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The Delta independent., 1914-08-14

the Present case neither candidate at
tempted a canraie4. The election =
suited in favor of Sergeant Day by
substantial majority which was all the
more gratifying 10 the successful can
didate, and to the organization. Day
was Immediately sworn in as second
lieutenant OF the company and is now
discharging the duties OF that office.
After the election Captain Charles
worth instructed the company in the
new bayonet exercises.
Arrangements are now being made
to complete rifle team from c Com
pany to compete with other organiza-
tions in the state at a match shoot TO
he held at the state rifle range some
time in September. The local team
will have target practice on the Mont
rose rifle range.
The battalion officers returned to
Montrose Immediately after the cleo
tion.
Captain Charlesworth has received
thirty absolutely new uniforms from
the state arsenal. and more will be
issued as the members report for the
fan drills.
The Delta independent., 1914-08-14

II. J. Roeber was In the city from
Paonia ON business yesterday and
paid Independent substantial visit.
The Delta independent., 1914-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Geer have Just
moved into the Robinson residence on
Howard street near Fifth.
The Delta independent., 1914-08-14
Delta Subjects of
Kaiser Can Fight

1t is prttty generally understood
that all subjects of the Kaiser resid-
ing in this country are being called
into service in the battle fields abroad,
and while it is not absolutely certain
that Gus Schlapp, Fred Trechter,
Frank Kuhn, Charles Lieberum, Ernest
Engelhardt, William Vessel AMI few
others have received orders, yet it Is
safe to infer that this is about what
they will get;
Imperial Palace, Aug. 8, 1914
Greeting to Our Loyal Subjects:
]. Admirai Alfred P. ron Tirpita,
hereby summon you to join the Kais-
er's personal body guard during our
threatened war. We trust you may
join US before the battle of Pretzel-
vile. You are assigned to the Duke
of Weinerwurst's division. We expect
you 10 lead all the speedy retreats.
When you are not fighting you can
stay in the commisary and put holes
in limburger cheese. You will also be
sent up in an air ship as decoy to
draw the Russians fire before each
battle. Being poor shots, they may
miss you, bue we will send you up
each day until their craftsmanship
improves.
Yours in the faith,
HOCH DER KAISER
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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
GERMANS ACCUSED OF
firing ON HOSPITAL
FRENCH NURSE SAYS THEY DE-
LIBERATELY SHOT DOWN
RED CROSS FLAG

bordeaux, Sept. 22.-Madame Pauls,
head of the French Women's Ampu-
lance corps, has reported to the gov
ernment from Etain, in the depart
ment of Meuse describing the bonn
bardment of hospital at that place
bv the Germans on August a.
~ The first shot from the German ar
-tillery. Madame Pauls said, brought
down the Red Cross flag on the roof
and a fragment of this shell shattered
a basin beside a table on which Or.
Proux of Paris was operating on Sc
rious case The doctor then moved
into another wing of the building III
which there were 500 German sol
diers. The shells began to fall faster
and finally this section of the nos
pital had to be abandoned. Inc
wounded were moved to Verdun, Il
miles away.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
Bernstorff Denies Germans Did 1t

New York, Sept. 22.-Count Won
Bernstorff, German ambassador to
the United States, asserted today it
was "preposterous to suppose that the
destruction of the cathedral at Rheims
was premeditated.
TT would seem from certain pub
lished reports" Count Won Bernstorft
continued, "that the destruction OF
this grand old edifice was the result
of malice. This is ridiculous. I am
positive that the attack on the ca
thedral at Rheims was not wilful
However, believe this is a case Of
hyper-sympathy. For my part, I fee
much more for the thousands of meI
who have sacrificed their lives, al
though l regret as much as many
the destruction of such beautiful
work of art"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
GERMAN RIGHT Wing WEAKES BEFORE ASSAULTS Of ALLIES
Final Result Depends Upon Reinforcement
TODAY'S DEVELOPMENTS

gone neither side the other Ger
claim decisive outcome in the bat
conflict OF the the
present tme long raging
partakng of the nature OF
siege Both sides their strongly
positions 100 miles, indicated
virtually continuation enrenchments
night and under its
infantry follows attack
sionally one gains ground.
appear nothing but successful thanking
any effect either But +
nehed side has outan
is the territory battle and the city of
heavily The Germans are SAID to
!. be o recapure this position 7
Paris today that
cessan German attacks yesterday September 2
have been compelled to
point French took prisoners
The latest official communication Berlin,
night the hill positions Gran
occupy Beheny three miles north of
described the Germans also as attack
ing the strong forts o verdun.
military expert London Times gives positions to the
which correct remarkable ad
right wing The French
previously reported north OF Noyon but the
miles north of Noyon; Rosiel nine
Iassign eight miles due west OF
Noyon been confirmed from any
having connted itself with saying
advancing along the right bank of
the River Ose.
Dispatches lay claim to further victories
over Austrian forces along Dna Aceordigt
advces the driven across -h8 Che
side with heavy losses.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
The GENERALS ARE JEALOUS
VILLA AND CARRANZA WILL
STRIVE TO oUTDo EACH 9TH
|. ER, 1T is THOUGHT
WILL GUARANTEE SAFETY
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT is
ASKED TO CARE FOR RE-
FUGEES IN VERA CRUZ

Washington, Sept. 22.-Although yes
terday's official reports indicated that
friction between Generals Obregon
and Villa was insignificant, there was
a pessimistic tone in advices from Mex
leo today The local troubles in Son
ora have given rise to the fear among
some observers that Villa may at
tempt to quell the disturbances there
Independent of Carranza's efforts.
Nothing of definite nature has yet
reached officials on which judgment
of the trend Of future events can be
based. Everything seems to depend
they believe, on the outcome of the
national congress On October !, as II
already is realized that q contest viii
ensue between the Carranza and villa
factions for political control of the
assembly.
II is doubtful whether the admins
trat1ve questions which must be ad
justed at Vera Cruz before the Ameri
can troops can withdraw will be set
tied until early in October, by which
time It is believed General Carranza
will have retired as first chief In IA
vcr of Fernando IgIesias Calderon
who would be designated provisional
president.
The state department today asked
the Carranza government to guaran
tee the safety of the priests and nuns
gathered at Vera Cruz seeking a
means to leave the country.
Thirty-two of the priests desire tc
go to Havana, but the wishes of the
other religious refugees have not beer
determined. l
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
SOCIALISTS OPPOSE wAR

Rome, sept. %. (via Paris)-The
extreme wing of the socialist party
has passed resolution setting forth
its opposition to war and urging the
necessity of Italy's maintaining neu-
trality. Continuing, the resolution re-
affrms the principles of International
ism and expresses admiration Of those
who fought to make neutrality re-
spected
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
OLD FIGHT ENDED

Perio, ILL.,, Sept. Pat today $
session of the annual meeting of the
International Association OF Brioge
arI Structural Iron Workers, seating
Of two delegates from the Brooklyn
local which has been denied repre-
sentation in the convention for some
time. was the principal business. For
wears there has been conflict In the
brooklyn local, rival factions striving
for recognition by the international
body. The executive tody ruled in ia
yor of Delegates Slattery and Hen
ney, representing the progressive
faction, and the convention today rati'
fled the boards decision.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
French sortie RepuIsed

Berlin, Sept %, (by wireless to Say
vile. L. 1.-THE announcement. given
at official headquarters under date OF
September 21 relates that in the fight
inc around Rheims the Germans have
occupied the heights of Caronne and
that in view of the French city, which
is declared as on fire. they occupied
the village of Bethenia The Germans
have attacked the line of forts to the
south of Verdun and they crossed vic
toriouslv the eastern frontier Of Lor-
raine, which was defended by elgnt
French army corps. A French sortie
from a point northeast of Verdun was
rerulsed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
Report is penIed

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 22.-The report
that a wireless plant was in operation
somewhere in the Puget Sound coun-
try and which was communicating
with the cruiser Leipzig, originated in
British Columbia a month ago, when
a rumor also was current that the
cruiser planned descent upon Prince
Rupert, B. c. 1t was reported further
that steamers leaving Seattle with
coal were planning a delivery to the
Leipzig at sea. Investigation by Uni
ted States naval officers proved that
the coal was for legitimate destina-
ticn and that there was no wireless
plant conveying unlawful messages.
Afterward it was learned by the
British authorities that the Leipzig.
after coming north as far as Cape Men
docino had altered her course ana
had never entered the north Pacific.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
Wireless plant on Coast

Washington, Sept. 22.-On complaint
of the British embassy, the department.
of agriculture has begun search for
a mysterious wireless plant supposed
to be operating in the mountains on
the Pacific coast. Information furnish
ed to the department is vague, but
apparently the plans is busily engaged
in sending messages uncensored by
the federal government. Forest rang
ers who patrol the mountains are un-
derstood to have received orders to
look for the wireless outfit.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
Germany Driver from Pacific

Germany Driven from Pacific
London, Sept 22.-The destruction
of the wireless station on the Island
of Nauru, removing the last German
stationary wireless apparatus in the
Pacific, is reported today from Sydney,
m S. w. The British flag now flies
over the island, though the German
governor and his staff have been al
lowed to remain.
Scattered fighting has taken place
at Rabaul, on Neupommern Island in
the Bismark archipelago. The nativ
under German leadership proved yer
troublesome, but the Australian Ian 2
ing party took to cover cleverly ar
suffered no losses. and after ski .
nish, RabauI practically surrendered
Doctor PockeI q member Of the
Australian Red Cross detachment, was
shot by German officer after he had
removed his coat with the Red Cross
band on the sleeve to cover wound
Ell man.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
FILIBUSTERERS WIN
AFTER HARD Fight
NEW RIVERS AND HARBoRS MEA
SURE is REPORTED OUT TO
THE SENATE

Washington, Sept. 22.-The victory
of the senate filibusterers against the
river and harbor bill bore fruit today
when the commerce committee formal
ly reported a new measure providing
$20,0O0,OOO to be spent by the army
engineers. No prolonged discussion
was expected in the senate. but how
the house would receive the reduction
of nearly $S5.OO0,OOO could not be
predicted.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
Sister Ships are Struck When They 60 TO
Aid of First Vessel to be Stricken.
DETAILS OF The ENCOUNTER ARE NOT GWEN
London Reports the Teuons Success Brilliantly Executed
Sunken WarShps the Cessy be Aboukr and the osue
Each Of Which Carried Grew OF Over Seven.
Hundred Men.

London, Sept. % The British war
ships Aboukir, Hogue and Cressy have
been sunk in the North Sea by sub
marines, according to an announce
ment by the official bureau this after
noon. Continuing the announcement
says that a considerable number of
these vessels were saved by H. NJ. S.
Lowestoft and by division of torpedo
boat destroyers. Trawlers and their
beats also aided in the work of rescue.
The Aboukir was torpedoed first.
The Hogue and the Cressy drew in
close her and were standing by to
save her crew when they also were
torpedoed.
The Cressy, Captain Robert w. John
son; the Aboulir, Captain John 2
Drummond. and the Hogue. Captain
Wilmot S. Nicholson. were sister ships
They were armored cruisers of com
paratively obsolete type. The list OF
the casualties among the crews will
be published as soon as they are
known.
The warships Aboukir, Hogue and
Cressy are cruisers of the same type
Their tonnage, armament, ETC., are
identical. These vessels had a dis
placement of $4,000 tons, were 44o
feet long, 6s.3 feet wide and drew 26
feet of water. Each one had com
plement of 755 men, including officers
and crew.
These three cruisers had ornaments
consisting of two 92 inch guns, IL g.
ch guns; 12 12-pounders and 3 J.
pcunders. The Aboukir and the Cres-
sy were built at Govan in 1900 and the
Hogue was built at Barrow in the same
year.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
RELIEVES SISTER SHIP

Washington, Sept. 22.-Secretary
Daniels announced todap that the bat
tleship Texas had been ordered from
New York to Vera Cruz, Mexico, to
relieve one of the vessels stationed
there, presumably the Arkansas The
secretary said also that the Texas
would visit Galveston within a few
weeks to receive silver service
from the state,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
A BRAVE LAD

bordeaux, Sept. 22.-An understood
boy of IS years named Jacques Jese-
gel arrived at Bordeaux today with a
convoy of French wounded soldiers.
He attached himself to French In
fantry regiment at Aimes and kept
with it through many battlees, making
himself useful in helping the wounded
and in catching riderless horses
amidst storm of shot and shell. The
youth particularly distinguished him
self in the battle of the Marne. where
he saved the lives Of several wound
ed troopers.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
THEY WANT PEACE

Chicago. seit. 22.-That the United
States would aid in bringing about
the independence Of their native land
at the end Of the great war was the
hope expressed in a telegram sent to.
day by the convention of Lithunians
here to President Wilson. The mess
age also expressed a desire for 3
worldwide movement for general
peace. Resolutions in accordance with
their aims were adopted. a eosnmit-
tee to raise funds for war-afflietez
ecmpatriots appointed and adjourn.
ment taken.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
Won Kluck is in Danger

London, Sept. 22-All eyes are now
fixed on the western section of the
great battleline in France, where the
allied army is expected to descend on
the German right, which already is
bending backwards under persistent
pressure to the northward of the Riv-
er Aisne. If these German positions
are once carried, strategists here be-
lieve the whole German front will be
in danger.
Meanwhile, however a "perceptible
progress is all the light of the official
chronicler permits himself to throw
on the great siege of the fortified po-
sitions which has now lasted ten days.
German reinforcements, according to
| Berlin reports, have beaten their OPP
ponents in the race to the fighting
zone and the result is seen in the ra-
pid series of Hussar strokes which
General Won Kluck has been able to
deliver in an effort to stem the al
lied enveloping movement aroussi st.
Quentin.
Ten days of the most furiously con-
tested struggle known in modern his
tory has left both armies in such a
position that neither can claim de-
finite advantage over the other, and
the result must depend largely on
what reinforcements the opposing
commanders are able to control.
The third great battle between the
Russians and Austrians in Galicia
starting with a bombsvdment O
Przemysl, in which 100000 men art
to be engaged is expected to be in full
swing within few hours, when tn,
whole line along the new positions oc
cupied by the Austrians betweel
Przemysl and Cracow will be involved
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
French and English Lines Will Bolstered up
by Regiments ON Way to Scene.
MANY PRISONERS ARE REPORTED CAPTURED
Easers Forces Said to Have Lost Heavily in This Manner-br
liant Advance Made by the French Forces in Endeavons
TO Accomplish an EnveIopnG Movemen-Berin Asserts
News is Encouraging.

that the attack against the French ana
English army makes progress, Rheims
lies in the French battle line and we
regret being forced 10 answer their
fire The city suffers, but orders have
been given to spare the cathedral.
"In middle Alsace the French at
tacks have been repulsed.
"The subscription to the German
war loan UP to the present time reach
es 4.2OO. 900 marks"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22

Paris, Sept. 22.-The following Of
ficial announcement was made in
Paris today:
Along the entire front, from the
Disc to the Woevere, the Germans
manifested yesterday. September 2l'
certain activity without, however,
obtaining appreciable results.
First, on our left wing, on the
right bank of the River Olse, the
Germans were Obliged to fall back
before the French attacks. Between
the Disc and the Aisne the situation
remains unchanged. The enemy mas
not delivered any serious attack, con-
tenting himself yesterday, Monday
evening. with a continued cannonad-
ing. 4qt,.
Second, on the center, between
Rheims and Souain, the enemy at
tempted an offensive movement
which was repulsed, while between
souain and the Argonne we have
made some progress.
Between the Argonne and the
River Meuse there has been no
change. d
In the Woevere district the enemy
made a violent effort; he attacked
the heights of the Meuse along the
front, between the Sauvauz, Wig
neuilles and Hendcourt without how
ever. succeeding in gaining position
on these heights. on our right wing
in Lorraine, the enemy has again
passed the frontier, using in this op
Grafton a number of strong columns
Donestre. to the south of Blamont
has been re-occupied by the enemy.
During the days of September y
and September q we captured 20 au
tomobiles, used in moving provisions
together with all the men attached u
them We also captured numerous
prisoners belonging principally to TN
Fortieth. Sixtieth, Seventeen, Nine
tieth, One Hundred Fifth, One Hun
dred Fortieth and One Hundred SlS
tieth German regiments, to the Ba
varian landwehr and to the reserv
corps.
Concerning the Russians in Gal
cia: The rear guards of the Austria
armies have been pursued by the Rus
slams and have suffered considerabl
losses. Russian troops have come /
contact with the Austrian garriso
near Przemsyl."
Germans Claim Success
Washington, Sept. 22.-The Germa
embassy today received the followin
wireless from Berlin:
Headquarters reports September
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
MISSING NECKLACE FOUND

Asheville, N. c., Sept. 22.-Mrs.
Henry M. Flagler today recovered the
$4,000 pearl and diamond pendant
for which the police have been search
ing The officers refused to say where
it was found. and no arrests were
made.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
TEDDY STILL TALKS

Kansas City Sept 22.-Colonel
Roosevelt left here today for Lincoln,
Neb., where he will speak tonight in
the interest of the progressive party
He will speak in Des Moines, Iowa.
tomorrow night.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
CAT HEDRAL AT RHEIMS
ONLY SLIGHTLY HURT
GERMANS ASSERT NO DAMAGE
WOULD HAVE OCCURRED BUT
FOR THE FRENCH

Amsterdam, Sept 22l1vfa London)
According to German papers receiv-
ed here the cathedral of Rheims suf-
fered but slightly during the recent
German bombardment. These papers
aver that no damage at all would have
been done to the cathedral if the
French troops had stayed away from
-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22
WILL LEASE COAL

Washington. Sept 22.-The admin
istration bill providing for the leasing
os public coal lands in Alaska was
taken up today by the senate to be
pressed to its passage. 1t provides
machinery for leasing Alaskan coal
lands by competitive bidding. The
house also is working on the bill.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22

The silence Of the British author
tiles regarding naval operations in
the North Sea was suddenly broken
this afternoon by announcement of a
disaster to the British navy, which,
according to officials, has suffered the
loss of three armored cruisers, sunk
hy German submarines.
The victims of this brilliant stroke
on the part of the German fleet were
the Cressy. the Aboukir and the
Hogue, sister ships. The loss Of life
among the crews of these three vessels
probably will be heavy, although a con
siderable number of men were picked
up by the cruiser Lowestoft, divi
sion of torpedo boat destroyers and
some trawlers.
Neither the time nor the scene oi
the disasters was given in the offcia
report.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22

At the Battle Front, Sept. 22
fvia Paris) Mot a moments
respite was given Iasr night to
the German forces entrenched
aIono the 90-mile front running
aIono the Rivers Aisne and oise
and extending into the Woever
district. The batteries of the
allied forces never entirely ceased
firing all night, although their ac-
tivity diminished somewhat after
..u.Io,.,r
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-22

Continued on page Four)
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-10-21

Before IL European val elosd
gathered. 1t was patent that the two
chief issues on which the Republicans
and P~rosrecsives would pitch their
campaign were the foreign policy Of
the administration. including Mexico
and tolls. and the effects Of its tarir
legislation ON labor and living.
But both issues have been blown ND
as completely N the ships that have
run their into the Kaisers
floating mines.
Lincoln used to warn the nation
against the danger OF swapping horses
when crossing a stream. A bad time
to swap governments is when the rest
Of the nations r at war, and that is
especially the case when an existing
government has manifested an unus-
ual capacity for maintaining the ma
tional honor unsullied without break
ing the peace.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-10-21
NOTICE. no oREpIroRs

In the DietrIet Court Of the Fourth
Judicial District Of the state Of Ne
vada, In and for the County Of EIko.
In the Matter Of the Eetate Of Ella
James, sometimes known "a Ethel
Wilson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
der signed has been duly appointed
and qualified by the District Court
of the Fourth Judicial District Of the
State OF Nevada, in and for the Coun.
ty OF Elko, as administrators of the
Estate Of Ella James, late OF said
cou, deceased, and that summary
administration OF said estate has been
ordered.
All creditors having claims against
said estate ere required TO Ale the
same, with the proper vouchers at
tached, with the clerk of the court,
within forty days Of the arst publ
cation Of this notice.
Dated this 9th day of October, 1914.
d. j. DARCY,
Administrator.
CANTWBLL & CARvILLH.
Attorneys for Administrator.
Date first publication Oct o.
b Date last publication Nov. rs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-10-21
tsEAL). Clerk of said Court.
By II. c. SPROULE,
Deputy Clerk.
Date first publication September s.
LODGE SOCIETY CARDS

ELko CHAPTER NO. II
r. A. M.
Regular meeting held on First Thurs
day Of each month at 1880 p. m.
JOHN HENDERSON, n. p.
J. C. DOUGHTY, Sec.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-10-21
Otis
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

~-E@AN AtANOs
October 18th, 1914.
NOTICE is hereby given that Frank
M. Hoy, Of Gold Greek, County of III
ko, State OF Nevada, has Aled in this
ONCE his application to enter, under
the provisions Of Sections 2306 and
1907 r. 8. u. 8. the following describ-
ed land, viz:
The NEH OF the SEA- Of Section
35, and Lot Number IL Of Section SO,
Township 40 north, Range So east, M.
y. b. & M; and Lot 1 of Section 1,
Township Al north, Range IS east NJ.
d. q. & M.
Any and all persons claiming I'D.
yersely the lands described, or desir.
Ing to object because Of the mineral
character OF the land, or for any other
reason, 20 the disposal to applicant,
should file their af1daylts OF protest
In this ONCE, on or before the 18th
day of November, 1914
JOHN n. ROBBINS,
Register.
Date nrst publication Oct. IA. 1914.