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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
POLITICAL INDEPENDENC

From down in Georgia comes a song
that has a sentiment which should
appeal with equal force in the North
and west. Now that the election Is
over it may be considered dispassion-
ately.
I'm Tuesdays election, says the
Atlanta Constitution, "the southern
states began the writing of their poll
teal declaration of independence.
'The result means that the time has
passed when a resident of one of these
states must buy his social security,
often perhaps, at the price Of his polit
icaI convictions.
MANY business men, the south
over, most of them adherents of the
democracy all their lives, dare to sup
port hopefully and openly the candi-
dates of the republican party. be
scause their conviction led them that
way
"The Constitution is indOrsing their
action only to the extent of saying they
were right in giving material express
sion to their true convictions. We may
their choice, without once putting it
upon sectional grounds.
Just here let us say to those who
may be disposed to criticise this posi-
ton, that the pursuit of political con-
victiOn and the freedom Of political
action are bigger and broader ques-
tons than any fixed idea of party al
iGnment based on tradition, local or
general; and the Constitution will be
found fighting for sound and progress
sive democratic principles long after
those who may see fit to carp and
cavil at these views are gone and for
gotten.
What the south needs is a few
doubtful states; then it will be in po-
sition TO demand and get something.
1T need not tra6itiOnally to follow
the past, but progressively to support
men and measures that will build and
strengthen the nation and the south
along with it.
The Constitution believes that
while the policies of the two great
parties remain as they are, the sue
cess of most Of those represented by
the national democracy would best
subserve the general public good
But we. believe there is cause for
qualification in the advent of a senti-
ment which admits the right to eXer-
else reasonable political conviction and
which will insure the souths political
independence"
That the south has suffered because
of its rock ribbed democracy there is
no doubt. But the rabid republican
states Of the north have Jared no bet
ter. The doubtful states alone get
what they deserve. There is nothing
in the hide-bound loyalty to party
name. 1t has been the curse of the
country. 1t will be until the people
begin to vote without prejudice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
THE NEW STAFF WRITER.

After a career as serene and peaceful
rs = valley river in the summer time,
the Outlook Magazine is apparently
destined to enter a volcanic PERIOD. All
official announcement from the pup
Usher received at The Journal ONCE
relates that on March ., 1909, Iheo-
dore Roosevelt, president of the Unit
ed States, will become member OF
the editorial staff Of the Outlook,
which will thereafter be the exclusive
channel for his writings on political
social and industrial topics
Calm dignity and classical finish
have been distinguishing features OF
the Outlook. and whether these VIII
chemically mix in satisfactory man
ner with the eruptivity of the new stan
writer is one of those doubtful pro-
positions that can only be guessed at
II is almost impossible to conceive OF
the gentle DIR. Abbott yoked up with
a succession of vocal SkyrocketS,
hombshells, exploding artillery and the
occasional blowing up OF poWuer
magazine. Not being a man of my
type. will not DR.. Abbott be occasion
ally Jared at sight of his digni1ied
magazine in war whoops and biting
blasts. pouring deadly gunfire on long
rows OF promiscuOus Ananiases. stood
up and marked for slaughter by the
new staff writer?
The nature fakirs, race suicide ia
kris. calefactory and molly coddles will
breathe more freely because removed
from the danger of being suppressed
by the army and navy under command
of the commander in chief, but will at
once be brought to realize by the new
staff writer that they are up against 1t
from a new and unexpected quarter.
The securing of our red-blooded Mr..
Roosevelt is a fine stroke of business
genius, but it carries with it the dead
ly corallary that somebody has got to
hold tight to the lid of the publication.
Portland Journal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Time, the Place and the Girl"

"The Time, the Place and the Girl"
1t was a large and fashionable audi
ence at the Keylor Grand that greeted
the old musical favorite, THE Time,
the Place, and the Girl last night. And
as has always been the case where this
happy and harmonious play has ap-
peared. it was a we'll pleased audience
that left the theatar after the perform
ance.
Some of the company were the same
as last year. AS Molly Kelley Eliz-
abeth Goodall was the same winning
parsonage she was last year. Laurie
Farnham," who sings BLOW the Smoke
Away, was played again by J. S. Kins-
low, who takes the part well. And
Happy Johnny Hicks" the gambler, by
John T. Young, is still the same clever
comedian He is the best laugh prOdu-
Ger who has appeared here this sea-
son and would be hard to improve in
his part.
THE Girl taken by Lillian Gold
smith. cast as Margaret Simpson,
lacks something. She is a pretty little
lady, and her acting is not 50 bad, but
she insists on talking and singing,
which spOils it all. Aside from her thin
piping voice, she is very acceptable and
she deserves little of the roasting the
coast papers saw fit to cook her with.
The songs this year are, in a great
measure about as last year. BLOW
the Smoke Away" and Don't You
Tell" the two favOrites of last year,
were taken off the feature list, how
ever, for Uncle Sans Best Girl" and
Dixie, I Love YOU" on which the at
tentiOn of the whole costuming effort
has been conferred. The songs are we'll
sung and the choruses this year are
very pretty, and their numbers large.
The show was exceptionally good
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
MAY HE RECOVER.

The state of Washington hopes that
Governor elect Samuel G. Cossro'e
will be sufficiently benefited by his
California trip to return in January
and assume the role of chief executive.
Throughout the state there is
feeling that if a man in politics ever
attained anything by sheer effort, that
man is Samuel G. Cosgrove, and no
one wants the grim reaper TO cheat him
out of the rich prize his labors mas
brought him.
This feeling is shared by those VINO
have been Mr. Cosgroves bitterest po-
litical and factional enemies, and the
state will watch with hushed breath
his gallant fight against mans implac-
able enemy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
Read The Statesman-25c month.

tners Wimmin dockterS an theirs, but
wele jist stop an argify rite thar Jlst
wood yew like it Jpn yeW Waz daoWn
six in yewer bed an yew scent fer
a dOckter an knice lOOkin yung laI-
die wood KUN walsh intew yeWer
rune with her skurts in won han an
a pil box in tother, an she Wud KUN
rite up tew yewer bed Whar yew Waz
daouWn with hi phever, an she'd lay
her perty leetle pink ear rite daouWn
over viewer hart, rite on yewer mantle
buzzum, ii Waz skeered teW tel her
haOuW ide like IT'D fer i reckon a fell
ler's phever Wud go up abaout too
hunderd degreez in seckund.
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Hanford.

Manager F. Lawrence Walker re-
ports excellent business for Charles B.
Hanford, despite the distractions of
presidential year. And it is general
ly admitted that outdoor political de
midable rivalry that a legitimate the
atrical attraction ever has to encoun-
ter One of the most remarkable char
acteristics of Charles B. Hanfords
business is the steadfast patronage he
enjoys, regardless of outside consider
atoms
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
WANTED.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FIR SALEAFINE SHEEP RANCH
and stock; 1920 acres decided land Z
miles from railroad station; fenced;
first-class ranch buildings; dwelling
house, stone cellar large barns chic
ken house, clubhouse, black smith
shop, sheds for 1000 sheep; full bear
ing family orchard 120 acres in alfal-
ia; 40 acres bottom land can be set
to alfalfa; 700 acres first class grain
land; balance fine bunchgrass past
ure; grazing permit for $500 sheep
on forest reserve for summer range;
1900 high grade ewes bred to thor
oughbred bucks and lamb crop Of 1908;
"a thoroughbred bucks, 6 ranch
horses, two cows, some hogs: two
wagons three sets harness; alfalfa
chopper; full line of ranch imple
ments and tools. Price $4,000; $1S,-
900 cash, balance on reasonable
terms. The grain and alfalfa land is
worth more than the price asked
for the entire property. A. o. JOHN
SON Real Estate Agent, Freewater,
Ore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
isis Aopkins."

Sis Hopkins" that charming pasto
raj comedy of rural life, which has
been delighting countless thousands
for several seasons past will be seen
again this year under the management
of ]. R. Stirling. with Miss Rose Mel
VILE the creator of the most famous
character seen in the past 20 years, in
the title role. supported by the best
company she has ever had. Will appear
at the Keylor Grand theater tonight
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Another Robbery Reported,

One of the west end business house,
was entered last night some time after
closing time. Everybody should watch
very closely to avoid being robbed.
But if you go to the whale SHOW, yOr
won't be robbed for you get your mon
ey's worth, and more. For you are al
mitted to both exhibits for the price
admission to one, either of which is
worth the price asked by the manage
ment, and not only that but you ar
guaranteed satisfaction. This is the
LAST WEEK of the whale show anf
if You do not see it you will Kick
yourself after it has left the city. This
is the largest museum Of marine cTea
lures on exhibition in the world out
side the nations museum at Washing
ton. d. c. Endorsed by the press ana
public and conceded to be the largest
monster on exhibition anywhere.
c. M. HALL, carpenter and cortrac
tor. DAY or contract work. Phone 979
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
"unkeI hiram seZ."


Jpn yew got emitting tew dew, dew
Gew ct naouw, fer iph yew waite I'll
termorrer it'll gro an bee harder ter
dew
NAV, thet'S my wife, liz thu Smartest
fema1l woman in aour kaounty., lie
tel yew haouw i no. Iotner day she
SEE, seq she, paw itZ jist a shaim thu
way wimmen liz kraouwdin thu men
aout NV Their jobz, an she illustera ED
in this way, in thu fust plaIce paw.
theirs wimmen klerks, an then theirs
wimmen liers, er lawyers, an then
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
Weather Conditions.

IN area of high pressure extending
c,.,,,,, Alberta sOutheastWard along the
eastern slope of the Rocky mountains
* attended by a moderate cold wave
which covers most of the country pc
tween the Rockies and the MISSISSIPPI
,,,nporaturCs below zero prevail IN
wyoming. and it is somewhat cooler
IN the Pacific slope No precipitation
has occurred west Of the Rocky lhouH-
tains. but snow has fallen IN NyoiliNS'
colorado. Nebraska and Kansas. Ll9h'
rains have fallen generally over th7
eastern states due to depression over
the lower lakes. The indications for
this vicinity point to fair weather I'll
tonight and Thursday.
JOHN GROVER. Observer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11

less appreciative of ARIZONA" than
prior to it's New York triumph, if the
recent engagement of the piece at the
Chicago auditorium may be taken as
a criterion. ARIZONA" will be seen in
this city shortly at the Keylor Grand
in the latter part of this month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
"Ctassmates."

Aristocratic Philadelphia is making
elaborate preparations about the recep-
ton to Doris Mitchell, Norman Hack
ett's leading lady, who supports him in
"Classnates' at the Grand Opera
house there next week. Four of her six
afternoons in the City of Brothery
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
"Arizona."

ARIZONA was first produced in Chi
cago about five years ago. At that time
the piece and it's author were un-
known. Sheer merit has forced them in
to recognition in New York. the city
which is said to mold the destiny of
plays. However. Chicago seems no
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
Love are already spoken for.
"M;rrying Mary"

Florence Gear in MARRYING Mary
played in Grand Rapids last week to
the biggest business known there this
season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

NalIa WaIla and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Thursday.
Washington: Fair tonight ana
Thursday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-11-11

Old PAPERS FOR SALE AT THE
Statesman office. 15c per 100.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

gathering evidence that should make
MIR Plant New Yorker and set aside
the codlcil. to his skill In presenting
II and questioning the witnesses. Mrs
Plant owed the $7,Oo0.O00 her attorney
won for her Mr. Guthries fee is said
To have been between ten and IL per
cent. of this fortune. somewhere be
tween $T50.o0O and 81 900, 900
OF tho many big fees MIR Guthrie
has received, the most significant was
the $4,000 paid TO him in the proceed
ings TO test the Coustltuttonality OF
the income tax II was case In
which methods counted for more than
fees and Mr. Guthries tactics made
his fame national He devised the
method under which the proceedings
should hc brought so that they would
not violate the statute against suits
"a restrain the assessment or colleC.
tion Of federal taxes lie drafted all
the papers aud made the opening ar
gumcuts before the United states su.
prcmc court
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
SAVES DYING MAN
IN CAvE-|N WELL
HOW ANDREW ]. HEDGER OF GAN
DEN CITY, KAN, WON A CAR
NEGIE MEDAL.
FORGOT SELF FOR FELLOW MAN
Calmly Made His viii and Arranged
for Handling of Property IN Event
of Death and Then Rescued
Victim.

Kansas City, Mo.-Among all of the
cases of heroism reported to the
Carnegie hero fund commission there
is one which stands in class by itself
as the best illustration Of individual
bravery on record with this commits
sion which has knowledge of thou
sands of cases aly one Of which is
sufficient to call FOR commentator.
This hero of heroes is Andrew j
Hedger, aged 40, now of Garden City
Kan, superintendent Of schools in
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

70 the windlass and caught the little
dog but could not climb out. There
was no place to stand and finally he
made loop in the rope in which he
put his foot and this helped to re.
lieye the strain. He was compelled to
relinquish his grasp of the dog. The
animal fell into the water and was
drowned
For Is hours Ray remained in the
well, He sang songs told stories to
himself and laughed TO keen his
strength and courage.
Through all the long night the man
srapsed the rope, hoping that some
one would come IN time TO save him.
but as the time passed. as nour after
hour followed and no one came. he
began 10 lose hope.
Finally, Just as he thought he must
give up. he saw man looking into
the well Il was A. p. Solberg. a
neighbor who came after a team of
horses and knowing that Raw must
Pc at homo somewhere, started to
search for him He quickly pulled
RAY .a IS NE Well Upon reaching
,aa ,.H RAY exhausted. lost his grin
aaa would have fallen back had not
Soldiers -rssnea him
Saaeea looked like an angel with
sae ~ sky as "a background Ray
sa.s -5,.a his rescue
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
Az Tavlor rode mast the Webb school

AS Taylor rode past the Webb schooi
on his trip To notify the farmers Oh
the accident, and ask for assistance
the children were having their recess
and hearing she news, reported IL W
their teacher.
At this time Mr.. Hedger was vislt-
ing Webb school He Is a man Oh
herculean build, standing rive 1eet Ten
inches and weighing 207 pounds. ana
As soon as he learned of the accident
he rushed from the schoolhouse ana
ran all the two miles to the site OF the
we'll and found a large number or men
already gathered there, but none Oh
whom was making any effort at res
cuing the imprisoned men.
He looked into the Well heard Ming
nleading for his life and, turning to
the crowd. asked for some one VINO
would volunteer to go with him to the
rescue of the men.
There was a silence of several MIN
utes. not one of the men Offering TO
lend any assistance, and Hedger said
Never mind; will go alone, and
God helping me will bring the men TO
the top, and, for my children's sake
| hope | also will get back to the
| top
With one of the most noted demon
STATIONS of GOODNESS in the face or ex'
IRENE danger on record he stopped
only long enough to make his will and
to arrange for the handling of his
small property in the event of his
death while in the we'll or as a result
of his descent into it.
| AS soon as he reached the bottom
and a shovel was lowered to him he
commenced work to release King, and
when part of his body had been uncov-
cred an effort was made to draw him
out but this failed because the body
of Num- had fallen across the legs OF
King and pinioned him. Then all OF
the sand vas removed and Nunn's
body was uncovered but he was dead.
The body was laid to one side and
King was raised to the surface more
dead than alive. The rope war again
| lowered into the WE'LL and then ledger
tied the rope about the body If the
dead man and, losing sight CT the
danger IN which he was, insisted that
the body be raised before HI at,
tempted to make his own escape
1t required from two to two and one
half hours to get the two men and
the rescuer from the we'll. No pre-.
caution was made to wall the SIDES
of the we'll to prevent further cave
! in before Hedger made his sensation
al descent, and the only care taken
vas that one man was to watch the
side of the we'll where it looked more
likely that there would be a further
caye-in, and if such a thing occurred
this man was to shout a warning to
Hedger, and he from the bottom of
the we'll was to make an effort to get
away from the deluge of sand by
climbing up the two-inch pipe.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
FEES Of eminent LAWYERS
LARGEST on Record Was That Paid William
Nelson Cromwell for His Part in the
Purchase of the Panama Canal.

the aged railroad magnate. When Mr..
Plant died, in June, 1900, at New
Haven. Conn, his estate was worth
$4,000, 900 The point in the contest
was whether Mrs Plant should re-
ceive an annuity Of 100000 by the
terms Of the will or have the will set
aside and get about $4,000 The
contest depended on codicil making
the heirs OF Mr.. Plants sixyear-old
grandson the residuary legatees and
tying up the fortune until the youngest
son Of the grandson reached his ma.
jority.
When the case came up for trial,
before Justice Leventritt. in the su.
preme court, just seven years ago,
lawyers believed that the suit was a
doubtful one. The codicil could be
set aside IL the will was offered for
probate in New York Connecticut
was the only state in which such a
provision would be legal
So the case turned on a question
of whether Mr.. Plant was
resident Of New York or OF Connect
cut He went to Connecticut few
days before his death. so the contest
ant claimed 10 avoid the New York
law and establish residence In New
Haven.
Lawyers say that Mr., Guthrie de
served all the credit he got for win
ming the suit To his persistence in
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

Haskell county. who, while visiting a
school in an adjoining county as a
favor to a friend. also a superintend.
ent Of schools, learned of an accident
In well that was being repaired two
miles distant and without a moment of
ming the entire distance. succeeded,
after every other man there had re-
fused even TO assist him. in saving the
life Of one man and recovering the
body of another which had been buried
In two tons of sand 80 feet below the
surface of the ground.
The scene OF the accident and heroic
rescue is on the farm of William H.
Num-, who was killed. about six
miles southwest of the village Of
Pierceville, Kan, through which the
Arkansas river winds its way
On the southern side OF the Arkan.
sas river Is chain of sand hills about
10 miles long, and 1t was in this forma.
ton the accident happened The
Num- farm IS located in about the cen.
ter OF these hills. A well 70 feet deep
had been drilled on this property
about year previous and had be-
come clogged, although cased up with
two-inch pipe
The sand point or screen had failed
50 work properly for several days, and
an excavation about four feet square
was made with the we'll casing in one
corner Of the hole There was no
platform at the top Of the well but a
derrick about % feet high had been
built over the opening The excava-
ton was not walled up and there was
no water at the b foot depth. where
the trouble was located The weather
was fair, with moderate temperature,
and the sun was shining brightly.
Rains during a few previous days had
caused the sand to be very wet.
When William Num- decided 10 re-
pair his we'll he asked the assistance
OF Joseph II. King and W. r. Taylor.
neighboring farmers. The sand point
used in clearing out the we'll had been
drawn 70 point at the bottom OF the
excavation where il stuck.
Num- and King had been working
In the excavation the day previous
and when the sand point stuck they
were also in the hole. while TAYLOR
was at the top operating a rope 10 the
end OF which was attached small
sand box On the afternoon OF the
day Of the accident Mr. King said he
would so 10 the top and get file and
AFTER separating a section OF the cas-.
ing would file the sand point loose so
that II would work properly.
Num- and King were standing to-
Ee'her Al the bottom Of the excavation
when King caught hold OF the rome
and gave the signal to TAYLOR above
70 dra~ him up Suddenly and with.
out he slightest warning about two
tons Of sand cayed in on the men
The fall Of sand struck Num- fairly
and buried him completely. and King
was buried up 10 his armplts, with his
arms held against his body by the
weigh, o., the sand
There Was no ladder, and. as there
was 10 one az the mouth OF the we'll
% lower him Taylor. who vas AZ the
,.n was po"erIess 10 give assistance
q ho'1h Nla- who could talk was
..7 1e.a TAYLOR Jumped on
a"a lode rari's away HI
>.o' assistance ana -nnn Nh,
Is
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
How Rewards Are Fixed.

"A student went 10 James Russell
Lowell and said Professor, | think
YOU have marked me unjustly Sir,
said MIR Lowell. with his grand cour.
tesy. I would not willingly wrong
YOU, will YOU tell me how you think
YOU should be marked? The student
set forth his views, and Mr. Lowell
admitted them | think II has been
the common practice OF such men as
MIR Choate and Mr. Eyarts 10 ask
clients their view about their fee and
20 AK the fee largely accordingly.
And then. even more than with the
medical profession, IL IS the custom Of
lawyers 10 make low charges 10 the
poor and unfortunate, and to charge
women little or nothing
But the surprising fact remains. as
one lawyer said that OF the 1000
lawyers. fully tWothirds, or 300 OF
them, do not make more than $4,000
A year
Yet az this estimate. the : 200 attar.
news earn nearly $4,000 o1 The Is
lawyers making 500 900 each tut an
other $500 600 into their pockets
Allowing $1,000 each for ne $500
practitioners rrmaju,nE-a causa-va
tive estimate they wog'l add s.
G15 GOO 90 the expense bills If liusaars