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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
Teams That Walk Slow.

Concordia Sentinel: The streets of
Vidaia have represented quite an ami
mated and business-like appearance the
past week on account CT the numerous
oxen and other teams that have been
passing through town en- route to the
big saw mill at Jefferis, in this parish,
which, has just resumed operations after
having been SHUT down for year or
two. This mill is giving employment to
several hundred shilied and unskilled
workers, and is the means of adding
largely to the circulating medium now
finding its way into the pockets OF near
ly everybody in this locality, if they are
doing business of any kind whatever.
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lions, slaughtered by gladiators, cruci-
fed and burned, but the army OF lambs
conquered all. The Christians multi
piled in the blood of the arena, and
though slain in multitudes greater null
titudes sprang into being in the land OF
their persecution.
Human logic is poor thing, yet even
by human logic the doctrine OF return
ing good for evil and pity rather than
punishment can be shown as the best
and happiest way of living on this earth.
But trained mind and superior mind
is necessary for understanding. The
philosophers had adopted the principle
long before the coming of Christ, but
the great body of men in the time Of
Christ, as now, were uneducated, made
dull by toll and unreasoning by CEN
turtles of oppression. The Savior knew
betterthan to play the philosopher among
the poor and was too wise to waste much
time in trying to persuade the rich to
exchange their palaces on the earth for
mansions in the skies, and thus win the
influential classes to gain prestige among
the people. Pride of wealth is t h e
sternest fortress in which evil can take
refuge, for that stronghold is builded
upon the oppression of and assumed
superiority to the commonality of men.
Christ came to save all mankind, rich
and poor alike, and the wisdom Of his
approach to the attack of the embattled
forces of evil was not human way, and
it must therefore have been the wisdom
of God.
Such was and is Jesus of Nazareth,
who was born that we might live in q
brighter world. And it is in the spiri,
of love that He taught US that we give
gifts and make good cheer on this ami
versary. He showed US that no man is
so wicked but that there is good light
of soul in him so precious to God thai
He deemed it worth a journey to earth
and a death on the cross that it nigh
be redeemed.
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please state your name to the jury.
John Jones'"
Your age?"
Fifty eight"
"Married?"
Then it was that John slid lower into
his chair as fash of determination
came into his eye, and he answered In
a voice that could be heard distinctly,
Yes, very"
In the rear of the room woman Of
$50 pounds glared at the timid little
witness as he was seen trying to
conceal half-worried smile beneath
his struggling Observation-Disclosures
News
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Benton's New Barber.

Hair cutting and shaving is luxury.
l am going to make it a specially at
Benton Wednesdays and Sundays. The
Barber Shop will open at seven o'clock
of mornings Wednesdays and Sundays.
1 also have barber shop in Shreve-
port. Gentlemen, when you are in
Shreveport come to the Subway Barber
Shop in the Simon Building On Texas
Street. l have every convenience there.
You can wash your face and brush your
lair free of charge. We want your pat
ronage. Don't forget the Benton shop
nor the Subway shop in Shreveport.
JOHN CHAvIs is Your Barber.
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Brooks,
Double-Action Hand
Force Pump

Ct A spray that successfully desireTs 2
II sect life, and particularly reconHeazs'
for San jose Scale, contains: Line
pounds; sulphur, Is pounds; sal's
pounds; wafer, so gallons.
This mixture can he prepared 2 q,
ferent quantities by using proporae''a
amount of each.
1t is prepared in the following nsazN
Place the full amount Of line 10 ks'lss
vat and start it to slack in hot wafer w
enough to prevent the limo FRI nj behg Y
Stacked but not enough to drown !. ~
the Stacking process add tie silipalh :
humps having frat been pulyerssst =
the salt; stir both OF them In tac,ss
and add water gradually TO TedSef n
mixture to thin paste. II the nli'aMs
not already boiling, bring It TO ms n
and allow it to boil for enc hour, s'lhs
frequently to prevent burning 70 'ls Y.
of the vessel. After one hours boillas Il
enough water to make 60 gallons 2 &
mixture. When emptying into the w
ing barrel it should be passed taIeas' /
fine wire screen to remove all sedlhsss I
possible apply to the trees VALE ho'-
1t requires about 81 gallons q tne y
for full grown apple tree
The pump can also be used FER app Y.
whitcwash, for fighting fire, Tor Vs'-' I
automobiles, and for spraying Sc
fact, its uses are too many to Be mems
in this space.
Those interested will please sod'''s .
at McDade, La, Route /.
j. c. PALMER, Sales fssss'
40.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
Bad Place to Talk Shop.

''The trouble with some men, said
an observer. lis that they have such
all exaggerated sense of caution that
they cannot adapt themselves to new
conditions quickly enough. They are
like certain recruit in England. He
was q typical. cautious English store
clerk before he was taken into the
army. and he was not making very
rapid progress in military science as
it is taught to the rookie.
"'Charge!' yelled the drill sergeant
one day. But the recruit stood stock
still.
""To whose account? he inquired.
with instructive caution"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
THE STATE PRESS.

Natchitoches Times: The Times has
had to spread itself to fill eight pages,
seven columns, all home print this week
to take care of our general and extra
business. We cannot sleep. 1t is not
in our system. Take look at the ads
and show the proper spirit by trading
with those who help build up the Times
and therefore this section. 'Aint it
right?
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would also have
revealed that there
lurked behind his
narrow and apol-
ogetic orbs u Ia
tent fire indicative
of a past when his
life had been all
his Own-a past
now long distant.
His general air
was that of one
having been de-
tected by the min
lister while hoeing
his garden on Sun
day.
Counsel for the
plaintiff in the
case proceeded to
ask him the usual
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
Stray Sale.

ESTRAYED, by C. I. Crouch, before
T. M. Smith, Justice OF the Peace,
Ward Five, Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
this, 4th day of December, 1916, and will
be sold at r. E. Young's residence
within the legal hours Of sale on Satur-
day, January 6, 1917, one red brindle
HEiFER with GRUMPY horns, marked
with swallow fork in each ear, and has
white spot in face. The animal came to
G. l. Crouch's place during October,
1914. Appraised at So.
The owner is required to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the said animal will be sold as above
advertised, and according to law.
N. L. MCKINNEY, Constable.
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Here, you, come off," ordered the
stage manager. Cant you see you're
eluptying the houseT'
Ell don't seem to be Il success,
tEen?" said the amateur timorously.
Success. Huh!' snorted the man
aver angrily. AT clearing them out
you're the most successful chap ever
met. Now. for goodness sake. go and
sing outside and drive 'em in again.
London Tit-Bits'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
Wanted Back Action.

After many efforts the aspiring singer
had managed to get permission to give
trial performance at the local music
hall. The house was full. and he war
ble;l in his sweetest tones. Everything
seemed roseate until suddenly hoarse
voice came from the side of the stage:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21

The value of this years corn crop, as
reported by the Government, is greater
than the cotton crop, though the cotton
crop sold for about t,O7G, OOO,O 900, and
wheat for slightly less. Corn is there
fore king and we would do we'll in Bos-
sier Parish to remember this.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
ENOUGH to Do Already.

Little Mary had frequently been
scoded by her mother for tying her
sled on sleighs and had promised to re,
form. One day her mother saw her
going past with her sled tied to bob
She called her in and told her how
dangerous it was and also that the law
did not allow it.
Don't talk to NE about law" said
Mary. Il have all can do to keep the
Ten Commandments"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
Rise Above Them.

Then welcome each rebuff
That turns earth's sIrloothness rough,
Each sting that bids not sit nor stand.
but go!
Be our joy three parts pain!
Strive and hold cheap the strain;
Learn, nor account the pang; dare, never
grudge the thrOe Browning.
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Shnrif'S Sale.

Jake G. Levy VS.. J. W. Davis No. G125. In Sec
ond District Court, Boss:er Parish, Louisiana.
DY virtue of writ Of fieri facias,
- issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, | have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, December %,
1915, the following described property,
to-Wit:
An undivided half interest in and to
the southwest quarter Of southwest
quarter, west half of west half of south
east quarter OF southwest quarter of Sec
ton 10, township II, range II. North
west quarter of northwest quarter, west
half of west half of northeast quarter
of northwest quarter Of section Is, town
ship II, range II. Southeast quarter Of
southwest quarter of section 5, township
II, range II. All in Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, together with buildings and
improvements thereon, containing 40
acres, more or less.
Terms of Sale-For cash, subject to
the benefit of appraisement, TO pay and
satisfy the sum of S176, with 8 per cent
per annum interest thereon from No
vember /, 1914, until paid, and all costs
of suit, including 10 per cent on said
sum and interest as a,torneh's fees.
J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Nov. Is, 1916. dec2l
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HER FIRST Dinner PARTY.
And Why She DiGn't Know Just Whist
to Say to the Cook.

And Why She DiGn't Know just Whist
to Say to the Cook.
They had been married only three
months. and il was their first dinner
party. consequently they were both
little flurrieI when the time drew near
for the guests to arrive. She had ar
ranged the table herself and stood sur
veying the effect.
DO you think everything will go
we'll dearie: she asked for the I'M
s;eth time.
OF course Why shouldn't it: I'm
really sorry for the fellows who are
net married. They have to give their
dinners in restaurants"
ooh, how sweet of you. dearie." she
yurgIed. And I'm really sorry for
the poor girls who have no nice hus-
bands.
She wandered around awhile, then
stood still and listened.
Hush! There's carriage"
And they hustled into the living
room But the carriage rolled on. He
looked at bis watch. 1t was I.
How foolish of us! Of course no
one would dream of coming before
the half hour" she said. You know,
lovey, one always says half an hour
before the real dinner hour
Half an honr passed. Not soul put
in an appearance. The clock struck
S. The bride burst into tears.
1--WE never been so insulted in my
life. My friends always accepted my
invitations before l was married"
$50 did mine, even If l did have to
invite them to restaurants
81 shall go home to mother, and you
can go to your old restaurants as much
as you please"
''Oh. don't let me keep you"
She rushed into her bedroom and be-
gan piling her pretty things pellmell
into a suitcase. Then she gave a cry
Her eye fell OH heap of white en-,
velopes in the corner of drawer.
"Husbandr' she called out in a
tragic voice. Here are all the invita-
tons. | forgot to mail them
They looked at one another for 8
moment; then he opened his arms and
| she fell into them. The blissful mo
! ment of reconciliation was interrupted
by voice from the kitchen, would
yez be havin' any dinner tonight?'
ooh" the bride cried. what am
going to say to cook ?"-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21

sT My plantation duties ts ), a9 ssass
u about disposed OF TOT ~ ~ aftetl
can find ample time to l & y s iiiinssl
veying. Those who want nj. laoa ar Il N
or surveying of any na1 Iossi;nr.
to address me at Plain Destss ssrsyl
4i-.f RloHARD DREW, Paf'sA
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
FIGHT the Insects

That work destruction to your grusae
crops and orchards, and in your satrs
pursue a practical course. A sucesAn
device for spraying anything is
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For Sale

One of the best improves l0s y
Plain Dealing for sale. Pfles
If you want a good home 10 ~ ss.tstI
best towns in North Louislain = 7 s..
quick. Also, some improved ia.s III
of 40 acres, can be boughs y 4 /
acre, cash. Also, some nafs, .s.;if
right in town, for business e. o. o, nd "a 4
Blocks 8, Is, II, IS, 20, ~, 81 o. fl ii \
of block q, lot 3 OF block oe e g, aft9
block 81, lot / OF block y, los II III
block 12, 20 acres in block is, ] 4 NY ].
lot 4, so acres in block 9o au1
in block 40. u
If you have any desire e oW onpgts
in this great city now is youi s MssIlI
ity. .. = -
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49, The -
Scrap Book
The Worm That Turned.

Just by looking at him as he sat In
tje witness chair one could tell that he
was harmless. but close Inspection
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-21
Country Produce

Those residing in the Plain Dealing
trade territory should bring their Coun
try Produce to me. | will buy your
Poultry, Eggs, Butter, ETC., and should
you bring in any product of the farm
cannot handle will cheerfully help you
dispose of it. Fair prices and open
dealing is ride with ME for expanding
trade. Come in and see me.
w. T. LOvELADY.
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Peace talk brought a break in the
price of wheat and a boost in the price Of
cotton. We are therefore for peace.
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For Sale

= . HEAD of sound young MULES
% of varying sizes and weights.
Prices reasonable. Can be seen at Plain
Dealing. Eft J. S. RODGERS.
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Criticjse Yourself,

A little less criticism of others and
more thorough criticism of ourselves
would have tendency to make us
lenient to and sympathetic with the
faults and follies of others.
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Department Of tie Interior, }
u. S. Land ONCE at Baton Rouge, La.
noIniap
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Timber and stone Entry.

Department Of the Interior, }
u. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La.
0osohar - 1914
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-19
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia. May Is. l9l6.-Notice is
hereby given that in accordance with til. prp-
visions of an item authorizing changes in the
permanent system of highways contained in d.
C. Appropriation Act for the fiscal year ended
June 30. 1919. public Act No 80, app",,I
March 4th. 1879 the Commissioners Of the lis
trict OF Columbia will give public hearing in
the Board Room Of said Commissioners Iunr ist.
1915. at 10 O'Clock am. TO all parties injerns.-
ed owning land at or near the intersection Of
Nichols avenue. Alabama avenue and 9TH street.
southeast. Plans of the proposed extension Of ssh
street at the above location will he displayed.
and the Commissioners will consider any sugges-
tons protests concerning the proposed extern
sion shown the above mentioned plans.
OLIVER r. NEWMAN, LOUIS BROWNLpW,
CHARLES W. KUTZ, Commissioners. II. G.
my l3-1it.eXSu
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WANTED-oFFICEs.

wANTED-PRIvATE. OFFICE IN SUITE.
near 14th and SITS. NV. with use Of tele-
phone and stenograpitr. prefer attorney or
real estate business. Box $50. Star office. 10:
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wANTED-To BUY.
FOR SALE-BUs1NESs PROPERTY

FUR SALE-BUSINESS PROPERTY
FOR sALE-SMALL BUSINESS PROPERTY:
dandy location well rented: cheap for cash :
also building suitable for large garage. Ad-
dress Box 332. Star office. cOs
FIREPROOF, MODERN BUILDING "A ABOUT
sixty rooms; grounds; suitable private school,
suburban hotel sanitarium. Bargain. Easy
terms. Box 176. Star office.
DESIRABLE LOT FOR LARGE BUSINESS
building, 45x155 1880 50. IT,. Rear alley
30 IT.; side alley, Is IT. East side 18th ct.
above g st. Reasonable price.
RALPH W. LEE.
70S 14th 1t. NV. Phone Main 2O40.
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ATLANTIC CITY COTTAGES.
WATER FRONT PROPERTY.
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

WE ARE HAVING DAILY DEMAND FOR
high-grade rental property. White and color.d.
List your vacant property with Ms. SIZE &c
WATSON. Inc. y0i 14th. Phi. NJ. 2743.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-19
0UT-OF-TOWN REAL ESTATE,

FOR SALE. ACRES OF LAND OVER
looking the valley of Loudoun: nice place for
summer cottage; have some wood water and
fruit and small house IL. Apply to A. "
ASHRY. Bluemont. Va.
IF SOLD BY JUNE l. WILL TAKE 500 FOR
my beautiful lot, No. TO- block ~. colonial
Reach water and sewerage this avenue.
terms IL desired.
BOX 30. Star office 20.
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]. II. MILLER,
1904 f ST. NV.
POTOMAC HEIGHTS


Have you seen it? Best buy in city. Water,
sewer. cleo. lights One car fare. Cabin John
line. No change. Special prices to home build
ers. y TO block of cars 0yerlooks Potomac.
Faces Conduit road also. Prices. $500 to $500.
See s. T. DORSETT. Owner. 635 ST. NV;
NJ 1887. Or W. +. JACKSON, Owner. living
on property 25i4 Conduit road; Cleve. 4s3.
GROOM HOUSE: ONE ACRE; WATER. s., OOO
Broom house. u acre. SI,sO0. S-room house.
u acre. $500. All near trolley line; terms
to suit. Box 90. Star Office.
CHEW CHASE. MD.-ENTIRE e50-FooT
frontage east side Conn. ave-, between
Club: 80. 600 square feet; ideal site for
ane mansion or three separate homes. Easy
terms. D. J. HARRISON. 423 Woodward bldg.
$F.25o BUYS WHAT?
Beautiful bungalow; large rooms: pantry;
tw" bedrooms; foored attic; bungalow .: feet
wide: concrete foundation: front and back
shade trees: water in house; porcelain sink;
splendid range: new shades: shutters: every
thing complete: newly papered; painted inside
and outside; positively no repairs needed: three
minutes to electric cars: school one block;
stores. etc; property located Bancroft. Va.
This subdivision has as houses; high: healthy:
miles to White House. Lot all fenced. size
80x100. A complete, comfortable home Life
time chance for any one who desires home like
this. Vacant Immediate possession. Photos
time to investigate II interested. At reduced
price ten days 1t will be sold. Terms. $50
cash. balance can arrange monthly.
WILLETT RElNECKE CO.. 1909 Fl NV.
FOR sALE-FINEsT LOTS IN TAKoMA PARK:
near electric and steam car lines water. sewer
and gas: cheap and easy terms. ]. P
EARNEST, Trustee. aas John Marshall pl. NV.
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INVESTMENT PROPERTIES,

IN ALEXANDRIA CITY A FINE 3-STORy
brick building King st.. near Washington
suitable for stores. apartments or office rooms
inspection invited. JOHN D. NORMOYLA
Alexandria. Va.
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COLONIAL BEACH PROPERTY.
FOR RENT

COTTAGES ON RIVER FRONT AND / BLOCK
hack $25 to S1a0 for the son; y,ter and
sewer; salt wster bathing; crabs, fsH, boating,
etc. J. J. GOULD, $40 9th NV.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
ATTRACTIVE SUBURBAN HOME.
FOR SALE.

| ATTRACTIVE SUBURBAN HOME.
| Facing entrance to Bradley Hills.
, Eight rooms and attic; all modern improve
! nlents: hot water heat. gas. electricity: ele
waited location; 81. 900 feet of ground. shrub
berry. bearing fruit trees. etc. garden;
, car line: 81 minutes from Treasury Dept;
price. IS 500: could not be duplicated for
SELL OR EXCHANGE 50 ACRES ON PIKE
Md: best opportunity for suburban develop
ment. DUCkETT & SON. Gil
| FOR SALE-BY OwNEH-IF YOU WANT 10
buy pretty home Mt low price don't fail
to my place in rakoma Park. ID. c..
ner. nenr cars; large lot fruits. Box 3al.
Star office. 81.
! AT CLARENDON. vA.-COTTAGE: 5R: NICE
lots: fine elevation: good water and lawn: cheap
at 81 $50: vacant. See this ha riga in at once
| ]. l.. C0NwELL. 400 II st. Call NJ. ss6.
| l CAN SELL YOU A LOT AND FINANCE
your home In SIXTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS
| 4 small cash pawn mt. ROBERT HEAT
| $3.50 UP-EXTRA LARGE BUILDING LOTS.
| All city conveniences. 400 feet elevation Is
| minutes to city. VIII finance homes on month
ly payment plan. Box 66. Star office.
SPLENDID S-ROOM HOUSE. y ACRE OF
ground: Daniels Park. Md. squares from
Laurel car line price. $3.50. +. G. SAIER.
Berwyn. Md. .0'
! FOR SALE-MoDERN DWELLING, 7R. AND
b.: furnace heat: ID land: electric
line; East Riverdale: price, 2,1J0 terms.
$50 per month Apply OWNER, SO Riggs
| bldg. Phone NJ. 1921.
| SEVERAL FINE SUBURBAN BUILDING LOTS
fer sale all together.
Box 500. Star oflce. o0s
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WANTED-TO RENT REASONABLE GROOM
house NV: ami: porches and large rear
yard; within L hour Of city. Address BOX
1o2. Star office.
WANTED-F0R SUMMER MONTHS BY TWO
adults. small cottage bungalow, furnished.
modern improvements: in MARYLAND suburbs or
nearby country; rental must he moderate
BOX 112. Star office
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$3.50 BUYS WHAT?

FOR sALE-FINEsT LOTS IN TAKoMA PARK
near electric and steam car lines: water, sewer
and gas: cheap and easy terms. J. p.
EARNEST, Trustee. a23 John Marshall pl. NV.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-07
INVENTIONS ON
The INCREASE,
DECLARES LANE

WAsUlNGTON. Dec 2 total
OF $4,000 acres Of arid land IN ~
states received the benefits Of de-.
y"lopcd, stored. distributed and de-
llycrcd irrigation water during the
past ycnr thru the efforts of the
reclamation service of the depart
ment OF the interior snys the an
uual report Of Secretary Lane 20.
day
inventors ~ the country were
active. according 10 the 70303 APP
piioatiOnH for patents received Ht
the patent office. an Increase OF 9Jf
over Ma prior year or this mum.
Der 1913 were granted.
The general land office did the
proycfbial land office business,
allowing during the fiscal yoar
original entries Of public and In.
dian lands for an area Of 1909
1892 acres as against lG.sG12lfGS
acres 10 1915
The bureau Of pensions paid out
1888. l55.Os99Z IN pensions. and
there were on the roll ~ the end
81 the year 109.572 names. a net
loss Of 3s.575 from the beginning
OF the year.