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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
ELECTRIC LINE
TO FAIR GROUNDS
DIRECTORS At MEETING, sATUR-
DAY TAKE STEPS TO SECURE
EXTENSION.

AT the regular monthly meeting OF
the directors of the Walla Walla
County Fair association held Satur-
day evening, a committee composed Of
the following members was appointed
to take steps looking toward the COR
struction of an extension of the Wal
la Walla Valley Traction company's
line out Fifth street and Chase avenue
to the fair grounds, and also TO con-
slider plans for the construction. of a
spur from the o. r. & N. track to the
fair grounds for the transfer of stock
and machinery: C. L. Whitney, Morde
Mcdonald, Sam Drumheller, Robert
II. Johnson and Eugene Tausick The
report of the committee will be submit
ted as soon as some definite arrange
melt can be made whereby the two
improvements may be secured.
Baseball was one of the topics that
was brought before Saturday even
ing's meeting, and it was unanimously
|agreed that ball park be graded in
side the race track Immediately in
front of the grandstand,. and that the
national game in Walla Walla be
given the encouragement of the asso-
citation. 3 n i&NIEl
Sec retary Robert H.. Johnson was
|elacted TO delegate to attend the an
nual meeting of the North Pacific track
circuit, to be held in Portland. Feb
ruary g. He was Instructed to ask for
ia date for the WalIa Walla meet, not
later than October IS, and if such ia
vor could not be granted by the cir
icuit, to withdraw from the association.
Ben c.. Holt was unanimously elect
ed director to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Fl. III. Johnson,
who will in the future give his whole.
time to his duties as secretary OF the
association.
William A Kelley. of SAP Francisco,
was appointed to act as proxy for the
association at the meeting of the Ma
tional Trotting association to be held
IN New York city some time next
month. with instructions to vote in
favor of matinee races when the ques-
|tion is brought before the meeting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
A Few Good Ones From Our
China Department

There many rich bargains in China Depart
ment right now but the last week of sale will be
marked with great reductions. We have listed below
few bargains which will give you idea of the last
weeks pricing:
10c Blue Dat Meal Bowls, January price SC
35c Gold Band Decorated Milk Pitcher, January price 18c
75c Decorated Platters large size January price $50
15c Decorated Soup Plates January price Sc
Zoe Salad Bowls, January sale price ...........9 Sc
sc Paper of Pins, January Sale price ..........1 c
35c Tea Pots, January sale price ............ .19c
Zoe Decorated Pickle Dishes, January sale price &c
45c White China Plates, January sale price .19c
$3.50 Decorated Lemonade Sets, JAM sale price 10
$3.50 Elk Head Stein Set January sale price. -. $497
zoe Green Decorated Plates January sale price 10c
SOC Decorated Salad Bowls, January sale price 19c
1Oc Wood Handle Basting Spoons. Jan. sale price 7c
15c Wire Coat Racks, January sale price ..... lie
1Oc Rising Sun Stove Polish, January sale price 7c
Csc Egg Beaters January sale price only ITO
25c Thermometers, January sale price, only tic
&c Package of Tooth Picks January sale price, only Sc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
PERSONAL MENTION =

| Miss Alice Simpson left this after
noon for La Grande, Ore, where she
| will spend two weeks visiting with
/ friends.
| Phoebe Jones, charged with incor-
rigibiity by her sister. Mrs. w. II. Cob
| by was given a hearing before Judge
| Thomas H. Brents, OF the superior.
court this morning, but the court took,
| the case under Amusement for a few
days. The testimony introduced tend /,
| ed to show that the father of the girl
was not proper person to have charge
| of her, that she was beyond the conf
| troll of her sister, Mrs. Colby, aBdI
that some of the young girls compan-{
ions were not above :reproa&hlas toi
| Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson, of Tou- !.
chet. spent Sunday visiting with Wana
WalIa friends
John Cummings, of Weston. and J.
| H, Pietrick. of Waitsburg, were among
the visitors who spent Sunday with :
| friends here.
j. H. Mccoy came over from Wash !;
tucna, Saturday on combined bust !
ness and pleasure visit, and spentt
Sunday with friends. here.
y. MICHEL VI StttOuNh, IL q.
business visitor here today.
Abner Goodwin of Wallula, was
ltransacting business at the COURT
house today. :!
F. v. Smith, a well Known resident
of Waitsburg, was a Sunday visitor I,
with friends here.
W. D. Farley is in the city from
Starbuck today.
Miss Lizzie IbbersOn, is visiting a
few days this week with friends in !,
Waitsburg. :;
John Corless, Of Boise, Ida, is IN :
the city this week for Il brief visit
with his mother, Mrs. James Corless,
idaho street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Smith are in the
city from Waitsburg, today, visiting
with friends, and incidentally to at
tend the opening of the fraternal car :
nival this evening.
Miss Eta Holt Is Idaho street, has |;
returned from Waitsburg. where she
had been visiting for several days
with friends.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27

"a Whlrl In DreSSerS
A small assortment, described below Come and see
them all:
large French mIrrlr; ran
upper
drawers Beau'llui
- 80 o,sh ,oo,,ar $50 20. January Special .S1928
Pleasing toilet ana
French bevel plate ono
and lower full width
January '''''~''"-
neat designed and well made; two large
and neat toiet anu
solid brass trimmings. reg
lar Special 1880 T'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
Drapery Goods Reductions

Don't fail to come to Drapery Department this
week and look the special offerings few of them
are as follows
Porteres yards long, extra heavy, fringe both top
and bottom Regular $1,000; sale ....$ $685.
Plain Repp Portieres in browns green's reds;
yards long, fringed top and bottom,
others applique. Regular $3.50; sale ~ $495
Roman Striped Tapestry 80 inches wide 3 pat
terms to select from. Regular SOC yard; sale 500
Lace Curtains (Arabian) some with motifs, 9th
ers insertion and lace edge; As inches wide;
yards long; creations; very special . 1926
Many other styles, prices ranging up to w $500
Couch Covers, Roman striped 60 inches wide: 3
yards long; just patterns to select FROM Re-
gular $500; sale ............ S 81 10
Couch Covers extra heavy, frnged side and ends
60 inches wide, very special .......... 1925
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
Carpet and Rug Bargains

visit to Carpet Department this week will be
time we'll spent We have made extra deep cuts in this
department. stock very complete and needs
thinning out before inventory.
36x72 Smyrna Rugs reversable made from the very best
yarns. These exceptional values, but must
close all broken lots before inventory. Regular $3.50
and S. 90: special 1919
it. IL it. Tapestry Brussels Rug; full 1Owre. Just
six rugs left three Of them being seamless Regular
$3.50; special ........... ...:....... Sl495
Administer and Velvet Carpets sewed, laid and lined.
Special for this week, per yard ............ $50
Tapestry Brussels Carpets patterns suitable for almost
any room large and SMALL figures floral or Oriental
designs; sewed, laid and lined per yard this week
Ingram Carpets all wool, both filling and warp; full
weight, extra heavy; sewed laid and lined Regular
95c sale nrice ,er ward ... Csc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
Davenports Greatly Reduced

We have number of fine Davenports which have
been included in this Clearance Sale These except
ionaly convenient where you do not have spare
they be used comfortable bed at night. Come
in and look them
\ beautiful design in Bed-Davenport, Framework is
lected fine grained hard birch, finish and polished IN
mahogany. Full spring seat and spring edge; uphol-
stored in a deep tufted back and seat and made in
every way to be comfort inducing Regular $1,000;
January Special. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3z1z
The design of this Davenport is closely allied to the Col
onial style. The framework is modelled and shaped so
as to produce harmonious effect and is constructed
throughout Of select quarter sawed oak; polished
tufted back and sides, with plain upholstered seat;
full spring seat and spring edge resulting IN luNur
Gus comfort giving qualities. Regular price 90;
.Iannarv Snecial S2789
The chief attraction of this desirable Davenport are It's
adjustable ends and removable back. Back and
spring edge are we'll upholstered and made III every
way to be comfortable select quartersawed oak
frame. Regular $4,000; January Special " Sz4oo
The Comfort Lounge is known the most comfortable
novel and enduring piece of furniture known Entire
steel constructed, massively reed wound and Deep
square roll; reed top, nlad with detachable mohalr
plush uphostery removable literature basket Inc
springs on side supports are made OF hlgh grace
spring steed are tempered and Overload tested
Regular $4,000; January Special $3zos
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27
Jackson's Cuaran-
teed Shears
Record breaking prices on
guaranteed Shears:
Rifle Special

For this January Clearance
Sale we have marked our %
Crack Shot Rifles at a price
that every boy should have
one. These rifles regularly
sell for $3.50, but for this sale
the price is 1925
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27

Just one more week of our third an
Lual sale-Sims Grocery. (s9
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-27

Just one more week of our third an
r.ual saIc-Sims Grocery. 90
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
ADMIRAL THOMAS
DIES OF AP0PLEXY
END COMES AS HE SITS ON
HOTEL vERANDA WITH
FRIENDS.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. July 4.-Rear Ad-
miral Chas. NJ. Thomas, for six days
commander of the combined Atlantic
and Pacific fleets. succeeding Rear
Admiral Robley ID. Evans. died sud-
denly last night from apoplexy. The
admiral had Just returned from din
ner with Mrs. Thomas and was seat
ed on the veranda OF the Del Monte
hotel with Admiral and Mrs. Swim
burne. when he suddenly fell TO the
floor and soon expired.
Today his body lies In military
state.
Chas. Mitchell Thomas was born
In Philadelphia. Oct /. 1916, and was
appointed 10 the United States naval
academy at Annapolis In 1851 being
graduated four years later. In 1874
he married Miss Ruth Simpson. a
daughter OF Rear Admiral Edward
Simpson. In 1866 he was promoted
TO ensign and two years later was
made a master mariner In 1880 he
was made a commander and captain
in 1899. On Jan. IL. 1905. he was made
a rear admiral
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
THEIR WEDDING PROVES
TO BE NOT VALID

SAN BERNARDINO, July ell.
Clyde Denver. a wealthy young man
OF Fort Scott. Kas.. and Miss Emma
Powell daughter OF prominent resi-.
dent OF Ontario. are speeding east
ward, happy in the mistaken idee that
they are on their bridal trip, cere-
mony having been performed at the
brides home which Is now discovered
to have been invalid for the reason
that the license was secured in Los
Angeles and the nuptials performed in
tails county. Rev. NJ. ID. Club. Chris.
tian clergyman. of Pomona. acknowi.
edged the error. explaining that he had
not recognized where the license had
been issued.
The parents q Miss Powell are dis.
tracted and the wires are being kept
hot with kilograms In an effort to
reach the couple and have them leave
the train en- route and we'd legally. but
owing 10 the young couple having not
definitely planned their eastern route.
or not shared the secret with others,
II Is not known exactly which route
they took after leaving Los Angeles.
where they spent the night.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
First Chapter Of
Fourth" Accidents

SOUTH HAVEN. Mich. July A.
Max Greenman, s years old, lost both
thumbs and perhaps an eye. while
attempting to pick up giant fire.
cracker which he supposed would not
explode after he had lit It,
PORT HURON, Mich. July 4.-The
face OF Carl Richardson, aged IL. was
badly disfgured by the explosion CT
Il toy cannon. The lad tried to fire
the cannon by touching lighted
match TO the powder.
LANSING, Mich, July A small
cannon cracker thrown into the street,
struck Johnny Bryan, IL years old.
exploded in his face and blew out one
eye.
JACKSON, Mich, July 4.-Chas.
Brown. OF Chicago. Is at the hospital
suffering from wound In the knee
cap. which will prove serious. An
other boy blew finger off with re-
volver. Both were injured In Fourth
of July celebrations.
STANDISH, Mich. July 4.-The
barns OF James Morn were set on fire
here Friday by several small boys
playing with fire crackers. The loss
is $1,000.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. July A.
William Elliott. 80, and Clarance
Strause, Is, were victims Of the
Fourth OF July celebration In Grand
Rapids. Elliott and Strause were
bending over pail OF powder short
ly after midnight, when match
thrown by William Waters. lit in
the pail. In the explosion which fol-
lowed, Strause was painfully burned
about the face and hands. and II is
feared that the sight OF one eye viii!
be impaired. Elliott was burned
about the face. Another accident oc-
Cured a few minutes later, when Leo
Hutchins held pyrotechnic fountain
in his hand until the fuse ignitcd
the powder The explosion blew the
tip OF his nose off. besides severely
burning his hands.
-TECUMSEH,- Mich July-4-FiFe
was discovered in the local bowling
alley among the fireworks by the
night watch. An alarm was turned in
but the entire stock, the furnishings
and the interior OF the store arc
ruined. The origin of the fire Is not
known. Fred Miller, the proprietor,
locked the store at 1890 and II Is
thought match was thrown among
the fireworks In the show window.
There Is small insurance on the build
ing and contents.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
DEFICITS EXPECTED FOR
YEAR IN CLEVELAND RY.

CLEVELAND. July 4.-The Leader
says: Following the announcement
of deficit in the May operations Of
the Municipal Traction Co, President
du Pont said that he expects deficits
for at least year.
Mayor Johnson said there will be
another deficit shown In operations
for June, although not so large as
that in May.
The board of elections will begin
an investigation OF 1853 verified names
presented to the council Monday by
the Citizens Referendum league. BY
Mayor Johnson's investigation 1883
names were conceded TO be those OF
qualified voters. For q referendum
election on the traction franchise 49,
207 names are necessary. IL 349
names on the new petition are found
to be those of qualified voters. the
city council is required by law to OF.
der an election
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
ASUNCION SCENE
OF BLOODY WARFARE

BUENOS AYRES, July 4.-The
latest advices received from private
sources at Formosa, IN the northeast
ern part Of Argentina, say that there
has been sanguinary fghting In the
streets of Asuncion. the capital OF Par
aguay, where a revolution Is said 70
have broken out recently, and that
hundreds OF persons have been killed
or wounded.
Edward G. O'Brien. the United
States minister to Paraguay and Uru-
quay. and Harry b. Owsley, jr.. secre-
tary OF legation, both are In Asun-
cion
Communication by telegraph and tel.
ephone with Asuncion has been cut
and consequently there are conflicting
rumors OF a sensational character cur
rent here.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
NEW BOOKS IN THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Frank T. Barton--The Horse" it's
selection and purchase. Helen Clergue
The Salon" study OF French So
oiety In the eighteenth century. VIII
liam T. Comstock-"Bungalo Camps
and Mountain Homes" John Corbin--
Which College for the Boy?" Corfu
gated Bars for Reinforced Concrete"
VIM. q. Freeman-"The Worlds Com
merclal Products" Clayton NJ Hamil-
ton---"Materials and Methods OF Fic-
tion." Van Eyrie Kilpatrick-'Depart
mental Tesching in Elementary
Schools" John c. Lambert-The Ro-
nance OF Missionary Heroism" NJ. F.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and the Home
Rule Movement" Ella Noyes--"rhe
story OF Milan" a history. Theodore
Roosevelt-"rhe Roosevelt Policy
speeches. letters and state papers. r.
Wagner-Recipes for the Preservation
OF Fruit. Vegetables and Meat" Mar
shall l.. Wiider-"Smiing Round the
World" VIM. Il. Yeats-'The Unicorn
from the Stars" and other plays. John
Galsworthy-"rhe Island Pharisees
Arthur Contradiction % Dawn
tale OF the Canadian border. Houghton
Bishops Emeralds."
Elma A. Travls-''The Cobbier."
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
SURE EVIDENCE OF
REVIVAL IN
BUSINESS
STATISTICS SHOW STEADY DE.
CREASE IN NUMBER OF CON-
MERclAL FEATURES -oTHER
INDICATIONS OF PROSPERITY.

most optimistic tone permeates
the statement OF X G. Dun & Co. I'm
regard TO failures during the six
months Of 1908 just completed. The
figures show a steadily decreasing
ratio OF business failures since the
panic OF October, and gradual re-
sumption OF industry. Even as com
pared with the record boom year.
1907, the figures are not alarming.
For the first six months OF 1908
there were s, TTe9 failures ifi the United
States, with assets OF S7s,762, 5SS as
against 5.607 failures in the similar
period OF 1907 with assets OF S42,153,-
27S and liabilities or 500 ,56S, 662.
There was a decrease shown OF one
third In the second quarter OF the
year from the figures OF failures for
the first quarter. this showing reviving
business condition. Failures for the
months of April. May and June we're
less than for the corresponding
months Of 1884 and 1888, in spite OF
the great increase In the number OF
firms in business in the country, the
proportion being thus most encour-
aging.
Michigan figures show 129 failures
with liabilities OF $2,lS7,73l for the
first half OF 1908. as against SO fail
ures with liabilities of s99S.540 for
the corresponding period last year.
Dun's report adds that confidence
Is again shown In the banking com
munity and commercial paper circu-
lates now at from 10 per cent.
which could not have been marketed
at any price in January. Reports OF
increasing bank exchanges and fewer
freight cars, as well as favorable
crop reports. all give a good tone TO
the outlook. Liabilities OF manufac-
turing failures were also less in June
than last year even.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
WIFE WON
Husband Finally Convinced.

Some men are wise enough TO try
new foods and beverages and then gen.
erous enough TO give others the ben
eft OF their experience.
A very conservative" Ills. man.
however. let his good wife find out
for herself what a blessing Postum
is to those who are distressed in
many ways. by drinking coffee. The
wife writes:
mo slave in chains. Il seemed to
me. was more helpless than |, a cof-
fee captive. Yet there were innum-
cradle warnings-waking from a
troubled sleep with a feeling OF suf.
location, at times dizzy and out Of
breath, attacks of palpitation OF the
heart that frightened me.
Common sense, reason, and my
better judgment told me Clat coffee
drinking was the trouble At last my
nervous system was so disarranged
that my physician ordered no more
coffee
He knew he was right and he
knew | knew IL, too. capitulated
Prior to this our family had tried
Postum but disliked II. because, as
we learned later, II was not made
right.
Determined this time to give Pos
tum a fair trial, | prepared II accord
Ing to directions on the pkg.-that
is. boiled il Is minutes after boiling
commenced. obtaining dark brown
liquid with a rich snappy flavor sim
liar 10 coffee When cream and su
gar were added. It was not only good
but delicious
Noting its beneficial effects In me
the rest of the family adopted it
all except my husband who would not
admit that coffee hurt him. Several
weeks elapsed during which | drank
Postum two OF three times AZ day. 20
my surprise. my husband said: I
have decided to drink Postum. Your
improvement Is SO apparent--you
have such fine color-that | propose
to give credit where credit is due
And now we are coffee-slaves no long
err"
Names given by Postum Co. Bat
tie Greek. Mich. Read The Road "a
Wellville," in pkgs. There's Rea
SON."
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine. true. and full Of human
interest.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
GIRL BALL PITCHER
BRINGS TOWN FAME
ALTA WEISS, WITH BlOOMERS
AND SPIKES, DEFEATS MEN
ON THE DIAMOND.

ROGERSVILLE, Ohio. July 6.---This
town lays claim today to distinction
greater than that OF Utica, n. Y.
Utica boasts that II is the home of
a vice presidential candidate. Rogers
Vile is the home OF Alta Weiss, the
girl baseball pitcher. whose reputa-
ton as wonder OF the national game
Is spreading rapidly.
Alta is eighteen years old. She
wears boomers. spiked shoes and u
regulation mans glove.
Miss Weiss pitches for team Of
men players called the Weiss All
Stars" The team halls from Vermil-
lion, Ohio, a town on the shore OF
Lake Erie. She is with that team
because Charles Heidloff. it's manager.
heard Of her remarkable ability and
engaged her as drawing card.
All last season Miss Weiss pitched
for the Vermillion team, against
strong amateur and semiprofessional
clubs all over the state, and did great
work. She won near,y all her games.
and pitched better ball right along
than the men who opposed her. This
year she bids fair to do still better
work. She has gained in weight and
Is much stronger and heavier than
last season.
Miss Weiss Is natural born base
ball player" as her family expresses
it. She has played baseball with the
boys ever since she was big enough
to throw a ball. Before Heidloff took
her on the road with his team she
acquired a reputation as a pitcher Ia
school games In this part OF the state.
She has only fair speed, but a good
curve. Her strongest point is almost
perfect control.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
POLITICAL POT OF
1909 BEGINS TO BOIL

With the many political events OF
this year still to be disposed OF. there
is talk starting in regard to the events
OF 1909. There will be but few offices
to be filled In that year, but the most
important is that of county auditor.
Milton Oakman Will come up for re-
election and II is expected that Louis
W. Hines, al present county clerk. or
Oscar b. Marx will oppose Oakman.
The loser in the present fight for the
Republican nomination for auditor Is
expected to come up against Oakman
also, just as Charles a. Buhrer came
out against Col Lou Burt after being
beaten three years ago by Oakman
for nomination.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-06
.O0EsN' BELIEVE
ROCKEFELLER Yam
J. p. TRACY THINKS STORY or
CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIGHT
SALOONS ovERDWAWN. /

Il hardly believe the statement that
John ID. Rockefeller has contributed
$350.000 year to the American Anti
Saloon league" says Joseph p. Tracy
Michigan candidate for presidential
honors at the Prohibition convention
in Columbus, July 10. THAT Is
large sum OF money and | do not be-
lieve the league has ever had that
much. AT the same time. II would
DO a very good way for Rockefeller
to invest II and | do not know any
reason why he should not do So"
The statement In regard 10 Rookie
fellor's contribution Is made by G. r.
MaOee,, Gil Hammond building, who
has recently filed suit for $4,000
against the AnttSaloon league. al
leging that he had a contract for
raising funds which was not lived up
TO by that organization.
Mabee claims TO have been told by
the Rev. @. w. Young. OF Louisville,
national assistant superintendent or
the league, that Rockefeller's con-
tribution was made through Mrs. Har-
old Mccormick He adds that the
sum was cut of for one year after
Myron r. Herrick was defeated for
governor OF Ohio, largely on saloon
issues
Michigan Prohibitionists have be
come more interested In the national
movement than for many years ON
account of having a presidential can
didate. A special train will leave
Detroit for the national convention
in Columbus. going by the Lake
Shore at 2:20 D. m, July IA. 1t 10
expected that $50 Michigan men VIII
go TO the convention.