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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
THE STATES AT THE FAIR.

The states of the union are show
ing lively interest in the Alaska Yu-
kon- Pacific exposition to be held in
Seattle rext years. says the Seat
tletle Post Intelligencer.
The plans for Missouris $4,000
building are drawn and work will be-
gin on the first of the year. Texas viii
have a $4,000 building also.
Moreover, encouraging letters have
been received from the governors OF
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kansas, Mon
tana, Colorado, Oklahoma, Neh/aska
South Dakota, North Dakota, Wiscon-
sin, Wyoming and New Mexico, show
ing, in some instances, certain parti-
cipation and probable appropriations
for the purpose when the legislatures
meet at the beginning of the year. and
in every case indicating, a deep and
helpful interest in the fair.
Several of the governors will strong
ly urge the erection of state buildings
and the chances seem to favor legis-
lative action in accord with these rec
concentrations.
Seattle would like to see every state
represented here. and people here be-
lieve, for many substantial reasons,
that it will profit the states to have
representation here in 1909, for there
will be many visitors from all parts OF
the world to this city and section dur
ing the exposition
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
THE TANNING OF CANNON.

The tanning of Cannon, with Presi-
dent elect Taft in the capacity Of
chief tanner, promises to be the big
attraction at the national capital dur
ing the next few months.
According to Saturdays dispatches,
Mr.. Cannon must promise to be good,
to obey orders from the White House,
or the White House with Taft, not
Roosevelt, as the occupant, mind you,
will see to it that some other states
man, presumably Mr.. Burton. of
Ohio, will weld the gavel in the
house of the sixty-first congress.
All of which ought to prove pretty
interesting. 1t has been said that the
strenuous Roosevelt would have liked
to have tanned the Danville states
man, had he been able to find some
way to do it. Methods submitted. how
ever. did not receive the presidents
approval and Mr.. Roosevelt was con-
tent to take the legislative crumbs
which the speaker might see fit to
drop his way, and the big set-to be.
tween the capitol and the White House
was confined, as far as the former
was concerned. to attacks upon GER
tain senator's who were supposed to
be blocking some of the much herald
ed Roosevelt policies.
In view of what Roosevelt did, or
rather of what he didn't do, the
forthcoming mix-up between the
strongly entrenched Mr.. Cannon and
the mild-mannered Mr. Taft ought to
BE- worth laughing about
Washington interprets Mr.. Burton's
inspired statement regarding what Mr.
Taft is going to do, as merely a
threat on the part of the executive
elect, and it isn't very hard to imagine
Mr.. Cannon fitting his black cigar a
little higher and winking the other
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
INTEREST IN CHINESE AFFAIRS

INTEREST IN CHINESE AFFAIRS.
The destiny of China, like that of
every nation, is in the hands OF Its
people, if it really have a people in a
national sense This is one of the pro-
found mysteries about the internal
nature of China.
1t is because the mystery exists that
most foreign nations are so deeply
interested in the important develop
ments now dirnly glimpsed behind the
veil in China. Much of the old spirit
of ignorant desire to destroy China's
sovereignty and divide Chinese terri
tory has disappeared. The western
world generally realizes the magni-
tude and difficulty of the task. Prob
ably only two nations still cherish this
ambition in secret and they are likely
to be restrained by the others.
Probably America and Europe
would prefer in the main that China
should obtain strong native govern
ment and develop its own resources in
domestic industry and foreign trade
But SO long as power to- do this shall
be doubtful, all nations will watch de-
velopments with the utmost anxiety
and readiness to intervene. However
self denying the wiser nations may be
for themselves none of them can al
low more rash or selfish powers to be
unduly aggrandized in Asia at the ex-
pense of China.
If the Chinese people are really ca
pable of renewing their national vigor
like Japan under native rulers, there
is no present destiny for the nation
except that of joint guardianship b.
all the powers. The balance of both
Europe and Asia will be disturbed by
the falling of this numerous people
under one or even two dominions.
This is probably the explanation of
frequent reports that the United
States, perhaps as the spokesman of
Europe also, is politely asking the
Japanese to state their attitude in re-
llation to present occurrences in China
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

has made it q search for the Holy
Grail, and Miss Schelling makes it of
breathless interest, for she carries her
audience in thought to Beyreuth itself
where she has seen "ParsifaP' given
fourteen times in Wagner's own the
ater
Miss Seedlings lecture on "Parsi-
far under the auspices of the Sym
phony club, will be given in the Key
lor Grand theater Thursday evening,
November 26.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
NEW ERA AT WHITMAN HAS
BEGUN.

The educational congress at Walla
Walla was a notable event for the
northwest. 1t brought together not
only group of distinguished educa-
tors, who were competent to speak of
the needs and opportunities of the flu
ture, but also a strong body of bust
ness and professional men from the
three states, resolved to build up a
great school in the heart of the Inland
Empire.
Spokane was we'll represented and
Judge George Turner, becomes the
first president of the board of over
seers. The new constitution provides
that the president of the college and
majority of the trustees, shall be
members of Christian churches, the in
tention being to preserve a religious
influence of a broad nature. The con-
troll of the institution passes entire
ly out of the hands of the denomina
ton which has fostered it. by .nt
wish of the Congregational Education
al society itself. and the overseers
represent wide variety of religious
connections.
Whitman has noble traditions. will
their beginnings in the early history
of the northwest, and by the actor
just taken one more is added to the
list
Whitman will retain distinctive feat.
| ures in its emphasis on character
building and its intimate collegiate
life, providing a fine basis for tn,
graduate work which its alumni may
do elsewhere. while the technica
school and the forestry and irrigation
| instruction included in the new plan.
are in the line of practical service
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
"Texas."


Texas a play of western life will
open at the Keylor Grand theater for
one night. on Tuesday, Nov. "a. The
author ]. Mauldin Feigl, has spent
many years in the southwest and by
virtue of long residence there is fitted
to write upon life in this most inter-
esting state. The plot is a recital of
the love of "Texas West" daughter of
a breezy ranch owner, for Jack Dali
lam" cowboy, and Texas ranger. and
of the efforts made by an Englishman,
Lord Angus Trevor, to win the girl
for himself. The manner in, which the
play is presented, as a picture of the
brave. big-hearted men and women of
the ranch, as contrasted with the pro-
duct of advanced civilization. Texas"
is certainly replete with interest 1t
is not alone in the plot that the
strength of the play is shown but also
in its presentation, it's exhibition of
ranch life with it's fun, it's senti-
ments, and even it's elements of trag-
edy. Nothing is overdone," nothing
is left undone or neglected in the
smallest detail that could add atmo-
sphere and naturalness to the play.
The stage settings are elaborate and
the properties particularly good. The
cowboy costumes with the jingling
spurs attached to high-heeled boots,
the leather Chaps" the ever ready
meapon, the loose shirt and brilliant
"kerchief'' the Recovered furniture,
the well sweep and the innumerable
Accessories ara all authentic md vyer.,
secured at the scene of the play 1.-The
Buckhead Ranch" Val Verde county,
Texas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
dolly Warden"

San Francisco Opera company closed
a three performance, engagement in
this city on Saturday, night, with Dol
ly Warden" which proved to be one
of the prettiest and cleanest light
operas given here this season. Evelyn
kellogg made her. initial appearance
with the company, and was winsome
and beautiful, and her voice was
magnificent. The whole play was
well taken, and every actor appeared
to SO much better advantage than in
"Fantana," that the wonder is the
company did not open in that play.
Teddy Webb was an exception to this.
the comedy part being second to the
music. But in all 1t was q first class
play, pretty and fresh. 1t left a good
taste in the mouths of theatergoers
and the promised return Of the COM
paey for three nights, in new plays,
will be welcome.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

Fashion has now taken hold of 1.-THE
Devil" Molnar's remarkable psyche
logical play which will shortly be seen
in this city, and devil ties, devil shirts,
devil vests, and other articles of devil
apparel all in the most brilliant red
have become the rage in New York
city. This craze for things bearing the
devil color has even gone SO far as
to cause the introduction of bright
red buttons on white vests and even
on shoes. 1t is not often that a craze
of this kind takes possession Of the
male portion of creation. Usually, it
is the women who yield to the. passing
fancies of strange and peculiar fash
ions. This was exemplified last win
ter during the early days of "The Mer-
ry Widow" craze in the metropolis
when all kinds of female wearing APP
parel was popularized under the name
of Merry Widow" goods. An echo
of this craze is still exhibited in the
mammoth Merry Widow" hats, which
are so popular with the up-to- date
girl.
Some of the mems wear which is
being shown in the New York shops
in the bright red designs is very
natty, although rather startling by
reason Gifts glaring color. The red
four in hands are especially effffective
and worn with an opal or other slight
stone stick-pin, they present an ap-
pearance that is most attractive. The
red vests have an extra attractiveness
in the fact that they are worked with
little suggestions of his satanic ma
jesty's tail around the pockets and
the buttOnholes. The demand for
these novelties in devil wear has
been quite unprecedented and there
is no doubt that before the winter sea-
son has advanced very far, the craze
will be a general one all over the Unit
ed States.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

The citizen who praises his own
town.
The citizen who encourages local
enterprises.
The citizen who helps along home
Improvements.
The citizen who patronizes the
home merchants.
The citizen who gets his job print
ing done in his own town.
That mans THE TOWN BOOST
Err.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

atmosphere is that of the mountain
pines, wholesome and celebrating. It's
sentiment is lofty, it's lessons uplift-
ing and it's realism of the kind that
stimulates nobility of purpose and ac-
ton. At the Keylor Grand theater
tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

meeting need peculiar to this sec
ton of the country. The. northwest
is almost equally rich in forests,
mines, power and agricultural posi-
bi1ities, and it should not be necessary
for students to cross the continent for
expert neutrality-suspicious. Spokesman
Review.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS


1.-The Montana Limited is not a
wild and woody nlelOdrama, but a play
in all that the term implies. 1t is a
west of the present day; it's situations
are natural, strong and effective; its
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
FIorence Roberts,

Florence Roberts appears to be IN
usually fortunate in her selection of
vehicle this year. "The House of
Bondage" in which she is starring, is
declared to be an immensely absorb
ing play.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
ssparsifal."

The story of "Parsifal," according
to Whgners opera. is made up of a
combination Of parts Of the pagan le-
geAd as developed in the folk lore Of
various countries. Richard wagner
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

eye to his friends down in Wall
street
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets Druggists refund money II Il
fails to cure. FL W. GROVES sigma
ture h on each box. CSC.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23
oNE-s1DED TARIFF HEARINGS.

How are we to get just tariff revi-
sion out of a prejudiced court that
hears evidence on only one side? The
only reliance is upon the broad sense
of public justice and political interest
or the court and It's knowledge OF q
predominant body of popular sentiment
Of which it hears nothing.
In the first place the committee of
ways and means is not only pledged
to the principle OF extreme protection,
but majority of It is rather inclined
to raise rather than to lower duties.
Nevertheless that committee was
made to see plainly in the last ses-
sion the necessity of reasonable con-
cession to the popular demand for tar
if reduction in order to retain the
support of the country for the re-
publican party.
In the second place, the committee
of ways and means hears arguments
only in favor of raising the tariff. This
fact is noted with some dependency
by all who follow the hearings now in
progress. Organized protected inter-
ests oppear in person or by counsel to
plead for increase The millions Of con-
sumers, who are determined to have
reduction soon or late are unorganizeo
and unrepresented in the hearings.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-23

Genuine Pianoia Pianes-Eiisfs pia
no AouDo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
V. NJ. L, High in the List

The Virginia Military Institute
stands high in the list of military
schools of the United States, &C
cording to report of General j.
Franklin Bell, chief of staff. Gen
eral Bell visited the V. M. l. dur
ing commencement week and
thoroughly inspected the training
furnished at the Institute.
The published statement sent
out from Washington says that
upon the report of the chief of
staff, based upon reports received
from army officers detailed as pro-
fessors of military science and
tactics, eight schools are named
whose students have exhibited
the greatest application and pro-
fciency in military training and
knowledge" in the past fiscal year.
Among these institutions appears
the name of the Virginia Military
Institute.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
X. of 2. Officers Elected

The following were elected off,
GERS for the ensuing term of Lex
ipgton Lodge. Knights of Pythiss:
Messrs. E. G. Houser, chancellor
commander; N. F. Woodward, vice
chancellor; R. H. Glllock, prelate;
e. L. Conner, master of work /;
James P. Alexander, master at
arms; D. L. Shaw, inner guard IN.
w Lady, outer guard; II. M. Wal
lace, keeper of record and seal.
Messrs. A. T. Shields, g, ID.
Lstcher and r. r. Witt were ap-
pointed a committee to draft suit
able resolutions on the death Of
Mr.. j, V, Grinstead.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
Council Proceedings

At meeting of the Town Coun-
Gil held last Thursday night the
ordinance covering the license
tax on circuses was repealed and
a new one enacted. The tax on
circuses is fixed at the following
On all shows charging above %
cents admission, $50 day, and
$40 for each additional side show !;
on all shows charging % cents ad-
mission or less, $25 day, and SIS
additional for each side show.
The following resolution with
reference to installing meters was
adopted: That the committee on
water and lights be empowered to
install water meters and make
sewer connections on the premises
of all users of town water, when
ever in their judgment it is con-
sidered advisable.
The finance committee reported
that the treasurer's report tor the
quater ending May 81, 1908, had
been examined aud verified by
vouchers covering disbursements.
Fines reported imposed by the
Mayor in June amounted to
$l74.OO; collected, $61.15.
Mr.. Frank T. Glaf gov was re
elected trustee of the Lexington
School Board for term of three
y ear beg ming September l, 1908.
There were present Mayor Ken
needy. Councilmen Campbell, Dec
YER, Hutton, Irwin, Pole and
Rhodes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
General Bell's Address

The address made by General j.
Franklin Bell, chief of staff, Unit
ed States Army, delivered before
the graduating class of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute, is being
distributed In circular form by
General Edward West Nichols,
superintendent of the Virginia
Military Institute. The report is
that appearing in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch (the same as The
GAzETTE) and portion of that
from the Rockbrldge County
News.
These circulars are being dis
tributed for their advertising val
ue. Such words of COMMUNICATION
from so high an authority as Gen.
eral Bell will have great weight
throughout the country.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
In the Circuit Court

The July term Of the Circuit
Court of Rockbridge began Mon
day, with Judges. Houston Letch-
er, presiding.
Hugh A. White was appointed
administrator, d. b. n, of Eli Pot
ter. deceased, In place of j. V.
Grinstead, deceased.
The will of Mrs. II. S. Burgess
was admitted to record in the Cir
cult Court of Rockbridge. 1t was
first recorded in the Circuit Court
of Washington county, Tenn, and
ordered to be recorded also in this
county. Mrs. Nellie Biddle 10 ex-
eoutrix.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
High School Building Plans

At a meeting last Wednesday
night in the Council chamber
plans for the new high school
building were examined by a CON-
mittee, composed of Trustees Hut
ton, Glasgow and Campbell, Coun-
cilmen Irwin and Pole and Profess
cor Humphreys. The plans select
ed were those of Mr.. G. M. Robin.
son of Richmond. Other archi-
tects submitting plans were
Messrs. w. G. Mcdowell OF Lex
ington, E. G. Fry of Lynchburg
and II. NJ. X. PEBBLES of Norfolk.
Mr.. Robinson's plans provide
for four large school rooms on the
first floor with seating capacity
each of fifty, and also two smaller
rooms on either eide Of the en-
trance hall which may be used for
offices or recitation rooms. The
second floor provides for an as
sembly hall which will seat about
750 persons comfortably. The
basement provides for play rooms
for the childen, and also the heat
ing plant.
The cost of the building comes
within the $4,000 appropriation,
and the architect says it may
be erected of either stone or brick.
The location is an ideal one for a
handsome structure, and when
completed Lexington will have one
of the prettiest school buildings in
this section of the State.
The plans will be submitted to
the trustees of Ann Smith Acad.
envy for approval. If satisfactory
to them, steps will be taken to in
vite bids for the erection of the
building.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
Upper Kerr's Creek Church

Interesting services were held
at Upper Kerr's Greek Presbyterian
church last Sunday. AT the morn
ing hour, ii O'Clock, a "roll-call"
service was held, to which the
membership responded. The sac.
rament of the Lords supper was
celebrated, and preaching by the
pastor. Rev. r. K. Steele. The ftl.
lowing Officers were elected :Messrs.
II. H. Teaford, ruling elder Frank
Teaford and w. D. Hileman, dea-
cons. These were ordained qnG in
stalled at the afternoon service.
A basket dinner was served at
the intermission, and in the after
noon at 4 o'clock another service
was held with preaching by the
pastor, who celebrated the sacra-
ment of baptism.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
Valuable Property Sold

Mrs. John Harvey Moore has
sold to the Virginia Military In
stitute he's residence on The Ave
nue. adjoining the entrance to the
Institute grounds. The price paid
was Sl5, 200. This is valuable
property, and contains about IL
ceres extending west of the Insti-
tute ground to the river. The
house is handsome residence and
was built by General Samuel Nc
Dowell Moore.
The acquisition of this property
will give the Institute an oppor-
tunity for enlarging the parade
which has been talked OF
for some time, looking to the in
creased attendance of the school.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
Death of Mrs. ". A. Short
Gazette CotTeSb0HdeHee

Gazette Correspondence
LoNGwooD, July Mus. Nancy
Anderson Short died at her home here
Tuesday afternoon, June 30. She had
been In falling health for some time,
a severe attack of grippe during last
winter, leaving her very feeble. She
is survived by FIVE children, two sons
and three daughters, also one brother,
Mr.. James Anderson Of Covington,
and a sister, Mrs. Bette Miller of
Missouri. Mrs. Short was the Oldest
resident of Broad Creek community,
having lately completed her saith year.
EARLE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-08
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list OF unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
nostofflce for the week ending July
6, 1908:
Bison, Miss Lottie A.
Cary, w. Z.
Evans, Sylvester
Elsinger, Miss Verna
Fix, Miss Lula
Green, Sam'l j.
Howley, Mr. Blend
Johnson, Miss Katie (2l
johnson, Miss Willie Z.
Nader, Miss Lille
Miller, Rev. Edwin, ID. D.
PEBBLES, C. H.
Redd, K. s.
Rhenols, d. b.
Sayles, Dabney
Steele, Mrs. V. F.
Williams Bayless Co.
Whiting, S. l.. (2)
Persons calling for these ietteh
will please say they are ADVERTISED.
McCLUNe PATTON. +.