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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
A WONDERFUL ANIMAL.


Ability, Resources and Drawb backs Of
the Arkansas Raxorback.
A man who had watched the affair
and claimed to know about hogs, razor
backs in particular, gave the following
dissertation: Arkansas has a greater
variety Of hogs and less pork and lard
than any state in the Union. An aver
age hog in Arkansas weighs about
fourteen pounds when dressed with its
head ON and about six pounds and
half with its head off. 1t can Outrun
greyhound, jump rail fence, climb
like a parrot and live on grass, roots
and rabbit tracks. 1t hasn't much tail
or bristle, but plenty Of gall. 1t will
lick q wolf or bear in fair fight.
1t Is so called razorback because it IS
shaped like srnfish. In hunting
razorbacks they Ere always shot at
sideways, for there is not a ghost OF
a show to hit them otherwise any more
than to shoot at split single. 1t can
drink milk out Of quart jar on &C
count of it's long, thin head. This type
Of razorback is known as the stone hog
because it's head is so heavy and its
nose so long that it balances up be-
hind. The owner of this type OF hogs
usually ties stone to its tail to keep
it from overbalancing and breaking
it's neck while running. II the stone
is too heavy it will pull the. skin over
its ewes. and it will go blind."-Mineral
Wells Index
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
"PEck's BAD Boy"

So, far, the verdict seems to be that
plays dramatized from the popular
novels of the day are rarely success,
from either literary or theatrical
standpoint. To this general rule, how
ever, there is one notable exception,
and that is to be found in the farce
comedy of "Peck's Bad Boy" booked
for the Keylor Grand theater on Sat-
urday evening, Nov. 10. Based upon
salient incidents in the immensely
popular story whose title it bears, and
presented under the sanction Of ex-
Governor George w. Peck Of Wiscon-
sin. the author of the original and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Collecting Old China.

Old china ornaments, such as are
often to be purchased from country
people, are very salable. Particularly
those funny old jugs known to collect
ors as Toby jugs" are in demand. The
buyer should make sure that he is pur-
chasing the genuine old articles, as
there are many forgeries about. The
old jugs have been copied so exactly
in design and markings that it is ex-
tremely difficult even for experts to
tell the real thing. If the jug looks
very old and the owner can give 1t 4
history extending some time back, the
purchaser will be fairly safe in laying
out anything under So. In out Of the
way places jugs and plates are still to
be found made in one time fashionable
cluster" ware. OF late years these
have been in demand among collectors.
and the amateur will easily recognize
them from the metallic appearance of
said that the general rule of the treas
ure hunter must be not to pay any big
prices at all. At the best the buying of
such articles as mentioned above is
very speculative in that the purchaser
may be able to realize a good price, or.
on the other hand, he may not do more
than cover his expenses, so that the
conscience of the amateur purchaser
may be quite easy in buying at low
price, and if he can sell at a large
profit he deserves all he gets for the
risk he is willing to run.-New York
Mail
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Even City Clerk Hart was aoie ~
find discrepancies in the pipeline pay
roll accounts, his totals showing
sometbing like 30 days difference. And
in addition, it is stated, some OF the
hooks were mot obtainable." we
presume those members of the water
committee continue to mold tnem-
selves responsible"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Timber Cost in Mining Hard Coal.

One of the main elements of cost
in producing anthracite coal is brought
out in figures from reports of anthra-
cite mine operators to the United
States geological survey. These fig
ures show that the total value of tim
Der, sawed and round, used in me
anthracite mines of Pennsylvania dur
ing the year 1905 was $5,310,00O, or
nearly 81 cents per ton of coal pro-
duced. The total value of the sawed
timber was s1.S42.O0O, and of the
round $3.46S,0O0. Oak, hemlock and
yellow pine were the principal woods
used. These are but incidentals in the
manufacture of anthracite coal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
THE MAHOGANY TREE.
1t Frequently Springs From the Crew.
ices of Great Rocks

1t Frequently Springs From the Grew.
ices of Great Rocks.
The tree which produces that beam
tiful and we'll known wood, mahogany.
Is one of the most elegant, if not the
largest, Of the country in which 1t is
found and frequently grows in the
crevices of rocks. The appearance of
so large a vegetable production in such
a situation is extremely curious and
picturesque and Is to be accounted for
from the construction Of the seed,
which is like that Of the thistle.
winged, or capable of being borne
along by the action of the air and in
that manner deposited in holes and
assures in the rocks, where 1t speedily
vegetables and springs up. As long as
the plant remains young the place in
which it is found Is sufficiently large
for it's growth, but as it increases in
size the roots gradually but irresistibly
force asunder the walls Of their rocky
prisons and throw off large portions of
stone.
1t is not always, however, found in
these situations. the largest timber be-
ing produced in some of the fiat and
marshy spots on the coast of America
Such is the Honduras mahogany. which
Is much lOOser in texture and of less
value than that from the mountainous
districts of Cuba and Haiti. This last
kind is known in commerce as Spanish
mahogany and is chiefly purchased for
the purpose of being cut into veneers.
New York Herald.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
HortOr's Memory.

An Englishman named Morton couiu
repeat from memory any discourse he
had once listened to, while Schenkel,
the inventor Of one Of the ARTS OIL
Memory could repeat 800 arbitrarily
connected words and over 200 sen
fences. all in the exact order in when
he had heard them. A Sussex man
named William Wolton had a marvei.
GUS memory. When a child he couiu
remember almost any sermon ne neaiu
and once repeated to the bishop MS ser
mon word for word. He took his b. A.
1T Cambridge when only twelve years
und five months old.-LondOn Graphic'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
JAM ES QUIN.
Reign of the Great Irish Actor In the
Eighteenth Century.

Reign of the Great Irish Actor In the
Eighteenth Century.
The son of an Irish barriSter, himself
intended for the bar lack of means
and consciousness of ability sent Quin
on to the stage. He made his first
success in 1920, when he persuaded
Christopher Rich to allow him to ap-
pear as Falstaff in THE Merry Wives
of Windsor After Booths death he
advanced still further in public esteem
by what he modestly described Oh the
playful as his attempt" to follow that
tragedian in his greatest part of Cato.
He so delighted the audience by his
attempt that after his delivery of the
line Thanks to the gods. my boy has
done his duty" they cried: Booth out
done. Booth outdoner' And after he
had spoken the then famous soliloquy
on the Immortality of the soul the en-
thusiasm reached such a pitch that in
answer to vocife-ous demand for an
encore Quin was obliged to repeat the
speech.
From this night Quin as an actor
reigned supreme for ten years. 1t was
q solemn reign. dignified, weighty, ira
ditional. He was unsurpassed in such
characters as Falstaff and Sir John
Brute, but in tragedy he did no more
than uphold with fine elocutiOn, pom
derous majesty and rugged independ-
ence that solemn unreality of speech
and action which both in England and
propriate expression of tragic senti-
ment. AS in France lie Kahn was the
first to restore nature to tragic acting,
so did Garrick in England by similar
return to nature expose the dizziness,
the lifelessness of the settled methods
of the actors of the type of Quin. And
Quin had too much good sense not to
see it himself, for as a man he was the
rather coarse embodiment of that rough
but ready witted, prejudiced but gen
erOus and warm hearted disposition,
which we admire and respect in DR..
Johnson.
The few of Quin's sayings preserved
to us almost make one regret that he
had no Boswell by his side. Lords and
bishops, clergy and gentry, all were
represented in the circles of Quin's
many friends, who delighted in his wit
and conversation He could hold his
own in an argument with any man.
One instance must suffice. At some
gathering Bishop Warburton, dictate
rial and overbearing. was arguing in
support of royal prerogative. Quin said
he was a republican and thought that
perhaps even the execution Of Charles
l. by his subjects might be justified.
aye" asked the indignant WarburtOn,
"by what law?" by all the laws he
had left them," answered Quin. The
shocked bishop then cited the wrath of
the divine judgment as visited upon the
regicides: they all. he said Though it
is not strictly true). had come to violent
ends. II would not advise your lord
ship" said Quin. ito make use of that
Inference for if am not mistaken that
was the case with the twelve apostles"
Horace Walpole greatly admired this
instance Of the players readiness and
aptness of retort.-H. B. Irving in Fort
nightly Review.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
ADJUSTMENTS
"THE SIGN OF FOUR"

No play in fifty years has attracted
the crowds that the thrilling drama of
the great character of Sherlock Holmes
in the Sign Of the Four" king of de-
tectives, has drawn to the theaters.
Messers. Pelton and Shutter will pre-
sent Mr. Theodore Torch supported by
splendid company in the famous play
at the Keylor Grand theater. The pro-
duction is under the personal direction
of Mr.. Tom B. Lotus.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Cold and Warm Welcomes.
CRANKY (MO.) Miner

When a stranger comes to CRANKY
and people even nod at him across the
street. In Neosho the men never
speak to a stranger unless ne looks
like he wanted to buy something and
pay a big price for it and a woman
won't look at him till he's been there
five years and been baptized.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
To Instruct Jap Soldiers In Boxing.

Jack McFadden, lightweight cnam'
pion pugilist of Hawaii, has been en-
gagged by the Japanese government to
go to Japan as instructor in boxing in
the japanese army. Consul General
Taite of Honolulu engaged McFadden
The consul says while jiu jitsu is well
understood in the japanese army. box
ing is not overlooked. The government
has decided that boxing offers a sys-
tenn of physical exercise Of the greatest
value to soldiers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

According to the news items, Secre-
has coal to burn 1t is for those for
tunate ones who have money to Gre
mate
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Evidently the Union doesn't like
that growing independent vote
Neither does it like the information
that the Ankeny leaders were forced
by the boxer gang of bosses, at the
last minute, to go down the line e
save Otto Rupp.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Some Advice.
OregOnian.

A Yamhill farm of $50 acres prOduc-
ed an income of 1884 net, Or a little
more than $22 an acre. That is 10 per
cent interest on 1920 an acre, which is
pretty good; yet if the farm were di-
vided into 40-acre tracts and more in
tensively farmed, it should produce a
greater income.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

The f1attering endorsement of Presi-
dent Roosevelt through the return TO
congress of every man he asked for
is a sufficient indication of the idea
of the people that the White House
is not yet for rent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Really it doesn't look as if Presi-
dent Sam Gompers used much of that
half million asked from the union
men to prevent those congressman he
blacklisted from returning to con-
gress. Perhaps Samuel will return
the unused portion to those who need
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Knocking.
The DaIles Chronicle

The Dalles Chronicle.
Wheeler is the only county in the
state reporting all whites wltnin her
borders, but from recent reports,
Wheeler has a bunch Of whites that
are badly tanned and really neel to be
penned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

We would respectfully request that
Manager ]. B. Catron recall that Jesse
James troupe in order to carry out
the prophesy that there will, some
night, be another packed house in the
keylor Grand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Now that the election is over the
police will devote their time to arrest
ing violators of the anti-expecIora-
ton ordinance. the bicycle ordinance,
the automobile ordinance. the license
ordinance and a few other ordinances
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

After being scooped several days N
succession the Union declared there
was no fuel famine. This morning
the organ announces the Goal Famine
is Relieved" The Union is consist
ent old jewel.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
His Long Penalty.

Jack-I knew a man who stoie A.o'
from a pretty girl. He paid the penaits
for larceny katharne-Ah, lhueeu'
And what was the penalty! --Jach
Hard labor for life. He married tn'
girl-Philadeiphia Bulletin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Spellbinding in Walla Walla will
now be passed up to those real ora
tors at Whitman college. And the i'm
provement will be noticeable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Jack Didn't Get Enough.

Jack DOugherty. the Milwaukee wei.
te-weight. wants to meet Joe Walcott
again, for Dougherty says it was a
lucky punch that beat him when they
fought at Chelsea, Mass.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Presented with more than $780,
600 in paving contracts after all the
between it and the city, the Warren
Construction company should now be
chance
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
The Workers.

''There's a colored man and MS Wiz
at the door looking for work.
But 1 only advertised for iauA
Dress" ,,o
eyes, they are her."-Philadeipni'
Press.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Some people are mean enough to de-
clare their belief that the new Fourth
street structure will be a steal
bridge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Keeps Down Wages.
PendletOn Tribune.

Nearly every female teacher will
marry the first good chance she finds
teacher, but there are practically none.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Now you just watch City Clerk
Tommy Hart grow. He has one
large supper coming on OttO's election
we are sorry to calculate.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Judging from their protests, proper
ty owners along Mill creek would
rather take water in theirs. The city
refuses to treat.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Frank Reese evidently fOreclosed on
several of those councilmanic mOrtg-
ages he holds for the benefit Of the
Warren Construction company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Mixed Metaphor.
NeWberg Graphic.

Seismic waves are again bringing
CONSERVATION to the people of San
Francisco, especially to Ruef and his
gang, but Heney still remains at the
throttle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

Imagination is not thought neiln .h
IA fancy reflection. Thought pace'n
like a hoary sage, but imagihal'1
hath wings as an eagle-Tupper.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
into one centralized government with
plenary powers to prevent secession.
Press Comments
Hot Stuff.

Bully Creek Cor Vale Oriano.
Miss Josie Mustard was a welcome
visitor at the hotel last Thursday
evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08

which have been accidentally as
covered on the law books OF the CITY,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
Dubious Joy.
evening.

North Yamhill Record.
When a man claims he won a ''mor-
all vistory, it means he has had the
stuffing licked out of him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02
Linens for Spring
and Summer Wear

Well, might we say that our linens are
the best quality. So would you If you
could see the weave and strength that
are in every yard Of this always fashion
able and servioeable kind OF dress goods
Our stock includes all the best makes
in natural and colors and some in cream
grounds with silk embroidered dots in
different colors. Our assortment in nat
ural linens ranges in price from 1910 to
SOC. The cheaper price is as much all
linen as the higher one, the only differ
ence being in the width and weight.
1870 linen; natural color; % inches
wide.
15c linen; natural color; 30 inches
wide.
2Oc linen; natural color; heavy weight;
30 inches wide.
SOC linen; natural color; SO inches
wide.
25c linen; in gray and blue; special
value; SO inches wide.
25c linen; fine thread; high quality, In
red, blue, steel and green; "a inches wide
40c and SOC Irish Poplin; pure fax
thread, fully mercerzed; blue and Nile
green only; very dressy; 2S inches wide.
25c and 60c colored linens, in all the
shades OF blue and Nile green; all widths
according to price.
60c for the acme of elegance in linen
fabrics; silk embroidered on cream
grounds; very pretty; 2S inches wide.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02
Pretty Fancy
Work Patterns

Pretty line OF centre pieces, for couching
cord coronation cord, outlining eyelet,
and solid work; is inches. ......... 25c
y inches. .................... 39o
Hand-embroidered luncheon SETS includ-
ing g tumbiers, plates and centre
DOYLE; very pretty designs,
Lodge emblems. embroidered on pillow
tops; Odd Fellows, Elks, and Masonic
emblems. .....-...-... Zoe ana DOC
Bureau and sideboard scarfs; both Swiss
and linen; assortment of patterns,
SOC to s4.5o-
shams; different patterns; per pair,
soc to $500
Stamped corset covers, in one and two
pieces. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .obo
Stamped chemise; to be embroidered,
either in shadow, eyelet or solid em-
broidery. ..-................. s5e
Stamped shirtwaists, with three yards
Of Persian lawn. n................S S1.75
Pretty assortment Of stamped collars
and cuffs, also stocks and turnover
collars.
D. NJ. C. cotton, &c skein. .. zoe doz
Royal society thread, &c skein. SOC dos
Grin, 4c skein. ...............45 45c doz
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02
TROUBLE WITH SCHOOLS.
Coal Supply Has Been Short in Some Of the
Rural Districts.

Because Of alleged irregularity in re-
ceiving coal, some of the colored schools
in districts outside Of Wilmington have
suffered to the extent of being closed on
several occasions. The matter was
brought to the attention of Superintendent
A. r. Spaid, who has cautioned the com
missioners to pursue a policy which will
insure the schools having fuel on hand
all the time, so that it will not be neces-
sary to omit any of the sessions.
At one school the superintendent was
informed that the trouble was due to the
fact that coal was taken to the school in
bushel lots, instead Of by the ton, the
reason given for making deliveries in
such small quantities being that there
was fear that the fuel might be carried
off if it was sorted in the building, the i'm
preston being that the building might
be broken into for that purpose.
1t has been impressed upon the COM
missioners that they should see to it that
the schools are made safe from thievery
of this kind and that, if necessary; the
commissioners should keep watch to see
that the coal does not get away from the
buildings
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02

Catarrh Cure .-Complete with atoui-
zer. tablets and medication sufficient for 8
months treatment; is the only rational
cure known. Any medical man will tell
you that Catarrh can only be cured by in
halation and medication. Ifno real bene-
fit should be received by the patient.
money willingly refunded. Price $500
Penn Rheumatism Cure.-Is guaran-
teed to contain no poisonous matter Of
any nature whatsoever, is a strong tonic
TO build up the weak and debilitated, cures
sharp shooting pains, sciatica, Lumbago
OF pains due to Rheumatism. Price SLOO
Penn Cherry Elixir The Best Cough
and Cold Cure Extant, if you once Try
this you will always use it, you will
find it does all we claim for it. As a safe
reliable anodyne pectorant, Penn Cherry
Elixir has no equal. Price 25c.
Penn Dyspepsia Cure All forms of
indigestion and stomach troubles con-
quered, such as rising food, Distress after
eating Belching, Sour stomach, Heartburn
Palpatation of the heart etc. Price 500.
Penn Bidneya and Liver TabIefs.-cure
Jaundice and torpid liver, Bilious Head
ache, Tired wornout feeling, Pains in the
back, loins, groins, puffed and Flabbyface
Dropsy in feet and limbs. Price soc.
Ifyou use a Penn Remedy you can feel
assured that you are taking an honest, re-
liable medicine - Once tried always taken
as they are compounded by a note d
physician and specialist and must not be
classed with the ordinary run Of patent
medicine remedies.
Miller Drug Co, 4o2 Market St
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02

make an open sore. / think his face must
have itohed most fearfully.
We finally thought nothing could help,
and had made up my mind TO send my wife
With the child 10 Europe, hoping that the sea
air might cure him, otherwise lie was 70 be
put under good medical care there. But,
Lord be blessed, matters came differently.
and we soon saw a miracle. A friend Of ours
spoke about Cudcura. We made a trial with
Crucura Soep, Ointment, and Resolvent, and
within ten days or two weeks we noticed
decided Improvement. just as quickly as the
sickness had appeared il also began to dis
appear, and within ten weeks the child was
absolutely well, and his skin was smooth and
white as never before" 7. Hohrath, President
Of the Q. l. Hohrath Company. Manufact.
urers Of Silk Ribbons, 4 20 % Rink Alley,
June 3 1903. South Bethlehem, Pa.
Cuiicura Soap Ointment and pills arc sold throughout
heWcll Potter Drug Chem. Corp, sole FroQl Boeon.
ca ilALed Free, " How 70 Care flr The skir-4
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02
First Showing Of Imported Models Of
Gowns for Spring.

Our expert designer Of Ladies' returned from Nav York WHARF ha has
D" us @ exposition OF Imported Gowns and
h Gowns and Models
ue'u anu ne 0y su wknow artists "Pqn
we nave secured number these Of Real
Lace Duche Baby Irish Linens
DIX extremely beautiful in their pannesa
inspection ~ "0 "''u "oo' anu ""s' your
IN ADDITION TO the imported Gowns and Models assortment
imported moee consisting Real Baby Embroidery
Spring and Summer ~ ~ thinning =" kO"HS i0I
you should VISIT this section at the cannot be
reerea In time make ofn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-02
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