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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
The Canny Scot.

They sat eacn at the extreme end Of
the horsehair sofa. They had been
coortin' now for something like two
years, but the wide gap between had
always been respectfully preserved.
"A penny for your thochts, Sandy
murmured Maggie, after a silence of an
hour and a half.
"Weel," replied Sandy, slowly, with
surprising boldness, 'tae tell ye the
truth, l was jist thinking how fine II
wad be if ye were tae gle me a wee bit
kissie."
"Ive nae objection simpered Mag
gle. slithering over, and kissed him
plumply on the top of his left ear.
Then she slithered back.
Sandy relapsed into a brown study
once more, and the clock licked u
minutes.
AN what are we thinkin' about moor
-anither, Ell?
Nae, Nae. lassie; it's mair serious
moo"
is it laddie?" asked Maggie. softly
Her heart was going pit-a-pat with ex-
pectation. An what MIGHT it be-"
II was jist thinkin'," answered San.
dy, that it was ABBOTT time we were
paying me that pennyl"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
A Christmas Shopping Episode.

MRS. JAMES was ready to start
IVA for her trip to the stores In
guest Of Christmas gifts for her family
and friends. Edward, the young hope
full OF the house. who has q perfect
mania for toy lead soldiers. was hops
ping up and down before her. excite
ment exuding from every pore.
"oh. mother. don't forgett I want
some more soldiersl Be surs and ct
cavalry. You know I nave plenty 81
infantry"
The stores were crowded. and the
toy department was bombarded by .
good natured crowd struggling to BE-
waited upon. Literally squirming her
way to the counter, Mrs. James finally
succeeded in getting q girl to wait
upon her. Edwards mother saw dis,
played infantry, marines and artillery
but none of the kind SHE wished. Said
she to the asalesgiri::
'I wish to see some cavalry"
"Cav'iry?, repeated the girl du-
| biously.
yes" replied Mrs. james. II sec
you have eve.y other kind on the
| counter, but my little son has all Of
| this description. / want cavalry"
Il am sorry, ma'am, b-ut'-reachirs
Under the counter and bringing forth
an imposing regiment stationed on q
green ~pasteboard battlefield-"the only
other style we.laaye Is these here Bol-
| diers on horseback"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
n ICE.

After fully two minute of embar-
rrassed silence In the parlor the free
Kled fanatic mustered up courage to
start the conversation.
Observation-Disclosures. don't you think
that a pig iron merchant-that is, the
manager of a foundry. for instance
has much weightier subjects on his
.nind than a dry goods merchant, and
so forth?
Being thus successfully launched, the
conversation became easy, and quito
an enjoyable evening was spent by tho
young folks.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
Bondage.

q am the slave of lay,
And underneath the sun
I play my part with stubborn heart
Until the day Is done;
4 do the petty task,
I earn the grudging pay.
And none can guess I wear the mask
Indentured to the day.
But when the sun has set
AND labor ends again,
How easy to forget
The walks and ways of men.
Deep in my heart l seek
The lilac and the rue,
The white rose and the rose of red;
The memory of you.
What though the miles divide,
What though the years are past?
Across the night l dream Alright,
And am myself at last:
A bondsnau OF the day.
While day is on it's throne,
The secret stars ali know | am
Your slave and yours alone.
Reginald Kaufman in December Smar
Sci. rH
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
A Story With a Moral.
rom the Chicago Evening Pos

l tlie SillCdSo Evening OSI
One there was an Unfortunate Frog
that fell into a Churn filled with
Cream.
Now. children, the Unfortunate Frog
did not bewail the apparent Fact that
all was over with it, and Gasp once or
twice and drown.
No, indeed.
1t began to kick and swim, and to
swim n kick. And before very long
it had Churned a big. nice, thick
Chunk of Butter, On which it hoped
and rested until the Owner of the
Churn came and found it.
Wasn't that nice? Wasn't the I'm
fortunate Frog glad that it had kicked
and swan Cor swum) instead of giving
UP in Despair?
Yes, it was glad for a few Minutes.
When the Owner of the Churn saw
what had happened he said Nothing,
but procured a nice, stout Box, and he
put the Unfortunate Frog therein. And
ever since then he takes the Unfortu-
nate Frog out of it's Box every Morn
ing and makes 1t Churn Butter every
day.
Moral: Keep out of Other Peoples
Churn
A nan without enemies is apt to be
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
Truth VIII Prevail.

My aunt is not dead began the of
fee boy, and all h members of the
family are we'll
The Office boys employer looked up
In surprise.
4 am feeling good myself contin-
ued the office boy, al l could just
as well work this afternoon as not.
but if You don't let me off to see the
ball game III throw up my job
Thy love OF truth hath availed,'
said the employer. &c out and root
for the home team"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
HER QUESTION.

A Sunday school superintendent, who
happened to be a dry goods merchant
and who vas teaching a lass Of very
little tots, asked, when he had finished
explaining the lesson:
NOW, has any one a question to
ask"
A very small girl raised her hand.
what is it, Martha?" asked the su-
perintendent.
"Why, Mr.. Brooks, how much are
those little red parasols in o. win
dow?" aid Martha.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
AN M no SPARE.

BE careful how you shoot that ar
row this way said the supporter of
the family to the kid. You'll put out
my eye, and then / can't write any
more"
why" asked the kid as he kept or
shooting, cant you write with one
eyer"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
VERY LIKELY.

1--WE thought" said the reporter.
that you might care to. say something
about these charges against you"
mo, replied the crooked public "a
cial, Il believe that Silence is golden.,S
"Well,' replied the reporter, perhaps
the public might believe it's merely
gilt in his case"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
CHANGE ADMITTED.

TN your wife's divorce petition she
says you have trampled upon her at
%fections," said the lawyer.
Eyes," assented the client, "Tn ad-
NIT it. All the affection h has is
centered in a little hairy dog. and the
way I've trampled on him has been
frightful."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
TOO COOP 70 LIVE LONG.

my poor child" mourned a New
England mother. 'She was too good
to live long. 1 always felt I'd never be
able to raise her"
'How old was your daughter when
she died?' inquired a sympathizing
village visitor.
Barely forty"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
WRONG SET,

Mrs. S~ubbub-Out of work.? Non
sense! You could easily get work If
you wanted it.
Hungry Higgins-Well, ter tell yer
the truth, ma'am, what I'm looking fur
is a snap.
Mrs. Subbub-A snap, Ell? Here,
! Rover, Rover! Sick i'm!
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
ISLANDER.

wIfey-That horrid woman next door
told Mrs. Cabs that I was 9 regular
old cat.
Hubby-Huh! She evidently never
saw you In the same room with :
mouse.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17

M HAT shall 1 buy7 Christmas da
W Is not so very far away,
And | must spend a lot of cash
For pretty sewsaws and such trash,
Must dig into my hard earned store,
Remembering those that ! adore
And likewise here and there a chap
For whom ! do not care a rap.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
An OLD SONG REVIVED.

Everybody buys for father
Christmas gifts galore;
Mother buys him neckties.
Sister buys some more.
When he looks them over
He uses words quite rash;
Everybody buys for father
With fathers cash!
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
THE HIGHER EDUCATION.

Aunt Jane-I he dossnr
swear?
The Shopkeeper - No, mum; Tn
sorry e don't. But they're birds whats
wonderful easy taught.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
OF A CHRISTMAS SHOPPER

What shall I buy for Christmas day
Not many hours nay I delay,
For II is coming like . train,
And must rustic mi raise Cain
Or il will be the night before,
And | will, as in days Of yore,
Rush down as closing time draws nigh
And It the latest moment buy.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
TOO Good Looking

90 00OO GOVNIW9
..Cynics are hate
-ful things, aren't
they?"
Yes, Miss Dol
Sic"
II wouldn't be
one for anything"
You don't have
~to."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
WISE KID.

The New Superintendent CHS first visit
at this particular schooD-Well. children.
what ahall 1 talk to you about?
Kid Con the front row)-About I'VE miL-
ute1.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17
RUNNING NO CHANCES.

wifey-You knew I had friends COM
1ng to the house this evening. What do
you mean by coming home an hour after
they've all gone?
Hubby-I wanted to be sure they'd an
Neft
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17

"Buy presents early" rays the sass
Wise certainly beyond his age.
And his advice I'd like to try
IL he would tell me what TO buy,
If he would just the order I'LL,
Most gladly would ! pay the bill.
Unaided, how may go through
The stores and Christmas shopping do?
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-17

A mar without enemies is apt to be
shy OF friends.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
Reduction In Wages.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., April 6.-A
general reduction in wages of cotton
mill operations amounting to 10 per
cent. was put into effect today by the
Knight company and other Rhode Is
land cotton concerns. The knights com
pany employ six thousand operatives
in its mills in Providence, Woonsocket,
Centreville. Lippitt, River Point, Arc
tic. Natick. Pontiac. Jackson and White
River. T. l., and Rodgeville, Readville,
Hebronville and Manchaug, Mass. All
these mills have been running on three
Quarters time for month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
Orchardists Talk "Sundays.'

CHARLESTON. April 6.-At club
meeting CT the Vineland Industrial CLUB
Friday night, the smudging subject was
Extensively discussed when growers
made reports on their recent eXperlen-
ces. Various smudges had been used
including tar. oil. wood and manure and
the general opinion appeared to pre-
-ail that the manure and straw smuoge
was the most effective. 1t is more
damn smudge than the others and the
smoke arising keeps closer to the
ground. The tar smudge was also faV-
cred b1r was considered not so good
as the manure. There was no disagree
mont i1 the views expressed tnat
smudpine is an effective means of pro-
tecting the fruit. The discussion also
developed the fact that the growers
now feel that they can protect the fruit
against any frost that might occur III
the near future and therefore all feel
that the crop is safe
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06

CONNECTICUT
A SPEEDY SHIP
Makes Remarkable Run From
San Diego to Magda|ena
AVERAGES 1885 KNOTS
PERFORMANCE MARKS WONDER
Full EFFICIENCY OF FLEET
AFTER LONG CRUISE.

MAGDALENA BAY, April 6.-by H
l.. ClOthWOrthy, staff of the United
Press.-The magnificent condition of
the ships of the fleet is shown by the
flagship Connecticut which broke her
trial speed record in a run to rejoin
the fleet at Magdalena Bay after hav-
ing taken Admiral Evans to San Diego
On the long run she maintained an
average of 1885 knots per hour
Taken in connection with the 5000
mile trip from Hampton Roads and
the fact that her bottom is foul with
sea growth, the speed is remarkable
The torpedo fiotilla arrived last
night, one day ahead of schedule The
big ships are putting on snow white
coats and their best bib and tucker
for the trip up the coast.
Their coming reception is the sole
topic among the men and officers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
WHIP APPLIED TO
METHODIST DIVINE
TWO SALEM WOMEN WELD THE
RAWHIDE-NOW UNDER
ARREST.

SALEM. Ore, April 6.-As the re-
suit of an assault Saturday night Mrs
Nettie Rhoades and Lulu Good, sisters.
were arrested this morning charged
with breaking up a religious meeting
and brought before Judge Webster
where they pleaded not guilty.
In the preliminary examination it
developed that the two women, accom-
panied by Mrs. Rhoades' husband ana
brother met Presiding Elder w. H.
Coffey, of the district Free Methodist
church and horse whipped him.
The women allege Coffey made GER
tain statements about them they did
not like. Rev. Coffey states the trou-
BILE grew out of charges against J. F.
Goode upon which the latter was sus-
pended. from the church
He asserts that this is the fourth
time he has been assaulted since No
Vember
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
STRICKEN MAN
PASSES AWAY
JAMES FITZGERALD SUCCUMBS TO
ATTACK OF CEREBRAL HEM
ORRHAGE SUFFERED SAT-
URDAY.

James Fitzgerald, the man picked up
in an unconscious condition in the Ex-
change saloon, Saturday morning, died
at the Walla Walla hospital yesterday
morning from acute cerebral meningi-
tis, never having regained conscious
ness after being stricken.
Deceased was a bachelor, 76 years OF
age and was farmer. Lately he had
purchased some land near Milton and
was taking a load of stock to his new
home. While waiting for change OF
railroads here, he was taken suddenly
i'll. with fatal results. His sister, Mrs.
,t1lia Reaves, arrived in the city just
after the death of her brother and
gave the funeral directions The body
will be shipped to The Dalles for inter
meEt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
SPOKANE TO SEND
MANY 0DDFELL0WS
TRAIN LOAD OF THREE LlNkERS
WILL COME TO WALLA WAL
LA IN JUNE.

SPOKANE, April 6.--Plans are be-
ing formulated by the odd Fellows of
Spokane to charter a special train and
take about 200 members to the grand
lodge which meets in Walla Walla the
first week in June. The grand lodge will
be in session for five days, and if the
present plan carries the members of
the party will live on the train while at
Nalla Walla.
According to the Odd Fellows who
are planning to go there will be a big
time for those who take the trip, and
from present indications it is said that
enough members are planning to go to
assure the chartering Of the train.
At a special meeting of the Imperial
lodge No. 1874. held Saturday evening, jay
Daniel was elected representative to
the state grand lodge for the next two
years and will attend the meeting in
that capacity.
At this meeting of the grand lodge
L. j. Brdseye of this city, now deputy
grand master Of this state, will be in
line for the position of grand master.
= campaign is to be carried on early
enough to see how many members ex-
pect to make the trip to Walla Walla
and for this purpose the three lodges of
the l. .. .. F., the Imperial No. 134.
the Samaritan No. 50 and the Mt. Carl
ton No. 103 and the Unique Encamp-
ment as well as the Spokane canton
No. and the Inland canton No. %, are
all expected to unite in securing though
member. 10 charter a train.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
TONG WAR ON
IN PORTLAND
HatChet Men From Frisco
Seek to Enter City
POLICE KEEP CLOSE WATCH
GRAVE FEAR OF ANOTHER OUT
BREAK AMONG RIVAL
CHINESE SOCIETIES.

PORTLAND, April 6.-With 10 San
Francisco hatchet men, headed by Lin
Ga Gee, the noted gun fighter, Skulk
ing in the suburbs of Portland, await
ing an opOrtunity to enter the city
without the knowledge of the police
gives renewed anxiety over a possible
outbreak of factional war between the
Bong and Tong factions.
This war has already resulted in one
murder. one attempted arson and two
mysterious disappearances, among the
local Chinese.
Now the Astoria and San Francisco
tongs have taken a hand. The Astoria
tong has raised $1,000 to import ten
San Francisco gun fighters to Portland
in order to square a grievance they
have with the local Bon Tongs in re-
gard to different opinion over a cam
merry contract.
The police are watching every en-
tran to the city to prevent the Chinese
looming in.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
SHORTHANDMEN
DOG FULTON
Take Stenographic Notes Of
Senator's Speeches
IRIS RATHER WORRYING
THEORY THAT SMITH, WHO is
SUING FULTON HAS SOME
THING IN VIEW.

PORTLAND, April 6.-WhO the en-
,lovers OF two mysterious stenograph-
rrs are. who have shadoWed Senator
Fulton throughout his entire speaking
c4mpaign and taken notes of every
speech. would be welcome information
at the Fulton headquarters.
The stenographers were not dis
covered until Saturday night at Sa-
lem wnen a Fulton man who has ac-
companied the senator throughout mis-
rip. located them in the back of the
nall.
The theory is advanced that they
may be employed by ]. S. Smith, ex-
senator, who is suing Fulton for SLAM
,Jer or they may be employed by Gov
crnor Chamberlain who wanted to get
q complete copy of Fulton's speech for
CJInpalgn purposes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
REV. J. c. REID
ACCEPTS CALL
POPULAR MINISTER WILL RE.
MAIN AS PASTOR OF THE FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Formal announcement that he would
accept the call extended him by his
congregation. was made by Rev. j. c..
Reid at yesterday mornings service at
the First Presbyterian church. Rev.
Reid's announcement that he will re-
main as rastor of the Walla Walla
church was received with profound
gratificatiCn a by the audience which
completely filled the big church.
I'm view of the cordial support given
me and the sincerity with which the
call to remain as pastor here was ex-
tended, / could not consistently refuse
to accept it," said Rev. Reid today.
The rapid progress made by the
church during the time Rev. Reid has
occupiel the pulpit has been a matter
Of considerable qualification to MEM
Hers of the congregational and strong
Influence was brought to bear on Rev.
Reid to become permanent pastor of the
church. In addition to attending to the
duties of pastor. Rev. Reid has found
time to take an active part in many
movements looking to the progress of
Walla Walla. He was chairman Of the
Whitman monument committee which
raised funds to wipe out the debt on
| the Whitman monument and as presi-
i6ent of the Ministerial union he has
! done valuable work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
JAP QUARREL
ENDS IN STABB|NG
GEORGE YEMDO IN HOSPITAL
WITH TERRIBLE WOUND
ASSAILANT ESCAPES.

In fight supposedly over a gambl-
Ing debt, in one of the Japanese dives
on Rose street, George Yemdo was
stabbed yesterday afternoon by George
Yeddi, the knife entering the right
breast anG penetrated almost through
the body
Although there We're several other
Japs in the room at the time, all claim
not to have seen the stabbing. although
they admit that the two had been
quaweling.
Well. Yeddi stabbed him. YOU know
that don't you?" was asked the little
brown men.
oh mebbe so George hit i'm, mebbe
50 not So was the only information
obtainable from the secretive sons of
the mikado.
In fact the Japs will not talk about
the matter at ali and it is the theory
that Yeddi is in hiding in the city
This is in all probability the case, as
every avenue of escape has been rig
IDLY guarded since the crime was com
mitted. Trains are all inspected and
there is no way the Wouldbe murderer
can escape
Yemdo and Yeddi had always been
the best of friends. The former Is
about 50 years of age. the latter about
-. Yeddi is not very strong and the
other had often done his work for hlrn
when he was sick. 1t was only untii
The last few days that trouble arose
between them but what the nature ol
hat trouble was their countrymen VIII
not say. When they We're first ques-
toned, those who were in the room
When the stabbing occurred SAID 1t
Was an attempt at suicide. but lhe
wounded man said he had been stab
bed and later the Japs have PRAGUE
ally admitted that this is the case
Nothing was known of the stabblns
until about an hour after it had nap
Iened, then it was only by runoi
heard by Father Herman Loeffler OF
the Catholic church. He at once not-
ned the police who Immediately began
L. work on the case.
II vas found that the stabbing nae
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
MILTON HAS PURE
WATER IN PLENTY.

MILTON, Ore, April 6-The CITY of
Milton recently purchased a tract of
lana on W72ich is located several springs
and has excavated reservoir and de-
veloped a splendid spring at a point
far enough above town to give a good
pressure for all city purposes and fire
protection. The city has received re-
ports from samples sent to the state
bactertologist and the state chemist
showing that the spring water is of tha
most wholesome quality for drinking
and all domestic purposes. This gives
Milton one of the best water supplies
IN the state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
.TELEGRAPHERS
TALK STRIKE
Chicago Union Votes to
Walk Out on June |.
NOTHING TO LOSE, THEY Say
BLOW AIMED AT BOTH WESTERN
UNION AND POSTAL
TELEGRAPH.

CHICAGO. April 6.-Resolutions call
ing for another strike Of the CONNER
cial telegraphers against the Western
Union and Pos-al, We're passed by the
Chicago Union at 4 meeting yesterday.
The strike is to be called June / on
the Western Union and July l on the
Postal.
The operators declare that their
wages have been reduced 10 per cent
and that the operators can lose moth
ing by striking. The new nine hour
law which the railroads have recently
adopted. has resulted in diminishing
the supply of operators and the Com
mercial Telegraphers believe that they
can now win strike. The telegraph
companies might have a hard time fill
ing positions if the operators decide to
walk out.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
FARMERS TO BUILD
OWN WAREHOUSES;
WAR AGAINST COMBINE is DE-
CLARED BY EDUCATIONAL
AND COOPERATIVE UNION

War to the bitter end was declared
on the warehouse combine in Walla
tional and Cooperative Union at Sat
urday afternoons meeting when it was
decided to break off all negotiations
looking to the purchase of the grain
companies houses in Wala Walla
county and build independent houses
to compete with the warehouse COM
bine
AS result of the meeting Saturday
independent houses will be built at
Hadley, Valley Grove. Stanfield, Dry
Creek. Ennis, Teal Station, Osborne.
State Line, Waterloo, and Pleasant
View. At each of the stations where
independent houses will be built, a
representative of the Farmers Educa-
tional and Cooperative union will be
stationed to look after the farmers
business. The work Of building the in
dependent houses will be commenced
Immediately so that they will be ready
20 handle this years wheat crop. 1t
is estimated that the independent sys-
tenn of houses will cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. Funds will be sup
piled entirely by the farmers of the
county
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-04-06
Industrial Union Meets.

CHICAGO, April 6.-Laboring men
of socialistic tendencies are gathered
in Chicago today for the general con-
Vention of the Industrial Workers of
the World and allied labor bodies.
Members of the United Brewery Work
America, the Western Federation of
Miners. the National Union of Litno-
sraphers and other organization are