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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Smallpox
Prevalent

Though hidden for some time, burst
4, ing out suddenly in several different
/ Places, the prevalence of smallpox in
this city which has been in evidence
for some time has now proceeded to
such point that many families are in
quarantine while a local hotel had to
be shut down because of alarming
symptoms within it's doors. Starting
with every symptom of the grippe, the
disease has been allowed to spread
here owing to the fact that several
physicians have been prescribing for
merely cold, while later these same
cases developed into smallpox.
First reports OF the contagious dis
case were made when several of the
inmates of a local hotel were taken
Ill and upon investigation it was dis
covered that their cases were the same
smallpox. Strict quarantine was at
once enforced but the germs had
been disseminated and number of
1:mllleS injected.
Members of family living on Fifth
street found themselves suffering with
what they supposed was severe
cold Nothing more was done il
the matter and later both the
rash resulting in smallpox Before
cured from the disese, the woman tlir-
ed out as a domestic on East Main
street and though found today, lived
there until she had communicated the
disease to members of the family. She
was placed in quarantine at once and
the house at which she stayed was
fumigated.
Health Officers DR.. Shaw and DR..
Stiles, when seen last night, said:
1--WE do not want to scare the peo-
pie but there are now over a dozen
cases of smallpox here and we are sure
more will soon follow. Many of our
patients are now in the county pest
house and were placed there as soon
as the symptoms of smallpox develop
ed, but it is almost certain that some
OF the germs have been spread
"a great deal of the difficulty has
arisen from the fact that local ply
sicians have experienced difficulty in
diagnosing the disease in it's initial
stages, believing that their patients
had the grippe owing to the similar
ity of the preliminary symptoms, but
later developments have shown that
the cases were smallpox. 1t was really
natural mistake and they were not
to be blamed but the error will not
be made again"
Both city and county officials are
cooperating in this matter and viii!
do everything to stamp out the spread
Of the disease hut we want the assist
ance of the people and can only wage
successful campaign by their intelli-
gent aid in promptly reporting all
suspicious cases to the proper offic-
ials''
This is the easiest and quickest way
to stamp out the disease and prevent
it's further spreading. Do this and it
will not amount TO anything.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Farm Not Guaranteed.

Through an error in the morning
paper, the statement was made that
the county poor farm was under quar-
antine because of small pox. Although
lady are in the pest house on the poor
farm the poor house is not under quar-
antine and Cap" Masterson enjoys
his liberty as heretofore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
VIII Attend Meeting.

Marvin Evans and Dick Tompkins
lift the city several days ago for Taco
,,. wber. they will attend the meet
e +ba hoard of the First National
20, Insurance company of which the
,..4or &c member. Mr.. Evans is legal
.5,-isor for this organization.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Revival SERVICES

Kew Alexander Blackburn. D. D.. of
Baker City. Oregon, formerly pastor
CT the First BAPTIST church of Port
iand' Ore win conduct meetings in
the Park street Baptist church begin
ming January 81. Rev. Blackburn is
an eloquent speaker, and members and
friends of the church are cordially in
Fited to attend the meetings.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Try the Classified Ads for Results
Mass Meeting for
Publicity Plans

For the purpose of adopting plans
Ior the proper advertisement of this
valley during the coming year, it was
decided last night at the regular meet
8 mass meeting very soon and the di-
rectOrs and secretary were ordered
to set the date and later advise all
members. The approach of the close
OF the first year of organized effort in
exploitation work is now at hand and
that there may be no delay in start
ing off the coming one rightly, the pro-
posed meeting was planned. On motion
OF j. c. Scott, the president was in
structed to appoint committee of
three to secure a large attendance on
this occasion
Adopt Municipal Plan.
Publicity Manager l.. Z. Meacham
last night again outlined the NUM-
cipal Plan Committee proposition for
the benefit of club members who were
not present at the weekly luncheon in
the Dacres hotel last Tuesday, and
after telling of the benefits that had
been derived by other cities where it
is in effect a motion was made by
adopting of such plan be APP
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Police Are RESTING.

The police blotter is telling no tales
this week. and for several days past
the name of Dave Christy has been
the last recorded. Christy was ar
rested Monday for being sleeper
and since that date no arrests have
been made The Jail is deserted, ex-
cept for one lone female who is serv-
ing time for vagrancy, and she is to
be released within short time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Best Buy in City.

Ten lots were sold in Park street
Garden addition last week. One of the
,,ost desirable ones in the addition
can be had for $500 now. This is the
host buy in vacant lots in the city. For
s,rtbar particulars see Baxter Realty
70 Main street
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Want Quiet Title.

The case of Sidney Coyle against L.
r. Hawley for quiet title to certain
lands near TOuchet, is belnS hearo
in the superior court this afternoon
Ten witnesses were present
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Case Is Settled.

Through his attorney c. c. Gose, z
c. Burlinghame today settled, out OF
court, the suit instituted by w. l..
Brennan for 50 as wages. The action
cost him just $3.50.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Banquet for Cyclists.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Jan. 14.-Syra-
Cuse motorcyclists will hold a ban
quet here tonight as the eliminating
feature of the annual meeting of the
followers of the sport.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Biiou Theater.

program of the Bijou theater Friday
and Saturday: The Ranchman's
Wife Mothers Heart" "A Bad
case OF Grip" "JeffrieS- johnson Fight
cf July 4th, 1910' These are swell
pictures. If you miss them it is not our
fault
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Farmers Union Meeting.

The Farmers Union will hold its
regular meeting Saturday, January
18th at 100 p. III. A full attendance is
desired as this is the last meeting be-
lore the state meeting next week.
3. F. BREWER, Sec.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Royal unerai on SUNDAY

Later arrangements have changed
the place from which the funera, of
M. q. Royal will be held and the SER
vices VIII now be conducted at the
First M. E. church on Poplar street
sunday afternoon at 1: 80 O'Clock. Rev
Nj. l.. Sanders will officiate
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
of the snow.

Meet me at the st. George Hotel
cigar counter Choice cigars and to-
facco. Bert Thomas. Prop. 1-1a-4t oh
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
proved by the club, and that the mat
ter be placed in the hands of the board
of directors for further action.
To Receive Farmers.

To Receive Farmers.
Announcement was made of the re-
ceptiOn to be given in club quarters
next Tuesday evening to delegates in
the city attending the Farmers mass
meeting, AND club members were ex-
tended an urgent invitation to be
present on that occasion and assist
in making the visitors feel perfectly
at home.
E, c.. Burlingame, was, on motion of
j. G. Scott, extended a vote of thanks
for the large picture of Gardena
scenes which he presented to the club
a few days ago The scenes are to be
placed on the wall of club quarters
and will be a valuable addition to the
beautiful pictures already owned by
the organization.
R. c. Mcleod, publisher of the Up
to-the Times Magazine, who has just
returned from a trip to Chicago and
ST Paul, spoke briefly on his exper-
fences in the east, telling of the ad-
vantages enjoyed in this favored see
ton of the Great West.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
Pioneer Dies.

Word has been received in Walla
Walla of the death in the Soldiers
Home in Los Angeles, January /, of
]. S. Cox, one of the early settlers of
the Walla Walla valley. Mr. Cox was
days. his store having been DESTROYED
by the big fire of the early sos. He
going to the Soldiers Home in Los
Angeles. He was one Of the best
lrC own pioneer residents of this section,
and many of the old settlers will learn
with regret of his death.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
caves for California.

Secretary Robert H. Johnson, of the
,roua WaIIa County Fair association,
sccompanied by his family, left Mon
qsv evening for Los Angeles, Cali
tcrnia, where they will remain for
s-me time bIr. Johnson may decide
f, make a visit to his old home in
ENGLAND before returning to Walla
Walla, and expects to be gone about
two months.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14

church, S. G. Fisher conducting the
services. Interment Will be In the city
cemetery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14

Exhibit
Best Yet

Not since the organization of the
Walla Walla Valley Poultry associa-
ton has suck interest been taken in
annual show as is in evidence this
year Fanciers from practically every
section of the valley are preparing
to capture some of the liberal prizes
hung up by the association and Ar
mory hall next week promises to be
filled with the largest number of high
pie from Milton and F'reewater are to
be among the contestants for prizes,
and ACCORDING to the newspapers of
those places the Garden City poultry
raisers will have to look to their lau-
rels when the judge starts his work
Among the most successful in this
line is Mrs. c w. Armstrong of Fern
dale, who has introduced the Andalu-
sian birds, and will have them on eX-
hibition at the coming fair in Walla
Walla They are most beautiful birds,
and are most prolific. From between
so and 60 birds the record of egg out
put for December wa- % 1-2 dozen.
The birds owned by Mrs. Armstrong
ere the very best of their class, one
OF the cockerels taking first prize at
the A. Y p. exposition, taking
score of "a and the birds being in such
condition this year that they will prob
ably beat their previous records. a
description of these profitable and
handsome birds is being prepared and
Mrs Armstrong will distribute them
among those who are interested in
profitable poultry.
Barred Rocks.
a. K. Durant who bought the old
William Clark place at Ferndale VIII
ba one of the exhibitors, at the Walla
Walla poultry show. His speciality is
the Barred Plymouth Rocks, which
have an enviable record as prize win
ners, three years ago taking first, Sec
ond and third prize in cockerels and
first on pullets; two years ago taking
first on cockerel and first on pullets,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14
TOWN TOPICS
Is Recovering.

Mr.. I. Miller, SO South Palouse
.-oot who has had severe attack OF
.,,,,onia fever for some time past,
.o,ortej to be recovering satisfac-
brily.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14

cigar counter Choice cigars and to-
bacco. Bert Thomas. Prop. 112-4t eli
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14

Meet me at the st. George Hotel
dgar counter. Choice cigars and to-
hscco Bert Thomas, Prop. 1-12-4t ch
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-01-14

r. vou want to buy or sell, see FOX
,..,,e and 4, Barrett Building.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
WILLIAM n. TAFT.
A Birds SAVINGS Bank,

In California the woodpecker stores
acorns away, although he never eats
them. He bores several holes, differ
ing slightly in size. at the fall OF the
year, invariably in a pine tree. Then
he find an acorn. which he adjusts TO
one of the holes prepared for it's re-
ception.
But he does not eat the acorn, for,
as rule, he is not a vegetarian. His
object is storing away the acorns ex-
hibits foresight aud a knowledge OF
results more akin to reason than to
instinct The succeeding winter the
acorns remain intact. but. becoming
saturated, are predisposed to decay,
when they are attacked by maggots,
which seem to delight in this special
food.
Ii is than that the woodpecker
reaps the harvest his wisdom has pro-
vided. at time when. the ground be-
ing covered with snow. he would ex.
perience a difficulty otherwise in OBJ
tanning suitable or palatable food.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
SMART MAN LEFT PIONEERING
For Once He Had Asked Question
and Received Answer That
Floored Him.

He was a regular patron Of the res
taurant. Perhaps that is why he felt
justified in making clever remarks to
the mattresses, remarks which they
were puzzled how to answer. One
day, however, the smallest and tiniest
girl happened to be serving this irri
tating customer, and it fell to her to
answer him in kind
IN have some steak" he said, COM
ing in late for dinner. land some
squash, and some-got some baked po-
tatoes, fine, brown, baked potatoes?"
Baked potatoes are all over" said
the girl
He leaned back in his chair and
gazed at her quizzically.
Baked potatoes all over, are they?"
he repeated. "All over what?"
with" she replied, simply.-Youths
Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
DRINKING AT MEALS.

One by one old and cherished ideas
are giving way before the simple APP
plication of practical tests. Perhaps
no other idea with reference to eat
ing habits has been more widespread
and more persistent than that 1t is in
furious to drink waters at meals. The
old medical rule against eating before
going to bed has been discountenanced
by the medical profession itself for a
long time now, and 1t has been repeat
edly shown that reasonable amount
of food taken before retiring is bene-
fetal to many nervous people and Is
not infrequently a cure for insomnia.
The rule against drinking at meals has
been more persistent, but 1t appears
to be doomed, now that the professors
In the physiological chemistry depart
ment of the University of Illinois have
set about making experiments to prove
the digestive value of copious draughts
OF water taken while eating. One
quart of water at each meal was the
prescription followed, and it was found
that the subject actually throve on It.,
The theory is that the water, diluting
the saliva, causes the digestive fluid
to assume greater digestive activity"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
Sold Again.

Little Willie was fond of springing
surprises on his parents by announ-
cling some terrific happening, and then,
when excitement was at fever point,
declaring that nothing of the kind
had occurred. But he played the trick
once too often. A new and very pretty
governess came to stay at the house
for Willie's benefit a few weeks back,
and day or two after her arrival
Willie rushed to his mother saying:
Mamma, there's a strange man up
stairs who has just put his arm around
Miss Wilson's waist and kissed her
several times"
"What?" said the mother, as she
jumped up to pull the bell for the but
ler
Sold again, mammal said Willie,
in great glee. at wasn't strange
man at all. 1t was papa!"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
His "Penltentiary Der,

And now | must show you what I
call my penitentiary den" said popu.
lar author. This" he continued. as
he drew open door, lis where I oc-
casionally spend an hour or so when |
am developing symptoms OF that by no
means uncommon malady among sue
cessful men called 'swelled head"
The room was charming little
snuggery about seven feet square, the
only remarkable feature or which was
the wall-covering. II you look close
ly," explained the host. you will see
that my wall paper consists. on two
sides OF the rom. OF those too-familiar
and unwelcome printed forms on
which editors express their regrets at
declining ones pet manuscripts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

The south figures largely In the COM
mercial and industrial news of the
day. 1t is estimated that at prevail
ing prices the cotton crop this year
will be worth from $900,000,000 to
$1,000,0000 900, and that vast sum goes
directly into southern pockets. The
southern corn yield for 1909 is over
100000 bushels, and this will add
several hundred millions of dollars to
the wealth of that section. Arkansas
expects to make S950,000 out of rice
this year, and other states will gain in
the same way. Louisiana has good
sugar yield. Alabama is selling steel
rails to other portions of the country
and to foreign purchasers. West Vir-
ainia is going into the apple business
on a great scale and with improved
methods, and Berkeley county alone
this year receives about 100000 for
its fruit, and half that sum is said to
be clear profit to the growers. So it
goes in many directions. The agricul-
tural and manufacturing opportunities
In the south are just beginning to be
appreciated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

4he Christmas tree crop is as legiti-
mate as any other for which there is a
demand. 1t can be produced on land
that probably could hardly be induced
to grow anything more valuable. The
favorite tree is the balsam fir, from
northern New England and New York,
and this tree when cut is useful only as
a Christmas tree and possibly fer wood
pulp. 1t does not when mature make
either good firewood or lumber, but 1t
is an ideal, sweet-smelling, rapidly
growing Christmas tree, and its use
for that purpose is the best it is capa-
BILE of being put to.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

A Cornell statistician makes the pre-
diction that If the decline of the birth
rate continues as at present unchecked
there will be no births a century and
a half hence. Posterity in that event
will be relieved of the problems raised
by the higher cost of living, the ex-
ihaustion of natural resources and
other economic questions. There will
be no exhortation to go back to the
land" and no concern about the price
of milk-unless indeed immigration
from Mars has begun to set in by that
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
Gave Himself Away.

Michael" Familiarity inquired the
employer, thinking he had seen his
employee carrying one of the banners
in the st. Patrick's parade of the day
previous, In which procession the
Irishman had laid off work to march,
didn't / see you carrying something
in the parade yesterday"
"Yis," admitted Michael, blushing
scarlet, "but OF had no suspicion me
bottle made me hip pocket shtick out
so much!"-Illustrated Sunday Mag.
aZine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
ZoolooicaI Puzzle.

Italian biologists have puzzle 10
solve. owing TO the discovery on
Mount Blanc Of the body OF white
bear. which has been brought Ia Aosta
II was thought at first that the bear
must have died some three hundred
years ago. and must have been pre-
served by the ice. since IL has always
been held that white bears vanished
from the Alps three centuries ago But
It has since been demonstrated tina,
death could only have taken place n
few days previous 10 discovery Al
this would seem to show that there
are still white bears in the Alps. ex
petitions are tc be sent TO test the
theory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
Rich Territory OPENED Up.

The development Of the Brazilian
Amazon valley must in time amount
to untold wealth. In the states of
Para and the Amazonas and the fed
eral territory of Acre there are near
the waters edge 100000 rubber
bearing trees of the Hevea variety.
These trees, If properly tapped, will
live indefinitely and steadily increase
their yield. The state of Para is con.
siderably larger than Texas, and much
of it will grow excellent cotton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

Victims of sport on the Ice are al.
ready numerous, as young people are
forcing the season" Winter is not a
matter o. the calendar; it is depend
ent upon temperature, and until real
winter weather arrives 1t is unsafe to
venture upon ice over running water,
where freezing is slower than on
ponds and marshes wnere the water
is slick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

Titles Of nobility are worth little
in Italy and have greatly declined in
France. The aristocracy of the tight
little isle across the channel are won
dering If their splendid isolation will
last.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

AS matter Of fact, humor is humor.
American humor cannot be more hui
morous than English humor, nor than
French, German, japanese. 1t is mere
ly the sense of humor that differs In
individuals and in races. Humor is
like music-some have an ear for it,
an appreciation of 1t, others are tone
deaf or merely dull.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

Some OF the planners of big war
ships are evidently fred with the am
bition to swell the Dreadnought no
ton to that degree that when the Pan.
ANA canal is finished the navy for
which 1t is being built will not be able
to use it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

M. Paulhan's flight to a height of
1.345 feet with a monoplane sets a
new worlds record for flying into the
upper atmosphere. and establishes con.
fidence that aviators will very soon be
able to venture upon the steadier up
per currents for long-distance flying.
Truly, the heavier-than-air machine is
getting up in the world"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
TooIy lursil

How far is IL between these two
towns7" asked the lawyer.
About four miles as the flow
cries. replied the witness
you mean as the cry flows
NO" put in the Judge. he means
as the fly crows"
And they all looked al each other.
feeling that something was wrong
Eyerybody's Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

Did you ever have good, old-fash-
toned boys stomach ache? OF course
you have. A little dose of Hamlins Wiz
ard Oil will chase away a colicky pain
in the stomach like magic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
a Question of lime.

How much does it cost to get mar.
ried?" asked the eager youth.
THAT depends entirely on how long
you i've" replied the sad-looking man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
Period of Joy for Casey.

Casey's wife was at the hospital,
where she had undergone very seri.
Gus operation few days before.
Mrs. Kelley called to inquire as to
Mrs. Casey's condition.
rs she restin' quietly?" Mrs. Kelley
asked.
mo, but | am" said Casey.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

Though man may become learned
by another's learning, he can never be
wise but by his own wisdom.-Mon
taigne.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

OF course, man can't help admir-
ing a fashionably attired woman--un-
less he pays the freight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

What a glorious country this would
be to live in if turkeys were as easily
raised as cats!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

One way to acquire reputation for
amiability is to agree with every SIM
pleton you meet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20
Pettit's Eye saIve for Over 100 Year.

has been used for congested and inhamed
eyes, removes film or scum over the eyes.
All druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-20

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gurus, reduces IN
hammation alays pain cures wind collie. PC bottle.