii
cover only about one-fourth of The
damage.
This is the second time within pc
Rod of several months that the Higt
Point Furniture Company has suffered
serious loss by fire.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
COLD WITHOUT ICE.

"a few years ago." writes one cores
pondent, "ice being expensive, my
husband thought of way to keep
things cold without ice," says the
Ladies' Home Journal ':1n the cellar
floor be dug a hole three feet wide,
four feet long and two and one-hali
feet deep. He masoned it with brick
at the sides and cemented the bottom
This made it dry and easy to wash and
keep clean. He then fitted on snug
cover with an air pipe running through
it. In this box We baye kept things
cold and sweet all summer without any
expense whatever.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
Bets His Life in Card Game.

Exchange
Sedala, Mo-, September 23.-Chas.
'}l'ss staked his life on game OF cards,
lost and promptly paid the debt OF
honor" by committing suicide with
carbOllc acid.
Bliss became deeply infatuated with
Mrs. Moore, a handsome dashipg
widow. She rex eatedly rejected his
courtship, and he grew dependent.
He visited her last evening, end, to
rouse him from lis gloom, she rropos-
ed game OF euchre.
''1'Il play, but only for a big bet"
S lid Bliss.
ANY amount you please" retorted
t he widow.
"Your life against mine," said Bliss.
"Be it So" laughed the widow. "But
l am giving you tremendous Odds"
They played, Mrs. Moore won.
II give you back your stake" said
she, gaily.
Bliss joined in her laughter, for at
ter losing the game he became quite
cheerful. Soon he left her house, and
meeting friend, whom he surprised
by unusually happy mood, INVITED him
to drink. Several times they drank
together; then Bliss, unobserved,
poured the acld into his glass. swallow
ed the poison, and died in a few
minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
EATS GRASS AND THR1VES.
A Panacea for All Ills Grows Ev-
erYwhere.

New York, September 23.-An old
man six feet tall, wearing a gray cass'-
mere waistcoat and trousers and
black doeskin cutaway coat, came into
the World office last night and said he
had some news of interest for the hui
man race.
He bore in one hand white paper
collar-box, which he carried as gently
as though it bad beer a stick OF dyna-
mite. Looking earnestly at the re-
porter through his goId-rimmed specta-
cles. he lifted the lid from the box and
proudly exhibited the contents-com-
mon green grass.
"See me eat It," he said, as he grave
ly took bunch and stuffed 1t into bis
mouth. Chewing the grass slowly,with
evident delight, smiling all the while
as we'll as he could with his mouth so
full, the old man said:
81 am Frank E. Taylor, y years OF
age, and 1 live at Fifty-6rst street and
Fifth avenue, Brooklyn. For tise
weeks l have been living on grass,
which l gather daily in Sunset Park,
near my home. For eight years l was
afflicted with gastritis. For days at a
time [ could not take food. l fell
away from 2O5 pounds to 16O pounds.
Then / began to eat green grass. In
five weeks have gained ten pounds
and see!
So saying, the old man unlimbered
his long arms and began to beat his
chest..and stomach with all his might
The noise OF his blows was like the
drubbing Of drum.
"Don't hurt me blt," he gasped
"Before l took to gr.ss my stomach
was so tender ! couldn't touch it with.
out its causing me pain.
81 intend living this winter or
clover" continued Mr.. Taylor, putting
another bunch of grass in bis mouth
He chewed 1t for a time, slowly an6
solemnly. 81 have ust ordered from
my farm at Brentwood, n. H., 2O(
pounds OF red and white clover, upor
which l purpose to subsist until spring
Il eat nothing but grass, except tina
once in a while l nibble crust Of dry
bread. All l drink is water.
II got gastritis by boiling my meals
For twenty-five years l was superin
tendent of the plaster factory of Woth
erspoon Brothers, and I built thei
plant at RavenswoOd.
elf John D. Rockefeller will ca
grass he will become a new man."
So saying, Mr., Taylor politely passe(
out: carrying away few blades o
grass IN his neat little coilar-box.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
UUCKIEBERRY LOAF CAKE.

Silt two cupfuls of flour with two
heaplng teaspoontuls OF baking powder
ana a quarter teaspooniul of salt.
Cream cupful of butter with two
cupfuls of powdered sugar, stir in the
beaten yolks Of four eggs, hall pint
of sweet milk, a half teaspoonful each
OF powdered nutmeg and cinnamon,
ana the stiffened whites OF tour eggs
added alternately with the slfted flour.
Last of all stir in lightly a quart Of
huckleberries thickly dredged with
flour. Turn into creased mold with
funnel in the center and bake.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
HOUSE AND KITCHEN.
EGG LEMONADE.

One egg; one or two tablespoons
sugar Juice OF half to one lemon one
cup of milk. Beat egg till lemon col
ored and thick add sugar and beat
again. Pour into delicate glass, CRATE
nutmeg over the top and serve. 1t the
stomach is very delicate use the white
of the egg only.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
Is CONSUMPTION Durable?

Yes F.! If kydale's Elixir is used in
time before too much OF the lung It's
sue is involved. This modern; scien-
titic medicine removes all morbid irri-
tation and Inflammation from the
lungs to the surface and expeis them
from the system. 1t aids expectora-
ton, heals the liberated surfaces, re-
lIeves the cough and makes breathing
easy. Rydaie's Elixir does not dry the
mucous surface and thus stop the
cough. Its action is lust the opposite
1t stimulates and soothes. It kills
the germs that cause chronic throat
and lung disease and thus aids nature
to restore these organs to health. Trial
size % cts. Large size SO cts. The
large size holds p times the trial size.
E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
GOOD PLANT HOLDERS.

Tue possibilities of common ginger
lars as flower vases and plant holders
are we'll known. They are made twice
az attractive by woven covers OF raffia
either In the uncolored or the tinted
varieties, says the Chicago News
When the Jar shows splashes OF blue
green or red at the top of the glaze, II
is we'll to repeat the tone on the raffla
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29
Hope in God.

| acordaire.
Your troubles only come from your
eli F.; you make them Tor yourself for
listening to yourself. It is refine
ment and sensitiyeness of self-loye that
you nourish in your heart, when you
are melted to pity for yourself. Instead
CT faithfully bearing your own cross,
and fulfilling your duties by helping
others to bear theirs and reform the
persons whom God has given in your
charge, you shut yourself up in your
self, and occupy yourself with nothing
but your own discouragements. Hope
in God he will sustain you, and will
make you useful to your neighbor pro-
vided you do not doubt of his help
and do not spare yourself in the work
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29

u baby's health is dear to you,
Then let me tell you what to do.
Ere pain has racked its tender frame.
Just let" TEETHINA''ease the same.
"TEETHINA"Allays irritation Aids
Digestion. OYercomes and Counteracts
he Effects OF Summers Heat. Regu.
ates the Bowels. and makes Teetbine
Easy. Costs only % cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29

The Solicitor-Don't you think
$4,000 cash would be punishment
enough for his breach of promise
The Aggrieyed One-No, indeed l
want him to marry me !-ChlcagO
Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-29

HES employed by the railway con-
pany, understand? eyes, he has
charge of the puzzle department.
That what?' s'Hc makes out the
time tables. Chicago Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
Another carload Of Armours
Melon Special Fertilizer has just
been received at the seed house.
D. V. BURRELL.
Do You Want The Earth.

The Earth is a new monthly illustrated
journal, published by the Santa Fe. Tells
the truth about the great Southwest and
Californla-the truth is good enough.
Frequent articles describing your part OF
the country. Contains letters written by
farmers, stockmen and fruit-raisers; men
VINO have succeeded and who give the
reasons why. Strong editorials and in
teresting miscellany. A very persuasive
immigration helper.
East" to do missionary work for the
Southwest? Regular subscription price
is 25 cents year; worth double. Send
US SO cents (coin or stamps) with names
and addresses of five eastern friends; we
will mail The Earth to them and to you
for six months. Write today to The
Earth, 1920 Railway Exchange Build
ing, Chicago. Az
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
Medal Contest At In Junta.

a very appreeiative audience greeted
the Rocky Ford gold-medal class in tho
Christian church at La Jun,a Friday eve
hing April %. Tho class. though small.
numbering only four. is powerful in elo-
eu'ionary ability As was shown by tho
high markings each received. The medal
was awarded to Miss Frye. Judges were
Mrs. Lampsin. Rev. kimbsll and Attorney
Hess.
The first number was very Ano solo
"ith violin accompaniment. Mr.. oillum.
in costume. sang: John g. Coughs pa,hsuc
solo. Long. Long Ago
Mr.. Henry favored tho audience with
tho recitation which entities him 10 wear
tho gold medal. He also gave practical
talk saying. In parI. that the past year In
business in Rocky Ford has been his most
prosperous.
Rev. kimbsll's presentation speech
alone was worth going to La Jun,a TO
hear. II expressed clearly tho aim Of tho
w. C. T. U. in holding eon,af,s- no. sim
ply TO preson, people with silver. gold
and diamond 'seopsakes:" no, especially
to encourage tho ability To appear before
tho public in otasory. important. though
this may be. briefly expressed Il Is for
tho cause that needs assistance. For tho
wrong tina, needs resistance. and tho
good that we may do
Contest Sup..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our most sineore
and heartfelt thanks to the kind friends
and neighbors. also the members OF the
Yeomen lodge and orders Of G. A. r. and
W. r. c.. who so kindly assisted IN our
late bereavement in the loss Of our loved
ones. j. J. Thompson.
MIR. and Mrs. W. n. Tewes.
G. W. Stapleton.
Mrs. Z. Taylor.
p. A. Thompson.
jessie and Katie Thompson.
Belle Davis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
Church NEWS
5oooooooooooo ooooooooooooo

Ministerial meeting Monday with Rev.
Davenport.
Methodist Church.
Morning. tho first Of two sermons on
The Sabbath. The Sabbath Before tho
Christian Era." and May Is The Why Of
the Christian Sabbath" Hymns 2zz. ~.
5sz. Praise the Lord o My Soul."-
Watson. Evening. ''Minis.ering To-
Hymns, 2o+. 444. 2s4. Dear Refuge
Of My Soul.'-Beirley.
All evening services at 8 o'clock in
stead Of z:5o. A cordial welcome to all
services,
Presbyterian Church.
Regular preaching services at | | a. m.
and p. m. Morning subject, The Pres
byterian Church-Has it Right to Live?'
Anthem. Abide With Me-" by Lorenz
Evening theme. "a Dreamer of the
olden Time" Anthem. Softly Fades
the Twilight Ray" by Ciro-Pinsut. All
are cordially invited.
Christian Church.
Regular services morning and evening.
The collection for hone missions Will be
taken at the morning service.
Baptist Church.
Preaching morning and evening by the
pastor. Rev. S. c. Green.
German Baptist Brethren.
Presiding Elder. G. E. Studebaker..
Sunday School at 10 a. m., Sup...
Miss Blanch Talhelm. Morning service
at a. m. Young Peoples meeting at
$3.50 p. m. Evening service al 1880. All
are welcome.
St. Matthew's Church-EpiscopaI.
Sunday School at 2:5O. Preaching
service at $3.50 by Rev. Veesey of La
Junta.
First Christian Science Society.
Old G. A. r, hall North Main St, sun
day service | | a. m. Subject, "Mortals
| and lmmortals.'
All are welcome.
Annie Louise Norris. First Reader.
Rocky Ford Circuit
(Rey. A. U. Amundson, pastorJ
| Notwithstanding at Newdale school
house every Sunday morning at eleven
o'clock.
Swink-Preaching at Swink every Sun
day afternoon at three o'clock.
Lafayette School Houses n d V
School at 2:3o p. M; preaching at 800
p. M. Young Peoples meeting at ZOO p.
m. Prayer Meeting on Wednes lay evening.
You are cordially invited
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
Ode to the Pumpkin.

How dear To our hearts is the old yellow
pumpkin.
When orchards are barren of stuffing
for pies;
When peaches and apples have been a
dead failure
And berries of no kind have greeted
our eyes.
How fondly we turn to the ten-acre corn
field.
That many are thoughtless enough TO
despise-
The beautiful pumpkin. the undiscovered
pumpkin.
The big yellow pumpkin that makes the
good pies.
Columbia City. Ind, Mail.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
W. c. T. U. rIo,ticr's rlectiny.

4 mothers meeting wiil bo held Al tho
home Of Mrs. Warren Blinn. corner ! ith
and Maple. next Friday afternoon. May
IL. ., 2:5o. BY mistake this meeting
was announced for May 6. so attention is
especially called to the date. May Is.
Papers will be read by Mrs. Hamlin.
Mrs. Rife and Mrs. Alice Grcan. inter-
spersed with special music: following tho
program u social time will be enjoyed. a
cordial invitation is extended TO all. os-
peeially those who may DO strangers in
Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06

Newspaper advertising costs you too
much when you try it today and stop it
tomorrow. So would clerks cost you too
much, if you hire them for day now and
then. Same with delivery wagons. The
wheels OF your bnainuss must never stop.
and the whole machinery is out Of gear
unless the big advertising wheel is always
MISUNDERSTANDING
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06

The religious ideas Of Robert lngersol
do not seem to be so popular as they we're
twenty or more years ago. Then it was
often considered the proper thing to favor
the sentiments Of lngersol but that time
has apparently passed by and for good.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06

FOR SALE. Eggs for Matching from the
Royal Blue Strain OF Barred Plymouth
Rocks. As good as the best and second
TO none. J. w. Atkinson. sos 5th street.
Rocky Ford. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06
Something Nice for the Ladies'.

Those lovely Pin Trays that the
ladies' Of the NJ. +. church ordered
have arrived and are in the hands
Of Mrs. J. Fl. Burr for sale at %
cents each. The committee will
please report and help TO distribute
them. By order of
Chairman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06

Childrcn's soi, soled Shoes in white.
blue. rcd and black. tho 5se and 5se
kind. special csc. Ladies oxfords. the
S2.2o kind n, Sl.s5. y. n. Hilfser.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-06

Parties desiring good pumps
and windmills should call on the
Rocky Ford Hardware Co. We
carry the Woodmanse Wind Mill,
which is the strongest made. and
being balI.bearing runs with the
least wind. The Rocky Ford
Hardware Co., opposite postoffice.
Have you tried Forbes Sunday din
ners?