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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
Insane Celebrators Are
Manned, Some for Life,
In Illinois Metropolis

CHICAGO, July 4.-Despite the eff
forts Of the Sane Fourth Association
to make the celebration of the Fourth
a harmless one, more than a score Of
persons had been injured early to-
day and injured hands and faces were
dressed in almost every hospital in
the city.
Newman Zandler likely will lose his
sight as the result of the explosion
of O key of powder. Simon Fischer
was seriously injured when he bit
into a torpedo disguised as a piece
of candy which was given to him by
q friend" Miss Abbie Donahue was
perhaps disfigured for life when a
fire cracker exploded in her face
Irene Roberts, four wears old, was IA
tally burned when her dress eau
fire while she was playing with fire
crackers. Many others were slightly
injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
British Warships Join
In Celebration of the
Fourth at Honolulu

HONOLULU, July 4-What il said to
be the first participation by British
warships in the celebration of American
independence, took place here today
when the British armored cruisers Kent
and Challenger saluted the American
flag with due form and ceremony
The officers and sailors of the cruisers
later took part in the Fourth of July
festivities. Tonight the British officers
will attend the official public reception
and ball in honor OF the day, given by
Governor Freer
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Continued from First Page.)

lSOuIluucu lEOHl TAIob I0eSI
to the ellipse, but number stayed fol
two more numbers by the Marine Band
Daylight prevented very spectacular
effects at the ellipse this morning. To-
night the official fireworks will continue
beginning at $3.50. At this time 1t Is
promised by John c. Craig and his nve
assistants that the heavens viii lame
with brilliant pyrotechnical effect.
Twisting and turning serpents VIII We
with coruscating set pieces, and great
rockets will shrill their way to the
zenith"
Municipal Games.
The municipal games with scores OF
entries began this afternoon at the
Monument grounds, and scores forgot
the heat as they watched clean-iimped
young men running mad races. At 3
O'Clock other hundreds nf spectators
will see the canoe races in the Tidal
Basin. At 5 the Engineer Band will
give a concert in Potomac Drive. Next
in order are the fireworks at the Ellfpse,
and at 9:45 PENNSYLVANIA avenue VIII
be illuminated as last year, with glean-
ing stands of red FIRE.
All the Fairgrounds OF the city were
thronged this afternoon with children
and a detailed program had been ar
ranged for each public square. AT tnese
animated scenes children forgot for a
time that they We're not a s 70
against a safe and sane celebration OF
the day has always been long, loud,
and continuous.
Celebrations Varied.
Celebration OF the day has been most
varied and continuous. Ball games
have been played by the amateur
fNN H1lr hn Q
been started. The parks are full Of
people, and trolley cars since early
morning have been carrying thousands
out into the country. A tremendous ca
odus took place Saturday night and
others went out of the city last night.
but their absence has net been noted.
Plenty of people were lefr for the eN-
ercises, games and prog ANS in the
District and in the neighborhood today.
Petworth, which had an all-day affair,
drew a big crowd. and Hyattsville,
which had aercplane flights scheduled,
drew even more. Bethesda citizens cele,
brated the day in the cool shades OF
the picnic grounds at Woodmont. Inc
University Heights Association ana the
Brookland Citizens Association together
assembled at the site OF old Fort Bunk-
er Hill and enjoyed patriotic program.
Meeting of Protest.
The Butchers Benevolent Association
went to Loeffers Park, on the Bladens-
burg road Brentwood and Mt. Rainier
citizens held a joint celebration at
BartIett's Park, Brentwood.
This afternoon colOred residents OF
washington held a mass meeting to
protest against the execution of Mat
tie Lomax. Tonight Senator Borah,
Caleb Powers, and others will address
another colored meeting.
Genuinely patriotic feeling was shown
at the District building by the crowd
at the exercises this morning, when the
Marine Band, playing Santlemann
Patriotic Fantasia" burst into the
strains of America" The bhster1ng
sun did not deter all men present from
standing with uncovered heads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
Each Day of Year
Flag Flies From
DalZell'S Window

Lost today In the maze OF flags that
decorate the Capital City Is the ma
donal emblem that ever flies from a
lowly room at 11O7 Ninth street north
west. 1t is over the abode Of James NJ.
Dalzell. Through adversity has "Pri-
waite" Dalzell come, his sturdy body
still showing little of the raytsh OF
time. Fortune Is not so kind to him as
once she was, as he has TO struggle for
bread today, but through ALL despite
adversely and pain, the red, white, and
blue shows from his window In fair
weather and foul, for his il the flag
that Is never furled.'
Private" DalZell says that while he
lives the Capital City will have at least
one house that will never be without its
unfurled flag. 1t will have at least one
heart in private life whose love for the
old flag amounts TO a passion.
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with a display Of fireworks toni
from to $50 o'clock.
Bunker Hill Observance.

with a display of fireworks tonight
from to $3.50 o'clock
Bunker Hill Observance.
The University Heights Citizens As
ISOLATION and the Brookland Citizens
Association held their celebration on
old Fort Bunker Hill. The attractive
program was made up of addresses by
welI-known men, and fifteen athletic
events, which were open to boys, girls,
Young women, and men. Prizes were
given I'd the winners Of the various
events.
The citizens of Brentwood, Z. G., and
Mt. Rainier, Md, united IN a joint OBJ
servance of the day at BartiItts Park,
Brentwood. There were athletlc sports,
music, orations, fireworks ana grand
bali will be held this evening". The
speakers were = Representatives Collier
Of Mississippi And Sheppard of Texas.
Other speakers were o. s. Metzerott, J.
Jackson Walston, Harry Quinn, K L.
Van Horn, and William 7. Magruder:
The day will be fittingly observed by
the members of the Bethesda Citizens
Association at Woodmont, Md. The
will begin this afternoon,
and the program will consist OF athletic
events, a baseball game, and patriotic
exercises. The principal address Of the
day will be delivered late this after
noon by Representative Lewis OF Mary
lana.
The members Of the Butchers Benev-
olent Association are holding an outing
at Loeffier's Park, on the Bladensburg
road.
crothers at Hyattsville.
At Hyattssville the celebration is
honored by the presence of Governor
Crothers and stan. of Maryland. An
program Of athletic events,
a baseball game, band concert. picnic
In the woods, and amusements are pro-
vided for the day. The fireworks dis
play tonight will be especially beauti-
flil.
The day was fittingly observed in Alex
andria along safe and sane lines.
Many are attending the old-fashioned
celebration at Falls Church, held under
the auspices of the Village Improve
ment Society. Addresses viii be made
by prominent men. A baseball game,
parade, uniformed tournament and an
OK barbecue are other features of the
program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04

and wants to celebrate. When he
stopped In the rush OF work of his
office. 1t occurred to him it was the
Fourth of July. That suggested fire.
crackers. torpedoes and all the other
accomplishments of the national holl-
day to which he had been accustomed
from boyhood. Inquiry by one OF his
aides at numerous stores disciosed the
hidden by the police. Appeal to Major
Sylvester, Chief of Police, brought a
kind but firm refusal. The lid was
down, and the head Of the United States
Army himself could not raise II.
At last reports, General Wood was try
ing to get Baltimore by long distance
Telephone, In the hope that that city was
still unregenerate. and as devoted as
ever to the iniquities of the noisy
Fourth,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
President Gomez,
Of Venezuela, Pays
Tribute to America

CARACAS. July lin connection with
the celebration Of the centennial Of
Venezuelan independence. President
Gomez today paid a graceful compli-
ment TO the United States. on the lat
ter's independence Day, by placing q
wreath on the Washington statue In
Caracas.
Thomas c. Dawson, the special Ameri-
can representative at the centennial, re-
turned the compliment by placing q
wreath on Bolivar's statue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
Army Head Fails
To Lift Ban on
Fireworks Here

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. chief Of
staff, U. s. A, is convinced today that
the Fourth of July in Washington has
been thoroughly denatured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
Capitals Sane Fourth Is Proving Great Success

meetings Of the Oldest Inhabitants AS
scciation will be held in the fire house.
The right Of the association to- occupy
II with the veteran volunteer fremen
was given by Congress, and since thar
time $500 has been spent in making
1t not only habitable, but attractive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-07-04
SPECIAL NOTICES

COACHING BY EXPERIENCED PUB
lie school teacher. Entire course, 81
per week. Box No. 461.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
THOMAS

Washington's birthday was passed
very quietly here. A dance was given
in the afternoon for the adults.
The teachers and pupils Of District
No IL entertained the patrons of the
school ON the evening of February
22nd, with exercises befitting the &C.
casion.
Mr.. Coleman, our enterprising mer-
ch.mt, has built an addition to his
already spacious cottage.
The Riverside Dramatic company
presented ""Thc Cuban Spy last Sat
urday night nt the hall
MISS Rtice, the efficient teacher
Of District No. IL, took advantage
CT the vacation last Friday and went
to Shelley and Idaho Falls to visit
friends, returningS unday tO resume
her duties.
Clara Higgins has gone to Shelley
To visit with her grandparents. who
reside there
H. G. Christensen has bought the
Broadhead farm and will take pos
session i'm the near future. MIR. nmd
Mrs. Christensen are we'll known
here, and they are considered valu-
able addition to the citizenship OF
Thomas.
The little babe of Mr.. and Mrs.
Watts fell from chair and broke
his arm last Thursday. The little
fellow lis getting along very nicely.
Dave Broadhead has been lSlolOine
around for place to call home. He
has not located yeti however, but he
still declares that NO place but the
thriving little burg of Thomas looks
good to him.
Arrangements are being made tx
complete the public hall, and change
what has been considered am unsdght
ly object into palace. This dis one
move CHAT will be of lasting benefii
to the community and should NEE
with the approval of all who desire
better social conditions.
:. D. j. Murdoch has returned from
Wyoming, where he went to attena
the funeral of his father.
: Mrs John Twiggs returned las
week from I'm extended visit to Sal
Lake City.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
STERLING

The ladies of the Reflects ociety
of Sterling ward of the L. ID. S.
Church, will hold their annual con-
ference Saturday, March IS, Ht 3 pm.
at the Red Top school house.
Some of the features of interest
will be delicious supper, followed
by d~nce at might.
The ladies are requested to- bring
basket picnic, for which the gentle
men will bid, the proceeds to be de-
voted solely to charity.
In addition, the following splendid
program will be given:
Opening singing-Society
Divine vocation-President Sabria
Stowell.
Singing
Recitation-LilM-m Stone
Duet-Annie and Addie Stone.
Remarks-Bishop o. E. Nelson.
Song-Nellie Cooper.
Recitation-Delila Jones.
Sacred anthem-Lteva Cutting
Instrumental music-Mrs. O.E. Mel
SON.
Slong-Irene Ward.
Reading-ESther Harper.
Report pf Relief Society Work
since Observation-Disclosures. Chas. Lund-
quist.t
| RecitatiUl-Mabel SLmmercorn.
Song-Melissa Bronson.
Remarks--Tom Harper.
BenedictiOn-Pearl COrbrdge.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
Mean Thing.

II got the loveliest present" de-
clared the young lady with the en-
thusiastic manner. 1T was the finest
Christmas 1 ever knew"
And what" asks the lady of the
icy smile, did you get?"
"Cn Christmas morning." narrates
the first lady. Il arose with the GRIM
soning of the dawn and battered
downstairs in my bare feet to the
parlor, where the Christmas tree had
been arranged. AS I am to be mar
ried the first of the year, and Jack and
l will need lots of things for our
house, what do you suppose l found
in my stockings?"
II believe my query covered that
point"
"A ton of COAL"
Stung by the evidence of plutocratic
parentage, the lady of the icy smile
remarked:
(which naturally brings up the
question of which is heavier, ton OF
coal or a ton Of"
"a ton of feathers?"
mo. A ton Of feet"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09

Front Of Shed-Roof House.

without considering the Importance
of sanitation, ventilation and drain
age. hog house of any kind should
be located on a high. dry site. and, ii
possible, on soil containing sufficient
sand to drain we'll. A house located
on an elevation may be somewhat
colder in winter, but it is much cooler
and more comfortable in summer.
Where a large number of animals
are continually housed in one hog
house and fed in or around the house,
the surroundings are sure to become
more or less filthy and unsanitary. II
feeding is done on the inside 1t keeps
portion of the floor wet. and gives
the entire building an offensive. dis
agreeable appearance. On the other
hand, by using the portable house,
moving occasionally onto fresh
piece of ground. and feeding the hogs
at different place one avoids these
| unsanitary conditions. These port
able houses are built to accommodate
from four to six mature animals or
ten to twenty shoats. This method
keeps them much cleaner and more
thrifty than when allowed to congre-
gate in larger numbers. Individuals
Of herd showing Evidences of a con-
tagious disease can be readily isolat-
ed.
The shed-roof portable house, the
end of which is here shown, is a
building six feet two inches high in
front and three feet in the rear. When
cut in the middle 12-foot boards can
be used for boarding the front of the
house. A small space left may be
closed by batten or frieze board at
the top.
The door Of the A-shaped house H.
Illustrated is arranged to slide in
grooves marked "A" and "a" The
solid lines on either side of the door
represent the batten. The dotted line
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
HOG HOUSE MADE PORTABLE
Of Practical Value to Farmer In
Providing Shelter.
(By J. C. FULLER.)

(By J. C. FULLER)
Swine were originally natives OF
warm, damp climates. When do
mesticated and given proper protec.
ton they are found profitable in all
agricultural districts. And yet no
other farm animal is subjected to such
uncomfortable quarters; he frequent
ly sleeps in filth and eats from sour
and dirty troughs. Fortunately. farm
ers are now approaching better meth
DDS for shelter and herd management
With the practice Of these improved
methods we find the portable hog.
house rapidly coming into favor.
Only the simplest kind of work
manship Is necessary to build the port
able house and much odd lumber can
be worked irto it.
The portable house Is peculiarly ad-
vantageous since 1t can be readily
moved. The renter who finds 1t i'm.
possible to provide expensive quar-
tiers for his hogs can we'll afford to
construct portable houses, since they
can be retained as personal property
Many farmers construct hog houses
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
PRESTO

Fred Twitchell was up from Black
foot this week, making arrangements
to move his family to the Drew
ranch which he has leased for the
coming year.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Remes Hansen died at their
home here a few days ago This is
a particularly sad case, the Grim
Reaper having visited their home
only year ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dial moved
here the first of the week to take
charge of Frank Just's lower ranch.
Miss Myrtle Carson Of Shelley is
spending 1.-THE week here with rela-
tives.
H. X. Williams dug a we'll last
week, striking water with much less
difficulty than anticipated.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09

Well-uh, Mistah Jimmycrat, you up en-
shek you fist
En- tell me dem 'uhpublickins is got us in
twist:
70 low yo' gwine do sumpin' eff We git
holt O. things
En- tell me how you canndydates IL all
q wearin wings;
But how erbout de butcheh-man? wish
you tell me dat!
He sayin' dat de spa ribs dey amt yit
gone jimmycrat!
Lawdy.> Misteh Jimmycrat. de way yo'
talk ter me
You make de upcome O. de thing ez
plain ez plain kin be!
Yo' show me how de boss ain gwine to
make me wuk all day.
En- how INSIDE all dat he gwine to up en-
rise nah pay.
wish yo' go en- talk to him: he say
right off de bat
No match how de leckshun go, wuk
ain gwine jimmycrat.
Ump-uh. Misteh Jimmycrat, yo' had me
yelln' loud
En- astin' yo' de questions dat yo' an
swered to de crowd.
Yo' low yo' gwine step up en- take de po'
mans groce'y bill
En- chop 1t smack in two-yo' sho'ly talk
wild pow'ful will.
I wish yo' dat groce'y man. en- vince
him as to dat
He tell me bes' be on nah way, f1Ou'
ain gone jimmycrat.
Jesse. Misteh Jimmycrat. Yo low yo'
lam de trusts
En- whack dem corporations twell de las
one O. 'em busts.
sholly hollered TO- yo, en- I stamp dat
ballick right.
En- I sot up en- cheered yo' twell de day
come leckshun night
But how erbout de milk man, suh-de
chillun en- de cat
Dey want to know. ubcause. yo' see, milk
ain gone jimmycrat.
Well-uh. Misteh Jimmcrat! Dis day yo
pass me by;
Yo' ain got no mo- wrinkles in de aidges
O. yo' eye:
70 ain a-reshin up ter me en- shakir
bofe nah hans
| EN- sayin' dat de kentry wait ter fine Out
how I STAINS.
| But let dat go. Dey dess one thing
wish yo' answer dat.
How Ia 1t dat de coal man he ain done
| gone jimmycrat
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
PlNcREE

A Presbyterian church has been Or-
ganized here. There will be preach
ing ON Sunday, March IL, by Rev.
Tweed
Mr.. and Mrs. Price Of Pocatello
are visiting tMr. and Mrs. Moody.
A commercial club was organized
Wednesday evening, with o. B. Red
dick ss president.
The ladies of Pingree took sleigh
ride on Tuesday out to the home of
Mrs. Moody, where thimble party
in honor of Mrs. Price was held.
An enjoyable time is reported.
Harry Howell had the misfortune
Of running rusty nail into his knee
last Friday At last reports mo seri-
Gus results were anticipated.
The ladies of Pingree held a very
Interesting literary program Satur-
day evei-ing, and Of course refresh
ments were mot omitted
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
Front Of A-Shaped House.

"b" indicates the doorway. The heavy
lines marked ID" are the cross pieces
or cleats on the door and should be
nailed on the outside to give the back
a smooth surface. A ventilator is
shown at &c" This furnishes ventila-
ton for two or three animals when
all the doors are shut; If more VEN
tilation Is desired. it can easily be
secured by opening the small sliding
coor In the rear. This simple plan
OF ventilation avoids any direct drafts
upon the animals and proves very eff
cient.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
DESERVE WEATHER ON FARMS
Common Thermometer, Properly Shell.
tered, Is Very Useful in Ascer
tanning Conditions.
(By DEWEY A. SEELEY.)

(By DEWEY A. SEELEY.)
Realizing his dependence upon
weather conditions, the farmer should
know what warmth of soil Is neces-
sary to start termination and the
amount of heat and moisture required
later to bring the crop to successful
maturity. Beginning with this knowl-
edge, the need Of actual observations
through the use of accurate instru-
ments follows in natural sequence,
that he may be able to determine how
nearly the weather conditions expe.
rienced are measuring up to the ideal.
Such records cannot be made, how
ever, without the aid of good instra-
ments, since the senses are more or
less unreliable as weather recorders.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09

Even out-of-door workers are often
misled regarding the temperature of
ing shower. Some days seem warm
when the thermometer reads compare
lively low, and others cool, although
the temperature may be much higher
The thermometer alone can be de-
pended upon to give the true tenn
perature.
No matter how good thermometer
may be, it will not indicate the true
temperature Of the air unless 1t Is
properly exposed. The variations in
temperature reported by neighbors in
discussing how cold or how warm It
was at a given time are more fire.
Quently due to lack of uniformity In
the exposure Of the instruments than
to errors in the instruments them
selves or to actual differences in tenn
perature at the various locations.
In proper exposure the thermom-
eter should be protected from the d.
rect rays Of the sun as we'll as from
the reflected heat Of pavements, walls,
ETC., and at the same time should re-
ceive a free circulation of air all
around it. If the sun shines upon the
thermometer, the glass portions and
the mercury are heated above the
temperature of the surrounding air.
In the same way the heat from the
side of a building or from the surface
of the ground may make the ther-
mometer warmer than the free air.
The best place to expose thermom.
eter is in the center of slat-sided
box, two or three feet on a side, with
a door opening to the north and hav.
in ga double roof with an air space
between as shown in the illustration.
In case such shelter cannot be Sc
cured or constructed, the next best ex-
posture is on the north wall of a build.
ing where the instrument will be pro-
tected as much as possible from the
suns rays and from the heat of sur
rounding objects.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-09
Proper Way to Feed a Horse,

The stomach of the horse is quite
smail-that is. 1t will hold about two
gallons. If the horse is fed his grain
first. then hay and then watered, the
grain will be pushed out of the stom-
ach before it is digested.
The best way is to water first, then
iced some hay and then the grain. In
case the horse is warm it would not do
to give all the water it would take,
but it should be given little even
hen.