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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
ROGERS, THE CONTENTIOUS.

Since William H. Vanderbilt worked
off his celebrated bon mot in a fit of
explosive contempt for the public, il
has been generally suspected that his
phrase represented the attitude of a
certain class of rich men in this coun-
try. In H. H. Rogers we see concen-
trated the spirit of Vanderbilt's Off
hand saying. Rogers not only would
damn the public but he would damn
the three coordinate branches of the
government, beginning with the judi
ciary, which he recognizes as the ma
tural foe of men of his kidney.
Rogers treatment of the attorney
general of Missouri has been highly
contemptuous, but the attorney gem
eral is handling himself we'll. He has
not returned thrust for thrust nor re-
paid Rogers tn n witticisms in kind,
but has stuck manfully to his text.
What Hadley wants to know is what
Missouri wants to know and what the
country wants to know-does the Stan
dard Oil company of New Jersey own
and control three oil companies operat-
ing in Missouri under the guise of in
dependent companies, and has it farm
ed OUT Missouri into three distinct ter
ritories to be served at a price fixed
by the central company in New Jer-
sey? In other words, is the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey conspir
acy in restraint of trade in Missouri?
These are questions which can be
ansfered by yes or no. But Rogers
has neither answered them nor left
them unanswered. He has been flip
PANTY insulting and contemptuous in
the evasive replies he has conde
seconded to make, and has fallen back
on the advice of counsel when the
attorney general pressed him So close
ly that airy contempt would no longer
serve his purpose.
The supreme court of New York
has been asked to say whether Rogers
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

This is the administration measure
which is not meeting the expectations
Of the more radical advocates of in
creased power for the interstate COM
merce commission. The president be-
lieves this is as far as 1t is wise to
attempt to go at present, leaving to
experience to indicate what further
may be necessary, If anything, in the
future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
THE ADMINISTRATION BILL.

The Hepburn bill is now recognized
IN Washington, as the administration
measure for the regulation of railroad
rates. 1t is substantially the Dolliver
Dill with amendments, Which it is sup
posed were drawn by Senator Knox
ana submitted to the president These
amendments provide that a rate must
be reasonably remunerative. and that
on this question appeal may be taken,
10 the courts. This appears to be an,
attempt to obviate the danger of mix
ing administrative and judicial fine
tons, and is more liberal to the rail-
roads than the original draft of the
Dolliver BILL which provided for no,
appeal exceptsupon the ground that the
rate fixed by the commission was.
confiscatory.
1t, is expected that this bill will he
passed through the house without
much delay and the question is
whether rate regulation in this simnle
form can be put through the senate
or whether the hostility there is
strong enough to defeat a measure
which lacks the support of the radical
wing of the rate regulators because il
does not confer upon the commission
power to tear up a whole system OF
rates, but leaves in the hands of the
railroads whatever readjustmenr of
other rates may be necessary after
one specific rate has been changed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
He Won the Trick.

ooh, George, DEAR" she whispered
when he slipped the engagement ring
on her tapering finger, 'how sweet of
you to remember just the sort Of stone
I preferred! None Of the others was
ever so thoughtful
George was staggered but for a mo-
ment. Then he came back with, mot
at all, dear; you overrate me. This is
the one I've always used"
She was inconsistent enough to cry
about It.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
Good For Haldueaa.

Say" said the man who was begin
ming to have bare spot on top of his
head, "can you tell me what is good
for baldness?''
"Yes," replied the barber, "a cheer
full determination to make the best of
what can't be helped" Chicago Rec
Ord-Herald.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
What She Wauld Do.

Johnnie, DEAR" said his mother, who
was trying to inculcate a lesson in in
dustry, what do you suppose mamma
would do for you If you should come to
her some day and tell her that you
loved your studiesY Lick me for
telling falsehood" said dear little
Johnnie with the frankness Of youth.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

A correspondent has arisen who says
that it was Alexis love for Baletta
which brought the Russian naval dis
asters. Unfortunately Alexis saw ner
before Mr. Corey of Pittsburg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Governor Higgins of New York in
his message to the legislature advo-
Gated soc gas for New York city This
Of the barons is getting
serious all along the line.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Mr. Alexander E. Orr's whiSkers are
very different from McCalPS. In fact,
they are different from all other whis-
kers in the world. No such combina-
ton of the lambrequin and the book
mark has ever been shown in whiskers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

"a contractor sent $1,000 con-
science money that he had skinned out
Of a city contract to the Philadelphia
treasurer last week. If the contra ctOrS
get the Square Deal fever, there is
hope for the nation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Kentucky appears to have decided
that she has other uses for ner repre-
sentation in the senate than advertis-
ing Kentucky whisky and Kentucky
"honan." The state is in need of a
little work down at the capital.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Since Yerkes' unlamentable death
from Brights disease, his physicians,
DR.. Samuel G. Tracy, has sounded a
warning against the too free use of
common table salt as bad for the kid
neys. Many people will take salt free
ly who would not for the world use So
dunn chloride.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

The Louisville Courier Journal COM
plains that we are trying to discover
the north pole in an airship before we
have discovered the airship.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

If those noldup men are not checked
in their operations in some way soon
they will yet be running away with
our street car line
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
Another Murder Mystery in Chicau,

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 15.-Another
murder mystery was added to Chica-
COS list of crimes this morning in the
shooting of Anton Spycnalsky, aged
40 years. 1t is supposed robbers shot
him. He was taken to a hospital and
died soon afterward.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Mr.. Rogers, vice" president of the
oil trust, has taken Mr.. Carnegie's IA
nous advice, don't worry"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

George Hemming, who was one of
the best pitchers of the National
leauge a few years ago, will try to
can make the rifle if Rusie and Brett
enstein and other old fellows can take
on second lease of life
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

rs this cold enough for you?" is one
of the questions Mr. Rogers, on advice
of counsel, would refuse to answer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Poultney Bigelow finds conditions on
the isthmus terrible. Has Poultney
been deprived of his ''bawth."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Abe Attell one of the cleverest little
fellows in the ring, is edging into the
six round set-to with Jimmie Britt.
Since Nelson has signed for a go with
a chance to pick up some easy money,
and Attell looks to him like it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

FOR SALE-FRESH MICH COW.
Inquire 920 Edith avenue.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Dressed III a silk tie, frock coat, wine
colored tie, cardinal vest, striped
trousers, sunset socks and pearl gray
spats, J. Edward Britt is a Broadway
sensation in New York. He has got
the lily of the fields beaten a country
mile and Solomon in all his glory
looked like Happy Hooligan beside the
dreSsy j. Edward.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Carleton Opera Company.

when Johnny Comes Marching
Home" is one of the big musical hits
of the year and for the past two sea-
sons played to packed houses. The
company is a most admirable one and
the best, in many respects, even in
comic opera in years. While the story
possesses a most interesting military
dash, its main interests are humor-
Gus, with a very attractive sentimental
vein in three splendidly developed love
stories between northern general and
a southern widow, and two union Of
ficers and a northern and a southern
girl. The parts are sung by most tai
ented artists, Julian Edwards score is
admirable and presents many numbers
which have made notable great popu-
lar hits. All lovers of genuine comic
opera will find most enjoyable even
ing's entertainment in witnessing it's
presentation and in listening ii its re-
markably attractive and musical
melodies. when Johnny Comes
Marching Home" will be presented at
the Keylor Grand tomorrow night.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

Eddie Santry, one of the best
featherweignts ever produced, has quit
the fighting game and opened a physi-
cal culture school in Chicago. Santry
fought George Dixon for the feather
weight championship On three occa-
siOns.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15
Dice < Jackson, Resident AgtS, WdIId Wd||a
H. PoMERoY Company
Some Sporting News,

Gus Rubin, who is to fight Jack
O'Brien on March 1, says the heavy
weight championship will continue to
repose in the custody of Jeffries until
old age or a better man disqualifies
him from holding it. Rubin also pre-
diets that Jeffries will be inside the
ring again within a year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

The big annual Whitman college
gfee club concert will be given tonight
at T:SO o'clock at the high school audi
forum. The club is said to be far
better than any club the college has
had since the wonderful club of 1902
The boys were well received at all the
places they stopped in the tour of
eastern Oregon and are in shape to
give the best concert of the year to-
night.
great feature of the program will
be the number by the girls glee club,
undoubtedly the best collection of fe-
male voices ever gotten together at the
college.
By a recent change in the program
the song "Massa Is in the Cold Cold
Graun'' will be sung with a bass trio
and banjo accompaniment. This is
always most popular with college audi
ences. Miss Merrell will give an i'm
personation from amy Lou in the
first part.
The second part will be distinctively
collegiate. A boys room on the eve
of departure for basketball game at
Pullman will be the setting for the in
PRODUCTION of all sorts of college pranks
with the famous dress suit case stunt
to cap the climax.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
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must be delivered to tho business Of.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-01-15

night saw the curtain drop on the last
act of the last of the seven perform
ances given here by the Roscian Opera
company. No theatrical company that
ever appeared in this city has won
higher place in popular favor The
capacity Of the tneater was taxed every
night to accommodate the eager crowds
and the audiences lost no opportunity
to manifest their appreciation of the
many clever acts and songs of each
performance. Encores and curtain calls
were SO frequent that it must have
been most trying to the patience and
the strength of the favorites, but they
always responded cheerfully to the
clamorous and persistent enthusiasts
who usually included the entire audi
ence.
OF the bills presented-"El Captain"
Bohemian Girl "Mikado," Chimes of
Normany,' FRA Diavola." and THE
Telephone Girl''-it is difficult for any
one not connoisseur of music to say
which was the best. Each has it's
champions, but none failed to please.
If the Roscian Opera company should
ever favor Walla Walla with a return
engagement they are sure of a hearty
and generous welcome, but the Keylor
Grand may need to be enlarged to seat
the crowds that will flock to See them.
, 1906-06-18
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Johnson-A. T. Beale, Raw
Inns; Hugh Griffith. Long Beach, CAL;
w. II. Moore, Colorado Springs; A.
Shaw. Deadwood, S. D.; Victor Han
sen, Walden; Andrew Peterson, Han
ma; Asmus Franzen; Rock River;
Charles Clark, Sherman; Sigrid Sin
gail. Denver; F. r. Schram and sons,
Erick Hoglund, Elk mountain.
At the Kuster-F. H. James, Evans
ton, Wyo.; William l.. Rice and wife,
Lansing, Mich. John A. Kunkle, Raw
Inns; o. X. Fisher, Denver; Aug.
Grimm, Medicine Bow; F. T. Mullen.
Cripple Creek; Hattie Gillespie, Gar
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Greene, Chicago; Frank Fl. Hall, Au-
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At the Union Pacific-Mrs. l.. A.
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Miss Adsit, Cedar Falls, la.
, 1906-06-18
TROUT ATE THE MuskRAT.
Old Fisherman Tells a Whopper Tha'
Beats Them All,

The fellows had caught a fish tina
was a beauty, a five-and-a-half-pount
rainbow trout, and everything else hat
taken a back seat to his lordship, wht
lay swaying to and fro in the vel
which was at the spring, surrounded
by an open-mouthed audience, which
had to be called a second time to sup
per, and hen the lucky fisherman tolt
again the details of the fight, occa
sionally opening his shirt front to give
his chest room to swell, says the Den
yer Post. Even after supper the all
was scaly with fish talk until the old
timer showed his disgust in an out
burst of Jaw, what's the excitement
about, anyway? Why, that fish
couldn't even swallow a rat. Say
how'd you like to catch a fish that
could swallow a muskrat? That's the
kind ! got once and the muskrat was
as big as a cat. 1t was just this way:
One evening l was lying on the bank
of a little lake and was watching Q
muskrat fooling around. when all al
once there was a dark blur under him,
a swirl and a flip from a tail as big
as a fan and the rat went under. Then
there were doings, for the rat didn't
seem to take to the fish as well as the
fish might have liked 1t. The fish
worked over toward shore and must
have got twisted. for he ran right up
a little creek, with his back sticking
half of water. Then I jumped IN
him, threw my arms around him and
yelled for my partner, who came run.
ming down from camp. and then we
dragged him up on the bank, got a
rope through his gills, tied him to a
tree and finally killed him. The rat
was stuck in his throat. and what do
you think-that rat weighed five
pounds"
We'll, but what did the fish weight"
we asked.
"Oh. you see, we couldn't weigh
him. as our scales only weighed TWEEN
ty-fve pounds"
Then there was a hurry-up call for
the ambulance.
, 1906-06-18

Mothers with courage frequently
have more courage than they them
selves know. She who is truly sym
pathetic is ever too courageous to
desert a suffering mortal.
A woman of character is never a
coward. Wait until some danger
threatens another and observe how
quickly self is forgotten. In a terrible
accident, after the first natural feel
ing OF revulsion. she easily ignores
the effect of the shocking scene upon
herself in her absorbing efforts to
render assistance and comfort. And
there are many such women, say the
Washington Star.
The children Of a courageous
mother aFe+to be congratulated. When
Samuel is carried into the house, in
jured and bleeding, she does not dis
tract from him the attention his con-
dition demands by falling into a fit of
Mysteries and leaving the real work OF
help to some neighbor or kindly
stranger.
, 1906-06-18
THE HIGHEST AIM OF LIFE.

Rev. A. C. Hogbin delivered an ex-
ceptionally fine baccalaureate address
before the class of 1906 at the univer-
sity yesterday afternoon and all of his
young auditors, whether members of
that particular class or not, will do
well % remember always the declara-
ton which he so %forcefully made:
There are no soft snaps!" There are
no royal roads to pinnacles of success
and, if ones work is honest, self-re-
spect is retained and success thereby
achieved in spite of what might seem
from outside observation to be utter
failure.
Browning has tersely summed up
Lilies Problem" in a stanza which
each graduate OF this and other educa
tional institutions would do well t.
memorize:
The common problem-yours, mine
everyone's-
Is not to fancy what were fair in life
Provided it could be-but finding first
What may be, then find how to make
it fair
Up to our means. A very different
thing!"
, 1906-06-18

While Booth Harrington was in Par
is he became interested in aeronau-
tics. The captive balloons in the vi
cinity of the Eiffel tower so caught
his fancy that he made many %ascents,
growing more infatuated with each
experience. His fad just missed re-
sulting disastrously to him. He de-
cided on giving a lunch in midair, but
at the last moment an important
guest found it impossible to be pres
ent, so it was decided to postpone the
affair. The balloon in which they were
to have made their ascent broke from
Its moorings and drifted far afield,
giving the people who had taken the
place Of Mr.. Tarkington's party a ter.
ribly rough experience before it land
ed them on terrS firma.
, 1906-06-18
NIXON CoMMENDS OUR DBLEGA.
TION.

Senator Nixon of Nevada, on his way
from Washington to his home state,
stopped here Saturday in the interest
of the Milbrook Land and Live Stock
company, OF which he is the president
AS the business of the senate Is com
pleted for this session he will not re
turn to Washington until fall. He
brings with him his old-time enthusi
asm and conviction as to the future
of the agricultural resources of this
section which he has done so much to
promote, the Millbrook company haV-
ing more than doubled its acreage of
titled ground this spring.
Senator Nixon evidently does not be-
lieve that there is any Treason in the
senate and says that personal contact
with the men who compose that body
is enough to convince any well-bal-
anced mind of the honesty, the ability
and the patriotism Of the senate as a
whole, which he defines as the great
est deiiberative legislative body in the
world. He says hat Wyoming has
Just reason for pride in the position &C.
cupied in congress by the Wyoming
delegation.
With Senator Warren at the head Of
the committee on military affairs, with
Senator Clark, with his charming per
sonality at the head of the judiciary
committee and with Representative
Monden the chairman of the commit
tee on irrigation in the house, 1t can
fairly be said that no state in the I'M
ion exercises a potent influence
in national legislation. 1t is pleasant
to hear the senator pay this tribute to
the congressional delegation from wy
oming, coming, as it does, from so keen
a Judge of character and a man who
has made his mark in so many fields
of endeavor.
1t is to be regretted that Senator
Nixon found that the great and grow
ing development OF his many interests
in Nevada made his stay here so short.