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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
DUMP BARREL; $500 GONE.
Cuban Family Who Hid Money in Re.
ceptacie Feel Sore Over Loss,

HAVANA. Jan. Julio Auza. DO
liceman of the Third precinct, has
concluded Americans are making his
fellow Cubans unreliable. His conf
dence in his colleagues in the street
cleaning branch of the Havana pub
lie service has been greater than his
trust in the banks, but it is ruined.
The Yankee custom of dumping ash
barrels once in while cost him $500.
He and his wife have been accustomed
to use one near their home, 50 Lagu-
mas street. as a hiding place for
money, with no fear any one would
disturb the contents of such a recep-
tacle. Leaving home yesterday, Mrs.
Auza put the money into the barrel for
safekeeping. When she got home the
barrel was bare and so the poor wom-
an got none of her husbands savings.
They had gone to the dump in the I'M
expected visit of street cleaners to the
neighborhood
An ash barrel. according to Auza.
was perfectly safe institution before
Americans came and interfered with
its only real and valuable function.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Beautiful Woman Accused Of killing
Her Husband
ANGER FOLLOWED LONG DISSIPATION
JOS. NELL, FORMER PRIZE Fi6HI :
Err. FORCED WIFE TO DRINK
AND DRAGGED HER DOWN

NEW YORK, Jan. death on
the gallows may be the price OF the
folly of "Golde' Neill, the former art
ist model bride of JOS. M. Neill, for
whose murder in a hotel in Green
wich Conn, she was arrested by the
New York police.
1t is charged that the young woman
in fit of anger, and after prolonged
dissipation in company with her
reckless husband, plunged a sharp in
strument, either natpin of thin nail
file into his brain.
The husband was dying when the
Young wife called for medical aid.
She told a physician, he says, that
her husband fell on a knife While
overcome with drink. She took night
train to this city Immediately after
her husbands death, promising to re-
turn. When she failed to do so, an
investigation was made. A hatpin and
a nail file, the latter said to have
blood marks on the ivory handle, We're
found. Then the bride was locked up.
Protesting her innocence, Mrs.
Neill declared that her husband had
committed suicide. She explained
bruises upon her face and arms by
saying that her husband had treated
her cruelty. Still she declared that
she had loved him, and in her cell in
the Tombs she walled during the night:
'Oh, dear Joe, come back and help your
little girl
A few weeks ago Mrs. Neill obtain
ed a divorce from her first husband,
who was a member of the New York
police department. Immediately she
married Neill, a former prize fighter
and blacksmith. He paid the cost of
the divorce proceeding. Neill was a
burly fellow much given to drink. 1t
is alleged that he forced his wife to
drink with him and that he dragged
her down to his moral level.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
The Truth, the Whole Truth.

A worthy squire had COW that al
ways kicked and reared when MIXED.
He decided to get rid of it and. calling
one of his farm hands, told him to take
the animal to market.
''Sell the BRUTE" he said, but, mind
you, tell no lies. I've been unlucky in
my purchase. but that's no reason why
l should deceive others"
Two hours later the man returned
from market with larger sum than
the squire had expected. I'm sure
you lied about that cow" he said.
Not bit of it, replied the man.
Every time l was asked if she was a
good mixer l simply said. You'll get
dead tired of milking before you've
got all her milk. They asked no other
questions, so that l didn't volunteer
any more answers."-BOn Vivant
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
HOTEL WAS ON Stills,
Famous Old Inn, Dating Back 200
Years, Never Closed, Moving.

SOMERVILLE, N. j., Jan. 1.-The
Somerset hotel, one of the oldest and
most famous hostelries in New Jer-
sey. which is credited with doing bust
ness for nearly 200 years without ever
closing it's doors, has fully sustained
is reputation in this line by continuing
to do business while it was raised from
its reputation in this line by continuing
the street
The process of running the hotel
while it was elevated in the air on
stills, was unique. Col. Bill Early,
the proprietor. threw a gangplank from
the barroom door to the street, and the
liquid refreshment end of his business
never slackened for an hour, despite
the fact that it was considered dang
erous to walk the plank under all
conditions.
One hundred years ago this ancient
inn was famous as halfway house on
the Old York road, between New York
City and Easton, Pa, and was known
to the traveller as the stage house."
1t was noted gathering place for pol
iticians and statesmen and it has been
the scene of many historical banquets
George Fretts, former proprietor of
the hotel, who still lives here, states
that at great political gathering at
the hotel the late John /. Blair, who
was republican candidate for COVER
nor, handed over $4,000 to a local po,
litical leader to carry the district for
him. Little of this money, it is said,
was handed over to the voters, and Mr..
Blair was defeated. Mr.. Blair recently
pointed to an imposing building in
passing, with the remark: There is
one monument to my political folly"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
MILLIONS FOR M|LL|OMA|RES
Corporations viii Pay Out Big
Sums in January
DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST ON BONDS
TWO VANDERBILT RAILROADS
ALONE WILL DIsGoRGE MORE
THAN FIVE MILLIONS
DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST ON BONDS

NEW YORK, jan dividends
and interest on bonds, amounting to
s176,972, 200, already have been an
nounced payable during January, and
this sum probably will be increased to
more than $1S0,O0O,OOO, exceeding last
January's disbursement by several mil
lion dollars.
The largest amount to be disbursed
in dividends during the month by any
oen corporation is $3,173,236, which
will be paid by the American Telephone
& Telegraph company. The next iarg-
est amount is $2,967, $50, which is to
be paid by the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern railway. The New York Gen.
trail is to pay $2,251,63S, making S.
POSSES to be paid by the two Van
derbilt companies.
The largest amount of interest to be
paid out during the month by any one
corporteion is $3,305,244, which will be
the total payment by the Great North
ern. This amount includes interest due
on its portion of the Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy joint bonds.
The Canadian Pacific will pay out
nearly as much as the Great Northern
as its payments are to be $3,300,750.
The United States Steel corporations
The largest total payment to be made
will pay out in interest $1,530,S75.
by any public service corporation is
s1,499,775, which will be disbursed by
the Consolidated Gas company of New
York.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
FAILS FIANCEE AT ALTAR.
Fears Felt for Safety Of Young Man
Who Did not Appear for Wedding.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. Miss
Grace Mooreman and Henry Elliott,
we'll known in the college suburb of
Irvington. were to have beer married
although the guests and the minister
were ready When search was made
for him he could not be found A
general alarm was sent out by the
police today. His friends fear he has
met with foul play, but some think
he has been kidnapped and is being held
as a practical joke. Miss Mooreman
is Frustrated. Her condition is such
as to awaken serious fears on the part
of her friends
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
The Next Step.

The schOOlmaSter of a small village
asked his pupils the following ques-
ton:
and the mother has only four potatoes
between them She wants to give
every child an equal share. What is
she going to do?"
Silence reigned while everybody
thought hard till little boy stood up
and gave to the great surprise of the
master the following answer:
Mash the potatoes. sir."-Judge's
Library.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
All Metal.

Can l sell you love story?" asked
the aspiring young author in the edi-
torial department of the big maya
zine.
Possibly replied the busy editor
What kind of a heroine have you
pictured"
We'll, she is a girl with an iron
will"
60 on
And a heart of STEEL
All"
And sufficient brass to carry her
through the world, and plenty of tin to
buy a titled husband
'Whew,"
But when she riveted her eyes"
Hold on. young man. This Is
magazine office. l think you better
try and sell that story in a hardware
store"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
WA|F R0Bs HIS BEMEFiCTOR
Almost Starved and Clothed in
Rags, Young Tramp is TAX
en- Into Home and Steals

WATERLOO, Iowa, Jan. Rev
S. r. Ferguson of Cedar Falls is
mourning the loss of five diamond
rings valued at about $500 and some
other property as the result of an act
of charity on his part.
A few days ago boy tramp, who
said his name was Clyde Greer, ap.
piled to the minister for assistance.
The boy was in a pitiable condition,
almost starved and clothed in rags.
The minister clothed and fed him
until yesterday, when the boy disap-
peared. When he did not return, a
search of the house was made, and it
was found that the diamonds and 9TH
err property had also disappeared.
The rings were heirloOms and high
ly priced. Greer is thought to have
gone either to Chicago or Kansas City.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
About Belts.

Embroidered belts of heavy linen
are worn with wooden tailored suits.
They usually match the suit in color
and are embroidered in exactly the
same tone as the linen 1t is possible
nowadays to get linen in all the fash
ionable tailored shades.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
PAuPERs WIN A 100000 PRIZE
Portuguese Workhouse Inmates Get
Lottery Fortune, Celebrate with
Champagne and Then Leave.

LISBON, Jan. IA holiday lottery
prize of 100000 was won by the in
mates of the wOrkhOuse at EvOra All
the paupers, numbering 1000, sub
scribed each few coppers to buy
ticket in the drawing. When they re-
ceived the prize they held a great
farewell banquet, at which all drank
champagne. The workhouse is now
empty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
The Banner Store Notice,

The Banner requests you to bring
in the following numbers:
First-705l: 2-2471: 3-3S3: A.
4152; $500: Sass: 7-475.
1924, S99, los, 144l, 4141. 317S. 2O94
1896, SS45. SIS, 1910, 1869, 3O17, 1856.
165, 7173, 1895, 2595. 1884, 7457. 1921.
Thanking you for past patronage,
Yours respectfully,
THE BANNER,
112 East Alder.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
About Feathers.

Ribbon and wings are the two promi-
nent adjuncts of the millinery world at
present with the exception of ostrich
feathers, which are always in fashion,
and marabOu to be used this autumn
in the form of huge soft pOmpons
Some of the turbans with their pointed
fronts and draped crowns need moth
ing more than sutticiency of ribbon
to trim them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Generous Father.

Ascum-Given any thought to your
boys Christmas gift yet?
Kloseman-Why, yes. I've thought
up splendid idea, but it would be
Just lny luck to have no snow Christ
mas time.
Ascum-Oh! A sled, Ell?
KlOseman-NO. l thought l might
build him a snow man. - Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Earrings In Favor.

jewelers. are jubilant. Earrings are
in again. The fad has been revived in
Europe and is taken up by New York
society. Pearls are ahead of diamonds,
and studs are accepted as good taste in
the ears.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
FOO Good to Live Long.

my poor child"' n,ourned a New
England mother. she was too good
to live long. | always felt I'd never be
able to raise her"
How old was your daughter when
she diedY' inquired sympathi4ing vii
lage visitor
Barely forty."-New York Life.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01

waist and skirt are separate. The
waist is one Of the pretty ones that
suggest the guimpe idea, while the
skirt is in princess style and shirred to
form the girdle. All the soft and crush
able silks and wool materials of the
season are suited to the model, and that
means an almost indefinite list. for al
most everything fashionable is soft and
almost everything allows of shirring
without appreciate bulk. The narrow
gathered frills at the lower edge of the
skirt are among the seasons trim
mings and are particularly effective IN
materials Of this sort.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Cont Trimmings.

1t is quite fad to have velvet col
lars, cuffs and sometimes trimmings
upon coats of other materials, and this
simplifies matters, since one does not
require the exact shade of color or fire.
quently even the same color.
One of the seasons whims is to
braid the cuffs and collars with de-
signs worked out in soutache, to which
chenille is often added
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Soon BE q Halfback.

Sweet Singer-The star boarder has
not paid cent IN the last three
months.
Comedian Boarder-H'm. He ought
10 join football team
Sweet Singer-A football team?
Comedian BOarder-Sure. Isn't he q
quarterback ?-ChcagO News
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Political DANGERS.

Howell-It is hard for a woman tn
understand politics.
POWELL should say 50! My wife
asked me today il a candidate who
was scratched at an election ever haf
blood poisoning.-Judge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
As Frances Put 1t.

Little Frances had begun to write
letters under the supervision Of man.
ma. Last week her mother was away
ON visit. and Frances decided to
write to her without help. She man
aged slang and the new mode of spell
ing in one sentence:
Grandma got letter from anty,
and the, news in it nokt her OUT
New York Press.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01

compelled to close, throwing hundreds
of persons out of employment and
causing acute distress. Offers received
from Uruguay and Nicaragua of free
passage and capital with which to start
factories in those countries have been
accepted
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
PEOPLE QUIT CITY.
Factory Town of Spain Being Aband
oned by Needy Inhabitants.

MADRID, Jan. 1.-The reason why
10000 inhabitants of Bejar, near Sala-
manca, have decided to emigrate en-
masse is that they desire to escape the
poverty that has overtaken the town
owing to the slump in the cloth trade.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
A Kind Word.

The trouble with that laxative per.
son is that he frequently contradicts
himself
"After listening to some of the
things he says" replied Miss Cayenne.
ut seems rather creditable that he
should Washington Star
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01

bertha. The pattern provides for short
puff sleeves if the model should be de-
veloped for party or dressy frock.
For ordinary wear the dress might be
most attractive in serge, with cuffs and
yoke of contrasting color. Braid ar
ranged in Greek border design trims
the cloth portion.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Afraid of His Nerve.

''Oh, but you have only known me
for a few weeksv' she said. How can
you be sure Of your feeling for me-"
That's the reason I'm asking you to
be my wife," replied the man who was
verging OH old bachelorhOod. I'm
afraid that if wait any longer some
thing may happen to make me lose my
nerve."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Afternoon Gown.

The silks of the season are excep-
rlonally charming. exceptionally beau
tiful in color as well as in weave, and
are greatly in vogue for afternoon
gowns. Here is one that Is trimmed
with velvet ribbon and lace applique
and that is combined with chemisette
of lace over chiffon, the whole gown
giving princess effect. while in reality
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01

New and Second hand furniture
bought and sold.
NJ. Shank, los E. Main street, Tele-
phone $40. 1OStf
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
For the Neck.

There is a strong revival of the vogue
of jet ornaments. such as dog collars,
brooches, necklaces, long chains, brace
lets, combs and belts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
Strenuous Bird.

THAT is fine parrot you have M
there, Marker
Yes: we call MIN Roosevelt"
HIN! Does he do much talking pr
NO, all he says is lighted"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
FOR RENT.

Two good store or office rooms on
Third street between Main and Alder
streets. Inquire at The Statesman Of
fee
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01
WOMAN AND FASHION


Here Is small gown of cashmere
having stole yoke and bertha, with a
full blouse and straight gathered skirt.
The bertha and stole yoke may be Of
the same material and resemble stole
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-01

Try a Statesman IVAN: Ad."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-11-28
NEGRO KILLS HIS WIFE.
Robert Connolly in Jail, but Says
Shooting Was Accidental.

Robert Connolly, anegro, who lived
on the plantation of Capt. ]. M. Dan
nelly, near Ehrhardt, was brought
here last Friday evening and lodged
in Jail on a warrant of Magistrate j.
C. Copeland, charged with having
killed his wife. The killing occurred
last Thursday, and an inquest over
the body Of the woman was held by
Magistrate Copeland.
The constable brought along with
him a section Of the woman's skull
bone, which had been blown off by a
load of small shot from a gun in the
hands of her husband.
Connolly claims that the killing was
accidental. He says he picked up his
gun to go out hunting, and as he was
about to 60 out the front door OF his
cottage with the gun across his
shoulder his wife took hold of the
barrel of the gull behind him, caus-
ing the hammer to strike against the
door facing and explode the charge.
The whole charge entered near the
top of her head, causing almost in
stant death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-11-28
Court Proceedings.

When The Herald went to press
Wednesday afternoon of last week the
jury was out in the case of Durant
VS.. Byrd and Rhoad. A verdict was
returned for the defendants, and that
they pay the balance of purchase
price, $140, and interest from JAN
uary, 1889.
In the case of J. B. Guess VS.. the
Atlantic Coast Line, the jury gave
verdict Of S157.18 against the rail-
road.
Pearl Lee Bessinger VS.. the Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. This was a suit
to enforce payment for an insurance
policy, the property insured having
been destroyed by fire. The jury
gave plaintiff a verdict for 81, ,457. .l8,
but the Judge granted new trial.
J. ]. Smoak, Geo. R. Bullock, and
J. S. Mitchell were given verdict OF
$500 each as damages for being
left here by the three o'clock train:
They wanted to take the train, and
Policeman Dickinson signaled the en-.
gineer who answered the signal, but
the train went on by.
A non-suit was granted in the case
of Smoak & McC Cary VS.. A. j. Bennett.
Mistrials were ordered in the cases
of Branchville Pole & Tie Co. VS.. H.
M. Harvelly, and Harvelly VS.. the
Pole & Tie Co. The same jury tried
both cases, and they stayed out about
thirty hours without agreeing on a
verdict.
Onie Coleman. anegro woman, was
given verdict of S204.56 as dam
ages against the Southern Railway.
She was on the train and started to
get off at Sato, when the train start
ed off and threw her against a cross
tie.
Court adjourned Saturday evening,
and number of civil cases on the
calendar were not reached.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-11-28
Curious Effect of q Jag.

Surrounded by mob of curious
but delighted people, a man walked
up Market street late Saturday night
balancing himself on the car rail like
a tight-rope walker. Ignoring wag-
ons and street cars. whose drivers
were demanding a clear track, the
equilibrist slowly and carefully pick
ed his way up the street, never veer-
ing an inch from the rail.
"Is he crazy or simply paying a
bet?" queried the crowd. At Tenth
and Market street the rail walker
was halted by a policeman, who ask.
ed him what he was doing. At first
the man refused to answer, but when
the policeman threatened to arrest
him he said: ''I'm structural iron
worker, and ] thought I was on a
girder twenty stories above ground:
When l get jagged the only place
can walk is on the car rail. ."-Phlla-
delphia Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-11-28
Anti.Race Suicide Club.

New YORK, Nov. 22.-Mrs. Clar.
ence Burns, head of the Little Moth:
ers' Aid society, proposes a move!
scheme to increase the number of
births in New York.
She advocates the establishment OF
an anti-race suicide club in New
York of members whose duty it would
be to encourage young couples to
raise large families. II would sug.
gest a list of prizes for mothers,
She said. ''The club might even go sc
far as to find suitable husbands fol
girls of marriageable age who arc
not yet wives. There would be pub
lie treasury which could be called
upon if need be for mothers who are
too poor to furnish comforts for thei1
children"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-11-28
Almost Perfect Clock.

CLEVELAND, Nov. PA clock has
just been installed in the Case School
of Applied Science in this city which
is so nearly perfect that it has at
tracted the attention of the Smith
sonian institute at Washington. AS
another mark Of distinction tests
have proved that the mechanism is SO
accurate that the clock will not vary
more than Is one thousandths Of a
second from the exact time in "a
hours.
The clock will measure the minutest
fraction of second. Its only rival
in accuracy is said to be a similar
timepiece in Berlin.
The construction of the Case school
clock is so delicate that for protection
it is surrounding by a glass jar,
which is partly a vacuum. To protect
the clock from disturbance the wind
ing is accomplished by electricity.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-11-28
Football and Theology.

Protest having been made that the
came of football Is not proper sport
for students Of the theological school
to indulge in. one Of the members OF
the Princeton Theological seminary
team has prepared formidable list OF
quotations to prove that the game Is
referred to in the Bible, and, in fact
very excellent advice as to playing the
game is found in the Old Testament.
For instance, the time to root at
critical moment is found in Isaiah
xiii, 6, "Pass ye over to Tarsnlsn
howl, ye inhabitants Of the isle"
Again, in Isaiah xii, 1S, there Is this
comment on the brutality Of the game
'He will surely violently turn and toss
thee like a ball into a large country
there thou shalt die"
Praise for a good play Is found IN
Galatians v, Z, "Ye did run we'll" The
fate of the man who stumbles while
making an end play is summed up IL
Psalms xxxviii, 16, when my foo1
slippeth they magnify themselves
against me-"
That in the old days it was the prac
tice to have the center do the punt1ne
Is shown in Deuteronomy 111ii, ID
"Jeshurun waxed fat and kicked" The
value Of knowing the material on the
other side is brought out in Psalms
lxxiii. II, "Then understood l theil
ondD