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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-20

soever. In private life men do not
have to do much to be thought well of
by the majority of their fellow citi-
zens. 1t is only when one in some I'M
guarded or reckless moment consents
to accept some gift from the dear
people"-fill some public Office-that
against it. In putting these thoughts
on paper the writer has in mind the
city's chief executive, the Honorable
Gilbert Hunt Now that the election
is over and affairs haev Gained down
bit there is not a fair minded citi-
zen who will not admit Mr. Hunt was
one of the best friends the city Of
Walla Walla ever had. A man of af-
fairs, conducting an important and
successful business of his own, he did
not hesitate to devote slathers of
valuable time at the most unpropitious
hours in behalf of the city. And the
service he rendered the city was in
valuable. None who are honest will
hesitate to say that. Granting all this,
to show you the extent We go in deal
ing with out public officers-the best
of them-here are some of the names
hurled and bawled from the housetops
at Mr.. Hunt before his retirement:
Thief" "robber," CRATER" friend of
outlaws" enemy of the laboring
men, foe of the churches" destroyer
of the city on account of installing too
many improvements" ETC., etc. Of
course no sane Walla Wallan believes
in his heart that Mr. Hunt was en-
titled to any such names. But an cleo
ton was on and we had to do it. When
we calmly consider some of our acts
in connection with our public officials
do they not seem entirely ridiculous?
Surely they must. And, everything
considered, it is a mighty wise Walla
Wallan who thinks twice before ac-
cepting any public Office the gift of
the "dear people, Should we not
work for an improvement of some
kind? That is, if we ever hope to get
some of our most capable citizens to
represent us-direct our public affairs.
JOHN HENRY.
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Booker T. Washington Will Speak.

SCHENECTADY, n. Y, July 90
The colored citizens of this city are
celebrating Emancipation day in a
more elaborate manner than ever be-
fore, and an interesting program has
been arranged for the exercises which
will take place this afternoon and
evening. Booker T. Washington, the
head of the Tuskogee institute, is here
as the guest of the colored citizens of
this city, and will deliver an address
on The Outlook for the Colored Race. >
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Will Continue Signal School.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan, July
20.-The signal corps of the United
States army has been maintaining a
school here, from which seven officers
have graduated this year. The work
of the institution has been attended
with so much success that it will be
continued next year. the new session
opening about September 1, with four
or five officers of the signal corps and
as many more line officers, to whom
it is considered advisable to impart
this system of communication in the
field, together with a knowledge of
signal corps apparatus and equip
ment.
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This Questsn Is Often Asked BY
The Public
MANY SAY EXPENSES ARE HEAVY
MANY SENATORS HAVE RE.
cEIvED BIG FEES FOR PROS
ECUTING CLAIMS.

The question is often asked IN
Washington, Does it pay to become a
United States SENATOR" The ques-
ton does ont have reference to the
honor and influence that go with the
office, but purely to the financial END
of the game. Many men who are or
have been members of that body do
not hesitate to reply that senator
salary does not begin to pay his ex-
penses. nd there is no doubt what
ever that the average senator spends
more than the $4,000 allowed him by
the government each year. and spends
it legitimately. But there is another
way of looking at it, as evidenced by
a recent incident, says a report from
the national capital.
Mathew c. Butler former senator
from South Carolina, will receive fee
of SIS, 900 for pressing an Indian claim
against the United States, the appro-
priation having been made at the last
session of congress- Butler retired
from the senate in 1899, and since then
has been practicing law and lobbying
here in Washington. The fact that he
was an ex-senator gave him great adj
vantage over other lobbyists, and is
largely responsible for his securing
this big fee from the Indians. Had he
not been an ex-senator the claim he
pressed would probably not have been
paid by congress, and Butler would
have been out $4,000 OF course in
the seven years he has been out of the
senate Butler has been making money
aside from this particular case. His
$4,000 fee would seem to indicate
that temporary job in the senate does
pay, if a man intends to turn lobbyist
when he leaves the senate.
Then take the similar case of ex-
Senator Marion Butler of North Caro-
lima. Only a year or two ago he got
dians which was paid at the recent
session, and now Butler is fighting in
the court of claims for fee of $4,000
for his share of the lobbying. This is
easy money for eX-senatOrs. Evidently
senate.
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TO ESTABLISH GOLD CAMP.
Capt. J. J. HeaIy, Butte Pioneer, Plans
Rival of Nome in Alaska.

CHICAGO, July 2O.-Capt. J. J.
Healy, pioneer, explorer, miner and
fighter is now in Chicago completing
arrangements for the establishment in
Alaska of another gold camp, which
he declares will far surpass Nome and
the Klondke.
Within a few days Captain Healy
will leave for Puget sound. where he
says he will have two steamers in
commission, load his provisions and
men, and start for the Kushoin region,
the site of the new camp. Included in
this territory is the Mulchtna region,
lying to the west of Mount Mckinley.
Since 1885 Captain Healy has been a
leader in the development of Alaska.
He has been identified with most of
the enterprises which since that time
have contributed to the development OF
the country.
AldShd udS great IuIuIe, Sdlu
Captain Healy "The greatest need is
transportation facilities, but as soon as
we have these the progress which the
country will make will be immeasur-
able. Alaska will produce more min
eral wealth in the next 80 years than
all the other states and territories
combined have produced in the last 80
years. 1t will be the greatest camp in
the world for copper, cinnabar, tin,
lead and gold. Anthony, iron and
other metals will not be far behind
The output of gold alone this year
will be $25,OOO,0OO, Notwithstanding
the fact that the country is virtually
untouched.
Alaska is practically undeveloped.
None but the more precious metals
now can be worked profitably There
are yet chances for men with no capt.
tai as we'll as for men with great
wealth."
Mr.. Healy is famous in the annals of
the northwest for many exploits. For
the nine turbulent years of the first
Butte camp he was sheriff.
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Pope Prays at Tomb of Leo XIII.

ROME, July 20.-Today being the
anniversary of the death of Pope Leo
Kill, a solemn memorial mass was
celebrated at St. Peters this morning
at which the pope and a number of
cardinals officiated. Nearly 5000 per-
sons, including diplomatic representa-
tves, high dignitaries of the church
and state and large number of tour
lists, We're present. The pope blessed
the catafalque and said a short prayer
for Leo XIII.
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CHEAP RATES TO TORONTO, ONT

For the meeting of Odd Fellows to
be held there Sept. 18th to 22nd. The
Washington & Columbia River Ry an
nounce for the above occasion they
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onto for $76.65.
Dates of Sale, Sept. 8, 9, and 10TH
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Nov. 80, 1906.
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limit in either direction west Of the
Missouri river or st. Paul.
For further Information write or call
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FOR SALE BY OWNER.

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land, Garfield county, on o. R. & NJ,
400 acres under cultivation, 100 acres
bottom land, good orchard, house,
adjoins place. Plenty water, about 800
acres in wheat. Price $4,000. Terms
for particulars address, Mrs. j. A.
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To draw the fire out Of burn, heal
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skin and scalp diseases, use DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. A specific for piles.
such speedy relief. Ask for DeWitts-
the genuine. Sold by L. L. Tallman.
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MAN is GONE AND GIRL DEAD.
Manitoba Business Man Wanted in
Connection With Murder Mystery.

BRANDON, Man., July 20.-Murder
is the charge on which the local po-
lice are asked to detain H. Wilson
Todd. business man of this city. The
Winnipeg police have wired Brandon
as he is believed to be responsible for
the death of Georgiana Miron, whose
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-20
CITY SlDELIGHTS.
With Malice Toward None.


Many events have happened in this
city in past years that have greatly
time goes along, in the natural order
of things, there are bound to be many
more of them. But be this as it may,
it is safe to say that no happening or
event of the past or future is likely to
cause a greater stir. or be discussed
more among the citizens of Walla
Walla in general than the total and
sudden disappearance of 4-year- odd
Cecil Britain, who was in camp with
his parents at the Toll Gate. At this
date it almost seems hoping against
hope to believe that the little boy will
ever be seen alive or claimed by his
own again. The Cecil Britain case is
a sad affair-One of the saddest this
paper has ever had to chronicle. If
there is any rift in the dark clouds
surrounding the Britain case it is
llldI "HeIl put " CllS leSl lile hearts
of Walla Wallans are in the right
place, as evidenced by the large num-
sacrificed their business interests for
not few hours in order that they
might render any assistance they
could to help find the lost one. Hats
off to all who volunteered their serv-
ices in the Britain case. They en-
gagged in a work that will always re-
dound greatly to their credit.
In conversation with a drummer
friend yesterday the latter said it was
a fright travelling on the railroad
trains these days. He said the dust,
heat, ETC., were simply unbearable.
Under these circumstances those who
are doing a steady stunt, for various
reasons, in the city this charming
weather and cutting out such foolish
things as travelling to mountain or
seaside resorts, have every reason to
congratulate themselves. Still, the
writer met a stay-at- home yesterday
who hadn't much to say in favor of
the weather we have been having in
this city during the past three weeks
He also whispered, other things fail
ing, he would be compelled to try his
hand at a little holdup work during
the coming winter. He would do this
so as to be amply prepared for the
next July that rolled around. In pos
best to arrange to spend the next
gladstone seventh month of the year
in some spot other than this growing
metropolis.
The city election is good and we'll
over by this time. Let the victors have
the spoils and may every success at
tend the new administration. But
little reflection on our late election,
and one cannot help but admit we
Walla Wallans in common with the
great run of our countrymen adopt
strange methods in dealing with our
public officials To a man we seem
to handle all of them without gloves
as a rule show them no mercy what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-11

from the very foundation-and they will not
stop thereto modify the aspect of the
monument. 1t Is true that they have an
easy answer to this accusation; they say
before its fall. rested on a foundation of
five steps. but that. by reason of its enor-
nous weight. two of these had been forced
underground. so that only three were
visible. If we consult a resume of the
| history of the Campanile we find that
since the time, about the twelfth century
when its construction was begun, it has
mot with various adventures. Lightning,
fire. and earthquake destroyed it, at least
partially. several times-and in the course
Of the rebuiidings and repairs that ensued,
considerably. So that. II We consider the
| numerous stages through which it has
passed, We may ask which of these success
slve stages has been chosen by the archi-
tects for reproduction.
They have, In fact, taken the simplest
course; after having assured us that all
should be just as 1t was. they have put
their heads together and have composed a
which will be: % That the aspect of
the monument will be altered by having a
base that was formerly invisible: (2) that
Its weight will be modified Improved, 1t is
true. but what difference does that make
from the point of view OF reconstruction p;
CD that certain number of columns and
useless details will be left out.
There is already in Italy a 'Campanile
question. and Senator Tiepolo has lately
echoed 1t by interpellating the minister Of
pubic instruction on the subject OF the
steps of st. Marks. 1t is true that the
minister. Bonelli, answered that he had
nothing to do with the matter, which was
the business OF the city Of Venice; talk and
controversy are still going on For our
part. We have simply wished to note a
fine type of the comical situation into
which we are often driven by the rebuild
Ing mania. We have no reason, a priori. to
doubt the talent and perfect good faith of
the architects Of the Campanile. Per-
haps 1t would have been better il they had
decided that we should see Venice hereafter
with new features-either without a cam
panlle or with new one built after their
own plans. in place Of the work that they
are now engaged upon. with so much sci
ence and skill, at the risk of dissatisfyinE
the Psychologists and the artists, these
hostile brethren. For perchance. as some
skeptics even now predict. the new Cam
panfie. under the brilliant Venetian sky
will follow its predecessors In not giving
the desired impression and in not really
ing the beauty Of its forebears!'
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Dan was dead. and I did not tell him. for
the fact might have changed his determine
ton. I promised to bring you to him. and
prevailed with him that he would let me
be present also. He Is DESTROYS to tell you
something. and since the confession must
have a witness to make it Of any worth, l..
too, shall hear it, that 1t may be sup
ported in the world after Parkinson dies
For he is on the way to die. and he es-
pecially told me that the thing he meant
to tell you must not be made public until
his death. What 1t Is 1 can guess. as
have said; and doubtless you can. too"
He It was killed Adam ThOrDe!
II believe so with all my soul. They
were old enemies, and three years ago
Parkinson went to gaol for three months
after assaulting Thorpe. Either he did IT.,
or he knows right we'll who did. And he
knows that the man who did 1t was not
our poor Daniel"
IT will come when he pleases." said Min
ME. II hope your opinion may be the
right one. Mr.. SIM"
"And I hope that you will think kinder
of me when, through my ceaseiess toll ana
labor, I have cleared my friends memory
He left her then without waiting for an
answer. and week later day was nXed.
1t happened that Minnie was in Moreton-
hampstead upon the occasion OF making
this final appointment to visit the sick man,
and as she returned to the Moor she met
Young Samuel Prowse-well known to her
as an old friend Of Daniel. She passed him
with a nod of recognition: then she changed
her mind; thought suddenly struck her,
and she called the youth to her side.
cTo be continued next Saturday,
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petit his unprotected body and sink into his
flesh. He looked around with a groan of
dismay, and discovered round hole, or
tunnel. in the rock nearby. Staggering to-
ward this. he entered the tunnel and found
that no rain could reach him. The floor was
smooth and dry. and in the far distance he
saw light twinkling
Not daring to walk farther upon his
mushy feet, John got down on his hands
and knees and began crawling toward the
| farther end Of the tunnel. He made slow
a noise Of machinery and felt the warm air
Of furnace coming to meet him. That
gave him courage to proceed, and he
crawled onward until he had reached
large, circular chamber, where a tall man.
with whislkers that resembled those of q
billy goat, was busily working among
number of machines.
"Hello! this parsonage exclaimed. as he
saw the gingerbread man. What have we
here?"
The voice and eyes were alike kindly: so
John told the man his story and asked per-
mission to dry his feet at the glowing fur
mace.
make yourself at home" said the man,
and turned to his work again.
The place was lighted by electricity and
was warm and comfortable. John put his
feet as near to the furnace as he dared.
and soon felt the heat drying up his soaked
feet. 1t was not long. indeed, before his
and then our hero stood upon his feet. and
found that the damage to his heel would
not interfere much with his walking.
What are you doing?" he asked the man.
Making diamonds" replied the other,
calmly. Il suppose I am the only one in
the world who ever succeeded in making
real diamonds: but people did not believe
in me, you see, SO they sent me to the Isle
of Phreex. Here have manufactured the
finest diamonds the world has ever known.
for no one interferes with my work. Look
at these"
He threw back the lid Of large tin box.
and John saw that 1t was full to the brim
with sparkling gems Of clear white color.
''Take some" said the man, offering him
handful. They are of no use to me here.
because I cannot dispose of them. But I
have the satisfaction Of making Them just
the same. Help yourself!''
mo. thank you,' said John. 81 have no
use for diamonds. any more than you have"
But the time may come when riches will
be great help to you,' said the man. and,
picking out three very big stones, he began
pressing them into John Dough's ginger
bread body, one after the other.
''There!" he exclaimed. ''They are now
safely concealed. and If you ever need them
you can dig them out and sell them. Those
three stones would be worth several thou
sand dollars If you ever get into the world
again. where diamonds are valued"
You are very generous" said John.
ooh, not at all. 1 assure you!' said the
man. wagging his goatlike beard with every
word he spoke. I'm this curious island
there is no value to anything whatever, not
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"weI,. said our hero ''if it has stopped
raining believe I'll bid you goodbye.
"Never mind the RAIN" answered the man.
Here is winding staircase that leads d.
rectly upward into the castle. II you go
that way the rain cannot reach you. The
tunnel through which you entered Is only
used for ventilation.
John thanked the good-natured diamond
maker and started to climb the stairs. There
were a good many steps, but after a while
he came to a gallery of the castle. and had
little difficulty In finding the passage that
led to his own room.
AS he walked along he heard the sound
of a piano. and paused at an open door to
peer within the room, for he imagined some
one was pounding upon the keys of the
piano with a sledge hammer. But tmme-
diately a fluffy haired man looked up and
saw him, and the next instant bounced upon
the gingerbread man in much the same way
seized him fast. drew him into tie room
and closed and locked the door.
John was astonished, but the fluffy haired
musician began pacing up and down the
room, swinging his arms and shouting:
81 have IT.! 1 have it at last! I am great!
I am magnificent! I am better than Vogner
himself!' He paused to glare upon John.
"Why don't you shout. you baked idiot?
Why don't you weep with joy? he cried.
1T is great, 1 tell you! 1t is great!'
what is great?" asked John.
1.-THE symphonic! The divine symphonic.
you heartless molasses cake, or devil $ food,
or Whatever you are: Anu CoHposeu IL
I-Tietjamus @ToipS! i am greater than
Vogner!" - ,--.zss
/, 4 didn't hear IT., said the gingerbread
man. -
The musician threw himself upon, the
piano, and produced succession Of such
Remarkable sounds that John was surprised.
f.Did you understand it,? demanded the
fluffy Haired one jumping up again. ~
NO." said john
mo! OF course mott No one can UNDER
stand it. 1t is genius. 1t will be played at
all the great concerts! The critics will
write columns in praise of it. Somerfolks
can understand Vogner a little No one
can understand me at all! 1 am wonderful!
1 am superb
"Well," said john Il am not judge. It
seemed to me like awful discord."
The musician threw himself upor his
knees and burst into tears.
THANK you. my friend!-mX dear friend!"
said he. between the sobs. V"Such praise
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Indeed you did, he answered gratefully
Really my dear Chick, I believe thai
dreadful kinglet would have eaten me but
for you
course he would" said the Cherub
| nodding gayly. land won't he be wild wher
he finds there are no pancakes and maple
syrup for tear
John stopped short Aren't there " hi
asked. "Oh. Chick! I'm afraid he'll punish
you for deceiving him.
II don't mind declared the child. INC
one shall eat a friend Of mine that Tvt
given my promise to take care Of. So come
along. John Dough, and don't worry. I've
got lovely room on the top floor OF this
| castle and I'll share 1t with YOU
So John mounted more marble steps, until
| finally Chick brought him to handsome
apartment on the third story.
Here we are: cried the Baby. Now
make yourself at home. John. for we
needn't fear the kinglet until tomorrow
! morning. and then he'll have forgotten thai
1 fooled him."
Our heros first act was to take of the
Blunderers heavy armor and pile 1t in one
corner of the room. When free from the
| weight of metal he felt more like himself
again and walked to the window to view
| the scenery.
ITS pretty place. Chick he remarked
'Oh, the isle is all right" answered the
child. Its the people here that are al
wrong, as you'll soon find out. Do you ever
eat. John Dough-"
Never" said John.
over to the dairy and get my milk for tea
You don't mind If l leave you for few
minutes, do your
mot at ALL he declared. But 1t has
just started to rain outside. You'll get wet
won't your
That's nothing laughed Chick. 81
won't melt
Its different with me-" said John sadly
IF my gingerbread body got soaked II
would fall to pieces"
That made the little one laugh again, and
1t ran merrily from the room and left John
Dough alone to stare out of the window
There was projecting cornice overhead
so he had pushed his bead well out to OBJ
serve the pretty scenery, when suddenly he
heard voice say, in a tone of astonish-
ment:
Hello, neighbour
Turning toward the left he saw sticking
out of the next window to his own a long
bald head that slanted up to peak, under
meath which appeared little withered face
that was smiling In a most friendly man
ner.
John bowed politely.
''Well, WELL" said the owner of the bald