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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
PLANS FOR REUNION.
Fourth Immunes, Spanish War Regi-
ment, to Meet Here in October.

The members of the 4th Regiment of
United States Infantry Volunteers dm-
munes), are making tentative arrangements
for their 1906 reunion and encampment. A
meeting has been called for next Sunday at
noon at the home of Capt. William Hal
stead Melfach, S11 1st street northwest. who
is president of the regimental association.
at which a preliminary program will be
mapped out. COMMITTEES appointed and other
steps taken with the view OF making the
coming reunion q success.
The coming reunion will be the second
to be held Of the regimental association.
Il is proposed to hold It on the White Lot
at the time Of the approaching national
encampment of the United Spanish War
Veterans in this city next October. The
first reunion of the regiment was held at
Fredericksburg, Va. July 3, 4 and 8, 1905,
and about $50 members were present
Through the efforts of Quartermaster Ser
geant Charles r. Bartel Commander Dan
Tel c. Eberly of the 4th Immune Camp OF
Spanish War Veterans, and Lieut.. William
Peacock, the people of Fredericksburg were
interested in the encampment They were
given the freedom of the city, the use of the
opera house, a parade in which both Union
and confederate veterans and the National
Guard of Virginia participated with the 4th
Regiment Veterans, a collation. in the park.
and genuine Virginia hospitality was ex-
tended to the visitors.
The members of the regiment pitched
their tents on their old camp ground or
1898, Camp Cobb, and old times were re-
called
Capt Mellach Gays 1t is the expectation
of the officers of the regmental association
that a much larger number VI the old Attn
will be in attendance at the assembiage IN
this city next October when Spanish War
Veterans are expected from all sections
of the country and the insular possessions
of the United States to attend their annual
national encampment. Arrangements VIII
be made for excursions, campfires, and
other forms of entertainment, and the sur
vivors of the regiment will take part In the
big parade along Pennsylvania avenue ana
other thoroughfa1es and be reviewed by
President Roosevelt.
The officers of the regimental assocfa-
ton are:
Honorary president. Col. James s. Petit,
U. s. A.; active president. Capt w. h.
Mellach; vice president for Maryland, Capt
Lee NJ. Lipscomb; vice-president for vir-
GINA Lieut.. Fred. r. Huseman; vice~presf-
dent for the District of Columbia, Capt.
Fred w. Alexander; secretary, former
Quartermaster Sergeant Charles r. Bartel;
treasurer, Lieut.. William Peacock; histor-
ian Capt Homer ]. Locking; sergeant-at-
arms, Capt. Daniel G. Eberly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
MARYLAND VARSITY ALuMNA1
Election Of Officers by the Washing
ton Branch.

The alumnae Of the Washington branch
of the Maryland University Association
were united last evening at banquet at
the University Club.
Preceding the banquet business was trans
acted. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, DR.. O..
NJ. Muncaster; first vice president. DR.. w.
L. Robins; second vice president, DR.. w. N.
Souter; secretary and treasurer, DR.. w. NJ
Simpkins; corresponding secretary, DR.. w.
A. Malone executive committee. Drs. E. O..
Belt, w. l.. Robins, s. d. Bishop. H ].
Nichols and Harry HURT.
Those present were: Drs. Thomas A. r.
Keech, C. H. Rowland. W. P. Malone
Harry HURT. Robert A. Bates, E. o. Belt,
Francis Bishop, w. S. Bowen, J. r. Brom-
well, r. S. Blackburn, A. j. Carrier, ]. w.
Cook. G. r. l. Cole, ]. R. Clayton. l.. j.
Dulaney, William Diffenderfer, George B..
Fadeley, H. d. Fry, Julian Gartrell, Asa
Harris, Franck Hyatt, T. B. johnson. Rob
ert F. Mason. G. G. Morris. 0. NJ. Muncas-
ter, ]. B. Mullins. T. Morris Murray, Fl. ].
Nichols, Alfred v. Parsons. w. L. Robins,
j. J. Richardson, Charles F. Russell. A. r.
Stands, w. NJ. Simpkins, ]. o. Skinner,
w. n. Souter Charles G. Stone, Robert w.
Talbot, J. Ford Thompson, ]. c. Wynkoop.
J. P. Smallwood and Judge Harry NJ. Cla-
baugh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
LIBRARY AT TAKoMA.
Bill Authorizing Acceptance Of Gift
Sent to Congress.

Sent to Congress.
A bill authorizing the Commissioners to
accept a donation of $4,000 from Andrew
Carnegie for the erection of public
library in Takoma Park, and providing for
the appointment of commission to super
wise the erection of the branch library and
for the suitable maintenance of the branch,
has been transmitted to Congress.
The bill statese that Mr.. Andrew Car
negie, in addition to his gift Of the present
Public Library building in the District Of
Columbia, has offered to give the necessary
money to build branch libraries in the Dis
trfct of Columbia from time to time, when
and as called upon to do so by the trustees
of the Public Library of the District of Co.
luH1bia, said donations being conditioned
upon the same terms In respect to suitable
municipal maintenance as were attached to
the gift of money for the erection of the
main Public Library building
The citizens of Takoma Park have Sc
cured a suitable site for a branch library
building and have offered to cede the same
to the Commissioners without ineumbrance
for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

So. so Special Summer Rate Saturdays
to Old Point and Norfolk; Virginia Beach.
1878, good returning Sunday night. Nor
folk & Washington Steamboat Co-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Judge ]. ~. North, member OF the
board Of pension appeals. United States
bureau of pensions since 1888. died last
night shortly after O'Clock. He was born
in March, 1877. and was graduate OF NC
Kendree College. Lebanon. H.. and OF the
law college OF Jacksonville, Ill. In 1874 he
located in Boulder. Col, ano while there
was made Judge of the county court and
member of the faculty OF the University Of
Colorado.
Judge North leaves two sons, Paul N.
and Fred J. North, and daughter. mss
Carolyn North. The frst-named IA law
yer In Denver. Col. and the o.ier two re-
side In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mall
In order that they may keep in
formed about Washington affairs. In
most Instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give all of the news from Washing
may be changed as frequently as
desired by giving the old and new
addresses. Tie price of The Star by
mail daily and Sunday Is 90 cents
per month. invariably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Judge De Lacy Goes to Chicago.

Judge William H. DeLacy of the new
Juvenile Court has gone to Chicago and
will probably be away week Judge De-
Lacy goes to the Windy city to participate
in a gathering of the Juvenile court judges,
who propose to organize national asso-
citation. He was invited to be a member
of the organization committee by Judge
Julian H Mack of the Chicago Juvenile
court. on the suggestion of Justice Lind
say of Denver
1t is anticipated that great good will
result from this gathering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

For Mt. Vernon. Alexandria and
Arlington, Washington, Alexandria
& Mt. Vernon Ry. Sta, 18th & Pa. ~.
TRAINS FoR MI. VERNON WINK DAYQ. ~
II An II NOON, ], 3 AND pm.
TRxINs H0R N.ExANDRIA AND ARLrSqrQn
OLD assan SsSA1 . AlsO1 'sae-a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Fell From a Scaffold.

An accident occurred at the Masonic
Temple, 9th street and Virginia avenue
southeast yesterday afternoon, two men
receiving painful injuries. They were
Charles Hamer and William Clayton. the
former living at 206 street southwest and
the latter at S24 I'd street southeast. They
were engaged In painting when they acci-
dentally fell from a scaffold Ihe police
OF the fifth precinct removed them to
Providence Hospital, where their injuries
We're dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Blackistone's Wedding Decorations
are always admired. 14th and II sts.-Adyt
Do Not Desire sidewalks.

III the property owners in the vicinity
have their wish no concrete sidewalk will
be laid on street between 9th and 7th
streets southeast. protest against the
proposed action containing the names of a
number of the property holders has been
tlied with the Commissioners by Robert
A Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Time Extension Of Contracts.

The request of A. NJ. Porter of Pittsburg
for an extension of sixty days to complete
his contract for furnishing sewer bricks
to the District has been refused.
An extension of time has been granted
to the Gayer Peter Construction Company.
who have contracted for the construction
of the New Jersey avenue and B street
sewer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

M. D. Dernihan. thirty-seven years of age,
was treated at Providence Hospital yester-
day afternoon for an injury TO his hand.
Dernihan is employed by the Pennsylvania
railroad and he cut his hand while removing
glass from one of the cars in the freight
yard. The hurt Is not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
VIII of Anna M. @. Wright.

With the exception of requests of jewelry
and silverware to near relatives. the entire
estate of Anna NJ C. Wright is, by the
terms of her will, dated August 10, 1891,
and filed for probate devised to her sister,
Harriet L. G. Wright. The will was exc
c,lted at San Francisco. Cal, and names
Miss Wright as executrix-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Fire In Coal Vault

Fire was discovered in the coal vault OF
the Willard buildin-. occupied by the De-
partment of Commerce AM Labor, last
night about II o'clock. No. engine COM
pany FASTENED to the building In response
to q local alarm and the fremen found that
sonae paper boxes In the coal vault were
determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

The dead body of an infant was found
floating IN the James Greek canal near the
n street bridge yesterday afternoon Jo-
seph Toombs living at 81 N street south
west, discovered the body in the water and
notified the police. The latter saw that the
body was taken from the canal and removed
10 the morgue. An inquest was deemed I'M
necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Ernest Hogan In rufus Ras-
tus." SIS pm.
Columbia-Guy Standing In "The Liars,
S:J5 pm.
Belasco-Odette Tyler in "Ingomar,"
S:15 pm.
Kernsn's-The Lyceum Stock Burlesque
Company. s:15 pm.
Four-Mile Run-Luna Park, fairyland of
amusements, Z pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band concert.
followed by dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Mrs Laura Withers, living at 800 West
minister street, was struck by a bicycle and
knocked down while crossing at the inter-
section of 9th and G streets yesterday after
room. She sustained a fractured wrist, and
was taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Beginning Sunday April is. steamer Louise leav1g
I'D and Canal Bunday. Monday. Wednesday an4
Friday Ct $50 o'clock no.nd trip eoc: Asaj4
c1fy prices For charter Of steamer and mal9
yacht apoly W. @. MASON. to74 JsRerson gyA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
sirIoin Steak. 12hc. Lib. !;

Beef to Roast &c. and 10c.; Extra Sifted
Peas, TIC; Succotash, TIC; Coo. Preserves,
39c; ID. 5Oc Tea, Doc; Breakfast Hominy,
&C. pkge.; 6-string Broom. 25c.; o. T. Soap,
&c.; Naptha, SIC; Oleine, 4c-; Borax. Az.
Quaker Matches, he; Wilbur's RIB. Cocoa,
2Oc Pound Cake, 12Ac. ]. T. D. Pyles'
stores, including 94s La. ave. jest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Nothing Finer Than Spring Lamb

for Sunday dinner, provided of course it's
T. T. KEANE co.'s famous Southdown
Spring Lamb. Leave your order tomorrow
ofchoice Washington-dressed Beef and Veal
Smithfeld Hams, etc. Prices are reason
able and service prompt. Phone Main 2S9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Superb Ferry Service

between Washington and Alexandria. New ferry
steamers Woodbury." and Callahan" Every
HALF HOUR daily and Sunday from $50 am. Ia
$50 pm. and every hour thereafter until 10 pm.
my26-tf.5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Butter That's Always Good.

You can depend on the quality and purity
of Shuf1e's Special EIgin Creamery 5-lb.
boxes. $40 Center Mkt. ST. wing Phone
1886; 1910 N. Liberty mkt. Phone NJ 1905.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

While working at 514 18th street yester-
day afternoon George Simnls, colored, thir-
ty-two years of age. living at 2oI Gordon
avenue northeast. fell. a distance OF TWO
stories and received painful cuts and
bruises about his face He was given surgi-
cal treatment at the Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Curer OF the DOVE Brand Ham.
Is not in the meat trust
We are in a class of our own.
Dove" Meats are cured
The same the year round
All parts OF the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

New Furniture and Summer Rugs
At auction Saturday, 1890 am. These goods
are all new, direct from manufacturers. and
Of exceptional quality and beauty. Wilson
& Mayors, 1927 and 1924 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Home Coming Week for Kentuckians.

LOuisvflIe, June 1911
S10.25 for the round trip via Baltimore and
Ohio. Tickets sold for afternoon trains
June O, and all trains June 10 to IL. valid
for return until Esd. but may be extended to
July g. Three splendid trains daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
$1.00 Harper's Ferry and Martins

burg, s1.35 Berkeley Springs $500 Cumber-
land and return, June 10. Leave Baltimore
& Ohio station sos am. Returning leave
Cumberland p. m. Berkeley Springs p m,
Martinsburg pm. and Harpers Ferry $40
pm. same day. Splendid opportunity for
day in the country-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Good things to eat now on; specially is
our sea food, direct from the catchers 0ife-
time experience). Service a la carte; noon
lunch and table d. hote dinner. IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Ride Out to Pinehurst

tomorrow afternoon and select a lot in the
best section OF the District at &c. to 15c.
foot. Easy terms. Our agents will meet
you at Chevy Chase Circle TO pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
cold Glory" Will Helm You

IN keeping your health up and your tempera-
ture down. The most wholesome and re-
freshing OF summer beverages. Order a case
fo- home use; phone Abner-Drury Brew Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Good Furniture at Auction.

A desirable collection of furniture. orna-
ments bric-a-brac. mattings, &c. (some
from Stoneleigh Court apartmenD, will be
sold at Sloan's. 1907 G st. DIST and I'd foors),
tomorrow at 10 am. Housekeepers and
dealers invited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Contributions From the Philippines

The bureau of insular affairs of the War
Department has received a cablegram from
the governor general at Manila authorizing
the payment to the Secretary of War of
S597.5O a donation from the people
of the Philippine Islands to the San Fran
cisco relief fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Fresh Peach Ice Cream Made From

THE RIPE FRUIT. 81. Gal. zoe u Gal.
Orders for delivery earlier than I'm. Sun
day must be received by 1870 pm Saturday.
REISINGER'S 235 G st; Phone NJ. 2I6'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

VIM. J. zeh Co., Coal, 1887 q st.
Furnace 1926 and $3.50 per ton, spot
cash according to distance). June delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Pure Food of Vital Importance

to the family health. Sehneider's Malt
Bread is pure food Made in a model bakery
with strictly high-grade materials Nourish-
Ing delicious, satisfying. At all good grocers'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Msnecialsn for This Week.

Orange Wine, pit. bottles. 25c.; qts.. SOC.
Cal and Va. Claret, 25c. bot; 8 bots, 81.
Pure Grape Juice, pit. bots. 25c; qts.. Acc
All Leading Beers, per case, $.25.
Jas D. Donnelly, cor. 18th and Eye"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th.
All Anthracite Coal summer prices-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Ride Out to Pinehurst

tomorrow afternoon and select a lot in the
best section of the District at &c. to loo.
foot. Easy terms. Our agents Will meet
you at Chevy Chase Circle to pm. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
To baltimore and Return. s1.25.

via Pennsylvania Railroad. every Saturday
and Sunday. All regular trains except
Congressional Limited" Tickets good to
return until Sunday night.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Time to Satisfy Your "Sweet Tooth !"
Coo candles. 35c. Geo. B. Sheetz, F & 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Order Rosenfeld's Pure Ice Cream
and Ices. None better. s12 H ne Phone
Z. 1909,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Serve Your Guests C.. & s. Ice Cream
made from pure Cream. Druggists.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

japanese lanterns. SOC. per dog. Gould's.
Je3-11ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

All Amateur Pictures Under AXIS
finished In velox. Sc. WHITsONS 712 9thn.w.
my19-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Your Silverware Will Be Safe
from loss or injury In any form If stored in
Union Trust Co.'S banking house vaults.
1414 F st. Collected and delivered free
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

G. & s. Delicious Velvet Kind Favored
by lovers of Pure Ice Cream. Druggists
Advertisement,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Ghicago-Jewel Gas Ranges.

Lightning Rods, J. H. Kuehllng. 5o2 18th st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Especially Low Price for Elgin Butter.

James F. Oysters "Four-Leaf Clover
Creamery, the choicest Elgin butter produc-
ed 5-lb boxes, $1.4O. Order box tomor-
row. Depot 9th & Pa. ave. All markets.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Case Lager Beer, 80c. Rebate on Bot
ties. 10c. Beavers, 423 AZ st. s.w. Phone NJ.
5192. je6-m, W, ,11ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
CITY ITEMS.

Old Carpets Look Brand New
after undergoing our renovating process. IL
restores the pile, brighten colors. removesa all
dust and grit Lowest prices. Phone 202o.
Thorp Carpet Cleaning CO.. ASS Maine ave.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Baltimore and Return, $1.c5,
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. R.
Every Saturday and Sunday All trains,
both ways, both days, except Royal Limited.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

The New Entrance to Bush's Palm
Garden at 1908 E makes it more attractive
than ever. .,usic every evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Lawns Gardens Kept in Order by Mo.
Columbia Gardening Co.. 623 F NV. jeS-3t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
7 Will Loan Money on Second Trusts,

good Endorsed notes, at liberal rates o
interest, TO reliable borrowers. JANE
HUNT, o20 goth st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Omega Oil Soothes & Heals ALI Kinds
of cuts, sprains and bruises. Trial bottle, 10c.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08
Chris. xander,s Pride of Virginia Port
The John c. Roth Packing Co..

tonic wine of priceless value to GONZALES
cents, 75c. at. Only at 900 7th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

G. & s. Velvet Kind Ice Cream
famed for purity. richness Druggists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

We Fill Lumber Orders of Every Size
Promptly and satisfactorily. Lowest prices.
Phone N 1113. Esinger Bros, 2109 eth n. w.
jeS-dexS,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Best for home. Best bakers.
616 18th. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-08

Brightwood Branch Office.
If you have no telephone and live near
Flint and Brightwood avenues, you can
leave Want Ads" for The Star at Thomas
Coal Office. Brightwood Post Office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-27
MUST REPORT TO STATE BOARD
Railway Commission Is Now After the
Express Companies Doing Bust
ness In the State.

The railroad commission has re-
ceived from the state printer a book
of blank forms on which the express
companies doing business in this state
will be required to make a report prior
to September 1 of operations during
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1906.
Information required to be included
in the report to the commission is
embraced under the following heads;
History. organization, names of Off
GERS and directors and capital stock
of the company, lands and buildings
owned by the company in Washington,
routes over which company operates
in Washington, value of express prop
erty in Washington, at stations and in
cars and boats; current assets and liza
bilities; contracts and agreements
with transportation lines in Washing
ton; earnings for entire line and in
the state of Washington; expenses in
detail; income account; balance sheet,
including showing of liabilities for en-
tire line; synopsis Of employees and
salaries for entire line and for state
of Washington; gross receipts in
Washington for transportation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-27
AFTER A BETTER TRAIN SERVICE
PendIeton Will Petition O. r. E. N. to
ReestabIish PendIeton- WaIIa
WaIIa Train,

The matter of putting into service
a regular passenger train between
Pendleton and Walla Walla on the
Spokane branch of the O. r. & N,
will be formally presented to General
Passenger Agent William McMurray,
by the people Of the east end of UNA
tilla county within a short time, says
the East OregOnian.
The mixed train on the branch line
is now so much delayed by handling
freight that it is extremely unpleas-
ant and inconvenient to travel upon it
and as harvest advances the delays
will be longer.
The people of the east end of the
county will endeavor to secure a reg
ular service lasting throughout the
year on the Walla Walla branch
There is sufficient travel to justify it,
according to the statements of those
who have watched the business
and it is argued that it will be highly
profitable to the o. r. & n. to install
a regular yearly service, as such SER
vice would allay the agitation for elec-
trio lines and would answer all needs
of the community