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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

1t is a question which got the best
bargain, Theodore Shonts or Ola lys
Vanderbilt. At any rate Treodora mar
ried a count with a prOnounceable
name, which Counts for something.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17
Population,

In other words. Oregon is better
settled. per mile of road, than either
Iowa or Minnesota, and so per cent
better settled than the adjoining state
of Washington.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17
SOME SIGNIFICANT FIGURES.
tOregOn DailV JOurnal

An examination of the railway sta
tistics compiled by the interstate COM
merce commission throws light on an
interesting and important fact which
has probably not been presented before
in the same aspect.
We are all familiar with the fact
that proportionately to her area, Ore
CONS railway mileage is nearly the
smallest of any of the states in the
union. Only three, Idaho, Nevada and
Wyoming, have smaller proportionate
mileage per 100 square miles. Califor-
MIA on the south has double our pro-
portionate mileage, and Washington on
the north two and a half times the
mileage per 100 square miles that this
state has. Here is the statement:
Per 100
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

in my head. Isaacs-Vhy don't you take
something's for it? Loanstein (absent-
mindedly)-How much will you kif
me Puck.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17
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IMPROVE YOUR LOOKS.

= Latest and improved method Of 1
+ shampooing hair. Birth marks. 1
= warts, moles. freckles, superfluous I
+ hair and all facial blemishes, per- I
Z manently removed. Falling hair
! stopped, dandruff and all scalp 4
= diseases cured. 404 Ransom 1
. Building, Fourth floor. Phone 4
= 1907.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

]. w. COOKERY, UNDERTAKEN
and Embalmer, ~ First street.
We are licensed by both Washington
and Oregon Boards of Health to ship
bodies. f2s,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

Copy for advertising should be in the
Business Office not later than 600
o'clock a. m. to insure insertion on
that day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17
Per 100

Contrast our 1872 miles of railroad
per 100 square miles with Iowa's 1888
miles and Minnesota's 1918 miles
and these states are by no means the
highest in the list.
OF course the answer always made
is that We haven't the population to
support more roads," But let us see
Iowa and Minnesota have had as much
railroad mileage as Oregon for 40
years, hence by this time should be
pretty we'll settled. The following
shows the number of people who have
come into these states, per mile of
road:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17
UNDERTAKES,

E. S. HENNESSEY, UNDERTAKEN
and Licensed Embalmer, 312 w. Main
street. Phone Isl. Opposite Court
House.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

Phone 90 for Mixer Herring.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

One Year in advance, by mail $1.00
Six Months in advance, by mail soc
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17
VETERINARY SURGEON.
SUITS PRESSED.

STROLLERS PRESSING CLUB
Cleaning of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
garments. Hats blocked and cleaned.
IA North Third street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-02-17

Entered at the PostCffice at Walla
ALA, Washington, as second class
matter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01
For Sale


10 room house, two. stories,
stable, nice trees, lOOx14O, west
Broadway. Finest location in
town. Price $4,000.
6 room house, one and one
half stories, east broadway,
corner lot. $l,4OO. =.
s. room house, small stable,
southwest part Of town, close in.
Price. 81, 200. %.
8 room house, pantry and
closet, small stable, southwest
part of town, closein. 5000,
Vacant block, web set to all
ALA, near round house.
Vacant lot lOoxi5O in block
16 H. P. Addition. %
Vacant lot l5Oxl50 10 block
10 q. P. Addition. 8
Vacant lot 1O0xl5O in block
~ 81. P. Addition. o.
Vacant lot l5Ox15O in block
"a Il. P. Addition, Oh Forest
Avenue, a fineabuilding lot
Vacant lot on North Main
Street, near Johnson's barn.
4
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01
Louis Omer, and other relatives.

Louis omer, and other relatives.
Prof. Shirk of Newtoh, City Supt
Of scbo' Is Of that city was here ,t day
boxing over ou' rev school building
and visiting friends
. The Sth grade of this city played
the Pawnee Rock high school Of Paw.
nee Rock today. Among them who
went up on 81 were Professors Freer
and Haag and players, lheo Sans,
Charles Frazier, Donald Anderson.
ivan Collins, Will Bryant, Jim Gil.
man, Eddie W lgner, Billy. Gage and
Charley Slentz. Wesare boxing for
our team to win.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01

DR.. A. NJ Sipes is in Gray
county this week looking after bis
land and incidentally showing land
to Henry Moore. who accompan-
led him on the trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Swift Of
ALBANY, New York stopped of on
their way home from spending
the winter in California and are
visiting with Mrs, E. j. Swift and
family
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01

stealing junk such as brass and
various pieces Of jrnk from J9 N.
Rearick. who makes the CON-
plant. The charge answers 10
burglary in the day time. The
matter came up before Justice of
the peace Jennison anc the case
on motion was continued to the
10Th, the boys being released on
bond. Mr.. Williams, special
officer for the Missouri Pacific
was here IN attendance
! Mrs. Fife L. Greane of Stockton,
Lecturer and agent for colored mag.
azines and newspapers visited friends
10 thu city today. o
Mr., and Mrs. &c. 5. Rice of Pitts.
burg Kansas are here visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Greene and
their families. Mr.. Rice is rairoac
man with thirty three gears expert.
ence having commenced on the old
Erie. o.
The Wolf Wells Reality Co. IS a
new real estate firm doing business in
this city, With an Office in the. Vol
building over the Newport Ths
members of the firm are both young
and energetic men who have come
here for the purpose Of opening an
Office, and who mean to get a share
of the real estate business Of the COM
munity.
Mrs. Matte ]. Compton received
message from her daughter in law
Mrs. Lora Compton, whose home i.
at Jetmore, but who went to Hutchin
son and entered a hos 5ital to take up
the profession Of a nurse, where sh,
was taken i'll with typhoid fever, say.
ing that she was recovering, and ex,
pected to come to Great Bend for I
visit Friday.
We met Gov. Hoch this morning
at the Santa Fe depot. The Cover.
nor was on bis way to Larped and
will make an address at the higt
school commencement this evening
He talked for a few minutes about
crop prospects and several minutes
about the print shop, the relative
merits of the Simplex machine anc
the Junior Linotype but not a wore
about politics.
Lawrence Nimocks, five years old
had birthday Wednesday and in
order that he might not forget thi!
particular day he invited about 20 o
his young friends to supper wi icl
was especially prepared for young
people like the host, and the thing.
that children Of bis age like best were
plentiful. The guests were delight.
ed with the supper and entertainment
and are hoping for another invitation
to attend another affair of the kind
and would be satisfactory to Lawrence
to have another birthday next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01
.cAsToRIA
For Infants and Children.
ns Kind You Hare Always Bought
s s;: :..:.''.,::sMAMzz

Britton L,bdell is again at work
for Turner & Son after few weeks
vacation. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Brit Shaffer Of King
man are here for visit with relatives
and friends: =
Corn planting has begun in earnest.
L. D. Williams has thirty FIVE acres
planted and will plant ninety acres
more. 80. j.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01

u. y. I1se attended the Udo
Fellows anniversary and celebra.
ton at Earned today. This is
quite an event at Lsrned. They
have more members than any other
lodge in the state which speaks
well for our sister city
/ Mrs. C. B. Dobb stopped %
this morning On her way ehome
from Los Angeles California To
her home at Pana. Illinois for q
visit with her nephew W. D.
Gould and family. .
Gen. osen will leave. for Kan.
sas City this evening. He will
visit his sister. Miss Minnie Owen
who Is taking treatment at the
Bethany. hospitaI in that city also
visit other friends in Missouri.
| W. Barkhurst of Psola.is visit.
ing today with A.. H. Clancy,
l -,
Thew were fora efly school boy
friends in Ohio and have not mel
for many years. MI. Barkhurst
is a travelling salesman for a .lum.
Der company. -.
Prof. Frank Ewing and family
Of Garden City arrived here today
to visit with Mrs. L. F. Ewing
and Mrs. Emma Robe and other
relatives for a few DAYS. Frank
is doing we'll at Garden City and
wilIsprobably be employed as city
superintendent as long as be wants
to stav.0e' 50
: Miss Louise Lipphard IS here from
Heller today, =.
Rev. Geo Bruner was at Ellinwosd
this afternoon, o
Joseph Dyer was in from OImitz
this afternoon. 60
B. T. Elder left this morning for "a
visit in Rice county.
Gus Schilliugs of Sandago was n
the city This afternoon:
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom White wesin
from Eureka this afternoon
Miss Pearle Powell is assisting at
the c. Samuels store today. o; ~
William Boyd Of Boyd was IL today.
and reports crop prospects fine. : %
..Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jordan were
here from Logan today shopping.
Herm.' Peugh Of Hoisidgton cane
down from Ness City this morning.
Melvin Cooper and H. 3. 'Ejtchen
were Pawnee. Rock people that called
here today. 20 = .
Mrs. "A. ]. Sears and her AUNT,
Mrs. Baker Of Pretty Prairie were Wis
itors today. -
: D. A. Bahta' returned from a pro-
fessional visit at Kansas. City and
Topeka this morning.
I'M. Finch Of Mervin Missouri
went to Kinsley today Oafter a visit |
here with ]. A.. hickman and family. |
Marriage License issued April 25. |
Frank ]. Wendell, Utica age 2.
Maggie Breitenback, Belpre agel
a..
Geo W. Cooley came in from the
vest this morning and will visit with
D. P. Robertson and family Of South
Bend: :.
Milo White came in from his home
q. Fremont, Michigan. Mrs: White
md the c hildren have been here sew.
~ Sdays r @ s i
Mrs N. L. st John returned home
his morning after an e4tepded, visik
ere with her Granddaughter, Nd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01
Saturday Strings

Oaturday Outings
EN- Batxer visited at Larned
this afternoon :, Q
:. Charley Metz wept to Elliin-
wood this morning
Rev J G. Anderson left for f,
LyonSthis morning
j, Jack Logan was up from Ellins
wood this morning
W.. Herman returned from
the east this morning.
CLARK Coss came in from Kan.
sas City this morning.
Mr. and Ms Don Weltmep Wis
tied at Hutchinson today
Lonnie Blinn is here from
Hutchinson for a short visit. j.
= John Mason the big land owner
Of Seward as b the city today.
:. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Schneider Of
South Bend are atEllinwod today.
Mrs. Waldoh returned this
morning from Visit at Elk Falls.
Mrs -McCabe. returned this
morning from a visit ji at Nekoms
John WEIGH is home from Kan
sas:City..for a visit with bis 'rela.
tives, e. o "a
Mrs. J.,C.. Movers Of Ellipwood
visited with friends here Friday
evening. 80
Dr. Morrison was atLarned sFriI
day..morning ON professional bust
ness -. g %
.. Miss Bertha Sellers is asslstinsl
at the Lundblade & Bolinger store
today :. :.
= Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Church of
Hollywood are visiting friends. in
the city. :
e. E.. Edwards Of Emporia was
here today looking ue the loan
business. O -.
p. The little six weeks old child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Williams is
seriously ill. -. =
. Fred Brown of Galatia and
Amos johnson drove dowh to
Ellinwood this afternoon.
o.
Mrs. Dir. Connect returned from
several days.visit With relatives at
Kansas City Friday evening.
Miss Clara Hopkins came in
from the east Friday evening and
is visiting with Mrs A " Dunn.
j q Kaufman Of Timken is
here. visiting Mrs Kaufman who |
is. taking treatment at the hospital
Miss Mary WinQet went home
to Albert this morning after a |
visit here with Miss Bertha Sellers
W. b. Johnson of Olathe will
be here this evening for a visit
with bis son "A L Johnson and
family =.
R. B. Cochran. manager. of the
K. NJ. telephone company at
Hutchinson was here today on
business.
Saturday is usually q busy day
Oh the Scott City branch and there
vas about the usual number that
cars here today.
Mrs. Dr.. Lawrence Of Pawnee
Rock went home this morning |
Ifter q few days visit witt heff'
,arenta, NJ and Mrs. Alex Kel-l,
Or. !
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-01
Thursday, Truths 9


business Wednesday evening. %
Marriage license issued April
%, 1903. Jacob IN. Mileher,
Ellinwood, age "a. Pauline West,
Ellinwood, age 2S. o.
d Henry Mehrhof is building ne '
porehes and otherwise improving
his residence property on bis farm
out the Walnut.
s. William Murphy ofRush coun-
ty was here this morning. He
wants to buy residence property
and move to Great Bend. %
j. N. Burns Of Comanche and
bis daughter, Mrs. Fl. NJ. Seagan-
oollaf returned from st. Claire
county. Missouri this morning.
Mrs. ia. Pratt left for her
home id Rock Island, Illinois this
morning after a visit here with
her sister. Mrs. David Turner and
family, no. 3
Mrs. G. A. Hooper went Co
Wichita this morning for Q visit
with her daughter, Miss Ulanda
Hooper. who is attending school
at the Mount Carmel University.
0. N. Patton returned from
Pittsburgh. Chanute and other
points in southeast Kansas We'd
nesday evening. He went there
in the interest of the Great Bend
Transfer Co. q OF ~.
Henry Everett. Geo. Everett,
Chas. Christensen and Dave Ew-
ing came in from Pratt county this
morning. They report tbecouutry
in the east part of Pratt as being
in fine condition. 90
Marriage license issued April
%, 1908. Ora NJ. Stipe. Elbing,
Kansas, age Is. Mary L. Hogan,
Claim, age 81. Married by Pro.
bate Judge William Torrey at bis
Office in Great Bend. Kansas
April 22ld. 1903. q
D. N. Wilson o. Manhattan,
state dairy commissioner, was here
today visiting w. G. Merritt of
the Merritt Creamery company
Mr.. Wilson's duty is to look after
the creameries, to .impart infor-
interest in dairy product.
dairV products and ice
cream and in a general wav look
after dairy products under the
pure food law.
j. R. Baker of Hutchinson was
here today on business. Mr..
Baker is the head OF the Rock
gait company with many eleya-
;ors, all'oger central Kansas and
vas for many years a successful
grain. buyer at Pawnee Rock and
Great Bend. where be and bis
'amily we're former residents.
rhe Rock Grain Co. has one Of
he largest elevators in, the State
= Hutchinson, /
Louis Zutavern has justreCeiyed
letter from Peter Brack.' who Is
low at WiesbsdeDs Germany.
drs. Brack has been very sic5for
ONE time and on account Of her
ickness they were detained sey- /
raj months, she is now q little
etser and they expect to be- at
ONE about tie 6rt ofMsv. MI.
rack says that.he viii. BE- glad to 4
ok at the stars and stripessof the
est country % srtAagsin. Il
lElvin Whitfield and Clarence
COR. two young boysof Hcisipe4
", were brought oyer thismern-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
Active Among the Farmers.

s. H. Fowlkes, special representative of the farmers line department of the Southern Bell Telephone company with headquarters in Atlanta, arrived in the city yesterday to assist A. D. ModdoN, the local manager, in presenting d very attractive proposition to the farmers in the district, whereby they will be enabled to have first-class tele- ph one service with their neighbors and the markets al very low cost
 It is believed that the farmers will look with much favor on plan fraught with so many benefits to them, and Bessemer will also be greatly benefittei by being in direct communication with her rural patrons and market men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
BESSEMER ROLLING MILL STARTS JULY $ Good News For Merchants and
 Citizens TELEPHONES FOR FARMERS Special Efforts Made To Interest Resi- dents in Lower End of County. Personal and General News
 of Bessemer.
TELEPHONES FOR FARMERS

Bessemer. June Special Ut was learned today from an authorita- tive source that the Bessemer rolling mill would resume operation on Mon day next, July 6.
 It Is understood that it will operate on single turr for the present, and with the orders that the company has already booked and conditions looking better all over the country, it may be possible for the mill to run continu- ously. In addition to the orders tn ey receive from the outside the Tennessee company is now doing considerable construction and repair work on it's own account, which will give the min considerable work to do. This will be good news to the merchants of Besse- mer. and the starting again of whistles that have slong been silent, and the prospective pouring forth of smoke form the various stacks creates a gen. eraI good feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30

had every opportunity of knowing of and judging of his attainments and qualifications, as well as his limita- tions. Robert Jemison, ST., is one of the wsest, the most tactful, the mos resourceful, as well as the most sue cessful managers of both men and ol large business affairs in the state. He can get business over and smoothe ouC more rough tangled and complicate propositions and with more ease am less friction than anyone He is a broad minded, conservative liberal. wide- awake, public spirited. aggressive and progressive man ard citizen. In bAs- ness circles h. 4der, because of his acknowB ya aluoiy to lead. Be. cause of his :. ger tai and liberal disposition, ! yis respeee and beloved by all citizehf sTte posse rs and en- joys a large ?, and aTould be able to give. i, entire tin, an. ergy to the stat5 ,5lsoS S9, ooi- tician in the sense 4rstsae edid }Aei s1ood by that term, but hsusNg ou]d de Il mighty good governor. II ation is that large majority C: 'oters would prefer, and would indeed love to vote for successful business man who is not a politician; who would go in to office untrammeled by promises, cliques or combinations; who could and who would take up and consider fairly, ani without prejudice, the interest and the claims of all classes.
 He is the kind of man, with ths fha ctato xniI most need for it's next governor.
 R. H. PEARSON.
 Birmingham, June 2S 190S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
PROMINENT GEORGIA PLANTER
 HAS MYSTER|OUSLY DISAPPEARED

Atlanta, June 29-(Special.)-Th police Of all the large cities of the state has been asked to make a search for J. w. Lee, 50 years old, prominent planter of Randolph county, who has mysteriously dlsappeared He left his home last Mon day to go to Indian Springs. On Tuesday he visited his son-in-law in Macon and since that day has not been heard from. His three sons are searching for him.
 All arrangements has been made for notifying Joe Brown that he has peen nominated for governor of Georgia. The exercises will take place July Il at Il o'clock at MT. Browns home in Marietta. He will then make a speech of accep- tance setting forth his policies, after which a barbecue will be served the WIS., itors. number of auto parties will leave Atlanta for the occasion.
 At meeting tonight in Edgewood of all the citizens of that town, 1t was decided to ask for immediate annexation to At lanta instead of 1910 as at first proposed l,y Atlanta. Edgewood has been objectng to annexation before thls time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
C, E. Myrick Lives An Hour At EnSIey With Left Lung
 Exposed
ARM AND LEG ARE GROUND
 OFF BY ELECTRIC CRANE
Man Retains Consciousness Until Death Comes an Hour After Acci- dent-Ensley Commercial Club
 Plans for July 4.

Ensley, June 29.-(Speeial) "A terrible accident occurred this afternoon about 5 o'clock in the blooming mill department of the steel plant, in which C. E. Myriek, an electrical engineer, was literally torn to pieces Myrick was at work on all overhead electric crane in the blooming mill and was standing on the drum. The operator, not knowing the man was there, started up the crane The unfortunate man was caught between the internal gears and the pinion wheels, which tore lis left leg and left arm into fragments and laid bare his left lung. He was so badly entangled with the machinery that the crane had to be taken to pieces be- fore he could be eXtrieated. Notwith- standing his frightful injuries Myriek re- tained consciousness and directed the eff forts of the men who foeked to his res cue. It was fully 40 minutes before he was gotten out of the machinery. He was taken to the Cunningham hospital, where everything was done to alleviate his awful suffering. He lived about one hour. My
 lick displayed remarkable nerve and grit and was conscious to the last. He was married and leaves a widow and three small children and resided at Hilltop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
Mercy Home Picnic.

The Mercy Home picnic given recently was one of the most enjoyable of the season. Its success was due to the eff forts of W. D. Lane, B. NJ Harper and their wives, who were in charge ana gave the 50 young people the time of their lives.
 They were carried in special car to Avondale park, where they enjoyed wad- ing and many other forms of amusement. The lunch served was really an eye opener. It was furnished by contribn- tions of groceries, chickens and edibles from the groeers, collected by the picnic managers who were determined to give the youngsters a good time and plenty to eat. Several members of the board Of managers attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-30
EnsIeY Commercial Club.

The special meeting of the Ensley Com nercial club held this afternoon in the club rooms on Avenue E was one of the best attended and busiest sessions since the organization of the club. The meet ing enthusiastically indorsed the proposed ourth of July celebration and a number of committees were appointed to arrange the details The postoffice site and Attn letc club also came up. President ". R. Stewart presided over the meeting with Secretary D. J. Hummer at the desk It vas decided to hold an all-day celebra ton on the Fourth at the grove near Thrtieth street and Avenue E. Music will be furnished by the Pratt City band. Earl Pettus has consented to speak and ether orators will make addresses. All kinds of refreshments will be provided, in cluding a barbecue. There will be two and probably an automobile races. The grounds will be decorated with national colors and everything will be done to make the celebration enjoyable.
 The following committees were appoint cd: Grounds and barbecue, J. C. Jordan, chairman. Parade, R. L. Daniel, chair man. Reception, F. G. Moore, chairman. Advertising, Sam King.
 In regard to the postoffce site the Com mercial club has secured four sites. whicn will be submitted to the government agent at reasonable figures. State Secretary Moorman of the Young Mems Christian association made a fine address to the club looking forward to the establishment o4 a branch of the Young Mems Chris tan association here and the building Of suitable quarters. MT. Moorman made several valuable suggestions, which will te acted on by the club, and the needed institution will be established here in the near future Owing to the rush of busl- mess and the late hour the election of a new board of directors for the club was postponed until the next meeting. As already stated the club took up the Fourth of July celebration with enthusi- asm and every member and citizen of Ilnsley is asked to cooperate in making it a success. There will be a meeting of all the committees Thursday afternoon at the club rooms to make necessary ar engagements