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navigation. The commission had long
considered the plan of constructing a
vast debris dam at the narrows OF the
Yuba, above Smartsville. Investiga-
tion by engineers has developed, how
ever, that the deposits of debris in the
bed of that river at the point named
average a depth of sixty-five feet. In
asmuch as only bedrock dam would
guarantee a safe barrier for the i'm
pounding Of debris from the mines To-
Gated upon the stream and its noun
tain feeders, the commission gave up
the dam project as impracticable, or at
least as unlikely to give corresponding
value for the enormous sum necessary
to erect it in a substantial manner.
The Yuba is constantly carrying
eolli---e-,t to tho Too th ar uhAnea IL
washes into the Sacramento, tmpalring
navigation on both the latter streams.
To prevent this descent of the millions
of yards of movable debris and at the
same time enable hydraulic mining to
be resumed on the Yuba and its tribu-
taries in the mountains is the purpose
of the plan now proposed by the COM
mission This provides for the dyer
sion of the Yuba near the edee of the
foothills a few miles below Smartsville
The stream with its quantities of sedi-
ment would be carried from this point
in a canal 200 feet in width, of adequate
depth, along the south side of the Yuba,
running southwesterly toward Reeds
Creek The canal with it's strong levees
would gradually widen until it opened
into a storage basin several miles in
width and about fifteen miles in length.
The storaon area thus afforded would
be capable of receiving hundreds of
millions of cubic yards of debris from
the mines. The water will not be
stored, but will flow away into the
basin of the Bear and Feather rivers,
practically freed from sediment, so as
to be harmless to the streams below.
Surveys for the canal and storage
basin have been made, but estimates
remain to be calculated. 1t is believed
that the execution of this project will
relieve Marysville from maintaining
levees along the Yuba, while it would
grant immense relief to the farming
community opposite that place and re-
move one of the main sources of the
sediment which is constantly settling in
the Sacramento River and threatening
the navigability of that stream.
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TO REHAB|L|TATE
HYDRAULIC MINING
Vast Project of Debris
Commission.
WOULD DIVERT THE YUBA
Immense Storage Basin for Sediment
From the Mines Would Be
Formed Below Smarts-
vile.
WOULD DIVERT THE YuBA
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2-The Califor-
MIA Debris Commission, acting with the
authority of the Federal Government
has under consideration one of the
most stupendous engineering problems
ever contemplated in this section of the
United States. The project calls for
the diversion of the entire flow of the
Yuba River, one of the main tributa-
ries of the Sacramento River, and the
expenditure of more than s1,O00,00G.
Many thousands of acres of land will
have to be condemned in order to per-
NIT the construction of miles of main
canal and levees.
The commission is proceeding under
the terms of the Caminetti act, which
REQUIRES the Debris Commission to de-
wise means for the rehabilitat ton of hy-
draulic mining, in order that such in
dustry may be carried on without in
jury to a~-icultural interests and river
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NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Herald tele-
graphs: In anticipation of trouble with
the insurgents steps were taken to-day
by the War and Navy departments to
reinforce the naval and military forces
of the United States in the Philippines.
.Evidently in response TO a cablegram
Tor additional troops, Secretary Alger
CabEed to Major General Otis that the
Twentieth Infantry would leave San
Francisco on Saturday for Manila. that
the Fourth, Twelfth and Seventeenth
regiments would proceed from New
York via the Suez canal on January II,
and that the Third and Twenty second
regiments would leave San Francisco
promptly. Should the conditions in the
Philippines continue to be menacing
there is reason to believe the depart
merit will determine to keep the volun-
teer troops now at Manila at their pres
ent stations even after the arrival of
the regulars.
1t is said that Major General Lawton.
who has been ordered to take command
of the military forces in the Philip
pines under the direction of Major Cen
eral Otis as military governor, will ac-
company the expedition from New
" after a conference here respect
ing affairs in the Philippines.
. Rear Admiral Dewey is also aware Of
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SOCIETY WITNESSES POLO RACES IN The MUD

SAN MATEO, Jan. 2.-The going was
very bad at Walter Hobart's racing
course to-day, and that is why the San
Mateo Hunting Club voted tonight for
hammam bath at the clubs expense.
The races, five in number, were sched-
uled for l p. m, with or without rain.
Blingum had received a solar plexus the
day before when the polo game was post
poned on account of the weather and con-
sequently was much annoyed. The track
was everything it should not have been
for gentlemen riders. Mud of that in
sistent variety, mucilaginous and pasty,
was the prominent feature, and after the
races, when the riders had assimilated
three tons of it, seemingly just as much
was left.
According to the stipulated agreement
each pony was to carry 10 pounds. But
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the seriousness of the situation and has
brought to the attention of Secretary
Long the necessity OF providing his
squadron with additional light draught
gunboats, as he cabled about a month
ago. In compliance with his wishes the
department to-day ordered the gunboat
Helena. now at Naples, to proceed di-
rect to Manila. The original sailing or
ders of the Helena contemplated her
dispatch to China, but the situation in
that country is now sufficiently peace.
ful to warrant directing her TO join
DeWey's command. The Bennington,
which will soon be on her way to Guam,
will be attached to the Asiatic station,
and if he so desires Rear Admiral
Dewey can direct her to join him. The
gunboat Yorktown, fitting out at Mare
Island, will also probably be sent to
the Far East, and the gunboat Wheel
ing may also join the Asiatic squadron.
Rear Admiral Dewey wants light
draught gunboats in order that they
may penetrate the shalloW bays and
rivers of the Philippines and assist the
military in preserving peace and order
Major General Otis dispatches, it
was stated to-day. do not show the
situation in the Philippines to be as
serious as do newspaper reports, but
it is admitted that the condition of
affairs is exceedingly grave.
General Otis has sent a representa-
tive to IlOilO to assure the insurgents
there of the friendly purpose of this
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when the time arrived for the first race
this condition was waived. as the Hobart
scales were out of gear and young Mr..
Dunphy and Herbert Diomedes Walter
went into the saddle as bantam weights.
Only few had polo ponies of their own,
so they rode any that were offered.
Everybody rode everybody else's pony,
but as a general Hedonism was the de-
sideratum everybody was happy-except
the ponies.
The first race was a quarter mile dash
and ended with Charley Dunphy on Mel
lie, Walter Hobart on Duke and Harry
Poett on Baked Beans inside the money
and mud. Never was there so much mud
singing practiced before by society's dl-
rectors, and the crust of slime leveled all
to the same plane. The second race, a
full half mile, was Joe Tobin's in a can
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SAN J0SE'S TREASURER
FOUND DEAD IN BED

SAN JOSE, Jan. 2. City Treasurer ].
y. Ewing was found dead in his bed
room at o'clock this afternoon. He
had not been in good health for some
time though able to attend to his Off
cial duties. The discovery Of his death
was made by married son who came
to visit him. Death in the opinion of his
physician was due TO heart disease.
Early in the afterno he was about
town as usual.
Deceased was a native of Indiana and
66 years of age. He was twice elected
to the office of Treasurer, once as a. Re-
publican and the last time as Non
Partisan.
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ter. He was on Jesse Sturgin. the king
of the Blingum pony brigade. AS the
wire was passed Tobfn smiled and the
cake of mud which helmeted his head
cracked and dropped, spattering all over
the Hobart drag d hundred yards away.
Hume and Poett finished second and third.
The third race was the same as the
second, with a quarter of a mile more of
mud and added three new faces among
the finishers. William Page, who had
been reserving his strength. finished first,
Dunphy second and Tobin third. The
fourth race gave Harry Poett the prize
lowing him in close file.
Society was chilled and uncomfortable
about this time and the horses informed
their masters that the next race had to
be run off at once. 1t was the last race
on the card. Fred McNear looked as if
he wanted q cup, so Frank Carolan
mounted him on his new pony, Hodoo,
which proved mascot. Frank Carolan
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came In, second and Herbert Diomedes
Walter third.
Hardly were the races over and the
spectators dispersed when the riders ap-
bart's men had secured. the country for
fox during the morning and brought
back sad tidings. Not to postpone the
course to Belmont and the hunt began
The riders had gone to the stables,
divested themselves of their earthly in
crustations and mounted without other
change, all except Walter Hobart, who
reappeared in virginia. white. For a few
hours they chased over the country and
came back to warm baths and a good
dinner.
The Judge Of the races was John Par
rott. There were five races and as many
starters, all because of the mud.
Cups were donated by Walter S. Ho-
bart, Frank ]. Carolan, Charles A. Bald
win. Charles Dunphy and Richard Tobin.
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DEATHS AMONG THE
TROOPS AT MANILA

WASHINGTON. Jan. General Otis
made the following report to Washington
to-day:
MANILA. Jan. q = Adjutant General,
Washington: Following deaths since last
report:
December 24-Lewis Ferguson, private,
Company B, Twentieth Kansas, purparia
hemorrhagica.
V. L. Kelly, private, Company X.
Fourth Cavalry, drowned in the Pasig
accidentally.
December 27 = Noah Davis, private,
Company K, Third Artillery, typhoid fe-
YER
December 2S-Emmett w. Malley, pri-
vate,, Company d, Twenty-third Infantry,
December so-C. N. North, private,
Company G, First Nebraska, smallpox
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GENERAL RIOS HAD A
CONFERENCE WITH OTIS

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says that
General Rios on his arrival at Manila
had a conference with Major General
Otis. United States Military Governor
of the Philippines.
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Philippine INSURGENTS to Be Al
lowed Reasonable Concessions,
but Not Independence.
War Department Makes Preparations for the
Immediate Dispatch of Large Force
Of Regulars.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2.-Aspecial to the Herald from Wash
ngton Cabinet officer with whom talked to-day said
General Otis is to consult frequently with the Philippine insur
gents and impress upon them the rendness OF the American
Government and of its intention rule them wisely and hui
namely but he must be firm in his dealings with them They
Will be allowed all reasonable but they will not be
given their independence and must recognize the sovereignty OF
the United States"
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Dingley's Condition Improved.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The slight i'm
provement in the condition of Represen-
tative Dingley of Maine noted this morn
ing continued throughout the day, and
tonight his family is hopeful that the
fever has been slightly reduced and the
pulse is a little stronger. One of the at
tending physicians said tonight he be-
lieved the patient now had chance to
recover. His condition, however, remains
critical.
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his recent illness has weakened him to
such an extent that he will be in dan
ger of relapse unless he receives the
very best of care. Of the Justices Of the
Supreme Court, one. Justice Gray, is
sick with grip; of the United States
Court Of Claims, Justice Weldon is all
ing; of the District Court of Appeals,
Chief Justice Alvey. and Justice Morris
are both afflicted, and of the Justices Of
the District Court, Chief Justice Bing-
ham and Justice Cox are sick.
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c G G 6 G G G G G 6 c G 9 9 G
, WARRANT FOR The
, ARREST OF ZOLA

LONDON, Jan. S.-The. Daily
News says this morning: I'm
a roundabout manner we hear
that the British authorities, at
the request of the French Gov
ernment, have issued warrant
for the arrest of Emil Zola, now
known to be in England"
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LA GRIPPE WILL NOT
INTERFERE WITH WEDDING

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-The attack of
grip from which Admiral Sampson and
Mrs. Sampson are suffering will not inter
fere in any way with the plans
for the wedding of their daugh-
ter, Olive harrington Sampson, to-
Henry II Harrison Scott of San Fran
at the Congregational Church, Glen
Ridge, n. j., at o'clock Wednesday
evening. Miss SIMPSONS maid of honor
will be her sister and Miss Perkins of
Lynn, Conn. and Miss Davis, daughter Of
Major Davis of West Point, will be the
bridesmaids. Walter Magee of San Fran
cisco will be the best man. After the
ceremonv there will be a reception at the
Sampson residence
Football at Visalia.
VISALIA, Jan. 2-The. Berkeley foot
ball team defeated the Visalia eleven this
afternoon by score of % too.
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Notice to Contractors.

called bids, endorsed, Sealed Bid for Con
Nstruction of Hose House, and addressed to
the Board Of Fire Commissioners
Nevada will be received by TIE Secretary OF
the Board at The Wadsworth DIsPATe once
until one o'clock p. m. of August II, 1892 for
furnishing all the necessary material and con
structing complete one hose house OF the sam
size, equal in material and workmanship and
similar In every respect to hose house No. OF
said fire department, except that In ADDITION
good redwood block u~nderpiDning will be re-
quired and said building to be painted In gooc
workmanlike manner, with two coats OF paint.
Said proposed hose house to be erected on the
lot next west of Ed Shearer's dwelling house.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids.
Dated Aug. Q, 1899.
BY order of the Board of Fire Commissioners
Of Wadsworth, Nevada. N. A. HUMMEL,
-. Sec.
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More Passenger Trains.

Two 0 passenger trains, one
bound east and one west, are to be
put on the Central Pacific in a few
days and arrangements Of runs, equip
ments, ETC., are nearly completed. The
u of it all is the heavy passenger
traffic the road is enjoying. With the
new trains the total will be fifteen pas
senger crews, that is fifteen conductors
and thirty brakemen. Conductors
Cheek and Rocky will be promoted to
brass buttons.
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Ftneral of Mrs. Minnie B. Smith.

After many months of sickness and
suffering, Mrs. Minnie B. Smith, be-
loved wife Of w. L. Smith, departed
this life Sunday morning about three
o'clock at her home in Wadsworth.
She had been slowly falling for a long
time during which everything possible
was done to add to her comfort and
prolong her life. At different times
she spent several months at points in
California in search Of better health
but the efforts did not avail much
against the ravages Of that fell disease,
consumption.
The funeral took place from Union
Church Monday afternoon, Rev. !. C.
Kellogg and Elder w. S. Harmon
officiating. and the following gentlemen
acting as pallbearers; F. 1, Behler,
j. w. Smith, VIM. Enright. T. G.
|Gaynor, Eugene Austin, Alex Forrest.
The shop employees sent a large
and very beautiful floral offering, 1.-The
Gates Ajar," as a testimonial Of their
regard, and the casket was buried un-
der floral pieces and cut flowers.
The remains were inferred In the
family plot at Fraternal Cemetery.
The funeral cortege was large; all the
vehicles in town being in use and many
marching to the cemetery.
To mourn her loss the deceased
leaves a husband, w. L. Smith; two
young sons, Willie and Lorin; a father
and mother, D. H. billiard aud wife;
two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Smith was a very quiet woman
and a great ''home body" She was
an earnest christian woman and a
member of tho Adventists faith. She
had resided in this community some
ten years and was very highly thought
Of by a large circle Of acquaintances.
She had no fear Of death, a state Of
mind the best evidence of a we'll spent
life.
The husband and children have the
heartfelt sympathy Of the entire COM
munity in their sad affliction.
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1t is pleasing to reflect upon the sue
cess that attended the recent institu-
ton of the Knights Of Fythias lodge
here. The lodge starts off with a good
membership and there seems no doubt
that it should grow stronger as the
years 60 by. The order is benevolent
and social and will give our town stand
inc abroad that 1t has not heretofore
enioyed.-Lovelock Tribune.
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Funeral of Mrs. Susan Grace Cook.

Saturday last Mrs. Susan Grace
Cook, wife Of John F. Cook, was
summoned to her eternal home and
the news Of her death was a shock to
the community. She had been Ill
but a few days and nothing serious was
apprehended until a few short hours
before her demise.
The funeral took place from the
Castle Hall Of Summit Lodge. Knights
Of Pythias. Truckee, at two O'Clock
Monday afternoon, Rev. T. L. Bellam
officiating.
The following Knights acted as as
pall-bearers: F. H. Blackwell. L. Kir-
thofer, Vim. Waters, Chas. Hope, H..
Phillips. P. M. Doyle. The Uniform
Rank sent an escort under command
of Captain McDougal
The remains were inferred in Hill
side Cemetery, the Rathbone Sisters
conducting the ceremonies of the order
at the grave. Those present from
Wadsworth were Mrs. F. H. Klein,
Mrs. J. B. Finley, Miss Clara Finley,
Mrs. L. L. Sanford and Mrs. George
Schultz, members Of Calanthe Temple
No. 8, Rathbone Sisters Of which order
the deceased was a member, w. T.
Golding, Harry Lyman, from Reno
w. ]. Luke, Miss Luke and Mrs. Guy
Dean.
The deceased leaves a husband,
John F. Cook and two little daughters.
Mrs. Susan Grace Cook resided in
this community for a number Of years
and was a particularly active young
woman, bright and yivacious. She
was very much interested in the doings
of the Rathbone Sisters and prominent
at their lodge meetings and gatherings
of all kinds. She was an earnest worker
In the cause at all times and will be
sorely missed. She was a very popu-
lar lady and her presence banished all
gloomy feelings. She was the life Of
the party at social gatherings and en-
deavored to bring the sunshine to the
lives Of all with whom she CAME in
contact. Such people car lily be
spared in this world and in her death
the truism is emphasized that death
loves a shining mark. She is gone
but she will not be forgotten by those
she loved and by whom she was loved.
In the affliction visited upon them
the husband and the motherless child
rem have the sympathy Of their many
friends and OF the DISPATCH.
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The Rev. W. B. Costly. of Stockbridge,
Ca, while attending to his PASTORAL du-
ties at Fleetwood, that state, was at
tackled by cholera morbus. He says:
"By chance I happened to get hold Of q
bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
aud Diarrhoea Remedy. and | think it
was the al of saving my life. 1t re-
lieved me at once. For sale by all Drug
gists and Lovelock Commercial Co.
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LEE

COOK-In wadsworth. Nevada, Aug. 5, 1899,
Susan Grace Cook, wife OF John F. Cook,
aged 20 years.
SMITH-In Wadsworth, Nevada, Aug. 8, 1899,
Minnie B. Smith, wife of w. L. Smith, aged
20 years and 10 months.
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DR.. H. B. Mcdonald. Office in
DISPATCH Building. Substantial Crown
and Bridge work. Teeth without
Plates; fine Gold Filings. Charges
reasonable.
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Card of Thanks.

| hereby thank the neighbors and
friends, Knights Of Pythias and Rath-
bone Sisters who so freely gave help
and sympathy in the hour of affliction,
the loss Of my beloved wife, Susan
Grace Cook. John F. Cook.
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.Shaves the Price of Shaving.

Owing to the prosperity Of my bust
ness | have decided to charge from
now is cents for shaving, rs cents for
haircutting and 25 cents for baths at
The Reception Barber Parlors.
CARL WALLsTAB.
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Church Services.

Morning services at / A. M. Even
ing services at 7:30 P. M. Sunday
School at 2 P. M.
Rev. BELLAM, Rector.
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Soden's Jewelry On sale at E. Girls
wolds. Late novelties in neck, clasps
shirt pin sets, c~hatelaine pins, friend
ship bracelets, ETC., etc. You are in
vited to call and examine.