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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Oakridge park was represented IL
town, Monday, by Messrs. Clark
Warlick and Winslow.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Olaf Holton Of Strawberry, was a
town visitor, Thursday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29
For Sale or Trade

Forty acres Of oil bearing land at
RAngely. Will sell OF trade for up
river irrigated land. For particulars,
address, Mrs.. Cora Morgan, Meeker,
Colo. jyl5
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Ernest and Mrs. Taylor were the
recipients og q fine girl, Wednesday.
DIR. Montgomery In attendance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Fruit consumers will note the an
nouncement Of the Palisade Fruit
Exchange In another column.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29
The Grim Reaper at Work

Gearge w. Thayer, at one time u
resident Of Meeker, died at the home
OF his daughter, Mrs. Ed COLON,
Wednesday evening, July 18th, aged
83 years.
Funeral services will be held here
today.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

The Princess Theater will show
every night next week except We'd
eesday. j29
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ford are re-
joicing In the arrival Of girl at their
home, last Sunday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

On another page will be found an
account Of the death of former United
States Senator Patterson.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

"A. burnham of Sulphur REPORTS
neass rains up the creek during the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Pauls of
Piceance, were guests at the Meeker,
Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Fred Burke Of Piceance, looked the
town people over, Tuesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

Pioneer Tom Baker was shaking
hands with his town friends, Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29

d. w. Black of Petrolite, exchapp-
eo views Saturday, with his town
friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-07-29
Saturday and Sunday were warm.

And the rainy season isn't yet over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Hennen Jennings Contends
Use of Word "Centrap'
Is MiSn0mer.
VIEWS ARE SUBMITTED
!: TO SENATE COMMITTEE
Discusses Economic and Engineering
! Sides of Question and Pro-
!: poses Solution.

Contention that the so-called
central heat, light and power
plant at the proposed location on
the water front is a misnomer, as
It can care for but fourteen out Of
th1rty-tlve government buildings,
which is only 10 per cent of the
work. and that the real center is
the Capitol plant, is contained in
3 brief on the economic and en-
gineering sides of the question
submitted today to Senator New
lands OF the library committee by
Hennen Jennings.
"A large amount of additional infor-
nation on the power plant problem is
contained in Mr.. Jennings paper By
Diagram and table of coal consumption
and cost he shows that the Capitol
plant is the real center for power dis
tribution. He emphasizes the great
initial economic possibilities of a gen.
oral comprehensive scheme of govern
nent power distribution that will not
only provide departments piecemeal.
put provide for the wants of the whole
md for a long period.
Briefly. he proposes that the navy
yard plant be developed as center of
electric power, and that the Capitol
plant be enlarged as a center of steam
power, and that both of these act in
a fo,- nh,
other in times of stress. He says that
geal economy and engineering skill
would develop these plants. on which
Ehe government has already spent 81
100000. and SO do away with another
unnecessary plant. and that the
$4,000 or $4,000 already spent on the
water front site is a very small sacri-
nee in comparison.
In support of his contention he quotes
Lewis B. Stilweil. past president of
fhe American Institute of Electrical
Engineers. and Cass Gilbert, architect
Tor the Woolworth building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

that the fourteen existing buildings
to be served by the Mall plant are all
within a radius of 1880 feet from the
Capltoi power site. which. with 25 per
the mains, would permit economic
steam distribution within $4,000 feet
ut should also be noted how the LOAF
would be lightened as distances are in
creased eastward along the Mall region,
the distance to the Smithsonian group
being only $500 feet: to the land office
group, $500: to the agricultural group,
1000. and to the bureau of engraving
and printing. 1900 feet"
Analyzing some of the Treasury De-
partment's statements, Mr.. Jennings
says:
THE Secretary of the Treasury in his
letter Of February { states:
The central plant will effect an an
nual saving to the government. consid-
ering existing buildings only as named
in the act. of $4,000. The outlay in
cident thereto has been contracted for
at 81 1855.
The Mall plant group uses only 3d.
600 tons of coal, costing $141OOO The
amount OF power purchased from the
Potomac Electric Power COMPANY for
these buildings is about $4,000. max
ing total of $4,000. or $1,000 less
than the saving claimed.
1T is estimated that the new plant
will consume only 10000 tons of coal. a
saving of only 5000 tons.
ut is stated by Mr.. Thompson tina t
interest and sinking fund charges
should be included in estimates to show
relative efficiencies. If this be the
case. there should be added to the on
Grating and general expenses some
$50. 900 or $4,000"
Takes Further Issue With McAdoo.
Taking further issue with Secretary
McAdoo. Mr. Jennings says:
THE Secretary further states in his
letter:
1.-The plant will eliminate from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
SUCCESSFUL IN ALL TRIALS.
Battleship Pennsylvania Returns
From Official Tests.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, March 3.-The
battleship Pennsylvania has returned to
the shipyard after successfully COM
plotting her official trials. The super
dreadnauGht was away eleven days.
and was put through all the tests re-
quired by the government. The high
est speed attained was 21.75 knots, that
speed being made on the standardiza-
ton run at Rockland, Me. The giant
fighter made an average speed of 21.05
knots on the twelve-hour run held i'm
mediately after leaving Rockland. and
made the nineteen-knot run. the If
teen-knot run and the ten-knot run
with a good margin to spare, according
to her builders.
Builders stated that the Pennsylvania
is one of the best sea boats ever turn
ed out at this yard. She behaved well
in a f1fty-mile gale on the run down
the coast, answered her helm prompt
in and can be turned in a very small
space.
Fuel consumption tests were made
with margin of from Is to IS per cent
to spare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

city of Washington seventeen smoke
stacks now existing on federal build
ings which discharge smoke and gases
from their individual plants
The proposed new power plant will
serve but fourteen buildings when it
begins to operate, and of these coal
users it would appear that not over
one-third or one-quarter have outside
stacks.
The Secretary Of the Treasury also
states in his letter:
1.-The plant is fairly within the CEN
ter of gravity of the load. 1t is with
ing 500 feet Of the buildings that will
take so per cent of all the steam gen
Grated and nearly 40 per cent of all
the electricity to be generated. The
greater portion of the buildings to be
served are relatively the small con-
sumers'
engraving and printing. The table
shows that the coal consumption of
that plant is only $4,000 tons year.
with twelve-thousand-do pur-
chase of electric current.
The Capitol group has $4,000 tons,
the navy yard $4,000 tons and the gov
eminent printing office $4,000 tons,
making a total of $4,000.
From these facts it is obvious that
the new power plant is not in the CEN
ter of gravity. of a real central plant,
but is merely in a departmental zone,
dealing with about Is per cent of the
coal consumption shown in the tabu-
lated statement.
Even admitting the Capitalization of
the plant as departmental plant, is
it good engineering, with SO per cent
of the power being used at one point.
to erect a central new plant 800 feet
from it?''
Summary of Suggestions.
Summarizing his suggestions. Mr..
Jennings says:
81 wish it clearly understood that IN
presenting the tabular grouping it is
not my recommended that all build
ings and power plants shown therein
be Immediately yoked together. Such
advice could only be justified and prove
of value after. far greater study, and
more exhaustive estimates, and no
doubt although finally all the buildings
may be served electrically from one
center, for steam heating several cen
ters may be desirable.
at may be useful to point out at
least one plan of action that will be
far more comprehensive and economical
than the erection of the Mall plant.
Let the boiler and electrical equip
ment of the navy yard plant be ex-
tended unit by unit as required SO that
it will finally supply all the present and
future demands for electricity for the
government buildings.
Make both electrical ana steam con-
nection with the navy yard and Capitol
power plants. Let the Capitol power
plant be considered essentially
Steamboat distributor. 1t can. how
ever, at first help electrically, and this
installation will always have value to
the navy yard plant as an electrical
reserve in time of stress or accidents.
las the steam load at the Capitol
plant becomes excessive the present
steam heat now supplied from the Capt.
fol site could be taken care of by steam
from the navy yard, and the Capitol
plant could be made to deal with more
distant points in the Mall region to the
west and north. In this way these two
plants on which the government has
expended s2,3OO,000 could be usefully
and completely extended, do splendid
teamwork. and eliminate an unneces
sary and inconclusive power scheme"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

Sl.OO (0rSetS, aye
Royal Worcester Corsets. made of cou-
til, with new free hip. Sizes u to 70.
ChiIdren's Sl.00 Dresses, SOC
Lot of Children's Colored Tub Dresses,
in many STYLES. Sizes to "A.
S1.00 Long Kimonos, S5c
Women's Long Crepe kimonos. in plain
colors and Powered patterns; yoke,
shirred and straight models.
SOC MILDLY BIouses, SOC
Sizes II TO 20. in white Middies. with
plain color striped collars and cuffs.
Mems I21lc Socks, TIC
Soft-knit Socks. Of medium weight: in
black and navy. Limit, pairs TO 4
buyer.
25c Colorite, I9c
Black and coiors in this perfect color
ing for straw hats.
Large Tomato Pincushions, Sc
1Oc Shoe Polish, &c
Choice of Browns. Shnola and o-in-1
Polish. Black and tan.
Large Bottle Household
Ammonia, SC
Crepe Toilet Paper. 3 Large
Rolls for 10c
Paper Napkins, 100 for 7c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

which probably do not amount to much
more than $4,000 per annum. and of
which $4,000 is used at the bureau of
engraving and printing. and. hence. the
Mall plant would do away with but a
comparatively small amount of the
power purchased by the federal and
District governments from the Poto-
mac Electric Power Company"
Regarding electrical distribution, Mr..
Jennings says:
The factor Of distance in the cleo
trical distribution of power with al
ternating currents and high voltages
is such that the variation in the mean
distances, as shown from the tabu-
discussion, and thus it can be assumed
that on the basis of distance any one
of the sites is as favorable for great
electric power distribution plant as
the other
Referring to steam distribution, he
says:
THE economic distances to which
steam can with reasonable economy be
extended have, in the minds of dis
tinguished and competent engineers
been of late greatly heightened by bet
ter insulation and the use of higher
steam pressures; $4,000 feet is not now
considered uneconomical."
Advantages Of Capitol Plant.
! In emphasizing the advantages of tn,
Capitol plant for central station, h.
continues:
"The table shows that for the mear
distance of coal consumption the Capt
toll plant is the most favored. The con
sumption that could be taken care O.
| by electric and steam distribution from
, the three centers with straight-lin'
radius of II, 500 feet is as follows: CAPT
/ tol TWENTY-FIVE points al 200 tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
CLUB CONSTITUTION READY.
Commerce Departments Social Or
ganization Plans Await Approval.

The committee appointed by repre-
sentatives of the various bureaus of
the Department of Commerce to draw
up a constitution for the proposed new
social club of that department has COM
pleted it's labors. E. W. Libbey of the
chief clerks Office, chairman of that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

IzIlc Huck Towels, 3 for Csc.
Heavy. quick-drying Huck Towels, with
colored borders. Size 1Sx34 inches.
SI.OO Baby Blankets, 49c
Baby Robe Blankets, Of soft warm
quality. in pink and blue kindergarten
patterns.
75c Feather Pillows, SOC
1Sx2J Bed Pillows. filed with odorless
feathers and covered with art ticking.
Boys 69c Pants. 49c
Small sizes. to 8. in Boys Atwood
Bloomer Pants.
Boys SOC Blouses, 45c
New Spring Blouses. in sizes to Is;
link cuffs, attached collars.
Women's 25c Drawers, 19c
Choice of all our 25c Muslin Drawers.
trimmed with lace and embroidery, or
finished with hemstitched tucks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Total Consumption Of Coal.

According to reliable estimates the
total coal consumption for the federal
and District governments for the fiscal
year 1914-15 is more than 100000. tons
and is distributed at some 40 plants,
without counting the schools and fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

Grace Marshall the Easton, Md, girl,
who was kept in a small room for
twelve years by her parents, has gained
reports, where she is under treatment.
There has been no substantial improve
ment in her mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
COAL. COST AND CONSUMPTION
AT POWER PLANT ESTIMATED

Table prepared Hennen Jennings civil and mining engineer,
showing coal consumption and the buildings which
posed from the central heating and lighting plant
the water front and other important coal
which proposed scheme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

committee. said this morning that tho
constitution had been drafted and the
social idea made the principal feature.
Copies of the constitution. he said.
now are being distributed to the vari-
Gus members of the committee for their
review. The constitution will come ur
for approval at the meeting of the full
committee. to be held in the office OF
Chief Clerk George Is. Havenncr at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

Three hundred years ago the popula-
ton of London was only 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
GIVES INSTRUCTIVE TALK
ON THE RED CROSS WORK
Miss Mabel T. Boardman Lectures
Before Faculty>and Students Of
Trinity College.

In pursuance of her campaign to in
terest the people of the United States
in the humanitarian side of prepared
American Red Cross gave an instructive
lecture on Red Cross work before the
faculty and students of Trinity Col
lege Wednesday evening.
Miss Boardman told of the founding
of the Red Cross association during
the Crimean war. and the promin ent
part taken in the movement by the
prominent American, DR.. Bowles Of the
sanitation committee of the civil war
1t was largely due to Dr. Bowles, she
said, that the International Red Cross
was founded, and in recognition of his
work he was the first person to whom
was presented the Red Cross flag. at
the first meeting of the founders in
Switzerland. in 1869.
Miss Boardman dwelt at length on the
perfection OF organization and achieve
ments of the American branch She
stated that numerically the Japanese Red
Cross leads the world in enrolment and
zeal of the citizens.
On Hand at All Times.
Although there has been only one war
in which the United States participated
since the society was founded, yet the
amount of good accomplished by the
American society is stupendous, accord
ing to Miss Boardman.
an the present war the American flag
floats in every country in Europe" she
said.
Besides relief in times of war the work
carried on by the civilian department of
the Red Cross is the greatest scheme of
human helpfulness in the world today.
she declared. The Red Cross is on hand
in all times of national or local distress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
$40 SUIT SALE
COM N AN DS
ATTEN ton
Great Values at Friedlander
Bros, 42S 9th St. N. w.

1t Is seldom that Friedlander Bros,
42S Ninth street northwest, noted for Its
extraordinary bargains. has been able
to offer the Washington public so great
values as are embraced In their special
sale Of Mems quality Suits at $40.
Coming just before Easter, as 1t does.
II affords the men OF Washington a
golden opportunity to obtain the suit
for the Easter parade at a price that
represents a clear saving of from IS to
$40.
Just 300 suits are embraced in this
special purchase, but the styles and
fabrics are so varied that every man,
regardless of his size or tastes, can find
a suit exactly to his liking.
The fabrics include Worsteds, CASH
meres. and Serges in Blues, Browns,
Grays. SILK Mixtures. Shepherd Plaids,
etc Every size and style including the
English with patch pockets and the
popular Belgian back, also the conserva-
tive for the man of more moderate
tastes.
No man can afford to overlook this
special $40 sale for the values are exactly
as are stated. Remember the name and
address-Friedlande Bros, A2S Ninth
street northwest.-AdVt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Home Club Observes
Shakespeare Anniversary

.Shakespeare's Daughters" a fantasy
with the poets garden for its setting.
was presented at the Home club last
night II was I'm observance of the ter
centenary of Shakespeare's death. and
ives staged under the direction OF
George II. Palmer.
II. d. Mclean. Shakespearean actor,
read selections from the plays. Mrs.
w. DS~alker furnished the music,
Those who took part included Miss
Myfy A. Walker, Miss Mary II. Louden
Mrs. Maurice Landers. Miss Isabel
Johnson, Miss Charlotte NJ. Crawford,
Miss Elsie A. Lancaster, Miss Margaret
LANCASTER, Miss Abbie X. Kurtz, Miss
Nanryn A. Winter. Mrs. William Mus
ser, Mrs r. c. Pierce, Miss ida Paxton,
MISS Margaret RI. Worrell, Miss Lorain
Noetzel. Miss Bonnie Holmes, Miss Alice
Holmes. and Miss Clarice Winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
HOUDINI REPEATS.
HIS JACKET FEAT
Remarkable Physical Exertions
Required for "Stunt" Shown
I In Part on Stage.

Those who attended Keith's Theater
last night we're given an Intimate view
of the remarkable physical contortions
and exertions which Harry Houdini
went through in freeing himself from
etraittacket while hanging by his rect
from the Munsey Building earlier In
the day.
The crowd that gathered in front OF
the Munsey building yesterday was the
largest before which Houdinl ever hao
exhibited his baffllng straitjacket stunt.
When he came on the stage at the
theatcr last evening he explained that
the crowd at the Munsey Building was
so large that those on the outskirts
were unable to get a good view, sn me
by special request he would free hlmset
from the same straitJacket.
Hanging Feature Eliminated.
However, the hanging feature was
eliminated so that the audience could
see him work on the front of the stage
and get real idea OF just what he had
done while hanging In the air from
the Munsey Building.
The same Jacket and the same two
experts strapped him In. committee
OF twelve. selected at random from the
audience, was on the stage. After the
jacket had been securely fastened. each
member of the committee examined the
straps and reported that II was i'm
possis>,e to pull them tighter.
rug was laid across the front Of
the stage. and in about the same time
II took him to get free of the jacket
while in the air. Houdini got out. liber-
ated himself and tossed the Jackt across
the stage.
Nearly "All In"
There is just one expression that de-
scribes Houdini as he appeared when
he got out of the jacket. He was nearly
"all in" And he had been standing
on his feet when he started, and was
able to roll about the rug and go
through other contortions that aided his
in getting out.
The audience was quick to realize just
what a remarkable performance the
man had given while hanging by his
heels.
a. have nothing to say" Houdini man.
aged to pant between short breaths.
And even that remark was superfuous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Lincoln Post, G. A. R.,
Marks Anniversary

The fiftieth anniversary Of the organi-
xauon of the @. A. X. was celebrated
by Lincoln Post. Department or the
Potomac, at Grand Army Hall last
The Grand Army was formed at
meeting held April 6, 1866, at Decatur,
~. BENJAMIN Franklin Stephenson was
the organizer, and Maj Gen. John A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
To Be Given
illustrated Lectures

Two thirty-minute illustrated lectures
will be delivered before the Biological
Society at the Cosmos Club on Satur-
day night
Native Plants as Indicators OF the
Agricultural Value of Land" will be
discussed by T II. Kearney. r. w, Shu-
feldt will present a Comparative study
mates"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Mrs. Emily Lee Ragan.

Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Lee
Raglan. who died Yesterday at the home
OF her nephew, Walter Lee. Anacostia,
will be held at the Church of Our
Father Friday at II o'clock. She was
In her seventy-elghth year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Dentist and Doctors
Have Joint Meeting

Tho Medical Society OF the District Of
Columbia and the District Dental So
ciety held joint meeting last night at
the George Washington Medical School
among those who spoke were DR.. Ed
ward Hiram Reede. DIR. Noble p
Barnes, and DR.. Arthur b. Crane.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Mrs. Catherine McElroy.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
McElroy. who died yesterday at the
residence Of her son. A. c. McElroy,
10 NJ street northwest, aged seventy
mine years, will be held tomorrow at
her late residence at 2 o'clock Inter-
ment will be made In Loudon Park
Cemetery, Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Talks to Engineers.

Engineering Education" was dis
cussed by Prof. John f. Hayford d.
rector OF the college of engineering at
the northwestern University. before the
Washington Society OF Engineers at the
Cosmos Club last night. John c. Hoyt,
or the club. presided at the meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Helen Louise Shaw.

Funeral services for Helen Louise
shaw. sister OF b. r. Shaw. who died
yesterday at Providence Hospital. will
be held at st. Peters Church tomorrow
at 2 o'clock. lnterment will be private.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
l.ours and Places Of Services Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.

Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda NJ.
Krkle, who died yesterday at sIbley
Hospital, In the sixty-fifth year OF her
age, will be held at her late residence.
Gas A street northeast. tomorrow at z
o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-20
Alexander p. Beatty.

Funeral services for Alexander p.
Beatty. who died yesterday at his resi-
dence, 1924 Dumbarton avenue, will be
held at Blrch's Chapel. 1904 NJ street
northwest, at $50 p. m. today. Inter
ment will be made at Thurmont, Md.