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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
WHAT IS NATTER
WITH J.. S. ARMY (?
Records Show 6,258 Men
Deserted Last Year-8,849
Re-enliSt Out of 24,083.

What is the matter with the United
States army?
Why is it that IN one year-the last
fiscal year-625S men, or enough TO make
eight whole regiments deserted its
ranks?
Why is it that out of 2f,Os3 enlist
ments last year only SS49 were re-en-
listments
These startling figures go to show that
there is something wrong with the ser
vice somewhere. The figures given seem
almost incredible, but they are official,
taken. in fact. from the last annual re-
port Of the Secretary Of War.
Is the fault with the men themselves;
Is there a decline in the American
martial spirit or is the fault higher up
than the ranks?
These questions are ably discussed in
a special article 10 be printed in the
Magazine Section Of the Sunday Times
next Sunday. This article is from the
pen OF an enlisted man now out Of the
service, and in Il some pretty hard raps
are given those VINO are responsible
Tor the welfare and treatment OF the
man behind the gun. IL is an article
mat deserves a careful reading by all
VINO have held 10 the patriotic belief
that the American army is the finest IN
the world.
Order your copy Of next Sundays
Times from your newsdealer today. and
read what the enlisted man has 20 say
ABOUT the treatment Uncle Sans sol
diers are getting and their fitness
Tot battle against the trained troops OF
other nrSt-class powers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
New Jersey Has Flag
Made of Electric
Lights.

Visitors TO the jamestown exposition
last week found quite as much TO in
terest them on water az night as in the
day time The ships in the harbor
made a long line Of light. and were
equally distinguishable as iu the day
time
Conspicuous IN the line was the bat
tleship Georgia. which is shown I'm the
unique picture. Behind the Georgia IS
the New Jersey, which is chiefly recog-
nizable by a flag which may be seen
almost in tn middle Of the picture The
flag was on. Of electric lights. On the
right Of the Georgia is o small boat used
10 transport visitors from Old Point
Comfort 20 the exposition grounds The
picture was made at II o'clock at night
from the Old Point Comfort pier
The thread Of light running from the
Georgia TO the right of the picture and
back again is restless little tug that
left its mark indelibly imprinted on the
photographer plate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
TEUNlS HAMLIN'S WILL
OFFERED FOR PROBATE

The VIII Of Or. Teunis 5. HamIin has
been offered for probate. II is dated
FEBRUARY 3. 1904 aud makes provision
for his widow aud two sons. Alfred and
Francis Hamlin. The American Secu-
rity and Trust Company is named as
executor.
All personal effects are to 90 10 the
widow for life and are then to he di-
Nided between the two sons. If the
widow remdrrics the articles that be-
IohSed 10 the testators parents and
grandparents are 10 so 10 the two sons.
The trust company is TO pay the wife
the entire net income during her life
or as long as she remains a widow. sub
Ject 20 a deduction TO pay for the edu-
cation of the younger son. At tho dearb
OF the wife the estate is 10 20 TO the
sons for their entire life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
FRENCH TERIFF BOARD
NAY BE APPOINTED

Overtures from France. looking 10 the
appointment OF a tariff commission.
such as the North Commission which
favOrabIy received and q commission ap-
pointed. according to statements made
ut the State Department. It fs said that
no such request has been made either
through the French ambassador la this
city or the American ambassador ia
Paris. The same terms are open TO
France. it is said. as were given TO
Germany, including the abatement of
20 per cent on French champagne
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
JOHN BARRETT LECTURES
Al G. w. UNIVERSITY

The necessity FOR this country. through
its laws and system OF government.
making itself worthy criterion for the
South American powers, some Of whom
he characterized as knowing more about
some Of our laws than many United
states Senators, was the principal
thought brought ont by John Barrett.
Director or the Bureau OF American
Republics. IN the course OF his address
at the George Washington University
last night
Prof LOrensen delivered scientific
dissertation on the American lawy er
and SpanIsh-AmeTiCan law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
URGE G. w. u. TO BUILD
ON SHERMAN BARBER TRACT

Judge S. Bundy. president OF the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association,
and a committee Of the organization are
making an effort TO get the George
Washington University authorities u
select the sherraan-Barber tract, In CO.
lumbia Heights. lying between Florida
avenue and Clifton and Fourteenth and
Eleventh streets. as the site OF the uni
versity. Il contains twenty-throe acres.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
OF Pennsylvania SOCIETY

A special program has been arranged
by the Pennsylvania Society FOR Satur-
day evening, May 4. when IL VIII cele-
Lrate its FIRST anniversary Ia Pythian
Temple. Ninth street uortnwes-. Musical
and literary features. and a series Of ad-
dresses by prominent PCunsyIvauiaus.
VIII form the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
BITTEN DOG CATCHER
UNDER PASTEUR TREATMENT

John H. Wells, one Of the District
dog catchc-a. who was bitten by a nad
dog week ago. has been paving daily
visits 20 the Pastcur Hospital. at Bal
tmore, for treat ment The wound e
an ugly one IN mis- thigb Dr. Wool
ward, health officer. Is Informed br
the hospital authorities that there Is no
Danger of hydrophobia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01

cording 10 her story. DIrs. Thayer VAS
compelled 10 leave her husband so-.a
time ago owing 10 his inhuman treat
Tacnt and shameful conduct. Thave-
then made repeated 0vertures 10 her "a
return. Finally, when be fOupd tha. his
wife paid no heed 70 his endeav0rs anA
fearing suit for alimOny. saws ATrs.
Thaycr. he instituted divorce proceed
irgs in the hope Of escaping the alImonr
seek
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01

Butter Of Unquestioned Quality
5 insured by ordering Of James F. oyster.
IN q Pa. ave, Washington headouar-
ers for leading creamery products -Four
seaf Glover Creamery a speciality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
IRISH SONGS AND READINGS
BEFORE THE GAELIC LEAGUE

The Gaelic League met last evening
az Carroll Institute, and made prepara-
lions for holding an illustrated lecture
on a tour OF ireland. Readings and songs
ir Gaelic were the order OF the even
ing. Miss Elizabeth Droyer. Of Dublin.
sang Bishop John MaCHale's Gaelic
translation Of The Harp That Once
Through Tara's Hall"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
OFFERING $4,000
FOR DAWDGE HOUSE

Negotiations are understood 10 be
pending for the purchase Of the we'll
known Davidge ms nsion, al the south
east corner Of Seventeenth and II
streets. Immediately opposite the Metro
politan Club and the Hotel Richmond.
The house - a large. double. three
story red brick. long occupied by the
late Judge Walter ID. Davidge, and is
one OF the best known among the prom
inent houses of the city.
IL is stated that the purchaser is Mrs.
Annie Jenness Miller. who intends US
ing Il for the enlargement Of the Cal
lery of Foreign Arts. located at Du-
pOnt circle The lot is 20 by 100 feet IN
size, and the price IS understood 10 be
approximately $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
Floral Work by GUIDE.

Decorations Tor wedding that are most
artistic. Charges are well within reason.
1914 r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01
Five=inCh ribbons
ZSC yard

Note the width-then the small
price.
t-e.0e % the most popular kinds
for millinery and other uses-Fan-
lentnes and Messalines.
All the popular colors, such as
white, black. light blue. pink.
brown, red, lavender, and a host 81
others
Ribbons have been scarce and
hard 70 get this season ar regular
prices. What think yog OF this
chance 20 buy all-siIk ribbons 5
inches wide. at this urice-ZSc vdy
Wei be almost ''swamDed" by
the demand. we know.
lst floors. Kann. Sons & Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01

There full assortment of style ranging from "a to a.
IS called to the character of the silks and the workmanship
paTSo OF these suits with those offered prices Slightly higher slight
exception SUITS that regularly sell for $500 The majority
me window display Also the special display in the center of big garner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01

c. & S. Velvet Kind Much 4 Demand.
It's a quality Ice Cream. Druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01

To Increase Your Income, Deposit
Your surplus money in banking dept Of
Union Trust Co. 14lf + 81. Interest on all
accounts. Deposits subject TO check.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-01

to 42-nch bust. Special attention
be- Of YOU don't make any COM
Slightly lower. They are without
worth more than Sl8.75. Note
aTment SectiOn-2d floor.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
SUNDAYS EXCITING BALL GAME
Eureka Team Defeats Ruby Hill
By Just One Run In An
Interesting Contest

The game of baseball last Sunday
afternoon at the grounds south OF town,
between the Eureka aud Ruby Hill
mines for a purse OF $200-s100 a side
was not only the most spirited but the
closest contested game that has yet
been played by the two clubs, the score
standing IL to IL in favor of Eureka
team.
Although the day was quite warm it
did not interfere with the interest
aroused in the players and spectators
after the first inning had been played.
Between 300 and 400 people were pres
ent, and SO exciting was the game that
very few left the grounds until its ter
mination.
The teams were nearly equally match
ed and both mines played good ball.
The Eureka boys were very clever with
their mitts and at the bat. but when it
came to sprinting the Ruby Killers were
there with the goods nearly every time.
The fans on the hillside and the
young "rooters" from Eureka and Ruby
Hill kept the excitement up to the top
notch to the end Of the game.
The second game, as agreed to by the
two clubs. will take place at the ball
grounds at Ruby Hill next Sunday. and
it is but reasonable to suppose that 1t
will be more keenly contested than the
first.
Outside Of few minor discussions
that are to be expected in all ball games.
good feeling prevailed among the mem.
bers of the two clubs.
Following are the anne of those who
composed the two mines and the posi-.
tions they occupied during the progress
of the game;
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
AN HEIRtss TO $4,000
Mrs. Maurice Isaacs Succeeds
to Fortune Through Unclc's
Death In the East

The SENTINEL this week received an
advertisement from B +. Young 81
Waterman. Illinois, dated July %, 1907.
desiring information of the whereabouts
of Mrs. Maurice Isaacs, now residing
with her husband. who is a rancter and
stock raiser. at their home in the north
western part Of Eureka County. near
Cortez. The SENTINEL has communi-
Gated with the lady. notifying her of
her good fortune.
The advertisement sets forth the fol-
lowing particulars. as stated by Mr..
Young, who is the administrator Of the
estate:
Twenty.three years ago Miss Mary
Munson came West to Nevada and mar
ried Maurice Isaacs in Elko, Nevada,
since which time nothing had been
heard Of her. She is heiress to $3.50 0
left her by her uncle, William Whit
come, now dead, formerly Of Aurara,
Kane County. Illinois.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10

IL. as the water company stated posi-
lively that they would not FIX the water
main unless granted some financial as
sistance. This was the only way the
Board could see out Of the difficulty
until the meeting Of the next Nevada
LEGISLATURE, which might allow the
Board to levy an additional tax Of SO
cents on the property Of the town.
Police Bills Rejected
On motion duly seconded 1t was or.
dered and unanimously carried that the
bills Of W. d. Trip and Tom Roach
for the sum of IS each. stating that they
served as policemen on the 4th Of July,
we're rejected for the reason that this
Board does not officially know who
authorized those men to perform said
services; and further that the County
Commissioners had appointed two men
turing the Fourth Of July to watch the
town and Court House against fire.
Action on Special School Tax
A notice of a special election In and
for the Eureka School District for the
purpose Of deciding whether a special
tax shall be levied on the taxable prop
erty Of Eureka School District to raise
500 for school purposes was received
by the B ,ard Of County Commissioners.
accompanied by a certified copy Of the
lumber Of votes cast, to-wit: Total
vote, 80. In favor of tax, 35; against,
4; it is hereby p
Ordered, That the Clerk Of the Board
furnish the County Assessor with a
copy Of the above, and that the said
Assessor mark on his assessment roll
all property in the Eureka School Dis
trict subject to a levy by the Board Of
County Commissioners for the purpose
of raising the above sum Of 800; and
that he furnish this Board on or before
the first Monday of October. 1907, the
amount of taxable property in the Eu-
reka School District subject to said
tax as set forth above.
The Board adjourned until Septem-
Der 2.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
Saturday Mornings Electrical Storm

One of the most terrific electrical
storms witnessed here in many years
passed over Eureka between 2 and 8
o'clock last Saturday morning. Very
little rain fell, but the peal Of the
thunder and the vivid flashes of light
ming. which appeared to grow nearer
aud ~fiercer. had the effect of brighten.
ing the women aud children who had
been awakened out of their sleep. and
it is learned that not a few Of the male
gender became very during the
progress of the storm. The storm ap-
peare l to come from the southwest and
moved to the northeast. One Of the
strangest things about the electrical
disturbance wal that it was unaecom.
panied by wind. Ii is believed by
those who observed the movements of
the storm during its passage that Eu.
reka received but a slight portion Of Its
tremendous force.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
EPISCOPAL GUILD In EUREKA
An Order for Mutual Church Benefit
and Support Formed

The ladies of the Episcopal Church in
Eureka have organized a guild for be-
nevolent and other parish work. The
initial membership was eight, and the
first meeting was held last week at the
home Of Mrs. Andrew S%tinson, where
preliminary work and plans for fu'
ture development were discussed. Ice
cream and cake were served. and a little
sociability mingled with the business OF
the meeting added zest to the beginning
Of the good work.
On Tuesday Of this week the second
meeting Of the guild was held at Mrs
l. @. O. Whitmore's, and the augment
ed number of ladies present would indi-
cate that the organization has met with
general approval and support. Much
good may be accomplished and benefit
derived II all will work for the object
Tor which the organic ition was formed
benevolent work and church support.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
RUBY HILL TRAIN WRECKED
Brakes Fail and Engine and
Four Loaded Ore Cars Go
Into the Ditch

The worst wreck that ever occurred
on the Ruby Hill Railroad took place al
about 8 o'clock last Sunday afternoon
on Cariboo Hill. a mile from Ruby Hin,
when L g. p. engine No. 6, the tender
and four cars loaded with ore jumped
the track.
Conductor s. T. Edwards had charge
of the train. aud Engineer Oliver Pratt
and Fireman Tony Sri were the en-
CINE crew.
On leaving the ore chutes Of the Eu-
reka Con. mine on Ruby Hill the track
assumes considerable Of a pitch. in.
variably requiring the using OF the air
and hand brakes.
Engineer Pratt, al usual, threw on the
emergency, but found it of no avail.
the shoes or brake beams being worn to
such a degree that they were useless in
the work Of checking the speed of the
train.
Realizing his p~erilous positiou-the
train by this time attaining a speed Of
at least 80 miles an hour-Pratt revers-
ed the engine. left the cab and made
his way back to the rear car of the
train. At the same time Conductor
Edwards and Fireman Sri were en-.
gagged in the work Of still further tight
ening the hand brakes on the forward
cars.
On reaching the first shop curve on
the brow Of Cariboo Hill the locomotive
left the track, carrying with it the en-
der and four loaded ore cars. The
three men stayed with the train until
it left the track, when they were hurl-
ed to the ground. and, strange to relate,
landed safely, Conductor Edwards be-
ing slightly injured, having his left leg
bruised and skinned.
After leaving the track the engine
plowed through the ground for a dis
tance of 40 or so feet, and her turned
nearly upside down. the four cars and
tender being tilted on their sides.
The smokestack of the locomotive was
thrown a distance of about 80 feet from
where the wreck occurred, and ore was
scattered in all directions.
How the three men escaped being in
stantly killed is truly a miracle.
Charley Rand and his w~recking crew
came up from Palisade Sunday evening
and Immediately began the work of
clearing the road, and by Tuesday after
noon had all the cars ON the track and
the road again in running order. The
locomotive is SO badly damaged it is be-
lieved to be beyond repair.
1t is fortunate that the order issued
some time ago by Supt. G.. d. Abbott,
~forbidding persons other than en-
ployees riding on the Ruby Hill Rail-
road trains. was in force, other wise the
death of some one would undoubtedly
have occurred.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
Ely school Principal Selected

p. O. Cullen, who for the past two
years has been principal Of the Gardner
vile school, has been elected principal
Of the Ely school at a salary of $4,000 a
year. Last year the Ely schools had
only two teachers and 80 pupils. This
year the school population has increased
to 500 pupils. and the teaching force
consists Of eight teachers. besides the
principal. The town is to have q com
plete graded school system. including O
high school.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
Reception to Newly Married Coupl,

T. Z McGann. manager Of the Pits
burg Consolidated mining properties at
Barth, near Palisade. Nevada. recently
married at Reno to Miss Dora Glenn OF
Oakland, CAL. was welcomed oil his re-
turn to Barth with his bride last Satur'
day by friends and employees OF the
company in good old-time style-a re-
ception where congratulations. good
wishes. dancing and general merriment
were mingled together being given the
bride aud groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Gam were initiated in their new home
with true Nevada sentiment aud friend
ship, and had many earnest expressions
OF good cheer and wishes extended
them.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10

Malicious Miscreants at Work Again
The Mob Hill Fire House was recent
ly entered by unknown parties whose
visit meant deliberate theft and malic-
ious mischief. The lantern that Is at
tached to the hose cart was broken. and
two bundles of shingles that had been
purchased for repairing the roof Of the
building were taken.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
LOCAL BREvITIES.

r, Kraus returned Tuesday from q
,,iO to Typo and Tonopah.
Judee A. l.. Fitzgerald left Saturday
,or trip down the railroad.
will Loofbourow returned Sunday
from a visit at San Jose. Cal. with rel
atives.
Gov. John Sparks has issued a proc
i.mation setting apart Monday, Septem-
her 2. as Labor Day.
John Mechanics Is now engaged 10
tho Assessors Office making mp the as.
easement roll for 1907.
Mrs. NJ. Pratt Of Palisade left last
weaI for a visit with her daughter al
Grand Junction. Colorado.
Miss Hartnett Of San Francisco. q
niece of Maurice Hartnett Of Eureka,
arrived here by Thursdays train on q
visit to her uncle.
The fine buggy horse owned and driv.
an BY the ]. Reid family in Eureka for
.ome length of time was this week pur'
chased by Bert Wilkins.
n. +. Goldipg and family and Mr..
and Mrs. w. IL. Russell leave Satur-
dav for a ten days outing trip to
Roberts Greek and vicinity.
NJ. McGarry and daughter. Mrs.
Gertrude Hagar, and Mrs. A. Mckay
returued to Eureka on Wednesday from
a three weeks visit at Hamilton.
Mrs. J. w. Ebert came up from Pail.
saie last Saturday and returned Mon
day, accompanied by her mother. Mrs.
W. II. Sweeney. who went home with
her for a short visit.
The School Trustees Of Eureka dis
trict have about completed the selection
Of the corps Of teachers for ext term.
It is now intended to open the school
on Monday. September 30.
Father Manion u that IL he
is able to return by Saturdays train
from bis trip down the railroad there
will be services at the Catholic Church
on Sunday at the usual hours.
Attorney II. X. Mitchell, who has
been laid up for the past W weeks
with a serious attack Of infiammatory
rheumat SIN. is improving and expects
to soon be able TO be out again.
Pete Carletti was in town several
days the fore part Of this week from
Alpha. He reports most Of the ranches
in his section turning of a much
better yield Of hay than was anticipated
several weeks ago.
The condition Of Thomas II Whelan
OF Pine Valley, who has been 10 failing
health for some time. has become criti-
cal. Rev. Father Manion has been
called to his bedside and left by Fri
days train for the Whelan ranch.
Mrs. George p. Paul and two children
arrived in Eureka on Wednesday from
Ely en- route to their home at Palo
Alto, Cal. Mrs. Paul will make a
couple OF weeks visit here with her
brothers. Ernest. Otto aud Will Mau.
Misses Alma Spinner and Mary Lucey
returned Monday from a visit at PAIL
SADIE aud vicinity. A social dance was
rendered the visiting ladies at the Val
ley House on Thursday evening Of last
week by the young people of Palisade.
Herbert Davies. who has been here
several months looking after his mining
interests on Prospect Mountain, return
cd to his home at Butte. Montana. last
Saturday. He was accompanied by his
niece. Miss Hannah Williams. who goes
To visit with her relatives there.
Mrs. Elmira Thomas and her daugh'
ter, Mrs. Maud Hamilton. and Mr.. aud
Mrs. +. j. KeegAn. all of San Francisco,
are visiting with 81. +. Thomas and
family at their ranch near Palisade
The former ladies are mother and sister
OF County Commissioner Thomas.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
Railway Wreck Was Costly

The E. g. p. Railway officials decided
to dismantle the engine that was in the
wreck on Cariboo Hill last Sunday
aftereoon. aud ship It to the shops at
Palisade. Arailroad crew was engaged
Friday in the work of loading the iron.
1t is estimated that the loss sustained
by the railway company by this wreck
will be between $4,000 and $4,000.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
Work and Driving Horses Wanted

A team of horses. suitable for general
work. weighing from 1000 to 100
pounds, and a light span Of driving
horses and spring wagon are wanted by
the Nevada. Eureka Mining Company.
The animals must be sound and well
broken. Apply to Supt. J. E. r.
Richardson at the Hotel Zadow in Eu-
reka.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1907-08-10
Episcopal Church Services

Rev. Lloyd B. Thomas will hold de-
vine services at Ruby Hill on Friday
evening. August IS. and the following
Sunday. August IS. he will hold the
regular church services at st. James
Episcopal Church in Eureka.