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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-07
Called Best for Utilization of
Great Falls Power.
REPORT MADE ON MATTER
Senate Asked to Appropriate $40, 900
for Investigation.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VIEW
Project Favored Proposes New Con-
duit and Dropping Water on
Turbine Wheels.

For complete investigation and for the
PREPARATION of estimates of cost of de-
velopment and use of Great Falls power
for lighting the streets, public buildings
and parks of the District Of Columbia
congress is asked to appropriate $4,000 b.
the Chamber of Commerce.
The entirely new plan for Great Falls
" alter power and water supply develop
ment, proposed to the District Commits
sioners hy NJ. O. Leighton, chief hydros-
Japher of the geological survey. said to
te much superior to any plan yet sug-
,csted." is recommended TO the attention
NJ Congress.
The report of the subcommittee of the
committee municipal legislation of the
th3mber of Commerce, with the author
4! Of the Chamber of Commerce, submit
.sI today its final report on the subject.
containing its recommendations, to Sena-
TOR Jacob III. Gallinger, chairman of the
District of Columbia subcommittee of the
Senate appropriations committee. Julius
/. Peyser, chairman of the Chamber or
commerce subcommittee signs the report.
What the Plan Proposes.
The Leighton project, as briefly set
.nflh in the report, proposes TO lay
ncN open conduit along the Conduit
load from the falls 10 the palecariia
IcServoir, and to drop the water through
iupes from the reservoir directly onto
M, turbine wheels in a power house on
the river bank. 1:5 feet below.
The apparent superiority of this
l,lau, says the report, lies in the fact
tuat no property would be flooded by
back water, sucn as would be the case
If water were taken from the river on
the Virginia side at any pu.nt between
Great Fans and the District hne.
The report calls attention to the rein
SestIgat.ons of Lieut.. W. G. Lansh.t,
army engineer oIucer, in charge OF the
washington aqueduct: Maj. William Y.
Juoson. Engineer Commissioner OF the
District OF Columbia; Z. EDWARD Wright,
assistant to the Attorney General for
the interior De partment; w. \. McFar
department, and TO the report of HYDRO
srapner Leighton.
The report OF the subcommittee of the
Chamber of Commerce is as IOliCws:
''fhe Chamber OF Commerce has di-
leCted this commiltee-d subcommittee of
the municipal legislation c.mnitt-e-to
recommend and urge the Senate appro-
prlatIGns committee to inserl IN the Dis
lrict appropriation bill an item of 10000
Tor complete investigation and Tor the
preparation Of estimates of cost OF the
development and Use OF Great Falls Power
Tor lighting the streets, pubic buildings
and parks of the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-07
Investigation Is Urged.

This feature of Mr.. Leightons plan
alone, We believe, makes il worthy of
most thorough investigation and justifies
lie preparation Of estimates of its cost
We do not urge at this time that Con-
-rcSs make an appropriation for the ac-
lUal development and use OF the power,
Jut only for the purpose of ascertaining
definitely whether, 10y the Leighton
method, the Development and use OF the
power IS economically possible We feel
that the people of the District of Column
U.a are entitled 10 have this question de-
tci1nined, and that the possibilities are
sufficiently reasona bic 10 Justify an ap-
preparation for this purpose.
We desire TO call Your attention to the
Tact that the Senate. in 1898, passed a
bill for the requirement OF all water
rights at Great Falls by the government
and providing that the water should he
used for water supply for Washington
and for hydro-electric power for public
lighting. We believe your committee will
md. upon investigation of the army en-
gineer reports made at that time that
the projects then under consideration
were far less practicable than the pres
INT Leighton plan. The Great Falls bill
vas favorably reported to the House by
the District committee In 1898 but failed
10 reach vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-07
Leighton Report Favored.

we desire especially TO cali attention
% the recent report OF Mr.. Leighton,
recommending to the District Commission
ers an entirely new plan for Great + ais
water power and water supply develop
nent. Mr.. Leighton made the investi-
cation upon which this report is based
asst fall and this winter. 1t seems to
IS to he much superior to any plan yet
suggested In that it contemplates the use
Of property already owned by the United
States.
briefly, il Is this:
TO lay new open conduit along the
conduit road from the falls to the
Dalecarlia reservoir and to drop the
water through pipes from the reservoir
directly onto the turbine wheels In a
lower house on the river bank, 133 feet
below.
The apparent superiority o. this plan
over previous plans lies in the fact that
10 property would be flooded by back
water, such as would be the case il
water were taken from the river on the
Virginia side AT any point between Grea
FANS and the District line. In the
opinion OF Mr.. Leighton. any method of
Utilization except that proposed by hin,
y ould necessitate the payment OF heavy
damages for overflow and would make
ne initial cost probibitive.
, 1911-04-06
Meeting Of WOmen's Club

The members of the Women's
Club held a very successful meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Pearson
Saturday afternoon. There was a
good attendance and the interest
in the matter under discussion,
"Civic Improvement" was quite
marked. The bye laws were adj
opted and business of Importance
transacted. Mrs. Pearson was the
leader for the day and all the pa
pers read and matters discussed
were excellent. The next meeting
of the Club will be with Mrs. 5.
F. Price the afternoon of the first
Saturday in May.
, 1911-04-06
Returns From St. Louis

Eugene g, Gross, and son Gar
land, returned from St. Louis
Sunday after having spent the win
ter. there with his family. His
daughter is attending school at
Clayton, a suburb of st, Louis and
will be home about the LIST of July.
Mrs. Gross was compelled to enter
a hospital for an operation, but is
out now and will be home early in
May. Mr.. Gross says he is ex-
tremely glad to get back to Wyom-
ing. sit is nice, of COURSE" he
said, 'to get away from here for q
time, but [ am always mighty
glad to get back again."
, 1911-04-06
Annual Business Meeting

The annual business meeting Of
the Christian Endeavor Society
was held at the home of Mrs. A.
w. Aipsworth last Friday evening
followed by a social. There was
about 30 present, the following
officers were elected for the ensu.
ing year: Pres. w. p. Hays, vice
pres. Mrs. Della Clark, secretary
and treasurer, G. F. Clark, chair.
man prayer meeting committee,
Mrs. Fanny Lee, chairman miss
ionary committee, 5 II. Mcneil
chairman social committee, Alma
Ainsworth, chairman visiting CON-
mittee, Ruth WEIGH, organists,
Anna Hunter and Susie Forney.
After the business meeting the
young people spent a most pleasant
social evening, refreshments were
served at IL o'clock.
, 1911-04-06
Made Boat for Sheep Company

A. G. Huntington recently made
a boat for the Savage Live Stock
Company, for use at their ranch
some 20 miles below here on the
river, and on Saturday morning,
he and w. @. Edwards, the har-
ness maker, left here in the boat
bound for the Savage ranch. They
took a camping outfit with them
and plenty of ammunition as well
as fishing tackle and made quite a
frolic of the trip. They reached
the ranch Saturday evening about
s o'clock, having had a most enjoy
able trip. They returned home
Monday. Mr.. Huntington was
fortunate enough to secure a fine
wild goose during this trip.
, 1911-04-06

which furnishes much more COM
Portable quarters than the old To-
cation. The business will be con-
tinued along public spirited lines,
and a consistent effort will ever be
made to maintain the most cordia!
relations between the merchants
and their patrons. Messers Couz-
ems are demonstratingsthei faith
in the future prosperity of the
town in a most practical manner,
IA confidence which is fully justii-
ed by present conditions, both in
the hills and in the valley En-
campment Herald
, 1911-04-06
Surprise Party

On the evening of April LIST, the
young friends of Harriet Lee, as
sembled at her home, to give her a
surprise. 3 or 4 friends had been
invited to spend the evening, so
when the crowd arrived the little
Miss was very properly surprised.
Some supposing the occasion to
be her birthday brot lovely pres
enta, which were much appreciated
Games were the order of the even
ing. AT 1920 refreshments were
served, more games following I'M
til the hour for home going arriv-
ed, all voting the"surprise" very
much of a Edgar Lee
and Melvin Boche planned this
pleasant evening.
, 1911-04-06
Fine Water on School Grounds

On Monday Stoyer d Gorton
completed the well they were drill
ling OIL the school grounds, getting
a fine flow of soft water at a depth
of 1872 feet. The water rises to
within about as or so feet of the
surface and the supply cannot be
diminished by the rapid 5 of the
sand pump, showing that the flow
is very strong. This well will lie
of almost invaluable use to the
school building, both for drinking
purposes and for the steam heater
now in use there. 1t will also fur
nish an abundance of water fol
trees, grass and shrubbery when
the grounds are enclosed, as they
will be within the next year.
, 1911-04-06
Sisson Leases Hotel Wolf

Geo. w. Sisson leased the Ho-
tel Wolf last Tuesday and will
conduct that institution in the fu-
ture, Mrs. Wolf having left for
her home in Denver yesterday
morning. MI Sisson and his wife
have moved into the Hotel and
are ready to accommodate roomers.
The dining room of the Hotel has
been closed for some months but
Mr., Sisson hopes that business
will pick up so that it can be op-
ened again by the first of May
Every one in Saratoga wish Mr.
and Mrs. Sisson good luck in thei
venture.
, 1911-04-06
Additional Chips

James Marshall came in Saturday
to be present at the Presbyterian
services Sunday, but the new minist-
or did not arrive. Mr.. Marshall re-
turned to the Kennaday ranch.
Andrew Dahl. who accompanied
his wife to La Crosse, Wis, recently,
expects to return shortly, but his
wife and babies will remain and visit
with relatives during the summer.
David Wilcox and George Arnold
are busy breaking land on the Jack
creek ranch with the large Reeves
traction engine aud gang of plows
purchased from Hopkins Brothers on
Sage creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 81. Large we're in
from the ranch on South Fork Satur-
day. Mr.. Large returned from Raw
Inns last week, where he had been
serving on the jury during the pre-
sent term Of court.
Rudolf Clauson, Of Englewood,
Colo, came in Friday to look after
his ranch property ON Lake creek,
formerly the Nickel ranch. He will
remain here for a time and endeavor
to rent it for the season.
E. l.. Wheeler has rented the por-
lion Of the Central Development g.
Construction Co.'S ranch on the EAST
side of the river, formerly the Eager
and Simonson rancher, and will try
farming this summer.
G. R. McGrew, Charlie Swift and
Lee Martin OF Omaha, II. L. Erb oil
Laramie and Clifford Snndin Of Raw
lins, came up from Fit. Steele Tues
day in ]. B. Hunters new Oakland
car. They returned yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. 8. Stanley hav,
been enjoying the climate of South
ern California the past six weeks o.
two months. They have been locat
ed at Pasadena the most Of the time
On their return voyage TO Fl. Collin
which will begin about the middle Q
April, they will go up the coast ant
visit Portland, and other points Of in
terest.
, 1911-04-06
School Notes

A member of the eighth grade
arithmetic class learned about
"Quadrattlers' Thursday morning
The Demosthenian Literary So
ciety elected officers Friday after
noon.
The we'll at the school house
WIS completed Monday. There is
a plentiful supply of water as the
we'll was drilled to a depth of 1872
feet and the water rises to within
so feet of the surface.
Anna Hunter has withdrawn
from school on account of her eyes
troubling her.
Jumping rope has become the
popular exercise at school. The
teachers discourage this form OF
exercise rs being injurious.
The senior class are considering
giving an entertainment in the
near future to raise funds to defray
commencement expenses.
Preparations are being made for
an Arbor Day program.
What made Prof. Charles so
foolish Tuesday afternoon? He
had goose for dinner.
, 1911-04-06
Getting Ready for Spring Work

A number of people are cleaning
up their yards and lawns, planting
grass, trees and shrubbery and
otherwise identifying their prem
lses. Among those who are work
ing along this line is w. B. Har-
den, who has had his yard filed in
with dirt, raising it a foot or more.
Trees have already been planted
and grass seed sown. Wilbur HUI
gus is having the grounds around
bis residence filled in with dirt
and manure and will do some
grass sowing and tree planting.
}. F. Pullum is doing a like SER
vice for the grounds around his
residence in Riverside addition,
and grass and trees planted and
his place made a beauty spot.
There are many others in the town
who are cleaning up their premis-
es and intend to do much in the
way of planting lawns and shade
trees.
Saratoga is so situated that it
might be a perfect forest of trees
if our people would only take the
matter up, plant trees, take scrup-
ulous care of them for two or three
years, after which they would need
no more attention, as the roots
would have reached permanent
water and be able to taks care of
themselves. Many trees were
planted last year and were well
cared for. They promise to do
well this season and in a short time
we hope to see many beautiful
shade trees in Saratoga.
, 1911-04-06
THE OMAHA LAND SHOW
4. October Exposition To Be Grand Exhibition Of wss,.r,
lndustries--io Be Held in Omaha Coliseum
Wyoming Should Be Represented

1t has been shown that an exposition, the purpose of which is -
hn The stream of emigration, which has been going from tho pid1Io
srt to the south and to Canada, toward the west. al be made q an
bd event. This is the opinion of the management of the Omaha
Land Show, expressed by the announcement that a second sbow yn
khd.
The first colonist rate March II, saw the greatest, pumber Of neo
bic pas thru Omaha to the West ever carried yer the railroads in q
knge day. In addition to many trains going out in a series of SEE.
lions, special trains carried many privately organized parties of COLO
lists and investors.
A statement If the aims of the show by c. G. Rosewater. oaneraI
Esnager of the Omaha Bee and the Twentieth Centuary Farmer the
publications. which stand back of the exposition, follows.
at is something more than a show. more than merely an in
srument for the use of land men in selling land.
at is more than a mere collection of the best products of the
West.
agriculture.
at was not started for the purpose of making money in the
show business or to attract crowds to Omaha.
"The object Of this exposition is to meet a great vital prob
hm-to stem the tide of emigration now going to. the north
and to the south and to direct this stream westward"
The Second Omaha Land Show will be held from October l6 to
D. These dates will give the fruit raising sections of the west a
3pendid chance to show their products at their best.
The Land Show will be held at the Coliseum in Omaha, the great
Fucture where for MANY years the Knights of AK-SAR- BEN have
bd their revels. In this building the great of the nation have
been initiated into the mysteries of the Knights. Distinguished
Fstcrs from every state and every land have been among them.
Ere Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft were made members of
order.
To fit this gigantic building for the purposes of the land show it
hi be largely reconstructed. The Coliseum will be clothed in con-
cast in mission design. The interior will undergo artistic treat
bent which in adding to the beauty of the structure will give greater
bm for the exhibits, the splendid court of Honor, the beautiful
fountain and the panorama.
, 1911-04-06
United Stores Co.
Changes Ownership

Charles Couzens and Arthur
Couzens have purchased the inter-
ests of Il. A. Cosgriff aud X. Z.
Fuller in the United Stores Com
pany of Encampment. They have
Incorporated under the name vi
the Couzens Stores Company, with
a capitalization of $4,000
Charles Couzens, who has man
aged the business under its former
ownership, will continue in the
same capacity as heretofore. The
stock of general merchandise has
been moved into the bank building
, 1911-04-06
One Of williams Definitions

Honor
Agood thing to have but a poor
hing to boast about. 1t should
be allowed to do it's own advertis-
ug. Satisfaction should be found
its possession and not in its
publicity. Some folks are as care
ess with their honor as they are
fith their children and other peo-
Ple's calves. Honor should not be
eft alone, especially in a dark al
icy. 1t is apt to meet with an ac-
Eident and come home with a black
bye Some people can wear their
honor on their sleeves with safety,
khile others are taking chances
with 1t tucked away in their inside
vest pockets. If honor starts to
|eave you might as we'll put out
(he fire and call the dogs. Cats
tnd honor are not much alike.
Cats have nine lives, but if honor
gets away with n its corpse is
Utmost sure to present a sad aspect
To tell the whole truth, one can't
be too careful with ones honor. 1t
be guarded day and night,
or even more and longer if possible
A sore toe is hard to lose, but hon
is like a two-dollar-and a hall
gold piece in a hired mans pocket
a diamond stick pin at a presi-
Dental inauguration. Our advice
this: Tie your honor around
your neck and if it goes. 90 with
for without it you are a gone
Hartville Uplift.
, 1911-04-06
A Cleaning Up Campaign

Editor Sun:
A movement is on foot to i'm
prove the appearance of Saratoga
by a vigorous cleaning up process,
and a little personal interest and
enthusiasm on the part Of the res
idents may lead to effective results
In lettering the condition of the
town.
There is a city ordinance which
requires that our citizens clean
their premises annually. As Ar
Dor Day it set aside for beautify.
ing the yards, by planting trees
and flowers. it seems appropriat,
to use that day as a cleaning W
day. The removal of unsightly
rubbish, tin cans, baling wire, ole
rags and feathers from back yard
and alleys will furnish a suitable
beginning. A great deal of tbi
rubbish can be burned and tn
rest carted to a common dumpinI
ground outside the city.
, 1911-04-06

1t is hoped that the pride en-
gendered by the tidying up pro-
cess will lead those engaged in it
to a further campaign of beautify.
ing their premises.
Civic Committee of the Womans'
Club of Saratoga.
, 1911-04-06
Our Washington Letter

Washington,-On Mr.. Mondell's
return from Panama he discovered
that the postofice department had
recently issued orders reducing the
frequency of the service on a num-
Der of star routes in Wyoming.
He Immediately took the matter
up with the postofice authorities
and learned that this action had
been taken by the fourth assistant
owing to the fact that their appro-
priation for the present fiscal year
was so low that it was necessary to
%curtail in order to keep within
bounds.
investigation revealed the fact
that this curtailment has been pur-
sued in all western states, and af-
ter talking the matter over with
the delegation, arranged for a
meeting with the postmaster gen.
raj. lie was accompanied ny
Representatives Taylor of Colorado
and Pray of Montana. The case
was presented very forcibly and
emphaticaIly, with the result that
Mr.. Hitchcock promised a thoro
investigation, and that the service
on these routes would be re-estab-
lished MS rapidly as possible. The
probabilities are that former con-
ditions will be established in the
near future. The principal routes
affected in Wyoming were: Gray
Rocks to IVA, Douglas to Ross,
Encampment to Pearl, Saratoga
to French. Laramie to Glen Eyre,
Powder river to Miller, Kemmerer
to Hams Fork and Germania to
Gray Bull.
, 1911-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Norman came
down from their home on South Fork
Tuesday and visited with Mrs. MOI
mans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. F
Pullum, while here.
, 1911-04-06

Senator Warren WAS greatly
benefited by his trip to Psnama
and is in the best of condition to
take up the arduous duties before
him in the extra session. Severe
ly taxed by the strain of an I'M
usually busy session, the compare
tive isolation of the Panama trip
enabled him to regain his old-time
vigor and gave him a much need
ed relaxation. In the democratic
onslaught on the wool tariff, Sena-
tor Warren will lead the defense
because of his acknowledged alb
ility and itimate knowledge of
every phase of the wool schedule.
He is in prime condition for the
fight, and isn't going to allow the
revisers to enjoy a walk-away, by
any means
F. 81. Barrow.
, 1911-04-06

Beulah Moore and Julia San
ger have left school, having moved
to the ranch. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-05
PETER LlNpQUlsT's DEATH.
Funeral Of ST. Anthony Farmer Will Be !;
Held Thursday Afternoon.

The death as resul: OF pneumonia
in the Methodist hospital al Des
MONIES Tuesday. of Peter Lindauist OF
St Anthony. removes one of the we'll
known farmers of the northwestern
part of the county. Swan Peter LIND
nuist VAS a native OF sweden. where ne
vas born oct. ia. 1916. He came TO
America in 1871 and on Dec. "A. 1879
took as his wife Christiana Mckinnon.
who died June Is. 1907. To Mr. and
Mrs Lndquist We're born seven cnit-
dren. all Of whom are living. The
children are Mrs Ida G. jay. living
north OF Clemens: c. P. Linduuist who
resides on the home place: Ralph and
Harry Lindquist. of Cavour. 5. D.. and
Frank Lloyd and Leslie, who are at
home.
Mr. and Mrs Lindquist were charter
members Of the Christian church Of
St. Anthony. and were among the most
liberal supporters and earnest workers
in the church
Mr.. Lindquist's body reached St. An
thony at noon today, and the funeral
will be held from the Christian church
Thursday afternoon al o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-05
c. W. 3. M. OF CENTRAL CHURCH
TO OBSERVE JUBILEE
ANNIVERSARY.
NATIONAL PRESIDENT TO
BE HERE FOR ADDRESS
Mrs. Anna r. Atwater, of Indianapolis,
Head Of c. w. 3. N. Of United States,
Will Give Rally Address on Opening
Evenns-Ali Missionary Societies OF
City to Be Invited to Participate.

BY reason OF the fact that this year
celebrates the ffitieth anniversary OF
The establishment of the missionary
movement in the United States, the
Christian W omer's Board Of Missions
OF Central Church of Christ has plan-
ned to observe the jubilee by mis-
sionary rally, to be held at Contra
church, to which ali of the missionary
societies of the city are to be invited
The dates for this rally, as originally
set. We're April and ), but on account
of convenience to the outside workers
VINO are 10 be present the schedule o.
a series of jubilee rallies had to De
changed
Mrs Anna r. Atwater. OF Indian
apolis, national president OF the {. W
B. NJ, will be present during the ses-
sions, and will deliver the rally ad-
dress on Thursday evening. April p
Miss Anna Moore. OF Louisville. Ky
who is at the head Of the mountain
schools for poor whites turnout Ken
lucky and Tennessee. is also 10 be pres
ent. Among the other outside speakers
will be Miss Florence Mills. mission
airy to India, and Miss Annette New
conner, OF Des Moines, state secretary
of the c. W. B. NJ. Miss Mills and Miss
New conner will give srereopticon lee
lures.
The missionary society OF Central
church is going 30 try 70 make the raiiS
one in which much good will come to
all Of the women's missionary organl-
cations OF the city.