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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
RAIN FROM A CLEAR SKY.
An Alleged Phenomenon Linked With
the Falling of Dew.

An Alleged Phenomenon Linked with
the Falling of Dew.
In English dictionaries we find the
word serein defined as a fine rain
which sometimes falls from a clear sky
shortly after sunset. The word is
French, but has become the interna-
tional designation in meteorological
works for this alleged phenomenon.
which is always described as quite
rare. ,
Has the phenomenon a real exist
ence?
The fact that a stereOtyped descrip-
ton of it has been passed on from one
meteorological writer to another since
the latter part Of the eighteenth CEN
ury is by no means conclusive evidence
on this point, for science has perpetu-
ated many myths by the process of
reiteration.
Professor Gustav Hellmann, in a re.
cent publication Of the Russian Mete-
geological institute, ices in the concep-
ton of the serein merely the survival
of the old fashioned belief that even
ing dew falls from the (clear) sky, and
he finds that the serein of early French
writer's was identical with that "even-
ing dampness" which was supposed to
be injurious to human health.
It still remains possible that rain
may sometimes fall from a clear sky.
though this is not likely to be a phe-
nomenon peculiar to the early evening.
Some cases can be explained al due to
the oblique falling Of raindrops, carried
horizontally by the wind. when the
clouds from which they came have
passed away.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01

According to Simon Lake, inventor
Of the even keel submarine, undersea
boats will eventually run across the
Atlantic. carrying freight and passen-
gers.
submarines of 5000 miles cruising
radius are now IL reality" lie said in a
recent interview. Half of that radius
is enough to carry them across the At
lantic. New methods of conserving
the air supply and food supply mean
that passengers will be safer in the
unuerSea boats than in liners which
are subject to the fate that overlook
the Lusitania.
submarines would not be as speedy.
Neither would they travel all the dis
lance under water. But whenever in
danger. whenever within the line of an
enemy submarine Gordon. they would
take the undersea route.
America has done more than any
one else in submarine invention and
construction. The German submersi-
bles have been in nowise superior to
our own. They have had engine trou-
BILE on their underwater boats. and that
is the great danger. In fact. most of
the submarine disasters Of recent years.
since the diving type Of vessel has
been abandoned for the even keel type.
have been due to engine trouble"
Mr.. Lake is now building yer new
submarines for the United States. They
will be equipped with the Diesel heavy
oil engine which will displace the COM
bination electric and gasoline motors
now used in submarines.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
A Paste Pot Party.

Did you ever give a paste pot party?
You'll need some old magazines and q
pair of shears, as well al a blank book
in which to paste pictures. You can
make the blank book yourself from
pieces Of plain, smooth paper. and, in
fact. each little guest might enjoy
making such a book for herself or him
self, Sick children always like to look
at scrap books. and so you might send
the ones you make at the party to q
hospital after you have finished with
them.
A set of cut out paper dolls should
be given each child to carry home as
q souvenir of the occasion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01

ton or it may be found on investiga-
ton that there is Il good natural mix
ure Of sand and clay forming the wear
ing surface.
clay mixtures will show that the sand
forms about 20 per cent of the whole.
The test is simple. Weigh into an or
binary medicine glass two ounces of
the dried mixture and wash out the
clay. Dry the remaining sand and
weigh again. The loss in weight will
represent the amount Of clay originally
contained in the mass
The theory of the sand-clay mixture
as Il road building material is that
the clay fills the voids between the
grains Of sand, firmly binding them to-
gether. After the material is found the
process of building the road is simple.
Before placing any sand-clay on the
road the road should be graded to the
desired width. Most engineers prefer
to have a width for the road of about
twenty feet. exclusive of side bitches,
which are each usually about three feet
wide. Sand-clay is cheap, and 1t is
best that sixteen feet Of the graded
width twenty feet be surfaced. This
will leave a two or three foot shoulder
on either side. The surface of the
graded road should be fiat Or slightly
convex. The sand-clay should be put
on from eight to twelve inches In
thickness, depending on the character
of the subgrade or foundation. Where
you have a hard clay for foundation
eight inches Of sand-clay will suffice.
If the foundation is sand, it is well to
put on as much as twelve inches of
the s%urfacing material. After a few
hundred feet Of %surfacing material has
been placed a grading machine should
be run over 1t to smooth and crown the
road before the top becomes too hard.
1t is a good plan to turn the blade Of
the machine out and trim the edges Of
the surfaced part. discharging the ex-
cess sand and clay on to the earth
shoulders. After one round trip with
the blade turned out the remaining
dress work with the machine should
be with the blade turned in. with the
exception of one trip down the center
Of the road with blade at right angle
to the axis of the road for the purpose
Of distributing any excess material left
In the center.
After the machine work 1t is we'll to
follow with a split log drag, which
smoothes any rough places left by the
machine and leaves the road with q
smooth, even surface. 1t must be borne
In mind that a sand-clay road, unlike
ether roads, cannot be finished in q
short space Of time. 1t can. of course
- left in an apparently finished condi-
Hon, with a hard, smooth surface. but
II viii be found on close examination
that the hard surface is in reality only
i crust. underneath which are several
inches Of loose material. After the
11rst hard rain the crust softens. the
road gets bad and the work appears to
81 4 failure. This. however. Is just
what q needed to make it eventually
Rood. After the road has dried until
81 4 plastic state it should be dragged
nuntii the surface Is once more smooth.
glvvfthEthe proper crown. and should be
kept this way by dragging at least
pnce ! day until the sun has baked 1t
bsrdgand firm. The mistake of keep
ineatrafIc on during this process Of re-
1SaRAfting should not be made.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01

Featured In a coat almost three-quar-
ters length, this beautiful suit has a
full skirt with four plaits OF either
side and military braid as trimming.
A deep belt, disappearing Owe the hips,
is fastened with satin buttons. Nov
city velvet furnishes the high turn
over collar. Cloth top shoes and a
wide brimmed sailor. trimmed with a
couue feather, complete the smart ef-
feet,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
Precept and Example.

Colonel. that was an admirable
speech you made at the club the other
evening on the obligations Of citizen
ship. I've been intending to tell you
SO ever since I heard it. We need
more of that kind of talk nowadays.
But what are you looking Sc gloomy
about this morning. colonel? No bad
news. l hope"
Dash It all. yes! I've been drawn
on a jury!'-Chicago Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01

Photo by American Press Association.
New York city is the proud possessor
Of two geological gardens, n in Cen
trail park and the other in Bronx park.
The latter is the larger and is said to
be M of the finest institutions of its
kind in the world. Central park zoo
is much smaller, but still it contains
a number of specimens of rare animals.
In one respect Central park zoo leads.
1t now has a baby zebra, said to be
the first of its species born in captivity
in this country. The picture shows
the little fellow being fondled by his
mother. The youngster is a finely
marked specimen of his a and is
as frisky as a young colt. William
Snyder. head keeper of the zoo. will
soon have the little fellow christened
with appropriate ceremonies.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
scarserow and Snow Man.

ScarecroW and Snow Man.
The scarecrow was chasing the snow man.
No. It wasn't 4 dream at all,
For I saw hem as plain as daylight
From the top Of our garden wall.
There were miles and miles between them.
Or months, perhaps l should say,
For the snow man passed in December
And the scarecrow passed in May.
The chase was very exciting,
Az or n on they whirled,
But they came no nearer together.
For ] followed them round the world.
But the winds blew hard on the scare
crow.
And he found nc place to hide:
They tore him to rags and tatters
And scattered him far and wide.
And the sun beat down on the snow man.
In his garments Of dingy white:
saw him grow smaller and smaller
TIL he vanished quite out Of sight.
But each year the chase II repeated:
You can see It as well as 1
II you live near my fathers garden
And watch while they're passing by.
st. Nicholas.
nm~ U n. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
current auehea.

In Porto Rico, where the air is moist
and balmy. air plants grow on the tele-
phone and telegraph wires. The insu-
lation rots in places. and there the
plants take root and thrive. These
plants are called current bushes or
electric light plants"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
Mount Etna.

Etna, the burning mountain" is the
mightiest volcano In Europe. 1t Is TO-
500 feet high. II you wished to walk
round it's base you would have to walk
ninety miles. 1t slopes steadily on all
sides up to the highest crater, which is
nearly a mile broad.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
Goldfish.

1t may not be generally known that
there is cruelty in the keeping of gold
fish. Half of such captives die from
sheer want Of rest. As fish have eyes
SO formed that they cannot endure the
light. in a glass vessel they are In an
entirely wrong place. as is evident
from the way in which they dash about
and 60 around and around until fairly
worn out,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
Worse Vet,

Worse Vet.
"Why is 1t nobody likes Tom?"
"Oh. he's n Of these 4 told you 90
fellows"
"How about Bill?"
"He's o yet. He's one Of the Il
could have told you If I'd wanted to-
variety."-Exchange.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
ORIGIN oil a Word.

The origin of ''windfall' in the sense
Of good luck dates back to the time of
William the Conqueror. 1t was then
a criminal offense to cut timber in the
forests. Only such could be gathered
Is the wind had blown down; hence q
heavy windstorm was hailed by the
peasants as so much good luck. and
from this we get the term.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
The Case Of John r. Lawson.

TN VW10 VI ~ .
Labor circles are deeply interested in
the case of John II. Lawson. member
Of the international executive board of
the United Mine Workers of America.
who was recently found guilty of MUIR
der in the first degree in connection
with the death at Ludlow. Colo. Oct,
25, 1913. of John Nimmo. a deputy
sheriff. Lawson vas denied a new
trial by Judge CRANKY Hillyer and SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment. The SEN
tence will be vigorously contested, and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
sama voiea.

Before I married my wife 1 could
listen to her voice for hours and
hours" "And nowy" "Now I have
tO."-Houston Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01

Honor is not won until some honora
BILE deed be done.-Marlowe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-10-01
club Preanostieatien,.

Il think It will rain before I get
home"
II know It will storm when I get
there."-Baltimore American.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
CLUBS PLEASE AT, CONCERT.
LEGAL Singers Heard by Large Audi
ence at Polls Theater.

The Nordica Mandolin. Guitar. and
Ban:D clubs. Walter T. Holt director,
were greeted by n large and enthusi-
astic audience at their sixteenth an
nual concert last night at Polls Thea
ter.
The clubs were assisted by some of
the best known local artists, including
s. NJ. Fabian. pianist: Edythe Marmion
Brosius, harpist, and the Musurgia
quartet. composed of Helen Donohue
DeYo, soprano; Mrs. William T. Reed,
contralto: Richard p. Backing, tenor:
Edwin Callow, basso. and Henry Whea-
ton Howard. accompanist. The work
of these soloists needs no comment
other than that they maintained the
high standard of perfection for which
they are already well known to the
local music lovers.
Included in the program was a COM
position by the director of the clubs:
"valse-Memoirs d'Amour." which was
given by the entire Nordica Mandolin
and Guitar Orchestra, and which re-
ceived most cordial response from the
audience. Mr. Hollis musical organiza-
tions is the result of his excellent work
for high standard of mandolin, guitar
and banjo playing. since the organiza-
tion of his school in this city in 1874.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
TIME TO STOP HIGH PRICES.
Should Abolish Practice OF Holding
Up Fans for Seats.

1t is about time for the prize fight fans
to stop being boobs-and to stop their
present practice Of submitting SO tamely
to the holdrup game that is being carried
on by the prize fight promoter the prize
fight manager and the prize fighter.
The practice of gouging the public for
from 81 to $40 for the privilege of watch
ing a couple of low brow. lazy youths
perform for about thirty minutes so that
those athletes may be assured of from
81, 900 to 5000 for about thirty minutes OF
so-called work" is revolving to an ex-
treme degree. And the practice should be
abolished.
If the fans rose up and refused to pay
those prices, the fighters very soon would
be willing to fight for whatever price
they could get. And then the fight fans
could dictate the terms. They could re-
fuse to pay more than from Is cents to
81 for the best seats at even an all-star
bout. That would mean only from $500
to $500 for the stars. Quite a drop from
$4,000 and $6.000-but those stars would be
mighty glad to get even 500.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
CORNELL R0WERS WORK HARD.
Are Preparing for Triangular Race
with Yale and Princeton.

Ithaca. n. Y. April ls-Aftcr being kept in
doors longer than is usual in crew practices at
ithaca, five Cornell combinations have com
pleted their first ten days Of interrupted rowing
the inlet and lake. and outdoor practice
is now well under way. The Ithacans fully
two weeks behind the average Cornell record for
getting the water. but they did some outdoor
work during the spring recess when they rowed on
the inlet or lake twice a day.
The opening race of the season. that with Yale
and Princeton. Carnegie Lake, May Is Is
Just five weeks away. With ordinary amount
Of practice there would be little fear here over the
outcome Of either that the contest with
Harvard, which Is to be ruwed Cayuga Lake
May 2. On account Of the fact. however that
the men have been 50 late in getting out the
water. there will be none q the confidence Of vic
tory in the Cornell camp that has char cterzed the
Red and White rowing for 30 many years past.
However. there is little doubt that Charles T.
Courtney will turn out q high-class crew. 1t will
be a crew, for only one Of last years varsity
eight is rowing in the first combination. but
it will be eight made up Of powerful, ambitious
youngsters who are seeking TO make = reputation
for themselves
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
English Boxer Dead.

Baltimore. Md. April B-Joe Tipnlan rccrirei
word from England this morning that Oliver Bar
rett. the English weller weight, died at his home
at kettcring, on March .. Barrett was well known
in this city. havin. boxed here four or five times
under the management Of TiIHnan. He a clean
cut. well-baIilt young fellow and had a great many
friends here.
Just before the broke oIt Barrett became
h1nesick and returned TO his home at kctteriny
He had not been home long when he contracted
spinal meningitis which caused his DEATH
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
BIGGEST BOAT NEARLY READY.
avy Yard Rushing Work on
Dreadnought Arizona.

New York. April 1S-In an effort to
create a record. work on the super-Dread-
nought Arizona is being pushed at full
speed in the Brooklyn navy yard. where
the vessel is being constructed. The
Arizona Is a sister ship of the Pennsyl-
vania and upon completion these two
Vessels will be the most powerful aHoat
The Arizona will be launched on June
IL, at the time the Atlantic fleet is as
sembled IN New York harbor for re-
view. Oficers of the navy yard today
predicted with confidence that the Ari-
zona's hull would be completed ahead of
this schedule
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
Trinity Juniors Win.

The Trinity Juniors A. e. dcfsuted the strong
Southwest GIANTS in overtime game yesterday
at Thirty-hfth and streets field. by the score
Of to Z. The features of the game all around
fielding of the Trinitys and pitching OF Hall and
hitting Of Carroll. Galloway and Hall. The Giants
made OF three pitchers. The spre:
II. ii. E.
8. W. Giants. o o 0 o o Ok }
Trinity Jrs....... } : 100 % Is Il ,
Batteries-William and Tturge; Hall and Parker
Umpire-Mr. johnson.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
GOLFERS COMING.
EnglIshmen Will BE Over for Bis
Journeys.

New York, April B-word comes from England
that Edward Ray. British open champion in lsl2
viii accompany Harry varion when the latter sail.
for this country. Ray. who came with vsrdoa in
1913. made many friends in this country and the
gigantic Enslishman's play At Brookline. where he
tied with Vardon and Francis Oumet for the M.
tional open championship. never will be forgot
ten by followers Of American golf
With the announcement Of Rays visit comes
word to the effect that James Braid, fve-time win
mr. Of the British open title. and Of the sreat
triumvirAte. is not likely to visit these shores al
though the statement that he 10 not coming Ia not
made positively. 1t Is said. however. that George
Duncan. who was here in lSll, ia thinking Of com
ing over again. although he may not reach this
country early a. vardon and Ray do.
Nothing 10 said Of the intentions Of J. H. Tay.
ior, but even he and Braid do not come the
presence Of vardon. Ray and Duncan will make
the national open championship At Baltusrol in
June one q the most notable Journeys in Tia
history u American golf.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
T0RPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING
Master of Greek Ship Tells of Sub.
marines Attack.

Flushing. April 1S.-The crew of
the torpedoed Greek steamship Ellis
Pontos arrived here today. The cap
tain was injured in the head by a
flying splinter. The submarine with
out warning discharged two torpedoes.
The first caused the steamer to heel
over and the second practically tore
her in two. The. Ellis Pontos sank
IN a few minutes, the crew escaping
in boats.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
WRESTLING AT GAYETY.
Joe Turner Meets Henry IrslinEer
Next Wednesday Night.

Local mat fans are to be given a BAN
ner attraction Wednesday night at the
Gayety Theater when Joe Turner, the
middle-wciSht champion of the world,
meets Henry IrslinGer, the champion 1s
pound grappler of England.
Manager Peck. Of Ninth Street Thea
ter. signed these Grapplers in a finish
match, and one of the best bouts Of the
season is sure to result. 1rslnSer has
been meeting all Corners in the bouts
staged at Madison Square Garden. New
York City. and claims to be ready to give
Turner the match of his career.
Turner has been putting in hard work
during the past week and will be primed
for action Wednesday night. The local
boy defeated Young Olson in a finish
match at Houston. Tex. last Tuesday
night
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
Thompson Brothers with Southern.

Drew Thompson. the velEknovn younrster, who
last year performed at the keystone sack for the
Southern Railway Company team. will again this
year he member of that team, and it is ex-
pected that he will be good man 10 help that
team push forward for tho pennant
Thompson last year played in the Il. +. Y. NJ.
c. A. League and is considered in that circuit
fast man around the initial sack Forest Thomp-
son, brother Of Drew Thompson who
played professional ball for three years, will also
be a member Of the Southern Railway team, and
will do nearly all the hurting for that team.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
No Golf in Britain.

dispatch revived from London says tina
the OPEN golf championship has been declaret
of for this year The event would have been de
cided the course Of the Royal Cinque Port.
Club. at Deal in June. The six clubs governing
the event, the Royal and Ancient Honorable Com
pany Of Ediuburg Golfers. Royal Liverpool. Roya
st. Georges. Prestwick and Royal Cirque Ports
have decided the rnstponement until the wal
is over. On the resumption Of the championship
it will be held at Deal
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
~" Team in Field.

Tie Y. NJ. e. A. baseball team has Organized
for the present season, elec.ing Harold Lawton
manager. In 4 practice game Friday evening the
~" defeated the Ascension team to s. The "Y''
team challenges any E-year-old team in the Dis
trict or vicinity. Communications should he ad-
dressed either to Earl ID. Fuller the manager
l7S2 q street northwest,
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
Fighters Best Eaters.

Ball players are famous for their gorEing ability
whils q. the table, but they haven't much Of an
edge prize tighten. Ball players may eat more
than prize fighters in the long run. but they can't
sitting. The ball player gets his grub regularly;
the priss fighter Of the preliminary sort doesn't.
And when he does get . chance TO est he doesn't
overlook the opportunity-snd he rats enough 10
eny hin along for two o. thrss days. 10 nscss
~.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
SAILORS ARE BEATEN.
Empire 4. {. Wins Hard-fOught
Game from L. :. =. MaynOwer.

The Empire A c. defeated the L. s. S.
Mayflower team in a well-played game
by the score of . 10 = The pitching of
Lyons was the feature OF the game.
Stack also pitched fine game for the
Mayflower. Score:
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
StebbinS to Quit Boxing.

New York. April B.-Although exonerated Of all
responsibility for the death of George Brugan with
whom he boxing in the Loughlin Lyceum
Brooklyn. last night. when Brogan met his DEATH
Arthur Stebbins declared today that he would
never enter the ring again.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
PERSONALS.

WORKINGMEN - OUR REPUTATION
is fully established, but now and then
you run across A man who does not like
our location. Well. if he can shut his
eyes and be brought here no doubt the
new pants $50 to g will make him buy
and come again. One price. JUSTH'S
OLD STAND 6l9 d.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-19
WILL SWIM AGAINST PENN.

New York. ArriI 1s-Coach Kennedy. Of the
Columbia swimmin. team. yesterday announced that
Hal Nomer will compete for Columbia in the
meet with Pennsylvania April H. and not fcr
the New York A. e. in the national water polo
championships in Chicago that date.
Volmer gave this decision Yesterday.
He will be entered in three races in addition
to the relay. will Charley Lee. The Blue and
White hopes TO down Penn and renew the triple
tie among Yale Penn and Columbia.