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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
The Fly Fight.

Between now and Monday the boys and
girls of Washington Will have opportunity
to organize fy-catching clubs so as 10
increase their chances OF securing some
Of the prizes which The Star has Of
fered for those who exterminate the
greatest number of these nuisances. En-
trants In the competition will be recog-
nized, of course, only by individual
names, but the awards will be made to
those to whose credit the largest num-
bers of fly victims are recorded, regard
less of the sources from which they come
1t will be assumed, naturally. and prac-
tically assured, that all the flies are
killed in the District of Columbia.
The prizes will go to those who are
most enterprising and ingenious in the
methods of fly catching. 1t Is to be hoped
that Washington's record of slaughter
will be SO great as to give assurance OF
the virtual extinction of the pest from
this neighborhood. To accomplish this
result 1t will be necessary to go after the
flies on a wholesale basis, to trap them in
of bats Of various kinds to gather in
places where they can be easily caught
or killed. AS far as the public health
the flies are trapped 1t Is equally I'M
portant to catch them In the neighbor-
hood of stables as in. the houses. for II
not molested or screened they will travel
from the breeding places to the domestic
premises. where they do their work Of
injecting the food.
Not only will the killing of several mill
lion flies be helpful this year in Kidding
the city Of a dangerous nuisance, but it
will have a markedly beneficial effect
upon the health Of Washington next
year. The slaughter of these flies now
will mean a great reduction in the next
fly generation. II with this killing cru
SADIE a campaign is conducted against the
dirty corners and the trash where the
flies breed Washington will be brought
as nearly as possible to the point Of hy-
lessness, which is the dream of all sani-
tarians.
The Stars organization for this fight
against the fly is being perfected. SO that
on Monday morning everything will be
ready for the killing to begin. Indeed,
the killing can start at once. The prizes
are going to the boys and girls who use
their wits and keep everlastingly at the
| work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Army Hardtack.
From the st. Louis Times.

Some rude iconoclast has laid his hand
upon the army bareback. and 1t is to co.
Perhaps science has evolved something
better to take it's place. We read strange
names in connection with the statement
that there is to be no more bareback
Service bread" strikes the eye, and there
is something about water crackers. Still.
we are skeptical about the wisdom of
discarding a species of food that has fed
the men of several generations, and
which, II the proof Of the bareback Is
in the fighting, must be conceded to be
pretty good truck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Self-Persuasion.

Der matter let mind
Assert the control
How idle we find
This fretting tho soul!
The Thermometer lies
With its ninety degrees,
And the mercury's rise
Means q blow or q freeze.
The dust in the street
Is the eddying snow,
And there's comfort complete
As the winds come and 60.
Our sorrows are few
As the summer drifts by,
Since nothing is true
But tho flowers and the sky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

OIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
Dot be addressed to any individual connected
eth the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
tie Editorial or Business Department according
b tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Going and Coming.

prices in this country are dispropor-
Tomato" said the man who has all kinds
Of trouble
What is your especial grievance?'
"You can send a letter for q two-cent
stamp; and 1t may cost you fifteen or
twenty thousand dollars to get it back"
"Imitatin' de busy bee Is all right"
said Uncle Eben, ''if a man Is satisfied
to lay up honey fob hisse'f an not go
round tryin' to sting somebody"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

The only man who can be depended on
to hold the big financiers down to po-
siton of modest humility is some par
ticularly big financier like j. Pierpont
Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

The theory that a trust system
would solve the problems of supply
and demand did not work out in the
New York Ice market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Go to Work.
From the Omaha Bee.

From the Omaha Bee
Twenty thousand men are needed to
harvest the crops OF the northwest, &C
cording to reliable estimates. Let the
army of the unemployed take notice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Aeroplane accidents are so frequent as
to raise a doubt as to whether it will
often be necessary in time of war to re-
sort TO guns in order to bring the bird
scouts to earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Unhappy Public Servants

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
With primaries and direct election and
a campaign publicity law the lot of the
candidate for the Senate or House is not
likely TO be happy one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Mr.. Bryan has found frequent occa-
sion to approve of Mr.. Roosevelt, but
does not show an inclination to initiate
his Silences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Looking for q Word.

when a man tells you things you
can't believe about places he has never
visited" said the foreigner. what is 1t
that you call him?''
Sometimes" replied Miss Cayenne,
I'VE merely call him a popular astrono-
mer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Yes, With Rain.

From the st. Louis Republic.
Anyway, vegetation ought to have an
almost tropical luxuriance In this almost
tropical weather. With rain we'll distrib-
uted the crops will be something great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Perhaps the prodigy Master Sidis might
be engaged to bring his undoubtedly ex-
traordinary mental powers TO the prob
lens of reciprocity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Georgia denies that its watermelon
crop is ever failure. Every melon 1t
produces is a distinct individual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

For some time past the author Of
party plank has had reason to fear that
the work he was engaged on was rather
a temporary structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

There is no use approaching the
house fly with a polite request to re-
lieve the situation by verifying resig-
nation rumor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Hogs.

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
In the town of Hazard. KY, the council
will forbid hogs to rove on the streets
after July o. Larger cities could en-
force the rule. There is the end-seat hog.
for instance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
In Society.

From the Detroit Journal.
George and Mary are touring the Brit
ish Isles, and are certainly meeting some
Of the best people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

OF course the attack on DIR. Wiley is
BY no means to be construed as a de-
Tense of the germ by the countrys most
eminent legal talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

When Senator Hepburn feels like losing
his temper he discreetly goes back q
long way in history to find a topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

After the record Of early July. August
will probably seem like a spring or
autumn month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Even good roads movement gets
ditched now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Soap. water and a good digestion are
important assistants to a quarantine
against any kind of microbes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY .PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Rural Cynic.

$50 you don't care much for life in
large city?'
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel. 1.-THE
population Of large city Is composed
too largely of folks that went there
with money an had to stay cause they
was broke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

FROM tue Auantd COustitution.
They've perfected the self-starting au-
tomobile. Now for the unpunctured tire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
The Uninvestigated.

oh, happy many times are these.
In mediocrity's position,
With wealth enough to know some ease,
And not enough to cause suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Entered secoud-class mail matter at the past
ONCE at Washington. d. @.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05
1T PAYS TO READ THE BIBLE.
At Least Dave leahy Found II So
Ten Dollars Worth.

Il contend it pays to read the BIZ
ble," said Dave Leahy, secretary to
Governor Stubs of Kansas. 1T is
good for the morals of every man
and woman-and it is great literature.
Also. it pays in other ways
"A good many years ago l was
running paper in a small town in
the southern part of the state. Ny
partner was young fellow who
knew about the business and me-
chanical ends of the plant l was the
editor. 1t was tough going. One
day we got to place where we had
to have $40 to get some paper out
of the express office or we could not
issue our palladium of the liberties
of the people thereabout. l had no
ten. My partner had no ten. There
wasn't a dime between us. However,
that was his lookout. l was writing
powerful editorial article and /
wanted to use a quotation from the
Bible. l looked around the office
for one. There was none. So
yelled out to my partner to go and
buy Bible at the bookstore near by.
He told me he couldn't buy a sand
wich-much less a Bible.
WELL / said, I've got to have
Bible so 1 can round out this gem
of English prose l am composing.
Go out and rustic for one
HE started out; and while brows
ing around trying to borrow one, he
remembered his mother had given
him a nice new Bible when he left
home. He galloped up to his board
ing place. found the Bible and brought
it back to the office.
AS was running through the
leaves to find the verse i wanted,
what do you think / found? A ten
dollar bill his mother had put there
when he left home! That was just
enough to take our white paper out
of the express office; and the people
were thus providentially not deprived
of their weekly message of cheer, in
struction. admonition and advice
which would have been disastrous,
for that was whale of an EDITORIAL"
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05
GEOLOGICAL EXPERTS
REPORT ON EROSION
Vast Tonnage of Silt Carried Away
BY Large Rivers.

Chicago. Ill. Aug. <1.-(Special Cor
respondence of The Republican, i'm
vestigations by the United States
| geological survey of the erosions of
numerous drainage basins of the ma
| ton reveal that the surface of the
country is being removed at the
average rate of about an inch in 760
years. Though this amount may seem
trivial when spread over the surface
of the entire country, ii becomes stu
pendous when considered as a total.
or even in separate drainage basins.
The Mississippi river carries an
nually to the gulf of Mexico 136. 400, =
600 tons of dissolved matter OF this
total the Ohio river carries S3350, 900
tons. while the Missouri river con
tributes more than twice that much.
The Colorado river, which, like the
Mississippi, has built for itself a vast
delta, brings down more suspended
matter than any other river in the
United States, delivering annually 3S7
tons for each square mile of it's drain
age basin, or total of 10O,740,000
tons.
The rivers of the United States,
the geological survey reports show.
carry to tidewater each year 270,O00,-
900 tons of dissolved matter and 3d.
100000 tons of suspended matter.
This total represents more than $780,
000, 900 cubic yards of rock, or Co.
100000 cubic yards of surface soil. If
this erOsive action could have been
concentrated on the isrhmus of Pana-
ma, the report says, at the time of
American occupation, it would have
eXcavated the prism for an S5foOt
level canal in about seventy three
days.
These figures were prepared by the
geological survey for use by the Ma
tional Irrigation congress, which
meets here December 5|to of this
year, and which is interested in the
drainage of the vast areas of the
swamp lands created at the mouths
of and along the nearby plains of
many of the nations waterways, the
entire area thus created and possible
Of reclamation being S0.000.0O0 acres.
The congress, at its sessions here
this year, hopes TO bring about an
extension OF the work of the United
States reclamation service by which
reclamation work might be furthered
in these lowland areas. This national
development phase win be one of the
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

more important topics before the De-
cember gathering.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05
1T COSTS TO LIVE THERE.

In a recent editorial discussion the
Christian Science Monitor of Boston
sets forth some appalling figures rela-
tive to the cost of living in South
American countries. letter to the
example. the price of an ordinary hat,
costing IS in this country. is quoted at
s35. American shoes cost from $40 to
S25 pair: shirtwaists command a price
of $50; linen collars set at 81 each,
while one pays fifty cents for the laun-
dering of a shirt. Restaurant prices
range from so TO IS per cent higher
than New York City prices. The Moni-
tor makes this analysis of conditions
In the Latin republics:
If the reasons given for the advance
of prices in the United States be ap-
piled to the high cpst of living in South
America. only confusion will result.
Latin America is not trust ridden. The
Latin Americans are not an extrava-
CANT people. There is no such increase
of population down there, speaking
generally, as there is here. There Is
no such tendency toward centraliza-
ton. A few of the large cities have
shown remarkable gains, but the grow
ing, expanding, overlooking cities in the
United States, as compared with those
of South America, are in the ratio of
100 to !.
If the accounts received from trav-
elers may be depended upon, labor is
one of the most costly of South Ameri-
can commodities. at least in the cities.
1t would appear that the California
standard of the early sos obtains in Ar
gentine and Brazil. The Same cause
NAV be operative.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05
ERUPTION CAUSED
TERRIBLE SUFFERING
Baby's Body Covered with Large
Sores. Seemed to Itch and Burn.
Finger Nails Fell Off. Little or
No Sleep. Used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. In Weeks Cured.

when ny baby boy was six months old.
his body was completely covered with large
sores that seemed to itch and burn. and cause
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Ceilings left for
"Trip through the east on the mid
night train, Thursday They will visit
chicago. New York and many othef
important places.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

Mrs. f. j. Bennitt, Mrs H l..
Moore and Mrs. Jessop spent Thurs
day afternoon in Prescott
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

Mrs. a. NJ. Tafel and sister We're
among the many arriving Wednesday.
They have rented the Edens cottage
for the summer
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05
BLESSINGS.

It's what | thank God for each night
little cabin that's mine by right.
The strength of a man for work or
fight,
And food and light.
It's what I thank God for each day
A wife with never too much to say;
A wife. a dog. an a child for play,
For those I'd pray
thank God for the land / tread,
A pipe To smoke, and an easy bed,
The thatch i made that's over my
head,
And daily bread.
thank God for an Irish name,
And a son of mine to bear the same.
My own to love me and none to blame
No more I'd claim.
w. NJ Let's in the Saturday Re-
view.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

The L. w. Coggins family left in
the middle of the week on their trir
to the Grand Canyon. They went t.
Prescott from here, and on from that
place TO Flagstaff. From Flagstaff
they go to the Grand Canyon, and
then back here, taking in all about
two weeks for the trip.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

time he was entirely cured. He had suffered
about six weeks before we tried the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment although We had tried
several other things, and doctors too.
think the Cuticura Remedies will do all that
is claimed for them, and great deal more"
(Signed) Mrs. Noble Tubman. Dodson, Mont,
Jan. %. 1911.
For more than generation Cuticura Soap
and Ointment have afforded the most eco
nomical treatment for affections Of the skin
and scalp Of infants, children and adults. A
single cake OF Cuticura Soap (25c.) and box
OF Cuticura Ointment (50c.) are often sufi-
cient. Although sold by druggists and dealers
throughout the world, liberal sample Of
each. with 32-p. book on the skin. viii be
sent free, on application to Potter Drug d
Chem. Corp, Dept. lSA. Boston.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

All of the children turned out
Thursday and attended their dance.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05

terrible suffering. The erup-
ton began in pimples which
would open and run, making
large sores. His hair came
out and finger nails fell of.
and the sores were over the
entire body. causing little or
no sleep for baby or myself.
Great scabs would come off
wheS | removed his shirt.
I'VE tried a great many
remedies. but nothing would
help him, till a friend in
duced me to try the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. l used
the Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment but a short time before
] could see that he was I'M
proying. and in six weeks
Arizona republican., 1911-08-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
IRON SPRINGS


Thursday afternoon Mrs. James S.
Griffin very charmingly entertained
with four tables OF bridge. This af-
fair was really gwen in the nature
of a farewell party to Mrs E, It. Col
lings, and a very good time was en-
joyed by all. Mrs. George ID. Christy
was the winner of the first prize. and
Mrs. Ceilings got the second prize.
while Mrs. Coles had the misfortune
to win the consolation. The list of
the invited included Mrs. f. #. Col
lings, Mrs. Aaron Goldberg. Mrs. B.
A. Fickas, Mrs. Eugene Redewill,
Mrs. E. A. Marshall, Mrs. ]. Sher-
burne Jenckes, Mrs Jessop, Mrs w.
K. James. Mrs. John bennett. Mrs.
b. NJ. Goldwater. Mrs. George Chris
ty, Mrs. T.. j. Bennitt, Mrs. Thomas
Sherward, Mrs. C. ID. Doris, Mrs. F.
T. Alkire. Mrs. Coles. Miss Kate Will
son and Miss Mable Phelps.
Mrs. f. ]. Bennitt, Mrs H L.
Moore and Mrs. Jessop spent Thurs
day afternoon in Prescott.
Miss Hattie Phillips very delight
fully entertained with a Sewing
Bee" on Thursday afternoon. Re-
freshmen were served, and all the
young ladies had a good time sewing
and talking. Those attending were
Miss Marion Doris, Miss Helen Nc
Neil, Miss Kate Wilson, Miss Hazel
Goldberg, Miss Margaret Fulwiler,
Miss Dixie George. Miss Ruth Jessop,
Miss Carrie Mcneil. Miss Selma Gold
berg. Miss Edith Fulwiler and Miss
Nan Fulwiler.
Mrs. II. L. Leonard and Miss Leon
ard are among the late arrivals They
are occupying the Chandler cottage
Mrs. owen Goldbraith went from
here to Phoenix. Wednesday morn
ing.
The Wednesday Afternoon club met
as usual at the club house There
was larger number present than
ordinary, six tables playing. and many
high scores were made. The highesr
was made by Mrs. j. II. Kibbey.
while Mrs. A. G. Hulett came sec
ond. The hostesses this time were
Mrs. S. ]. Doster and Mrs. Coles,
Mrs. A. NJ. Tafel and sister were
among the many arriving Wednesday.
They have rented the Edens cottage
for the summer.
All of the children turned out
Thursday and attended their dance.
The L. w. Coggins family left in
the middle of the week on their trip
to the Grand Canyon. They went To
Prescott from here, and on from that
place TO Flagstaff. From Flagstaff
they go to the Grand Canyon, and
then back here, taking in all about
two weeks for the trip.
Mrs. II. /. Latham gave a heart
for Miss Dixie George. on Thursday
evening. Two tables were set, and
a good game of hearts was enjoyed
by the invited young ladies' The list
of invited was as follows: Miss
DIVE George. Miss Hattie Phillips.
MISS Selma Goldberg, Miss Hazel
Goldberg, Miss Marion Doris. Miss
Kate Wilson. Miss Ruth Jessop. Miss
Helen Mcneil and Miss Carrie Nc
Neil.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Ceilings left for
trip through the east on the mid
night train, Thursday They will visit
Chicago. New York and many othd
important places.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-01-03
NEW THEATRE.
At Shinnston to Be Opened by
DeShon with Production
of The Red Mill"

Will Deshon. manager of the
Grand opera house, has been engaged
by the shinnston Opera House Com
pany to have charge of the opening
of the new theatre just completed in
that town and he has arranged to
open the house with a performance
of the Martin & Emery company's
production of Henry Blossom and
Victor Herbert's comic opera, 1.-THE
Red MILL" the night OF January 10.
This company is booked for appear
ance the opera house here Satur-
day afternoon and night, January 8.
Mr.. Deshon will transport his
force of stage employees to shinns-
ton for the occasion and it has been
arranged to hold interurban cars al
Shinnston until after the perform
ance to accommodate the employees Of
the Clarksburg house and others on
the car line who will attend the per.
Torrance. The opening of the new
house at Shinnston is being -ookec
forward to as big event by the
people there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-01-03
MILLION RABBITS
KILLED THIS YEAR

that section.
Squirrels did not suffer like the
rabbit, neither did they breed as
fast. Protected by the new game
laws, the squirrel family has in
creased in numbers to consider
able extent Both deer and bear
have bred fast in this state. The
heavy snow in the mountains has
been hard on both, and bear have
been known to enter hamlets this
winter through starvation.
Mr.. Viquesney was in the city Sat
urday evening, and stated 't6oa re-
porter that despite the fact that the
winter was severe one the game
has Jared we'll.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-01-03
GHARGEL.IgR
OF Wheeling 5cese of Cath
olic Church Busy with An
nual Reportof { arIshes.

WHEELING, Jan. REV. Edward
E. Weber, Of the Cathedral Sresidence
and chancellor Of tie Wheeling do
cese Of the Catholic church, expects
to be very busy for the next week or
50 receiving the annual reports Of the
various parishes comprised in the
diocese. These reports will contain
statistics both on the financial condi.
ton and spiritual work Of the par.
iishes for. the past year. After prop
erly compiling them, Father Weber
will turn them over to the Bishop
for his reference.
Reports on the annual seminary
collection taken Christmas are also
reaching the chancellors Office, all
though it is expected that it Will be
some weeks before all the missions
are reported. The returns this year
are very gratifying being about ten
per cent larger than those Of last
year.