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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
HAVE YOU SEEN THE h.-Y.-P.?

We address this question to every
one of our readers because we believe
1t TO be an eminently pertinent one
just at this time. The exposition is
now half over and the official records
show that the average daily attend
ance has been over $4,000. 1t is safe
to surmise that the majority of these
people have come from points re-
motely distant from Seattle. though. of
course, the local and state attendance
has been fairly good We wish to in
sist. however. that every loyal citizen
of Walla Walla. and the state of
Washington. who can possibly spare
the time and money necessary should
see the exposition before it closes.
In the first place. it should be seen
for its educational value. Possibly
never again in your lifetime will you
have collected and placed SO near as
this so many interesting things. illus
tratiug the great resources of our own
and other countries as well as the great
achievements which hare been made in
the realm of invention and construc.
ton. as are to be seen for the nominal
price of admission to the gates. TIL,
United States government buildings
alone are well worth the time and mon.
ey which it costs to see the exposition
In the main building is to be seen an
exhibit of the work carried on in near
ly all of the departments of our ma
tonal government. including the coin
ing of money. the manifold ramifica-
tions of the postal system, the signal
service, naval display, the myster-
ious wireless biography and the tele.
post system, and hundreds of other
features of equal interest and educa-
tional value Besides this, the govern
ment also maintains the Alaska and
Hawaiian buildings. in which we of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
coNcREssMAA FROM coNkEcTl-
CUT SHOWS IT is MOSTLY IN
NEW ENGLAND.
But He Does Net State Why Thos'
Having the Wealth Should Not
Pay the Most Taxes.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. ia
striking object lesson OF the wealth.
accumulated in New England was
given by Congressman Hill, of Con-
necticut, while the income tax con-
stitutional amendment was up in the
house. To show where the burden
enacted. he told what happened through
the enforcement of the inheritance tax
that waA in force from 1900 to 1902.
THE last full year of that tax" he
said showed as follows: The state
of New York paid $1.60s,o00 Of it; the
collection district Of Connecticut and
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PUSH WORK
September %.
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siderable interest is being taken in the
erection of the new building; - the
general public. as II marks the begin
ming Of the Greater Whitman move-
meat and means much to the ixS$it,&-
ton that is destined to become the
leading educationsi center of the en-
tire vest
To give additional facilities for study
rooms, Prentiss hall has been moved
to the rear of the lot on which it for
merly stood and carpenters are MAX
ing alterations that will give both stu
dents and instructors increased accom-
modations that have long been needed
in the scientific department.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
PAVING WAR
THREATENED
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cept the base on North Second as laid
by the Rich & Harris company. pro-
vided the assessment levied for the
Improvement is lowered by the re-
bate of difference in price between
crushed rock and UmatilIa gravel It
has been said the specifications call
for crushed rock at 50 per load while
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

Expurgated and interpolated edition
with big, briny tears streaming
down his furrowed cheeks. the bunc
manager, grasping the hand of Rusty
Mike in manner that indicated love
and devotion, turned blndly toward
the train now about to leave the sta
ton. Rusty, also, showed some signs
of emotion, but 3 manfully contained
himself and patted his departing man.
ager love-tap on the shoulder
'Never mind, old boy he said.
'mournfully, III look after the copy
and whatever else .transpires, I'll see
that page three is kept full of inaccur-
forced into the thing against eheir
wishes. Don't worry lest should fail,
for Rusty Mike was never known to
fall short in an undertaking.
Mike, (sob) have never really
(sob) appreciated your tsohJ true
worth. That you (sob) are willing to
go so far for worthless being like
(sob) me. is almost beyond my COM
pre- (sob) hension. I now leave the
burden (sob) upon your shoulders and
no matter what goes wrong, the stern
dictates of custom demand (Sob) that
Mike go to it, but don't say a word"
Exit manager. Rusty turns slowly
and Wends his way back to bunc office
followed by attendants who do not
seem to appreciate the gravity of the
situation
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11

signor L1bAeati, who IS WITH my
band at the exposition. says the SET
eral belief that Italy and Germany b
around whistling grand opera rs foo''
ish. They like raGstine- ne SAYS
lust like Americans
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s.iee. Beautiful Girl.

. Three unknown Judges VIII seio'
the most beautiful young lady WIZ
attends the exposition on August To-
and the fair officials will give nef
800 gold watch
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WON'T TAKE
NAMES OUT
Continued From Page One.)

going on down the street, it is notice.
able that new names are appearing in
the list of "bonafide" contestants
names that have never before been
heard of in Walla Walla, and giving
rise to the belief that they are
"phoney" In the majority of these new
instances no addresses are given, the
word city" appearing where the street
number should be- In instances where a
street number is given, it is more than
likely that it is an address that does not
exist. Where are those names coming
from? Is Rusty Mike in possession of
county directory that dates back over
a lapse Of years? And who is pungling
up the cash for subscriptions that are
swelling the votes OF these unknown
young ladies?
The aunc manager has hied him.
self away silently to Seattle where
he may not see mis- brilliant copy
righte3' contest going to the bow
vows. 1t is rumored he will, before
returning. make short visit to Sea
side" where young ladies of a former
contest spent a happy week at the ex-
pense of the rag now so badly in need
of subscribers. May he gain from his
brief sojourn at Seaside some potent
ideas as to the manner of conducting
copyrighted" contests, for the rag is
in dire straits! His left bower and
side kicker is off duty with an attack
of something or other and Rusty Mike
only a non CON- supreme, confident
though silent-is in full control of
the battered hulk that once presented
brilliant spectacle, as pennants of
Seaside, automobiles and pianos
to the discredit of the battle-scarred
and sinking monarch" that a good
fight was not attempted; that the white
flag was run up at the first shot and
high officials skulked off on furlough to
let the defeat rest heavily upon the
shoulders of innocent, trusting Dusty
Mike, whose. only offense is that he
deals too much in verbosity, persifage
and buncombe
"Orders Is ORDERS"
While The Statesman is pouring
oroadsde after broadside into the all
but helpless wreck roating aimlessly
upon the sWells apd ripples, sweeping
the, decks and cutting away the rig
ging, not a gun is fired in retaliation.
1T is assumed, for want of better ex-
cuse. that the Magazine has blown up
and there is no ammunition at hand
with which to continue the fight. But
Rusty Mike will find way.
"Grasping the barrel of a thirteen
inch gun in his giants grip, Rusty
Mike, realizing now for the first time,
the seriousness of his position, trains
the deadly weapon upon the enemy,
and with silent prayer to Seattle,
shuts his left eye and pulls the trig-
ger The report is deafening, but
Rusty Mike, weak faint and disheart-
ened, peering through the smoke Of
his last vain effort. discovers that no
damage has been done, save to himself
as he fell from the recOil over a rub
bish box containing city directories
several years old, that should have
been stored. in the basement. From
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
MAN WANDERS ON
NISQUAlLY GLACIER
Owes Life to Fact That He Is Too
Light to Break Snow
Crust

TACOMA, Aug. lit is probably
due to the fact that he does not weigh
much more than a pound of soap. as
some of his friends express it, that
Charles B. Berry a tourist, Of Mime
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
copyrighted Contests"
Another Scene,

Anofnor scene.
Scene - Northern Pacific station.
Walla Walla
'Time-August, 1909
Plot-"Copyrighted Contest"
Characters-Rusty Mike, who would
like to do something in a successful
manner, but cannot because of YER
bOsity. perSifiage and buncOmbe
Bunc Manager. who is about to leave
for his childhood home in Washtucna,
after having made fizzle of copy
righted" contest in a city too big for
him. Reporters, contest managers and
attendants
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
A FINISH FIGHT ON
CONTINUED From Page One.)

that great principle. 1t endorses as a
part of Roosevelt's policy the reclama-
ton and forestry services" FL
The California delegation presented
a similar resolution. and the Nebras ska
delegation presented like resolutions
declaring that the good work of the
reclamation service should be kept
kind"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-11
Pardee Speaks.

In a speech this afternoon, ex-Gover-
nor Pardee Of California said that the
recent rulings of Secretary Balllnger
will Bedound only to the interest of
corporate greed. He said: None has
a right to question the loyalty of Bal
linger to the principles Of government
reclamation, but there is one class that
will rejoice over the secretaly's recent
rulings That class is composed of
those opposed TO the reclamation SER
vice"
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WANT ADS. untangie half 81 '1s
towns daily tangfes.
Evening star., 1909-07-14
The Lengthening List.

A dispatch from Chicago today tells
that twelve more deaths from tetanus
have occurred as the result of Fourth of
July celebrations. bringing the total Of
deaths due to the observance of indie
pendence day. from all causes, up to ia.
While this is slightly behind the record
OF last year as the result of the safe and
sane" rules adopted in Washington,
Cleveland, Saratoga, Toledo and other
cities, 1t Is none the less a frightful cost
70 pay for a little barbaric sport and mis-
guided patriotism. Those ia lives have
been sacrificed to silly fetch. The no.
ton prevails In some quarters that II is
due TO the boys that they be allowed
their fun" on the Fourth OF July Some
people have objected strenuously to the
deprivation of the younger generation of
the traditional Indulgence in explosives.
Not one of these objectors has ever felt
the touch of tragedy in his own life. Not
one of them has ever lost a member Of
his family or witnessed the permanent
crippling of loved one. There can be no
doubt that converts are made to the safe
and sane principle of independence day
observance with every accident, great or
small. The pity of II all Is that IL Is
necessary TO wait for these annual ac-
cretions of support to bring about the re-
form in the name of humanity.
Evening star., 1909-07-14
Alexandria and the Fourth.

The Alexandra Gazette. commenting
upon the manner in which Independence
lay was observed in that city, says:
THAT a large percentage of the people
of Alexandria do not believe In "A safe
onstrated this year. for on Saturday night
and all day yesterday and late into last
night recrackers and fireworks of every
kind and description were discharged
without let or hindrance. laws. edicts and
instructions to the police to the contrary
Notwithstanding. What people in q COM
munity want they generally have and the
people who don't like it-be hanged. Sew
eral persons were injured and several
powder explosions. but the community is
to he congratulated that the accidents
were not worse than they were
II is to be questioned whether a major
ity of the people of Alexandria subscribed
to the old doctrine of unlimited noise on
Independence day. any more than do
those OF other cities. In this matter a
very small minority can make a very
large noise. Ten small boys can disturb
the peace of 500 citizens who are disposed
10 favor quiet and comfort. In a city of
5000 people 1000 can dominate the at
nosphere with hideous sounds and give
the impression of a community devoted to
barbarism as means Of patriotic ex-
preston.
Here in Washington the other day the
national birthday was commemorated
after the new style. without noise and
smell. fires and accidents. The people en-
Evening star., 1909-07-14

joyed themselves. They were entertained
from morning till late at night with diff
ferent exercises and exhibitions, and If
a vote had been taken the next day 1t Is
probab that OF the $4,000 people con-
stituting the District population fully
900 would have expressed themselves
in favor of continuing this practice rather
than revert to the former tortures and
dangers.
The local safe and sar e. celebration
was decided upon without reference to
public opinion, save as 1t had previously
been expressed in various ways. The
authorities. believing that In any case it
was in the public interest 10 put stop
to the burning of powder as a means of
expressing patriotism. decided to prohibit
the sale and use of fireworks. They did
so with the result that there was not
single fire or accident of any kind during
the day. The Washington way. in short,
was to follow the Dockstader boarding
house rule that to prevent fruit being
taken from the table there will be no
fruit.
1t will be interesting If the municipal
authorities of Alexandria next season Will
follow the Washington example and
adopt and enforce a prohibition against
fireworks. 1t would then become plain
whether or not large percentage of the
people of Alexandria believe in safe
and sane Fourth of July.
Evening star., 1909-07-14
The Fly a Public Enemy.
rom he phiIade1rhia ledger

There is not much danger that the cam
paign against the fly as a public enemy
will assume such proportions that the
species will be exterminated, or that there
need arise class of sentimentalists in
defense Of the particular members of that
huge family of the diptera against whom
sanitarians have declared war. A few
days ago a New England entomologist
thought it necessary to sound a note Of
warning against the possible peril Of SO
disturbing the balance of nature that
mankind would suffer more from the re-
moval of the fly than it now does from
its disease-spreading habits. Justice re-
quired that this protest should have a
hearing, but even a casual review of the
measures that are being taken do not in
spire much confidence in the hearts of
those who echo Artemus Wards anath-
ema against the fly. That great deal
can be done, however. to reduce the num-
ber of flies. to protect them from contact
with disease and to limit their filth
spreading propensities must be obvious
from a moments consideration of the
conditions under which flies are bred and
thrive
Evening star., 1909-07-14
A Plea for the Vernacular.
From the Indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis News
The relative value of mathematics and
languages in course of school study is
an old topic Of discussion among educa-
tors. 1t Is legitimate one and some
thing can be said on both sides of It,
but there is another phase of the question
on which we think all must agree, viz.
that in the study of languages ones own
language should take precedence of all
others. This means, of course that in
all English-speaking countries. and espe-
cially in the United States. the study of
English should be given the precedence
over any and all other languages, either
ancient or modern. American youth
should be not only thoroughly we'll
grounded in the English language, know
ing and appreciating the pure wells of
English undefled,' but they should be
taught to regard 1t as the noblest and
best of all languages. There should be
patriotic reverence for the language as
well as patriotic reverence for the flag
Evening star., 1909-07-14
The Humminr Bird.

A humming bird In vibrant fight.
So strangely beauteous to the sight,
Poised DER the clustering flowers.
Then swiftly went as 'twere some ray
OF sunlight gay that sped away
To hide from threatening showers.
A glimpse we caught and that was all
Ere our frai1 visitant so small
Saw fit to swiftly vanish:
A honey-bee without sting,
A blossomlng thing launched forth or
wing
Our sterner cares to Danish.
1t offered up no song so clear.
Nor toiled in dread Of winter drear.
1t had no thought Of giving,
But found, with neither strife nor pain
What man in vain has sought to gain
The simple joy of living.
Evening star., 1909-07-14
Mr.. Bryan's Latest Suggestion.
Saws Mr.. BRYAN to President Taft


Now that the states are going to vote
on the ratification of the amendment Spe-
officially authorizing an income tax. why
rot give them a chance to vote on an
amendment providing for the elecuon OF
United States senators by popular Note'
one thing at a time There is no con-
nection between the two propositions,
and each should stand upon its own
merits.
The income tax takes precedence by
reason of the fact that the general SUD-
sect of taxation is now in hand for set
1Iement IL is,agreed that a special form
rf taxation must accompany the revision
Of the customs, schedules. and there can
Re no doubt ofrthe fact that but for the
deoision of the Supreme Court rendered
fifteen years agoSan income tax would be
laid al this time. Had the way been
clear, the President would have preferred
that tax TO either the inheritance tax or
the corporation tax
Such is the situation as respects the IN
come tax. In the circumstances the mat
ter has come TO be pressing. Not only
does the President prefer that tax. but he
thinks the country does. and he wants an
expression on the subjectsas soon as pos
sibe
Inc OtneT question II .HFt pIcsSihe'
Means have been devised. and are in
wide use which in effect accomplish
what an amendment to the Constitution
would The voters are already express
ing themselves directly as TO candidates
for the United States Senate. Legisla-
lures are being instructed in the prem
,ses and the results are highly satisfac-
tory. An amendment to the Constitution
would be better, and in time We should
get it, but We need not hurry. The
power of the old plan Of electing sena-
tors has been broken, and can never be
restored The new plan will 60 on to
new trumphs, and we shall see legisla-
tive scandals prevented and good men
chosen for the Senate
Meanwhile Mr.. Bryan is likely to throw
himself into the fight for an income tax
with full ardor and eloquence. That
proposition appeals to him more strongly
than ANYTHING else has done since silver
was the cry. Anti-imperialism had its
little day. Government ownership OF
railroads was found too difficult for or
dinary wear But the income tax has
friends In both parties. and the question
is one Of the required constitutional
strength Mr.. Bryan will strive to de-
liver all the votes possible: and II the
tax carries we shall see him claim the
triumph as his own, and his friends
strive 10 capitalize the result in his favor.
Mr.. Bryan's eyes are still fixed earnestly
and longingly on the White House.
Evening star., 1909-07-14
Our Horseshoes All Right.

Another international complication
has been averted A base rumor aimed
at one of the most cherished institutions
OF the new world. the American horse
shoe, has been nailed as a lie. to use
the shorter and uglier word without eu-
phemism Year before last the British
war office discovered that it could buy
horseshoes for the kings cavalry in the
United States more cheaply than at
home, and 1t gave a large order for
these emblems Of good luck Some
Jealous English blacksmith recently
started the report that these horseshoes
had proved unserviceable. being poor In
quality, and that they were being rap
idly consigned to the scrap heaps OF
course. the war Office was besought by
American horseshoe makers for informa-
tion on this point. and now Secretary
Haldane, who presides over that branch
Of the service, has officially declared the
report unfounded- 1t 10 bad enough for
Evening star., 1909-07-14
Politics and the Judiciary.

The Mann men promptly countered on
the Tucker men for the Malone disclo-
sures by charging that on one occasion
Mr. Tucker applied 10 President Roose-
welt for an appointment to the federai
bench in Virginia. But with equal prompt
ness came denial of the charge. What
happened. as the Tucker men assert,
was that, vacancy existing, some demo-
cratic admirers of Mr.. Tucker. thinking
that, as in case in Alabama, the Pres
ident might go outside of his party for
the man. recommended Mr.. Tucker In
very high terms But the President found
a man of his own political faith. and
nothing came of the recommendations
Suppose Mr.. Tucker had been party
to the move. Suppose he had aided and
abetted his friends and accompanied them
to the White House. making known very
frankly his desire for office at the hands
of republican President. What would
be the effect on his candidacy for office
at the hands of the Virginia democracy
today? Sad. would it not? Would not
Harry, like Old Dan of the same name In
the ballad. he too late to get his supper?
Would not Judge Mann easily clean up
the platter?
Here is warning for certain demo-
cratic politicians in North Carolina. When
President Taft was raking the state for
republican for vacancy on the federal
bench, the democrats became encouraged
by the delay, and some of them applied
for the appointment. The two democratic
senators from the state became active in
the matter. and finally. through their
agency, a democrat got the place.
So far as the appointee is concerned he
is safe. His appointment is for life. He
favor. But how about those democrats
who applied for the place and failed?
When next they ask for recognition at
the hands of their party, will this little
filtration with republican President be
quoted against them by their democratic
And will it count against
them in a state where party divisions are
fierce. and the political enemy is regarded
as a near kinsman of Beelzebub?
Keep your eyes on North Carolina.
Politicians all keep books. and all of the
maneuvers over that federal
judgeship are recorded In little note books,
to be consulted from time to time as occa-
sions may warrant. 1t Is all very we'll to
apply and win, but 1t Is not better to have
applied and lost than never to have ap-
piled at all. We all love judiciary
raised above politics, but oh, you party!
This Tucker charge illustrates the every
day spirit as respects judicial appoint
ments.
Evening star., 1909-07-14
Gov. Hughes.

Yes. Gov. Hughes would make most
excellent member of the United States
Supreme Court He would fill with great
ability any Of the cabinet posts, or any
of the posts in the diplomatic service.
He would be a credit to his state in the
Senate Of the United States In fact,
he is we'll fitted for the duties Of any high
Office under the national government.
But he is now serving well as governor of
New York. and is not ineligible for a
third term. Why not keep him where he
is until he has had a fair opportunity to
carry out the policies with which his
name Is so honorably connected?
Evening star., 1909-07-14
The English Suffragettes.

It must be conceded that the English
suffra gettes are resourceful as well as
resolute. Locked up for INSTRUMENTATION,
they become insubordnate as prisoners,
and make the lives of their jailers as un-
happy as they have made the lives of poll
Iicians. But does this make for the tri-
umph of the cause? 1t is much to be
doubted. Women willing to go so far in
an effort to secure the ballot would with
The ballot in their hands so to extremes in
its use, and bring wreck upon the advan-
sage won America, we may be sure, is
not studying this copy approvingly.