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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10
CANCEL TAXES AND WARRANTS.
County Commissioners Wipe Out Old
Accounts.

The county commissioners were Oc-
cupied nearly all day in cancelling
warrants that were paid by the county
treasurer during the months of jan
uary. February and March, and in WHIP
ing out a small number of tax accounts
which have been on the rolls for sew
eral years.
During the years from 1891 to 1895
taxes were placed on school lands in
this county which were held under
contract by numerous persons to pur-
chase from the state. Before the con-
tracts had expired the lands reverted
back to the state and the taxes were
never paid. Acting under the instruc-
tons of County Attorney Wilson the
today issued an order
said taxes. The amount was
$S73.OS.
The county assessor having certified
that an error had been made in as
sessing land for the year 1903, owned
by Edward Cornwell the owner was
allowed rebate of $4.22.
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depend the action of the legislature IN
amending the present state lrrlgat' on
laws so that they will harmonic ana
comply with the requirements of the
legislation passed by congress, ana
which will be strictly followed by the
government. Many changes III the
present state laws will be necessary
before the general government will be
in a position to expend the money set
apart for reclamation work in eastern
Washington.
Committees will be appointed by the
Commercial club in the near future
to provide for the reception and en-
tertainment of the many distinguish
ed visitors who will come to Walla
Walla to attend the meeting of the
two state commissions.
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Irrigation Commissions Will
Meet in July.
IMPORTANT CONVENTION IN THIS CITY
Many Prominent Speakers Will Be in
Observation-Disclosures of Interest
ing Topics Be Discussed.

The joint meeting of the state boards
of irrigation of Washington and Ore
this city during the present month, has
been postponed until early in July.
The postponement was made necessary
on account of the uncertainty when
Chief Engineer Newell of the United
States geological survey could be
present. A letter to DR.. n. G. Blalock,
of the Washington state board, con-
veys the information that Mr.. Newell
is now at Yuma. Arizona looking at
ter some government work, and that
he will not be able to reach Walla
Walla until early in July.
The joint meeting of the two irriga-
ton commissions promises to be one
Of great interest to eastern Washing
ton and Oregon. Among the features
Of the convention will be an address by
Chief Engineer Newell Judge J. B.
ReaviS of Seattle is also to be in at
tendance and will address the conven-
ton on the subject of Doctrines of
Riparian Rights This question is of
vital Importance to those interested
in irrigation in eastern Washington.
Engineer P. A. Noble. who has
charge of the Palouse river canal and
reservoirs; Engineer Whistler of the
Oregon reclamation service, and many
other prominent speakers will be pres
ent at the meeting.
The securing of this meeting was
mainly brought about through the eff
forts of the Walla Walla Commercial
club. The convention promises to be
one of much Importance to the entire
state of Washington, as on the plans
formulated and adopted will largely
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10
SPECIAL EXCURSION To ST. LOUIS.
Effort Being Made to Get Big Crowd to
Go to Fair.

A movement is being agitated in
Walla WalIa to secure a special ex-
cursion party to attend the St Louis
fair in August. A prominent O. r. &
\. official is now arranging to secure
a sufficient number of aWlla Wallans
to fill a Pullman sleeper that will be
taken through to st. Louis from this
city. If he can get the required num-
Der a sleeper will be provided and the
party will be personally conducted by
the railroad man. The route chosen
will be over the O. r. & n, Oregon
Short Line, Union Pacific, Denver &
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PAINTER RECEIVED APPOINTMENT.
Will Leave for the Philippine Islands
Early in July.

Roy Painter registry clerk in the
Walla Walla postoffice, yesterday re-
ceived a notification from the postal
department at Washington that he had
been appointed to fill one of the va
cancies in the postal service in the
Philippines. He is ordered to sail for
Manila early in July. Mr.. Painter will
resign his position in the local office
at the end Of the present month and
will then go to San Francisco to take
the boat for the islands.
Claud Estes, who also made appli-
cation for a position in the islands.
the Walla Walla office.
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Rio Grande, Kansas City, Chicago &
Alton railroads. Under the arrange
ment one whole day will be spent in
Salt Lake and a half day in Denver.
These special party excursions to the
fair are becoming very popular and
it is expected that quite number of
Walla Walla people will avail them
selves of the opportunity presented.
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For Safe Cheap,

Two very deep lots, house, five rooms
not including pantry and cellar.
Stable for two horses and a COW, sew
Of grape vines; many flowers, etc.
Nice small home cheap. Inquire "W''
Statesman office.
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The Equitable Life Assurance society
of the United States has opened offices
in the Quinn block, Rooms 90 and p.
Milton Huber, district manager.
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FREE.

I'D TT Knowing what 1t to suffer
l. 1C11. 1 will give FREE OF CHARGE.
to any afflicted, a positive cure for Eczema, Salt
Rheum, Ervsipelas, Piles and skin diseases
Instant relief. Don't suffer longec, Write F. w
WILLIAMS 400 Manhattan Ave-. New York.
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Brief Local News

| Charles Robinson has resigned his
position as salesman for U. G. Bear
and will accept a position with another
local firm.
| The Wilbur Memorial church has
been presented with a handsome silver
individual communion set by J. w
| Cookery.
| The funeral of Mrs. Marchia c.
Washington occurred this morning at
| Fort Walla Walla. The services were
The funeral of Mrs. Pearl Nelson
will take place Sunday afternoon from
the family residence on South Second
street. The hour set for the services
is 2 o'clock.
Sailor Sicklor and Lulu Hines were
united in marriage at the home Of the
brides mother, 115 North Third street
last night. Only the immediate friends
were present
c. w. Avery was in the city today
from his home near Bingham Springs.
Mr.. Avery is suffering from a severe
bruise in his foot as the result of step
ping on a nail last week
J. w. Swezea of Seattle is in the city.
He came over on business and to visit
ness is good and everything prosper
Gus on the Sound.
At College Place last night occurred
the death of Herbert Brown, the two
months old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Brown of that place. Death was
due to pneumonia.
A warehouse and two freight cars at
Diamond, a small station on the o. R.
& n. near Snake river, in Whitman
county, were destroyed by fire yester-
day. The cause is unknown.
n. Lawson, superintendent of con-
struction at the works of the Washing
ton & Oregon Power company, sus-
tanned a dislocated shoulder yesterday
afternoon by being thrown from a cart
during a runaway.
The funeral of Glen G.. Hofer, the
six-year- old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hofer, took place this afternoon from
the family residence on Maple street
The services were conducted by Rev.
Wi1mot Whitfield.
In the land office today the following
homestead entries were filed; John
Brschle of Cloverland, E1a of NEA
and SWA of NEA of section IA, town
ship range A; George w. Rowley of
Eltopia We of SEA and E1s of SWA
of section A. township 10, range 80.
William Shonkwier, a cab driver,
was badly bruised last night by being
run over by his cab. He had started
to his home and had occasion to tie
the horses to a post and when he I'M
tied them they started to run dragging
him some distance when he fell to the
ground the front wheel of the vehicle
passing over his body. The team was
stopped before any damage was done
the rig.
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Exercises Be Held at Whit
man This Evening.
FIFTEEN IN THE ACADEMIC CLASS
Walter EelIs and Roy Rudlo Are the
Stars-Annua College Picnic
Tomorrow.
T tomorrow.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the greatest commencement
week in the history of Whitman col
Iege The erection of a large platform
on the lawn east of the Memorial
building was begun yesterday. The
council dinner will be at Reynolds
hall instead of in the chapel as plan
ned heretofore
The class that will graduate from
Whitman academy tonight will number
IS the largest in the history of the
academy. Two members. Walter Eels
and Roy Rudio, will graduate with
honor. having attained an average of
over 80 per cent in their studies during
their whole course.
Six honorary degrees will be con-
ferred on distinguished citizens of the
state of Washington next Wednesday.
The degree of doctor of laws will be
conferred on ex-senator George Tur-
her in recognition of his distinguished
services as member of the Alaska
boundary commission and on Hon. c.
II Hanford, judge of the United States
district court for his eminent ability
as a juriSt The degree of doctor of
divinity viii be conferred on Rev. H.
+. James Of North Yakima, a trustee
of Whitman college and graduate of
NIidJlabury ,oIIeUn and ObprIiO tbpO-
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For the finest of refrigerated meats
go to one Of Augustavo Bros markets
30 East Main street or the Third
street market. Prompt service always.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Pies, cakes, bread, confectionery
and ice cream at YOung's, 211 West
Main, Prendergasts old stand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Try Muntinga's bulk pickles and
olives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Try Calumet BAKING powder: two
cans for Csc at Muntinga's.
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Muntinga tries to uease you; give
him a call.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Many use Co-ja-Mo coffee; you try
some at Muntinga'S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Loehr & Flanders, the timers, MAR
and Palouse. All kinds of tin work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Best bargains in hammocks ever
given in the city at Burke's stationery
store.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Gibbons, Starrys ana Borstwick's
butter at Muntinga's.
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w. T. Young-pakery and grocery
211 West Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10
Old Students Arrive.

Old students are flocking in on every
train to attend the commencement eX-
ercises. Cecil Wade, 'O3 arrived from
Pendleton on the morning train. also
Orville Edwards and Joe Kennedy
from the same place. Miss Violet
Reser academy '03, is in the city to at
tend the exercises tonight, a guest of
friends at Reynolds hall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

ball games, etc, have been talked or.
A large lunch is being prepared under
the direction of a student committee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-10

Charles Robinson has resigned his
position as salesman for L. G. Bean
and will accept position with another
local firm.
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The Wilbur Memorial church has
been presented with handsome silver
individual communion set by J. w.
Cookery.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
A nfgrtahlr 1tft
By r. MATSUKI,
Prominent japanese Merchant in This
Country.

eating meat
OF hardship for japanese without meat
because he has lived for long without it. No time
the beginning when seemed hardship deprived meat as
food but that long that The re
gon of the Japanese first taught them live without Ah and
the practice becoming general and extending great period of
time meat-eatng to the average japanese TASTE at
least in the quantity and condition which by west
rn peoples.
Possibly there would be period distress among
great number OF people in this country deprived Of
their meat but do not believe that would very long before it
found that meat not Indispensable for MANY
sons to get along without This would he
especially true people voluntarily, moral or humane
reason up the use of meat
Whether would be strong healthy without meat NAV be
answered by referring again the Japan Where shall we find
people OF endurance courage the Tapanese War r
supposed to bring out the elements peoples strength and we find
mat IN the east to-day the japanese performing prodges of hard
work and hard fighting without depending as food At the
battle OF Nanshan hill the soldiers of division who ver.
directed to take Kahou had support 4 hours on
little dried c but they proved themselves fully match for the great
framed, beef-eating Russians
ne japanese wresters among the strongest individuals in the
world and they also the thew Use meat NOT ~
all, and train practically
II anybody would find out how meat diet is not the
best to promote strength and health give vegetables fe
A
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where Law stood facing the trembling
woman. The eyes of all turned upon
Will Law, from whom had burst this
irrepressible exclamation Of agony.
Will Law, as one grown swiftly old,
haggard, broken down, stood gazing in
wide-eyed horror at this woman, so hui
inflated in the presence of all in this
brilliantly-lighted hall; before the
blazing mirrors which should have re-
flected back naught but beauty and
joy; under the twining roses, which
should have been the signs manual of
undying love; under the smiling
cherubs, which should have typified tho
deities of happy love. Will Law, too,
had loved. Perhaps still he loved.
This sharp sound served to break
also the spell under which Law him.
self seemed held. He cast aloft his
arms, as in remorse or in despair.
Then he extended hand to the woman
who would have sunk before him.
God forgive me! madam" he cried.
II had forgot. Savage indeed you are
and have been, but tits not for me to
treat you brutality"
"Your grace" said he, turning to-
ward the regent, II crave your par
don. Our explanations shall reach you
on the morrow"
He turned and, taking his brother by
the arm, advanced toward the door at
which he had recently entered, paus-
ing not to look behind him. Had his
eye been more curious as he and his
half-fainting brother bowed before
passing through the door, it might
have seen that which he must long
have borne in memory.
Mary Connynge, trembling, pallid,
utterly broken, never found her way
back to the right hand of the regent.
She half stumbled into a chair near
the foot of the table. Her bosom flut-
tered at the base of the throat. Half
blindly she reached out her hand to-
ward glass of wine which stood near
by, foaming and sparkling, its gem
like drops of keen pungency swimming
continuously up to the surface. Her
hand caught at the slender stem of the
glass. Leaning upon her left arm, she
half rose as though to put 1t to her
lips. Her head moved, as though she
would follow the retreating figure Of
the man who had thus scornfully used
her. All at once, slowly, and then
with sudden crash, she sank down
upon her seat and fell forward across
the table. The fragile glass snapped
in her fingers. The amber wine rushed
| in swift fond across tho linen In tha
broadening stain there fell and lay
blazing the great gem of France.
ITO Be Continued.l
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soLAcE IN NATURE.

When Fortune had no smile for you, and
JOY seemed out of reach,
And you and Happiness, alas! were
very far apart,
Did you ever stand at twilight on some
quiet, wave-washed beach,
And let the seas soft monotone speak
comfort to your heart?
When Life had lost it's SAVIOR, and chill
disappointment fell
On the cherished plan or project that
you had gladly made,
Did you ever bend your footsteps to some
green and tranquil dell,
Where the trees grow leaves for heal
ing, and birds sing unafraid?
When Death had cast its shadow, and q
loving voice was still
That had been as tender music to the
sunshine of your day,
Dlo yol-- ever take your sorrow to the
mN0Eland or the hill,
And let he whispering breezes charm
your itter tears away?
For Nature, eet in silence and passing
sweet III speech.
Has word fc every trouble and balm
for every Nnart;
But to find her giftS of solace. which are
we'll within our reach.
We must come as truStful seekers, and
draw very near her heart.
-E. Matheson, in Chambers journal.
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now. You and your brother are with
US; and all at last is we'll These ladies
are, as believe, all within your &C
quaintance. You have been present at
the salon of Madame de Tencin. You
know her grace the Duchess de Falari
recently Madame d'Artague? Mademoi-
selle de Caylus you know very we'll,
and of course also Mademoiselle Aisse
la belle Circassienne-but what!
Diable! Have you gone mad? Come
is the sight of my guest too much for
you also, Monsieur L'as?"
There was irritation in the tone
with which the regent uttered this pro-
test, yet he continued:
Monsieur Las, tits but little sur
prise / had planned for you. Mademoi-
selle, my princess of the Messasebe
let me present Monsieur Jean Las,
king of the Messasebe, and hence your
sovereign! This is my fair unknown
whose face have promised you should
see to-night-this, Monsieur Las, is my
princess, the one whom have seen fit
to honor this evening by the wearing
of the chief gem of France"
The regent fumbled for an instant at
his fob. He stepped to the side of the
faltering figure which stood arrayed
in all its savage f1nery. One move
nent, and upon the dark locks which
fell about her brow there blazed the I'M
speakable fires of a stone whose mag
niieence brought forth EXPLANATIONS
OF awe from every person present.
"See!" cried Philippe of Orleans.
" Twas on the advice and by tho aid of
Monsieur Las that secured the gem,
whose like is not known in all the
world. 'Tis chief of the crown Jewels
OF the realm of France, this stone, now
to be known as the regents diamond.
And now, as regent OF France and mas
ter for a day of her jewels, place
this gem upon the brow of her who for
this night is to be your queen of
beauty!'
The wine Of Al had already done
part OF its work. There were bright
ened eyes, easy gestures and ready
compliance as the guests arose to quaff
the toast to this new queen.
AS for the queen herself, she stood
faltering, her eyes averted, her limbs
trembling. John Law, tall. calm, self
possessed, did not take his seat, but
stood with set, fixed face, gazing at
the woman who held the place of honor
at the table of the regent.
Come! Comet" cried the latter,
testify, his wine working in his brain.
why stand you there, Monsieur Lar,
gazing as though spellbound? Salute.
'ir, as do, the chief gem of France,
Ind her who is most fit to wear it,"
John Law stood, as though he had
lot heard him speak. There swept
Trough tbs softly brilliant air, over
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tent effort, there plazed the changing
rays Of real gems, diamonds, rubies,
emeralos>severy stone known as pre-
cious. AS the full bosom of the scorn-
full beauty rose and fell there were
cast about in sprays of light the reflec-
tions of these gems. Bracelets of dull,
beaten metal hung about her wrists.
In her hair were ornaments of some
dull blue stone. Barbaric, beautiful,
fascinating, savage she surely seemed
as she met Cnruffled the startled gaze
OF these beautiful women of the court,
who never, at even the most fanciful
bal masque in all Paris, had seen cos
tune like this.
Ladies, la voila!" spoke the regent.
MA belle sauvage!"
The newcomer swept careless cour-
tesy as she took her seat. AS yet she
had not spoken word.
Your grace" said Madame de Sa-
bran, was it not understood that we
were to meet tonight none less than
the wizard, Monsieur L'as?"
Monsieur Las will be with us, and
his brother" replied Philippe. But
now ask you to bear witness to the
shrewdness of your friend Philippe in
entertainment. 1 bethought me that,
as we were to have with us the master
of the Messasebe, it were we'll to heTe
with us also the typified genius of that
same Messasebe. Twas but a little
conceit Of ,ly own. And why-mon
enfalt, what is it to you? What do
you know of our controller of finance?"
The face of the woman at his right
had suddenly gone white with pallor
visible even beneath it's rouge and
patches. She half turned, as though to
push back her chair from the board,
would have arisen, would have spoken
perhaps; yet act and gesture were at
the time unnoticed.
His excellency, Monsieur Jean Las,
lie controleur general" came the soft
tones of the attendant near the door.
Monsieur Guillaume Las, brother of
the controleur-
The eyes Of all, were turned toward
the door. Every petted belle of Paris
there assembled shifted bodily in her
seat, turning her gaze upon that man
whose reputation was the talk of all
the realm of France.
"Ah, Monsieur Las, Monsieur Last"
exclaimed Philippe of Orleans, stepping
forward to welcome him and taking
the hand of Law in both his own.
"You are welcome, you are very well
come indeed. The soup will be with us
presently, and the wine of All is with us
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Sound Enjoyment.

The spirit of modern life is to plunge
into experiences vigorously and get
the most. from them. This was the
spirit that animated the man who pre-
ferred tough beefsteak because there
was more Chew to it,"
Similarly virile was the attitude of
Mr.. Skillings, who had come to town
to order a new family carriage.
Now suppose you want rubber
tires?" said the agent.
mo, sir" replied Mr.. Skillings.
my folks amt that kind. When
we're riding we want to know it,
Youths Companion.
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Impossible.

Il suppose" said sympathizing
neighbor, thai you will erect hand
some monument to your husbands
memory" Then the fearful widow
replied: ITO his memory! Why, poor
John hadn't any. 1 was sorting over
some of his clothes to-day. and found
the pockets full of letters / Lad gtysn
hiu to post. IN. Y. Press.
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FA@@M;

It can hardly be de-
MED that proves in ath-
letics is one of the best
advertisements a college
can have. The name Of
a college successful in
athletics in these mod
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perity and safety of the nation
To the children and young people the old soldier object
OF interest and his relation of his experience the struggle
preservation of the and the interesting
impressive than the printed page.
The creation of intelligent citizenship and the establishment
institutions the preservation and pepeuaon epu
can form of lie the development
public schools
Social order exalted views of life and appreciation of
lges and the promise of future nation by
igent and careful use of our opportunities.
These things the Grand Army of the Republic
foster No greater be country than to pro-
mote and establish her interests the welfare intelligence high
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