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The Washington times., 1908-10-13
DESTROY FLEAS
WITH NAPHTHA

To destroy feas IN a house wipe the
furniture. where IL IS possible with
spirits OF naphtha, hut do not let chit
dren 30 near It till quite dry Another
recipe for destroying these troublesome
pests IN an old house is to make a
strong decoctIon Of laurel leaves and boil
Il for several hours. With this, while
hot, deluge the floors.
The liquor will slightly discoIo- the
ceilings. but they are easily whitened
again. Sprinkle cammonlile flowers in
the beds and on stuffed furniture Use
CarhOliC soap freely for cleansing pur-
poses Throughout the house. It ". /
take seyera! weeks. probably, 70 nd
your house OF the pest.
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

Language Of Stamps
F. WI A stamp placed at the
rigiIt-hand corner. Business OF 1 wish
yOUr friendship.
2 sans corner crosswise. send G
kish.
3 same corner upside down. Write n.
mCTe
4 Sauee corner horizontally. Do YOU
love DlS2
: IT ysttom right-hand corner, Yol
are cruei.
6. Same corner upside down. Can you
not trust me?
4 Same corner horizontally. You are
changed.
s IN the middle. right-hand side
Write soon
3. In middle. risht-hand side. upside
down. 1 am sorry.
10. Same place horizontally. I am
married.
IL Al top Ieft-hand corner. Good-by
sweetheart.
p At top ieft-hand corner. Crosswise
Ny sWcethearts anOther's
b. At top left-hand corner, upside
down, I love you.
a. At top Ieft-hand corner. horizon
| tally. / hate you.
IS AT bottom. left-hand corner.
seek your acquaintance.
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CHILD IS KIDNAPPED.

CHICAGO, Oct 13.-While she was
walking beside her grandmother yester-
day afternoon Margaret Frances
Mitchell. an eight-year-old heiresss 70
$780, coo. was seized by kidnapers- In
the car. besides the chauffeur were two
women and three men. Robert II.
Mitchell. father of the child believes
that one Of the women was his wife.
from whom he separated three months
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

This department is conducted with
the desire to give information, and
to be OF practical service 20 The
Times readers. II answers to Ques-
lions by mail are desired, stamped
and addressed envelopes must be in
closed. No attention can be paid 10
questions relating TO minor person
alities OF the stage, rspub.ishing Of
poems or quotations, OF the solving
Of mathematical problems.
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MUCH IN VOGUE.

Long lines OF beautiful batiste en-
brOidery running from shoulder 10 hem
are introduced upon some Of the lin
gerie frOcFls designed for wear through
out the winter The embroidered bands
cross in sur. lice fashion and continue
down only one side Of the skirt, or pass
under a girdIe and run down each side.
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
FORCE OF HABIT.

The question Of charging the church
comes UP tonight. John, doesn't it2''
Yes, dear, and we expect TO have
lively time They tell me the opposition
to the pastor will be strong. Where =
my OvercOat2 Oh, yes. And now want
the tin horn and the cOwbell and the big
rattle"
do?"
"Do2 Why. I'm going to root for the
pastor. Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
NddilOId Cream

Beauties the complexion where 9TH
er creams fail. Fifty cents and one
dollar at all high-class drug stores.
Sold by Henry Evans, Peoples Phar-
macy, O'DoD7al> Thomson, and other
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
FLOWING VEIL
OUT OF STYLE

The long flowing veil IS TO longer
wor- by srnartly dressed women. II is
now gathered loosely around the face
and hat and all ends fastened. so there
IS no tapping pieces 10 be playthings for
every passing breeze
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
Imported Soap.

NJ. 81 60 not know where you can
get the soap you desire, but II you
go 70 any hrs.-cIass drug store they
will order II for you.
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

RUSH QUERIES-Will be answer
ed by telephone. Call Main $3.50 and
ask for The Times Bureau Of In
formation.
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

John Rdgey
MONG ALL the American girls who social
Is
than Miss Mildred Carter daughter Of John Hdgeey
q
TO
n
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
LOCAL MENTION.

Homemade Pumpkin Pies, zoe.
Made In the real home wav and de-
livered fresh and clean from oven to
table. Genuine Homemade Milk Bread,
Be Holmes Bakery. LIST and L sts
Phones Linen 1910 and 1441
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

The proof is IN the packag e." All the
arguments in the world are Outweigbed
by proof. You prove the matchless quail
itv Of "Salada" Tea the first time you
drink it."-AdVt
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
Large. Eat Mackerel. &C:

Elk. Large Lab. Herring. &c; 8 dog. Pc
tomac Herring, 25c; Scaled Herring. IOc
box: Kippered Herring. Zoe; can salmon,
ne: I'm Sardines. SIC. Am Sardines.
&C: 2 cans Fish Roe. &c. J. T. d. Pyles'
Stores
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

Carpets Cleaned and Relaid, Mattresses
Renovated. E. p. Hinkel & Co.. as
Maine ave. sTr Phone n. 2025-
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
Letter of Generalization.

Miss A. E.-Address your letter Of
congratulatiOn 70 the bride, and in it
extend your best wishes 10 the bride
and congratulations 10 the bridegroom
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

, a premium. The Union Savings Bank
also will give you information with re-
gard 70 coins
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
List of Old Coins.

Mrs X. R-The World Almanac con
tains a list OF coins on which there IS
The Washington times., 1908-10-13
Lar guage of Stamps.

J. H--There Is no premium on a dime
dated 1857.
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

Genuine Chill Con-Carne
Aids digestion. The Ranch, 5O7 F ST. NV.
The Washington times., 1908-10-13

Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
l2Ol G 81. c. a. Muddiman & Co, 616 18th.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
SOLD FORTY PIANOS
DURING PAST MONTH

Walla Walla has long enjoyed the
distinction of possessing a remark
ably musical people. all first class
musical attractions visiting the city
having been accorded merited attend
ance. But the latest evidence con-
gratulatOry to citizens of this fair city
comes from M. "A Thornton, manager
of Eiler's Piano house. Mr.. Thornton
reports that his firm has disposed of
more than forty pianos during the
past month. and that, in every in
stance, the instruments purchased
were of the very best In speaking of
his observations this morning, Mr..
Thornton said:
People of this city, I notice. almost
invariably make inquiries concerning
what is the best. and it is a most re-
liable standard by which to measure
their culture. Our sales have been eX-
cellent throughout the year and every
day sees one of our high grade instru-
ments go into a Walla Walla house
hold.
1.-The Chickering Grand is considered
the best piano made, and it is favor.
lite with Garden City buyers. We are
always ready to demonstrate its value
in our sales room IA East Main street
bat the great majority of people are
cOnversant with it's merits before they
call on Disseminating proof that the
instrument has the value for which it
has the name 1t is piano that any
conscientious salesman may present
to his customers. We have sold num-
Der of them and the purchasers are
enthusiastic over them.
zone of the more recent purchasers
of the Chickering grand is Mrs. M. E.
Martin. of 416 Cypress street and in
endorsement she says that she knows
that she has Americas foremost
piano."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
CONGRESS OF
ITALIANS TO MEET

ROME. Oct 5.-A home coming"
of Italians who have settled in the
colonies and in foreign lands will be
held in Rome during this month and
November, and many loyal sons of the
sunny kingdom have already returned
to the land of their birth to take part
in the congress and tell of their at
,tempts to achieve fortune in other,
lands. Many prominent Italians from
both North and South America, are
here and others are expected later.
Senator Tittoni, minister of foreign at
fairs, called the congress, which is
under the auspices of the Italian gov
eminent with the king as its honorary
president. -.
Correction of the evils Of migration
will be considered at the congress,
which will aim to create a law abiding
and progressive spirit among the Ital-
ians who have either emigrated from
their native land or are about to do
so. In pursuance to the wish of the
American government, efforts will be
made to induce immigrants to seek
homes apart from the great cities. The
Italian government will be urged to re-
quire that each native who goes
abroad to live shall at, least read and
write his own language. ~ gls,s. 81
, A large colonization scheme. will he
considered by the congress. It is pro-
POSED to- acquire $4,000 acres of land
in Texas or elsewhere and to send
Italian immigrants there, equipped
with utensils and supplied with cat
tie and seeds.
The convention will last about two
months 1t is the intention of the
Italian government to ascertain how
its colonists are getting along In all
parts of the world, and the particulars
from each of the countries. The del
egates from each country which has
Italian cOlOniStS will be asked to give
full particulars as to the exact cir
cumstances connected with their re-
spective colonies. the method Of the
cOlonists in making their livings, their
modes of living and their treatment by
the governments under which they live
Just why the Italian government is
making such an effort to get this in
formation is not being made public
but it is supposed to be for the benefit
Of intending emigrants
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
TO AID MEN
WHO GO TO SEA

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-Philanthro-
pists who are actively engaged in
working for the material, intellectual
working for the material, Intellectual
and spiritual welfare of the men who
"go down to the sea in ships" are now
gathering in New York for the first
international conference ever held in
the interests of the jack tars of the
world. From nearly every important
part of the world. delegates have come
to participate in this congress, which
will be held under the auspices of tho
American Seamans Friend society.
To outline and propose remedies for
the problems with which the great in
ternatiOnal body of seafarers is faced
on every shore Of the world today is
the object of this unique congress. The
world wide ways of the crimp, the
boarding master, the shipping agent
and the ship owner will be discussed
by men who have made a life long
study throughout the globe OF those
vital elements in the life of jack
ashore. The treatment of jackies in
the navies of the nations as we'll as
the merchant marine, will come UP for
consideration. Efforts will also be
made to perfect the organization by
which the American Seamen's Friend
society is aiming to keep in touch with
the shifting body of sailors through
their forty five stations all over the
world.
From Great Britain, E. w. Mat
thews. secretary of the British For
eign Sailors society of London, is to
give the conference the benefit of his
Investigations in a tour of the globe
which he has just completed. The
problem of the sailor man in Mediter-
rean ports will be reported by T. j..
Irving, from Naples where he has for
years been an active worker for
stranded seamen. Chaplain Wollesen
of the society's station at Copenhagen
will speak and will be followed by
other leading workers in the ports OF
Germany. Holland and Sweden.
From the western hemisphere vet
eran workers for the American Sea-
mems Friend society from Montreal
down to Buenos Ayres will tell of
what they have accomplished for the
seamen. Tucker. who has succeeded
a long line of stricken workers at the
"A years the society has battled to
maintain against the ravages of yell
low fever. is to report on conditions
surrounding jack ashore in South
America today. Reports will also be
received from the other South Amer
lean stations of the society at Valpa-
raise. BuenOs Ayres, Montevideo and
Rosario.
New Orleans, Gloucester, Seattle,
Norfolk, Galveston, Newport News,
Pensacola, Boston, Charleston. Will
mington and Portland, Ore, will send
Representatives to tell this congress Of
workers their ideas Of looking out for
the welfare of the sailor. The expert
ments of the society's agents in the
ports of every seaboard state in this
country to provide free shipping bu
reaus, suitable accommodations, en-
tertainments, banking and Quitting
facilities for the seamen on the shores
Of the United States will all be dis
cussed and new suggestions offered
along these lines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
Missouri State Fair.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Oct. 5.-Sedalia is
prepared to show the Missourians who
are beginning to gather here today the
greatest state fair they have ever
visited, and one that will compare fav-
orably with the best of similar exhibit
tons in other states. Installation of
exhibits is about completed and the
fair is now practically complete and
in readiness for the unprecedented
crowds expected next week. Many i'm
provements have been made during
the last year at the handsome per-
manent grounds of the fair association
an dthe track has been put into first
class condition for the speed program
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
Brockton Horse Show.

BROCKTON, Mass, Oct. Sri
valry for the Baker challenge cup for
gig horses, and for the many other
valuable prizes offered in all THE sew
enty-tWo classes, has attracted a large
number of entries to the Brockton
horse show, opened today. The Baker
cup was Won in 1906 by Reginald Van
derbilt's Bravo and last year by VIZ. H.
MoOre's King of Kings
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
A Reference.

A firm of shady outside London bro
kerS was prosecuted for swindling. In
acquitting them the court with great
severity, said:
There is not sufficient evidence to
convict you, but if any one wishes to
know my opinion of you 1 hope they
will refer to me-
Next day the firms advertisement
appeared in every available medium
with the following, we'll displayed:
Reference as to probity, by special
permission, the lord chief justice Of
England"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
German Day Festivities.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5.-German day
will be celebrated tomorrow by the,
large German American popula ton of
the Missouri metropolis parade
with thousands of members of various
German societies in line will feature
the celebration
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
FOR SALE--REAL ESTATE
WOLFE, VALAER & BROOKE,
Il and IL Paine Bida., Phone 1921.

at1o ~ dinS 0t0SS '.'
NEW. BUNGALOW. IN. GREEN'S
Park Addition. one block from
Green's Park School, on Alvarado
Terrace, high lot facing southeast,
with beautiful view Of mountains
and surrounding country. This bung-
allow was built by che owner for his
own personal use and has never been
occupied-has six large modern
rooms, large bath. two toilets, ce-
ment basement, fire place, and very
handsome interior finish with pol
ished floors. Equipped for both gas
and electricity. Price, $4000-$1OOO
down, balance just like paying rent.
$500 BUYS ONE OF THE Pref
test suburban homes around the
city. one acre of good land, young
shade trees; new S-room modern
house, hot and cold water. Nice run
ming brook, close to car line and in
The growing part Of city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
Cheap Farm Lands,

In the famous Grangeville country
near Lewiston. Idaho now being opened
by two lines Of railroad. Pronounced by
J. J. Hill of the Great Northern railroad
to be the Garden of the, Pacific North
west" mild climate, fertile soil, produ-
cling heavy crops Of grain, hay and fruit.
No Irrigation. Write for circular.
- -, AT PARKER.
/ t,-, Ora ngeville Idaho.
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A $4,000 Home for $4,000.

DESIRABLE 4-ROOM HOUSE.
cellar. two good barns, out-houses,
good fence ALA round the property
Fruit and shade trees. Two tons Of
cCal and several cords of wood all
cut up. Worth $4,000 will take $4,000
Enquire ]. r. Phillips 112 w. Alder
Street, or Phone 101.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
Cerm-n Socialists.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5.-More
than two score prominent German So
cietieS of San Francisco and vicinity
will participate tomorrow in an OBJ
servance of German day at Shell
Mound park.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
SUIT PRESSING.
TAILORS
PHYSICIANS

DIR. J. c. MACK, PHYSICIAN AND
Surgeon. Specia. attention given to
diseases of women and electrical
treatments Office, rooms 81 and
%, Jaycox Bldg, Phones, Office, Main
40: residence, Main 22O,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05

You can have as good nome on a
$500 lot in East WaIIa WaIIa as on a
$4,000 ore in the city. Convenient car
service. Phone 1868 or 100.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05

Buy lot in East WaiIa WaIIa, A
few years from now il will be valuable
and it will teach you to save. Phone
1868 or 79O.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05

If you are interester in securing a
lot in East WaIIa WaIIa, Spencer, Fox
e. Gregory will take you out on the
cars most any time and show you
around. Phone 1868 or 790.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
GENERAL

C. w. MASTERSON, PIANO TUNER,
Phone 2179.
FARMS AND CITY PROPERTY FOR
sale. Farm loans. Houses for rent.
List your property with US. WRIGHT
& ALEXANDER, Phone 1913, 2OS
Ransom Bldg. (36)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-05
WANTED

wANTED-A z OR S-ROOM HOUSE
Furnace heated preferred. Cen
trally located. Address c.. this Of
fee. 1851
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VETERINARY SURGEONS

DIR. j. ]. MURRAY, VETERINARY
Surgeon and Dentist; graduate OF
American Veterinary College, N. Y.
Office, Star Livery Barn, corner Of
Fifth and Alder. Phone So. l37)
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UNDERTAKES

j. w. COOKERLY, UNDERTAKEN
and Embalmer, IL First street.
We are licensed by both Washington
and Oregon Boards of Health to ship
bodies. (25)
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OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT THE
Statesman office. 15c per 100.
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MRS. OLDRIGHT, TEACHER OF
Water Color, Oil and Pastel Paint
ing. Glasses: Tuesday, Friday, and
Saturday afternoons. Twenty-Five
cents an hour for class work. 929
Hobson street. Phone 1891. (4O)
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-COW AND CALF. EN-
quire at Eureka Feed Barn, 18th and
Rose ST 13)
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: J. + i + + I. + I. = = = = = !
!. RA N COM e |. OCK !
+ Corner First and Alder SITS. !
THIRD FLOOR.

RAIDER & BARKER, ATTORNEYS
and Counsellors at Law. Phone ia.
Rooms, 313, 314, 315, 316.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31

don it was known under the title Of
''Billies Little Love Affair. which apt!y
describes the sort Of entertainment Il
* Mir. Standing will portray Mr.. Fav-
ersl.am original role Of Jack Frere. while
lis leading woman. Miss Dorothy Ham
nond. Will he seen as Miss Nilhe!mind
Mari. whose sentimental leanings furnish
the plot OF the play. An intere sting fea-
ture OF the beginning Of Mr.. Standing :
tenancy Of the Columbia will be the first
appearance this sea son in his company CT
Miss JefreyS Lewis, who is especially
popular with Washington audiences and
who will be seen in the character Of
Mrs. Greaves. which she created with
much success in tile original New York
presentation Of 'lmprudcnce. In adj
dition Sir. Standing viii be supported by
Martin SABINE, Frank Craven. George
Castor. Louis la Bey. Rob B. Ferguson.
VIA Stowe. Alice Butler Gertrude Aug
aUId Ataianta \iColaldeS and Elsie Ri
ger. Tie scenic equipment for "Impru-
dence Will be the most elaborate that
has characterized any Of Mr.. Standing 5
productions far this season. Because
Of the success he achieved during his
stay at the Belasco Theater. Mr.. Stand
incs present engagement Will be con-
tinued indefinitely al the Columbia, where
in the past lie has scored some Of his
most notable local successes. and where
he viii. no doubt. be cordially welcomed
during the coming week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
Coming Attractions.
New National.

The Aborn Opera Company at the New
Nat 'onal Theater. will return to its
usual policy of light opera this week
with a presentation of the Augustin DAILY
operate comedy success. "A Runaway
Girl one of the mos popular works OF
its class. having made run of three
straight years in London and 3n con-
secutve nights in New York. as we'll as
countless engagements 10 crowded audi
in the world The lihretta. oy Seymour
Hicks and Harry Nichols. the music by
Ivan Caryll and Lionel Mono on and the
lyrics. by Aubrey Hopwood and Harry
Greenhank. all form composite of the
highest excellence in musical comedy or
comic opera Messrs. Aborn will produce
L exactly a. done by thu DAILY manage
mont in New York and London with
duplicate equipment OF the original cos
tunes snd SC anery. remembered one Of
the most colorful and artistic stasings of
the long line of DAILY musical successes.
In arranging he cast for this piece they
have secured artists who have all APP
peared before in their respective roles
presented "A Runaway Girl in the past.
including the DAILY company in New
York and on tour the organization which
John c. Fisher took all througl The
United States. Canada Cuba and Mexico.
and various other companies. The .Aborn
of former casts of "A Runaway Girl" in
cludes George W. Leslie in the leading
comedy role of Flipper. in which h
achieved renown IS tht successor OF
James T. Powers: Frank Rushworth as
Guy Stanley. H. w. Frederick Prof.
Tamarind. Henry Leone Pietro. Jessie
Bradbury as Carmenta. May. Bouton as
Dorothy Stanley. Agnes Finlny as Winni-
fred Grey. George B. Jackson as Lord
Coodle Harry Benham as Hon. Bobby
Barclay. Gre.a Risley Lady Coodle,
Edna Reming Alice and &. ". Phil
lips as Mr.. Creel a Runaway Girl is
one of the fzw musical pieces of its class
that contains plaus Die ana sustained
story of interes; and charming romance
in its libretto. its comedy is os the whole
some and intelligent sort found none too
often. and its lyrics are full OF bright
wit while its music has always been con-
Sitiered far above the average Of popular
composition. though catchy, meiod.ous,
lively and piquant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-31
Glen Echo Park.

The formal opening for the season Of
1898 of Glen Echo Park. located on tha
Potomac river ard reached by way Of
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company's street line. wa lad yes
terday. and was a most distinct success.
Large crowds went to the park the FIRST
thing yesterday morning. and all day
long the arrivals are said TO have eX-
ceeded the departures, Even the noon
day rain storm did nor serve to dull TIE
enthusiasm in the days pleasures at
Glen Ecfo.
l.. d Shaw. the proprietor of Glen Echo
has been working all the YEAR on the i'm
.provements. and it seemed the consensus
Of opinion that his labCrs have not been
in vain.
Every feature of the days amusements
was successfully carried out. and all
seemed last night to have had good
time-both the little folks and the grown
ups The park has unusually large
number of new features. This years
novelty is 1.-THE fountain dive, and
constitutes a rapid plunge through body
OF water while a grand fountain. mount
ing from the top of car. sends its spray
all about the rider. After niShtfall the
entire railway system was brilliantly
lighted. while a high-rower search.ight
cast its rays en- the grand column of
water as it rose with the passage of each
train. To be sure, the ride seems alto