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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
LARGEST PLANT ON COAST
Machinery for Big DistiIIery Stand:
Idle at Weston, Oregon.

WESTON. Ore, Aug. 16.-Many per-
sons notice the two small brick and
one wooden buildings near the trestle
at the Weston station, but few know
these little buildings contain the ma
chinery of the largest liquor distilleries
on the Pacific coast.
About seven years ago H. Key, one
of the wealthest farmers of this place
conceived the idea of erecting a distil-
lery. At a cost of S11. 900 he brought
from the east machinery enough tC
equip a three still plant, with capa
city of 1870 gallons per day. 1t was run
for six months, during which time 49,
600 gallons of whisky We're distilled.
In Mr. Keys own words the story is:
AT the time that l put in this plant
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Florists In Session.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 16.-The convention
began at the worlds fair today by the
Society of American Florists and Or
namental Horticulturists is the most
largely attended meeting in the history
of the society. The large attendance is
due in great measure to the oppOrtuni-
ty offered by the horticultural display
at the fair for inspecting the most i'm
porved methods of plant growing and
the great collection of magnificent
specimens. The opening session was
devoted to addresses of welcome and
responses and the annual reports of
the officers. The convention will con-
tinue until the end of the week.
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Triple Weddinu In FAMILY.

WHEATON, Ill., Aug. 16.-The nome
of President Blanchard of Wheaton
college was today the scene of unique
triple wedding. The contracting par
ties included two nieces and a nephew
OF President Blanchard. Paul Fisher,
son of Professor Fisher, was married
to Miss Robinson of Gray's Lake, Ill. :;
Miss Helen Johnson of Wheaton was
married to Horace Johnson of Califor-
mia and Miss Faith Fisher of Wheat
on became the bride of Nicholas
Johnson of Batavia, III. The triple Ger
emory was witnessed by seventy five
first cousins Of the sextette of brides
and bridegroom.
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was worth almost as much as the
Whole town of Weston. During the
nard times period my all was swept
tWay by me paying up securities.
practically gave away $4,000 that
year, besides other heavy losses
The distillery was paying prop
osltlon from the day it was started,
and the product was the best ever sold
on the coast. I shipped in a carload of
rye from WallOwa county, RECON, and
about 1900 bushels from Wallula. To-
wards the last l used wheat altogether,
finding it cheaper, besides making a
better grade of liquor. The cause of
the disseminating of the plant was
from the fact that my water bills were
altogether too large. I had to pipe it
about mile from the Weston reservoir.
AS from 5000 to 1000 gallons were used
day and the rate So per thousand. l
found that l could not continue work.
| dug well so feet deep, but then
the supply was not large enough. At
ter that. together with my financial
losses, l was compelled to shut down.
Up to about four months ago l still
mad liquor in the warehouse under
government bonds. The machinery in
the distillery is just as good as it was
when it was installed. My son owns it
now, and as long as he does l hardly
think that it will be operated
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caused calls for such heavy margin
that some of the investors had difficulty
in finding the cash or collateral.
On June 20, the day Mrs. Goelet
came to Newport. Metropolitan secu-
rites were quoted at HOS. On July
10, the day she discovered their loss,
the quotation was 117Hs. On Aug. g.
the day Mrs. Goelet found them in New
York, the price was 1881
Among the frequenters of brokerage
offices was Charles f. Greenough, who
invested in Metropolitan through his
friend Lawrence Waterbury, AS he
was supposed to nave the backing of
Mrs. Goelet, he was considered all right
in the brokerage offices of Bellevue
avenue. He is not expected to return
to Newport this summer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
Master Biacksmiths Meet.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 16-The
twelfth annual convention of the Ma
tional Railway Master Blacksmiths'
association opened in this city today.
President George Lindsay. master
blacksmith of the Eastern & Terre
Haute railroad, called the 200 dele
gates to order. Nearly every state in
the union is represented in the con-
ventiOn. and the time will be devoted
Largely to discussing methods of im-
proving the efficiency of work in the
blacksmith's branch of railroad SER
vice
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
WORLDS FAIR At ST. LOUIS, MO.
MAY TO NOVEMBER.

Account Of the Worlds Fair at st.
Louis the o. R. & N. Co. announce the
following rates:
To st. Louis and return ....... $1,000
To Chicago and return ........ $1,000
To Chicago and return from st.
LOUIS ........ ...... .$oI.0V
Returning via California and Port
land add $3.50 to above rates.
Children entitled to half rate. one
half of above rates.
Liml;-Ten days going with final
limit Of ninety days.
September 5th, 9Th, It'll; October Sd,
4th, 5th.
Stopovers-Stopover will be allowed
In either direction within the limit.
These tickets are good going one
route and returning another.
For detailed information call on or
address R. BURNS,
General Agent.
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STOP THAT COUGH!

Wnen a cough, a tickling or an irri-
tatlon in the throat makes you feel I'M
comfortable, take Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Don't wait until the disease
has gone beyond control. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lake City, Utah, writes: I'VE think
Billiards. Horehound Syrup the best
medicine for coughs and colds. We
have used it for several years; it al
ways gives immediate relief, is very
pleasant and gives perfect satisfac-
ton" 25c, soc. $1.0O. The Upington
Drug Store, dealers.
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JEWELS IN STOCK DEAL
society Scouts Robbery Tale and Mer
tions Man Who Had the Gems

NEWPORT, r. l.. Aug. 16.-The
Goelet jewel mystery is the absorb
ing topic of conversation. Society has
named the person alleged to be re-
sponsiole for the disappearance of the
jewels, and says Mrs. Golet found ber
jewels, not in the safe, but on the IL
prary table of her New York resi-
dence.
There has been much speculation in
stocks in Newport recently, and it is
said that a bear deal in Metronolitan
securities was planned some weeks ago.
and that the recent rise in this stock
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Ready to Notify Davis.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w
Va. Aug. 16.-Arrangements were COM
pleted today for the notification OF
Senator Henry G.. Davis. of his nomin-
alton for the vice presidency by the
democratic national convention. The
ceremonies will take place here tomor-
row afternoon and will be attended by
large delegations of democrats from
Parkersburg. Charleston. Elkins and
other points. The notification speech
will be delivered by Congressman John
Sharp Williams. Senator Davis will
briefly respond. The exercises are ex-
pected to occupy not more than ar
hour.
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camps MAKE AN ATTACK UPON
-ur AUTOMOBILE OF REGl-
NALD VANDERBILT.
aroe Rock Narrowly Misses the
Rich Mans Head--His Wife
Escapes Injury.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. ia de-
,..,.fa and evidently attack upon
,,....,.I5 {. Vanderbilt and his wife
:+b stones while they were on their
way from Sandy Point farm to New
.,,+ in an automobile, has stirred to
.te uttrrmost the cottagers here, and
az have. offered to aid the police in
IN p9vs possible in finding and punish
7o, the cuIprits. Three heavy stones
r...r.. thrown from the side of the road
la,...v missing the heads of Mr.. ana
Mr.. Vanderbilt, who were sitting in
M. tonenau They escaped injury be-
...Dse of the speed of the machines
which made the rock throwers fail.
Shortly after s o'clock in the even
inc MI and Mrs. Vanderbilt and a
lh4ff.ur started from the Sandy Point
farm in large touring automobile
the ,haffeur driving.
Large Rock Is Thrown.
The light had faded as the machine
reared the twO-mile corner and the
Chauffeur had slightly reduced speed
when without warning, a large rock
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RUN AUTOS ON r. r. TRACKS
GIdden Plans Trip by Rail From St.
Louis to Pacific.

BOSTON, Aug. 16.-The Globe has
telegram from Charles j. Glidden,
the famous automobilist, which out
to the Pacific coast via Texas and the
northwest, or about three thousand
miles. running the auto on railroad
tracks on dispatchers' orders, carrying
regular conductor and engineer.
He has special wheels built and has
secured permission from roads to use
the tracks. Glidden is now on a tour
to St. Louis.
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Rate to the worlds Fair.

To st. Louis and return $4,000
To Chicago, and return %. -. $500
To ST. Louis, returning from
Chicago, or
To Chicago, returning from st.
To st. Louis returnin via Chi
cago, or
To Chicago returning via st.
Tickets on sale-September 5tn, 9Th
and It'll; October 3d. 4th and 9Th.
Good going for ten days, returning
80 days. Stopover in either direction
within limits. For information as to
routes and side trips, sleeping car ac-
commodations, etc. call on or address
any agent, or,
S. B. CALDERHEAD,
Gen. Pass. Agent, w. & c. R. R'y
A. D. CHARLTON, Walla Walla.
A. G. P. A. Nor. Pac. R'y
Portland. Oregon.
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was thrown by some one concealed -.
'''e sue OF the road. 1t barely oissoa
VIC Aeau OF Mr.. Vanderbilt. AS an
o'Ner stone whistled over the heads Of
Tie occupants the Chauffeur drove :,
i' at Iull speed and just in time to
prevent a third stone from striking
Mrs. Vanderbilt.
lie rocks were thrown in such rand
'OOoesslon as to indicate that more
'''''i one person took part in the at
tack and they had lain in wait.
lie Chauffeur drove ahead and Mr.
vanderbilt did not stop him 70 mako
an investigation. but as soon as 90
reached Newport reported the stoning
Vi HIS automobile to the chief of M.
llce' who immediately sent out men or
the case
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sec, 900 Result Of Naturalization Fraud

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-State Super
intendent of Elections George Wilson
Morgan has unearthed what ne be-
lieves to be the greatest citizenship pa
pers fraud ever perpetrated. Investi-
cation thus far shows that within the
last year more than 100000 has been
collected by members of one gang in
terested in the sale of fraudulent certi-
ficates.
1t is estimated by the federal au-
thorities that more than 100000 fraud l.
ulent naturalization papers have been
sold by this gang and that $4,000 of
these have been issued in the city of
New York.
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newsboy's bands. were on hand from
Toledo, Pittsburg. Minneapolis. India
napolis and other cities. This after
noon exercises We're held in Festival
hall, the speakers including pres,d.rt
Francis of the exposition and John F.
Gunckel. president Of the Toledo news
boys association.
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Newport Is Aroused.

MI. Vanderbilt related his experience
% several friends and the story was
soon circulated throughout Newport.
Inc cottagers and especially the own
ers Oh automobiles, are indignant and
are determined to make an examine
OF the automobile stoners if they can
be caught
Mr.. Vanderbilt does not know why
ne was attacked and the police are
equally puzzled. They do not believe
that 1t was the act of farmers or some
one whose enmty Mr. Vanderbilt has
won, but believe that the stoning was
done by tramps
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Newsboys' Day at the Fair.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug. 16.-This was
NeWsboys' day at the fair and one of
at the exposition. Delegations of news
boys, many of them accompanied by
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

First Mosquito-What! Are you try.
ing a black baby? Second Mosquito
Yes, I'm in mourning.
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Have You Received the Seaside Sou.

Have You Received the Seaside Sou.
venior for 1904.
The A. & G. r. r. will mail to your
booklet containing 80 pages Of half
tone engravings Of Columbia River and
Clatsop Beach scenery. Address ]. c.
Mayo G. F. & P. A. Astoria, Or, or G..
A. Stewart, agent, 24S street. Portland,
Or.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

Heidi you tell your father 1 was
a poet? She-NO; | didn't have the
nerve. He has read your books.
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FRENCH FOR THE SENATE
Idaho Congressman Said to Want Hev-
burns Tosa.

mat Congressman Burton L. French
vi luaho Is trimming his sails for the
United States senate to succeed Sena-
tor w. b. Hepburn when the latter's
term expires four years hence is a
story which is being circulated among
Idaho politicians. Congressman
French's friends deny the story. hut
that does not prevent it's industrious
circulation.
At the recent state convention Seno-
tor Hepburn was credited with work.
ing against the nomination of G. w.
Beale of Wallace for the congressional
nomination. The reason ascribed was
that he was opposed to sending man
to congress from his home town. FIRE.
quently, however. politicians who
claimed to be wise" would remark in
this fashion:
"Heyburn would do better to snuff
French out than Beale"
Not for Dubois Seat.
Mr.. French. it is said has no idea
that he can succeed Senator Dubois
two years from now. Unwritten law in
Idaho gives one senator to the north
and one to the south, and to all ap-
pearances the republican deal is fixed
to elect w. f.. BOrah as Senator Du-
boiS' successor. Borah, like Dubois, is
a south Idaho man.
But those who say they know con-
tend that Mr.. French will be a red hot
candidate for the tOga now worn by
Senator Hepburn.
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THE FAIR ROUTE

Via Chicago or New Orleans to ST
Louis. is the one that gives you the
most for your money, and the fact that
the Illinois Central offers unsurpassed
service via these points to the World 8
fair, and in this connection to all
points beyond, makes it to your advan-
tage, in case you contemplate a trip
to any point east, to write us before
making final arrangements.
We can offer the choice of at least a
dozen different routes.
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3. II. TRUMBULL,

Commercial Agent,
142 Third Street Portland, Or.
j. c. LINDSEY, T. F. & P. A.,
142 Third ST., Portland, Or.
P. B. THOMPSON, T. PA.
Room 1, Colman Bldg, Seattle.
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the Alleghanies, and Spain. as Mr. Hamilton
points out, having gained possession of the
principal posts west OF those mountains.
might fairly claim that she had conquered
up to the limits recognized by Great Britain
herself for her Atlantic coast provinces
1t Is evident that II Spain's Interpretation
oil her rights were correct In law and sus-
tainable in fact the Seven Years War, 30
far as most Of the American colonies vera
concerned. had been fought In vain. The
essentially irrepreesible conflict between
the claims Of Spain and the United States
to the east bank of the Mississippi was to
some extent allayed by the treaties ending
the American Revolution, but 1t was to re-
vive under new forms The history OF
the boundary controversy which during
the next thirty years was repeatedly to
bring the United States and Spain to the
verge OF war 1t does not enter within the
scope OF Mr.. Hamilton's narrative to re-
count but he condenses the purport Of it
in a few sentences: First was to come a dis
pute over the limits Of West Florida, and
then a long drawn out attempt by smiles
and favors to seduce the trans Allegheny
settlements from their loyalty to the Untei
States. We cannot follow these, and can
only notice here the existence OF chance,
il not a necessity, for future misunder-
landing" In point Of fact, America could
not remain permanently half Latin and half
Teuton, The pre- Revolutionary wars with
France had to be carried to their logical
conclusion. America had to be ethar
wholly Latin or wholly Anglo-Saxon
NJ W
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ROYAL SPORT OF THE .H4L4YS.
Game Is TO TObasgan Down a Waterfall
Into Pool Below.

One of the items on the programme n,
the Governors visit TO the Federated MALAY
States Is that OF "meHg- geunchor or A
water sliding game. This is a tobogganing
game which is peculiar Ia Malays OF Perak
and is known to be of ancient origin. The
game is arranged as follows;
party of Raj ahs and Chiefs having decided
to indulge in this form OF amusement warn
their followers OF their intentions. As II is
a game which abounds with much merrmenL
and fun, several hundreds of men. women
and children soon busy themselves in making
preparations for the picnic, which is usually
part of the programme. A spur of hills from
where leaps a waterfall and at the base of
which is pool is then selected On the day
appointed, all instructed overnight wend
their way toward the foot OF the hills. After
climbing up the hills until the pleasure seekers
reach a great rock on which they can ac
commodate themselves comfortably, a halt
is made. Fires are then made and the busl-
ness of cooking started by the women folk.
The game of meng-gelunchor then COM
mences 1t is to slide. and the game is 10
"toboggan" down the waterfall into the pool
below Little boys first do the sliding. They
go to the top of the fall sit down on one OF
the cascades with feet straight out in front
of them and with hand on either side TO
support themselves they glide down the
hundred, odd feet Of height to the valley
below. They follow each other necessarily.
those behind coming on the top of those who
have reached the base. The men and lastly
the women then Join the sliders and the froliC-
some game soon becomes as fast and excit-
able as on switohback railway, Ocoa-
sonally a slider slips. himself and loses his
balance. The fun then commences. The
frantic attempts made by the awkward slider
to grasp hold of something, his tumbing
and humping as he descends. and final plunge
into the pool is a sight which will provoke
laughter from the gravest of Judges.
The exercise is continued till about o'clock
in the afternoon. by which time every one is
tired and a hungry crowd does justice to
the meal. After an hour spent in gossip
and smoking. the picnic is at an end and the
pleasure seekers return to their homes.
The novelty and charm Of the exercise is
that there are so few casualties in the game.
Beyond few scratches and bruises. the
siiders do seldom get the least hurt. Most
of the sliders are. OF course, trained men
and used to the game. Sometimes the tough
OF the Pinang and Nibong
palms. called by the natives "Upeh." are
used 10 help them in the sliding. but they are
generally done away with. physical pain
being a thing that eNcites little or no SYM
patty from most Malays. In fact. it is the
marvellous pluck and endurance of the tobog-
ganists that lend an interest to the game Of
meng- gelunchor.
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AERIAL RAILWAY IN INDIA.
sensat ienal Religious CeremonyTha Takes
Place Annually I'm the Himalayas.

From, Chanb6rs's journal.
One OF the most remarkable and sensa-
tional religious ceremonies in the whole OF
India takes place annually at Eulu in the
Himalayas.
From cliff overhanging n PERCEPTIONS
gorge several hundred feet deep IL rope is
stretched and fastened TO IL strong stake on
the opposite side OF the ravine The rope is
OF great length, nearly $500 feet. and when
it is street ched taut the upper end will bs
several hundred feet higher than the lower
end
Down this terrible incline the victim or
performer slides. the precaution having been
catching Ere from the friction.
This descent is effected as follows: The
performer sits astrde on kind Of rough
wooden saddle fitted with holes through
which the rope liz threaded, while to his legs
are attached bags filed with sand 10 enabls
him TO maintain an upright position dur-
ing his descent and also to increase tho
momentum. The lower end of the rope ~
wound round with rugs and carpets in order
10 check the descent at landing and prevent
the jheri, as the performer Ii called. from
dsshing his brains out against the pole 70
which the rope is fastened.
The first few hundred yards OF the descens
is accomplished with lightning velocity
as is indicated by the stream Of smoke which
ishing, the pace becomes slower and slower.
that by the time he reaches the goal ~ .
able to stop himself without danger
The underlying motive Of this curious
ceremony is that II the flight is safely NC
compllshed prosperity is assured to me
crops for that year. This sentiment naturally
minimizes the danger OF the fcat. as IT is :"
every ones interest that 1t should he safely
accomplished. Indeed, n similar motive -
at the bottom of certain religious festivals
IN Roman Catholic countries.
well known example OF this is the fete
OF the Scoppio at Florence, when dove. aibeR
all artificial one performs an aerial fight Of
some what similar nature on wire strctChcn
from the summit Of the high altar Of the
cathedral to m OK wagon hlled with fire.
works which IN stationed in front Of the west
door The liimalayln ceremony can hs
traced bnck for hundreds of years. and tho
men who perform the feat form a small dis
tinct caste.
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Advantage Of Higher Mathematics
From me ,,oun's Companion,

From me foWhS companion
James Hogan was no doubt an lmportHm perS1n
In Branbury, a. he was the on.,' who could he
hired 10 saw and split wood or to use o law mower
He never lost a chance TO impress this fact upon
casual listener.
1--WE got TO get through this Job for your ma
quick ever | can" he announced 10 thh SNAIL
son OF one OF bis employers I'm losing 80 GEMS
an hour nigh, along every minute I'm here. There's
three folks waiting for me now and don't know
how they're going to get along I'LL TO morrow
without me, any one OF IN I'm.
Why. Mr.. Hogan said the boy respectfully,
Il don't see how you're losing % cents an hour
when mother pays you ~. and ynu couldn't be IN
but one place and -"
Have you got as far a. reonthry In your studies~
inquired Mr.. Hogan coldy resting his arms on no
handle Of the lawn mower.
~ no, sir. admitted the boy.
"Whln you do youn understand a rood many
things that's hid from you now. said Mr.. HssAn.
Fespmlps his lcisutriY proSreas over tas isUa
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II

We turn to MIR. Hamilton's account OF
Louisiana under the Royal Governors,
Bienville, vaudreuil and Kerlerec One
OF Bienville's most important acts was. the
foundation. in AM, Of New Orleans for