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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

-,.,x ,,.. .,,. -, ,h. ,or,h Mr. Macyeagh has
~ 49, ouuu IN. VI nc, - ,ua h,s Garden nor
80 q, " -, -, g., n,,rned and cultivated
by Mrs Thomas, 1t contains many of the flowers
OF the kind that make pleasant what people are
given 20 call old fashioned gardens.
Mr. Taf, consr,ts HE treasury chief about econ
omIes On soy.rnment 7, was MIR Macyeagh who
w,s asLad 90 soor os Mr. Taft took office to pro-
Va ,r,ys ond mo,ns IN cave money in the diner
on, aor.r,mor,s Tha merchant cabinet member
had the advant,y. ~ a long business training
,nd :, d,a no, ,aSa h,r, Ions IN discover that n
,y,s nos.thio 10 s,ra rn,ny ,hous,nds NJ dollars
hv r,,,Ins hrstrass na,hods In e,yect in the air
taran, hsoa,s ~ orarnmar, I, ,y,s found for
instance, that good many bureaus OF the depart
ments we're In the habit of purchasing their sup
piles independently. The result of this was that
some OF them paying much more money
for some articles than being paid by others.
Reform in purchase methods has come and It
has come also in many other lines. the net re-
suit being that Uncle Sans pocketbook is being
saved a good many thousands OF dollars yearly.
Jacob NJ Dickinson the secretary of war in Mr.
Taft's cabinet is a southern man and a Demo
crat II NAV seem n little curious Mt first thought
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05


Mr. Tafts cabinet forms what might be called
legal family Most OF the members are law.
yers OF the first rank. and It is an open secret
that they were selected because OF their high
ability. There no longer books on nature and
books on general history subjects in the Office H.
brary OF the White House New book shelves
have been put in and them hundreds OF
the brownish-red covered volumes which beto-
Ken the law book. II Is said that cabinet meet
ings these days take on the semblance of a
sultaton OF lawyers. As example OF this II
may be said that one day the president In talking
to some newspaper correspondents said that
matter what subject was preached in the cabinet
room at that time the thoughts of everyone went
from the suggested subject to the matter of the
strengthening of the antitrust laws
What the president said at that time is prac-
ucaly true OF most OF the present sessions OF
the cabinet. for It Is known that while Mr.. Taft
is anxious to carry out the Roosevelt policies he
wants TO buttress them with the law so that no
constitutional flaws can be found in them by
means of which after the best intentions on the
part of the Legislators. the guilty might find q
means OF escape.
II must not be supposed for instant that be-
cause most of Mr. Tafts cabinet members
lawyers. they have avocations in life to turn
them aside frequently from their vocations Take
the ranking member OF the cabinet for instance
Philander Chase Knox The secretary of state is
devotee OF the outdoor life. and is less ac-
tive in open air pursuits than was President
Roosevelt. though 1t is true that Mr.. Knox does
OF natural history.
The secretary of state. when he is not discuss
Ing matters with the president. is not engaged
In Strengthening out International tangies is eth
er playing golf or driving pair of fast. spirited
horses There few more ardent lovers of the
noble horse" than Secretary Knox He rides oc-
casionally and he Is not averse to taking n five
lar red gate IL his mount is a jumper. and II the
gate happens in his way. The secretary's chief
delight is driving On his Pennsylvania farm
near Valley Forge. the scene OF the awful winter
which was passed by the continental army under
George Washington Mr.. Knox has many horses
OF approved pedigree. and many dairy animals
also OF noted forbears
Franklin MacVeagh the secretary OF the treas
ury. who is the second ranking officer in Mr.
Tafts cabinet. is merchant. although In early
days he studied law. Mr. MacVeagh is not given
particularly to the strenuous life as 1t is viewed
generally. He is much OF walker and has a
love OF nature which leads him afield on many a
ramble. but for games. and for shooting the sec
rotary cares little
Up near Dublin. New Hampshire, the treasury
chief has country home and there on the rocky
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
DRAINAGE OF LANDS
General Need for Draining Irri-
gated Lands Is Increasing.
Summary Of Investigations Made by
Government Expert as Set Forth
In Bulletin Issued by Depart
ment Of Agriculture.

A bulletin recently issued by the
United States department Of agricul-
ture is OF special interest to farmers
In the arid country. The bulletin was
prepared by Prof. Chas. F. Brown. and
treats of drainage investigations in
the west. The general need for drain
ing irrigated lands has increased rap
idly during the last 20 years. A sum-
mary Of the bulletin follows:
% The extent and value of lands
In the arid west needing drainage
make this a question OF great impor
lance. Most of these lands once pro-
duced abundant crops. but now they
lie idle or produce only a small por-
ton of what they should. Nearly ev-
cry agricultural district in Utah. Wash
ington. Montana. Wyoming. Colorado
and California has large areas in this
condition.
(2) The value OF understanding the
fundamental principles of drainage. in
preventing the increase of such condi-
lions and reclaiming those lands now
affected. can hardly be overestimated.
Millions of dollars would have been
saved in the west II the Injurious re-
suits of seepage water and alkali and
the methods of preventing them had
been known and appreciated. Some
knowledge of the nature and source
Of alkali. together with its relation to
crop production. is essential. The re-
ports of experiments In Utah. Wash
ington. California and Colorado. con-
tanned In this bulletin. afford proof
that such injuries could have been
prevented at a reasonable cost.
(5) Success is dependent upon cor
rect plans and proper construction of
drains. Careful and systematic sur
veys and subsoil examinations should
never be omitted. The form of drain
or section of ditch should be chosen
with reference to its efficiency in the
particular soil formation and water
conditions.
ca The subsequent care and treat
ment of drains and lands will also
determine the ultimate success. In
humid countries drainage systems.
once well laid. take care of them
selves and usually operate success
fully for many years. Drainage sys-
TENS in arid countries. where irri-
cation is practiced. require watching
and treatment after they are laid. The
care is necessary in relation to sur
face waters. and the treatment of
lands necessary when they are affect
ed with alkali.
(5) The cost OF draining the lands
described In these Investigations Is
the basis for the statement that such
lands can be proftably drained. The
Hyde Park lands. formerly only fit
for pasturage. were drained at cost
of $3.50 per acre. During the two
following years different. portions were
planted to oats. wheat and sugar
beets. The yields were too bushels OF
oats, so bushels of wheat. and IS tons
OF sugar beets per acre. The Garland
wet land was drained at cost Of
1867 per acre. which raised the
land value from less than 500 to $3.50
per acre.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
The Chief Requisite.

Richard Watson Glider had a dry
wit OF his own. He once received a
call from a young woman who wished
to secure material for an article Of
5000 words on Young Women In Lit
erature."
1T was a fetching subject. full of
meat" explained the young woman
afterward. land I saw not only 5000
words in the story. but at least 5000.
But I never got any further than the
first question. Mr.. elders answer
took the very life out of me. l asked
him: Now. Mr.. Glider. what would
you say was the first. the chief. the
all-essential requisite for young wo-
man entering the literary field?"
Il waited with bated breath. when
he answered. Postage stamps. -
Boston Globe.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
IRRIGATION IN THE WINTER
In Very Many Sections Water 10
Turned Into the Orchards, and
Is Of Much Benefit.

II Is a common practice. and one to
be commended. to pillow the orchard
in the fall and leave 1t in the rough
during the winter months. In this
case the burrows should be plowed
toward the trees SO that the winter
drainage will be away from them. By
so blowing and leaving the orchard
the whole winter rainfall will be abb
sorbed by the soil and stored away
for the summer use of the trees.
whereas. II left unplowed, or left
smooth. the winter rainfall will be
drained of the land. often carrying
with 1t much of its fertility. In the
spring the land is again plowed. this
time toward the trees. and carefully
narrowed and smoothed for the sum
mer. Now. all the rain that has fallen
is still in the soil, and by constant
cultivation 1t can be retained and the
trees get the whole benefit of 1t. BY
this method the land itself is convert
ed into a reservoir in which the win
ter rains are stored for summer use.
In very many sections. where water
can be had for the purpose. winter ir-
rigation is a common practice and has
much to recommend 1t. In this case
the water is turned on the land be-
fore the rainfall and the soil is thor
oughly soaked. Being now full
of water. 1t matters less what the sea
son may be; whether one OF abundant
or OF light rainfall. there is water
enough stored away in the soil with
proper outstanding. to carry the trees
through the summer months. After q
series of dry seasons the natural water
level of the soil lowers, and unless
there is sufficient rainfall during the
winter to fill it down to this soil water,
there will be left dry stratum. Some
times this is at the depth that the
roots penetrate and in spite Of winter
rains they perish for lack of moisture.
drying out as soon as the shallow layer
of soil on top has been deprived Of
its moisture. Very large tracts OF
orchard trees have persisted from this
cause. insult cheney of the winter rains
to fill up the soil. By applying water
to the soil early in the season this
lower stratum is filed up. the water
penetrates to the lower soil water and
the trees will carry safely through the
summer. 1t has been found an excel
lent plan where there is water avail
able and insures the orchard against
dry season.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

A young couple of Liberty were
walking past dry goods store. when
the wife stopped to admire some Of
the dresses. After moment she re-
turned to where she had left her hus-
band, and grasping an arm. COM
planned. You never want to stop and
look at anything that interests me.
You don't care for me any more. You
haven't kissed me for three weeks"
Its not my fault. but my misfor-
tune" replied the man politely. 1t
was not her Observation-Disclosures City
Star.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Christmas tree as gift to the boys
and girls wherever the court spent
the festive season. The tree always
stood under Chinese dragons suspend
ed from the ceiling. The children
walked in two by two. and each one
was kissed in turn by the queen.
Adelaide also distributed all of the
Christmas presents. 1t is said she al
ways enjoyed these gatherings until
the little guests had gone. when she
would be overcome by sense Of
loneliness in the thought Of her own
childless household.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

C. J. Blanchard, statistician for the
United States reclamation service.
said recently:
THE hunger for land is greater to-
day than ever before in our nations
history and the government and pri-
vate enterprise cannot open up new
projects fast enough. Irrigated land
adapted to fruit-growing is being
sought all over the west and prices
which would have seemed incredible
few years ago are being paid for 1t.
THE projects of the government
water to-day a million acres and prob
ably 10000 families are now residing
in homes of their own on the land
which has been reclaimed"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Pigs old enough to eat should be
placed into pens by themselves, says
Farm Journal.
In giving a hog medicine. the best
and safest plan is to give it in his feed.
Where pigs are properly weaned
there will be no check to their grow
ing.
Hogs gain Fore in flesh in warm
weather in proportion to the food they
consume than they do in cold weather.
Well kept pigs will gain about a
pound a day up to the time they are
100 days old.
Change the bedding of the sows
often.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

The great quantity of roughage on
our western grain farms which ordi.
narily goes to waste should be profit
ably utilized by sheep. The question
of methods should receive careful at.
tention. Perhaps the most important
problem will be the production Of the
right class of feed. heterogeneous feed
produces the best quality Of mutton.
Thus the principal rough feed should
consist of the legumes. Alfalfa hay
and a small supplemental feed OF
wheat screenings or barley make an
excellent food for sheep. Another
combination that has been successful
ly utilized is alfalfa and beardless bar.
ley.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

The small son Of the household had
Just been initiated into the art of
cleaning his own teeth with the soft
little brush his mother had bought
him. Hearing the baby cry Justify
few minutes later the mother ran into
the nursery. only to find the nursing
bottle upon the floor and Johnny.
toothbrush in hand. leaning over the
crib of the screaming infant.
"Oh. muvver." he cried anxiously.
baby must have been horned wifout
any teefs,"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

T. p. O'Connor. the witty Irish par
Humanitarian, discussed at a dinner in
New York the bull.
1.-The BULL" he said, isn't confined
to Ireland. 1t was an Englishman.
you know-an English judge.-who.
being told by tramp that he was un-
married. replied: Well. that's a good
thing for your wife
And 1t was a French soldier, who,
sleeping in his tent with a stone jar
for a pillow, replied on being asked II
the jar wasn't hard: oh. no; I've
stuffed 1t, you see. with hay
And 1t was an American politician
in New York who cried the other night
from the tailboard of a dray. "lf we
remain silent the people will not hear
our heart-rending cries. Washing
ton Star.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

from those on the coast, ferns espe-
cially preponderating. In 1897 further
progress had been made and in 1906
the forest trees had been advanced so
short time the island will again be
densely forested. 1t is believed that
the first plants to establish themselves
on the blasted soil-such as ferns. al
gaze. MOSES. compositae and grasses
were borne thither by winds, and
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
Nature Restores Fertility.

A unique opportunity to study ma
lures processes in restoring the vege-
tation of a land swept clean by a
great disaster was afforded after the
tremendous eruption of the volcano
on the little island OF Krakatoa in
1888. All living organisms were de-
stroyed In 1886 a number of plants
had already established themselves on
the devastated island. those in the
interior being remarkably different
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Many OF the famous women In his
tory loved children, though deprived
OF children's love most of their lives.
One was Queen Adelaide. whose two
little ones died in infancy. She
mourned her loss the rest of her life,
and sought solace in bringing happi-
ness to the children OF others. 1t be-
came her custom to give a great
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
MiIkjno Experiments,

Experiments in developing a milk.
ing strain of shorthorn cattle have
been begun by the dairy division OF
the United States department Of agri.
culture. In cooperation with the Min
nesota experiment station and with
nine Minnesota breeders. the latter
having agreed to allow their herds to
be used to manage them according to
the instructions of the department.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Potatoes grow wonderfully well un-
der dry-farming conditions. They can
be grown thus with reasonable sue
cess almost any season. A good crop
can be obtained on breaking properly
prepared. and also on other land.
The quality Of potatoes grown on
such land is simply superb. Ruta-
bagas may also be grown upon a
small amount of moisture when prop
erly cared for
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
Protest.

What do you think OF that Eng
lish notion of abolishing the House OF
Lords?"
Its an outrage" answered Mr..
Cumrox. Its worse than bank
ruptcy. It's reputation. We Ameri-
can millionaires who have made big
matrimonial investments will never
stand for it."-Washington Evening
Star
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
Too Tall.

Farmer Ito editor Of local paper)-
want to put a notice in your news
paper Of the death of my brother.
What's yer price?
Editor-Ten shillings and sixpence
an inch. sir.
brother was six feet two.-London
Opinion.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

soil he brings his best
efforts to bear to cui
tivate n garden. Tho
secretary has read the
story written by Mrs.
Theodore Thomas. the
widow OF the great
orchestra leader. a
story which told how
she made a success
full garden on the
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Good ewes i-Se worth more to the
farmer than the price for which he
could sell them. But unless they are
good ewes. they are worthless as
breeders and mothers and should be
sold.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

The upt-o-date small boy who has
his suspicious of Santa Claus will be
asking St Nick to submit to Copen-
hagen any records he may have of
climbing down a chimney.-Denver Re-
publican.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Landlady-You say the chicken
soup isn't good? Why. told the cook
how to make it. Perhaps she didn't
catch the idea.
Christmas-week Boarder-No.
think 1t was the chicken she didn't
catch
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

writing my

"Why don't you go on writing my
speech?" said the orator.
I'm spellbound." replied the typist.
Has my eloquence such an effect?"
Eyes, sir; / never worked for
man who used SO many words 1 can't
SPELL Star.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

Try a small field of alfalfa next
spring; use well drained ground and
don't say you can't raise 1t until you
have tried.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

that ocean currents were probably the
agents In the Importation Of seeds
/ fruits
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

cabinet position was called By tho
press OF the country the great I'M
known" Mr.. Wickersham Is no
longer unknown. His position as
the attorney for the United States
in all Its civil and criminal pro-
ceedings keeps him constantly In
the light.
The attorney general looks like
a student. Lawyers say of him that
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

they wish to talk with the president
without being Obliged to wait their
turns with senators. representatives and
the private citizens OF the land. who
under the new arrangement are given
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05

as one OF the legal lights OF the United
States.
II an account were kept 1t seems
likely that the visits paid to the
White House by George w. Wicker
sham. the attorney general. would be
found to outnumber those paid by any
other cabinet official Mr.. Wickersham
is in charge of the prosecution OF the
law breakers which the government Is
carrying forward. and the attorney
general knows. as the country knows.
that the legal opinion Of the president
is worth while. Mr.. Wickersham.
when he was first mentioned for .
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-01-05
HOWARD {. BURTON, AssAYER 1 CHEMIST
LEADyILLE COIOR M

IHseim:n prices: Gold. silver. lead. u; cold,
slysr. 1se; rold. Soc: .ine or copper, 81
sppiieauon Control and umpire work 80
aeitsd- References Carbonate National Bank
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-17

and at the close of the play.
Mrs. J. L. Campbell will entertain
with shower on Thursday afternoon,
complimentary to Miss Lily Brown.
Miss Rose Franke1 entertained few
friends at q delightful whist party in
honor of Miss Sadie Baron. The first
prize was won by Bert Herskovitz, the
second going to Miss Annie Swat. Re-
freshments were served after the game.
Those present were: Misses Sadie
Baron, Annie Swat, Bessie Baron, Es-
telle Levy, Lillian Givens; Messrs. Ben
Swat, Arthur and Irving Block, Bert
Herskovitz, Sam Swat, Joe Blan-
graund and Mr.. and Mrs. I. and L. Las
kin.
The Elks will give a New Years eve
ball in their club rooms on Saturday
night, December 81, for members, their
families, sweethearts and friends. Re
freshments will be served and to make
things lively when the clock strikes out
the old year, there will be fireworks
and horns to help make a noise. The
committees in charge of the ball are:
Arrangement Committee-H. Y. Ellis,
H Z. Christie. Jake Kaufman
Reception Committee-C Z. Kelly,
Edward Kneezell, Chas. W. Marshall.
Floor Committee-Clyde Holmes,
MauFy Kemp, Francis B. Gallagher, w.
H. Fryer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-17
!: Z: 4: 1898 =
WEDDINGS.
:. !. = j: 8 :. {" *.-"~~ :

Wednesday evening at o'clock, at the
home of Mrs. w. G. Schfartz. 1O2l Arl-
IONA street, Miss Irene L. Aldrlch ana
Gus Schwartz were united in marriage
in the presence of friends by Rev. c. L.
Overstreet.
The bride has lived in FL Paso three
years and has made a wide circle OF
friends.
The groom is connected with the Ell
Paso & Southwestern railroad, and the
young couple will make their home in
FL Paso. at 322 West Missouri street
r. B. Goode now of MADEIRA, Mexico,
but formerly of Beaumont, Texas, was
married Dec. IA, 1910, to Miss Florence
J.. Doris, of Beaumont, Texas, at the
home of Rev. r. T. Hanks. 1107 Arizona
street. The couple left Friday for their
future home in MADEIRA.
Edward Doolittle and Miss Marguer
lite Mace were quietly married Tuesday
afternoon at the residence of DR.. and
Mrs. j. A Hedrick, SIC North Oregon
street.
Rev. c. S. Wright performed the cere
mony, which was witnessed by a few
friends.
A pretty home wedding was that of
rance Stanberry. celebrated. Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock at the home Of
the prideS parents, 1877 Arizona street.
A large number of friends were in
attendance at the ceremony.
The house was beautifully decorated
throughout in the bridal colors Of
green and white
In the dining room the bay window
was transformed into a veritable power
0f writ 01,r
and ferns. and from the center hung an
immense bow of white tulle, under
which the ceremony was performed.
Just before the ceremony Mrs Court
ney A Camp very sweetly sang "All for
You"
AS Mrs. j. A. Barada played the we'd
ding march from Lohengrin, the little
ring bearer. Virginia Robinson, entered
the parlors holding in one hand DAM
ty basket filled with carnations, and in
the other a Gale lily, in thep etals Of
which the ring was embedded The
bride and groom came in together. the
minister, Rev. c. l. Overstreet awaiting
! them at the place of celebration.
The bride was handsomely gownc.i
| in white embroidered crepe, with trim
| rings of real lace, and sarnitures CT
PEARLS.
The long veil of tuile was hell in
/ Place with a wreath of orange oss"ms
| ens lilies of the valley, AMI an arm
| bs3ouei of brides roses, lilies of tn,
| valley and orchids, in shower effect,
| was carried.
| Following the ceremony refreshments
| were served, with Misses Katie Stoker
| and Wilma Elliott presiding at the
| punch bowl
| The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
| Mrs. E. T. Stoker and an artist of rec
| ognized ability.
The groom is editor of the Hereford.
| Texas. Brand. The young couple, who
received a large collection of beautiful
presents, left Immediately after the
/ ceremony for their future home in
| Hereford, Texas.