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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
VALUE OF IRRIGATION
Importance of Impoundine
Texas Is Urged.
Federal Expert Calls Attention of Peo-
pie to the Waste of Water and
Presents Some Figures to En-
courage Movement.

Tl,sa hnportance of impounding
ptor waters for irrigation purposes
has again been called to the attention
pf Texas people by the address which
was made by w. l.. Rockwall irriga-
lion expert of the federal government.
before the Texas welfare commission
turing It's recent session in San An
tonic, and some figures are presented
which should appeal most forcibly for
encouragement of the movement
which already has been started in this
direction.
More than twenty million acre feet
pf water is emptied into the gulf
every year by the Trinity, Colorado,
Rio Grande and Brazos rivers. accord
ing to the calculation made by Mr..
Rockwell, which is sufficient to irri-
gate three million acres of land. I'M
mense as would be the amount of
land brought under irrigation by the
mpoundfng Of the waters embraced
10 the calculation made by Mr.. Rock
wall, it must be remembered that the
estimate does not include numerous
smaller streams in the state, nor any
pf the arroyas and rssacas which
abound throughout southwest Texas.
It Is very modest estimate that
more than two million additional
acres could be irrigated by the same
method from these smaller streams
and arroyas, which would give a total
of between five and six million acres
which would be supplied with water if
I'll available sources were utilized.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
DEVICE TO SHARPEN SICKLE
Invention of Iowa Man May Also Be
Used for Grinding ChIseIs, Axes
and Other Tools.

In describing an invention by G..
w. Hoadley of Garden Grove, Ia, the
Scientific American says:
The principal object of this inven-
ton is to provide new and improved
grinding machine made up of parts
which are SO arranged that the grind
Ing wheel may be adjusted to differ
emit bevels and angles when 1t is de-
sired to sharpen the sickle of now
Ing machine, the construction and ar
rangement of parts being such that
the device may also be used for
grinding chisels, axes, and the like.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
Forty.pay Easter pies.

Lynn, Mass Edward Hanlon, forty
eight years old, is dead at the home OF
his son, Robert Hanlon, after fasting
40 days, during which time nothing
passed his lips but water. When taken
Ill he weighed 23O pounds and he felt
that the only way Of securing a perma-
nent cure was by reducing his weight.
He succeeded in taking off 100 pounds.
but the effort was fatal,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
Care of the Plow.

The greatest of all implements, the
plow! Don't let II lie in the field for
days, and weeks sometimes. to rust
and rot Use Glide and fetch it in
every night. Put 1t In the dry with
the single-trees. That is not half the
trouble that rubbing it to get the rust
off Is.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
Sheep are Dainty.

sheep will not eat hay that has been
mussed over by other animals. They
are the most dainty animals on the
farm. They do not like grain from
crib full of rats, either.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Let us r0mark in charity that per-
haps some Of the young women on the
street never realized how unclothed
they were until they saw 1t in the pa
uers.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Theaters without orchestras? With
out the shivery music, how are we to
know whether the villain is hunting
mushrooms or creeping up to the
sleeping hero to stab him through the
heart?
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
Grinding Machine.

The device is also adapted to be held
IN such a position that it may be used
as In the ordinary grinding wheel
The view pictures the device in use
in grinding moving machine sickle.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Archa biologists In Asia have run
across remains of nation that once
worshiped the peacock. But the pea
cock, in all his glory, was not arrayed
as one of these up-to-date damse1s.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

The treasury department plans to
make paper money smaller in size,
but not because the ultimate consun-
er is troubled with enlargement of the
hank roll.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

However, perhaps we ought to be
glad that the girls are showing ten
dency to wear their own hair in fas-
einating little punches.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

"If you want to be beautiful do
your own washing" says one of the
doctors Most women will prefer the
drug store brand of beauty.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Woman in New York has left all
ner money to her lawyer, probably
IN the theory that he would get 1t
nyhow.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

The fear that the price of shaves
may be fixed under the patent law
need not alarm. There Is no law
against whiskers
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Woman up state wants a divorce
because her husband insists on talk
Ing politics. This comes under the
head of cruel and inhuman treatment.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Man in Indiana ate a gallon of ice
cream at single sitting. All of which
goes to sho1T how easy it is to break
y record.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

A COW up York state is said to have
caught fish with her tail, but who
wants to fish with COW? Fawncy
casting COW In trout stream.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04
FLASHED WEEKLY.

After all. a pennans is only
nag.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

A scientist says that Cleopatra
would. If now alive. be put in luna
tic asylum, but she might put the
alienist there first
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

A New York woman says she loves
her horses better than she does her
husband. Probably she doesn't drive
hem as hal d.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Man in Vienna shot himself because
three girls were in love with him.
He was loved not wisely but too
we'll
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

The mayor of Boston says thai
women know less about flying than
men. They know,more. because few
er OF them are doing 1t.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Farmer in Ohio says he owns cat
with three heads. Think of listening
In the Silly night to cat with three
voices.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

The recent death of the 1856 year old
Mexican must have been a happy
one. Think of living 1876 years in
Nexicoi
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Eat six times day, ie you want
to be healthy, says a New York doc
tor, but not if you would be wealthy,
too
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

The letter-carrier will be glad when
the vacation season with its flood of
foolish post cards is over
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

A Long Island woman eloped the
other day with hveryman. We sup.
posed liveryJuen had become obso-
lete
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Mans best friend at present is the
electric fan. 1t is better even than
snowbank
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

If Boston wins the American league
pennant baked beans will become the
national dish.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Speaking of civilization, Chinese
women once crippled their feet but
never wore tight skirts.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

An aviator fell 200 feet without be-
ing hurt. but this is no proof that
aviation is being made safer.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

A Missouri woman has written q
book with her toes. Probably it was
made up from footnotes.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

What q happy little world thAS
would be If we could only shovel snow
In the summer time.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

contemporary asks: Can mar
ried man DO hero?" Yes, verify. he
shows his Deroism by marrying.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Philadelphia policeman is goins
into vaudeville Going to do sleep
walking act, probably.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

If you are in favor of pajamas, as
against nighties, tell it to the ma
rines.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

If lobster is mot an animal" what
Is it? You can't classify 1t either as
a vegetable or as a mineral.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-10-04

Designating is the latest addition
to the English vocabulary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
HOUSE LEADERS ALARMED
Two BattIeship Forces Grow
Stronger and Caucus
Is Called.

Alarmed at the growing strength Of the
two-battleship proponents in the House.
democratic leaders last night issued call
for still another caucus on the naval APP
preparation bill, which will be held next
Tuesday night. 1t was generally accepted
that at least one battleship will be pro-
vided for in view of the firm attitude Of
the battleship champions.
Representative Sulzer of New York
who is leading the fight for two ships, an
to his petition that the caucus release
members from their previous no battle-
ship pledges. With the addition of half
dozen more members. Mr. SulZer express
ed confidence that his forces would hold
the balance of power and the matter
would be forced into the open House. In
such an event, he said, he firmly believed
that. forming coalition with the repub-
licans. two battleships could be voted into
the bill
Majority Leader Underwood is striving
to prevent the two-ship plan from going
through, as is Chairman Fitzgerald of the
appropriations committee. Their objec-
tons are based solely on the question of
economy, but, recognizing the pressure of
changing opinion among members they
are now willing to compromise on one big
war vessel.
The naval appropriation measure will
be brought up in the House today. when
1t will be sent back to conference to
await the caucus action Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
HAVE NOT CLOSED SCHOOLS.
Navy Officials Deny Action Against
Preparatory Institutions.

Officials Of the Navy Department deny
the published statement that they have
CLOSED" preparatory schools for the
Naval Academy.
In an authorized statement on the sub
ject they say that the Navy Department
cannot close any outside school, and has
no intention of doing so. and the mis-
take undoubtedly arose from the publish
Cd recommendation to candidates. and
those interested in them, to consider the
advantages OF completing their prepara-
ton for the academy at schools with
which they are familiar.
This recommendation originated with
the superintendent of the Naval Academy
in connection with resolution of the
Senate in May last, and its purpose is TO
encourage candidates TO continue their
studies under home influence, where they
may benefit by the guidance of those who
arc familiar with their previous educa-
nor and personally interested in their
individual success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
STILL KING SWATTER
Layton Burdette Victor in July
Fly Crusade.
HIS RECORD 3,824,40O
Lawrence Fitzgerald Ranks Second
With 3,233,2OO.
TOTAL SLAUGHTER HEAVY
Nearly Twelve Million Insects Laid
Low in District by Children
Last Month.

Eleven million. eight hundred and sew
entythree thousand, two hundred flies
We're killed in July by the contestants in
The Stars anti-hy campaign. Layton
Burdette. president of the Industrial
Home School Anti-F'1y Club wins the
first prize of $50 and the 50 prize in the
first district. a total of S25 with a score
for the month of 1884. 400. Close behind
him for second honors is Lawrence Fftz-
gerald, 1872 Sth street northwest who an
:;.Es5. 200 of the pests winning
$3.50 as second Of the nine general prizes
and the 50 prize in the fourth district
William Steiner. 1899 y street northwest
a veteran fly killer. put an end to $50. 900
OF the insects, being in third place, win
ming $3.50. j. Mark Trice, 2l5 / street
southeast, wins the fourth prize of So and
the So district prize in the seventh dis
trict,. making a total of $40.
Other Prize Winners.
Lillian Portion. Good Hope. d. c.,
killing $4,000 flies; Walter Thought,
5000 c street northwest, 621.-
500: Annie Liston, $40 H street south
west, 327.6OO; Charles Watts, Ana
costa. 1S8.8OO, and Frank Funk, 62l
C street southeast, ISL, 500. each will
receive a prize of 81. The two girls,
Annie and Lillian, also receive So each
for the highest scores in their districts
the former in district No. and the
latter In No. 8. Francis Corby. Sth and
Euclid streets northwest, though not
winning one Of the nine general prizes
captures the IS in the second district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
NO APPEAL ALLOWED.
Attorney General Wickersham Rules
in Food and Drug Cases.

There is no appeal in pure food matters
from decision of the referee board of
the Department of Agriculture to what is
known as the three Secretaries board, >
composed OF the Secretaries Of the Treas
ury, Commerce and Labor and Agricui-
ture, according to an opinion rendered by
Attorney General Wickersham. This en-
t.rely changes the practice of the past.
when proprietors or manufacturers Of
foods or drugs declared deleterious by the
referee board have appealed to the three
Secretaries.
The Attorney General holds that the
province. of the three Secretaries is to
make rules and regulations, and they
have no power to review an action of the
Secretary of Agriculture based upon the
conclusions Of the referee board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
MARINE BAND IN CONCERT.
Participates in Titanic Memorial
Evening Garden Party.

The second of the series of five
e"ening garden parties" In the inter-
est OF the national Titanic memorial
fund was given last night on the roof
OF the Belasco Theater. A musical
program was given by the United
states Marine Band. which volunteered
It's services. The kinemacOlor pic
lures showed many interesting views
OF events at home and abroad that
seemed to he greatly appreciated by
the large audience Several addresses
were made, most of them bearing on
the rate of the big ship and the need
OF ere0lnS suitable memorial to the
brave men and women who lost their
lives as result of the disaster.
The 10Th Cavalry Band will give q
program this evening. in addition to
the kinemacolor exhibition and other
features OF the program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW.
THREE IS A CROWD.
By Judd Mortimer Lewis.
By Judd Mortimer Lewis.

"Why, Imogene." explained Mrs. JEFF
ferson. Il thought you wanted to get off
until the end of the week.
"Yassum," replied the dusky Imogene
"And here you are back on Thursday
morning."
"Yassum.'
'You don't mean to tell me that the
celebration was not success"
Nom
"Why. you were to be the queen of
beauty
"Yassum. All sho was dat. All had a
throne an All had muh pink par-sol an
yallah gloves an green sash an muh
tan shoes an'-Mis' Jefson. honey. whut
20. want me tub git TO dinnuh?'
"Oh, don't know-let me see-seems
to me there ought to be some sweet corn
In the market?'
"Yassum."
But. Imogene, We are getting off
from the subject You haven't told me
about your experience yet"
Ibid you have a good time
"Oh, Imogene. I'm SO sorry. 1t didn't
rain. did it? You know. 1t sometimes
rains in one place and not in another.
and / thought perhaps
"Wha' dat. Mis- Jefson? Rain in one
place an not rain nowheres else?'
Certainly. That frequently is the
case
"Sho' 'nuf'. Mis- Jefson?''
Yes. indeed
.Huccum?"
Il don't think l quite understand, Imo-
gene"
"Huccum, Mis- Jefspn?''
'Huccum'? Oh. how COME How can
1t rain In one place and not rain In an
other"
'Yassum.'
'Why. it just rains underneath the
rainclouds 1t could not rain where the
sky is clear. Imogene!
'Yassum.
Il believe you are what Mr.. Jefferson
calls a sidestepper. You are trying 10
avoid the subject of the celebration
Nom, Ali aim.
did you have a good time?"
"Yassum-
But you told me minute ago that
you didn't have a good time.'
"Yassum.'
Now. tell me. did you or didn't you
enjoy YOURSELF"
Nom.
1T can't he possible that julius was
not among those present. He was not
at work
Nom, julius lie went. but"
"Oh, so the trouble was with julius,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
WILL NOT GET PENSIONS
Veterans to Lose Through
Failure of Congress to
Act on Bill.

Through the failure Of Congress to
agree upon and pass the annual pension
appropriation bill now pending in con-
ference. 1t was maintained in the Senate
yesterday, veterans Of the civil and Mex
lean wars will not be paid 100000 600, for
which warrants would be sent out at the
end of this week IL the money were avail
able.
The inability of the pension Office to
pay the Increased pensions due under the
Sherwood pension law, passed by Con-
gress last spring, was the subject Of
spirited debate in the Senate yesterday
afternoon. while there was being passed
the joint resolution continuing appropria-
tions of last year for another half
month and thereby relieving the bank
ruptcy which Uncle Sans departments
were up against yesterday morning.
No Funds Available.
Senator William Alden Smith of Mich
igan maintained that Congress was
keeping the old soldiers out of their
pay by this temporary method Of meet
ing the expenses of the government
Senator McCumber chairman Of the
Senate committee on pensions. added
that pension claims involving about
by the end of this week and that there
are now no funds available with which
to meet the claims.
AS the result of the discussion, Senator
McCumber later prepared and introduced
resolution providing $3OOCO.OOO out OF
the pension appropriations to be made
later to meet pension claims that may
be due and payable on or before August 4.
The discussion led to a general debate
on all appropriation measures. Senator
Warren was inclined to put the reSpOnSi-
bility for delay up to the democratic
House, but Senator Stone would have
none of that.
The dispute that is holding up the pen
sion appropriation bill involves the abol-
ishment of all the pension agencies ex-
cept one in Washington The House
voted for this proposition. but the
Senate stood for continuing the various
agencies around the country. To keep a
handful Of pension agents in Office, the
democrats charge, the republicans of the
Senate were holding up the money to pay
pensions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02

was 1t? I thought I should hear about
it eventually. / know what the trouble
was.'
'Yassum?''
Julius made eyes at some other
colored girl
Nom, he nevuh.
Then some other colored girl made
eyes at Julius.''
"Uh-huh. Mis- Jefson, whit yo' want
FIN de sto?''
What was she like"
LAX any yuthah gal
Black"
"Yassum.'
'Fat?'
.Yassum, she sho' am fat, An de
way she do was scand'lous Huh right
by Julius all de time!'
HE couldn't get rid of herr"
Nom.
"Why didn't he tell her to go away
and let you two alone?
He done toll her dat
And still she refused to go?'
''YaSsum-'
People do act queerly sometimes. DO
you know her.
"Yassum.''
who is she?'
''She Julius wife. yassum.'
His wife. oh, oh. Just get anything
for dinner. Imogene. l must run up
stairs now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
CAR WASHES BOYS FOOT.
Accident Caused by Skidding Of B.
cycle-Amputation Necessary.

William Gordon. a ifteen-y ear old
colored boy, residing at 1854 Cleveland
avenue northwest fell in front of a
Capital Traction car on 18th street
northwest between u and streets this
morning and hi right foot was so
badly mashed that physicians at the
Emergency Hospital decided amputa-
ton to be necessary.
The boy was thrown beneath the car
when his bicycle skidded. Motorman
T.. j. Dever was unable to stop the
car in time to prevent the accident,
which the police report was unavoid-
able. Pedestrians and passengers in
the car felt sure the boy must have
been killed. and they were surprised
when they learned he had survived the
accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
TO CONFER WITH STRIKERS.
Effort Made to Settle Trouble on Du
luth Docks.

DULUTH, Mimi. August 2.-According
to Alderman +. G.. Phillips. chairman OF a
committee from the city council appointed
TO introduce arbitration into the water
front strike trouble representatives Of the
Northern Pacific railway and the lake
lines association expected to meet
the leaders of the striking laborers for a
conference with hts committee at the city
hall today.
II was stated today that the $50 men
from Chicago and the Twin Cities had
cleared up the accumulated freight on
the docks. From 80 to $50 men usually
are employed on the water front in steve
dore Work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
SIX CONVICTED OF FELONY.
Eight Other Industrial Workers of
World Found Not Guilty.

san DIEGO, Cal. August 2-Six
prominent leaders Of the Industrial Work
ers of the World were found guilty Of
felony late last night. The convicted men
are Attorney f. F.. Kirk Attorney Harry
NJ Mckee. Jack Whyte, II. Giser, +. w.
Hubbard and Robert Gausden. They were
convicted OF conspiring to violate the
traffic ordinance OF this city.
Eight other industrial workers who
were tried were found not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
Zionist Missionaries Use Autos.

ZION CITY, H.. August 2.-Wilbur
Glenn yoliva. head of the Zion Church. has
arranged to carry the gospel into practical
ly every state In the Union by the agency
of automobi es. \ few weeks ago No-
Iva, in a sermon delivered here. declared
that the wrath OF God was to fall ON
many cities, and urged all who wished To
escape to come TO Zion. 1t is To carry
this message to the people that sautomo-
bile missionaries have been decided on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02

and John Penkert. 9lS Sd street north
east CONFESS out on top in the fifth dis
trict and will receive 50. The prizes
total SS5.
The prizes will be ready for distri-
button Saturday morning between 10
and II o'clock. DR.. Arthur w. Muir
ray of the District health office. super
visor of the campaign, Will meet the
prize winners in room 209 of the Dis
trict building. between these hours.
Many Get Late Start.
Besides the prize winners mentioned
above there We're many other boys and
girls who killed thousands of flies. but as
most of them got late start and were
handicapped by the lack of experience
they We're unable to end up i'll the prize
winning class. Among them are Lee
Kent, 1872 18th street northwest; Thomas
Kuhnert, who leads a band Of SWEATERS
at the Virginia Avenue Fairgrounds
Michael Thomas, 90 AZ street southwes;
John Bigeiow, 1922 12tn street northwest
Ralph Lucas, 212 Stevens road north
west: Benjamin Abbott 20 14th street
southwest Michael Tassa, 1222 street
southwest; Lena Goldman. 800 18th street
northwest, and Tarbell Stewart, 12l4 y
street northwest.
Dr. Murray, who at the beginning or the
July campaign estimated that during the
month 100000 flies would be Killed.