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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
SKIN HUMOR rs YEARS

"Cuticura did wonders for me. For
twenty-five years ! suffered agony
from terrible humor, completely COW
ering my head. neck and shoulders. so
even to my wife. became an object
of dread. At large expense consult
ed the most able doctors far and near.
Their treatment was of no avail, nor
was that OF the - Hospital. during
six months efforts. | suffered or
and concluded there was no help for
me this side of the grave. Then
heard OF some one who had been cured
by Cuticura Remedies and thought
that a trial could do no harm. In a
surprisingly short time | was com.
pletely cured. S. p. Keyes. 1i7 Con
gress St, Boston. Mass, Oct. IL. '09.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Story Of a Moving Pumpkin.

4 pumpkin was seen TO walk across
the field by Mrs. Samuel II. Hight OF
Skowegan recently. When she saw
it she thought her eyes were deceiv-
ing her. but she soon perceived that
the pumpkin moved little way.
stopped and then turned in another
direction. She watched this object for
some time and told one of her neigh.
bors. The mystery was solved. but
the two women did not dare to go
nearer the moving vegetable. but
called 4 man who knocked the pump
kin over and found Il polecat. The
skunk had Crawled under the pumpkin
and stuck his head into hole in 1t
and was unable to eNtricate himself
from II and had walked off as best he
could with the pumpkin on his back
Lewiston Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
DIDN'T SEE 1T THE SAME WAY
Father Of Young Missionary Disagreed
Violently with Popular Chinese
~ Custom.

The young missionary relighted his
cigar.
In China. father" he said, I'D have
no trouble in selecting a present for
YOU"
"No?" queried the old man.
NO" said the missionary, with a
hearty laugh. The most desirable
present to give old folks is coffin, in
China. Ha, ha, ha! And old folks
like yourself don't mind it at all. They
welcome a coffin as heartily as you'd
welcome a box of Havana regalias."
"Humph!" said the fathe.:. grimly
And if an old Chinaman is ailing,"
said the young missionary-'if he has
your rheumatic complaint. for instance
then he regards coffin as an espe-
cially thoughtful gift. In fact"
But the missionarys father had sud-
denly left the room. slamming the
door behind him with certain vio-
lence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Hubby Was Too Willing.

In the midst of her tears over a
late disagreement she announced that
she would take a trip of three weeks
in the country for a rest from his abuse.
Hooray!' Hooray!
He hurried to the station, bought
tickets. hurried back home, pulled off
his coat, plunged into the cellar,
lugged out her trunks and COM
menced to pack.
Lying on couch, she watched him
through her tears with great curiosity.
From time to time, in reply to many
questions. she advised him what arti-
cles would be useful in the country,
and they were eagerly included.
Perspiring and exhausted after some
hours of preparatory detail for her
departure. he sank into a chair and
said:
Everything is ready now. You
have abundant time to catch your
train
Il have decided" she said. softly.
not to co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Humbling a Hoosier Lawyer.

A prominent Indianapolis lawyer
tells a story OF a letter he dictated to
a new stenographer TO a client in Gin
cinnati. The client, a new one. had
asked his opinion as 10 certain bust.
ness relations here. He dictated like
this:
Dear Sirs: Yours OF the sixth inst
at hand. My first blush opinion as to
the matter" etc.
The new stenoErapher wrote the
letter and submitted II 10 the lawyer
Since she was new stenographer he
read the .etter with care-to his ever.
lasting relief She had written II:
Dear sirs Yours Of the sixth inst.
at hand. My first gush Of opinion as
to the matter" etc c-IndiararaIis S,s-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
An Artistic Rebuke,

A well-known clergyman was trav-
cling in a non-smoking compartment
of a train going north. As soon as
the train was well on its way, the only
other occupant, without asking per-
mission of his fellow traveller, coolly
lit a cigarette. The reverend gen.
tleman was relieved, as he wanted to
smoke himself, but had been afraid
lest his companion might object. But
the opportunity was too good to be
lost. Drawing out his pipe he leaned
forward, and. with an ingratiating
smile. blandly inquired: Would you
object If | were to smoke?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Rough on Rats in Out Buildings.

In setting Rough on Rats in out build
ings after mixing it well with any food de-
cided upon, separate into small bits. place on
several pieces of boards and put these here
and there under the floors. Close up all
openlngs large enough for Dogs, Cats or
Chickens to enter. but leave some small
openings for Rats to get in and out. One
25c. box Of Rough on Rats. being all
poison, will make enough mixture to clear
out in one or two nights settings, hundreds
of Rats and Mice. l5c.. 25c.. :75c.. at
Druggists. +. s. Wells, Jersey City, N. j.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Dirt in Potatoes.

The pure food inspector at Kansas
City recently found sack supposed
70 contain H. pounds of potatoes ac-
tually to have 9S pounds OF real pO,a-
toes and II pounds OF dirt. Hereafter
the state board OF health will prose
cute the man who sells dirt for tu-
bers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Face Covered with PimpIes

Il congratulate Cuticura upon my
speedy recovery from pimples which
covered my face. used Cuticura Soap.
Ointment and Resolvent for ten days
anc my face cleared and am perfect
ly well. had tried doctors for sew
erai month but got no results. VIM. J.
Sadlier. 1914 Susquehanra Ave. Phila-
delphia. May /. 1909
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
Cupiu's Cyricism.

.'Is 1t so. that you used to call rcglI-
larry on that girl?''
Yes: she always sang a song to me
that loved
Why didn't you marry her."
Il found | could buy the song for
so C6Its.'-The Circle
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

Salesmen-Best Commission Offer
on Earth. Ncw-all retailers-sam-
pies, coat pocket. "Boston," Dept C l.,
Iowa City, Iowa.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

wax. These scions are to serve ms a
bridge through which plant food may
pass and IL growth starts on them II
should be rubbed on They should
be set as close together as possible
around the stem.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
WOULD BE There.

Changed.
"He used to kiss me every time We
passed through tunnel before our
marriage" said the little woman, with
sad reflections.
"And does he do so now? ?"asked the
bosom friend.
NO, he takes a drink"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

Once in a while You encounter one
of those cheerful individuals who
never borrow trouble. in spite of the
fact that they borrow everything else
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

When doctors disagree they are apt
to make sarcastic remarks about each
other that SAVIOR of the truth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

The more talk it takes to run things
the slower they move
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
A Whisper Of Hope.


Knicker - Several thousand shirt
waist makers are on strike.
Henpekt-Do you suppose it would
do any good for the shirt waist but
toners to strike? a.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

Mr-- WIns.ow'< Soothing Syrup.
For children tecthing. sUftens the Euls reduce.
fansIOa. A..Ays pA.n. cures wta co!C- &c bottle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

One mans hobby may be another
mans nightmare
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
BREAK Up THAT

BREAK UP THAT COUGH
with Aliens Lung Bllsim. IN. popular family
tSmedy. u cures wherr othe remedies fail. An
dealers .jc. 50c kl!OO bottles
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

When some people talk 1t is q waste
of time to yawn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31
TO CrRE CoLDIN DAY

IakH LANATINE ENONO CuTnTnr Tahicf,
DrIgEi 81 r"fuud money II II fails t" cure. l.. "
GROW slsnatutr Is utl each bvz. -.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

for HsADAcHR NEURALGIA and GRpPE Y
iOe DIX DAVIS ANTI.HEADAGttE Z
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-12-31

NJ.
n
TO reach the
Central of
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05

same section, township and range to
the Yakima river at point just west
of the county bridge across the Yaki-
ma river between KenneWick and
Richland. This puts the North Coast
Spokane line through Richland and on
up the Columbia river to Ringold bar
where they will cross and run from
there to Connell, which right of way
they are now securing as rapidly as
possible.
1t may be that the North Coast is
the Canadian Pacific or it may be that
it is the Milwaukee or again it may be
that it is an independent transconti-
mental line but there is one thing sure
that it is now very evident that they
are intending to run their line through
Richland valley in order to get their
share of the immense tonnage that
will in a few years be taken from the
valley.
Never at any time has it been ques-
tionab,e whether or not a railroad
would build through the Richland val
ley. There is an irrigated section Of
such magnitude as the fichland prof.
ect. too much produced and shipped
not to warrant the best of train scr
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SEVEN-Y EAR-OLD IN
MOUNTAIN CLlMBING
FEAT AT MOUNT BAKER

BELLlNGHAM, Aug. 5.-One of the
advance guard to climb Mount Baker
ahead Of the MaZamas, who arrive
here tomorrow to begin the ascent, is
the 7year-old child of Rev. Earl
NaftZger. pastor of the Trinity Meth
odist church. Rev Mr.. Naftzger and
his little son have just returned from
the trip. The child made the ascent
as far as the crater and was left there
While the father continued to climb
The MaZamas will go for a sightsee-
ing' trip over the city, concluding the
day With a visit to the big fish canning
plant of the Pacific American Fish
cries company. 1t is also expected
that they will be taken out to see the
fish traps.
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WHITMAN I'm MUSIC
Continued From Page One.)


es q tenor voice of exceptional tone
and has sung in concert for many
years, enjoying the distinction of being
the only American singer who ever
led the Wiener orchestra in Germany.
Professor Blum will also teach COM
position, being composer of great
ability. Mrs. Florence Apply viii re-
turn this year to assist in the voice de-
partment, and Roy Williams will be
retained to assist in the violin instruc-
ton. Mr.. Williams is a Well-knoWn
and talented young man who has been
successful here in the past
The conservatory will be opened Sep
TENDER 15 with registration several
days preceding Taken all in all, the
corps of instructors for the coming
year is considered an exceptional one
in point of experience and ability, and
students of the institution, in the new
building are assured of receiving train
ing such as will compare favorably
with any similar course given in the
United States.
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President Taft. Senator Flint :,
ifornia. opened the days deha. :. Cal
the tariff making an effort . W
'here mas been no increase and in 1--WE
cases is a decrease on the .. .''ns
worn by the average man and yves
Doiiiver announced he wor,a '
against it because he didn't a. we
method Of preparation He said. :,
not intend to become party 70 "
to sw'ndls the American peon,a sa4
out telling them about it."
Leaders of the house TODAY TO-.
lated plan To present the cono,,.
resolution correcting the leather cob
ule and secure it's passage before -
Journment. Other changes esnao,.r
transferring cotton bagging and pr,,.
sacks to the free list. will be erhos,. .
in the joint resolution originate.
the senate. Action on this will NV,
ably be deferred until next winter.
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l0ETVcEHy4NZV7INc x5We <4Zf0NS0

shadows the war in Africa. French Of
ficers who are familia with the country
around Melilla, where the fighting is in
progress, believe the Spanish army is
doomed to certain defeat because
Spain is forced to use the flower of
the army at home. When the revolt
began in Bare elona the whole Third
and Fourth army corps and two bri
gades of cavalry We're ordered there
from Madrid. The cavalry is under
the command of Prince Charles of
Bourbon, who married the elder sister
of King Alfonso. and Prince Ferdinand
of Bavaria, who married the other sis
ter, is in command of one of the squad
rOns. In many instances during the
fighting around Barcelona the soldiers
refused to fire upon civilians when or
dered to do SO Scores of the officers
even have no sympathy with the war
Some of the fiercest fighting in BARGE
Iona took place near the famous
triumphal arch. 1t was there that the
rebels were surrounded by cavalry
and artillery and hundreds of them
moved down by rapid fire guns.
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RAILROAD TALK,
North Coast Getting Busy in the Rich
land Valley.

Although the identity Of the North
Coast Railway yet remains to be as
certained, and though some have said
that it would never be built, it seems
that President Strahorn keeps up a
steady grind in the accomplishment of
this end.
Construction work on the line from
Walla Walla up the Yakima river is
still going on and the grade is almost
completed from Kennewick to the Yak
ina river. This will give them means
of transportation from their supply
yards at Kennewick to the bridging of
the Yakima.
Last week the North Coast purchased
from Charles Griffith a right of way
through his land in SECTION 80, town
ship 80. in a diagonal direction toward
the Yakima river and in connection
with this we are Informed that con-
demnation proceedings has been insti-
tuted against J. B. Clements for
right Of way through his land in the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MEASURE is KILLED.
Supreme Court, by Unanimous Opin'
ioo, Holds Bill Was Unconstitu-
tIora!.

OLYMPIA, Avg. 5.-The supreme
ca all nine Judges, declared ntOnsti-
tutionai chapter 10 of the laws of 1909.
permitting counties to be divided into
judicial districts. The case came up
from Chehaiis county on the applica-
ttop Cor q writ to prohibit dividing the
county into judicial districts. Judge
Norris writes the main opinion, and it
is CouCurred IN by Chief Justice Rud-
I,in and hedges Parker, Mount, Gose
a~d Grow. while Judge Chadwick
w"ites separate conCurring opinion
ia which ne is joined by judges Dun
bGr and Fullerton.
The main opinion. after citing the
several constitutional objections raised
t. the act. says it is necessary to dis
cess but one. that is section OF arti-
Gle OF the constitut on, which read,
a. follows:
''rbere shall b in each of the or
ginized counties of this state. a su-
lc:;oV court. etc" Ard the court says
The plain mandate of this sec ton
il one court with as many sessions as
tacre are judges. 1t was the apparent
iatention Of tn trainers of our con-
S;'tut!on to make the county the judi
Ciat unit for the superior court. :
The constitution being a limitation of
power. it follows that there is no pow
er vested in the legislature, or any
beard of county commissioners, nor
: y judge or any superior court to di-
vide this constitutional judicial unit
iJito judicial districts
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INDIANAPOLIS FOR THE FiRSi
TIME is TRYING THE d.
RECT SYSTEM.
Politics and Literature Are Principal
Occupztions of Indiana, But Today
Former Has Upper Hand.

tNnIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5.-Politics
aEd literature are the principal pur-
Suits OF the inhabitants of this city,
h..t t.day politics is uppermost in the
I, ,osier capital. This condition of af-
s,jrs - incident to tOday's primaries
.r both parties. at which candidates
fot mayor. city clerk, police judge
aid members of the city council will
H.. chosen. This is the first time that
Candidates for city offices have been
selected b. the primary system ana
Indianapolis, which always extends
hearty welcome to innovations in the
political game. is vastly excited in
...seuuence. Under the law, both
ua,,ties must hold their primaries at
the same time and place, which adds
interest to the proceedings.
Is Il class, the business men Of the
cit,, are opposed to the primary sys-
ten. and have taken small part in the
pre- primary campaign, but what the
none grubbers have lacked III en-
tausiasm has been made up by that
large population to whom politics is
a pleasing avocation
Charles f. Clark and Charles Gauss
are the democratic candidates, and
Newton W Harding and Lew Shank
are asking for the republican nominal
t;on. Clark is an attorney. Gauss is
q jiauer by trade He was nominated
and elected to the Legislature by the
democrats last year. and voted steadily
with the anti-iocal option advocates
la that body The temperance people
are opposed to him because of the sup
posed domination, of the brewers and
the fact that they are backing his can
didacy.
Harding is q lawyer and was de-
feated for the mayoraity several years
;rgo by one of the largest majorities
eyet recorded in a city election. The
republicans had normal majority
OF $500, and Harding was defeated
lby a majority Of nearly 1000.
Shank In known as THE Limit
among the business interests of the
city He is an auCtiOneer and past
master Of all arts known to that pro-
fession He is running a daily al
vrrtisemcnt in which he appears with
ii broad grin on his face over III
motion: Il am for honesty in politics
rs wen as il business"
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SAVE SERVANTS SOULS.
May Have to Associate With Under
lings In Heaven.

NEWPORT. r. L., Aug. 5.-Out of
tender regard for the salvation of the
souls Of their servants, with whom
they may be forced to associate in
heaven on terms of social equality. the
Newport "cottagers'' today held a
vaudeville show and bazaar in the
Newport Casino. Prominent young men
and women of the millionaire colony
appeared in vaudeville stunts. and the
prettiest young ladies of Viewpoints
social set clad in Swedish costumes,
sold candy. flowers and tea in "Swe-
dish village" The proceeds will go to
the Swedish Lutheran church. con-
gregation composed largely of the
maids and servants of wealthy New
port cOlOnists.
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TRAIN Is OFF.
CONTINUED From Page One.j

this city would take passage on the
snecial train. and assist in boosting for
the Walla Walla valley.
One Of the finest exhibits to be seen
at the National Irrigation congress
win ha that of the Garden CITY, and
there is some disappointment because
of the knowledge that other communl-
ties of the state with much inferior eN-
hibits. are to be represented by several
hundred delegates. However, an et-
fort will be made during the next fSW
DAYS to induce all who can do so to
be ir attendance upon the convention
at l,G tN5 days during next week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
ANNIVERSARY OF OIL.
Celebration Of Semi Centennial of Its
Discovery.

Discovery.
BUTLER. Pa, Aug. "a celebra-
ton Of the semi centennial of the dis
covery of the product that made John
D. Rockefeller famous and wealthy
was held at Conneaut lake today under
the auspices of the Western Pennsyl-
vania Pipe Line association. Oil men
from all over the country took
part in the festivities of the day, which
were OF the nature of a mammoth pic
mic.
1t was just so years ago in 1859,
that oil was discovered in Psnnsylva-
MIA by Colonel Drake. who brought in
the first oil well near Titusville. A
handsome Drake souvenir book was
distributed free among the oil men as
a memento Of the anniversary celebra-
ton
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BEGIN REWARD INQUIRY.
Deputy Attorney General Cunningham
Tries to. Find WHO Gets $15,0G0.

CLEVELAND. Aug. 5.-Deputy At
tGlney General Cunningham Of Penn
cylvania today began an inquiry here
to determine who shall receive the SIS
00D reward offered by the state of
Pennsylvania for the capture of James
Boyle and his wife, the kidnappers Of
Willie Whitla.
It is thOG.''i that the rich reward
keeper here. who Informed the police
as to the whereabouts of the BOyles
on the night of March %. The arrest
few hours after ORielly had given his
Information.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
SEABOARD MEETING.
South Carolina Stockholders Conven.t
at Noon Today.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug South
Carolina stockholders of the SeabOari
Air line convened here at noon %.
day to express their views on the re-
organization of the road. This is on
of a series of meetings called for vaFi.
Gus southern cities this week
The main object of these meeting
is to afford the stockholders at various
points on the system an opportunity
to consider and take action upon the
new reorganization plan which has
just been announced. 1t will do away
with the voting by proxy and bring
out the real attitude of the stock
holders on the subject.
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cessfully resisted all attempts TO open
them to settlement until recently, Wnen
they gave way to the ever-increasing
land hunger of the white people, ana,
as a result, in short time the tepee OF
the Indian brave will be supplanted by
the home of the settler, who Will bring
forth wealth from lana over WHICH
ONLY wild things roam.
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A QUIET
CHOICE

BOGOTA, Aug. 5.-WithOut blood
shed Gonzales Valencia was elected
president of the republic of Colom-
bia, by the national congress in SEES
sion here. He succeeds General Raj
fael Reyes, who resigned recently by
cable.
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SAILORS STRIKING
Continued From Page One)

tempt to conciliate the differences po,,
sides declare the great strike mnst \.
settled between themselves IN insr,.
permanent peace.
The employers in their statemen.
declare that the labor men have vio
lated their agreements. The public /,
suffering because the street car and
cab men are out, and food supplies
are low.
UniOnists allege that the employer,
have conspired to graduall. reduce
wages.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-05
RuSH OF SALMON
OVERTAxES PLANTS.
Fraser River and Puget Sound Can
ne='es Ship Fish to Northern
Firms.

VANCOUVER, r. c.. Aug. 5.-An
enusuai incident in salmon fishing and
Gaming interests occurred today when
t"c British Columbia Packers COM
7se now cvetworb with the local fish
F;.n. made arrangements to ship
StScena river canneries thousands O
socaeyes The fish will there be
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HOOSIER CAPITAL
HOLDS PRIMARIES

canned and reshipped in cases to Van
couver Puget sound cannerymen are
doing the same thing paying double
DUTY to avoid having fish caught IN
trans spoiIing on their hands.
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CHICAGO. Aug. 5.-The graft inves-
tigatiOn that State Attorney John T..
w. Wayman started in Chicago prem
ises to be the most sweeping Shakeuo
the lawless element has experienced
in many years. Already it has assum-
ed proportions that have attracted the
attention of the whole country. Mr..
Wayman has worked night and day
for weeks. personally gathering infor-
nation to be used before the grand
jury against policemen. gamblers, Ii
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vice by any railroad and the only
question which confronts us today is
simply which will be the first one into
this section. 1t now looks as though
the North CCoast would run the Ken
newick Northern which has consider
able right Of way already secured. a
close second for first place.
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Cannon Signs.

WASHINGTON, August 5.-Sneats.
Cannon signed the tariff bill at A.,
O'Clock this afternoon. President To-.
has gone to the capitol and will siy,
the bill as soon as it can be placed !,
his hands.