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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

Mr.. Walsh argued no longer than ten
days ago in his Chicago Chronicle that
railroad rates do not need government
regulation, that competition and self
interest will always make them rea-
sonable: and then ne went broke" be-
cause he couldn't swing a railroad en-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26
CHAMBERLAIN HAS HOPES.

The coming campaign in England
will be bitter one, judging from the
alignment of parties already effected.
Before the liberals could take office.
the Irish party in a solemn convention
at Dublin declared that nothing short
of a local parliament will satisfy the
aspirations Of the Irish people. This
is notice to Campbell Bannerman tc
prepare for a battle on home rule.
This suits the tories, of course, for
they can agree not to grant home rule
to Ireland when they cannot agree
upon anything else.
On the other hand the liberals will
strive to keep the question before the
electors confined to the fiscal issue
raised by the outgoing government.
They will stand fer free trade and
ring the changes on the absurdities Of
Chamberlain's protectionist program
The people of England will likely
conditions of the labor market make
an opening for plausible talk for pro-
and the unemployed are marching in
procession in the streets of London
Mr.. Chamberlain has already init
mated that he will ask why, if free
trade is the only policy for England
are not these men happily and profit
ably employed? He will answer that it
is because England imports her Shoes
ner clothing. everything she uses OF
wears, instead of making them. Re-
ferring to the appeal of the unem-
ployed to Premier Balfour, the Lon
don Times says the real cause of the
present distress is free trade, under
which the work that should be done
in London is executed in Berlin. It
says:
THE state could easily put our la
Dor upon equal terms with labor in
other countries, and then the qualities
of our workmen would have fair play.
But the liberal party is going to die
in its last ditch, rather than listen tc
a proposal which sets at naugnt some
theories propounded sixty years ago.
So we give our real employment tc
foreigners and then have to face the
demand-which, after ALL is not with
out an element Of justice-that we
should make good its absence by in
venting and paying for snam employ
ment"
Mr.. Chamberlain, the leader Of the
protectionists in Great Britain, frank
ly admitted some time ago that he ex-
pected that a liberal ministry would
come in with the general election, but
ne was confident that he would not last
long. But now that nome rule has
been injected into the campaign, he is
inclined to withdraw his admission
that the liberals would return even a
temporary majority He believes that
England will turn to protection as a
relief from the tory party, which does
not know it's own mind on the fiscal
question. and the liberal party, which
is equally baffled by the complexities
of the home rule ISSUE
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

Postmaster General Cortelyou favors
the revocation Of the ranking privilege
which costs the postoffice loss OF
$20,OO0,000 a year. OF all silly bits OF
patronage the ranking privilege is
probably the silliest, and therefore the
hardest to get rid Of. g
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

Mr.. Hyde appears to be solicitous
lest his trip to Europe be taken as
permanent withdrawal from this coun-
try. Permanent or temporarily, we
appreciate it. Look at Waldorf Astor
He did not tell us ne was going away
for good, but we took it that way.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

An organization known dis the Skunk
club has been formed in New York,
with Big Tim Sullivan and other Tam
many leaders in it's membership. The
club expects to be free from the inter-
ference of smelling committees of
prominent citizens.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

The New York Times mas sworn
newspaper oath that never again will
it print a 26,O0O-word message entire.
The exact opposite Of publicity is what
will bring our presidents to their
senses.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

A Washington correspondent says
the arrangements for Miss Roosevelts
wedding are proceeding quietly" Does
he expect papa to be standing out In
front of the White House shooting at
the milliners and modistes?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

They erect monuments to editors In
South Carolina, but it should be OBJ
served that they are martyr editors.
There will probably be no great dis
play of eagerness for honors of this
same kind in Washington on the same
terms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

Queen Lips claim bids fair to rival
Mark Twains famous beef case. 1t has
now reached the chief clerk of the
ninth auditor of the division of In
spection and report on the probabilities
of a government liability in the prem
iSeS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

terprise undertaken for the purpose OF
relieving, MIN of rates that he regarded
as unreasonable. There is some slight
intlmation here that Mr. Walsh has
not been writing the Chronicles edito-
rails. He will now have more time to
devote to that important job. !
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

For the fifth time Shelby M. Cullom
is engaged in the battle of his life.
Shelby is of the opinion that a senator
should have as many lives as a cat,
which would keep him in office a total
Of fifty-four years. 1t is difficult to
give a pious looking man like Shelby
too much of the senate.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

The Congressional Record for the
congress reports a dreadful accident
in the Culebra cut. A dumpcart fell on
the congressional investigating COM
mittee and squashed it's report.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

A Chicago actress announces that
she has broken her engagement with
Joe Letter because the latter is too
gay. Are not our actresses becoming
trifle particular?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26
TO UTILIZE CONVICT LABOR

Capt. P. B. Johnson Of WalIa Walla
offers a valuable suggestion for the
employment of the convicts in the pen
itentiary, says the Seattle Post-In-
telligencer. His suggestion is that a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26
ODD FELLOWS TAKE NOTICE.

Members of Enterprise, Washington
and Trinity lodges, l. O. o. F.. and So
journing brothers, are requested to
assemble at Odd Fellows Temple, AL
der street, Wednesday. Dec. q, at 1
p. m, for the purpose of attending the
funeral Of our late brother, Alexander
Hunsaker. BY order Of the general re-
lief committee.
r.
M. A. HELMS, Chairman.
ENOS B. PALMER, Secy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

twenty nine applications for rural
routes were still pending. The whole
number of petitions. filed during the
fiscal year was seventy-four. Of which
eighteen were rejected.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

wANrED-TRAvELING sALEMEN
for Washington and Oregon. Largest
factory west Of New. York. Ladies'
Skirts land :SPetticoets, Must. be ex-
!. petfenred, r6ady man. Perfection Mfg.
Co. Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-26

Meet me at the Walla Walla bowl
ing alley and develop your muscles.
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For up-to-date job printing see the
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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

great architectural symmetry, form
the principal scheme. These structures
are dedicated respectively to agricul-
ture, liberal and Industrial arts, for
eign exhibits, forestry, fine arts. mines
and metallurgy. territorial building
and machinery and electricity and
transportation. Around these main
buildings on the outer edge cluster the
State, Territorial and other and minor
pavillions. The Administration Build
ing, which contains the executive Of
fees of the fair association, is situat-
ed at one end Of the beautiful colon
made entrance.
Elaborate displays in attractive
buildings held the attention of lue
thousands of opening day visitors. The
European exhibits building, which is
separated from the agriculture palace
by the Sunken Gardens Of Columbia
Court, helps to make the plaza pleas
ing to the eye. In the center is huge
tower, which contains roof garden.
where visitors have luncheon while
gazing at the throng In the building,
hundreds Of feet below.
The exhibits represent every country
in Europe and embrace art. science
and industry. The oriental exhibits
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

building attracted probably the largest
crowds. Japan has 4 fine display, and
China, India, the East Indies, Ceylon
and others are competing. The build
ing IL Of classical design, with 10000
feet Of floor space.
The government has ave buildings,
grouped In q peninsula extending into
Guilds Lake. These house the Usher
les. territorial and irrigation, war,
navy, mint, and Z dozen other exhib-
its.
The Transportation Building, - biz
thing for the coast" has among fts
exhibits the frst locouDtivo used 81
Oregon. an engine thirteen e6ot Iona
and seven Wide.
The Nanufaeturee1 Duildine which
also houses the HoegaI alts a1A varisd
indust11s exhiblt4 AAs eo0oo Gquaxo
sfeet of space and holds IT, 0l1DlnYs of
.huu1reds e 1he InA1ng. uapnf1ctnroxp
.of - Seountry. . wos11esponyp 80
tory, clotA factpey. 1nif0 49, Al
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else. After cungratulating the happy
couple, who replied with true Anglo
Saxon grace, We all promised to sisn the
marriage contract.
And We will do honor to your sigma
tures," said Nphrinell, In the tone OF
brakeman accepting q bill.
The night came, and We retired, to
dream Of the marriage festivities Of the
morrow. took my usual stroll Into the
car occupied BY the Chinese soldiers. and
found the treasure Of the Son of Heaven
faithfully guarded. Halt the detach-
ment were awake and half were asleep.
About o'clock In the morning visit
ed Kinko, and handed him over my pur-
chase at Mia. He anticipated no further
obstacles; he would reach port safely.
after, all.
II am getting quite fat in this box,
he told me.
told him about the Ephrinell- Bluett
marriage, and how the union was to be
celebrated next morning with great
pomp.
"Ahv' said he. with a sigh. 'They
are not obliged to wait until they reach
Pekin."
"Quite 50, Kinko; but it seems to me
that a marriage under such conditions ia
not likely to be lasting. But, after all,
that is the couples lookout"
At 3 o'clock in the morning we stop
ped forty minutes at Tchertchen, almost
at the foot Of the qualifications Of the
Kuen Lun. None of US had seen this
miserable, desolate country, treeless and
verdureless, which the railway was now
crossing on its road to the northeast.
Day came; our train ran the four hun
dred kilometers between Tchertchen and
Tcharkalyk while the sun caressed with
its rays the immense plain glittering in
its saline ef1orescence
Ito be cOntinued)
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

fair that it exceeds all previous exhi-
billions Of like nature in comprehen-
siveness of design and magnitude of
realization. Its promoters, however,
declare that It IL the most complete
and artistic fair ever held on this or
any other continent. First of all, its
lcation is most attractive. Occupying
as it does an area of 4O2 acres adjoin-
Ing the principal residence section of
Portland, on gentle slopes and verdant
terraces overlooking Guilds Lake and
the Willamette River, with the snow
capped peaks Of Mount Hood and
Mount st. Helens rising like gigantic
sentinels in the distance, the site In
cludes q wealth Of natural features
hitherto unattained in exposition build
ing.
It has been the universal criticism
OF visitors to former expeditions that
the vastness and attempt to be ex-
haustive have made full apprecia-
ton impossible. This testimony has
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08
Of detail which would enable the aver

Of detail which would enable the aver
age person to see, study and compre-
bend everything within the time and
means that he has at his disposal. To
this end there are no monstrosities OF
architecture to weary the eye ana per-
plex the understanding. no scores OF
miles Of aisles to sap the physical
strength from aching limbs, no torrid
days and nights to benumb vitality,
no dependence upon atmospheric CO.
operation to secure an adequate return
for all effort expended in seeing the
fair. The shrewd and competent man.
ayers and the generous Oregon eli
mate have provided for all Of that.
The main entrance to the exposition
grounds Is an ornate, circular colon
made Of double row Of Ionic columns
surmounted by graceful peristyle
with highly ornamental balustrades.
On the facade are inscribed the pro-
phetic words, of which the exposition
celebrates the fulfillment:
Westward the course Of empire takes
its way"
OF the gross area devoted to the
exposition proper $50 acres are on the
mainland, and sixty acres from a PEN
insula which extends into Guilds
Lake. This lake Is fresh water body
22O acres in extent. separated from
the Willamette River by a narrow
strip Of land. The main exposition
buildings occupy the ground bordering
on the lake. Eight large exhibit pal
aces, marvels Of convenience and of
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08
RUG MADE OF HUMAN scALPs.

Seventy seven Lives the Cost Of One
Possessed by Iowa Indian.
A rug which took seventy-seven
lives in the making is owned by an
Iowa Indian living in Stroud, O. T.,
says the Dallas News. 1t is $50 years
old and consists of seventy-sev
scalps torn from the heads Of as many
human beings. The rug, which is
barely five feet square. Is Of many
hues, for the scalps are red, gray,
black, white, brown and auburn.
They belonged to peaceful people, too,
and are said to have been taken by
special command of the Great Spirit
from the finest specimens Of men, wo-
men and children belonging to the
white, red and negro races.
As soon as the scalps were secured
they were sewn together and the rug
was from that time regarded as the
remedy for all trouble. When an In
dian was taken sick he was laid on
this rug and if he did not recover his
spirit was assured of a pleasant jour-
ney to the happy hunting ground.
This remarkable creation can be
seen only once a year.
At the annual wild-onion feast,
which comes on April /, the Iowa In
dams make the rug play an import
ant part. The onion is freely used,
the Indians saturating themselves
from head to foot with the juice This
was their successful way of driving
away the evil spirits.
A prayer rug belonging to the shah
Of Persia is another valuable mat.
Though barely two feet square, its
design is most elaborate. It is work
ed throughout in precious stones and
the effect is dazzling. The ground Is
formed Of rose diamonds and in the
center Is a large bird, whose neck is
made of amethysts and its body Of
rubies. The vines, which form a net
work, through which the bird may
be seen as through cage. are made
of emeralds, while the bands which
connect the stones are of seed pearl.
The floral emblem of Persia is worked
out in blue, yellow and pink stones,
this design being known as the Nina
Khani design.
1t is difficult to determine even the
approximate value Of this small rug,
but it has been estimated that If it
were sold the proceeds placed at 3 per
cent interest would bring in an income
Of at least $3.50, 900 per annum.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08
a STORY OF TWO PAINTERS.

Did Van Dyok and Halls Really Paint
Each Others Portrait7
There is story related by Hou-
braken, which may or may not be true,
that Van Dyck, passing through Haar-
lem, where Halls lived, sent a mes
senger to seek him out and tell him
that stranger wished to see him,
and on Halls putting in an appearance
asked him to paint his portrait, add
ing, however, that he had only two
hours to spare for the sitting. Halls
finished the portrait in that tune,
whereupon his sitter, observing that
it seemed an easy matter to paint a
portrait, requested that he be allowed
to try to paint the artist Halls soon
recognized that his visitor was well
skilled in the materials he was using.
Great, however, was his surprise
when he beheld the performance. He
Immediately embraced the stranger, at
the same time crying: You are Van
Dyck! No one but he could do what
you have just now donev'
Assuming the story to be true, how
interesting 1t would be If the two
portraits existed, that one might see
what Frans Halls, accustomed to the
heavier type of the Dutch burghers,
made Of the delicately defined features
Of Van Dyck, and how the latter, who
always gave an air Of aristocratic ele-
gance to his portraits, acquitted him
self with the bluff, jovial Hans, who
was as much at home in a tavern as
In q studio. For no two men could
be more different. both In their points
Of view and in their methods, though
they were alike In this one particular
that each was q most facile and
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

two structures connected with a colon
made, on which 10 inscribed West
ward tho Course Of Empire Takes III
Way" An entrance IL at this colon
made. The Agriculture Building, the
largest on the grounds, is 460x210 feet
The wonderful fruit Of the coast States
10 there in abundance, amazing east
ern visitors.
The Forestry Building, tho mott
original of all, is 200x105 feet, made
entirely Of huge logs, i've and SIX feet
In diameter. Two miles Of them were
required, with eight miles Of poles. 1t
Is q star feature Of the show.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

ed, but that did not DISCOURSE :.
Ziegler. The latter at once tuineu -
the reAtting Of another expedition ~.
that expedition, led by Anthony r'A
Of Brooklyn, II now in the Arcus;
Mr.. Ziegler was 4 native OF f ,a.s
sylyania, where he was born In 4.
Early In his career he was pim
but In 1870 engaged In the baking Nv .a
der business and rapidly accumu'., !,
millions. For many years ne Nv !,
New York and was = heavy dea'el :
real estate. ;.
Mr.. Ziegler's death was due - :.
runaway accident In which ne "as .
1ured. He nad been an inval1d .lu. "a
his injuries having been intelnal ~. "a,
beyond the reach Of successful mo-. =.
cal treatment. He is survived O' -
wife and one SON.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08
CHAPTER XIX.


'Millions-there are millionA In that
pretended mortuary vanv'
In spite Of myself, this imprudent
that the secret Of the imperial treasure
was instantly known to all, to the rail-
way men as well las to the passengers.
And 50, for the greater security, the
Persian government, In agreement with
the Chinese government, mas allowed it
to be believed that we were carrying
the corpse of a mandarin, when we were
really taking to Pekin a treasure worth
fifteen millions of francs.
Now the secret is divulged, and we
know that this treasure, composed of
gold and precious stones, formerly de-
posted in the hands of the Shah of Per-
sia, Is being sent to its legitimate owner,
the Son of Heaven.
That is why my lord Faruskiar, who
was aware Of it in consequence of his
pany, had Joined the train at Douchak
So as to accompany the treasure to its
destination. That is why he and Ghangir
and the three other Mongols- so
carefully watched this precious van, and
why they had shown themselves SO anx-
ious when it had been left behind by the
breakage of the coupling, and why they
were so eager for Its recovery.
That is also why a detachment of Chi
nese soldiers has taken over the van at
Kachgar, in relief of the Persians. That
Is why Pan Chao never heard Of Yen
Lou, nor Of any exalted parsonage of that
name existing In the Celestial Empire!
We started to time, and, as NAV be
supposed, our travelling COMPANIONS
could talk of nothing else but the mill
ions which were enough to enrich eyery
one in the train.
This pretended mortuary van ha. IL
ways been suspicious to me-" said Ma ior
Noltitz And that was why 1 cues
TONED Pan Chao regarding the dead
mandarin."
Il remember" l said; "and I could
not quite understand the motive of your
question. 1t II certain now that we have
got treasure in tow"
And add, !" said the major. that the
Cnlnese government has done wisely IN
sending an escort Of twenty well armed
men. From Kothan to Ian Tcheou the
trains VIII have two thousand kilometeru
uaVesss through the desert, and the
saiety OF the line II not a. great A Il
might be across the Cobb"
All the more %, major. m fhe -
aoubtabls Ki-Tsans has been reported
In the northern provinces"
vuits 20. and q haul Of nftsen mill
'on. = worth having BY bandit chief. .
0u1 now could the chief b informed
u ne treasure being ssntr
Ahas sort Of people alwayv hmov
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

EedCHeU 0t. LOUIS, j. A. WAKEFIELD.
on Sept. %, 1905, they had covered a
distance of 5000 miles. most of it
through a veritable wilderness; but
they had taken possession Of the only
part Of America which this nation has
ever acquired by right of discovery.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition in
Portland celebrates what has been
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

mouth Of the Lewis River, the follow
ing notice:
1.-THE object of this notice Is that. 1t
may be known to the world that the
party who were sent out by the gov
eminent Of the United States to ex-
plore the interior Of the continent OF
North America, did penetrate the same
by way Of the Missouri and Columbia
Rivers to the discharge of the latter
into the Pacific Ocean"
Captain Lewis and Lieutenant
Clark, says Four Track News, organ
ized their expedition into the unknown
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08
GENERAL VIEW OF LEWIS EXPOSITION.

done in developing the resources of
the far Northwest since we announced
to the rest Of the world that 1t was
ours by the notice on the wall Of Fort
Clatsop.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

the other DAY. All
his life he took q
deep interest IN
north polar e1plo-
ration and four
years ago be
financed an etpe
dition which was
conducted to the
far north, ID
search of the pole'
by Evelyn B. Bal o
nnIHw{n fau.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

region, at st.
Louis, Mo-, and be-
gan their voyage
in May, 1904, up
the Great Muddy"
river with their
little band of hfty
trappers and voy-
ageurs. When the
returning surviv-
ors Of the party
0~hI Ga
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

william CT q r X ,
who, commission
ed by President
Jefferson. explor-
ed the great Ore
gon country.
At the end OF
their exploration
there W a 3 fas-
tened at the log
walls Of old Fort
Clatsop, at the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-08

One hundred years ago the trail 70
"old Oregon" was blaxed by Captain
Merriweather Lewis and Lieutenant