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The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
Twenty Year. Among IeeberE..

DR.. wnfred T. Grenfell. who sailed up
and down the Labrador coast through
pack ice and among icebergs in his hos
pital ship ministering 10 the needs OF
the fishermen for twenty years, will give
lecture in the small ballroom OF the
New Willard Hotel tomorrow afternoon
at $50 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
PERU,s MINISTER RECEIVED.
senor Pe1et Tells President Q
canaI,s Great value.

Senior Don Frederieo Alfonso Pezet the
new minister from Peru. who was pre-
sented to President Taft yesterday, took
occasion to express his appreciation Of
the value OF the Panama Canal to
South America
President Taft replied acknowledging
the minister's friendly expressions.
w. A. Ekengren. formerly first secre-
tary OF the Swedish Legation, presented
his credentials to the President as min
ister,
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24

In selecting beef the pieces which are
well mottled with fat viii be found the
richest and Juiciest.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24

Gov. Bass % New Hampshire is among
the many leading men Of his State who
are In favor OF the woman suffrage
amendment Gov. Oxborn OF Michigan
and Gov. Hunt OF Arizona recommended
votes for women Il their Inaugural ad-
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
Seeks Report ON Lifeboat-.

Maj Gen. Wood. Chief Of Stan. U. S.
A.. yesterday announced that the trans
port service has been asked to make q
fun report as to the number OF lifeboats
carried b. every trcop shir IN ths army.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
SENTINEL-RECORD'S PIANO CONTEST

morning naueurates will a splendid $40o0o writing desk valuable przes every the they doa contest which everybody wins and nobody loses
 many popularity and prize contests held which highest number of votes prizes distinction which disappointed candi everyone commensurate with the they
 grand prize beautiful $4o0oo Leyhe outline splendid construction acquisition construction will number of the 
 prize writing 
 plan every the original plan by regardless awarded time effort in making the for the piano.
 of the piano will at the cash of all ubscrip all The possibilities of cash winnings unlimited would possible the leaders the nearly equal the while matter their will cash award proportion
 rules the white girl in vicinity entitled As in like SentineRecord right refuse nominations only the entry white girl or
 making the friends the explained detail The contest will conducted fairly to all
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
ID POCKET" TAFT'S
 LATE APPOINTMENTS
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS PRO- POSE TO ALLOW WILSON TO
 NAME THESE APPoINTEEs.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Democratic leaders in the senate apparently had gathered added strength today for the proposed movement to prevent the confirmation of a majority of Pres ident Tafts appointments to office that will be made in the last three months of his administration. It is understood that practically all of the postofiice appointments will be ''pock- eted" by senators from the interested districts wherever they might be af- fected by 2 change of administration March i.
 Two nominations that came up in the senate commerce committee today were referred to members Of the sen ate who, it is understood, are likely to hold them up. The appointment of ID. o. Newberry as collector of GUS toms for the Albermarle district in North Carolina was referred to Sen ator Simmons and that of James J. HaTbin as collector of the Saluria dis trict, in Texas. to Senator Bankhead of Alabama. Senator Simmons op- posed previous nomination of New berry and Senator Bankhead will not represent the Harhin nomination un- less the Texas senators approve. He does not expect t1ey will do so.
 Texas appointments are to be left entirely to Senator Culberson and Representative Sheppard, now sen. ator-elect, according to a statement made today by Senator Bailey. Tae latter said he does not intend to take any part in matters of appointments or confirmations.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
CHILDREN TRAPPED
 IN BURNING BARN
MOTHERS FRANTicALLY TRY TO PULL BOARDS OFF IN EFFORT
 TO REACH THEM.

Pittsburg. Dec 5.-Trapped in a burning barn. at Universal, a borough, three small children were slowly burn ed to death today while their mothers listened to the children's screams and tore frantically at the weatnerboard- ing of the barn in a futile attempt to save them
 The dead are Elizabeth So9han, 5, John Chasley f, and Mary Banda. s. They had visited the barn to play and are thought to have had matches. Tbe clildren had closed and fastened the barn door.
 The flames were discovered by Mrs. Sophan. She knew the children we're in the barn and her cries brought Mrs. Chasley and Mrs. Randa. Screaming, the three women rtied to break the door down and failing, at tempted 10 pull boards from the side of the building. The pitiful cries of the children drove the mothers into q wild frenzy They were carried to their homes and meanwhile rescuers were cutting hole into the barn Be. fore they succeeded the cries of tae children ceased and later the three charred bodies were recovered.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
NEED THEIR WIVES.
To Prevent Law Makers From "Ca-
 rousing Around Washington"

Washington, Dec. 5. - Suggesting that "carousing around Washington" was an almost inevitable result of members of congress coming to the capital alone, Representative Mann. of Illinois, today defended the prac- tice of paying members 20 cents a mile for their trips to and from Wash 5ngton on the ground that the excess allowance was used largely to defray the travelling expenses of the families of senators and representatives
 The house, sitting as a committee of the waole, devoted nearly all of today's session to consideration of the Legislative, executive and judicial ap- propriation bill Representative Cox of. Indiana, sought to amend the bill so as to provide for the payment of actual travelling expenses of members, but his proposition was voted down, 37 to 21. Consideration of the bill will be continued for several days.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
GENERAL SLUMP IN
 MANY STOCKS OCCUR
APPROXIMATELY ONE MILLION SHARES SOLD AT DECLINE ON
 NEW YORK MARKET.

New York, Dec. 5.-With transac. tions approximating one million shares, security values suffered a Sc were reversal on the stock exchange today The decline which ran from two to four points, embraced the more obscure specialties as well as the standard shares and speculative ia vorites. Some of the losses were re- gained iiNhe last hour, but the closing was active and feverish
 Southern Pacific was the one excep. tion to the general rule of weakness. It's relative strength was the more significant in view of the doubtful statuts of the Hartman properties by reason of the recent supreme court decision. It yielded temporarily but closed with a slight net gain
 Some of the prIces registered today were the lowest in months and in some cases the low level of the year was reached The urgency with which stocks were pressed for sale suggested enforced liquidation no less than short selling. Numerous stop orders were uncovered, especially in United States steel, which was the weakest of the more prominent is- sues. Steel fell under 70 before noon land later dropped to 68h, compared with 7S, it's top price of the preceding day. Sales of steel aggregated 220,0 ,00G tor about 25 per cent of the days to- tai.
 A number of unfavorable factors contributed to the decline, which may be said to have had it's inception in the Hartman decision.
 Despite the further ease of money. local hanks continued to lose ta the sub-treasury and by direct shipment to the interior and Pacific coast r. is estimated that this dra,n approach ed $6,000000 since last Saturday Taking this movement as a basis, a further deficit in the reserves ~ the clearing house is likely to be shown at the end of the week.
 An interesting side light on the gen. eral situation was furnished by the largest quotation for seats on the stock exchange Two memberships were posted for transfer today at s58.000 and $59 9000, these prices com. pairing with $69,OO0 two weeks ago
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
SANTA CLAUS" MAIL.
Letters Addressed to "Nickv Will qo
 to Charitable institutions.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Postmaster General Hitchcock today issued an or der authorizing all postmasetrs to de- liver Santa Claus" letters to such charitable institutions in the city or town where received, as may desire to give attention to the requests they contain.
 As Christmas day approaches, many thousands of letters are written to Santa Claus" by children of the poor, appealing for Christmas remem- brances. The postmaster general feels that the postoffice department should aid, so far as possible, in the philanthropic work of meeting the re- quests
 If the letters fail to bear postage stamps. it will be necessary, under the law, for the postmaster to for. ward them to the division of dead letters, but in that event. ne is au- thorized by today's orders to submit the names and addresses of charitable institutions that are willing in worthy causes to look after the wants of the writers.
 While this method of handling Santa Claus" letters will entail some additional work upon the postal serv. ice, Mir. Hitchcock believes the Dur. pose in view will Justify fully the ex. .penses.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
HER FAILURE TO SIGN THE ARM IsTlcE HAS A REASON WELL
 UNDERSTOOD.
WILL WATCH THE WILLY TURK
Army and Navy. Will Keep Turkey From improving Military Posi- tion During the Term of the
 Armistice.

London, Dec. 5.--(sreece still IS standing out from the aglnistice, but 1t is explained both from Sofia and Athens that this separate action is undertaken in agreement with the allies to prevent Turkey from profit ing from the armistice to improve her military position.
 An unconfirmcd report from At:s- ems says the Greeks are continuing their operations against Janina, but elsewhere orders have been received to cease hostilities. s@
 Reports current yesterday in some quarters that arrangements had been made for the reyictualling of the be- sieged garrisons appear so have been inaccurate. Provisioning will not be- gin until the peace conference has been inaugurated.
 The Bulgarian government news paper Mir. in an editorial today. di. lates on the advantages to Turkey of q good understanding with Bull garia. It declares Turkeys saliva ton lies not in continuing the war. but in seeking reapproachInent with Bulgaria.
 The French Premier M Poincare, in speech in the chamber of depu- ties in which he reviewed the war and it's effect on European interests indicated that the difficult problems would be solved at the London con ferences and expressed the hope that Turkey would speedily recover her prosperity.
 He said it would be necessary 10 determine what part of the Turkish public debt should he taken oyes by the Balkan states and added that France probably would arrange spec ial conventions with the allies for the protection of the extensive French interests in the conquered tSffiit,,1-,vi
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
HOW WILSON AND
 BRYAN MAY CONFER
MEETING MAY BE ARRANGED TO BE HELD AT MIAMI, FLA, ON
 WILSON'S RETURN.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 5.-The story of how the engagement for the approaching conference of Presiden-- elect Wilson with Wm. J. Bryan came to be made was told today
 1t seems that just before MT Will sons departure from Princeton, and while he was keeping his destination secret to avoid callers, word came 60 MT Bryan that Mr. Wilson was going Ito Florida It happened that MT. Bryan already had made plans to visit Miami, and in writing to the president elect, casually mentioned the fact, adding that he might drop in some day, if Governor Wilson happened to locate nearby.
 The letter was not received by MT Wilson until after he arrived at Ham. ilton. In reply he said he would be pleased to meet Mir. Bryan on re-urn- ing to the United States. This is the extent of the correspondence on that subject between the two democratic leaders since the election.
 The Dresident-elect is not permit ting himself to be troubled over the predictions of factional differences af- fecting his administration. He has made it clear that he win have no single adviser. His idea is to counsel with all those who are in a position to aid him.
 In his hope that congress will full fill it's campaign pledges. MT. Wilson is encouraged by his confidence in Oscar Underwood, leader of the dem- ocratic majority sn the house The president-elect frequently has referred to MT Underwood in terms of paise He believes the house leader is the type of man who loks upon legisla. tion from the viewpoint of the na- tional good, rather tban from that of sectional advantage.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06

unpledged support of friends, and will enjoy a splendid start in the contest for she necessary ballots to win this unsurpassed $40000 piano.
 On another page of this issue will be foix1d a complete description of this absolutely new style, English oak piano, together with all the rules of the contest, and many valuable sug- gessions as to the manner in which to proceed Read this over, then, if you decide to enter the contest, do so at once. The delay of day means much in contest of this character. Re member, the time is short. This is 70 be a brief contest in which every day will count.
 The beautiful new style Leyhe piano is one built along an entirely new and novel outline. Its beauty of outline and it's durability of construction can be noted at a gl2nce. It comes to the Sentinel-Record with the guaran- tee of one of the greatest music hous- es of the south behind it. The tone, style and new piano features make it an instrument to be desired by all Late piano construction has reverted back to the plain and beautiful styles of former times, anddhis Leyhe piano is one of the most beautiful models turned out by piano builders. It has a case of dark English oak, and pos. sesses every attachment that goes to make an absolutely new style instru. ment of sterling worth.
 This piano will be placed on exhi bitten in the show window of A. G Rhodes & Son. S05-S07 Central avenue where it can be seen and inspected by all. It is an instrument which the SentinelRecord will be proud to place in any home in the city.
 The contest is open now. Right now Is the time to begin your canvass for, votes If you expect to become a com 3etitor for this excellent piano and the cash prizes which will be awarded to all.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WILL HOLD ITS FIRST MEET
 ING MONDAY.
TARIFF REMEDY IS PLAIN 0NE
This is the View of Representative Clayton, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Who
 Will Give 1t Attention.

Washington, Dec 5.-Tariff and the trusts soon will be receiving at tention in congress. The ways and means committee will hold it's first meeting next Monday to lay out plans as to the tariff.
 It is expected a series of hearings will be set, beginning about Jan 8, and extending over six weeks. The hearings will be by schedules begin ming with chemicals. In this way t is expected most of the preliminary work may be in hand by the end of February.
 As to legislation affecting trusts and the Sherman law, Representative Clayton, of Alabama. chairman of the house committee on judiciary, is preparing to give special attention to the matter as soon us his duties as prosecutor of the Archibald impeach- ment in the senate are concluded.
 There is no doubt that trust legis. lation will be one of the most i'm portant subjects before the coming democratic congress, said Mr. Clay ton. Public opinion has come to place the tariff and the trusts in the very forefront of questions urgent~ ly requiring attention and remedy.
 The tariff remedy is a plain one, downward revision. But the trust remedy is not so piain. for many plans are proposed and the trust evi, is one of vast magnitude and Tamifi- cation What is needed is the en- forcement of the law as it now stands and supplemental legislation strength ening the existing law and remedy ing it's defects"
 It will be along these general lin ss that the judiciary committee will pro ceed when it takes up the trust ques- tion in January
 An income tax also is being look ed forward to as one of the import ant measures to be framed. Thirty four states have ratified the income tax amendment to the constitution and the votes of two mora states will suffice to make the amendment a part of the orginc law.
 The income tax law of 1904 was added as an amendment to the Wil- son tariff bill and members of the committed said today that such a measure probably would be consid cred as part of the tariff and rev enue producing legislation.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
TREASURY RULES LAX.
Many Persons Permitted to Visit
 Chicago Suh-Treasury.

Chicago, Dec 5. Testimony that numerous persons were permitted to enter the cage of the asserting tel Ter of the United States snb-treasury where millions of dollars were kept. prior to the disappearance of $i73.- 000, was given today in defense Of Geo. w Fitzgerald, on trial for alleg- ed embezzlement Of the funds
 Frank ]. Walsh. clerk of the crim- inal court. formerly employed as a vault clerk in the, sub-tseasury. de- clared if was a common thing for other tellers to go into Fitzgerald's $ cage on business. He said the doors leading to the telers cage had locks but that it was impossible to get a key into them because they were covered with paint
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
France is With Russia.

Paris, Dec. 5.-That France. i'll the present European crisis, is working side by side with fer aiiy, Russia. and her friend, England stands out clearly in the important address de- liyered by Premier Poincare to tho committee on foreign affairs Of the chamber of deputies today.
 The premier spoke plain words on the European situation when he said to the committee:
 We stand by our allies and our friends"
 M. Poincare was enthusiastically appiauded by his hearers for having constantly labored for the moral patromony of France.'
 In his references to the future. the premier said evidences pointed to a settlement of pending difficulties. but declared 1t was difficult to speak of the future and said it would be foolhardy to indulge in prophesies.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
MRS. sIcKLEs' LOYALTY.
Prevents Her Husbands Relics Being
 Sold by Sheriff.

New York, Dec. 5-Mrs. Daniel Sickles, estranged wife of the civil war general. came to his relief again today, as on a similar occasion no; long ago. and averted an auction sale of his war relics and other property The case had been attracting so much attention taat Sheriff Harburger's panel of jurymen, including many mil lionaires, had pledged sums to cover the judgmens of s5.050, which bank held against the aged veteran. Upon hearing os Mrs. Sickles' action. how ever, Sheriff Hamburger today return led the money subscribed.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
HAD MONEY LEFT.

Washington. Dec 5--The state ment of receipts and expenditures ol the Democratic National congres- sional committee. showing SIP 645 in contributions and balance on hand Of $373, was filed with the house to- day just within the time limit fixed by law Most of the contributions were in small amounts.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
Fear for Americans.

Washington, Dec. 5,--Possibility of danger to American life and property in Turkey was forecast in an official dispatch received here today stating that foreign subjects in Smyrna, Asia Minor, feared an outbreak in that city if the Turkish soldiers re- turned after disastrous peace.
 Grave fears< apparently exists in the minds Of foreigners in Asia Minor that the vanquished Turkish soldiers upon their return may seek revenge for their defeat by falling upon foreigners whose sympathies have been with the allies.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
RATS ATE BABY.

Muskogee, Okla, Dec. 5.--A eoro. ner's jury today found that the three weeks old child of Mrs. Virgil Davis, had been eaten to death by rats while it's mother visited neighbors. The mother returned to find the babys nose, cheeks and one eye eaten away She is in jail charged vita second degree manslaughter
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
DAVID EcKLEs DEAD.

Salt Lake City Utah. Dec 5 David Eckles. president of the Amal- gamated Sugar company, and one of the wealthiest citizens of Utah. died suddenly of heart disease at the Elm ergency hospital here today
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
TRoTTINe BOARD AoJouRNs.

New Torn Dec. 5.--The board of review of the National Trotting asso citation adjourned tonight until next May. putting over until that time q number of eases.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-06
THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON. DEC. 5--FoRE- CAST FOR ARKANSAS: FAIR AND MUCH COLDER FRIDAY: sATUR- DAY FAIR.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-07-26
Greater
Humboldt
Corporation

Organized for the purpose OF develop
ing the agricultural Il OF Humboldt
Valley by conservation and use of the
waste and unused waters.
Ten years ago. the U. 5. Geological
survey said there was sufficient water in
the valley to irriglte 10000 acres Of land.
Today, the COMMISSIONS of Industry,
Agriculture and Irrigation says there are
only $4,000 acres of land under irri-
cation in the valley.
The profits that will return from recll-
nation OF even 4 part OF that extra land
Tor which there is water will be very large.
This is the largest and most important
irrigation project in Nevada, and about the
only large one left in the United States not
exploited.
The returns to stockholders will be very
large, and land owners and present water
users who take stock will receive benefits
o granted under any other project.
Ii is expected that every person inter
eSted in the future prosperity OF Humboldt
valley, or who wants 4 good investment.
will take stock in this company.
o particulars, address Greater Hum
boidt Corporation, r. o. Box 254, Exc,
Nevada; L~ovelock, Nevada; 81 West Second
ST., Keno, Nevada; or 1920 Merchants
Exchange Building; San Francisco, Cal. o
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-07-26
fORsAW THE FUTURE

In the American Magazine
there is reproduced an extract
from a conversation held in 1927
by Goethe. the great German poet,
and a friend OF his, in which
Goethe made the following extra
ordinary prophecies:
1T may be ~foressen that the
United States. with its decided
prediction to the west, will in
Thirty cr f;rty years have occJ9i-
ed ana peopled the large tract of
land beyondthe Rocky mountains.
1t mag. Furthermore. be foreseen
that along the whole coast of the
Pacific ocean. where nature has
already formed the most capacious
and secure harbo RS. in po.:ant
commercial towns will gradually
arise for the furtherance of
a great inter course between China
and the Est Indies and the United
States. In such a ease it would
not only be desirable. but almost
necessary that a more rapid COM.
municatiun should be maintained
between the eastern and western
shores of North America, both
by merchant ships and men of war,
than has hitherto been possible
with the TEDIOUS, disagreeable and
expensive voyage around Cape
Horn. therefore repeat that it
is absolutely indispensable for the
United States to effect a passage
from the Mexican gulf to the
Pacific ocean. and | am certain
they will do it.
Would that | might live to
sci it! BIT | shall not. | should
like to see another thing "a juno
ton of the Danbue and the Rhine.
But this undertaking is so gigantic
that | have doubts of its | com, le-
ton, particularly when | consider
our German resources. And,
lastly should wish to see England
in possession of a canal through
the isthmus of Suez.
Would | could live to see these
three great works! 1t would be
we'll worth the trouble to last some
fifty years more for the very
purpose"