davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
&NA9DUcHESS FMARLBoRoUSH @

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The Duchess OF
Marlborough has Cancelled her intend
ed trip to New York owing to the
serious condition of her second son,
Lord Ivor Churchill. She will spend
the rest of the winter in Switzerland,
where her eldest son, the Marquis Of
Blandford, will join her at Christmas.
There seems little hope of any irl-
provement in Lord Ivor's health The
greatest specialists in England and on
the boy grows weaker daily The Eng
lish specialists declare that the only
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

firing of the theatel After many en-
gagements in support of stars and IN
stock companies, including those at
the Leland Opera house, Albany, and
the Boston theater, Mr.. Eberle Joined
the Jefferson company, playing Tackle
ton in 1.-The Cricket On the Hearth"
and Cookies in RIP Van Wrinkle in
the season of 1S85-1SS6. The next
year he supported Nine. Janauschek,
playing Dominic Simpson" in Meg
Merrilies," which he had previously
played with Charlotte Cushman. Then
came three seasons with the Still
Alarm" In 10000 he was with A. M.
Palmer's Aunt jack company. Since
then he has played in Colonel Carter
of Gainesville" ACROSS the Potomac
Shiloh" etc, and he has supported
Hubert Mantell and Margaret Mather
He play ID four seasons with Otis Skin
ner and two with Annie Russell, play
ing Pete" in mice and Men," and
"Old Parting" in 1.-The Younger Miss
Parting" He then played another sea-
son with Otis Skinner and the seasons
of 1906-7-S-9 was seen as Senator
Roberts in the original 1.-THE Lion ana
the Mouse" company. This season he
is conspicuous as DR.. Bernstein in
Charles Klein's latest play THE Third
Degree" which appears at the Keylor
Grand, Saturday, December II.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

cnance OF saving the boy life is to
take him to high altitude. The
duchess has taken houses at various
health resorts and moved about from
place to place upon the advice of ply
sicans with the hope of restoring
Lord Ivor's health. The Duchess of
Marlborough was Consuelo Vanderbilt
of New York. While she and the duke
are separated, the dukes mother, the
Warehouses of Blandford, stands by
the Duchess insisting that the children
shall be brought up completely under
the influence of the duchess.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
Rain Has No Effect,

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. despite
rain and sloppy track there was a
good attendance and betting was live
Iy at Emeryville today. One of the
surprises came in the Fresno handicap
at a mile. Bubbling Water was plum
ged on, going to the post at to s..
The filly did not have clear sailing and
Boggs a II to 1 chance beat her handi-
". Gilbert Rose was another odds on
chance to meet defeat, Miss Picnic
leading him home. Fernando scored
his third victory in eight days when
he took the six furlong race.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
SUFFRAGE CAFES
FOR THE WOMEN
Lecturer On Pedagogy Dies.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Dec Miss
Maud Summers, lecturer on pedagogy
for the board of education of Illinois.
died here last night following an ope-
ration. She was the author of a nnm-
Der of text books
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

That Charles Sturges who plays
JorkinS in 1.-THE Lion and the Mouse
company, before going on the stage
was for a number of years a short
hand reporter in the United States
senate at Washington, D. G..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

That Diana Huneker, who plays
Mrs Rabbit in the Western THE
Travelling Salesman" company, has
written a farce comedy which Will
have a New York production. The
central theme is based on the suffra-
gette movement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
wolla Walla Passenger Tram
Schedule
-opTIIEl,N PACIFIC r. r.

NoRTHERN PACIFIC r. R. r,
p psEco Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma Port =,
faScG IND ID 6 80 A. NJ. and e 40 Z. NJ.
I'm Waitsburg (Mixed) % 80 z. M.
R RayeSa and Pleasant View sunday S.9a ! NJ
ArriUGLs From:
s...to Tacoma, Spokane, Portland,
Sea'I and east. 9 40 A. NJ. and 100 t. Nj.
o,,.+on and Waitsburg (Mixed) 100 A. M.
lay i,,,ya epa and Pleasant View, Sunday
only (Mixcd) ...o 40 I. NJ
'H'' o
O. r. & N. r. r.
Departures FGr roso Tho Do,,os ''
Portland 49,. ny a. N
,hono Ipndeton and east -. 3 100 2. M.
o oTfn,, Pomeroy, Colfax and Spo-
,or+iSnd WaIlula, Spokane % 80 2.
1ayton and way points. .....7 80 A.
SGnIli,,ia and way points. g 100 A. Nj.
Arrivals From
Portland, The Dalles, Echo Perd let / NJ
and Athena .............i 10 L. M
Srokane. Colfax, Pomeroy and Day
,,s+ ton ,ndeton and Athena. 2 Is P. NJ.
p@rfian0, Wallula and Spokane :15 A. NJ.
fHvton and way points. o 40 Z. NJ.
Walula and W points ......o 700 T. Nj.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
Facts Not Generally Known.

That Amy Lesser of Rose Stahrs
company in James Forbes comedy,
1.-The Chorus Lady," is niece of Clara
Lipman and Louis Mann, the well
known star.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

INTEGRITY LODGE NO. 1, A. o. U.
W., meets second and fourth Mon
day in Odd Fellows Hall Fifth and
Main streets. F. Stevens, Master
Workman. F. Rocker, Recorder
Meeting called at 100 P. M. All So
tourning brothers are cordially in
Vited
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
Ruv LARGE Flour Mills.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. IL: %
Wilcox, head of large -four mill III
this city and associates have purcnas-
ed the mills of the hammond Mllilns
company at Seattle. The consldera-
ton is approximately 100000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02
LODGE DIRECTORY


LODGE, NO. 49,, I. o.
o. F., meets every Thursday even
ing at Odd Fellows Temple, Alder
street. Visitors cordially welcome.
{. e. Wins,ow, N. G.; H. H. Cramp-
ton, r. Sec; T. R Haviland, v. g.;
c. w. Scott, Treas. LIE F. A. Shaw,
Fin. Sec
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

That Louis r. Grisel, supporting Ell
sic Ferguson in Such A Little
Queen" for two years was a super
intendent of a banana plantation in
Fruit company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

One insertion of classified ad. is
often enough-but, by no means, al
,avs so. Same law of persistence
annlies as in everything else.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

= If you want something VI
. anything; If you ere curious;
i if you want to buy or sell;
+ lease or rent; If you want
" house, a tenant, help, situa-
+ ton: if you want employment
+" change; if you have any kind
e of a want-use the classified
+ columns of The Evening
+ Statesman. Phones 80 or S26.
+
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-02

j. j. J. i i. !. = = 3 = j =
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
SOUTHERN PLAY
sAT THE AVENUE
COnneSS 6 Edwards Co. Pro-
duCed Alabama" Last
Night

Last night the Connoss and Edwards
Stock Company opened ln Alabama"
which Will be played during this week at
the Avenue Theatre. Tho play is entirely
different from those already produced.
The scenes were beautifully painted and
set particularly that by moonlight with
real foliage and magnolias. The members
OF the cast had better Southern accents
than has been the case IN several recent
New York productions. ana the atmos-
phere was always maintained; one never
forgot ono was In the south
Miss Pitt played Mrs Page. a young
widow, but old enough to have a boy OF
eighteen. No fault could be found with
her impersonation; she was so llkeable,
but domure when necessary, and in her
performance thoroughly artistic MT NIL
Ter shone by his sincerity IN tho love
scene
Marco McDermott forsook broad COM
ody and proved his All round qualities by
his portrayal Of the kindly Colonel Mob
/ erly. OF which character he gave a most
engaging performance. Lynn b. Hammond
| In tho part OF Squire Tucker had an ex-
! cellent southern accent and his mother
has no ono 10 look to but me- won the
hearts OF all Harry Hockey showed a
/ fine old southern gentleman IN Colonel
Preston. especially where his chivalry
makes him resent an insult 10 Mrs Page.
Carey, the ingenuo was played by Miss
Nishle Strickland who gained much sym.
pathy as the little Alabama blossom. up.
holding its brightness, too, and being en-
tireiy delightful in the part. Mr.. Hugue
, not was very natural southern boy
virlle and earnest ready TO fight nnyon
who said a word against his mother, Mis-
Ethel Strickland did the nlrtatlous widow
well. as also did Miss Florence Short IN,
sprightly daughter OF the Colonel.
Mr. Burke was a splendid villain: a,
Raymond Page no was cruelty calcuiat
ing. and gave TO the part all the prcstlg,
Of his wide experience. Samuel Kiawan.
was handsome and engaging as Arm.
strong. Louis Ie Bey had an excellent
/ negro dialect, and showed his faithful.
ness in Decatur. an ante-bcllum servant
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
OPERA HOUSE
BILL APPLAUDED
Audience Was Enthusiastic
Over the Show Presented
Yesterday

To give voice 20 the judgment Of
practically everybody who yesterday
saw the current vaudeville bill at the
Opera House, It is the best, at every
point. that the Bijou Circuit Company
has presented during the entire six
months II has had the control Of the
theatre. Such enthusiasm and such
volumes of sincere applause which
marked all the performances yesterday.
from beginning 20 end. has seldom
been equaied there.
II cannot be said that any par
ticular act was the hit OF the perform-
ance for every act was a hit. Force
and Williams completely captured their
audiences with a comedy sketch en-
titled "The Girl Ahead" which fairly
bubbles with laugh compelling dia-
logue. exceptionally clever musical
specialties and novel situations. Miss
williams created a genuine furore with
her truly remarkable imitation OF an
ocarina
The Ishihawa Japanese Troupe stir
red their audiences TO the highest
pitch Of enthusiasm with series Of
swiftly executed acrohatic and euuili-
bristic feats which are not only nearly
all entirely new in this country but
Of that highly sensational order which
serves 20 keep one gasping with aston
ishment at every twist and turn the
performers make.
Roars OF laughter and numerous en-
chores was the unmistakable tribute
paid by yesterdays audiences 10 the
singing and comedy efforts OF those
two blnck-face comedians Of quality.
| Warren and Goodin. Their rendition
OF parodles on the latest song sue
cesses. the words OF which were writ
ten by themselves, do not miss fire
with a single man, woman or child in
the audience.
a revelation 20 many theatre-goers
was the performance OF Master Mel
willie billed ns vaudeville's greatest
child artist. This six-year-old young
ster sang songs in splendid voice and
did character work which would have
been creditable in n performer or ma
ture age and vast experience. He does
things like veteran and not like a
child. In fact there is nothing CHILD
ish about him.
In the way OF a sketch "a Day on
tho Farm" Is Just about as funny and
as interesting as any which has been
offered here Rice and Walters. who
are responsible for Il, are pair OF cap
able comedians a mechanical COW also
adds 20 the general fun while musical
selection on a series Of cowbells proves
pleasing ending to thoroughly en-
ioyable offering.
Well selected subjects for tho NOV
% ing pictures make them ft perfectly
G into the excellent bill.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION
NATURALLY FOREST COUNTR'


The White Mountain region is nat-
urally forest country" says Philip
w. Ayros. in an article on the Com
ncrcial Importance OF The White
Mountain Forests. which the L.. S..
Forest Service has just published in
circular form.
"The rocky soil. steep slopes. and
high elevations prevent the use OF the
land for agriculture. except in a few
favored places. The forests that cover
the mountains are partly primeyal
partly cullcd. and I'm places cut clean
by the AK. In many places they have
been injured severely by fire Their
resources are OF great and far-rcach-
ing value for their use extends no;
only throughout NV England. but also
IN the form OF newspaper manufac-
tured from spruce and IN other manu-
featured products, throughout the en-
tire country.
"rhe persistent widespread advance
In tho price OF timber products has
been felt throughout the land. II has
already affected directly all forms Of
business that deal primarily with wood
such as the building trades, the wood
working factories, ties for railway
construction and repair. and mine
props, and indirectly other business.
such as farming in which the cost OF
a barn or wagon is much greater
than heretofore. II Is confidently as
serted that the rise in the price OF
| lumber which marks tho opening of
/ the present century is the beginning
of greater and more rapid rise which
is to come, and tho suffering which
viii result from the progressive fail
ure OF our timber was but family fore
/ shadowed by the recent temporary
scarcity Of coal
"Thero has been reckless waste OF
tho vast forest wealth OF the nation
which is still going ON. but changes
for the better are being made in inn
portant directions. The more thought
ful lumbermen see the issue clearly
and have begun 10 treat the forest
more conscrya yativel, Some have bought
up largo tracts against the coming
scarcity. The Government has ostab-
lished National Forests in the West
which will in part meet the ever.
growing demand for timber I'm thai
section OF the country.
tain forests is OF utmost Importance
Commerce and manufacture depend
upon il. The White Mountains form
the great watershed Of New England
Five OF the most important rivers O
New England, each having remark
able water power. take their rise II
the heights Of northern New Hamp
shire and I'm portions of two adjoining
{ counties in Maine. These rivers ar
the Connecticut, the Mcrrimac, Tn
A Saco, the Androscoggin. and the Ken
nebec The growth OF many Of IN
most progressive and populous citie
in New England has depended upol
the development Of water powers oi
these rivers, so that it may be sal
that the financial well being Of Ne,
England hinges upon them. Moreover
each summer the mountain forests af
ford rest and recreation TO man,
thousands of people from all parts O
q the country"
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

a sweater than a tailor made little
jacket. accentuating every good point
in the wearer's figure?
Some OF these knitted jackets are
made full length. with a belted effect
at the back and large pearl buttons.
They are usually mnde in white or
pearl gray. although 1 have seen stun
ming specimens made OF the new bun
shade.
For small children there are little
sailor REFERS knitted Of navy blue
wool. with the edges OF collars and
revers piped with red and white and
a red and white emblem on the arm.
There are also very pretty bathing
suits made of white wool edged with
red or navy blue bands. Norfolk jack
cts Of heavy gray wool are smart when
trimmed with pearl buttons and worn
with a white leather belt. There are
also skating suits for children made
all in one piece, with the leggings Of
heavy white wool and with the point
ed tasseled cap to match.
For women skaters and automobil-
ISIS lueIt uit NlVot utttu hboNo va
white revol that cling to the head aud
button under the chin with a single
large button.
Even the 'hOmely afghan has chang
ed, and now comes I'm Eve paneled
design wonderfully shaded and seal.
loped. Some of the newer knitted
afghans also have a lowered design at
fixed intervals.
The knitted shawls are lovely. They
come in circular effects. edged with
fringe Some have deep points, and
others have openwork bands for trim
ming to head the fringe.
A particularly effective design is a
circular shawl done in a striped effect
and having a delicate shell edge re-
sembling lace.
Among the small things that are
easy TO make and effective FOR Christ
mas presents may be counted fancy
golf vests for both men and women
these have a dotted or pin spotted ef-
fect) and sleeveless jackets TO be worn
under tailor made coats for warmth.
1 The last are made in slipper stitch,
using two contrasting colors. Perhaps
the greatest novelty Of all is a dog
sweater done in checkerboard stitch
and having a scalloped edge and a
high storm collar Every smart doc
will want one Of these for cold
weather. HELEN MASON.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
BIG FEATURES
AT THE GARRICK
"The Days Of '6l,' Foolish
Factory" and Others Well
Received Yesterday

Tie Gartcle Brothers In skating act
open the bin at the Garrick this week The
-Four English Rosebuds a Quurtettc OF
singing aud dancing hnics do some varied
steps in rope skipping and high kicking;
Chrysue and wnls have some eccentric
comedy and juggling which by tho way,
Is decidedly creditahic' and the Crouch
Richards Trio have a musical act intro
ducing some classical and popular melo-
dies on the banjo, which are very enter
tsinln=.
Pat Reilly. the veteran Irish comedian
whose brorue carries one TO the hills or
old Killarney. has an excellent sketch IN
"Tho Days OF g." portrasing the oxperi-
cnces Of two old soldiers as memory re-
calls them before the final roll call II is
an act out Of the ordinary, In which Mr..
Reilly docs some very good comedy work,
with the assistance OF Flo Wells.
Charles Doom, the baseball player, and
James McCool. sweet singer OF the
Chauncey olcott type, present a singing
and comedy act that IL all TO the good
"Red" Doom appears 10 have dropped into
vaudeville with a purpose Of making
good Just as he has nlled the Job behind
the bat for tho Philadelphia Nationals in
times gone by. Red surprises his friends
by displaying am excellent voice and sing
ing song or two that won hearty en-
cores
Billie Burke's Foolish Factory with
very liberal cast including four come
dans and some pretty girls, made It's first
appearance before a local audience yes
terday. II is not quite up 70 Burke's other
act here sometime ago, 1.-THE Models or
Jardn de Paris" but it offers plenty Of
rollicking fun and situations that brought
hearty laughter yesterday. The singing
numbers are good, and the act was given
cordial send-on. The pictures complets
the bin for the week.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Honor For a Missouri Woman.

Missouri has the honor Of having
placed the first portrait Of a distin-
guished woman on the walls Of Conti-
mental hall. the new building erected
by the National Society Of Daughters
Of the American Revolution in Wash.
ington. The portrait is Of Mrs. Alice
Brevard Ewing Walker. wife OF John
r. Walker Of Kansas City and n
former vice president general OF the
ID. A. r. Mrs. Walker is descended
from General William Lee Davidson
Of North Carolina. to whose memory
she nation Is now erecting n monument
Un the Revolutionary battlefield IN
Guilford. y. c. The portrait is by 0
Missouri artist.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
JUNGLE SAM" PLANS
SNAIL RAISING

Among the projects OF the Department
Of Agriculture Is an investigation into
edible snail raising as practiced IN Euro
pean countries. and the possibility OF it's
introduction into tho United states with
commercial. success.
"Somc people" remarked scientist OF
the department. "aro waking up 10 the
fact that there IS profit and interest IN
tho raising Of edible snails. These can. for
the purpose, be imported from Europe,
and there are several delicious species Of
Mexican and SOUTH American snails now
on the market here. as, for example, that
scientifically donominated Helix bunonl-
ana.
Like most kinds Of edible snaiis. this
species is extremely prolific. and tho only
condition required for raising tho dainty
and beautiful little creatures is modcr-
atoly warm and even temperature, such
as that OF plant greenhouse. The in-
oroaslng popularity Of tho doucacy war
rants the belief that edible snail prora-
ention may be regarded as a new and
promising industry in this country"
The method advised for raising snaiis is
simple and cleanly. Tho creatures arc
kept in pine boxes filled with rich earth.
and care must be taken 70 have all tho
snals la one box OF the same species The
creatures possess cannibai tendencies and
will de- troy any specimens OF other species
which happen to stray across their path.
| Occasionally seed, such as Is given foi
food TO canary birds, IS planted in .
corner OF tho box, and when half growr
seems according to expert snail Iaisers
a tempting appetizer 10 tho dainty in
mates and gives delicate navor 10 IN
nosh.
Care. It seems, has 10 be given 10 IN
snancry. and two inspections day AZ
required. AT scraps OF vegetable matte
left uneaten by the occupants must be 10
moved from the boxes Il Is "a singula
fact that the odor OF decomposlng matte
Is fatal 10 snails
Their proper food consists OF clear
tender. fresh bits Of leaves. preforabl
those Of the caulinower. which they en-
voraciousy. The earth must be sprinkle
once IN twenty-four hours with waite
to dampen the surface
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER Del. Dec. i0-Two imporian
down-state towns are now agltatine 10
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

Sentiment and regard for the old has
been thrust aside by the feeling FOR some-
thing nearer 10 date IN the way OF sta
tion facilities. Dover's Board Of Trade re-
Gently appointed a committee which
called upon Superintendent Whitney Of
the Delaware Railroad and urged the
erection Of a large new station there 10
replace the present station. Thus far no
action has been taken by the railroad Of
ncials toward erecting a station here.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

The performance reflects great credit on
the company. the director and those who
had TO DO with the scenic part OF IL,
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER Del. Dee. io.-Two important
down-state towns are now agtating FOR
new railroad stations.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Now MIlord Is eomlns % the q

Now Milford Is comns to the front with
demands for a new station. The fJunc-
tion and Breakwater'' station at Milford
is one Of the Oldest in Delaware if not tho,
Oldest. It was built when the railroad
from Harrington to Lewes was known as
the Junction and Breakwater' line. and
a tablet to that effect can be seen in the
station walls.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

Colonel Theodore Townsend, editor Of
the Milford Chronicle, is one Of the fore
most advocates Of a new station for that
town. In recent issue the Chronicle said
editorially:
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
statn RnIIdInu commission Meets.

A meeting Of the commission to ar
range for the erection of new state
Library building at Dover is being held
i'm Dover today.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
FADS @ EoR
THE 81 IA n M
Fine Yarns Of Artistic Shades For
Knitted and Crocheted Objects.
Golf Vests For Motorists as
Christmas Gifts.

~NHE vogue for knitted and GRO
81 cheted objects is steadily in
E creasing. It has taken the place
to large extent OF embroidery
IN the way Of fancy work. The obiec-
tion 90 wool work was the limited
amount OF objects that could be made.
the cluuisiress of the patterns and
lack Of originality IN the designs hut
now all that is changed. The number
Of pretty articles which may be made
from wool Is almost unlimited. The
yarns are liner and of more artistic
shades. In fact. everything about
wool work has improved wonderfully.
Can anything be smarter, FOR in
stance than the new style sweater
here pictured. which is IN reality less