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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
MINISTER SEES SNAKES IN FIGHT
Copperhead First Poisons BIacksnake,
but at Last Is Squeezed to Death.

but at Last Is Squeezed to Death.
OWINGSVILLE, KY, Sept. From
Marshall county comes news today of
desperate battle between a six
foot blacksnake and a three foot cop
perhead which resulted in a victory
for the blacksnake. Rev. J. w. More
field saw the fight. He found the
snakes in deadly combat.
The copperhead repeatedly sunk her
poisonous fangs into the blacksnake,
which attempted to coil itself around
the others body. After a time the
poison of the copperhad began to take
effect. Suddenly the blacksnake turn
ed and crawled into the underbrush.
Morefield followed and saw it crawl up
to peculiar-looking weed, Of which it
ate, and then returned to the seen
of the conflict. The copperhead dis
appeared, but the blacksnake found it's
trail, which it followed.
blacksnake found the coppernead, and
after another battle, the blacksnake
coiled around the copperhead and
squeezed it to death. The blacksnake
then swallowed the copperhead and
ter killed it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07

the party are those who labored for
William r. Hearst in the democratic
state convention of New Jersey and
who bolted the regular party then and
held an independent convention. Re-
Gently they issued a manifesto in which
they took the leaders of the "regu-
lar wing of the party bitterly to task
and intimated that democratic har-
mony, in so far as New Jersey was
concerned, was thing of the extreme
ly distant future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
New PARTY for New JERSEY,

NEW YORK. Sept. Among the
quarters of the two national commit
tees some curiosity was expressed to-
ment in New Jersey to form a new
democratic party, to be known as the
Peoples democratic party. Accord
ing to a dispatch from Atlantic City
the promoters of the movement are to
meet in convention there today for the
purpose of choosing a state ticket and
presidential electors.
Those who profess to know the de-
tails of the plan say the men behind
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07

Isn't she a mannish girl ?" NO; she's
college boyish: she goes about with
her sleeves rolled up"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
w E AK MEN
MADE STRONG
Contracted
AILMENTS
CURED
QUICKLY
DR.. f. M. Radcliffe
The Master Specialist.

More than II years success. Con-
suitation free.
| make no misleading statements or
deceptive propositions to the afflicted,
neither do l promise to cure them IN
A FEW DAYS in order to secure their
patronage; but l guarantee COM
PLETE, SAFE and LASTING CURE
in the QUICKEST POSSIBLE TIME
without leaving injurious after effects
in the SYSTEM and at the lowest cost
possible for HONEST, SKILLFUL and
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. l cure
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
No Fisht-Sports Disappointed

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sepa. T.
There is much disappointment in local
donment of the Corbett- O. Brien fight
which was to have taken place at the
Tuxedo Athletic club tonight. 1t is
likely that an effort will be made to
have the city authorities reconsidered
their refusal to issue a permit so that
the bout may be pulled off at later
date.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
Nervous Debility
Blood Poison
VariC0cele
Structure
Rectal Qn0
Kidney Diseases
and all reflex complications and a:
,iate diseases and affections.
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We guarantee to cure Syphilis In 6O
days. No matter of how long standing.
We treat it entirely different from the
old method which scarcely if ever sue
ceeded in a permanent cure and if so
they had taken so much mercury that
they really suffered more from the
mercury than from the Syphilis, or
nearly so, and to show you we mean
lust what we say we will not ask you
to put up more than the cost OF the
medicine used and will give you re-
ceipt for the small amount given us for
the purpose mentioned with written
guarantee that we will refund you
every cent given us if not cured in the
time we specify We mean to do the
right thing by every person who comes
to us so we are not afraid to make
positive statements and we nave the
money behind us to see us through
and pay every man mis- money back if
de won't perfect cure, and you have
our address at the bottom of each and
every ad and you will surely find us
right at the old stand with the money
and give it back cheerfully without an
unpleasant word.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
CONVICT BEATS STOCK MARKET
Detroit's Napoleon Of Finance Main
tains an Office In Wall Street.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. frank
Chester Andrews, Detroit's Napoleon
of finance, former police commissioner
of the Michigan city, vecpresident Of
the wrecked City Savings bank and
convict out on ticket-Of-leaVe While
under fourteen years sentence for ut
tering an overdraft of $500, 900
committed in connection with the
wrecked bank, is now and has been
for a month a Wall street operator.
He has offices at 40 Wall street, and
is rapidly anna ssing new fortune.
What is still more surprising is that
this man, still under the ban of the
law, is steadily paying off his debts
and within nine months has repaid at
least $250,00 of the losses incurred by
creditors at the time of his financial
diSa Ster.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
Comparatively Young Man.

Mr.. Andrews is but 33 years old.
the age of 20 fresh from the farm
Where he was born, he secured clerk
year he got an option upon suburban
real estate, which he plotted and sold
out within two weeks and had bank
account and partnership in his en-
ployers business. Before he was %
sold railroads, including the Detroit.
Rochester, Romeo, Ohio, and Lake
Union Railroad. the Grand Rapids,
Holland & Lake Michigan railway and
the Detroit Electric railroad.
These roads ne sold to a syndicate
he helped to organize. His profits he
invested in the City Savings Bank of
Detroit of which he became vice presi-
dent, and the Preston National Bank,
of which he became a director. He
wv SloNh III tllc Ndt1Oldt
Bank of New York, the Mercantile
Trust company of New York, the First
National & Commercial Bank of De-
troit and organized and was director
in half dozen savings banks and trust
companies. He bought the Detroit
Journal and became police commits
slOner of Detroit.
Then came the disastrous failure of
the City Savings Bank of Detroit. fol-
lowed by Mr.. Andrews arrest From
a mansion and the high official and
social position he occupied, he entered
a felon's cell. sentenced to fifteen years
in the Michigan state prison. Today
Frank Chester Andrews said:
Already | have paid one fifth the
sum others lost through me and with
in year more l expect to have it al
/ paid. | am in the railroad bond bust
ness. My knowledge is my capital
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07

DR.. e. M. RADCLIFFE and staff OF
will remain there until September II.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-07
IS to 100 PER CENT
of the Chicks saved when fed on
Dr.. 6uffum's

Dr.. 6uffum's
PERFECTION CHICK FEED.
A scientific mixture of small grains
and seeds in right proportions, viz:
Corn, Oats, Wheat, Bran, Millet, Char
coal, Bone, Shell, Grit and Seeds and
Roots which prevent bowel trouble, leg
weakness, ETC., 20 ID. .75c
EGGS, EGGS,
Hens lay them when fed on DR.. Buff
fum's
PERFECTION HEN FEED.
A complete feed. containing corn,
oats, wheat, sunf1ower and other seeds,
charcoal bone, shell, grit and egg tonic.
Cheaper tlnal. wheat. 25 lbs Soc. For
sale at groceries. Phone Red 952.
DR.. BUFFUM, 800 Newell ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
FUNERALs AT FREI5URG.

Edward Ruusy IN Tho Pilgril-
Burals are conducted classes differing IN ne
OF hearss tEs anse OF the coffin and the atienta
70 details The prices are as folloWs+ First
So; SIS third IS 70: fourth. 50. and In the
poor Tor whom the expenses are de-
by the These fees include everything The
coffin shroud laying OF tho body. the charge
hall and attendance, the wage OF the
professional pallhearers and gravedssers The graves
all free in conspicuous 'oca-
tons O especially decorated with trees
a death IN Freiburg. the family Is re-
CURED notify city undertaken at once he comes
sired, The hour at which the body VIII DC re-
moved Hall Of the Dead" II the death occurs
during the night. this Is done before dawn. X during
after several hours The k.nstulk do not a0-
company further than the street door and hence here
one never line OF hacks following II process
sion. hearse as in America on arrival at the nan
body laid and placed In an open comm IN ona
cells ring is slipped over the middle nnger
great and Ingenious device the slight
movement Il the person. were he 10 awaken from
a trance, would alarm going tp the superiu-
tendeut's Here stimlants and re-usctants are
aiw hand In the CELL the body remains forty
eight view for those friends who wish 10 see
n longer time allowed II visitors 20 the tnterment
expected from afa- A half hour before tho time
set for services knsfolk and friends
assemble in large waiting room ana there view The
bodv for the time After depositing the bier
whatever flowers and wreaths they may have brought
thew 20 into chapsl The coffin Is Immediately
closed by superintendent and brought aftet them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
GIRLS OF CHIN4TOWN.
Their Nezo Clubhouse in Mott-st.,
Founded by Grace Dodge.

Within tie last few weeks pretty little club
room has been opened az No. s. Bsyard-st- for the
benefit OF the American girls in Chinatown Miss
Grace Dodge is meeting considerable part Of the
financial expense. and the club has already be-
come favorite place Of resort.
The clubroon is not directly in Chinatown as no
quarters could be found there. but is just around
The corner from Mott-st- Il is a pretty room,
formerly used as q store. and has been furnished
comfortably and artisticaliy with wicker chairs,
wicker couch. brightly coored curtains, fibre rugs.
piano. flowers. pictures. books and writing ma
t-rials. On the windows which are draped with
name having been suggested by the whiteness and
purity OF that lovely blossom.
The room IS divided about two-thirds OF the
way from the door by portteres. and behind the
portieres bath tub is to be placed as soon as the
plumbers can be induced to proceed with the work
The club which is II charge Of Miss Harriet
Bird Of Mount Vernon. is open in the afternoons
and evenings, and everything possible is being done
20 make IL a pleasant place Of rendezvous Miss
Bard's friends in Mount Vernon keen her SUPPLIED
with cowers. which she brings IN every day and
gives away to all corners.
These have proved z letter Of Introduction and
have accomplished in Z few weeks what might
Otherwise have taken months. Chinatown has been
ne OBJECT o. SO much curiosity that strangers are
always regarded with suspicion But people know
you are friend when you give them flowers Miss
In the fall Il IS intended 70 arrange a few classes
and weekly entertainments and 2 ans are also
BENG made FOR a mutual benefit fund covering
The Narcssus Club IS under the MANAGEMENT of
ne Kew Robert L. Paddock, Edward McVickar,
Mss Annette Boardman, Mrs. Augustus King,
Miss Clemence Boardulan II is entirely independ
ent Of any existing organization but has been
Isuncheo on the ADVICE and with the cooperation
quarter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
EXPOSITION ONE HALF OVER.
An Attendance of 100000 Recorded at the
st. Louis Show.

St Louis Aug. 1.-THE Louisiana Purchase En-
position has entered on the second half of its
entire period and the total attendance up TO date
is in round numbers. 100000. The management
believes that the second half of the exposition's
term of existence Will more than triple the
attendance 80 far recorded The fair Is now COM
piete in every detail. and the merits OF the en-
terprtse have become widely known the officials
feel they have good grounds for estimating a
record bFeaEjng attendance before December !.
when the exposition VIII close
Frederick l. Turner general chief clerk of the
Department Of Admissions has offered his resigna-
ton. effective September l. Mr. Turner wishes TO
engage I'm other business
The second days session Of the annual couven-
ton OF the National Shorthand Reporters Associ-
alton was occupied By the reading of the following
papers: Court Reporting" by Charles r. Weller
of St Louis; The Shorthand Reporter as d Special
list" by Theodore Shuey. Of Washington; Early
Shorthand Reporting in Indiana, by J. D.
StracAen. Of Indianapolis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
MY LADY CHARMING.

The most charming woman l ever knew Is one
who was brought up in a beautiful Southern nome
much given to hospitality, much given TO love and
kindness, and where not q word even or friendly
criticism ever heard.
In this delightful atmosphere she grew to be
unconsciously the charming woman that she Is To-
day. Beauty she must know she possesses. In q
way but charm Is largely OF the heart, and is not
reflected in ones mirror. Life has given her its
best gifts-youth, health. beauty. love and JOY!
Sorrow has crowned and blessed and gloriiled her.
for her grief has passed from pain into sympathy.
Although she must have beer forty-fiVe when
first knew her. thought her beautiful even then.
with her silvery gray hair, peachlike complexion
and dark eyes with their expression OF expectancy,
as If the world might yet have some sweet sur
prise in store for her. Her Joyfulness and enthus-
asrn gave one the impression OF youth. but youth
without It's ef-consciousness-youth II such could
be- with the added grace and charm OF maturity.
She was much given 10 wearing lavender gowns
dainty drecs is Indispensable to charm). and she
always reminded of some old lines in my
sentimental grandmother's scrapbook:
She minds me Of old od Lavender nas.,
And leaves It's fragrance mid the folds
OF and sikeu dress
Well W. all fell under her charm that summer
how could we help 1t when there was that won
certul interest in her look. such trtendliness In
her handcasp and such sympathy In that rare
voice OF hers? Her cottage was sort OF shrine
to which young and old made frequent pilsrimases
"a certain charm seemed to invest all her be-
Iongings and her house was as delightful and in
teresting herself. but it would have been the
same II she had lived in a hut made OF ooushs
with the stsrs shining through the roof
Incidents crowd upon me as ] write suggesting
something Of her charm A celebrated clergyman
who met har for the first time began at onco TO
talk to her bis tavorite suhject-and now ne
taIkeci She had only 10 listen, always with that
look o. sincerest iutarsst and sympathy Said the
bishop afterward:
-I never such eloquent face felt my
self inspired"
That Just it She inspired Us all 70 DO our
best, to be best and were charming too
when were with her. On the Same day or the
bishops visit her La the midst Of her low
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
Hoz1ses0fpes Exchange.

ers making suggestions TO her gardener q tall.
gauut Scotchman. There the same friendly
interest In her candid eyes as she looked up at
him. and the bishops manner not
sponsve to her charm, there such devotion in
the old gardeners attitude as he bent his head TO
listen
interesting people She has a wonderful memory
for names and faces, even for little incidents
which others might forget, and II you 70
meet her years afterward, here would be this
pleasant little memory Of you If she had
tucked II in corner Of her heart to ind IL
again when she met you.
Sometimes l think II is her sympathy, mixture
friendly interest, tact and pouS iveneSS aud
her generous longing TO share with others all that
has made her own life so beautiful She never
loses opportunity OF doing kindness, and she
makes opportunities where others would not
think of them. Said a friend who knows her well:
it." She is brilliant in conversation. full of inter-
esting incidents and stories. and with a pleasant
wit that leaves no sting. Still, she never mOnOp-
olizes the conversation. and l have often watched
her steer the topic OF talk that some one else
might tell his her particular story. change
the subject that the undergraduate who was long
ing TO do so might dip his oar into the stream OF
as your wife always SO charming so brilliantY'
asked her husband day His answer
mo would be charming o M
was charming always In the same way. Now 10
me. my wife is simply and delightfully."- comfort
able, pleasant TO live with. If she were always
tain her; II she were always equally happy she
would not need TO cheer her Indeed" he
added. with much self-complaisance, she is very
dependent upon me" Which was. perhaps. the
Dear Lady Charming, when you no longer need
your mantle OF charm. wish IL might fan upon
the shoulders OF your daughter-in-law.
No. IS west-ave.. NorwaIk Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
OUTING FOR coNsUMprrvE

Mrs. Dayton. faithful Long Island member no
is real helper in local Sunshine work now asks a
little aid FOR a poor consumptive man. a Sunshine
who has suffered for the last twelve years with this
dread disease. lie Is DESTROYS OF getting out into
the country for a while. The friend who used 10
provide an annual outing for him. has died and
while Mrs. Dayton has done many things for his
comfort. she is not able supply the SIS still
needed TO bring this special 10y and sunshine i-t,
his life She writes II know two members wao
viii help with his board while he is In the co,I1-
try. by contributing articles Of food brt thew
cannot give money. During the cool weather this
afflicted man IS able 10 do some light work but
during these humid. depressing DAYS he can only
SIT suH and try 70 breathe with some degree Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18

IN one contribution as was received yesterday A
large crate filed with these beautiful flowers OF
every Imaginable shade the gift OF the primary
department OF the First Baptist Sunday School OK
GoveTsville " Y. through Miss y. E. Brockw1y-
They carried their messages OF cheer IN many d.
rections. and each recipient had a generous sup
ply. Three invalids in Brooklyn. one IN Hocoken-
a little crippled boy in The Bronx. sickly woman
a blind who sells papers and gentle
woman helpless from paralysis were among rhos>
who shared in this boUnteOus Sunshine gift The
many little donors heartily thanked for their
thOughtfulness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18

THE sHEAF OF RICHEST GRAIN.
He saw the ripe wheat waiting,
All golden Al the sun
AND strong and stalWart reapcr~
Went by him. one by ou''.
"Oh. could l reap in harvest
tits heart made bitter cry,
Il can 90 nothing. nothing,
So weak. alas. am l.
Al eve. fainting traveller
Sank down beside his door
a cup OF cool sweet water
To QUench his thirst he bore,
And when. Tefresh'd and strengthened.
The traveller went his way;
pom the poor mans threshold
\ golden wheat sheaf lay.
When came the Lord of harvest.
He cried: 20 Master kind,
One sheaf have l TO offer
And that l did not bind;
l gave a cup Of water
To one athirst. and he
Left at my door in going
The shear I offer thee.
Thcu said the Lord OF harvest.
We'll pleased with this am
One OF my angels left il
With thee he passed by
Thou mayest not Join the reapers
Upon the harvest plain,
But whose helps a brother.
Binds ShesveS OF richest grain.
-CEben z Rexford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs Cora Creudeson. OF Payson H. will be
grateful 70 have her sunshine friends call on her
by letter or August g. her birthday. Mrs. Creude-
son has been confined 70 her room for many years.
ana the little CLEANS OF sunshine that come
through the mail are especially cheering 70 her.
Will the members who write to invalids always try
10 rememhe~ TO inclose a stamp in their letters ?
II is not easy for those living IN Isolated places
TO get stamps. and this fact Oftentimes prevents
a reply % a letter, making the omission seem
Ike Indifference or neglect One helpless invalid
says that only about three OF letters received
have an mclosed stamp for the reply which il
expected. This invalid l. entirely without means.
depending wholly upon the generosity of friends.
and writing letters is one of few delights If her
f.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18

mend a pair Of gloves until we're ready to wear
them Then we thread a needle IN trembling haste
and cobbie them horribly, sorrowfuIly give it up
and wear new white pair a shopping tour"
We are all queer" with sigh. But. heavens
Mary. this is the worst! I've left my best shirt
waist home"
Never mind" said her friend. soothngly. II
have brought a discarded one that is split up the
back and two hats that I shall never put on. and
box OF useless ribbons Oh. here's a big cake Of
chocolate. 1t slipped out Of its wrapper and
stained the sleeve OF my best white gown. but
matter Let's stop unpackng and eat some AS
brought II, / must prove that we need IL above all
things"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
SUNBEAM SEWING CIRCLE.

SUNBEAM SEWING CIRCLE
Mrs John Frank. OF Garrison-on-t the Hudson
writes:
For the last four years a party OF friends have
given one afternoon each week TO for little
ones Seeing call IN the column for garments
needed TO send the children OF East Side branch
on a trolley party. decided send dozen
garments 70 distribute among these needy chill
dren. with greetings from our circle. In the late
ran you may hear from Us again. The members
OF the circle are Miss Clara KCphal. Mrs. George
the Misses Katie and Amy Frank and Mrs John
Frank president
The T. S. 5. gratefully Acknowledges the con-
trioution Of clothing and IS pleased to enroll
branches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18

That was a pretty custom which some Of the
banks and trust companies nave followed Of max
ing payments TO women in bills and new
silver The favor was one that was thoroughly
appreciated. Now Secretary Shaw has discovered
tnet this practice tends TO accumulate old coin at
the Treasury, he has ordered that IN the future
when small coins asked for. only % per cent Of
the order IS TO be filed with new coins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18

Clock golf variant the Older game has
won popularity at several summer resorts this
year. especially with the children. The manner Of
playing is described by Town and Country as
follows: large circle is marked out on the turf
and the twelve dial points constitute as many tees
the points being marked by iron plates level
with the ground. The hole is placed a a point
midway between the centre and edge of the
circle, thereby making the drive from every hole
certain distance At a fashionable resort they
had a most successful clock golf tournament a
Few days ago, in which twelve children par
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
A SUNSHINE NALL.

A pleasant call was received at the office on
Monday from W y. Calvin, Chicago member
whose interest in the "shut-ins' is not limited
to any particular section OF the country as his
helpful greetings sent in response almost
every request IN the columns lie helps to brighten
DAYS for invalids from Maine to Idaho. and from
Iowa to Alabama while those in his own city re-
ceive calls and good cheer greetings from this
helpful member.
PAID DUES.
The Royal Chapel branch. of Norwich Conn.