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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05

the Marvin M. E. church, will speak
tomorrow morning at II o'clock on the
subject, Personal Responsibility, or
Who Is to Blame?" on the temperance
theme. A special temperance program
for the evening service at 1870 o'clock
has been prepared, after which DR.. A.
w. Ely will give a short address on
the effects of liquor from scientific
standpoint Miss Sasner will give
special recitation, and Miss Luzlna
Gregory will sing a selected solo.
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leaves for the annual conference. the
day will be observed with an interest
ing program. The day will be opened
with early prayer meeting at $50
o'clock, and Rev Warner will speak
both morning and evening A special
feature of the morning service will be
the reception of members into full
connection. Prof E. j. Klemme of the
Sunday school, has returned from his
vacation and will have charge of that
department of church work.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
ORGANIZER Lowe Here.

District Organizer Lowe, of the
Painters and Paperhangers' union, ar
rived in the city yesterday to be pres
ent at the Labor day observance Mon
day. Mr.. Lowe reports gratifying
condition in labor circles throughout
the state, and is especially pleased with
the showing made by the local organi-
cation with which he is associated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
olivet Conversational Church..

Rev. c. M. Bainton, pastor, will
speak at the Olivet Congregational
church tomorrow, both morning and
evening, the subject of the morning
discourse being, "Culpable Ignorance,
while in the evening at 1880 o'clock he
will speak on "Life's Common Way"
Guy Allen Turner will have charge Of
the music
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
WANT WooDcHoPPERs.
Novel Plan of Local Fraternal Organ'-
zation to Get Numbers.

To stir up little enthusiasm and in
cidentally to get new members, the 10
cal camp of the Woodmen of the World
has divided into two sections. After
campaign the division Sc
curing the fewest members will BAN
ouet the other half. In this way it is
hoped to arouse the members to actic-
ity
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
Central Christian Church.

Holy communion will be observed at
the Central Christian church tomor-
row morning, and the pastor, Rev. ;.
G.. Fisher will speak on the subject
Does It Pay?" at II o'clock. In the
evening at 7:3O o'clock, the subject for
the sermon will be strength and
Beauty" Mrs. Edgar S. Fischer Will
have charge of the musical program.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
United Brethren Church.

Rev. j. B. Ball will speak at the
United Brethren church tomorrow
morning at II o'clock on the subject
"Great Faith In the evening evan
gelistic services will be held, Rev. J
j. Gallagher, presiding.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
First Baptist Church.

Services, both morning and evening
will be held in the First Baptist church
tomorrow by the pastor. Rev. F. K
Fowler.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
Christian Scientist

The subject of the morning discourse
at the First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05

Episcopal church, will speak tomorrow
morning at II o'clock on the subject
Moss Grown Churches" This will be
the first services held since the sum-
mer vacation. Evening services VIII
be at 100 o'clock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
Park Street Baptist Church.

"The Daily Bread" is the subject
of the morning sermon to be delivered
at II o'clock by Rev. ]. H. Beaver. In
the evening at 1880 o'clock the sub
iect will be Service
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
rs A DAREDEVIL RIDER.

BENJAMIN e. Corbett to Be One OF the
Features Of Horse Show.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05

Benjamin E. Corbett, formerly a
member of the Fourteenth cavalry, VINE
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05

Marvin M. e. Church, South.
Rev A. L. Thoroughman, pastor OF
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-09-05
Wilbur Memorial Church.

AS tomorrow will be the last Sunday
before the pastor, Rev. Robert Warner
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
: a \ MARTINEZ
OF THE LAKES

ways and jokes with me. I've got
to handle you like underling."
The mates under jaw stopped short
in its pleasing task of masticating a
freshly-cut cube of tobacco, as the
owner glared open-mouthed at his su-
perior.
you've got to handle me like a
wot?" he said in amazed accents.
Like underiing." repeated the
captain. with a satisfied air. I'm
derlings. Bob, are persons under you
servants. Niger fiunkies. and such
like that you can bash about and
treat like dogs. Maggie asked me IL
/ was harsh with my underlings, and
l didn't know wot she meant till
found out from the shipping clerk on
the docks. It's good word"
"Mebbe 1t is, and mebbe not" said
the mate, stubbornly. But 1 dunno
as care to be rated with dogs, and
blast me II mean to be used like
one"
It'll be all right" pleaded the
captain. Cant you understand? I'll
just pretend to knock you about a
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
Trrx16 and
Q<oii1Y

appeal to the well-Informed in svezy
walk Of life and arc essential to permanent
success and crcditable Standing Accor,
ingly. Il is not claimed that Syrup Of Fig
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy a
known value, but ono OF many reasons
why Il is the best Of personal and family
laxativus is sshc fact that I. l. s.s===
swcetens and relieves the internal orgnus
on which II acts without any debiiitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and It's component
parts arc known to and approved by
physicians as II is free from all objection
able substances. To got its beneficial
effects always purchase the gcnuino--
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co.. only. and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
GATOR ON THE RAMPAGE.
EdIfyIns story That IL vouched for by
the Georgia Ananias.

"Yes," said the fisherman. the man
had fished all the forenoon. an hadn't
got nibble. SO he took another swaI-
Ter out the jug. pulled of his boots, an
lay down on the river bank an went
to sleep. As soon as he went to
snorin' good. alligator that had been
watchin' him all the mornin' crawIed
up an swallered his boots. likewise
the jug, with bout half gallon In It,
reckon. The cork came out. and. OF
course. the gator got the full benefit
o the whisky, which so turned its
head that it lashed the water with it's
tall TIL the river was a foamin' mass,
after which II crawled up on the bank
agin an made desprit efforts to climb
trees an turn double-scmersaults an
do all manner OF impossible things,"
Why didn't It swallow the fisher
man. instead of his boot?' some ono
asked.
Gators. gentlemen" said tho story
teller. cant stand everything They
must draw the line some'rs.
ia Constitution.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09

in which he finally promised to play
his part. A stipulation that his officer
should personally superintend the
loading OF the death-dealing weapon
was cheerfully acceded to by the tri-
umphant captain.
Mrs. Bardell and her pretty daugh-
ter. arriving OH board the good ship
Uncas the following morning. were
fiattered and surprised by the manner
of their reception. Capt Boggs, re-
splendent in gold-braided cap and
jacket. the latter glittering with high
ly polished brass buttons, swelled per-
ceptibly with e1ultant pride as he
bowed magnificently to his visitors.
He almost regretted the fact that the
Uncas. being engaged solely In cargo
traffic. carried no other passengers
who might have witnessed his exalted
state. The dignity of the proceedings
was somewhat marred by the ire
pressible grins of the deckhands who
formed the escort of the party, but
with this trifiins exception all passed
OF smoothly.
From the moment the Uncas cast
of from the wharf at Buffalo and COM
menced her voyage, the autocratic
sway of Capt. Boggs assumed truly
gorgeous proportions. The crew, en-.
tering into the spirit of the thing,
cringed before his scowl like the ab-
ject subjects of some savage mon
arch. His slightest orders were is
sued in voice Of stentorian tones
and witA impressive emphasis, SO
much SO that the hapless cabin-boy.
who was deemed unworthy of initia-
tion into the secret Of the trip, was
reduced to state OF terror.stricken
misery under the conviction that his
master had become suddenly insane.
On the second day a report by the
mate to the effect that one of the men
was Ill and unable to work stirred the
commander into a frenzy Of royal
rage.
"IE.os;:ss.. I.os;:ss.. h..n ert." he reared, tenn
pestuously I'll have no skulking
aboard my ship"
"Ay, ay. SIR" rejoined the submis-
sive Brennan, touching his cap re-
spectfully.
Stop a moment" Numbered the
captain. If he amt up and hustlin'
inside of ten minutes, into the irons
with him. the extra heavy ones"
The mate departed. and Miss ear-
dell, who had listened in round ~fed
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
GEORGE rlCkFLI M@

day you hear of some one bein' shot
by gun that ain't loaded Fine game
It I'D be II bullet slipped in acci-
dental and you plugged me-"
There amt no law could touch me
II I did," responded Boggs, impa-
tiently. long as didn't mean It, that
is. / dunno but what Maggie 'ud
think all the more of me. Girls likes
man wot's summat reckless"
By powerful effort OF will the
mate swallowed the lump that had
arisen wrathfully in his throat
"Summat recklessi" he repeated, in
a voice Of bitter irony. AN the law
couldn't touch you, eh? And wot
about me? Where do l come in at?
Dye think I'm chump enough to hire
out as a blasted target for leather
headed. lovesick scow skipper to
plump lead into?"
Go easy. Bob" said the captain.
soothingly. your nerves is bit
shook and you need little liquor.
Hand out the bottle and Wen talk this
thing over"
Still grumbling over the cold injus-
tice shown to his feelings, Mr.. Bren-
nan secured the desired refreshment
from an adjacent locker. AS the con-
tents Of the bottle waxed beautifully
less the captains arguments became
more eloquent and convincing, and
the mate grudgingly acknowledged
the beauty Of the proposed scheme,
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
Almost Like a Blow.

George Conklin, the famous animal
trainer. was talking to a reporter at
the circus In New York.
The secret of animal training is
gentleness. Nothing sudden or
brusque must be done. An unexpected
caress may anger an animal more
than a kick in the ribs.
Sudden, brusque. unexpected things
never go, no matter how well they
are meant. Once was showing In
Scotland"
Mr. Conklin smiled
I'VE trainers" he said, "supped one
night with a Scotch admirer. The
old man was the soul of hospitality,
but admit was rather startled when
he leaned towards me and said:
"Stick in. man Conklin. stick in.
Yer frien' Coot's twa mullins aheid
O. ye'"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
WIFE WON
Husband Finally Convinced.

Some men are wise enough to try
new foods and beverages and then gen.
erous enough to give others the bene-
fit of their experience.
A very conservative" Ills. man,
however. let his good wife find out for
herself what blessing Postum is to
those who are distressed in many
ways. by drinking coffee. The wife
writes:
mo slave in chains, It seemed to
me. was more helpless than !, coffee
captive. Yet there were ianumerable
warnings-waking from a troubled
sleep with feeling OF suffocation, at
times dizzy and out of breath, at
tacks Of palpitation OF the heart that
frightened me.
Common sense, reason, and my
better judgment told me that coffee
drinking was the trouble. At last my
nervous system was so disarranged
that my physician ordered no more,
coffee
HE knew he was right and he knew
knew 1t, too. / capitulated Prior
to this our familyshad tried Postum.
but disliked 1t, because. as we learned
later, 1t was not made right.
Determined this time to give Post
I'm fair trial, ] prepared It accord
ing to directions on the pkg.-that is.
boiled 1t Is minutes after boiling COM
menced, obtaining dark brown liquid
with rich snappy flavor similar TO
coffee. When cream and sugar were
added. 1t was not only good but de-
licious.
Noting its beneficial effects In me
the rest OF the family adopted ft--all
except my husband. who would not ad-
NIT that coffee hurt him. Several
weeks elapsed during which / drank
Postum two or three times a day.
when. to my surprise. my husband
said: have decided to drink Postum.
Your Improvement is SO apparent-you
have such fine color--that propose
to give credit where credit is DUE And
now we are coffee-slaves no longer"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville." in pkgs. :" teres Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A nsss
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human.
interest.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09

bit and holler at you. Before we
make Chicago well have a row be-
Tore the women, OWN To you not
carryin' out an order quick enough.
Then I'll pull out my gun and shoot
you"
The mate uttered howl OF indig.
nant horror, and half rose to his feet,
clenching fist Of formidable dimen-
sions.
"Sit down, Bob" expostulated the
arch plotter. Don't get riled; I'll
only fire of a blank cartridge, and
make out the shot missed you. Then
I'll spare your life and order you
back to duty, not wishing to spill
blood when ladies' are present. Mag
gie's fair nutty over heroes and gal
liant officers, like wot she's read
about, and II that don't win her,
nothin' Will"
Mr.. Brennan gave vent to a sub
dued growl of protest.
Il don't fancy them tricks with fire.
arms" he said doggedly. Most every
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
ship Subsidy In Mexico.

Inc Mexican government mas grant
ed subvention Of $1,000 round trip
to steamship line which will ply be-
tween Galveston. Tex, and points in
the state Of Tabasco. Two trips a
month are to be made. The trans
portation company agrees to cultivate
and develop the banana and other
tropical fruit trade. it being stated
that many Americans have also start
ed fruit culture on the banks OF IT,
bascan rivers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09

wonder to the dialogue. ventured q
imid remonstrance.
efhaps the man is really ILL., she
said In sympathizing tones.
Not MIN. responded the captain,
grandly. Don't pay any attention to
those fellows, my dear. A pack OF
iyin'. desprit rufflans. SO they are.
MY NE wouldn't be worth nickel II
didn't keep 'em down. Why. /
dassent be without this weapon night
or day."
he produced large revolver as he
spoke and gazed at 1t lovingly.
"Tnree times in the last four
months" he said, hoarsely, I've had
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
Bells.

Bells are understood to have had
their origin in China, but at SO remote
time that no precise date can be
given. Their first use was to clear the
air OF evil spirits and to drive on the
storms. Old European records tell
how the tolling of bells kept the
devils from assaulting believers:
hence their connection with churches.
Uells may be traced In Europe back
to the sixth century, but were not
generally introduced into the western
church much before the eighth con-
tury.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09


to turn loose this cannon when my
crew tried to murder me-"
How awful" breathed the girl,
while her mother groaned in horror.
'Dfd-did you shoot anyone?"
Hal to-" returned the captain,
briskly. 1T was their lives or mine,
you see."
Il had no idea such terrible things
happened on the lakes" said Miss
Bardell, ll,.-thoughtfully Strange that
the papers never mention anything
about It,"
Dead men tell no tales, and cap
tain's king on his ship" responded the
veracious Mr.. Boggs. "'Sides which
the owners are rich men with lots Of
influence and whenever there's any
trouble afioat they manage to keep 1t
hushed up. SO that the public don't
get to hear OF it,
But there's your mate" suggested
the girl. "He-he's such quiet,
goodlooking fellow. and not q bit
like ruffian"
The captain eyed her suspiciously.
Looks amt everything" he COM
mented grumpily. "Brennan's as bad
as the rest. only he knows what to ex-
pect IL he bats his eye at me-"
Miss Bardell said no more, but her
behavior to the mate that night was
extremely gracious, and much to
Boggs' surprise she paced the deck
with the second in command for
nearly an hour, while the captain
glared wrathfully at them from his
station on the bridge. The highly
gratified Mr.. Brennan was not uncon.
scious Of the interest he had awak.
ened in the breast of his fair compan-
ion, and he improved the shining hour
by dwelling pathetically on the hard
fate OF seamen condemned to stand
the abuse of q tyrannical captain.
"A holy terror, that's wot he is.'
said the mate. There amt a harder
man sailin' the lakes. / wouldn't
have the weight on my conscience as
! he's got-not for whole fleet OF
steamers. It's a awful thing to have
human blood on your hands. And the
men amt to blame; there's not one
of the crew that 'ud hurt fly. But
he's got the ear of the owners and
they back him up In all his devil
ments. Mebbe I'm too soft-hearted
for this life, though, and anyway !
oughtn't to speak agin him to you
Why not?" demanded the aroused
Miss Bardell.
"Oh, WELL" said the artful mate,
hesitatingly, Il dunno. When a girls
in love with man 1t amt exactly
right for another fellow to run him
down to her"
Has he been telling you that I'm in
love with him?" inquired Miss Bar
dell, with the dawning light OF battle
in her brown eyes.
Il didn't say So" returned the
mate.
But you meant 1t. though" said
the girl. sharply. "and / just tell you
that I'm not. Horrid beast! Why,
he's worse than an Uncle Tom slave
driver. wouldn't marry man like
/ him IL he was worth million, after
| the way I've seen him act ON this
trip. What would he treat wife
like?"
Il fancied l heard him say you
was fond Of heroes" remarked the de-
signing mate.
"Heroes!" repeated the girl, scorn'
fully. II don't call It heroic to bully
poor little cabin boy and torture
sick men. And the way he treats
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-09
VERY GOOD REASON.

Father--I told you not to go with
that boy.
Bobby-T had to, father. cause he
had hold OF my hair!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-12
KNOWN BY THEIR WALK.
Some Personal characteristics Which
Are Readily Disclosed.

Some Personal Characteristics Which
Are Readily Disclosed.
There's q conceited man coming
down the street." said the observant
girl in the group on corner to a New
York Tribune writer. How do
know? By his walk. l can tell the
chief trait in any persons character by
watching him or her walk. For in
stance, If a man walks with q heavy
lift. to his hips he's sure to be obsti-
nate. If he sinks down a little on his
heels he has comfortable attitude to-
ward life and the world in general in
fact, he's a bit lazy. That woman
coming down the street now is a gossip.
Any one could tell that because of her
mincing, fussy gait. IndecisiOn is the
chief characteristic of that wOman's
character, across the street. Don't you
see how she swings her foot rather
hesitatingly in the air before she puts
it down.
"The man who walks with his knees
leading is sure to be of the pious type
tho disagreeably pious type, mean.
You see that old codger who is cross
ing the road with his stomach seeming
to lead the rest of him-well, of course
it is evident that feeding is his chief
delight. When an intellectual man
walks, his head leads. That girl who
sways so is self-conscious. Yes, that
girl going down the street has a pretty
walk, gliding and quiet, but watch out
for her; she is treacherOus in the eX-
treme.
1.-THE man who puts his feet down
especially solidly is heavy and some
what stupid. That little person cross
ing the road, with quick, clean step,
is energy personified, but he has the
sort of energy which has no regard for
the rights or feelings Of others. The
girl coming out of that store has an
ugly streak in her nature Don't you
see how she puts her foot down un-
willingly as If she were saying, L
won't! 1 WON'T 1 shouldn't advise
any man to marry her.
l"Of course l don't pretend to know
thoroughly a persons character by his
walk, but 1 do discover his predomi-
mating characteristic"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-12
A MISCHIEVOUS ELEPHANT.


Coco, a small elephant in a circus
menagerie, is known as the most mis-
chievous animal among all the large
herd Of elephants in this show. Coco,
writes Ellen Velvin In wild Animal
Celebrities" was born in the circus,
and from the very first few months Of
his life attracted attention, not only
on account of his constant mischief,
but also because he Is one Of the most
afectionate and amusing animals In
captivity.
Coco began one day to pull down the
gas pipes over his head; and when
those had been put to rights again, he
tried to investigate the electric light
by drawing the bulb over to his mouth
with his trunk, and was barely saved
from crushing it, and probably causing
his OWL death.
Just round q corner of the wall
where he and his companions are usu-
ally fastened up, underneath Madison
Square Garden, is a water faucet
where the men get the drinking water
for the elephants. One night when,
after the performance, the lights had
been put out with the exception Of one
or two, and all the men had gone but
the Waterman, Coco was very quiet
and thoughtful, and as all the elephants
seemed quiet and comfortable, the
Waterman settled himself in his chair
and began to doze.
Suddenly he was conscious of a curl
Gus sound like running water, and
after listening a moment, looked down
on the floor, and was surprised to see
the floor swimming in water and a
stream pouring from the faucet. The
Waterman knew at once what had hap
pened. Coco had turned on the water
faucet and flooded the place. 1t took
about an hour with a lot of men to
get the animals dry and comfortable
once more, and Coco was made to un-
derstand, by having his trunk raped
smartly every time he attempted to
put it round the faucet, that he was
not to do that again.