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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
MONTANA MANS SHIP SUCCEEDS
Benbow Scars Above Worlds Fair,
Steering Craft at Will.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12.-1n an airship
which he was able to steer at will T.
C. Benbow, of Butte, Mont, made a
trip at the worlds fair grounds. His
success in operating the machine en-
abled him to qualify as a contestant
for the prize of 100000 offered by the
exposition company to the aeronaut
who will make the journey from there
to the Washington monument in an
arship or balloon. Professor Ben
bows entry is the first airship to quail
ify for the contest.
The machine was sailed for dis
lance of 500 yards by Professor Ben
bow In handling the airship he de-
monstrated to the satisfaction Of all
observers that it is dirigible and that
he will not be at the mercy of every
breeze that blows when he makes the
attempt to reach the monument.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
FARMERS HAVE BEST RECORD
SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MA
RiNEs MOST TICKLE.
Figures as Compiled by the Returns
Made to United States Census
Bureau.
Bure au.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The d.
vorce figures of the census bureau just
published show that divorces are IN
creasing in the country, and present
some interesting features, notably the
fact that early marriages appear to be
the least imprudent
In 1900, five out of every 1000 men,
painfully employed, who had been mar
ried, were living in state OF divorce
on census day, compared with four
out OF every hundred in 1890 This ra-
ito of increase held good in nearly ev-
cry occupation except that no greater
tendency to divorce is shown in the
case of clergymen, teachers, profess
sors in colleges, manufacturers, public
officials or textile mill operatives.
Considering the occupations of males
in five great classes, it was found the
highest percentages Of divorce was in
the class devoted to domestic and per-
sonaI service. In this class eight out
were divorced, being 50 per cent more
than in 1890. The lowest percentage
was found among men engaged in ag-
ricultural pursuits. The number of
divorced men here was four to every
1000 who had been married, but this
was considerably higher than the per-
centage in 1890.
Tickle above all men in their mar
riage relations are soldiers sailors and
marines. The following are the occu-
pations by groups in which the per
centage of divorced men is exceptional
Nv high. the number given being the
number of those divorced out of every
1899 married: hostlers, IS; actors, II;
agricultural laborerS, Is; bartenderS,
Is; servants and walters. 10: wood
choppers, II; musicians and teachers
of music, -; stock raisers, herders and
drovers. 10: photographers. 10: paper
hangers, 10; BARRIERS and hair dressers,
lumbermen and daftsmen, clock and
watch makers, and repairers, painters,
GLACIERS and varnishers, 9 each.
ON further analysis the bureau found
that more of the above occupations
contain a nigh percentage of bachelors.
The statistics show that in nine of the
fifteen occupations in this line the
tendency to defer marriage is eXcep-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
SPECTATOR STRUCK By FALLING
ACTRESS SUES THE CITY
FOR DAMAGES.
The Case Involves a Question Of LA
biIity Of Municipality for In
juries Received.

FORT DODGE, Iowa, Sept. r.
Judge Whitaker is engaged in hearing
a case against the city for $4,000
damages for personal injuries sus-
tanned by NJ NJ. Wheeler on July 4,
1903, who was struck by Clara Ras-
mussen, a slide for life performer,
who met her death here on that date
by the breaking of the harness which
she wore.
The case involves a question of liza
bility on the part of the city for the
accident and the injury of the plaintiff,
who was a spectator. The best legal
talent has been engaged and the case
is being bitterly fought.
One of the attractions on July 4
was a slide for-life" act. A wire was
fastened to the top Of the courthouse
and run to a large pole some 800 feet
distant. The performer was an anna
teur and the proper harness did not
arrive in time to be used. A temper
airy one was constructed of webbing
and preparations were mode for the
attraction. A crowd of several thou
sand was on hand to witness the dar-
ing act. The performer was a beauti-
full young girl, whose home was in
Omaha. She had been engaged to do
vaudeville work, but agreed to make
the slide for the regular performer.
She was given the start, but the
pulley stuck and she complained that
something was wrong. A hasty eX-
animation was made and everything
pronounced all right. She was given
another start and had proceeded but
short distance when the harness which
supported her gave way and she was
precipitated into the crowd below
with fearful velocity.
In her downward descent she struck
NJ NJ. Wheeler, who was felled to the
pavement but his injuries, while very
painful did not prove serious. The
girl was instantly killed and her man.
ager and his wife served a sentence
for criminal negligence. Mr.. Wheeler
now seeks to recover damages from
the city on the ground that it is liable.
The question of liability is conceded to
be "a close one and is creating wide
interest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
IOWA WOMAN KILLS RIVAL
Sought Revenge for Loss of Husband
Sensational Shooting Occurs.

SIOUX CITY. Iowa. Sept, BE
cause she found Mrs. Mayme Hedding-
ton III the company of her divorced
husband. Grace Butch today shot and
fatally wounded her rival.
The shooting took place in the Ste
vens block. where Mrs. Butch went in
search of the pair. A quarrel fol-
lowed and the Butch woman fired
point blank at Mrs. Heddington. The
ball passed through the face and
lodged in the base of the skull. Mrs.
Butch declared. after being arrested,
that she hoped Mrs. Heddington would
die
Mrs Butch says she took in Mrs.
Heddington and her two children two
years ago when they were starving.
Upon this she says. Mrs. HeddingtOn
stole her husbands affections, and di'.
vorce followed. 1t was for revenge, She
says. that she shot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
Money Well Invested

Thirteen of December, 1901. fourteen
honest laboring men and women of
Eureka, Cal, organized the California
cooperative Medical company, CAPT.
talized at $1,OOO,O0O, fifty thousand
shares at $40 each: all are equal; can
hold but one share. Purposes of this
company: To maintain offices, hos
pitfalls and sanitariums, employ ply
sicians to treat, cure and keep their
members and little ones we'll; to main
tain laboratories, stores and depots, to
manufacture, advertise and sell medi-
cine. Dividends have averaged over
81 a month from sales of "Oil of Eden"
and Sweet Spirits of Eden" inexpen-
sive cures for rheumatism, kidney,
stomach and nervous troubles; sold by
best druggists; the company has now
nearly 1000 members; shares have ad-
vanced to $35 and will rise again soon.
On payment Of one dollar down and
one dollar for "a consecutive weeks the
company will issue one paid-up share.
Inclose full name, nationality, birth
place, age, height, with price of share
tc DR.. J. L. kELLETT, Pres. and Gen.
Mgr, 457 9Th ST, Oakland. Cal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
OFF FOR GOTHAM FOR A CAREER

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 12.-Just be-
fore Miss Lola La Toilette, daughter
Of Governor La Toilette of Wisconsin,
left here for New York city to seek an
engagement on the stage. she talked OF
her aspira tons, plans and prospects in
embarking upon the career of an act
ress.
Since l was a small girl I have al
ways had a desire to act, said Miss
La Toilette, but you know it requires
more than natural talent to reach the
cess. One must have intelligence. men,
tai training, perseverance and will
lingness to work.
About that statement that papa
said that the stage was demoralizing
is all nonsense; he never made such
statement. 1 am entering upon my pro-
fession with the full consent of my
parents, otherwise l should not en-
bark upon it,"
parents do not oppose her going upon
the stage. They rather encourage her.
The governor himself for some years
intended to go on the stage, but was
advised not to do SO because of his
diminutive stature.
Miss La Toilette laughingly said that
she was Fl years old.
We'll, you see 1 haven't any dia-
periodically, or be kidnapped occasion
ally, just to keep up interest in you?"
she was asked.
We'll, you see l aven't any dia-
monds,' she replied. land I don't know
much about the kidnapping, SO I can't
say
Miss La Toilette will live with the
family of Gilbert f. Roe, a former law
partner of Governor La Toilette, who
located in New York several years ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12

Mr. Newly Riche-We must learn
to enter society. Mrs. Newly Richie
We will, my dear. The new set of SER
best families.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
CARBOliC ACID IN PRIZE CAKE
Mouths of Judges Burned When Loaf
Was Sampled.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 12.-Carbol-
ic acid as a cake tavorng did not meet
with the approval of the judges in the
housekeeping department at the Wo-
mems building. and an angel cake,
feathery light and just shaded a deli
cate brown. failed to win the first prize
because of it's baker using too many
ingredients. The cake was most in
viting in appearance but when it was
tasted. it burned the mouth quite bad
~ and the judges looked at each other
in CONSERVATION. Each began to ex
press her opinion in regard to the
fiavoring but the odor was too srrong
to be mistaken and "carbolic acid
was murmured in a chorus.
The judges are inclined to think that
the woman who made the cake used
the contents of the wrong bottle in
ignorance. or else was under the i'm
preston that the acid would preserve
the appearance of the cake without
making any difference in the taste.
If the cake had not SO plainly borne
the appearance of a prize winner dire
consequences might have resulted
from the poisonous favoring as the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
DEFENDS WARS GOOD NAME
General Sickes Protests Again Nath.
an Strauss Wish for Peace.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-The corner
stone of Il monument to be erected in
Salem Fields cemetery, Cypress Hills,
l.. l., in honor of Jews who lost their
yesterday. Nathan Strauss, chairman
of the auxiliary committee of the He
brew Union Veterans association, pre-
sided. In the. course of his remarks Mr..
Strauss referred to a time when war
will be reckoned survival of barbar-
ism This brought a protest from
Major General Daniel E. Sickles, re-
tired, who lost a leg at Gettysburg.
General Sickles said:
"AlthOugh we are assembled in
cemetery, this is not a funeral occa
sion. No death is more glorious than
think with our chairman, Strauss, that
wars are dreadful, but we have had
wars since the world began, and we
shall always have wars.
In the providence of God war was
ordained, and the human race will al
ways fight for what is lived. This ma
ton was founded through war. Would
George III have agreed to arbitration
to let us found an independent govern
ment? No. We have liberty because
our fathers fought seven years for in
dependence and we will always nave to
fight to maintain our freedom.
Il hope the time will never come
when we shall cease to be a martial
people, or be unwilling to take up
arms in defense of our country. In the
day we are unwilling to fight for our
liberties we shall surely lose the re-
spect of the world
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
Red Men Are Now Meetinu.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 1.-THE
began it's annual convention in ST.
Joseph today. The reception of dele
gates and routine business occupied
the day. The council will continue in
session during the week and consider
able important business will be dis
posed of. The annual election of Off
GERS will occur and the reports will be
read. About 10000 members are ex-
pected to attend the gathering and ST.
Joseph has prepared elaborate plans
for their entertainment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
G. O. p. Meeting.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Sept. 10
The executive officers of the national
league of republican clubs are round
ing up here for a meeting to complete
the final arrangements for the national
Indianapolis next month. The secretary
is in receipt of advices from various
parts of the country indicating that the
attendance will be the largest in the
history of the leagues conventions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
THEY WAR ON THE ROADS
Dead Of Administration Will Lead OF
disclosures Coming as Rebates.

DEAD or administration VIII Lead On
disclosures Coming as Rebates.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12.-Railway
Commissioner Grant Thomas has been
for months engaged in the investiga-
ton of the books of railways in the
state, to ascertain if they have paid
their just proportion of taxes. The re-
suit of his investigation has not been
published yet. and it is generally I'M
derstood it will be given out by Gov
ernor La Toilette in his campaign
speeches.
1t is evident that the oft-repeated
charges that rebates are given to
some favored shippers will form part
of the disclosures. Mr.. Thomas ad-
mits as much. He says:
'Affidavits have been filed with the
department at Madison alleging dis
elimination on the part of the rail-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12

IS to 100 PER CENT
Of the Chicks saved when fed on
Dr.. euffum's
PERFECTION CHICK FEED.
A scientific mixture Of small grains
and seeds in right proportions. viz:
Corn, Oats, Wheat, Bran, Millet, Char
COAL, Bone, Shell, Grit and Seeds and
Roots which prevent bowel trouble, leg
weakness, ETC., 20 ID. .............75c
EGGS, EGGS,
Hens lay them when fed on DR.. Buff
fum'S
PERFECTION HEN FEED.
A complete feed, containing corn,
oats, wheat, sunfiower and other seeds.
charcoal bone, shell, grit and egg tonic.
Cheaper tnal. wheat. % lbs. SOC. For
sale at groceries. Phone Red 952.
DR.. 6UFFUM, 800 Newell St.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12

cakes are sent to the Children's Home
in st. Anthony park, at the close of the
fair. and a too hearty indulgence in
carbolic- acid favored sweets would be
bad for children. Now that the mistake
has been learned, the cake has been
plainly marked and set aside.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12
International Electrical Congress-.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Sept. 12.-Disting-
uished scientists and electrical engi-
neers are gathering in st. Louis for the
International Electrical congress this
week The meeting will be notable for
the large number of distinguished for
eign delegates in attendance. Prelim-
take place until Wednesday. The meet
ing will be held in connection with the
annual meeting of the American Insti-
tute of Electrical Engineers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-12

roads to favored or large shippers.
These charges will be Immediately
taken up and Investigated. That is all
/ can say on the subject
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
Hcnuhlicnns Fleet Delegates

Pursuant to a cali OF the chairman
of the comfy central committee a mass
convention Of Sedgwick county r.pub-
licans WAS held in the district court
room in Julesburg last Saturday after
noon. The convention had been called
for the purpose OF selecting four dele.
gates each 10 the state a9d cOngres.
sional conventions which meet in
Den yer May 9th.
The following delegates were chos.
en-:
State. F. W. Sherman, c. L. Nor.
gan, f. F. Clayton, c. F. Parker.
Congressional. G. W. White, G.. H.
Nagel, j. p. Duncan, q. NJ. Braxtan.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06

enough to harm an island plantation.
since so many reservoirs are building
above US. learn that q certain man
has a fine orchard on large island in
the South Platte near Sterling which
i, doing nicely. Sand and gravel grow
good trees as the islands show for them
selves. Wild grapes and plums are
growing there spontaneously and tame
ones would do much better if cultivat-
ed. Anywhere that soil is two feet
deep trees may be grown with good
success, provided it is soaked up good
once a year. Trees are surface feeders
Tap roots are for strength and not for
nOurishment. Set tree very deep
and it will make another whorr of roots
near the surface. which proves they
are surface feeders and do not need
deep soil. Keep the surface well loos.
ened so that the atmosphere can pene-
trate to the cooler ground underneath
and whether hard or soft the vapor in
the air will condense and keep the soil
moist. This is the secret of all culti-
yation.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
Marriage "f John w. White

The following account OF the mar
riage Of former well known Jules
burg young man was taken from The
Trinidad Clippings, issue of April pa
"John W. White and Miss Lena
Sanders were married last evening by
Rev. b. +. Lawler, the ceremony be-
ing performed at the parsonage in the
presence OF the necessary witnesses
only. The groom has resided in this
city the past nine months and is well
and favorably known. The bride has
resided with her parents on Linden
avenue for number OF years and is
very popular with u large circle who
enjoy her acquaintance. They will
make their home in Trinidad and have
the best wishes of all their friends"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
Reservation News.

Mrs. Williams called on Mrs. IIak
lowell Monday.
Myrtle Dawson spent Sunday even
ing with Stella Conyers.
G. F. Parker visited Miss Johnson's
school one day last week.
George Woodlands finished shelling
his crop OF corn last week.
Superintendent Parker visited the
Pleasant View school Friday.
Glen Elhart was down from Chappell
last Sunday visiting friends.
Lew Wright and family visited at
Elmer Thompson's Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid at Mrs. j. L. Ell
hart's was we'll attended last 1hurday.
The East Lincoln school election
passed off quietly. Fred Williams was
elected secretary. !
Fred Woodlands and family were
visiting relatives in this vicinity last
Friday and Saturday.
George Woodlands took his horses
over on the south divide Monday to
fatten up on the summer range.
Several OF the reservation people at
tended the high school entertainment
tn Julesburg last Frieay evening.
The Pleasant View school held their
election Monday. B. F.. Elhart was
elected secretary, j. A. Dawson treas
urer.
Sunny jim"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
\ Sure Thing

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto.
gether true. DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry for Consumtion is a sure cure for
all throat and lung troubles. Thous.
ands can testify to that. Mrs. c. b
VanMetre, OF Shepherdtown. West
Virginia, says: Il had a severe case OF
bronchitis and for Il year tried every,
thing I heard Of, but got no relief
One bottle of DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry then cured me absolutely" It's
infallible for Group, whooping cough
grip, pneumonia, aud consumption
Try it. It's guaranteed by G. Lave!le
druggist. Trial bottles free. Regular
sizes so cents and 81 90,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
Po ssibilities OF Fruit Culture,

The following interesting article is
taken from last weeks issue OF the
Denver Field and Farm:
The possibilities OF fruit growing
along the Platte from Denver to Jules
burg in the extreme northeast corner
of the state are scarcely appreciated
by the people who live there. All
are innumerable islands which could
be utilized very well for all kinds of
small fruits and it seems strange that
they have not been cultivated in this
way for the last thirty or forty years
In writing on this subject Chester
Wright, of Sedgwick county, says:
There is little danger Of t,coi water
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
Cured His Mother OF Rhe uma,ism

MY mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" saws
w. H. Howard, of Husband, Pa. AT
times she was unable to move at all,
while at all times waking was painful.
| presented her with a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and after u few
applications she decided it was the
most wonderful pain reliever she had
ever tried, in fact, she is never with
out it now and is at all times able to
walk. An occasional application OF
Pain Balm keeps away the pain that
she was formerly troubled with" For
sale by G. Lavelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
The High school Entertainment

The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by the
students OF the Sedgwick county high
school in the court house hall last Fri
day evening was the best Of the kind
ever given in Julesburg. Although
the weather was inclement, and FOR
this reason many people from the
country could not attend. the court
room was comfortably filled with the
pat irons Of the school and other citi-
zens. More than hun1red reserved
seat tickets were sold, and the receipts
from this source and from the sale of
general admission tickets amounted to
SlS.lO.
All who took part in the entertain
ment acquitted themselves in man
ner very crcditable both to themselves
and to their instructors. In the rcDdi-
tion of the characters in each OF the
two dramas preScnted-"Mrs. WiSgS
of the Cabbage Patch" and "Mer-
chant of Nenice''-tlIose who repre-
sented them showsd rare histrionic
dbI!ltg huu Idi tiiSi uChiohot'heN' W."
fact that by close application to the
study of the dramas they had obtained
good understanding of the charac-
terS they represented.
Owing to the poor staging facilities
OF the hall, it was impossible TO pre-
sent the dramas in the way they should
have been presented, but everything
possible had been done to overcome
this unfortunate condition, and the
result was emincntly satisfactory.
Everyone present was pleased; par
ents were proud Of their sons and dau-
ghters who took part in the entertain
ment; teachers were pleased by the
successful results of their laborS, and
all were glad that they lived in u COM
munity whose public schools could
make such an excellent showing as was
made upon this occasion.
Sedgwick county has a school system
in which every citizen OF the county
can justl, take pride, and the instruct
ors in these schools, from the common
schools to the high school, are the best
obtainable, and they deserve the high
est commentator for the efficient
manner in which they Lerform their
lubors.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
Sedgwick Items.

Attorney Kelsey, OF Sterling, was In
Sedgwick Sunday.
p. B. Upson went to Julcsburg Sun
day evening on No. II.
Lee Miller left Monday for his home
near Columbus, Nebraska.
G. A. Waddington made a business
trip to Julesburg Monday.
Ray Palmer and Clyde Crowfoot en-
tertaiued Ed Powers at dinner Sun.
day.
Clyde Crowfoot gave graphaphone
entertainment at the depot Saturday
evening.
Mr.. Houston cau e up from Julesburg
"Wednesday morning enroute to F.
Hemminghouse's
Madam Rumor says that Gail Crow
foot and Miss Jessie Darling are to be
married this Wednesday, evening.
Bert Mccoy went to Julesburg Mon
day for load OF nursery stock for w.
F. Miller. $. T. Stockham, Frank Sher.
man and VIM. Epley.
SIMPLE SIMON.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
An Open Letter

From the Chaplin, South Carolina,
News. Early in the spring my wife
and | were taken with diarrhoea and
so severe were the pains that we call
ed physician who prescribed for us,
relief. A friend who had II bottle Of
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Dia"rhoea Remedy on hand gave each
fectS. l procured a bottle and before
using the entire contents we were en-.
tircly cured. 1t is a wonderful rene
edy and should be found in every house
hold. II. c. Bailey. editor. This
remedy is for sale by G. LaveMe.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-06
WhOOping Cough

''In the spring Of 1901 my children
had the whooping cough,' says Mrs.
D. w. Capps, of Capps, Ala. II used
Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy with
the most satisfactory results. l think
this is the best remedy have ever US
ed for whooping cough" This remedy
keeps the cough loose, lessons the Sc
verify and frequency of the coughing
spells and counteracts any tendency
toward pneumonia. For sale by G..
I.avellc.