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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
GETTING THROUGH JAP LINES.
Chinese Spy Carried Message from On
Russian General to Another.

Russian General to Another.
Chinese honesty is proverbial, but
would seem to have its exceptions Rev.
John III. X. De Forest of Auburndale,
for thirty-tive years resident in Japan
and high in the confidence of japanese
statesmen and officials, told of an epi-
sode of which he had personal knowledge
churia
Some of the spies used by both sides
during the war were Chinese" he said.
Complications not infrequently re-
suited.
''Kuropatkin one day had a particu-
larly important message to send to Gen.
Stoessel. To get through the Japanese
lines seemed almost out of the question,
but the Russian commander went to a
Chinese famous for his skill and intre-
pidity. The old fellow didn't want to
risk it, but Kuropatkin cajoled him to it,
giving him $500 and promising him 5000
when he returned
when he reached the vicinity of the
japanese lines, with an intention that
had evidently been with him from the
start, he went straight to kuroki. in
sisting that his business was very press
ing.
He explained in full to Kuroki that
the Russian general had given him Il
task which he could not perform be-
cause of the admirable disposition of the
japanese forces, that therefore he had
done the next best thing and come
straight to the illustrious leader of the
triumphant Japanese.
''Kuroki read the dispatch, gave it
back to him, babe him go on to Stoessel
with it and return with the answer to
the Japanese camp, where he would re-
ceive $500 and be permitted to carry
the answer on to Kuropatkin and col
lect his remaining $500. The Chinaman
carried out his instructions in detail and
collected for his exploit $1,000" -Bos-
ton Herald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
An Anti-Climax.

Uncle Erastus had been polishing his
musket for half an hour: at last he gave
it a final love pat and turned TO his
grandson. Chile" he said, does YOU
see dat bottle about thirty yards over
dere?"
Shore | does" Rufus agreed.
The old man threw up the musket and
balanced it rather shakily. "Whaner' il
beloved. Now does You see dat bot
tle?' the old man demanded.
Yes, l does. granddad."
as powerful glad to hear dat. Rltfe. "
the old man said calmly. rs been
afeard from de way you sorted taters
lately dat your eyesight was failiug-but
hit amt Eou's good fo' several veahs
yit, Rufus. Youths Companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The House Of Representatives passed
the bin restoring "In God we trust" to
the coins by a vote of 255 to 5. One
of the minority was the Rev. Mr.. Kues-
termann of Wisconsin, who said he OPP
posed the inscription because it smack
ed of rreYerenee."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The mysteriously missing registered
mail bags which were destined for New
York from London have turned up in
Yokohama, whittier they were sent bv
an erroneous throw by a British post
office employe. This incident is not sur
prising except to those who have been
lauding the British postoffice service as
an absolutely infallible institution.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

In February. 1908, the value of do
nestle meat and dairy products export
ed from the United States reached $19,-
497,75l, compared with $15,962, $40 for
the corresponding month of 1904 gain
of S3,534,S75. The effect of the pack
ing house scandal on the American ex-
port business seems at last to have been
overcome
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Philetalists will be interested in the
British postmaster-g generals experiment
with a mourning postage stamp. They
would welcome a wedding announcement
stamp, also. Every new stamp takes
with the collector, and if there is any
likelihood that it will go out of use the
interest of the collector is stronger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The German government knows from
experience that it is comforting to have
Soo,o00OOo in a wallet ready for a
war emergency; and although there is
not the faintest shadow of disturbance
in Europe, the price of the neeessaries
of war may serve as II peacemaker. aft
er the manner in which heavy guns COM
pel conservatism
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The burning of the United States war
ship Monongahela at Guantanamo,
Cuba, does not reduce this country
naval strength. The Monongahela was
relic of the old navy which in her best
days could not have given the smallest of
modern steel gunboats much trouble in
n marine duel
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Discussing the programme of deport.
ing alien anarchists, an Eastern com
mentator observes that no country has
right to unload its criminals upon an
other. Quite right. All the United
States contemplates in the case of the
alien anarchists is to send those ugly Gus.
toners back where they came from.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

New zealand's desire to see the feet
represents cousinly feeling combined
with fear over the yellow peril" Like
the Australians the New Zealanders feel
that the United States is their nearest
friend.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Sir Thomas Upton has named his new
yacht for racing in British water plain
Shamrock. He would not add ". as
he wants the fourth Shamrock to anpear
in the racing for the Americas cup. as
She fourth leaf of the Irish clover. There
is hint of nautical superstition In this.
and also assurance that Sir Thomas ex-
poets to come for that cup again.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

A dispatch from Chester, Vermont,
announces that the maple sap is run
ming. This news has more significance
as result of the operation of the pure
food law, which confines the production
Of pure" maple sugar to the maple dis
tricts.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Naturally, the arrival of foreign war
ships at Port au Prince has quieted
things in Hayti. The island republic is
quite a joke, and the purpose of fighting
ships does not harmonic with the views
of those who are playing an amusing
game of craftsmanship.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The school fire at Little Falls, New
York, will renew observation that the in
ilammability Of schools at this juncture
is making prospects bright for the manu-
facturer of fire escapes.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Farmers in Pennsylvania who are ask
ing the unemployed of the cities to come
to the country and find work will not
have to call as loudly as they have dur
ing the past three or four years. The
situation throughout the country is such
that agriculturists ought to find help
easier TO secure during the coming season
of farm work.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The Tillman pitchfork may be sorry
it ever tried conclusions with the spear
that knows no brother.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

bill to place the naval militia on the
same footing with the navy proper as the
National Guard is with the regular
army is now before the House of Repre-
sentatives. The proposition is just, and
its enactment into law would strengthen
the naval militia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The Haytian situation, having grown
desperate enough to cause skurry of
foreign warships to Port au Prince, will
now quickly improve.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The suggestion is made that what the
Ann Arbor students need is instruction
in civics. Yes, and in common every
day good behavior.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

There was fear that it would come to
this! Walter Wellman is preparing to
lecture on the subject of the North
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The proposed university extension
course in baking will be a casting of
bread that ought to insure manifold
returns.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
FASHION WORLD.

One of the new fashions shown for
spring is the white shirt waist of linen
or lawn with plain blue collar and cuffs
embroidered in white French knots.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

High standing feathers. flowers, rib
bons and gauze of silver or gilt are the
fashionable ornaments for the evening
head dress.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Heavy raised work and padded en-
broideries done in flowers is the newest
style of trimming
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Waistcoats are prominent on many
coat and skirt suits and are made very
elaborate and gay.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Linen collars of the smartest make are
embroidered in colored linen and little
bows embroidered to match are worn
with them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Advertising pays, Try it,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Tan shoes will continue in popularity
throughout the summer and the pumps
will be worn fully as much as last
year.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

There are many silk skirts that are at
tractive for wear in the coming months.
wide folds much like the winter styles.
but the majority have from nine to sew
enteen cores. These are trimmed with
many narrow bands of self material and
some have silk embroidery braid but
only one or two rows of this is seen on
a skirt One very handsome skirt of
the most supple taffeta was made with
deep plaitS and for the trimming around
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

the bottom was half inch band stitched
on in large Greek key design. Another
skirt showed this design much smaller.
starting from the belt and following the
seams of the front cores TO the hem,
and then trimming the bottom of the
skirt.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Elastic belts IN dark colors are stud
ded with jet or steel with buckles to
match.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
GETS RARE WEAPON
OF SAVAGE VEDDAHS
New York Museum Acquires Col
lection From Real Aborigines
% India.

NEW YORK. July l6.-Dr. Herman c.
Bumpus, director Of the American AIu-
scum OF Natural History. announces
that the museum has obtained a rare
and valuable acquisition OF exceptional
chronological interest. II IS q collection
Of weapons for warfare and the chase
fashioned and used b tie Veddahs. or
Hunters a savage people Of CeyIon,
representing the HakhOs OF Sanscrit
writer's. who are believed 20 have been
the true abOEigines and sole fnhabitan s.
Of the Island before the Hindu conquest
The collection was obtained through
Prof. Charles Sarasin, OF the Museum Of
Natural History. Geneva. Switzerland.
II Is declared to be unique. and II is
said no institution in this country tx
cept the American Museum OF Natural
History, has specimens Of the weap ons
Of this Wild tribe OF India. one Of the
Oldest branches or the human family
of which little is known by ethnoIogists
The Veddahs are a dwarfish race. who
make their homes in caves clOthe them
selves with foliage. and eat uncOOked
vermtn and reptiles They cannot count
or distinguish cOlOrs. and never laugh.
Fearing demons as they do wild beasts.
they have a kind OF demon worship. &Ed
by dancing and shouting seek TO scare
away the evil spirits. whom they CON
found with their ancestors
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
CoLorael John Temple GrayeS Speaks
To HearStfteS at Richmond Meetino

Col. John Temple Graves. recently of
Georgia, sub, after falling ingIoriOUsiy
to make connections with the indie
pendence party meeting in this city
Tuesday night. where, Of course, the
colonel was to speak. has caused the
Washington Hearstites 10 feel even
worse about the matter by cavorting
eloquently at a similar meeting IN Rich
mond last night.
Disappointment Wed with tobacco
smoke in hanging like a pail over the
Washington meeting Of the faithful
when II was nOised that the Dixie dis
penser Of elOQuenCe had failed TO ar
rive Those who know the colonel will
require no explanation OF this. Others
can be enlightened in very short order.
Moved to moo York"
Colonel Graves, who has toyed in
cessantly with a vocabulary since the
days he recited on Friday afternoons
"Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight" was
recently transplanted from the poetic
Southland TO prosaic old Moo York. The
consideration was a salary Of some
$4,000 per annum, and A healthy eX-
pense account. in return Tor which the
colonel was 10 write Hearst editorials
and believe IN the Hearst Independ-
The coloisr believed explicitly. His
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

voice was given a try-Out and it was
found that he could warbI, Just as
sweetly In favor OF William Randolph
as when he focused the eyes OF the
country upon himself a few months ago
By asking the Democratic party 70
throw fit and nominate Roosevelt
It means something when Colonel
Graves MARBLES. The Georgia sOngst er
is so chummy with the English language
that the later feels like a neglected
grass widow when the colonel is not
ma King a speech. Metaphors allie
gCrieS SMILES, and other flowers Of
rhetoric fan from his lips as the patter
OF SDft raindrOpS upon a new Panama
hat The multitudes. fed upon the
soothing influence OF the Graves brand
or elOquence, are lulled into sweetest
slunber. and I'm their dreams cry aloud
for more.
Movements Grace.
The coIoneTs movements upon the lee
ture platform are grace in themselves
Small OF stature. the Hearst orator
hasn't more bulk than he can handle,
and the rhythm of his manipulation is
a feast for the eye. There is elegance,
strength. conviction. and poetry all IN
one. Whether the colonel is Grating
upon the fall Of Rome. the ruins OF
Pompeii. or the rise OF Hearst. IL is all
the same. If there are words in the die
tionary 10 describe the coloneTs feel
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
SERVANT MAY RIDE
ON RAILROAD PASS
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Makes Novel
Rulings.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
made public today several new con-
ssrel4ce rulings. one of the most In
port ant Of whIci is a decision that a
household servant. travelling with a
member OF a family entitled 70 a pass,
IS included as eligible for free trans
portation.
The commission decided a point IN
-outing Of shipments which presented
nun srous novel features The case up
on which decision was rendered was
one IN which a shipment was forward
ed by two carriers between two points
on the most direct lire for 35s miles.
and a charge Of p cents exacted.
The shipper brought up the question
that. by & different outing, the same
shipment could have been forwarded
GIT miles, between the two points. by
indirect routing, and a charge Of only
holds the direct route the reasonable"
one, and denies reparation-
The commission expressed doubt as 10
the propriety OF a practice IN effect by
certain systems, where q carrier leases
part Of its property 70 an industry n
consideration that the industry make
ali ship -leuts over its road. holding
that tho practice implies a considera-
ton and may lead 70 unlawful discrim-
inatiOr.
To the question. is belt line owned
by a municipality which participates
IN Interstate movements. subject 10 the
jurisdiction OF the act and of the COM
mission It was held that the commits
sion had no authority over its conduct
No eating houses conducted by car
riers, and supplied with food, utensils.
etc. by the railroad owning them at
lower rates than sarif schedules, here
rraA fNfHr
patrons than those travelling on the
railroads.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

ings they viii be spewed forth, ana the
editor-orator will stand not upon the
order OF their spewing.
Az OF which goes 10 emphasize the
fact hat the Hearstites missed some
thing when the colonel missed the
Washington train Tuesday night. Per
haps the colonel had premonition that
his bOomlet for Vice President was to be
launched, and, as is becoming modest
statesmen. remained away. Anyway the
English language felt lonely, many flow
ers OF speech were left 10 wither and
die, ana the convention was like unto
Hamlet with Hamlet stiII in the dressing
room.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
RAILWAY PROFITS
REACH SAG, 100000

TIE Interstate Commerce Commission
report On railroad statistics just issued
for the year ended June 90. 1907, shows
that the roads Of tho country earned a
net income Of $40. ,1SS available for
dividends or surplus. All in all S73 500
1E3 passengers were carried, and LT96.-
mileage is 527.975. and employees num-
Der l,672074. while equipment includes
s.. 3SS locomotives $3.50 passenger cars.
and 1991.557 freight cars. The killed or
injured number I'D SIS for the year
The total wages and salaries reach I'D
q on. $50. ~. The passenger traffic ex-
ceeded the previous year by almost S75.-
COO 600. The gross earnings were 3. 80. 20
I05.57S The total income was s.. ~. 10, 70e
embracing net earnings and income
from leases. investments. and n1isceI-
laneoUs sources.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
A FINE WIFE.

My wife is a paragon
Your enthusiasm Is laudahIe.'
And my enthusiasm, sir. Is Just. Nv
wife never talks TO me about the fne
men she might have married. ''-E-x-
change
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
STEVE ADAMS FREED
OF MURDER CHARGE

GRAND JUNCTION. Col, July Is
Steve Adams. member Of the Western
Federation Of Miners. was yesterday
acquitted Of the murder OF Arthur Col
Inns.
Adams alleged confession Of the
crime was excluded as evidence by
Judge Shackleford, and eight witnesses
testified 10 an abb for the accused
man.
Collins, who was manager Of the
smuggler Union Mine at Telluride. was
SHOT on the night OF Nov .mber 70, 1902
while playing cards In his office
After the clerk Of the court had
read the verdict. Adams was ordered
discharged by Judge ShacklefUrd.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
RlIS NONPLUSES
KING OF DENMARK
Declines Royal Dinner Unless Ac-
companied by Wife-Monarch
Talks About Weather.

LONDON, Jaly ia press dispatch
from Copenhagen says,
Jacob Riis. Of New York. Danish
American author. and President Rcose-
velts friend, smashed the etiquette OF
the Danish court when he was pre-
scented to King Christian BY Minister
Egan, at CharI0tteuluud.
Mr. Riis brought % the King Mr.
RoOsevelt's greetings. and the King.
after a few minutes conversation. said,
with the utmost cordiality-
Come to dinner at the palace on
Monday
hiiS al once answered:
Yes. with pleasure. If I'm permitted
to bring my vile along.
The answer confused the King. who
unused to this American iconoclast OF
court etiquette, abruptly commenced %
talk about the weather. and remarked
that '-it was a fine day"
The audience ended prematureiy-
Riis reported sick on Monday. and
left Copenhagen before the King had
an opportunity to reinvite him
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
SI.OoO,oOO NOTION HOUSE.

NEW ORLEANS, July 16.GAfter sew
eral months Of preparation stockholders
ana others Interested in the old dry
goods and notion house Of A. lehman
q Co. have completed arrangements for
the launching of a new concern. ana
have flied articles of incorporation for
the Iehmana Dry Goods Company. The
capital has been fixed at 81 40 40 md
4 VIII be among the largest houses of
ats kind in the South,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-29
........ss..ss.s .
RHS AND THE KING.


IL was when | went home to moth
er that met King Christian last
They had told me the right way to ap,
proach king. the proper number o.
bows and all that, and l meant tC
| faithfully observe II all.
| saw tired and lonely old mar
to whom my heart went out on the
instant. and l went right up and SHOOK
hands, and told him how much
thought of him and how sorry l was
: for his losing his wife, the Queen Lou.
Use. whom everybody loved.
He looked surprised q moment;
then such a friendly look came into
his face. and I thought him the hand.
soonest king that ever was He asked
about the Danes in America, and
told him they were good citizens, bet.
ter for not forgetting their mother
land and him in his age and loss.
He patted my hand with a glad lit
tie laugh and bade me tell them how
much he appreciated it. and how
kindly his thoughts were of them all
AS | rose to go after a long talk, he
stopped me and touching the little sill
yer cross on my coat lapel, asked
what it was.
told him; told him of the motto
in His Name" and of the labor of de-
voted women in our great country to
make II mean what it said AS
spoke I remembered my father and l
took it off and gave it to him, bidding
him keep it, for surely few men could
wear it more worthily,
But he put it back into my hand,
thanking me with a faithful grasp
of his own; he could not take II from
me he said and so we parted l
thought with a pang of remorse. as I
stood in the doorway, of the parting
bow had forgotten and turned round
to make good the omission. There
stood the king, in his blue Uniform.
nodding so mildly to me, with a smile
so full of kindness, that I-why, 1
just nodded back and waved my hand.
1t was very improper l dare say; per-
fectly shocking; but never was a
heartier greeting to king. l meant
every bit of it.
The next year he sent me his cross
of gold for the one Of silver had
him. l wear it gladly, for the
it confers pledges to the
defence of womanhood and of little
and if l cannot WELD lance
and sword as the kings men of old,
l can WELD the pen. 1t may be that
in the providence of God the she'd
ding of ink in the cause of right shall
set the world farther ahead in our
day than the blood letting of all the
ages past.-From "The Making of An
by Jacob Riis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-29
WELCOME NEWS.

1t is welcome news that the city
government has asked TO be given
control of the old cemetery so
that it may proceed with the improve
ment of the tract
For many, many years the condition
of the old cemetery has been a stand
ing disgrace to the city. Though
many of the pioneer men and women
of Pendleton are buried there, the
place has gone to rack and ruin.
Scores of graves can no longer be
Identified and some of the better
tombstones are badly mutilated.
But by expending a few thousands
of dollars the city can convert the old
tract into a place of beauty. The re-
mains of those who lie buried there
can be moved to more suitable places
in Olney cemetery, which is now to be
NdleISu anu plopSllS OilSu lol' Inc
old pioneers will sleep more peace
fully out on the Tutuilla than in the
heart of the city.
Then it is a good suggestion that
upon the improved cemetery tract a
monument be erected to the dead
who have been buried there. There
are men there who died to keep the
Piutes back from Pendleton when this
was a frontier village. Their memo
ries should be honored.
1t is greatly to be hoped that the
city will soon make satisfactory ar
rangements whereby it can begin at
once upon the improvement of the
old cemetery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-29

Is bringing into cultivation large
number of small farms. 1t Is on the
prosperity of these country dwellers
that Forest Grove and Portland and
all of the rest OF the cities and towns
in touch with them must depend for
their growth and prosperity, and for
that reason we can all rejoice with
our neighbors over the increasing
transportation facilities for which the
oregon Electric seems to find money
In spite Of the alleged unfNorable
financial situation in New York"
1t is pleasant to hear the build
ing of the interwban line to Forest
Grove has worked for the advance
ment OF that town and the tributary
country because Pendleton has been
promised an interurban line,
BY the way, where is this Pendle-
Walla Walla electric line, the
construction of which was so faith
fully promised last fall? Three miles
of the road must be built within is
months from the time the franchise
was granted or the franchise becomes
null and void. Is ii not about time
for some construction work to be
done by the Oregon & Washington
company?