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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

,marely displace the horse. 1t Is only log
ocal to take the affirmative view Of the
matter in a general sense, and purely as
matter of ditcussion, that is the view
most generally taken. But here Is a
statement of fact which does not ac-
cord with it. The United States de-
partment of agriculture has recently
issued a document that has a bearing
to the subject, in which it appears thar
there was an INCREASE of horses on the
farms and ranges of the country dur
the year 1908 of nearly $4,000 head.
AS a matter of common observation,
we are well aware that the use of mo-
tor vehicles is rapidly increasing from
yea- to year In the cities they are
being pressed into all lines of service,
while in some sections of the country
thew so infest the rural highways as to
almost make the horse drawn convey
ance a curiosity. But there is the fact
which stands for itself; the breed
ing Of horses is on the increase, and in
response to demand.
There are several reasons for the
persistence of the horse after SUCH
fashi-.n as to postpone his extinction
to a date SO vaguely in the future as
not to be worthy .f consideration. In
the fl, st place, as the. servant OF man
he has centuries the start of the motor
car. whether that service be for bust
ness or pleasure. Next, as an animate
being. he has established companion
ship that is likely never to be ellmlnat-
ed Again. he is essential in the rough
er work Of the world to the exclusion
of his steam and gas-driven competl-
tor Finally, as a luxury, as a servant
for recreation or to perform the COM
mon duties in his line thai contribute
to the comfort and convenience of COM
mon folk, the horse is financially within
reach of a grand army Of people who
cannot afford the motor vehicle, or who
would not find it serviceable if they
could afford it. In this country, today,
there u.s. practically speaking, a horse
for every four inhabitants The fact is
in proof of the continued and
service of tic horse to
time beyond our present comprehen-
sion
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"Ben-Hur."

"Ben-Hur."
The coming engagement of the new
amplified produ elton of "Ben-H ur''
that magnificent spectacle founded Oh
General Lew Wallace's renowned ro-
nance, is creating animated discussion
In the beauty of it's scenery and the
splendor of its mounting this bibli-
cal play has the distinction Of being
the finest stage production America
has ever seen, added to which it pos
sesses great dramatic force and other
elements that are most effective The
life. color, action and love interest per-
meating "Ben-H ur" quickens our
pulses and we feel the thrill of glorious
days and deeds of danger and delight.
Action is a prominent essential in any
romance. and the naturally romantic
and interesting times in which Ben
Hur' is laid enthralled it's auditors, for
when has not the past held for US all
an allurement which We cannot explain
and drawn our interest and sympathy
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
Weather Conditions.

small area of low barometric pres
sure is over the western part of Mon
tana, while a moderate high area over
lies the Canadian provinces to the
north and snow has resulted in Idaho
and western Montana Another low
area on the northern California coast
is causing heavy rain in that state and
light rain prevailed yesterday west Of
the Cascades. The weather in most of
the inter- mountain country has re-
manned fair. Fair weather also prevails
from the Rocky mountains eastward
to- the lake region. In the later region
snow and gales prevail resulting from
the disturbance over the eastern Cana
dian provinces. Temperatures have
changed but little on the Pacific slope
but have fallen considerably in the
Atlantic states. The indications are for
snow and colder in this vicinity to-
night with fair Friday.
JOHN GROVER, Observer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
GOVERNOR HUGHES ON COURTS.

That some of the processes in the
lower courts of his state are disgrac
was the declaration made by Governor
before the Lotus club His statements
are calculated to arouse the interest
of those who have made complaints Of
the manner in which the court ma
chinery is operated.
1--WE are proud of the judicial work
of our courts" said Governor Hughes.
I'VE are proud of the eminent men who
have adorned our BENCH and no one
more than I recognizes the respect
which is due the authority of the
courts. sure founded in our free insti-
tutions. But there is a lamentable lack
of propriety and industry in connection
with the work of our lower courts
particularly our criminal courts and
we must see to it in this town and
throughout the state that by improve
ment in machinery. We shall secure a
better administration Of justice in
those courts which touch, perhaps
alone two-thirds of all our population
TT is not too much to say that some
of our judicial processes at this time
are a disgrace to civilization. We
:ind to a very large extent our courts
are crammed with negligence cases
We find employers paying large sums
for insurance against liability on their
part as employers. We find perhaps
80 per cent of all this amount paid
for insurance never reaching those
who are actually injured or inca
FACILITATED through injury We find
in the prosecution of our ordinary
processes of justice attorneys receiv-
ing from 80 to so per cent of all that
may be collected in connection with
certain classes of injuries
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more than the prosaic doings of our
own times?
There are numerous intensely dra-
matte scenes in the course of the play,
ona of the most exciting being the
chariot race at the Circus of An
tioch, the most Romanized of any Of
the Osian cities which were under the
domination of the Romans at that
time. Upon the big scene OF any
spectacular production is focused the
interest of an audience and if this
scene is equal to the strain, then, In
nine cases out of ten, the play is a
powerful success. Well, this "big" scene
in Ben Hur' is talked about by every
one who sees it; it is magnificently
Staged and skilfully executed, and in
it's power to stir an audience it dis
counts all the big scenes" on the stage
today.
While ben Hur'' is virtually dra-
matte and exceptionally spectacular, 1t
still retains a spiritual tone that is
most uplifting, appealing as 1t does to
the loftier emotions. This is espe-
cially noticeable in the final scene,
picturing the slopes of the Mount of
olives on the day of Jesus entry into
the Holy City. where He was so soon
to be crucified. Awaiting His coming a
vast throng have come forth from
Jerusalem and on the slopes of the
Mount of Olives they meet the Naza-
rene with His followers from Beth
page. Into the midst of the crowd,
who shrink from them in fear of con-
tamination, walk the lepers, among
them the mother and sister of Ben
Hur'' to plead with Him whom they
have heard performs miracles, to
cleanse them Of their afflictiOn. AS,
Christ passes by higher up the mount.
a wonderful light, irradiating from his
presence, falls in benediction on the
bowed heads of the supplicants and.
they are healed. A grand chorus of
praise breaks forth from the threats
of the assembled multitudes, seeming.
ly-in the words of Matthew Arnold
Zone common wave of thought and joy
lifting mankind amain." ~
At the Keylor Grand theater Febru-
airy Is and 16. and matinee on the 10th
at 2 p. m. y
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
SENATOR cox HAS
INTRODUCED BILL

OLYMPIA, Feb. .11.-(Special Core
spondence)-A reduction of 35 cents a
ton on all grain shipped from eastern
Washington to Portland and Puget
Sound is provided for in bill by Sen
ator Cox, of Walla Walla, at the sug-
gestion of the railway commission. The
commission has been contemplating the
change for some months, but there
seems to be a question of the power of
the body to make a lower rate and en-
force it. At present a test case is in
the supreme court. Not desiring to take
any chances on the action of The court
the east side members will gendeavor
to secure the passage of the bill lower
ing rates about 10 per cent. This would
make a saving of about one cent a
bushel on the grain of the state next
year s. & * 3
Portland grain men are wondering
whether they are TO lose part of Wash
ington's grain trade when the bill now
before the legislature becomes a law.
The bill provides that the state shall
weigh, inspect and approve the grade
of all grain shipped from the grain
growing sections, and that weights and
grades shall be accepted by exporters.
With Portland in another state, the
law will not apply to that point, and
tit is urged by grain dealers that much
of the grain will be diverted on account
of the action of the law 4 to Puget
Sound for export. If farmers and indie
pendent buyers can only get the pro-
lection of the state law by selling with
in the state it may make a difference
in the routing of large shipments of
grain from eastern Washington.
This kind of law has been wanted
by graingrowers for many years, but
it has been defeated at every turn
heretofore. This time the legislature
seems to be favorable to it. 1t comes
with the Endorsement of the state rail-
way commission.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

later he had returned to his first love
and was city solicitor and president of
the council. Then he was seized with
the western fever and in 1856 located
in Chicago. There he remained in the
continuous practice of his profession
until President Cleveland named him
chief justice in 1883. 49,.
President Grover Cleveland sent to
the senate the nomination of Mr. Full
Ter to be chief justice on April 80, 1888.
Mr.. Fuller was e democrat and the SEN
ate was at that time, republican. Par
tisan politics and sectional feeling were
much stronger then than now, and
the republican senate was reluctant to
confirm to SO exalted and important an
Office a man. appointed by the first
democratic president since the civil
war. Republicans recalled that it was
the decision of Chief Justice fancy
and his associates standing against
the acknowledgement of the rights of
citizenship to a free man of color,
which cast to the arbitrament of war
the question of the status of the negro.
Partisan rumors carried hints that
Mr.. Fuller, during the civil war, had
not been a Jealous supporter of the
union, and that in ability as a lawyer
it was questionable whether he should
be confirmed in the highest judicial
office. Loath to act, the republicans
controlling the committee held back
the nomination until July 20, and then
reported it to the senate, indorsing,
without recommendation" For three
hours the senate in executive session
debated the nomination. the opposi ion
being led by Messrs. Edmunds, Evarts
and Stewart, while two other republic
cans, Messrs. Cullom and Farwell, sup
ported, giving assurance of Mr.. Full
ler's unquestionable loyalty and pre-
eminent ability as a lawyer. The NOM
nation was confirmed by a vote of Al
to 20.
Last October Justice Fuller com
pleted the twentieth year as presiding
officer Of the great court, having served
longer than any other chief justice, ex
cept those renowned jurists, John
Marshall, of Virginia, and Roger B.
fancy, of Maryland MarshalFs service
was "a years, and Taneys 2S-together
more than half of the period of the ex-
istence Of teh supreme court, and from
the adoption of the constitution of the
United States until now. Thus, with
F'uller's service added, the service of
three chief justices, taken together, has
covered 80 years of the 1872 since the
declaration of independence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
BIOGRAPHICAL CALENDAR.
FEBRUARY II.
= = Z = = = ! = = Z = =


Today is the 18th anniversary of the
birth of Melville Weston Fuller, of
Illinois, for over score Of years, the
chief justice of the supreme court of
the United States. ~
Justice Fuller is a native of Maine,
having been born in Augusta, Febru
airy II, 1888. Bowdoin college was his
alma mater. He graduated from
that institution of learning when 20
years of age, chose the law as a
profession and went to the Harvard
law school to qualify. BY 1856 he was
admitted to the bar and hung out his
first single in the Maine capital Short
ly afterward he became enamoured
of journalism and blossomed
forth as the associate editor of a dem
ocratic paper called The Age. A year
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

Edw. Olney, the we'll known healer,
by the request of the citizens of Walla
Walla, will hold another meeting Sun
day, Feb. IA, at 8 penn, in I. o. o. F.
Temple, Alder Street. Subject for
"Our Possibilities, -
Those wishing to be healed, do not
delay, but call now and make your
engagement. Garden City House, 20
w. Poplar street. Hours 9 a. m. to
8. p. m. Consultation Free.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

HELENA, Mont, Feb. IA Mon
tana agricultural association was
formed at a convention here today Of
the farmers of the state. The new or
ganizatfon will appeal to the legisla-
ture for laws in the interest of farm
ers, dairymen and poultry raisers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

The great majority Of Americans
may not take much stock in the pres
ident's undesirable" classification, but
it takes the Walla Walla police force
comparatively short time to size a
man up and list him in that category.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

Not content with having his predic-
ton of "colder,' passed up like a white
chip, the weather MAN. today gets
holder and prophesies much colder;
but it has no terrors for Walla Wallans
who are basking in this glorious July
sunshine
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
Furniture Dealers.

BOSTON, Feb. 11.-Furniture deal
ers of New England are here in force
today for the annual convention of
their organization this afternoon. The
session will conclude with a banquet
at Young's hotel this evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
Chess Players Contest.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia return
match between the Manhattan and
Brooklyn chess clubs, to decide the
metropolitan championships, will be
played tomorrow at the rooms of the
latter club.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
Bowling Tournament.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb 11.-Bowlers
of the twin cities and from all over
Minnesota will compete in the state
tournament to be opened tonight. The
tourney will last two weeks and prom
ises to be the most interesting ever
held in the northwest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

Dixie" with revised words the nationa'
song, is bound to find favor. 1t Is
sucn a good idea that everybody will
push it along.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

James Breen certainly played in
hard luck during his brief occupancy
of the place whereon the spotlight
cleaned. but his troubles then were
as naught when compared to recent
developments.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

Walla Walla and Vicinity: Snow and
much colder tonight. Friday, fair.
Washington: Fair and colder tonight
west portion, snow and much colder
east portion tonight Friday, fair.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
HORSE AND AUTOMOBILE.

Speculation is INDUCED as to whether
Speculation is INDUCED in as to whe-
tfer or not the automobile will ulti-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
Consul Arrives,

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Col. j. Stuart
Wetherly, the British consul assigned
to Nome, Alaska, arrived today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

Everybody will be given an oppor-
tunity to talk at the meeting Of the
Commercial club tonight-and the top
les will be many and varied.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

2400 ACRE STOCK FARM CLOSE TO
railroad; 800 tillable; 80 acres
meadow; good buildings; $3.50 per
acre. Good terms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
HELP WANTED-MaIe
POSITION WANTED

chen gardener who has had over 10
years experience wants position. p.
o. Box 421.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
SECOND HAND FURNITURE

WHITE FRONT, WALLA WALLA
Junk Shop-Wholesale and retail
dealers in all kinds of Hides, Wool,
Scrap Iron, Brass. Copper, Rubber,
Lead. Zinc, Bottles, Old Rubbers and
Secondhand Sacks, and Second
Hand Furniture. Stoves and Carpets
M. SHANK, Telephone, Main 87s.
los Fast Main street
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

ST. PAUL JUNK SHOP BUYS AND
sells at wholesale and retail all
kinds of Hides, Wool, Scrap Iran,
Brass, Copper, Rubber, Lead, Zinc,
Bottles, Old Rubbers and Second
Hand Sacks, and Second Hand Fur
niture, Stoves and Carpets, M. Gold
stein, Phone2207; Sc East Main st.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

ONLY $1,000 DOWN FOR A FINE
suburban home of five acres; good
new improvements; fine garden and
fruit land; east of city. Price, only
$4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
FOn FAl-E-Real Estate
Wolfe, VaIaer & Brooke
Real Estate
13 and IA Paine Bldg.
Phone 1921

Freewater, new Groom house, two
acres strawberries, four acres young
orchard Wants to trade for city
property. Price, $4,000. =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

PILES CURED IN 6 TO Il DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching. Blind, Bleed.
ing or Protruding Piles in 6 to II days
or money refunded. Soc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

DO YOU WANT A NICE SUBURBAN
home? One acre, new 8-rOOm house,
young shade; ram; hot and cold
water; chicken park; barn. Price
$500; $1,000 down: balance, terms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
UNDERTAKERS

J. w. CooKERLY, UNDERTAKES
and Embalmer, z 1-2 First street
We are licensed by both Washington
and Oregon Boards of Hes'.h to ship
bodies. (25)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

THE VIAVI SYSTEM OF TREAT
ment cures in Natures own way.
We surely save you from the knife
Parlors, ZIG, FIT. Telephone 6O6.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11
VETERINARY SURGEONS

DR. j. l. MURRAY, GRADUATE
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
Graduate American Veterinary Col
iege, New York City, 1881. once, o.
K. Feed Barn, 210 E. Main ST., phone
Main 81, Walia walla, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

DIR. A. E. BRADEN, PHYSICIAN AND
Surgeon. 3O4 to 3O7, Ransom Bldg
Office Phone, Main 1443; Residence
Phone, Main 1444. Walla Walla, Wn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-11

ONLY $3.50 PER ACRE FOR 1920
acres-all tillable; $40 in wheat
rented for one-third. All fenced. 8
miles to station. Small improve
ments. Easy terms
1880 ACRES, 116 ACRES IN CULT
walton, $50 in winter wheat, two
miles to haul; land that has pro-
duced 40 bushels several times in
the past IA years. Price, SIC per acre;
$4,000 cash, balance, terms.
TWO GOOD LOTS CLOSE TO
Green Park school; the two worth
$1,000; a short time for $3.50 for the
two or $500 for one.
ONE GOOD LOT 52x2os IN GREENS
Annex, close to Division ST., $3.50.
$725 CASH; BALANCE, TERMS:
buys a very pretty little cottage in
Watertown; nice barn. You will say
it is easily worth $1,000; A few days
1875.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-24
Official Publication

Wednesday, November 10th, 1863.
Pursuant to adjournment the
board of supervisors met at 81
O'Clock a. m.
Called to order by Chairman
Holland.
Members all present.
Minutes of Tuesday, November
9th, 1909, were read and approved.
On motion resignation of Theo-
dore Wyckotf as constable for
Charter Oak township, was accept
ed.
Official bond of j. III. Kruse for
assessor for town of West Side was
on motion approved.
Ordered that remittances of taxes
be made as follows
To Mrs. Fliaz Ewall, $l2.14, on
account of being poor person.
To Emil Nissen, $12. 46, on ac-
count of being poor person.
On motion following claims We're
allowed:
Milford nship trustee ard clerks. 90
Milford township bogrd of health s co
Z N Sandstrom, clerk, Ste ckholm
township. $50. ............ So. - 90
Joseph Johnson. trustee, Stockholm
township. ............ -...... ~. lO 90
John Pithan. trustee, Stockholm
township .... Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
John Frahm, trustee, Stockholm
township OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500
Phil schlumberger disintectants
tor Hattery family by order of Mil
ford township trustee...... ......... 80
A G SiOrgren, moneys advanced for
hospital services for Mrs Axel Dahl
lin. Observation-Disclosures. AZ s2
Solomon Furniture Company, casket
and fnneral expense for Richard
Hattery ........ .......... 80 90
Herman Grill, bridge material ........ III ST.
Herman Grill, bridges repair work
and materialo ............... 80. 1865 93
John Nj Johnson, witness at investi-
CATION IN case state of Iowa VS. p w
Harding. .................. - 3 O5
John M Johnson, witness in the case
State of Iowa VS. w Harding...... q SO
Mrs Jennie Johnson, witness at in
vesligation in case State OF Iowa VS.
PW Harding ..................... 05
Claim of DIR. F.. a. Burrows for
$500 for attending Mrs. ANel Dab
lin was on motion rejected.
Auditors Report of Fees Collec-
ted.
I herewith submit the following
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-24
RICKETTS, NEWS.

Geo. Krohnke was business visit
or in Denison Friday.
Mrs. H. R. Timm and Helen Car
Der were guests of Mrs. j. G. Jacob
sen in Ute Tuesday.
j. II. Detlefs of Mapleton is in
town getting acquainted with the peo-
pie and learning how to do business
here before he takes possession of the
R. Timm & Son store.
Anna Muenster and Mary Minder
drove to Charter Oak Friday to call
on friends.
Herman Steffen of Arkansas is the
guest of his sister. Mrs. A. F. Baak.
Agnes Curry of Denison started the
winter term of school in Dist. No.
z, Soldier Monday.
Mrs. Aug. Ackelbein. D. F. Nemitz
and VIM. Ackelbein were passengers
to Berne Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Vollerson came
down from Battle Creek Saturday
evening for an over Sunday visit with
relatives here in town.
Pete Muenster and Otto Hoefer
drove out from Charter Oak Sunday
to spend the Gay with relatives ano
friends.
Minnie Peterson and Bertha Rasct
were called to Denison Wednesday a
witnesses.
Helen CARRIER returned to her hom'
in Denison Wednesday noon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-11-24
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
High School Foot Ball Squad Given a Fine Send
OF on Friday Afternoon.

The students of the high school and
q number of interested citizens held
q mass meeting at the Assembly room
on Friday afternoon and instilled all
sorts of courage into. the Denison foot
ball squad. Rollo Terry had been
chosen toast-master of the occasion
and he presided like veteran. Gail
Richardson. captain of the team was
the first speaker, he was followed
by Mr.. Senseney., the popular coach
and then one after another all the
members of the team were called upon.
Miss Hays, Carl Richardson, Rev. j.
Jas. DePree, Mr.. Carl F. Kuehnle
and Prof. Harrison also spoke words
of good cheer. The members of the
team were resplendent in their new
old gold sweaters with the purple
sd" showing proudly on their manly
breasts. The speeches were inter
epe,sed with yells and songs. Geue
Luney proving himself splendid yell
master.
The meeting was very enthusiastic and
the boys left for their last practice
before the big game feeling that they
had the very best wishes of all their
fellow students and of the business
men Of Denison. The determination
to edo or die was thoroughly iu-
stilled and the mass meeting certain.
" had its effect upon Saturdays game