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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
THE MEXICAN SITUATION
From Fridays Daily

The Mexican situation locks bet
ter today than late reports yesterday
indicated. General Villa was then
quoted as saying that ne could land
10000 men in Ell Paso inside of
IS houre and teach the Gringues a
lesson" This report tux rs out to be
a fake. Today Villa is reported as
visiting Ell Paso and d. claring that
under no circumstances would
he Join Huerta's forces in fighting
the Americans. He said Csrranza
made a mistske in sending his note
TO President Wilson and called
Huerta a drunken bum. II Villa
was sincere in his statements, he
shows a level head.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy has left
Mexico City and is now doubtless
safe within the American Tires. Re-
rorts from Mexico City says that
mobs tramped upon and burned
the American flag. This may be
only a Int started by some
notoristy seeker.
Admiral Fletcher's latest reports
from Vera Cruz places the Amer
caus killed at II and wounded at
so. More marines have been l4H3-
ed and General Funston with q bri-
gade Of regular soldiers i: On the
way to Vera Cruz 10 reinforce the
marines. Another brigade is on
the way to patrol tie Rio Grande.
The national guard cas- Of the
Mississippi has been ordered to
mobilize and be ready TO ann or the
call for active service. Prepare
tions are being pushed to the ut
most to pat the army and navy in
condition fer war, If war must
come.
Admiral Fletcher reported last
night that the German steamer
Ypiranga had docEed at the custom
house, at Vera Cruz to unload her
cargo OF machine guns, rifles and
ammunition consigned to Huerta.
II will be long time before Huerta
receives this consignment.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
UNITED STATES IS RIGHT

In q zizaed 5~:a:er1.zt - CIoat1
Parker, ,he cry:er3 Eo7 az w,sac
and sGtbat, iaTE> The TptaFl
prs7Gc1.54r aftartS ar &Tertfs
of..sr 60 ike TaSa.so. ZGaGaf vi s..
rgs-aE;a-sE 4t5 Gsirilaasrt Hpae
as5 Tsa1sertatrapT rteNf vpIdti IN
anzs D 80 6suar9 aGFaac.fpr.
~'stas II nt1 41pps at Giue-icar
ppeaf1pp- T. IL ~urio Qpesr Vt
.i,DpGb she 5titsS S.F.es mDat
seae T. Efe pffepbt euFetaa 20
ttc Iuiteo Eatef tuirhi easily mas.
bern offered 80 q E.neppeau navpu
il Hige,ept fprm and the sftuatiu r
fhus created wopld have been 10
fniteiy more difficult II a6jostsncnt
SOD settlement than this one.
The United S&stes sss bound 10
exact from Huerts, temporary rui-
er Of Mexico, an apology adequate
to tie offense. The United States
has behaved in the whole business
with exemplary patience, but it has
done at last what it always does
when driven too far. It acts with
sharp and resistlcss decision.
Zone thing is certain. The whole
Anglo-Saxon word will approve the
course taken by President Wilson
in inforcing his and the nations
proper demand. The national
honor Of the United States neces-
STATED full and adequate apology.
The simplest form is that Of salut-
ing the flag which has been insult
ed.
"What the result will be needs a
real prophet to declare and real
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01

did not leave Vera Cruz the rebels
would take the field ageinst the
United States.
Martial Law has been declared In
Vera Cruz and all 10 l-combatants
have been ordered to leave the
city. The explanation for the above
order was that the food supplies
and housing accommodations were
rapidly becoming serious problems
and there vas danger Of disease on
account Of the crowded conditions.
Consul General Hanna at Mon
ttrey wired Secretary Bryan Fri
day that he Vas arrested by thu
Huerta forces On the 2lst and
thrown into prison. The flags at
the consulate were torn down and
some of them burned and the con-
sulate searched by the Mexican
officers. Hanna was first taken to
the p%enitentiary and then 10 the
state government palace where he
was held as a prisoner until releas-
ed by the rebel forces on the cap
ture Of Monterey. The rebel Off
GERS treated him with the greatest
kindness.
The strong war feeling in con-
gress is held in check for the time
being by the efforts Of Rrazil, Ar
gentina and Chile to bring about a
peaceful settlement of the trouble.
If this fails and Mexican outraRes
continue. war will surely be dcclar-
I'd.
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A BUSIHESS MAN

CONGRESSMAN Brown. Of the 0ys-
ter Bay district in New York wss
speaking Of the Jewish Instinct for
striking q barg IN ard during the
conversation tell this story:
Jacobs and Lcrnheim were Joint
partners in tie wooden cloth bust.
ness, Jacobs bei g the eastern sales.
man for the firr. While travelling
in the east hc was taken i'll aud
died. The IN 'ertsker who too.
charge of the body wired Bern
helm: Jacobs Ii:d. can enbsIm
him for fifty 10 lsrs, or frseze hin
for twenty-five jolla!z.
"BernEeim zi-e6 tzc.: 'F,esze
him from his rstz % tsr Att=sn
dollars; MS 3es Eers f-cst bitter
last winter"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
A CONTRAST

In significant contrast with the
constituencies fight being waged TO
the administration by u minority Of
President Wilson's own party is tine
attitude OF the leading Republicans
of the United States senate in sup
port of the presidents policy touch.
ing the canal toll issue. States
manship is seldom brought into
sharper conflict with demagoguism
than here.
Five OF the seven Republican
members of the senate committee
on foreign relations, which is con-
sidering the tolls repeal bill have
placed themselves unreservedly on
record as favoring the measure
urged by Mr. Wilson. The five see
no politics in the bill; they cannot
conceive that il involves any prin-
ciple of party faith. They are with
the president because they believe
he is right. For a statesman that
il always sufficient.
There are FIVE among the very
aUirs. uen-in the sena 2. regard
less Of party. Henry Cabot Lodge,
Elihu Root, Theodore E. Burton,
Porter J.. McCunher and George
Sutherlsnd-sl al are lawyers Of long
experience in the public service
men ard students Who are wont to
face big questions with the sirple
purpose of finding the truth.
Jingoism has no chance to sue.
ceed against the combined wisdom
and decency Of such senator's a:
these. and scores Of others Of bot.
parties who can distinguish honestI
from trickery are willing TO ie'
their votes follow their conscience
President Wilson is just now tht
target for as u%nprincipled an attscE
as has disgracej the pages Of poIiti
cal history in years. His enemies or
the tolls issue are resorting tc
every mean device known to guer
lila warfare. They have little re
gard for truth or for decency: i'm,
PEELED by various unworthy mot,
ives. they seek to destroy the ad
ministration ard its chief.
Such tactics cannot win. They
will strengthen. not weaken, Presi,
dent Wilson in the public estima.
tion. Mud-slinging inevitably re
acts against the singer. The pub,
lie loves truth, and resents its per
version.
The tolls repeal bill will be PASS
cd by the senate. The fewer hours
wasted in its discussion there the
better.-CIeyeland Plain Dealer.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
TEMPERANCE IN The NAVY

One by one the old traditions
and customs of the navy are fall.
ing into disuse. Time was when
the captain aud officers of a man'o-
war were proud Of their capacity
to stow away any and all kinds of
fl ~ liquors. while the men were
served with an allowance of grog
every day, with a little gun pow
der in it on the eve of battle. Drink
ing bouts between the officers of
different ships were common in the
old days and the shouts we're long
and loud On the part of those who
still maintained their equilibrium,
as one of the jolly old sea dogs slid
under the table, vanquished.
The sea novels used to be full
Of such incidents overdraHn 10
doubt. but still containing the ele-
ments Of truth. There is a delight
full pen picture in one of thess old
romances relating to how the SER
wants of the officers OF a certain
wsrship who had been invited
aboard another vessel for dinner
waited with whcelharrows for the
summons they knew was SIRE to
come, and how as each officer fell
by the wayside he wss wheeled to
his quarters 10 recover frtm the
effect of his libstions and s1allaz
his chagrin oyer the fact that
his capacity was net 50 great r. q
bottle or t~o as tia; CT some Of the
other officers. He cid uoI worry
over tie fact that be hs6 tszu
The old order Of things have
passed away with the wooden ships.
The bUis!erous red-faeed Captain
has given plate 10 the quiet unob-
trusive gentleman. who plans sea
fights On a scientific basis and with
mathematical precision. TIE ne
chanism of his vessel is so intricate
and wonderful that he must be
he is right before going
ahead and cannot take the risks as
sumed by the sea fighter, Of long
ago. Vessels are not lsshed together
in battle and boarding parties, cut
lass in hand, sent over the rail,
in these days of dreadnoughts.
Miles separate the combstants.
and a clear brain ard steady nerve
are required rather than d fierce
to indulge in combat with
sword or pike.
The grog of the sailors was cut
of long ago for the good Of the
service and now Secretary Daniels,
Recommendation of the surgeon
general has Issued an order nro-
hibiting the use of alcoholic liq-
uors, ION board any naval vessel,
or within any navy yard or station"
within the jurisdiction of the navy
department and holding command
ing officers directly responsible for
the enforcement of the order. The
hardship will not be very great for
the naval offices of today have been
brought up in a far different school
that of their predecessors and
the too free use of the flowing
bowl has been frewred upon for
years. while cnurt-martiuI has FOL
drunkenre:s.- Salt Lake Tri-
.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
From Mondays Daily

Ire latest news from Mexico is
BOT - wsrlike IS it was last week.
Brs7ii, Argentina and Chile have
offered their good offices 10 Presi-
dent Wilson to compose the trouble
sith Mexico and their offer has
been accepted. Negotiations. con-
Quoted through the Spanish AM.
bassador at Washington. have been
started by the three powers with
Hueria, ard the ambassador has
received private sdviccs from Mex
leo City stating that Hucrts has &C.
cepted the offer Of Brazil, Argen-
tina and Chile to bring shout an
amicablc settlement Of the difficulty
between the United States and Mexi-
co.
General Carrauza has also re-
ceived a copy of the note sent by
the powers. Whether he was in
cluded in the offer could not be
learned o would he talk for pub.
lication on the subject. He is cx-
pecting a note from President VIII
son in reply 10 his Of last Wednes.
day. Officials at Chihuahua insist
that C%arranza's note to President
Wilson was friendly and that there
was no intention Of conveying the
threat that If the American troops
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
Emotions Expr...,d In o,,,rr,

In tho vedas of the HIndus some
OF "hien date back 6,0oo years before
!hfist. there Is steady reference TO
dancing as an expression OF triumph.
"orsh Q. and even the deepest grief
1t Is tho an in the Zendayegtas OF
tho Persihns. Dancing With cymbals
ahd tambourines. with bells tied 10
theIr ankles and wrists or around
iheif "o'sts. vas an ar, that tho
priestNsse1 IN the temples mus, un.
G.rs;anu
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
aitas S''ef- 3 10 Gshrssn.
it fprre jatSt - GHaca :ts tstiTes
10 mo- t.ycps hpN - fasezs.


Sc tprre jat't - Gnac1 :ts t1.ITes
10 no Know hoy , fasezs.
psoihtas are EcsT : IN the twentieth
reniu:y.
II means IL he United States
must undertak' ne subjugativn Of
\ Eico and in cricr to secure law,
order, pacifirsti and constitution.
al freedom for ~ peoplc the coun-
Try will be cngaE 4 upon a vast en-
terprisc tho en- t which no mar
IAN see. Nipe'y Per cent of the in
habitants Of NJ %ito arc mixed ne.
gro, native and Spanish blood. Not
more than 5 per cent have any real
education ard there is no constitu.
tional freedom or liberty in the
lend and never has been.
"The only government that ever
succeeded was a dictatorship and
Mexico has a long way TO go be-
fore ii reaches the ordinary consti.
tuti"nal position Of any modern,
civilized country. No successful
var could accomplish that immed-
lately"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01

After a man as- .ayu-teI IN r.
OF your set-ish -i.cx schemes. do
you Keep a Eegdias him literature
Tor your neT "~Tt"rp-lEe?' Certainly
not" answered a., promoter. what's
the use OF was,Ins postage stamps on
q man Tho Ia broGQ7"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-01
Automobile Man Dimes.

Walter. I don't want this cheese"
anything wrong, sir?" IT'S too old.
Haven't you got any OF the 1918
model7'-YonkeTs Statesman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12

Miss Marguerite Gill was the week
end guest of Mayor Whitney and fam
lily in st. Louis.
Mrs. w. A. futile entertained her
sister, Mrs. Jennie Gates Shaul Of
Durand last week.
Miss Francis Peters of Ithaca has
accepted position with the Michigan
State Telephone Co.
Mrs. Apman, the Gossard Corset
Demonstration, will be at Mrs. Adams
Thursday and Friday. K
Miss Helen Doane visited from
Friday until Monday as the guest Of
Miss Lena Potter in Ann Arbor.
C. r. Converse and A. L. Converse
Of Shepherd were guests of their
brother, ]. E. Converse, Thursday.
Mrs. r. V. Faurot, Mrs. Frank
Nesen and Miss Jessie Faurot of st.
Louis were shopping in Alma Friday.
Bert Hayward of Breckenridge
spent several days of this week as the
guest of his brother, Pearce and fam
lily.
Louis Hudson and family spent
Sunday in st. Louis at the home of
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Scott
George Hayward, who has been con-
fined to his home with rheumatism for
the past two months, is now out and
able to walk.
DR.. Blaisdell, president of Alma Col
lege, gave a fine address to the Mems
Bible class at the Methodist church
Sunday at 11:30.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jones were
guests of Mrs. c. Flewelling Saturday
and Sunday. They left Sunday for
Vernon where they expect to make
their future home.
Senator King and L. A. Sharpe mo-
tored to George Young's cabin on the
Manistee river Friday and spent Fri
day and Saturday hunting, for the
small feathery game.
Watch for the parade Saturday af-
ternoon before the Alma Olivet foot
ball game. Be sure and go to the
game. The last of the Alma season.
See some real Alma spirit.
The NJ. L. Perrigo garage is going
up fast. That corner will be one of
Alma's best. Wide-awake merchants
are always welcomed to Alma, the
best city of its size in Michigan.
| Mr.. Carl Washburn, cashier Of the
First State Bank, will address the
Epworth League at Bedding next Sun
day evening, November Is. Mr..
Washburn will be the guest of Rev.
Doty while there.
Mr.. William A. Bahlke will address
the Young Mems Bible Class of the
First Presbyterian church on Sunday,
November 18th, on the subject, Law
and Lawyers" A cordial invitation
is extended to the young men of the
congregation and community to be
present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12

American Lady Corsets for ACC at
Mrs. Adams store. x
Mrs. Celia Nichols of st. Louis was
an Alma caller Friday.
Put Taylor of Elwell was an Alma
business caller Saturday.
Levi Pritchard of Elwell transacted
business in Alma Monday.
George Ferris of st. Louis was an
Alma business caller Monday.
There will be special music at the
Baptist church Sunday evening.
Frank Hanna of st. Louis attended
the Ferris-Alma game Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Johnson of Ell
well were Alma visitors Monday.
Hon. A. B. Darrough of st. Louis
was in Alma on business Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12

Mrs. Genesta of Shepherd was an
Alma visitor Monday.
James Klein spent Sunday with his
parents in st. Louis.
Charles Kelley Of Elwell was an
Alma visitor Monday.
Frank Mcdonald and wife of Alma
have moved to Remus.
Roy Stevenson of st. Louis was an
Alma caller Saturday.
Carl Washburn has completed some
repairs on his home on Grant avenue.
Judge Manley Stevens of st. Louis
was an Alma business caller Tues
day.
DIR. F. c. Thornburgh visited his
friend, DR.. Perry, at Chesaning from
Tuesday until Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12

Mrs. E. H. Weese is entertaining her
daughter, Florence, of Shepherd this
week.
DR.. Bruske Of Hope College, Hol-
land, was an Alma business visitor
Monday.
Miss Lillian Coll entertained Jack
Wax at her home in Breckenridge on
Sunday.
f. B. Doherty of Clare was in Alma
on business with the Alma Ill. & Eng.
Co. Monday.
Rev. Priest was in Jackson Tuesday
to attend B. Y. p. u. state commit
tee meeting.
Carl Harry spent Saturday and
Sunday in Grand Rapids on business
and pleasure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12

Special sale on $1.00 Corsets at
Mrs. Adams store. Sale price, 40
cents. X
Reuben Root and Harry Belback
were Saginaw visitors Monday and
Tuesday.
The Methodist Sunday school has
just received 121 Bibles to be used in
the school.
John Flansburg and family of Clare,
Mich, are now living in Alma on Gro
yer avenue.
The Home Lumber & Fuel Co. is
building a large shed for the single
department.
Prof. Floyd Maxwell and wife spent
the weekend with his parents, near
Mt. Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12

Gossard Corset Demonstration will
be at Mrs. ?. J. Adams store Thurs
day and Friday. x
Lloyd Ellison, Ray Tomlin, Albert
Dumas and Charles Ward spent Sun
day in Saginaw.
The Sugar Factory was closed Tues
day and Wednesday because of a
shortage of beets.
Harold Church of Crystal, who has
been employed in Alma spent Tues
day and Wednesday at his home.
President Blaisdell gave talk be-
fore the Mems Bible class of the NJ. E.
church Sunday morning. His sub
ject was Duties of Parents Toward
Their Children Fifty men were
present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Mrs. Clint Nelson spent Monday in
Elwell.
Ray Bayles of Ithaca was in Alma
Monday.
V. p. Cash was in Harrison on bust
ness Thursday.
Miss Jeanett Kellogg spent Tues
day in Saginaw.
Miss Adeline Dowker spent the
weekend in Saginaw.
S1.00 Corsets, sale price 40 cents,
at Mrs. p. j. Adams. K
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

!2 Can YOU tell mo the origin OF the curiew
Htit anu whether there arc any towns in the
l would also like to Know how curfev Law,
may he introduced in a small town W. n. o.
A, The curfew bell was introduced in
england by William !, in 106S when II
rang at p. m. All fires and candles were
10 DC eNtinguishcd under a severe penalty
AZ the present time, however. a whistle
IS generally blown at D. m in the small
towns where the custom still exists but
the purpose OF this curfew, differing from
the one of olden times, Is to bring young
children in from tho streets. Two towns,
for instance. where this whistle blows
are Springdale, Pa, and Ithaca, n. Y.
II would be customary for the Town
Council to Introduce and pass upon such
q law.
pavid's Day, and can you give me It's origin?
e. A. NJ.
\. The ist OF March is annually set
aside by the Welsh to commemorate st.
Davlds birthday In the year $40. On this
day, tradition states, a great victory was
obtained by the Welsh over their Saxon
invaders.
,.9. yi1YdIx inform me Of the date Of the cap.
take place Il. +. r.
A. He was captured on May 10, 1867,
Mt IrWlnsVille, Ga.
" 20 Of what county? A. c. s.
a. Yes. OF Knox County.
g.. How far is It by trolley from Chester to
Media, Pa? About how long does the trip
take! s. J. II.
A. The distance is approximately six
miles and takes about 20 minutes.
g, Is II possible to go to Newton. n j.. by
y. No However, you may go TO
Easton by trolley from 69th and Market
streets, or from Willow Grove via Doyles-
town to Easton, and from there take the
d. l.. and w. Railroad to Newton, y. ].
g, What Is meant by the term Dead Ian
A. Those languages which are no long
er generally spoken, but which are pre-
served IN literature, such as the ancient
Greek and Roman tongues, are known
as the Dead Languages"
g; How long has the New York Yacht club
a. The New York Yacht club was
organized in 1874.
g, A what point does tho Delaware River
A. Trenton. y. ].
Q. Who founded the Young Mems Christian
Association and IN what year? c. H. L.
A. Tho association was founded In 1851
largely by the efforts of Sir George
William.
Q. Kindly. inform me II possible. when
Decoration Day was started and hv whom?
J. T. s.
a. The Southern women during the
Civil War originated the custom Of strew-
ing flowers on the graves of soldiers. This
custom gradually spread throughout the
country and in 1868 and 1869 General
Logan. as Commander-in-chi of tho
Grand Army of the Republic, appointed
May 30 for that purpose.
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VOTERS NAMES REINsTATEp
Careless Police canvassing Caused
Them to Be Stricken From Lists.

Careless police canvassing resulted in
considerable work today for the Regis
tration Commissioners. who will be
to place back on the lists voters names
stricken on unnecessarily.
Before 10 o'clock this morning at least
20 persons had appeared or telephoned to
know why their names had been removed
from the qualified lists OF voters when
they had not left their respective di-
visions. In each Instance they we're REIN
stated.
In the majority OF cases the complain
ants had moved TO another part OF the
division and the police had not taken
the trouble to find them, but had simply
stricken their names from the list Some
had not even moved away, but still re-
sided at the same house
In the oath Division OF the 3Ith Ward
George G. Marshall had moved from 1914
Race street to 1912 Arch street. In the
9TH Division OF the 27th Ward Grayson
Penny had moved from 9l5 Rodman street
to ii6 South Hutchinson street. Joseph
X. Williams stil resided at 17i6 Latona
street i'm the 26th Division Of the 9Th
Ward,
Thomas jackson is still residing at
1893 North 10th street In the goth Di-
vision OF the 18th Ward, and Thomas
j. Foley, Jr, has not departed from 1855
North 10th street.
The chairman Of the Registration Conn
mission Is Clinton Rogers Woodruff I;
George g. Pierre John j. Green, sccrc-
tary and Hampton S. Thomas, recorder
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

he decided. So he called with all his
might, Mother; mother! Please 90
a little slower. We don't need 10
now"
But Mrs. south-breeze made no
blackbird
Surely she must have heard that"
SAID Jimmy in a puzzled voice, "but
l thought she'd answer"
Maybe she heard and meant YOU to
do as you pleased" said the blackbird.
and that's the reason she didn't say
anything"
Now Jimmy knew just as we'll as
you do that if his mother had heard
him she would have answered; she
always did; but he wanted to stop and
look around so much that he let the
blackblrd talk him into believing that
his mother would let him do as he
pleased.
tn watch very carefully and when
mother gets almost out OF sight, I'll
stop looking around and follow her"
So he and the blackbird stopped and
explored. And they got so interested
that they forgot to watch Mrs. South
breeze IN the distance. She went on
and on and on-never guessing that
they were not right behind her.
And when Jimmy and the blackbird
remembered about her she was far,
far out of sightl
Jimmy called and hunted. but he
couldn't find her.
I'm tell you one thing" he said to
the blackbird, "I'll never listen to your
advice again, so there"
you don't have to-" replied the
blsckbird saucily. Il can take care Of
myself" And be flew away, and left
poor little lost Jimmy all alone
And ever since that day. the breezes
have disliked the blaekbird family and
have considered them very saucy and
But what of Jimmy? You'll have to
wait till tomorrow 10 hear how he
found his way again.
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