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natural products under the stress of
war b1ockades. In a way, however,
this has come cooperate to German
disadvantage. So high is the estima-
ton of the Teutonic ability tc make
use of hitherto unconsidered mate
rails or to turn elements and prod
ucts into new forms that Germanys
enemies are now thoroughly sus-
picious of her. The matter works out
strikingly in a recent instance. An
appeal was made to this country for
concentrated milk for the sustenance
of the babies OF Germany who were
in need of food. The United States
in spirit of beneve1ence undertook
to put the matter before the blockad-
ing powers in the hope that milk
shipments designed for German
babies might be given right of way,
but the matter has now been dropped,
for the State Department has de-
clined to press Great Britain for
pledge that the milk pass. intima-
tons having been received that the
government at London is inflexibly
opposed to any such concession. The
reason for this opposition, it is I'M
derstood, is that England suspects
that Germany may find way to utll-
ize for the manufacture of explosives
the butter made from the milk sent
as baby food. Whether or not Ger
many has any such purpose or any
formula that would permit the max
ing of explosives from butter fats the
suspicion suffice. to block the way
for the relief of the German infants
whose plight has stirred the sympa-
thies of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING

plague" originated from a huge swarm
OF adult grasshoppers that settled in
sand hills in the fall and laid their
eggs. These Matched with the warmth
| of early spring and the millions of in
scots, when they had reached maturity.
spread rapidly and began to lay waste
the growing things Of the surrounding
country.
One peculiar trait of grasshoppers
brought out by the New Mexican
studies is the effect on them of sun
shine and shadow. II the insects were
crawling along in a great mass like
the sun they Immediately stopped and
became demoralized, but would take
up their march again with the re-
appearance of the sunlight. Another
emphasizing of the high death rate
among the locusts due to insect para
sites which lay eggs and deposit in
intestinal burrowing grubbs under
the pests.
The bureau is not content with the
slow work of the parasites, however,
because the saving of crops and grass
the grasshoppers. The bureau has
therefore perfected several methods by
which the insects may be artiflcially
destrosed; One of these Is an improved
type of "hopper-dozer.' a great scoop
like device with back and sides of
canvas The locusts are frightened
into rising from the ground, are struck
by the high back and fall into shall
low pans of insecticide. such as crude
petroleum.
Most effective Of all. however. are
the poisoned bait mixtures which are
spread broadcast over the ground at
a cost of a few cents an acre and kill
as high as 95 per cent of the grass
hoppers. For long time the bureau
found it difficult to compound mix
ture that would prove particularly at
tractive to the insects. The solution
was found, strangely enough, when
lemons or oranges-pulp, juice and
rind-were included in the mixture.
For some unknown reason these fruits
draw the grasshoppers seemingly as
a magnet, and make the paris green
and other ingredients of the mixture
so palatable that the substance is
eaten with avidity. Even less than one
orange or lemon to the acre has lured
millions of choppers" to their death.
The discovery has placed the farmers
of the country in position where, by
the expenditure of a reasonable sum,
they may avoid the devastation which
in the early days of the settlement CT
the west they accepted as an unavoid-
able fatality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
CAUSE AND EFFECT.

Said the Tenth Commandment unto the Eighth:
I'm feeling extremely strained.
Said the Eighth Commandment unto the Tenth:
Il think I'm somewhat sprained."
Said the Grocer's Bill to the Butchers Bill:
MY whiskers are growing gray"
Said the Butchers Bill to the Grocers biila
I'm aging the selfsame way"
Said the Cottage Roof to the Bahy's Bank:
"a mortgage has caved me in"
Said the Baby's Bank to the Cottage Roof:
I'm missing my rafting tin"
Then all of them started to look for Jones,
They hunted him high and low,
And found where the cause Of their troubles IAv-
He went to the Auto Show.
-McLandburgh Wilson, In the New York Times.
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NOTES ON PREPAREDNESS.

preparedness as in other things. We
car learn from this war what we lack
and must have. and also what we can
do without.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
What the President needs to do IL to
persuade Congress to put preparedness
before pork.
From the New York Sun. =
So far the pork. barrel in its race with
preparedness seems to be several laps
From the Columbia State. - - f.s-'i
We should get more light ON. pre-
paredness now. Congress having turned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

From the Philadelphia Record.
If the democratic party will not pro-
can party will have a chance to.
From the Duluth Herald.
OF course. it is purely coincidental
that the word preparedness" begins
with the same letter as pork"
From the st. Joseph News-Press.
The issue of preparedness ought not
to be a political issue. but the small
fry politicians are determined that 1t
shall be.
From the New York Commercial.
We must keep up with the times In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Efforts among the allies to con-
vey an impression that they did not
want the Dardanelles very badly in
the first place are not supported by
the statistics of the siege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
Suspicious of German Ingenuity.

Since the war began Germany has
won universal admiration for the
efficiency with which she utilized
every possible resource for the sup
plying of her armies and her people.
Her scientific men and laboratory ex-
perts have worked wonders in the
way Of making good deficiencies in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
PATHOLOGICAL Obiurgation.

do you think it proper to call an
antagonist names?"
"Oh, yes" replied the scholar, "if
it is done properly. By selecting
epithets sufficiently long and unusual
to send people to the dictionary, the
process may be made positively edu-
cational"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

The clearness with which Won
Papen kept his records indicates that
he is better accountant than he is
a diplomat.
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Insidious Purpose.

why do you insist on having that
old enemy OF yours mentioned for
the presidency?"
Because" said Senator Sorghum,
II wish to call attention to the fact
that he couldn't get it if he tried"
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The fact that Mr.. Roots constitu-
tional suggestions were not adopted
in New York should not prevent him
from being influential in an advisory
capacity at the various meetings of
republican forces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

1t is an interesting type of states
nanship that sees in preparedness
only pretext for distributing appro-
priations from the Treasury instead
of a means of guarding the wealth
and prosperity On which the Treas
ury depends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Some of the European govern
mental departments might facilitate
public business by establishing Bu-
reaus of Assurances and Regrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

No doubt the coming generation
that enjoys commercial supremacy
will be duly grateful to those of this
generation who have starved and
fought to attain it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
Precious Privilege

| am citizen quite free,
I'd have you all to note.
So, notice me! With reckless glee,
I'm going to rock the boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

"a man wifi muffin to do" said
Uncle Eben, AN a man wifi whole
lot Of 'sponsibilities, is allus kind O.
Jealous of each other"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Some day T. R will come pretty
near suggesting that Mr.. Perkins is
as great a statesman and Gen. Wood
as great a soldier as he is himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

The arguments on the Oscar II
bring up the question whether there
can be any peace where politics pre-
walls.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Qualification.

How do you qualify as member
of the Don't Worry Club"
well, the first requirement is to
skip the Mexican news when you
read the paper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Sing Sing prisoners are no doubt
wondering how far the merit system
goes in offering the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Won Papen's check book indicates
a leaning toward dollar diplomacy OF
the most reprehensible nature.
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Now and then a submarine attracts
notice by sinking ship with no neu-
trail passengers on board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
The United States Navy is looked
upon by most of the citizens who pay
the bills for
Constructive Work its ere ion
of American Navy. solely as =

VI 1AAAIAA e"AA ~'N solely as a
potential force of destruction If
destruction should become necessary
for defense. Few know that there are
really constructive features to the
routine work of the navy, many of
which are of daily value to thousands
of civilians.
One of the most important of the
non-warlike activities of Uncle Sans
big sea fighting organization is the
Standardization of the country's time
through the Naval Observatory in
Washington. Through the same insti-
tuition is prepared the American Fphem-
eris and Nautical Almanac. by the aid
of which shpmasters find their bear
inps surveyors fix meridianS and vari-
Gus other astronomical works are car
red
Another important work of the naval
organization that is OF value OUTSIDE
the service is the issuing by the hydro
graphic Office of pilot charts and sail
ing directions that are in general use
by merchant vessels. The office main
tains specially equipped ships whlch
are sent out to make surveys and
soundings in various parts OF the
world. To medical science, also, the
navy makes valuable contributions
through its hospitals, where important
discoveries have been made especially
In the engineering field the country's
sea fighting agency again contributes
It's benefit to the civilian population
In a specially equipped laboratory at
the Philadelphia navy yard it carries
on careful studies of fuel oil and the
best burners and boilers to use with IT,
making the results of it's experiments
available to individuals and organiza-
lions. Experiments are carried on at
the Washington yard in unique air
tunnel and water tank to determine
the most desirable forms of hulls for
aircraft and ships of all kinds, for
peaceful as well as warlike uses. At
each of the navy yards small chemical
and physical laboratories are main
tanned and have worked out numerous
metallurgical problems in connection
with tests of materials. IL the recon-
mendations of the new navy consulting
board are followed one of the greatest
experimental laboratories in the coun-
try will be created to make easier the
development of new war devices and
Materials and, as in the case OF the
other scientific branches of the naval
establishment. will be almost sure to
carry on activities that will benefit
numerous industries and individuals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Sooner or later the Coolest wealth.
er ever" prophet gets his innings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Pharaoh had no scientists. so far as
the records show, to investigate the
plague of locusts that
GraSShopDer came down upon Egypt
n,,4L-, in the dim past and ate
up all the vegetation of
the country. But the modern, and per-
haps equally as extensive, occurrences
of the same type of insect-the grass
hopper-in the United States have been
subjected to careful study by govern
ment scientists, who have discovered
ways to cope with the destructive
creatures.
One of the most notable of the grass
hopper outbreaks of recent years oc-
CURED not long ago in New Mexico,
where in the spring the newly Matched
insects came out of the sand In such
multitudes that credible witnesses
have declared that over large areas
the tiny insects covered the whole
ground to thickness of several
inches. The bureau of entomology of
the Department of Agriculture, which
attacks all of Uncle Sans insect prob
lens. Immediately sent representa-
tive to the infested region to make a
study of conditions. 1t was found that
the locusts extended in large numbers
over an area of 400 to 500 square
miles, and that in this region the Vege-
tation was so devastated in many
places that cattle were forced to travel
as much as thirteen miles from their
watering places to reach grass, re-
turning at intervals for water. The
common practice of the grasshoppers
to scuttle along over cleared places
in great masses led during the out
break to their accumulation on rail-
roads to such an extent that In many
instances train service was interfered
with.
Investigation by the bureau of ento-
mology showed that the New Mexican
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company

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While the elements seem to have con-
spired during the past season rapidly
to extend the invasion
Fiphtino the of the destructive boil
=, weevil farther into the
'seSi' cotton country of the
south, the Department of Agriculture
has been putting in effective work be-
hind the lines of advance. 1t has sue
ceeded at San Antonio, Texan area
long infested with the pest-in work.
ing out system of cotton culture
which not only largely circumvents the
activities of the weevil, but which
promises greatly increased yields wher-
ever practiced. That this is a most
timely development is shown by the
fact that in the space of two weeks
last summer. because of violent wind
storms, the boil weevil advanced far
Their eastward along the gulf coast
than it had moved in a year before.
The departments newly developed
cultural methods require no additional
equipment to be purchased by the
farmer, and involve not more. but
actually less work.
For generations cotton growers have
carefully spaced the plants far apart
on the theory that more space would
permit better development. The de-
partment experts have found, however.
that much of the development under
such conditions is in "vegetative"
branches which bear no cotton. They
have therefore deliberately crowded the
plants in the rows AS a result the
vegetative branches have been restrict
ed and nourishment has flowed into
fruit branches. Development has been
brought about before the period of
tivity of the weevil, and since more
flowers are made to bloom and more
bolls to set in a given row space. yields
have been increased.
In experiments in which cotton was
planted side by side according to the
old and new methods most nearly APP
proximating field conditions, the new
methods produced an average of nearly
80 per cent more cotton than the old.
and there was not the slightest de-
terioration in the fiber.
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The Evening star with the Sunday morning
edition is delivered by carriers within the city
at - cents per month; daily only, 20 cents per
month Sunday only. 20 cents per month pr,srs
NAV he sent hy mail. telephone Main -t4V
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
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The condition of the District Jail dur
ing and after the civil war was SO bad
that constant chorus of
Ri11 for protest arose from the
citizens for an improve
NEW jail. ment In The Star Of
January 16, 1866, is news notice OF
bill just introduced in the House for the
erection Of jail, penitentiary and
house of correction on reservation IL,
at a cost of $35O.000. the corporations
of Washington and Georgetown and the
levy court each paying a portion of the
expense. The plan for the buildings,
by Charles F. Anderson. had received
the approval of the Secretary of the
Interior and the warden of the jail.
This project was subsequently enacted
into law and the Jail was erected as 1t
now stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

raysble In advancr-hv mall postage prepaid
Daily. Sunday Included, one month. 81 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month, - cents
SATURDAY star 81 year. Sunday star. So 40 year.
Entered as scconi-cllsS mail matter at the post
Office al Washington. u. G.
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THE RAILROADS OF. THE BALKANS

TIL. p,,,,.,,. n.,;,,,, 10. 49,,
calied the ''vestibule OF the occident
toward Asia" The
~. vA:,. liver Danuh. whose
Aue VeStIOule OF
A.. o.:Ix source Is IN the
VIC VCC4uent. Black forest, waters
.,..r;. u,,n
'"e soueh OF
gary. separates Serbia from Hungary
and Runanfa. Rumania from Bulgaria
,.-,.. a.. IT,. ~. p,,o,. GO,
anu ftussia anu "ows ii'o 'he p.ae" SEQ
with its three mouths. Kilfa. Lulina and
st. George. It masses bv Tim. Rats
49,. -. xue,, pr..h,,,rr prd-
o"ii"e' LINZ Hieh"a' ieSooui e.
|apest. Belgrade, Widdin. Listova. Is
mail and Kflia. It's afiuents from the
IT,. ~. -. II, IT,.
lish. oahhS are inc isa'' I'M Dia'e'
Lave; from the left banks the Thesis,
the Pruth. These ceographical condi-
.;o,, go. - ,,s;a,.. ~. .,,.x;.,
'ions seise 10 'h"'ea'e .he e'itpieN''s
OF the Balkanic geographical. econom-
ical and political situation.
C,. =. ....,.,.-,- ,.
Shaos ~ paIt.culariS inex.rica PIE on
nne .osin.lc shore. palma.ia; Moh.e
, ,ies1o, Atpania, win IongitGaihat val
r ana .sansversai cams; Ihe Mon1e
tte rms nave inc haol. OF SAYING that
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These new railways disquieted the
Ottoman government, for the facilities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Through watching the goods that
pour in across the borders and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

These innovations of railroad lines
caused the Turkish proprietors of lands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16

Some strange things happened in
Washington after tho civil war. for
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-07-21
DAVID STARR J0RD0A
DELIVERS FINE LECTURES

David Starr Jordon delivered two fine
lectures at the n. E. church Friday
night and Saturday morning. the assem-.
bly, room being well filled with normal
students and citizens attracted by his
name and reputation. This famous man
IL well along in years, nearly eighty,
but his physical frame is well preserved
and the great mind Of the renowned
speaker was plainly evident. DR.. Jor-
don has resigned the presidency Of Le-
land Stanford university into younger
hands and Is devoting his last years to
the peace propaganda. Whether one
agrees with his conclusions, his lee
turss were very entertaining. Ths lsc-
.tars Saturday nemiAg on ssHsWs ths
Trout Came 70 ths Black Canoe," was
especially adapted to Csnnison. A. .
great scientist his story Of the trout was
instructive and full Of new ideas. :
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-07-21
COLORADO WILL GET -FOUR AND HALF
MILLIONS FROM j. s FOR HIGHWAYS

able both to them and 10 the United
States. The federal government 10 to
Be reimbursed for the money thus I'D
vanced BY depositing in the treasury 10
per cent Of the revenues received from
the timber and forage resources Of the
forests wherein the roads are located
until the loan 10 paid. This forest-re-
serve provision In no way interferes
with the present law whereby the state
and counties are now receiving for road
and school purposes 25 per cent Of the
gross receipts Of the national forests.
The total area Of all the national for
ests Of the United Stats 10 l35. $50, 35S
acres. Of which little more than one
tenth Tor about 1900. 900 acres) are
located in Colorado. The national for
ests Of our state are as valuable in tim
ber and forage resources generally a.
reserves in other states, and it is there
fore reasonable to assume that Colorado
will receive the benefits Of this forest
reserve provision in the ratio which the
Continred On Fifth Page.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-07-21
RAINBOW route IS BEST CROSS country
ROAD IN STATE AND BEST FISHING, TOO

Monarch pass l. crossed 1t IN altitude
Of II. 900 feet. The road is most typical
Of The Colorado mountain route; winding
and curving up the sides Of the Cont.
mental divide. with long. cool stretches
Of pine forest. rugged, rocky cliffs and
smooth grassy parks. The road follows
tumbling streams-South Arkansas and
Tcmichi creeks and the broad Gunnison
river, where fishermen congregate from
every part Of the country to lure the
mountain trout. The grade l. steep in
places, but may be negotiated easily by
any motor car. There il NO deep sand,
and the roedis wide enough to allow two
machines to pass almost anywhere on
the pes.
Il b twenty three miles from Salida
to the top Of Monarch pas, forty one
niles from Monarch pas 70 Gunnison.
II h Ito miles from Monarch pass to
Moutrose. A nsw bridge h now in
cou1e Of eonstxuction 1t Sapinero. A
temporary structure II being used.
TO reoch Salida from the north. east
o. south tie motorist goes 20 Pue6lo and
shere eakeo - eastern brunch Of the
Halneeu route: thence to Canon City,
IT, ~ heyl Gcege And q - Sallds.
Ihts part q tne ro0d leayee nothing 70
b deeired L = hard, bguad and
e0oo0 ~ ~ wav - o1oedb . large
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-07-21
.R0D AL THE WAY IS n THE
FINEST CONDITION
FOR TRAVEL

Denver POST
Chaffes. Gunnison snd Montrose coun-
ties are spending SIS. 900 on the western
end Of the Rainbow route, between Sa-
Ida and Montrose, this year. The work
eousists Of grading. surfacing and bridge
construction. This section Of the Rain
bow route leads into the Gunnison river
fishing country. the best 10 the state.
It lsads over one Of the most beautiful
mountain passes in the country and Of
fsrs On ideal combination for summer
tourists and plsasurs seekers, fishing
end motoring.
The rod b now in fne condition be-
twssn Salids md Montross. Monarch
paas has bssn eleassd thsroad has ben
imrreved. ID ~ txip ftom u stand-
|poiAt efWsathse ana ellhalie eoudftions,
sesnssy ~ hstsl q esnping aeeommo-
-atidns = fksaL
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-07-21
cATTlEMEn lRE here lnD RECORD CROWDS
GATHERING FOR eUnMs0n CELEBRATION

first On the duties Of citizenship in con.
nection with certain initiated laws which
should be defeated. then in well chosen
words presented the class with their de-
grees - follows:
Candidates for Pd. n. upon satisfae-
tory completion Of present schedule
Lila Haines, Pueblo.
Benjamin F. Ross, Eagle.
Blanche Ross. Titusville. Penn.
Candidates for Pd. B. upon satisfac-
tory completion Of present schedule
Edwinna Ash. Delta.
Martha H. Fodge. Broken Bow, Neb.
Ada C. Kansgen. Montrose.
Clara B. King, Paonia.
Nrs. Margaret E. Logan, Canon City.
Sadie May Mitchell, Parlin.
Eva F. Parker, Pueblo.
Pearle Ramey, Gilman.
Bertha Rich, Canon City.
Edith Rich, Canon City.
Francis J. Rouck, Somerset.
Harriette B. Sayre, Hotchkiss.
Monda Tomlin, Salida.
Donaciano Vigil, Trinidad.
Emma Welty. Cedaredge.
Clara A. Wilson, Pueblo.
The class Of 1916 summer session
presented to their Alma Mater the gift
Of handsome hall clock for the Nor
NAL building. President Benjamin F.
Ross Of the class gave very clever
address in presenting the clock, and the
same was accepted by President ]. H.
Kelley Of the school. Miss Alberta
Rogers sang two beautiful numbers.