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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

are cleverly arranged to keep out curious
eyes for no one is more particular about
the undisturbed privacy of his home than
a Jap.
There is no privacy between the members
of a family. but from the outsider the fam
lily life in Japan is kept absolutely sacred.
1t is not considered good form to mention
one little incident of the home to outsiders
though an outsider. once taken into the
household. is allowed to feel no reserve at
all.
When young man marries he does not
merely take unto himself d companion and
helpmeet. His wife stands in the place of
her parents-in-law's own daughter and is
treated accordingly. Besides doing her best
TO please her husband she must in all
things be useful to his father and mother.
The Japanese girls married life is by no
means easy, though it is much better than
1t was few years ago. Formerly, she had
10 stand everything from her husband and
TO him alone was accorded the right of SUI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

and the supports are merely driven into the
mud and then braced with crossbeams, and
then. with the addition of wooden outside
shutters on the lightly built walls, the build
ing is complete AS for inside walls screens
generally do duty for these. and are con-
sidered part of the house furnishing. 1t is
an easy sort of construction and well
adapted to warm weather. but when winter
comes the drawbacks of this style OF build
ing appear in full force.
A typical Japanese house is of oblong
shape and generally one story high with
the gable ends filled in with lath and plas-
ter, and narrow balconies running along the
SIDES. Within are the living room, with
their floors completely covered with thick
mats, soft and springy. which do duty as
chairs. tables and all other kinds of furni-
ture
The floor of the rooms is sunk in a little,
SO that the mats are lust level with the
balconies In this sill and in the beam di-
rectly above it run double grooves, and in
these slide tie screens. so lightly construct
ed that they can be lifted out and put away
without the Ieast effort. Partitions are ar
ranged in the same way between the rooms.
The screens next to the balcony serve the
purpose of window sasheS. and are covered
with tissue paper. which tears quite easily
and in consequence has to be replaced very
often.
Closed for the Night.
At night or when the house is closed. the
wooden storm shutters are pushed out along
a groove or The outside of the balcony. and
when the last is in place bolt fastens them
on the insida-and there you are. shut up
tight I'm a box for the time being. for there
are no windows to admit light and air after
the shutters go up.
Whatever furnishings the house contains
outside the mats are considered luxuries.
There may be a few low chests of drawers,
a box for Goals, writing stand. Few
thin cushions to sit upon single vase for
flowers, and a hanging scroll, but moth
ing more.
1t is much easier to furnish Japanese
kitchen than one in America, for the uten-
sis are as few as the furniture in the rest
of the house-a small stove for cooking
and few pots and other cooking
articles. Dishes there are and trays On
which to serve them, and chop-sticks take
the place of forks and knives; then there
are basins. tubs and hot water cans In the
bath room.
The kitchen Is we'll worth inspection, es-
pecially in some old country house belong
ing TO wealthy resident. One part is
lower than the rest. and has a floor of
beaten earth. on which stand tubs of water,
and in which the rougher work is done.
The rest is carpeted with Ia tamil and in
the middle pit filed with pebble and ashes
serves as the hearth while overhanging it
is a kettle. and around the Goals are iron
spits In the place of ii chimney there is
an opening in the roof. and what smoke is
unable to escape through the roof goes cut
through the open sides of the house
Private houses. as rule. turn a blank
side to the street. and trees and shrubbery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Evening Up.
Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press
He-"Smith is going TO buy his wife
talking machine for Christmas"
She-'I shouldn't think he'd need to do
tl.at-she tails all the ime.anyway."
He-"Th1t's just tae reason. He's going
to buy machine that will talk back"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Proof!

Alice-.Is Jack still going around with
that Boston giri?"
Fred-"I judge so. He went into a cafe
last night and absent mindedly asked for
two hot chocolates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
The Exact Ratio.

Fror, Puck
Little wesley-"Is radium expensive,
papa
Papa-.'Radinm, my son, is to Mr.. Rock
efeiler what coal II to me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

How old was Methuselah, pop?" asked
Howard day alter his birthday, with
the thought OF six bright candles still in
his mind. -e.@,.
He was supposed to be over nine hundred
years old. my son. -s.-6
Gee. What dandy birthday cake ne
must have hadl,--Yonkers Statesman.
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My own first ascent with SpeIterini was
made from Zurich In a heavy rain storm.
There was no wind. but an occasional flash
OF lightning Auggested to the novice that
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To Build 4 Railroad.

To overcome the difficulties which the
rapids form to navigation the Brazilian gov
eminent stipulates IN the treaty to build
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
SLOW DOWN.

Automobile regulation is likely to be
considered by the Legislature more
fully than it was two years ago.
Speed limits, licenses and various
safeguards for the general public will
probably be insisted upon. The de-
mands upon the autoist should be
reasonable. He should be given his
rights on the highway as well as the
people who are by force of circum-
stances forced TO walk, or ride in a
carriage drawn by horses. But he
should not be permitted to eudanger
lives or property, and public high
ways should not be used for speed
equal to that of an express train. In
this connection the autoist himself
should take heed and be reasonable.
He should realize that the automobile
is not to take the place of the express
train but of the horse as a means of
locomotion and that great speed is
not so essential as reasonable speed
and endurance. The New York
World, in entering an earnest kick
against the use of the public highways
for automobile speed tests, says:
"a really scientific automobile test
would be one of endurance and not of
speed 1t would determine, not how
fast the machine could go in violation
of the law, but how far it could go
without breaking down, when within
the legal speed limits. Such test
would have practical value. The
racing test is worthless. 1t is OF nc
| consequence whether an automobile
can be driven sixty or one hundred
miles an hour on public roads. The
people are never going to give VI
their highways to owners of pneumat'
let tired locomotives who wish to rur
their toys at rate of speed exceeding
that of express trains
word to the wise ought to be
sufficient Some of the autoists il
this State might we'll make at least 8
pretense of running within the law. o.
they may expect to be soaked gooC
and hard by the law makers WHIT
watch them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS

Governor Bells message to the Gen.
eral Assembly is to be considered care
fully by the lawmakers as we'll as that
of Governor Mccullough Governor
Bell makes few recommendations and
most of those were also referred to by
his predecessor, so that they merely
furnish more food for thought without
furnishing new subjects. What he
says about an attorney general, about
State institutions, and about various
other State interests is to be taken as
cumulative evidence with the sugges-
tions of his predecessor ON the same
subjects,
But Governor Bell touches upon
some new subjects. AS might have
been expected he speaks of the cattle
commission and recommends changes.
The Legislature must decide whether
his recommendation is wise. AS to
taxation and the conduct of the
schools, there will undoubtedly be no
unanimity in discussing those ques-
tions. Vermont's tax system has long
been soucrce of conflict and there
are no indications that it wilt be 9TH
erwise at present. Double taxation
surely exists according to the reason
ing of one side and just as surely does
not exist according to the reasoning of
the other side. Evidently the Gov
ernor believes with the former class.
Each member should think this propo-
sition out for himself
Under the head of better high
ways'' Governor Bell offers several
suggestions, some of which are rather
surprising. He would have automo-
biles barred from large proportion
of the highways. AS we'll try to bar
off black horses or red wagons. The
autos have a right to use the roads.
They must use them as everybody else
does, however, under the condition
that they treat all other vehicles with
due regard for their rights. The
licensing of automobiles, as suggested
by the message, would assist in the
enforcing of speed laws and in COM
polling autoists to be decent, If by
government add for the roads, the
Governor means aid from the Omitted
States government, the Journal cannot
agree with his remarks regarding it
but, instead, endorses what Governor
Mccullough said on that point. Let
each State handle its own road prob
lens.
The message is brief-a good fail
ing-and right to the point on some
matters. On others it beats about the
bush somewhat. Without being es-
pecially strong it is yet worthy of the
office and should be needed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
FREE At YOUR HOME.
Write for a Free Sample Bottle OF Cal cura
Solvent, Dr.. David Kennedy's wonderful
new Kidney, Liver and Blood Medicine.

By special arrangement, our readers may
obtain q trial bottle of Cal-cura Solvent
CDR. Kennedys new medicine) and pamph-
let of valuable medical advice absolutely
free. Simply send your name and address
to the Cal-cura Co., Rondout, N. Y, and
mention this paper. Cal-cura Solvent is
from the laboratory of that well known
physician and surgeon DR.. David Kennedy
of Rondout, N. Y. 1t acts upon an entirely
new principle. 1t dissolves and removes
uric acid from the system, the cause of var
ious Kidney, Bladder and Blood troubles,
and many other serious disorders. Thus
by removing the cause it cures the dis
ease. 1t dissolves and quickly removes Cal
Gull (stones) red and white gravel, from the
Kidneys and Bladder. 1t stops pain in the
back, Kidney collie and avoids the surgeons
knife; it prevents the formation of those
SOreign bodies (CalculD by dissolving the
uric acid and carrying it off through the
natural channels, thus purifying the blood,
curing govt, rheumatism, neuralgia, and
periodical headaches of women. 1t expels
gall stones, gives healthy action to the
liver, relieves the pain of bilious collie and
cures constipation. Testimonials sent upon
request. Large bottles ST. 90 or six for $500.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
OUTLAW KEPT WORD.

Hartford, Oct S.--John O. Whip
pie, the farmer outlaw of East Glas-
tonbury, who was betrayed by one Of
his little daughters, yesterday, and
forced to shoot himself in his hiding
place to prevent capture, died early
this morning in the hospital.
Since September ~, Whipple has
defed the officers of the law who
wanted him in the first place for
shooting a neighbor, Frank j. Starm-
er, and later for setting fires which
DESTROYED two set of farm buildings
and since last Sunday on the addition
al charge of shooting State Officer
Louks. Almost every day for three
weeks Whipple has kept in the woods
He was heavily armed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
DeBOER A DOMINANT FIGURE.

j. A. DeBoer, in his conduct of the
Investigations into O. j. Bells vodch-
ers, has strengthened himself greatly
in the estimation of all Vermonters.
The report is an absolutely parts
an document and contains nothing but
plain facts, every attempt to make
the tribunal or the report political
matter being firmly suppressed. The
amount of time that he gave to the
matter. the pressing nature of his
business and the expenditure of en-
ergy involved. all to clear beyond all
question the character of his former
political rival, stamp him as broad
gagged, spirited man, who de
serves the best things of his associ'
ates and of the State at large. -Lud'
low Tribune.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
Saves Two from Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. W. X. Havi-
land, of Armonk, N. Y, "buJ when
all other remedies failed, we saved
her life with DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. Our niece, who had consumption
in an advanced stage, also used this
wonderful medicine and today she is
perfectly we'll" Desperate throat and
lung diseases yield to DR.. Kings New
Discovery as to no other medicine on
earth. Infallible for Coughs and
Colds. SOC and $l.00 bottles guaran-
teed by o. Blakeley. Trial bottles free.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
n VERMONT KLONDIK E.

Not all the Klondikes are in Alas.
ka. The Montpelier Journal, in re-
cording the sale by James M. Bout
well of a one-half interest in his IA
nous dark granite quarry in Barre to
H. W Varnum of Burlington and the
Incorporation of the Boutwell, Varnum
company with capital stock of $780,
900, all paid, traces a record of won
derful progress in a comparatively
short time, In 1887 the late j. r.
Langdon bought of the estate of one
Cutler for So, 600 the property at first
known as the Langdon dark granite
quarry. Three years after the pur-
chase Mr.. Boutwell, who was prom
Using engineer on the Montpelier and
Wells River railway. was given the
management Of the quarry. When
five years more had elapsed Mr.. Bout
we'll bought the quarry and equipment
for $40, 000 Probably the 5000, 600
capitalization today is not high, and
in the years which have brought Mr..
Boutwell, fame and fortune, granite to
the value of hundreds of thousands of
dollars has been taken from the quar-
ry. There are bonanzss right here
at home if we are only bright enough
to pick them out at the right time. -
Brattleboro Phoenix.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13

The largest Methodist Church in
Georgia, calculated to use over one
hundred gallons Of the usual kind of
mixed paint in painting their church.
They used only 30 gallons of Long
man & Martinez Paint mixed with "a
gallons of linseed oil. Actual cost Of
paint made was less than Sl.20 per
gallon. q
Saved over eighty $3.50. 00) dollars in
paint and got big donation besides.
EVERY CHURCH will be given
liberal quantity whenever they paint
Many houses are well painted with
four gallons of L. q NJ. and three
gallons of linseed oil mixed herewith.
Wears and covers like gold. These
Celebrated Paints are sold by;
Barrows q Peck-Montpelier
Palmer Pharmacy Waterbury
Fred Perrin-Plainfield
Howard q Brown-Ludlow
H. O. Pierce-Barton. 40-4l
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
LOCOMOTIVES MUST GO.

The suburban traffic of the city of
New York is undergoing great changes
these days. 1t is but short time ago
that the subway was opened for trial
trips and before the novelty of that
has worn out, the announcement
comes that arrangements have been
completed for running the suburban
trains of the Long Island Railroad by
electricity, in the spring. The Great
PENNSYLVANIA station and tunnels will
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13

ance from the message. 1t is to be
hoped they will make the most Of
their opportunity. Governor Bell
will give them some more good ad-
vice. Between the two and by the
use of their own common sense con-
siderable aid can be derived.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13

soon be completed and the system
will undergo great change.
1t makes a person think hard about
the future of the steam locomotives to
see these shifts put into effect. Elec-
tricity for power on railroads other
than street railroads has been much
discussed and there has been much
experimentation, but this will be the
first instance in this country where
an extensive practical test is made.
Railroad men throughout the country
will undoubtedly watch the results
with interest. Should the electric
engine prove a success it may be that
the knell of the steam engine will be
sounded. Of course there are many
things to be oonsidered-cost, speed,
endurance, reliability, etc. but the
railroad men have probably examined
very closely into the advantages and
disadvantages Of the new engine
Announcements have already been
made that the New York Central,
New Haven, Pennsylvania, and Lack
awanna systems will make the same
change within two or three years that
the Long Island road is to make SO
soon. The Erie may also adopt the
electric locomotive for local traffic.
That practically puts all the suburban
traffic of New York on electrical en-
gines. From suburban traffic is but
step to that of the through trains.
All hail the electric engine
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13

Respecting the Fuller Q. Smith no.
ton OF practically unlimited expendi-
lures for trunk lines" of highways
the Herald and News of Randolph
takes its stand with Mr.. Sanford. In
the course of an editorial article the
contemporary says:
Opposed to this idea are the con-
servatives who woald go more slowly
and follow the beaten path. They are
led by State Highway Commissioner
Sanford. Among his lieutenants will
be found most of the town road COM
missioners, and we suspect the farm
ing element generally will rally to
his standard Mr.. Sanford believes
thoroughly in the present highway
law. He argues strongly IN favor of
it's continuance. He maintains that
since 1898, when important amend
ments were made that insured the
proper use of the State fund for the
purpose contemplated, there has been
| steady and constant improvement in
our highway that only needs continu'
anoe to accomplish all that more rad
ioal plan, under heavy expenditure,
would give. In this difference, count
us on the side of Commissioner San
ford. We believe in good roads. We
appreciate their need in most parts OF
| Vermont. We want the most effective
and least burdensome steps taken.
Mr. Sanford is quite justified in point
ing with pride to what has been &C.
| complished since 1898.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13

pressed with the fact that Vermont
cares most tenderly for the veterans.
1t is touching lesson in patriotism
to the generations just coming upon
the stage of action. / am in favor if
increasing, if necessary, rather than
lessening the cost of properly caring
for the old soldier while he is with
us.
AS to those other institutions, how
ever, | have no specific recommended
tions to offer at this time. The re-
ports of the officers of each and the
suggestions of the retiring administra-
tion as detailed by Governor McCul-
Tough in his message are before you,
and are entitled to your careful con-
sideration.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13

No such thing as summer com.
plant" where DR.. Fowler's Extract
of Wild Strawberry is kept handy.
Natures remedy for looseness of the
bowels.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-13
ATTORNEY GENERAL.

/ heartily recommend the creation
Of the new office of attorney general.
l believe the service of such an Off
cial would not only be great advan-
tage to the State in its criminal pros
ecutions, but also great convenience
to the executive and other departments
of the government in matters that ara
constantly arising where the best legal
experience is demanded.
The custom has arisen in many in
stances of electing the younger and
less experienced members of the bar
to the office of States attorney. This
is perhaps natural enough and there
are many good and sufficient reasons
for it which it is not necessary to
discuss at this time. The result has
been, however, that the important in
terests of the State, in criminal liti.
CATION especially, have often been
placed in inexperienced hands, and the
States attorneyship has become an ex-
pertinent station in the law.
The auditors's report for the bien-
NAL term ending June 80, 1904, shows
that the following sums have been
paid in the several counties for grand
jury services during the past two
years: Addison, 1898. 60; Bennington,
tenden, 1894. SO; Essex, S265. Al
Franklin, S557. rs; Grand Isle. 1888. "a
Lamoille, 5000. 10; Orange, S536. rs
Orleans, 1915 co. Rutland, $579. 60
Washington, SO, 112 80; Windham
S23l. 60; Windsor $575. 36 a total of
over So, 600. 1t is reasonable to pre-
sumo that if the States attorney had
had the benefit of the experienced
services of an attorney general in the
preparation of cases some of this ex-
pense might have been avoided.
During the past two wears there
has been paid out in counsel for the
State in county court $3.50. 30; Su-
preme Court, $243. o.; employed by
the Governor, $54l. rs; employed by
the railroad commission. $500; en-.
ployed by the board of health, $40.
The services for which this expense
was incurred would have been satIs-
actorily performed by an attorney gen
eIal had there been one.
Il am sure that such an official,
| whose compensation should be placed
| at a reasonable figure and still be su'
fficient to attract our best talent for
the service, would result in more
| prompt and effective execution of Oul
criminal laws, and at the same time
tend to the administration of tht
affairs of the State along the lines o.
BROADER economy.
CATTLE COMMISSION.
AT the last session of the Legislature
| the work OF this commission was sep
arated from that of the board of agri
! culture. With the law as it is a
present, owners obtain eighty pei
cent of the value Of their diseased
cattle and the hides. The proper exc
cution of the law has been crippled b!
lack of proper provision for the expens
of assistants and veterinaries. Man.
herds have been tested at the eXpens
of owners. The report of the commits
sion. will show cost of about S4S, 900
l would advise enlarging the powe
of the commission and the establishing
of some date after which the Stat
shall cease TO be responsible for near
ly the full value of diseased ami mails