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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-03

These figures do not include the
loss in business, which German sta
tisticians calculate to be $4,000
600. 0.000.
Available figures to calculate the
loss of life upon are hard to get at,
rs there has been SO much exaggera-
ton on all sides.
Military experts figure that II
costs $4,000 in war for every SOL
dier killed. In the Turkish war of
lS77-7S, the cost was $4,000; in
the Franco-Prussian war of 1901.
$21, 600; in the Russian-Japanese
war, $40, 400. On this basis it is
estimated that 100000 men have
met their death in six months of
this great war, while others believe
$40, 600 would be nearer the figure.
-Four times as many are usually
wounded as killed, and on this esti-
mate the number of wounded Is be-
tween 100000 and 100000 max
ing a record that has never been
equalled in history.
In 1S54-56, the Crimean war. II
took nearly two full years to kill
4S5,000 men.
In 1S61-G5, the American Civil
war, four years we're required to
kill 100000 to 100000 men.
During 1901, the Franco-Prus-
sian war, seven months we're needed
to dispose of 100000 men.
The Russo-Turkish war of 1877
7s meant $50, 200 lives loss la a liz
tie less than a year.
The Spanish-American war of
1898 went on for eight months, with
only 2,9l0 killed.
The Russo-Japanese war of 1904
05 cost 555, ,SU0 lives In close TO two
years.
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first time in 1904 and again in 1908.
Had he survived until the 27th of
next month he would have been As
years of age.
In addition to the surviving wild
ow, Mrs. M. e. Wightman to whom
he was married nearly rs years ago,
four children are left, Del, Lysle,
eorris and Anita, and l.. M. and l..
N. Wightman, brothers, and Mrs. M.
L. Wildes, Mrs. II. l.. Nichols and
Mrs. Abbie Hammond, sisters, to
mourn his death. In addition there
are a large number of other rela-
tiVes living In this and other parts
OF the state, all of whom have the
sincere sympathy of a wide circle of
friends in their affection.
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Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the many friends who
gave US aid and sympathy in the
great loss we sustained in the pass
ing of our beloved relative, the late
Charles W. Wightman. Mrs. May
Wightman. Mrs. ID. NJ. Wightman,
Del. Lysle, Doris and Anita Wight
man, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. N. Wightman,
man, Mr.. and Mrs. 4. NJ. Wightman,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Wildes, Mr.. and
Mrs. ii. l.. Nichols and Mrs. Abbie
Hammond.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-03
SIX MONTHS TOLL OF WARFARE
What European Struggle Has
Cost In Money, Loss of Life
and Business.

1t is just six months today since
Austria opened its guns on Servia
and thus precipitating the present
European war.
To date, based on the statement
of Lloyd-George that Great Britain
is spending 1925, 100000 a month
for military and naval expenses
alone, it is estimated that the total
expenditure of all the nations en-
gagged to date is $1,000, ,000, 900.
Here is the estimated money cost by
goyarnmeufe involVpd.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-03
Wanted to Rent.

A farm near the town of Fallon.
New. Must contain at least 40 acres
of alfalfa, and lease must be for five
years or more. Will pay cash rent.
Plese send full prticulars to
o. ]. STREETER, Elko, New.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-03

WEATHER BULLETIN
For the week ending Jan. 80, 1915.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-03

Fresh ranch butter, 40 cents a
pound. Mrs. ]. H. Douglass.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

recent death OF British major to
whom she was betrothed will bring
her fortune of several million dol
lars, says Mrs. Grace F. Conger
daughter of the late Col. Henry s.
Fitch U, S. A, and a niece of the late
Clyde Fitch, playwright On March
12, last, she secured a divorce from
Roy n. Conger, New York banker,
after a seven year litigation. She re-
fuses to give the name of the officer
who left her his fortune, but says
she met him in 1908 with Mr.. Conger
on their honeymoon Conger was her
second husband. She married, at fiji
tee, a British army officer in Califor-
ria He died a month later. She is
now twenty-six.
For several years she thrilled
Broadway in New York, with her
marvellous gowns, both on and off the
stage. She had prominent parts in
several of the Winter Garden produc-
tions.
Last September she was found wan
dering "in a dazed condition on the
French line pier in New York and
was sent to the Bellevue Hospital.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
ENDING A CONSPIRACY
TN demanding the recall of
DR.. Dumba, President

TN demanding the recall of
u DR.. Dumba, President
Wilson has done more
than rebuke an indiscreet di-
plomatist who was found gull
ty Of grossly reprehensible con-
duct, says the New York
World editorially.
He has served notice upon
both Germany and Austria
that there is an end to the an
ti-American conspiracy which
they have subsidized in this
country in fragrant disregard
of international good faith and
international decency.
The presidents note of dis
missal will be read with no less
attention and interest in Ber-
lin than in Vienna. The pun
ishment falls directly upon DR..
Dumba, but the presidents ac-
ton in its entirety is directed
to all whom it may concern.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
LARGE CROWD TURNS OUT
FOR CAMPBELL CARNIVAL
FIRST NIGHT IS RECORD BREAK
ER-MIDWAY is CROWDED
WITH ATTRACTIONS.

With a midway 400 feet long, lined
with 12 shows of various character,
three riding devices and with all the
enhancing atmosphere of the carni-
val attractive to both old and young,
the Campbell shows opened last even
ing on the grounds in Alta street at
he junction of East Court. One of
the largest attendances for an opening
night was reported by the Campbell
management and the crowd found
ample means to enjoy itself to the
fullest capacity.
As is customary with the Campbell
company, the mayor, chief of police.
sheriff and other city and county Of
ficials were invited to inspect the
shows and pass upon their fitness
Mayor Dyer and Chief Kearney both
were said to be satisfied with the ma
ture Of the entertainment and told
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
THE CASE OF ARCHIBALD

EWS dispatches of yes
III terday tell of the contem-
- plated arrest of Archi-
bald, the American citizen who
was acting as secret agent for
Dumba in the effort to get let
ters through to Vienna. Ar
chibald is now on his way
home and will probably be tax
en- into custody as soon as he
arrives.
There is an act of congress
which makes it penal offense
for any citizen of the United
States to carry on a correspon-
dence with any foreign govern
ment with an intent to defeat
the measures of the govern
ment of the United States. 1t
is further provided that
Every person, being a
citizen of or resident with
in the United States and
not duly authorized, who
counsels, advises or assists
in any such correspond
ence with any such intent
shall be fined not more
than $4,000 and impris-
onment not more than
three years.
There can be no question
about Archibald's act. What
he did was to attempt to de-
feat a measure of the United
States. He was a citizen of this
country. He acted with au-
th0rization. He assisted in
carrying on a correspondence
that is forbidden so far as he
was concerned. He has no
claim to leniency. His action
was un-American, unpatriotic
and traitorous. The punish
ment should fit the offense.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 14.-Gover-
nor Carleson has attacked Frank p.
Walsh, chairman Of the federal COM
mission on industrial relations in a
statement issued here. He says that
Walsh has not presented the true
facts about Colorado and the recent
mining trouble.
He says Of Walsh, by nature
mountebank and sensationalist, he
doesn't tell the truth. because the
truth IS not wanted by the yellow
press Of the country"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
British Cause Defended.

BRISTOL, Eng, Sept 13.-The
British Trade Union Congress. now
meeting here, adopted a resolution
expressing belief in the complete JUS
tification of the position of Great Bri-
tain and her allies in the war.
The resolution pledges assistance to
the government as far as possible in
the prosecution of the war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
To Discuss Allies Campaign.

ROME, Sept. Il. - Consideration
of new plans for the entente allies
campaign against Germany and Aus
tria will be the subject Of the next
meeting Of the Italian cabinet, ac-
cording to report here. The recent
visit of General Joffre to the italian
front and Car Nicholas assumption
of command of the Russian forces
were made in connection with the new
plans.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

It's just one darned thing
after another for Uncle Sam.
Having disposed satisfactorily
of the submarine warfare per-
plexity and having pretty we'll
solved the Dumba situation,
now comes the announcement
of Gompers that offers of a
million dollars for a strike of
lOngshoremen in America have
been made from Germany.
~-S-s~s$~-S-~
The submarine warfare de-
veloped in Europe bids fair to
create a new style in the call
ing of football signals. 1t will
be quite in order for the quar-
terback to call "U-39" when
signalling the fullback to pillow
through the opposing line.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

NN0sS S~aa AAaaa ae
? NtAS ttANCE KILLED IN .
? RtTrlE MADE HER RICH .
= PHILADELPHIA. Sept 1.-THE
S$eSS 9 . . . . .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

The biggest Massns in the
state have been secured to
WELD the trowel when the cor
nerstone of the federal build
ing is laid.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

/ President Wilson in dealing
with the Dumba matter has
again shown that clearness
and steadiness of purpose
which have characterized his
foreign policy throughout the
war. There was no unseemly
haste, but there was no need
/ less delay. When all the facts
were in his possession he act
ed, and acted in accordance
with the honor and dignity Of
I the republic. While Washing
ton was still guessing what
course he would adopt, the
note to Vienna was on its way.
In the end the presidents
disposition of the Dumba Incl
dent will make for a better
understanding between the
United States and Germany
and Austria. 1t will clear the
air. Both Berlin and Vienna
have had to learn that the
United States is a nation
Hitherto they have regarded it
as a congeries of European i'm
migrants of various races and
conflicting sentiments who
were to be dealt with as pro-
German or pro-Brinsh, as the
case might be.
The Dumba incident has
given the president the long
needed opportunity to disillu-
sion Germany and Austria and
to assert once and for all the
dignity and the sovereignty of
the republic. The awakening
may be painful both in Berlin
and Vienna, but if Germany
and Austria are at all desirous
of maintaining friendly rela-
tons with the United States,
the most formidable obstacles
which were of their own
creation are now out of the
way. President Wilson's note
demanding the racall of the
Austrian envoy will give them
a clearer idea of the temper
and purposes of the American
government and the American
people than they have yet had.
There is still time for them to
change their methods and
their point of view toward
this country.
The president has ended an
intolerable situation, and has
ended it in a manner that re-
fleets the highest credit upon
himself, upon the government
of the United States and upon
the American people.
1t can rain bucketsful all
week and not a Roundup
booster will complain. 1t will
put the roads in good shape for
automobile travel to the big
gest show on earth.
The biggest Masans in the
state have been secured to
WELD the trowel when the cor
nerstone of the federal build
ing is laid.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
U s. Judge Resipnsr

WASHINGTON. Sept 13.-John A.
Marshall resigned as U. S. district
resigned as United States district
judge of Utah. No reason has been
assigned for Marshall's sudden resig-
nation. He was formerly a promi-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

1t can rain bucketsful all
week and not a Roundup
booster will complain. It will
put the roads in good shape for
automobile travel to the big
gest show on earth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

the management that they did not
find a single instance of anything OBJ
jectionable.
The show will continue through
the week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
villa Takes Terminal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE VII
la agency announced that General
Villas forces had captured Puelto,
Mexico, the gulf terminal Of the 18th
mus of Tehauantepec railroad.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14

nent mining attorney in Utah ana
was appointed to the office which
he resigned by President Cleveland in
1896.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-14
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
IN INV ArsNu7A
THE WRECK.

= Out Of day and the peaceful
= sleep
. OF calm on the blue and vastly
= deep.
= A gallant steamer rode;
= Into the dark of a stormy night;
= Into the oceans rage and might
= That bowling tempest's goad
. On with the winds and pitiless 4
. waves: 4
. Dashed on the rocks where the 4
= mad sea raves,
. The noble vessels lost,
. And through the storm and 4
. darkness wild,
. The last voice heard was the
Q wall Of a child,
D on the crest Of a billow toss
. ed.
B William Lightfoot Visscher,
. in Poems Of the South"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-21

VICTORIAN MODE m CHARMING GUISE.
Black satin. with embroidery in white and white
pussy willow tafeta with black embroidery is used
mere for full skirted costume Of the late Victorian
period. The little coat is button trimmed and is
oddly in keeping with the audacious hat of gray
hemp faced with black satin and trimmed with
pheasant quill. From X. H.. MACY & CO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-21

PICTURESQUE AFTERNOON FROCK.
This striking gown might have stepped from a
daguerreotype of the '4os, but it will actually be
worn at the San Francisco Exposition this spring.
The skirt Of taupe MORE is velvet trimmed and
slightly lifted to reveal a petticoat of velvet
trimmed net. The bodice is a fitted basque and the
bow of MORE in the front at the waist is extremely
interesting, The curious little sleeves are of
chiffon and MORE, trimmed with creme lace, and
they, too, carry out the quaint lines OF the frock.
From J. M. GIDDING & CO.
@#@
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02

suggest that you commit to writing
the terms you have proposed"
every WE'LL said Grant; 81 will
write them out" In a manifold order
book he then wrote in part as follows:
Appomattox Court House, va,
April ., 1865.
General r. f. Lee:
In accordance with the substance of my
letter to you of the Sth instant 1 propose
to receive the surrender of the Army of
Northern Virginia on the following terms
to wit: : The officers to give their
individual paroles not to take up arms
against the government OF the United
States until properly exchanged, and each
company or regimentaI commander sign
a like parole for the men OF their COM
mands. : This done, each oflcer
and man will be allowed to return to his
home. u. s. GRANT.
Lieutenant General.
Lee deliberately read the document
throughout. making brief comments,
and then Grants secretary copied it
with ink borrowed from Lees secre-
tary. Lees acceptance was written
with the same Confederate ink, but
upon borrowed Federal paper, because
there was no other at hand. The re-
lease Of the horses of Lees men ito
work their little farms" was an after
thought and made verbally at a hint
from Lee, who also asked for rations
for the time being. The outposts were
quickly notified, and Federal guns be-
gan firing salutes in honor of victory,
which Grant Immediately checked in
order to avoid undue humiliation OK
Lees men. 1.-THE war is over said
he. 'They are our c~ountrymen again"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02
Jews observe Pesach

Pesach, or Feast of the Passover, one
Of the most ancient Jewish festivals
commenced at 8 o'clock Monday and
was observed by all the Jews of Five
Mile Beach. Fitting services were held
in each home and the u~nleavened
bread or "Matzothn and the shinbone
of a lamb (roasted . nthe coaIs) were
found In every home IN commemora-
ton of the Paschal sacrifice. The festi-
val lasts almost a week. during which
time the ~unleavened bread is eaten, aud
everything pertaining to leaven lie
removed before the feast and new sets
of dishes and utensils are provided.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02
abOve) and at once declared himself
ready to talk surrender. as follows:


abovel and at once declared himself
ready to talk surrender. as follows:
April ., 1865.
Lieutenant General L. S. Grant:
/ received your note of this morning on
the picket line, whittier l had COME TO meet
you and ascertain definitely what terms
were embraced IN your proposal OF yes
terday with reference TO the surrender
of this ARM. | now ask an interview in
accordance with the offer contained in
your letter of yesterday for h a purpose.
r. e. LEE,
General.
This was written at o a. M, at which
hour (aboub bugles sounded halt on
the last charge of the Federals against
the Army of Northern Virginia. Grant
received it at 11:50, the long delay be-
Ing explained in his reply as follows:
April Q, 1866.
General r. e. Lee, Commanding C. S. A.:
Your note of this date Is but his mo-
ment, 11;50 a. m, received. In conse-
quence Of my having passed from the
Richmond and Lynchburg road to the
Farmville and Lynchburg road | am, at
this writing. about four miles west OF
Walkers church and will push forward
to the front for the purpose OF meeting
you. Notice sent to me on this road,
where you wish the interview to take
place, will meet me.
Very respectfully. your obedient serv-
ant. U. s. GRANT.
Ttkn.- G~-n.n
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02

to set aside the edict? Dispositions
for continuing the conflict had gone or
In spite of the parley, and in the hours
when Grant was perusing Lees second
letter eight miles away from Appomat
tox Lee, with his marshals, was pre-
pairing to hew a gap through the cav
airy Gordon which Sheridan had drawn
across the western front.
Before writing his second note tc
Grant Lee had learned that rations
which he depended upon for his men
had been captured, and yet he ordered
his generals to move out at l O'Clock
the morning of April 8 through the
Federal line. His own cavalry chief
Ftzhugh Lee. was to bring up the last
troopers from the al guard and take
the advance, Gordon's corps, with thir
ty cannon, to support the attack
Longstreet's corps, acting as rear
guard, would stand to arms and repel
the pursuers following up the rear,
The move was delayed from two to
three hours. Gordon met Federal cav.
airy on the route west of Appomattox
Court House. The guns opened, and
Lees troopers charged and quickly dis
lodged Sheridan's line. But Gordon
reported Federal infantry in sight.
Lee Seeks Out Grant.
Lee now passed some time in debate
whether to carry out his purpose Of
meeting Grant, as promised. He set
out finally without ordering cessation
Of hostilities. At the Federal picket
line, some miles in the ear. he WIS
met by Grants third letter (giveB
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02
Halted by a White Flag.

Although Gordon had reported his
corps fought to q fraZZle," his 1000
veterans, with an equal number of
Fitzhugh Lees, threw S~heridan's line
back in confusion. The grace Was
brief, for Federal infantry. marching
to the sound of Gordon's guns, came
IN at double quick. white and colored
soldiers. in parallel columns, on the
same road. These were Ord's men.
and while directing the movements at
the front Ord was met by a white
flag" asking for a cessation of hostili
ties. Ord sounded the bugle call to
"'halt."
The white flag was u carrying out Of
the order of Lee. When he heard that
Grant was ON the other front he rode
back to Appomattox, first sending a
message to Meade. in his rear, and to
the Federal commander in front for a
truce, pending his meeting with Grant.
There Grants aid found him.
In company with the aid, Colonel
Babcock, Lee sought a suitable seclu-
sion for d conference and found it at
the Mclean house. Grant was con-
Quoted there at l o'clock. and the con-
trast between the chief personages in
the great surrender group was at once
brought out. Lee and his officers had
feared the capture of their baggage
and on the Sth had donned their best
and richest apparel and accouterments.
Grant was weary and confronted
Lee in the simple dress of the march
and field.
"0ur Countrymen Again"
For once Grant dropped the role of
the 'silent man, He began the con-
versation by recalling the days Of
Mexico. when he had first met Lee.
After some time passed in reminis-
cences Lee broke in. Il suppose, Gen
eral Grant. that the object of our
meeting is fully understood. | would
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02

the headquarters of Meade, the com
mander of the Army of the Potomac
In a farmhouse. About midnight ht
was aroused to read Lees second let
ter:
April 8, 1866.
Lieutenant General u. S. Grant:
/ received at a late hour your note of to-
day. In mine of yesterday / did not inter /
to propose the surrender of the Army OF
Northern Virginia, but to ask the terms
Of your proposition. To be frank, l dc
not think the emergency has arisen tc
call for the surrender OF this army; but
as the restoration of peace should be the
sole object of all, / desire to know
whether your proposals would lead te
that end. / cannot, therefore. meet you
with a view to surrender the Army OF
Northern Virginia. but as far al youI
proposal may affect the Confederate
states forces under my command and
tend TO the estoration of peace l should
be pleased to meet you at 10 a. m. tomor.
row on the old stage road to Richmond
between the picket lines OF the two ar
mics. r. e. LEE,
General.
Surrender seemed postponed indei
nitely. LIE, hoped to embrace In an
interview . larger question than the
mere surrender of 10000 armed men
That was his fighting force. How
would he receive this repelling third
message from Grant?
April o. 1865.
General r. Il. Lee:
Your note of yesterday is received
l have no authority to treat on the
subject of peace. The meeting proposed
for 10 a. m. today could lead TO nc
good. l will state, however, general
that l am equally anxious for peace
with yourself, and the whole north en-.
t~ertains the same feeling. The terms upor
which peace can be had are well under.
stood. BY the south laying down theii
arms they will hasten that most desira.
BILE event. > u. s. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
Sheridan's Line Gives Way.
The south had again and again +
jected peace on the terms of laying
down their arms" and how was Let
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-04-02
Fiftieth Anniversary of Lees
Surrender

BY Capt. GEORGE l.. KILrfER. Late u. S. v.
copyright. 1915, by American Press Asso-
c~iation.l
"HE surrender Of Robert e. Lee
with his whole army fifty years
u ago April 0 had many OF the dra-
matte accompaniments which
tradition builds around such mighty
events-suspense pervading the war
ring camps, the sudden bursting into
view of a white flag, the bugle sound
ing halt to arrest the fierce charge, the
bowed heads and grave demeanor of
the defeated. the chivalric sympathy
of the %conqueror, followed by terms
more than chivalric. There was no
tableau of sword surrender, however
Grant and Lee met by arrangement
through correspondence at l o'clock
p. M, and at 4 o'clock the surrender
of Lees Army Of Northern Virginia
was announced.