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POSTAL sAvINGs-RANKs.

OSTMASTER GENERAL MEYER has an
nounced his Intention to recommend to Con-
gress the passage of a law to permit the
post offices to receive the small savings Of
the people His plan provides for paying 9
per cent interest on deposits, lending the
money To m tinnnl ha nl.r nj Oh No.. aa-.4
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ablebodied man. With all allowances counted n the sol
der at most receives not than So cents day for
his services and in return for that has endure dis
comforts and ndgnties that make his work reby hard
Tie do much better outside of the army
and knowledge of this fact has made deserton
onense 1t is wonder that the army finds it diff
cult to maintain its strength The marvel is that there
any soldiers at all.
r. In Europe, every citizen had to serve In the
army the matter Of pay would be Of little consequence
But the army is In the labor competition
other occupations and that competition ought to be
The soldier should be paid wages equal what he could
earn outside the army Out of his $13 month he has
to pay for his laundry and barber bills pay altering
the clothing the gives him. buy for
cleaning and keeping In good condition his arms equip
ment and clothing and even buy soap towels, comb,
toothbrush etc These expenses do leave him with
much money to spend
Congress should take up this matter and If 1t is
not possible to increase the soldiers of pay That
Is the only way to make military service attractive pre-
vent desertlon and maintain the strength the army
Chicago Journal.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-09

You are apt to get stingipg reproof
If you interfere with the busy little
boo
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-09

Inc days when nothing seems worth.
while are probably less to blame thap,
your digestion.
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COUNTRY BOYS IN CITIES.

HE COLUMBUS sun is preaching the usual
sermon to boys of the country and small
towns. advising them to stay away from the
cities, and that they are far better off in
rural communities than by tempting for
tune in the more congested centers of pop
uIation. II is the same old sermon, preached
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The alleged spelling reform has not
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-01-09
RAISE THE PAY OF SOLDIERS.

DISCUSSION of what is wrong with our
army is proceeding in New York newspa-
pers. Many defects are pointed out but
the most important of them is the wretch
edly small pay that is given private soldiers
In these days of prosperity S13 a month,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
CASTRO IS DUE
FOR SPANKING
Queen Wahe|mina Expects
10 Administer i
VAR LIKE PREPARATIONS
ALL AVAILABLE DUTCH SHIPS
ORDERED TO ASSEMBLE At
ONCE IN WEST INDIES FOR
ATTACK ON VENEZUELA

THE HAGUE, July 29-The Neither
lands government today ordered the
battleships Heemarkerch, Pieelhein anG
Evertaen and the cruisers Holland
Utracht and Friesland to assemble al
once in the West Indies. The COM
mander of the eastern squadron was al
so ordered to be prepared to dispatch
his fleet to Venzuela at a moments
notice.
These warlike movements lead tC
the general belief that Queen Wilnel-
nina is determined to crush Castro
and to force recognition of Dutch
claims in Venezuela
1t is known also that the minister OF
marines is today negotiating for the
purchase of several small fast steam.
ships with which the fleet could be
supplemented in case of a blockade OF
Venezuelan ports.
Castro is practically without means
of opposing we'll armed ships
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH


NEW YORK, July 29.-Race week
OF the Shelter Island Yacht club had its
inaugural today and has attracted
scores of entries. Several handsome
cups have been offered for the vari-
GUS events, the chief trophy being
awarded by A. r. Keller of the yawl
sunbeam, who has offered a silver
cup to be raced for during the week by
all boats from Glass @ and above. in
cluding sloops, yawls and schooners
racing in one class with time allow
ances, according to the rules of the
Yacht Racing association Of Long
Island sound. The course for this cup
will be Gardners bay, which Is free
from strong tides and always assured
of good breezes. The events are open
to all boats from recognized yacht
clubs. One of the features Of the race
week will be ladies' race tomorrow
and Friday there will be power boat
events in the morning followed by the
regatta for all classes in the after
noon.
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WASHINGTON :.
FOR BRYAN
Democratic Leaders Expect
to Cary the Slate
PARTY IS ENTHUSIASTIC
WITH THREE-cORNERE FIGHT
FOR NOMINATION FOR COVER.
NOR, DEMOCRATIC STOCK
TAKES RAPID RISE.

Democratic success in the state OF
Washington this fall is assured" said
Colonel William H. .Dunphy, who re-
turned today from the conference OF
the democratic leaders at Tacoma
Reports from every section of the
state were very encouraging and the
outlook was never Dette4. Converts
were reported from every section end
after the primaries are over there is
little fear but that the democratic
ranks will be full
''The meeting was a successful one
in every way and the 100 democrats
who were present from all parts OF
the state were enthusiastic over the
outlook. The object of the conference
was to get things in line for the COM
ing campaign and to organize a syste-
matte method of conducting the falls
battle for Bryan.
There will be three candidates for
governor on the democratic ticket at
the primaries in. SepteWber Black
man, Splawn and Pattison will run
for the nomination as chief executive
of the state. There will be at least
two candidates for every state office
and interest throughout the state
shows that the democratic cause
is hopeful one in Washington
"a systematic campaign was
planned and will be carried into effect
Immediately after the September pri-
maries. Bryan clubs are to be or
ganized in every city and precinct
Hard work can carry the state, the
leaders of the party who were in Ia
coma thought and hard work will be
expected to do so. The state chairman
and secretary are making polling lists
and are getting in close touch with the
county organizations throughout the
state.
I'm short, a systematic campaign
was planned at the meeting. Every
thing worked in harmony and there
will be much less soreness in the dem
ocratic ranks after the primaries than
there will be in, the republican camps.
"Everything points to a landslide
for the democrats and L believe the
state will go for Bryan this fall"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
Wales Leaves Canada.

QUEBEC. July 2O.-While the guns
doomed out a farewell salute in his
honor, the Prince of Wales sailed this
morning for England, after week
stay in Quebec, which will long be re-
membered as the most notable visit OF
ROYALTY to Canada. There will be ad-
ditional parades and pageants tomor-
row and Friday, but the departure OF
the prince marks the beginning of the
end of the tercentenary celebration and
in a. few days the ancient city Will
have returned to it's customary calm
and quietude.
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Massachusetts Man Named
by|ndependence League
WANTED HEARST TO RUN
Willy PUBLISHER DECIDED, HOW
EVER, THAT "HoNoR" SHOULD
GO OELSEWHERE-GRAvES
FOR VICE-PRESlDENT.

CHICAGO, July 29.-President-
Thomas L. Hisgen, of Massachusetts,.
Vice -president-John Temple Graves,
of Georgia.
The above ticket was last night no.
minated by the independence party at
its first national convention.
The friends of Mr.. Bryan made an
effort during the night session to bring
his name before the convention and
J 0. Shepard, Of Kansas, who at
tempted it nearly produced a riot and
narrowly escaped physical violence at
the hands of the indignant delegates.
Under the guard of several sergeant
at arms he was hustled out of the hall
while some of the incensed delegates
vainly attempted 10 strike him with
fists and one of them swung at him
savagey with a cane.
The nomination of Mr.. Hisgen was
made on the third ballot, his chief
competitors being Milford w. Howard,
Of Alabama, and John Temple Graves.
of Georgia, Reugen r. Lyon, of New
York, received a complimentary vote
on the first ballot and William r.
Hearst had 40 friends who voted for
him on the first two ballots.
The nomination of Mr.. Graves was
adopted unanimously, the names of the
other candidates having been with
drawn.
The platform was read by Clarence
j. Shearn of New York and adopted
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TO FIGHT OVER
PEDOLER'S WILL
BUT THIS PEDDLER LEFT A COOL
MILLION WHEN HE
DIED,

NEW YORK, July "a bitter con-
test is expected over the will of the
late Benjamin Hart, which will prob
ably be filed tomorrow The estate of
Hart, who started like as a peddler, is
valued at over a million He died in
Paris on May IL after many years res
idence there. There were five codicils
attached to the will, one of which is
missing, and over this the fight will
hinge. Under the will, Hart divided his
property among relatives and friends.
Hart, originally a bagman, sold
farmers and invested his profits in New
York realestate. Thirty years ago.
having amassed a fortune, he went to
live in Paris. Hart married q years
ago and he and his wife adopted the
Lucchesi girl. Mrs. Hart lived in this
city for "a years following her separa-
ton from her husband, and was
known as Mrs. Elizabeth Wright her
residence being No. 21 Perry street
She is now said to be living in the
Chelsea district. Harris adopted daugh-
ter asserts she is entitled to all the
property.
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Young People in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, July 29.-Hun-
dreds of delegates have arrived in
buffalo for the opening today of the
biennial convention of the Young
Peoples Christian union of the United
PRESBYTERIAN church. All parts of the
country are represented. One of the
matters to be acted upon by the con-
vention is that of making the session
an annual instead of a biennial event
The meeting will last until Sunday
DIR. r. A. Hutchinson, of Pittsburg
the incoming chairman, will deliver
the closing address
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GOULD GIVES
UP LONG FIGHT
ARRANGEMENT COMPLETED TO
GIVE HARTMAN OCEAN TO
OCEAN ROAD.

NEW YORK, July 29.-That actual
arrangements have been perfected be-
tween Gould and Hartman by which
Hartman has at last secured control
OF the railroads reaching from ocean tc
ocean is the runner current here today
Accoding TO the story, Gould will re-
main president of his roads, but the
policy will be dictated by Hartman
The agreement will give the Gould
roads money for necessary improve
ments anG will give Hartman Joint
use with the Missouri Pacific of the
Western Pacific which Gould is build
ing.
The Erie road will have half inter-
est, either by direct ownership or
trackage rights over the Wheeling and
Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg ter
minal. This will let the Erie into Pitts
burg.
1t is understood that Hartman has
abandoned all his plans for the Harri-
man Holding company which was to
have taken over the investments of the
Union Pacific.
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WANT SODA POP
OVER IN WALES
ENERGETIC AMERICAN CONSUL
FINDS FIELD FOR ENTER
PRISE.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Over in
Wales, the populace are just pining fol
American soda water. Think of five
hundred thousand thirsty souls, who
know not the delight of a chocolate
Sundae. or strawberry ice cream soda
The United States has wide e-awake
consul at Swansea, somewhere in that
resItn, in the person Of Jesse II
Johnson. Perhaps Johnson himself
yearns ,or tha American sor. drink,
being weary of the English cup that
cheers but rot inebriates-at any rate
he writes to the department of com
mercr and labor declar'nsy naively
that be has made a special and COM
plete tour of Wales AMI unear'he,i
,rly two v.rv small soda fountains.
Ir.u. Il admit that he Ju aches tc
convert the st :ii6 British to IT,
.. Intoxicating delights OF American
d. water. He 1evotes a couple of
p...graphs to r.. subject an. pleads
..ith : II erican manufactu of soda
f..;: :si..s to .pii.ze the 'yes 81 4
.. .. f extr. -, .. tile and carbonic
acis sNs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
PLANT TREES
ON BUM FARMS
FOREST SERVICE HAS SCHEME
TO UTILIZE WORKOUT
LAND.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The Unit
ed States forest service has a plan for
the utilization Of the worn-out farms
of the country--a scheme to make
them paying proposition. The idea is
simply to plant trees.
An Ohio farmer suggested the
scheme. He owns a homestead where
farming has been a losing PROPOSE
ton. He has therefore decided to plant
the entire tract with trees. Norway
spruce has been selected as the tree,
and as soon as they are large enough
they will be sold for Christmas trees
and by the way, Christmas trees bring
first class prices.
One of the fundamental principles
Of forest economies, say the experts,
is that soil which is not good enough
to make the growing of cereal crops
profitable, should be devoted to the
production of wood crops.
This does not mean that trees grow
better on poor soil than on fertile
soil. But, in proportion to the money
invested, better returns are secured
rom trees planted on the less valuable
land.
The Ohio farmer mentioned above
expects to plant chestnuts in the
blank spaces left after removal of the
first crop Of Christmas trees About
the time when the last spruce is cut,
it is predicted that the chestnut will
be ready for the AK In addition, cat
alpa, black locust. elm, boxalder, and
spcamoe will be planted All of the
trees mentioned are excellent for the
purpose; growing we'll on less fertile
land, and furnishing comparatively
quick return on the money invested.
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TO MEET AGAIN
CANS AND NELSON WILL DO BAT.
TIE IN RING ON SEPT.
NINTH.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 29.-Gans
and Nelson will fight again on the af-
ternoon of Septembe- 9 for the light
weight championship of the world. Pro.
moter Coffreth signed them both las,
night for As rounds. Forfeits of $25O(
on each side We're posted 10 bind the
match.
Nelson dictated the terms and has
the better of financial matters. The
fighters divide 20 percent of the gate
receipts, winner taking so, and loser
40. Nelson is to have a two thirds in
terest in moving pictures, while Cans
will have no interest in them. Both
will weigh 1873 at ringside.
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SEE TROUBLE
IN SOCIETY
Natives Of Philippines sec-
ret|y Organize
GOVERNOR sANO|KO At HEAD
FORMER REVOLUTIONARY LEAD
Err WHO TURNED GOOD FOR
BIG JOB ORGANIZES so.
GETTY OF BACHELORS

MANILA, July 29.-Under the inno-
cent name of the Society of Bachelors.
an organization is being formed in
the province of Bulacan that is re-
garded by many of the Americans in
the islands as foreboding trouble
At the head of the new band is Cow
ernor. Sandiko, Filipino of great pop
ularity and a former picturesque lead
er in the rebellion of the natives
against the possession Of the islands by
the American forces. Since that time,
Sandiko has been forgiven, and to
the surprise of many his election as
governor of the province was approved
by Governor General Smith. But even
Yet, Sandiko is regarded as a willy in
dividual and the insular officials keep
one eye on him most or the time.
The organization is growing very
rapidly and has membership of nearly
1000, although it has been in exist
ence but a short time. The object IS
said to be fraternity among its mem
bers." but it's organization closely re-
sembles that Of the Katipunan society
which once bred so much trouble in
the islands. Its meetings are secret,
affording ample opportunity for fervtd
speeches for Independence
When Governor General Smith was
interviewed regarding the Society of
Bachelors he said he attached little I'm
portance to the report of the organiza-
ton. 1t is believed, however chat the
society is worrying him more than he
cares to admit
Il believe there os some such or
ganizatiOn in Bulacan province" he
continued, land the way I explain its
rise is that Governor Sandiko has So
cialistic ideas, and his organization of
the young men of his province may be
fer the spread of such doctrines"
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CUT BACKBONE
Of THE CONTINENT
THREE YEARS MORE WORK ON
THE GREAT CULEBRA
CUT.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-In the
Juggling Of the Panama canal it has
Always been considered thAt, outside
u The construction of the big lock and
uam works, the chief difficulty to be
encountered is the great cut through
'He backbone of the American conti-
"eH' at Culebra. The problem was
oeie presented of removing a noun
IAN and by the aid of modern steam
S"o'els' drills and dynamite the solu-
Nun is being rapidly worked out. In
Iact' according to information which
Nas reached the offices of the Isthmian
'"'ial confession here. over one-half of
''i'S great work has now been COM
pleted.
iii'S cut through the hills and noun
'oins extends a distance of nine and
H''lf miles, At the highest point
original surface of the ground was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
Discuss Standard Oil.

LENOX. Mass, July 29.-Attorney
General Bonoparte and Frank
concluded their conference to-
day. 1t is supposed they completed
plans for the immediate resumption uf
the action against the Standard Oil
company in connection with the re-
verse of the big fine. Kellogg expects
to reach New York tomorrow and will
then proceed to Chicago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
KING NEPTUNE
TO BOARD SHIPS
AMERICAN BATTLESHIP FLEET
WILL CROSS THE EQUATOR
TOMORROW.

(By H. Lee Clothworthy, United Press
correspondent
ABOARD GEORGIA, via Wireless to
Honolulu, July 29.-Everything is in
readiness for the ceremony of crossing
the equator tomorrow.
Every ship is making elaborate pre-
parations for the big doings. There are
some 1000 men with the fleet who have
never crossed the mysterious line.
Each novitiate will be put through a
course of sprouts that will mark him
ever afterwards as a true man of the
sea. Today was spent in getting things
ready for the event.
Everything is unusually bright, as
some of the jackies think that old
King Neptune is coming aboard.
The past few days were spent in
maneuvering Occasional warm rains
were experienced.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
JAPAN SOON TO MASTER
PACIFIC CARRYING TRADE

CHICAGO, July 29.-Railroad OIL
cia1s here have sent out notices ic
shippers that they will go out of the
export trade to China, Japan, New
Zealand and Australia November 1.
It is freely predicted that the steam
ships of the Hartman line out of San
r,ronc;sco and the Hill line from Seat
t,e and the lines out of Vancouver, B.
e are soon to be offered for sale and
the the purchasers will be japanese.
In sending out notices the railroad
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carried out the threat made to the in
terstate commerce commission some
time ago when ofder No SO was pro-
mulgated. requiring that railroads pub
lish the overland portion Of their rates
from foreign ports to inland ports in
America.
The Canadian Pacific, Great North
ern. Northern Pacific. Union Pacific.
Southern Pacific, Oregon Short Line
and Santa Fe railroads all sent notices.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
KILLED TWO
AMERICANS
ANOTHER BATTLE FOUGHT BE.
TWEEN SOLDIERS AND REV.
OLUTIONlSTS.

Ell PASO, July ga special dis
patch received today says that an en-
gagement has been just fought be-
tween Mexican revolutionists and sol
diers and citizens in Mexico across the
border from Comstock, Tex, in which
it is reported two Americans were
killed 1t is not known whether there
We're other casualties.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
Receives Sad News.

Otto Frank, of the Northwestern Gas
arG Electric company, was called cas-,
ef!ernoon by the sudden death of his
brother, who had been an employe OF
the Milwaukee road at Cheney Mr.
Frank did MT receive the telegram
ately left on the 2:15 train for Spo-
kane. He will take the remains of his
brother to Dayton, Ohio.
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200 feet and hole from 43O feet to
1000 feet wide and 100 feet deep is be-
ing dug there This work involved the
excavation of SO,6sS,24S cubic yards OF
earth and stone The old French
company took out 12,6OO,0OO cubic
yards between 1881 and 1889; the new
French company took out 100000 GU
bic yards from 1895 to 1904 and since
the work they have excavated 1S,445,-
426 cubic yards. This leaves only 3d.
65s,s22 cubic yards yet to be removed,
less than half of the total. In view
of the fact that 11,1s1,Ass yards were
taken out last year aftes the Ameri-
cans had got their machin4y in oper-
alton and their organization perfected,
the indications are that, at the same
rate of progress, the Culebra cut will
be completed in three years and a
half
In the opinion of engineers here
that will fix the date for the completion
of the entire canal-in other words
they think that the work on the other
sections will be so timed as to be fin
ished at the moment when the excava-
tiOn is done. If they are correct in
this the Panama canal should be open
for business in January, 1912.
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+ = + + + + + + /. + + + + + +
+ COLLEGE GIRL DROWNED =

y Theta Stevens, we'll known TO 4
= many of the people Of the city =
+ and especially in college circles, +
- was drowned Sunday evening in =
= Portland while boating on the /.
+ Willamette river Miss Stevens i.
= was spending the summer at her I.
= home in Portland with her I.
+ parents and Sunday evening was +
= on the river when the accident =
= occurred which resulted in the J.
+ death of Miss Stevens. Her body +
+ was recovered yesterday. =
Miss Stevens was one of the +
+ most beautiful and accomplished +
women of the local college and +
= while she had been here but a =
part Of last year, she surrounded 4
= herself with a host of friends and +
y was known as one of the many =
+ popular girls Of the school. =
= Theta Stevens entered Whit =
man college here last winter and =
= registered in the conservatory de- =
> partment, also taking work in the =
= freshman class of the college. =
= = , = = = = = 4 = = = 4 = =
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STEPSON
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK.
Paris Paper Announces the Death OF
William History Denied.

PARIS, July 29.-The big Wander
bilt motor car was wrecked today
near POissy and Mr.. Sands. a son OF
Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt by her first
husband, killed At first it was sup
posed that William K Vanderbilt had
beer killed and La Patrie issued an eX-
ira announcing his death. 1t is thought
the car, which was on the way from
Deanville to Paris, was upset at q
sharp turn. The chauffeur was serious
ly injured.
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BUT FEW SPEECHES.

Bryan intends to Spend October at
Lincoln Home.
LINCOLN, July ga close friend
of Bryan said today that the Common
er plans to make very few prepared
speeches during this campaign and
that he contemplates completing all
speechmaking by October 1. He will
spend October at Fairview where ne
will give interviews and prepare stuff
for publication.
Bryan declined today to discuss
Taft's speech of acceptance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-29
Hearst the Campaion Boss.

CHICAGO, July 29.-The national
committee of the independence league
today elected Hearst chairman ard
campaign manager and Charles Walsh
secretary Of the committee. An active
campaign will be started at once