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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
THE JAPANESE MEMORY,
We Have Nothing Like 1t in These
Western Regions.
Tokyo letter To Chica0o D.cord

we nave Nothing Like 1t in These
Western Regions.
Tokyo Letter to Chicago Record.
The Japanese memory is one of the won
ders OF the country. For example, it is the
custom to number the houses on a street
In what You may call their chronological
order. instead Of their sequence; that is, in
the order of their erection, SO that No. IL
may adjoin 500 on one side and No. 20 OH
the other. No. 1 may be three miles from
No. 2 and No. 10 midway between them
In the city of Tokyo there are $50 streets,
and by the last census 31S,3aO houses,
which are divided into fifteen ku, or wards.
When street passes through more than
one ward the houses are numbered indie
pendently, SO there may be five or six num-
bered ~ and eight or ten numbered per
maps miles apart Therefore when a stran-
ger sets out to find No. pit Motomara
and Azubu. the name of the ward, in
which our friend, Tsuda Sen, who was a
commissioner to the Chicago exposition
nves, he might as well look for a needle in
a haystack.
After hunting for three or four hours and
nnding seven or eight houses with the same
number on the street six or eight miles
apart he VIII sit down in the nearest tea
mouse ana cry or curse, as the case may
be, until he gets cooled off. Then he will
hlre J1nrik1sha man, write the address on
a piece of paper. and go whirling up and
down streets and alleys, around corners
and through short cuts until he is landed
at the proper place without the slightest
physical. mental or moral damage.
The tinrikisha men are coolies, without
education or mental training. Most of
them can read and write the names of
streets and men and merchants and fac
tories. They know the location and the
number of every one OF the 31S.320 houses
in Tokyo and the name Of almost every
one OF the 100000 Inhabitants. They are
very seldom puzzled to find an address.
even though it may be given Incorrectly,
and If you will tell them accurately where
you want to go they will take you without
the slightest delay or hesitation.
The same phenomenal memory appears
IN other classes of the people, and you
have to be careful about telling Japanese
gentleman the same story twice. This is
the result or centuries Of training. But the
reasoning powers have had 40 such eyer
else.
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basin. The method by which this has been
accomplished is very Interesting one and
includes a number of engineering features
of high order.
obtain full and uninterrupted control of the
locality around the basin for the govern
ment, Col. Elliot proceeded to harness the
turbulent little torrents that had caused all
the trouble. Beginning with the first water
course toward the top of the watershed,
known as East creek, he threw a dam
acl oss its mouth, where it had discharged
it's waters into the reservoir, and turned
the stream into an open canal, whose
depth and width were carefully calculated
to carry off the maximum amount of flood.
This required elaborate calculations. and
Col. Elliot used the most approved formula,
allowing generous margin for unusual
rains.
This water was carried along the hillsides
on gentle decline. SO as not to give too
great Roadway and wash out the banks.
skirting the shore Of the reservoir at a
safe distance and taking In the waters OF
two smaller streams along the route After
proceeding in this way for several thousand
feet, the canal opened into Mill creek at the
point where that stream emptied into the
reservoir. Mill creek Is a formidable body
of water at times of freshets after heavy
or prolonged rains, and here an extensive
piece of engineering was necessary. A
strong earthen dam was thrown across Mill
creek where it Joined the reservoir, and the
polluted waters of this stream were shut off
from their old outlet, together with the
volume brought down from the hills by the
canal that drained East creek.
1t was then necessary to lind some outlet
for the water backed up by the dam and
another open canal was Gems tructed, wild
eEirg and deepening as 1t progressed, to
accommodate the Increased requirements
made upon it. This canal still followed the
margin of the reservoir, but was construct
ed in a manner to prevent the possibility
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

dynamite. Over 10000 brick and 2.231 bar
rels of cement were used in lining the tun-
mel. The oversight Of the work by Mr.. F.
w. johnson. the assistant engineer, and
Foreman McAtee was so careful that there
was no loss Of life, and not a man was even
injured from the beginning to the end of the
work. This is said to be a record In the use
of high explosives in tunnel work that has
rarely, IL ever, been excelled.
The tunnel has grade of O.OO31, or OBI
foot in 100 feet. With this grade the We
locity Of the water in the tunnel when just
full will be about ten feet per second. This
from the entire watershed will be SS5 cubic
feet per second. and this will obtain SO
rarely, 1t Is said, that the abrasion of the
invert by sand and pebbles need not be
feared.
At the request of a Star reporter Col.
Elliot accompanied him to the scene of the
operations on the Dalecarlia drainage works
a few days ago, soon after their compile
ton and when the last drop of foul water
had been diverted from the reservoir. The
thorough and capable work of Col. Elliot
can best he appreciated by personal OBJ
servation, and a tramp around the reservoir
and across the dams Is we'll worth the time
Of any one interested in the subject. Com
mencing at the head of the system of
canals, 1t Is Immediately apparent that
science and painstaking labor have Joined
hands to produce a highly finished work.
The canals, which are generally five feet
deep and five feet wide at bottom and six
feet deep and nine feet wide at bottom.
follow some artistic curves whose trend is
calculated to facilitate vigorous flow OF
water.
The bottom of the canals are paved and
the sides are treated in like manner tc
about half the height of the banks. The
tops of the banks ard a portion of the
sides are sown in grass and black-eyed
peas. producing luxuriant growth OF
vegetation, which will prevent the banks
from washing and caving In. The peas
We're SoWn to shelter the grass from tie
rays Of the sun while it was growing, and
next spring the banks of the canal will Ee
! rich green lawns.
The canals wind along the sides Of hills
| and just above them small paved cutters
| have been constructed to prevent the side
slopes from being washed and quilted ir
heavy rains. Ordinarily but slender
| streams run down the beds of the canals
but tn times of heavy rains they will rur
| nearly bank full.
| the bottom Of the sixty-foot waterfall
| down the shaft at the head Of the tunnel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
A NOVEL PRICE LIST.

The Way of Those Desiring City Priv.
fIeges Made Easy.
From the Chicago Evening Post
Have you got your plans all laid for your
vacation?" asked the man in the plaid suit.
I'm not going to have any," returned the
young man with the dark mustache,
''Why not?"
i've got too good a scheme on hand, and
1t will occupy all my time until the council
meets again." he replied.
What's the council got to do with it?"
Everything. It's to be an aldermanic
price list"
"Givfng the cost Of aldermen"
Not quite, but it is something in that ma
ture. explained the young man. You see,
the trouble is now that people who want
streets or franchises or anything of that
sort have to go it blind. There is no telling
what 1t will cost before they get through.
and SO lots of people who might go into the
market and buy street or two are fright
ened Off My idea is to simplify ali that by
getting up price list that will give all the
Information desired and put franchise
seeker in the position where he has basis
upon which to work. I'd charge for streets
at so much a block, grading the price ac-
cording to their location, the inconvenience
or tearing them up would cost, and the
amount OF kicking that would be likely to
be made against the aldermen for giving nm
the city's rights; then I'd have a regular
scale Of prices for franchises of all descrip-
lions. SO that any promoter desiring to get
one could see at glance how much it
would cost. Where honest franchises are
desired l would have a fixed price, but
where the rights are wanted only for sand
basging purposes, why. then, Of course the
aldermen would come in for percentage
of the Doodle. 1 will consider the matter of
wholesale orders, also. Corporations or in
dfv1duals who are constantly doing business
with the council should be entitled to a re-
duction from retail rates. They might make
regular contracts with the aldermen for the
delivery of such goods in the way of streets
or franchises as they might desire, the
price to depend upon the amount of abuse
the aldermen have to stand for giving them
away As long as the city's rights are dis
posed of in the way they have been it
seems to me it would be more satisfactory
to get the whole thing down to a straight
business basis Then both the aldermen
where they stood. That's my plan, and if
it's adopted think 1 should be well paid
for 1t, in addition to having statue of my
self put down on the lake front as one of
the great benefactors of the CITY,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
UNDER DALECARLIA HILL.

stored to the system and estimated that it
could be done at a comparatively small
cost. He carefully planned the improve
ment and submitted his ideas to Congress
So patent were the necessity and practical
bility of the work that Congress adopted
his suggestion and in the appropriation bill
of March 3. 1893, authorized Col Elliot to
proceed. giving him $4,000 to start the
undertaking.
Col. 1Illiot's idea was to divert the three
streams around the reservoir by means of a
series of channels and tunnels. Then the
government was to buy some small pieces
reservoir that could not otherwise be pro-
vided for, clear the tracts of all improve
ments and by these means forever prevent
tbA nnllution OF thu water in the Dalecarlia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
The Life Of q Bee,
From Mpehan'a Monfhfv

Every year may be seen In papers OF
considerable pretension to scientific accu-
racy statements about various flowers pois-
oning bees. the only reason for the state
ment being that the bees are found dead
in considerable number beneath the trees.
1t does not seem to be known generally
that the life of a bee Is extremely short.
Every bee that leaves the hive in the
spring is dead before fall. and those which
live over the fall die very soon after spring
opens. The death of a bee is usually very
sudden-they have been known to fall even
in their flight, and to be dead in a few Sec
onds after reaching the ground. This fact
about the life of the bee Is supposed to DO
generally known, yet the fact that the
statement above quoted is so often re-
ferred to in intelligent works shows that
the knowledge is not as widely spread as
1t deserves to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
A TORTURED MAN,
WONDERFUL WHAT A MAN
CAN STAND.
A Railroad Man Who Knows What
Suffering Means and What joy
There IL I'm Relief
From the Herald, Baltimore, Md.

From the Herald, Baltimore, Nd
MIR. n. A. Kraning railroad empioye living at
4i4 5. Stricken street, Baltimore, was cured re-
Gently OF chronic rheumatism by DR.. Williams Pink
ilis. Mr. kraning WAS attacked by rheumatism
over year ago. The disease gained such a hold
upon MIN that he was almost constantly unfit for
work. and In order to make up for loss of time
from his labors he established a grocery store in
MS mousse which was attended to by his wife and
mother. Now he is well and at work every day.
ana ne and his family all declare that he owes his
life to Pink Pills. When seen by a Herald reporter
week ago MIR. Kraning said: "over q year AGO
had an attack of rheumatism and for months
suffered intensely. I used doctors prescriptions
and several proprietary medicines but without any
good results. In fact, continued to grow worse
and finally the doctor told me the rheumatism had
assumed chronic form, and that he did not think
would ever be permanently cured
lost my appetite, suffered from nervous pros
lration and insomnia and became SO weak and de-
biitated that only at long intervals and for short
periods Of time IVES 1 able to give any attention
to my work. I was recently advised to try Dr.
Williams Pink Pills and did SO. In a short time
began to improve. After taking the pills was
entirely cured, and am now q well man and able
10 attend to my business. / most eheerfully rec
ommend the Pink Pills and say they the best
and most reliable and effective medicine i ever
| tried. I keep them in the house. and In case Of
any return Of my old symptoms or in any other
sickness shall give them thorough trial before
resorting to doctor or to any other remedy"
You may well say So" said Mr.. Trainings mother,
for If you had not heard of the Pink Pills you
would not be here today"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, In a con-
densed form, all the elements Necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They unfailing specific
for such diseases as locomotor ataxia, partial
paralysis, st. vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia,
rheumatism, nervous headache. the after effect Of
la grippe papitation the heart, pale and sallow
compilations, all forms Of weaknesses. either In
male or female. Pink Pills sold by all dealers,
or will be sent post paid receipt of price go
cents a box, six boxes for s250-they are never
sold in bulk by the 1O0) by addressing Dr. WILL
Jams Medicine Company. Schenectady. n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

The construction of that thousand-foot
drainage tunnel was difficult undertaking,
in view of the peculiar conditions surround
ing it. A large portion of the rock through
which the tunnel passed was very seamy
and liable to Slips the joints being filled
with a material resembling mud, and heavy
timbering was necessary to prevent acct
dents. AS the drainage tunnel passed di-
rectly underp cath the aqueduct tunnel di-
peciai precautions were taken not to injure
the latter tunnel, which Is unlined at the
point of crossing, by the dynamite blasts in
the former
To this end the drill holes were limited to
three and one-half instead of six feet in
depth, which was the rule in other parts
of the tunnel and the charges were limited
to one and one-half pounds Of 40 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Storage Capacity Of the City sys-
tenn Doubled.
COLONEL ELLIOTS GROWING WORK
DaIecarIia Reservoir Made Avail
able for Public Service.
THE ENGINEERS SKILL

By the completion of the improvements to
the Dalecarlia reservoir the capacity for
the storage of water from Great Falls in
the city's water works system is doubled.
the quality of the water itself improved by
the create settling facilities afforded and
a danger which menaced the reservoir Is
removed. The finishing of this work. so
important to the city, by Col. George H.
Elliot, corps of engineers, U. 8. A. is COIN
cident with his retirement from active
service and the last duty which he per-
formed, work which, he says, has been
the most interesting of his life. was dis
charged in behalf OF the citizens Of the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
ThrenOdy.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star
My heart is there:
Where, on eternal hills, my loved one dwells,
Among the lilies and asphodels
Clad In the brightness of the great white throne
Glad in the smile of Film who sits thereon,
The glory gliding all his wealth Of hair
And making his immortal face more fair
There is my treasure, and my heart is there
My heart is there:
With Him who made all earthly life SO sweet,
So At to live, and yet to die so meet;
So mild. SO grand, gentle and so brave,
So ready to forgive, strong to save;
His fair, pure split makes the heavens more fai.
And thither rises all my longing prayer
There is my treasure, and my heart is there.
RUTH G. D. HAvENS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
The Boy In Gray.


Fredericksburg had had her fray,
And the armies stood at bayi..
Back of wall and top OF hill
Union men and men In gray
GlOwered at each other still.
In The space between the two
Many hapless boy in blue
Lay face upward to the skies;
Many another, just as true,
Filled the air with frantic cries.
love of God!" with pity stirred,
Cried rebel lad who heard;
This Is more than l can bearl
General, only say the word,
They shall have some water there"
whats the use?' his general,
Browning, asked "a Yankee ball
Drops you dead. or worse, half way,
Once you go beyond the wall"
MAY be!'' said the boy in gray.
"still I'll risk it, If you please"
And the senior, i'll at esse,
Nodded, growing Under breath.
For his mortal enemies
I have sent the lad to death"
Then hotter fire began
As across the field he ran;
Yankee shooters marked prey;
But beside each wOurded man
Needless knelt the boy In gray.
Parched lips hailed rim as he came;
ThrOats with fever all afame,
While the balls were spinning by,
Drained the cup he offered them,
Blessed him with their dying cry.
Suddenly, through rain Of those
P;,ttering shots, shout uprose;
Din of voices filled his ears:
Firing ceased, and eager foes
Made the weIkin ring with cheers.
Foes they were, of bitter need,
Still to every noble deed
Hearts of men. thank God, must thrill;
And We thrill, too. as we read
OF those cheers on Marye's hill.
Days of battle long since done,
Days of peace and blessing won;
Better is it to forget
Cruel work OF sword and gun;
But some deeds are treasures yet.
While n grateful nation showers
Graves Of heroes with her flowers,
Here's wreath for one today:
North or south, We claim him ours;
Honor to the Boy In Gray!
Mary Bradley in st. Nichola
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10

From the Rochester Union and Advertiser
They sat in the hammock-he and she
swinging the hours away in a happy man.
ner peculiar to lovers. Finally he whisper.
ed in her sheii-like ear:
You are like a peach" he sighed wist.
fully.
The maiden hung her head demurely for
a few minutes, while a warm blush spread
over her fair. blond face.
I'D rather be q pair" she answered.
TREMENDOUSLY. A long silence ensued; then
like beautiful dream the situation unfold
ed itself to the young man. and the cards
are now out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
She Named Them.

From Punch.
The Professor (who has just come back
from the north pole)-"-and the fauna
Of these inhospitable regions is as poor as
the hora! You couldn't name dozen ami
mails who manage to live there"
Mrs Malapert-"Oh-I dare say could!'
The Trofessor-"Really-w are they?'
Mrs. Malapert-"Well now-five polar
bears, let US say, and-and seven seals!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
His Right 10 the Title.

From the Boston Standard.
Jenkins-"Hello, colonel! Did you ever get
title in the civil WARP"
Colonel Jonsing-"No, indeed. sab, ]
never fo't stroke, sah.'
Jenkins Well. what are you called col
cneT for?'
Colonel Jonsing-"Bless you heart, sab, I
dom know, Mess it's cause I'm from Della
ware, down in the peach district, sab.
They calls me the peach colonel, sah.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
A Shortage.

From the Detroit Free Prefs.
Dear Fannie" wrote a summer girl
don't come to this hotel under any con-
s!deration. The landlord Is the only man
here. and he is seventy years old and mar
RED"
Dear Jennie" was the reply. IT won't.
Our landlord is seventy. but he 10 bache-
lor."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Those Base Ball Fines
e New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Safehit-'1 see our old friend Hithard is
in straitened circumstances.
Bawle-"Yes; he's a professional ball
player now, but his salary will not permit
him to meet the fines imposed upon him by
the umpire"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Trustworthy.
From Life,

Fr0m LiIe
$50 your papa Is willing to trust me
with you, is he?"
Yes. He seemed sure you'd fetch me
back to him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10


After half dozen visits to the rim.
restless human ! ambition comes into play
again, and there lis asdetermination to go
down. to penetmte this very center of the
arena of that upheavaIand the good Offices
of Capt John Hkhce are asked for. want
to go to the river2 Well, others have want
ed and have went. 1Can you ride? It's
pretty much all day in the saddle, mans
saddle at thata mo side saddles used on
John Hance's trail, women folks have to
ride astride; nc, place for skirts. this amt.
place" and the Party ZONES in for a criti-
cal gaze. Most women, visitors have learn
ed that lesson, and skirts are usually left
at Flagstaff, and more sensible and suit
able costume donned.
Seven o'clock IN the morning is the hour
for the start It'd the river" The trail is
some nine miles long John Hance made 1t
and 1t ranks as, great achievement in
ways safe, but such daring! A path which
looks like scratch across the face of
perpendicular cliff, one mile up and one
mile down, sheer Drop stone at arms
length and down, down 1t falls, not pro-
jecting ledge Such heights bring sense
of ease. An accident means certain pain
less death long before the bottom would be
reached, but then there never has been an
accident, and the back Of those sure
footed animals, and Capt. John In the lead,
there Is great sense OF confidence, and
as one wonder upon another unfoids, every
petty fear is forgotten in the Overwhelm-
ing feeling of awe.
It may be truthfully said that 10 one
has really seen the Grand Canon until the
trip to the river has been made: the hu-
man eye cannot measure distance in look
ing down. There is no conception Of what
depth of two miles means until one looks
up the face of those blood-red or range
colored cliffs, and sees that strip of tur-
quoise blue sky above, and .,ven then the
eye must YEARLY climb, height upon height
The morning times., 1895-12-24
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Equity Suits.-William j. Stewart VS..
Edward o. Castel ct al lor conveyance:
complainants solicitor, {. w. barr. In re
IDaueus SeyDold, petition IN luuaCy He'd
by attorney lor District or Columbia. In
re Montgomery Wood: petition III iunacv
filed by attorney for District OF Columbia.
In re Ernest A Smith ct al; petition of
Nancy l.. Smith, guardian. to coufirrn
orphans court proceedings petitioners So
licitor, 7. +. Smith. Edith NJ. Wright VS..
" Imam II. Wright; divorce; complainant s
solicitor, H. Hawkshurst.
Probate Court, Judge Hagner-Estdte OF
Semney HenrIqucs; coinrpIssIon returned
executed. Estate OF Martina K. W lsoD: pc
tition oil John A. a Alexander for an account
ing 1ilcd. Estate Of Jeremiah Sullivan: will
prUbated and letters testanentary granted
to Ellen sullivan, bond $1,000. Estate OF
Mary \ Myers; Charcs h. Lemos uuali'
fled as administrator. Estate OF Patrick
Grace; viii fully proved.
Circuit court, No. <, Judge McCOinas-
Keys, administrator, VS.. Baltimore ana
Potomac hallway Company. motion FOR Ne W
trial granted un.ess plaIntlfi RENTS $1,000
on or before January 3, 1926. United
states VS.. Brewer. demurrer to declaration
oveTrGleI: leave To derenuant to plead III
ten days. Beardsley VS.. Bradshaw: motion
TO vacate Judgment overruled.
Equity court, No. /, Chief Justice BinC'
ham-Gr1y VS.. Gait: time to take testimony
limited TO eighty-flve days. REORGANIZATION
Company VS.. SanChe. commission to get
testimony in Detroit. Mich, ordered to
issue. Hearst VS.. Wedderburn. clerk di
rected TO tax auditors cost against defend.
ants. Harrison VS.. Holtznan. auditors re-
port ratified. In re Nancy T.. Smith. guar
dian, decree of probate court confirmed.
Childs VS.. O'Meara: Charles Shields allowed
to prosecute as surviving partner. Mat
,ingly VS.. Mattingiy: sale decreed: Lurena X.
Price trustee to sell.