davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13

drunk ard disorderly charge, were
piloted to the police station Sunday
and Monday mornings, at an interval
of "A hours, and We're given rooms in
the "Walledoff Haviland" until this
afternoon, when Justice Huffman will
listen to the complaints of trials and
tribulations of his fellow men.
The funeral of j. j. Shields. who
died Saturday, in St. Mary's hospital.
was held this afternoon at O'Clock
from the Hennessey undertaking par
lors. Interment was in the city GEM
etery. Mr.. Shields was a brother of s.
S. Shields, the Milton fruit-grower.
and was on his way to his Oregon
home from Pasco, where he hai been
working, when he was stricken with
an attack of demeLtia. He was taken
to the hospital for treatment. but
succumbed Saturday afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13

Don't forget the Junior Soldier dem
onstration tonight at the Salvation
Army. A very enjoyable evening is
promised. All are welcome.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13
: CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

- CITY NEWS IN BRIEF =
. - . . . . . . . . . .
son. Shady Nook farm. Saturday,
son.
Walla walla lodge, No. Z, F. & A. NJ.
will hold regular meeting this even
ing in the Masonic temple. Degree
work will be the order of business for
the evening.
Mrs. j. F. Brewer, "a Boyer avenue,
entertained Miss Kheff of Seattle, Mrs.
Leuders and Mrs Mcdonald, of Ia
coma, members of the Rebekah assem-
bly,, at dinner. Saturday evening.
There will be a special meeting of
the Commercial club in the club rooms
in the Ransom building, this evening
at o'clock. at which time important
! business will come up for considera-
ton. All members of the club are re-
quested to be present.
Stephen r. Chapman. Troop c.,
Fourteenth Cavalry, was cought in the
| meshes of the police net late, Satur-
day night, and was booked at the
station on the charge of disorderly
conduct. He will be given a hearing
before Justice Huffman this after
noon.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Wierk, Isaacs
and Division street, accompanied by
| Miss Ada Fieff, of Milton, left Satur-
day eyering for Holstein. Germany
Mr.. Wierk's old home, for an extended
visit. Mr.. Wierk has not visited his
home for over % years, and while alb
sent from this country, he will make
an extensive tour of the Fatherland.
An attractively built foot bridge
spanning Mill creek, just east of the sub
fire station has recently been completed
The bridge was ordered built by ]. w.
Cookery. and gives a much needed
the north bank of the stream in the
immediate vicinity.
The sum of $40 was realized from
the sale of baskets at the recital given
by the young people of the Grace M.
E. church Saturday evening. The
baskets were sold by John Peterson,
and after those present had enjoyed
a bountiful supper, a short musical
and literary program was rendered.
To conduct a series of meetings at
the First Congregational church, Rev.
Francis J. Van Horn, pastor of Ply
mouth church at Seattle, and Fred
Butler, a soloist, will arrive in Wal
la Walla~ soon, announcement of the
proposed meetings which will be held
February 5 to II inclusive, being an
nounced yesterday.
William Avery, one of the two col
cred men ewho raided the Spokane
train between Spokane and Lind, last
Tuesday. and robbed passengers OF
over $500 ENTERED a plea. of guilty at
Ritzville. Saturday, and was given an
inderterminate sentence of from one
to IA years in the penitentiary. Avery
will be brought to the penitentiary this
afternoon.
Word has beer. received in Walla
Walla that Kid" Scaler the pugilist
who fought Martin Denny here last
winter, has been matched to meet
Johnny F'rayne before Coffroth's club
at Colma, Cal, on January "a.
Frayna is considered one of the top
notchers. Scaler has greatly improved
since his fight here ard is looked upon
as the coming man in the lightweight
division.
i President Penrose of Whitman
college addressed the Y NJ. G. A. men,
bers at Spokane yesterday, taking as
his subject, 1.-THE Liver, the Head, the
Heart" Following the meeting
friendship lunch, at which President
PeLrose was guest of honor, was
served.
| John L. Ireland and Miss Lillian
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13

Wait for the ears at the Book Nooh.
The Daily Statesman-25c per month
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13
Cuspidors
China Cups and
SauCerS

We have gathered together
and placed on one large table
a large assortment Of fancy
China Cups and Saucers, which
we have marked at Just one.
half price. Come in and look
them over.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13
Mantle Clocks

There is a Yellow Tag on
every Mantle Clock, some
marked as follows:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-01-13
Carpet Department
Specials

Couch Covers, full 6O ncheS Wlde,
fringed both sides and ends, extra
heavy quality. Sale price ...... $2.25
Extension Rods. 50-inch extension,
white ends 9c
Portieres, heavy weight, SO inches wide,
yards long, number of patterns to
select from: regular So sale $685.
9x12 Rugs. 10-wire Tapestry Brussels,
floral and Oriental designs; $21.50;
sale YIo'f0
Linoleum, two yards wide; regular
75c; laying included, for ....... SEC
Inlaid (Key BRANDY German, two pat
terms to select from; S1.25 so. yd.;
sale, including laying .......... $50
Tiled Inlaid Linoleum; regular $3.50.
Sale, laid on floor, So yd. for 80. .$1.29
Tapestry Brussels Carpet, floral or
Oriental designs, sewel lined and
laid, per yard 73c
Body Brussels Carpet, full Trace; reg
ular $1.75; sale 81. SO
All Wool Blankets, in all colors, as
we'll as white. These are seasonable
goods, yet they have not been spared.
Prices range from 1919 upwards.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
A New Chariot of War

/ Students Of the science Of war and the
art Of battle viii recognize at its true
value the official determination Of our
I old friend. the victoria. as a part OF the
I pancply Of war TIE victoria hitherto
has been associated with the innate lux
ury OF the ornate rich; it has been the
emblem as it has ben the object. Of al
fluent. If not aristocratic. repose. It used
10 give tone and distinction 10 the old
pictures OF famous places. and so survives
on the vision with hoop skirts. poke bon
nets. and baby parasols II IS now res
cUed from the realm Of the archaic and
spared from the withering touch OF lacka-
daisical opulence by the Comptroller OF
the Treasury.
a decision rendered by that official gives
the victoua-'-a light panel boot victoria.
with rubber tires. lamps. double Tenders.
pole. shafts. and extra seat'-a place in
the machinery Of combat II becomes an
engine OF belIigerency; at least IL is for
the transportation Of the army aad its
supplies" and may be bought out Of the
public fund appropriated by Congress for
the support OF the military establishment.
and in this case for the benent OF that
part Of the army which IS engaged in
pacifying distraught Cuba This comes
about by the desire os the commanding
general Of our Army Of Cuban Pacifca-
tion TO possess g vehicle from a pa-ticu-
lar source Of supply IN New York. with
out competition. al a cost OF SOL The
Auditor for the War Department appears
70 have entertained some doubt whether
a purchase % this extent in the open
market. without competitive bidding. was
legal. and whether q victoria was some
thing which could be Included IN the ma
terlal purchased for the transportation
OF the army and ifs supplies. The occa-
sion Of doubt has been removed By this
liberal action on the part OF the Comp
t-oIler. who has the anal say" in such
matters.
Grim-visaged war may now smooth its
Vrinkled front IN the cs9acious and
cushioned embrace OF this new chariot.
with its rubber tires. lamps. extra seat
and so On, and the victoria takes its use
ful place ta the new contraptioas OF war
with snokeIsss powder. the noiseIess Eun.
and the invisible soldier.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
The New Revolution.

From the Cleveland Pain Dealer.
Honduras seems TO De the latest victim
OF Latin-Anerican insurrection. 50 men,
acing are conditions in the fnsignifcan,
republic that the United states will prob
ao-y De compelled 70 send a sunbOat 10
Honouran waters TO prevent the destruc-
ton OF American property. The bare=
rooted brown soldiers OF the Central
american insurreccOlary armies are lit
ue more responsible than misch!evous
children They run amuck for q time
ana smash things generally. without de-
tnctlon- II It were not for this prop. ~
Sly 70 destroy property neither the
United States nor any other great nation
would greatly care how often the revolu-
tons occur a new revolutionary gov
eminent is usually quite as stable and
satisfactory as the one il drives out.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
journalistic Amenities.

L IS ever the fate OF young journal
ism 20 be b-ash- t IS the newIy-ded-ed
editor who rushes in where angels fear
70 tread" and so We are not altogether
surprised At the veheme-ce Of our much
[ esteemed contemporary. E TaIoun, Of
Fez- There was crying need for 9 rep
reseutative newspaper somewhere IN Nc
rocco Tco long have we had 10 rely
for news OF Add eI Aziz anE his hated
rival. 1IUley Hafd. on the Iuagin!ngs OF
foreign correspondents. and for The
first tine we may get the news first
hand That IS. II the new editors some
what expressive style does not set him
knocked on the head ere his much-ueeded
Journal gets a fair start
There have been Othe- newspapers in
Morocco, but they were under foreign
influence and they supported with some
fe-voT the cause oS Add e. Aziz against
that OF his brother. AIuIey. and so The
leading merchants Of Fez get together
the same men who had helped 10 turn
Add e. Aziz out OF his capitaI-and de-
cLded 20 establish a rival organ. Type
and printing press are not altogether
easy 70 get at Fez but they got them
and, after some difficulty. they secured
an extraordinarily the right man for
the right place For he believes in the
cause Of those who employ him. and he
brings 10 their service a vocabulary and
q vituperative pen that would be irvaI-
liable 70 the yellow Journalism OF our
own land.
he starts OF his editorial mildly enough
and Ike a true NosIem: .,Fez-mav
God preserve her from all evil and all
evildoe-s,' but the mndness. ceases there.
for he goes on:
The policy Of her enemies Is taking the shape
Ct powder and bah under the Indictment Of The
editc- of Aaise-able Newspaper. wao dos not
know this nan 20 Dc yeiDiag dog. rsprobzte. &
lost creature. traitor to his people and lis re-
Esion' God and the Faithful branded such meu.
and he eaa deceive 10 one except himself"
\ little later on his invective reaches
a fine frenzy:
Curses On you. you trzito- and lar. Do you
think that 8I1-oooans believe a word yo1 sa~?
What you have written. you lsttle cur q daz. OF
The subject q the Cad q Fez Is ABSOLUTELY false
Have you seen, you hog. WITH what respect and
sda.ratian The Engiisa newspapers SPEAK of hias
Oh. you little carcass of = pig.'
And then. no respecter Of royalties. this
editor proceeds TO take a fan out Of
his monarch, under the belief. possibly.
that Muley Hahd had the throne
''cinched," for he goes On TO say:
~You say. o ass q asses, that tie Enir shouId
Unite IN his pessn four f1Edanertal thinss-
jls-8ezz. statssHznship. eou7gn and descent from
the Gorsiehifes- Which Of these things do you
fud IN Add e AzizY Is it in the name Of Justice
that he has made a gift 10 the Europeans Of two
cities IN the land Of 3iohammedznsg And as
thoagh this were not en0uEh, Is be not seeking 70
impose oser Us the authority Ct iufdelsg O yos
ass You iasu1erahle ass
We fear. reading this striking editorial
uttsrance ever, that it Is too good to last,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
SUMNER BOARDERs.
Efforts Made TO Find Another
Name
= - - -

Name
FruD The Boston Trauz-iu-
Numerous efforts have been made 10
replace the term summer b0arder-' with
one more graceful and at the same tine
% seemingly greater import 20 those who
entertain and are entertained through the
Offices OF an extensive New England IL
dustry in warm weather. For a season
or two paying guest bade fair 70 be q
generally accepted definition of one who
remunerates his host or hostess FOL. fare
and 1cc1DUoCation received IN private
@ se-i-r--vats house. But f0r some rsa-
son or other the paying guest failed
70 become popular Perhaps il Wzs
thought 20 be TOO Pre-entlous. after al.
% apply 20 the party 0f the second par-
IL q transaction conducted on the sim
p-esc E-Te-a-C-take policy. The latest
suggestion for the desired word comes
from Edward C. Booths charmInzIv
written book. The Posi- Girl" in which
the leading male character IS the sumner
b1arder IN Yorkshire England. where
summer boariers are rare. but are known
when present as ''spawers" Are any n
favor Of accepting the suggestion and
moving for an adoption OF the term
''sPawer1' II any discussion of the sub
ject IS 20 take place now IS the season
for g.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
Bear II in Mind.

F-1-1 the L---isril-e C-=--er-J1,-11-ai-
n considering the announcement that
the Republican campaign managers IL
tend Voluntarily 20 pursue q policy OF
publicity for campaign contributions.
bear iE mind these facts
Optional publicity carries with It op-
tiOnaI suppression
The Republican managers do not have
10 publish everything; therefore they. can
suppress anything
This -s a political campaign Il is A
season Of tricks. ruses. and expedIents.
Z looks well 20 pretend Publicity. II
may be an astute political dodge. and Yet
since it IS not obligatory, ii can co no
harm Publish st VIII and conceal az
VIII IS the easy formula Il Is the Re
publican formula
Bear in mind also these facts OF recent
history
NJ Taft refused 20 Join 1Ir Bryan in
an enort 10 induce a Republican Con
gress 20 enact publicity legislation.
The Republican Congress had q pub
LEFTY bil before &, but adjourned with
out passing IT,
The Republican national convention. by
an overwhelming vote. rejected a reso-
luton p.edEi1g the party 10 publicity
legislation.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
BRYAN'S CHANCES
Are Bettered by His Well known
RadfcaItsm.
- % y - =.

Prom the New YORK Pres
We hope TIE managers OF Mr. Taft's
campaign will not be so Ight-headcd and
incompetent as 10 make their campaign
on the theory Of Gen Keifer that IL
would take a miracle TO land william J.
Bryan In the White House. for his views
are what the astute Matthew Stanley
Quay used 10 call rainbow chasing. Con-
fdence is a good thing for any man who
goes into a fight with the determination
70 win Overconfdence puts q premium
on the carelessness and stupidity that
throw away victories which might be won
with zeal and courage
The truth about Bryan's chances IS that
the most Trustworthy political opinion
confesses they are FAR better than they
were IN 1886 and 1900 There are few close
observers OF actual conditions who do not
place the entire South. with the new
state Of Oklahoma, IN the Bryan column
They cOncede that until the Republican
party can prove 10 the contrary at the
polls Bryan ought 10 be credited with
West Virginia. Maryland. and Delaware
as well as the habitually Democratic
states Of the solid South. This would
mean 116 votes IN the electoral college.
with 232 necessary 10 a choice
Then everybody who knows anything
al all about the country beyond the Ms
sissippi River knows that the far West is
radical 10 a degree that may be called
rabid- 9Ir- Bryan represents, and VIII
represent IN the minds OF the voters Of
that territory. the next best exponent OF
the radicalisn Up 70 which President
Roosevelt has educated them These
voters believe thoroughly in everything
which Mr.. Roosevelt has done, and they
wanted him for a third term. because
they believed that he would 90 more
along radical lines They Will incline 10
the candidate who looks 20 them ike the
man 10 go on 70 hotter radicalism-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
The EeEro's Durv-

From the Springfield Uui-u.
Mr. Bryan has never dared 10 assert
his position on the negro question For
If he should say anything calculated 10
win the support OF the negroes IN the
Northern States, where the negro vote
counts for something. the white Demo
crats Of the South would be % in arms
against him HIS only lndiscretion was
when he wrote that article in the Com
moCer standing sQuarely with the Presi-
dent on the Brownsville issue. Mr.. BRYAN
and his party by tradition are opposed 70
the nesro's participation in politics. and
our colored citizens can expect nothing sr
the hands Of the Democratic party. They
owe allegiance TO the Republican party
not only for their emancipation. but for
the friendly attitude that the party has
always manifested toward the negro. Not
as a member Of . race, but as a citizen.
should the negro vote.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
BARKIS AND PEGGOTTY.
He May Be willing, but She Has
Changed Her Mind.


Fz1= the New N5-t r7nsS
A Victoria dispatch brings Us word
that 0Ir- Raiders observations IN Can
ada have made him willing 10 remove
all customs barriers between Canada ard
the United states as freely as between
any Two States Of the Union Il seems 10
Slr- F-dder that 1t IS only a question Of
tine when IN the interest Of both coun-
tries they VIII unite under one general
government. aad Canada become part OF
the great American republic
Ba-il-s may be willing. but Pegsorty
has changed her mind. Canada is more
iuperizLst than the mother country he
cause she profts al the maternal ex-
2eEse- and Il ever the weary E-irisha-
should determine no longer 10 bear z bur
cen which profits him not Independence
IS the Canadian substitute f0r imperial
ism So strong IS this Canadian se1ti-
mert that she is now plucklng fo- herself
P!l--S which are properly our picking
British West Indies belongs more right
ly 70 oGr system than 10 Canada-s. II
only because Of -Eeauess AID closer eco
ucuic relations We could 90 for them
ali that We have done for Porto Rico. and
what Canada cannot co for them IN gen
erat-o1s- i ever, since no growth OF Can
aoas market can ever change their geo
graphical relations.
But IN the same week when Ar. Ridder
gave the interview, sure 70 be unsvmpa-
thetica-ly received, Canada announced a
preferential tariff with Barbados and Is
likely 90 follow Il with other bats for The
loyalty Cf the Antilles when their LOYALTY
% ove-Oceal relations IS weakening The
stlf--eckeduess OF the star5patters has
cost Us much trade with Canada and Is
costing Us much more with the West
Indies.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
Runner for Republication.

From the DeJrcit Free Pres
II is said that the forthcoming visit 10
Norway OF President FalGeres Of France
viii be certain 20 give a great impetus 10
the republican movement Why not dur
ms coming months give the movement
irresistible momentum by arranging for
visits on the part Of a number OF other
presidents Of repubiics2 II ex-presidents
would have just as happy an effect on
Norwegian sentiment. why not arrange
70 extend 20 Norway the trip Of a Ger
tain very eminent exponent Of republican
principles who is expected 70 go abroad
as an ex-President very soon after March
( OF next year2
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
A MAL0DoRoUS TOPIC.
The Whole Question OF Olympic
sports DistastefuL

From TIE Pi-ts5z-T Dls1atca-
OF course. the question whether the
British Judges are right in declaring the
final IN TIE s5J-neter foot race 70 be no
race" depends on the issue OF fact Il
IS a question Of evidence whether the
two Americans did or old not Jockey the
English runner out OF the race. Ordl-
narily the decision OF the judges WHO
are selected 20 odciate in a contest OF
such prominence would be deemed con
elusive. Some antecedsu- proceedings
tend 20 weaken that presumption Yet It
IS hard % believe that al the British
Judges OF athletics are unb-ushing frauds.
II can hardly be ignored J1at The cloud
OF charges raised over the arrangements
and awards cf this international event
reacts very severely on the character Of
athlet-c sports Here Il a meeting OF
worldwide scope. and concerning Il ale
cations are made that drive Us 20 one OF
two conclusions Il the charges are
true. the foremost rep-esen-atlvss of
English athletics are dishonest and capa-
bic OF reDudiarinE tie fairness that IS
imperative IN q judge II the charges
are false. American contestants and re
p1rterS are oS she vulgar ard u-sports-
rnanl,Se SOFT that raise the cry OF IN
fairness because they DO not WIN
Either horn Os the dilemma implies
that some very unpleasant people are
prominent IN athletics Furthermore.
there IS another thing 20 be said con
Cerni1g the S5uuda1ce OF these charges
\ gentleman who az6s himself engaged
IN contests where the awards are made
dishonesty gets out q 70 as quickly IS
possible Z IS less important 20 him -
lose the contests than 10 escape the u--
pleasant rotoriety OF having participated
n that class OF sports
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28

even in Morocco. Much as we should
enjoy following. daily. a writer so force
fUI. so terse. so direct and so fearless.
We fear that the opportunity viii be de-
nied US and that Il Taloun VIII be
cut OF our exchange list For. alas for
the opposition, Muley Hahd has departed
too bad that Journalism should lose so
promising member. but We fear that
his majesty Aziz could hardly under
stand the spirit underlying such journal
istic genius.
II is with sorrow and apprehension that
We await word from Fez,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That VACATION of yours viii be
Incomplete unless The TFazhfnE-
ton HCrEld follows you
IL VIII be like n daily letter
from home.
Wherever you are, Il viii rench
yOu regularly. and the address
viii be changed n often NJ de-
sired.
Please be particular to state IN
each case tie length Of time vou
desire paper sent 10 new address.
Daily, 30 cents a months daily
and Sunday, 90 ceRtz- Postage
prepaid.
Telephone Main $50.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
Tarau4uIa Rite.

Fron the Phladeiphia Inquirer
The tarantuIa bite is said to be in great
favor in the regions where this Insect
thrives because 1t gives one all the sensa-
tons OF intoxication without violating the
white ribbon pledge. The attention OF Col.
WattersOn IS called TO this remarkable
phenomenon. with the suggestion that he
might arrange for its introduction into
the dry districts Of Kentucky.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Dingbat used TO meanly gloat
Ger the girls who couldn't vote
Used 10 say
he was not one OF their knights:
Women had no voting rights.
Anyway.
But he's had a change Of heart
And he takes the women's part
Now. you bet
For he's getting rather fond
OF a pretty, bIue-eyed blond
SuEragette.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
THE SOULS BATH.

AZ even when the rose1te deeus
OF cayl-slt din frcrl hcaven's haz-
me sou hcr earth-worl gament sine
And 1zEed stands beneath the sts-s:
And there into that rive- cast.
That mighty tide q nizht. whoss rir1h
With splendid planets. brirrninz uast
Doth wash the ancient I'M q earn.
sEe cones ard piunres in: and larss
Her wcariness IN that vast tide.
Ihat hfe-7eneWing deep. whose waves
are VIDE as night Is wide.
1lel ron the pure tTanslucsut. foE
OF that uuplunbed- invigorate So,
Godlike IN truths white sririt-qIcv
she stands Unshamcd and f-ee
William WLfred Gamble
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
Cheering Announcement.

Frun the Philadephia Press
Cheer up. A scientist proclaims that
the problem before the next generation
VIII be 10 keep from freezing That is a
consolatory thought in weather Ike this.
But stay, Perhaps by that blessed time
the present generation will be facing the
converse NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
4 Fellow Feeling.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Our Minister 10 Paraguay. who tried TO
act as mediator between the govern
rnent forces and the insurgents. and was
promptly fred upon. must begin TO under
stand the feelings Of a league umpire
after a close decision
The Washington herald., 1908-07-28
The Eternal Rrrnn

Prom the Baltimore Au-crican.
Some Democratic newspapers that ars
not entirely in sympathy with the doingz
at Denver are beginning 10 ask already.
After Bryan this time. whate~ That Is
easy After Bryan this time, Bryan ones
more