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Evening star., 1914-12-29
President Classes Stories of
Filipino Uprising as ''Ridicu-
IousIy Extravagant."
APPARENTLY FOR EFFECT
ON ISLAND LEGISLATION
Mr.. Wilson Reiterates There Is No
Ill-Feeling Between Him and
the Senate.

President Wilson did not today in
dorse directly the charge that the al
legged Philippine uprisings have been
planned and the facts marketed broad
cast at the moment the Philippine self
government bill is about to come up in
the Senate. but he admitted that some
unexpressed thoughts had formed in
his mind as a result of the ridiculous
ly exaggerated reports from the far
away islands. He remarked to visitors
that during his short time in Office he
had seen peculiar things happen just
about the time legislation was about
to be placed on passage in Congress.
The timing of publicity campaigns, it
was intimated, was growing into an
art.
Again Denies Friction.
The President again repeated his
declaration that there is no ill feeling
between him and the Senate and will
be none. He was asked about stories
that owing to the alleged dissension
between White House and Senate his
legislative program would fail. He
laughingly said that predictions as to
the failure of administration legiSla-
tion had been made as to everything
done in the past. When reminded that
there is a time limit on this session of
Congress-, he said that this limitation
would probably spur all hands to action
at the earliest moment. He was su-
premely confident that valuable legis-
lation will be put through this session,
it was indicated.
Mr. Wilson put little faith in the pre-
dictions of Representative Mann that
there will be a deficit of $10O,OO0,000
between the appropriations made by
this Congress and the revenues of the
government in the next fiscal year. He
was not disposed to accept republican
predictions at their full value.
To the charge of certain Pennsyl-
vania manufacturers that industrial
relations in the United States are grow
ing worse Instead of better owing to
the tariff, the President gave fiat
Gated an improvement, slow but sure.
May Veto immigration Bill.
The President told visitors that he
has done nothing to stop the progress
of the immigration bill in the Senate,
although 1t was well known that he
was opposed to the literacy test in
he would veto the bill If it went to him
with that test included, but it is COM
ing to be generally accepted that he
will veto the bill should the Senate
put it through with the literacy test
as the principal provision.
Regarding Mexican conditions, the
President said there is little informa-
ton. He admitted that the govern
ment had suggested to Mexican au-
thorities the granting of a general
amnesty.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
STEAMER STRIKES MINE
AND SINKS IN NORTH SEA

LONDON, December 29.-The Glasgow
steamer Gem, a small vessel Of about 500
tons, has been sunk in the North sea.
as the result of striking mine. Two of
the crew were rescued, but the fate Of the
others aboard the Gem is unknown
Evening star., 1914-12-29
Polish Hostility to Russia.

BERLIN, December 20 tby wireless).-
An official press bureau statement says:
"A dispatch from Warsaw says Polish
reyolutionists have blown up there a
monument erected in 1S41 to the memory
of Poles loyal to Russia"
Evening star., 1914-12-29
OBJECTSTO MOLESTATION
OF NEUTRAL COMMERCE
Disputes Rule for Detention of Con-
ditional Contraband Consigned
to Non-Belligerents.
SITUATION BECOMES WORSE
Declares American Shippers Fear to
Export Goods and Business De-
preston Here Is Due to
Attitude of England.

President Wilson, referring to-
day to the American note to Great
Britain insisting on better treat
nlent for American commerce, de-
c1ared that large damages event
ually would have to be paid by
England for unlawful detention Of
American cargoes.
The President pointed out that
many protests previously had
been sent in specific cases, and
that if the contention of the
American government were cor
rect, as he was firmly convinced
it was, plans for indemnihcation
ultimately would have to be met
by Great Britain.
President Wilson stated that the
great embarrassment to the govern
ment, in dealing with this whole mat
ter. is that some shippers have con.
cealed contraband under .cargoes of
non-contra band articles, for example,
under cargo of cotton. So long as
IneTe are any instances OF INlS KIM
suspicion is cast upon every shipment,
and all cargoes are liable to doubt and
to search. This government can deal
confidently with this subject only If
supported by absolutely honest mani
tests.
The slight twist which the admins
- tration has given the British lions tail
in the note was not considered today
as likely to draw a serious growl from
the recipient of the correspondence.
England's Side of Case.
In and out of official quarters today
the opinion prevailed that Great Brit
ian will answer the protest in a con-
ciliatory spirit and promise as rapid
reforms in the handling of shipping as
the circumstances will permit. But she
will take the opportunity to point out.
it is predicted, that she Is engaged in
life and death struggle and that self
preservation makes 1t absolutely ne
cessary for caution to be exercised in
preventing contraband and conditional
contraband reaching the enemy
through alleged non-contraband ship
ments.
The intimation has been strong from
British authorities for long time that
enemies of the allies in this country are
adopting every possible plan to slip
contraband shipments into vessels
going across the ocean; that they have
succeeded in doing so, using money
freely for the purpose. Under the cir
cumstances. it is believed. the British
position will be that the United States
must recognize the right to the exercise
of the utmost caution in making examl-
nations of the cargoes of vessels about
which there is the slightest suspicion,
, and that if mistakes are made they
will only be natural, under the condi-
tions that prevail, and these can be
amended by recourse to the proper tri-
bunals later on.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
Administration Attitude.

That the administration will not per-
init the situation to develop into one
of propaganda to make sentiment in
the United States one way or another
was evident today from all sides. The
official attitude, is one of standing by
American interests and putting stop
to unnecessary annoyances connected
with the efforts of Great Britain to
prevent aid and comfort reaching the
enemy SO long as she is in control of
the seas.
The opportunity this country had of
enIarging its trade abroad is being
hampered by the British restrictions
and the case is one entirely.aside from
sentiment. 1t is realized among high
. officials that an attempt may be made
to create ill-feeling over the necessity
that arose for taking definite action,
but it is also felt that these efforts
will be nullified by the spirit of neu-
trality that pervades the government
The attitude of the administration will
he throughout one of strict adherence
10 international rights and protection
Of American industry and shipping.
Creates Widespread Interest.
Publication of the substance of the
American note this morning created
widespread interest here.
. Foreign diplomats. especially those
from neutral countries, discussed it,
and members of Congress who had
protested to the State Department on
behalf of merchants and shippers. of
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1914-12-29
Quiet on West Coast.

--latest information received indicates
that quiet prevails along the entire
west coast of Mexico.
"a mail dispatch from Vera Cruz
under date of December IS. reports
that rowing bands have been pillaging
in various parts of the state of Vera
Cruz.
"A mail dispatch from Guadalajara,
dated December IS, states that the
Carranzist authorities have designated
Ciudad Guzman as the capital of the
state of Jalisco, to which, place they
have transferred the states archives.
Another dispatch under date of De-
cember II reports that the city of
Guadalajara is quiet and in the hands
of Villa forces.
The department has been officially
informed that Maytorena has with
drawn his forces from the trenches
heretofore occupied. burning his shell
ters. He is reported to have gone
eight kilometers south"
Evening star., 1914-12-29
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senates

Met at noon
Senator Walsh asked for re-
ports on seizures Of American
copper shipments in the trans
atlantic trade.
House;
Met at noon.
Debate was resumed on post
office appropriation bill.
Army appropriation bill, carry
ing $101, 100000, was reported ia
vorably from committee.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
Naval Officers Too Jealous.

The administration, it is known to-
day, expects no clash with the British
government. on the subject, recogniz-
ing that differences of opinion will fire.
Quently arise during the continuation
of the war as to seizures and deten-
tions of shipments, but the admins
tration is determined that there shall
be fewer of these happenings in the
future, contending that overZealous-
ness on the part OF the naval forces OF
the British is responsible for many of
the acts that have been committed and
which have led to the protest.
From the standpoint of international
law and national politics the protest
is deemed right and proper. Allega-
tions that the British naval forces
have used a high hand in the handling
of American shipments abroad, espe-
ciaIly in taking ships to British ports
and OBTAINING them for a long time,
have been frequent, and the protests
that have been made in special in
stances have not obtained the relief
that the administration feels is due.
The patience shown by the admins
tration has been misconstrued in some
places as meaning sympathy for the
allies. in spite of the sincerity of the
President as to neutrality.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
Summary of Dispatches.
Future Described as Uncertain.

ounAdfy VI 01SpatcneS.
The following summary of dispatches
from Mexico was issued by the State
Department last night:
Consul Simpich reports from Mo-
gales, -Ariz., that telegraph communica-
tion with Hermosiilo and Cananea is
interrupted. He also reports heavy
losses in the state of Sonora to rail-
ways and other property on account Of
floods.
Consul Canada at Vera Cruz tele-
graphs under date of December 26 that
CarranZas foreign Office claims to have
no knowledge of the reported arrest at
Vera Cruz of DR.. Villareal of the Mexi-
can Red Cross. The consul adds that
DR.. villarears present whereabouts is
unknown.
"Official information reaching the de-
partment indicates that Tuxpam is
being attacked by Villa forces, and
that their attack on Ebano has been
suspended.
"Oficia1 information reaching the de-
partment indicates that Thomas Bra
niff was arrested again at Vera Cruz
December 26.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
WEATHER.

day, cloudy and colder: fresh southeast
winds. shifting to northwest Wednes-
day.
Temperature for the past twenty
four hours: High, 36, at pm. yester-
day; low, 80, at am. today.
For full report see page fifteen.
Evening star., 1914-12-29
President Wilson Says U. 8
Interceded for Political
Prisoners in Mexico.
WISHES TO ELIMINATE
EXECUTION OF CAPTIVES
Brazilian Minister Sends Message
Describing Future Political
Situation.

President Wilson today confirmed
statements that the United States had
advised the Gutierrez government in
Mexico to grant a general amnesty to
political prisoners. He told callers he
did not believe the number Of execu-
tions had been very large. but that
the United States was anxious that
they be eliminated entirely
Future Described as Uncertain.
Dispatches from the Brazilian minis
ter in Mexico City. dated yesterday, de-
scribed the political situation as full of
uncertainties. He referred to the lack
of harmony between the several chiefs.
some OF whom were advocating radi-
cal and extreme measures of govern
ment, but indicated that nothing
alarming had developed and that good
order was being preserved.
From its own agents also the State
Department was advised that friction
existed between the Zapata and Gut
1erreZ-Villa factions, based chiefly on
the desire of the former to execute
many of the officers who once served
with the federal army. At present a
decree issued by Gen. Gutierrez sus-
pending all executions for whatever
cause pending a fair trial is in effect.
The GutierreZ-Villa element holds the
officers should be given a trial and be
represented by counsel, but the Ia
patistas are understood to be in favor
of summary determination of those
who served the Huerta or Carbajal
regimes.
The American government is endeav-
orIng to secure general amnesty. and
while no promises have been made that
recognition will follow. the Mexican
factions understand that unlesa a fl-
manitarian course toward their oppo-
nents is pursued the recognition of
the United States will be withheld. The
United States government has indi-
Gated clearly that it will look with
disfavor on continued executions, and
Its remonstrance is believed to have
been largely responsible for the Cutter
reZ decree
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-04-24
MITCHELL--WALTHERS

Last evening at the Episcopal
church Rev. E. H. Price performed
the ceremony that made George
A. Mitchell and Miss Cora C. Wal
theirs husband and wife. The cere-
mony was witnessed by a few of
the friends of the contracting par
ties. After the ceremony the
bridal party and their friends adj
journed to the Walthers lodging
house. where a wedding feast was
waiting them. When this was
properly slowed away, the young
couple left for a trip to Salt Lake.
The bride and groom grew up in
this county and have many friends
who wish them the very best the
world has in store. TIE Independ-
ent joins in the good wishes and
extends its congratulations.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-04-24
BRAKEMAN GRAMLEY
KILLED At CARLIn

j. c. Gramlcy, brakeman on a
Western Pacific freight train. was
instantly killed at Callin at 2:l0
this morning while cutting out a
freigh: car. The particulars as we
have learned them are as follows:
Grsmley had uncoupled the car
to be cut out and for some reason
MT known got between the COUP
lers of two cars, and when the train
coupled again, the couplers caught
him crushing his breast and instant
ly killing him. The railroad au-
tborities cannot account for his be-
ing between the cars at, the time
of the accident.
He had been in the railroad ser.
vica for several years and was a
trusted employee. He leaves a wife
at Winnemucca to mourn his I'M
timely death. His age is given at
abo"t 40 years.
An inquest was held at Carlin
this forenoon, the verdict OF the
jury being that Gramley came to
his death accidentally and that no
blame was attached to the railroad
company.
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night" he adds, what is left
wouldn't enable Il man to have a
STERN yacht and country home"
California Fruit Farm for Sale.
Price $4,000. One and one halt
miles from Auburn. Thirty acres
in property. 1900 fruit trees con-
sisting of plums, peaches, pears,
and oranges. 700 grape vines.
Hsli an acre blackberries, one
quarter acre strawberries, one
quarter acre raspberries. Seven
acres for grain. Five acres chick.
EN- pasture with six foot netting all
around. Four room and six room
houses on premises. Trees are
pruned and give evidence of heavy
crop. Must be sold quickly. Sold
altogether or in ten acre tracts. If
further particulars wanted write
to Hayden Henderson, Executor
of estate of Philip Snyder, Elko
Nevada Advt.
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ty for several months. Their first
work will be in Grass valley, and
when it is finished they will move
to Paradise valley Humboldt
Star.
The report that O'Shaughnessy,
the American representative a.
Mexiao City, had been murdered is
not true. according t. latest re-
ports. The report was probably
the work of some one who wanted
to create a feeling against the
Mexicsn people.
Bill Psppas. the Greek who slash.
ed Lillian Russell of the restricted
district, and left her crippled for
life was found guilty as charged in
the indictment by a Jury in the dis.
trict court. The case had occupied
two days in hearing without elicit
ing any new testimony and scarcely
:ny attempt was made to condone
the offense or to establish an abb
beyond the mere statement of the
accused that he was not at the
house at the time Of the occur,
ence. - Bonanza.
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Salmagund
From Wednesdays | lilly

Juiler McMullcn has Is prison.
ers to look after. All arc serving
sentences for petty uffcnses.
Theodore Hartp, travelling
freight and passenger agent Of the
Western Pacific is in town looking
after business for his Company.
Postmaster Doughty sent $500
pounds Of parcel post matter to
Tuscarora this morning and there
Is more in the Office for the old
camp.
J. NJ. Walling came down from
Wells yesterday MS q witness in the
land contest cas-" before the rrgist-
or and receiver of the e. S. Land
office.
Mrs. Anna II. Wardin, Grand
matron Order of Eastern Star is
at the Mayer and will make an
official visit to tho local Chapter
tonight.
Charley Moody is in today from
the Lynn district with a phial con-
tanning ID or Is uncrs OF fine gold,
worth about S275, the result Of 20
days work. He had one nugget
worth several dollars. The yellow
particles look good.
Engineer Thomas Haigh aui sur
vcying party arrived Saturday from
Reno and will be engaged in gov
eminent survey work in this coun-
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The MEXICAN SITUATION

The situation in Mexico grows
more and more warlike. Judging
from the bulletins that pass over
the wire, the taking of Vera Cruz
has been seized upon by Carranza
and Villa, the rebel leaders, as an
excuse for joining forces with
Huerta for the purpose of resisting
the United States in its efforts to
bring Huerta to terms. According
to h of the bulletins Carranza
has ordered President Wilson to
withdraw from Vera Cruz or take
the consequences. Another bulletin
says that Villa stated today that he
could land 10000 troops in Ell
Paso. Tex S, within 48 hours and
teach the "Gringoes a lesson" Well
perhaps he could land an army in
Ell Paso, but what would the Grin.
gees soon do to him. He would
be in something like the condition
of a SNOWFALL in the Internal reg
ion. He'd last pretty quick.
Nelson O'Sliaughnessy, the Amer
lean Charge at Mexico City was
aiver his passport by Huerta We'd.
ncsday and he telegraphed that fact
to Secretary Bryan Wednesday
night saying that he would leave
Thursday night or Friday morning.
Since then nothing has been heard
from him and fears are entertain-
ed in Washington for his safety
God pity the Mexican people IL o.
Shaughnessy is murdered.
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LAUGH ON The WOOL MEN

Considering all the fiery protest
against tariff revision that would
lower the price of wool, and the
wool market Of the first season fol-
lowing such revision, the laugh is
on the wool men. But it is n pleas.
ant laugh, as indicated by the fact
that n wool grower has contract
ed to deliver 10000 pounds this
year at 1874 cents, as against the
l03 he received for last years clip.
There is the merry jingle of gold
in this pleasantly which we assume
the wool man appreciates.
1t is entirely unnecessary to go
over the arguments advanced by
the depressed producers of wool by
which they made it clear to every
one prone to bellies in government
favored industry that free wool
spelled disaster. The .l31 cents
against l0A cents of a year ago is
d fit and decisive answer.
There is hope than that
there is belief in the further
demonstration that the vitality of
an industry does not depend on an
net Of the Legislature.-Portland
Telegram.
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Beware Of Ointments For Catarrh
That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when n
tering through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never bo used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally and made in
Toldeo, Ohio, by IF. J. Cheney &
Co.
Testimonials sent free.
Sold by all druggists, rs cents.
Take Halls family Pills for con-
stipation.
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Salmagund
From Thursdays Daily.

Attorney Henderson returned
from San Francisco this afternoon.
Issac Wiseman and wife Of Clover
Valley were in town last evening
for the purpose of taking in the
Eastern Star meeting.
Mrs. Anna n. Wardin, Grand
Matron of the Eastern Star left for
Ely this morning to make an official
visit there this evening.
j. w. Davey. county clerk of
Humboldt county, is IT. town on
business connected with the death
Of Brakeman Gramley at Carlin
early this morning.
Prof. Crabbe of the High School
will address the parents and teach
ers' association tomorrow afternoon
at the grammar school. Meeting
al three o'clock.
Cedar Posts for Sale.-We have
a large lot of cedar posts for sale at
our ranch. Call on or address L. M.
B%ellinger, LamoiIle or r. C. Bel.
linger, Smith Creek, via Elko, for
particulars. Advt. 2 mo.
Jake Meshon, the nan WIN takes
care of the green house is the
proud owner IF a lemon grown in
Nevada-in the green house. The
lemon is green yet, but it is so
Ian ge and heavy that it is necessary
to support the plant OIL which it is
growing with stick and to help
the stem out by means OF a string.
The circumference Of the fruit the
loLg way is fifteen and ahslf inches
and the distance round a cross sec
tion is fourteen and a half inches.
-Sagebrush.
Casey Austin, an Indian, filled up
ON booze Tuesday night and went to
the Indian camp and tried to lasso
Tillie Jim, a young squaw. He
missed Title and caught one Of the
smaller children. The father cut
the rope and Casey wanted to clean
out the family. Constable McMurt-
rey was sent for and he landed
Casey in the jug. Yesterday he
was tried before Judge Castle,
convicted and fined 500 or 80 days
IN Jail. He went to the Jail, but
this morning he dug up the money
and paid his fine. The Witnesses
against Casey were all Indians.
From the Amargosa desert comes
the news Of the death Of Mrs.
Frank Riggs, who passed away at
her home last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Riggs resided about 20 miles
from the Shadow mountains and
their house is known by every
traveller of the desert. The couple
had lived in that section of the
state for over 40 years. The news
Of the demise of Mrs. Riggs will be
heard with regret by those who
had occasion to accept the hospital
i.y that was daily extended to min.
ers. prosecutors, and desert travel
crs who frequcnted that out Of the
way place. The remains were in
tcrrpd npar tho homn
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LATEST WLR NEWS
Reno. New. Abr. 21st.

1907
independent.
Elko, New.
Without waiting for congress to
act President Wilson this morning
ordered Admiral Fletcher to sieze
the Customs House at Vera Cruz.
No news has been received at
Washington since the order went
out. Congress has not yet adopted
the resolutions empowering the
President to intervene, owing to a
long debate in the senate where
senator, Lodge is seeking to have a
substitute adopted in which the
reasons for going to war are stated.
The administration supporters in
the senate hold closely to the reso-
luton that war is against Huerta
and not against the Mexican reo-
pie. Marines are being shipped
at San Francisco for the west coast,
their objective being it is supposed
Guaymas.
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NtlSON'.MITCHELL

Judge Castle last evening united
Earl Nelson and Miss Mildred Nit
chell in the bonds of matrinony.
The young people are we'll known
in Elko county and their many
friends unite in wishing them a
full measure Of happiness and
prosperity.
The Independent echoes this
sentiment and wishes the young
people a life full of love and happi-
ness.