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Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-01-29
Beats the Billings Boosters.

From the Red Lodge Picket
George Berry of Bennett creek. who
was in the city today. has the men,
bers of the Billings chamber of com
merce backed completely off the
boards when ii comes to the matter
of artful boosting. There is nothing
modest at allabout Mr.. Berry, or el Sc
the country that he speaks of is the
most wonderful on earth. 'Over in
our section" said Mr.. Berry in the
lobby of the Pollard today, grass
hOppers are plentiful at this time, and
there is no trouble to go out during
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-01-29

any hour of the day and get a can full
of them for fishing. Then, too, I
would like to call your attention to
the fact that the grass is green as on
Erin's isle over in our neck of the
woods. Vegetation ten days ago was
beginning to sprout when the cold
spell came on. l tell you that we
have the finest country on earth and
there is no mistake about it," He
offered to wager money with Bert"
Vail and "Bill'' Talmage that what
he said was the truth. Both of the
latter gentlemen, however, are still
inclined to be bit skeptical.
Everything Depeads On the Farmer.
From Iewistown Democrat
It is magnificent work which the
Farmers Institutes are doing for
Montana. The continued welfare of
this great state depends upon the
prosperity of the men on the ranches.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

through here yesterday.
Edward Blackburn of Baker CITY,
is in Walla Walla today.
B. Jensen of Pendleton, is business
visitor to the city today.
S. W. Hester of Dayton, is a business
visitor to the city today.
Mrs Mary Harmon of Waitsburg, is
visiting in Walla Walla.
Charles Davis of Starbuck, passed
through the city yesterday.
Mrs. NJ Wilson of Eureka, is in the
city today visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Harigan of Pasco,
are in the city visiting friends.
Mrs. ]. P Bradley of Waitsburg, is
spending a few days in the city.
Henry Opperman of Waitsburg,
passed through the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. n. S. Ring of Pendle-
ton, are in the city on a short visit.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
MOVING PICTURES WILL
SPEAK WHILE THEW ACT

A new stunt in picture shows is to
be put on in Walla Walla this week by
the management of one of the dime
amusement places who will accom-
pany one film of the regular shows
with a photograph, the records of
which are timed to the pictures, and
the conversation appropriate to the
scenes given in that manner. The svs.
tenn has been in vogue in the larger
cities for some time. and has been
found to be complete success. but
this will be the first ever given in
Walla Walla.
By a mechanical device, the records
are timed to keep in accurate touch
with the movements on the screen, and
the speakers are made to say the right
thing at the right time. giving the per
Torrance the nature of a production
such as is to be seen on the stage at
the Keylor Grand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
DACRES CHEF is TO
TRAVEL THROUGH EUROPE

That Walla Walla is to have hotel
whose culinary department is equal to
The best in the land is affirmed by the
fact that Art Harris, proprietor of the
Hotel Dacres, and a member of the
II. M. M. B. A, has arranged an ex-
pensive trip with the association to
have his Chef and Steward E. c. At
kinson to take a trip abroad. Mr.. At
kinson came here 10 months ago from
the Mexico Country Club of Old
Mexico He will leave Walla Walla
about April 1 and arrive in New York
City in time to take the Hamburg
American Steamship line for liver
pool which leaves about April IA.
Mr.. Atkinson will stop at the ST.
George hotel in Liverpool and the
Cecil, The King Edward, Cotton and
there two weeks After putting in
two months in the construction room
of the food and cookery assertion, of
which he is a member under his for
mer chef, G.. H. Herman Sem, he will
go to Edinburg and inspect the best
railroad hotels, the Caledonia station
hotel and others. After making other
stops he will arrive at his home in
NOVA ScOIld IHe Idtter part VI july
and after spending some time in Can
ada with parents and friends will re-
turn to Walla Walla.
The management of the DacreS in
tends to remodel the entire culinary
department of the hotel and fit it up
in accordance with the best styles and
plans that the Chef can secure and
bring with him. The grill when fin
ished will be complete as any on the
coast. Fancy catering, service and
cooking at popular prices will not be
excelled anywhere in the West.
Mr. Atkinson holds a certificate from
the Food and Cookery association in
London as first grade cook and was in
the employ for IL years of the Ameri-
can Hamberg steamship line. The
trip alone is estimated to cost the
hotel management $500.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

OF perpetual leisure" grabbed their
cooking utensils and most of their
mulllgan," leaving only a few Goals
OF ire to mark their resting place in
the Garden City. 1t is evident these
gentlemen of tie pass fame have heard
or the intentions of the city police de-
partment and do not care to become
acquainted with the force. 1t is said
there was another gang, but receiving
an early tip moved on before the
of11cers arrived. There seems to be
no excuse for loafing now as many
Oh the farmers are wanting help on
the farms as summer fallow is in full
swing and other farm work is being
done.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
LAD HAD TO CUT
OUT THE SMOKE
Grammar School Lad Prepares Good
Essay But Must Cut Out "Wa,la
WaIIa Cigars"

General effort is being put forth by
the pupils of the graded schools of
the city in the endeavor to prepare
manuscripts, descriptive Of the Walla
Walla valley, which will receive hon
orable mention the instructors in
the various departments having made
the announcement recently that the
ten best letters from pupils in each
department would be given publica-
ton. The campaign is one inaugur
ated by the teachers to further the
publicity movement the students do
ing their part by writing letters to
friends in the east, setting forth the
wonderful resources and advantages
, of the western territory
Pupils of the Fifth grade of Green
Park school entered with a will into
the competitive letter writing work
and eagerly awaited the announcement
of their teachers as to the winners of
the honorable mention. One of the
lads, Harold BlanGford, son of At
torney H S. Blandford, was among
those who entered and all day Sun
day he labored diligently in the man.
ipulation of his fathers typewriter
| with the result that his composition
contained 700 words, with few errors
| and with a comprehensive description
Of the city The manuscript was duly
turned in for inspection. and one can
readily imagine the authors feeling
when he received notification from the
teacher that his letter was included
in the ten best received, though he
would have to rewrite it and eliminate
the critic
Young Harold had closed his letter
with the admonition, Tell your faith
er to come to Walla Walla when he
visits the A.-Y.-P this summer; also
tell him to smoke Made in Walla
Walla cigars" That constituted the
offense for which the lad was notified
to put in another days work if he
wished to be included in the honor
able mention class, and his disappoint-
ment was keen. His father. consider
ing the use Of the weed no crime
against society, is a Made in Walla
Walla advocate and it was not strange
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
WOULD LICENSE
FRUIT sPRAYERs
CITY COUNCIL GIVES BILL FIRST
AND SECOND READING AT
MEETING.
Three Doctors Will Have to Secure
Permit to Practise in City
Owners Are Excepted.

Notwithstanding the fact that in
junction proceedings have been threat
ened to prohibit the payment of salary
to Fruit Inspector G.. l.. Whitney and
his deputies who were to enforce the
spraying ordinance to be passed by the
council, the ordinance was last night
given first and second readings and
referred to the judiciary committee for
revision in case such action is deemed
necessary. The ordinance is one regu-
lating the business of spraying fruit
and shade trees within the city of
Walla Walla, providing license
therefor and prescribing penalties for
it's provisions. 1t reads as follows:
Hereafter it shall be unlawful for
any person, firm or corporation, or its
or their agents, servants or employees,
to carry on the business of spraying
fruit or shade trees within the corpor-
ate limits of the city of Walla Walla,
without first applying to the city clerk
of said city and obtaining a license
therefor; provided that this session
shall not apply to the owner of such
trees who shall personally spray the
same.
"The city clerk shall upon applica-
ton, issue the license herein contem-
plated for the term of one year and
shall charge therefor the sum of $40
He shall put on the record the name
and address of the applicant, both
street and postoffice, so that said ap-
plicant may readily be found, if want
ed; and it shall be the duty of any
person receiving such license to notify
the city clerk of any change of said
address Immediately upon making a
change thereof.
anyone who shall spray without
first obtaining such license and any
licensed sprayer who shall spray with
any mixture not in substantial COM
pliance with the formula therefor as
prescribed by state commissioner of
horticulture shall upon conviction, be
fined in any sum not less than S. nor
more than $25 and the costs of the
prosecution.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
WALLULA MAN Is
MUCH INTERESTED
w. F. DeLong, Who is in the City
Today Expresses His Views on
Publicity.

w. F. belong, one of Wallula's
prominent citizens and a staunch adj
herent Of the publicity movement now
on foot, is in the city today, and ex-
pressed the pleasure he felt because
Of the rapid strides being made for
an increased population for this city.
Mr.. belong said that everything that
relped this place also helped Wallula
and he was glad to see the spirit being
displayed.
zone thing that made me feel that
there were a set of foggies in this town
who ought to be Weakened, was a re-
mark / heard a business man utter
this morning He was talking to an
acquaintance and said, What in the
world would we do with a population
of $4,000 if we had it? We have a
nice little country town here now and
l hate to see it disturbed
That is just it, continued MIR. De
Long. There are too many Of that
sort of people around this country
and that is the real reason why it does
not grow and develop as it should. ]
can easily tell that person what to
do with all the people who would come
here and common sense will back my
statements. This is the greatest agri-
cultural district in the world and as
half of the country is being placed
under water. there is no limit to the
number who can make a living here.
With the influx of immigrants, factor
les would gradually come and in time
this city would rival Spokane as
commercial center"
This is the opinion of nearly all the
residents of the surrounding country
and with the impetus that the public
ity movement has now gained and
granted that some of the chronic kick
ers can be nailed to the cross until the
movement is firmly established, the
population of this city in time viii
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
MMERClAL CLUB TRUSTEES
CONSIDERS PUBLICITY REPORT

At the meeting of the board of trus-
tees of the Commercial club yesterday
afternoon, the report of Publicity
Agent W. G. Souther was read and
discussed The report outlines the
work to be done in the interests of the
advertisement of this section, and
makes an estimate of the expenditures
necessary for carrying on the work to
successful elimination. 1t Will be
given to the public following the reg
ular business meeting of the club to-
morrow night.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
WALLULA COURT
HELPS POPULATION

Charged with being drunk and dis
orderly, Charles Wagner, in company
with A McGrady, who is up for using
obscene language in the presence of
women, were this morning brought to
the county Jail from Wallula. Judge
J. V. Lewis, let Wagner off with a fine
of SO and costs, while McGrady was
given a $25 limit with additional costs.
Not being able to meet the demands
of the court they will serve their re-
spective sentences in the county Jail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
Shakespeare Club Meets.

The Shakespeare club will meet Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Nixon Wash
tngton street. After roll call which is
responded to by gems from the pre-
vious lesson, the program from the
great age of Greek art and sculptor
will be given.
Cymbeline - ClOten'S opinion of
himself. Is the immediate affection en-
tertained by the brothers for Imogen
caused by congeniality of natures or
is it intuitive cDnsanguineous affec-
ton? Cloten's we'll merited fate. Other
scene of the lesson is Imogen's situa-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
I'm The Social Circle
rnone u.s. a. M to
Taylor Simpson.
Phone 1923.

A very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. James
of 1928 College avenue, Monday even
ing, Justice Mckinney officiat
ing. The contracting parties being
Orrin H. Taylor and Miss Iva M.
Simpson. delightful supper was
served to the following friends
Mother of bride. Mrs. NJ. E. Simpson.
sisters and brother. Ina, Ida. Eva and
Arthur Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Steward, Mr. and Mrs. Will Steward,
Mr. and Mrs. Shelf. Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Fall. Mr.. Bud McFall, Miss Mamie
McFall, Mr.. John James. MissTAnna
Shaffer, Mrs. Townsend. Mr.. Clarence
James, Miss Eva James and Miss
Mary Steward.
The groom is an employee of the
Olsen-Cowan Co. The wedding took
place on his 23rd birthday. The hap
by couple will make their home in this
city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
AMOUNTS
APPORTIoNED SCHOOLS

School apportionments for this quar-
ter have now been granted to the
various schools in this county, the
total sum amounting to $10,615.92, dis
trict No. /, being the largest, received
S6.OS371 and Waitsburg district No.
%, coming second on the list, received
$S463S The appointments range
from s6,OS311 to $2S.40, there being 81
districts apportioned the latter amount
as their due.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
Prayer Meeting Tonight.

Christ, the Great Satisfyer,' will be
the subject of the regular weekly pray
er meeting in the Central Christian
church this evening at 1880 o'clock.
J. W. Watson will lead the services,
and the study will be from John, Alb
IA and 6:47-69.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
PRESIDENT
is READY FOR PEACE
Calls Conference of Central Americas
Republics on Board United States
Warship.

MEXICO CITY, March 10-According'
Nicaragua has called another confer
ence between his country, Honduras,
RIGA. with the view of arranging per-
manent peace for Central America. Tho
Inference is to be held on one Of the
warships of the American Pacific
squadron now at Amapala. No Official
received.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

Closes Tomorrow.
Tomorrow night at II o'clock the
eleventh session of the legislature Of
the state of Washington will pass into
history BY statute it's sittings must
cease at midnight of the sixtieth day
Of the session, and the first day was
January IL The body is the first to
be elected under the direct primary
law, and the results of it's work will
be watched with interest At present
about $50 bills have been passed, and
an effort is being made to secure the
passage of the most important of per-
haps 700 bills now making the last
rounds of the law-making machinery.
For a week the senate and house have
been holding themselves closely to
business, with hundreds of bills still
buried in committees and at the foot
of the calendar.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
MEAT COMPANY FILES
CASE AGAINST GIBSON

The case of the 1Walla Walla Meat
and Cold Storage company VS.. 0. D.
Gibson. was filed in the justice court
yesterday, the plaintiff alleging that
the defendant owes it the sum of $63.72,
this amount being due since January
30. If the case fails in that court, it is
expected that it will be taken before a
higher one.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
SPRING WEATHER HAS
GOOD EFFECT ON POPE
Head of Catholic Church, Who Has
Been Indisposed. Receives
the Cardinals.

ROME, March 10.-The pope, who
has been suffering from a cold, is much
better today.
The beautiful springlike weather
has had much good effect on the pa
tent He has not yet been allowed to
come down to the state apartments,
but as he insists on resuming his au-
diences, he today received in his own
private apartments Cardinal Richelmy,
archbishop of Turin, and Mgr. TrObec,
bishop of ST. Cloud. The POntiff ex-
pressed the desire to descend soon to
the throne room to receive Cardinal
Merier, archbishop of Mechlln, VINO Is
here with five Belgian bishops and
Belgian pilgrimage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
Found Dead In Field.

William Palmer, farm hand be-
tween So and 60 years Of age, was
found dead in a field about o'clock
last night, the cause of his death being
heart failure. it is supposed. The team
he had been driving was turneS
around and was standing only a few
feet from the body. He had been dead
about two hours when discovered
The man was employed by Ed Nc
Cav a farmer near Waitsburg ana
when he did not return from work al
the Usual time an investigation was
made by Mr.. McCaW. The victim was
drilling wheat in field about three
quarters of a mile from the house.
Coroner McMartin was notified Of
the case about 8 o'clock last night
and left soon after to take charge Of
the corpse.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
MURDERED MANS FRIENDS
HAVE NOW DISAPPEARED
Were Close on Trail of Assassins and
1t is Thought they Have Also
Been Killed.

SEATTLE, March 10.-Following the
mysterious murder of Harry Joseph
Helassis, whose body was found on
a Seattle boulevard on the morning
of February 5, Michael Helassis,
brother of the dead man, and S. Dam
ascus. who assisted in the search for
the murderer, have disappeared. 1t
is feared they are also slain. as it
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
Forfeits Bonds.

c. D. Herring, who was arrested
early yesterday morning for expector-
ating on the veranda of Charley Tung,
West Rose street, and placed under $40
bonds for his appearance before JUS
tice Mckinney yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. failed to put in an appear
ance, and the bonds were declared for
feited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
FALES WINS OUT
IN CITY COUNCIL
PETITION OF PHYSICIANS ISLAM
ON TABLE AND FALEs is
APPOINTED.
Braden Resigns and New Doctor suc.
ceeds Him-Takes Oath of Office
This Morning.
- = y d. i J. j. j. :, j. !. j. 3. = .
TAKES OATH OF OEEicE :

/, j. Ellery Fales. do solenn,v 8.
swear that will support the con- j.
:" sttution of the United States -
= the organic act of this TERRITORY 3.
= and the laws made in conformity j.
= herewith, and that 1 will, to the +
= best of my ability, faithfully per- :.
= form the duties of the office of I.
y health officer during my continu j.
= alton therein, SO help me Cod" !.
= = j. ! j. j. + ). !. j. j. T. 4
Not only did the city council last
night table the petition of the medical
fraternity asking the removal of Act
ing Health Officer ]. Ellery Fales and
the appointment of a physician with
whom they could work in harmony
but they went further, accepted the
resignation of former Health officer
A. e. Braden and appointed Dr. Fales
as city health officer. Councilman
Fred S. Hull made the motion to place
the petition on the table, and later.
when DR. Bradens resignation had
been accepted, he made the motion
that Dr. Fales be made health officer
No debate was INDUCED in by the
city fathers relative to what action
should be taken; that seemed to be
understood by all. But the spectators
who were not onto the ropes and who
had expected a little tilt, were taken
by complete surprise at the smooth
manner in which the transaction was
carried through, and not a ripple on
the surface was to be seen.
= Bright and early this morning DR.
Fales called upon the city clerk and
took the oath of office, as provided in
the city charter. He is now in full
control of the municipal health, with
out the acting" before his official
title, and it is said a revision of the
health ordinance, by which the incum-
bent of the office may regulate the
city schools, is contemplated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

that the lad followed the example
given him in support Of home indus
try. But the instructor saw it in a
different light, and Harold is still de-
batting whether to comply with her
orders.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
POLICE GIVE CHASE TO HOBOS
"Wearies" Were Preparing MullIgan
When Officers Appear.

Two police officers yesterday chased
2 small gang of transient hobos out
of the city limits just as they were
preparing their evening meal Nhen
the officers hove in sight, the gentry
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
Forester's Dance.

Don't forget the Forester's dance,
Saturday, March 10. All parties who
have had invitations to former dances
given by the Foresters of America are
cordially invited.-3-10-1S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
PERSONAL


J. D. Stout of Dayton is visiting in
the city.
r. G.. Sesterman of Touchet, is iii
the city.
D. R. Hunter, of Alfalfa, left here
this morning.
day in the city.
L. G.. Houtchens of Waitsburg, is in
the city on business.
A. G. Loundagin of Waitsburg, is III
The city on business.
Fred Cresswell of Council, passed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

was reported they were close on the
heels of the assassins. Micheal was
last heard from in Tacoma on March
eth
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

Miss Halle Crop and the Misses
Ella and Lulu Hungate are visiting
friends and relatives in Portland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

do doubt exceed even what Tom Rich.
ardson predicted
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

Wifev-Henry. what shall l give up
during Lent: ,,,
Hubby-Well, Grace, vish@you "o.iu
give up coaxing Iie for an aa''' ~.
Know you Wor. :.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

v;visn-..r', It bitter cold, dcar?
yiolet-T.,,-ee LILY Lips s.e ai,cost
fIJz1r.
A1yian-.n1 .rers ere T~u r-ss"Sf
Lfo.-t Al. l al Gang CEN TO st IN
n,~-a saa Crr.ie On ard 50.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10

Mrs. M. c. Buckley of Stockton.
California is the guest of Mr.. and MIS-.
John Robb, 203 Jones street.
Miss Ada Holmes left yesterday at
ternoon for other parts of the state to
resume work along missionary lines
Mrs. A p. Kirkland is the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Gardner, Walnut
street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-10
TALK RALFTH0lInAy
CONTINUED From Page One.)
Closes Tomorrow.

dence of a crime according to the
new law.
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ton the most affecting?

Hours 9 a. M to 3 p. m.

Mrs. Birdwell Hostess to n. NJ. 8.
The Home Missionary society of tho
Wilbur Methodist church met yester-
veil, 54S Washington street. About IS
members We're present and a pleasant
and profitable afternoon was passed.
Miss Ada Holmes foreign missionary
from India was present and gave an
interesting talk on the work at hand. A
social hour followed with refresh.
mentS.