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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07
BOY HANGS HIMSELF,
Found Hanging to Bedpost Because
His Older Brother Offended Him.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Oct. 7.-Wilber
Van Houten, aged II years, committed
suicide here by hanging himself to the
bedpost in his room. He was found
dead by his brother Charles, aged IT,
WILDER and his brother had been left
alone by their parents who had gone
to Altoona. A promise had been made
that WILDER could feed the chickens,
but the older brother felt that WILDER
was too young to carry out such a re-
sponsibility. Charles awakened first
and did all the chores. WILDER was told
wnen he got up that he had nothing to
do. He pouted for a little bit and then
went into his bedroom. Charles pre-
pared breakfast and then called his
brother. He found him hanging dead.
A common waist belt had been caught
tight about his neck by the boy, who
was hanging in a place where he could
have stood up straight and saved him.
self. ..,...
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07
An Odd Railway Rule.

when we reached Switzerland" said
the tourist, I'VE found in the railway
stations alongside of the ticket Of
fees, machines for measuring the
height Of children. 1 said to the agent
in Geneva:
ga half ticket for my little girl
Isn't she too tall? the man asked
Let her step on the measurer, please.
MY daughters height was duly TAX
en-. 1t was four feet five.
"'All right said the agent, she
passes after ALL
Then the man explained to me that
on account of innumerable disputes
over the age of children, half fares
were now sold in Switzerland accord
ing to height instead of according to
age. Children under three feet travel
ed free. Those between three feet and
four feet six paid half fare. Those
over four feet paid full fare.
The new rule is a good one,' said
the agent We have no more disputes
The children are measured at the
ticket office, and that is the end of the
matter"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07
WAR DEPARTMENT WILL MAKE 1T
BY USE OF IMPROVED
MACHINERY.
Decision Follows Practical Demonstra-
ton Made BY the Navy On the
BattIeship Missouri.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 1.-THE
war department has reached an i'm
portant decision, which will, to some
extent, revolutionize the culinary de-
partment of the service. 1t has decided
to introduce machinery for making
bread instead of having the bread made
by the slow and unsatisfactory hand
method. The navy has found it ad-
vantageous to have such a system,
and vessels are being equipped as rap
idly as possible with a type of bread
kneading machine which is said to
answer all demands upon it. This con-
clusion in favor of mechanical bread
making has been reached after a prac-
teal test of the methods on board the
United States ship Missouri, for a pc
riod of six months Army officers nave
been making an investigation of sys-
TENS at Fort Riley, where there are
schools for cooks and bakers, and at
West Point, where he facilities exist
for carrying on competitive tests Of the
machinery. A certain type of ma
chine has been recommended by the
commissary officers, who have given
special attention to the subject, and it
is believed that the adoption of this
machinery throughout the army, to-
gether with the sending out of army
cooks and bakers, will have a favorable
effect upon the enlisted men by fur
nishing them with food properly pre-
pared. 1t mas been found that the army
fares somewhat better than the navy
in the matter of food, and this is large
ly attributed to the way the food is is
sued and prepared. There have been
many complaints concerning the quail
ty of the brand and these have finally
induced the war department to make
a change in the system.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07

He was undergoing a poor debtors
eXamlna. ion. and it was new ex-
perience for him. He had given his
name and age and then came the ques-
ton, Where do you live?"
He named hotel in the city.
How much do you pay per week for
your board?"
Fifteen dollars"
Don't you -hink that is too much
Tor a man who is trying to take the
poor debtors oath?"
Il have told the proprietor fifty
times that it was too much, but he
won't take off a cent"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07

and the presence Of women and child
rem, exclude the possibility of excess,
and the whole is permeated by an at
mosphere of refinement and cheerful
ness. If beer drinking is condemned by
some as an Objectionable maitland
every one has a right to an opinion on
that subject-it must be admitted,
think, that the German practice it on
the least Objectionable way"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07

But FOR a real good meal 20 to
Olson'a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07

Gardena! Gardena! Gardena!
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-10-07
Great Blanket and
Robe Sale

The greatest Blanket and Robe Sale Walla
Walla ever had is now on and you will
have to hurry up as some Of the numbers
are getting very low but none entirely clos
ed out. Remember, we have an exclusive
sale on these goods running in full blast in
Spokane as we'll as ten or fifteen merchants
in Oregon, Washington and the East
drawing on this stock, so do not kick if the
one you want is sold or the prices raised
20 to Is per cent when this sale ends.
Better come this week; prices will be manu-
facturer's cost, a saving Of 30 to 40 per cent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14

The agents of the bureau of fores-
try detailed to investigate planted
groves and natural timber in the east
ern half of the two Dakotas and the
western third of Minnesota, have
completed their work. The results of
! their Investigations will be embodied
in a report which will be published
as soon as the data collected can be
| tabulated and definite conclusions
drawn.
Throughout the region investigated
a good deal of tree planting has been
done to meet the requirements of the
| timber culture act or for protective
purposes Local benefits have been
gained by this planting, and a study
of the results gives a good basis of
suggestions looking towards still bet
ter results in the future. The species
most generally tried are those which
| grow naturally in the river bottoms
fthe region, together with some
which have been introduced from
| Europe. They are cottonwood, box
elder, green ash, silver maple, white
willow, and white elm. These trees
have some admirable qualities, but
are in some respects unsuited to the
region.
The ideal tree for planting on the
prairies is one which is able to resist
extremes of drought and temperature,
is free from insect enemies, makes
rapid growth, and is at the same time
valuable for both protective and COM
mercial uses. Some of the conifers of
evergreens have these characteristics
in high degree, and enough planting
of certain species of pine, spruce and
| larch has been done to prove their
superiority. For future planting in
| this section the bureau will probably
recommend the substitution to a large
extent of cone bearing trees for some
of the species which have been in
! common use.
In the past the timber values of
trees was a secondary consideration.
Trees were planted for their protec-
tive value and for ornament. But by
a proper choice of trees a direct profit
can also be reaped A species which
meets commercial requirements will,
in most cases, answer all other de-
mands, This additional commercial
benefit in tree planting the bureau
will emphasize in its forthcoming re-
port.
The region examined is prairie
lanf very fertile, and for the most
par devoted to profitable farming.
Bui The hot dry winds from the
sou. invest are very injurious in sum-
mer while the crops are maturing;
% the long winters the piercing cold
ginds from The northwest are a men
ace 10 livestock as well as a source
of r-aat discomfort. Hence wind
|, breaks along the south, west and
norta sides of farms, buildings and
Enclosures contribute largely to the
} welfare of farm life.
1t is of the first importance that
the kinds of trees composing these
windbreaks~ should be those which
will most quickly reach the size de-
manded to furnish efficient protec-
ton, and at the same time perma-
} nently hold their ground and perform
their office. In addition, they should
J yield good commercial returns. The
careful consideration which the bu-
reau has given to this side of the
, question should make it's recommen-
dations of great value to the farmers
; of the extensive region studied.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14

AS showing one mans enterprise
in the building line in Baker City the
Democrat calls attention to the fact
as shown by his books that Mr.. R. J.
Pavert, the architect and builder,
since coming to Baker City less than
three years ago, or to be exact, two
years and a half, has expended in
building, the sum of $4,000 and he
is now finishing the construction of
his fiftieth dwelling house.
These houses for the most part
We're sold as soon as completed, most
of them on the installment plan and
the purchasers have kept up their
payments with exceptional prompt
ness
Mr.. Pavert yesterday purchased
several more lots on Baker street and
will start the construction of dwell
ings at once.-Baker City Democrat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
Mrs. Banta Implicated.

Last Saturday Justice Luckey's S
court was busy with the trial Of John
Banta and wife of Culver, on a charge
of wilfully killing some horses be-
longing to Mr.. Banta's father, A. Y.
Ranta. In the trial evidence was
produced showing Mrs. Banta to be
guilty of the charge brought against
her husband and herself and she was
h Id for being implicated in the
Lillinr They were bound over to
aw'it the action of the grand jury at
al the May term. Justice Luckey
placed the bonds at s40O EACH
Madras Pioneer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
Operators and Miners Meet.

Terre Haute, Ind, March 14.--The
Indiana Bituminous Operators asso-
citation and the United Mineworkers
of Indiana began their annual con-
ventions here today. Before adjourn
ing the executive boards of the two
organizations will meet in Joint CON
ference to settle existing differences
between the mineowner and workers,
nearly all of which are, however, of
relatively small Importance. The
matter of wages is not to be dis
cussed this year, and the standing
disputes are mostly those relating to
conditions of labor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14

Savannah, Ga, March 14.-That
the Woodmen of the World is a
flourishing order in this section of the
country is evidenced by the large at
tendance at the biennial meeting of
the head camp begun here today.
The states of Alabama, Florida, Geor-
gia and South Carolina are represent
ed. Though there is much business
to be transacted during the three days
the convention will last it is expected
that the delegates will find time be-
tween sessions to enjoy the various
features of the elaborate entertain
ment program arranged in their
honor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
Mnodmen of the World.

Little Rock, Ark, March IL
Head Camp T, Woodmen of the
World, embracing the states of Ar
kansas and. Louisiana, began its BIZ
ennial session here today with good
attendance of delegates from the var
ious branches. Reports of the Off
GERS show the order has been grow
ing at a rapid rate during the last
year or so, the increase being such,
in fact, to warrant the belief that the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
Rank at Madras.

Reports have been current here for
some time that bank was to be es-
tablished in this city in the very near
near future. We are now informed
By one who "claims to have inside
inform alton" that such is the case and
that the parties contemplating the
m"ve have an abundance Of capital
for such a purpose.-Madras Pioneer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
PENNSYLVANIA MINERS MEET.
Prospect for a Fight Over Reduction
of Mages.


Altoona, Pa, March 14.-Between
900 and 400 delegates representing
the 10000 organized miners of Cen
tral Pennsylvania were present today
at the opening of the annual district
convention of the United Minework-
ers. The convention, which will be
in session several days, promises to
be the most important held in this
field in some years. The convention
will formulate demands to be made
at the joint conference with the oper-
ators following the present conven-
tion.
There are abundant signs that there
will be a lively fight over the pick
mining rate, the differential between
pick and machine-mining, and an in
crease for drivers. 1t is the general
understanding that the operators will
insist on a reduction in the present
scale of 81 cents ton for pick min
ing. The reduction will be contested
bitterly by the mineworkers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
Pushing the Survey.

L. w. Burtch, chief engineer of the
Eagle Valley, with his corps of en-
gineers, assisted by II. C. Pearson, a
prominent engineer of this commune
ty with his assistance are pushing the
completion Of the new survey of the
Eagle Valley railway with all possible
City Democrat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14

present convention will decide to di-
vide the present territory embraced
in the head camp and make Arkan sas
a separate camp, there being now
more than 10000 members in this
state alone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-14
PLANT MORE TREES
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
BUSY IN THE DAKOTAS.

Actively Engaged in Pro-
noting Tree Planting in Arid and
Timberless Regions-Win Aid the
People in Selecting Timber That
Will Resist Drought.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Alsike or Red Clover, Which ?

A northern reader asks the Prairie
Farmer which is the best to SOW for
hay, alsike or red clover, to which the
reply was made that very much depends
upon circumstances. For sowing alone
the red clover has distinct advantage
over the Alsike in that the latter falls
down much worse than the red clover
and is difficult to harvest. IftimOthy or
some other stiff strawed plant is to be
sown with the clover this objection will
be removed.
The Alsike is better adapted to mix
ing with timothy on account of ripening
nearer with the timothy than does the
medium red clover. Alsike is also bet
ter adapted to low lands that are inclin-
ed to be little wet as it will stand much
more adverSity in this direction. This
is especially true of lands that are sub
iect TO overflow. Either clover will add
nitrogen to the soil if the proper germs
are present. The red clover having a
larger root may have a superior physical
effect upon some soils, although we have
no data at hand either to prove or dis
prove this point.
AS to their feeding value, when cut
and cured in equal condition there is
perhaps little difference for the feeding
of cattle or horses, but with sheep the
alsike is fed with less waste, the stems
being finer and eaten more readily. The
composition of the two clovers is prac-
tically the same. The alsike will prob
ably as rule not yield as large a ton
mage as the red clover. On the other
hand it's finer stem renders it much
more easily cured into first class hay.
This is an important item in most sea-
sons in humid climates. These points
will probably help in deciding the ques-
ton, which should be done in all cases
in accordance with the local conditions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07

In the shadow OF lar. stood a
shepherds hut apparen1.y deserted ana
isolated from humankind. The fool
refined the horse, which for some time
had been moving painfully, and at that
abrupt cessation Of motion the Jestress
looked up with start.
Meeting his eyes, at first she did not
withdraw her own. Questioningly her
,ewildered gaze encountered his. Then
with Il quick movement she released
herself from his arm and sprang to
the ground. He, too, Immediately dis
mounted. She felt very wide awake
now, us though the sudden conscious
ness of that encircling grasp or some
thing In his glance before she slipped
from him had startled away the torpor
Of sOmnolence.
"You tainted, or fell asleep, mistress"
he said quietly.
"Yes, l remember, in the gorge"
ut was impossible to stop there, 80 !
rode on. But here in this shepherds
hut we may find shelter"
And, turning the horses. he would
have led them to the door, but the AMI
mails held back. then stood stock STILL
Striking to the hut, the jester stepped
IN. but quickly sprang to one side. and
IS he did so some creature shot out OF
tie door and disappeared in the gloom.
"a wolf" exclaimed the plaisant.
Entering the hut once more, ne
struck a light. In corner lay furse
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Monkeys at Play.

Nothing is more instructive" said
the zoo keeper to Il Baltimore Herald
reporter. than TO watch young mon
keys at play. These interesting crca'
lures investigate everything with in
suitable curiosity. They do things
startling enough TO convince ne that
they have almost human .a.n;.|.
II had in India Il youn.. ia :)n':"y that
learned to put the key in t.c l1ci ana
unlock the chain that fastened II to a
pole. Near this monkey there Always
lay a brush with handle that Gn'
screwed. In time the mo?Icy learned
to unscrew the handle and then to
screw II in again.
"A friend of mine had a II 1a."r that
he kept chained just out OF RI = OF TIC
hearth fire. This monkey l'ari.''. 10
tear strips from newspapers. ro.i lem
into long tapers and lisht item III the
flames"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07

opened from below came the voices
Of newcomers. the impatient eau o
| tipplers for ale, the rattle of dishes II
the kitchen. Wrapped in the recoilec
tions the conversation had evoked, t,
Jacqueline the din passed unnoticed
and when the rosy checked lass hi,
gone II was the jester who first spoke
what Il commentary OH the mOcker.
Of fate that the sword of such II man
so illustrious, so unfortunate. shOult
be intrusted to fool"
"Why." she said, looking ut him. he
arms OH the table, you drew it brave
ly. and once more bravely kept /
sheathed."
His face flushed. She half smile !
then pla, ed the blade on the board he
fore him.
There II Is"
Above the sword he reached over. "a
if II place his hand Oh hers. bui So
quickly rose. ADsently he returned t!i'
weapon to his girdle.
"IIOw tired feel" she said.
Immediately lie got up. You ar'
worn out from the journey" lie o.
served quickly.
But he knew it was not the jourac!
that had most affected her.
Il will leave you,' he went on
"Have you everything you needT
Everything" she answered careless
ly.
He walked to the door. The light
was on his face: hers remained shaded
Good night" she said.
Good night, Jacquelinc. duchess OF
Dubrois." lie answered. and, turning
disappeared down the corridor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Feed Makes the Cow.

There are many good cows that art
not known as such simply because
they do not get enough feed on the
right kind of feed. Cows appropriate
a certain amount of feed to put flest
on their bones and after they have
supplied this, the excess is turned into
milk.
Too many feeders try to get along on
as little feed as possible with the result
that the COW requires all or nearly all OF
her allowance to maintain her condition
This is one reason why good judges OF
cows prefer to pick up animals thai
they can buy reasonably cheap, depend
ing upon their judgment for good milk
ing qualities. These low-priced COW,
are then put into a clean, we'll ventilat-
ed stable and their feed gradually in.
creased until they are receiving full
milking ration, or an excess maintenance
ration, according to the advancement OF
the lactation period. Of course, such
men are disappointed sometimes, but il
frequently happens that cows bought 10
this way turn out to be splendid milkeri
when given an abundance of the righ
kind of feed and proper care.
Some men never have good COW just
for the reason that they are sting!
feeders. There are two kinds of poo
feeders, one is the extravagaut feede
and the other is the stingy feeder. 1
is not necessary to waste either graiI
or roughage in feeding dairy cows, bu
it is necessary to give them all they will
clean up properly.-Turf, Farm ant
Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
PROBATE NOTICES.

To ALI persons interested In either OF tue estates
hereinafter named:
In and for the County OF oxford, on the 2Srd day
OF Feb, In the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and five. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 10 Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In
terested. by causing a copy of this order to be
published three weeks successiveiy IN the ox
ford Democrat, newspaper puoisned at south
Paris In said County, that they may appear at u
Probate Court TO be held At Par,s, ON the
third Tuesday OF Mar, A. ID. 1893, sc nine of the
clock In the forenoon, and be hesri thereon II
they see cause:
ELISHA c. GILMAN. late Of Paris, deceased
first account presented for allowance by James
5. Wright, administrator with the Will annexed
ELISHA c. GILMAN, late of Paris, deceased
pe.ltiOn for determination Of collateral inherit
ance tax and petition for order to distribute OaI
spce Remaining In his hands presented by James
5. Wright. administrator with the Will annexed
JOHN y DENNEN, late OF oxford. deceased;
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by w. W. Dennen, trustee
JOSIAH 5. HoDGDoN. late OF Peru, lie
ceased; final account presented for allowance by
W Eastman, executor.
MARY 5. GRAY, late of Denmark deceased
petition for the appointment of George stray
or some other suitable person az administrator
lie bOnis non presented by Lizzie H. fehaeAer
sister.
JOHN y. DENNEN, late of Oxford. decea' ed
anal account presente for allowance by w. '"
Dennen, executor.
BENZ. =. VIRGIN, late OF Mexico, deceased
petition for license TO sell and convey rea' es
tate presented by George w. Brown, adminis
TRAITOR.
ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court
wy SLBERT u. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07

III - vRDM one OF Inp WnJtUlDW PTS
OF the town rang the clear
I~ note of trunpet. n tribute OF
~, r,el,dv accustomed by tine
.w,l, enino I'm tbe east As the last
c,,r;,n tones re.o,.hoed over the sieep
inc viI,,ge , crimson rim opnc ire !
.ho,. tho horiyon md soon fine ent ~,
whoe, ~ m. chariot of the sun col
ro,,oI nm ant of the iliimitnble abyss
and hegan its daily race across the skv
Ahout ,l,e same time the sleepy
ou.rd ot ibe town gate WAS relieved
bv -, a,u,ll, drowsv onpeorinr troop
or Here and there windows were
:, a..
MAJ 'I' J. - &C.. zee W. ~ ''e
Sill" - - ''' = 80 .''' ~ ~ -,''
To cJh.rr;"'r. IN '.-' ~. ''!i Vi ''i'
tavern 'ile 'aic .'''' hio'''' ,''o"'' SCI
ting To rights the 'api'' anu '''''''s ',. VI
sprihklihs FRESH saiiu OH ''ie i'oor' III
host iiaa put "pe'eu '''e i''". "ooi
permitting 'he iresn' INV ''o. "''"7 '.'
from without " eii'e'' "''ei' '''' """
plaisiht Ills cioah over HIS "ihi' u'
scended the stairs ana. auores'i"S '''
lanGlOru. asked WHEN he anu hie 'o'n
panion could be provided WIN preak-
fast.
"Breakfast.' grumbled the proprie
tor The maids are hardly up, ana
the fires must yet be started. IL VIII
be an hour Oh more perore you can pe
served. You ride forth early.
TIC p!;'i''.iit hiaue ho rePi! "s h'
strobe 10 the uoor anu looNe" 'u''
noted sundry signs OF awakening lie
down the narrow street ana theh IT,
turned To the taproom.
"lou lad noisy company here last
night. landlord. lie vouchsafed, giahc-
ing around the room and recalling tiIt
laughter and shouts he had heard &c
low until Il late hour.
NOISY company. retorted the lnil'
keci er. ~ goodly company that a'e
ana drank freely. Distinguished COM
pany that paid freely: the kings own
Guards. who are acting rs escort to
Robert. the duke OF Friedwa.d. and his
bride. the princess. Noisy company
forsooth"
"'rle duke is here alsoI"