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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Our Most Undesirable Citizens.

1t is good to hear The Star speak out
plainly on the undesirable citizen ques-
ton. The editorial in Tuesdays Star
under the headline Danger Signals was
10 the point 1t expressed just what the
rest of us think Nine-tenths of the
American people are behind that editorial.
and yet let things go on without much of
Il protest. Year after year additional
restrictive legislation is defeated in Con-
gress. The other day resolution to de-
port alien convicts on the expiration of
their sentences was promptly voted down.
If the present is not good time to be-
gin TO throttle this anarchist element
when will there be? l.. NJ. MOOERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Look Out. Lumber Prices Much
lower. Lbbey & Co. 9th and NY. ave.n. "

Serst. Whalen of the 18th police precinct
was summoned To :56th street and Pros
pect avenue this morning about o'clock
To assist in the work of preventing the
destruction of a street car. The fire was
caused by trouble with the electric wires,
and was extinguished without calling upon
the fire department. About $40 damage re-
suited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Save on Magazines.

McClure's and Womans Home Com
panion or some other magazine, $1.65;
Agent calls If you phone or postal F. L.
Pittman, 1860 Harvard.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Senator. Wetmore of Rhode Island has
introduced bill to establish public park
at the Intersection Of 10th and H streets
and Maryland avenue northeast. The bill
was referred to the committee on tho
District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
New Furniture at Auction.

Saturday commencing 1920 am, beau
tiful new furniture for every room in the
home direct from the manufacturers at
auction prices. No better place to furnish
your home. Wilson & Mayors, 1221 and
1919 u st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Thomas Watts. thirty-nine years of age.
living at 1414h Duncan street, called at
the Emergency Hospital yesterday after
to his aha hand which had been mashed hs
said. while he was at work in Dyers mill,
at 18th and G. streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

A horse and buggy belonging to II. J.
Morgan a resident of the Blair road, got
line. near New York avenue and 18th
street, yesterday afternoon, and a col
lision resulted. The buggy was slightly
damaged, but Mr.. Morgan escaped in
fury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Profit by the Banking

advantages offered you by Union Trust
Co., 10Th and H SITS. This companys bank.
ing dept. pays interest on all accounts
subject to check. Govt supervision
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Are You Having TROUBLED

| II the servant girl has left. and your
domicile is upset, just send Wanted
female-domestic ad to The Star or phone
| It in, Main 2-4-4-0. Servants watch this
column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

a slight blaze occurred last evening in
the shed in the rear of the house of G.
IL. Smith, 123 e street northeast. which
is supposed to have resulted from Spon-
taneouS combustion. About s. damage
was caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
In the Moderate Use Of Heurich's

Beers There Is Health
for one and ALL Not only are they pure
beyond question, they're rich in tonic ele-
ments. > doz Maerzen or Senate. $1.75;
doz. Lager, $50: bottle rebate, SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Great Bear Spring Water, a GAL,
Soc Office, 70i 18th ST. Phone Main o2D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Hotel Johnson Cafes.

The season for high-grade oysters and
other sea food. Potomac Bass. White
Perch. Shad Roe, etc. Service Ia carte.
Ready Lunch and Table d'Hote Dinner.
Steamed oysters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Everybody Comes to Us for Lumber
prices. Libbey & Co. 9th and n Y. ave. H. W.
Order Holmes Homemade Pies.

You can have these delicious pies de-
1ivered direct to your home every day
Al favorite kinds, zoe each. Homemade
Milk Bread. &c. Holmes Bakery. LIST
and T. SITS. Phones Linen. 144O and 1441
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Capitol Hill Branch.

ODonnelrs Drug Store. Sd and Pennsyl-
wanna avenue southe asst. receives Want
Ads for The Star at I cent a word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
CITY. ITEMS.

"Star of the East" Flour, $3.50 Per
bbl.: Glib. sample. 19c; Old Time. s5.25
per Dbl; Glib. sample, lie; best tomatoes,
Sc can; sc doz. j. T. D. Pyles' IL stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Expressions Of Sympathy

cannot be better exemplified than through
flowers. Order flowers of Guide, LIZA F.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Annual Reduction sale-S3 saxony
Wool Sweater Coats. 9sc. C. Auerbach's.
Z & H. Mems. Ladies, Boys & Girls
fe1-Sa-tu-th-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

rs Smokecraft Cigar Bands
will entitle you to a check. See large ad
in sporting section, Sundays Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Connecticut Pies for Dessert.

You will always enjoy Connecticut Pies
because they are always fresh and de-
licious. All good kinds at all grOcers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Gentleman With Good Business Con-
nections abroad would undertake remu-
nerative commission in England or Ger
many. Leaving ON 18th. Address reply
Box = Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Money to lend at and 67o on real estate
Frank r. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

It's Time Hotbeds Were Made
ready. Our prices for sash and glass are
lowest. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th NV.
mh4-de Su,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Norma Baum. seven years of age. whose
parents reside at SIT F. street overturned
"A pan of hot cornStarch Yesterday aft
ernoon. the mixture scalding her arm and
face. The sufferer was hurried to the
Emergency Hospital and given treatment.
Her condition was not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
1904 G. st. C.. 4. Muddiman & Co. GIG Il st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

We Have Sold Heurich's Beer
for twenty years. and are still selling it
MaerZen and Senate-brewery bottlinS.
Arlington Bottling Company, same old
place. Phone W. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Whether Beer Is Healthful

or not is no longer disputed Moderate in
dugenee in such perfect dark beer as
'Old Glory Is sanctioned by highest au-
thorities. Phone Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue
trains to Philadelphia and New York
every odd hour during the day. Also at
erS.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

Printing That Impresses.
Letter heads. etc, printed by Byron 6.
Adams, 512 nth St, impress favorably.-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Proposed Park in Northeast.

Watch for a City-Randle HighlandS.-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

We Have Commenced to Cut Prices.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & n. Y ave- NV.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

program will be mailed every member
OF the organization. In the mean
time we trust every pioneer will plan
to attend this meeting which will be
one of the events of the year as elabo
rate arrangements are under way for
their entertainment.
Respectfully.
:. A. p. CAMP.
T. c. GRADEN,
-. GEO. N. RAYMOND,
JOHN w. WINGATE,
II Committee In Charge.
A genuine hat sale at Nathan's.
The Brunswick billiard parlors af-
ford a pleasant resting place where
spectators can witness an interesting
game OF billiards or take q hand. just
a. they like.
Mrs. w. w. Parshall is visiting Mrs.
A. H. Mundee at Silverton.
The Sunday school of the Baptist
churc will have their picnic next
Thursday II It does not rain.
II 1t does not rain the Sunday school
to the Baptist church will 20 to Brook
side for their picnic next Thursday.
DR.. c. N. Potts attended the recep.
tion rendered Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Kra-
ner at Silverton Thursday night 1t
was a big affair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
500 REWARD

would gladly be paid for . cure By
many people who are crippled With
rheumatism. yet II they only knew
1t. they can be cured by = few bottles
of Ballard's Snow Liniment. and tie
price is only 25c. 60c and s100 Per
bottle. Sold by 8. q. Wall. the drus.
sist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
TO SAN JUAN PIONEERS.

Owing to change in fair dates the
time OF holding the annual meeting
has been changed accordingly and the
days selected are Wednesday and
Thursday. September Both and Octo-
ber 1st. In few days Invitations with
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

and Mrs. Thomas II. Tulley. a son,
Tom is following Roosevelt's advice
and hopes to be president some day
president of a fair association or 4th
of July celebration. Mother is doing
nicely and friends extend best wishes.
Frank Lake was returning pas
senger from Denver last evening.
A large wooden sounding board is
being added to the jury box in the
court room.
Sheriff John Clarke went to Arboles
today to serve subpoena on Benidito
Rodriguez to appear in county court.
Divorce case.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hummel came
down from Silverton this morning and
returned to their home in Denver.
Mrs. Hummel was a school friend of
Mrs. Jim Sleeth's in Douglas county
near Castle Rock. They have been
visiting points of interest along the
line of the d. & R. G.
Remember the Silverton ball club
will be down tomorrow and play the
Durango boys at the fair grounds
| This is the first game since the third
of July with the Silverton boys on
the home grounds. An interesting
contest is assured and those who enjoy
the sport will no doubt make 1t q
point to attend.
The Democratic central committee
had a meeting this afternoon in the
district clerks office. They were try
ing to figure out majority to cut
down the number of candidates SC
there would be enough delegates lef
to make a quorum in the county con
vention which was called for August
30.
| Don't think for moment that the
gathering of complete data for the
story mentioned the other day has
been dropped. And there are many
other incidents that will be related
showing when the party referred tt
gets his fingers on money 1t require!
dynamite to have him jar loose, t
say nothing of the duplicity in tn,
early history of a certain coal mine
f. E. Bumstead and wife were ar
rivals last evening from Colorad,
Springs, where Mr.. Bumstead has
flourishing plumbing business. The,
went to Aztec today to visit the Wood
ward place, which they have an in
terest in, and is tenanted by Joe Hast
ings. Mr.. and Mrs. Bumstead will visi
both Aztec and Pennington before re
turning.
The Epworth league Of the Firs
Methodist church gave most enjoy
able social at the residence of Mrs
Root on Eleventh street last evening
The attendance was large and tn,
young people had a merry time boil
on the lawn and indoors after 1,
O'Clock. The refreshments furnishe,
by the committee were particular,
delicious and all went home feelinl
that delightful evening had beel
spent.
,asuas.ur>u
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
FINE STATIONERY.
Opposite HsrAld once

The Herald takes pride In
turning out stationery for the
merchant, professional and Of
fee man that cannot be excelled
In any printing office. Our cabi-
nets represent over twenty va
rieties of bonds. linen and ledger
papers. with envelopes to match.
The job department Is supplied
with the popular type faces. and
only few days ago a large sup
ply OF job and advertising type
was received from the manufac-
turers in New Jersey. We are
prepared to get out law briefs
upon short notice-none too
large for us to handle.
The Herald Is strictly up-to-
date establishment and when
our outside OF town friends want
work done that cannot be turned
out by their lccal papers. we
will be glad to figure with you.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

FOR sALE-One of the finest ranch
es In the Pine river country. includiAS
all farm implements and 70 head Of
stock Poor health necsssitates lower
climate. For additional particulars ~
Quire at The Herald Office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

When n Farmington stop q ths
Grand hotel. the best country AotA
IL the west Modern livery azd %
stable in connection. Fine ri1 tnA
best fed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

&c p. m.-Barwometer, 23.70; ther.
mometer, 70; direction of the wind
north; velocity of the wind. 5 miles
per hour; precipitation, trace; state
OF the weather, partly cloudy.
6 a. m.-Barometer, 23.79; ther
mometer. SO; direction Of the wind
northeast; velocity of the wind,
miles per hour; precipitation, .02 inch;
state of the weather, partly cloudy
Maximum temperature yesterday
70.
Minimum temperature yesterday
"A.
WAYLAND BAILEY,
Official in Charge.
"-Yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

FOR SALE or trade 5-room house,
100 foot front, about 200 feet deep;
fruit and shade trees; goes at $1.15O
on easy terms if taken at once. Ap-
ply to George Isgar or at The Herald
office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

(From Saturdays Daily.)
Don't forget the dance at Red Men
hall tonight.
Mrs. Alice La Combe went to Hes
perus today.
Frank Lake, Sr.. made business
trip to Fort Lewis today.
J. s. d. Hopkins came down from
Hermosa and went to Hesperus to-
day.
| s. w. Jones was an arrival last ever
ing from Alamosa and will remain in
town few days.
Mrs. c. Mcneil accompanied her
son, John l.. Mcneil, to Denver this
morning for visit.
Willis Martin OF the Pennington
light plant was in town over night,
returning this morning.
Mrs. Fleghorn returned last even
ing from a trip east and went to
Pennington this morning.
Mrs. Il. +. Calvin was a passenger
to Aztec this morning to spend Sun.
day with Mrs. William Allen.
Curtis ]. Smith, ex-postmaster Of
Creede arrived on last nights eastern
and is guest of the Strater.
A. II. Parker, a mining engineer of
Ell Paso, Texas, came in last evening
and is staying at the Palace today.
Wynard A. Stewart Of the Idaho
mine. who has been in town for few
days. returned to Hesperus this morn.
ing.
Miss Anna Weber. daughter Of Mr..
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

FOR SALE or will trade for Du'
range property, eighty acres Of fine
land near Pine river. Enquire at this
office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

and Mrs. George Weber OF this city,
went to Hesperus today to spend
week with friends.
Roy A. Pearson and wife Of Las
Animas came In on last nights east
ern and went to Pagosa Springs this
morning for an outing.
-
Mrs. v. e. Kerr and children was
an arrival on this mornings train
from Silverton. She will visit Mrs.
Emma George for few days.
]. c. Wickham and wife returned
last evening from visit with friends
at Mancos. This morning they left
for their home at Wichita, Kas.
Archie Herr and wife arrived yes
terday overland from Telluride, and
they left for the vallecito today on
a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. John Herr.
| G. H. Tucker, the well known jewel
er with A. Hahn, left for Del Norte
today on a two weeks visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Tucker.
Mrs. Susie Williams went to Pagosa
Springs this morning for the benefit
of her health. We trust that the
change will produce the desired re-
suit.
Mrs. Dora C. White left on today's
eastern for Denver where she will
make her future home. A number of
friends were at the depot to bid her
goodbye.
Mrs. Pearl Lowell and daughter
Cleda of Pagosa Springs, who have
been staying in Durango for some
weeks went to Mancos today to visit
friends.
Mrs. Hannah Hansman was an ar
rival from Cripple Creek last even
ing. She went to Mancos today to try
a lower altitude for the benefit OF
her health.
Thomas II. Kelley, manager of the
charge Of the Reynolds properties
was in town over night, returning
this morning.
Miss Carrie Craig Is home again
from Greeley where she attended the
summer school this year. Miss Craig
is a graduate of the state normal
class of 1907.
James F. Wion, wife and mother
were arrivals on last nights eastern
Mr.. Wion is mail clerk on the South
ern and has just returned from Kan
sas with his family.
Mrs. L. II. Miller and daughter Au
drey, who has been visiting he
brother. Jim Jarvis OF this city, 70
about week. returned to her home a
Pennington today.
A. M. Edwards and son were arriy
ais from Pennington last evening
They continued to Silverton last even
ing. bound for an outing at Eureka an,
fishing trip over on Bear creek.
/ o.
Mrs. s. w. Morrison, who took tn,
teachers examination held in tn,
high school building Thursday an,
Friday Of this week. went out on to
days eastern to her home at Oxford
Mrs. w. II. Mccormick was an al
rival last evening from Dulce, N. M
where she is an employe OF the Indial
school. She stayed over night at tn
Palace and went to Aztec this morn
ing to visit friends for few days
l.. M. Sutton, who is Colorado agen
for the Carey land and an official O
the Colorado Land and Water Suppl,
company. went to Denver this morn
ing. He may go on to Idaho befor,
returning.
Mrs. E. M. Tendick, who has beef
in town a couple of months and wa
operated on some time ago at Ochsne
hospital, returned to her home a
Telluride today. Miss Lille Leval
went with her for a visit.
w. s. Felkner, leading attorne,
of Omaha arrival nm Ioet pight,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
A CARD.

To the Voters Of La Plata County:
The undersigned wants you to know
that he is candidate for county COM
missioner in and for the second COM
missioner's district of La Plata coun-
ty, subject, however. to the will OF
the Republican county convention
hereafter to be held for said county.
He would be pleased to have your sup
port.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

TO LOOK LIKE ROSES N JUNE
Get an electrical facs massage. u
makes the old look young and tAs
young happy. w. A. Helm
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

When travelling tnere IL nothing 70
pleasant a. q good nights rest. Tks
place to get this u at the Palacs.
And the meals are not exceiisA Aay-
where.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
CLOSING OUT SALE.

Basebau supplies and summer spssc
ing goods at reduced prices. vrssaAA
Colorado Armory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Andy Cnlrvoo6 believes In AaAAlias
only the purost AND best Cal ct the
Horseshoe and BE- convinced
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

When stopping over night n D.
range the most convenient hotel 70
10 depot II the PaIaca.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
ATTENTION, FlsnERMEI

ATTENTION, FIsHERMEN.
Closing out sale for next thirty days
Of fishing tackle. bsseball and summer
sporting goods At reduced prices.
Freund's Colorado Armory and Novelty
Works, Durango. Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
GENUINE INDIAN FAIR AND FEs-
TlVAL.

%
An Indian fair and festival has been
arranged to take place at Ignacio on
the 18th, 18th and 18th of October.
Every kind Of sport known to the
Indians, will be INDUCED in-horse
racing, chicken pulling, dancing, etc
Full particulars and daily program
later. COMMITTEE.
The latest IN FISHING TACKLE
at bottom prices. and electric pocket
nghts At TREUNDs COLORADO
See our ad. Richey's.
o K COAL
$3.50 per ton for . snort time. Leave
orders with Maddox Bros.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

How about that game oe ailhHls.
me pmce ana cne opportunity u at the
Brunswick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

You win want ics curing ~ su0-
msr months. Arrange for svsry ~
o. every otAsr 1ay delivery q sasA
Ia Piata Dett1ns wss4s. EAaoe HaAe
r. -.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
COUNTY TEAcHERs' ExAM,NA
TlON.

The regular county teachers' examt
nation will be held at the high school
building August 20 and 21.
The examination In high school ssH
1ects will be held in the ofiles Of
county superintendent at the court
house August 70.
ROSEPHA @. PULTOlD.
First publication July II. lSea
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
nc TO SO

Jolntsd spat bamboo AsAing peao}
from 7se To 80. The 7S-esat poles ~,
dandiss for ths price A. WaA's Dsug
sGora
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
FOR GALE.

FOR SALE-One team. .16 hands,
years old, bay horses; also one fpe
driving mare, s years old. Write M.
C. Suttles, Allison, Colo. 8-20-2w
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

l. Kruschke leaves in the morning
for the Chicago and New York mar
kets to select the fall and winter stock
of goods for his establishment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Any fancy shape hat in the house al
a sale price of 95 cents. Nathan's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

For good meals and comfortable
beds go to the Palace hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

HOOD q AMEs, UNDERTAKEN.
LADY ATTENDANT. PHONE Dv-
RANoo s2-2.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Straw hats one-half price at Ma
than's sale that is a sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

This hot weather reminds US to
stop at Richey's for q cold drink.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
THE TRAINS.

Eastern train two hours late.
Southern on time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

A new invoice or fresh chocolate
creams Just received at the Brunswick.
lust melt In your mouth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

How about that box of chocolates
for tomorrow? You will get Just what
you want at the Brunswick And then
your lady love will want to have some
pleasure and the candy will make
her sweeter than ever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
Forecast

Partly cloudy with local showers to
night or Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Storage Of all Kinds-wood q Nor.
gan receive and care for all kiaAs oi
storage. Prompt handling ana sass
are ars special features.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
WANTS
Fcn RENT.

FOR RENT-4-room house, North
Side, $40 East Park avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

See our windows. Nathan's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

bargains galore on all summ1r goods
at Nathan's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
DURANGO vs.. sILvERToN.

The ball game tomorrow will be
called promptly at 2:30. Hoover will
umpire. The line up follows:
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

FOR RENT-Ssven-room house:
modern; splendid location and goot
8. w. Pingrey. agent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

For bargains see Nathan'a wlndo,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

FOR RENT-Five-room house. Sixth
avenue, SIG per month. The Local
Security Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

RoRN-At S:is last evening to NJ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Respectfully yours,
]. w. SITES.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

See our ad. Richey's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Sheriff John Clarke went to Arboles
today to serve a subpoena on Benidito
Rodriguez to appear in county court.
Divorce case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

A genuine hat sale at Nathan's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Miss Anna Weber. daughter of Mr..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
CONGRESS FAVORS
DRAINAGE LAWS
Public Land Sale Receipts
to Reclaim Swamp
Areas.

Friends OF national drainage legisla-
tion are feeling much encouraged lately
over the prospects Of favorable action
by Congress.
IA the Senate the bills on this subject
are in the Committee on Public Lands.
a subcommittee has charge Of them,
consisting Of Senators Flint, Gamble, and
Bankhead. Three bills of the same ma
ture have been introduced by Senator'S
Flint, ClaPp, and Iatimer.
TIE subcommittee is favorably ia
cir ed toward the proposed legislation
and will make a favorable report 70
the main committee the coming week
probably Wednesday It is expected the
main committee will sanction the posi-
ton taken by the subcommittee. and
that a drainage bill will be favorabIy re-
ported.
Each bill on this subject before the
Senate * intended 60 appropriate the
receipts from the sale and disposal OF
public lands in certain States 10 the
construction Of works for the drainage
or reclamation of swamp and overflow
ed lands belonging 10 the United states,
and for other purposes.