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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
LAGUNA DAM THREATENED
Government Structure May Be De
stroYed by River.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, January 2S.--If the
river Colorado should not be forced to re-
turn to its own channel and remain there
the Laguna dam, constructed by the
United States reclamation service across
the river, twelve miles above Yuma, will
be destroyed and irrigation of hundreds OF
thousands of acres in Arizona, California
and Mexico will be impossible
The Laguna dam is unique in that tn.
danger threatening Its existence turks be-
low instead of above the structure.
During the past three years the Colorado
instead of repairing its breaks by salt de-
posits. has cut them wider and deeper
and has formed gorge fifty feet deep and
1850 feet wide through the cultivated
lands of the imperial valley. During the
tide of the highest flood it cut back at tn,
rate of third OF a mile a day. The La
guna dam is said 10 have cost about
81, 100000,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south,
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly, 10 am. to 2 pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandria
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park,
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Miss Bertha Peake Leaves Hospital.

Miss Bertha r. Peake was removed from
Garfield Hospital to her home at Braddock
Heights, Va, Saturday afternoon. AS
heretofore stated in The Star, Miss Peake
was painfully injured about the head. body
and limbs in the Terra Gotta wreck De-
cember 30, in addition to receiving severe
nervous shock. When she arrived at the
hospital II was thought 1t would be neces-
sary to amputate her left leg, but this was
avoided. Her legs We're SO bruised and
cut that she was confined to the bed for
three of the four weeks she was at the
hospital. and only during the last week
did she improve sufficiently to be able to
sit up and later to he removed to her home
She is still under the care of a physician.
Miss Peake attributes her improvement
to the superior attention of the physicians
and nurses at the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Smyrna was the subject of an illustrated
lecture last evening at the Vermont Ave
nue. Christian Church by Rev Dr. Fred
erick ID. Power the pastor. During the
time that DIR. Power was travelling in the
Orient the past summer he took a num-
Der of photographs of famous paintings,
showing in detail the early conceptions of
the likeness of the Christ and reproduc-
tons were thrown upon the screen dur
Ing the lecture. Ine pool in which Christ
Is supposed 10 have been baptized as well
rs pictures OF the city of Smyrna, were
also shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION.
Second Baptist Lyceum, Colored, to
Send Gift to Senator Foraker.

There was large crowd at the Second
Baptist Church Lyceum yesterday after
noon, when the question Of the recent dis
anissal of the colored troops from the army
was discussed. At the conclusion of the
debate Attorney w. Calvin Chase offered
a resolution setting forth:
First. the Second Baptist Lyceum tenders
to Senator J. B. Foraker of Ohio a token of
its esteem for his noble defense of right
and Justice
second. that a committee of five be ap-
pointed for the purpose OF selecting the
proper token to be presented to the distin-
gn1shed senator on or before February 25.
inlrd, that each member Of the lyceum
and its friends be requested to Contribute
the requisite amount for purchasing such
a token as will be proper
Ine resolutions were adopted and those
present were asked to come forward ond
subscribe their names
subcommittee Of three was appointed
on plans. which viii report next SUNDAY
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

William Y. Bradford. fifty-five years of
age, whose home is at 1901 18th street. is
reported missing. The police were asked
yesterday 10 search for him. Inspector
Boardman was told that Mr.. Bradford s
wife died about month ago and that the
bereaved man has suffered mental torture
since that time.
The police have been asked to find John
III. Brown, colored, nine years of age, who
disappeared from his home, Ala New Jer-
sey avenue. last Thursday. His parents
have no idea where the boy has gone. They
thought he would return home in a short
while. but yesterday, when he had not re-
turned, they appealed TO the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
WIN. J. WILLIAMS DEAD.
Deceased Came to This City sixty-Ave
Years AGO

William J. Williams, who died at his late
residence. 1908 X street northwest, yester-
day afternoon. was born in Philadelphia,
Pa, April Is. 1926. He came to this city
sixty-five years ago and engaged in bust
ness as builder. He did much work for
private parties, and buildings erected by
him are scattered all over the city. He
fitted up great many of the hospitals in
this city for the government. He retired
from business Immediately after the civil
war, and resided at his late residence for
the last forty-five years.
MFR. Williams was q Quaker and q de-
scendant Of Roger Williams. His wife and
two daughters. Mrs. Margaret E. Leary of
this city. widow Of the late Capt. James T.
Leary Of the regular army, and Mrs. j. J.
Elliott of Denver, and twelve grandchil-
dren and greatgrandchildren survive him
Mr.. Williams was self-made man and
was highly respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Better Train Service to New York

Beginning Monday, January %, the Penn
sylvania railroad, looking to the better COM
fort of its passengers, will operate an ad-
ditional parlor car on its popular New
York Business Mems Express, leaving
Washington 500 am. week days. Effective
Sunday, the 27th the $50 am. and 300 pm.
express trains will also carry additional
Pullman parlor car equipment on Sundays,
making regular Sunday equipment Of the
800 o'clock train Pullman club smoker,
three drawing room parlor cars, dining car
and vestibuled coaches.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Keep You Warm.
Where to Buy New Furniture.

No odds and ends nor shop-worn pieces,
but fine new sample furniture direct from
standard manufacturers to be sold by auc-
ton Wednesday morning. commencing IL
o'clock. This furniture is of exceptional
quality and beauty, and the prices at which
IL is sold afford an opportunity not equaled
elsewhere. This is the only store in the
city selling by auction new furnishings ex-
clusively direct from the makers. Some of
the finest homes in the city are represented
by purchases made here. Drop in any time
and look through our rooms. Nothing mis-
represented. Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and
100 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
The Importance Of Quality In Meats

every menu, 1t is highly important that
they be pure and wholesome All T. T.
KEANE CO.'S Observation-Disclosures Meats
Beef, Veal, Mutton, etc.-are prepared I'M
der the most sanitary conditions from finest
stock. Order them for your table If you
want the best Special exhibits daily at
4A-5l Center Market and 8 Wholesale Row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Robert Edeson in "Strongheart.' %
Sis pm.
Belasco-Blanche Bates in THE Girl Of
the Golden West" SIS pm.
Columbia-Mr. Kyrle Bellew in "A Mar
riage of Reason" S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
Majestic-"Under Southern Skies" S;1o
pm.
New Lyceum-"Campben's Nightingales,' -
Sis pm
Convention Hall-Roller skating. Morn
Ing. afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
CITY ITEMS.
Dictionary Of Famous Books

and Authors.
Just the book to help you win the prizes
in the Post educational contest. Regular
price of this book is 25c.; our special price,
15c. postpaid. Other desirable and interest
ing books-"4O0 Popular Toasts." paper
cover, 1Oc., cloth bound, 25c.-"Up-to-Date
Conundrums," paper cover, 10c., cloth bound,
25c Either Of the above books sent postpaid
upon receipt Of amount. 1. & NJ. Ottenheim-
err 321 w. Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Md. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.

c. & o. trains leaving Washington 4:3O
PIE. and lilo pm. are now running through
TO all w. Va. and Ky. points, Cincinnati
Louisville, indianapolis, Chicago and ST.
Louis, with through Pullman sleepers. Dim
Ing Cars la carte.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Body Forwarded to Port Richmond.

The body of Joseph Gillooley. master OF
the barge w. w. Curtin. who was drowned
by falling into the river from his barge
Thursday evening last. was taken to his
former home at Port Richmond near Phila-
delphia. The arrangements for sending the
body home were made by Capt John Demp-
sey Of Philadelphia the owner of the barge
on which Capt. Gillooley was employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

OTIS Hominy, 25c; lbs. Starch, 25c.: 4
OTIS. Beans, 25c.; Monocacy Corn. CSC. doz. !;
Potatoes. Toe: bu.; Onions, Zoe. PIX: large
1Oc.: Red Salmon, 125zc.: Pink, 1Oc.: sifted
Peas, 1Oc.; Macaroni, SIC; Lima Beans.
TIC; best Coffee, 25c. h.; Soc Tea, SOC. !;
best Flour, $475 bbl., $1.20 Y; good
Flour, $4.25 ]. T. d. Pyies' Stores. Phone
or mail order to 412 4th st. Sc. ja25-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
One Virginia Postmaster

Announcement was made at the Post
Office Department today of the appoint
ment of Ellis c. Ring as postmaster at the
fourth-class office at Carsonville, Grayson
county, Va, to succeed D. L. Ring, re-
signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
FUNERAL OF SAMUEL r. HERsEY
Remains Inferred This Afternoon in
Arlington CemeterY.

tV0 V0100CoTy.
The funeral Of Samuel r. Hersey. assist
ant chief Of division, bureau Of pensions.
and late Of the 42d Massachusetts Reei-
ment, who died last Friday, occurred this
afternon at o'clock from his late resi-
dence, 1919 L street. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Powell Of the Christian
Church, and an address eulogistic Of the
deceased was delivered by his intimate
friend, Corporal James Tanner. The
services at the grave in Arlington, were
those of the q. A. r. The pallbearers were
members of Kit Carson Post No. 2, of which
deceased was a member
The floral tributes, both from this city
and out of town, were unusually numerous
and elaborate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Georgetown Star Office Branches.

The Evening Star has branch Offices at
q Donnells drug stores. 1900 sd street and
corner sd and o streets. where advertise
ments are received at regular rates. Wanted
Help and Situations cost 1 cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

A report the proposed cheaper gas
proposition for Washington will be made
at the meeting of the Central Labor Union
this evening, 1t Is said. The universal
street car transfer matter may also be
given consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Pennsylvania r. R. to New York.
Effective Sunday, January q, New York
express trains from Washington at $50 am
and 300 pm. will each carry additional
Pullman parlor car equipment on Sundays.
The new 500 o'clock am. business mems
train on week days will also carry an addi-
tional parlor car. beginning Monday jan
uary 2S-Adyt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Dyspeplets

Give instant relief ip Soc Stomach Heartburn
Nausea. all discomfokts Of indigestion and dys
pepsia. Pleasant and economical Medium sise
25c.; large. q; pocket. handsome aluminium bon
bonnlere. Zoe. Druggists " mall
Q. !. HOOD CO.. Lowell. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Through Service Resumed.

Floods in Ohio Valley havi: = subsidized c.
Il o. trains now running through with sleep
ers direct to Cincinnati, Louisville. Indian
apolis. Chicago and st. Louis Dining Cars
q la carte.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

The Arion Gesang Verein gave it's fourth
musical entertainment last evening al
headquarters, in the Diamond building
The numbers presented were under the
direction of Herr Emil Holer. The Arion
rendered the choruses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Take the Pre-

Take the Precaution to Specify
Schneiders MALT" Bread when ordering
and you'll never have any bread troubles"
made. Your grocer will supply you. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

If YOU want good situation you should
read The Stars help column. Every day
many people seek help and find employment
through the paper that everybody In Wash
ington reads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

sawdust for Slippery Walks, 25c.
barrel. delivered Call or phone N. 1173.
Millwork, etc. Eisinger Bros, 2109 7th NV.
ja2S-d, eSu, 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
An Ideal Train for Florida.

Aiken and Augusta-the "Southerns Palm
Limited" Excellent Pullman and dining car
service; electric lights and all modern con-
veniences. "A Solid Train of Comfort"
Leave Washington SIS pm. weekdays.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Seaboard Florida Limited.

The only daily electric-lighted Pullman
train to Florida. Leaves Washington 6:25
I'M, arriving st. Augustine $50 pm. next
day. Office, 1921 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

DR.. c. w. Childs addressed a meeting at
st. Paurs M. e. Church (coloreO last even
ing, in the interest Of the establishment of
q hospital for colored people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
"Milk" Bread is Supremacy Good


Every step in the process of making
Holmes genuine homemade Milk" Bread
tends to enhance its superior quality and
purity. Not only the best and most de-
licious bread you can buy, but it is the
cleanest. Delivered direct from oven to ia
BILE, sc. Homemade Pies zoe. Holmes Bak-
cry, 1st & sts., Phones E. 144O & 1441.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in Wash
ington for the week ending Saturday, jan
uary 20. averaged ITO cents per pound
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

35c. Lib. for Candies You Pay 6Oc.
for everywhere else-1OO pure, delicious va
F1eties fresh daily. Geo. b. Sheetz, F & 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Ca altar raetS

Antiseptic tablets relieve Nasal Catarrh. cure
Cold in Head and Sore Throat: best daily Mouth
Wash and safeguard against contagious diseases
20 cts. or 81. Druggists or mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Assorted Cordials, Bottles for $1.OO.
Donnelly's, 18th & SITS. Phone M. 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Those Funds You Have Awaiting
investment-why not deposit them in bank
ing dept. of Union Trust Co., 1414 ST.
NV? Interest paid on all accounts.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Reisinger Makes the Best Ice
Cream. 81 gal, SOC. II gal. 235 G. Tel.M. 2I61
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc. Up.
In real velox. WILSON'S. 712 9th st. NV.
WITT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Blackistone's Floral Decorations
are always admirable Choice flowers 14th&H
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Take a Nip of "old Braddock"

Nd Rye on retiring and you'll suffer no i'll
effects from the days exposure to wind and
weather. It's pure, mellow. At dealers -
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Horses and Carriages at Auction.

The Horses, Carriages and Harness of tn,
Thos. F. Walsh stable will be sold Their,
(22d ST., near Mass. ave. tomorrow at 1913,
am, by Sloan & Co, Auctioneers-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

and the finest will be apparent to you when
you try ''Old Glory" Its exceptional quail
ity and flavor evidence choice materials and
careful brewing. Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Sec the Wonderful Life-Size Eques-
TRAN painting of President Roosevelt at
Clinedinst Studio. 14th & H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
]. Edward Chapman, 1414 c.
Police Looking for Missing Persons

White ash stove. egg and chestnut, 50. so
pea coal. 81. 40 Phone NJ 170S.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Good, Comfortable Rooms
are always in demand. You will un.
doubleday find plenty Of occupants IL you
advertise them in The star. Costs hut :
cent per word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

The Excellence Of Coal
depends where you buy. ]. Maury Dove Co.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
TrolNey to KensingtOn

Via Rock Greek Bridges. PARKS, Zoo, Chew chase
Lake. Visitors should see these beautiful suburbs.
Oars from 18th and y; x. ave; every IS minutes.
no13-tf.6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Geyer Entertains deliberately.
Visit his Winter Garden any evening and a
pleasant time Is assured. 1927 18th st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28

Quality Coal.
Highest possible standard ]. Maury Dove
Co.-Advt.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-21
COMPARE WHEELER AND CASwELL

TIE ADVERTISER did MT attempt te
create the impression that the taxes are
higher in the town of Wheeler. Oconte
County, than in Wabeno, this county in
1906. 1t did admit that our local taxes
are higher this year than usual and ex.
planned the reasons thereof. We did
claim that the taxes are by far lower in
Forest County than they are in Oconto
County, and which the Enterprise does
not attempt to deny.
Brother Badours argument is about
as convincing as his argument was last
fall when he imagined that his services
We're necessary to orepresent the ninth
district in congress.
In the town of Caswell, this county.
the conditions are such that it can be
fairly compared to Wheeler, in Oconto
County. The rate of taxation. in the
town of Wheeler this year is "a mills.
according to the statement of the En-
terprise, while in the town of Caswell.
WIS SouipJs ~ 10 oily IL HILLS.
The ADVERTISER is not supporting
the movement to create the new county
for any personal gain, but because a
new county is actually necessary to the
best interests Of this rapidly develop
ing section of the state, and is deemed
to be SO by all the people residing in
the territory proposed to be set off.
As far as the printing of tax lists is
concerned THE ADVERTISER has been
printing them for the past two years.
Neither is the publisher of THE ApvER-
TisER looking for any appointment.
The Laona Chief was established as a
business proposition, the owners there
OF being convinced that there is a field
for paper in that village. The Chief
will continue whether it be in Forest
or Stephenson County. We are not los
ing any money on that venture and are
not likely to lose any moro than Bro
ther Badour will on the Enterprise.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-21
IN MEMnRIAM.

Died, at her home in this village,
Tuesday morning February 18th, Mrs.
Elsie Neuburg, aged nineteen years.
She had been i'll only brief time, since
January 10Th. with that dread disease,
consumption.
Mrs. Neuburg was raised at stillwat-
er, Mimi. and came TO wabeno about a
year ago. She was married on August
2sth, 1906 to Mr.. A. c. Neuburg, pro-
prietor Of our jewellery store.
She was Of an affectionate disposition,
bright and winning in her ways, SO
that friendships circle was to her q
large one
To the broken hearted husband, mo
ther and brothers, wno sit in sorrow
where her footsteps shall never agair
find echo, we extend sympathy.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-21

direct rays of the sun.
AT present accommodations are pro-
vided for fifteen patients. We are in
formed by DR.. Noer, owner and surgeon
IN charge, that the capacity will be in
creased as rapidly as conditions war
rent. The operating room is equipped
in accord with the requirements of
modern surgery and the most serious
operations have been made here with
uniform success.
Not single fatality has occurred in
the hospital since it was opened year
and a half ago, although the most dan
gerous injuries and diseases have FREE
quently been treated there.
With competent resident surgeon
and trained nurses, the patients enjoy
at the Noer Hospital all the desirable
features of the city Hospital. together
with the added advantage of freedom
from the noises and the dusty, germ
laden atmosphere of the cities.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-21

The Noer Hospital is one of the insti-
tutlons to which the people OF Wabeno
point with justifiable pride. The rapid
advances IN the medica, and surgical
sciences haze mait the well appointed
hospital necessity for the proper treat
ment OF both medical and surgical pa
tients.
IN the cites this need is usually met b.
the establishment of hospitals through
philanthropic efforts. The Noer Hos
pital. however, is a product of private
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-21

enterprises, entirely The building,
grounds and equipment represent an
outlay of fully fifteen thousand dollars
striking evidence of faith in the fu-
ture of Wabeno.
The institution is thoroughly modern
in every respect being supplied through
out with complete warming and venti-
lating systems, water and sewer sys-
TENS, baths and lavatories. Large win
dows furnish abundance of light and
every room in the building receives the