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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

the enemy's line. In a short time It had
been pushed back a mile and the men in
blue were occupying the pits and FORTH
cations from which the men in gray had
iust come forth 10 watch the supposititous
review. Orchard Knob had been carried.
Orders were now dispatched 10 General
Hooker 10 make a demonstration against
Lookout Mountain the following morning
and. II Il was found that the mountain
could be carried, to take II.
The morning OF November a was cold.
A drizzling rain fell. Clouds wreathed the
palisades Of Lookout Mountain. Pontoons,
more than one hundred Of which had
been secreted in North Chickamauga
Creek, loaded with thirty men each,
were moved down 10 the mouth of the
South Chickamauga, floating with the
current The Confederate pickets were
captured I'm n trice and two divisions OF
sherman's command ferried over. In
trenchments were quickly thrown up, and
when daylight came everything was in
readiness for the building OF bridges across
the Tennessee and the South Chickamau-
ga Sherman al once formed his troops
for an assault on Missionary Ridge BY
@ 30 Sherman was In possession Of the first
tached SPUR Of Missionary Ridge South Of
It was the railroad tunnel The enemys
base Of supplies at Chickamauga Station
was threatened by sherman's cavalry.
In the mean time Hooker was carrying
out his instructions on the west side or
Lookout Mountain. Hidden by the clouds
from the view OF the Confederates above,
he prepared to advance mp the rough heav-
iIv timbared mountainside by steady. skill
ful work the chasms which gashed the
mountain were negotiated. For nearly two
hours the troops step by step, pushed
through ravines and over massive rocks
and fallen trees.
The earthworks on the plateau were as
saulted and the enemy driven out Lake
a pendulum attached TO the inner pai'sau'
the army swung around the nose OF
Lookout Mountain, while the soldiers I'D
the valley below with intense interest,"
watched the lifts In the clouds which
swathed the beetiing height for ghmpSes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
The T; A,rov Won the Famous BATTLE Above the Clouds

soon as the signal is given, the whole line
will advance, ard you will take what Is
before YOU"
Six guns thundered from Orchard Knob
az $40 O'Clock. Twenty thousand men
rushed forward The ridge in front took
on the appearance Of a long volcano. They
did not stop, but dashed into and over the
works they had been ordered TO take, open
ing flank and reverse fires. The enemy
did rot wait upon the order 10 60 but went.
Up the ridge the line in blue dashed. Tine
task had been performed. but II was death
10 stay where they were. They had been
waiting all day 20 do something. There
was the enemy running away from them
ND the hill. Why should they stop? With
out orders they started after, taking no
thought for supports. The officers, at first
following. quickly took the lead. Up they
climbed over the steep, broken mountain
side in inverted V-shaped groups each
headed by a regimental flag. sixty nags
and sixty human VS. were on the face OF
the ridge Every stumbling color bearer
was replaced by an eager follower
As soon as General Grant saw the
movement ne turned quickly 70 Thomas
and asked: Thomas, who ordered those
men up the ridge?'
"I don't know; I did not General
Thomas replied in his Enthusiastically
slow. quiet manner. Did YOU order them
m. Granger" be asked, turning to the
man whose troops had aided him az
critical moment az Chickamauga.
NO" was General Changers response
.eThey started up without orders. When
those fellows get started all he'll can't
stop them
Granger was right Nothing could
sfop them. on they went. great human
tidal wave Impelled by spirit that was
unquenchable in the face of fire that
waq LAYING low one man In every five,
they forged ahead. resting occasionally
but as readily resuming their upward
movement
Down in the valley on the low summit
OF Orchard Knob the group Of command
ing officers looked on with bated breath
powerless 10 direct. Thomas. knowing his
men. perhaps least fearful WITH grow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
A MENTAL RELIEF.

II NAV be objected that a medical bu-
reau would be inquisitor,al and almost az
embarrassing as the relation between spe-
ciaIist and patient The bureau, II IS an
syered. would work I'm an impersonal and
businesslike way. A member would not be
making plea for indulgence when he
stated his resources and income. he would
feel no more concern than does a business
man when answering the scheduled ques-
tons OF a commercial agency. A mem
Der would have the satisfaction ot knowing
that ne was paying an equitable price for
first class service.
There are many intelligent persons to-
day who have no idea what medical SER
vice IS worth they want 20 be fair and
desire TO. pay all they can and should pay.
They would prefer a rational estimate Of
value 10 the crude guesswork that pre-
walls Under present conditions the mind
OF a patient who has had an operation per-
formed often luctuates between gratitude
and a feeling that he has been over
charged. II he thinks over the matter, he
really does not know whether or not 20
give thanks. There is no way Of deter
mining on which side the obligation lies.
The Medical Bureau for Persons OF Mod
crate Means would be a success. accord
ing 70 Or 2. s Munson, Of No. west
18th street, provided 81 were properly man
aged Those who manage II should nave
good Judgment, knowledge and confidence
Of both laity and the profession OBJ
viousIy. there would be some expense In
maintaining such clearing house for pa
tents and specialists, but the cost would
be small compared with the advantages.
such an institution might well develop
beyond New York and extend 70 neighbor-
ing cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

ing anxiety they and the multitude OF
soldiers on the plain around them watched
the glowing standards. gaspins each time
the men i'm blue stopped 20 rest. Gould
they go on? Were they forced 10 stop?
But after each pause they pushed for
ward They reached the last range OF
rife pits on the crest General Smith,
the engineer. turned his head away. The
suspense was intolerable.
A mighty cheer filled the whole valley
and echoed from the hilsides. The wave
Of blue, tired and painting but full OF ar
dor. had swept over the edge OF the pla-
teau and into the Confederate works
Pressed on the left by Hooker who had
succeeded at length I'm crossing the valley
and reaching his place. unable 90 drive
back Sherman on the right the Confeder-
ate line broke. panicstricken. before the
onrushing tide. The Confederate guns We're
quickly turned upon the fleeing throngs,
some OF the prisoners I'm the trenches actu-
ally assisting Sheridan. noting some
trains escaping in the valley below, jumped
% a cannon, where his short figure could
be seen. and shouted an order TO pursue
The remainder OF the story i5 soon told.
Defeat had been turned into victory Troops
from every army and every loyal state
fighting Unfortunately under generals
from all armies. the starving troops or a
month before giving the final stroke In an
immortal charge. Chattanooga had been
won. sherman was sent 20 the relief OF
Burnside. whose men were vahantiy hold
ing ont against Iongstreet The latter was
obliged TO raise the Siege. day OF ma
uonal Thanksgiving was proclaimed by the
President. In due season the grade OF lieu
tenant general was created by Congress
and Grant was named for the commission.
Ii. h. 8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
A SOCIALIST SOLUTION.

nv Robert T. Morris is one Of the emil
-ort surgeons who recognize the problem
-, though. unacqUainted with the details
:, the proposed solution, they refrain from
..,sirr Judgment on g. DR.. Morris looks
o. ahead 90 q socialisuc solution, mean
while inviting middle class patients to con-
sr,. him and his colleagues, with the assur-
aroe that fees viii be proporu0ned TO IN
come.
BEFORE describing the precise character
~ the Medical Bureau for Persons Of Mod
crate Means. IL might be we'll 10 take the
testimony Of men who know the problem
involved. Dr. James G. Mumford. an Eng
rsb surgeon, writes I'm his book, one
Hundred Surgical Problems" quoted in a
recent copy OF The Medical Record:
.I have long held that our present method
NJ dealing with persons Of small means who
are the subjects Of obscure illness is IN
satisfactory Patients Of the poorest class
can secure expert examination and advice
nv entering a large hospital Wealthy
persons can employ the services Of numer-
,rs sv7er+g Persons Of limited
means however must not expect 70 be
treated MS paupers; nor can they afford
numerous expert opinions. believe
-Na time wifi come when q will be possible
for groups Of physicians, acting in concert,
% investigate and treat diseases Of persons
IN small circumstances and at moderate
fees As the situation stands at present
most Of those unfortunate patients are cut
ref from the best OF modern scientific medi-
vYDa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

The bureau member calling on the spe-
cialist whom he has selected out Of the list
given to him presents a blue or otherwise
colored card. That card IS an open sesame
symbol and token OF pleasant yet bust
resslIlye relations between patient and ex-
/ pert It saves the former a host OF hu-
initiating explanations and II saves the lat
/ ter a painful calculation as 10 whether the
: newcomer is dead beat The average
specialist or first class doctor hates the
sordid details OF fee fixing. He has the
artistic temperament. He dislikes 20 talk
money. 10 size up patients and wonder
whether they are in Bradsreets reports
Yet he must try 20 be businesslike. espe-
ciallv when he thinks Of his thousands OF
dollars Of uncollected fees-perhaps one
quarter OF all cases. not counting work
done in intentional charity.
The card Of the bureau member means
reduced Zee, but sure and quick payment
At times a bureau patient might be more
welcome than a wealthy patient who takes
many months 70 meet his bills. The size
OF the problem presented TO the medical
profession by unsolicited fees may be
Judged by the fact that associations OF doc
! tors have been started IN several cities. es-
| peciaTy in the South. 70 blacklist patients
/ who won't pay. The English specialist,
| saws Or. Dawbarn, IS more canny than his
| American colleague. His guinea, or what
| ever the amount is eXacted in an ante
room before the patient reaches the con-
sultation room.
! II IS somewhat obvious thar the per
centage OF reduction inscribed on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
Continued from second page.

vertsd 10 tho original plan. In order to az.
oomD'.sE his ends General Grant mapped
out AN intricate series Of movements, In
c.udire the crrcealment Of troops, parades'
night Journeys with pontoons, and other
devices occurring 70 a resourceful general.
The first step was that OF getting Sher-
mans troops where they were wanted.
General Towards corps had been taken
across the river and concealed among the
foothills north of Chattanooga. When sher-
mans army reached Browns Ferry II was
marched across into the same hills within
sight OF Praggs headquarters. and then
Howard troops marched out into We" on
he other side of Chattanooga and TOOK po-
Ntor with Thomas's army creating the
Impression that the Union centre was Deihg
reinforced. sherman was thus able 70 con-
zeal h'e oamu.
There being great reason for haste, Cen
e'aI Thomas and the Army Of the cum
ber.an1 opened the battle at noon. Novem-
Der p Grant and other generals, ana
Charles a. Dana. Assistant Secretary of
Nar. assembled on the parapet OF Fort
"o'1. ore of the f0rtihcatiOns in the Union
.''S ~ intgeuchments across the valley IN
front NJ the town.
little after .he sun had passed the me-
Iasn. Woods division. supported by
sheridan, marched out on the plain IN
nom OF the fort as If on review. Win
.ess flying drums beating. bugles sound
.s and company officers giving commands
me Troops went through their maneuvres
a. on parade. their polished bayonets
-"hhing IN the sunlight. myriad my
IeFcins points OF light. Up on the helghts
e'olps OF Confederate officers could be
zen looking down through their glasses on
1.s pageant while the pickets came out
me nfe pits, only a few hundreds OF
se'os away and stood watching what they
sppaienty thought We're the preparations
'of grand review.
suddenly Tie signal 10 advance was
sven and accompanied by their drum
- beating The charge an unusual
NsNN the Union troops marched toward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

lution and a responsibility Of the state'
rather than Of the medical profession.
THE lodge or club system Of to-day fans
in its intention; it generally provides cheap
medical service which is worth only mar
what II costs I don't believe an actual
club system will work out. There Is VOL
unteer club right in this building, when
houses seventy-two doctors y poor patient
,s sent from one specialist 70 another WIN
the request that the usual fee be reduced
or even omitted The physician wants 10
reduce charges out Of his own generosity
not by a club system or agreement Inc
eventual outcome Of conditions is toward
a broad socialisrn-medical service as In
the army and navy.
Personally, I don't believe in reducing
charges or having a sliding scale. There
should be a fixed charge for every one for
certain kinds OF expert work. II a man
can't pay the regular charge Of $4,000 for
an operation. we take what he can pay
and present him with the balance. which
avoids the sliding scale. Or. Mcrris's eyes
twinked) The 800 q month man would
get very liberal concessions from the rep
resentative medical men Of New York; he
would not be subjected TO hardships. No
matter what the disease, large or small.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
THE DIsPENsARY DEADHEAD.

The free dispensartes in New York,
served by expert talent, charge practically
nothing few pennies and the cost Of
medicine Those who patronize them are
supposed 10 be INDECENT. A law Of 1899
makes Il a uisdemeanor for any persons 10
obtain mad cal or surgical treatment on
false representations from any dispensary
licensed under the provisions OF this act
An Official n the Vanderbilt clinic could
not recall 'Eat this law had ever been in
voked. but he stated that % per cent Of the
patients investigated by the Charity Or
gan!zaton Society were found able 70 pay
Tor medical attention. In these cases the
ratents were merely refused further treat
nent and directed. upon request, 70 ply
Ecians Office.
The facts might seem 20 indicate that
half Of the dispensary patients are middle
class frauds Actually many Of these
cases are Of working people who can bare
j. afford a small fee 20 an ordinary doc
TOT Tic teacher, the lawyer, the clerk in
e sami-resronsible position-the self-re-
spe-,inr middle class citizen in general
does not often stoop 70 the humiliation and
deception involved in visiting the dispen-
sa~y. II he does So his object is not al
ways 20 save money. the difference be
tween nothing and a small fee, but is often
70 gain q service which he believes 10 be
otherwise uratrainable. The use OF decep-
ton IN this direction scarcely extends be-
yond the dispensary 20 the hospital, on &C
count Of the difficulties in the latter case.
The specialist viii not refuse 70 treat
middle class patient who comes 70 him and
explains that be is unable 10 pay much.
But there are plenty Of persons who would
hesitate 20 call on a millionaires' surgeon.
They would fee. almost the same as If they
called az a dispensary. In either case they
would be- asking for charity. At least,
thar is their feeling. Unless desperate,
they will avoid plea 20 the specialist and
accept the services Of second or third rate
talent
OF course. the family physician is sup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

the man Of moderate means should 60 70
the expert and get his judgment and aid'
Dr. Dawbarn, while commencing the
Medical Bureau for Persons OF Moderate
Means. agreed with DR.. Norris that special
lists were always ready 20 minister TO those
Of slender purse. but he Thought that IAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
The Patient of Moderate Income Who Won't Accept Chary
Is Obliged to Put Up with Mediocre Talent or
Bankrupt Himself Way Out

bureau members card Will vary according
10 his income and the size OF his family.
II may be % per cent, 80 per cent, or even
more. Whatever II IS. the patient viii IN
derstand the rate in advance. The special
ist will understand when he sees the card.
There will be no explanation or discussion
Of money matters
The bureau will adjust similarly the case
say, Of a major surgical operation. Here
the surgeons and the bureau officials VIII
agree on a basis for making normal
price schedule. Despite the reluctance OF
some specialists 70 admit II, there are
seni-standards and ways Of calculation.
Two celebrated specialists Of Minnesota
are said TO charge for major operation
10 per cent Of the patients annual income
based on the last year preceding the opera
ton In order 10 be as accurate IN finance
as they are in surgery, they consult Brad
streets for the patients standing. In the
case Of a millionaire this rate would
amount to $4,000 FOR an excised appendix.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24
NO FIXED PRICE SCHEDULE.

The arrangement OF price schedule does
not mean that every specialist connected
with the bureau would charge the same
for taking Off a leg. one might rate anpu-
tation at 500 and another az 1900. Thus
each specialist would continue 70 put his
own valuation on his services. preroga-
tive much priced and considered inalien-
able. The patient, on the other hand, as in
the case OF the consultation fee, would
have his percentage OF reduction adjusted
according to his circumstances.
Doubtless the reduction would be greater
proportionately for a major operation than
for consultation or minor treatment, since
the patient would find II difficult 70 pay
for a large case at the ratio of a small one.
tenth Of the annual income means the
cutting off Of superfuity only among the
well-to-do, but It imposes real hardship on
others.
The bureau will arrange for reduction
I'm hospital accommodations along with the
rest According 70 one physician inter
viewed, there is a crying need for low
priced hospital rooms. A patient must
either go I'm the general ward or pay a
big price for private quarters. In most
New York hospitals rooms are t25 week
and upward There Is profit on these,
which goes 10 pay for the free ward cases
and general expenses Of the hospital II
you pay So for a room and S25 each 20
dav and night nurse. IL costs you so a
week-not counting fees 20 physician or
surgeon-to be i'll IN a New York hospital
Endowments are needed 20 provide low
priced rooms. but even under present con-
ditions a medical bureau acting with spe-
cialists could obtain advantages Tor us
clientele Many proletarian patients prefer
a ward. they are not given to reading; they
would find n rnonotonous and lonesome 10
he Isolated I'm private room. The middle
class patient needs and appreciates privacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

uv rbvsic,ans sometimes failed. for various
reasons. 10 send patients TO experts. II the
specialist is not actuated by altruism In
treating a free case sent by a family ply
stefan. he gives the treatment I'm the hope
that the next patient sent 70 him will be
profitable one. From one-third 70 one
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-11
The Wrong Cue.

Gould you make your expression a
trine-er-livelier?" asked the man
at the camera.
His sitter. who looked as though he
were about to have tooth extracted
by a painless dentist In whom he
hadn't the remotest faith. frowned
more mournfully than ever.
Imagine" suggested the phctosra.
pher. that you are watching the cor.
onation procession 90 by. Picture the
Joyous cheers and the flags and the
smiling faces OF the crowd"
The sitter shifted Grossly and gave
good imitation Of a dying walrus.
Think OF your friends!" exclaimed
the Photographer. in desperation.
Think OF your relations"
"Confound II. sir. but that's lust
what I'm doing!" blurted the sitter,
losing his patience. This PHOTOGRAPH
Is TO go to some Of them who want p
visit me and stay a MONTH" W.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Carson City Land Office.

Carson City Land Office.
August "a, l311.
Notice is hereby given that
Wellington T. Smith, o. Elko,
County of Elko State Of NevadaJ
has filed in this Office his applica-
ton to enter under the provision
OF sections 1905 and 23O7 R. S. U.
S. the following describedland,
viz:
The Northwest quarter of the
Southeast quarter IN. WI Of S.
E. y of Section Ten uO). Town
ship Thirty -four (34) North.
R ange Fifty-fivs (55) East, NJ. D.
B. & M. containing Forty Acres,
situated in Elko County. State of
Nevada, also the Northwest
quarter of the Northeast quarter
IN WI of NEi) Section Sixteen.
Township Thirty-fve NORTH Range
Fifty-five, Eust M. D. B. & M.
containing Forty acres.
Any and all persons claiming
adversely the lands described or
desiring to object because of the
mineral character of the land, or
for any other reason, to the dis
posal to applicant should file their
affidavits of protest In this office,
on or before the l4th day of
Octobe., 1911.
Louis j. Cohn,
Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In The Distict Court of The Fourth
Judicial District of The State
OF Nevada. In And For The
County Of Elko.
In the Matter of the Estate Of
Samuel McMullen, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been duly
appointed and qualified by the Dis
trict Court Of the Fourth Judicial
District of the State of Nevada. in
and for the County of Elko. as
executrix of the last Will of
Samuel McMullen, late of said
County, deceased. All creditors
having claims against said estate
are required to file the same,
with proper vouchers attached,
with the Clerk Of the Court, with.
in three months of the first publ.
cation Of this notice.
Annie McMullen Executrix.
E. P. Carville,
Attorney for Executrix.
Dated September %. 1911. -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-11
TIL for Lat.

When making out his laundry list
the methodical man set down oppo.
site each item the amount Of money
he should claim II the article were
lost. One week the laundryman lost
a shirt valued at 81. Without protest
he deducted SIS cents from the months
bill
What's the matter with that other
Id ctnts? demanded the methodicaI
man why don't I get that?"
I'VE kept that to pay for our work"
the lauudryman replied. We had al
reHd' shed and irOncd the shirt
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-11
NOTICE TO sTOcKMEN

Stockmen are hereby notified
thst am making a book of all
brands used in this county, and
they are reuested to send their
brands to me at the earliest
possible date. The book will be
invaluable to this Office when
completed.
J. c. Harris,
Sheriff of Elko county
Elko, Nevada, Sept. IL, 1911.