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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
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Think harder, Colonel Freers." And perhaps I heard the name of Count Stephen of Blentner mentioned
 "Ah. Stephen. too" unused the Queen Thank you, Colonel Freers. Your memory grows better every day-with little pricking,f she added with a gleam of malice, You may retire now" and as he was leaving, Queen Alicia turned to Lady Louise and ask ed innocently: How would you like to see this American A man should be interesting ten hours before he is shot"
 Lady Louise endeavored to appear unconcerned. T suppose he is some common fellow, who cares little what becomes of him. would respectfully advise Your Majesty not to see the creature"
 We have not heard that even conl- mon foreigners are entirely unconcern- ed when 1t come to question of their sudden taking of" said the Queen. pursuing her point. We shall see for ourselves. Louise" She lightly tapped her hand and an officer of the house. hold came forward. Captain, send for the American who is to he shot tomor- row. and have him appear before me ar once" tE
 Turning to Lady Louise. who was nervously toying with the leaves of
 
 Queen said: And now, Louise. we shall have the man tell us his own story. just to amuse us. I have heard that Americans can be very entertain ing at times" She smiled, but Lady Louise did not reply. In a few moments there was souno of tramping feet outside the window The Queen looked out.
 By my soul" she said. If I did not know the criminal, I should say that one honest man was bringing in a half dozen rogues The door open ed and the American, with soldier on either side. and with two in front and two behind. was marched fn.
 Let the prisoner approach, said the Queen. He was released and stepped confidently before her.
 Young, handsome, and evidently no coward" thought the Queen.
 50, sir" she said, you are the for- eigner who has como into our little mountain kingdom and struck one of our most illustrious officers She looked sternly upon him.
 The American, not at all disturned' replied: T would do the same thing again, if the cause were the same"
 You see, Your Majesty, he acknow- ledged his guiIt?' said Lady Louise,
 "I did not say I was guilty of any thing" corrected the American. T merely said what I repeat: l would do the same thing again were the cause the same"
 Well said. no matter what the cause" said the Queen, under her breath. Then aloud: But tell me, prisoner, what was the cause, though that mas little to do with 1t in our country. for the deed Is inself hein- ous." She looked severe and judicial. That cannot tell" replied the American.
 But insist" said the Queen. stamping her feet. The American said nothing.
 Are all Americans so stubborn when death stares them in the face?" she asked. impatieptly.
 q do not expect to die" said the American. ''I have sent word to the United States Consul stationed here, and he will make certain demands on your State Department. do not think those demands will be ignored" He said this quite calmly.
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50 you threaten us in our own pal ace" said the Queen, hot1y. By all that's holy you surely will be shot at sunrise. Captain, take your prisoner back and let our law take its course"
 She turned her back on the prison CT, and gazed out of the window As the soldiers and American marched across the court yard, she crossed to the window and looked out. Her ex- pression of resentment changed. In solent. yes, and not polite, but a man for all that" she muttered. Then to Lady Louise she said: Order the car riage want some air. These Amer jeans are so wearing"
 Midnight was tolling from the big tower. Queen Alicia sat in her private chambers, reading. Outside she heard the tramp, tramp, of the sentry. As the clock tolled out its last note. she laid down the book.
 In four hours 1t will be sunrise. |" she said refiectively. sudden de- cision came to her. She pulled the bell cord, which was answered instantly i by a Lady-in- Waiting.
 Send for the Officer of the Night" she commanded, "and tell him to bring Count stephen at once" Then she i added. with care. ito the audience chamber"
 I ms ilS Il wrap ONCi AOE ilHl9 dressing gown, she walked thoughtful ly along the silent hall of the palace and down to the floor below. Entering ! the audience chamber, now dark and i full of spertres of the tawney night, She turned on the lights herself and i told the sleepy attendant to leave her alone. She had not long to wait. The | door of the main hall was opened and l Count Stephen stood before her.
 You are surprised. Count%' she asked
 Nothing, Your Majesty. ever does surprise me" he answered, gazing quizzically at ner.
 That is wel! Count" was the smil- ing rejoiner, for then you need never lose your composure." Suddenly sh' dropped all banter and asked: "Yol were at the Army and Navy Caf' when tbe American struck the Duk' Lordeval?"
 q was" came in even tones from thu Count.
 stephen I cared for you once-an' l do not dislike you now She smiled on him in the way that only Queer Alicia could smile on men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
THE FAIR NAME OF ALICIA
ay ROLAND BURKE HENNEssY

l bf hObAND bSRAh H. l Copyright 1907, by Homer Sprague Plainly the young Queen Alicia was | bored Not even the cleverest compli- ments, in rapturous If somewhat trite offered by the latest court poet inter ested her. The jousts of the morning had been unexciting. Only couple of riders had been unseated. and one alone had been retired permanetly from the lists, with a broken neck. The Lord Treasurer had reported no new out breaks on account of his latest tax on healthy cows with progeny-a tax made necessary because of the queen idea of erecting a temple to herself Tn the Square of the Royal Family, and 10 which the undutiful people had once ob- jected. Like all who are taxed, they did not mind the piper so much as pay ing for the music.
 Decidedly, life was dull and coiorless and the Queen yawned once more.
 Nothing new, nothing worth while today, Louise?" she asked pettishly or her favorite Lady-in Waiting.
 Nothing, Your Majesty" answered Lady Louise, unless it be that my Lord, the Chancellor Devarry, tried to kiss me this morning as l passed through his cabinet"
 The vulgar beggar, to make love so early in the day" said the Queen, rest ing her head against the prettiest arm
 in all the kingdom. But that Is not new, Louise! Devarry would kiss ev- cry woman he meets. l wonder ne mas not tried to kiss me-" and she laughed wicked little laugh. showing teeth that were perfect. but for their very faultlessness. T should so lke to know what my young Duke Lordeval would say if he should see Devarry at tempt it. There might be new Lord Chancellor at court" and the Queen laughed again.
 Do you like the Duke Lordeval very much, Your Majesty?" asked Laoy Louise, looking at the Queen from un- der her long lashes.
 "He amuses me-" said Alicia, lightly.
 But he must be careful. tire very quickly" and she yawned again. Then she turned her searching eyes on her Lady-in- Waiting. Do you like the Duke Lordeval very much, LouiseY' q should not dare, your Majesty! The favorite looked terrified at the thought, but there was something more than fear in her eyes. The queen saw this She smiled placidly, but there was meaning in her glance as she said. Do not dare. Louise. you child . Rut perhaps when I have tired of Lord eval. I shall make him marry you. and then we shall have to call you Duchess How would that suit you|' The queen was inwardly much amused at the seemingly ingenous reply, which was;
 "vour Majestys word is law.
 A smartly groomed young ofhcer made abeisance and approached. Speak. Colonel Freers," the Queen commanded What have you to re- port? Nothing worth hearing, I'll war rant you!" And she prepared to be more bored than ever. Nothing important, your Majesty,
 he said. "There's a new actress from foreign parts whose services have been engaged by our worthy Master of
 Amusements, She is said to be very beautiful-almost as beautiful as your
 Majesty. if I am not too bold in say ing so.' and he looked proud of his prudent imprudence.
 You are bold Colonel Freers.' re-
 marked the Queen, but that is why
 have soldiers instead of mice around
 me- What else2'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
TWO Distinct Glasses of States.

Washington Post.
 One of the fallaeies advanced by ad-
 than that %heh %e the people of the United States" created about one hundred and twenty years ago, is the pretense that the admission of new States has virtually abolished the Con- stitufion. The Portland Oregonian, by lar the boldest of any of the victims ir this Journal on the States rights question, attempts to rtdicu1e the idea that our national government Is gov ernment of delegated powers. It asks, sWho delegated the powers?" And it ansWers its needless question in these
 ssrhe original thirteen colonies. It is absurd to contend that any State ad- mitfed since the Union was formed has delegated powers to the. Federal powers to delegate Not one of them ever was a sovereign State. Whatever power they possess game from the Fed came from it. Before they were made States the Government owned and ex- ercised absolute authority oyer them. derived from Washin gton. What fai- aacy can be more patent than to say that these States haye deleg;ated He pow- sne might as well say that man had deiegated power to his Maker. The fathers knew of the original thirteen which they reserved to the States were reserved to these thirteen. They could not have been reserved to others. for
 we hope 1t is not necessary to ex- pend much time or space in pointing put the palpable absurdity of The Or egonian's contention. If 1t were well !. s.founded, we should have queer gov ernment, an impossible union of States, with thirteen States possessing the pow tion, and all the other States having no powers at all except such as Con- 9ress might permit them to exercise. As everybody knowss the States are, ers It is true that thirty-two States have come into the Union under acts of Congress, but all of those acts were pasted in pursuance of the fundament- Tn the admission of a State Congress has mo authority to impose upon 1t any condition impairing its reserved pow CTS. If in the organic act Congress has 10 binding force and may be re- pudiated with impunity. It is ont claimed that the States which have been admitted into the Republic since It was created by the fathers "have delegated powers to Congress, but it is claimed, and 1t is a fact that has always been recognized by all depart nnents of the government. that those States have come in under the provision created by the original Constitution The success of the secession movement rou3d not have been more fatal to the Union than would he the adoption of the theory of The Oregonian that we have two distinct classes of States fhlrteen of which are under the Consti- fufIon, and the rest are, like the Phil ipplf1e Islands. under the control oi Congress outside of the Constitution.
 srhe Oregonian's editorial under con- mideration eliminates with these pre- nnsterous assertions: state Govern ment outside of purely local matters Is a scandalous failure, and even in loca' ~,afters its success has not been con- @nSciious. Those who advocate State rirhts advocate anarchy If they dc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

value of s3.ooo,ooo each year. and two- thirds of these go to Grests etns' Fee ortd Of haefffs ERd6r its sway si~ty-
 five bs near an6 s6ery of ceyon bSi the government. involved an expen- allure of only s73.510 last year. with
 "one part of womens shoes that many cobblers keep in stock Is the tongue" said a shoemaker. n tne average shoe the tongue Is anS mace Q or or gets hopelessly dingy and gives the shoe a shoddy appearance, no matter how well kept 1t may be be SSeiGWn StheGwise vt have solved the problem Of legally disposing of $120 found on the body or a burglar who was shot dead by erect inscription ITO the unknown man who was shot in Genison and Gallop's store while attempting to bnrgle oan the }. safe on
 At Winsted, Conn.,, about five hum dred people paid fifty. cents each to witness the marriage of George Bag the bridal couple entered the specta- tors sang: 70. I am glad I'm ready with the wedding garments on; Before the ceremony there was a debate be. tween three married and unmarried people on matrimony.
 we are a most wasteful and extray- agant nation" said the Barnard Col lege girl as she sprihkled damp tea leaves over a rug, preparing to sweep it. "This Is what we do with our tea In England many of the the well3;to-dI93 do l them to the grocers, who sell them to the poor people in the neighbor-
 Five millions year is the cost of London'A education. Government grants l three. The average roll of the c.em- entary schools is 7kC,SoO .S .h!,.d children The Tonncii numbers about 2O,000l Of these about 17.oOS are engaged iH public elc- amounting to over 2,0OO. .0Oo pounds a | year-London Schoolmas.er. l The five cities in wnica the largest 1 amount of wood pavement is found are, in order. Indianapolis. New York. Min neapolis, Toledo and Boston. Together these cities have more ..reosoted wood pavements than all other cities In the | United States combinef. Tho total amount of this pavement IS use Ir~shIsi country at the end of tho year 1rU1
 e1niyalent to nearly eighty miles of
 pavement on a street thirty feet wide | Woodcraft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

'eYour honorable Household Coun- ell finds some difficulty in having or ders filed The tradespeople seem to be getting more rapacious every day and want their money almost as soon as their goods are delivered" Tho officer tried to look the indignation he did not feel.
 want their money" the Queen volun- teered. What shall we do with them? Suppose We insist on their charging us fifty per cent more than their regular prices. See how large that will make their bills Try 1t. What next?'
 Nothing else just now, your-Oh. pardon. your Majesty There was n fight in the Army and Navy Cafe early this morning, and a foreigner struck one of your Majesty's officers. W~ shall shoot the foreigner at sunrise to- morrow There is nothing else to ra- port. your Majesty.
 What sort of q foreigner Is he7' asked the Queen. now slightly interest ed.
 "An American, Your Majesty
 ''Who did he striker
 "The Duke Lordeval, Your Majesty
 "rhe Duke Lordeval!" The Queen sat up straight, while Lady Louise drew closer to Colonel Freers. How did it harpen?"
 The officer seemed confused. "I was not there at the time it happened Your Majesty. My men arrested the Amer ican. who acknowledged the crime which, according to our law, Is pun ish1blc with death l never ask ques- tions when an officer Is struck? The fact Is sufficient"
 The Queen saw his anxiety to be dis missed. Therefore, instantly decided to dismiss him.
 "Who was with the Duke when the 1 American struck him?' she asked,
 No one, I understand, Your Majes- i ty."
 Who else was in the cafe2"
 "I do not remember. Your Majesty and he mopped his brow, though i was d singularly cool and pleasant af ternoon.
 Think, Colonel Frcers. think" Tn, ! Queen looked at him. with her eyes O steel.
 The Colonel went through the pro cess of thinking, then said; Tt seem! to me l heard that Major Braillers Wal there. and Captain Vezner and"-h, stopped again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Diaeaae nf GIasa

Tn the glass collection at the museum of art in Dresden, Germany. there is a large drinking cup which stands apart from all other art objects, under a heavy glass cover. It is of Dutch workmanship, and the inscriptions and style show that 1t was made early in the eighteenth century The vessel Is remarkabl because 1t is known in the museum. says a Berlin paper, "as having consumption which can be com municated to other objects of glass. On that account 1t Is isolated. There are remedies against this glass disease which Is usually developed because of defects in the glass mixture. but these have not been applied to the Dutch vessel in order than the progress of the wasting disease may be observed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

ness operations has in many respects been signal and most melancholy fail ure. Take, for instance, the public lands. subject that should be pecu- liarly interesting to our Oregonian con- temporary is it not notorious that the general government has been sad defaulter in this sacred trust? Does the record of nations since the dawn of history show such utter lack of bus mess capacity, such chronic and reck- less neglect of plain duty, as the story of the governments default of this gi- gantic interest? The management of Indian affairs for almost a hundred years by the nation was a continuous series of outrageous scandals. And to these two illustrations of the business qualities of the central authority others almost equally interesting could easily be added
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Where Snow Falls.

If YOU are not lover of snow go to Malta, which is the nearest port where you are certain of complete i'm munity. If you are fond of it the suburbs of St. Petersburg will furnish all you need to ask. for there you may he sure of 1t for ITO days in the year. The happy medium is supplied by Co penhagen with thirty days. while Pal ermo. Rome. and Venice. with one, two and five days respectively may be rec for snow as a casual and fieeting PueSt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Tyranny of Clothes.

London Daily Graphic.
 Place a man in silk hat and frocl< coat. and transport him to a farmyard. Agricultural pursuits may be the one passion of his life, but clad In these garments he feels in such surround ings miserable. out of place, essentially urban. Clothe him, conversely, in fiannels or knickers, and place him in a church. and 1t is utterly impossible for him to assume fttingly devo- tional frame of mind. Unlimited au- tocracy itself cannot impose such ty- rannies on the subject. Civilization Is the slave of its clothes-and there Is no prospect of freedom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
FAsTIDIOUS WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic a necessity in the hygienic care Of the person and for local treatment or feminine ills. As wash its cleansing, germicidal, deodorizing and healing qualities are extraordinary. For sale at Druggists. Sample free. Address The R. Paxton Co.,. Boston. Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

sardines used to be brought into the markets of Europe pressed and salted . Not much more than half century ago the custom arose of canning them in o;I For a time, butter was used.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
IntercntInr Itemn.

London's net municipal debt amounts to over $220,000.0On.
 The most expensive chair in the world belongs to the Pope. / It is of solid silver, and costs $90,000.
 The Rivere exports flowers to the
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IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.

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  g now put substitutes containing harmful
  TH1AL EhGG' blood that SAFE CURE wDcur ABSOLUTELY postpaid n a
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A regular fee is charged in Germany Cor the use of canals and canalized riv- CTS, but none for rivers than have been made navigable or improved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
The Doctor Writes of Counterfeiters.

CHAS H. FLETCHER, New York City y ' aug - 100O
 Dear Mr. Feche wish congratulate vo tories counterte and mtato of Ooa and trust the time distant when these inferior and dangerous mixtures will be entirely suppressed
 You when your advertisements that Experience against Experiment." as hsf@f.
 Ife be outrage and imposition the parents little ch den that should associated with limitations astor dangerous the health and life these little who often their battles for life va
 Let again commend you for the high standard have maintained the preparation of prescription and confidently believe it is due this scupuous integrity indebted for the wonderful sale of atoa to-day and the steady growth has had you details manufacture in my laboratory thirty three years ago. sgz Z~D
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DISEASED KIDNEYS.

Say writing to friend said: Warmers Safe Cure goes right the kidneys heathu condition and drives germs from the system great blessing suffer from kidney trouble.
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TiSL TRIAL I. I BOTTLE FREE.

will cure them, a trial boIJle " who will write WARNER'S SA aeen this liberal offer in the Mon ly Guaranteed. Our doctors vii symptoms and treatment of each 0nes
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lbotleo of many yremii w1aysa taking Warner Q m f downn neraly ha tirew wrch they be so began pleasant to | warne ( M Belle
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-03
RINK Matinee A FEATURE
Pavilion Crowded with Skaters
and Spectators

Again the skates were all put ous
and again the galleries were taxed To
their utmost capacity at the Pavilion
skating rink last night.
The skating fever is getting too high
to register. and even the accommoda-
tons of the mammoth new rink were
not sufficient for the large number OF
old and young who wanted to demon
strate their abilities as artists on
wheels. Those who could not skate
contented themselves with the music
of the band and the antics of the more
fortunate.
Matinee skating begins today ana
hereafter the rink will be open in the
afternoon as we'll as in the evening.
Private lockers are to be put into conf
mission tonight for the first time and
those who have their own skates will
have them taken care of free of charge.
Pushball and indoor baseball are to
be added as soon as the management
can get time to look after the mat
ter. and these sports though entirely
new to Walla Walla promise to become
immensely popular.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-03
REDUCED RAIL RATES
FOR PULLMAN MEET

PULLMAN, Wash. April 3.-The
faculty committee on arrangements for
the interscholastic contests series, has
secured from ALL railroads reaching
Pullman. a rate of one and a third
fares, which will apply all over the
stale. FL. .t.... ..-... ..
A\single fare will be granted from
Spokane and intervening points to
PULLMAN, and, probably. from Walla
Walla end intervening points. The
number VI high schools to participate
has now Aeen raised to 80. Standpoint,
Idaho and Rosalia, Wash, have re-
Gently been included.
Word comes from all the schools of
active preparation on the part of repre-
sentatives who will participate in the
public speaking and athletic contests
A large number of literary selections
which will be used by the contestants,
have already been sent in for the
judgment of the committee. 1t is pref
ty safe to say that the variety of the
selections will make possible the Civ
ing of two programs. one declamatOry,
and the other OratOrical
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-03

Business Concerns Wan|
West Main Street Paved

Paving west Main street was brought
up in the council meeting last night
by communication from the CONNER
cial club. The club through its COM
mittee. Messrs. Dement,, Holt and Tur-
ner, urged the council should take i'm
mediate steps towards paving the
street as far as the new o. r. & N.
depot. promising to assist in placing
the bonds for the street intersections.
A communication from Ben c. Holt
& Co. and the Gilbert Hunt company
was also introduced promising their
aid in placing the bonds. The club
committee said it was very certain the
bonds could be sold without any trou-
BILE.
The whole matter was placed in the
hands of the street committee with in
structiOns to confer with the CONNER
cial club committee, see just what
could be done and report fully at the
next meeting of the council.
The temporary repair of the street
was also provided for by giving the
street committee power to have the
chuck holes and ruts in the street re-
paired by filling them with dirt which
has been taken out to make room for
the Car track on that street.