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which are now In the hands Of the
state board Of water engineers az
Coke, Tom Green and Runnels coun-
ties. Upon completion Of the work
Of checking up and correcting the
mans. they will be returned 10
Washington, where final sheets will
be prepared in colors. Based upon
these maps, the lands along the
Colorado Valley, irrigable by gray
ity, will be indicated, and the state
water engineers will recommend that
such lands be included in the irriga-
ton district.
From the rapid progress which is
being made with the work. " Is
very likely that the present year will
witness the starting Of the formation
Of the irrigation district, engineers
agree. The district will be a sep
arate political entity, maintaining
its own tax assessor. collector,
board Of supervisors, engineers and
other officers.
A Huge Project
This huge irrigation project. Il is
declared. will be exceeded in size
by one or two similar propositions In
the world, and both Of these irriga-
tions systems are outside Of the
United States.
The immense dam planned TO be
located two miles west OF Bronte,
Coke county, will have the following
dimensions. 1000 feet in length,
100 feet high, and backing water up
in the Colorado river for a distance
Of about % miles, the reservoir be-
ing Of sufficient size 10 impound
enough water 10 irrigate at least
200 900 acres, and indirectly re-
sulting in sufficient water 70 irri-
gate 500 900 acres in the area ira
versed by tributaries, such as the
Conchos and other rivers flowing
into the Colorado
The counties directly benefited
will be Coke, Runnels and Concho,
while Tom Green, Sterling, Nolan
and other counties will be in line
for irrigation, as has been mentioned
in the meetings, the project when
completed viii benefit all Of West
Texas.
Cotton being the principal agri-
cultural product Of West Texas,
each Of the counties make an aver
age Of from 10000 70 $4,000 bales
year during semi-dry years. The
irrigation Of this vast acreage viii
insure the average number Of bales
for each county 20 be fOur-fold
what the production is now, or be-
tween $4,000 and 100000 for each
county
Il is believed that the additional
crop harvested IN single year, or
at the most two years, will pay the
total expense OF putting the pro-
position over. In addition to in
sured crops each year, land now SELL
ing az from $40 TO $50 an acre will
sell around $500 an acre. All other
agricultural products. such as mel
ons, feedstuffs. all kinds Of garden
truck, will grow luxuriantly IN
proportion 20 cotton.
While Col. Stanley was the first
TO become intensely Interested m
the Colorado River Valley irrigatiof
proposition, the early history Of the
project, dated back TO 1898, during
which year that area was first sur
veyed by an English Syndicate un-
der Pearson, who later built the
famous Medina Dam. The local
project was at that time declared
70 be perfectly feasible and prac-
ticable, but the Medina site was
chosen as best suited for their par
ticular purposes. An abortie at
tempt TO survey the project was next
made by Ballinger and Paint Rock
parties. which attempt fell through
for lack Of finances.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-10-20

To remove bilious impurities in
the system and be made internally
clean and healthy, you need the fine
tone and laxative properties OF
Herbine. II acts quickly and thor
oughly. Price 60c. Sold by City
Drug Store.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-10-20

bid on your old furniture. sell yoa
furniture at the right price. repair
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-10-20
HuLOwe'en Novelties

The Lubbock the things have that will make
tina purity and Service
Evening star., 1922-11-25
DC. .REC0RDERAS
$29D,0[)D BUILDING
Needs Pointed Out in Letter
Sent to Senator Capper
by Official.

The need Of providing a new build
ing for the Office of the recorder of
deeds Of the District is explained in a
letter received today by Senator Cap
per Of Kansas from Arthur G. Froe,
recorder. Mr.. Froe strongly recon-
mends the construction of a new
building. He pointed out that the
business of the office had increased
in the last five or six years about
100 per cent, and is about seven
months behind. Unless some provision
is made for expansion. the Office will
continue behind. it was said.
Mr.. Froe's suggestion is that Con-
gress appropriate $250.0o0. He point
ed out that this amount has already
been turned into the federal Treas
ury by the Office of. the recorder in the
last few years over and above the
expense of running the office.
The recorder of deeds at present
occupies the first four floors in the
Century building. a floor space of
about 5000 square feet. The rooms
are small and SO crowded are condi-
tions that deed books recently or
dered which are necessary for the
proper recording of papers are piled
up in the back room on the floor. Mr..
Froe says the greatest danger lies
in the fact that the building now oc-
cupied is not fireproof, and the val
liable records stored there may be
destroyed.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
BANKRuPTCY NOTICE.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict of Columbia. Holding a Bankruptcy
Court.-In the matter of The Able Printers,
Incorporated, bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy, No.
I305.-To the creditors of The Able Printers.
Incorporated, corporation of the city of
Washingt ton. District of Columbia: Notice 10
hereby given that on the Sth day of November,
AID. 1922, the said The Able Printers. In
corporatet, was duly adjudicated bankrupt,
and that the first meeting of Its creditors will
be held at my office in the Wilkins building,
1912 II street northwest. Washington. d. G.,
on the 4th day of December, AID. 1922, at
9:45 o'clock am, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims. ap-
point trustee. examine the Officers Of the
bankrupt corporation and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting. RALPH ID. QUINTER, Referee in
bankruptcy.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict of Columbia. Holding Bankruptcy
Court.-In the matter Of Joseph Chunn bank
rupt.-In Bankruptcy. No. 1335.-To the
creditors Of Joseph Chunn of the city of WASH
ington District Of Columbia: Notice Is hereby
given that on the 24th day Of November. AID.
1922. the said Joseph Chunn was duly ad-
Indicated bankrupt, and that the hrst meet
ing Of his creditors will be held at my offlce
in the wilkins building, 1872 II street north
west, Washington, D. c.. on the 9th day Of
December. AID. 1922, at $50 O'Clock am,
at which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee. examine
the bankrupt and transact such other busi-
ness may properly come before said meet
ing. RALPH D. QUINTER. Referee in Bank
ruptcy.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
new PET AT WHITE HOUSE

Mrs. Harding has another pet. It is
a st. Andrew 8 roller canary. which is
in this country. The bird was presented
to william Hard, appointment clerk at
the White House. this morning, for Mrs
Harding. by Miss Albertina Schlen-
kofer, secretary of G. D. Tilly Of Darien,
Conn.,, who imported the bird.
The canary was exhibited last night
by Mr.. Tilly at the Washington poultry
show, where he has an exhibit Of sew
eral varieties Of imported poultry.
The show, which will close at 10
o'clock tonight, has surpassed all previ-
GUS similar events, according to Elisha
Hanson, the president.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
BUYING DEVELOPS
|NFRENCH BONDS
Optimism Over European
Conditions Proves Aid to
Market Here.
BY GEORGE r. HUGHES.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, November 25.-Chief
interest in today's bond market CEN
tered in the continued activity and ad-
vancing prices of French securities.
The rise in these bonds was generally
ascribed to the optimistic statement
as to European conditions made by
President Mitchell of the National
City Bank. His declaration that at
present prices French bonds repre-.
sent "a ridiculously low credit rate.
brought some good buying into ire
market. Both the TVS and the IS re-
sponded and Department of the Seine
Is were sympathetically strong.
Great Westerns Weak.
Outside Of the activity In the for
eign group there was little interest,"
Westerns As, which had such SEN
sational run-up just before the close
Friday afternoon. dropped between
and points today. Nor was any ex-
PLANTATION at hand OF Fridays ep1-
sode Chicago Great Western has
been operating very poorly for a long
time. other speculative bonds TO
score losses today included New
Haven IS and the New Orleans. Texas
and Mexico incomes.
Liberties Slightly Lower.
United States government issues
went slightly lower. but the very
high-grade railroad bonds. of which
Atchison general 4s Is typical. held
very firm. Holders of securities OF
this grade seemed to have regatned
their confidence. At any rate there
were no evidences of sale on the
theory that the reaction in high
grade bonds was likely to go farther.
Meanwhile it is very interesting to
note that the weekly statement of the
7S5 member banks Of the federal re-
serve system published today showed
decrease for the week Of $29.00O.O0C
in commercial loans and an increase
of $17.000.O00 in total investments.
More Bank Selling Unlikely.
This latter increase is divided be-
tween $7,O00,000 in government and
$1O,O00,00O in corporate securities
All these figures indicate reversal
of the liquidation on the part of banks
Of securities bought at lower levels
a year or so ago. 1t was this liquida-
ton which was one of the factors ad-
versely affecting the bond market
during the recent decline. Unless there
is now unexpected larger demand foI
money for business purposes the mar
ket is not likely to be depressed by
sales from the banks.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

HOUSTON, November 25.-Womeu-s
| ready wear clothing has declined
in price to nearly the level of piece
goods and the volume of sales of
suits today has increased in conse-
| quence. Wholesale dry goods houses
today report a big increase in orders
i in this territory since the cotton has
been marketed,
NEW ORLEANS. November e5.-
| Advance sales of factories manufac-
turing GUNNER clothing are far ahead
of any previous year. All such fac
tories here are today assured Of op-
GRAFTON on full time for months 10
come.
YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, November %.
steer operations in the Mahoning
valley continue at about 75 per cent
OF capacity Independent manufac-
turers reported today that the labor
situation has been relieved to some
extent by the influx Of men from the
outside, with the arrival of cold
weather.
PHILADELPHIA. November 25-
Local wool market is quiet but very
! firm today. Bonded carpet wocls are
| for use. Woolen yarns are active
with orders extending for delivery 10
! the end of the first quarter Of 1923,
SEATTLE. November 25.-Ship-
ments of hides from this section are
going to the east coast by rail this
fall in preference to the water route
via the Panama Canal. which was
/ favored year ago. when hides were
selling at cents and were hard TO
move.
GRAND ISLE. La. November 25.-
1 The cauliflower crop here is the best
, in years. and plants are beginning to
head. Shipments to northern mar
kets will begin shortly.
BOSTON, November 25.-The stocks
of goods held by the leading Boston
department stores today are below
normal for this season of the year.
but retail trade is extremely active.
FORT WORTH, November 25.-
Lumber men today reported increas-
ing trade. especially In the small
towns where construction Of homes
has been resumed.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
TREASURY CERTIFICATES,
fouota tions furnished by Redmond 4 Co.
RITTER MARKET FIRM.

CHICAGO, November 25.-The but
ter market ended the week today
strong and firm. Early receipts on all
markets were taken quickly, re-
sultins in a good tone and almost
daily advances. Storage butter con-
timed firm, due to increased demand.
fmportation of Danish butter. due to
arrive before December 10. apparent
" caused no concern in buying or
Selling circles because of decrease in
domestic supply. The markets closed
Yesterday as follows: Chicago, 52k.
pius Q; New York. So, plus 2h; Bos-
ton, 81, minus /. and Philadelphia, 81.
plus 2h. Wholesale prices Of 80
score at Chicago closed at ASH,
plus y.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
CHARGE NOLLE PRESSED.

Emerson today nolle pressed the in
dictment recently reported against
Irene Sunderland, twenty-three years
old, graduate nurse at Columbia
Hospital. 1t was alleged she stole a
diamond ring from the hand of Mrs.
George r. Rowan while Mrs. Rowan
was a patient at the hospital June
90 last. The case was dropped at the
request of Lieut. Rowan, U. s. NJ. c.,
husband of the prosecuting witness.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
FUNERAL OF C. w. OSGOOD.
Final Tributes Today for Newspap-
er Man and Dramatic Critic.

Funeral services for Clarence Whit
man Osgood. well known newspaper
man. theatrical publicity manager
and dramatic critic. who died at Gar
field Hospital yesterday morning
after short illness. were held this
afternoon al the residence of his sis
ter. Mrs. William Fl. Holmes, 1454
Belmont street northwest. Rev. DR..
Dudley. rector of st. Stephens Epis-
Copal Church, conducted the services
The interment was in a vault in the
Rock Creek cemetery. The pallbear-
ers We're friends from the newspaper
fraternity and associates from Keith's
Theater
Evening star., 1922-11-25
MERGER RUMoRs DENIED.
Wilson & Co. Has No Negotiations
Under Way.

To correct published reports that
the Chicago packing firm of Wilson
& Co. is involved in the pending pro-
posal for a merger of the Armour and
Wilson. president of Wilson & Co.. to-
day wired his office here to make in
his name the following statement:
There are no negotiations with
Armour & Co. or any other packer
that contemplate the merger OF Will
son q Co. with Armour or any other
packer, or the sale of Wilson & Co.
to Armour or any other packer"
Evening star., 1922-11-25
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO, November 25.-Hogs-
Receipts, 5000 head; market Is high
er; bulk. ITO to 225 pound averages.
8: s:1oas.15:' mostly SIS: good and
$40; top. 500. packing sows, 7.Ooa7.7o:
desirable pigs around 8.25: estimated
holdover. 5000: heavy weight, 79Oa
$40; medium weight, s.00aS.2O; light
weight, S.05aS.15: light light, S.10a
S.25; packing sows, smooth. 7.40a7.75
packing sows. rough. 7.15a7.5o; kill
ing pigs. S.00aS.25.
Cattle Receipts, 1000 head; COM
pared week ago. strictly good beef
steer and better grades western
grassers, steady: short-fed steers, 25
to 40 OF; lower grades western grass
ers. largely so of; stockers and feed
1900; beef cows and heifers. practi-
cally steady; lower grades beef cows
slow: Gamers and cutters, strong to
Is higher; bulls, largely Is lower;
veal calves, mostly LOO lower; week
bulk prices. native beef steers, 7.60a
$50: stockers and feeders. 5.75a6.5o
beef cows and heifers. 4.00a6.5O: can
ners and cutters, largely 2.85a3.50:
veal calves, 8.25a8.75.
Sheep-Receipts. 1000 head: COM
pared week ago. fat lambs, steady to
sheep. so to 100 lower; feeders
steady: extreme top fat lambs. 1870
to city butchers: closing top fat
lambs, 14.65 to packers: bulk, 14.35a
1850: culls, steady at 11.00a11.50; de-
sirable fed clipped lambs, 12.75a13.00:
choice fed yearling wethers, 1900;
5.ooa6. 90; lighter weights. upward to
7.50: bulk desirable feeding lambs,
13.50a14 400.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
PARIS BoURsE FIRM.

PARIS, November 25.-Prices were
firm on the bourse. today. Three per
cent rentes, So francs Is centimes.
Exchange on London, 81 francs IS
confines. Five per cent loan, 76
francs 20 centimes. The dollar was
quoted at IA francs.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
DAIRY MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, Nd. November 25
Especially. - Live poultry - Turkeys.
pound, 43a45; poor and crooked
breasts, 34a36: spring chickens, 21a22:
leghorns, 17a20; old hens. 20a22; leg
horns. 17a1s; old roosters. 13a14:
pair, 25aso; guinea fowl, each. zsa7o.
Dressed poultry-Turkeys, pound. Ala
4S; old toms. 43a44: poor and crooked
breasts, 34a35; chickens, 22a25; old
roosters. Is; ducks, 24a28; geese, 24a
30.
Eggs, loss off-Native and nearby
firsts, dozen, 5Sa60; southern, 56a57.
Butter-Creamery,f fancy. pound, 81
asa; prints, 53a55; nearby creamery.
43a46; ladle, 34a35; rolls, 31a33; store
packed, 31a32; dairy prints, 32a33;
process butter, SS.
Evening star., 1922-11-25
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Nv the Associated Press
NEW YORK, November 25.-Foreign

NEW YORK, November 25.-Foreign
exchanges steady.
Great Britain-Demand, 4.49A
cables, 4.50; sixty-day bills on banks.
4.47sa. France-Demand, .0714h;
cables. .0715k. Italy-Demand, .047S;
cables .O47Sh. Belgium-Demand,
.oS6s; cables, .0e63k. Germany-De-
mand, .OOO1 x; cables, .0oo1 7-16. Hol-
land-Demand, 1896; cables, .3941.
Norway-Demand. 1924. Sweden
Demand, 1854. Denmark-Demand,
.2O22. Switzerland-Demand, 1850.
Spain-Demand, 1885. Greece-De-
mand, .O152. Poland-Demand, .0000%.
Czechoslovakia - Demand, ..0317h.
Northumberland. 1875. Brasil
Demand, 1880. Montreal. LOO.
Evening star., 1922-11-25

A fiea's strength is amazing. 1t can
pull 1.4s3 times Its own weight.
Evening star., 1922-11-25

Sugar companies generally have an.
uounced advance Of 10 points in redpsos
Evening star., 1922-11-25

FORT WORTH, November 25.-
Lumber men today reported increas-
ing trade, especially In the small
towns where construction of homes
has been resumed.
Evening star., 1922-11-25

BOSTON, November 25.-The stocks
of goods held by the leading Boston
department stores today are below
normal for this season of the year.
but retail trade is extremely active.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-12

he knew, CUP, had professed MN
self only too delighted.
With two cars at its disposal, the
party split up into threes, MRS. Sed-
lev. Mrs. Guest, and Lontaine lead
ing the way. On the point OF enter
ing her car after Fanny, however,
Lucinda recalled her bridge engage
ment and turned back to telephone
that she would be late.
Having seen no more of Bethany
since their encounter she had dis
missed the possibility of his return
ing. The surprise was so mucn the
more unwelcome, consequently,
when on leaving the booth she saw
her husband, with his hat on the
back Of his head and his arms full
of lavender orchids, wavering If
resoiutely in the entrance to the
Palm Room, surveying with a dash
ed expression its now all but de-
serted spaces. With sickening con-
tempt, Lucinda made hastily for the
revolving door.
simultaneously Bel caught sight
of her and, with q blurred travesty
of his really charming smile and a
IalLeflnS parody OF tuAI ali vi Sai-
liant alacrity which she had once
thought so engaging, moved to in
tercept Lucinda. And finding her
escape cut OF, she paused and
awaited him with a stony counte-
nance.
"Ah, there you are, Ell, Linda.
'Fraid I'd missed you Sorry
couldn't back sooner, but"
I'm not" Lucinda interrupted.
Outlook here, Linda; be rea-
sonable-"
81 think l have been-what you
call reasonable-longe nough-too
long,"
Bellamy hesitated, nervously
moistening his lips.
"Here-take these flowers, won't
you? Plenty for you and all your
friends"
Again Lucinda defeated his at
tempt to disburden himself. "Oh,
Bell" she cried sadly-"hoW can
you be such a fool?"
"How'm I fool? Thought 1 was
going to please you :. I've
made arrangements to have the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-12

! afternoon free, just to be with you.
Wen go somewhere"
We viii not" Lucinda told him
infiexibIy.
Il don't mind tagging along
Sorry, but l don't want you"
Injudiciously again, Beliamy
elected to show his teeth: See
here: where are you going? I've got
a right to know"
Have you, Bel? Think again. I
never ask you such questions. II |
did. you'd either lose your temper
or lie to me, and justify yourself by
asserting that no man ought to be
asked to stand prying into his
affairs. Sol leave you to your
affairs-and only ask that you leave
me to mine"
Neither spoke in that clash of
wills until Bellaay's weakened. his
eyes shifted, and he stepped aside,
slightly sobered
'Pleasei" he begged in q turn of
penitence. Didn't mean had
to pull myself together somehow to
talk business at luncheon"
"Oh. it was a business luncheon,
them asked Lucinda sweetly,
pausing.
"Of cour Sc"
You leave me to infer that your
affair with Amelie has reached the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-12

you've been flying signals OF dis
tress all during luncheon That be-
ing so, IL wouldn't be decent OF me
not TO give you hail and stand ny
IN case I'm needed-now would il ?''
Momentarily Lucinda contended
against temptation Then, You
are a dear, Dobbin," she said al
most regretfuIly. But it isn't fair
OF you to see too much II it's true
l have secrets l don't want to
share, it would be kinder to let me
keep them-don't you Think"
Jean Sedley was claiming her at
tenton. What do you think OF that,
Cindy? Isn't it a ripping idea?"
Afraid I didn't hear-I was f1irt-
Ing with Dobbin."
Yes, L know. But Mr.. Lontaine
has Just made a priceless sugges-
ton about the pageant. He says we
can have moving pictures taken as
we enter the ballroom and shown
before the evening is over"
Il don't know" Lucinda de-
INJURED ut must be weird sensa-
ton"
Not one you need be afraid Of"
@OaltdiHc pIOluiSou- IL you UOu
mind my saying so, you would
screen wonderfully, Mrs. Druce."
You think so, reallyT'
Tell you what" Lontaine offered
eagerly: suppose you take test,
what? No trouble at all to fix it up
for you. Take us all, for that mat
ter, just as We are. What do you
say"
q say it's perfectly SPLEEN
did" Jean Sedley declared. WED
all love it. When can you arrange
it?'
This afternoon, if that suits
everybody. Only have to telephone,
and in half an hour they'll be all
ready for us. Shall II" Lontaine got
out of his chair. DO say yes, all of
you. Mrs. bruce? l know the others
will if you dor
Il don't mind" Lucinda agreed
hesitantly
"Right-O! Give me five minutes
As Lontaine had promised, so had
he performed. This cinema chap
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-12
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WLOuIS JOSEPH NANCK[ ~
CON ~ NkI

Darrassment, assuming what he be-
iieved to be look of naughty in
difference.
His gaze focused intelligentlv
upon the glass case that DISPLAYS
the wares OF the hotel florist. Won
en- hked flowers. But there were
Tour In Linda's party, her guests
would think it funny il he Joined
them, bringing flowers for his wife
only A tough problem. He de-
cided to step round to the club ana
null 1t over
he had disappeared by the time
Lucinda showed herself again. Out
wardIy mistress of herself, she re-
sumed her chair as Richard Daube-
ney passed with his luncheon party.
and made directly for her corner.
lnstantaneously Lucinda expert
enced a slight phychic shock and
round herself again the self-con-
Ialned, the young woman of the
world whom nothing could dismay.
Doobin knew everybody except
the Lontaines, and when the dutter
created by his introduction had sub
sided, he found a chair by Lucinda
side and when the conversation
swung to a pageant he took ad-
vantage of the general interest 20
detach Lucinda's attention.
Il couldn't resist the temptation
to butt in, Cinda. Hope you don't
mind
It's always nice to see you"
L can see you're troubled about
something because l know so much
better than anybody else. I'll Law
long odds no one else has noticed
anything, but to my seeing eyes
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-12

fore a row of brick Buildings. That
they were united in one service was
proved by the legend running from
end to end of the row beneath its
second story windows:
ALMA DALEY STUDIOS-CULP
CINEMAS. INC - BEN GULF.
PRIEST.
This was the nursery in which
what Mr.. Culp for HIS press agent
had brilliantly imaged as the
youngest, fairest sister of the plss-
tic arts was fostering the finest
flower of its expression. to-wit. tho
artistry of Alma Daley, in private
life, Mrs. Culp.
With every symptom of disgust
the doorkeeper growled at Lon
tame: "Yees kin g'wan up-but
moind yer sthep; they's a darrrrk
turn in the sthairs" He pressed a
button and wire door swung back,
the party filed through and