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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02
How to Keep Household Accounts.

Keeping accounts may be little
troublesome, but it is quite worth
while. Have Just one book, rather
thick. that will do for everything. Turn
the front part into a cash account.
Open the book out fat, write down
YOUR allowance on the left hand page
and on the right put down what you
have paid the butcher. baker, ETC.
everything even to a postage stamp.
Then once q week or oftener balance.
Balancing Is nothing harder than sub
tracing the total Of the money you
have spent from what you had In hand.
The difference is what you should have
in cash. When you have been keeping
accounts for some time you will realize
as you never did before what your
money goes for. Keeping accounts Is
not helping you to make money, but 1t
does help you to find out how to get the
most for your outlay and how to bal
ence your needs with your income.
FOR SALE.
A fine residence lot in Green's Park
Addition on improved street, water
and sewer mains, we'll graded, at reas-
enable price; inquire at this Office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02
A PrinceIy Gift.

If Adolphus Busch had not seen the
horror and devastation of the disaster
at San Francisco his contribution OF
500 600 to the relief fund would. we
may be sure, have been no less. For
while a man of sensitive and sympa-
thetic temperament, upon which such
picture of ruin and death would make
a lasting impression, the sense OF pro-
portion which belongs to him as ous-
mess man would, if he had been on
the other side of the world. have told
him that here was a colossal calamity
and one calling for a generosity pass
ing any ever shown on like occasion.
Not only in st. Louis. but In many
parts of the world where his private
and public beneficences are known, II
need not be said that he would have
responded as he has because of what
he felt and not of what he saw.
Yet the fact that the money so con-
Uibuted is TO go to the relief of most
oireful situation, "all of which he saw
and part of which he was" must add
something to Mr. Busch's pleasure in
making this magnificent donation
Among all of those to whom the dis
bursement of the gift will bring pleas
ure, We may be sure that of the giver is
S'eater than can be that of any one
else, Mr. Busch is always a cheerful
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02
FIRE L0ssEsI|N NETWORK !.
Total Amount Was Over 5,000,-
900 in 1905.
AN INCREASE OVER The PREVI0UT YEAR
FIRE MARSHAL PETER sEERY IS
SUES HIS ANNUAL REPORT
FOR ENTIRE CITY.
AN INCREASE OVER THE PREVIoU1 YEAR

NEW YORK, May 1.-The annual
report for 1905, issued by Fire Marshal
Peter Seerv. shows that there were
in 1908 in Manhattan, the Bronx and
Richmond. 1850 fires, an increase or
oo1 fires from 1904. The total loss by
fire during the year is estimated at
S527I955, an increase of $741,O12 over
1904 The average loss per fire was
S6S02j, an increase of S9O.O5. OF the
total number of fires there We're $685.
in which the losses were $40 or less.
In regard to the causes of the hres'
tbe report makes the following inter-
esting statement:
The principal causes We're: Careless
mes with matches, 1851; children play
i,,r with matches. pa; carelessness in
the use of lighted cigars, 4O4; over
heated stoves and stove pipes 444;
chimney fires and defective hues' 4S9'
bontres and brushfires, 476; careless
ness in the use of candles. 256; gas
lights in contact with curtains, Il;
llerosense lamps exploding, 1865.
The report says that not a few
fires are caused through apparent care
lessness in the use of candles in rellg-
iuos services at homes, draughts from
open windows blowing curtains against
the lighted candles Marshal Seery al
so SAYS: Il was also surprised TO ma
many cases among the poorer classes
where three or more persons III llie
same suit of rooms had each nre
insurance policy 1t appears that II
insurance companies were not so lax
in respect to risks issued there would
be a material decrease In the num-
Der of fires
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02
HOW to Clean Gold Frames.

To clean gold picture frames beat
the white of an egg. Add to it one
point Of cold water and moisten your
frames with this mixture, using
sponge. Then with soft flannel care
fully wipe. Take second clotn, per
fectly dry, and give the frames light
rubbing. If the frames are not clean
and bright after this treatment you
would better take them to a glider and
have them regilded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02


A certain minister who was famous
for seizing every opportunity to point
a moral was walking one day with one
Of his parishioners and expostulating
with him on account Of his sinful way.
Presently they came to place where
ice had formed on the walk, and the
sinful mans feet few from under him,
giving him a bad fall.
The minister quickly seized the
chance and. looking down upon him,
said, my friend, you see that sinners
stand on slippery places"
The sinful one looked ruefully up
and answered.:
Eyes, l see they do, but can't
Judges Magazine of Fun.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02

A Philadelphia man is hopefully ad-
vertising for the return OF an umorella,
thus showing the heights to which the
standards Of honesty have been boost
cd by recent reform waves In that
town.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02
Out Of Sight.

The pretty girl was telling her chums
how Jack had dared to kiss her while
out automobiling.
"And did you hide your face after
ward?" they asked in breathless curl
osity.
mo, but Jack hid his face"
"Jack"
eyes; something broke under the ma
chine, and he had to get down beneath
it'-Detroit Tribune.
Pianos to rent, at all times, at STAN
lav,s Music House.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02

Statesman Office does all kinds Of
bookbinding.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-02

HE carved out his own fortune"
"Nonsense! He married it."
"Well. he had to cut out a lot of 9th.
er fellows. didn't heY'-Indianapolie
Sentinel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
The Bishop and the Bath.

A certain bachelor bishop, very
fastidious about his toilet, was espec-
tally fond of his bath and eXacted ex-
IRENE care of his tub.
Once when about to leave town he
gave strict orders to the house maid
about the care of his "bawth" and
said that mo one was to be allowed
the use of it,
The temptation grew on her and the
girl took a plunge. The bishop re-
turned Unexpectedly and, finding
traces of the recent stolen bath, he
questioned the maid so closely that
she had to confess that she was the
culprit. Eying her sternly, he saiu:
Mary, your using my tub is bad
enough, but what worries me most IL
that you would be willing to do any
thing behind by back that you would
not do before my face. Judges
Magazine of Fun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
THE CURSE OF MlLlTARIsM.

Quebec Telegram-In day or two,
we may expect the supreme court OF
France to pronounce that Dreyfus
was innocent of the treason of which
he was convicted by packed court
martial of his enemies, and that the
the unspeakable Esterhazy was guilty.
The facts are already established in
the lay mind, and it is only necessary
now for the legal seal to be put upon
the innocence of a fiendishlywronged
man. Much as he suffered how
ever,-says the Montreal Witness
he is to be envied in contrast with the
fate of his prosecutors. Suicide,
exile, disgrace have been theirs, and
they have reaped what they have
sowed in full measure. Nemesis has
pursued them remorselessly into the
outer darkness, while the one they re-
viled and prosecuted steps again in
to the light Surely a more impress
sive illustration of sin meeting with
punishment could not be thought Of
II seems to be the curse of militar-
ism that instead of giving countries
examples of honor, as it is traditional
ly supposed to do, IL breeds in every
country a nest of contemplate scoun-
drels who assume to be the lords of
all, who get their positions by favor
or privilege, and for whom nothing
is too mean.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16

The cockfgnJ, a sport as ancient as
the bullfghI, is even at the present
time one of the popular amusements
among the Romantic races, Chinese,
Persians and others. Though to be
condemned from the standpoint of the
moralist and humanitarian, and not
in accordance with the civilization of
our day, it must be admitted to be the
most sportive of all similar contests
in vogue, for it has all that is es-
sential TO true sport.
Like being created for the arena,
gameness and cunning are natural to
the cock, especially to the Spanish
gamecock He has no need to be
trained to it. The moment he meets
his adversary he knows where the
same is most assailable and which
stratagem to follow.
Cockfghts in Havana come off on
Sundays and holidays, rarely during
the week, and usually begin at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, right after
mass, and last until sunset. But one
pair of cocks fight at time.
When we entered, the cockpit, with
a seating capacity of about 800, was
nearly filled. In the ring stood the
referee and, each carrying his bird
under his arm, the two proprietors of
the rivals. A beam, from the ends of
which two bags were suspended, was
hanging in the center. The ROSTERS
were put into these bags to be
weighed, for unless they are of equal
weight they are not admitted. There
after the cocks made the rounds of
the spectators, their fighting propen-
sites being highly commended by the
owners Bets were made, and the
probable outcome of the match COM
mented on. On closer examination we
found that chest and body of The
game-cocks we're plucked, the natural
spurs Topped, and gaff1es or steel spurs
put in their places.
AS soon as the referee had given
the signal for the beginning, the own
ers, who likewise do the seconding,
hurried back to the ring and put
down the cocks simultaneously.
The cocks had impatiently been
watching for this moment At once
they flew at each other, picking and
pecking, pulling and tugging, and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
THREE KISSES.

When first l kissed you, twas full on
your mouth,
Red as a blackbirds cherry. You
recall
Twas spring, the soft air smelling OF
the south,
The whole world gay and you gay
most of all.
You laughed-that low, sweet, tender,
bird-like trill
Which made the very bobolink be still
When next I kissed you, twas upon
the cheek,
Nodded just round enough. Twas
autumn then
And you were graver grown, and did
not speak,
But seemed in wonder at the ways
of men.
And yet you smiled. So dear smile
it was
That it seemed sudden summer over
When last kissed you, dearest
Heart of Gold,
My lips just brushed your forehead
You were sad,
And it was winter. All the world
was old.
But at the touch, my love swelled
fierce and glad;
For then l felt you tremble, and saw
fall
Two great, slow tears. All, that was
best of all
Post Wheeler.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
NEEDLEWORK HELPS.

A new silk petticoat can be made to
last twice it's usual length of time if
an underruf1e Of sateen be made and
placed on the inside of the silk founce
at the edge.
The imported dresses invariably
have the foot plaitings very full and
edged with the inexpensive cotton
laces, white or black, that one buys
by the bolt and sews on with the hem.
When hemming a new tablecloth IL
the edges are slightly lampened with
warm water in which some soap has
been dissolved they will be soft ana
much easier to work On when dry.
Garden tools are very simply deco
rated for cotillion favors. The metal
portions are gilded and the handles
are wrapped with green or any shade
crepe paper desired, and tied with
pretty bowknots or finished with an
occasional band Of gilt.
foulard gown that has rose
ground and white polka spots has the
foundation slip Of white lawn, The
plaitings all edged with narrow
black lace, which gives a pretty, very
''Franch" touch, and adds to the dura-
bility of the lining very considerably.
Taffeta slips easily made at home
are very desirable, and given the pos
session of several Of these, ones
whole wardrobe may be made up in an
unlined style and worn over black,
white or colored lining at will. 1t is
needless to point out to any quick
that will accrue if this style Of dress
ing is adopted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
CHAPTER VII.

1t was the morning after Mr.. Brad
stones elaborate picnic, and the
clock was striking twelve as Olivia,
with her hat and jacket on, knocked
at the door of the squire's den, as
the room in which he kept his guns
and fishing-rods, and in which he
transacted his business as justice of
the peace, was called.
She knocked twice, then, having
received no answer, opened the door
and entered.
To her surprise she saw her father
seated in his well worn leather chair,
bending over the table, his head lean
ing on his hand. Before him was a
goodly-or evil-array of papers, and
his face, as he raised it, wore that
anxious and troubled expression
which Olivia had seen upon it so Of
ten of late.
Il beg your pardon, papa" she
said. 4 did not want to disturb you,
but I knocked twice, and, thinking
you were out, ventured in. I want
a book forBessie.'
The squire was an inveterate novel
reader, and there was always a good
ly stock of popular fiction lying
about the den.
"A novel Yes, my DEAR" and ne
made an attempt at rising, but Olivia
went to him quickly and put her hand
upon his shoulder.
Now, you shan't trouble, dear.
can find it. You are busy, l can
see."
'Busy?" he said in a dull way. ooh,
yes, am, rather" and he sighed.
Us il anything very troublesome,
anything I can help you with?" she
inquired, as she turned over the pile
of yellow-covered volumes. Il can
sometimes, you know"
He shook his head with mirthless
smile.
81 am afraid not, my DEAR he said,
cheerlessly. ''This is matter which
- He stopped and gazed at her
with sad, vacant expression. Have
you found a book for Bessie? By
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
COCKFIGHTS IN HAVANA
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

inflicting some bad gashes on their
hare bodies. All Of a sudden one
of them turned tail, eagerly pursued
by the o1her. After having IN TINS
manner chased around the ring
awhile. the pursuer, being too I'M
petuous, lost his wind and gave out.
At this instant the tables were
turned. The deserter, who mao
spared his strength, Immediately
turned upon his adversary and finish
ed him in no time The stratagem
had proved a success. In this as
well as the succeeding contests the
cock taking to his heels at the begin
ming always came out ahead in the
end.
The moment one of the two fighters
did collapse, the seconds picked up
their proteges, wiped the blood from
their nostrils and bills, and with
handkerchief dried their eyes and
wounds. Then, grasping them from
behind, swung them up and down.
The effect of this operation was re-
markable. The birds, as trim as
ever, resumed the fight with the same
vigor as in the beginning, again
hacking and picking, now in the cen
ter of the arena, then near the en-
closure, till finally one of the fight
ers gave out, dropped, and, all COW
cred with gore, lay motionless. This
was the end of the fight.
Soon after, another pair was brought
in and the spectacle began anew, and
so throughout the whole day until
sunset one fight followed the other.
The spectators, thanks to their
betting, were all excitement and pas
sion. With eager eyes, yelling and
gesticulating like savages, they
watched each move of the cocks. The
noise was deafening, and every mo
ment the affair threatened to turn out
an all-around fight.
AS passed out of the cockpits
noticed, piled up in the corner of a
little room, a lot of roosters, dead
and severely wounded all in one heap.
II had not been considered worth
while to separate them, an addi-
tional proof of what l have observed
again and again while in Cuba:-the
utter insensibility of the people there
for the sufferings of our dumb fellow
creatures.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
The Meaning of Oklahoma.

The name Oklahoma was suggested
by Colonel Elias G. Budinot, a half
breed Cherokee, an able lawyer and
an accomplished gentleman, who was
said to be a grandson of the famous
Elias Boudinot of New Jersey, who
was called the Indians friend. The
name Oklahoma means red mans
country or red mans land. Okla
bona is a Creek word and not Choc-
taw, as has been asserted recently 0y
territorial etymologist.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
O l. | Y / a
ss 1T WAS FOR HER SAKE
b CHARLES CARVHCE

and talking BARLEY Bradstone was
recovering his composure and feeling
pretty comfortable again, when he
heard the sound of horses hoofs, and
looking up, saw man on horseback
riding into the glade.
The horse was a hunter of good
character, and his rider was evidently
so lost in thought tina he had thrown
the reins almost on the animals neck,
and was perfectly Indifferent to the
course it was taking.
All the picnic party stared at him,
and Mary Penstone had just time to
whisper to Olivia What a handsome
mani" when BARLEY Bradstone sprang
to his feet and seized The horses
loose rein.
1t was bad enough to have his
grand picnic interrupted by ill-condi-
toned gipses, but that an unknown
rider should dare to intrude was sim
ply intolerable.
"Here, you sir" he exclaimed,
angrily, do you know you are tres
passing?"
The gentleman pulled up, and look
ed from the angry face below him TO
the rest of the party with half
awakened expression.
Then he drew the rein from BARLEY
Bradstone's grasp, and looking at him
calmly said:
i beg your pardon. 1 did not know
l was trespassing."
But you are!" insisted the giver of
the feast. "This is private land, and
you ought to know IL! Confound
it, sir, you've no right to ride over
private property like this!"
The strangers face flushed; but
before he could speak BERTHE sprang
to his feet and approached the two
men.
'Mr. Bradstone," he said, 'this
gentleman is a friend of mine, and
can assure you that he had no de-
sire to trespass-"
BARLEY Bradstone looked from one
to the other with his characteristic ex-
preston of moody suspicion.
"a friend of yours! Of course
that makes a difference. l suppose
it's all right"
Olivia had risen and came slowly
towards them. The rest kept their
seats.
Yes, this is a friend of mine-Mr.
Faradeane," said BERTHE; and he laid
his hand upon the bride of the
strangers horse.
He looked from BERTHE to BARLEY
Bradstone and then at olivia, and on
her face his eyes seemed fixed.
Although a friend of Lord Gran
vile I am still a trespasser," he said,
land beg your PARDON" and he
turned and rode off.
Both BARLEY Bradstone and Olivia
turned upon BERTHE.
rs he friend of yours, Lord Gran
ville?" demanded BARLEY.
Olivia said nothing, though her
eyes were eloquent enough
The color rose to poor Bertie's
face.
Tit is Mr.. Faradeane, of The
Dell" he stammered-fancy The
Cherub stammering made his
acquaintance the day his dog ran
loose, Olivia. That's all"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16

The first week Of July finds Newport
somewhat depressed. Many fashion
able residences are tenantless. This
condition is attributed to the failure
of the tax assessors to regard the
feelings of cottagers. The recent
slump in Wall street is also named as
a contributary cause.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16

again such thorough kind-hearled
gentleman-ah, and true. brave
handed man, miss-is crying
shame"
"They speak i'll of him! Who?"
asked Olivia.
Afford looked rather embarrassed,
as if he had said more than he had
intended.
ooh, miss, you know what Hawk
wood folks be! They give every
stranger a bad name if they don't
know his mother and his father and
all he's been and what he is. And
as they don't know nothing about Mr..
Faradeane, why, they just black
guard him, that's all. l was in the
George last night just looked in for
drop O. brandy for Bessie, in case
she wanted it" he put in hurriedly
and with little cough, ''and l heard
some of 'em a-talkin nonsense about
him; but l set 'em down, did, miss,
and pretty smartly. Harry Tucker
says I cracked his skull; but don't
you believe that, miss, it's impos-
sible-it's too thick"
Olivia could scarcely repress a
smile at this naive statement.
I'm afraid you will get into trouble,
Afford" she said, with her gentle
gravity.
ooh, no, miss" he responded, cheer
fully, don't you be afraid of me.
But if it meant six months in Jail I'd
stand for the gentleman as saved my
Bessie"
"And 1 think you're right" said
Olivia, with sudden warmth which
astonished Afford, and made her blush
a moment afterwards. II mean
that of course it is absurd to suppose
that because Mr.. Faradeane is a
stranger he must necessarily be dis
reputabIe-and-and unworthy. Why
Afford, a wicked man would never
have risked his limbs for Bessie, as
Mr.. Faradeane did"
do not be too sure of that, Miss
Vanley," said a voice, and Olivia,
starting, turned and saw the man she
had been defending. He had come
round the bend by The thick garden
hedge, unperceived by either Afford
or herself.
Olivia stood with her hands on the
gate, white and red by turns, and AL
ford coughed and shuffied in awkward
confusion.
Mr.. Faradeane regarded them with
a faint smile that was more sad than
mirthful.
GAS a rule listeners hear anything
but good of themselves, Miss Vanley,
he said, raising his hat. "This is
the exception. Thank you for your
efense, but I fear that it is not, as
the lawyers would say, sound one"
Olivia fought down her strange shy
ness-strange because it had never
until now attacked her in the pres
ence of any man.
"Was it not?" she said in a low
voice. 81 thought it was very rea-
sonahle proposition"
He shook his head still with the
same grave smile.
Some of the worst men have been
as their crimes. There was a con-
vict the other day who stood up on
behalf of a warder who had been at
tackled by the rest of the gang, some
fifteen in number. When they came
to inquire into the mans antecedents
they found that he, who had defended
his keeper at the risk of his own life,
had been sentenced to penal servitude
for a particularly bad case OF man
slaughter. That's modern instance.
Ancient history is full of examples
If bad men who have exhibited, not
once, but many times, extraordinary
courage-have even done Drawer
things than stopping a small pony,
and he smiled.
To be Continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
Cucumber Ribbons.

Cut thick slice from both ends OF
a cucumber; then cut crosswise IN
one-inch slices. Cut the slices round
and round to form ribbons, using
small sharp vegetable knife. Plunge
into cold water and let stand half an
hour that they may become crisp.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16

Jane Corcoran is to star next season
in The Freedom Of Suzanne, a new
play which was tried In New York a
season or so ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16

Virginia Harmed has gone to Europe
for a short vacation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16
PEOPLE or PROMINENCE.

Judge Charles Field of Athol, Mass,
who was appointed to the first district
court of northern Worcester in 1884,
has just entered upon his ninety-sec-
ond year, but daily sits on the bench.
Two or three times a week he has to
make judicial trip to Gardner and
return, a matter Of thirty-four miles
Judge Field is a rare type of the old
fashioned gentleman and lawyer.
Common sense, humanity and an
appreciation of the frailties of human
nature enrich his purely technical
and professional abilities.