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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08

Principal H. c. Sampson of the Che
ney Normal school yesterday made an
address before the joint teachers as
sociation in which he denounced the
ten cent SHOWS as productive of no !,
good and as doing more to educate
the young people along the wrong lines
and give the spectators immoral
thoughts and low idea of humor than
any other force. On this ground he
would do away with the moving pic
ture shows.
And in doing away with moving pic
ture shows ne would do away with one
of the greatest educational factors of
modern times. For it is safe to say
that the regular patrons of these shows.
after having attended them for year
or two. have a clearer idea of geo.
graphy, history and mythology than
has the average student who has de-
voted a similar length of time to book
study of the same topics. Views of
foreign lands, scenery, customs, peo-
pie, and buildings, are depicted on the
screens in a way that is absolutely
true to life. Then there are thousands
who are unable to see the great events
OF lne NOIIO. liiiiiSoS VI iAitIiSSN anu
instruction. The fleet was followed
around the world by moving pictures
and it was but a few days after the
Olympic games that they were being
shown everywhera. Many cannot see
the Wrights and their flying machines.
but the moving pictures give them SO
clear an idea of these wonderful con-
structions that they are able to IN
derstand what they read about them
One may read volumes on the manner
in which a ship is launched. race is
run. a hat is made, suit of clothes
tailored, and yet he would not have
as clear an idea as of the manner in
which it was done as would the person
who looked for ten minutes at ter
cent show picture
Industrial conditions are depicted IL
every phase. the greatest scenery o
our own and other countries, the style:
of architecture, the difference in man
uer of living. in styles of dress, II
modes of warfare, in fact every pos
sible item of education that can b.
Denoted is shown on the canvas of tn
ten cent shows.
There are of course, in the cheape
shows. some films of an Objectionable
nature But Mr.. Sampson, if he fol
lowed the papers closely. would Sc
that the reputable manufacturers o
films have agreed to do away with tn
pictures tending to excite the passion:
ard which deal too closely with crimi
nal themes. In tho main, the drama
shown on the curtains are of mora
tone. with the regulation villain an
hero. the latter always triumphing,
part of the show that is as necessar
to the human race as is its dali
bread.
There are, of course, some show
that are not of the right sort TIL
better class houses do not have the In
ferior pictures. AS to the low 1de
of hunlor. it does the average man goo
to laugh. And the laugh producer
sometimes of an overdone nature, nev'
theless produce a hearty vent to II
risible emotions that does the ma
good.
For the nottingham, for the offit
man. or anyone who desires a lit
entertainment, and at a cost that 9
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
GREAT TABRiZ TRAGEDY
SEEMS CLOSE AT HAND
Dispatch From Tekeran Says Thous-
ands Must Starve or Be
Massacred.

LONDON, April S.-A special dis
patch from Teheran describing the sit
uation at Tabriz, says there is no doubt
that a great tragedy is close at hand.
If Ttbriz holds out against the inyad-
ers the dispatch says thousands must
die of starvation. If Tabriz falls,
probably tens of thousands will be
massacred The rest of the country,
however, looks on. with traditional
Eastern apathy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
JOCKEYS USED
ELECTRICITY
SMALL BATTERIES, CONCEALED
IN HANDS, URGED HORSES
TO GREATER SPEED.
Investigation Is Being Made BY the
California Jockey Club AS To
Truth of Report.

+ SAN FRANCISCO, April s.
!, Repeated rumors to the effect
= that electric batteries were used
J by jockies at the Emeryville
i track to increase the speed of
J their mounts, has led to an in
+ vestigation by officials of the
I. California Jockey club. Inquiry
+ revealed small batteries, easily
+ concealed in the hand. which
!. are manufactured by firm in
+ Berkeley.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
Off to Granger.

SEATTLE, April S.-Clarence Han
ford and party left Seattle this morn
ing for Granger, Wyo, where they will
meet the famous Thomas car, winner
of the New York to Paris race year
ago, and bring it to Seattle on in its
pathfinding run for the New York to
Seattle race this summer. Both cars
expect to reach Granger April l..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08

filed in the superior court this after
noon by Judge Brents, giving the
plaintiff the sum of $S2.S0 as asked
for, this being deemed reasonable at
torneys fees in a former action of
March IS. If not abiding by the de-
cision of the court, the defendant is
ordered to appear April 10 and show
why he should not be tried for con-
tempt Of court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08

woman who has a
beautiful open car
and pair. She
drives in it daily
and almost invari-
ably drives past the
at which a
poor little cOlOrleSs
scrap of an invalid
sits. There is al
one empty seat
in that carriage, us
ually two. But it
never occurs to the
:-l ~ nr.1y
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08

can afford, there is no better source
of amusement than the ten cent snow
If that show be reputable one. Inc
fen cent show has its inferior cult, II
is abused the same as is the tneater'
or the lecture platform. But there Is
n,uch of good. and much of education,
in the ten cent shows.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
. !. + So i :. 1. !. + + + So 4
Patten Still UnIoads,

CHICAGO, April S.-Unsatisfed with
the enormous profits he made yester-
day, approximately million and a
half dollars, James Patten continued
to unload wheat on the market today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

Walla Walla and vicinity: Fair to-
night with light frost. Friday fair and
warmer.
Washington Fair tonight, cooler
extreme southwest portion. Light
frost eastern portion. Friday fair,
warmer except near coast.
Weather Conditions.
The high pressure area now covers
the whole country west of the Missis-
sippi river, and fairSWeather with clear
skies is the rule over the western half
of the country. The storm now disap-
pearing at sea from New England has
continued to give rain or snow in the
northeastern corner of the United
States An uncharted disturbance ap-
parently over the Gulf of Mexico is
giving .cOpiOus rainfall to the Gulf
cities 1t is slightly warmer in the Pa
cific northwest and cooler over the
eastern half of the country. The indi-
cations are for continued fair weather
in this vicinity tonight and Friday with
a light frost tonight and warmer on
Friday.
JOHN GROVER, Observer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
Still Walkind.

MANSFIELD, Ohio, April S.-After
resting this morning, Edward Weston
walking from New York to San Fran
cisco, resumed his journey. He has
covered S62 miles
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
Evening
Chit.Chat
BY RUTH CAMERON.

1 never see a carriage or autOmo-
bile with two or three empty seats
in it roll past without wondering of
am not seeing the objectionable sin.
.ir.t1
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08

Editor-Poetry Is a drug on the market
Poet (eagerly)-Yes? Am to INFER,
then, that you pay drug store prices
for it?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
Divorce Granted.

BY an order issued in the superior
court this afternoon by Judge Brents.
the bonds of matrimony existing be-
tween Dora Houtz and Charles HOutz
were dissolved and the sum of $3.50,
which was owed this couple was
awarded the plaintiff for her future
support.
It was alleged by the plaintiff that
her husband had treated her in cruel
and inhuman manner, thereby making
her life miserable SO that she was
no longer able to live with him.
Judgment Rendered.
Admitting the arguments of the
plaintiff, in the case of Stella DolsOn
against IOSenh DOlSnn an order was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08

blessings, it's yourself you punish
most.
''All who joy would win
Must share it. Happiness is born a
twin"
n G,-.~~,--
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-08
Weather Conditions.
TEN CENT SHOWS.

JOHN GROVER, Observer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
WOmen's Waist Dent.

Z Messaline Satin Waists. all-over tucked eff
fects. trimmed with large buttons; old rose
peacock blue. green and tsupe;. tucked long
Messaline Satin Waists. In navy blue, pea
cock blue and sage green; yoke and collar of
fagoting and bands Of messaline satin; long
lego mutton sleeves. Reduced from $3.50 to
1913 each.
l Handsome White Chiffon Waist: yoke and
collar Of tucked chiffon and princess lace; bod
Ice and sleeves tucked and deliberately trim
med with embroidered flet lace: white satin
sirdle; size SO. Reduced from $500 to $22 So
!: White Net Waists, trimmed with heavy
soutache braid long tight sleeves sizes SO and
%; Reduced from $3.50 to $1,000 each.
White Wool Batiste Waists. front. tucked
and hand embroidered in reseda green polka dots
aud finished with satin buttons: long sleeves:
fasten in front; sizes 81 and 40. Reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
Black Mohair Shirt Waists, full tucked
front: long sleeves; fasten in front: sizes 40
and ~. Reduced from $295 to 81 .95 each.
Wool Batiste Shirt Waists. white with blue
or black polka dots: full tucked front; long
sleeves; fasten In back; size sc. Reduced from
s295 to $3.50 each
Fine Batiste Shirt Waist, tucked and trim.
med with heavy thread lace: front deliberately
hand embroidered; "a" sleeves: fastens in back;
Third floor. ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
WOmen's Costume Dept.

l Light Blue French Wolfe Dress made over
champagne taffeta; waist trimmed with insertion
to match. French knots and tassels; lace yoke
ana sleeves: round-length skirt Reduced from
Pale Pink Net Dancing Dress, made over
seif-colored silk in princess-empire style sepa-
rate yoke Of tucked white net; round length
skirt trimmed with small run1es. Reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
/ White Net Dancing Dress. made princess
style. with square neck and long sleeves: waist
trimmed with lace insertion and medallions
round length skirt. Reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Pale Blue Evening Gown. Paquin model Of
hand embroidered net over self-colored satin
bodice richly embroidered in gold: long train
skirt. with deep facing Of satin. Reduced from
$1S5.OO to 5000.
Black Marquisette Evening Gown Paquin
model: empire style. with yoke Of fine net fin
ished with real Irish crochet lace; panel and
shoulder pieces Of jet: skirt finished with deep
facing OF satin and fringe Reduced from $50. 90
to 5000.
Champagne Wolfe Gown, made over self
colored taffeta silk. with crochet lace yoke:
front OF waist embroidered In pastel shades;
long skirt. Reduced from 5000 to 5000.
Third floor G. at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Friday Bargain i'm
French China.

We offer at very special prices
lot of French China samples"
of a prominent importer. In
cluded are pieces which are need
ed for daily use in the home.
Shown in a variety OF desirable
shapes and decorations.
French China Covered Dishes.
SI.oo each. Values, $500 to $500.
French China Soup Tureens.
S1.5o each. Values, $500 to 5000.
French China Uncovered Veg
etable Dishes.
o5c each. Values. $1.oo to $1.5o:
French China Sauce Boats.
8sc each. Values, $I.75 to $500.
French China Butter Dishes.
SEC each. Values. $I.25 to $I.75.
French China Meat Dishes, in
several desirable sizes.
S5c each. Values, $3.50 to $500.
Fifth floor G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Friday Bargain i'm
Picture MOldimg.

There are about one hundred
patterns of High-grade Picture
Molding in stock OF which we
have only limited number OF
feet. We shall place these on
sale tomorrow morning at half
and less than half former prices.
Included are gilt, black, brown
and silver. This is splendid op-
portunity to have your pictures
framed in the best quality mold
ing at very low price.
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Friday Bargains Inn
Bows Clothing Dept.

A lot go in ally Boys All-wool
Two-piece Suits, with knicker-
booker trousers; we'll made and
well fitting garments, suitable tor
dress or general wear; sizes 5 to
10.
Special price. S3.25 each.
Were $500, $3.50 and $3.50.
A lot of Boys Atwood Sailor
Blouse and Russian Blouse Suits !;
pretty styles, neatly trimmed and
braided; sailor suits. sizes o to
10; Russian suits, sizes 2H to q.
Special price. $3.25 each.
Were 5000 and $50.
A lot of Boys Spring-weight
Top Coats and Refers, i'll fancy
prays and tans; all-wool. stylish.
dressy little coats; REFERS, sizes
211 to 10; top coats, sizes II to
IS.
Special price. S3.25 each.
Values, $500 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Book Department.

5 copies Mr.. whitman. by Elizabeth Pullen. a
story Of the brigands. Reduced from 81 .OS ia
44c copy. -
4 copies The Avengers. by Headon Hill: the
story Of lOOd-curdl;ng adventure Reduced
from 81 .OS to 44c copy.
g, IL copies The Crimson Weed. by Christopher
st. John. Reduced from 81. OS to 44c COW
copies j. p. Dunbar by William Cslwalder
Hudon: a story Of Wall street Reduced from
Sl.0s to Ale copy.
copies The Fortune of the Iardrsv. nv
Vaughan Kestor: great and exciting nara
tive OF trip overland to the west in the early
days. when fights with Indians were a matter
to be expected at any minute. Reduced from
3 copies Glass and Gold, by James O v
Du1y: good novel. Reduced from S1.OS to
44c copy. ' ~
4 copies The Man From Red-Keg by Eugene
Fleming; great story Of the Common Lot
showing the conditions prevailing in a lumber
camp snieed with fine romance. Reduced
cories The Red Anvil. by Charles G. Reg
inaid Sherlock; romance Of fifty years ago.
Reduced from S1.OS to 44c copy -so'
Main floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08

what troubled him more than anything
else was the question of his being able
to take possession of the spirit. There
were pencils and tablets enough TO w lie
messages for everybody and 1t was but a
few minutes after the seance opened that
the hand of the spirit began the writing.
Hand Grasped by Weldon.
Detective Weldon was given tam
BOURNE and tablet. He held the former
in front OF the curtained cabinet. the
tablet resting upon it. Presently there ap-
peared part of a hand. 1t Is alleged
through a flap In the curtain and the
writing was begun. but Weldon. being OF
an inuuisitive turn Of mind, extended ms
other hand to feel that of the spirit. He
says he distinctly felt the hand Of a man:
The hand was pulled away, he says ana
the next time he made an enort 10 Ieel
it he caught hold of only the ENDS OF the
fingers Finally he conclud d ne Wou u
make a grab for the hand and let the
trouble come.
II did not get good hold" says Weed
on, land the hand was pulled from me.
Ny legs were against those of keeier and
the latter pulled and twisted SO much thal
came near going down..
When Burlingame saw that Weldon had
not succeeded in getting his man-keeleI
or the spirit of the minstrel-he went TO
his assistance. pounced upon keeler ana
nelO 10 IlHQ uIllu lliCIC "co A6Iie
in the room for him to see that he did not
have the spirit of George Chrlsty.
Wild Confusion.
When the spectators and those alleged
to have taken part behind the scenes real
zed that a raid was on the widest con-
fusion followed and last for a few min
utes. One woman tainted. while others
shrieked and wanted to hurry from the
house but when it was fully understood
that only the alleged principals were to
he arrested the excitement subsidized.
The woman who had @afnted was fitted
from the floor, the two detectives from the
outside appeared and names of witnesses
were taken.
Keller and his co-worker. Hall. were
highly incensed at the action of the po-
lice.
"You were too quick" said Hall. You
did not allow the sp rit to materialize."
When the detectives INTERRUPTED the
seance and terminated the affair they
took possession of the alleged spirit
paraphernalia, which included rubber
curt lin, cabinet, tanbourines. bell and
plumb bob the last mentioned article.
they claim, being the instrument used to
make the spirit rappings.
The defendants and the paraphernalia
were taken from the house to the first
precinct police staton Neither defend
ant had any explanation to offer and.
being unable to furnish security for their
were detained until they
were taken to court this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Friday Bargain Inn
WOmem's Spring Suits.


This is a collection of bright.
fresh New Spring Suits, just from
the cases, offered at very special
price.
They consist of plain panamas
and serges and serges in the pop
ular invisible striped effects. Some
are made in the plain tailored eff
fects; others are trimmed with
braid and buttons. Coats are
semi-htting; skirts are the new
plain gored style. Colors are
black, tan, reseda, rose, mulberry,
navy blue and peacock green also
checked effects, Included are
sizes for misses and small women.
Very attractive suits for general
wear and a splendid value at the
price.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Values, $4,000, $4,000 and $4,000.
And these remnants:
Suit. deliberately braided: 4o.nch semi fitting
coat coat new sored skirt; size "a. Reduced from
5 French Serge Coat Suits. in rose. black and
light blue; semi-itting coat with embroidered
sird 6 top sizes ss 49, SO and 49, Reduced from
Olive Green Panama Coat Suits; semi fit ting
coat: collar Trimmed with bengaline silk and hut,
duced from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Third floor G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Women sRidimgSuitDept.

style. with fitted long coat and divided skirt:
size Sc. Reduced from s425O to $2I .25 each
! Black Broadcloth Riding Habit. hip-lenzth
size 80. Reduced from $50 to 1875.
Oxford Gray Cloth Riding Habits. with hip
length semi-ftting coat and divided skirt: sizes
"a and 80. Reduced from $50 80 to sic. Is each
Light weight Black Cheviot Riding Habit;
front: divided skirt; size 81. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50
Black Riding Skirts. divided style. Reduced
q Lightweight Black Broadcloth Riding Skirts.
divided style. Reduced from $3.50 to s.. %
each.
BLACK Corduroy Riding Skirt. divided STYLE
Reduced from $3.50 to $11.25 each.
Third floor G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Complaints to the Commission.
Riding Permits Iss led.

The follow hg build NJ permits were is-
sued today:
To ] T. Harrison NJ 1urice otter
hack for two tuo-Story fr Tine ell
mos f-on 1901 to 1870 18th street south
east: architect and bui Ger. I. Harrt-
son: estimat d cot. ool
To Sopley c. johnson. for one one-story
brick dairy at iii Connect cut avenue
northwest. architects. Hornolower h
Marshall: builder, John Filand; estimat-
ed cost. 81. 100.
To j. Martin for one two-story frame
west; architect, III. Pa son; bu lder, w.
Freeman; estimated cost. $500.
To G E. Eisenhardt for one two-stofy
frame dewilling at 247 Rhode Island
avenue northeast: architect, a. Chris.
mond: builder, 9. Z. Eisenhardt; ssti-
mated cost, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Misses Department.

o Girls Bingham Dresses. in pink and white
plads and blue nd-white checks: made long
1aisted effect some have high neck and W
fal' skirt finished with deep hem; sizes s. 10.
q Girls Madras Dresses. in green and pink
alsids, made long wasted effect. with Dutch
neck and - sleeves; full skirt finished with
ieeg hem: sizes 6; s, 10 and II. Reduced from
IL Girls French Percsle Dresses. in neat ~g,
nred designs. made lonr-waisted effect piped
gith colored percale: round neck; ..X" sleeves:
full skirt; sizes g. 8 and H. Reduced from So IS
to 81 so each.
II Girls Percale Dresses. in blue. red and
Hack poka-do effects: high neck: long sleeves:
full plated skirt finished with deep hem: sizes
8, 10. IL and H. Reduced from 81 Is to 81 on.
A lot Of Girls White Lawn
Guimpes, trimmed with lace and
tucks; long sleeves; fasten in
back. Ends of discontinued lines
which are soiled and mussed from
display. Reduced from $I.oo and
$I.25 to soc and CSC each.
Third door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
CORNWELL WILL BE RETIRED.
Police Board Fixes Policeman's Pen
sion at S35 Per Month.

Upon recommendation Of the police re-
firing board Policeman Samuel q. Corn
well will be retired from the force on a
pension of $50 per month. He has been on
the force about eight years.
The pension board found that he has
become permanently disabled by reason
of disease contracted in line Of his duty
as a policeman. and is unable to further
perform such duty.
His superior officers paid high tribute to
Policeman CornWeil when they testified
at the investigation Of the reasons for re-
tirement.
He is q faithful patrolman and a good
man." said Lieut.. Yulee Hodges in his
testimony, Il have known him to limp
around all day trying to do police auty,
and have sent him home on several occa-
sions when he was trying to do duty on
the street. I believe his condition was
brought about by exposure and police
duty-regular routine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
China Department.

Decorated French China Dinner Set. one
CUP cnn a. and cream pitcher missing. Reduced from
4 Imported Decorated China Marmalade Jars
slightly imperfect Reduced from a5c to 2oc each
plates. Reduced from 75c to Soc each. -
Richly Decorated Japanese China Mayonnafse
Dishes. on tray. Reduced from $3.50 to 81 OC
each. " ~
Green Bordered French China Meat. Dish
Reduced from $500 to 81 90.
l Decorated French China Covered Dish Re-
duced from Sd. 90 to s.. 90.
cls.n Pink X. Decorated p French China sugar-and
a Decorated nf Frsrch fTS rem. 500 to Slso
duced from 500 to 800
l Japanese China Teapot. imperfect. Reduced
e-inch Majol:ca Jardiniere imperfect. Re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-08
Furniture Department.

Fine Mahogany Dresser. made by one of
the best manufacturers of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Reduced from $4,000 to $225 90.
Fine Mahogany Bed. to match the above
Dresser. Reduced from $4,000 to $l95 90.
] Mahogany Bed Reduced from 5000 to
Mahogany Princess Dresser. Reduced from
$50. 70 to So rs.
SIT: Solid Mahogany Settee. genuine leather
seat. Reduced from 5000 to $500
Aft. Solid Mahogany Settee genuine leather
seat. Reduced from $4,000 to 500. 90.
Solid Oak Sideboard. Windsor make Re.
duced from $4,000 to $S7. so.
Sixth Roor
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Hearing on Taxicab Rates.

The Commissioners decided today to
give a public hearing on taxicab rates
early next week before they announced
definite rates to be charged In the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
Under a prov vision in the last District
appropriation act the Commissioners
nave the power to establish rates to be
charged by the taxicab companies in the
District They held private conference
with the representatives Of the -ax.cah
companies some time ago. and Commits
sioner. West has been busy preparin. a
schedule of ra es WI ich will be Submitted
to his colleagues soon.