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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-15

Mr.. Krusty (while it's raining hard)-
It's wonder you wouldn't stay home on
q day like this.
Beggar-Can't afford 1t, sir. I need the
zaoney to make a payment on my auto
.aob.ie next week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-15


Lazy Bill-You wrong me when you
say amt willin' to work. I'm 1es dyh'
to work.
Mr.. Goode-Then. what's the trouble?
Lazy Bill-I'm too conscientious. When
ever / git job I'm SO anxious to fill 1t
we'll dat gifts stage fright.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
Proved an Abb.

This happened at a certain boarding
place-one of those where "a few re.
fined gentlemen may share an elegant
home"
The girl with the dun locks brought
in the soup. When she came to Jenk.
ms he noticed a long string of sub
stance entirely foreign to the soup
itself. 1t was a hair. In the dim light
it looked as If it might have been from
the dun head of the waitress.
jenkins called her attention to this
remarking that the best culinary au-
thorities are agreed that a strip OF
cranial capillary substance is not es.
sential to the success of plate of con
somme or other liquid nourishment.
She didn't follow him fully. but
when she saw him holding up the
quarter of yard or more of hair, &C
cusingly, she spoke up in her own de-
Tense.
THAT amt mine!~ she declared, in
an aggrieved tone. 1T couldn't be
mine. Why, | amt even brushed my
hair since yestiddyl"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
LATE STATE NEWS.
Bill Was Loaded.

One OF the sensations of the week
was the discovery that on January IA
Rep. Copley introduced a bill which
passed the senate and house and was
signed by the governor before any
one noticed that 1t restored to the
state tax commission their old power
to review assessments on complaint
Of any taxpayer in the state. This
feature of the law nearly caused a
revolution a few years ago before 1t
was repealed and had 1t been known
or noticed the bill would have met
one Of the most desperate fights that
the legislature has known In years.
AS It is the big mining interests are
frantic, the farmers are uneasy and
the common people are shaking hands
with themselves. The attorney gen.
eral says the result will be of great
value to the state, only II ought to
20 further. It is not believed that Mr..
Copley had In mind the far-reaching
effects of the bill when he introduced
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
WAS Second HAND
MACHINERY SOLD?
SOME MORE FACTS ABOUT THAT
BINDER TWlNE PLANTS
QUALITY.
WHY 1T WAS ACCEPTED.
The Governors Information About the
Charge That II Was Second Hand
and Not New.

Gov. Warner states that he is In
possession of information which indi-
Gates why the second hand machinery
was accepted for the Jackson prison
binder twine plant. 1t was because the
machinery was up TO specifications
and able TO do the work required OF It..
IL answered the specifications in every
way, except that instead of being
brand new II had been used about 40
days in the Canadian plant to which 1t
had been originally sold.
The governor went to Ann Arbor
Friday, where he looked over letters
on file in the engineering department,
which explains how Prof Wrentmore
regarded the machinery. He had evil
IDENTIFY accepted the machinery as new
because it had been used so little and
had been so repaired that there was
nothing TO indicate that 1t was not
new
Here Is copy of a letter which
Prof Wrentmore wrote to the Hoover
& Gamble Co., which explains his at
titude:
"On April 20 inspected the machin-
cry which you have installed in the
Michigan state prison for making
twine, and found that you have the
machinery installed in accordance
with the guarantee included in the
contract.
II, therefore, accepted the plant.
find in taking the matter up with the
superintendent that the repairs for
the machines, demanded by reason of
breakage when the machines were
first started, were furnished from a
stock which we had bought from you
for repair purposes. In making set
Element we shall charge you up with
these parts at their cost TO us. I also
find that owing to a bad breakdown
on the rough breaker, which occurred
under my own eyes, when it was first
started we lost the time Of 90 men for
three days. We shall charge this time
to you at the regular rate for prison
labor, namely 80 cents per day.
'The amount of these items are:
Repairs furnished ................S $40
Convict labor ....s............ As
I'VE also have one bell ringer,
which the warden states is to be re-
turned, which will give us further
credit of s25.
"The clerk will render an itemized
statement of these matters to you. I
also have in hand your invoice for
repairs as follows:
March 20 .............. ....... 1907
April 2................. 800
April ................ 7.50
These invoices I am returning to
you herewith. as they are for repairs
which were necessary before the ma
chinery was in full operation and &C.
cepted."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

ready, and may as well get measured
for your coffin.
On this special night the Ratchet
boy was bound for a certain city to
send laundryman named Billy Wing
to sleep beside his fathers. Why the
Tong wanted Billy killed was imma-
terial to Lee. His business was sim
ply to obey, to strike like lightning,
like lightning to disappear.
The job promised to be simple one.
Lee smoked dreamily. His soul
was at peace, save when he thought of
his only son, who had died a month
before. Every time the little white
casket rose before Lees eyes a devil
who stood beside him night and day
ran a sharp dagger into his heart. So
often had the devil done this that the
spot was very sore.
All night he journeyed, sleeping and
waking, and at early dawn came to
the city where lived Billy Wing.
There were few Chinese In the
place, and Lee easily found Billy's
laundry. Entering, he made the
opium smuggler's sign to the propri-
etor, who was wrapping up a shirt for
a customer. Billy signaled back, his
eyes gittering. After the customer
went out, he asked, eagerly:
When?
Tonight at ten," answered Lee.
Men who smoke opium should not in
cur the longs displeasure.
The hatchet-boy ran an experienced
eye over the laundry, sizing 1t up for
the kill and the getaway. All, yes,
that back room. The job over. he
could shed his false queue, shift his
clothes, and slip out of town on a
freight like a common American
tramp.
AS he started out of the door, a
little Chinese boy slipped in. The
devil stabbed Lee sharply in the sore
spot, for the lad was about five, Just
the age his own son had been. The
hatchet-man's heart warmed toward
him, and he turned back. Billy was
upbraiding the child for being late.
Son of a Pig" he screamed, shrilly.
Where have you been so long?"
With a buffet he sent him Keeling
into corner. The little fellow picked
himself up without a whimper, and dis
appeared into the back room, rubbing
his head. Lees fingers drew up
toward something in his sleeve. He
wished 1t were ten o'clock at night.
now.
+" 'Tis Jing the son of my brother.
who died with his wife of the fever
last spring" explained Billy. Would
the boy had died with them. He is
not worth the food he eats or the
clothes he wears. ! can save no
money while he is with me-"
Lee replied nothing. Billy was
going that night where money would
not be needed.
All that day the hatchet boy lurked
in the outskirts of the city. lie
thought much of little Jing, and of
Billy's cruelty to him. and the spot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
The Spring Elections.

There is absolutely no general IN
terest in the approaching spring cleo
ton, and II 1t were not for the local
option fights in number of the coun.
ties, the vote would probably be the
smallest cast in the state in many
years. There is no discussion on the
state ticket at the capital. In the coun-
ties where the liquor question is TO
be voted on, there is naturally a
great deal of interest, but 1t is con
fined to the one proposition.
Some of the incidents in the liquor
fights are laughable. In many OF the
counties the Anti-Saloon league dis.
trIbuted cards offering reward OF
$50 for any evidence which would lead
to the conviction of any person offer
ing money for a vote against local
option" This the liquor people have
bettered by putting out a card making
the same offer in regard to a bride
"for or against" local option.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
AGRICULTURAL Schools.

The agricultural districts will be IN
terested in the bill introduced by Sen
ator Fowle which provides for sys-
tenn of agricultural schools similar to
the one already at Menominee, and
after the plan in vogue in Wisconsin.
The bill provides for four schools to
start with, and the county where a
school Is located is required to build
and equip 1t, and to provide for its
maintenance, except that the state
shall give each year a sum not to ex-
coed $4,000. The Menominee school
has proved a great success on 40
count of the practical methods en-
ployed in teaching how to make farm
life attractive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
A Physician Says.

This time of the year people are con-
stantly suffering with coughs, colds,
bronchitis and asthma, while children
suffer keenly with whooping cough and
coup. Here is an old and time tried
home treatment that is very simple and
inexpensive. Procure of any druggist
one ounce of Targol and one ounce OF
common kerosene. Mix well. Take
from five to ten drops on the tongue
without water every two or three hours
The relief will be immediate and lasting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
Near Death In Bio Pond.
D. q. CURTISs.

1t was thrilling experience to Mrs.
Ida Soper to face death. "For years a
severe lung trouble gave me intense
suffering" she writes, land several
times nearly caused my death. All
remedies failed and doctors said l was
incurable. Then DR.. Kings New Dis
covery brought quick relief and a cure
so permanent that l have not been
troubled in twelve years" Mrs Soper
lives in Big Pond, Pa. 1t works
wonders in coughs end colds, sore lungs
hemorrhages, lagrippe, asthma, Group
whooping cough and all bronchial affec.
tions. soc and $I;oo. Trial bottle free
Guaranteed by {. f. Brown
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
The natC|let-BOy
By ALBERT w. ToLMAN
Copyright. by shortstory Pub. Coz

(Copyright, Dy Shortstory fup Coz
Lee Song. squatting at midnight In
a back seat of the smoker, drowsily
inhaled the warm fumes OF his Gig
arctic, as he blinked through the lamp
lit reek on the lines of sleeping men
sprawled along the sides of the car
His face. round. unwrinkled, guile
less, proclaimed him an ordinary in
offensive Chinaman.
Under Lees feet lay his straw ex
tension case. 1t contained a Tesla
ment and several Chinese tracts, but
also the tools of his trade-a bulldog
revolver, long. narrow knife and a
stout cord
A poor workman quarrels with his
tools-but Lee Song never quareled
with his. The cord was new and un
frayed, the knife ground keen, and
every chamber of the enshooter
loaded. 1t was Lees attention to
details. joined with certain other ad
mirable qualities, that had made him
the foremost hatchet-boy of the Liu
Kwen Tong.
Lee Song was an artist, either at
premeditated assassination or i'm
promptu murder. In his makeup
was nothing spectacular, no boastine
or bravado. Pistol-butt and knife
haft showed no notches-but he never
failed to get his man.
Then the Tong sends Lee Song aft
er you, you are as good as dead al
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

First publication March IS
order for publication Sale or Mortgage OF
real estate.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT TOR THE s.
COUNTY OF CRATfOr.
AT session OF said Court. held at the Pro.
pate Office in the village of Ithaca. ia said
county on the r7th day Of March, A. ID. 1909
Present-IsaacS Seaver. Judge Of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF John Kelley
late OF the village of Elm Hall. IN said county,
deceased q. 80.
Orlando n sly administrator, having hied IN
said court his petition praying for license TO sell
at prfvate sale the interest Of said estate IN Ger
tain real estate therein described. Tor the pur-
nose Of paving debts, expenses oil adninistra
TON aud dietribution Of residue to the heirs.
M Is ordered. that the r7th day 81 April
a ID. 1000 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. a.
aid probate Office be and Is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition. and that the next OF
Vim heirs at law and all persons interested II
sa;d estate appear before said court at the tim'
and place to show cause why license 10 sci
she interest of said estate in said real estate
shouid not be granted.
"a h further ordered. that public notice thereo
lie given bv publication Of copy OF this order
Cor three scccssive weeks previous 10 saio ual
- Rearing I'm the Alma Record. newspape
orinted and circulated In said county
P'e ISAAC s. SEAvER,
-. <o.,, Judge of Probate.
~ N.@ ~. .... Ci&fk Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

Ebart and Jennie Robertson, Is and
10 years old, respectively, and but two
months married, were found dead in
their room in New York. They had
been accidentally asphyxlated
"Roosevelt's neighbors of Nassau
county, New York" called on the ex
president in Oyster Bay, CARRIED as
they were when they arrived in Wash
ington Inauguration day too late Ia
see him. There were $50 of them
prominent citizens of the county. They
were headed by a band and carried
an escutcheon bearing a lion. Roose'
welt held a reception and was round
ly cheered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
Tho "pavId Harumsr VIII Kick,

Rep. Austin, chairman OF the agri-
cultural committee, has introduced a
bill aimed at horse jockeys, because
It makes II a felony with a heavy
penalty for any person to dispose of
q wind-broken horse or one having
the heaves without voluntarily in
forming the purchaser OF the fact.
Speaker Campbell evidently took the
bill as joke and referred 1t to the
committee on geological survey, but
the farmers say they are going to put
the bill through and make 1t a law.
II Is expected that large delegation
Of David Harums" will be on hand to
tight the measure when 1t comes up
for passage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
1t Saved His Leg.

"All thought I'd lose my. leg" writes
J. A. Swenson, Watsrtown, Wis. "Teu
years of eczema, that IS doctors could
not cure, had at last laid me up. Then
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured 1t sound
and we'll" Infallible for Skin Erup-
tons. Eczema, salt Rheum, Boils,
Fever Sores, Burns, Scalds. Cuts and
Piles. csc at q. r. Browns
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

Lincolns ancestry has been traced
TO Samuel Lincoln, who lived at Nor
wich. England. Emigrating to Anne.
lea. he settled at bingham. Mass, In
1888. Some of his descendants. who
we're Quakers, settled in Rockingham
county, Virginia. The presidents
grandfather removed to Kentucky.
Thomas Lincoln. the presidents father,
was a carpenter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
The Ormsbee Bill.

The liquor committee reported out
the Ormsbee bill, and asked for con-
sideration Of the same March II, but
Rep. Cramton secured further delay
Of week before the friends Of the
bill knew what had happened. 1t Is
believed that the Anti-Saloon forces
are seeking delay in order to carry
the bill past election and the other
side say they will not tolerate any
further obstruction to the passage OF
the bill for which they claim to have
~ votes.
D. q. CURTISs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
SCOTS
EMULSION

Half a teaspoonful three or
four times a day in its bottle
will have the desired effect. 1t
seems to have a magical effect
upon babies and children. A
fifty-cent bottle will prove the
truth of our statements.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
To Cure La Grippe In % Hours.

No remedy equals Warmers White
Wine of Tar Syrup for this terrible and
fatal disease If taken thoroughly and
in time, it will cure case in As hours
and for the cough that follows la
grippe, il never fails to give relief.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
CONSUMPTION.

My wife was troubled with weak
lungs. The disease far advanced She
has taken four bottles of Warmers
White Wine of Tar and is nearly well.
REV. ]. B. ELY, Brooklyn Sta, Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

Send this advertisement together with name
of paper in which IT appears your address ana
four cents TO cover postage and we will send
you a Complete Handy Atlas Of the World
SCOTT & BOVINE, 409 Pearl ST.. New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
Human Natures Weaknesses.

81 don't mind Mrs. Gigshaw making
fun of the way | talk" said Mrs. Lap
sling, forgivingy. ITS only her way.
We've all got our little peculiarities
and idionockrasies " - Chicago Tri-
hume
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

Nine cars of a Pere Marquette
freight train were deraied at Harbor
Beach when they struck broken
rail Passenger trains were delayed
several hours.
The congregation Of the Rattle
Run VI. Il. church is up in arms over
the disposal of the church stove in
which the late Rev. J. II. Carmichael
burned the body of his victim, Cid
Browning, on the night of January s.
A portion of the members favor sell
ing the stove while the other half
want il broken up and buried.
Hereafter university students who
are on probation, or who have been
warned to improve in scholarship, will
be barred from competing in class
games or other local athletic affairs
as we'll as from participation In inter
collegiate athletics as members of the
varsity team.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
To Work.

To speak or write nature did not
peremptorily order thee; but to work,
she did.-Thomas Carlyle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25


Detroit-cattle-Ex dry-fed steers
and heifers, $4,000; steers and heif-
ers, 1000 TO 200 lbs. $5Q5.35; steers
and heifers. 500 to 900 lbs. $3.50 p5.25;
700 lbs. $44460; choice fat cows, $3.50;
ss@s5o: Gamers. S'5oGs; choice heavy
bulls ssOes p tas to g SsSss eole sEoss
feeding steers 500 to 1000 lbs, $40
400; fair feeding steers, 500 to- 900
700 lbs. ss@s5O; stock beifers, $3.50
s4O@5O: common mixers, ssO@35
Veal caivesEMarket. 5oQ75c lower
best S7.75@s25; others, S4W750
Mich cows and springers-Steady.
Sheep and lambs--Market opened
1o@15c higher than last week. Best
lambs. $7.60@7.75; fair TO good lambs.
S7@750; light TO common lambs, S6@
$50; yearlings, $6W6.5O; fair TO good
sheep sS@S'So' culis and common.
Hogs-Good grades. 5@1Oc higher
than last Thursday; others steady.
nangs G5 pTlssS p light Sc gGGS Oqf ss
workers.. se5o066o; stays. i-s of.
els few at $500; best 1 200 to 1900
ID shipping steers; s5.so@6.50; best !, 900
best fat som ssDg9Sg StefT a q scoS
Seifers' s5.25@5.75; butcher heifers' 500
to to 900 lbs, s1.25@5; light fat heifers,
s3:5o9.45; be best st bulls s45o@52S; bologna
s !, lSysr 0 ssay Y s7ioe
Sheep-Market active: best handy
lambs, ss15QS25; culls. $7Q75O; heavy
wethers. s6@6.25; ewes. s5.50@5S5.
Veals. s9@9.25; heavy, $4@5.
-
Grain, Etc.
Observation-Disclosures No. red
s1'2i; May opened with an advance Of
lac at s1.ls "a. s1.1s IL and closed
at s1.19; July opened at s1.05 "a lost
1-2c gained 3-4c. declined to $1.05 Ia
and closed at s1.05 "a. declined to
and closed at $500 Ia; No. red. s1.1S;
Corn-Cash No 3. 67c No. yellow,
CSC asked; No. yellow, cars at
oats-Cash No. 3 white. IS lac bid.
IS 1-2c asked: May So 1-4c.
Rye-Cash No. 2, so lie
Beans-Cash. s2.4O; May SEAS
Cloverseed-Prime spot, 100 bags at
$3.50; March, $3.50; April, $500 Octo-
Der, $685. sample, 20 bags at $5.15. 25
at So. IL al s475; sample alsike, 10 bags
at s765, at S6.75
Timothy seed-Prime spot. $50 bags
Bariey-Good samples. s14O@L4s
FeedGIn 1OO-lb sacks, jobbing lots;
Bran. $2S coarse middlings, $29; fine
middlings, $31: cracked corn and coarse
cornmeal, $27; corn and oat chop. $26
Flour-Best Michigan patent 500;
ordinary patent 1878: straight, S565;
clear. $3.50 per Dbl In wood, jobbing
lots.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
UO0STh0
BabyThrive

If not, something must be
wrong with its food. If the
mothers milk doesn't nourish
it, she needs SCOTS Emulsion.
1t supplies the elements of fat
required for the baby. If baby
is not nourished by its artificial
food, then it requires
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
Broken-Hearted Father Dead.

The execution of Leo Thurman at
Norfolk, Va, some months ago, has
had a pathetic sequel in the upper
peninsula. Thurman was hanged for
the brutal murder of Walter Dolsen,
son of Ninlan II. Dolsen, superan-
nuated clergyman living at Cedar
Vile, Mackinac county, Mich. The
news of the crime was a crushing
blow to the aged father, and on his
mind collapsing he was taken to the
insane asylum. Now the aged man
has followed his son to the grave. ad-
vices here stating that his death oc-
Cured in the asylum some days ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
The Jackson Wardenship.

The suggestion that former Sheriff
Augustus Beck of Houghton county
should be appointed to succeed A. n.
Armstrong as warden of Jackson pris-
on is well received in the upper pen
insula. Young, experienced, resource
full, as smooth as ice and as deep as
the sea, Mr.. Beck has impressed his
name on crooks and criminals OF all
classes and won the respect and ad-
miration of the state. He is man OF
fine executive ability-that is to say,
honesty, common sense and temper
that even a dynamite bomb could not
ruffle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25
! erms of Sale:

months time will be given on goo.
8 per cent; 2 per cent discount for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-25

All sum $500 and under, cash
on all sums over $500 eight
Cd approved notes with interest a
r cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-03
THE COMET.

Halley's comet, which has caused
much discussion recently 10 the scientific
world, after an abserce of about 7t
gears can now be seen through the
anger telescopes. 1t is now plssiog
through the cluster Of stars talled the
ays1es, the bright red star Aldebsrau
'eing he principal one. 1t is 10 The
constellation Taurus. The come, is GOV
220, 900, 900 miles from the sun and
1876, 900. 900 miles from the earth. Its
sppe srance 10 now as round uebulous
body, with bright central condensation
hat looks like @ blurred star. The
comet Is much brighter than could have
oeen predicted. 1t is moving at the
rate Of l, $50. 900 miles = day toward
be sun and is daily becoming brighter.
Next spring 1t will be the most prom
nent OF ct in the heavens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-03
A Municipal MonopoIY.

For some time there has been fric'
ton between the citizens and authori-
ties Of Wheeling, w. Va, because the
former, in defiance Of a city ordinance,
prefer to buy natural gas at - cents
for lighting purposes rather than pay
rs cents for gas manufactured by the
city, which, they claim, is not worth
the difference. At present there Is a
three cOrnered fight on. The citizens
are trying TO have the monopolistic or
dinance rescinded, while the city has
brought suit against consumers to re-
strain them from using natural gas
except for heating purposes aud
against the natural gas company to
prevent It from selling gas except for
fuel.
In its answer the company has ex-
ploded a bombshell by declaring that
during the last ten years 1t has sold
100000 cubic feet OF natural gas to
the city gas works, where it was
mixed with artificial gas and resold to
consumers at 70 cents a thousand, al
though the city paid only 10 cents for
il. Yet Wheeling used to be a show
town for municipal ownership.