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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
THE PORTO RICANS.

The advice of Secretary Taft to the
people Of Porto Rico was good. It
will be far better for them to go for
ward in the path of progress, seeking
by industry to make their island pros
porous and adding to their own COM
fort and happiness by growing coffee
sugar cane. and fruits than to waste
time and thought in a campaign for
citizenship" which will add nothing
Of particular value to their present
condition.
The American occupation has meant
much for the island. A valuable mar
ket for it's products has been secured.
The time honored rights of freemen
have been conferred upon it's inhabi
tants They have the benefit of trial
by jury and the writ of habeas corpus.
They are protected at home and
abroad by the American flag. They
have practically the same status as the
continental American who lives in one
of the territories. AS a matter of
fact. the advantages Of citizenship in
the republic would be what the secre-
tary indicated--nominal only.
The Porto Ricans must not expect
too much. They have been the OBJ
jects of much interest on the part of
the United States. Several prominent
officials of the government have made
personal examinations of conditions in
the island. The chances are many
that these visits will have material
effect in future legislation. There Is
every reason for believing that the
island Is only just beginning to enjoy
the advantage of association with this
country. ..4.-. r...
The citizen of New Mexico or Ariz-
ona takes some satisfaction in the
thought of possible future statehood.
He has that advantage over the Porto
Rican. 1t hardly seems likely that the
time will come when that fortune will
come to the island. At any rate. it Is
far away. Citizenship without such
a hope would be a matter of sentiment
only. The value of sentiment is not to
be moderated, but the path toward
citizenship is not through the fields
of politics and campaigning. 1t is
much more likely to pass along the
highways of industry and through the
martS Of trade.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
MRS. wtoos" IS. COMING.

.Liebler & Co.'S stage classic. Mrs.
Wigs. of the Cabbage Patch" comes
to the Keylor Grand theater, Friday.
April Is. Whatever may be argued
about book drama. there Is no gainsay-
ing the fact that there seems to be a
Widespread desire on the part Of the
people everywhere to witness Mrs.
Wigs In a flesh and blood portrayal,
to hear her odd aphorisms Of homely
wisdom and rth-provoking "mala-
propisms" of speech uttered in a
characteristic fashion from her own
lips and to see her move in realistic
manner among the kindred types Of
lowly life that have, along with herself,
made the half Mythical, half true
Cabbage Patch. q regular pleasure gar
den OF humor and refuge of cheerful
ness from the blues" Of everyday
life. A happy and amusing home scene
in an atmosphere Of poverty is fur
nished by the little Wiggses, Asia, Eu-
ropena and australia (the girls with
the Biography" names). and plucky
Billy. who helped his mother rescue the
Cuby. when his lights was ris' on the
common. i HeH, there ID ueE SHll lIe6S,
helpless neighbor. poor little Mis- Hazy.
lat patient little woman in ;mono-.
chrome, described as 1.-The submerged
tenth of the Cabbage Patch" begrum-
bling and .pessimism to the unoaunted
optimism of Mrs Wigs. These and
the other friendly jewellers on the,
Patch are rich in character comedy. AS
for romance that creeps in with the en-
trance into Mrs. Wigs queer little
world of Lovey Mary. the unhappy,
muc h misunderstood waif who fees
from the orphanage, carrying with her
the cunning baby boy, Tommy, and
whose runaway steps, luckily for ev-
erybody brings her to Mrs. Wigs
tin-roofed house and unfailing hospi-
tality. The chief comedy interest is
conferred around the episode of Mr..
Stubbins and his matrimonial designs
upon poor Mis- Hazy. The courtship
of Mis- Hay by Mr.. Stubbins, his
subsequent fall from grace and the
bridegrooms final mysterious disap-
pearance from the scene of his wife
seeking efforts is as funny as we'll can
be-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
TRINITY CHURCH IS
IMMENSELY WEALTHY

NEW YORK. April 24.-For years
speculation has been abunoant az to
the amount and value OF the property
held by the corporation of Trinity
church. commonly reported to be the
largest single real estate owner in New
York city The rector Of Trinity. the
Rev. Morgan Dix, has made the fol-
lowing statement: '-+.--s Sd: =. -.
I'VE, will state that the annual in
come OF the corporation last year from
all sources Was less than $775,000 not
including the collections and contri-
buttons in. the churches. These latter
are all used for church work within
and without the parish.
"Out Of this annual income the cor
poration has paid all the expenses of
Trinity church and its eight chapels;
also the expenses and care of Trinity
hospital and Trinity cemetery.
About $4,000 was contributed to
other churches and institutions. One
hundred and twenty-seven thousand
dollars was paid to the city for taxes
and water rates, and $4,000 for re-
pairs and insurance premiums on
buildings other than the church prop
critics.
The corporation has outstanding
loans, made to churches outside its
own parish, amounting to over $685.
900, on which no interest is charged,
besides which it has given large
amounts of property to other churches
as endowments.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

The queen of NOrWay's favOrite poet
is "Owen Meredith" the late Lord Lyt-
ton.
Senator Redfeld Proctor of Vermont
is one of the largest holders in NUM-
cipal real estate in the country.
James J. Hill is said to never lock
his office desk. and allows none of his
immediate employees to lock theirs.
The German kaiser has founded, out
Of his private treasury. a mandatory
of majolica ware on his estate near
Cadinen. -. g.. .' ;.
Nine. Patti is said to prefer to sing
to a small circle Of friends at her own
home rather than to a large public au-
dience. -. .... .'....--
Col. William Temple is one OF the
four survivors OF the Is who gained
their Victoria crosses In New Zealand
in the war OF 1864. -. ~ =.
Victor Emmanuels collection Of the
more than $4,000. specimens; with a
catalogue Of nearly $4,000 slips
The knighthood Of Lieut.. Col. Fred
erick Louis Nathan establishes a re-
markable record, for this Is the third
brother of one Jewish household who
has earned knighthood in the public
service Of England.
Richard J. O'Mulrenin, NJ. A., of Dub
lin, by his will left the violin which
was played On Vinigar hill the night
before the battle of 1898, to the mu-
scum in Kildare street, Dublin. His
library was bequeathed to the Gaelic
league.
Col. Hugh L. Scott, superintendent of
West Point, has been most successful
in capturing savage chiefs both In tbs
country and in the Philippines He
owes part Of his prowess Ito his re-
markable understanding Of the sign
language as used by the North Ameri-
can Indiana
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

the legal requirements by forcing tne
individual to bear the extra expense.
In other words, the merchants OF the
city are taxed to pay for the trash
wagons used by the city. Then tney
are told the money they pay for sucn
service must be used to make up a de-
felt and this makes it necessary 1or
them to stand an additional personal
expense for a private scavenger SER
vice. .,.
One of those councilmen voting Tor
this double taxation-it is nothing
less-re.ires from Office this year. the
other will come up for reelection. The
General Merchants association. which
fathered the petition turned down, has
an opportunity to demonstrate Its opin7
ion of a man, who. elected as servant,
stands as a master.
His name is William Glasfora.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
BRYAN's NEW FAD.

Mr.. William ]. Bryan says he in
tends to drive out of the democratic
party all men who do not believe in
the capacity of the people to rule
themselves. which is what the initia-
tive and referendum mean, No doubt
there are men in that party who .ques-
ton the expediency of the Initiative
and the referendum, says the Chica-
go Tribune. but do not entertain the
least doubt as to the ability. Of the
people to rule themselves. but If they
cannot subscribe: to Mr.. Bryan's latest
test oath they will have to go. This
seems to the disinterested observer
like harsh treatment, but 1t Is a per-
sonai matter between Mr.. Bryan snd
the democracy. .
den display of intense affection for
the initiative and the referendum it
hardly seems probable that he will at
tempt to raise them to the dignity
Of a rational issue. 1t is true that So
cialists and populists, in their nation
al platforms, have asked for the initia-
tive, the referendum, and the recall
of officers, but they are not so we'll
informed as Mr.. Bryan is as to the diff
ficulty of making these things part
of the machinery of federal govern
ment. He knows that the submission
of an act of congress to the popular
vote would be impossible under the
constitution. It would be necessary to
amend the constitution. and the less
populous states Of the south would
not consent to a change calculated to
add to the power Of the more populous
states OF the north.
It Is probable that Mr.. Bryan. VINO
must be credited with some knowl-
edge Of the constitution. was thinking
of the states rather than Of the ma
ton when he talked about the initia-
tive and the referendum. II he wishes
to make a campaign in behalf of those
measures his proper field Of operations
is in the south. where his party is in
the majority. There. are great many
democrats there who are opposed to
those notions, and if Mr.. Bryan were
to drive them out Of the party the re-
publicans would be able to carry some
southern states. ..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
IN "oLp VERMONT STATE"

To the lovers Of good honest
down east play. full of heart inter-
est and good. comedy, IN Old Vermont
STATE" will certainly please every one
who witnesses it tonight. Mr.. Wizards
Interpretation of an old man character
has been commented upon as very Hard
to surpass,. having as he. has; spent a
lot of time in the New England
states studying: these honaely old fell
lows that reach your heart when pro-
duced in the mimic stage. I'm Old
Vermont State is a worthy companion
to ."Shore Acres and Away, ,. Down
East" 49,. -. l.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

AS an idiotic liar the Evening Bunc"
is the candy kid. Yesterday It an
nounced Or" Howard Mantell had
been discharged from that rag as as
ISOLATE editor. for incompetency. Man
tell, readers will remember. was
boosted to- the skies by the "Bunc"
and kept in its service for months. He
was engaged temporarily by The
Statesman during the Illness Of the
regular telegraph editor, but dis
charged the morning Of the second day.
1t took but one day to demonstrate his
incapaoity, although the 'Bunc" never
discovered the incompentency until
the unfortunate man was arrested and
sentenced for forgery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
SACRED OK AND BULL FIGHT.

Mention has been made on several
occasions of the attempts of the pro-
motors of the famous bull fights of
Mexico to duplicate the contests in
this country but the affair met with
little encouragement by Americans.
Had those who are interested in sang
uinary battles Of this nature been at
the winter quarters Of the Norris &
Rowe circus at Santa Cruz, Cal, on
Feb. 25tll, they would have. seen as re-
alistic. contest as would make them
forego: any further desire for this
pleasure. During the past circus sea-
son, Norris & Rowe made an extended
tour of Mexico and among other ami
mails purchased down l.ere was a
large Zebu. or sacred OK. The beast
WAS of unusual size but showed no dis
position to be ugly when closely con-
fined but once at liberty, he would
smash things up quite a bit. When the
show was put away for the winter. the
Zebu was secured to long rope and
tied to tree stump In large en-
closure. Here he nibbled the grass
in apparent content, however, every
once in awhile casting envious eyes at
large bull in an adjoining field. On
the morning of the 25th, he found him.
self at liberty as the constant chatting
of the rope had worn it through and
he easily parted the strands. Charg-
ing straight as shot from a rifle, the
Zebu ran swiftly to meet his enemy.
The bull was tied to a long rope so
could not get away had he wanted to-
Then started battle that could end
but in one way-death. In vain did
the circus employees try to drive him
off. the OK would turn, as they ap-
preached, and butt them away. He
hooked his horns repeatedly in the vi
tails of the bull. The latter was game
and made good fight but the strength
Of the Zebu seemed supernatural and
in vain did the bull try to trample his
enemy. The circus men did not want
to kill the sacred or as he is a big
drawing attraction in the menagerie
but they had just decided to sacri-
fee him when he made a final vicious
charge and killed the bull. Norris &
Rowe Immediately sought out the own
ers Of the slain animal and paid what
was asked. The Zebu was finally Sc
| cured and will be- carefully watched
hereafter. He is magnificent animal
and will be one Of the sights in the
circus menagerie for some time to
come -. -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
ADJUSTMENTS
WILLARD PLEAsEs AUDIENCE.

Lee Willard and his company enter
tanned an appreciative audience at the
keylor Grand last night by present.
ing Joaquin Miller's exciting melo-
drama, "A Western Gentleman" Mr..
Willard was at his best and his COM
pany was in the play all the time, win
ming many plaudits.
Mr.. Willard calls especial attention
to the offering for Thursday night.
Monte Christie. Tonight the company
will present a companion play to
Shore Acres" The name Of the pro-
duction is I'm Old Vermont State"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

say that while there Miss Bryant ex-
pressed a desire to drop out of sight
and study slum life.
1t is known that the only young
man with whom she cOrresponded was
John G. Leschner. whom she met at
Valparaiso and who is said t olive
at 355 Chestnut street. Chicago, but
who, according to advices received
tonight, left there without stating
where he was going. He is studying
law.
Miss Bryant is working for her ed
ucation, having taught school part Of
this winter to pay her tuition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
TO SEEK FOR MISSING GIRL.
Fear YpsiIanti, Mich, Normal School
a Student Has Been Murdered.

YPSILANTI. Mich, April 24.-One
thousand dollars is being raised by
the friends of Miss Lora Bryant, the
state normal school student who dis
appeared from here last Monday, with
view to employing an expert de-
tective to find her Foul play is sus-
pected. r.
Advices from Valparaiso, Ind. where
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

1t really was not necessary for Pres
ident Roosevelt to repeat his opinion
Of the officials Of the Western Fedora.
ton Of Miners. The people are accus-
toned to accepting his original state
ynpntQ
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
OREGON SHOWS PROSPERITY
Cop Conditions Ire Reported
Favorable N he State

ALBANY, Ore. April 24.-Crop con-
ditions as a whole are very promising.
Winter oats and wheat have suffered
somewhat on account Of the severe
weather Of the past few months. but
it is thought that plenty Of sunshine
and clear weather will remedy this and
make the crop q good one.
There is activity along all lines of
horticultural and agricultural work
and preparations are being made to
reap the harvest in the months to
come. The work of the farmer has
progressed to point where practical
ly the entire spring crop has been
sown ana most of fine early gardening
attended to. -
Horticulturists: in Linn. county are
especially juhilaIt over prospect
Of large yields Of fruit and feel that
the season Is going be- a record
breaker along all lines. The cold
weather had no Ill results on the early
blossoming trees and was an advant-
age in that 1t held back the crops that
are Of the most value to the grower IN
this section. All danger of blighting
frost has passed and the season Ia too
far advanced to admit of any damage
to the fruit crop. 81 -.
Spraying and proper handling Of the
orchards has done wonders in Linn
county to bring about profitable crops
and yields that are free from scale and
other destroying vermin. Whole or
chards have been cut down and sacri-
feed on account CT their infection with
dangerous and destroying parasites.
Such activity as this has made clean
orchards and improved the quality OF
the fruit materially. ..t.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

Just how we'll the ulrect primary
law works was shown in the election in
Spokane where the democrats joined
in voting for the weakest man put up
by the republicans and defeated, in
the primaries, the one man strong
enough to make the race against the
present democratic encumbent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

The announcement that Major Gen
eral Greeley will not come to the
coast before fall. is good news to the
hardworking reporters usually assigned
to the task of securing an interview
from prominent men. In the, secret
archives of the press clubs the name Of
Greeley appears in front of various
large black crosses with red trimmings
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

Whatever mayoralty aspirations
Councilman w. P Mexican may have
had were deeply and permanently
buried in the archives Of the General
Merchants association last night after
ne turneu down that organizations pc
tition
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

The spectacle of four. councilmen dis
regarding an almost unanimous petit
ton from the business men of the city
inuicates the disdain Of the squad for
the people who voted them into office.
Upon what pavement hath this quar-
tette fed that it hath grown so great?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
lo WARNED AGAIN.
Italian Banker Pursued BY Men Whe
Demand His Money.

O0mAno MS Woney.
NEW YORK. April 24.-After hav-
ing received several demands by mail
for $4,000 and warning that he
would be killed unless he paid that
amount to the unknown sender Of the
letters Salvatore Gomovese. an Italian
banker. today received by express the
parts Of an internal machine. He took
it to the bureau Of combustibles, where
it was opened and found to contain
several Illuminating caps revolver car
tridges, and other materials for maxi
ing an explosive machine. but all dis
connected and harmless. In the box
was a rude drawing of two men in the
act Of killing a third. Mr.. Gomovese
regards the affair as a warning of
what he may expect il he does not
pay over the amount demanded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

Councilman Kirkman struggled no.
bly, and persistently to yank out that
street committee report last night. but
Councilman Glasford had reasons Of
his own for. not letting the public in
on the deal. Looks suspicious doesn't
-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

Spokane has for years been trying 10
throw off the yoke of the private scav-
enger graft Yet the learned city at
torney Of Walla Malla practically en-
dorses the Spokane plan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
The Price Of Health.

THE price Of health In a malarious
district is just Is cents; the cost of a
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills u
writes Ella Slayton, of holland, Ark
New Life Pills cleanse gently and i'm
part new life and vigor to the system
Price Csc. Satisfaction guaranteed al
e. L. Smalley. druggist.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

The idea Of referring to the city at
torney for a report on the success OF
the private scavenger graft In Spokane
and Portland. But then 1t Is handy to
have a legal adviser who advises as the
majority wishes. :.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

Some Of those business men VINO
were turned down in the council meet
ing last night live in Councilman
Glasford's ward. They will have
chance at his petition in the coming
city election.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

The only way for the taxpayers 70
get what they want from the CITY
council. is to petition for what they
don't want.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24
TO ADVERTISE CITY.

Commercial Club to Distribute Folder
Setting Forth tho Resources.
An elaborate folder advertising the
resources Of the city and county OF
Walla Walla is being gotten out by
the Commercial. club. The work Of
printing the Illustrated booklets was
let to the Washington Printing & Book
Manufacturing company by the board
OF directors at meeting held yester-
day afternoon.
The intention is to send copies Of
the folder to everyone in the east who
desires information on the garden city
and vicinity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-24

Eugene Tausick has slab WOOD which
he guarantees to. be dry. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-24
VIRGINIA COUNTY
IS SWEPT BY FIRE
Lives Endangered and Thirty
Farm Houses Destroyed
MANY MILES OF FORESTS
The Fire Started Friday Night Near
Stuart, the County Seat of Patrick.
Communication 10 Com
pleteIy Cut Off.

Danylle, Va, March ga tremendous
forest fire is sweeping the county of
Patrick, and heavy damage to property
has already resulted, and the lives of
many are endangered. The fire started
Friday night near Stuart. the county seat
of Patrick county. From stuart the fire
has spread southeast in the direction OF
Danvlle.
Tonight the fire had reached Critz,
distance of about fifteen or twenty miles
from where it originated. The width of
the conflagration is about six miles.
About thirty farm houses have already
escaped with their lives.
At Patrick Springs, an old established
summer resort, many cottages located
hundred of yards from the main highway.
were burned AS yet no lives have been
reported lost, but there have been many
thrilling escapes. The val luable dwelling
house of o. NJ. Martin was destroyed,
together with Its contents. The origin OF
the fire Is said to have been on the
plantation of the Stuart Orchard COM
pany, which had many acres of apple
and peach trees planted. All of the fruit
trees of this concern, which is the largest
of its kind in this section of the state,
have been burned.
Patrick county is mountainous coun-
try. located about sixty miles southwest
of Danville, and is heavily timbered. The
surrounding country is also n fine fruit
growing section. Tonight communication
is entirely cut Off from the scene of th9
fire. No trains run on the Danville and
Eastern railroad Saturday night or Sun
day. hence the telegraph offices are
closed