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Evening star., 1902-08-22
ANOTHER IRRIGATION PROJECT.
Plan to Render Fertile Half-Million
Acres in Nebraska and Wyoming.

Acres in Nebraska and Wyoming.
From the Omaha Bee.
An irrigation project of large proportions,
calculated to benefit not only arid terri
tory in western Nebraska, but large dis
trict in eastern Wyoming as well, was out
lined at conference in Lincoln, partici-
pated in by Senator Dietrich, Elwood
Mead, chief of irrigation investi iga ton for
the Department Of Agriculture, and State
Engineer Dobson. Members of the Ne
braska state board of irrigation also have
given their support to the plan, and will
recommend to the authorities at Washing
ton that it be put into operation, and that
the necessary construction of canals and
reservoirs be soon commenced Mr. Mead S
chief object in visiting Nebraska is to take
steps toward legal determination of the
questions of interstate irrigat ton rights but
as he is thoroughly conversant with the
conditions in western Nebra ska and in
wyoming, he gladly entered the conference
on the proposed irrigation scheme and
promised to give all possible assistance in
carrying it out.
Inc plan cOntemplateS the construction
of canal from point on the North Platte
river near Guernsey eastward to and across
the state line, probably extending through
the counties of Sioux Scots Bluffs and
cheyenne, and for a short distance in
Deuel. Several reservoirs may be needed
but it was agreed from all informa ton at
hand that suitable site for a main reser-
vor would be at Sheep Creek canon. which
crosses the state line. The work contem-
plated would be started at Guernsey. how
ever, and would extend for a consdera bic
distance into Nebra ska
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Assouan Dam.
From the Scientific American.

From the Scientific American.
With the laying of the last coping stone
of the great dam across the River Nile at
Assouan the ancient land of the Pharaohs
sees the completion Of a national work,
which is not only the greatest of its kind
in existence, but in its beneficent results
will probably outrank any scheme carried
out in I-.-pt, either in ancient or modern
times. The completion of this dam and a
similar structure at Assolut will provide
in the Nile valley a vast reservoir capable
of supplying over a billion cubic yards Of
water every year. The surplus waters of
the river ill be stored during the flood
season, and then drawn upon for the irri-
cation of wide tracts of land which for
many centuries past have lain waste for
want of water. AS a result Of the new
system of irrigation, there are extensive
tracts of land which henceforth will bear
two crops a year where formerly they bore
but one; while the area devoted to sugar
cultivation will be greatly increased. The
Assouan dam itself is one of the greatest
engineering works in existence. 1t is no
less than one and a quarter miles in length
and it is pierced by $50 sluice gates twenty
five feet in height and seven feet in width,
by means Of which the regulation of the
waters will be secured. The total cost of
the two dams will be about $4,000, 600.
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Fifth street northwest between NJ and n
streets-Charles II. Krey, trustee to Anna
L. c. Loefler, part original lot IA, square
513; So
B street northeast between 11th and 18th
streets-Bates Warren ct ux. to George and
Elizabeth Lindner, lot Sc and part lot 81,
square 9SS; $40.
Barry Farm-Fannie B. S. Shipley ct vir,
Rein H., to John H. Johnson, part lot 40,
section 8; $40. John II. Johnson to Rezin
H. Shipley, same property; $40.
S. Grounds Columbian College-Emilie
w. Peale ct vir, Albert c., to Mary E.
Johnson, lots 1874, 147 and part lot 146; So.
Mary Z. Johnson conveys same property
to Albert c. Peaie; s..
Emerson street northeast between 18th
and 14th streets-Charles T. Benjamin ct
al, trustees, to John Cook, trustee lot 1876,
square 1929; s., 1I5.
P street northwest between 18th and 10th
streets-Same to same lot 8, square 1914;
$4,000.
Eleventh street southeast between G and
l streets-Ella NJ. Torrey ct al. to Hem
rietta M. Little, part original lot 10, square
995; $40
Barry Farm-Silas w. Downing to Will
lam II. West, half interest in part lots II
and 13, section s; $40.
K street southwest between I'd and Sd
streets-Sidney T. Thomas ct al, trustees,
to Robert E. Sullivan, part lots &c. 40, Al,
square 592; 1890.
Metropolis View-Joshua H Clark ct ux.
to Albert B. Pixley, part lots %, "a, 2J;
S4, 1855
N street northwest between 23d and 24th
streets-Mary Connolly to Ella 1. Leary,
part lot II. square SO; $40.
Fourteenth =, street northwest between r
and 5 streets-Barry Mohun, trustee, to
Jennie Fl. Street, lot ~, square 207; $4,000.
Addition to Anacostia-James E. HALEY
ct ux to Henry A. Griswold, part lot ''of
149;" $40.
Pleasant Plains-Anna Pichon to Marie
L. Fisher, lot 1888; So
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COLUMBIA FISHING CLUB.
The Members at Their Club House En-
joying an Outing.

The Columbia Fishing Club Of Washing
ton, one of the Oldest organized clubs In
the District, having had continuous exis-
tence since 1866, Is at present enjoying its
annual outing at its club house at Mundy S
Point, Northumberland county. Va, The
members at the Point are: Messrs Geo. A.
McCathran. Robt. l. King, Fred Bergman,
Jno T. Foy, Jno. P. Welcker, J. F. Cole
man, Chas. E. Berry, Ross E. Gray. Thos.
NJ. Dove, Benz. T. Davis. J. E. Van Horn,
]. A. Waddey, Thos. Devine, E. c. Cole
man, ]. H. Dove, Jno. Smoot. VIM w.
Boyle, j. E. McKahan, L. NJ. Graham and
w. p Seton. They expect to remain until
September l, as has been their custom for
the past thirty-six years.
They report that the weather has been
delightful. fish plentiful and the members
are enjoying themselves, being comfortably
housed in the cozy home and grounds.
The officers of this popular organization
are: Geo. A. McCathran, president: Robt.
1. King, vice president; Jno P. Welcker,
secretary; Jno. T. Foy, treasurer The an
uual meeting will be held the second
Thursday in October. The club is limited
to thirty members, and always has large
waiting list.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
THE SATURDAY. STAR.
Notable Features Of the Weeks End
Big Paper.

The literary supplement Of The Saturday
Star will have number of timely chapters
. on subjects of varied and general interest.
Special attention is called to articles with
local reminiscent or up-to-date flavor
and the gossip on fashion End household
matters of particular Importance to wo-
mankind at the moment. In the list are:
ANOTHER YANKEE INVASION Qllus-
trateD
rank G. Carpenter, writing from Shelf
field, England, the city of cutlery, tells
how quickly John Bull has adopted the
latest American ideas l. manufacture
and other branches OF business.
WEST SIDE MOTHERS Q--ustrated).
womans view of New York's ex-
chief of police, big Bill Devery. who
is doing so much to win votes by giving
treats to the women and children of
his ward.
CENTENARY OF THE TROUSERS dl-
lustrated).
The hundredth anniversary of the adop-
tion of the present leg coverings takes
place this year.
wAY-BACK MEMORIES (nlustrated)
A tax with an old-timer who recalls
places and persons unknown to present
generation.
BETWEEN SEASONS NOW Qllustrated).
Fashions chicks not Matched out yet but
a few guesses by good authority
make timely reading.
PARIS F. HON LETTER Qllust-2.ed).
The newest shapes in hats that are con-
sidered proper style at the French capt.
tai.
SONNY BOYS DIARY Ullustrated).
A short story by Cyrus Townsend Brady.
A most pathetic leaf from the memory
diary of this noted preacher. How a
parshoner, dying, intrusts to her pastor
the record of her thoughts during the
absence of her only son in the Chinese
war. A remarkable word picture of in
comparable mother love.
THOROUGHBREDS Qllustrated).
Sixth installment of W. A. Fraser's serial
story with synopsis of preceding chap
terS.
THE QUEST OF BEAUTY.
Secrets of the toilet explained and meth
DDS of home treatment suggested.
WALL DECORATIONS.
Valuable hints for those. contemplating
changes in home furnishings.
AS OTHERS SEE Us.
Impressions of a western visitor to the
capital, who sees much to admire in our
public virtues and our accel-,.
PRIZES FOR LONELINESS
An unique contest in qu mt old German
town, where plain girls nave a chance
n a husband
Evening star., 1902-08-22
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Clabaugh
- Lawier agt. Lawler; rule on defendant
returnabe September 8. Parker agt Par
ker; rule of August 6 extended. Dannaher
agt. Macfarland; restraining order dis
solved and injunction denied. Heilbrun agt
Heibrun; reference to auditor to state ac-
count of receivers. Stone agt. Stone ap-
pearance of absent defendant ordered
Hewins agt. Hewns; proof ordered taken
before Percy E. Budong, examiner. In re
Olive E. Howe; a. Y. Bradley appointed
special auditor. West agt. West; rule upon
complainant as to contempt returnable
August 26.
Bankruptcy Court-Justice Clabaugh
In re George E. Gartrell; adjudication and
reference TO E. S. McCalmont ordered and
F. H. Stephens appointed receiver. In re
National Dairy Company; adjudication and
reference to E. S. McCalmont ordered
District Court-Justice Clabaugh.
In re condemnation of right of way for
sewer in Detroit street; citation ordered to
issue.
Probate Court-Justice Clabaugh.
Estate of Mary Barrett; answer of guar
dian ad litem filed. Estate of Olaf w. Guer-
drum; proof of publication Estate of Mary
| Barrett; will admitted to probate and let
| ters testamentary granted to James A. Bar
rett, Mary j. Burns, Annie A. O'Donnen
| and Bridget c. Howln: bond, $500. Estate
of Nicholas Law; proof of publication. Es-
tate of Michael j. Mcnamara; account
passed. Estate of Mary c. Musgrove; petit
ton for probate filed and guardian ad Item
appointed. Estate Of Bartholomew Harmon;
viii dated June 10, 1892, filed. Estate of
Wiegand Reitz; letters of administration
granted to Mary E. Reitz; bond $500 Es-
tate of Edward c. Carroll; exemplified copy
of will admitted to probate. Estate Of Jas
Fraser; inventory filed.
Estate of Sebree Smith; order of pubica-
ton. Estate of Eliza b. Dorrance; do In re
Peter Harm ct al. minors; order Of allow
ance. Estate of Lucille 3. Lane; proof of
publication. Estate of Robert w Drink
ard inventory filed. Estate of Ellen
O'Brien; order of publication. Estate of
Leonidas Lorini: account passed. Estate
of William c, Shepherd; petition for au-
thority to sell property Estate of John
Gloyd: order allowing attorneys fees Es-
tate of John Wedeman: will dated August
6, 1896, filed with petition for probate.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
On Transplanting Trees.

from Meenan 9 monthly.
Certain kinds Of trees frequently remain
dormant all summer, following spring
transplanting; to all appearances they are
dead, and they are an eyesore to the owner
till removed. The writer of this has seen
'wistarias, horse-chestnuts, ashes and tulip
trees remain perfectly dormant all summer
and come out safely into leaf the following
spring. 1t seems contrary to nature that
trees should live without the leaves, which
we learn are their lungs and essential for
evaporation and assimilation of food In the
growing season. Explanation of this pecu-
liar action is had by studying for moment
the conditions that probably exist The
roots of such trees have been disturbed and
their feeding powers suddenly checked;
they are called upon to support the tops as
formerly, yet their opportunity for the time
being is gone. struggle is going on-the
tops make feeble effort to put forth buds,
and draw on the roots for nourishment
with poor success; the roots yield Of their
stored food, but are too weak or are not in
position to make new feeding fibers. If the
tops have not been pruned the drain is SO
much the greater. Where leaves put forth
Transportation would be mare than the trees
could stand, and they would gradually die
away.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
DENIES THE CHARGES.
Peter Brown, Greek Peddler, Returns
to Face His Accuser.

Detective Hartigan returned home this
morning from Schenectady, N. Y, where
ne went for Peter Brown, alias Cheroncus,
the Greek huckster, who was arrested to
answer charges of grand larceny pre-
ferred against him in this city. The man
for whom the warrants were issued will
ingly returned with the officer. He ad-
mitted his identity, but denied the charges
preferred against him.
SO far as the charge of stealing $16O and
s9o worth of jewelry from Maggie Halde-
man Is concerned, the prisoner produced
the Jeweiry and said it was his. He bought
1t, he stated, and claimed If was rightfully
IN ms possession. Speaking generally OF
tne charges, he said he had spent hun
areas OF dollars on the woman, but denied
that he had taken any Of her money. He
also denied that he had taken $50 from his
partner. laIs4 TqC4
BroWn was photographed today for the
gallery. His case will he dispesed of in
the Police Court tomorrow. r.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
RIGHT OF WAY FOR SEWER.
commissioners Petition Court for Con-
demnatory Proceedings.

Inc District Commissioners today filed a
peutlon in the Supreme Court of the Dis
.rict OF Columbia to secure the condemna-
tlon 1or the right Of way for a sewer in
Detroit street between 10th and 18th streets
nort neast. 1t Is explained that an effort
has been made to acquire the right of way
oy purchase from the owners Of the land,
out the same cannot be obtained at a price
satisfactory to the Commissioners. The
owners of the land affected are Mrs. Mary
Alsop, residing in Prince Georges county
Rosie Beck. John Hitler, Louise Hitler and
william m Hitler of Benning, D, c..
Ihe court Is asked to condemn a right Of
Way TOT the sewer, and to appoint three
appralse the damages to land occasioned by
attorneys A. B. Duvall and Arthur H.
OConnor represent the District Commits
sioners.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
REPAVING STREETS.
STREET CAR COMPANIES NoTI-
FLED TO COMPLY WITH LAW.
Part of East Capitol Street and Other
Public Thoroughfares to
Be Resurfaced.

The District Commissioners having de-
termined to resurface certain streets on
which car tracks are located have notified
the officials of the two companies, which
are required by law TO pave between their
tracks and for two feet on either side. The
Commissioners say the companies are given
the option of doing the work themselves or
of having it done in connection with the
work of the District, the companies paying
the cost thereof.
General Harries of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company has been in
formed that the roadway of East Capitol
street near and 14th streets will be
paved with sheet asphalt; that North Capt.
tol street between r and streets will be
improved and that the vitritied brick pave
ment between the tracks need not be dis
turbed; that P streets northwest between
22d and Goth streets will be paved with
sheet asphalt; that Columbia road between
10Th and 18th streets will be paved with
sheet asphalt, including the resurfacing of
the existing tracks at 18th street; that NJ
street southwest from South Capitol to Az
street is to be paved with asphalt block,
either retaining the present rails or remoV-
ing the same pending the installation of an
underground electric railway, and that
Florida avenue at it's intersection with Atm
street northwest will be paved with sheet
asphalt in connection with the paving of
Florida avenue, from 1st street 10 4th
street northwest.
President George Dunlop of the Capital
Traction Company has been notified
that street northwest from 1st
to I'd streets will be paved with
sheet asphalt, affecting the crossing of the
railroad at 1st and B streets; that oath
street northwest, from E to F streets, Will
be resurfaced and that the brick pavement
between the tracks of the company will
have to be relaid; that New Hampshire
avenue, from l street to Washington circle
will be resurfaced, making necessary the re-
placement of the paving on the exterior of
the company's tracks, and that South Capt.
tol street, from B to c streets and Della
ware avenue, from B to c streets, will be
paved with asphalt block.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Trial Of the Bainbridee.

The torpedo boat destroyer Bainbridge.
recently built by Neafie & Levy, Philadel-
phia, is at Pearson's wharf, in the mouth
of the Patuxent river, Md, preparing for
her speed trials over the Barren Island
course in Chesapeake bay. These trials
will take place In a few days The Balm
bridge is 245 feet long, 23 feet inches
beam, 6is feet draft and has a displace
ment of 400 tons. She is built of steel.
with twin screws, and 1t is estimated she
will make 20 knots per hour. AS she fs
one OF the larger destroyers her trials are
awaited with interest.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Whte-Charles E. Mulhearn of Provi-
dence, r. J., and Julia A. Juenemann of
this city; James A. Phillips and Teresa J.
Machen; John Krug and Hettie W Bur-
nett, both of Richmond, Va; Edward {.
Props and Lottie Kerchner, both of Au-
gusta county, Va; Charles A. Livick aud
Bessie +. Michael. both of Augusta county,
Va; +. A Morrison and Bessie L. What
ley, both of Savannah, Ca
Colored-Burley Gillian and Josie Moten
VIM. III. Scott and Maggie A. Lee, both of
Prince Georges county, Nd; James Ii.
Custis and Elizabeth Thomas, both of Baf-
timore, Nd
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health office during the twenty -four hours
ending at noon today: Sarah c. Bret, SO
years: Elizabeth Bradecamp, 81 years; John
W. Wood. "a years: Amanda Douglass so
years: George W. Cochran, Al years; EN-
met c. Jones, IS years: Gladys C. Arthur,
1 year; Beatrice Johnson, 1 year; Louisa n.
Harrison, / year; Aloyisous Stewart 16
months; William T. o. Jones, 10 months;
Thomas NJ Holiday. 8 months; Bessie
Miner, months; Harry Briggs, 3 months:
George E. Little, month
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Capt. Randall Accidentally Hurt.

Captain Harry S. Randall of the steamer
Samuel ]. Pentz met with a painful acc,-
dent at River View last night. AS he was
walking about the grounds, just before the
last boat left at night. he stepped upon a
stone, which turned under his foot in such
a manner as to break one of the small
bones, so that he was unable to walk, He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital on
the arrival of the boat here and the broken
bone was set. He will be confined to, his
home for about two weeks.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
MAI. SYLVESTER'S PLAN.
Eight-Hour System for Police Duty
Approved by Commissioners.

Major Richard Sylvesters plan for a
three-platoon or eight-hour system for the
policemen of the District has been approved
by the District Commissioners and will go
into effect September l. The experiment,
it is believed will be a success and become
ultima tely a fixture of the police system.
Mr.. Macfarland approved the inauguration
of the plan as soon as he had considered
it, and Col. Biddle soon afterward affixed
his signature
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Petition in Bankruptcy.

August H. Kuhlemann a merchant, today
filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy
His summary of debts is stated to be
s2.94O5O, and his assets $2S 1855 the lat
ter consisting of stock In a dairy company
and debts alleged to be due the petitioner
from that company.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
also filed today by George E. Gartrell. q
dealer in stoves, at SIS 7th street. His
debts, according to his summary amount
TO 81, $500 and his assets to $345445
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Automobiles at Lenox.
a Snr,nUf,aId RenuhIican

From the Springfield Republican.
The automobile is gaining ground in Len
OK Despite the offers of reward for viola
tion of the law, there has not been an ar
rest, and the spoilers attracted by the an
nouncement have left Lenox. The stories
that clubs and stones on one side and re-
volvers on the other are being carried
around by residents and automobilists is
entirely without foundation. Some OF the
automobiiists on long tours into the hills
carry revolver, but none go about armed
in Lenox.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Engineers Band Program.

The United States Engineer Band will
render the following program at Washing
ton barracks this evening. beginning at
o'clock:
Mareh-"The Washington Times,
G. NJ. White
Overture-'sWiliam TelP, .Rossini
WaltS-"The Prodigal Daughter.
Selection-"F "Florodora,, Stuart
Idyll-.The Mill in the Forest" :. E:lenberg
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Perry Oxley of Lynsander and Charles A
Brown of Gallipolis were shot and killed in
the street at Gloucester. Ohio, by Frank
Smith. All the men were more or less in
tcxicated.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of the water
at am: Great Falls-Temperature 50;
condition. 30. Dalecarlia reseSVoir-Tem-
perature, 49, condition at north connection
36; condition at south connection. So
Georgetown distributing reservoir-Temper-
ature, 49, condition at influent gatehouse,
36; condition at efluent gatehouse, &C.
Washington city reservoiT-Temperature
n: condition at irfuent, SO; condition ut
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Perpetual Building
Association.
Established Twenty-one Years.
Assets. 2.283, 56I.58.
Liabilities, $2,I76,oo7.43.
Surplus, $Ioo.o5415.
Operations of the Association,

All advances to the members are secured bv
nrst mortgage on desirably located estate In.
side the District OF Columbia. Our advances are
$lS5 on each share at q charge of 81 Der month
on each sdvs tce We charge s. for $925 IS for
81 4sO. $40 for .sS0 $40 for S. 700. and % on.
the money is used and not on the whole advance
until IT Is all TAKEN thus saving considerab bic dur.
ing the construction. In addition to the duss On
the advances We require such payments on the
principal is convenient for the member to nav
In reduction Of the debt. The above is In -rsis.
tion to sdvsnces- Now as TO depositins money in
the association. We paying q dividend even
month of ever $4,000 to members pronts %
their subscriptions. We pay per centum pse
annum. payable every three months We 6ke
any amount from 81 to 5000 from any one mem
ber Although we can require Q notice for mopey
to be withdrawn, ordinarily we pay demand
We are the largest and most aexible building ss-
sociation In the District.
OFFICE, SOC nth 6T.
John COOK. Secretary. iyiO-ff
Evening star., 1902-08-22
The City Lights.

The city lights and naphtha lamps al
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; e6-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted hf-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
foTty-five minutes before sunrise
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Tide Table.

Today-Low tide, 400 am. and 4:21 pm.
high tide, 1902 a. m. and 1925 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:51 Am. and sol
p m; high tide 1912 am. and IL :OS pm.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Forecast till 8 pm. Saturday: For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, fair tonight and Saturday;
cooler tonight; fresh northwesterly winds.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
The Sun and Moon.

Today-Sun rises, 5:17 am; sun sets. g. 4S
pm
Moon rises, 500 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:1S am.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Maximum Temperatures.

The following is the maximum tempera-
ture in the twenty-four hours ending at 8
am. August q in the cities indicated, as
reported to the weather bureau:
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

You'll Save Coal
and keep warmer house this winter il you u
let rs put the furnaces and latrcbes In thorough
-TCuair now.
HUTCHINSON & MCCARTHY, $50 10th st.
ARD
Evening star., 1902-08-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

town, where plain girls nave chan'
to get a husband.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Wanted-Old
Typewriters.

We are the market for old typewriters of any
make. VIII give liberal allowance in exchange
for Manhattan Typewriters. which are sold at
$50, and are equal to any S10O machine made.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

II YOU RE THINKING
OF MAKING A CHANGE
OF AGENTS
GIVE Us A TRIAL
LET Us COLLECT YOUR RENTS
WE'VE GOT A DEPARTMENTAL SEP ARATE
FRONT ROOM - DEVOTED ENTIRELY 70
RENTS: YOUR PROPERTY WILL RECEiNE +
ORR PERSONAL. CAREFUL ATTENTION.
GIVE rs \ TRIAL
STONE & FAIRFAX. RENTAL AGENTS,
& + ST. NV.