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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

latiOns with p. p. Quimby, the mental
healer of Portland are taken up in
this instalment, and a thoroughly con-
vincing and able presentation Of the
man who was so potent an influence in
her career is given. Mrs. Eddy's first
visits to Quimby, her letters and verses
in praise of him and Mrs. Crosby's ac-
count or Mrs. Eddys performances as
the medium Of her dead brother AL
bert Baker, are presented, together
with some striking facsimiles and pOr-
traits. William Allen White contri-
butes in this number a brilliant analy-
sis Of Roosevelt and his career. The
campaign of 1860 is described in the
Carl Schurz "reminiscences, and dra-
matte episodes occurring at the time
of LincOlnS nomination are related
with much spirit and humor John
La Fargo contributes fine critical
study of Sacred Conversations in paint
ing. A. w. Rolker writes of THE
Wild Animal Physician and His Pa
tients,' and recOunts many thrilling il
Illustrations of the courage and ingen-
uity that enter into this branch OF
medicine.
The fiction is unusually fresh, orig
inal, and strong. Lawrence Perry in
From the Depths of Things" tells of
the exciting race between two ocean
steamers, in which the heroism of an
engineer plays stirring part. "Tae
Counting of Pearly" by Helen r. Mar
tin, is a delightful Pennsylvania Dutch
romance. 1.-TWO Men and the Desert"
by Frederick Wheeler, describes ire
mendous drama that took place in the
Tense of Strikerville," is a soldier story,
full of the buOyant humor and spirit
of the West, and "Skeezicks, Skinks
& Co" by George Chester. is a charm
ing mixture of romance and fairy tale
w. H. Osborne, in 1.-The Freeze Out"
tells of a tragedy Which happened I'M
der the modern competitive regime of
business. After ALL" by Ford Mad
doX Heuffer, and Youths Prayer"
by John G. Neihardt. are pieces of
distinctive verse.
The frOntispiece in this number is
a color illustration for Two men and
the Desert" by E L. Blumenschien.
Alice Barber Stephens has made a
number Of her most characteristic
drawings for THE Counting of Pearly,''
and Thomas Fogarty illustrates "Skee-
zicks, Skinks & Co.," with sympathy
and humor. The photographs for
Christian Science, the Schurz Reminis-
cences, and the Rolker article are of
exceptional interest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

ceeds Bigelow in the part. One Of the
differences between Mr.. Lett and Mr..
Bigelow is that the former is the bet
ter singer of the two and is funny
enough.
In the comedy race and it is all at
Brooks, as Heidelburg Wurtzburger,
and Gorge F. Moore, as Jose Zaramba.
1t is safe to play Brooks for place and
and Moore then is a 1.-THE front of the
field. Besides these, and the little
countess,g there is a cast inCludin
Madeline Cook, as Juliette Zaramba.
The chorus was stronger than usual
and contained several attractive girls.
to attention were based on figures
rather than faces or voices, the ensem-
BILE in several numbers, however, look
ing well.
OF the musical section of the per-
Torrance the numbers falling to the
share of Miss Won Hatzfeldt and Mr..
Lett proved the most attractive. The
house was large and demonstrative
and recalls were given each ensemble
number closing the three acts, as
well as solos by several of the. prm-
Cipals.
Theater- gOers of today are attracted
by three important qualities in their
musical comedy diversion-general ex-
cellence in the east. an array of femi-
nine beauty in the chorus, and an
abundance of bright comedy in the
book. Milton and Sargent Aborn'S
production of 1.-The Little Duchess is
claimed as the acme of up-to-dateness
in all these respects. while it is mount
ed with one of the most lavish and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28
A SIMPLE CURE.

A correspondent of the Kansas City
Star suggests a cure for the failure OF
the railroad to discharge its duties as
a common carrier. After describing
conditions in the southwest, which
parallel closely those existing in the
northwest, and which exhibit in
startling manner the incapacity Of
southwestern railroad management. he
asks what ought to be done under
these circumstances? and answers nis
own question with the suggestion that
when a railroad has failed in the dis
charge of its duties as common car
rier a United States attorney should
take the matter up in behalf of the
appointment of a receiver He be-.
lieves that the court should put the
road on its feet in good running order,
then turn it back to its owner
That is not a bad idea. 4 great
many of the railroads Of this country
have been in the hands of receivers,
put there because of their failure to
discharge their obligations to their
bondholders and stockholders Failing
to pay interest and dividends, their
creditors have gone into court and
asked the court to place in charge OF
them someone who will operate them
in the interest of the creditors. Are the
interests of the creditor any more i'm
portant or sacred than those of the
public dependent upon the road for it's
services as a common carrier: If they
are not. they why is it not just as
proper for the court to interfere in
behalf Of shippers and the public de-
pendent upon the road as in behalf of
its creditors? One result which We
would probably witness as a conse-
quence Of this course Of procedure
would be less emphasis placed on the
ton mile. A receiver would be able
to discover obligations to the public
which might interfere with such meth
DDS of operation as would pay extra
VACANT dividends. He might not cut
So many melons; but he might haul
more freight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28
Blanche Walsh Comma,

Blanche Walsh is to be seen here this
spring in her sensational, successful
play, 1.-The Straight Road" the latest
Clyde Fitch success, with which Miss
Walsh has been Crowding the Astor
theater for half season. She comes
directly from her New York triumph.
making brief tour, and Wagenhals &
kemper announce that the production
here will be absolutely identical in
every detail with the New York pre-
sentation. The great Madonna scene,
that serves as a climax of the play
has shaken a whole city full of people
interest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

smith was in dire straits financially
He was but step from oeo'or
prison. The success or failure OF his
work meant much to him. The day oI
the performance he could not contain
himself through nervousness ana
though hungry he could not eat.
Throughout the day he walked the
streets. Plucking up courage he en-
tered the theater at the end OF the
third act and the first sound he nearo
was a hiss. Thoroughly unnerved ne
sank into a seat feeling his work mad
Jailed. This was soon cleared up,
however. for it was discovered tnat
the sound was not from the audience
The play made a sensational hit, and
was soon town talk. Of late years the
piece has not had many revlVals owing
To the difficulty of casting it adequate
ly. In the coming revival when Is
to be given at the Keylor Grand the
ater Jan. 20. with Mr.. Crane and Miss
Jeffrevs as co-stars there will be seen
one of the best companies that mas
been gathered together in years. mere
is no better actor on the American
stage than Mr. Crane, and Miss Je1-
freys is one of the best known players
in England George Giddens is the
Tony I.umpkin. The company is really
an Anglo-American one, it having
been impartially gathered from both
countries The production. is most
ola hnr3fp
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28
JAPAN WORLDS BOGEY MAN

Japan is now the DOGGY man of the
nations. Little Nippon has waxed so
great and fearsome by the licking he
administered to braggart Russia that
his name is one to cOnjure by. We are
admOnished on every hand that Japan
California is as certain there will be
war with Japan as Boston was in the
days Of the Spanish american war that
Cervera was about to swOOp down on
the town and quarter his marines on
the Common Small but inscrutable
Japs are discovered by timorous CORE
spondents sketching Notifications and
spying out the land and straightway
war is seen to wrinkle his smoother
front.
they are seeing things" On the
Philippines falls the shadow of Nippon
Army officers and civilians look as
kance at the little brown men. who
are first cousins of the F'ilipinOs. says
the Minneapolis Journal. and wonder
what the first move will be- The Fill
pinos themselves have a dread of be-
ing turned over to Japan, preferring
the liberal domination of America to
the sort of protectorate that japan
sets up Tor any KOreas it becomes pos
sessed of. When in the fullness of
time. the Filipino republic is formed,
there would be no objection to an
alliance with Japan. But a protector
ate-never,
Great Britain is having the shivers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28
ADJUSTMENTS
THE LITTLE DUCHESS"

The second starring tour Of the little
Coincidence. Countess Olga Won HAITI
feldt. in the clever and successful mus
ical comedy, THE Little Duchess has
ben most suspicious. The newspaper
critics Of other cities where this at
traction has appeared this year, have
been profuse in their praise of the ex-
cellence of the company, the beauty in
Costumings and scenery. and the grace
and attractiveness of the chorus;
while press and public everywhere
have accredited Countess Won HAITI
feldt with the highest rank of musical
stardOm. The Seattle Post -Intelli-
gencer says of the performance given
in that city:
Miss Won Hatzfeldt is a very bright
and altogether charming little girl.
who sings and dances and does what
is allotted to her in a sincere and at
tractive way. She does not squrm
like Held, and her o2ling is less sug-
gestive, and. in her imitation of the
French woman there was a refinement
that made the imitation lack convic-
ton.
She also initiated Della Fox and was
quite successful. even to the cigarette
In Miss Won HatZfeldt's support to
drop the countess) there are number
of comedians who are effective and
who take the same liberties with the
original Smith lines and replace the De
Koven music with the later iingles,
just as every other comedian has done
since Bige!ow set the pace. BY the
way. Mr.. Lett, who plays Gustav, sue
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The British Trade Union council hy
practically unanimous vote has decid.
ed in favor Of the nationalist ton of the
railroads Of Great Britain. Resolutions
of this kind few years ago did Nc.
suffice to bring the subject i1to Tie
region of practical politics. bht now
that there is stiff contingent Of Labor
members in the house of commons
things are different, and the cue.tJon
may soon become burning one. nls-
cussion is likely to be precipitated, AID
it will be watched with interes, in thu
country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

Atter eli backward Russia" seems to
be the only country capable OF produc-
ing In these times the type of hero
Nichael Barry had in mind when he
wrote. 1.-THE fttest place for man to ,1te
Is where he dies for man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

Even the Red Cross nurses favOr
the restoration of the army canteen.
Nursing soldiers who get the JIM
mics" on the turpentine sold In the
Joints outside the posts is not pleas
ant occupation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

An English alienist says confirmed
motorists become sluggish IN intellect
Tut think OF the quickeninx Of intellec,
IN others caused by the necessity os
lodging the devil wagonsl
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

beautiful equipments of scenery and
costumes ever seen in this style of Of
fering. Countess Olga con Hatzfedlt
and her splendid organization in this
the Key!Or Grand theater tonight
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

President Roosevelt's declaration
that justice must be done to the rail-
roads in the Oklahoma constitution
should be sufficient demonstration
that the chief executive is not poll
tician. but a genuine statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The announcement is made that the
city council will open and read the
ing. The action. if taken. will be in
time to permit the park commission to
thoroughly canvass the sites proposed
for municipal parks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

A Walla Walla preacher describes
Moses as the first union leader: We
presume Moses was successful In or
dering a strike on PharaOh's job be-
cause the strikebreaker is not an
EGYPTIAN product
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

Mrs, Russell Sage has made be-
ginnig by admitting that her husband s
estate is worth 100000 for pur-
poses of taxation. This brings the
state of New York 100000 Inheritance
tax and tends to assuage the grief over
the demise of the late philanthropist
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

General Trepoff. the most hated of al
the Russian bureaucrats. foiled the de-
signs of his numerous enemies by dying
IN bed Of heart failure instead Of from
a terrorists bullet or bomb. By thus
getting the better of his foes he earned
the title of the most successful Russian
Of his time
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

Think of that copper trust having
so much copper on hand it hasn't room
enough in the United States to cache
it, but must use the metal as ballast
in its ships. '.-;'t
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The st. Louis Post-Dispatch says
that according to an inscription on a
Tennessee hen egg. the world will pass
away before the reelection of Roose-
welt. Foraker is, therefore, wasting
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

With the numerous inches of snow
falling, Mill creek is being well fed and
storing several square meals while in
training for those bulkheads..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

With DR.. Blalock and solid dele
cation working for the open river bill
in Olympia, it will take a great deal
of knocking to block the appropriation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

\ French court has decided that
theaters cannot refuse free tickets to
newspaper men. Life will print this
opinion in full in its humorous column.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The Texas legislature is seeing to it
that the ways are thoroughly oiled for
Senator Joe Bailey. And the senator
is on the way. .-.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

that not one hen crowed in the poultry
show just ended. But several girls
whistled when they saw the prize VIM
,,erS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

Its just like the east-a letter from
home" is the way those delighted low
ers of tne beautiful commented upon
the big snow storm today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28
WHAT'S IN M'CLURE'S:

In McClure's for February the Chris
tan Science serial steadily increases
in interest and power. Mrs. Eddys re-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

This is the day former Railroad
Commissioner McMillin is supposed 10
give himself away.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The size of mans civic pride may
be compared these days to the chunks
of snow he sweeps from his sidewalk.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

People living near the new SStreetcaf
lines just began to lose their troll
leys this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

AS an irrigationist, Senator An
keny is free from typhoid germs ana
sleepy microbes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The Blue mountains grew % inches
in height over Sunday, according to
reports of the snow fall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

Walla Walla NAV not have $4,000 in
habtants-but she has snow enough
for 100000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-28

The result of recent exal flnationS
made in England by various sanitary
authorities makes it quite cleat that the
British have no reason to discriminate
against American meat because of al
legations against American packers.
Nearly all Of the large cities in England
show, according 10 the reports of sani-
tary officers, that the work done in can
ming factories and in other PAGES, in
the language Of one of the reports,
could not be worse" These reports
are signed by prominent pu.alic an
xlysts in whom the British people have
every confidence. and they show a con-
iitiOn of things much worse than was
charged at one time against the Cnica-
60 canneries. One Of the London health
officers, DIR. d. ]. Thomas, charges that
horse meat is sold ia London for he
man consumption.
Evening journal., 1907-02-16
CHINA NEEDS )
IMMEDIATE HELP
Local Red Cross Society Hopes
Delaware Will Respond
LiberaIIy

The American Consul General at Shangs
hia China. Mr.. Rodgers. has sent the
following statement as 10 the famine con-
dilons ip that country 60 the Red Cross
Headquarters in Washington.
"Tha conditions are almost unsoeable,
II not unspcakahlc only saw a portion
oe the camps NJ Chintiang and at Nan
king and 7 was told that they are ind
rteiy better than those which line the
canal to and at Taingk.anspu Yet the
wfotchedness, the misery. tho almost ap-
paning horror OF the camps 1 saw are
practically indescribabie. II must be
borne in mind that no rain OF any con-
sequence has fallen IN this part OF China
TOR many weeks; as consequence tho
camps are located not adjacent to rea-
sonably dirty and nlthy canals and pooi.
but beside foul bitches and staenant
ponds there is no attempt at sanitation
and the mat huts are crowded together
and each contains many men, women and
children. who are clothed in rags. who
are dishevelled beyond description ana
VINO are living on a scanty teaoup of
rice day and besides such roots ana
otner vegetable substances as can ba
CLEANED from country already sweps
nearly bare. This is the condition ~
these people near the prosperous. cities of
Nanldng and Chinkiang. and thew o,i,,
constitute a small percentage Of the whole.
the refugees in the river cities and tours
p,ooaoiy numbering altogether 1900.
what 1t is all like at places within the
famine district can perhaps be Imagined.
II such a disaster as an epidemic of smafI
poX or typhus fever should occur tnis
refugee population will certainly spreaa
somewhat. although some assert that thew
"in prefer TO take their fate and mis-
cry in company with their fellows.
BE all that as it may the climax ~
this famine condition In the essential
quantity-that Of starvation or not-vyiIi
not come for six or seven weeks. the tine
When the real Chinese winter Of the iatf-
tude is on. That there will be a great
loss of life goes without saying; the only
question now is how much can II be
limited
There is no question about the feel
ing OF gratitude entertained by the Vic
eloy for the charity of the American
people toward these afflicted members OF
mis- race. He reiterated his expressions
every expression of his appreciation.
The American Red Cross has thus far
shipped to China 300 tons Of -four, valued
at about $4,000, and has cabled $4,000 in
money 300 bushels of seed wheat for
spring planting will be shipped to China
on February p, and five thousand bushels.
contributed in Portland, will be forwarded
as soon as arrangements for its trans
portation can be completed
The necessity for help is urgent. and
even the smallest contribution may save
a human life. The treasurer of the Dela-
ware Red Cross Association, Henry NJ
Canby. No 1Oi1 Market street. will gladly
receive and transmit to the Washington
headquarters any contributions sent to
him. It Is hoped that Delaware will gem
erously and at once respond to this ap-
peal from starving China.
Emily p Bissell.
Secretary Delaware Red Cross.
Evening journal., 1907-02-16

Richardson, joint resolution directing
thte committee ON agriculture and com
mittee on agriculture and forestry to
investigate States title in Delaware
College and the expenditure Of Federal
appropriations at Delaware College; by
Mr. Taylor. joint resolution for the an
pointment OF a committee Of five to
procure plans FOR a new state House
with library attached
Adopted-House resolution appropri-
atms $500 to enable Rev. c. II. q. Tur-
ner 10 copy historic records.
Notices-By Mr.. Paradee, to prohibit
tho use OF labels on prison-made cloth
ing with the intention Of deception.
BY Mr. Richards. in relation TO
Wholesale liquor dealers within the
state Of Delaware.
BY Mr.. Cubbage. 20 provide state su-
pervision over bond and investment
companies
BY Mr.. Wilson, regulating the letter.
ing upon bags of fertilizers.
BY Mr.. Cam, permitting a wife to
testify for or against her husband in
civil and criminal cases.
BY Mr.. Finn, regarding the salary
Of superintendent OF schools Of New
Castle county.
BY Mr.. Corbit, relating to the powers
Of the tax collector IN Nnddletown
BY Mr. Harvey. giving the road tax
collectors Of BrandyWine hundred the
same powers as county tax collectors.
BY Mr.. Mess'ck. appropriating $500
to the Rev. c. II. b. Turner i'm connec-
ton with the printing OF historic rec
ords and documents; to raise revenue
for the State by imposing a state tax
upon banks trust companies and saw
ings funds.
BY T. l. Cooper. to incorporate the
Lower Delaware Trust Company; TO
incorporate the Central Kent County
Savings Trust Company.
BY Mr.. Holcomb. exempting certain
persons from paying a manufacturers
tax; creating "a State police depart
ment and providing for the mainte-
nance OF the same; providing for State
directors and trustees on all boards
or bodies receiving state aid: to regu-
late the practice OF law IN the courts
Of this State; regulating the business
Of fire insurance in this State.
BY Mr. Garrison, 20 regulate the sale
of liquors within certain hours: to
prohibit the sale of HQuor within GER
tain hours. authorizing county school
commiss'n 'nners 10 make necessary.
changes in boundary lines Of colorod
school districts
BY AIr. HARRINGTON 10 reincorporate te
the town OF Harrington by increasing
the appropriation from the Levy Court
relating TO the Licensing Of retailers OF
liquor and providing a high license
/ law.
~ Mr.. Evans, 10 increase The liquor
license fee and providing for the dis
tribution OF the same; vesting the is