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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-10-24
MARKETS, MINING AND METALS
DIAMONDS FOUND IN
DEATH VALLEY CRATER
Alexander McTayish Carries Story of
His Discovery TO Reno,
Showing Samples.

RENO, Oct e7.-Alexander Nc
lavish, gaunt and grimy from many
hardships endured on the desert, ar
rived in Reno today with a tale of a
diamond discovery in Death Valley.
The old prospector declares he has
found a great diamond bearing field
in the crater of an extinct volcano.
All McTavish wants is supply of
potatoes with which to preserve the
diamonds as he takes them from his
mine. He says that the only known
way to preserve a diamond in the
rough is to imbed it in raw pota-
to. Otherwise the gem when exposed
TO the air. eXplodes and erumbles to
dust.
Samples of the stones brought by
McTavish are declared by Reno exr
perts to show matrix similar to that
typical of the South African fields.
Fred Beizar, a San Francisco man,
has interested himself in the pros
pector's fisd and will fit out an expe-
dition literally supplied with pota-
toes, to exploit the property.
TONOPAH, Oct. There may
he diamonds in Death Valley and
there may not be, but according to a
prospector who is familiar with the
south African diamond fields. the in
dieations are most favorable. This
prospector. who is now in Rhyolite,
makes the gentle request that his
name be not disclosed. and who re-
fuses to give publicity TO the exact
location of the supposed diamond
quarry, says that the formation he
has discovered is identical with that
of the diamond formations he has
observed in south Africa.
He has discovered what he calls
the throat" of an extinct volcano,
surrounded by blue volcanic earth,
which invariably accompanies dia-
monds in south Africa. The pros
pector worked for years in the south
Africa mines and he thinks he knows
a little something about this variety
of mining. He says:
The indications in Death Valley
for diamonds | consider most favor
able. The blue volcanic earth which
| have observed associated with dia-
monds in south Africa occurs, and
while my observations have not been
prosecuted beyond the surface, /
must say that the indications at sur
face are indeed encouraging.
The prospector has several Rhyo-
lite associates who are interested
with him i'm various mining ventures,
and work to demonstrate the theory
will he started before long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
POST OFFICE CLERKS MEET.
Advisory Board Confers With Re
tirement Association Officers.

The advisory board of the United Ma
tional Association of Post Office Clerks
met with the officers Of the United States
Civil Service Retirement Association at
the rooms Of the latter organization in
the Bond building last evening to discuss
the features of the various retirement
measures that have been introduced into
Congress, with d view of uniting upon u
suitable measure. Herbert d. Brown,
government actuary. who is deeply inter-
ested in the subject of civil service retire.
ment, was present to explain the tech
meal features of the several measures
discussed.
The advisory board is composed Of the
following members: NJ. A. Buttiner, Sa-
vannah. Ga; Ed G. lander. Manitowoc;
Wis: John r. Casey, New Orleans. La. :;
William L. Miller. Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Peter Wynne. New York city. Messrs.
Frank T. Rogers and William F. Gibbon.
president and secretary. respectively, of
the post office association. were also pres
ent at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
Concert at the RALEIGH.

Sunday next at the Raleigh Hotel will
be given a testimonial concert to Mr.
Raymond Schroeder by the combined
forces of the Washington Saengerbund
under the direction of Mr. Henry Xander,
and the Marine Band Orchestra, Lieut.
Santelmann leading, assisted by Mrs.
Hattie Meade Smith. soprano: Mr.. Jasper
Dean McFall, baritone. and Mr.. Fritz
Mueller. cellist. Mr.. Raymond Schroeder
was regarded as one of Washington's
most talented young violinists. and the
automobile accident which has incapaci-
tated him from the practice of his pro-
fesson is deeply deplored by all lovers
of good music in our midst. A most in
teresting program has been prepared, and
the concert bids fair to be reckoned as
the musical event of our local concert
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
Cost of Marriage in a FASH
ionabIe London Church.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DID
Memorials of Men Famous in Ameri.
can History.
JNo. ELLIOTT. INDIANS FRIEND
Beautiful Windows and Imposing
Tombs in Westminster Abbey.
Epitaphs Grave and Comical.
BY WILLIAM z. CURTIS,

BY WILLIAM E. CURTIS.
Written for The Star and the Chicago Record
Herald.
Among the many American memorials
in London none is more interesting tnah
the marriage register of the Church OF
st. George, Hanover Square, 1t IS the
most popular place for weddings IN the
metropolis, and. like st. Johns Church
in Washington. is usually selected by
temporary residents and other Americans
who are to be married in London. Many
International alliances have been solem-
nized at st. Georges altar. You would be
surprised at the number of the names OIL
our fellow countrymen upon the register.
Scarcely week passes without call
upon the American embassy to witness
a marriage ceremony, and MIR. Carter ana
Mr.. Wadsworth. the secretaries, have
frock coats and silk hats always in reach
for such occasions. The ambassador gra-
cicusly appears as witness when the
parties are personal friends or when they
are of social or political prominence.
Costs to Get Married in London.
There are certain requirements for
marriage in London. 1t is necessary for
one of the parties to reside in the parish
for certain length of time, and a license
must be procured as in this country. After
the wedding ceremony the groom is pre-
scented with bill Of charges. which are
fixed by some regulation, so that every
body connected with the church gets
something-the vicar gets two guineas,
the curate one. the organist one and the
choir. if its services have been called for,
the clerk. the sexton, the pew openers.
the janitor ard all other attendants are
entitled to fixed fee. and a statement
is rendered in detail upon blank made
for that purpose. The groom can give as
much more as he likes. of course, but he
is thus informed of the minimum.
a friend of mine who was married in
a London church has a souvenir In the
shape Of bill which was furnished him
after ceremony in which he had a
speaking part. 1t reads as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
Fire at Riverdale.

The barn at the home of Joseph A.
Blundon. in Riverdale. Md. was discover
ed on fire this morning. The live stock
was rescued. but the building with lot
of feed. farming implements. new
phaeton and several sets of harness were
destroyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
w. B. MOSES & SONS. Founded 1861.
Sale of
Table Linens.

Table Linens.
Fine line of Belfast Damask
Pattern Cloths.
81 size. $500 each
1914 size. $3.50 each
1874 size. $500 each
Napkins to match.
20 Scotch Damask Pattern
Cloths, hemmed ready for
use; size 66x66. Special,
each. so
$50 Fine Heavy Double
Damask Pattern Cloths-pure
Irish linen. Designs include
fern, rose, pansy and laurel
wreath.
S-4 size. $500 each
$40 size. 1915 each
8-I2 size. $3.50 each
1910 size. $500 each
1912 size. $500 each
Napkins to match.
50 Heavy All-linen Hem
stitched Cloths, size 6ox6o,
and II Napkins to match.
Special, set. ........ $3.50
e7 Heavy All-linen Hem
stitched Cloths, size 6ox8o,
and II Napkins to match.
Special, set. ......... S4.25
Fine line of Heavy Double
Damask Banquet Cloths.
21ax3H yards. $1,000
21zx4H yards. .$12.oo
Napkins to match.
~ dozen 24-inch -All-pure-
linen Napkins, in a wide range
of patterns. Regular value,
$500. Special, dozen. $500
20 pieces Heavy Double
Damask, u inches wide, in a
variety of good patterns. Spe-
cia1, yard. S1.OO
7 pieces 64-inch All-pure-
linen Damask; good quality
and patterns. Special, ~
yard. 5UC
Irish Hand embroidered
Scarfs, on round-thread linen.
1Sx36, each. $500
I8x54, each. $50
~ dozen All pure linen
Damask Napkins; extra good
value at $2.25 dozen. Special,
dozen. so
90 dozen Fine All linen
Huck Towels, plain and hem
stitched borders. Special, 25c
each, or dozen. 49,. S.. IS
90 dozen Heavy Turkish
Towels; size 21x45. Special,
each D0c
Silence Cloths - heatproof
board covered with asbestos
and canton flannel; 48-in. size.
Special. S.
Silence Cloths -ce1lular
board with washable parch-
ment top and canton fan
mel back; 48-in. size. Spe-
clal. $3.50
$50 Bath Bats, good size;
all colors. Special at. SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
Reduction Of Bacteria.

The filtration plant has been in con-
tinuous operation throughout the year.
and the entire water supply Of the city
has been filtered According to the re-
port the bacteria have been reduced from
an average of 1852 per cubic centimeter
| in the Mcmillan Park reservoir to an
average of 55 In the filtered water reser-
| voir. The average turbidity has been
similarly reduced from 81 to 2 parts per
million The actual number of bacteria
| II the city water varied from 800 to 4 per
cubic centimeter, while the number in the
river water ran from $1,000 to 16. The
actual average reduction by months va
ried between 99.7 and % per cent.
The work during the year consisted In
cleaning and operating the filters; in
| antalyzing samples of water from the
| several reservoirs. from each filter, and
| from taps in various parts of the city,
and in conducting experiments with a
view of determining the best method for
obtaining at all times a satisfactory
| eff1uent with respect to both bacteria and
turbidity
The total quantity of water pumped to
the filters during the year was %, 1854
million gallons. or an average of 64.9l mil
| lion gallons per day. During the year -,
275 cubic yards of sand were washed and
u 1913 cubic yards replaced in the filters.
Work on Receiving Reservoir.
| Good progress is reported in the work
| of dredging the Dalecarlia (receiving)
reservoir and riprapping the sides of the
reservoir. 1t is estimated that the total
| amount of material to be removed by
dredging is 100000 cubic yards. The
| amount removed to the close of the pres
ant fiscal year was 1880 cubic yards.
| About 3.SO6 cubic yards of rock have
been uuarried and 6,Ss6 linear feet OF
the shore line have been graded and pro-
tected by riprap.
There are 1856 linear feet of shore
line remaining to De paved. na.,,a.o,
aqueduct proper for the next fiscal year
include 1913 900 for operation. including
salaries of employees; $4,000 for dwell
ing for an assistant Waterman at Great
Falls: So 900 for a combined StOrehOuSc
and stable at Great Falls and $4,000 for
an emergency fund, to be used only in
case of a serious break requiring imme-
date repair in one of the important
aqueduct or filtration plant structures.
Improving Mcmillan Park.
Bv act of Congress approved March >,
1907. the sum of $1,000 was appropriated
| for parking the grounds at the Washing
| ton City reservoir now known as Nc
| MILAN Park reservoir). Prior to June 30
| 1907, the top of the dam south of the
reservoir had never been graded and was
in 4 rough and unsightly condition. Dur
ing the fiscal year 1908 this area was
graded seeded, drained and trees were
Set out; a typographical survey was made
of the entire area known as Mcmillan
park. and a map is being prepared which
will be used as basis for future i'm
provements.
The estimates for remOdeling the
Georgetown reservoir and constructing
works to provide for the proposed pre-
Iiminary treatment amount to $4,000. An
estimate of $95,6i0 is submitted for main
tanning and operating the filtration plant
for the next fiscal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
To Improve the Water.

In order that the city of Washington
may at all times be supplied with a water
| that is uneXceptional both in quality and
appearance" says Gen. Marshall, refer
ring to the quality of the city water, lit
| is recommended that works for prelimi-
nary coagulation he constructed, and esti-
| mates for this improvement are submit
] ted.
while the quality of the city filtered
water" Gen. Marshall says, was excel
| lent for the greater part of the year.
there were several periods when the num-
| Der of bacteria exceeded what is consid-
! cred by experts to be the proper standard
| for filtered water supply. The filtered
water was unsatisfactory with respect to
turbidity for considerable percentage of
! the time. This confirms the experience of
the two previous fiscal years and also the
judgment of the three experts as ex-
pressed in their report, dated February
| Is. 1901. to the chairman of the Senate
committee on the District of Columbia. "A
year of elaborate experimentation has
shown conclusively that the water can be
materially improved by the use of pre-
| lminary coagulation during periods of
! high turbidty and high bacterial counts.
| 1t has also been shown that the methods
of preliminary filtration used at Phila-
delphia and elsewhere will not give sat
| isfactory results when applied to Potomac
water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
was the saracen's Head immortalized by

was the Saracen's Head, immortalized by
Dickens as the inn at which Nicholas
Nickelby and his uncle met Suueers Of
Dotheboys Hall. The epitaph upon Capt
Smiths tomb. which Is said to have been
written by Southey. the poet recites in
stately measure and at lehl 9Th the achieve
ment OF the sometimes Governor Of Vir-
GINA and the admiral of New England"
1t begins In this way:
Here lies one conqueror that hath conquered kings
Subdned large territories and done things
Which to the world impossible would seem.
But what avails his conquests. now be lies
o IN his soa IA to and dies:
| Until the Keeper that all souls doth keep
Returns to judgment; and that after thence
With angels be may have bis recompense.
Heinrich Hudson. founder Of the Hudson
Bay Company. who discovered Hudson
lived over the shop of Thomas Peale.
spectacle maker, adjoining the Church Of
St Ethelburge in Bishopgate street near
st. Helen's place. where is the Office of
the. American consul general. In that
church he and his crew received COM
munion a few hours before sailing upon
their memorable voyage In 1906.
Epitaphs Sometimes Funny.
There are many other interesting memo
rails of famous Americans and famous
i! foreigners who have had a prominent part
in American history to be found in Lon
don. and in the immediate suburbs of that
great city. There is no more fascinating
diversion than to hunt for them. The
searcher is always running across anus
ing and sometimes surprising things. AS
an example. one day not long ago, while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18

1t matters little what il is that you
want whether a situation or servant
want ad in The Star will reach the
pei SOU vino Can ill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
MORE METERS FAVORED
Recommendations of Gen. Marshall,
Chief of Engineers.
PRELIMINARY CALCULATION
Large Reduction in the Number of
Bacteria in the Output Of the
Filtration Plant.

Gen. Marshall, chief of engineers, de-
votes chapter of his annual report to
the Secretary of War>to the steps being
taken to increase the quantity and i'm
prove the quality of the water supplied to
the residents of the District of Columbia.
He invites attention to that portion of the
report of Maj. Cosby. the engineer officer
in charge of the water supply system,
which deals with the subject of consump-
ton and waste of water "a full abstract
of which has already appeared in The
STAR, and says:
The present system cannot safely sup7
ply a greater quantity of water than is
now taken from it, and the recommends
tons In regard to metering all federal
buildings and institutions are concurred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
looking up William Penn. 1 found in the
churchyard of st. Michael's, Crooked lane,
near London bridge, the following epi-
Here lieth the body
NJ

Here lieth the body
OF
Robert Preston
! Late drawer at Bears Head Tavern.
In Great Eastcheap. who departed this life
March the 18th. Ammo Dom. 1880
Aged twenty-seven yeares
Bacchus: to give the TOPPING World Surprise,
PRODUCED one Sober Son. and here he lies
Though nursd among full Hogsheads he defyd
The charms Of Wine and every vice beside.
He drew good Wine: took care Ia oil the pot
Keep honest Preston daily In thy mind.
He drew good Wine; took care to ill thte not,
Had sundry virtues that outweighed his fault.
You that on Bacchus have the Ike dependence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
Apostle to the Indians.

A few days before leaving England
made pilgrimage to the little village of
Nasing. and near Waltham Abbey. seven
teen miles north OF London. which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01
QUIET AT JAMAICA.
Not Much Interest in Races-Royal
Onyx Wins His Race in Drive.
nec,aI Disnatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. October 31.-Cold weather
and the fact that there is very little in
terest left in the racing game reduced the
crowd at Jamaica today to a few hun
bred regulars One of the handicaps, a
dash of six furlongs for two-year-olds,
was won by Wapancca, who made all the
pace. but was all out to win by half a
length from Wise Mason, who gave him
six pounds. Sententious, who ran in two
races was poor third. The time was
1.142-5
In the other handicap for all ages. five
and a half furlonss. Royal Onyx, stand
ing long. hard drive, got up to win by
a length in / :o7 a-5. WOODLAND. the early
pacemaker. was second. though stopping
fast. and beat Notasuga a half a length
Cressina quit to nothing.
A clever ride by Ural enabled Spell
bound to win the first race for two-year-
Odds six fur;onss. by head from Jean
away. Trois Temp ran away mile on
the way to the post The time was
la 4-5. Bad News won the second race
for aters at a mile and sixteenth by
a head from Rockstone. who led nearly
all the wav and could have won with
stronger ride Sangu.ne from a slow
start. took third place. The time was
1.ia
Creeyy got Imitator home in the third
race for mares and FLIES at mile and
a sixteenth. She closed In tine style and
heat Fancy by length and a half with
Queen Marguerite. the early pacemaker.
head back The time was Las %
Racquet won the last race for maiden
three-year-oIds. six furlongs. by head
(Ccntinued on 1hird Pagel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01
BIC
EVENT At P|M[|CO
CarroIIton Cup Is Only Second
In Interest-Big Crowd on
HANDWRITING at
Other Points.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, October 31.-The clear
weather and warm sun brought out one
of the biggest crowds that has patronized
Pimlico for many year. The track was
still heavy underneath, and slow time
was made. The feature event of the
afternoon was the Pimlico Autumn
steeplechase. With eight cracking good
cross country horses starting this turned
out one of the best races ever run at
old Pimlico. and wrought up the big
crowd to a high pitch of excitement.
The Carrollton cup for gentlemen rid
ers was only second in interest to the
steeplechase. Eight started here with
the cream of the amateur talent up
Botanist. with Bobby Taylor in the
saddle. was given the position of honor
at to ).
1t looks now as if the project for the
Benning meeting would go through. The
committee which has the matter in
charge. consisting of Col. Robert Neville,
William C. Eustace, H. r. Dulany and
H. T. Oxnard, will meet in Washington
Monday and settle the matter, and the
program books will be issued at once
Jockey Upton leaves for Los Angeles to-
night.
The summaries:
First race, seven furlongs -Nimhus. III up
toni, to 1. won: Bosom. III tMcCahey,. to 3
place. second: Live Wire. lis tNicol out TO
show, third. Time. 1.31 40. Wyckon and West
over finished named
Second race. six furlongs- Statesman. 122 mic
Carthy,. 2 to 5. won; Michael Beck. 1O7 Gold
stein. 2 TO l place, second: Connaught Ranger
119 tNicol, even to show, third. Time. lis
High Hat. Obdurate and Racquet finished as
named.
Third race. one and three -sx teenths miles sell
ing--Ially. 100 McCabe. II to J.. won; Jugser
10 Upton, to IN plac. second; Whiptop. 1c7
tMcCaheyl out to show. third. Time. 2uS. Miss
Catesby, Gramsar and Black Sheep finished as
named.
Fourth race. Pimlico Autumn steeplechase
about two and one-half mies-Sir Wooster 141
,DavidsonD. TO 1. won; Malacea. 142 McHen-
ry), to place, second Age 135 tSmithl
3 to / show, third. Time. 5.04. Jim McGill
Palm, Sandy Creeker Woodside and Rye Boy
finished named.
Fifth race. the Carrnlton cup; selling: seven
furlongs-Aster Dor 143 'Mr. f. Tucker, 1 to
l. won; Edgey, no Mr.. I. Wright) place
second: Botunist. 143 NIr. X. Taylor. 1 to 3
snow. third. Time. 1.s2 35. Flimnap. Mel
bourne Nominee. Sparkles. Star Emblem and
New Year III finished named.
Sixth race. one mile and seventy yards-Grid-
iron. ia tNieoD. even. won Berkeley. 11S
Uioldstein). out place. second; Giles. 104 (Mc-
CaEhy,. out TO show. third Time. 1.50 So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01
HARVARD HAS HARD Time.
Brown Holds Crimson Men to q Low
Score-6-2.

CAMBRIDGE. MASS, October 81
Harvard defeated Brown in a sharply con-
tested game at the stadium to-day. 6 to
Q. All the scoring was done in the Sec
ond half
In the first half it was almost entirely
kicking game. Beytes, the Brown full
back made several long punts, and the
Harvard backs could not run back the
punts for the speedy Brown ends downed
them In almost every instance.
Harvard kicked off to Browns 1O-yard
line in the second half and Sprackling
took the ball to the 25-yard line and
pulted to the center of the field. Long
line plunges were followed by an ex-
change of punts which ended with the
ball on Harvard's 35-yard line. Then
White and Cutting by line plays and a
fake kick carried the ball down the
field until White was pushed over for
a touchdown. Mckay kicked the goal.
Brown scored after Sprackling had punt
ed to Cutting, who fumbled on Harvard's
5-yard line and was thrown over for a
safety This was the first slfety ever
made in match game in the stadium.
no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01
MICHIGAN WINS.
Beats Vanderbilt College Easily by
Score of "a to 6.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, October 81
Michigan defeated Vanderbilt by a score
of "a to today. The Michigan team
outplayed the Nashville men at every
point of the game. except at tackling the
Michigan ends played erratically The
first score was made in the first few
minutes of play. Allerdice kicking goal
Michigan played an offensive game,
punting regularly and then holding the
Vanderbilt men for downs or forcing them
TO punt. Michigan made two touchdowns
and three goals from placement. Blake
made the single touchdown for Wander
bilt on the only forward pass that his
team successfully worked. Allerdice was
outsprinted by the Vanderbilt captain.