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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
THE COAST DEFENSES
INCREASED NUMBER NEEDED
FOR MANNING THE FORTS.

Gen. Samuel NJ. Mills, chief of artillery,
says in his annual report that for manning
the coast defenses of the United States a
force consisting of 1,754 officers and
41,sS3 enlisted men is needed. while
the corps actually has at present
525 officers and IA men. He esti-
mates that the installation Of fire con-
troll equipment for coast artillery will cost
S7,O00.O0O. Following the advice contained
in a letter of President Roosevelt to the
Secretary of War, dated March 13, 1895, in
which the President treated nine specific
subjects relative to the organization and
training of the artillery arm of the serv-
ice, Gen. Mills makes recommendations look
ing to the separation of the coast and field
artillery, provision for submarine mine de-
Tense, an increase of the coast artillery for
gun defense, the proper organization of the
coast artillery adequate pay for technically
skilled enlisted men of the artillery,an In
crease of the field artillery. the proper orga-
nization of the field artillery, examination
for promotion of artillery officers of all
grades and increased appropriations for
target practice by both branches OF the ar
tiIery.
Gen Mills says that of the 125 companies
of coast artillery a. are without captains
and 81 without the prescribed number of
second lieutenants. These officers are alb
sent on various duties. He says that 1t Is
important that the coast artillery compa-
MES should be commanded by captains.
Cen Mills refers to the joint exercises OF
the army and navy held in the Chesapeake
bay district last summer, and says that
their value and interest were greatly in
creased by reason of the fact that they
gave an opportunity to test the methods
of fire control and other systems adopted by
the coast artillery. He recommends that
joint exercises be held during the year
1907, because such exercises afford the
only OppOrtunity that the artillery has for
drilling and practicing with complete
units" higher than a battery. The joint
exercises, he says emphasized the inappro-
priateness of the present company organ1za-
ton of the coast artillery, and he recon-
menGS that the present company organlza-
ton be abolished and that the present
coast artillery be made to consist of speci-
fled officers and enlisted men. He also rec
ommends the separation of the field artfl-
lery from the coast artillery, and that the
field artillery be organized into regiments
of six batteries each, with an increase of
eighteen in the present number Of held
batteries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Two schoolboys Prove Heroes.

Kingston Blauvelt. aged six. and Abra-
ham Diamond, aged five years, Of Jamaica.
L. l.. lost their lives yesterday in saving
the life Of little girl who was in danger
of being run down by a railway train at
a grade crossing. The gate had been low
cred for the passage of the train. but a
band OF little school children crawled be-
meath It. The foremost of these was a lit
tie girl, who had Just reached the rails as
the engine was bearing down upon her.
/. She did not heed the warning shouts of the
gateman or the cries of her playmates, but
walked deliberately into the danger. To
cave her the Blauvelt and the Diamond
boys rushed forward and showed her across
the track and to safety, but there was not
time for them to cross or retreat, and they
fell beneath the wheels Diamond lost both
legs and an arm and Blauvelt sustained a
fracture of the skull. They were taken TO
q hospital, whore both died few hours
1n&N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Want Savannah River Deepened.

A notable gathering of statesmen of
Georgia and South Carolina was held in
Augusta, Ga, yesterday, the object being
the formation of an interstate organization
to bring pressure on the United States gov
eminent to deepen the Savannah river from
Augusta to tidewater, SO as to make ii
navigabe for boats Of light draught even
a. very low tide.
Col. Quinn. the United States engineer in
charge of that district, has made an eX-
animation of the matter and reported
thereon to Washington. He has also recon-
mended that an appropriation be made for
a thorough survey of the stream and trib-
utaries. Among the prominent gentlemen
present who made strong talks were Gov.
Terrell. Senator Clay of Georgia, Gov. Hey
ward OF South Carolina and Senator Lati-
mer of South Carolina. The visiting dele
gates We're entertained with a luncheon and
reception by the Augusta citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Mail Clerk Caught by Decoy Letter.

William P. Thomas. aged thirty mine
years. who had been employed as a clerk
In the post Office at Philadelphia for nine
years was held there yesterday in 81, 500 bail
by United States Commissioner Bell, charged
with riiing letters. Two decoy letters con-
tanning marked money fell into his hands,
and when confronted by postal inspectors
and taken the money.
Gordon r. Abeel. aged twenty years,
night clerk In charge of the marine post
office at Detroit, was arrested yesterday
charged with embezxling letters containing
money. He waived examination and fur
nished 81 600 bah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15

by the Supreme Court, providing that it is
asked for by her attorneys"
Since the decision by the circuit court of
appeals in her case Mrs. Chadwick has
been in an extremely nervous condition.
She declared today that she had not been
convicted on the evidence produced by the
government. She insists that she did no
more in her dealings with the Oberlin bank
than what business men do every day in
oveTdrawing their bank accounts. f---'.+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Englishman Escaped From Brigands.

A cabegram from Saloniki, European
Turkey, last night says: Mr.. Wills, the
Englishman recently employed by the Tur-
kish tobacco revenue department, who was
captured by brigands some months ago and
held for ransom, escaped from his captors
and reached Rezinia, eighteen miles from
Monastir, today.
A dispatch from Saloniki October o. said
that Robert w. Graves the British consul
general there, had received package con-
tanning a human ear, which, according to
a letter accompanying 1t, was cut from
Mr. Wills, who would be killed unless the
brigands received a ransom of $1,000 by Oc-
tober IA. A dispatch from London the fol-
lowing day said that officials there and
persons closely connected with the Mace
DOMAIN movement We're inclined to believe
that the ear did not belong to Mr. Wills, but
was sent with the idea that the ransom de-
mandsd would be promptly paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Fatal Mine Explosion.

An explosion of gas Monday night in the
Taylor coal mine near Starlight. west of
Upiontown, Pa, resulted I'm the death at
the Uniontown Hospital today of b. c.
Smyers. Seven other men employed in the
mine were seriously but not fatally burned.
The explosion was caused by a lighted
torch igniting gas which had accumulated
in the mine and was similar to accident
which occurred in the mine on July last,
when six men lost their lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
British unionists urge Reform.

A cablegram from Newcastle, England,
last night says: The National Union of
Conservative Associations today adopted,
with only two dissenting votes, a resolution
in favor of fiscal reforms based on the pref
ereLtiai treatment of trade between the
motherland and the colonies. The resolu-
ton was introduced by Henry Chaplin, for
mer president Of the local government
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15

For reputable advertising no
medium is so good as news
paper with a full family or
household patronage; and no
other newspaper in the world
has SO large regular pcrma-
-nent house=to-house oircula-
ton i'll the city where it is
printed, in proportion to the
population thereof. as that of
The Evening Star in Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Kansas Fugitive From Justice.

A dispatch from Philiipsburg. Kan, last
night says: Charles w. Bowman, county
treasurer. accused Of embezzlement and
forgery. whose preliminary bearing on the
latter charge was set for today, failed to
appear In court and. his bond was forfeited.
His attorney notified the court that Bow
man disappeared last night. and that the
missing mans whereabouts were unknown.
For many years Bowman has been promi-
nent In state politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Discharged Weapon With Broomstich

George B. Reed, a prominent citizen of
Kent county. committed suicide Monday in
an unusual manner at his home. near Hol-
landsville, Del.
Securing double-barreled shotgun he sat
In bed and discharged the weapon with
broomstick. The full charge entered his
head, killing him instantly.
The suicide was q relative of the late
Senator James T. Reed. and he ended his
life as funeral services were being held over
the body OF Senator Reed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15
Advertise for Help.

The responses you receive from Help
Wanted ads. in The Star come from the
most reliable help. 1c. a word; minimum
charge, 15c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15

Felipe Pardo. brother of President Par
do. who has been appointed Peruvian min
lister to the United States, will leave for
this city early in December
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28
Publicity Of Township Affairs.

The Glenwood Opinion says:
"The Opinion calls the atten-
ton of township trustees to the
following law; sec Is of chapter
So of the code.
"Sec. Is, ITEMIzED ACCOUNT.
That the trustees of each town
ship shall take and file with the
board of supervisors on or be-
fore the first Monday in each
year a full and itemized ac-
count verified by the township
clerk showing each item of ex-
penditure and receipts of all
moneys received and disbursed
during the proceeding year for
road purposes in said township,
which report shall remain on
file with county auditor, and a
copy thereof shall be published
in the published reports of the
proceedings Of the January ses-
sion of the board of supervi-
sors."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

John and Frank Ebaugh re-
turned from Lincoln Neb. to
spend Christmas. They are
line men for the Lincoln Tele-
phone Co.
Col. Baker Of Council Bluffs
was in the Valley today and
was fred headed" over the ex-
tension Of time on the ditch
case. The Col. feels that their
attorney in Council Bluffs
should have consulted the
board before he allowed the
extension.
Claud Young, Of Ascot, is
the guest of his mother, Mrs.
j. B. Young, during the holi-
days.
Mrs. D. C. Bennett of Mime
apolis is here the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Rob-
inson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28
Durcc jersey Brood Sow Sale

| have a few choice males
left for sale. The sows | re-
serve for brood SOW sale, Feb.
2. will hold a public sale of
Duroc Jersey sows Feb. 2, 1906.
e r RYAN,
Route 2 Nicola, Ia, 3 1-2 miles
southeast of Beebeetown. Bell
telephone r IA If
Mrs. j. H. Butler is an Oma-
ha visitor today,
Dr.. White of Logan, was in
the Valley on business today.
Mrs. Lena Bigly left for Ok
amulgee, Indian Territory this
morning where she will make
her future home.
Miss Petrasheko goes to
Humboldt, Neb. tomorrow for a
Christmas visit with relatives.
Rem Deur celebrated his 10
birthday today.
Every part of the country is
getting snow except around Mo
Valley. Well we can get along
withoutit.
Jorgen Hansen has finished
repairing the residence of DR.
C. w. McGavren that was seri
ously injured by fire several
weeks ago. 1t is now as good
as new.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

Two years ago today, Earl Harris city editor of the
Daily Times, the boy who was hope of the future
and who we thought would be our stay and soace in
old age passed the dark river and solved that
awful mystery that has bothered the world since the
beginning of time The terrible yearning to have him
back with hard to bear today as the day after
he passed away. Sometimes the burdens laid on the
shoulders of mankind seem more than mortal man can
BEAR but He who does all things we'll fits the shoulders
for the burden and pod on with a heavy heart the
only consolation being that it won't be long till We too
will solve the mystery and join the loved ones on the
other side The world has time for your pleasures but
not for your sorrows and you have to rope along in
the dark with the heart strings torn and bleeding in
silence God but the heartsckness of it ALL the lone
someness of it all is appalling that you cry out in
anguish, how long, oh Lord, how long will you have to
drag along till you again join your loved where
there will be no parting AS write these lines the
pictures of Earl and his mother before and they
seem to say "Bear your burden the reward will
GOMEZ What grand thing it is in this life that there
there such promise how dark and dreary and bleak
this world would be after such sorrows come to you
No man, not how he may say he believes but
what, down deep in his heart, believes that he will
again his loved Especially is this true after
he has followed them down to the edge of the dark
river. Were it not for that hope the burden would
sometimes be too heavy to bear Two years Ears desk
in the Times office has been vacant but there is not
day passes but what his presence is there Perhaps it
is better that his work DONE but it is so hard to
understand why he should be taken when he was lust
on the threshold of life, and we older ones who are
nearly through should be left to plod on Nav the
time when it will be easier to bear is our only
hope
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

The A. O. u. W. had a fine
time last night at their hall.
Grand master workman Evans,
OF Des Moines was present and
DIR. CT eaver of Council Bluffs.
S .see les were made by both Of
these gentlemen. A large
class was initiated. After the
ceremonies were over the MEM
bers of the Degree of Honor
were invited in and DR.. Cleav-
Ter made an eloquent talk to
them. Supper was served af-
ter the speaking was finished.
1t was a very fine time for all.
j. J. Kennedy shipped a car
load of his goods to the ranch
near Burwell, Neb. yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28
Personally Conducted Tour Is
California

Exclusively first class tour
under the auspices Of the tour.
lists department, Chicago, I'm
ion Pacific & th-Western
line, leaves Chicago, Wednes-
day, February 18th, spending
the disagreeable portions Of
February and March, in the
land of sunshine and flowers.
$3.50. 90 includes all expenses,
railroad fare, sleeping cars,
meals in dining cars and hotel
expense. First class in every
respect. Persons starting
from points west of Chicago
can join the party at some con-
venient point. Write for tim
eraries and full particulars to
S. A. Hutchinson, Manager, 2 IL.
Clark ST., Chicago Ill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

1t is quite evident that Bob
Harris of the Missouri Valley
Times, has the largest bona-fied
list Of subscribers in this coun-
ty, but it has cost him money to
get it. The Observer is a close
second, and the Logan Gazette,
Chronicle and perhaps other
weeklies will appear on the an
nual swearing day, January 8,
before the board Of supervisors,
and record their subscription
list for the printing of the board
proceedings. We have a pretty
good list ourselves, but don't
propose to pad it, nor see any
one else doit this year. Wood
bine Twiner.
Yes, Bro. Ford, it costs mon
ey, and a whole lot of it, to
make a canvass of Harrison
County. Our canvassers have,
as yet, only covered about one
third of the county, and it has
cost us lots of money. You
can't put a canvasser in the field
for less than $25 per week.
The Times has not got up its
list with an eye to the proceed
ings Of the board of supervisors.
The advertisers are the men
The Times is working for. The
advertirer requires a big list if
he is going to advertise. The
Times has furnished him the
best and he surely has adver-
tised during the last t W Q
months good and plenty in this
city. AS to the printing ques-
ton, The Times has not made
up its mind yet whether it will
put in its list at the annual
swearing match at Logan" Au-
ditor Atkins has been very kind
for the past three months in
furnishing us with a copy of
the proceedings, and that is all
The Times wants. If we were
certain Of getting the proceed
ings during all next year, we
doubt if we would enter the
swearing match.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28
AS intimated last week the

AS intimated last week the
city council has succeeded in
closing a contract with Mr..
Shaw, of Sioux City, to put
down a deep we'll for city use.
1t is hoped to strike a flowing
we'll inside of 1000 feet and if
the hopes of the council are re-
allied the water problem in
this city will be successfully
solved. Work will begin just
as soon as the contractor can
get the material on the ground.
The we'll will be drilled near the
old water-works plant, where
steam can be used from the
boiler at the pump house, and
where the water can be turned
into the old reservoir, if a sup
ply of flowing water is secured.
We understand that the cost of
the we'll is to be $500 per foot
for the work of putting it
down, the contractor to keep
going down until the orders
him to quit. -Woodbine Chron-
|icle.
A prominent local merchant
who is not given to profanity,
but who can appreciate good
advice if it be emphatic, has
chosen the following motto,
which is posted on his desk:
"Early to Bed and Early to Rise,
| Work like and Advertise. "
It is needless to say he is sue
cessful. -Oskaloosa Herald.
jess f. Sprinkle. Of Logan.
and Lena Blackburn were
granted a license in Council
Bluffs yesterday to marry.
Harry Newton was able to be
down town yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

VIM. Welch today purchased
a fine piono of Price & Bell as
a Christmas gift to his daught-
ers, Nellie and Anna. 1t is safe
to bet they will be two of the
hafpiest girls in the city Christ
mas day.
Tom Arthur visited from
Saturday until Tuesday in st.
Paul with the Frank Docson
ia 1lily. They expect to leave
soon for Los Angeles, Califf., to
span | the winter. Observer.
A. H. Evans was a pleasant
caller today and will be a Times
reader for the next year.
Athey Clark and Grant Nc
Cloud returned from Ames this
morning for a holiday visit
with home folks.
Mrs. F. w. Myers enter
tanned at dinner today her sis
ter, Mrs. Morris Edwards, her
husband, two daughters, Laura
and Florence, and son, William,
Of Raglan township.
George Christman is making
the cement blocks for the foun-
dation for the new M. 2. par
sonage.
Jorgen Hansen has just fin
ished putting in hardwood floors
throughout the home of C. H.
Deur.
Margart Hansen returned
from Iowa City last night to
spend the holidays with he1
parents.
Mrs. j. H. South received a
Christmas present this morning
from a lady friend in Waterloo
Iowa, whom she has not seen
for 35 years. Mrs. South and
her friend were born in adjoin-
ing houses in Scotland, and fol
IS years they have kept up a
correspondence.
Mrs. w. L. Reel went tt
Council Bluffs this morning
and her son Jesse will return
with her for a holiday visit.
The Woodbine Chronicle edi
tor this week relates a dream
of one of its citizens which
would be interesting if there
was any likelihood of it eve7
being realized. The narrator
of the dream says he went to
Heaven but what's the use of
going further with this story
Woodbina people don't go tt
heaven. Dunlap Reporter.
The Liberty Bellies at thu
opera house last night was On,
of the l:nest shows ever put OF
lin this city. the girls were a
handso ne as pictures, the sing
ling was of a nigh order ard tn,
comedians wee all that coulo
he wished. Manager Smith i
to be congratulated On sivin:
the people of this city n op
rortunity of seeing so good :
show as The Liberty Feilos.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

tn honor Of the eighty~fourth
birthday of A. Longman a num-
Der of the gentlemen friends
will give q banquet at the Du-
vail & Sceaver cafe this eve
ming. Although the old gentle
man is considerable past the
years allotted he is still hale
and hearty and gets as much
enjoyment from life as do ma
ny thirty years his junior. A
several course dinner will be
served and some speeches given.
Logan Observer.
Shake, old man, you are gain
ing on me. Once | was just
twice as old as you, now there
is but a few months between us
in age. d. M. II.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

a representative OIL Lne Amer
lean Type Founders of Chicago,
was in the Valley today, COM
|pleting the arrangements for
the sale of new press to The
Times. The new press will work
II 200 complete papers per hour
and will be a daisy when we
get it installed in our office. A
big circulation requires a faster
press than the one we now have.
We expect to have the new
press installed by the middle of
February, or sooner, if possible.
Mrs. VIM. Bradley, of FIRE.
mont, is in the Valley for a
visit with her parents until
after the holidays.
On Friday we received a let
ter from e. S. Garrison, Pana-
INA. He mentions the promise
he made US to write but says
he has been unable to find time
or subject. He will have a
three weeks leave in about
four months at which time he
will take ga hike for Logan"
though one half of his leave
will be consumed in coming
here and returning. He likes
his work and his health is good,
but he has lost some in weight.
Observer.
Mrs. VIM. Quick, of McClell-
and, Iowa, arrived in the Vail
ey today to spend the holidays
with her mother, Mrs. William
Strobehn, and other friends.
Mrs. Daisy Hunt, of Logan,
has commenced a civil action
against George w. Eagan, foT
| $4,000.
3 ties Braason is quite sick
at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. j. p. Martin, in this city.
]. S. Wattles and J. j. Fitz
gibbon returned from South
Dokota last night, and will re.
main in the Valley until after
the holidays.
Money back if they fail" is
the guarantee with every SOC
box of Mi-o-na stomach tablets
no more indigestion. Elliott
& Harvey.
Mrs. j. N. Weber and chill.
dren left for Ashlsnd, Neb., to-
day for a holiday visit with re-
| latives.
j. A. Becker, of Calhoun
township, was pleasant caller
Friday.
VIM Caywood, who has lately
returned from Russia is in the
Valley today visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bray.
ton and daughter Effie, of Lo-
gan, will be the guests of rela
tives in this city Christmas day
Jesse Spracklin, of Frank.
fort, South Dakota is in tho
Valley the guest of friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

Farm for Sale-My farm Of
120 acres four miles west of
Woodbine, for sale. Good
ground and Improvements. For
price and terms apply to L. B.
Lauridsen, Woodbine, Iowa.
Jan
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28
{. II. DEljR,
LyMBE Linn E
COAL,
Building Paper,
Shingles
him before you buy and
SesaVe money.
Friday Dec 22

Miss Maggie Martin is quite
sick with the grip.
Nick Hennessy, of Chadron,
will arrive in the Valley Satur-
day evening to spend the holi-
days in this city with relatives.
Miss Maud Neufind, Miss
Florence Coulthard and Miss
Hannah Nelson are helping in
South's department store dur.
ing the holiday rush.
Mrs. VIM. Campbell, of Love
land, was a Valley visitor today
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-12-28

Winter is certainly upon
us, and ii you are in need
OF a heating stove, come in
and let US talk il over With
you..cxp!ain the merits Of
our Fine.
j. r. McGavren,
The Hardware Man.