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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16
Watering 100000 Acres.

ENGINEERS are now engaged In the
Sacramento Valley on the largest of
Nail the schemes ever planned by the
United States government. Its ultimate
object Is to control the flow from water
shed or over 1000 square miles and to
improve the two great rivers of Califor-
MIA.
When the task is completed over Co.,
uoo acres of rich land, at present dry
and sunbaked during eight months of the
year, will have been brought under irri-
cation, and large areas of bottom land, at
present subject to annual overflow and
great destruction by the foods, will have
been reclaimed. The work will involve
the control of sufficient waterpower to
provide electric light and power over the
greater part of Sacramento Valley, which
extends from Mount Shasta to San Fran
cisco bay. and az its wides. part reaches
about 100 miles from mountain range to
mountain range. =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

ture and channels or soft kid has been
used for polishing. Oxidized silver should
he dipped In solution of one part sui
pharic acid and 40 parts water. The
mixture is poison aud requires very care
full handling.
Ivofy ornaments require peroxide
treatment which whitens. The solution
IS rubbed on the backs of brushes, etc,
with a cloth, and as cleanser ordinary
bicarhonate of soda with hot water is
essential. Amber Is rubbed with put
verified chalk slightly no!stened with
water. The beads, il such they he are
then laid upon a flannel cloth. rubbed
with olive oil, and. lastly. a dry wooden
cloth until the polish returns. The opal
Is rubbed with mastic, which is putty.
spread OF channels and slightly laois
tened. Polish Is restored to this gem
with powdered chalk, followed by a
washing in warm water and rubbed dry.
All jewels need cleaning, no matter what
their Intrinsic value.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

~ ROMPTLY at $50, Blossom, to
the minute."-and Mr. Justwed had
hung up the receiver.
Now isn't that just like a mani
exclaimed Mrs. j., as she followed
suit at her end of the line. ''Phcnes me
at 3 o'clock and expects me. to get dress
ed and meet him downtown, all in 80
minutes. And day like this. Of all
days to look for country board. Well"
With which expressive ejaculation Mrs.
J. gave sigh of hopeless despair and
bowed to the inevitable. She few into
her room and struggled hurriedly into
street dress. Grabbing up an umbrella
on her way out, she closed the door OF
the Justwed apartment and FASTENED to
the car The fine April driZZle by no
means improved her temper, and when
she stepped off the car at the appoint
ed place she was in no pleasant frame OF
mind.
We'll, Homer, I hope you'rn satisfied
now!' was her greeting. Here | am!
DO you really mean to go out in the coun-
try on a day like this?'
Mr.. j. FASTENED to reassure her.
why, Blossom it's Il cas-" OF neces-
sity. Besides. this rain doesn't amount
to anything. It's nothing hut an April
an hour Here. here's our car-hurry-
we've no time to Lose
'Whewr' exclaimed Mrs. J., as she was
bounced down into seat on the sub
bound car. Il feel like & sack Of
potatoes-the way you've dragged and
pitched me around! Might. he allowed
to inquire now, Homer, the cnuse Of all
this haste"
Certainly. my dear" answered Mr.. j..
quite amicably. You see, / met Smith
Jones at lunch today and he told ne that
he understood MIS-. Suburbanite had only
one room unengaged for this summer.
Everybody who was out there with us
last summer-and you remember bow
many there were-has been to see drs.
Suburbanite aud engaged his room again
for this summer Besides, three new
families have taken rooms. SO Smith
Jones says And he also tells ME that
chap In his bank intends to go out after
the one remaining room tomorrow morn
ing. You see, we'll engage it this after
noon and beat him to it,
Perhaps Mrs. Justwed should have en-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

Eve Chaps Who Took a. Cha,


SD 'IERE were once two Rising Young
AZ MeH who roomed together. although
A set especially good friends. and en-
49, pioyed by different Bosses. 1t just
happened that they both applied
81 the same Boarding House and discov
cred that Il would be cheaper to Double
Up-two in room. About the only thing
la Common between them was a Belief
in the Goddess of Fortune. Both had a
Firm Conviction that the man who ever
expected to Get AnywbereS must be will
jng 10 Take a Chance at any time. But
their conceptions Of just How this Chance
should ne taken were as Different as they
themselves.
Chap No, ! believed in the Long Shot
method not only At the Race-Track but
everywhere, A Long-Shot looked Good
20 Him just because it WAS a long shot.
Wien Won Game Across, he argued. you
cot Something for your money! Suppose
you did Mss the Ruil's-Eye every tenth
time Wasn't it all made mp And Then
Sons wten you bit 1t the Eleventh Time.
And suppose You didn't Cash-in the
eleventh time you might the Twelfth. or
thc Thirteenth. Anyway. You Couldn't
Lose all the time. Your Luck had to
ttbNHt ~Duictittc.
Thus be governed his efforts Every
evening. after he had gotten through the
Daily Grind down ut the Once he sailed
forth for "a Quiet Evening with the Boys
at Poker. Sometimes he Wen aud some
times he Lest Bat his Abiding Faith In
his Lack never Wayercd Nothing ven
tire aothinE gain. he argued, consoliLg.
iy When te Won II was Just So Much
II tie GHOi added To his Weekly Drag
lawu. And when he Iost-well. he had
jUst Teamed the money to the Others for
q time, Poker Chips have no home so
it would he his turn to Win the Next
Night
Chap NJ. =. however went on a Slightly
niGcrrnr principle lie devoted Every
Ni%tt 10 ii. too. and played for Big
Stakes Sometimes he Lost and some
times he Won. one night il would be
Easy Sailing for him. and the next he
irSt copldnt make anything Come His
NYav tie. too. consoed himself with
'Nothing venture. nothing gain" But he
wasn't Figuring In Chips and he wasn't
dr.. ,efng cards to Till Inside Straights, He
sr.enf his money la Books, aud his Even.
is.s In I,evele ping Himself along the
lin,.> Of tile business in which he was
GAGGED. y
III. took his Days Work home with him
Each Night and went over IL Step by
Step In an endea vor to dnd a New Method
tLat wvuid Increase his Value TO the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

The We11-Dressed Man.

." MAN who wishes TO be well
dressed should never make himself
conspicuous. Good taste is the
requisite for good dressing. and ex-
aggeration of Il style i the first and most
common fault The well dressed man
never goes to extremes one way or
another Loudne,> is another sin, aud
this may be in either color or pattern.
College boys are notably Offenders against
this rule in the eyes of the fAsh VI makers.
and their burlesques are moi looked upon
seriously by the well-drcsSed man
For Il man to he well dressed lie must
study himself He must study his age.
stature coloring, cast of features and
physical peculiarites. If he is AZ and
wears clothes that would look well en-
lad of 20 he is not well dressed. The
short man should wear stripes, rs they
seem to give him added height. plaids
only accentuate his lack of it. Tie tall
man should avoid stripes. as they make
him resemble an animated barber pole. A
shade known among the tailors as Heath
err is quite popular this spring. So. too,
are the many shades of gray and blue. y
feature of the correct new spring suit is
It's broad collar. shorter lapels and coat
sleeves curving to more tishtness ut the
bottOin-an English idea. There are uSIt-
ally three buttons on the coat. the back
of which Grapes instead of fitting, but
there Is no pronounced bottom flare. Here
are Il few fashion hints for men:
A novel patent leather boot has cloth
instead of leather uppers, and narrow
strip of leather extends up through the
center of the cloth, lending an effect that
is at least different
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

the medicine chest in the bathroom no
accidents will happen.
One of the best ways for the spring
housecleaner to wash woodwork is as
follows: Take half bar of white laun-
dry soap, shave fine, dissolve in lalf a
pint Of water with the aid of gentle
heat. When dissolved pour into a bucket
of hot water, add one cup of gasoline
and use a soft cloth TO wash with. This
VIII remove all the dirt and does not
leave streak or spot on the wood.
Housewives should take especial care
when leaving an apartment or house for
other quarters. No matter what the con-
dition of the home was when she moved
into 1t, she should see that it is In
trst-class condition when she leaves 1t.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

j., quite cbeerily.
We'll | should say so-doggOne It, look
at that mud Oh my trousers up to my
knees" exclaimed Mr.. J. You walt
here Blossom. until get that board over
there and put down for you to walk on
over this muddy place
Carefully Mr.. J. prepared to jump tn
loose board lying in the mud trifie too
far out to step upon.
He jumped.
And as he landed on one end OF 1t.
the other naturally flew up and met him
on the way
OH gaSped Mrs. J.
"??.!wuffff,' roared Mr.. j., in words
more emphatic than elegant.
His hat was reposing peacefully in
puddle yard away and one of Mr.. Us
shoes seemed wedged tight in the mud.
But he got the plank and finally sue
ceeded In placing it so Mrs. j. could
step safety across 10 the boardwalk
Let me- toll yOu." exclaimed Mr.. J.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

and small, dea opening into the ICE. of
the same, and Ii recess sideboard. The
Kitchen connects with the dining room
and opens out on the rear porch. The
rear stairway is at the side entrance
making convenient access for parties de-
string to occupy the upper floor fiat.
There Is u good basement under the
entire house. and the finish throughout
is In Washington ir stained, with oak
floors. The exterior Is cemented from
the grade line to the top of the first
story; above this the house is sided with
drop siding stained brown. The trim
mings, cornices. etc. are painted white,
and the shingles Of the roof q rich
brown color.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16
SILK HAT BAG.

nU1.LMAN pOrtcrs are able to supply
paper bags to women for the protec-
ton of hats, but the best article for
this purpose is the new silk hat bag, espe-
cially for women who are going to travel.
The paper bags are stiff and unwieldy
and one Of soft China silk, provided
with a ribbon run through the casing at
the top. will be much more convenient.
On the outside of the bag, near the
lower edge, may be placed pockets,
closed by snap buttons. for the accom-
.nt<lation OF gloves and veil.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

feet in width and 1G feet in length. The
size of the house. exclusive OF the porcheS,
Is n feet i'll width by % feet In depth,
and the estimated cost is $3.NOo.
There Is a very striking feature in con-
nection with this house that will appeal
to many people who are In moderate
means e.. that the cottage is SO ar
ranged that both floors may he used for
separate fats for small families, or. il
desired. the house is convenient for one
family. The first floor, or fiat, has 4
central vestibule entrance, with large
living room on the right, with fireplace.
Back of the living room Is a bedroom
with toilet-room and closet. At the left
OF the entrance is q pretty dining room
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

All the windows and woodwork should
be carefully cleaned anG washed: the
wallpaper should not be stane| or
broken. and the same idea should be fol-
lowed out through the entire house. III
all housewives follow this plan. they
should do. the new homes are always
in a good condition for the occupants
and half OF the hard work is already
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

Canary colored AScotS 10 match the
modish chamois glove are an Innovation
of note for the young man. So. too, are
the white buck gloves for afternoon wear.
Brown morning coats are one OF the
daring ideas. but they are undeniably be-
coming to the yOungster who is weil-knlt
of figure and carries himself with a BIT
Of Il 'swag ger.
Monotone effects in cOl0rs have been
superseded by agreeable contrasts. as con
trast after all, is the life and spice Oh
the wEll-drcSSed man.
Dressing up for the afternoon in frock
coat and the bOardlihe stiff shirt Is
thing of the past. All this has been
changed and comfort has become the SUI
prcme consideration in dress for every oc-
casion. whether morning, afternoon or
evening.
Quality counts for as Iiuch in clothes
as it does in anything else. Inc cheaper
article may look well for short length
Of time. but in the long run the more ex-
pensiye garment will be the cheaper
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

brea hing is one of the fundamental rules
of physical training. and the play of the
flute not only compels the very strictest
observance of this rule. but it requires
that the breathing shall he done in as
pnre air as possible. Regular playing OF
the flute also dcvelopeS the chest and
shoulders to Il great extent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

how do you 10. Yes-we just got back
What: the Browns and the Turner's
won't 90 out again this summer? They've
given mp their rooms? Oh yes. thank
you indeed for telling us-but we've nj.
ready been. IeSit might have saved us
the trip What's that?-the new family
in the room next TO ours has-what:
three little babies: Yes. ] guess we'd
better try and get one of the other
rooms-babies do cry lot at night. don't
they, Yes, Homers here-want TO speak
to himI Alright-just miuute-hOId
the wire"
But Homerdear was past answering 4
telephone call.
CARVEL CALVERT HALL.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16
Flute Playing Hea1thfu1.

playing necessitates perfect breathing. 1t
x an established fact that very few
persons breathe correctly, and many all
ments could be avoided if correct breath
ing were properly adhered to. Correct
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

1HA ANY members of the medical pro
"vfession have recommended the
playing of wind Instruments as TN
aid to health, and of all of them the flute
stands supreme In this regard. Flute
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

rioSt instances libraries are nol
hade; they grow. The book collector
must have years in which to make
the library. and especial care must be
taken of the volumes i'm order that
the ones obtained first Will be in good
condition when the library Is completed
Ill treatment will ruin books the same
as IL will ruin anything else and they
sometimes show age before they really
ought to. Lending books is a pleasure.
yet this often causes their partial de
struction 1t is best to keep all pre-
cious bindings behind glass doors This
will keep them free from dust and moist
ure and they will not be open to the
book destroyers. The handling of vol
umes, when il is done great deal. will
ruin the best Of bindings.
soft cloth Is the best treatment for
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16
JAPANESE SWORDS.

JAPANESE swords are not flexible DCr
4 lastic. They are unequaied 10" haru-
, as, aud strength and hold NeTn
*. Japanese steel is sald 10 c@'Vi
even Swedish steel for hardness and Durf
is. The manufacture Of the SWORDS ~ III
elaborate process. Ceremonials aud SUI
perstitions are mixed with the scientihc
operations. The sword hardener Is re-
garded as the most important peTsonage
connected with the manufacture. 1t IS ms
name that Is inscribed on the bllt ana MS
reputation trat enhances tie value VI
the weapon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

YgN HEN safety pins are wanted al
ways at hand, pin one If each size
w to the edge of hanging pircushion
and chain each size to the one os like
size having four or FIVE on each chain.
They should be chained Ia place after
they are used.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16
OLD FASHION REVIVED.

TIES an GutgrOWth OF the tendency to-
~ ward the lines of Marie Ant0inette
y and her times. the fichu is here i'll
combina ton with the voiuminOuS folds OF
the skirt Wolfe, mOuss line de sole and
chiffon are used over >stin foundations
with the picturesque ell 1 that costumes
of the draper period -ialiy attain.
single rose of satin or ;..llp. or the arti-
fetal flower. H. used t. arld the ends OF
the iChu to the girdle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

~ HE features or characteristics of
the Modern Cottage Home build
ing at present are quite marked in
contrast with those built FIVE years
ago. This design is a modern. up
to-date cottage, having ali conveniences
and comforts of a more expensive house.
1t is built with wide. screened piazza
In the front and rear and a second floor
balcony over the front porch, screened in
and made with special reference to out
of-door sleeping. Over the rear porch is
a nice chamber, the main roof being car
ried forward and backward over these
porches. SO that they constitute a part Of
the main house. These porches are IS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

IA 2InhrOidered up TO the instep WITH Jet
beads.
1t Is not unusual TO find even six diff
ferent kinds of lace on IL single gown.
Black and white check materials are
being much used for ch!ldrcns clothes.
Little coats are worn owe: these dresses
Sleeves fulled into the armholeS and
gathered below the elbow into deep cuffs
are seen in the ultra fashionable after
noon gowns.
Meteor and all ciinging materials are
utilized for costumes for formal occa-
sions. while basket weayes in the coarsest
threads are to be worn for simpler frocks-
Tan or biscuit color is much in favor
now. 1t is very perishabe, but always
in vogue In the spring.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

~ ACE girdles are the latest fad.
The latest black SIX stocEings are
Ia embroidered up to the instep with jet
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-04-16

" n .... a.r iiiae al The year
NJ 20 -h'r IN, rousehoil is In Il tur-
E b :u,tj Everything Is tOIsy-turyy.
H nothing l. in place. and quiet is
thing only 10 he thought OF. The
Evening journal., 1910-09-24
DAUGHTERS ALL
ELOPE in A YEAR
Three Girls in Sussex County
Family Have Runaway
ROmanCeS

GEORGETOWN. Del, Sept 24.-The
third elopement 10 take place in a
little over one year in the family Of
Greensbury Short, a farmer who lives
near here, resulted in the wedding
of his youngest daughter, Clara Short,
to Robert Fowler, a young Philadel-
phian. The marriage was solemnized
by the Rev. G. S. Thomas, OF the
Methodist Episcopal Circuit.
A little over a year ago he old
est daughter. Miss Sallie Short, was
quietly married to a Baltimore young
man, and afterwards received the
parental forgiveness. A short time al
terward, the next sister Annie Snort
slipped away with a brother OF hei
sisters husband and they were mar
ried and received forgiveness.
The perents by this time were sat
isfied that there had been enough
marriages in the family and looked
with disapproval on the attention.
that Fowler was paying to thel'
youngest daughter, then the only one
left at home. Frowns seemed TO nave
no effect on the young man, and ar
irving here on the noon train tfon
Philadelphia, Fowler made all ar
rangements and calling to take Clara
out for a ride, drove to the payrsonag'
where they we're married. They VII
reside in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1910-09-24

State Auditor Theodore Il. Clark, /
who was the Republican nominee for
a second term, died yesterday after
noon at his home near Delaware City.
He has been in failing health for sew
eral months. He was 73 years of age
and one Of the best known men in the
state. Announcement of his death was
received with regret by people Of all
classes.
Theodore f. Clark was a native Of
New Castle county, where he received
his early schooling. Graduating from
Delaware College in 1851. he has since
/ been identified with the destiny OF the
Republican party in this state. Three
| times he was elected a member Of the
Legislature and was chosen speaker
OF the house in 1893. II was during
this year he denounced the levy cour
of New Castle county and many o
bis revelations of corruption we're sus
tanned at subsequent hearings.
IN 1901 Alr. Clark. who had been al
anti-Addicks man. became a membe
OF the immortal seven" who held ou
against the election Of Mr.. Addicks fol
United States senator. The pressure
brought to bear upon them was at the
time said to have been pronounced.
Aside from his political employment,
/ Mr. Clark was a farmer, residing on a
productive piece of property about two
miles from Delaware City. He was
one of the most extensive stock rails
ers of Red Lion hundred. In 1867 Mr.
Evening journal., 1910-09-24
PROBING TWO TRAGEDIES.
Coroner Commits Two Negroes, Sn
pected Of Violence in QUarreIs.

CHESTER. Pa, Sept 24.-Arthur
Reed. negro, was committed to jail
without bail after an inquest as 70 tho
death of Joseph DeMia, following a
quarrel between the two at the Penn
Steel Works last Tuesday According
TO the testimony, the men engaged IN
a scufIie, and in wrestling both fell TO
the floor, when DeMia struck his head
against the sharp point Of an iron
flash.
The inquest was conducted by Cor
oner Carr. who also held an inquest
TO ascertain the cause of the death OF
Ellsworth Purnsley, a young negro,
i'm the Chester hospital on September
16. Il had been claimed that his death
was caused by kick in the abdomen
by another negro, but the physicians
we're unable TO find any marks OF a
kick, The verdict of the jury was
that Purnsley met his death from gen.
eral peritonitis, following a rupture
Of the appendix. At the instance Of
District Attorney MacDade, Raymond
Kilson colored was held for court on
the charge Of manslaughter.
Evening journal., 1910-09-24
Theodore F. Clark, State
Auditor, Passes Away

Clark married Sarah Margaretta Stew
art. of Monmouth county New Jersey,
and they had one child, Charles Stew
art Clark.
lie was a member OF the Presbyte-
rian church at st. Georges.
Deputy Auditor Amos A. Watson
will fiji the position Of auditor until
Governor Pennewill names Mr.. Clark's
successor.
Colonel Theodore Townsend, OF Mil
ford, was a candidate for the nomina-
tion at the recent Republican state
convention, which nominated Mr.
/ Clark and in all probability he viii b.
appointed TO the position and II Is eN
pected that the Republican state CON
mitiee will place his name on III
ticket 10 MI the vacancy caused
/ the death OF Mr. Clark. This wou
I give Kent a place on the ticket
: Mr.. CLARK Was a man of rugged no
esty and principles He was an a.
J yocate OF mo license and active
that work. His popularity is attests
by the fact that he polled the largei
vote OF anybody on the Republica
ticket two years ago, he leading th
Presidential electors.
CIR Clark had been unable TO atten
10 the active duties of state auditor 70
several months. He kept his facultie
however. and received and chattes
with friends at his home daily
His funeral takes place on Monda,
afternoon at 1.30 o'clock.