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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16

Maximum temperature past twenty
four hours, a; year ago. 81.
A moderate disturbance that moved
rapidly across the south has caused light
SHOWS in the middle Atlantic, and local
rains in the south Atlantic states. while
another rapidly moving disturbance from
the northwest has reached the upper
that extend back into Wyoming and
Montana. Snow also continued in the
lake region and northern New England.
1t is colder over the eastern half of the
| country. with freezing temperature al
most to the gulf coast. and generally
warmer over the western half. except
southern Texas and the extreme north
west.
The western disturbance will continue
to move eastward, attended by general
the lake region. the upper Ohio valley,
the middle Atlantic states and New Eng
| land In the south fair weather will pre-
vail.
gulf states and warmer Friday in the
east and south generally.
The winds along the New England coast
will be moderate. mostly west to south
west: on the middle and south Atlantic
coasts. moderate and mostly westerly; on
the east gulf coast light to moderate and
variable.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have moderate westerly winds
with partly cloudy weather to the Grand
Banks.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings Of the
Thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four hours
beginning at pm. yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 10. pm. Al;
pm, 80; IL midnight, %. December 10,
am. 81: am. 81: IL noon. SO; PM,
"a. Maximum. A, at pm, December
is; minimum, g. at midnight. December
Is and 16.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10. PM. 1884;
pm, 1874; IL midnight, 1888. Decem-
Der IS, 4 am, 1881; 8 am, 1886; noon,
1888; pm, $3.50.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. 4:5Oa.m. and 4:46
pm. high tide, 1898 am. and 1850. r. m.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 5:37 am. and
5:41 pm.; high tide, 11:2S am. and
11:41 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-.sun rose 7:13 am; sun sets
4:39 pm.
Tomorrow-sun rises 7:14 am.
Moon sets 1928 pm. today.
The City Lights.
The city lights and napntha lamps Ill
| lighted by thirty minutes after sunset;
| extinguishing begun one hour before sun
| rise All arc and incandescent lamps
lighted fifteen minutes after sunset and
extinguished forty-ive minutes before
sunrise.
| sUp-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
| HARPERS Ferry. W. Va, December 16
Potomac muddy and Shenandoah cloudy
| this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
To Attend Worlds Sanitary Meeting

The Secretary of State has designated
the following named gentlemen as dele
gates for the United States to the fourth
intern ational sanitary convention. TO be
held at San Jose. Costa RIGA, from De-
cember % next to January 2. 1910: Sur
geon General Walter Wyman, Passed As
sistant Surgeon J. w. Amesse and Passed
A ssistant Surgeon r. H. Won Ezdorf, all
of the public health and marine hospital
service: DR.. n. H. Bracken. secretary
state board Of health Of Minnesota; DR.. A.
II. Doty. quarantine officer OF the port OF
New York, and DIR. -Rhett Goode, member
international sanitary bureau. Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Lehigh Declares Dividend.

PHILADELPHIA, December 16.-The
directors of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company have declared a straight semi
annual dividend of per cent on the COM
mon stock. This is no change from the
last semi annual disbursement, which was
designated as a regular per cent divi-
dend. and an extra dividend of l pei
cent.
The directors also declared the regular
semi annual dividend of per cent on the
preferred stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
THE COURT RECORD.
United States Supreme Court.

No. 2O37. Lockwood agt. Lockwood
argument commenced by Mr.. w. H.
Robson for appellant. continued by Mr..
Charles Poe and Mr. s. A. Putnam for
appellee and concluded by Mr.. H. p.
Blair for appellant: on motion appellant
allowed to file additional authorities If SC
advised.
No 2O39 Thurston agt. Mcclellan; ar
gument commenced by Mr.. c. r. Diggs
for appellant, continued by Mr.. H. E.
Davis for appellee and concluded by Mr..
C. +. Diggs for appellant.
Proceedings after The Stars report
closed yesterday:
No. 2O64 Healy agt. Maroney; motion
to retax costs submitted by Mr.. j. X.
Polk. of counsel for appellee. in support
of motion. and granted.
No. 201S. Maddux agt. BOttineau;
motion to stay mandate overruled.
No. 1864. De Winter agt. Thomas mo-
ton for modification of decree Overruled
No. 201O. Mcfarland agt. Umhau; mo-
ton for reargument overruled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16

One of the best known
automobile manufacturers
in the country desires to
secure a suitable agent to
handle his cars i'm Wash
Ington.
The car is widely and
favorably known and has
a public record that will
sell it.
Applicants must be well
recommended and have
sufficient capital to carry
on the business.
Automobile experience not
so essential as selling abil-
ity, push and energy.
Address Hornberger Ad-
vertising Agency, 2oTo
Broadway, New York, for
particulars, stating quail
fcations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Average Weight Per Bushel.

The crop reporting board Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture In bulletin is
sued today estimates the average weight
per measured bushel Of various crops to
be as follows: Spring wheat, OIL pounds
winter wheat. 5S.4 pounds. and oats, 81. Z
pounds against 57.3, 5S.S and 29.S pounds
respectively last year. The quality of
corn is s42 per cent against S6.9 last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
FINAL CROP ESTIMATES.
Increases in Production Are Shown
ALI Along the Line.

The final estimates OF the crop report
indicate the harvested acreage and pro-
duction, important farm crops of the
United States, in 1909 and 1908, to have
been as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT OPEN.
ED FOR INSPECTION.
Carolina Colored Man Lands in a
Cell-Funeral of Mrs. Moore.
Court Notes.
Special Correspondence Of The Star

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDER, Va, December Is, 1909.
The Alexandria electric light plant at
the foot of Wolf street was opened last
night for an inspection of its new i'm
provements. City officials and many
citizens were conveyed TO the plant in a
carriage, which made frequent trips from
the company's office on King street Call
ers were shown around by the officers of
the company. who explained the mech
anfsm of the various pieces of machinery.
During the evening an elaborate luncheon
was served. the caterers being Rammel
Brothers. The city fathers appeared
greatly pleased over what they saw.
The new engine is 625 X. w. steam
turbine. Two steam-engine units are held
in reserve. In addition to the turbine,
there is a condenser outfit driven by a
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES engine.
pumping plant which will take water
from the river is now being erected. The
total improvements will aggregate Sd,
900. Announcement Is made by the COM
pany that fourteen miles of pole lines to
Braddock, Fort Hunt, Rosemont and
Potomac are being erected and will be
completed about April 1.
At meeting of the directors last even
ing, A. o. Porter was elected a member
of the board. Officers of the company
are Thomas Coleman, Baltimore, presi-
dent: ]. o. NJ. Lucas. Baltimore, vice
president; H. P. Lucas, Baltimore, secre-
tary and treasurer; Frank r. Weller,
Washington, general manager; Lee P.
Harlow. Alexandria, attorney; l. S.
Kirby. Alexandra. superintendent; W.
d. Wicker, Alexandria, chief engineer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16

From the New York Herald.
Thirty-two-story skyscraper to be built
in Wall street. Thought there was an
upward tendency In that district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Editor The Evening Star:

Editor The Evening Star:
The above article New York Herald good and
that ask the readers
of The Washington Star 1t is straightforward and sensible
should have effect the gift CD that
now District of Columbia in the of paseuriz
machine Some phanthopic who have pasteuzers
hands find them OF little value the people OF New
York Ptsbug other large cities longer have
Pasteurized milk like all other bad things
has been has been said by the prophet your
sins will find and DR.. La Fea utterance only
many the very best trend of thought the
subject of infant feeding that the here will
I'D the dangers that threaten the lives of
children District of Columbia There should be doubt
to what is best the milk of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
This Should Interest
YOu.
A Beautiful Semi
detached Residence
Practically a Corner.
,-,r IAMONT ct
171I LAMONT ST.

The prettiest square and
best street in Mount Pleas
ant. An out-of-town owner
has placed this desirable
property with us exclusively
! at a greatly reduced price.
1 OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
A very substantial building
of stone and brick. so attrac-
tive, having the appearance
and individuality of a house
built to order.
IL rooms; two elegant
baths; hot-water heat; serv-
ants stairway. Lot 25xIIo.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS.
- -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
WEATHER FORECAST.
Rain or Snow Tonight and Friday,
Warmer Friday.

For the District Of Columbia and
eastern Pennsylvania: rain or snow to-
night and Friday; warmer Friday; mod
crate winds. mostly westerly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
Notice is hereby given that the copartnership
heretofore existing between John F. Newman and
Richard ]. Smith. under the firm name of New
4 Smith. and doing business at Washing
ton, d. c.. has been this day dissolved by mu-
tua consent. Richard j. Smith has retired from
said firm and business. but the said John r.
Newman will continue the business at the same
place and under the same name.
Dated at Washington. n. C., June II 1909.
tSigned) JOHN F. NEWMAN
dcI6-3t tSIgncd, RICHARD J. SMITH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Business Cor.
nerS.

I4th ST., South of NJ,
Leased at $1,000 a year
Price, $4,000.
9th Street Corner,
Rents at $50 a year;
Price, $4,000.
9TH Street Corner,
Rents at $Io7 a month;
Price, $I5,5oo.
I4th Street Corner,
Rents at $1,000 a year;
Price, $4,000.
Stone & Fairfax,
1912 New York Ave.
dei6-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Police Court Cases.

A cutting ARRAY in which Andrew Jack
son and Jack Lee, both colored, were the
principals Saturday night last was settled
in the police court this morning by i'm
posing fine of $40 each on the parties in
volved. A fine Of $40 was imposed In the
case of Irene McDermott, charged with
assaulting and beating George Brown.
Jennie Myers, charged with abusive Ian
guage toward Mary Belmont, was ac-
quilted.
Districts of the eight city post Office
carriers have been changed. The purpose
is. it is stated, to try to equalize the dis
tribution of mail among the men.
The board of police commissioners met
last night, when the monthly report of the
chief was read. The contract for the
furnishing of pistols of uniform size to
the members of the department was
awarded the Carlin- Hulfish Company.
In the circuit court for this city. Judge
Thornton, temporary injunction was
granted yesterday afternoon, restraining
Lawrence and others from erecting a
planning mill at the southeast corner of
Columbus and Wilkes streets until jan
uary next. The complainant is Mrs.
Ida French.
In the corporation court today, Judge
Barley presiding. Helen r. Hartman
was granted a divorce from Henry w. H.
Hartman on the ground of desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Took Three to Land Him in Jail.

II want to sue the city for justice. be-
cause 1 can't get work." said George
Rivers, negro, twenty-five years old, Of
Monroe. N. c., as he walked into the
police station this morning. Lieut.. Smith
told Rivers the matter would be attended
to and Policeman Roberts started to
show Rivers the way to a cell when he
proved that he was a tower Of strength
in resistance. Chief Goods responded to q
call and the three had all they could do
to get Rivers behind the bars.
Rivers later explained that he has been
here four months and has been unable to
secure employment. In other words, he
wants to sue the city for $500 for nom
support. Rivers was later taken to Jail
and commission will examine into his
sanity
The funeral of Mrs. William f. Moore,
whose death occurred Monday last, took
place at O'Clock this morning from st.
Mary's Church. Services were conducted
by Rev. Father Kelly and the interment
was made in ST. Marys cemetery. PAIL
bearers were J. P. Fegan, Thomas Nu-
gent, George T. Petit Archie Moore, Ar
thur Downey and John Downey.
The body of Samuel l.. Dabney, killed
by an engine at Monroe Tuesday night
last, was shipped this morning to Rock
fish, Va, where burial will be made to-
morrow. Delegations from r. F.. Lee
Lodge, B. r. T., and Potomac Lodge, l.
o. o. F., accompanied the remains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
II NEVER DISAPPOlNT-'
The difference Inn cost
between ordinary print

~ NEVER DlSAPPOiNI
The difference Inn cost
between ordinary print
ing and our work is 50 , small that IL e1rava-
BYRON s. ADAMS. PEIST TER .,..
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
holders Of the Naaop arec bsn1 ana
such other business that may come before the
T sanu ss held the
hours OF IL and pm Transfer books will
iGT t. sEn4 oassfsr
TH1 ANIMAL. MEETING OF THE STOCK.
holders OF the Washington Railway and Elec-
tric Company will be held at the once OF the
tom d. g. on ana Ef January Is 1910 It
IL O'Clock noon.
the transfer Of stock Of said company viii be
closed from December H. 1909. TO January 10,
descent F. ]. WHITEHEAD. Secretary.
THr ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF the Anacostia and Potomac River
Railroad Company will Be held At the ONCE o.
inrton D. G.. on SATURDAY. January Is.
1910 at 12 o'clock noon.
the transfer Of stock OF said COMPANY will be
closed from December IL. 1909. to January TO-
d desc st" F. J. WHITEHEAD. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Georgetown and rennallytown
Railway Company will he held at the ONCE Of
the company. 14th and East Capitol sts.. WASH
ington. n c.. SATURDAY, January To-
1910 at II O'Clock noon.
In accordance with the by laws the books for
the transfer Of stock OF said company will be
closed from December Il. 1909. to January 10.
1910, both dates inclusive.
deseo.5t F. ]. WHITEHEAD. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
holders Of the City and Suburban Railway Of
Washington will be held at the office Of the
company 18th and East Capitol sts.. Washing
ton u. G.. on SATURDAY, January Is. 1910.
1T u o'clock noon.
In accordance with the bylaws. the books for
TIE transfer Of stock Of said company will be
closed from December IL. 1909. to January L.
des-eo.5t F.. J. WHITEHEAD. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the Brghtwood Railway Company
and East capitol sts,. Washington. d. c.. on
SATURDAY. January Is. 1910. at IL O'Clock
noon.
In accordance with the bylaws. the books for
the transfer Of stock OF said company will BE-
closed from December IL. 1909. to January ID.
1910. both dates inclusive.
deseobt F. j. WHITEHEAD, Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany will he held at the ONCE OF the company
18th and East Capitol SITS. Washington. D. O..
noon.
In accordance with the by laws the books for
the transfer Of stock Of said company will be
closed from December II. 1909. to January Is.
1870 both dates inclusive.
deS-eo.5t r. j. WHITEHEAD. Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16

Be Prepared to
Entertain Holiday Guests.
Have a bottle of our famous '.TENNES-
SEE Whisky at hand-a whiskey 0
Shoemaker Co., P lssa = NJ Z. i nis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16

SYSTEMATIC SAVING SECURES SUCCESS,
The Home Building Association offers an IN
vestment secured by first trust on Washington
real estate payments q & per m pNR12 IsF
Pres r p CIIAUGHTON and A. 8. TAYLOR.
vice Pres'ts. j. NJ. WOODWARD, Sec. 500 500
10th st. NV. f. S. WECOTT, Treas; !so'
Pa. ave. NV. uol1-o.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11
BILLS ALLOWED.
List Of bills allowed by the board
Of county commissioners Of Lincoln
county, Nevada, at the meeting held
ecember 9Th, 1909.


VIM. e. Orr, salary for November,
$10S.33.
A. A. Carman, salary and mileage
for November, $500.
Joseph Ronnow, salary and mile
age, $3.50. .
w. T. Stewart. salary and mile
aee, $4,000.
A. s. Thompson SUPPLIES furnished
jail and court house, $101.43.
A. S. Thompson, supplies furnished
Phoebe town, $15.25.
A. s. Thompson. supplies furnished
INDECENT Wollridge, $1,000.
Walter M. Davis, expenses serving
Jurors, $34.5O.
A. A. Carman, supplies furnished
county Jail, $3.50.
Western Union Tel. Co., kilograms
Gent for county, 1857.
Phoebe Record, advertising for
county. $16.40.
Phoebe Record, job printing for
county, $16.15.
Warren Cutler. bounty on coyote
scalps, $1,000.
George Moody, road work, Deei
Lodge district, 1915.
U. N. /. TEL Co, phone services
for 60 It house. $i,.tt.
James Henrie Jr., bounty on coy
ote scalps. $500.
Mrs Kate Hamblin, services a
school census marshal, $500.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11
NOTICE..
10 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice Is hereby given. that on
Tuesday the eleventh day Of January
A. ID. 1910. the County Commissioners
Of Lincoln County. Nevada. will sell
at public auction to the highest bid
der. that certain Concentrating Mill
and Cyanide plant, situate In the
Halt Moon Gulch. about three miles
In q westerly direction from the
Town Of Phoebe. and formerly the
property Of the Janet Mining compan,
Said sale will take place at the
County Court House at the hour Of
| 10 A. M. on said date.
/ BY order of the County Commission
ers.
VIM. q. ORR,
Clerk of Said Board,
| First pub. Dec. IL; last, Jan. 8,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Rt. Rev. Bishop Robinson Of Reno
who was to hold Episcopal services
in this city next Sunday has been
obliged to cancel his date here ow-
&. to the recent death Of his father
at Des Moines, Iowa.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

$a1,O1S.t0
State Of Nevada.
County of Lincoln.
I, Chas. Culverwell. r.. the duly
elected. qualified and acting County
Recorder and ex-Officio Auditor In
and for the said county and state, do
hereby certify that the above state-
ment was taken from the books here
In my office, which further certify
to be correct.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal this LIST day ofDecem-
Ter, A. D., 1909.
CHAS. CULVERWELL, JR.
County Recorder and ex-Offici0
Auditor.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford have arriv-
ed from Los Angeles. Mr.. Crawford
is in charge of the Fuller lumber
ysrd.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Married at Las Vegas: Mathew
Cock Of Las Vegas and Lille Mont
gomery of Los Angeles. Alt G. Smit
of Las Vegas and Emma M. Burch
OF Redlands, California.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Elsie, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Price. The
ceremony to he performed at Price
lone on the evening Of the goth inst.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

w. F. Shemwell, well known Los
Angeles mining man, was in the city
this week. He is interested in the
Chief district. which is beginning to
take on the proportions Of a boom.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

The best is the cheapest. It costs
less to get the best Whiskeys Ia
Phoebe at the Alamo.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

The Best is the Cheapest. It
costs less to get the Best Whistles
In Phoebe At the Alamo.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Miss Grace Heaps of Panaca visit
ed with her sister, Mrs. w. j. Camp
bell this week
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Say! If you want lit. and want
II bad. Come to Phoebe Drug Store
for Christmas goods
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11
Christmas Ball.

Christmas Night At Miners In
ion Hall. Grand ball; good music. At
tend it.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Fred Falkner, receiver of the Bam-
berger Delamar mines, was In town
an business this week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Beautiful line of Toilet Sets and
Fancy Crockery at
The Leader Clothing Store.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Get our special prices on Bonded
Whiskies, At the Alamo
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

The Piocne Drug store has fine
assortment of Xmas goods.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

10, rs, so and 81 bottles of High
Class Perfumes. At Phoebe Drug Co.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

DIR. j. D.. Campbell went to Los An
geles on business trip this week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Attorney F. r.. McNamee was up
from Caliente this week on legal bust
ness
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Coke went
to Caliente yesterday afternoon.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11
Local and Personal

George Wadsworth Of Panaca was
la the city this week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11

Mechanical Toys. At Phoebe Drug.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-12-11
MONTHLY STATEMENT

OF Receipts and Disbursements o.
Lincoln County, Nevada, for tho
Month Ending Nov. 80, 19Os.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-16
U. s. WILL INSPECT -
NURSERY PORT STOCK

WASHINGTON Feb. ia measure
important to the. farmers Of the country
as well as nurserymen has been favorably
acted upon by the house. committee on
agriculture yesterday. Representative
Scott CKansas), chairman of the commit
tee, is the author of the bill. 1t provides
for government inspection of nursery
stock at ports of entry TO be designatsN
by the secretary of agriculture.
An appropriation of 100000 is carried by
the bill, which also authorizes the secre-
tary Of agriculture to establish g quaran-
tine against the importation or. trans-i
portation i'm interstate commerce of dis
eased nursery stock, or stock infested
with injurious insects
The secretary of agriculture Is author
lied to extend the provisions of the bill
to fruits, vegetable bulbs or other plants
whenever he deems IL necessary. The bill
makes It unlawful for any transportation
company to offer at any port Of entry
nursery stock unless accompanied by
certificate OF inspection by an Official ex-'
pert of the country from which the i'm
portation is made. go ''ao =
II not accompanied by such certificate
declaring the importation free Of disease
or injurious insects, the stock will be
ed in quarantine until its freedom of
dangerous insects, pests or plant diseases
has been fully established.