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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Retter Than tho Run Of Kings.


We must stop to drop a tear over
King Christian TX. of Denmark, al
though we have nothing In common
with champions or opponents Of the d.
vine right business. But the truth Is
Christian upset all the traditions we
have laid about the fraternity that
comes to the scratch with a diploma
from who knows where stating that
the bearer is Heaven appointed boss
and that Heaven will take vengeance
on any mortals who dare dispute his
sway.
This king would probably not have
assembled the throne Of Denmark had
Napoleon's lucky star shone for him
one certain day in June on the heights
Of Hougomont at Waterloo. The Ger
sican didn't take any stock in any
kings but those of his own family. A
poor, obscure princeling like Chris
tan of Sleswick- ein-SonderbOrg-
Glucksburg was the kind Napoleon
made puppets Of or sent into exile. He
was obscure and poor. but virtuous
and a virtuous somebody was rival
the arbiter of Europe couldn't tolerate
near his throne. But Napoleon died at
St. Helena a Gagged conqueror when
Christian was three years old, and pet
ty German princes could breathe the
hope that they might live out their
reigns after the manner Of their crown
ed papas and grandpas without asking
advice Of the Little Corporal
And Christian didn't seem to worry
much over the fashion Of democracy
which Emerson tells us was inaugural
ed by Napoleon. In the first place, he
was foisted upon the throne of Den.
mark with but the faintest shadow Of
a title through his Hessian wife much
as Napoleon promoted his brothers
and brothers-in-law. He cared nothing
for the will Of his subjects, neither for
the ministers or the parliament of Den
mark. However, he cared for the vel
fare Of his people, a trifle that the old
divine right" fellows came to think
Of no Importance. They liked him so
well that they called him 'our truly
Christian king" and therefore, Den
mark being so far away and this par
ticular king out Of the game for good,
we can take off our hats to his memo
ry. not because he was king, but be.
cause he was good fellow in spite of
his undemocratic heritage
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Bull Heifers.

Lennie Merrill, a popular guide at
Belgrade lakes, is responsible for the
following one on US "city folks"
'Of course we know that you city
folks have lots Of chances to laugh at
US hayseeders, but once in awhile the
laugh Is on our side. l never was 80
tickled In my life as was last summer
when was guiding Mr.. L.. from New
York He Is as much as fifty years old
and a mighty smart man. too, every
other way, but he was just scairt to
death Of cattle.
well, one day when we were fly
fishing for bass he wanted to go ashore,
so l rowed him up, and he went into
the woods. Pretty soon he come tear
ing down to the boat, a-hollering for
help at the top Of his voice, so you
would have thought there was a big
she bear after him, and jumped up
and asked him what was the trouble.
He said
"'There's a lot Of cattle coming this
way
II knew it was a parcel Of young
stock, so says to him:
"'You needn't be scared Of them.
They're nothing but lot Of heifers.'
"And what do you suppose he up and
said? thought should die. He says
to me. and this is the Lords truth:
"'How do you know they amt bull
heifers Boston Herald.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
"HIS HIGH MlGHTINESS."
One of the Titles Proposed For the
First President

One of the Titles Proposed For the
First President.
One Of the endorsements of the
new office Of president was in regard
to title-how the chief magistrate of
the United States should be addressed.
The subject had occupied the attention
OF congress. and a joint committee
from the two houses had been unable
to agree. The newspapers had taken
the matter up and discussed it freely.
With some ''his excellency" was
thought the proper caper, others wished
a longer and higher sounding title, and
not few favored the appellation CIV
en- to rulers in Holland-"high might
ness 1t was finally decided to the
satisfaction Of all parties that Wash
ington should be called simply the pres
ident Of the United States.
While these controversies were at
white heat Speaker Muhlenburg was
one day at dinner given in honor of
Washington and was asked by the
president elect what he thought of the
title Of high mightiness."
"Why, general" replied Muhlenburg.
laughing. IF We were certain that the
Office would always be held by men as
large as yourself or my friend Wyn.
koop "a large sized gentleman from
Pennsylvania sitting at the table, It
would be appropriate enough, but if by
chance president as small as my Cd
posite neighbor should be elected 1,
would become ridiculous" - Washing.
ton Post.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
THE RATE BILL IN THE SENATE.

The senate is debating the Hepburn
DOlliver bill, or what may now be
spoken of as the Tillman bill, since Mr..
Tillman has charge of that important
measure in the senate. The members
of that body are affording the general
public an opportunity to take their
measures and estimate their relations
to the interests involved. No new de-
velopments have appeared as yet-nO
realignment of members of the senate
on the rate-regulation question. The
men who are believed to represent the
railroads are in their places and earn
ing their reputation. Mr.. Tillman was
unusually mild and moderate in his
first speech, the responsible position
which he occupies seeming to have
had a SOLDERING effect upon this wild
man of BOrneo.'
definitely, but it will finally pass. The
president and the house have made up
their minds to that result, and with
tie house in complete sympathy with
the president, it will be impossible for
the senate to adjourn until they have
disposed of that measure. That the
senate will dare kill it; that there
are votes enough in that body to ac-
complish that result, is altogether i'm
probable. There are a number of
amendments to be offered-so many,
in fact, and so varied, that it seems
improbable that any of them are likely
to meet with the favor of a majority
of the senate, so that the prospect is
for the ultimate passage of the bill
substantially in the form in which it
came from the house-the form which
suits the president better than any
other. and the form in which the coun-
try would like to use it to test with
the railroads the power of the govern
ment to control their action.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

there is a more conciliatory tone. The
conservative press of Pennsylvania is
advising the miners to proceed slowly,
and, passing over for the moment the
question of right and wrong and of
adequate or inadequate compensation
is looking at the situation practically
and pointing out to the men that the
operators have some things in their
favor at this time that would make it
more difficult for the men to win.
1t is said, for instance. that in the
bituminous districts of Pennsylvania
and in the more southern fields, the
miners are not so we'll organized as
farther north, and that the mines
would be able to make a respectable
showing in production even were a
strike inaugurated. Whether such
comment will have effect to ward off
a strike is uncertain, but if it serves
to create caution on either side of the
controversy it will have done much
good
With this subsistence of the more ag-
gressive spirit in the coal mining dis
tricts comes the report that the COM
panies operating in the Lake Superior
iron regions have voluntarily agreed to
readjust all wages. No details are yet
made public but it is understood that
an advance that will probably satisfy
the men and prevent trouble, is to
come. This is especially fortunate, for
there is an immense ore and general
lake shipping business in prospect this
season, which will begin to show it
self when navigation opens.
1t may be too much to hope that the
country is to escape serious labor trOu-
ble and great coal strike is, indeed,
still pending. But it is possible to note
an encouraging change in the general
situation with reference to labor
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
y y Z y y y y y y y y
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Lorenzo Panhandle, an intelligent
young Frenchman, contributed 1880
to the county's exchequer in Judge
Huffmans court this afternoon for the
fun of giving Sanford Rose, the 49,
year-old son of Thomas ]. Rose, a
whipping out on w. J. COrkrum's
ranch last Sunday. Trouble between
the boys arose over the displacement
of a couple of halter chains Panhandle
created considerable merriment while
giving an account of the little game of
fistcuffs.
The will of the late Emma Casey
wife of Officer George Casey, was adj
mitted to probate in the Walla Walla
superior court this afternoon.
Travelling guards today brought to
the penitentiary Charles FINER, SEN
fenced to serve 25 years for rape, and
Winfred Cowles, sentenced to five
years for forgery. Finer was con-
victed of assaulting his own daughter
and the crime is one Of the most re-
voting ever occurring in the state.
Cowles was formerly clerk Of the Yah-
ma school board and was convicted Of
forging school warrants amounting to
several hundred dollars.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Like Mother Used to Make.

The publication in various newspa-
pers lately Of the fact that Speaker
Cannon had donned a homespun suit
resulted the other day in the appear
ance in the speakers room Of Repre-
sentative Aiken Of South Carolina. He
had package in his hand.
"Mr Speaker" said he, "a constitu-
ent of mine down in Abbeville has
read about your homespun suit. and he
has sent me pair Of homemade gal
luses to go with them. am requested
to present them to you"
The speaker opened the package.
They were "galluses' all right The
effete eastern word "suspenders" was
totally out Of place. They were made
of white yarn and were the oldest
looking pair Of braces seen here since
Andrew Jackson's day.
Are you going to wear them p ask
ed Aiken after the speaker had ex-
pressed his thanks.
"Wear 'em?' echoed the speaker
"Well. l should say so, and it won't be
anything new. either! They're just the
kind wore when I was boy."-New
York Times.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Experts are urging manufacturers ia
exhibit at the Milan exposition to be
held In 1906. opening in April, in cele-
bration of the completion Of the worlds
greatest tunnel-under the Simplon.
The economic and Industrial conditions
of Italy are very promising. The ex-
ports and imports show a steady in
crease. the country's money is at par.
the banks are we'll supplied and pros
poets were never brighter. The water
power of the Alps. the Apennines and
the rivers is being converted into cleo.
tricity. railroads and tramways are be-
ing constructed and factories are being
built. On all sides evidences Of a new
Italy are apparent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
4 QUEER ANIMAL.
Peculiar Toadlike Creature That II
Found In Surinam.

Peculiar TOadlike Creature Tnat II
Found In Surinam.
In Surinam there Is a remarkable
toadlike creature the female of which
carries the young in a series of cells
In the thick skin Of the back, which as
sumes strange hOneyco,n0-like APP
pearance When this lady toad is car
rying her nursery about with her she Is
very repulsive looking object. Single
handed she would be quite unable to
sope with the important question Of
placing eggs where they will be most
favorably disposed for Matching. and
for this she has to rely on the good
services Of her mate. Soon after the
eggs are laid they are taken up by the
male and pressed. one by one. into the
cells in the thickened skin of his part
ner's back. There they grow until they
fit closely to the hexagonal form Of
their prisons. each Of which is closed
above by kind of trapdoor.
After a period of some eighty-two
days the eggs reach their full develop
ment and produce, not tadpoles, but
actually perfect little toads. The rea-
son Of this is that the tadpoles, which
require to breathe the air dissolved in
the water by means Of their externa!
gills, could not exist in the cells, and
consequently this stage of development
Is passed through very rapidly within
the egg. In due time the young toads
TO the number of so or 100 burst open
the lids Of their cells, poke out their
noses and make their entrance into the
world. The mother toad rubs off the
remains Of the cells against any con-
venient stone or plant stem and comes
out in brand new spring outfit.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
THE LABOR SITUATION.

The labor situation. although still
uncertain. has taken slight turn for
the better, and it is probable that the
of May will not be so disturbing to
general business as has been feared.
In the anthracite district in Pennsyl-
vania. where interest is conferred, and
where labor trouble means so much,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
NOTHING BUT OUTLAWS.
Band of Moros Defeated in Jolo
Battle.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 90
Major Hugh Scott, just returned from
the Philippines, who tried for eight
months to dislOdge the MOros from
Mount DajO without fighting, declares
that they are nothing but bandits and
outlaws, whose acts have turned again
outlaws, whose acts have turned
against them all other inhabitants of
the islands. He says they are re-
garded by Filipinos as we would re-
gard a Jesse James gang.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
Verdict Of Coroner's Jury Over Man
Found in Byers Mil Race
SUSPICION POINTS TO soN4N4AW
FAMILY FIGURED IN RACY CASE
BEFORE WALLA WALLA
SUPERIOR COURT.

PENDLETON, Or, March POI. G.
Naylor, the Athena farmer who was
found dead at the west end of the mill
race Sunday morning at o'clock, was
murdered by being struck on the head
by some instrument in the hands of an
unknown person. This was the con-
clusion reached by the coroner's jury,
impaneled by Coorner Henderson, af-
ter having spent nearly the whole Sun
day in examining a large number of
witnesses and making a careful in
vestigation of all the circumstances
concerning his disappearance and
death.
Although there was not sufficient
evidence introduced to justify the jury
in bringing in an indictment against
any one, and though no one has yet
been arrested, according to the au-
thorities, suspicion points toward E.
l.. Tracy, of this city, who was a SON.
in-law of the deceased, and it is prob
able that his arrest may follow after
certain evidence has been investi-
gated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
The Wise TramD.

Tramp-Please, maam. couldn't YOU
spare me little
Housekeeper-Go right away from
here or I'll call the dog, you law.
dirty
Iramp-Yes. ma'am; that's what J
was about to remark. I'm travel STAIN
ed from my long journey, and I want
ed to ask II you couldn't spare me 4
little soap?
Housekeeper-SoaD? Soapf Mepcy
ON me! Il the world coming to an
end! Walk right in. sir, and stay to
dinner. You're more than welcome
New York Weekly.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
1NI6 z51
SS5SS/
AN INTERESTING SUGGESTION

DR.. Edmund j. James, president of
the University of Illinois, makes a
ought to have the attention of our gov
eminent. He proposes to send a COM
mission to China representing the
American government to extend in a
formal way, to the Chinese people,
through the central government at Pc
king and through the provincial gov
ernments, a cordial invitation from
the United States and from the insti-
tutions of higher learning in this
country to avail themselves of the ed
vocational advantages which this coun-
try affords.
He calls attention to the fact that
thousands of young men from China
are already abroad in foreign coun-
tries for purposes of study. Five thou
sand are said to have visited Japan
for that purpose and other thousands
are in different countries of Europe
three hundred being in the little state
of Belgium alone
Two purposes are to be served by
this invitation. One is to introduce
into China a better knowledge of
American institutions with view of
developing a larger degree of friend
ship and good will in China toward
the United States and removing the
prejudice which now exists there. The
other object to be served is CONNER
cial. The presence of hundreds-or,
it may be hoped. thousands-of young
Chinese students in America will make
them acquainted with American COM
mercial interests, American business
methods and beget a preference for
American goods.
In no country in the world does the
educated men exert more influence
upon affairs than in China, and if we
can gain the good will of a consider
able number of educated young men
by bringing them into contact with
our institutions and our civilization,
we will have developed in China an
active force favorable to American in
cess may be little slow. 1t will take
several years to realize results, but
they would be almost certain to follow
in our favor and to be permanent.
The suggestion is strongly support
ed, also, from the fact that what Dr.
James proposes is already in operation
in other countries. Whether Chinese
students have been brought into the
educational institutions of Europe and
Japan by special invitation does not
appear from his presentation of the
matter. but they are there. and the
only way to counterfeit their influence
is to bring a considerable number of
Chinese students into our own institu-
tions and in contact with our own
commercial and political affairs.
The suggestion is timely. and ought
to have consideration. The United
States. by reason of its larger interest
in affairs in the Pacific and its desire
for oriental trade. has more to gain
from the development of friendly rela-
tions with China than any other coun-
try and shoul adopt every practical
measure for the removal of that preju-
dice against us which undoubtedly pre-
walls in China on account of the harsh
and unwise enforcement of our Chinese
exclusion laws.
DR.. James has given the government
at Washington something to think
about and something to do which we
believe would be productive Of very
satisfactory results.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

F. G. Naylor, Mrs. Tracy, who is 4
daughter of the dead man, and her
husband were the principals in racy
case that was up before the Walla
Walla superior court a couple Of years
ago. Tracy was arrested on a charge
Of seducing his wife and was lodged
in the county Jail. Mrs. Tracy Gre
ated a sensation by declaring that her
father instead of Tracy was RESPONSE
BILE for her condition. A compromise
was effected by Tracy marrying the
girl, when the charge against him was
withdrawn. Tracy and his wife re-
sided in Walla Walla until a few
months ago, when they moved to
PendletOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

More than sixty years ago. when l
was a child. younger sister and my
self had an attack Of scarlet fever.
says a correspondent Of the Boston
Herald. We were living on Montgom-
cry place. now Hamilton place. DR..
Holmes lived few doors from us. and,
being q friend Of my mothers family.
he was the attending physician.
had been very sick and, being con-
valesceot was naturally extremely
hungry. 50 I teased my mother for
beefsteak. She I'D not dare to give
me any. but told ma to ask Dr. Holmes
when he came II could have some.
So the next time he came l said {:
doctor. am 40 hungry. Can't
have a piece Of beefsteakT'
The doccor gave me one Of his queer
looks and said, II think you had better
have a piece Of my coat tail fried"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
NEW SHORT STORIES


"Once upon time" began Repre-
sentative Hogg of Colorado. "a town
out my way wished to give dinner to
a judge there When the judge came to
scan the list Of those invited he raised
vigorous protest against one name, that
of a man who formerly had been the
most brilliant lawyer in town, but who
was now the town drunkard. They
finally overcame his opposition. but the
town drunkard had heard of 1t.
HE was the last speaker called up
on. He arose and said: Mr.. Toastmas
ter, fifteen years ago had practice
In this town that amounted to 81, 600 a
year. had a wife and family, whom
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

supported in comfort. l had my own
horse and carriage. At that time the
guest Of the evening was on his way
west In an immigrant wagon. He landed
in this town and started in to make his
living. Since then, Mr.. POSTMASTER
he cried, with a pathetic break in his
voice-'since that time l have been 60
ing steadily down, down. down, and
our guest he's been going up, up. up,
until now we are just about on
level "-New York Times.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 20.-On the
graduation of As students A. w. Shar-
versity of Chicago today declaring that
the university is operated at loss of
two and a half million dollars yearly
or a loss of fifteen hundred dollars OH
each student.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Enough controversial criticism has
smart society, 1.-The House of Mirth."
to make two volumes the size of the
original. There remains to be added
Lincoln's epigram in a similar literary
controversy: 1T is just the kind Of
book to suit people who like that kind"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20
No Warrant for Scotty.

PORTLAND Or, March 20.-No.
warrant has been received here for
Scotty's arrest and none is expected by
local officers, who consider 1t an adver--
Using fake.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

1t Is to be hoped that congress will
not leave the pensioning Of the veter-
ans Of the United States life saving
corps to chance or the tender mercies
Of the Carnegie fund committee. The
government should provide the funds
and make the wording Of the law clear
and unmistakable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

General OVerSeer NOliva is going
east to try to raise money to keep the
Zion Industries afioat. The fire is
bound to try every mans work. and it
is plain that Zion has reached one of
these times of testing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

The days come and 20 like munaed
and yelled figures sent from q distant
friendly party. But they say nothing.
and II you do not use the gifts they
bring they carry them as silently
away.-Emerson.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Senator Knox says that the rate bill
is unconstitutional. WaShingtOn's
Farewell Address having been stretch
that other sacred document might
give" a little?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Reports from Sweden tell Of a league
travagance in woman's dress Here
is place for fathers surplus activi-
ties
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

A young stockbrokef who AWAY,
tries to appear busy and prosperous
went out for awhile. leaving On his
offfce door a card neatly marked:
"Will be back In an hour"
On his return be found that some
envious rival had Inscribed undee.
meath:
What for r'-London T1t-Bita
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

Give Uncle Joe Cannon a good home
spun cigar and he does not care for
the rich weeds from Cuba or from any
other foreign port
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

1t must not turn out that France A
entitled to an apology for American
criticism Of her hardness in pushing
work on the Panama canal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-20

The dry dock off those blue Canary
isles has had it's rivets frightened and
is prepared to resume its dash for the
Philippines.