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The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
WILL PROTECT POWER SITES
Government Takes Action, in the
Public Interests.
WithdrnWs Winter Power Privileges
on Public Lands in
the West

Acting upon specific instructions Of the
Secretary OF the Interior. the Unfed
States Geological Survey has begun the
investigation OF water-p0weT sites on the
public lands.
Since April q. the date Of the Sscre-
tary's order. the director OF the survey
has recommended eleven Withdrawals ''in
aid OF proposed legislation affecting the
disposal OF the Water-pOwer sites on tho
public domain" These power-site with
drawals, aggregating 2S5,S55 acres of pub
lLo lands in the States OF Utah Colo
rado. Wyoming. Montana. Idaho, and
Oregon. have been approved BY Score
tary Balllnger.
The present policy is 10 protect the
public interests on the one hand by
promptly Withdrawing from all entry all
public lands containing possible power
sites. and on the other hand by exclud-
ing from such Withdrawals as far as m
formation az hand warrants al areas Of
no value for power purposes, but prop
erty disposable under the agricultural
and other public land laws.
The Director OF the Geological Survey
has assured the Secretary that the esm-
pOrary Withdrawals OF water-pOwer sites
already made from data IN the possession
OF the survey, together With such as
VIII hereafter De made prior % the con
vening OF Congress. viii be ample 70
protect ali the more important water
power sites undispOsed Of on the public
domain and enable Congress 10 intelll-
gently iegislate for their disposition.
Field plans provide for special investi-
cation Of Withdrawals already maze and
for surveys along certain Western rivers
where further information or more exact
data are desirable. in addition 10 the
continuation OF the regular Tiver-GOw
observations. for all OF which work the
current appropriations provide
Five OF the eleven Withdrawals al
ready made include al the power sites
available in the areas that were with
drawn BY Secretary Garfield and restored
70 entry by Secretary Ballinger last
month. The present Withdrawals. how
ever. comprise a much smaller acreage,
one-sixth or less OF the areas OF the
corresponding earlier withdrawal This
reduction has been made possible in part
by omission OF lands patented or reserv-
ed prior to the original Withdrawals, but
more largely by the exclusion OF land n
no wise essential or useful 10 power de-
velOpmenL
The vacated Withdrawals included
large areas OF public land OF possible
agricultural or mineral value al such
/ distances from the rivers as 20 have ab-
soluteIy no connection with the future
development % The water resources. on
the other hand. the revised withdrawal.
/ IN the same regions IN some Instances
cover power sites missed by the earlier
action. Thus in the case OF the Salmon
( River. IN Idaho. where the origtna
withdrawal totaled $3.50 acres, thai
based upon the recent recommendation
I OF the Geological Survey includes o. 20,
acres.
I A similar reduction holds for the Owy-
/ hee River. IN Oregon. and in even great
I er measure for the Flathead and JhC
/ Missouri and tributaries In Montana.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
VERAMENDI PALACE RAZED
Spanish Building Gives Place TO
Modern Improvements.
Old House Surrounded with Hale
OF Romance from Early
Times.

San Antonio Tex. July Ia-Though
surrounded BY q halo Of romance and
traditions. the old Te-amendi Palace IS
making room for progress. Its old stone
walls are falling under the blows OF the
wrecker and very little OF II is standing
to-day. The site Il occupied had become
too valuable 20 the owners 10 be held
unimprOved and q modern building VIII
soon replace the palace.
The term palace was perhaps never
more nisapplied than Il was n this case.
There was nothing about the edifce that
even suggested the word, az Iesst not In
our days. No doubt az the time Il was
built the word palace found Justification.
The chapparal then extended 70 the edge
OF the river on which il stood. rs old
walls affcrdlng protection against the
fierce Cherokee Indians. then master Of
the plain, and may have inspired the ap-
plication OF the name. Besides. Il was
FOR years the home OF the Spanish gov
ernors who iorded It over New Spain. as
Texas was then called
The exact date OF the building OF the
palace has not been ascer1i1ed and very
likely viii always remain a mystery. On
one OF the heavy cedarwood doors ap-
pears the date 1874. but It IS quite certain
that this date does net apply 10 the erec-
ton OF the building There is abundant
authority 70 show that the building was
tenanted before that time. The name
given 70 Il was that OF the Spanish gov
ernor Veramendi. Whether be was the
builder IS not known and IS to-day con
sidered improbable. his residence may
be the only reason for the building s
name.
To-day the Yeramendi Palace Is best
known as the house IN which James
Bowie. inventor Of the bowie knife.
wooed and won his bride, Ursula Vera
mendL This palace was also the scene
Of the murder OF Ben Hilam. Il has on
account OF these associations figured con-
siderably IN prose and song. and not a
few men and maidens have been married
n the shadow of the old walls.
F'or a number OF years the front part
Of the one-story structure had been oc-
cupied by a curio vendor, who IN con
sideration OF a small sum would explain
all 6bOut the place. Some time ago he
was requested 70 move, and to-day the
hammers and crOwbars OF the wrecke-s
are raising dust that has not been dis
turbed for nearly two centuries.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Fie.tn, tn snn Antnnto.

San Antonio. Tex. July 10-Fiestas with
many novel features. including an ancient
Aztec dance, recently started in San Pc
dro Park. This ancient tribal dance Of
the Aztecs is given for the first time In
San Antonio. The music for IT was OBJ
tained in Mexico. and the costumes and
training Of the dancers has been given
careful attention The dancers viii wear
ceremonial robes OF white, blue, and gold
such as the tribal dancers wore when the
Montezumas ruled Mexico. The dance II
self is an interesting survival OF the CIV
ilizatiOa that has become a fragmentary
memory. The speeches during the festas
viii be in Spanish and most OF the ERusie
Spanish. except for the weird Aztec mu-
sic.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
FLOWER OF THE TEA PLANT.
Infusion Made from 1t Preferable to
that from Leaf.

II seems that the flower Of the tea
plant Is much to be preferred to the leaf.
saws the Scientific American The inru-
sion Of the flower Is very sweet and has
the same stimulating qualities as the in
fusion OF the leaves. Moreover, the flower
contains only about per cent OF caffein.
while the leaf contains as much as per
cent. Tea leaves must be picked one by
one; the flowers, on the contrary, are col
lecred much more simply. The principal
quality Of the flower is the difficulty OF
initiating Il. limitations OF leaves are
innumerable. Most astonishing aduiter-
ations OF tea leaves are practiced IN
China The oak. the eglantine, the cherry
the strawberry. the laureL the chestnut
the elm, the apple. and The plum-in ract,
almost every tree that grows-oners its
leaves freely 10 unscrupulCus dealers for
mixture. Even ordinary wood sawdusL
properly colored, has been employed.
Fancy teas are adulterated with clay and
other mineral substances The tea flower
is more or less proof against imitation.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

have been barely tapped At the oioding
Of capital and enterprise they VIII seno
forth foods OF gold.
The Improvement OF the South's splen-
did navigahle waterways has as yet re-
ceived so little attention from Federal
and State governments that on many OF
her largest rivers, even the Mississippi
commerce has dWindlsd. notwithstanding
the fact that the railroads cannot carry
all her commerce. and that hay, barley
grain. and cotton waste IN the felds toT
want OF means OF transportation
: A ARMSTRONG.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

,nto the very heart OF the Nw-lying
mountains. complete isolation from the
outside world may be had by camping
parties The rural post-ofices winch are
scattered here and there through the
rnountains-usualIy at the headquarters
OF some ranch or farm-have In most
cases a serni-weekly mail service, ana
the pleasure-seekers are able, II they 50
desire. to keep in occasional toucn Win
affairs at home by means or these postal
routes. -.
Junction and other OF the larger towns
are automobile fines which AFFORD daily
TRANSPORTATION facilities between the
larger towns and the distant railroad
poInts. Some OF these automobile lines
make a specially In SUMMER OF trans
portinr fishing and camping parties to
and from the railroad stations.
This modern method Of getting about
over the rough country Is big m
movement upon the slow-going road
wagons. pulled by horses or mules Re
Gently fishing party OF three young men
were brought from Kerrville 70 a camp
ing spot upon the Llano River nrteen
miles northwest Of MenardVilie, total
of seveuty-five miles. in four hours. II
Is a good two days trip by wagon. Al
ElOuEn the IDdAo eNAN -SN1--
in places. they are Travelled Wihout
great difficulty by automobiles.
Some Drive 400 Miles
Frequently parties from the interior
parts OF the state. 800 or 400 miles away,
come 10 these mountain streams for a
period OF fishing, travelling the whole dis
tance in automobiles.
In angling for bass, nainnows are usual
" used for bait. although in the later
summer months good success is obtained
by using grasshoppers upon the hook.
Artificial minnows are also used 20 some
extent BY the more expert fishermen
Fly casting also brings good results, The
bass are so numerous, however, that II
is not difficult 10 land a mess OF them
In a few minutes. A novice is even able
70 do this. They range IN weight rom
one-hals 10 FIVE pounds. They are 1uii
OF fight. and the large specimens give
the angler a good tussle before they can
be landed.
The gasper-gOos are also a Saney nsh,
but they give up sooner than the bass
! They range IN size about the same as
the bass and are fine eating.
The blue cat IS one Of the best fsh IN
these streams when Il comes to the sport
/ OF landing them Some OF them weigh
/ six TO fifteen pounds. and when one OF
/ the larger size is caught II is a battle
roval between the angler and the hsh
/ for several minutes. ". d. HoRNADAA'
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Taft May Dedicate Chapel.

San Antonio. Tex. July Io--Eforts are
being made 10 complete the chapel and
library building al Fort sam Houston in
time to give President Taft an opportu-
nifty TO dedicate Il when he starts on his
tour OF the West this coming fan. The
building is a gift Of san Antonio citizens
and Is intended 70 serve as a reminder OF
the pleasant relations which al AL times
have existed between the post AID the
city The post has beer no small factor
in the development Of the city. About
S4f00 are needed 70 finish Il, and when
completed Il viii not only be a very use
ful Institution. but an ornament 70 the
city. Chaplain Dickson. OF the Twenty
fifth Infantry, has been in charge OF the
work.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
RnnL pnrn niridend.

Americus. Ga. July 1o-The Anerieus
National Bank, capitalized at $4,000, has
paid TO stockholders the usual semi-an-
nual dividend Of per cent The Ameri-
Gus National was established three years
ago and has enjoyed a prosperous career.
Other Americas banks hold semi-annual
meetings shortly and $4,000 viii be paid
in dividends altogether.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

Almost any desired color IS impaired 20
agate by German lapidaries. who warm
the dressed stones IN a solution OF sugar.
then coat them with color solutions IN
acid which carbonize the sugar. the color
being absorbed by the mora po-us strata
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
LOUISIANA FIND
HEADS OFF TRUST
Americans Come Near Buy
ing Mexican Volcano.
GOES BACK TO THE OWNER

Pretty Scheme OF New Workers 10
Develop Deposits I'm Mount POpO-
catapetl Frustrated by Discovery
OF Similar Crater in United States.
supply in Mexico Preserved.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
FISHING IN TEXAS
GIVES ANGLER JOY
MenardYille District Is Still
Like PrimeVal Nature.
LIES FAR FROM RAILROADS

Mountains, Valleys, Canyons, and
GIens Afford Ideal Places for Tents
of the CamperH-They GO in with
Wagons, by Automobile, and On
HOrseback-Fine Springs Abound.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
peer Run tn the DeII..

In the wooded and brushy dells along
these streams are many deer. and dur
ing the open season they are killed r.
large numbers by sportsmen. The fact
that the region IS difficult OF access has
given the fish and wild animals protec-
ton, and it is one Of the finest natural
game preserves in the United States
BY leaving the main roads OF travel
and following the course Of the streams
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

ter. but owing to the short time allot- ed to the banquet the bankers and their ladies being entertained with a large theater party at the Elks The ater. only two toasts were offered They were happily said by George W. Rogers and Charles Mckee, two dis tinguishGa visitors from the capital city.
 Among the many guests at the ban qaet table were II. D. Palmer, Star City; Ray Underwood. Stuttgart; IT. Thane. Arkansas City; J. B. Slnams, Lake Village; Frank Milner, R. E. York. John Belser. Junius Jordan. Jr., Will Alexander, D. W. Bass and wife, Hampton; Mir. and Mrs. Jo Nichol II. c. Martin. Warren; A. M. Keller Wilmar; J. s. Wiley and wife. Car, Hollis. Warren; J. E. Boyce and wife, Charles Mckee, F. L. DiNey and wife George W. Rogers. c. H. Dolinger and Miss Stone. of Little Rock; Miss An nie Carmical, of Monticello: c. W. Pet tigrew and wife, Hardy Kilgore and wife, s. c. Alexander and wife, W
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
Friday Euchre Club.

Second avenue,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
Merry Maids and Matrons.

Mrs. Clifton Howell entertained the Merry Maids and Matrons Thursday afternoon, at her home on West Fifth avenue, with George Washington party. Mrs. Ed Rowland, of Memphis; Mrs IIowell's sister, was the honoree of the occasion. The decorations and score cards carried out the George Washington idea. After the interest Ing game tempting refreshments were served The matrons' prize, 8 hand painted plate. was awarded to Airs. Harry Atwood. Miss lola Philpot cap- tured the maids prize, a pair of silk hose. Mrs. Rowland, the honOree, was also presented with a pair of silk hose. Those present were Mes danes Ed Rowland, of Memphis; Dick Barnett, H. B. Strange, Rob Lee, Har- ry Atwood, J. M. Elliott, Preston Jor- dan, Clarence Philpot, Powell Clay ton, of Little Rock; w. D. Hearn, T.. M. Phillips, W. H. Langford, T. H. Collier, of Altheimer; V. D. Wilkins, J. W. Withers, Millie Haizlip, w. H. Knox, .Adolph Bluthenthal and Clifton Howell; Misses Ella Howell, lola Phil pot. Matte Orto, Matte Currie, Mary Geisrelter, Louise Peck, of Omaha. ,, Neb.; Virginia Walker and Bessie At 1 vrncd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
The Bankers Banqueted.

The ladies of St. Cecelia's Guild of Trinity Church, who served the ban quet to the bankers and their ladies last night at the Bluff City Club, proved themselves delightful enter tainers and the luncheon, which con- sisted of eight courses, was decidedly one of the most elaborate and elegant in appointment enjoyed by Pine Bluff fans for many day. About one hun- dred plates were laid. The tables shaped like figure seven, represent ing Group Seven of the Arkansas State Bankers Association, were cov- cred with fine silverware, cut glass and other attractive furnishings and carnations added their beauty to the scene. J!E. Boyce acted as toastmas-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
Dinner at the Marion.

Mr. and Mrs. William Loeb, os Lit ;lc Rock. will entertain with an eiab- crate dinner at the Hotel Marion In that city Sunday evening. compliment ary to their daughter, Miss Ayleene Killer, and NIr. J. Milford DreyTus, of this city. X large number of Pine Bluf1ians will be numbered among the guests on that occasion. Among them will be Misses Artie Dreyfus. Ida and Jose Dreyfus; Stanley Dreyfus, X. N. Bloom, Sam and Meyer Solmson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

The Pine Bluff girls basket ball team will be here for series of games with tho local high school girls on Friday and Saturday, and this particular series will be hotiy contested from start to finish as tho Bluff City girls had very fast team lest season aud the team this season Is much faster.-TIot Springs Bulletin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

D. Hearn and wife, V. o. Alexander and wife, J. II. Mann and wife, Miss Lola Mann and E. C. Powell, of Cam 1den; Miss Rose Epstein, of Little Rock, and Meyer Solmson, Miss Allie May Howell and 1vie k. Howell, of Waldo, II. E. Strange and wife, James Goodwin and wife, NJ. E. Bloom, l., Thomasson, of Altheimer: w. C. Hudson and wife, Y. E. Webb and wife and many others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
tn irtistIe Afternoon.

-'1'''tiS 1AltIuotU.
 l Mrs. John F. Rutherford and Mrs. H' A. lagsart entertained Thursday ] afternoon at the home of Mrs, Ruth efford, on West Sixth avenue, in hon Of ol the daughters of the American Revolution. The affair was most com , pIete and beautiful in every detail. Ae reception hall was artistieal!y decorated with gaTlanis of green. flags and the national colors. In the par Tor were largo white roses and spring flowers The dining room was done n scarlet and liberty carnations Each guest was presented with silk flag, mounted on a gold pin. X short bus- mess session was held, with the fol- loving results: Mrs. R. (. Thomp- soa, as regent, and Mrs. ]. r. Ruth ertord as delegate, were chosen 10 attend the national D. X. R. congress at Washington in April. Mesda1nes .. ". Pettigrew. R. E. Lee, w l.. De woody, ". II. Langford, M. E. Speers, T. M. Phillips, N. s. Haizl;p, R. A. Chesnutt, l.. B. Lyle and W. E. Wright were elected alternates to this congress Mesdarnes M $. Haizlip, T. M. Phillips. J. K. Land, F. C.. Smart, ID, l.. Trimble and Misses Em- ma and Alma Dewoody were elected delegates to attend the state conven- tion to be held in Little Rock, Feb suary g. The alternates elected for this convention are Mesdames P. M. Bridges, R. K. Lee, M. E. Speers, R. A. Chestnut and ". A.. TaEgart, Misses Fannie Gillespie and Emma Byrd. Following the business session a de- iightful program was rendered, which was as follows:
 Piano solo, Miss Sue Perkins.
 Vocal solo. Miss Reva Harris.
 Piano solo. Mrs. Martin.
 Realing, Miss Louise Bridges.
 The principal paper for the after noon was written by Miss Alma De- woody and read by Mrs. L. K. Land. The title of the paper was The Mecklenberg Declaration-A Spark Lost in the Blazs.' On motion this paper was made part of the archives of the chapter. After the program a social hour was held and the guests entered into lively conversation. Each lady was presented with sou venir, which was a miniature stump Of cherry tree with a small hatchet, which, on close inspection, proved to be box of delicious candy. Three courses of elegant refreshments were served. Tho cream was served in the shape of liberty bells with tn hgurs "1776" raised on them. The. guests present besides the regular chapter members were Mesdames D. Fl. Dun can, Eugene Graham, A. w. Nunn, A. c. Jordan, W. T. Young, F. A. Fowler, Mrs. Martin, Will Rowland, Van Knox, Robert Rutherford and Charlie Lev erenz; Misses Sue Perkins, Louise Bridges, Emma White, Reva Harris, Emma Dewoody and Madge Behymer. of Maiden, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

eFe'sss will close With a beautiful en- tftainment, Building ot the Rel " i1iie and Blue" in which the tDtj Q school ~.!l participate
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
Maccabees Hold Rally.

] A grand rally was held Thursday afternoon by the Maccabees in the Knights of Pythias hall. Mrs. Mason, of Jonesboro, the state commander, was present. There was large at ] tendance, about forty ladies being present. An important feature of the i afternoon was the raising Of $9O III less than ten minutes for the furnish ing of a room in the Davis Hospital. Besides the $90 raised a considerable sum was pledged to be paid later. After the regular business session social hour was enjoyed by those pres ent. A delightful program was rem dered. Among the numbers was recitation by Miss Louise Bridges which was greatly enjoyed by all. This rally was one of the many that are being held throughout the Unit ed States in the month of February.
 Exercises at Miss Jones' School
 The pupils of Miss Callie Jones school will celebrate Washington's birthday by holding patriotic exercises today instead of Monday. The pro- gram will begin at 1o:3o o'clock, and the parents and friends are invited to Ina present. An interesting program has been arranged, and the school rooms are appropriately decorated with flags and other patriotic emblems. The exercises will begin by prayer bv Rev. T, Y. Ramsey, followed by ratriotic songs to be rendered by the school, and several concert reclta- +ions on patriotic subjects. The ex-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

Mrs. F. \. Patterson will entertain the Friday Eucare Club this afternoon, at her home. No 422 Wes. Eighth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
Dance aI Mrs. Eiliott's.

Dance at Mrs. Eiliott's.
 Mrs. J. M. Elliott will entertain thls evening at her home on West Fifth Qyenue with dance, complimentary 10 Miss Louise Peck. of Omaha, Neb.; Miss Mary Geisreiter and Miss Caro- Qne Caldwell
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
! oung Ladies' Club.

ae iouns Ladies Club of the First Methodist Church will meet sa,urdav afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Felix smart
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

c. W. Greer. after a brief visit .n
 the city. has returned to his home at Thornton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19
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Lotus Couuion.

Lotus Cottliion.
 The Lotus Cotiliiou Club will give . domino dance at the Bluff City Club Tuesday evening, February g, instead o4 Monday. February P.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-19

Tho Junior Bridge.
 The Junior Bridge Club will be en- tertained this afternoon by Miss Vir- ainia Walker, at her home on West
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-08
Parrots on Automobile Fad.

The latest automobile fad is a par
rot in the place that has been filled
for a few months with a hanging
vase for flowers. The parrot idea
originated in New York and is due
to the fact that the long rides in the
machine with no one to talk to have
bored the lady, and the chatter of
blue, red and green parrot is wei
come diversion OF course, if one
prefers, for the parrot may be sub
stituted some other kind of bird. The
parrot is not in a cage, but is al
lowed to sit on the tonneau door and
is naturally much observed.