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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
SOCIALIST WANTS
JAPANESE TO COME
August GiIhaus Says He Has Nothing
to Fear From Asiatic Invasion
Would Help, Not Harm, La
boring Glasses.

SEATTLE. April f9.-There is con-
siderable Indignation in labor circles
here today because August Gllhaus'
socialist labor candidate for the presl-
dency last fall, and head of the party
on the coast, declared last night that
to keep out the Japanese would harm
and not help the condition of the work.
Ing class. He says he has nothing 10
lear from the Japs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
Young Turks Are Marching
On Royal Palace to
Force Ahdication.,
MASSACRE OUTRAGES
STILL CONTINUING
Twenty Christians Are Slain
At Marash Today by
Mohammedans.

LONDON, April 19.-The Young
Turks will march on Yildiz Kiosk, the
sultan's palace, and demand the sur
render and abdication of the sultan to-
day, according 70 a message received
here from constantinople. The mes
sage explains that an advance guard
will be thrown around Jera and Ga
leta, suburbs of Constantinople, to pro-
tect the lives of the foreign residents
there before the main body of the army
marches against the palace.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
Mrs Willard Dead.

SEATTLE, April 19.-Mrs. Lulu
Palmer Willard, grand niece Of
President Garfield and a prominent
women. of Cleveland and Bedford O-'
is dead in West Seattle, where sne
moved two years ago from the east.
She was S6 years old. :!
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
Hotel Clerks Benefit,

NEW YORK, April 19.-The Hotel
Clerks organization received a sub
stantial benefit last night at the
Broadway theater. The Greeters" Sc
cured the cooperation of a number Of
actors and actresses. 1.-THE Greeters'
clubroom was gutted by fire recently,
and this is to reimburse them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19

and spent the forenoon at the Dacres
hotel enjoying a much needed rest af-
ter poor railroad connections and loss
of sleep. The musician, who is ex-
ceptionally distinguished in appear
anee,, is a socialable, good-natured
specimen OF manhood, and takes pleas
ure in talking, especially to newspa-
per men. In speaking of himself and
his tours this morning, he said:
Il started taking less when at
the age of six years, attending the con-
servatory in my home town, st. Peters
burg. I also studied in Vienna under
the private instruction of technicaf1ty,
the most noted pianist in the world. AT
the age of 1S 1 gave my first concert,
and have since that time been more
or less, before the public in concert;
am now 81 years Of age"
In speaking Of his tours, Gabrflo-
witch said this is the fourth time he
has visited America, but the first time
he has visited the western portion OF
the United States. The present tour
was opened in Boston in the carry
part of November after Whlch ne
went to New York, to fill an engage
ment, later going through the soutn-
ern and eastern states, the m1oole
western and the Pacific states From
California he went to the Sound coun-
try. and in stopping in Walla Walia
did so on his return to New YORK
where the tour will be closed May
first
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19

nomlc questions of the day and in an
able article in the North American Re-
view has presented clearly and forci-
bly, some of the problems with which
woman are now much occupied. Her
mother, Mrs. oliver Belmont, is in this
country, one of the partisans Of tho
suffrage cause.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
Freiuht Business Increases

SUNNYSIDE, April 19.-The freight
and express business of Sunnyside is
almost double what it was two years
ago. During March 200 cars of hay and
potatoes were shipped out and 100 cars
of various commodities received. :.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19

were the talk Of Washington and New
York not long ago. In Paris she has
been leading a simple life and study
ing singing with Jean de Reszke. She
Is still as beautiful as she was in
the olden days when she wore wonder
full fancy dress costumes at social af-
fairs in the nations capital. She has
learned Louise has her costumes and
wig ready, and expects to make her
debut at some provincial theater this
spring, after which she hopes to sing
in Paris and st. Petersburg
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
Bin Marathon.

BOSTON,, April 19.-One hundred
and 80 runners toed the mark today in
the annual Marathon race of the
Brighton Athletic club. The race
started shortly after noon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
Erosts at Castle Rock.

CASTLE ROCK, April 19.-This
section has been visited by heavy
frosts. In the city water pipes were
frozen. Cherries, pears and plums, as
we'll as strawberries, are in bloom, and
fruit men fear they have ali been in'
iured
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19

Countess Marguerite Cassini, well
known in America as the daughter Of
the former Russian ambassador at
Washington of that. name and friend
of Alice Roosevelt LOngWorth and
Katherine Elkins, who has during her
life practically run the whole gamut
of social pleasures, and who is now
determined to go on the operate stage
and for" her debut has chosen the role
In which Mary Garden made her first
appearance-that of Louise"
Countess C;sSSini'S extravaganza
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
c..oIin. Fre;ohter. Launched.

ASOTIN, April 19.-The gasoline
fraipht and passenger boat Of the
cnaIe River Mining & Smelling COM
pany was launched today In a fe'7
dars n will be put in operation.
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sic. 600 for Each Finger.

Life all other famous musicians
Gabrilowitch carries a large amount
of insurance on his hands, stipulateo
in a general accident policy the
amount aggregatnig 100000 Tw"
weeks ago he was in a train wreck III
California;, but though five eoaches
were demolished, none of the pas
sengers were injured and he escapeu
unharmed. although / carry so much
insurance said he. ."I have never been
lnckv enough to get any Of the money
from the insurance companies"
For a number of years Gabriiow1tcn
used a false piano for practic1ng ana
keeping his touch, but abandoned this
plan several years ago upon hearins
the suggestion of schumann to the e1-
feet that Nit is hard to be taught 10
speak by dumb man. During tne
time he used the false, or dumb piano
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
FINGER WORTH
TEN THOUSAND
ALL DlGlTs ON HANDS OF os-
I SIP GA1RILoWITcH VALUED
AT 100000.
Famous Russian Pianist In the City
Today, and Will Give a Concert
at Whitman Tonight.-

Ossip Gabrilowitch, the wofld-fa-
nous Russian pianist, who will give
concert in Whitman Memorial chapel
this evening. arrived in the city this
morning on the North srn Pacific train.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19

gWES1ON STIEC "NEN'
j. CHICAGO, April 19.-Edward =
j Payson Weston, the aged pedes-
= trian, is resting here and Will =
= start tonight for st. Louis, the =
+ next stop on his trail from New =
= York to San Francisco.
I. d + + + = = + + + + + + = = + =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-19
READING Club to Meet.

The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Reading club will be held tomor-
row afternoon at the club rooms with
the program which has been scheduled
for May 4. The Japanese tea having
been postponed until that date. The
programe fs
Roll Ca1l-uotations from Poe.
Sketch the Life of Poe and Give
RtdUinSS WI lSS OiiliclHl
Representative Men - Mrs Hockett
Selections from Emerson's Poems.
Mrs ISaacS
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Holly Grove, Dec. II, 1909.

Holly Grove, Dec. II, 1909. Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me a writing desk and map of the U. s. cut up in blocks. And a book of little women. You need not bring me any toys. Carry them to the poor little children who have no Father and Mother. Wish you a merry xmas and a happy new year. Your little friend
 Jewell Cooke.
 Holly Grove, Ark, Dec. 9, '09. Dear Santa Clause.
 want you to bring me a ma chine and a paper of machine needles and bring me some ap- pie oranges candy raise1s grapes and nuts of all kind l have four brothers and two sisters. My little brother is just two years old and very sweet and smart And be sure to bring my parents some thing and will be satisfied if I get this. 1 will stop by say ing I wish you a merry Christ mas one and all good bye
 Alta Youngblood. Brinkley, Ark, Dec. 412 1908 Dear Santa Claus
 am another one of your boys ten years old am going to school and learning fast please bring me to seated handcar and a big wagon and 30 feet of windowcord and plenty fruit please don't for get the other childlen
 Carlirle Brown Holly Grove, Ark, Dec. 10 1909 Dear Santa Claus
 am a little girl 12 years old Ihave three sisters and one broth CT dear Santa hope you will visit our home xmas and bring us some nice things especially my two lit tie sisters bring them doll apeice and a little express wagon and Dear Santa please remember the poor little children who has no mama and papa to buy nice things for them for I have a mama and for which I am very thankfl l will close with best wishes to all Dear little children and love to Santa Claus
 Ora Perry Holly Grove, Ark, Dec. 10, 1908 Dear old Santa Claws.
 I am just delighted you are comming to see me. I think you will be astonished at me. well I will tell you what l want l don't think you coold put it in your sack. but it will go with your o:Joouo ;+c n ,,oo1 1;vo ,>oy,pxy fov
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Usino What She Learned

Using What She Leafned Little Mabel had spent the noon at her fathers business where the telephones were kepl busy. That night as she wens she surprised her mother Dy her prayers with: Amen
 Ring off" Boston Transcript
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Monroe. Ark. December II 1909

Monroe, Ark. December II 1909 Mr Santa Claus
 Dear Santa I will write you a letter and tell you what l want for Christmas. l would like to have a doll and is all l want par ticular. But 1 want you to re- member all the little girls and boys that have no papa and ma Ira to furnish them a nice warm house to live in and may God bless you in your work.
 Lydia Williams.
 P. s. I am 10 years old. Monroe, Ark, December II 1909 Dear Old Santa
 l never forget you on Christ mas.
 I hope I have been a good lit tie girl since last you visited me There are a good many things want you to bring me but will leave 1t to you to bring me what you choose l am eight years old and am in the fourth grade say Santa I have something to tell you my papa is not wealthy but he is able to give me some things on xmas so 1 would rather you would visit the poor this year and give them my share of the presents l don't want you to forget the poor and crippled And them that have no mother or fathers to give them presents be sure and remember you can bring me what pou wish.
 your little friend
 Alberta Williams. Brinklay, Ark, Dec. 10th 1909 Dear Santa Claus.
 please bring me little passenger train. and a good little watch, please bling me some water col or paints. want little type writer and top that I can spin one that makes music, please bring me to nice neckties for me to give dada. 1 will be out to my aunts house three miles and a half north cf here l will hang up mp stocking be sure and come don't forget the poor. Twill leave the door unlocked so that you can come in alright good bye.
 your friend
 Willie mccullough Jr. Brinkley, Ark, Dec. 5 1909. Dear Santa Claus.
 am little girl s years old and and got a little sister 6 years old and don't want you to forget us for Christmas will soon be here we want tricikle and to dolls and dishes 2 doll buggies stove to big tedy bears santa claus I cant hardly wate for you to come.
 from your little girl
 May Frenz
 Holly Grove, Ark, Dec. 10 'O9. Dear Santa Claus,
 I am so glad that it is almost time for our dear old friend to make Lis winter visit. l want so much I am realy ashamed of it. Now my twin brothers are 2 years old ard l am 6. So you just bring me what you think we boys would like. But if you have a rocking horse to spare please do pst out ono for us, and tree wheel barrows and ycu know all toys like candy. We will have sorc hot coffee and cake on the dining table for you so to.ac ri sht il and warm.
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nues and apples

''u apples q ao'l aons that hat has black hsir eyes eyes and md a bisiekle. w.a { you will have to do ists ,'' Ia presents s on the tree. s's to ..'s De good 2, for l have b,,s, M g,rls ss that are bad yoa throw ashes in their r's s,. good by your little fr;essss sss
 Lily Mayo Cotton Plant, Ark, Dec. I, ! Dear Santa Clause.
 l thought I would v,,.. you. l want you to b,,s r,'sl' doll buggy and a littls s. my doll. My doll is nanss NJ sic May. want you 1'''sa ts my doll a fur and mufe. the first time I ever v,,' @ tne Argust. hope they si proud pr of my letter to Clause. would like to v;' prise. l have got to little ' ana to brothers bring them thing. and don't for get m,' and papa. So good by. Y. Ing Santa Claus. From
 Alberta Ran Wheatley, Ark, Dec. {. My Dear Santa Claus. l want you to bring me l, buggy and a little stove and things. l want some cand,| pies, oranges, rasins, dates figs. l am a little girl ten old. ] am in the fifth E
 your little girl.
 Maurine H Rondo, Ark, Dec. fl Dear Santa Claus.
 l am going to write to N gain this Christmas, lam girl eleven years old. I school every day. I am fourth grade. Idont want for Christmas. I want a bank and a nice doll that keep lhave one doll you brj me last Christmas. Ihaye tie brother six years old he a little Automobile and a
 And take something's to | tie children that are sick s phant. Last christmas 1 Brinkley but you will find Rondo this Christmas. Claus l have a grandma tha grandpa in Brinkley don't them.
 your little friend
 Gertie HenderNl Brinkley. Ar1., Dec. < Dear Santa Claus. 1 am a little boy [ yea
 I would like to have a tob train. l would like to autmobile.
 Alfred Allen.
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hope I will hear from you soon. We'll goodby your little friend,
 Mayo Kerr.
 Holly Grove, Dec. 6, '09. Dear Santie Claws
 ! Thought I would try to right you a letter. 1 am a little girl 9 years old live in the country walk 2 miles to school. l can wash dishies sweap bring wood and water. I have 2 little sisters living and 2 sisters and 1 broth CT in heaven. Dear santie this is my first letter to right to you and would bee glad to get the big doll. Will cloas hoaping to be rewarded.
 Fife May Grimes. i Holly Grove, Dec. 6, '09. Dear Santa claus
 am little girl ' years old Santa claus brought me last xmas 2 dolls some apples oranges candy and some nuts. ] want him to bring me a doll and doll buggy and some little dishes and chares and little table. So l will close wishing you a merry xmas, your friend
 Irene Williams.
 Holly Grove, Ark, Dec. 7, '09. Dear St. Nickolas
 ! know you will be quiet sur prised when you get a letter from me. l am 2 years old 1 am always so glad when it comes time for you to come. Santa you may bring me a little wagon and oranges and nuts and l will be we'll pleased. Don't forget my little school mates and my grandmother. 1 will close so good by
 Pinkney Jennings.
 Holly Grove, Ark, Dec 7th, '09 1 Dear Santa:-
 J 1 would be very highly pleased if you would come to see me on xmas. would like for you to : bring me a doll and some candy. 1 don't care for very much. , There is other little girls that needs things worse than do fol they haven any parents and l have. 1 am 8 years old. Deai Santa please don't forget my mother and father.
 Your friend Elmer Jennings. ], Holly Grove, Dec. 6, '09 Dear Santa Claus:- , 1 am a little girl 10 years old. ), 1 would like very much for you , to come to see me xmas. l don't wish very much. You can give part of my things to my other brothers and sisters. 1 have some dear little orphan friend: that l had rather you would give more to than I. I live in tho country with my dear mother and father. So by by Your little friend Emma Jennings. Holly Grove, Dec. 7th, 1909 Dear Santa Clause:- Pm little country girl, l have light hair. blue eyes and faii complexion. Santa Clause, thi' , is my first attempt to write tt you though Pm nearly twelve years old. Santa Clause Tn , writing becsus l want tha E5eartiful Erernium coll. If coulI only get the doll, withou any more toys, l would ] c ti5
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girl Ruby Mable Jacobs.
 Brinkley, Ark, Dec. 7-09. Dear Santaclaus
 I am little girl seven years old as it is nearly christmas l thought would write to let you know what I would like for you to bring me for christmas. please bring me a doll go-cart. 1 would l like to have new doll too. if you cant bring inca doll and a doll cart to just bring the go- cart. will not ask you for any thing else for fear you wont have enough presents for all, the other little children that are looking for you. I live on main street. Good by your little girl
 Louise Tabor.
 Brinkley, Ark, Dec. 7, '09. Dear Santa Claus
 1 Please to bring me 8 nice work box as Ido not care for a doll as l have nice doll you brought me 2 years ago and she is a beauty. Yet thanking you so much for all the nice things you have brought me in the past 1 am as ever
 Alma Stafford.
 Brinkley, Ark, Dec. 3-09. Dear Santa Claus.
 Please bring me little fire wagon, and a tie, and some nuts oranges, candies and lots of good things. Be sure and bring Fred and the baby something. So good bye,
 Charles Lawrence. ! Georgetown, Tex, Dec. 6, '09. Dear Santa Claus
 1 am a little girl seven years old. 1 want lots of things. But two things I want for sure. l want a big doll and buggy with rubber tires and a leather top. But that ism t all. I want lit 1 table and 9 set of dishes. My home is in Okla. but will be in Georgetown this xmas. So bring my things to dPefgptown Texas. So don't forget where l live.
 Mary Mcdonald. Brinkley, Ark, Dec, 12. 1909 Dear Santa Claus
 1 am another one of your little girls eleven years old 1 want you to bring me a doll bed for my doll and same fruits and such and be sure to remember all the other boys and girls with something your loving little girl
 Josephine Brown. Cotton Plant, Ark, Dec.2, '09. Dear Santa 1 though 1 write you a few lines. l want a gun and some fire crackers and some candy and some nuts. 1 want a little horn and little wagon. l have got three sisters and one brother and 1 want something for them and don't forget them. And have a little sister and she 1 wants a doll. Dear Santa 1 will cloze for this time. By By
 Zedie Ramage. Dear. Santa. Clause
 1 want you to bring me some apples oranges raisons grapes and all kind of nuts and some little toys. And that is all want this Christmas. 1 am only six years old and I hope all the little children in Holly Grove will  get something. 1 have two sis ters and three brothers and hope Santa will go to all the houses. 1 have a little brother just two years old. l guess all the other little boys, will have a good time like 1 will have this Christmas. And be shure not to forget my mother and my farth- CT and that is all 1 want this christmas and I hope you a mer- ry Christmas from
 Julius H. Youngblood.
 Georgetown, Tex, Dec. 6, '09. Dear Santa Claus:-
 1 am a little boy nine years old
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Holly Grove, Ark, Dec. 6, '09.

lam a little girl 9 years old. I go to school at star school house. I like my teacher just fine. Her name is Miss Bee Johnson. I have two little. sis ters, their names are Irene and Hazle. Last xmas Santa clouse Brought me doll and some orenges apples nuts candy and ribbon. l wount him to Bring me doll and a doll Buggie, and some dishes and a little stove so I will close by saying 1 hope you a mirry xmas and happy year. Your little friend,
 Bessie Williams.
 Holly Grove, Dec. 9th, '09. Dear Santa claus I thought l would write you few lines to let you know what wanted you to bring me l want some apples and oranges candy and nuts and 1 I will be satisfied. 1 have still got my doll that you gave me last christmas it has blue eyes and white hair white slippers and stockings it is very pretty and I thank santa claus very much for it. I want you to go to see everybody the little girls and boys that has no mother and father and the poor ones. have three brothers. will close for this time
 Clara Earl Black R. F. D. 2
 Holly Grove, Dec. 9th, '09. Dear Santa Clause 1t is nearly Xmas again. And it is turning cold but do not want you to freez. I thought that 1 would wright you a few lines and tell you what 1 want you to bring me. Ido not want much this Christmas, if you have much left you may bring me something if lit is not to much trouble. l would like for you to bring me some apples. oranges. nuts. rais- ins. and a little candy. And some frecrackers. roman can- mons. torpidors. Dear Santa that is about all I want you to bring me. will close with best wishes !! to you Your best friend
 Rembert Black. R. F. D. 2.
 Keevil Ark, December 10 1909 Dear Santa Claus
 1 am little girl six years old 1 want a doll and a doll trunk and some bananas cando apples and oranges and don't forget dear mamma who has be7 sick long time so good bye Santa Claus
 your little girl
 Vivion Chafton i Holly Grove, Dec. 8, '09.
 Holly Grove, Dec. 8, 1909. Dear Santa Clause.
 ! 1 want you to bring me some apples oranges candy grapes raisens and all kind of nuts and bring me a few toys that is suit able for a boy of my age. l am eight years old. l will be proud of anything you bring. l have two brothers and two sisters please bring them something nice. be sure and don't forget my mother and father. my lit tie brother is two years old and is very sweet and smart an s think to remember him sure. l will stop by saying 1 wish you a merry Christmas one and all goodby dear Santa Clause. ! farris youngblood.
 Holly Grove, Ar,,..., Dec. 6, '00. Dear Santa Clause
 lam little boy just two years old and l want you to bring me a mule wach lilly goat ball and some nuts apples oranges and some other things and don't for get my brothers and sisters and that is all want this christmas goodbye Dear old Santa Clause i Thos. Alten Youngblood. { Brinkley, Ark, Dec. 5-O9.