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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24

ship was appropriately celebrated in
Walton hall. music for the occasion
being supplied by the Walton military
band, consisting of Wesley K. Walton
and his ten sons.
Mr.. Walton went to Utah to die.
Mormon elders of the village called
frequently to see him. He listened
with the apathy of the sick to their
lengthy discourses on the beauties of
the Mormon belief. One day an elder
tol dhim that through faith in the Lord
and the laying on of hands" by one of
the church Sin authority his malady
could be cured finally. The bishop came
and administered" after the custom of
those in authority in the Mormon
church And Mr.. Walton got well.
The Mormon will assert that it was
the laying on of hands that did it..
The Gentle maintains the dry, pure
mountain air repaired the damaged
lungs. Mr. Walton accepted the Nor
mon view of his cure, and as soon as
he was able to arise from his bed he
was baptized into the Mormon church.
Success attended his business ven
lures from the start. Inheriting a
tendency toward politics, he was soon
in the middle of the stirring GENTLE
Mormon struggle of the time, espous
ing the cause of the Mormon or peo
pies party. He was made a member
of the state committee of the peoples
party. AMI when the division on ma
tional lines came in Utah, he was made
a member of the republican state COM
mittee. a position he still holds. The
democrats nominated a strong man
and the district, in former years
democratic one, appeared to be in
danger. Walton was urged to run for
the state senate He didn't want the
place and said so. But the welfare of
the party demands it," they said. "All
right" he replied, promptly I'll rum"
He ran ahead of every one
else on the ticket and was elected by
a majority never before obtained in
the district.
His personal popularity alone would
doubtless have made his election a
certainty, but Mr.. Walton took no
chances He made it cinch by taking
the Walton band on his campaign tours.
Each time he was introduced as the
father of the ten sturdy boys who
composed the band, with the further
statement that ne had three other Chill
dren at home. This appeal to the
Utah heart was irresistible. The OPP
posing candidates family was small.
He lost.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
YOUR AMBITION.
Keep 1t Stimulated and Do Not Per-
init 1t to Wane.

Keep 1t Stimulated and Do Not Per-
NIT 1t to Wane.
The idea seems to be pretty general
that ambition is born in us, that we
have little or nothing to do with its &C
QUESTION or cultivation and that we
cannot modify, enlarge stimulate or
improve it to any great extent. A study
Of life does not confirm this idea. That
the ambition is a cultivable quality,
capable of being nodded or destroyed
according as We will, Is demonstrated
every day in the lives of those about
us. We see people in whom the spark
of ambition is kindled suddenly by the
reading of a book, the hearing Of lee
ture or the speaking Of kindly word
by friend or teacher, and, on the 9TH
er hand, we see those who allow their
ambition slowly to die out for want Of
fuel
The death of ambition is one of the
feels his ambition begin to fade there Is
trouble somewhere Either he is in the
wrong environment and his faculties
protest against what he is trying to do,
or bis health is poor, or he is being led
into dissipation by bad companions. A
youth whose ambition begins to wane
is not in a normal condition. When he
is not stimulated by noble purpose
and filed with a desire to become Il
strong man among men there is some
thing wrong mewhere.-Success.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
DEPARTED THIS MORNING FOR
.cOLFAx WHERE HE WILL
MEET CITIZENS.
Board of Control Completed Its Labors
and Left Last Night for
Vancouver.

Governor Mead, accompanied by his
private secretary, A. N. Brown, left
this morning on the 0. r. & N. train
for Colfax where he will be given a
reception tonight by the people of
Whitman county.
This morning before his departure
he went over a few minor details with
Warden KEGS regarding the affairs at
the prison, and held short conference
with number of politicians.
Yesterday afternoon the governor
called at Fort Walla Walla, where he
was received with the usual governors
salute. After inspecting the quarters
and grounds at the post he was given
an informal reception at the residence
of Colonel Steever, the officers and
ladies of the garrison being presented
to him. He was accompanied to the
fort by Postmaster Edwin L. Brunton,
Mayor Gilbert Hunt and ex-senator
Oliver T. Cornwell
Early in the evening the executive
was the guest of Senator Fred M.
Pauly at dinner. Those who attended
the dinner in addition to the governor
were: A. N. Brown, J. H. Brown, of
Seattle; Mayor Hunt, w. P. Mexican,
J. z. Smith, o. T. Cornwell, George T..
Thompson, J. L. Sharpstein, DR.. Y. c..
Blalock, c. L. Whitney, A. F. KEGS, Eu-
gene Lorton, w. P. Hooper, r. A. Horn,
Mesdames Pauly and Horn, and Misses
Pauly and Horn.
H. T. Jones and Grant Neal, mem
bers of the state board of audit and
control concluded their work at the
penitentiary yesterday afternoon and
left last night for Vancouver where
they will visit the school for defective
youth. This is the last trip to be made
by Mr.. Neal as his term of office will
expire On the first of next month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Young IdIers of the Time.

Among the moderately well to do
there Is an army of young men growing
up in idleness in this country who think
it beneath their dignity to learn trade
or follow profession and who in many
instances form that large class known
as genteel idlers. They have been PAM
pered ard petted by their parents until
they have come to the conclusion that
the world owes them living without
their having to work for it or give an
equiv lent in toll They are in truth a
menace to the peace and welfare Of the
country, and those who encourage them
to IL are as reprehensible as they
Sioux City Tribune.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Won Each Time.

About thirty years ago remarkable
bet was made between Captain NJ, a
racing celebrity, and another officer
who was noted for his activity. Cap
tain NJ. bet ESQ that his fellow officer
would not hop up a certain fight OF
stairs 1.-TWO at a time" The offer was
taken; but, as there were forty-one
steps in the fight, he found after TAX
ing twenty hops that he was left only
one step to negotiate and had lost. BE
accused Captain M. Of sharp practice,
but the latter replied:
"Well, I'll wager you another EDO !
do It,"
The officer, thinking to get back his
money, again accepted. Captain NJ
then hoped up forty steps in twenty
hops and, hopping back one, finished
by going up the last two steps and
won.-London Standard.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Prosperity In ireland.

NEW YORK, March 23.-Ireland has
awakened to new life and hope of
prosperity since the British govern
ment adopted the policy of buying in
big estates and selling the land to the
tenantry, according to Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford, who mas arrived
here on a vacation tour which he will
extend TO Mexico and later to Florida.
There is no doubt that the new
scheme for Ireland has proved a great
boon for the country" said Lord
Charles. Il was recently there and
saw evidences of prosperity on every
side. The people have money in the
banks. and it all comes from the pro-
ducts of the country. Conditions are
getting better all the time"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
LEND A HAND.
end a hand to the tempted.

Lend hand to the tempted.
Lend a hand to souls in the shadow.
Lend a hand to those who are often
misjudged.
Lend hand to the soul crushed with
unspeakable loss.
Lend hand to the poor fighting the
wolf from the door.
Lend a hand to those whose lives are
narrow and cramped.
Lend a hand to the boy struggling
bravely to culture his mind.
Lend a hand to the young people
whose homes are cold and repelling.
Lend hand to those whose sur
roundings are steadily pulling them
down.
Lend hand to the prodigal sister.
Her life is as precious as that Of the
prodigal brother.
Lend hand to the girl who works,
works, works and knows nothing Of
recreation and rest
Lend hand-an open hand, a warm
hand, a strong hand, an uplifting hand,
a hand filed with mercy and help
Silver Cross.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
A RIDE UP PIXIES PEAK.
It Ii Liable to Almost Literally Burst
Your Head Open.

It Ii Liable to Almost Literally Burst
Your Head Open.
To take a pleasure ride that almost
literally bursts your head open is a
novelty thrilling enough, it is to be pre-
sumed, for the most eager thrill seeker.
But that is what often happens to
him who essays the dizzy heights of
Pixies peak, 14,OO0 feet above sea level.
II went up on the cog road from
Manitou," said Baltimore man, Gin
company with party of tourists, and
before we reached the Halfway House
there were two who exhibited such
positive symptoms Of distress that at
the first stop they had to leave and
take the next train down. The rest of
us continued. In seat little in front
of us was young girl who had been
we had been watching curiously to
see what would happen next. 1t hap
pened. Suddenly she threw up her
hands and fell backward, with blood
gushing from her mouth, ears, eyes and
nose. The conductor, who was evil
uChtlS dCCuOSCihOo " ouSA SSChCo, tOAeA
her escort to lay her fat on her back,
as the pressure was less there than at
the head height in a sitting posture.
Then, at the next station, she was tax
en- off and sent back to Manitou by the
wagon road. They didn't dare to take
her down by train, as the quick change
to the denser air might have proved
serious.
"Well, we kept going and reached
the top. 1 thought I'd take short run
in the fine, rarefied air, and 1 did
took a dozen steps, when my heart be-
gan to beat like a trip hammer, and l
concluded that running at that height
was not for me. They told me you
couldn't boil eggs or beans up there. l
don't know, because 1 didn't try. We
had our pictures taken sitting on
rock up in that barren spot, where
nothing will grow but the edelweiss,
and bought some souvenirs. Then we
came down, and, so far as l am con-
cerned, they can level the mountain
tomorrow. I'll never have any more
use for it. Manitou, Garden Of the
Gods and North Cheyenne canyon for
mine, but no more Of that sky bust
ness."- Baltimore News.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
REV. JOHN LE coRNU ANNOUNCE
ED AS HIS CHOICE LAST
NIGHT.
Pioneer Methodist Minister WIN be
Spiritual Advisor of the ConvIcts
in the Penitentiary.

Governor Mead last night announced
the appointment of Rev. John LeCornu
of Walla Walla county as chaplain OF
the state penitetniary Rev. LeCornu
had the endorsement o fthe clery ana
the Grand Army men of Eastern Wash
ington. The appointee is a pioneer
minister of the Methodist church and
has for many years filled pulplts In
Walla Walla and Columbia counties.
He was stationed at Dixie for some
time, but recently has had charge OF
the church at Huntsville.
Governor Mead will sign his COM
mission upon his return to olympia
when Rev. LeCornu will take up the
duties of his position.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
THE GRAY SQUIRREL,
He II . Genius At Hiding NM
Finding Them a

AAem Again
One OF the most familiar Soma.
the summer woods is the rattlinn hol
of the red squirrel" writes an % va.
er. THE tones Of his voice aro oo'e'E
and there is a great difference ho, ed
his angry bark, his cry of faa, e
rhattering monologue with Will, @s
addresses an intruder on his a. Ne
the running fire Of repartee uh,1la
the constant accompaniment Of ths
tics of pair at play and the lonn 40
ting roll call which he utters CT. .at
emily from sheer enjoyment 81 Spp -
sound or as a challenge to soma :. e
seen enemy of his own tribe and ~, W.
reverberates through the woods o..
with sufficient force to carry tho so. a
for as much as half to three
of mile. If we listen for an ns,e'
when we hear one of these cball0s~'
sent forth we may hear it anSuoee'
from some distant point so family ~
we cannot be certain that if is no. '
echo. Some other male has heard ~, ~
challenge and, detecting the self Sot,.
fed note in it, has answered. and ~
may be fairly certain that thav
Fastening toward each other, each v,.,
the intention of annihilating his foo :.
at least teaching him lesson.
Gray squirrels, unlike most ~ ~.
rodents, do not hibernate in the winto.
time, but are abroad and very actir.
during most of the season. Their no..,
are then in hollow trees, but they non
ally leave these retreats in March and
build airier and less vermin infaS,0l
abOdes in the tree tops of leaves and
twigs. If you can watch a gray souI,
rel gathering nuts in the fall Won will
see him take nut in his cheek nonoh
and hop along the ground, testing \,
every few yards with his front feet
When he has found a spot entirely IA
his liking he will scoop out shallow
hole and, placing the nut in it, will
cover it up with the loose earth. This
he will stamp down and restore to its
former condition by scraping the loose
leaves and small stones over it.
''This performance he repeats again
and again in that and other localities
until he has hidden away in this man.
ner large quantity of nuts, one SOUR.
rel often burying several hundred. In
the winter, as he needs them, he IN.
earths these nuts, and it is wonderful
how unerringly he can go to his yari !.
GUS caches, even though, as frequently
happens, they may all be covered with
foot o. more of snow"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
FAMILY BALL NINE AND BAND.
Wesley X. Walton and Children Are
Musicians and Vigorous Athletes.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March "a.
Thirty three years ago Wesley K.
Walton. son of the former Supreme
Court Justice c. W. Walton, went from
Maine to Utan a flat-chested youth.
hoping the mountain air would pro-
long his life few years. Last summer
piloted the Walton Baseball club to
the championship of Rich county. The
eight other players of the Walton team
were his sons. Two other sons and
three daughters joined their mother in
cheering the victorious team. That
evening the winning of the champion
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
IRELAND NEAR HOME RULE.
WeIl-Informed Men in Washington
Saw Erin's Desire Is In Sight.


CHICAGO, March 23.-Walter
Wellman in a Washington special to
the Record Herald says:
That home rule for Ireland, in one
form or another, is only delayed by
the recent furry in British politics
and the resignation of Mr.. Wyndham,
The chief secretary of Ireland, is the
opinion of well-informed men, who
have just come from London and
Dublin. In fact, it is believed the
downfall of Mr.. Wyndnam, and the
circumstances attending his retire
ment, may hasten the coming of the
day wnen the English parliament con-
fers upon the people of Ireland the
simple justice and decency involved in
an extension of self government
among them.
A gentleman now in Washington,
VINO is familiar with ali that is going
on behind the scene in London, pre-
diets that the forthcoming general
elections in the United Kingdom,
which cannot now be long deferred,
are likely to hinge more upon the
question of Irish home rule than upon
Mr. Chamberlain's fiscal policy.
BaIfour Government Doomed.
There are indications that the Bal
four government cannat hold out
much longer, and wnen dissolution of
tionalists are sure to get another OPP
portunity to play good politics and
advance the home rule cause.
According to this authority Mr..
Chamberlain now has it within his
power to force the Balfour govern
ment to the wall, but that he is for the
present disinclined to do so on ac-
count of his fear that if the ministry
falls, home rule, and not his protec-
ton ideas, will form the chief issue
before the electorate. The Irish party
now holds a coign of advantage of
which it may be expected under the
brilliant leadership of John Redmond
to make the most as events develop.
1t is not at all improbable that af-
ter the government has gone to the
country and the smoke of battle has
cleared away, it will be found that the
Irish nationalists hold the balance of
power in the commons. They come
very near it now; and when they have
actually arrived at a position in which
they nave power to dictate one may
be sure that home rule will be the
price of their support
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Ancestry.

Napoleon never pointed to his ances-
try as the source of his unparalleled
ambition and achievements, but said,
II am my own ancestry" A patrician
once said to Cicero, "You are plebe-
ian." II am" said Cicero. ''The no
bility Of my family begins with me;
that of yours ends with you" Better
be the foundation of a new pyramid
than the apex Of an old one. Better
make your family proud Of you than be
foolishly proud Of your family, with
nothing in you to enable them to re-
turn the compliment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
,che White of an Egg.

The white Of an egg is made up of
little cells filled with albumen. By
beating the white these cells are rup-
tured, and oxygen from the air is in
closed, which gives the white and light
appearance to beaten eggs. The white
Of a stale egg will not inclose as much
oxygen, will not be as light and as
easily dtgested as that Of the fresh
egg and, Of course, less valuable. The
importance Of beating the egg in cold.
pure air Is readily seen.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
An Episcopalian Speaks.

James L. Houghteling of Chicago,
who established the Brotherhood OF ST.
Andrew, for young men of the Episco-
pal denomination, says: The Young
Mems Christian Association, by its
own work and by the work of the or
CARNATIONS inspired by it, has been
the chief influence of the century in
making Christianity a life to live in
stead of a theory to talk about"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
The Wood chuck IL Lazy.

There is no animal that exerts less
energy in the course Of year than the
woodchuck. He feeds upon the best In
the meadow and occasionally in the gar
den, being very fond of the juicy peas
and beans and tender lettuce. Then as
winter comes on he forgets all care and
worry, crawls into his burrow and.
like the bear, falls asleep, not TO
awaken till spring.-St. Nicholas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
III. Favorite Instrument.

1.-THE tout ensemble Of that orchestra
is remarkably good" remarked Mr..
Newrich's host at the box party.
Don't you think so?'
"You bet it isl" responded Mr.. New
rich enthusiastically. II like to watch
the Teller that's playin' it slide it back
and forth-looks as if he was swaller-
in itv'-Cleveland Leader.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Wasted Time.

'Hany q man." said Uncle Eben,
wastes time in dis life tryin' to push
somebody to de rear when he ought to
be tryin' to git ahead on his own &C.
count" -Washington Star.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Not ENCOURAGING.

'Good evening"" said Borem when
she came down to him. 81 really must
apologize for coming so late, but the
cars
"Oh," she interrupted coldly, 81 don't
mind late corners. It's the late stayers
that bother me."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
Your Lap.

Children are VIGOROUSLY eager to ac-
quire facts. The following question
was asked by lad Of seven after he
had ridden upon his uncle's knee:
Say, Uncle Will, what becomes of
your lap when you stand up?'-
Youths Companion
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
His O6ense.

All, they have caught
you drunk again, eh? Hobo-No, yer
honor; impersonatin' an officer dis time.
guess dey caught me asleep in door
way.-Philadelphia Press.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
When the heart Is won, the under
standing is easily convinced-Simmons.

Pianos for rent. Judge Taylor, No.
9 N. Sixth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-06

- : m
enteenth and .Deca tur Streets, where his
wife and three children reside. Yester-s
day afternoon after 2 90 clock, Officer
Moore, with Special Officer Watts, went
to his home and Served the warrant on
him. charging him with attempting to-
commit a crime. ks8 n q
Woods was taken before Squire Cheat.
ham Sunday night about II O'Clock an i1
gave bail In the sum OF $l02 kolnerl did
sworn out by officer Overton. 81
Not Employed BY Company.
Mr.. E. H. Nyells, attorney 70. the Pas
senger and Power Company. said yester-
day: If Koiner sin the employ Of the
Sege anq gd9sr G99Peny
Nothing not to say regarding this case, fur
ther than n to declare that tho company
wishes to put stop. to the aiege aa pl deRa
at this resort. From what l can learn,
Koiner had beene held up once BY. three
men, and he was determines 10 get even
for this outrage Personally, q, couldn't
ments about a former hold up are cor cor
Dr.. w. II: Merchant was called ,, 7, s see e
wound will necessitate his remaining IN
bed several days.
Reported for Years.
Matchmaking hasSbeen reported at For
est Hill Park for years. a regular gang
OF men have been said TO loaf around
tlemen who accompanied ladies there.
The police authorities have repeatedly
received reports Of such 3outrages About
exclusively an alleged successful black
mailing scheme. Thls.6H is said. was also
3practlced upon Koiner,, the detective.
some days ago. He was then IN company
1t was stated last night that Koiner
was employed by House, and that kolner
is not detective, except possibly as an
amateur. lie is but seventeen years OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-06

articles for the rummngc sale. But Chestnut
Hill beat the whole OF big Richmond, in send
Ing US rummage. The sales are still flourish
ing. All we want is the rlimnage and want
money. and It Is being used for n good pur-
pose. We especially wish to thank Mr.. Bos-
sieux for. hauling the rummage for u.s. Any one
having more run,mage to give us. II they will
phone No. 30S, 1t will be promptly sent for,
or they can send It to No. 1909 East Main
Street opposite General Wnshngton's old
headquarters We have Mi the fashions from
General WnshlnBton's time up to 1905 We
have lounges. chairs, ETC., all styles, also one
organ, but we want groceries, and any OF
tho grocers having r,lnnage, please send 1t
down. We arc very thankful for what has been
sent, but want you to keep sending US rum