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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30
PLENTY OF WATER
IN THE COLUMBIA

Except a shoal at Homley Rapids,
the shallowest channel of the Upper
Columbia between Cello and Pasco
was found to be no less than six feet
deep by the navigators, who took the
new steamer Inland Empire over that
stretch of water. She was brought back
to Cello yesterday and will be taken
out of service until March /, when she
will be placed in regular commission
on the upper Columbia and possibly
the Snake By that time the Cello
Falls, the second steamer being built
by the Open River Transportation
company for operations on the upper
river, will be completed.
e Dorsey B. Smith, superintendent OF
the Open River company. and Agent
Wiley, of the same concern, who made
the trip on the Inland Empire, re-
turned to Portland this morning. They
report that the maiden voyages of the
craft was successful in every part1cu-
lar She completed the run upstream.
covering the distance of $50 miles in II
hours. No attempt was made' to get
any high rate of speed out of her. In
reality it was a sort Of exploration
trip as this was the first steamer of
her size tQ5he taken between Cello
and Pasc0FfE years. Some of the best
upper rfve1 Rpers in the country
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sorts of characters until he is at.
tracted, with others, to 1.-THE Land of
Nod where people who are only
known in tales which are told of fairy
land and in Arabian Nights concep-
tons are encountered. Among these
are 1.-THE Sandman 1.-The King and
Queen of Hearts," 1.-The Weather
Man." 1.-The Welsh Rarebit' April
Fool" ''The Telephone Man." and
others so unusual and withal so inte-
resting that the audience is taken
from emotions of amazement to
varying degrees of pleasure and
jollity, now screaming with laughter.
and again applauding vigorously at
some delightful musical number most
charmingly rendered. The company
which is presenting 1.-THE Land Of
Nod" numbers rs people made up of
comedians, vocalists and dancers, and
includes a chorus of 60, of whom SO
are young women who sing and dance
we'll and do frequent changes of CO.'S
tune after the approved fashion. In
deed. it is generally conceded that this
is the most perfect organization of it's
kind that has ever been brought to-
gether in this country for the presen-
tation of musical comedy The scenery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30
We're aboard and the run was made

were aboard and the run was made
carefully the entire way.
Soundings were taken at every lit
tie interval but it is declared that
the only shoal water found was on
Homley Rapids which, in places, was
not more than 80 inches deep. The
new government dredge Umatilla is
employed at These rapids and before
long a good depth of water Is ex-
pected The channel there is inter-
spersed with number of dangerous
boulders, which will be blown out with
dynamite by the men of the govern
ment boat
The numerous other rapids were
found to be. in pretty fair shape. but
the Umatilla will also do some work
all along the route during the winter
months. But little ice had drifted into
none which would interfere with navi-
cation. Along the shore light fringes
of ice could be seen. On reaching the
upper terminus of her run the Inland
Empire was given a rousing welcome
by the business interests.
After thorough inquiry as to the
quantity of freight awaiting shipment
out of there the company officials de-
cided it would be best to wait until
March, when the other boat would be
available. before trying to take care
of the up-river business. With two
steamers at that end of the line and
the same number operating from Port
land, it is believed that the business
can be taken care of satisfactorily.
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ADJUSTMENTS
1.-THE Land of Nod"
. 49, 80 . o

An amusement event which must
be regarded as one of the most i'm
pOrtant that has occurred here in a
long time. is announced for tonight
when the big musical comedy produc-
ton, The Land of Nod" will be seen.
II is doubtful if any stage production
has ever achieved so great a success
IS has been enjoyed by this popular
work. For two years it has toured the
principal cities of the west and south,
and it has drawn audiences which have
beeh limited only by the capacity of
the theaters in which it has been pre-
scented. The Land of Nod is bril-
liantly witty as to dialogue; its music
is that of the jingling catchy sort;
its situations are original and extreme
~ laughable; and it's character crea-
tons are all decidedly novel. The prin-
Ipat is The Man In the Moon" who
comes to earth and mingles with all
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30
ashore Acres" COMING.

Whittier, the poet, had his place in
New England life James A. Herne,
the author of "Shorel Acres" has not
only depicted New England life, but
he has brought forth the realization Of
country life in a most forceful and en-
tertaining manner in his great rural
drama Shore Acres" In this respect
Herne has his place in history the
same as Whittier. Shore Acres" will
be seen in this city at the Keylor
Grand theater soon
The cha racter of Nathaniel Berry
Is again played by Archie Boyd. recog-
nized as the greatest impersonator OF
rural characters that the country has
ever known. Mr.. Herne played this
chaacter for many years and when
having two companies ON the road, he
selected Mr.. Boyd to play the charac-
ter in the new company. Mr.. Herne be-
lieved that MIR. Boyd played the part
as well as he played it himself Mr..
Herne's youngest daughter Dorothy,
is associated with Mr. BOYD, she ufay-
ing the part of the heroine
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was a wonder. After the seance with
Lambertss joint. she became attracted
with some Of the talks mad by Ennis
and that bunch at the saltwater
Bill layout and wanted to try just one
throw on he ponies and the roulette
wheel. She did, and I had to stand by
and see more good money follow that
already passed across the counter.
"'This is where Scotty made his
fortune She said sweetly, IF I can win
a big wad of cash, We'll go over and
cop one of those! geese before we go
home
But. Leo, she didn't win big wad
of money, nor anything that looked
like money; but the way 1 was
frazzled for the coin for just one
more chance was anything but slow.
Julie would win when WHEY played
Nellie; and Nellie would win when
wiley played Julie; and. that's the
way it went, with Ennis and the rest
of the barkers urging her on, little
thinking That l was all but strapped.
But that was not enough; she
insisted on redeeming her luck at a
cane rack, something like the goose
racket; ring after ring was thrown at
the fancy headed walking sticks, only
to drop into the basket with a dull,
sickening thud that was enough to
turn my hair gray
But 1 finally urged her to quit
the game that she could not beat, and
seated her comfortably in the bal
cony, leaving with the excuse that 1
had a little business to attend to, but
would stop for her on the way back.
On the quiet, Leo, 1 won more money
in five minutes shaking dice over a bar
than she had lost all evening; but I'm
dead broke this a. M, and the next
time the Elks get up a carnival, l want
to be either in a hospital or in the
mOrgue"
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3 P. NJ, Thursday, December Bill

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in Mr.. Jefferson's work the very high
est standard of dramatic art.
1t might also be added that his sup
porting company this year is said to
be the best he has ever had, and is
headed by ROSalie De Veaux as
Gretchen"
AS a holiday attraction, no more de-
sirable one could bel wished for, and
Mr.. Jefferson Is sure to be greeted with
large and appreciative audiencet at
the Keylor Grand thater on the night
of January /.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30

C. NJ. HALL, carpenter and contrac
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30
1.-THE Alaskan's" Bear,

Billy Fables, who impersonates the
jolly bear in John Cort's comic op-
era, The Alaskan" was recently at
tackled by one of the Eskimo dogs used
in the production. The dog was a green
one, having just been sent on to the
company by Mr.. Cort from Seattle. AZ
ter the smoke" had cleared away it
developed that Mr.. Fables, in his
character of the bear, had bitten a
huge chunk out Of one of the hind
legs of the poor animal.
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"Rip Van inkIe."

For thosei who enjoy spending a part
of their holiday at the theater, a real
dramatic treat is in store at the Key
lor Grand theater on New Years day,
when Thomas Jefferson will present
his famous portrayal of rip Van
Wrinkle" This is an opportunity for
playgoers of Walla Walla to witness
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30

costumes and other effects are said
to be upon a scale of rare sp1endor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-30
Terribly Scalded by Steam.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.-Thos.
McCullen. a fireman. was so badly
scalded that he probably vii, die and
William Ludwigson, the engineer was
slightly injured as the result Of the
bursting of a steam tube in the engine
room of The Chronicle building about
II o'clock last night The engine
room and the stereotyping department
totally filled with steam. All but Nc
Cullen and Ludwigson escaped without
injury. McCullen became confused In
the binding steam and was unable to
find his way until terribly scalded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
THREAT TO SHOOT
Venezuelan Cabinet Passes a
ResO utiOn to Fire
On the First Dutch Vessel Show
ing Unfriendliness.

Caracas. Venezuela. Friday, Dec. A.
Two recent events, the departure OF
President Castro for Europe and the
naval demonstration this week along
the Venezuelan coast by three Dutch
warships have conspired to bring about
in Venezuela a condition of affairs that
today have serious consequences. The
government has resolved to fire on the
first Dutch warship that commits an
unfriendly act and the beginning OF
what may develop into a strong move
ment against President Castro has
been noticed.
The Dutch warships displayed their
activity on Wednesday and on Thurs
day. They swept along the coast from
Puedto Cabello to La Guayre and then
appeared off Puerto CabellO, La Guayra
and La Veladecoro. AS soon as the
first news of this demonstration was
received in Caracas the minister of war
on Wednesday hurried down to La
Guayra and took personal command of
the government forces there. On this
Acting President Gomez called cabinet
meeting to consider the crisis and
resolution to fire at the first unfriend-
ly act was adopted.
1t was learned here today that
President Castro recently closed nego-
tiations for the purchase in Germany
of three gunboats.
Leaflets are being distributed every
day in Caracas alta cking President
Castro and urging Acting President
Gomez to a course of trea son. 1t is
reported that three revolutionary gen
erals of minor Importance have in
vaded the Apure district of Colombia,
but the movement is belittled here.
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GARCIA TRAGEDY CLEARED.

Is years old. and Francisco Martinez who
was suspected of having murdered the
TOUT members OF the Garcla tamiIy whose
day night, their heads having been split
open with an axe, were found dead yes
terday about 20 miles west of the Garcia
ranch in the extreme eastern part of Las
AnimaS county. Both had been shot in
the head. Apparently Martinez had muir
dered the girl and then committed suicide
A posse located Martinez and the girl
Sunday night in lonely canyon and a
guard was placed. Finding escape cut off
Martinez killed his companion. whom I'M
doubtedly he had abducted after murder
ing her parents, and then blew CT his
own brains. Martinez, who had no
horses had forced the girl to go with him
to the place where they were found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
TWO ELECTION CONTESTS
One Republican and One Democrat
Who Seek Legislative Seats.

Two election contest proceedings
were filed with the secretary of state
today, one from the district composed
of Morton and Stevens counties in
which a Republican candidate for the
legislature seeks to GUST a Democrat
Who was elected on the face OF the re
turns by four votes, and the other from
Comanche county in which a Demo-
cratic candidate for the legislature
doubts the legality of the election of
his Republican opponent whom the re-
turns give a majority of nine votes.
Richard Broiler, Republican, VS.. J. S.
Stout Democrat, is the title of the
Morton-Stevens county case, and ]. P.
CondilI, Democrat, VS.. w. V. Jackson
Republican, is the title of the Conan
che county suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
LOCAL MENTION.

The biggest cigar value to be had
for five cents is Eagles Rose Tint
The new Londres contain more really
good, pure tobacco than many ten
cent cigars.
With every camera purchased we will
give you lessons free on taking pic
lures, developing and printing VOL
colt, sos Kansas avenue.
We teach you how to use a camera,
when you buy of US, we have all sizes.
plate or film. Come in and see our lines,
the most complete in the city. Wolcott
sos Kansas avenue.
We have a splendid line of framed
pictures and mouldings, showing a
pleasing variety of subjects. Coe Bros
Cut Rate Art store, S2S Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
THAT POCKETBOOK.
May HanIon's Loss Is Not Accounted
For.


For.
The State Journal desires to treat
everybody with fairness and VIII NOT
Intentionally wrong anyone. In the IS
sue of Saturday, November %, under
the heading May Hanlon's Troubles,
a young woman of Topeka, who has
lived here for % years or more, was ac-
cused by an informant of taking a
pocketbook, and reference was made to
her that would indicate that she was a
police court character and made her
living by other means than an honest
manner, all of which was a mistake
Upon investigation it is found that
the paper was imposed upon and that
the young woman referred to is not ana
never was known as police court
character. She works hard for her Nv
ing and is well respected and thor
oughly trusted by her present employer
and was held in the same esteem py
others in whose employ she has been
The investigation of May Hanlon 5,
and others, statement as to her actions
on the day that she claims to have lost
her purse utterly discredits her story
as to the guilty party and shows that
unjust accusation was made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,

The body of Mrs. Guilford Dudley, who
met a tragic death in an automobile acct
in Topeka this afternoon over the Santa
F'e at 20. Accompanying the remains
were Guilford Dudley, her son; a daugh-
South Bethlehem, Pa. The funeral viii be
held from the family home Wednesday
floating.
Word has been received in Topeka of
the sudden death of Edgar Broderson Al
years of age, a former resident of this
city, at Chanute of apoplexy. For num-
Der of years Mr.. Broderson was engaged
in the manufacture of cigars on Kansas
avenue between Seventh street and
Eighth avenue on the east side of the
street. The body was taken to LyHldon
the family home, for interment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
TAFT TO STAY IN.
Consents to Remain at Head of Red
Cross Society.

Washington, Dec. Sat the annual
meeting of the American National Red
Cross society here tday it was an
nounced that President-elect William
H. Taft had consented to be a candi-
date for president of the society if 1t
should be the desire of the members
for him to continue in the office which
he now holds.
Mr. Taft returned here from New
York this afternoon and went directly
to the meeting of the society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
HaskeIl,s Libel Suit Dismissed.

Guthrie, Okla. Dec. 8.-Charges of
criminal libel preferred against Omer
K. Benedict. manager of the Okla
homa Times, by Governor Charles N.
Haskell were dismissed here today.
Mr.. Benedict was arrested in August
last on complaint of Governor Has
keu. who objected to an editorial that
appeared in the Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
VIII Stop i'm Topeka.

Chicago, Dec. S-Henry NJ Nevius,
COMMUNICATIVE chief of the G. A. r.
and his party on their way to Salt
Lake City, were guests of honor at a
reception given by local G. A R. posts
today. The party left for the west late
today and will stop at Topeka and
Denver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
Tennis pefffcodtS

Pretty styles in light blue or
pink stripes with buttonho1e
scalloped ruffle-short skirts for
Use.
French Flannel Short Skirts
in dainty blue and white stripes
are $1.5O.
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Silk Rain Coats

Both fashionable and sensible
rubber inside, silk surface--in
quiet two-toned stripes. Made
full and trimmed with bias
straps and buttons-$12.5O, SO,
$3.50.
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Silk Flannel Short Skirts

Very fine and dainty-made
from silk-warp flannel, in white
with prettily embroidered
f1ounce-S2. so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
Dress Skirts

Wide range of fashionable mod
els in all sizes and styles
Black Taffeta Skirts from SO
to $2O.OO-Black Wolfe from $40
to $35.OO-Cloth tailored skirts,
black and colors. from $500 to
$500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
Waists of Net or Silk

No woman has so many waists
that she'll not be pleased with
another-if it's pretty as those
you can buy here. Net Waists
silk lined-newest fashions,
with long sleeves, beginning at
$3.75 for white, and including
white, ecru and black at prices
up to $3.50. Black tafTeta
waists in all new styles-$3.95
to $500. ColOrs in taTeta or
messaline 1895 to $3.50.
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Sweaters

New styles in good warm sweat
ers-some for $3.50. white, with
stole trimmings oS light blue;
others at $4.75-jacket effect
with pockets. in red. white or
grey; at $3.50 blouse style with
belt-red, blue or white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-08
Taffefine PetffcOafS

Pretty enough for a gift-and
excellent value as well-taffe-
tine in black, brown, navy or
green. with deep eyelet en-
brOidered fIOunce. Special val
ue at $1.OO.
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ENenfng Canes

Elegant gifts-Many new and
beautiful styles. You may be
even better pleased with the
$3.50 Coats than those at high
er prices-they're exceptionally
fine-of broadcloth, full lined
with white satin-light blue,
ochre, taupe, white and others.
Grecian Capes-in most of the
new evening colors,$15 to $42.5O
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Knitted ShaWLS

Beautiful white shaw1s and
scarfs. knitted of fine wools-
black or suitable colors, also.
Handknit shawIs $3.50 and 81
square honeycomb shawls $3.50
and $500. Silk shawIs, SIPS to
$3.50. Japanese silk-and-wooI
scarfs $3.50 and $500.
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Blankets and
Comforts

Whatever you think It best to
spend on bedding will bring you
blankets or comforts well worth
your giving. st. 1Iary's fine all
wool blankets are priced from
$6.25 to $15.OO-for white, plain
colors or plain. Other Good
Wool Blankets from SIS. to $15
Amama blankets $500 to $500
Cotton blankets soc to $500.
Comforts begin at $1.00, for
white cotton filled. silko1iue COW
cred. A special at $500 meets
with much favor for gifts---fine.
light cotton filed, silk finished
cover in dainty patterns. with
wide border Of plain china silk.
Then there are pure down COM
forts covered with French sat
cen AZ $3.50 TO $1,000.
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Silk Petticoats
HedfheFbIo0n1 PetffcoatS

You're giving something worth
wh1ie when you present a
Heatherhloom skirt-it's the
nearest approach to silk that
there is in cotton. Stylishlv
bounced and ruffIed black skirts
at $3.50 and up to 1918.
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Gin cham aprons

Practical values in well made
aprons of good quality checked
gingham-full size-band at
CSC and soc, bib at soc and Csc.
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Boxed RUchindS

Holly Box of six pretty ruches
in white and colors makes a
dainty and useful gift, and costs
all white-six in a beautiful
box for soc.
An Attractive Novelty in wide
ruching is mounted on a broad
band of black velvet Iibbon and
sells at soc yd.
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Children SHandkerchfefS

Dainty little colored bordered or
plain hd'kfs, sc. Fancy boxes of 3
colored bordered or initial handker-
chiefs, box csc. Those of linen 35c
and soc box. Trunks and Suit
Cases containing each handker-
chiefs 35c.
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Women's Mems and Boys warm
golf gloves CSC and soc. Women's
cashmere gloves with silk lined
wrist soc. Silk lined cashmere,
Double silk. $1.OO. Children's
gloves and mittens Csc and soc.
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the Christmas pritwhch
hing.
houg beautiful fancy work the who house full such
would delighted
ment