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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25

the industrial and commercial revival
now in evidence. By claiming credlt
for conditions that are brought about
by bountiful nature, and by pilferlng
popular polio les from the democrats as
expediency, requires, the republican
party is enabled to continue in power
and pIv its avocation of levying excess
sive taxation on the many for the ben
eft of the few.
This is but an DID, time-w worn repub-
lican trick There is a distinct con-
trast noticeable between the reports OF
the federal agricultural department
and the claims that are now being
made by some of the newspapers
which support the party in power. The
agricultural department has been in
vestigatinS and tells us that there will
be this year the largest crop of food
cuffs ever harvested; that it will be
The banner year but one in wheat pro-
duction and that in the growing OF
corn and oats there will be a greater
supply than at any time since seed
was first dropped in American soil by
white man. AS every one should know
when there is plenty to eat and when
the farmer of the country has raised
the stuff to SELL there are good times,
and that in fact it was the good crops
of last year that laughed in the face
of the would-be panic and bade it to be
gone But the papers of the republican
party. looking on the evidence OF ap-
preaching good times, are already
pointing to what they claim to be
fact that their party has waved the
wand that has brought back good
times. There never was a greater
farce
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25

years of service will be permitted to
act. Contrary to the plan followed in
former years, the names of the judge,
will not be announced to the public,
the identity being kept secret until
their work has been completed. By this
manner it is hoped the decisions will
give better satisfaction and every ex-
hibitOr will be assured of a square
deal"
Taken as a whole the outlook is
bright for one of the most successful
fairs in the history of the association,
and elaborate arrangements are being
made by the officials for the accommo-
datio1. of the thousands who are ex-
pected to be guests of the city and
the organization during the first week
in October
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except to improve the appearance of
the great majority of homes in WalIa
Walla is another certainay The cor
ner in which the manager finds him
self is evidently growing sfaller day
by day, and readers who are keeping
tab on the copyrighted" contest may
next expect an announcement to the
effect that the rag will be mailed free
to the first 400 people to call at the
office and register. Even then there
would be no great rush for the honor,
for the fear would be prevalent that
a future copyrighted contest might
cause the many-sided manager to make
an attempt to collect arrears
Queer, Isn't 1t.
That the copyrighted" contest has
received a solar plexus blow is quite
apparent from recent developments in
connection with it's career. these rang
ing from an endeavor to secure new
subscribers down to an attempt to col
lect arrears" from those who were
placed on the 'dead-head' list several
wears ago. The young ladies who are
taking an interest in the fizzle-and
they are few-certainly must be work
ing hard for the bunc is held UP to
criticism and public scorn wherever
mentioned, and the fair ones have had
many trying and embarrassing mo-
ments since taking up the dirty work
of the mana ger- politician. What Won
der. then. that 431 out of list OF 43o
taken from a three year-old city dl-
rectory most emphatically refused TO
take any part in the illegitimate gam
gle being conducted in last effort TO
save the rag from the junk pie!
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
LAWYERS FROM ALL PARTS OF
THE UNITED STATES ARE
GATHERING TODAY
President Lehman, >ln Opening
Touches Upon Changes Made BY
the Last Congress.

DETROIT, Aug. 25.-Never before
has the Michigan metropolis enter
tanned so many legal lights as as
sembled today when the American Bar
association opened it's thirty second
annual meeting. Every state and ter
ritory has it's representatives, and the
list of speakers who will make adj
dresses and read papers during the
next four days includes some of the
most prominent lawyers of the nation
President Frederick w lehman Of
Missouri, delivered his annual ad-
dress today, touching on the most
noteworthy changes in statute laws
made by the various states and by
congress during the last year. This
evening Georges Barley, advocate Of
the court of appeals, Paris, will give a
paper on French Family Law and
also Julian w. Mack, judge of the
circuit court of Cook county, Illinois,
will give a paper on Juvenile Courts"
Tomorrow, at 10 a. M, the annual
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
TRAINS AND THEATERS.

At the very beginning of the theater
season comes the same old trouble that
has kept many a good show from this
city-the Wretched train service. AL
ready one show-the first scheduled
has cancelled and will not appear Sat
urday night. 1t was a disappointment
to many. for The Time. The Place
and the Girl is recognizedly one of
the best musical shows on the road.
But it has been here twice already and
Walla Walla can stand its loss. 1t is
not alone for The Time. The Place
and The Girl" that an appeal is made
for better service on the trains. Many
good shows have refused to book here
at all. Many others say they will can
eel if something is not done TO relieve
the situation.
1t is a shame that a city the size of
Nalla Walla cannot have first class
shows. With theater that would be
a credit to any city in the northwest
the managers OF the companies say
they cannot afford TO lose a day in and
out of Walla Walla. which is no doubt
true. 1t may be said that theaters are
not an essential part OF a city's life.
And in way this may be true. But
in another way it most certainly is not
true. \ glance at the life OF any large
city will show that the theater ranks
ahead of the church as regards inter-
est and attendance. Perhaps this is a
deplorable state, nothing is being said
here of that but it remains a fact.
And it also remains a fact that many
live, wide-awake business men will not
locate where they cannot have relaxa-
tion from business in the theater And
when they go there they want good
shows
Walla Walla has had good shows in
the past. And in the future they may
be expected here For the people OF
the town will not much longer stand
for train service that cuts them out
OF good shows. In the movement for a
better Walla Walla, an increased pop
ulation and more attractive town. the
Commercial club will make no mistake
In taking this matter up. and at once
II needs regulating
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GUESS TAXES.
Continued From Page One.)

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Estimated expenses for the ensuing
year with salaries and expenses, are:
Auditors office, $500; clerks office,
$780,, sheriff's office, $12,100 jailor
and janitOr, $3.50: treasurers office,
$4,000: assessors office, $500; attor-
ney's office, $4,000: engineers office,
5000; teachers institute and examina-
ti2ns $500; county commissioners, 5000,
with a total expense of $3.50; county
coroner. 500; game warden, $3.50; bee
Inspector, $50; fruit inspector and eX-
tras, $500; sections salary, $65 per
diem; superior court, judges, salary,
$500: court commissioners and other
expenses $3.50. The justice court, with
the constable's salary, advertising and
printing, fuel, light and all extras, the
poor farm. health officer. etc, make an
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
NEW LAW NOW

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signed by himself. swearing that the
contracting parties are not feeble
minded, imbecile epileptics, insane
persons, common drunkards or per-
sons afflicted with pulmonary tuber-
culOSiS in it's advanced stages; pro-
vided, that in addition the affidavit as
to the male contracting party shall
show that such male is not afflicted
with any chronic disease and that the
contracting parties are not habitual
criminals.
In addition to the advantage of not
having to secure a physicians certifi-
cate, the contracting parties under the
new law will have an even dollar more
with which to buy household furniture,
a cooking range or house and lot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
Weather Conditions.

The high area has advanced east
ward from the north Pacific coast and
a disturbance is apparently approach
ing British Columbia from the ocean.
Rain is now falling along the Wash
ingtOn coast accompanied by high
winds. Showers fell yesterday in
northern Idaho and western Montana,
North Dakota and in the Mississippi
valley and Gulf states. A large area
of high pressure accompanied by fair
weather Overlies the Atlantic states.
The indications are for showers in this
vicinity tonight or Thursday with cool
or Thursday.
JOHN GROVER, Observer.
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AMERICAN BAR
IN CONVENTION

address by Augustus E. Wilson, COVER
nor of the state of Kentucky, and a
paper by William L. Carpenter. of
Michigan, on ''Courts of Last Resort"
will be given.
Thursday unfinished business will be
transacted, and on Friday will come
the nomination and election of officers.
The annual dinner will be given at
s o'clock D. M Hotel Pontchartvain is
the headquarters of the association.
Entertainments and receptions will
be provided for each afternoon by the
bar and citizens of Detroit which will
be complimentary to the members and
guests of the association.
The committee on Commercial law,
of which George Whitelock, of Balti
more, is chairman, will ask the asso-
citation to approve three bills drawn
by the Marine Law Association OF
America, which relate to courts of ad-
miralty. These bills provide a civil
remedy for negligence causing death
at sea. give q maritime lien for repairs
or necessaries furnished to vessels,
foreign or domestic, and permit own
ers of vessels and cargoes to sue the
government for torts committed by
ships belonging to the United States
discuss at the meeting the status of
the nation bankruptcy law and of the
acts for uniform state legislation
which the American Bar association
has vigorously promoted
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
MUNICIPAL RESPONSIBILITY.

The experience of every man who
has studied municipal affairs is that
corruption grows most readily out of
loose organiza ton, out of conditions
that permit circumlocution and the
evasion of responsibility Concentra-
ton of authority and responsibility be-
gets good service.
OF course man who is wholly and
solely responsible for the performance
of a trust may be rishonest; but he is
much less likely to yield to dishonest
temptation if there is no way to shift
or evade responsibility for crime or
negligence. The way to give the peo-
pie the largest possible protection
against dishonest or incompetent Off
Gals, whether they are intrusted with
concentrated or incidental responsible
as for their election.
Principal Weaknesses of American
municipal governments is summed up
in the two words, circumlocution and
responsibility For these defects ap-
ply not only to the organization o
municipal governments, but also to
the dealings between these govern
ments and service corporations shell
tered by holding companies" work
ing agreements" and other devices de-
signed to afford escape after breach of
contract
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
MUCH DEPENDS or PHYSICAL
CONDITION OF THE GREAT
FINANClER,
Market Has Been Dominated by Har
riman Issues and Stock Has Not
Sold at Real Value.
(By Harry CleWs.)

NEW YORK, Aug 25.-A great deal
more Importance is attached to Mr..
Harriman's health than would be ne
cessary if his securities were selling
strictly On their merits. But the recent
dazzling operations have so excited the
imagination of the uninitated, that it is
group of stocks, especially as their val
uation is so vitality effected by specu-
lative holdings of other shares by the
parent company. No one doubts that
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
have wonderfully developed under pro-
gressive methods, backed by the mar
vellous growth of the far west, with
out which their present status would
have been impossible. Because of this
growth these properties no doubt have
a magnificent future; but who knows
what Union Pacific will be worth ex
segregation, or what would happen to
this huge combination, still in it's for
NATIVE stages, if it unexpectedly lost
its master mind?
The STOCK market has again been
dominated by the Hartman issues un-
favorable rumors concerning his health
causing a sharp decline in Union Pa
cific, which in turn precipitated large
realizing sales in the general market
There has consequently been a good
deal of feverishness at times and a
cOnspicuOusly unsettled tone, although
it cannot be said that the undertone
of confidence has been seriously i'm
paired in the general situation. Were
| it not for the fear of excessive manip-
would no doubt have been good pub :
! lie buying on the reaction, but the
! fact that the market has recently been
SO intensely artificial is generally un-
! derstood and cerates more or less dis
| trust. At the same time the market
still remains in strong hands, and the
| probability is that the leading shares
will be protected for the present al
least against any additional violent
break
| Reports from the west are very OPP
| timistic, and the belief in, trade i'm
provement strengthens rather thar
weakens. The harvest is now begun
! in many sections and results are re-
ported as satisfactory. 1t is still toe
| early for any satisfactory data as tc
| corn, August, it must be remembered
usually being a period of deterioration
| Nevertheless, the expectation still
holds for a 5000, 100000 bushel cor,
crop. Along with this wave of opti-
mism, however. is a note of caution
| Western buyers, it is to be noted, are
taking hold of textile and other manu-
| featured products very cautiously
fearing that present high prices may
check consumption and leave them
| stranded with large stocks of high
! priced goods Since the tariff agita
| ton was settled, a decided sense of re-
lief has been felt in many manufac-
turing circles, and prices in numerous
cases have already advanced in conse-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
THREE COUNTIES MAY
LOSE SCHOOL MONEYS
Whitman, Okanoean and Snohomis!s
Superintendents Delay.
Making Report.

OLYMPIA. Aug. 25.-School superin-
tendents of Whitman. Okanogan and
Snohomish counties have so far failed
TO send their annual reports to the
state superintendent Unless these re-
ports are received this month these
counties will lose part of the state
school fund apportionment Destruc-
ZION of the Snohomish county court
house by fire is given as the excuse for
delay in that county.
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the modern Hercules, is on the bill. He
Is a strong man who does marvellous
there is Bert Thomas, the favorite
pianist, now playing there, with Bert
Mays, the trap drummer. The picture
program includes Wrights' aeroplanes
and one of the best comedies ever
shown in motion show house. Its a
good show.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
FREETO THE
RuPTuRED
A New Home Cure That Anyone Can
Use Without Operation, Pain,
Danger or Loss Of Time.

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This means better health. increased physleai
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WORKING FOR FAIR
Continued From Page Oh


ternoon and evening in the peNf'on.
The live stock exhibit whac, Will ID,
one of the best ever shown IN Inc west,
is to contain stock from practically all
sections of the United States. blue
ribbon winners from the eastern state
having been already entered. Ac-
commodations have been made fo1
caring for a greater number than at
anv previous fair. and those who take
an interest in that department cannot
we'll afford to miss the showing to be
made this year.
Fruit Display.
Although the Walla Waia valley
boasts of an exceptionally fine dis
plav of preserved fruits at the Seattle
exposition, the line to be shown in the
big pavilion here fair week will be
beyond even the Seattle showing, as
liberal prizes have been offered by the
association, and much competition has
been manifest between various COM
munities of the valley for the past
several years 1t is expected many
prospective homeseekers returning
from the Seattle exposition, will stop
in this city about the time the county
fair is in progress, and the officials de-
sire that the display of fresh fruits
and vegetables shall be such that an
adequate idea of the resources Of the
valley can be gained. The Milton and
Freewater districts are said to be
making great preparations to compete
for the best community exhibit, and
the judges in this line may expect to
experience some difficulty in reaching
a decision.
BY the use of a new entry tag, it will
be impossible for the judges to know
who makes the various entries, the
tag being a duplicate affair. duly
numbered and arranged so that the
name of the. exhibitor is obscured un-
til after the award of prizes and pre-
miums has been made. This will also
apply in the livestock depa1 tment,
where only eyperienced Judges with
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25

NORTH YAKIMA, Aug. 25.-H. ".
SittOn, Of Portland, Or, who owns
three lots on Fourth street, opposite
the Y. NJ. G.. A. building, has decided
to erect a modern apartment house on
the property. On Friday he refused
an offer of $4,000 for them. though he
bought them for $500 five years ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
WEATHER FORECAST,

Walla Walla and vicinity: Showers
tonight or Thursday; cooler Thursday.
Washington: Rain tonight and
Thursday west and north portions;
showers tonight or Thursday, south
east portion, cooler tonight interior
northwest portion and warmer north
east portion; cooler Thursday east por-
fiO,1
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HARRIMAN'S HEALTH
IMPORTANT FACTOR

quence.' There must, of course, be a
be raised, and pparently, that limit
will not be reached until the point of
exhaustion; Or until the consumer
through sheer inability must refuse to
pay 4 favorable development has
been the recent decline in cereals to
more reasonable prices. This will tend
to somewhat offset the high cost of
living by providing cheaper food. 1t
should also facilitate a much needed
increase of exports. The liberal gains
in recent railroad earnings confirm
reports of improving business; for,
though rates are frequently better than
a year ago, the gains without this ad-
ditiOnal revenue are large enough to
largement of traffic.
The continuance of easy money
seems probable for several weeks long
er at least, owing to the abundant sup
ply of loanable funds. Firmer rates,
however, are noticeable particularly
in time money. This was partly due
to increased interior debands for
crop moving purposes and to gold
exports, the latter having been re-
newed by partial withdrawal of Jap
anese and Canadian blances in this
center There WIS also a renewal of
account In Europe money is plentiful
and rates very low. Since May over
$4,000 gold has been shipped to
Japan. and the probabilities are that
considerably more will soon be for
warded. Bani. loans are still lowering
about the high record, while reserves
are steddily declining. Last week the
surplus was reduced to $23,00O,00O,
compared with $34,O0O.0OO July II, and
compared with $57,O5O,0O0 a year ago.
Our foreign trade returns for July
We're not satisfactory. The total i'm
100000, an increase of over $4,000 900
compared with the low figures of last
year Imports have not been excess
sive though stimulated by business i'm
provement and anticipation of the tar
if. Our exports during the same month
We're $109,O 900, a very low figure,
yet $6,00O000 larger than a year ago.
The result of the months commerce
was very unusual, showing an excess
in imports amounting to $4,000, 900
, against an excess of over SIG. 1000
! in exports last year 1t is to be hoped
| that with larger crops our export trade
will revive. but the net result of our
| international trade balance largely de-
| ponds upon the influence of the tariff
! on imports. The gold movement for
the seven months of the calendar year
| has also been exceptional We imported
during that period $23,OOO,O00 and ex-
ported $SO,000,OOO, leaving an excess of
exports in seven months of $4,000, 600,
which is s2S, OOO, 900 more than the same
| the precious metal at a time when
our paper currency is excessively re-
dundant. lis a factor worth attention
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DEAD HEADS PAY
Continued From Page One. }

effects
1t would not be surprising, if facts
could be secured, to find that the guar
anteed' circulation of the bunc was
taken from three-year-old city di-
rectory. Certain it is, the sheet is
being delivered at homes where it is
never picked up from the front lawn,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
ANTICIPATING PROSPERITY.

The republican leaders in congress,
IN revising the tariff, no doubt relied
upon the certainty of abundant crops
TO bolster the claim to be subsequently
made that the Payne tariff bill created
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-25
Walla Walla Passenger Train
Schedule
NORTHERN PACIFIC Z. Z.

NORTHERN PACIFIC R. r.
Departure For Time.
Pasco. Spokane Seattle, Tacoma. Port
land E. 8 10 A. NJ and 6 :45 P. NJ.
Dayton, Waitsburg Mixed ) 80 P. NJ.
Eureka and Pleasant View, Sunday
only (MiXed) q 10 A. NJ.
AST'iUdlS From.
Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane Portland.
and east 8 40 A. NJ. and 10 40 p NJ.
Eureka and Pleasant View, Sunday
only Mixed ........ 3 40 p. NJ.
O. L. & \. Il. X.
Departures For. Time.
Athena. Pendleton, Echo The Dalles,
Portland ......;.. q 200 A n
Dayton. Pomeroy, Colfax and Spo-
Portland, Wallula, Spokane. :. 8 80 P. NJ
Dayton and way points. .....7 80 A. NJ
Wallula and way points. ... o 100 A NJ
Arrivals From.
'ortland' The Dalles, Echo, Pendleton =,
and Athena ...........7 :05 p. NJ.
pOkane, COlfax, POmerOy and Day
ION % w Z. VI.
Elst. Pendleton and Athena. = 10 P. NJ.
cortland. Wallula and Spokane 6 10 A. NJ.
~ayton and way points. 800. 6 40 p. NJ.
fllula and way points. s. 100 ?. NJ.
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Mt the Biiou-

One of the best programs ever put
on at a ten-cent show in this city is
that at the Bijou on East Main
street this week. Every day and
night this week crowded houses have
been the rule and there is an improve
ment being made nearly every day in
the entertainment
To start with this week, Sampson"
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Asotin to Improve Water Plant.

ASOTIN, Aug. 25.-Since the AsOtin
fire of last week, which destroyed
about $4,000 of business property in
the main part of the town. the citizens
held a meeting to supply the town with
a better water system, as we'll as a bet
ter fire department
1t was decided to take a vote to
place the town under $4,000 bonds.