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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DISTRICT
of Columbia August ., 1915. SEALED PRO
POSALS will be received at the Office Of the
Secretary Of the Board Of Commissioners, Room
August u. 1915. for furnishing and installing
fixtures in the Western High School, Located
on Thirty fifth Street, Northwest, between
and Reservoir Streets. Washington, D. c. Blank
forms of proposal, specifications and all neces.
ssry information may be obtained from the
Chief Clerk. Engineer Department. Room 42I.
District Building, Washington: D. G. OLIVER
p. NEWMAN, LOUIS BROWNLOW. c. ".
KUTZ, Commissioners, D. G. aus, 4,5,6,7,s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03
TOURS.
California Tours,

Elite tour No. 3, personally conducted. leaves
Aug. IA for 35day trip through Yellowstone
National Park. e1positions and returning via
Canadian Rockies. Last tour October s.
For full information apply to c. B. WAD-
LEIGH. Mgr. 1910 y. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
the Office of the Bureau OF Standards. Wash
ngton, d. c., until . O'Clock pm, August 8.
1918, and then opened. for furnishing materials
and erecting framework and roof Of building con-
tanning about 10000 lbs. Of structural steel.
Plans, specifications, ETC.. may be had by apply
Ing to above office. au33t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03
Truck Farmer
Raising Figs.

he has been demonstrating this fact
He does not ship to market because the
millionaires have acquired a taste for
ripe figs and drive to his farm for sup
niles of the fruit He is always sure
of one good crop. but usually the Sec
ond crop is ruined by the early frost.
In the spring he sets his trees out in
holes which have been lined with barn
ward waste. He plows and harrows
the ground around them. and then has
nothing to do but await his fruit.
Whole fortunes are now being spent
in experimenting in fig culture. and
some of this money will undoubtedly
he lost. although the experiments will
benefit the fig raisers as q whole. A
planter in Louisiana has built an enor-
nous glass house this year to raise
Capri fig trees. which may be used to
fertilize the sterile trees in the early
spring He is making the only large
attempt to grow the Smyrna figs In
the east.
Ripe figs are the most perishable
fruit in existence and can never be
plentiful upon the. market until the
climatic range for producing them Is
greatly broadened. Even in cold storage
a ripe fig will not keep its flavor more
than about three days. 1t is fairly
alive with acetic acid germs which will
turn to vinegar in a few hours Its
luscious sweetness gives il a rare value
to those who know 1t. 1t is now pro-
posed to can 1t near the farms where
it is produced. Several fig-canning fac
tories were opened in the southeastern
states last year and q limited quantity
OF canned hgs placed upon the market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03

Figs are Of two distinct types, each hav-
ing many varieties. The types are known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03

Joking and effervescent enthusiasm
aside, though. the fig has horticultural
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-03

Formerly. Job Barker operated a
small truck farm. but he became con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
VACATION DAYS
ARE NEARING END
School Board Sets Opening For
Sept. Expect Increase
in Attendance.

School days will start Tuesday,
Sept :. Vacation will be ended In
less than a month. and on the first
Tuesday OF the next month, the school
rooms Of the city VIII receive nnal
busting preparatory 10 the onslaught
OF the school children who take pos
session for nine months
Sept. Z was set as the date az
a special meeting OF the board OF
education Tuesday night During the
summer all buildings and school
property has been thoroughly cleaned.
decorating has been done IN some in
stances. and desks revarnished.
Crowded conditions IN the ward
buildings are again anticipated this
year. The schools were taxed TO ca
pacity last season, and early indica-
tons point to an increased enroll
ment this fall Even tTaunt officers
who have been spending the present
month in rounding up children OF
school age. and examining certificates
in the factories and stores declare
that fewer children are employed be-
tween the ages Of 1916 than were
last year And according TO the In
diana school law governing the en-
ployment Of school children. boys and
girls between these ages must either
be at work OF be in school
Besides these early indications of in
creased enrolment, there is the ma
tural increase which comes from year
20 year with the growth and develop
ment OF the city. To relieve particu-
larry crowded sections double port
ables have been set up in the longest
ed quarters. More portables on w.
Sample St and on Division have been
constructed and placed in readiness
for use during the summer months.
Wednesday morning the board Of
education met at the Colfax school to
investigate the necessity Of repair
work on the building.
The savings fund Of the school
children, which was started many
years ago, and which since its begin
ming has been in the hands Of the AS
ISOLATED Charities, is TO be taken over
by the board Of education and placed
in the hands of school authorities.
An advisOrary vocational committee
Of South Bend women TO assist in the
management OF the household arts
was appointed by the board of educa-
ton at the special meeting Tuesday
night. The committee consists of
Mrs. w. T.. Miller. Mrs. George FOs-
ter. Mrs. II. w. Eldredge. Mrs. Charles
NJ. Haeske, Mrs. r. w. Taylor. Mrs.
Miller and Mrs. Foster were members
of last years committee.
Two designations were accepted,
Evelyn Williams, assistant kindergar-
ten teacher at the Madison school,
and DeldOra Deloney, grade teacher
IN River Park, having rendered their
resignation. Hazel Broadbeck was
appointed assistant kindergarten
teacher. and Amy Krussel1 was ap-
pointed grade teacher. The build
ingS at which the two newly appoint
ed teachers are to be located have
not been designated yet by Supt. L. ].
MONTGOMERY Elizabeth Turner was
appointed as stenOgrapher in Supt.
Montgomery's Office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
ONE TROOPER is KILLED
War Department Hears of Battle
Along Mex Border.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-A re-
port on the lighting on the Texas bor-
der last Monday night when one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
DENIES THEFT OF WATCH
Man Accused Says He Intended TO
Pay For IL.

Ray z. White, charged with the
theft Of u watch from O. p. Noisom.
entered a plea Of not guilty when he
appeared before Judge Warner in the
city court Tuesday morning.
Did you steal this watch?" asked
the judge.
NO, your honor. l bought the
watch and was intending to pay for
IT." answered White.
The case was continued until
Thursday morning. White did not
have the watch with him, but said
that he had IL in another pair of
trousers. which he alleged TO possess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
NO DEFENSE Is OFFERED
Five Men Admit They Were Intoxi-
Gated and Are Fined.

No defense was offered by five men
charged with intoxication Wednesday
morning in the city court and Judge
Warner tackled fines of 81 and costs
upon each of the quintet Being un-
able to pay the fines and costs the
five men will spend II days in the
county jail. They were John Fay.
William Rupel. Abe Richmond. James
Mooney and Joseph Sheenan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
SHOULD INSPECT FLUES
Fire Marshal Warns People That
Fires Are Likely.

South Bend people should have
their chimneys and fiues inspected.
This Is the warning issued from Office
or the state fire marshall. Defective
hues, the warning says. are often the
cause Of destructive fires and in In
diana S719.921 fire loss was blamed
in 1914 onto bad fues.
Flues should be Inspected before
cold weather sets in, before the South
Bend citizen has a fire burning in his
furnace or stove regularly every day.
Defective flues. the state marshall
says, are more prolific Of fires than
any other cause except sparks from
chimneyS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
WILL MANAGE BRO0KFEDS
John Camel Is Named as Successor
TO Lee Magee.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1s.-John Gan
EEL former big league star, was Sc
lected manager of the Brooklyn Fed
eral league team today by Pres't Rob
ert Ward. Camel succeeds Lee Ma
gee. whose resignation was accepted
yesterday. Camel resigned yesterday
as manager of the Rochester team in
the International league in order TO
Join the Federals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18

trooper was killed and an officer and
another trooper wounded. reached
the war department today from Gen.
Fusion. Corporal John williams
Of troop c.. twelfth infantry.
was killed Lieut.. Henry also OF
the twelfth, was shot three times
in the arm. The name OF the wound
ed troopers was not given. The fight
ing occurred at Progreso Ferry, near
Mercedes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18

ALMA. Mich.-The Republic Motor
Truck Co. of this city is building three
additions TO the Alma plant, which will
have total Of nearly 3 900 square
feet Of floor space. II is expected that
when these buildings are completed
the company will employ over 500
men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18

Wharton secretary. The announce
ment states that the college is the one
organized effort OF the working class
TO control education. Through the
correspondence department il will
reach thousands OF the working class.
II is said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18

BAY CITY, Mich.-Leland Rushing.
a 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty OF
having robbed the hardware store Of
Joseph Duchrow at Essexville one
night last week. when $40 worth OF
sporting goods were taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
MEN STRIKE.

PAWTUCKET, r. l., Aug. 1S-Be-
tween 500 and 900 machinists en-
ployed by Potter and Johnston struck
today for an increase OF five cents an
hour. an eight-hour day and time and
a half for overtime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18

ALMA. Mich.-The city OF Alma is
planning on holding a health week,
oct. SIS. Several OF the best known
medical and sanitation experts in the
country will give addresses. and Gov.
Ferris and members Of the state board
Of health will also speak
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-Tw

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-Two negroes
Thomas Green and Louis Williams,
have no use for four leaf ciovers nor
horshoes. as omens of good luck They
cite their fines Of 81 and costs in po-
lice court for fishing in a park lake,
as sufficient proof Of the fallibility Of
these link busters"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
BRIEFS

CADILLAC, Mich.-Nen Davis. II
years old, struck an old pile under
water while making a high dive for
the edihcation Of some Companions,
and was killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18

NEW YORK. Aug. 1S.-Eugene V.
Debs. national leader Of The Socialist
party. has announced the establish
ment OF a national labor college
known as the Peoples college. at Fort
Scott. Kan. Debs has been elected
president of the college and Mary
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

A bum, who was riding on top
OF the night Grain from Sioux
City last night, became confus-
ed at the lights of the city
when the train reached here
and deliberately rolled off af-
ter the train had stopped.
When the railroad men picked
him up, his breath smelled as
though he had partaken of
more than confusion so he was
placed where they knew he
would be safe, unless perchance
he angered the original settlers
of his abode and they ate him
up. This morning he was feel
ing a little better and was
given a thorough examination,
both mental and physical, and
it was found that he was UNI
hurt except for a few minor
bruises, Commissions and lacera-
tions also a splitting headache.
He is still being detained how
ever, so that he can better
mediate over the error of his
ways.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

local papers have grown in cir
culation and quality. Their
influence upon the growth of
a high standard of education
and in the quiet suppression of
the fads and fancies of would
be reformers has been potently
exerted. One does not find
much mention of them in the
outside world, but the influence
is there, just the same, strong in
it's uplifting tendency and po-
tent for real progress and lib
erty. The material strength
of these newspapers is the best
evidence Of their usefulness.
AS a general thing they are
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17
LIVE STOCK PRICES
At SOUTH OMAHA
Cattle Receipts Are Moderate
and Values Go Up,
YEARLINGS At NINE DOLLARS,
Hogs Suffer Another Decline Of 5@1oc
Sheep and Lamb Receipts Drop Off
but Values Are Around 25c Lower
Than Monday.


but Values Are Around CSC Lower
Than Monday.
Union Stock Yards, South Omaha,
June 16.-Cattle receipts yesterday
amounted to 3,40O head. There was
some improvement in the market at
least as far as the good to choice cat
tie of all weights were concerned.
Local packers all seemed to have fair
orders to fill and there was some ship.
ping competition, SO that with fewer
cattle to pick from the movement was
decidedly more active than on Mon
day. Choice yearlings sold up around
$500 and prime heavy cattle brought
$3.50. the bulk of the fair to good
beeves selling around sS.2O@s.5O. and
common to fair half fat and grassy
kinds anywhere from 1925 to $50.
Cattle quotations: Good to choice
yearings, $860@9.10; good to choice
beeves, $s.40@SSO; fair to good
beeves. $s.20@8.4O; common to fair
beeves, $7.25@815; good to choice
heifers. $7.00@7.75: good to choice
cows, $6.75@7.50; fair to good cows,
$5.75@6.50; Gamers and cutters, $500
$3.50; veal calves, $s.OO@1O.50; bulls,
stays. etc, $5.25@725; good to choice
feeders $7.6O@S2O: common to fair
feeders. $6.25@700: stock heifers,
$5.75@7.00: stock cows, $5.50@6.50;
stock calves $6.OO@8.OO.
Receipts Of hogs yesterday We're
III 4, ~;
whack at prices, demanding and in
most cases getting concession that
amounted to about 1Oc. They pur.
chased the bulk of their hogs at $40
@7.20. with a few as high as 1925. the
days top and dime under Mondays
best figure. A nickel spread covered
the bulk of the packer droves, most
course there was a fair showing at
even money, with a sprinkling under
the hill, and as quite few shippers
moved around $715, the wide bulk
was quoted at $7.OO@7.15, with the top
at 1928. The general trade was large
ly 5@10c lower.
Receipts of sheep and lambs yester
the springers moved at $1,000, which
means that they are $1.25@1 so under
last weeks close. There were two
more loads of the Idaho yearlings
here, and while the tops Of the two
punches went to a killer at $500. the
big end sold to feeder buyer at $500,
or just Acc under Mondays figure. Sup.
plies of ewes were limited to few
odd punches, and as most of them
came in with lambs, they were selling
at prices that are little different from
last weeks close. best kinds still
bringing $500.
Quotations on sheep and lambs:
Lambs. good to choice. $S5O@9.0O;
lambs. fair to good. $7.75@85O: lambs,
spring. $9.OO@lO.0O; ewes, good to
choice. 35.5O@6.OO; ewes. fair to good,
| $4O005.5O.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17
The Local Newspaper
BY Hiram Wallace

There has been a marked and
a fortunate change in a score
|Of years in the character of the
local newspaper. The proven
bal country editor" of fiction
and tradition, who made his
profession more or less of a
joke, has given way to the
country editor of today, usual
ly a clean cut, up-to date bust
ness man, endowed with a keen
lsense of his responsibility and
proud of his life work. The
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

lions Of Gods universe, that
contentment and happiness
may assure the perpetuity of
universal liberty and to bring
the highest and best resultant
advantages to the people of all
chimes.
l am gratified that your two
noble sons of patriotism, and
my grand-nephews are being
crowned with a halo Of rare
educational advantages at our
best universities, and that their
splendid intellects, nobility of
soul and aspirations represent
the highest and noblest concep-
tions of patriotism and Ameri-
can manhood, evidenced by
their being members of two
western regiments to maintain,
if necessary, the honor, the in
tegrity and the glorious privil--
eye of American citizenship.
May their every aspiration be
rewarded with success and
roses rare is my sincere wish.
/ have deeply regretted my
seeming negligence to visit you
and Ida before she passed be-
yond the star of promised hope
to me she represented one of
Gods noblest specimens of
beautiful girl, woman and
motherhood.
With best wishes to you and
family. Jay DeVore.
-.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

we'll supported and they de-
serve to be. A we'll conducted
local paper is always in favor
with the people because it is
their home paper. And this is
as it should be, for the man
who does not read his paper
not only misses the minute To-
cal view of affairs in his COM
munity, but fails in his duty Of
supporting q valuable influence
for the prosperity and advance
ment of his own town. The
local paper, if properly con-
Quoted, is one of the most valu-
able assets Of the community.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

Bridget had been a witness in
a lawsuit and had just returned
home from court.
"What did the lawyer say to
you, Bridget" inquired her
mistress.
"Shure, tn Guild haythen,
said Bridget truculentIy;; "he
axed me did Oi know there wuz
brass enough in me face to-
make q good-sized kettle, an
Oi tould him there wuz sauce
enough in his tongue to fill it. =
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17
Birds of a Feather

A current newspaper item is
as follow: "The wife of a Meth
odist minister in West Virginia
has been married three times.
Her maiden name was Partridge
her first husband was named
Robbins; her second Sparrow,
and the present Quails There
are now two young Robbins,
one Sparrow, and three little
Quails in the family. One
grandfather was a swan and
another a Jay, but he is now
dead and a bird of Paradise.
They live on Hawk avenue.
Eagleville, Canary Island, and
the fellow who wrote this is q
Tyre and a relative of the fami-
". Elk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

Il. NCtTA WREN, Pres
Mrs. w. &. ANTEIL, Sec.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17
Modale Items

A. G. jackson and mother, Of
Terra Haute, Ind, was visiting
his uncle, Ben jackson in Clay.
L. L. Stafford spent last week
in Nebraska running down
clues to the stolen team, but to
date has been unsuccessful in
locating them. Traces indicate
that they were driven to Jeffer-
son, S. D., where they crossed
the river and then turned back
south.
Thos. Render is laid up with
q badly sprained leg from be-
ing thrown from moving ma
chine, when his team became
frightened at a passing auto
The Modale Garage has in
stalled young electric light
plant and is supplying juice to
some of the stores.
Mrs. S. G. Cutler attended
the graduation exercises in
Woodbine Friday night.
Miss Velma Kelley returned
from a six months stay at Deep
River, la.
John Smoot of Leigh, Neb,
was visiting his brother William
H. A. Noble of Hamburg was
in town Saturday.
Weekly Crop Bulletin
For the week ending June
Ia, 1915
4 DIS Moines, Iowa Cool.
CLOUDY weather continued dur
ling most Of the week with
showers on three days, which
prevented much field work he
ing done. Considerable corn
ground is not yet planted and
there is much replanting to be
done, The growth of corn that
lis up and field work are fully
two weeks behind the average
of last year. Fields on bottom
ground are getting grassy and
some of them, if not cultivated
soon, will be lost yet with two
or three days of clear, drying
weather the condition will be
entirely changed for the better.
Pastures and meadows have
continued to improve and are
in good condition, considering
the drouth that prevailed in
April and the first half of May.
Small grain is generally in good
condition, but Hessian fly is
still active in some of tire
southern counties and the straw
is getting too rank in many To-
calities. Oats and rye are
heading and some fields Of fall
wheat are beginning to show a
slight golden color. Clover is
good and will be ready to cut
within a week. Cherry harvest
has begun in the southern with
a fair yield.
Geo. M. Chapel,
Director.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

Mrs. Martin Paulson and son
of Omaha, were guests at the
James Hansen home in Willow
Park. Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Lake
are home from Iowa City.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

A. F. Buckholtz was a bust.
ness visitor to Wahoo, Neb.,
yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-17

"Why do you carry that UNI
breila, little boy" asked the
passer by curiously. "It's not
raining and the sun is not shin
ing"
Il know" said the youth,
"but when it rains Pa wants it
and when the sun shines Ma
Wants it. and this is the only
kinda weather | can git ter use
it at all"