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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
AMERICAN HUSBANDS.

\ writer in the London Telegraph
deplores the fact that the American
husband Of the middle class" does
not interfere in domestic affairs and
seldom examines the accounts of the
grocer, the butcher or the baker and
hardly knows the cost of the staple
articles of food" He also regrets that
the husband is extravagant and does
not make his wife a regular allowance,
but gives her as much as he can
spare, freely, but without system"
These are simple extracts from the
writer's long article and it shows the
vast difference between the American
and the English husband. In England
the husband thinks that he has to
keep tab on every penny and dole
money out to his wife in gingerly por-
tions and, to the American way of
thinking. looks upon his wife merely 2 8
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
GOOD STREETS AND ROADS.

As Indicative of the interest taken
in the subject Of improved public
highways the Statesman recently en-
phaSized the enthusiasm shown by the
New York ana Chicago Road associa-
ton in urging the construction of a
main road from New York to Cleve-
land Chicago and st. Louis. In the
same line are the gratifying results
which have been realized in many
states by means of special laws.
The expansion of the general inter-
est in road Improvement is as clearly
manifested by the attendance at the
recent convention of the American
Ro1dmakers. in Hartford, Conn. At
this meeting tWenty-nfne states were
represented by 1,126 delegates. With
the object of extending the campaign
The annual dues were reduced from
IS to 50.
OF the many interesting speeches
delivered Mt this convention. that
which must appeal strongly to non
members was made by Mr.. Martin
Dodee. director of the office of public
road inquiries, at Washington. so we
have now for the first time" said Mr..
Dodge, the northern farmers, the
southern statesmen and tho rnDraSa,,
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o that all shall bear their just pro
portion"
Mr. Dodge took the generally ac
'epted view that good roads afford
heap transportation and that cheaT
transportation is an impetus to com
nerce, as we'll as an inestmable con
,enience. The cities have cheap trans
oortation, he says, through street paw
ing. Rural districts should get similar
advantages through public highway
construction. 1t is a reasonable con-
clusion, of course, that good rural
highways would realize large indirect
benefits for the cities.
AS street Improvements are now an
important subject in all cities, large
and small both, the good roads subject
will command especial attention in ru-
raj districts. The great advantages
streets have educated the inhabitants
Of cities to full appreciation and there
is no longer remonstrance against in
vestments in permanent public i'm
provements. SO, with regard to roads
the success of the work in eastern
states has evoked great interest across
the continent.
The prevailing opinion of municipal
street improvements is aptly expressed
by Mayor Herman Myers. of Savan-
nah, Ga. He says: Il emphatically be
lieve that a we'll paved city is a we'll
advertised city, city that reflects
credit upon its citizens and draws peo-
Die to it. and no form of public better
ments meets the needs of the people
more than improved highways, or is
more satisfactory to taxpayers as a
whole" The same verdict is rendered
in nearly every city and by virtually
all civic associations. though in differ
ent terms. 1t is the thoroughly CON
tirmed statement that a city beautiful
is a blessing.
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Bride groom Equal to the Occasion.

After the last shoe had fallen on
| top of their carriage the bride looked
up tenderly into the proud young
mans eyes and said:
Il feel aWfully nervous and silly. 1t
will be so horrid to have everybody
are just married. Let's act as if we
had been married a long, long time. so
they won't suspect"
But I'm proud of it," he said slip
ping an arm around her and drawing
her lovingly close to him. I'd like to
stand on d housetop somewhere, dar
ling. and shout so all the world could
hear that you are mine-my very own
my sweet. adorable, beautiful, su-
perb wife. 1t won't do any good to
try to fool them. They'd all know it
the minute they see us. | couldn't
keep from looking happy, no matter
how hard l tried. But leave it to me
I'll fix it so they won't stare at us or
whisper about US
After the train had started Arthur
looked up the conductor and had a
short conference with him. Then the
proud groom returned to his wife. and
the official, standing at one end of the
car, said, waving hand toward the
happy couple:
Ladies and gentlemen. I am re-
quested to announce that they have
just been married. They are anxious
to have it understood that they are
not at all ashamed of themselves, and
they don't propose to pretend that they
are old stagers. [ thank You one and
all for your kind attention."
After their fellow travellers had all
stepped forward and shaken hands
with and congratulated them, the men
crowded into the smoking car and the
women turned their backs and Arthur
declares that it was just like having
private car.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

Harrington, Wash, May 10 to q
1904.
The Annual Students Conference Y
M. c. A.
Gearhart Park, Or, May % to June
6, 1904.
The Washington State Bankers As.
ISOLATION
Walla Walla, Wash, June 16, II ana
IS, 1904.
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Py.
thias-
Spokane, Wash, May Il, IS and 10
1904
Tickets must be purchased. co,c,,
not more than days prior to openfnc,
of the meeting, and rates are con-
ditioned upon an attendance OF fftv
or more who have paid full fare on 90
ing trip. For information call upon
+. F. ROOT, Agent
J. P. GOODHUE, Walla Waua
City Ticket Agent,
No. 8, South Third Street.
Walla Walla, Wash.
S. B. CALDERHEAD,
General Pass. Agent.
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In the career of Joseph Folk, of St
Louis. there is more inspiration to the
youth of America than in that of any
other American of recent times. Other
men have met with greater success
Mr.. Roosevelt, for example. Wha was
a discredited and disliked assistant
secretary of the navy in the spring of
1898 was president of the United
States with unlimited possibilities in
the fail OF 1901, having meantime
served a term as governor of New
tunist. Lucky during a brief service
in the army he returned when the pub
lie was in a state of frenzy and got
the benefit of the delirium. But Mr.
Folk had no such help in his promo
ton.
Two years ago he was elected dis
trict attorney of st. Louis He was a
good lawyer, of course, and man of
ability, necessarily. But he had no
training in public life and no family
u o'le' IiI'lUeilce 10 promote ms IN
'e' eS'S' Il ne M" Iollo"eo the course
N"''" most men take under such CIR
cumstances he would have enjoyed a
r"'iler easy ana pFohtabIe ONCE Tor
PeTIo" oI Ihree years ana retired with
an improved Sl}'l'dIN& at the par prob
lhI
any an" ''h increased oahk account
certainty, but mat would have been
'he ehd OF ms political career unless
he had joined IN with the hooters by
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

The writer in the London paper is
perfectly right in his report. The
american husband is eXtraVagant. He
Toes not bother his head with the price
If meat and flour and potatoes and
ther things for the table. Why should
le do so? He has confidence in his
.ife. The culinary department is not
lis department. He runs things in his
office and allows his wife to run things
t home. Both parties are we'll con-
emit He has no interest whatsoever
n the bill sent in by his grocer or
butcher beyond paying it. He knows
that his wife has done the best she
could On the other hand the wife
does not concern herself with his bust
ness. She knows that the bills are
paid promptly and that her husband
is satisfied That is all she thinks
about the business.
The natural independence of the av
erage American girl would resent a
husbands constant interference in her
household duties and expenses. She
considers herself perfectly capable of
looking after that end of the family.
and she is right This shows the diff
ference between American and Eng
lish girls.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
THE FAIR ROUTE

Via Chicago or. New Orleans to St
Louis, is the one that gives you the
most for your money, and the fact that
the Illinois Central offers unsurpassed
service via these points to the Worlds
fair. and in this connection to all
points beyond. makes it to your advan-
tage. in case you contemplate a trip
to any point east, to write us before
making final arrangements.
We can offer the choice of at least
a dozen different routes
=. II. TRUMBULL.
Commercial Agent.
142 Third Street, Portland. Or.
]. C. LINDSEY. IT. F. & p A..
142 Third ST. Portland Or.
P. r. THOMPSON. r. & P. A.
Room 1. Colman Bldg. Seattle
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
WORLDS FAIR AT ST. LOUIS, MO,
MAY TO NOVEMBER.

Account of the Worlds Fair at St
Louis the O. r. q n. Co. announce the
following rates:
To St. Louis and return ........ 5000
To Chicago and return ........ $3.50
To Chicago and return from, ST
LOUIS ........ ........ $b2. 81
Returning via California and Port
land add $3.50 to above rates.
Children entitled to half rate, one
half of above rates
Limit-Ten days going with final
limit of ninety days.
Selling dates: May 18th, 18th, 18th,
June 18th, 18th, 18th; July 1st, I'd, 81,
August Sth, 9th. 10th, September 5th,
9Th, 18th. October 3D. 4th 5th
Stopovers-Stopover will be allowed
in either direction within the limit.
These tickets are good going one
route and returning another.
For detailed information call on or
address r. BURNS.
General Agent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

the movement Of live stock from Iowa
| they would give free transportation
| going and returning to persons sent il
charge of live stick. The decision
benefits shippers from other states
since the railroads cannot discriminate
| in favor of Iowa shippers.
Here we have cogent proof of the
value of a railway commission. Often.
as in this instance, the power of the
commission indirectly extends beyond
| the boundaries of the state and affects
interstate traffic.
| A railway commission acts as a sort
Of arbitration board in adjusting diff
ferences between shippers and the rail
roads The commission has the power
of the state behind it and the rail
mands, while the complaints of an in
dividual shipper would be ignored. In
case of litigation the commission can
call upon the attorney general Of the
state or any county attorney for legal
assistance and the individual shipper
is thus saved the expense Of attorneys
The railway commission proposed
for this state by the Tolman bill is
modelled after the Texas commission
Following are some of the duties of the
commission in that state:
Railroads desiring to issue bonds or
stock must show the reason therefor
and get permission from the commits
sion to make the issue.
The commission must see that ali
crossings of railroads are equipped
with the best devices to avoid danger.
and are as safe as they can be made.
IT shall compel every railroad with
in the state to run at least one pas
senser train each day, Sundays ex-
cepted.
1t must see that all laws of the
state requiring safety devices are fully |
complied with
It is also the duty of the commits
sion:
ITO make rates and charges for car
rying freight and passengers; and reg
udations for such business
ITO prevent abuses and correct dis
elimination and eXtortion.
ITO compel the maintenance of suit
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
O. r, e. N. Co.

For Triennal COnclaVe, knights
Templar, September to 9 and for the
Sovereign Grand Lodge 1. o. o. F.
September 10 to 25. the 0. r. & N. Co
will sell excursion tickets TO san
Francisco via steamer, $3.50; via rail
$3.50.
Dates of sale
Via steamer August q. % and Sep
TENDER l and 2.
Via rail September l, 2. 3, Is, 10 ano
II; limit October %.
For berth reservations call on OF
address r. BURNS,
General Agent.
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Rate to the Worlds Fair.

To ST. Louis and return ........ $4,000
To Chicago, and return -. -. $500
To ST. Louis, returning from
Chicago, or
To Chicago, returning from ST.
To ST Louis returnin via Chi
cagO, or
To Chicago returning via ST
Tickets on sale-May 18th, 18th and
18th, 1904; June 10th, 18th and 18th;
July 1st, I'd and Sd; August Sth, 9th
and 10TH September 5th, 9th and It'll;
October Sd, 4th and 5th.
Good going for ten days, returning
90 days. Stopover in either direction
within limits. For information as to
routes and side trips, sleeping car ac-
cOmmodations, etc, call on or address
any agent, or,
s. B. CALDERHEAD,
Gen. Pass. Agent, w. & C. r. R'y
A D. CHARLTON. Walla Walla.
a. CT. P. a. Nor. Pac. R'y
Portland, Oregon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

For the National Assc alton of Re
tail Grocers to be held at San Fran
cisco May Sd to 9Th, the O. r. & n.
&C will sell excursion tickets as fol-
lows:
Via all rail .............$32.so
Via boat ..... ..... .$27.3O
Going by boat and returning
rail, or vice versa $3.50
Dates of sale
Via boat from Portland, April %, "a
and 25
Via rail April % to 80 inclusive:
limit June 18th.
Stopover allowed in the state Of
California on the return trip.
For detailed information call on or
address r. BURNS.
General Agent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

The Northern Pacific and w & C.
r. RVS announce special rates of one
and one-third fare on the certificate
plan for the following conventions and
meetings:
The Democratic State Convention
Olympia, Wash, Nav 5th, 1904
The Inter Scholastic Track Meet
Walla Walla, Wash. May 10. 1904.
The Annual Meeting Foresters of
America
Belllnsham, Wash, May IS to 10.
1904
The Washington State Sportsnen's
Association
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

How are YOU progressing in a lit
erary Way?" Fine, All 1 need for my
new novel is-a name. publisher and
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WEATHER..

Tonight partly cloudy and warmer;
Friday fair.
The Washington times., 1904-12-21
Tomorrow All=Important Thursday Bargain Sale


Christmas
helpfunes know
underseg outvaung
Thursday Friday Saturday
tonight night until Christmas
Christmas Eve until the as
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-15
SYNDICATE

The Church Brotherhood are to have
a rabbit supper at the church parlors
on Friday the 22nd to which a cordial
invitation is extended to all. The pro-
ceeds are to be used for the benefit OF
the NJ, E, Church,
Herbert Shaw of Manchester Center
was in town on Monday, on business
connected with his oak and lumber job
here.
Ira j. Warner of East Arlington
was in town the first of the week, look
ing after his lumber interests here.
Juryman w j. Hamilton was home
over Sunday.
Mrs Sarah Randallhas been in Cam
bridge some time, called there by the
illness of her sister, Mrs c. Jarvis
Hurd.
Herbert Bently was in Glens Falls
several days recently.
Mrs Jerome Still remains about the
same.
Albert King was quite severely injur-
ed while at work on the Monroe lum-
Der job, lastweek but is now out again.
John Monroe has been confined to
thehouse some weeks, and is now beg
ining to get out once more.
Edward Kennedy has changed his
place Of abode and is now stopping at
John Monroe's.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-15
MANCHESTER CENTRE

Miss Maud Fisher is i'll at her home
on Main street.
There will be regular meeting of
L. A. s. Saturday evening and all
members are requested to be present
for installation of officers.
VIM S. Sargent of Fairfax, Vt,
called on friends in town the first of
the week
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Factory Point National
Bank was held last Tuesday and the
following directors were chosen; Geo
NJ. Wall, E. J. Hawley, E. L. Wy
man, A. L. Graves, Henry w. Davis,
William Root, and W. II. Roberts.
The directors elected these officers:
President, A. L. Graves; vice presi-
dent, f. L. Wyman; cashier, w. H.
Roberts; assistant j. H. Whipple.
Mrs Charles X. Thompson who has
be en- under the weather for some time
is much improved.
Herbert A. Walker broke ground
Wednesday for a new house on
North street.
". r. Ferrill made flying business
trip to Dandy Tuesday.
John Benson has finished work in
New York City and is with his parents
in this village.
Horace Lambert passed a few days
of last week with relatives in Cam.
bridge, N. Y.
Joseph Lugene who has been con6n-
ed to the house several days, resumed
work at the blacksmith shop this week.
Miss Maud Perry recently visited
friends in Bennington.
". H. Jenkins has been i'll several
days, his place at ]. A. Thayers be-
ing supplied by Charles Jenkins Of the
Depot.
Regular meeting of the W. c. T. U.
on Saturday at 3 p. m.
The Sons of Veterans will give a
public installation Of officers at G. A.
r Hall Tuesday evening, Jan 10, to
which all are cordially invited.
Rev N. G. Houstan will give lee
ture on 1.-THE Land of Moses" at the
Baptist Church, Monday evening,
Jan 25. Further particulars will be
given later.
Il. II. Linsley has been elected 1ele-
ga e TO the G. A. r. Encampment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-15
NEW PUBLIC
BUILDING
May Be Provided for the
Bennington POstOffice.
A BILL INTRODUCED
By Congressman Foster PrOvid-
ing for New Government
Building Here.
A BILL INTRODUCED

Postmaster A. ]. Dewey has handed
the Banner the following copy OF a
bill introduced by Hon d. ]. Foster,
OF this district in the national House
of Representatives, Jan. IL:
"Be it enacted by the Senate and
House OF Representatives of the Uni
ted States of America assembled, that
the Secretary of the Interior is hereby
authorized and directed to secure, at
a cost of not to exceed ten thousand
dollars, a suitable site for q post-ofiice
building in the village of Bennington,
Bennington County, Vermont, and to
cause to be erected thereon suitable,
commodious, and dfre-proof building
for the use of the post-office in said
village, at a total cost, including heat
ing and ventilating apparatus, fire.
proof vaults and approaches, of not to
exceed fifty thousand dollars.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-15
KENDALL
DIVORCE
Closing Cases In County Court
This Afternoon.

The divorce case of Kendall VS.. Ken
dali is nearing it's end. Mrs Kendall's g
sisters and mother were her witnesses
and they testified to having seen her
mistrested and abused by her husband.
Kendall began his defense this
morning. He denied having ill-treated
his wife and said he was still willing
to live with her for their child's sake.
Evidence has been introduced which
indicates that Kendall's dissatisfac-
tion with his wife's conduct is the
source of their difficulties.
There is a contest for the custody of
the child.
The jury was dismissed Thursday
afternoon until Wednesday, March 3,
at which time court will re-assemble
to hear several trials, among them,
State VS.. Weeks, rape case from
Dorset
Judge Watson will leave for Mont
pelier tomorrow to attend the January
term OF the Supreme court.
Charles Jepson was arrested Thurs
day and plead 'guilty" before the
county court to a charge of intoxica-
ton. The sentence has not yet been
imposed.
Bernard g. Surdam, convicted of
selling liquor without license, was
sentenced by the court Thursday af.
ternoon to pay fine of $500 and
costs, or serve the alternative SEN
tence, and also to spend not more than
four nor less than three months at
hard labor in the House of Correction
in Rutland.
The case of James H. Hogan against
Saype Mcleod was ordered discontn-
ued
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-15
PRAYING
ON TRACK
Later Insane Man Nearly OverpOw.
cred Officer Brothers.

Manchester, Jan. Wednesday
night just before the sleepers we're due,
man was discovered on the track
near Manchester Depot praying. He
was lodged in the jail here and was
examined by DR. E. L, Wyman and DR.
L. Fl. Hemenway Thursday afternoon
and pronounced insane. The select
men ordered him TO be taken to the in
sane asylum.
When special policeman Charles
Brothers attempted TO handcuff him
this morning he attacked Brothers
and but for the assistance of Jailor
Nathaniel Towsley, would have over
powered him. officer Brothers and
Selectman Henry J. Hicks left for
Brattleboro with him on the o'clock
train.
the man was insane on religion and
ate nothing after being placed in Jail,
as he would not take anything from
the hands of Sinners.
1t is reported that he has been em-
ployed at a lumber camp in Winhau,
and that his name is Hotchkiss.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-15
D. A. R. ELECTION
Annual Meeting Of the Local Society Held
Thursday.


At the annual meeting OF the D. A,
r held with the Regent yesterday the
following officers we're elected: Regent,
Mrs A. B. Valentine; vice regent, Miss
Kate Hubbeli; treasurer, Mrs Fl. NJ
Ramsdell; secretary, Mrs E. L. Sib'
ley; chaplain, Mrs S. S, Pratt; gener-
al secretary, Miss Hubbell; historian
Miss Parks; registrar, Miss Edith
Dewey.
Mrs George F. Graves was appointed
as delegate to Congress at Washing
ton in April. Mrs H. G. Root, alter
nate for regent Mrs Charles Darling
as alternate for Mrs Graves.
Miss Kate Hubbell, Miss Mary
Chandler and Mrs S. H. Blackmer
we're appointed committee to look
after the gravestonss of the soldiers
Of the Revolutionary war who were
buriedIin the cemetery at Bennington
Centre.
The meeting was we'll attended, and
after Business of minor Importance
was transacted the members we're serV-
ed with tea.
The care OF the Bennington Battle
ships hags which the regent has cared
for, are to be under control OF COM
mittee: MrS L. A. Graves, Mrs z. W.
Bradford and Mrs q. I. Norton.