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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
FOR WHAT STOOD HE?

With due respect for the pleasing
personality of Judge Taft, where is it
of record that he ever manifested con-
Germ lest the selfish users of govern
ment for self injure the stability of the
republic? Before he became a candi-
date for the presidency, when did he
attach himself to any reform when
become known as the leader in a
movement to bring about better con-
ditions as to the fearful abuses which
have been revealed in late years?
Roosevelt stood for something def
mite; Bryan was the embodiment of
the proposal for civic reform; La Fol-
lette was a human dynamo as he gem
Grated power for reforms in state and
nation; Folk achieved a reputation that
stamped him as a brave champion of
the people against the grafters
For what specific civic reform issue
did Judge Taft stand which differ
entiated him from hundreds of thou
sands of other good citizens?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
GUARANTY OF DEPOSITS IN CAN
ADA.

Canadian bankers do not appear to
have been ruined by the guaranty of
deposits in vogue in that country The
Canadian banks are mutually organ
lied, forming an association through
which they distribute all losses through
bank failures among themselves. Tn
der this system no depositOr in that
country has ever lost a cent through
a bank failure, there has never been a
run on a bank, and there has been no
panic.
While Mr.. Taft and his supporters
would probably claim that this system
In Canada is voluntary one on the
part of banks, it is in reality cOmpul-
sorry, for the government grants GER
tain privileges to banks belonging to
the association that it does not grant
to those not belonging. The govern
ment discriminates against a bank
that VIII not agree to go into the as
soclatlon, consequently all or most of
them do so, tax themselves for a guar
anty fund, pay all losses (Which under
Such system are negligible) and
every depositor in the dominion is
absolutely sure of every cent of his
money.
Yet Mr.. Taft and his supporters say
that this system in this country would
be "ruinous,' that it is ''vagary" and
so on. A party in Canada that would
propose to abolish this policy and
practice would go down under over
whelming defeat, on this issue alone
Oregon Journal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
"Eacinu the Music"

Facing the Music for the first time
here, will be the attraction at the Key
lor Grand theater, Monday. Oct II,
with Mr.. James J. COrbett in the star
part. Manager H. H. FTaZee under
whose direction Mr.. Corbett's tour is
being conducted is particularly for
innate in providing his popular star
with an exceptionally strong piece and
supporting company. Corbett. who has
always proved himself to be- box Of
flee winner, bids fair to break all
financial records this season.
Facing the Music" was originally
produced in New York where it ran
several months at the Madison Square
Garden theater, and subsequently en-
joyed an all summer run at Powers
theater, Chicago with Henry E. Dixey
in the principal character.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
"Hans and Nix"

The engagement in this city of
Hans and Nix announced for two
nights October Is and IA at the Key
lor Grand theater has attracted huge
interest among our theater gOers. Any
play from the pen of Kerker Morton
is sure to do so, but this particular one
has scored such a tremendous success
in other cities that it will doubtless
prove an event of events of the local
theatrical season. 1t will be presented
here by one of the most prominent or
CARNATIONS in America presenting mu-
steal comedy. All the original scenic
effects as witnessed in New York,
Chicago and Boston during it's long
engagements in those cities, wiLl be
seen here, while the cast is composed
of many prominent people identified
with this style of entertainment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
WHY NO RELIEF!

Thomas F. Ryan testified on the wit
ness stand in New York that more
than 80 per cent of the existing rail-
road stocks in this country is water
Lest his statement might have been
misunderstood District Attorney Jer-
ONE asked Mr.. Ryan to repeat his as
sertion and then, when the latter re-
iterated it, Mr. Jerome asked him TO
explain.
Little of the stocks which have
been issued" Mr.. Ryan said. represent
actual money investment. In most in
stances the stocks were taken by the
promoters. who invested merely few
dollars in personal expenses while pro-
noting the enterprise and bonds were
issued from the proceeds of which the
road was built
These stocks aggregate billions
every $106 share is al demand from
the holder for annual dividends, which
the people have to pay.
What has been done to prevent such
spurious issuance of Watered stock?
These humid securities have poured
forth from Wall street in a. mighty
flood. They have engulfed the country
with unjust transportation taxes-for
transportation charges merely are
taxes levied to maintain the modern
public highway, the steam railroad.
Can complaint be registered if the
people this year question the validity
of hating pledges to devise means to
prevent the issuance of Watered
stocks? When the controlling political
party, with every branch of the gov
eminent in its hands, permitted these
abuses to grow to such huge proper
tons, is it probable that it will be the
most efficient instrument WhereWith
to cure the conditions?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
WANTED
FOR SALE--REAL ESTATE
WOLFE, VALAER e. BROOKE,

NEW. BUNGALOW. IN. GREENS
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-$1O0O
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, 1908-10-09
ATTACKED TAFT'S TARIFF PLANK

Below are excerpts from an article
which appeared in the Portland Ore
gonian of September IA. 1908. 1t con-
tains one of the greatest blunders
made in a political campaign. Like The
Omaha Bee, the Oregonian mistook
Taft's tariff plank for Bryan's and pro-
oeeded to lambast and condemn it with
great vigor. The language in the quo
tation in the first sentence is the Ian
guage, word for word, of the Taft
tariff plank, adopted at Chicago. Elk
cerpts from the article are as ofllows:
In his daily speeches Mr. Bryan
tells us this:
In all tariff legislation the true
principle is best maintained by the i'm
position of such duties as will equal
the difference between the cost Of pro-
duction at home and abroad, together
with reasonable profit TO American in
dustries'
This means just nothing. Every
protectionist, even the extremist, will
accept the statement. Who is to de
eide what is reasonable profit? Who
is to decide what may be the fair Diff
ference between wages at home and
abroad? The problem presents an In
finite number and variety of factors,
as well as of differences to be adjusted
Men never viii agree upon them. They
viii agree upon the loose statement, as
presented by Mr.. Bryan; but never
upon the details in working it out
They can't Should Bryan be elected
president, and a congress with him
and an attempt be made to adjust a
tariff for imposition of such duties as
will equal the difference between cos.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
CAMPANARi, ThrdIu shrdIu shr
Campanari, the Great.

With a long string of brilliant sue
cesses to his credit, there is no greater
figure in the opera world than Cam
panari. His engagement with the
Metropolitan Opera company of New
York has continued without Interrupt
ton for IA years, during which period
he has become SO widely known as a
versatile baritone and actor that near
ly all musical people are familiar with
his remarkable career.
Campanari has been a favOrite ar
fist in tours with the greatest singers
of the world. such as Patti. Melba,
Nordica and Rappold. He was leading
baritone in the Melba Opera company
that flashed like a meteor across the
world of music few years ago. On
two occasions he has shared the hon
orsaswith NOrdica in trans continental
tours, and later he won undying fame
for his singing and acting of the roles
of Tonic" in 'Pagliacci," Alto in
''Cavalleria Rusticana," "Escamilio in
Carmen etc.
He is but one of the brilliant stars
who are to appear in concert in this
city soon. The others are the equally
famous, Rappold, Jacoby and Martin
also of the Metropolitan Opera COM
pany 1t is safe to say that their com
ing will be the occasion of much re-
joicing on the part of people who are
musically inclined At the Keylol
Grand theater, Saturday, october 10
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

Republicans see that they have the
hardest fight of their lives Even
Iowa, that has never given its electors
UP for democrat, is now a doubtful
state. The Des Moines Register. a re-
publican paper, says: Union labor
will be for Bryan. Bryan is personally
popular at this time 1t is idle to
claim Iowa republican by more than a
comfortable margin. If there is an
open split over Allison succession Iowa
may be classed, among states and
democrats will fight for it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET
For President-W. ]. BRYAN, of Ne
Nebraska.
For Vice President-JOHNW W, KERN
of Indiana.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
Congressman Third District-WM.
GOODYEAR
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
Governor-JOHN PATTISON.
Lieutenant GOVERNOR. .. Ed
WARDS. e..
Secretary of State-OTIS JOHNSON.
State Treasurer-JOHN SCHRAM,
State Auditor-W. H. CARSON.
Attorney General-A. w. HOLZ-
HEIMER
Commissioners of Public Lands-AL-
BERT SCHOOLEY.
Commissioner of Public obstruction
ELDRIDGE WHEELER.
Insurance Commissioned EDWIN +.
MASTERSON.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET,
Senator 18th District-JOSEPH f.
Fades.
Senator, 18th District-H. f. CLO-
DIUS, Jr
Representative, 18th District. w.
COOKERY.
Representative, 18th District
FRANCIS A. GARRECHT. CHARLES
w. MASTERSON.
Sheriff.. d. BRUNTON.
County Clerk-PERRY J. LYONS.
County Auditor-THOMASS STAINS
LAUS SCALLY.
County Treasurer. A. BIRD
WE'LL
County Attorney-FRED NJ. HEDG-
Err
County Assessor-M. TONER.
County superintendent of Schools
q. E. STAFFORD.
County Coroner. F. COON.
Commissioner, First District -
GEORGE STRUTHERS
Commissioner, Third District-F. NJ
I OWDEN, Jr.
Just'ce of the Peace-THCMiS NJ
MCKINNEY.
Constable-GEORGE H. THOMP-
SON.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS
CAT Cripple Creek"

This story of typical frontier bra
vado. although presented numerous
times heretofore in this city, was
never portrayed with more dash, and
at the same time reserve power, than
that displayed by the present extra
strong cast presenting Walter Airing
toms production of AT Cripple Creek -
At the Keylor Grand tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

Roosevelt got $26O,OOO from Harri-
man. Sherman as chairman of the re-
publican congressional committee col
lected from trusts. and now Sheldon.
republican treasurer is proceeding to
do the same thing. And these things
show that the republicans are always
frying out the fat as usurers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
SUNDAY Schools.

POMONA, Cal. Oct. Representa-
uves from all the Sunday schools of
the state are gathering here today for
a three-day convention, during which
plans for extending the scope and use
fulness of religious education will be
considered
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

The Chicago Inter- Ocean, a leading
republican paper, says: illinois has
been placed in the doubtful column by
the democratic campaign managers,
but they are not altogether respon-
Sible for if
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

of production at home and ABROAD TO-
gether with reasonable proht To Amer
lean industries we should discover az
cnce the charlatanry and futility OF
the undertaking"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

Walla Walla and Vicinity: Fair ana
cooler tonight. Saturday fair.
Washington: Fair and cooler tonlSht
Saturday fair.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

THE republican platform" says ex-
Senator Carmack, lis like Mother
Hubbard. 1t covers everything and
touches nothing"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

Forty thousand of unemployed
marched in a procession in New York
on Labor day. That fact fully answers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
Weather Conditions.

The disturbance which produced
threatening conditions yesterday has
moved rapidly from the coast through
Canada to a. position north OF Montana
and a. high area again overspreads the
Pacific slope No precipitation mas
fallen during the past "a hours west OF
Chicago. but n disturbance on the
south Atlantic coast is causing heaVy
rains in the south Atlantic states. Ram
has also continued in portions or the
lower Lake region. Temperatures nave
risen considerably over the nor,nerh
part of the Rocky mountain slope ana
fallen correspondingly over the south
ern part. The distribution of baromet-
ric pressure now indicates continued
fair weather in this locality with
cooler tonight.
JOHN GROVER, Observer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09

c. M. HALL, carpenter and contrac
tor. DAY or contract work. Phone 972
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

FOR GENERAL
house work; permanent position
good wages and first class home for
right party For full particulars ap
ply to Mrs. F. f. Mojonnier $40
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GENERAL
VETERINARY SURGEONS

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Surgeon and Dentist; graduate OF
American Veterinary College, N. Y.
Office, Star Livery Barn, corner OF
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HELP WANTED-MALE

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accident and sickness insurance in
Walla Walla. Exclusive territory.
Big commissions and renewals paid.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-10-09
UNDERTAKES
SUIT PRESSING

STOLLERS PRESSING CLUB
Cleaning Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
garments. Hats blocked and cleaned
IA North Third street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04

accordine to Victor H. Hanson. the Montgomery member of the Board Of Trustees of the Presbyterian orphan Home at Talladega, great plans are under way for improving the institu- fion and paying of it's indebtedness
 Mir. Hanson returned yesterday from Taliadega where he went to attend the quarterly meeting of the Board Of Trustees of the Home. At this meet ing H. l.. Mckee was elected Superin- fendent and Mre. Ransey of Birming- ham, was chosen as Matron of the Home.
 One of the most stimulating inci- dents of the meeting was the contri- bufiogi made to the Home for the peo- ple of Montgomery. MT. Hanson pre- eented the Board with over s40O raised by the people of Montgomery. other members of the Board pledged them selves to ask the people of the cities thev represented to do as well for the Institution.
 It will be recalled that at the meet ing of the Presbyterian synod. held m Huntsville last Fall an entirely new body of Trustees was appointed con sisting of laymen, Heretofore the Board of Trustees has consisted very largely of ministers.
 The new Board or Trustees met TOT the first time at the Home on NoveHi- Der 19. and spent two days making a very exhaustive examination or the condition of the Home, its nnahces management, etc
 The second meeting of the new Boaro of Trustees, held Thursday. was at tended by every member Of the boaro
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Seat Sale Opens This Morning at Q
 O'clock, For
 A aunn nru


 Society, as well as music circles, are already beginning to look fCrwarl to the coming of the Savage Grand Opera Company in the widely famed Japanese opera Madam Butterfly" as an event that will be the occasion for perhaps the most brilliant audience in several seasons There will be an attendance from all surrounding places and a host of opera parties are being planned. The big company which Mir. Savage Is to send here will be the same splen- did organization that has captivatnd Now York for two American seasons of this ceIet rated masterpiece. It will have itz OWL orchestra of fifty pieces.
 Puccini's Madam Butterfly" Is taken from John Luther Longs tragic Japan csc story which David Belasco made into a one-act drama several years ago and which had q run of nearly 1000 performances in New York. It was | the first and most popular of all the Japanese plays and music lovers who l heard the Puccini masterpiece in the East predict that the opera will con tinue to be a sensational success for years to come. MT. Savage employed | a special corps of Japanese artists and | workmen to design and build the pro l ductfon, and imported the costumes properties and even some of the unique | musical instruments used either by the orchestra or by musicians on the stage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
Richland, Ga. and Miss May. Tallman.

Richland, Ga, and Miss May Tallman, of Montgomery.
 The Christmas tones of the decora- tions were exouisitely carried out in a perfect wealth of Southern smilax, holly. and Christmas bells.
 Miss Britt was assisted in recelv- ing by Misses Hulitt Merritt and An nie Laurie Norton. who were gowned ln white lingerie.
 The chocolate table; over which was thrown a superb lace cover. was pre- sided over by Mrs. c. E. Miner eIe- Eantly attired in black taffeta. De- Uphtful refreshments were served dur- ing the evening.
 The hostess was becomingly gowned In white silk, trimmed in black vel vet. Her flowers were parma violets' Miss Alston wore blue liberty satln Miss Tallman, champagne silk with brown trimmings; Miss Norwood AIS ton. a white lace robe over pink SIX and Miss Morton, cream chtnon Droa@- cloth and Irish lace.
 Miss Britts guests were:
 Misses Nellie Johns. Norwood AIS ton, Katie Bells Anthony, Estelie An thony, Matte Waters, Willie Mae Thomaston, Elizabeth Conner, Virgin ia Mizelle, Pearl Lewis, Mary Etta Nor, | ton, Matte Foster, Sallie Orum' Nel Bancroft, Emma Clair Bishop and Ao' "a Brown.
 Messrs: A. c. Cochran, s. T. Pruett | F. T. Aston, pr. J. w. Thomaston, II L. Upshaw, W. E. Jordan. A Lewis l. M Alley and N. Lewis.
 The out t-of-town guests were: Misses | Aston and Morton, of Richland, Ga | Tsllman and Reaves, of Montgomery Messrs F.. F. Esslinger, T. Martin anC | I O. Dykes. of Union Springs, anC Charles Jeffers and Eugene Jeffers, O l Roanoke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
SOCIETY AT FURMAN.
BCnutIfuI Entertainment Given by DT
 and Mrs. SDler.


 Furman. Jan. 3.-(Spec;al )-Among the social events of the holidays was an Experience Meeting" given to thcir friends and admirers hv pr. and Mrs. P " Spier at their elegant new home which has just been completed.
 The color scheme was red and large red bells were suspended everywhe ere while the halls and rooms were beauti- fully decorated with holly and smilax. Music was furnished bv the accom- nlshed accompaniest of the Judson. Miss Williams. which greatly added to tho charm of the evening.
 There were in all fifteen couples.
 After indulGinC in various games the guests were invited to the dining room. where cake and fruit punch was served.
 During the evening dainty question cards were handed to each guest and for n hour the assembly was convulsed with laugh ter at the witty and humor- ous answers to the various questions.
 A committee consisting of Miss c Robson. Dr. F. Burson and J. T. Purifoy was selected to award the prize. a pretty n.cture which was awarded to Miss Nell Farrlon while the booby prize bunch of frecrackers was awarded Mir. Mark Watson. In a few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
REVIEW OF TRADE
UNUSUAL POST-HOLIDAY QUIET IS
 REPORTED.
The Shipments of Goods on Spring Or- ders are Light, According to
 Bradstreet's Regular
 Week RenOrf.


 New York, Jan. 3.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Rather more than usual post holiday quiet is reported in general trade and industry but the financial situation shows continued betterment. Reduc- tion sales stimulate retail trade at some cities. but mild weather limits reasonable distribution at the north west. while holding. of cotton affects retail trade and collections in the South. Money is more easily obtain able for business purposes at large cen ters, number of the country's banks have obtrusively resumed cash pay ments and the premium on the cur rency practically died with the old year in New York.
 Shipments of goods on spring orders are reported light. At the South, how ever. retail business is very quiet and in some instanceS nearly one-t1ird of the cotton crop is still reported held by farmers. The lumber trade, while showing rather more life at Western centers and yellow pine and cypress production is being cut heavily. The effect of this is found in the reports of traf11c on leading railroads which in addition report bushes as a whole still shrinking.
 Business in dry goods and clothing | Is light as a whole. but the tone of that trade is more confident than a month ago.
 Business failures for the week end. ing January number 342 against 21S last week. 1S5 in the like week of 1907. 220 in 1906, 27S In 1905 and 262 in l9U4. In Canada failures for the week num- Der p as against 50 last week and lS in this week a year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
CONVENE HERE
PLANS ON FOOT TO ENTERTAIN
 COTTON GROWERS.
Convention Is to Meet in Montgomery on February s and 6-Will He Held tn One of City
 Theatres.

Plans are on foot to hold a conven- tion of the Alabama division of the Southern Cotton Associaticn in Mont ,gomery on February 5 and 6. This was the announcement made by the Secretary of the Commercial Club yes terday afternoon.
 President w. H. Seymour. the prime mover of the convention, Is out of the city at present negotiating with the railroads for a special rate to be given to delegates to the convention.
 It is said that the convention will be held in one of the theatres of the city, and that the special committee rooms of the convention will be located in the rooms of the Commercial Club.
 The program of the convention has not been made nor have. the commit tees of the convention been yet named by the officers. Information concerning these matters will be given out by MT. Seymour on his return to the city by the frst part of next week.