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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
The "Water Craze. "
From the New York Post.


l wanted ito paint this particular cliff
me in a blackboard from the nearest sta
ton, Espanala, which is nineteen miles
away. There he left me with food and
provisions, and / told him to come and
get me after ten days. Then l went to
work.
The alkali in that part of the country
gets into your system. 1t swells your
it constantly. That is one OF the things
that brings on the water craze. l got
1t there In those ten days. while 1 was
alone. I felt l was going out Of my
head. One Of the things men do when
they get that way is to strip off their
clothes. lie fiat on their stomachs, and
swim on the ground. usually with their
water jug at arms reach. / did not do
that, but l did what every other water
crazed man does 1 would not touch
the last jug Of water.
There it was in my cliff home, yet
would not touch 1t. If you drink that,
your water will be all gone. and then
you will die" I kept saying.
1t is one Of the strangest things about
the water craze. A man will die some
times having saved his last jug Of water.
The Indians maintain they can smell
water a long way off, We call 1t super
night I awoke about midnight in my cliff
home. / smelled water. 1t is a fact. I
knew could find some I took the coffee
pot and went out and climbed the cliff.
At the top I turned and began to walk
in the direction where the water was.
I could still smell it. They say man Is
crazy and out OF his head when the
water craze gets him. but I'm not so
sure that he Is not really his normal
self
kept on walking and climbing and all
of a sudden / reached the jumping OF
place. where. looking down, 1 could see
the bottom Of a canyon. I could see dark
figures Of deer and bears and other an
imals retreating as I clambered down.
and as soon as l got to the water my
senses returned. "Only little I said
to myself: 1.-THE mistake most men make
is to drink too much at first" So just
took a swallow or two. and then lay
down and went to sleep. When 1 awoke
the sun was up and 1 remembered that
this was the day that the Mexican was
to call and get me. BY the length Of time
it took me to reach the cliff must have
travelled eight or nine miles the night
before. The Mexican and his blackboard
could be seen driving over the hills a
long way off. And there In the Clubhouse
was my last water jug still untouched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Peafowls' Winter Roost.
From Dumb Animals.


The hereditary habit Of the peacocks of
roosting for the night in trees sometimes
forces upon them considerable discom-
fort. After selecting a roostng place
the birds return oft each night, appar-
emily the same ones without ever desert
ing the site. Usually two in the same
tree. During recent heavy snowstorm
DR.. Blair directed my attention to two
male peafowls that had selected a big oak
tree near his ONCE window as a perching
place. The snow had fallen during the
night to depth Of about ten inches,
forming q wall on each side Of the sleep
ing birds. which completely arched over
their backs. AS the heat of their bodies
melted the snow the water had gradually
saturated their lighter feathers and form
ed q tiny coronet Of ice on their heads
As we watched them they stood erect as
II to learn just what the prospect OF NOV
ing might be. The effort probably con-
WINGED them that an attempted flight to
the ground meant a tumble and not fly,
for they promptly settled down again for
another nap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20

With the completion of row Of eight
new houses now closely at hand, the de-
velopment of all of that section of Park
road and Twentieth street westward from
the terminus Of the Mount Pleasant street
car line has been practically finished.
Several blocks of houses have been built
as this section expanded to meet the
needs of the growing population. but it
is within the current year that the last
Of the available property has been taken
over by the operative builder. The latest
row to be built is on the property facing
Rock Creek Park on Goth street just at
the end of Park road, and 1t includes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20

ing agents for the builders, already have
sold three Of the new houses.
The new houses have outer walls OF
tapestry brick, and. like the other
dwellings along the street, have deep
yards, with many Of the trees OF the
woods which originally covered the tract
preserved to give shade.
Area of Vacant Ground.
While there still remains a large area
of vacant ground south Of Park road and
east of Goth street. the march OF i'm
provements in the section has been par
ticularly steady, and 1t is believed only
short time will elapse before the entire
hillside which overlooks Rock Creek Park
and the Zoo will have been built up. A
little more than year ago Kennedy
Brothers built two solid blocks of houses
in Lamont street between 18th and 18th
streets. and the plan Of the property
owners on the street to have terrace
entrance to the park, with ornamental
stone stairs and walks leading down the
sharp incline to the park is understood
to have the approval of the District COM
mittees in both Houses of Congress.
Louis E. Breunfnger. another builder.
put the finishing touches last winter to
another long row of houses on 18th street
between Lamont and Kilbourne streets,
and during the present week the work
was begun Of grading Kenyon street west
of 18th street in readiness for another
building operation. Still other rows Of
houses have been constructed in Kill
bourne street approaching the park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
BUSINESS PROPERTY SOLD.
Gen. John w. Foster Transfers Title
to 18th Street Holdings.

During the week the sale was an
Eounced of the three-story building at
III 18th street northwest. Gen. John W.
Foster, the owner, transferring title to
Mary Siccardi. The property, which has
frontage Of 29ls feet and a depth Of
about 100 feet, includes two stores. with
apartments on the upper floors. It is
understood the price paid was about
5000. In the transaction Gen. Foster
was represented by the N. l.. Sansbury
Company, while the r. o. Hoffman
Company. Inc, cared for the interests of
the purchaser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
STEADY GROWTH SHOWN
IN INGLESIDE SECTION
Eight Houses in New Row Complete
Development in Park Road
and 10Th Street.

block Of eight houses constructed by
Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. While only
one of the dwellings has been entirely
finished. as sample house, the remain
ing seven are being rushed forward rapid
ly and all will be completed within few
weeks.
It was on this same section of tho Park
road entrance to Rock Creek Park that
Middaugh & Shannon about a year ago
began their operations, and Of the forty
five houses which were built on the high
terrace overlooking the park, all were
sold. Then came the acquisition OF the
big lot adjoining this first operation. and
work on the row of eight houses, which
was begun in December, is now in its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
DEAL IN DOWNTOWN REALTY.
Frank Walter Buys Frontages on F
and 18th Streets.

It is understood the property at 1343
F street northwest and the abutting
piece extending to 14th street has been
purchased by Frank Walter. at a price
of about 100000, or at the rate of
about $50 per square foot. The F street
frontage. which is improved by three
story building, is 1882 feet wide and
So feet deep, and contains 2347 square
feet. The portion fronting on 18th
street, and known as No. 607. is %
feet wide and 100 feet deep. The total
area Is 1904 square feet, and the COM
bined properties pass around the Westory
Office building. The owner Of the prop
erty was Jane /. Stone Harrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
ing house?"
Because the sweetness was at the ex-
pense Of the food supply
What do you mean?"
Tour kinds OF forks and two kinds Of
vegetables"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
A Stern Chase.

From the Boston Transcript.
why did you marry him II you didn't
love him.
'I told him didn't. but he said that
love would surely follow"
That's where too many make mis-
take Love may follow, but he rarely
catches up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Theatrical.


Mrs wilis-There seems to be a big
rowd over at Mrs. Wayupps wedding.
strange, too. She has been married nine
tmes already.
Mrs. Gillis-Thats It! This Ia going to
k q grand souvenir performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Something in That.


Chorus LAdy-Why should I marry
ou. Jim? You haven't got a dollar to
our name.
Tic Merry One-No: but think of the
Gvertising you'd get-beautiful chorus
u marrieS q scene shifteI,
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Had Occasion to Know.

From the Boston Transcript.
The Girl-rm shocked at the way father
treated YOU. I've almost worshiped
papa, but it seems my idol has feet Of
clay.
The Suitoz-Clsx2 Concrete. more likely,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Inspiration.
From I.ippIncott'

From LippIncott's.
Admircr-You were inspired when you
wrote that!
Poet-Yes; with the hope Of selling -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
A Hard Job.

From Harper's Weekly.
What 10 Billy Hardatit doing these
days" asked Smithers.
"Oh. he working his sons way
through college, said little Rinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Jealousy.

From the Atchison Globe.
Jealousy doesn't take much to start. and
nothing TO keep it going
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
In the Long Run.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The man who Is always expecting to
win in the long run generally gets out
OF breath before he does 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Had Proof Of II.

From Tt-BitS.
First Youth-Scientists say that trees
contribute to the heat Of the atmosphere.
Second Youth-That's so. A birch has
warmed me many q time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
A Hint.
From the Boston transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Staylate Eat II 80 p.m.)-If there Is any
thing dislike it's catching trains.
Miss keen-I notice you keep putting 1t
nff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-20
Degrees.

Mrs. Grammercy-Its awful to have Q
jealous husband!
Mrs. Park-But it's worse, dear, to
have one who isn't Jealous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10
FOR PAYING THE ARREARS
OF F|RE-POL|CE PENSIONS
Commissioners Ask the Dis
trict Committees to Amend
Pending Bill.

Directing attention to the fact that the
District of Columbia has failed to make
payments to the pensioners of its police
$50, COL Be, the District Commissioners to-
day renewed their fight in Congress for
enactment of u police and firemen's re-
lief and retirement fund law
The Commissioners sent to the chair
men Of the Senate and House District
committees draft of an amendment to
the pension relief bill now pending pro-
viding that any deficiency incurred In
the pension fund prior to the approval
of the act shall be paid from the fund
TO be authorized. The amendment is rec
commended in view of the doubt that the
bill whose modification is proposed would
adequately provide for the deficiencies
mentioned.
In their communication to the Hous<
committee the Commissioners point out
that the deficiency In the police and fire.
mems fund during 1912 was $40. 4S5.O7
which is still unpaid. and that the de.
ficiency for the fiscal year 1911 was $15..
liquidated.
The bill which the Commissioners wish
amended STIMULATES that, In the event OF
a deficiency in any month, the collector
of taxes shall place to the credit Of the
fund from the proceeds OF the sales OF
all licenses other than liquor licenses an
amount sufficient to meet the deficiency.
Should Congress enact a pension relief
law, carrying the amendment urged by
the Commissioners. the deficit of $35,
COL 81 could be extinguished Immediately
after passage Of the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10
DR.. ALVAH H. THOMPSON
MADE Discussing CLERK
Will Take Charge of Payment
of the Pensioners of the
Government.

DIR. Alvah III. Thompson OF Wichita,
Kan, has been appointed by the Secre-
tary of the Interior to take charge OF
paying all of the $50, 000. 900 of govern
ment pension money, which In the past
has been handled through the eighteen
pension agencies scattered throughout the
United States. BY a law passed last Au-
gust all these agencies are to be aboi-
ished before February 1 next. to be con-
solidated in one central disbursing Office
here.
DIR. Thompson's title will be disbursing
clerk Of the pension Office. The salary is
$4,000 a year. the amount paid to each OF
the eighteen pension agents The saving
in salaries alone is $6s,0o0 a year.
Selection of DR.. Thompson.
1t was learned here today that much
influence was brought to bear in favor OF
the appointment to the position of one or
other Of the Grand Army men who have
been serving as pension agents.
DIR. Thompson was chosen. 1t was said.
because Of his comprehensive knowledge
Of the financial system of payment I'm
force throughout the pension service ana
because it was he who was responsible
In large part at least, for the doing away
with the scattered agencies and with
new system of check payment. which
does away with the voucher method for
merly in use. substituting Tor this vouch-
er two other signatures on the back OF
the pensioners check. in addition. to his
own signature. as full protection to the
government both as to the identity or
the payee and as receipt of payment.
DIR. Thompson entered the service in
the patent office in 1889. Advancing
through various grades. he became
chief of the finance division, April 1.
1903. post he has since held.
Instructions to Pension Agents.
Commissioner OF Pensions Davenport
had instructed the pension agents at New
York, Philadelphia, Louisville, Indian
apolig, Knoxville and Topeka. compris-
ing one of the three groups of agencies,
to ship their books and records to Wash
ineton not later than December Is. The
other two groups will be ordered later
to have all their records and papers here
before January 81.
In order that there may be as little de-
lay as possible in the sending out of pen
sion checks the agents have been ordered
to send their current records by fast ex-
press and the clerk in their Offices at
the same time. the less important office
records to come by freight. Practically
rious agencies will be taken care of in
the new bureau here the expectation be-
ing. IL was said today. that at least -
per cent of them would come here.
Under the new system there will be no
change in the quarterly dates on which
pensioners are paid. those being paid now
from the agency at Milwaukee or San
Francisco or New York or any of the
other places will get their money at the
same times of year as formerly
The agencies at Boston, San Francisco.
Detroit. Columbus and Augusta, Me-, will
ship in their records, Ii Is expected, about
January Is, and those at Buffalo, Chica-
go. Milwaukee, Pittsburgh. Des Mo!nes
and Concord, n. H.. between January 10
and 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10

WEE w N X L IS AND
SNOWFALL. ALSO WEE
Wrinkles AT THE NOUN
T A / IN 8. Pub 49,
lished at $1.25. &c
Now, CODY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10
Special Sl7.5O the Set

, COFFEE AND REPAIR
TEE AND THE IDIOT. by
John K. Bangs. DE-
Published at SIPS. ZSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10

George Colston, colored, five years old.
was severely burned on her face and
legs yesterday afternoon at her home.
345 v street northwest. She was taken
to Freedmen's Hospital 1t is thought
the child was playing with matches and
accidentally started fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10
Christmas Stockings
to Fill and Other
Candy FaV0rS

Unique candy receptacles. boxes.
etc., for Christmas tree decorations
and table favors.
SANTA CLAUS in shoe. holding
CHRISTMAS tree DC
Empty Stockings, to fill. .....-... &c
Santa Claus in hat. SC
Christmas Tree mounted on bOx....5c
Santa Claus on chimney. .........-5c
Christmas Horns ........-..-.....5 &c
Christmas Snow Balls. .10c
Santa Claus and Ball. ..1Oc
Christmas Houses. Chimneys and
Towers, with Santa Claus. ---.. .15c
Large Christmas Ball, Houses. Tow
ers, etc. with Santa Claus mount
ed on SlOe. <cC
CHRISTMAS CANDY STORES.
large boxes filled with imported
candies-Pascales-p up in little
jars, and bins to represent store
ready for business; these are. LIS
Candy StOre-Street Floor.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06

The estimates forwarded last week
from the Postoffice Department to the
Treasury Department contemplate an
increase in expenditures over the cost
pertaining to the last fiscal year of
SD. 096. 9O9. The prospective in
crease in the operating cost of the
mail-carrying business arises mainly
from the expansion and changes 4n
the service which will take place as a
result of the enactments during the
last session of Congress. The inau-
guration of parcels post service also
is expected to involve a cost of 81, :
24O, 900. The changed conditions
under the new eight-hOur law will in
crease the expenses of the department
by 81, $50, 600, and the free delivery
service is to be extended to villages
of small population. The parcels post
service, if not Immediately, in time
will be self-sustaining, and very likely
surplus revenue producer. While
the mail-carrying service is the mos
costly department of the government
it had for long been nearly self-sus
tanning, and Postmaster Genera
Hitchcock, during the last fiscal year
made the business of the departmen
result in a surplus. The Increase i
the operative cost Of nearly S12, 900,
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

All machinery and farming implements good
as new. Have been used but short time.
, horse wagon, with inch tread; dearborn
Osborne binder, mower, Horse rake, randall haI-
row, riding cultivator, drag harrow, iron roller
Darnell marker corn planter. horse cart, spray
ing outfit on wheels hand e1ltivatOr, feed cutter
for either hand or power, Disc grain drill, Syra-
cuse plOws weeder, seeder, grindStOne grain fan,
platform scales, hay carriage tomato carriage
wagon springs, iron pot aud furnace, 80 foot ex-
tension ladder, hog trOnghs, ShOvelS, forks hoes,
block and fall, new hay rope, wagon and cart
harness. collars, traces and breast chains, single,
double and fOur-hOrse trees and many other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
Hay in NOV and stack, cured without drop
of rain and as pretty as hay can grow. Corn by
the buSheu
Small tools, hardware and paints and etc.
TERMS OF SALE-All sums of $1,000 and under,
cash; a credit of 10 months will be given by
purchaser giving a bankable note with ap,
proved security, and bearing per cent interest,"
from day of sale. discount of per cent will
be allowed on all sums over 5000 for cash set.
tlement No goods to be removed until settled
for and all goods to be removed by Tuesday
the 10Th, following.
j. FRANK MACOMBER Owner
D. A. GoLDsBo2oUGH, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06
ROBERT u. HOFFECKEE,
RditOr and Publisher.

For all these comforts, conven-
fences, and luxuries, performed as
they are by the Middleman, the
consumer must pay. cit is about
time for him to stop playing the
part of man with a grievance, "
says Mr.. Holmes of the Department
of Agriculture. ''Nearly all the
grievances that can be corrected at all
can be corrected by himself. He can
buy with greater economy through
cooperative efforts, and by paying
cash, and also with greatest economy
in forms, preparations, and varieties
of things" If consumers are will
ling to go to market instead of ex-
pecting the market to come to them,
if they are willing to carry the pur-
chases home, and even wrap and tie
the bundles themselves, then they
may fairly claim the profit which
now goes to the middleman. Let the
woman buy as their mothers used to
do. Let them send their own crock
to the grocer's for lard. and bring
back for 65 cents what will cost them
81 in a can which they will throw
away, or ruin in the opening. Let
them buy their crackers from a box
by weight and they will get sixty to
the pound, instead of about forty in
a pretty package for the same money.
Instead of buying package oats at the
rate of one-half cent per ounce, let
them buy in bulk and get 10 cents
worth for cents. Instead of buy
ing sliced bacon in a glass jar, let
them buy "side" and cut it as
wanted at half price.
But will women buy as their
mothers did in these days when their
interests have become so much
greater and more diversified? Have
they the time? AS for fancy pack
ages, probably they are more sanitary
than the old barrel. Milk in bottles
is more expensive than in the old tin
can, but who wishes to return to the
dirty can? The waste of many de-
livery wagons, expensive locations,
and extension of credit are the
natural results of competition
Ordering by telephone and by mean:
of servants merely time-savinG
devices, and, while they cost ;
great deal of money, this is time
saving age. From "The Middle
man" by Albert w. Atwood, in tn
American Review of Reviews fo
November.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06
900 will surely be counterbalanced
by a large increase in revenues.

The recent dog law put into effect
seems pretty much to be a farce.
Atleast no effort is made to impound
the "strays'' running at large un-
muzzled. These "strays" are nuis-
ance to the public. They sleep on
porches, tear down garden fences and
upset slop barrels. Our dog catcher
can find employment if he will get
"on his job. -
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06

Now that election is over lets get
down to business and "do it for
Smyrna. Our merchants have got
ten in their Fall stocks and are anxi-
Gus for you to inspect their goods.
Cultivate the habit of dealing at
home.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06
THE SMYRNA TIMES
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1912

FOUNDED by Robert D. Hofecker July >, 1871
Editor and Proprietor until February 10, 1907
oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Gro~ers
National Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06
IS R sc. R

pair of large, good mules; odd mule.
horse. years old,very gentle, sound and not
afraid of anything; , colts coming years old,
m ated and matched good size, and ready for
work the coming spring. will be sold single or as
pair
> milch cows; young holstein COW, recently
fresh; high grade hOlstein young bull
A number of large size shoats.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06

TIE SMYRNA TIMES is published al >myrns
DEL, every Wednesday afternoon.
rHE TIMES is an independent paper devoted 10
the welfare of the town it represents and the
state Of which it is a part. 1t also gives ihe
.sems of importance of the Eastern shore oi
MARYLAND
ROBERT u. HOFFECKEE,
Editor and Pubisher
A AOVERTISEMENTS-T SMYR RSA TIMES Il the
business medium not only for the town it rep
eseuts, but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, empraeing the towns Of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold. Leipsic, &c. A rate of 30
cents an inch for first insertion and p cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
for transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. special
discount on ali semi-annual md yearly adver
tiSements.
Smyrna times., 1912-11-06
FOR SALE

Lot of fine Plymouth Rock and White
Leghorn Ccckrels.
Address
NJ. V. THOMAS,
r. F. D. No. 2. Clayton, Del.