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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
A BIT OF "ARABIAN NIGHTS."
The Sudden Transition from Desert t
Paradise Of Garden Beauty.

From Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
"Of Persian Gardens" in the March
Century.
The sadly thumbed copy Of the Ara
bian Nights Entertainments" that 1
studied in childhood l still possess,
saved-whO knows by what magic?
from that limbo into which so much
of childhood's stuff disappears. Its
title-page is gorgeous with an ara
besque of interviewer vignettes illus
trating the tales that follow, done, 1t
is true, by some Englishmen of the
early Victorian period, and leaving.
therefore. something to be desired as
to correctness. One picture in partlcu-
lar stood. and still stands, in my eyes
as the very embodiment of the spirit
and scene of the tales. In vivid sun
light gorgeously habited people are
sauntering idly over paved walks, sha-
dow f1ecked by great trees, while be-
mind them rises a vast horseshoe
arched gateway within which the outer
day is changed, instantly and with
out warning, into moonlit night, thin
but rreternaturally large crescent dim
ly illuminating fairyland of myster-
present
If so sudden transition from day to
night seems over magical, believe me,
it is no more so than that which oc-
ours, when, after riding for many
weary hours over the moistureless
stones and sand of the desert, one
comes to small rectangle of green,
surrounded by high mud walls, the
whole a space of not more than few
hundred feet in each direction. per-
haps, set in the pitiless glare OF I'M
broken leagues of sand whereon the
little lizards cast violet shadows as
distinct as themselves: knocks with
ones court on the ramshackle, low, and
utterly unassuming door; and after a
moment finds oneself in a veritable
paradise, wherein great expresses ana
plane trees cast their motionless sha-
dows over cool walks, paved with an
cient marble, gorgeous intricacies of
colored tile, and square tanks of ST.
lent but invariably crystal clear wa
ter
To be sure. no cypress slender min
lister Of wine" comes bringing that
wherewith to quench ones thirst-at
least not if one happens to be a far
anghee" dog like myself-nor, to tell
the truth, is the wine she doesn't
bring, but which may once in a great
while, and for a price, be obtained
the far-famed wine of Shiraz-one-half
as precious as the tea that is every
where Immediately yours for the ask
ing. No; much that we of the West
have learned to look upon as essential
is absent; but the poetry is here, and
the mystery, and, above all else. the
art-an art and craft of garden-mak-
ing no less perfect than that of Italy,
but set in the midst Of surroundings
as different as east is from west. Such
an experience is wonderfully frequent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09

at 4 p. M, Mrs. George SchOrr, supt
Senior EndeavOr at $50, Everett Reed
President. Midweek prayer meeting
Wednesday evening. A very cordial in
vitation is extended to all strangers
who may be in our city. A special
invitation to those who have expressed
a preference for this church in the
religious census. Large chorus choir
under the direction of Prof. Archibald
Charles Jackson, who will also sing
solo at the evening services. Special
meetings to begin Sunday. March II.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
First Methodist Episcopal.

William E. Thompson. pastor. Sun
day school at 9:45 a. m. Class meet
ing at 1915. Bible Study Tuesday at
80 D. m. Preaching at II a. m. and
1880 p. m. Subject evening sermon
"A Story of Victory Prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 1880 p. m. Spe-
cial music at both services. MISS
Grace de Vries will render solo in the
evening service. There will also be
special music by double male quartette
and a duet. The public is cordially
invited Strangers welcomed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
Marvin M. e. Church.

A. l.. Thoroughman. pastor, 208 N.
Fourth street. Sunday school at 9:45
Gloss meeting at II m. Epworth League
at $50 Preaching at II a. m. and 1880
p. m. Subject morning sermon The
Uttermost Savior" Subject evening
sermon THE Growing Promise
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
1880 %. m. Special music and a good
time is assured The salvation of peo-
pie is the object. A cordial invitation
is given to the public.
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Park Street Baptist.

Joseph II. Beaver, pastor, Sunday
school at '9:45 B. Y. p. U. at $50 p.
m. Ladies society Wednesday at 2:3O
D. m. Preaching at II a. m. and 1880
D. m. Subject morning sermon Chris
eianity's Self Vindication,' Subject
evening sermon "A Challenge to Argu-
ment." Prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1880 p. m. Baptism in the
morning service. The sermon will be
illustrated. We want to see you among
us and shall be glad to welcome you
and make strangers acquainted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
scHWAB UNLOADING WHEAT7
Liquidation Of 100000 Bushels Sais
to Be on His Account.


to Be on His Account.
CHICAGO, March 9.-The gossips of
the board of trade have it that the
big line of wheat which has been COM
ing on the market for two weeks
through Pringle Fitch & Rankin has
been for the account of c. NJ. Schwab.
The confidential representative of the
steel man was on the board all day
Friday. More than 100000 bushels
have been liquidated from so cents
down to 75A. Half of this was got rid
Of on puts"
The Pringle house has put 6.000,0Oo
bushels in the last three days, and last
night bought puts on 100000 bushels
more. The operations in puts are con-
s,rued as meaning that the big line Of
wheat held by the New York bulls is
being liquidated through the privileges
instead of through the open market.
The deal has been in progress for
months and represents a heavy loss.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
Over Polite,

Bellarfny Storer, at a dinner in
Washington, said of an over-polite
person:
He is like waiter who looked at
ter me in an old English chop house
the other day.
After l gave my order there was
some delay. l said to the waiter as
he hurried by me:
Waiter, where's my chop
Its on the grid, sir he answered
politely. will you have it now, or
wait till it's done?''
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
First Baptist.

Frederick K. Fowler, pastor. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at $50
q. m. Preaching at II a. m. and 80
p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing at 80 p. m. A cordial invitation
is extended to everyone who does not
worship elsewhere to share with us
our church home
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
Found At Last.

j. A. Harmon, of Lizemore. West Va.
says: AT last have found the perfect
pill that never disappoints me; and
for the benefit Of others afflicted with
torpid liver and chronic constipation.
will say, take DIR. Kings New Life
Pills." Guaranteed satisfactory. Use
at E. L. Smalley's, Druggist.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
CHURCHES
German Methodist Episcopal.

Corner Seventh and Poplar streets
III. F. Lange, pastor, 504 Poplar street
Preaching at II a. m. and 1880 p. m
Sunday school at 9:45 Epworth League
at 7 .. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
at .. m.
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OIivet Congregational.

G. NJ BaintOn, pastor. Sunday
school at 9:45. Preaching at II a. m.
and 7:3O p. m. Subject morning SER
mon The Strangeness of Christianity.
Subject evening sermon, Foreign Mis-
sions.' Prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1880 p. M
Come for all are welcome.
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First PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Corner First and Birch streets, James
Clement Reid, pastor. The pastor Will
preach as follows: II a. m. persistent
Practice of Ones Profession as Sc
cret of Success" 1880 p. m. "The New
Birth: Born of Water and the Spirit.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. A. NJ. Ca
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
BRING BACK DEAD TO LIFE.

Company Formed in Virginia to Re-
store Vital Sparks.
NORFOLK, Va, March 9.-For the
avowed purpose of bringing the dead
back to life by restoring breath to
the bodies which it has left an artifi-
cial respiration corporation has been
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
First Church Of Christ Scientist.

Corner. Third and Poplar streets
Services at II o'clock Subject, Sub
stance. Children's Sunday school at
II m. Wednesday evening testimony
meeting at 1880 o'clock. Free reading
rooms adjoining the church. These
rooms are open daily. except Sunday.
from 1870 to 4:3O p. m. All are well
come to the church services and read
ing rOOme.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
GEN ERAL.

WHITE FRONT.
WAllA WALLA JUNK SHOP.
Wholesale and retail dealers in all
Kinds of Hides, Wool, Scrap Iron,
Brass. Copper, Rubber, Lead, Zinc,
Bottles, Old Rubbers and Second
Hand Sacks, and Secondhand Fur
nlture, Stoves and Carpets.
N. SHANK,
Phone Main S79. 105 East Main St.
WALlA WALLA, WASH.
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PROFESSIONAL.

5. c. BRIGHAM. NJ. D., OCCULIST
and Aurist. Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Postofice building. Phone
Main 268.
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SUITS PRESSED.

CLEANING AND PRESSING+LA.
dies fine garments cleaned; mems
suits sponged and pressed for 81 90
per month. IA N. Third st. Phone
218.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
FOURTH FLOOR.

THE VIAVI SYSTEM OF TREAT
ment cures in Narure's own way.
Will surely save you from the knife.
Parlors, 21o, FL. Telephone. 6O6.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09

". II. lNGE DALTON, M. D.. AIT AR
cade, Seattle. Skin and genito-uri-
nary diseases.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-09
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-THREE ROOM FUR
nished house, 525 First street. 80
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Hankered for Sweets.

Hankered for Sweets.
IF Bill he'd let we'll 'nogh alone he'd
ha' been all right, but he got t ham
KERN for sweet stuff, an that fetched
him int a mess O. trouble. Fust the
Cap'n got p'ticular bout havin' pud-
din's an cake; then he wanted pies, an
finally he made signs that he'd carve up
the hull village if he didn't get some
candy three nights a week Hodge
kicked like a steer against buyin'
sweetnin'. but he was s. scairt by this
time he dasent refuse ner go near the
tomb t. tell the Cap'n what he thought
of him. So he bought the candy an got
the neighbors to help out wi pies an
cake The folks all around was as
scairt as he was, an they was mighty
willin' to let the boy all the cartin'
and feedin' of the sperrit.
wal, one night Bill come in tremb-
lin s. vi'lent there want no gittin'
round the fact he was scairt most out
of his wits. He shook an Quaked an
shook some more, an while he was
uuaking there come terrible screech-
in an hollerin' I'm up by the tomb.
whats the matter wi him?' says
Hodge, turin as white s sheet He
must be turrible mad for 1 never heard
him make a sound bfore.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05

large clements of his party, such as l the great trust organizations, the an- arohistic element of the labor organ izations, represented by such leaders as Debs, et al, and the negro vote, because of his just punishment of the riotous negro troops at Brownsville, Texas. But he has the great mass of the American people, both North and South, with his. He advocates iden- tically the same policies which are advocated by Mr. Bryan, but which he has a much better chance of carry ing out than has MT. Bryan. Were MT. Bryan elected president-which is not among even the remote possibil-
 ities--he would have to deal with
 Senate and House of Representatives 1 of different political faith, who l would be antagonistic to his admins
 tration, and he could accomplish
 nothing toward a reformation of exist ing abuses. While, on the other hand, should Mir. Roosevelt be again electeR.
 he would have a Senate and House.
 which, while not in entire harmony
 with his views upon some questions,
 would be of his own political aftilia- tions and whom he could induce in
 most instances to carry out his views.
 It would be good practical politics for the Democrats to wait until the
 Republican convention adjourns. If
 the Republicans, because of the ab-
 sence of harmony in their own party,
 fail to nominate MT. Roosevelt for
 another term, then let the Democrats
 nominate him with a good Southern
 man as running mate, and the ticket
 would sweep the country. That is
 the only way Southern man n get
 on the ticket at all. It is pretty cer-
 tain that Bryan would fail of election
 should he secure the nomination.
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Fresh Sheets at Premium.

The woman who had just returned from abroad, where she had visited some country towns, was telling of the comforts and discomforts of the Euro pean country hotel. "They have an aversion to putting fresh sheets on the beds for every new guest" she said, "and we always pulled down the bed clothes the minute we were assigned our rooms to examine the sheets. Ten chances 70 one they were wrlnkled and had that slept in appearance, and we invariably insisted on fresh ones. Finally we struck series of towns where the hotel proprietors got the best of ys, for the sheeting they used was sort of creepy stuff, something like seersucker, and for the life of you you couldn't tell whether they'd been slept on or not."-New York Press.
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Birds That Boat In Their Nests.

'"rhe mother bird sat on her eggs at the waters edge, and when l ap- preached she pushed off with her foot as though the nest had been boat, and away she fioated calmly down the stream"
 What you saw was rare specta- cle," said the nature student. 1.-The bird was a grebe, the colymbus minor. She always builds on the waters edge, and her nest is always woven of aQuat- 1c plants so closely and firmly that it will float herself and her eggs without leaking. On the approach of danger the bird pushes off. Nor is she at the currents mercy during her voyage. She uses her foot as paddle and l have seen her steer her boat-nest with some little dexterity round bend, landing in quiet cove as well, say, as the average young lady waterman"
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THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

Both the Democratic and the Repub- Mean parties seem to be hopelessly split by dissensions among the lead CTS and the rank and file who compose the voting strength of the two great political parties. While Mr. Bryan's radical views upon the free silver question evoked the plaudits of the moneylese masses they at the same time drove the conservative commer- scial and financial element out of the party into political exile. There might possibly have been some hope of effectng a reconciliation between the discordant elements, restoring party harmony and re-nniting in solid phalanx the warning factions had not MT. Bryan rendered impossible any hope of restored harmony by his ut terauoes in his New York speech in regard to government ownership of railroads and other public utilities. The conservative element of his party Immediately recognized in this the grave danger of an autocratic, cen' traazed government which would be administered in the interest of fa- .vored few, and the masses of the peo- ple would became vassals of money ed aristocracy.
 The demands of party fealty are los ing their binding force with the mass eS of the people, Political questions are viewed rather from the standpoint of personal interest than from the de- mends of party loyalty to particular political organization. This is the case in both the great parties. No public paan in either party can secure the undivided support of all the members of his party. Mr. Roosevelt has, by his courageous, honest and outspoken defense of the rights and interests of all the people antagonized several
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05

Yesterday was indeed and in truth a glorious fourth" The weather was ideal, the amusements at the park were ample and enjoyable, there were no serious accidents or mishaps to mar the pleasure of the day, there
 was plenty of hilarity and jollity without rowdyism, and altogether July 4, 1907, will pass into history as a day long to be pleasantly remem- bereG by all Pine Bluffians. For the
 excellent entertainment and fire works at Forest Park, the Park Amusement company is to be con- graduated, and the people of Pine Bluff testified their appreciation b;' turning out in large numbers. The day could hardly have been more en- joyable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05
ARKANSAS SHOULD BE ADVER. TISED AND NOT MISAD
 VERTISED.

After attending the meeting of the National Wholesale Grocers' As sociation at Chicago, c. J. Kramer says "It's up to the people of Arkan- sas to advertise the state little and let the people in the rest of the United States know that we are alive.'' MT. Kramer said he found the delegates were all very much interested in Arkansas and anxious to learn something about it and the business opportunities here and that ''they were absolutely ignorant of conditions in this state.''
 Some concerted and systematic movement should be started to bring to the attention of the whole country the resources of Arkansas and the attractions that this state offers both to the bomeseeker and the capital iSt.
 But while we are trying to ad- vertise Arkansas we should try to stop the misadvertising of Arkan- sas. Seeing many newspapers as we do and getting some of the press clipping bureaus we say with regret that Arkansas ia very much adver- tised or misadvertised in two ways. First by the perfor- nance of certain of it's poli- ticans Second by dispatches tell ing of anti-corporation legislation and lawsuits following that legisla- ton. And these reports often pie ture things worse than they really are either through exaggeration or through misunderstanding and misinterpretation.
 A list of the resources, mineral, agricultural and other of Arkansas should be published to the world, to- gether with the names and addresses of persons and organizations to which anybody interested might write for information.-Arkansas Gazette.
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LAKES TO GULF WATERWAY.

Lakes-to-the-Gulf deep waterway enthusiasts are looking forward to the presentation of a new scheme to connect the inland seas with the Gulf of Mexico. Plans are being prepared by Capt. Robt. E. Orr, of lllinoi5, which contemplate practically the abandonment of the Mississippi; riv- CT south of Cairo and the utilization of a chain of lakes in establishing the proposed new route. It is report ed that a $5O,O00,OOO appropriation will be sought to put the scheme in operation.
 Capt. Orr's figures, according to reports, estimate that the cost would be about the same per mile as rail- road construction. He would have the work begun at Lake Borsne and would carry it north to Cairo, dividing the operations into five sections of about one hundred miles each. From the western end of the lake a cut would be made to Lakes Ponchartrain and MaurepaS. From these lakes the channel would fol- low a course slightly northwest un- til Spanish lake was reached, when it would assume north trend and parallel the Mississippi river until it got to Cairo where connection with the Illinois river would be made, Once into the river the proposed route would be that already dis cussed, connecting with the Great Lakes through Chicago's sanitary canal.
 The building of the Panama canal is bringing to the front many schemes for handling business through the canal aod ro take care of business which the canal will de- velop, and all these schemes show that when the canal is in operation the South is going to make etrid&S in development that will put It in the front rank ot progress in the United States, the greatest coua- try on earth.
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
 PAVING DISTRICT NJ. '

The tax books for the collection the special assessment upon the rea property in paving district N o. NE (West Second avenue) in the city d1 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, have been plae ed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying within the district are required to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from this date. I
 If such payment is not n1 N will be commenced at the time for the collection of SUCK ment and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of June, 1907. A. G. RUSSELL, City Collector Office hours 3 a. m. to 12 m. city hall building. d3N
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T. HAVIS NIXON'S
 APPOINTMENTS

T Havis Nixon stated today that he will address the Democratic vot- CTS of the Eleventh Judicial District in behalf of his candidacy for Prose- cutting Attorney, at the following times and places, to-Wit:
 At Pine Bluff, Saturday, July 13, at the courthouse at 8 D. m.
 Arkansas City, Monday, July 15, 8 D. m.
 McGenee, Tuesday, July 16 at 8 D. m.
 Watson, Wednesday, July IT at 8 p. m.
 Barbecue near Reeder place, Saturday, July 20, at 1:30 D. m5 Laconia, Thursday, July IS. at 8 D. m.
 Redfeld, Monday, July 22, at 5 ?. m.
 Sulphur Springs, Tuesday. July 23, at p. m.
 Grace Station, Wednesday, July 24, at SD. m.
 Sherill, Thursday, July 25 at s D. m.
 Wabbaseka, Friday, July 26, at s p. m.
 Althiemer, Saturday, July 27, at 1:30 D m.
 Ladd, Monday, July 29, at 8 p. m.
 Grady, Tuesday, July 30, at 8 D. m. - Parmar, .WedrUsday, July 31, at D. m.
 Dumas, at the barbecue, Thurs day, August 1 at 1:3O p. m.
 Avery Friday August 2, at 8 D. m. Tyro, Saturday, August 3, at ? D. m. ..........
 Garnett, Mondh9 Augusta, ats p. m.
 Conrensville, Tuesday, August 6 at p. m. Palmyra, Wednesday, August 2, at 8 p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05
Yorktown, Thursday, Au

r Yorktown, Thursday, August S' at D. m.
 Star City, Saturday, August lo' at 2 D. m.
 Warner, Monday, August l9, al D. m.
 Other dates will be announced later. All candidates for Prose- cutting Attorney are cordially invit- ed to be present, and will be ac- corded fair division of time. La dies invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05
OUR STANDING OFFER.

Anyone sending us names of iu- ventors, will be paid B for each case we get from them. Just send the name, we do the rest. Look around you, and you will be surprised at the number of inventors wishing pat ents, in your ne1ghborhood. D. Swift & Co.,, Washington. D. c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05
' > . NJ
 ARE YOU GOING AWAYg

Subscribers leaving the city for the summer and who want to keep sposted on home news. should have the Daily Graphic mailed to them. Addresses will be changed as of ten as desired. Rates by mail are . 50 cents per month, cash in ad- vance. If charged, 65 cents per smOnth.
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VEHICLE LICENSE.

The vehicle and dog license for the year 1907 Is now past due and must be paid at once.
 All owners of vehicles and dogs who fall to pay promptly will be brought into police court and fined.
 A e. RUSSELL,
 City Collector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05

We are authorized to announce w. T. Young as candidate for prosecut- ing attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries to be held August 23, 1907.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Prosecuting Attorney.

Pine Bluff, Ark, June IS, 1907. Editor Graphic: Believing that l am fully competent and deserving, and knowing myself to be exceed ingly anxious to serve the people of this district as their next prose- cutting attorney, I hereby authorize you to announce me as a candidate for that position, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election to be held on August 23, 1907. Very Respectfully,
 T. HAVIS NIXON.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-05

It is strange how all the big straw berries manage to get to the top of the box 1t would be little short of a miracle to find big one at the bottom.