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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01
EVIL EFFECTS OF SPECULATION IN FARM
PRODUCTS

In 1898 the government appointed industrial commits
sion to investigate the effects of speculation the
value products, Kyle Dakota
ing chairman.
AS result of the investigation there recognition
and sharp definition by competent authority of the diff
ference between speculation of the legitimate kind
entirely harmful egmate represented by
shops.
The commission found principal of specu-
laton applicable to grains to consist in the essening
ordinarily would
the farmer 1t found that if consumers to
the risks of distribution there adequate
provision for the future while if distribution
thrown entirely the farmer, the
irregular supply seriously dis
turb the efficiency of the existing plan handling
great and to work for greater instability in
Speculation, the middle power n
two and we'll.
The commission went beyond the confines United
States and into Russia and India and found the
country where there speculative grain mar
kets and where the matter of distribution
bureaucraticay conditions against producer
and deporably bad. In India
to recognize speculative distribution supplies
for the general good than bureaucratic distribution could
The Spectator, the commission found assuming
the greatest any the whole business oganiza
ton society," but conclusions reached
the good of the whole that this be permitted that
without speculation, make a condition equaling the
present stability consumers would have
higher prices else the farmer would enter
market with fewer competitors in sight buy and
his surplus The finding of the commission that
speculation honestly conducted highly important part
of the business structure of the day.
The line of differentiation between the regular exchange
and it's and the bucketshop
y drawn Noting the general dishonesty bucket
shops and the RIGHTEOUSNESS of their practices the
nevertheless found the greatest evil these but
in the fact that the business given had effect
whatever the values At least 80 per of
country spectators buyers When they they be-
eve their orders will effect in advancing
naturally would be the but their business is given
bucketshop, there is such effect while for them
selves, they drawn into speculation
indeed, they not specializing at ALL but have
| across the line into gambling and simple.
AT the time the commission did it's work there in
the United States about 400 bucketshops estimated
that each place did business in grain futures buying
selling 10000 bushels day. any grain
man will concede to be small Yet from
small estimate of daily business there was
shown to be total Of 100000 bushels which these
shops pretended to buy SELL diverted regular
changes that if thrown regular could
fail operate activity stability.
With the passing of the bucketshops, said the commits
sion of price depression will have dis
appeared and when the farmers realize what these
parasites the body commercial them,
influence upon legislation will operate to kill them off,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01

In a speech the citizens of Colfax a few ago
Governor Mead said
the time when the takes effect shall
the railroad commission three honest ncorrup
ibe who friendly the lawmen who will carry
only the letter, but the spirit of the law"
This declaration by the certainly has the
right ring he will be taken his word until his
pOintments shall speak for themselves From the gov
ernor fearless uerances led to believe that he
made his mind listen dictation any rail-
road corporations in making his appointments and
his best to the epope If follows this his
future political assured No had
better opportunity to endear himself
state and to insure himself highest
gift than is within the of Albert E. Mead Pres
en indications that the will right
of his splendid opportunity
favorite son of the state of Washington.
1t must be conceded by the political
ponents that he is doing surprisingly we'll keeps
up mis- he will the distinction of having
of the best this
test of Meads character and of the sincerity
the railroad commission. An excellent commission
been enacted and its failure depend upon
the wisdom of Governor Mead in naming men whose
DUTY 1t Will be to execute the law.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01
THE DISGRACE OF COLORADO.

The republican majority in the Colorado legislature,
unseatng Adams rgnully governor and de-
caring Peabody elected after exacting
from the latter that he would resign within
hours in order to make Governor Nc
Donald, did piece political work that
has been in this country since presidency was
stolen from Samuel Tilden says Yakima Democrat
Teh majority of the Colorado legislature nothing
than anarchists
From all accounts the title Adams was so
clear that large element republican party in
RADIO conceded his election Even after the long
and bitter wrange that which tremendous
sure brought effort to line up the ma
Jory party In the legislature there repubI-
cans IN tnat body who voted to democratic gov
in his believing as they did that ne had
elected by the people.
governor Adams seems to have the sympathy of the
people, and deuged offers of support he wou7
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01

Charles Mellen president of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad formerly president of
Northern Pacific, the good that
ment regulation inevitable speech
before general assembly Connecticut few days
said:
demand which resulted for strict supervis
ion of railroads public
1t is right it should be had There have
grown up great is time they
laid bare and stopped
"A railroad enjoys great privileges from the public 1t
performs public service imposes which should
be to it, if not handle itself
without discrimination between persons and places, and
fairly public which created
it, supervise has shown it
control ITSELF"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01

elect to forciby resist legislature
he wisely refused to do in which showed himself
abiding patriot In retiring however
to the people of the state in which
at length, showed the fasity Peabodys clam
denounced the scathng
The unseating the behest of the million
aire mine of Colorado blow popular govern
ment and if the people of that state
the first opportunity they liberties
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01

Washington correspondents appear to believe that Mr.
Roosevelt approaching open break with his party
correspondent of the New York World says
"Presden begins mis- administration with the
hostility well developed and the indications
are of his term he will be
bitterly antagonzed than Grover Cleveland who
retired only senators of his party left to
defend policies fyeignth at the three
months just a weeks ignored and
president previous body of legislators
Nearly recommendation made by the
chief rejected Apparently all
required the knowledge that the
president urged and approved it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-01
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Copy change Of advertisement must be delivered to the
h;nes, Office by of o'clock m insure insertion
in issue Of date.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

DR.. Virchow. the eminent man Of
science, has been sharply cnticising
Prince Bismark, who was then chan.
cellor.
At the end of a particularly Sc
we're attack Bismark felt himself per-
sonally affronted and sent seconds to
Virchow, with a challenge TO fight
duel.
The man of science was found in
his laboratory, hard at work at eI.
periments which had for their object
the discovery of a means Of destroy
ing trichinae, which were making
great rsvages in Germany.
"Ah," said the doctor, "a chal-
lenge from Prince Bismark, eh ?
Well, we'll AS am the challenged
party, suppose | have the chocics
Of weapons. Here they sreI"
He held out two large sausages,
which seemed to be exactly alike.
Zone OF these sausages," he said,
"is filed with trichinae; it is deadly.
The other is perfectly wholesome.
Externally, they cant be told apart.
Let his e1cellency do me the honor
to choose whichever OF these be wish.
es and eat it, and | will eat the 9th
err
Though the proposition was as
reasonable as any dueling proposition
could be, Prince Bismark's represen.
tatives refused it. No duel was
fought, and no one accused Virohow
Of cowardice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
Alphabet Of Success.

The following a. lPhabet is printed
on a neat card and hung up in coffee
taverns and places Of resort and busl-
ness in Great Britain:
Attend carefully to the details Of
your business.
Be prompt in all things.
Consider well, then decide positive
ly.
Dare to do right; fear to do wrong
Endure trials patiently.
Fight life's battle brsvely, manful-
ly.
Go not into the society Of the vi
cious.
Hold integrity sacred.
Injure not another's reputation or
business
Join hands only with the virtuous.
Keep your mind from evil thoughts
Lie not for any consideration.
Make few special acquaintance.
Never try to appear what you are
not
Observe good manners.
Pay your debts promptly.
Question not the veracity Of a
friend.
Respect the counsel Of your pa
rents.
Sacrifice money rather than princi-
pie.
Touch not, taste not, handle not in
to1icsting drinks.
Use your leisure time for improve
ment.
Venture not upon the thres hold Of
wrong.
Watch carefully over your pas
slons.
Xtend to everyone q kindly saluta-
ton.
Yield not to encouragement.
Zealously labor for the right and
success is certain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
A Modern Fable.

Once upon a time the King of
Beasts, who was taking little walk
in hopes to pick up anything fat that
might have escaped from the Dime
Meseum, suddenly found himself in
hole Many politician has done that
and got out with only the loss of his
coat tails, but in this case there was a
big fish net to tangle things up and
make climbing out impossible.
After biting and clawlng and roll
lug over for half an hour the Lion
gave 1t up and pictured to himself his
skin lying on the library floor OF a
western beet packer He had COM
posed his nerves and was ready for
the worst when Mouse, who was on
his way TO town meeting, stopped to
see what the row was. Hope rose in
the Lion heart at once, and he said:
"You are but little thing. but you
have sharp teeth. Would you do me
tn, favor to gnsw through this net in
about fifty different places"
With all my teeth, replied the
Mouse, and he Tell to II at once.
Cord after cord was bitten through
and at length the captive got brace
with his hind legs and snapped the
remaining cords and was tree. He
was proiuse In his thanks and prom
lses, and it 50 happened that week
later he looked IN at the open kitchen
door of Peasants 6 cabin aud saw the
Mouse IN tap.
1t Is my turn now to appeal to
you, said the Mouse. You see the
situation | am In, and am sure that
one bite OF your strong teeth
"Oh, certalnly-greatest OF pleas
ure, replied tie Lion, and, opening
his Jaws, he swallowed tray, Mouse
and all and ssu ltered away to OBJ
serve:
Moral.-One good turn deserves
another, but there is always a chance
of overriding it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
True TO Her Promise.

Josiah" said Mrs. Chugwster,
what do you do at those lodge meet
ings you attend twice month ?"
You don't expect me to tell you
that, do you? Our proceedings are
secret.
"a man oughtnt to have any se-
cret from his wife. What is the pass.
word2"
I've taken solemn obligation
never to communicate that to any
outsider"
I'm not an outsider. A man and
his wife are one. You have a right
to communicate it to me"
Mr.. Chugwater reflected. well, "
he said, IF repeat the password to
you once you will promise never to
ask ne to say it agsin2"
"Yes, I'll promise" "
"And you'll never tell anybody
else?"
Never"
WhereupOn be rapidly uttered the
following word
Magelliellinellikazenslot
alizabelilliwinkamanakalilooleroo." "
Mrs. Chugwater kept her promise.
She never repeated that password to
a living soul.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

why isit, asked the young widow,
that you old bachelors say such hor-
rid things2 Married men never talk
that way"
That's easily explained, replied
the 0. b. "a bachelor is in a position
to say what a married man is only
permitted to think"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
The Cure for Worry.

Worry is one OF the worst curses OF
modern life. l say of modern life,
not because people thousand years
ago did not worry, because as civlli-
zation advances men become more
highly strung, more sensitive and less
capable of detachment Thus We
often say in very expressive phrase
that thing gets upon our nerves.
Something distressing happens to US,
and we cannot shakeIt oh. Some one
treats US rudely, harshIy or unklndly,
and the word or deed rankles IL our
minds. We think 1t over till 1t ls
magnlhed into grlevous and lnten-
tional insult. We take it to bed with
us, and no sooner is the light put out
than we begin to recall 1t and turn
over in our minds all the oircum-
stances that occasioned it. We sleep
teverishly, haunted all the time with
tue sense of something dlsagreeable.
We wake, and the accursed thing ls
slIll ranking in our minds. This is
one form OF worry, which is very COM
mon among people Of sensitive minds.
Another form of worry is the tend
ency to brood over past errors. The
business man or the public man ls
suddenly overwhelmed with the con-
ylction that he has made an awful
mess OF things. The worst of all ca
lamities is the lack OF energy to Crap
pie with calamity, and in most cases
it is worry that breaks down mans
energy.
A third and perhaps more common
form OF worry is the gloomy antlcips-
tion OF future calamltles, There are
some men who, however happy they
may be today, are Perpetually fright
ening themselves with the possibilities
of disastrous tomorrow. They live
in terror. When actual sorrow comes
upon US most of US discover unex-
pected resources of fortitude in our
selves. But nothing sickens the heart
so much as imagined sorrow. Of this
form of worry we may well say, "lt'e
wicked !"
| have no doubt that most OF my
readers know by experience what
some of these things mean. No doubt
also many Of them have many real
causes for anxious thought, and they
will ask me how l propose to deal
with it. One of the best ways ls to
be content to live day at time.
Sydney Smith counsels US with rich
wisdom to take short views Of life.
Each day is an entirety in itself. 1t
is rounded off by the gulf Of sleep 1t
has it's own hours which will never
return; it stands separate, with its
own opportunities and pleasures
Make the most Of them.
Another good and simple rule is
never to take our griefs to bed with
us. Easy to say, but how difficult
to do, will be replied. But it is
largely matter Of will and habit.
John Wesley once said that he
would as soon steal as worry, for each
was equally a Gin. Toworry is waste
ful and foolish; We have also to rec
ollect that it is wicked.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

The old farmer had strayed into a
music emporium and was listening
with open-mouthed astonishment to a
phonograph.
"Wa.sll, by grassI" exclaimed the
old man. THAT ere mercheen GER
tainly do be queer sort IVA con-
traption."
Cant I sell you one ?" queried the
proprietor. 1T will store up every
thing you say and repeat it to you
later"
"Gosh, no !" replied the rural par
ty. I've got a wife tew home that
kin dew all that, by henr'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
Bent Her Double.

Il knew no one, for four weeks, when
l was sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble, writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, of
Pittsburg, Pa, land when | got better,
although | had one Of the best doctors
| could get, was bent double, and had
TO rest my hands on my knees when |
walked. From this terrible atfliction
was rescued by Electric Bitters, which
restored my health and strength, and
now can walk as straight as ever. They
are simply wonderful" Guaranteed to
cure stomach, liver apd kidney disord-
ers; at Reinharts drug store price
soc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
NEW VOL. 40.--NO. "a
Got the Thief.

THE police have what they call
the sweating process, a means of
forcing confessions and admissions
from stubborn moral dereLcts, said
an old timer, land some of these
methods are ingenious, some OF them
cruel. while others are positively bar
barous and bave been fiowned upon
by the courts, as is evidenced IN the
doctrine which declares that forced
confessions are Of little or no value as
evidence. l say this by way Of pre-
lude to 4 little story of long time
ago winch will show that there are
more ways than o1e Of forcing man
to 'JSn up to wrong long. As you
PROBABLY know, the Ak was at one
time the most valuable implement
around the place It was in the time
| have III mind, the time when south
eastern Arkansas was wilderness
and when the earlier settlers first be-
gan to cast their lot in that rlch and
now prosperous prt OF the world.
The ak meant mucl IN those days.
So " hen some fellow piltered some
other fellow ak the question was OF
large moment for miles around.
"A man thus circumstanced and of
che time complained that his AK had
been stolen. There happened to be
preacher in the section who was
looked upon as having extraordinary,
almost supernatural powers, and
whenever anything of this kind hap
pened complaint was made to hun.
The thief of the ak was reported to
the preacher. I'll find it for you, he
said to the distressed man OF the
woods.
ION certain day when he had
nearly every man within a radius of
fifty miles around him he lined them
up in row and stepped back about
thirty feet, just far enough to allow
him good eye sweep Of the line. In
few words he related the case of
the man who had lost the ak, dwelt
on the Importance of the ak, declar-
ing it not only to be the industrial
capital of the man who lost 1t, but
the chief weapon with which he de.
Tended his home. Now, my friends,
one Of you men got that ak, and |
know it, he said. i have a rock in
my hand, he continued, and while
l do not care to hurt any living hu-
man being, l am going TO nit the man
who got that ak And as he said
this he swung long bony arm over
his head with violence and brought it
around with force. Only one man
lodged in the line of forty, and he
was the guilty man. In a short
while the ak was returned TO its right
full owner, and the backwoods preach
er was more popular than ever.
Which little happening shows that
there are refined and unrefned meth
DDS of sweating men and making
them own up to their misdeeds. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
thanksgiving.

I thank, Thee, Lord. for every moment dropped
Into my life that had some sweetness in II;
For all the golden hours when friendship met
And gave up heart for heart and thought for thought;
For all the love that faithful hearts let fall
To drop into mine own; for ev'ry look
From loving eyes-for ev'ry smile or word
That gladdened me-tor subtle influence
That made me strong. dear Lord. thank Thee!
I thank Thee. Lord. thank for the hours
When flowed my tears;
When fell those gret-wrunE drops
On lips that murmured: Lord, Thou knowest best.
For all the love-borne SORROW. hidden pain:
For all the cares and burdens Of my life
For. glad or sad, Thou givesI for the bestl
For all the strength Thou gayest me to bear
Dear Lord, thank Thee!
-RosE HARRIET PASTOR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
II Served Them Right.

Courtesy always pays, said Nine.
Rejane, "the French actress, toan in
terviewer. If we are courteous 10
people, they like US, and try to help
W. II we are discourteous to them,
they hate us and oppose us.
Two women occupied a compart-
ment in railway carriage with one
man, a stranger. They were extreme
ly rude to this man. In whispers
that be could overhssr they criticised
his costume, his figure and his man
ner. He, to be reyenged, did sin
gulsr thing.
The blackness OF a tunnel envel-
oped the car, and under cover Of the
darkness the man kissed the back OF
bis hand loudly and repeatedly. Then
when the train entered the light again,
be looked from one woman to the
other with significant smile.
They exchanged glances Of suspicion.
"Was it you be kissed ?"
mo of course not. Was it your"
And neither lady would believe
the others denial, and each 10 her
innocent heart was offended to think
that the man had chosen her compan-
ion instead Of herself to kiss. The
man looked cool and complacent.
When, finally, be rose to go, be said,
lifting bis hat with joculsr air:
Have no fear, ladies, / shall never
tell which Of you it was"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

Her-My only objections to Mrs.
Pryor ia that she's business woman.
Him-Indeed What business is
she engaged in2
Her-Everybody's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

It is while you are patiently toll
ing at the little tasks Of life that the
meaning and the shape Of the great
whole of life dawnr upon you. 1t is
while you are resisting little tempta-
tions that you are growing stronger.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

"Did you ever have any trouble
with black ants in Ireland, Bridget? ?
No ma am, but l had some trouble
once with a white uncle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

Grsy-YOur wife used to be rather
pensiVe before your marriage. Is che
still 90?
smith-oh, no; she's expensive"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20

Jack Huggins-Won't you give me
a kiss, Dollie7
Dollie Dimples-Would it be good
taste ?
Jack Huggins-Don't know. /
can tell better after you give it 10
me.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
ram anu Ull Department.

Raw auu Boiled LInseeu Oll, har-
ucss On, Machine UII, DiaCh oCrap,
1urpenLIne, ~. y. anu UdS L ar, Gds-
UIIuc, NarnIsIl, japan Dry eI, huo'
EuIeI, w nlLe Lead, heu Leau,
opauISn Brown, CaIclneu Plaster,
rUrtIauu NeIueuL, Laru OL, fIas-
Leriug naIr, CUal On, Neat fUoI
On, Isn On, DaLh DrlCh soap, SUI
pnur, COppcras, DOra&.
PaGeuL rIasterIug prepared Tor lmmcdl-
ate use.
International oTOCh FOOD and Ulea.
SUI uUrsv anu GattIe fowuers.
Frank Miller HARNESS DHhoolNU,
NuaIe OII oUap.
Black LAMBS UUL harness on.
The PERFECTION Blue Flame WICK
less UII oUOve-saIesJ auu ucst.
The Four LeaI Glover CREAM oEPA-
hAIUIl, where Lne muk Is not
mIAeu or diluted Win water, leaV-
ing IT pure auu sweet IOr family use.
WALL PAPER furnished On short NO.
LICe at reuuced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haylng Tools and
Barn -, .1.I,st, Il u Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, Y l. Chain Pumps.
A Large. Stock of Cooking and Heating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
Hardware Department.

IJaI IrOu ANAtIs, nOGse oaOSs, Large
iron UaSn hCLLITS, DI dSS, copper
anu rVrCeIaIn helLIeS, ohllIctS,
alnr IrOus, race, DuLI, ~" anu
uaIIIr CuaIuS, T. arm DeIIs, screen
UOOrS anu InuUnS, amerLCau
y uuCe WIre, Darueu ware, od"S,
Dlauh uamh NUIu oueIIers, La" Ii
mowers, rIIeS, AII oIlvs Doi.s,
Loaded oneIIs rUwuer auu onUL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-07-20
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest conhd-
ence, telling US all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice
Gin plain sealed envelope), how to
cure them. Address: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co., 4,
Chattanooga, Tenn.