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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
WHEAT PRODUCTION FIGURES.
Argentina and Australia May Raise
244,533, 200 Bu.h~i..

cablegram dated February >, from the
International Institute of Agriculture,
Rome. to the Department Of Agriculture,
contains the following statement of the
probable wheat production of the harvest
Of lsl3-l4 OF the two principal producing
countries Of the Southern hemisphere.
Production of wheat. Australia, prelim-
mary estimate. 1l3,Si4.000 bushels: total
production of wheat. preliminary. Argen-
tina and Australia. PA, Sc. coo bushels; per
cent Of production on all wheat in Ar
gentina and Australia compared with last
year, S.7 per cent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
Mr.. Sweet TO inquire
into MONROE DISASTER
Will Ask Congress to, Make Ship
Owners Responsible for Speed
of Vessels.
BERRY'S TRIAL BEGINS PROBE

Assistant Secretary of Commerce Sweet
yesterday was given full authority by
Secretary of Commerce Redfeld to pro-
coed with the investigation of the Mon
roe disaster. He will appear before the
Congressional committee having control
over the maritime laws OF the country
and will insist that ship owners be held
responsible when their vessels are found
travelling at a rate of speed which is not
safe.
Demands by members of Congress that
the department make a complete survey
of the Monroe disaster and begin active
steps for the enactment by Congress OF
remedial legislation is responsible for
this intended action by the Assistant Sec
rotary.
1t is generally agreed that the trial of
Capt. Berry, of the Nantucket. at Phila-
delpha Is only the beginning OF the gen.
eral investigation.
Officisls OF the Department of Com
merce have in their possession the testi-
mony of W. NJ. Britain. secretary Of the
National Association or Shipowners. in
which he declares II was expected that
the Old Dominion steamers running be-
tween New York and Norfolk should
make a rate OF eighteen miles an hour
They Furthermore believe that they have
established the fact that the Nantucket
was running at thirteen miles an hour
when she struck the Monroe.
Back of the evidence regarding 'negli-
gence by the officers In cnsrge.'" said
Assistant Secretary Sweet, lis the ques-
ton whether this negligence is sanctioned
by the shipowners. The Department Of
Commerce has resolved that this question
Oh "a he
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
HUERTACONCEALS
Plan OF ACTION
Believed Attempted Retalia-
: ton May Follow Lifting
Of Embargo.
CAPITAL IS RELIEVED
Many Express Satisfaction at Presi-
dents Action that VIII Bring
Fight to Finish"

Mexico City, Feb. a-The announce
ment that President Wilson has lifted the
embargo against arms and ammunition
was received with the greatest interest in
this city tonight. The evening papers
printed nothing at all about the forth
coming proclamation. but President VIII
sons decision was known to everybody
and everywhere his proclamation was un-
der discussion
1t is the general belief that Gen. Huerta
viii make some attempt at retaliation
IL is not known what action he will
( take. but some people who know him well
declare that ii Is very probable that he
will try to force Intervention IL the rebels
become too successful and he is driven
10 bay.
There is general feeling of relief that
President Wilson'S change of attitude
was not the result of anti-American
demonstrations here. A great many peo-
pie, representing all classes, express sat
isfaction at the action of Mr.. Wilson
and declare that now II will be a fight
10 the finish, and that quick results may
be expected.
europe Not Heard From"
rise against the Americans in Mexico
unless such an outbreak should be forced
by the government, and that is quite un-
likely.
Subsecretary Of the Interior Alcocer
was very angry when he was told of Mr..
wilson's action. He expressed himself
with the greatest bitterness, saying that
the action of the President was most un-
friendly. He declared that the fHuerta
government was perfectly able to crush
the rebels. despite the fact that Presi-
dent WllSOn'g Qrfi0n hol-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
BUSINESS HIGH ovERcR0wDED.
school Has 1890 PspiIs, Its Largest
Enrichment.

Allan Davis, principal of Business High
School. said yesterday that. with 1.aso
pupils. his school has a larger attendance
than ever before and is much over
crowded. The same condition, II was
said, obtains also in Eastern and West
ern High Schools, though the enroll
ment Is much smaller.
The midyear graduations from the
grade schools sent go new pupils to
Business. 100 to Tech, 40 to Central. rs
to Western and 80 to Eastern. Tech Is
the only high school where accommoda-
tons are sufficient for more pupils than
already are enrolled.
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speniards IL We cspturs them.-
Villa said:
Il am making this statement now %
that no surprise viii be expressed later
to leave the country befofe they fall into
my hands. I hope this notice 70 tic
United States and Spain VIII be accepted
~ friendly warning In closing let me
say that Ameficans may have no fear.
Al American property yin be protected"
Teiegraphic communication connecting
Torreon with FL Paso was cut yesterday
morning and It b believed that Constitu-
tionalist forces that have been approach
ing Torreon from the states Of Nuevo
Lpn and Tamaulpas have cut these
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
WANTS 70 RE0|fN
new HAVEN INQUIRY
Senator Norris ResoIution Aims 70
Fu Responsibility for Ms
mnnaeement.
Will De TAKEN UP TODAY

A resolution directing the Interstate
Commerce Commission TO reopen IL in
vsstisatton Of the AFFAIRS Of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
with a view to fixing individual respon-
ability for Encouragement Of the affairs
of that railroad. was introduced In the
Senate yesterday by Senator Norris
The resolution was prepared q few
weeks ago. but its introduction was de-
ferred by the Senator from Nebraska be-
cause he had obtained the impression
in some way that the Attorney General
was preparing to move to bring about
criminal prosecution OF certain individ-
uals believed to be responsible for loot
ing the road. Az the affair has dsvei-
oped and there appears to be no immedi-
ate prospect Of criminal PROCEEDINGS.
Senator Norris decided to withhold his
resolution no longer.
He submitted II In the Senate yester-
day. asking that II 60 over until today.
Senator Norris explained he had prom
ised Senator Weeks. Of Massachusetts,,
not to press the matter In the absence
OF the Senator from Massachusetts,. He
explained that Mr.. Weeks would be in
the Senate today. The resolution reads as
follows:
That the interstate Commerce COM
mission be requested to reopen its ex-
animation of the affairs of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road Company. and make further in
vestigation Of the financial transactions
Of said company, with a view Of ascer-
tanning:
First. what became of the funds OF
said company wrongfully invested at ficti-
tious values In the various enterprises
and corporations mentioned in the opin-
ion of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. submitted May 20. 1913. and de-
cided on June %. 4
Second. whether the person or per-
sons authorizing such investment of the |
funds Of said company and the person |
or persons receiving the benefit there
from are liable to punishment under ex-
istins law.
Third. whether, under existing law.
such funds so invested can be recovered |
on behalf Of the stockholders of said |
company.
Fourth. what legislation. II any, il
necessary to prevent the recurrence of
similar transaction II
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
Prouty Quit. Commission.

Commissioner Prouty. of the I. c. c..
yesterday formally notified his colleagues
that his resignation, submitted some time
ago. became operative yesterday. He
resigned as commissioner to take up the
work as director Of the physical valua-
ton OF railroads. Mr.. Prouty was ap-
pointed to the commission December IA.
1896
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
COLUMBIA MEN IN CONCERT.
Giee and Mandolin Club of Uni
versity Is Heard.

More than 200 society people attended
a concert given the Columbia Uni
versity Glee and Mandolin Club In the
ballroom Of the Raleigh Hotel last night
A dance was enjoyed after the concert.
Some of the features Of the program
were a pianologue by J. III. Sangstaken:
a monologue by G. S. Morgan. and quar-
tet selection by r. r. Roberts, S. Z.
Woodworth. I. z. williams, and X. NJ.
Lake.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
VILLA C0MMENDS ACTION:
WILL EXECUTE SPANIARDS

Ell Paso. Tex. Feb. Seen. Francisco
Villa, chief of the constitutionalist
forces in Chihuahua, when asked to-
night to make some expression on the
proclamation of President Wilson rails
? Ing the embargo on arms and ammuni-
ZION TO Mexicans, wrote the following:
The raising of the embargo on arms
by President Wilson was an act of jus
tice. As the result the, revolution in
Mexico will soon be over
Being now in a position to procure
arms and ammunition TO place in the
hands Of my soldiers i will have no
T. ouble in getting together an army that
viii overwhelm the forces of the usurper
The abolition of the embargo was all
that has been needed to put an end to
the war.
Il fully appreciate what the American
government has done for my country by
President Wilson's action of TODAY and
that action has done much to establish
bond Of friendship between the Next
can people and the people of the United
states which on my part l appreciate to
the fullest and hope to be able to give
.houndant evidence of my appreciation in
IA material way in the very near future
! The step next after the overthrow of
Huerta will be the establishment of a
constitutional form of government in
Mexico, SO that President Wilson may no
longer be able to say there is no con-
stitutional government in Mexico
4 FRANCISCO VILLA,
i-Chief of Constitutionalist Forces of
4 Chihuahua"
2 VIII Execute Spaniards.
{ Gen. Villa has issued the following no.
tice to all foreign governments:
In conformity with my conception Of
justice, 1 wish to notify all foreign gov
ernments that have positive information
that the Spanish residents Of Torreon
have sided with the Federal forces there,
and that IL is my purpose to execute the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04

ODD Isvs Da1laA Expressing esnti-
ness sf Feminine Fidelity.
Anew popular song in which lovers.
single or welded. make the appeal Of
loyalty. 10 the latest New York ssnsa-
Hon. The song. which 10 entitled
-woqld you take me back assinr n :
sentimental AFFAIR. quite prettiiy writ
ten with . swinging waltz chorus on
the order Of the baiisds. -Minefs why
Did,You Make Ne care." and kindred
love songs. Following IL . portion Of
the chorua: - 4 ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
Pageant Committee Meets Today.

The special pageant committee. con-
sisting OF William F. GUIDE, chairman: r.
p. Andrews. Cuno III. Rudolph. NJ. A.
Leese. ID. J. Kaufman. Myer Sellheimer,
Harry King Victor J. Evans, Joseph
Strasburger and Alfred Schulteis. will
meet today at noon to take definite ac-
ton on the proposed production of the
Greek drama, The Fire Regained."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
PEARY LAuDs CANAL.


Admiral Robert z. Peary, before a
large gathering at the Library of Con-
sress last night, gave a comprehensive
account OF the history of polar expedi-
uons, with particular emphasis OF the
contrast between the south polar and the
north poral explorations. Only now and
then. IN an incidental way, did the noted
explorer refer to his own achievement.
In connection with the winnings Of the
north pole and the double winning of the
south pole. the lecturer pointed to the
third great achievement Of America, dur
ING the last five years. namely, "the
union OF the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans He declared the completion OF
the Panama Canal to be equally as i'm
portant and epoch-makins for the whole
world as the discovery Of the north pole.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
Gamer. Convene in baltimore.

Baltimore. Md. Feb. Am epoch-mak-
ing week In the canning industry of the
United States and all its many branches
began today with the opening OF the
seventh annual convention OF the Ma
tional Gamers Association and Allied In
dustries, which began here today in the
Fifth Regiment Armory. There are about
1000 visitors here today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
DIED.

on Monday, February
.. 1914. at $50 a. m. CHARLES NJ
DUNN, in the seventy-hrst year OF
his age.
Funeral from the residence Of Mr.. John
J. Cleary. 2l17 g street northwest, on
Thursday, February ., at I'D p. m.
Relatives and friends invited.
EMERY-On Sunday. February !, 1914. at
p m, at her residence in New
York City, of pneumonia, AMANDA
SALLER. wife of Samuel Emery.
Funeral Wednesday. February 4. 1914
at p. M, from the residence of her
sister, 7ps East Capitol street.
this life on Mon
day, February 2. 1914. at los a. m,
after a short illness, DORATHEk
SAMUELS (nee Rahlert). beloved wife
of Amabile Samuels.
Funeral services will be. held at her
late residence. $50 Tenth street north
west on Wednesday, February l. at
.. m. Relatives and friends invited
to attend Interment Prospect Hill
Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04
Chances for Music students.

Prof. George Henry Howard lectured
last night in the Public Library on mu-
steal education. He said that there
were increasingly more opportunities
for students to develop their individ-
uslity nowadays and express it in their
music.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-04

Piles Cured In TO II Days.
Druggists refund money PAZ0 OINTMENT falls
10 cRs Itching. Blind. Bleeding. o. Protrudins
Plsai Risst application gives rslsf Ne
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01


Cedar Posts for Sale.-We have
alaree lot of cedar posts for sale al
IL ranch. Cell ON or address L. NJ.
Bellinger. LamoiJle or R. C. Bel
linger, Smith Greek. via Elko, for
particulars. Advt. 2 mo.
Postal.felegraLI Cable Company.
Fastest. in the world. Day mess.
ages and nigh. letters everywhere
None; Geographic 20 ali the world
Gables to all foreign countries
A gold bar pin was picked up on
the sidewalk the other day. The
owner can get same by calling at
this office and paying for this no.
tice.-Advt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01
Longest TweIve-Word TeTeoram.

There were $50 competitors for the
prize offered by an English journal for
the longest 12-word telegram, and the
winner put in the following. which was
transmitted for IL cents, the regular
rate: Administrator generals coun
terrevolutionary REORGANIZATION
uncircumstantiated. QuartermasteI
generals disproportionableness char
enthusiastically contradistinguished un-
constitutionalsts' incomprehensibili
ties"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01
SUGAR Cane.

Sugar cane Is a species Of grass
The stalks or M resemble corn
stalks Of regions further north,
Great quantities Of cane are grown
In Louisiana and other southern
states. AS the approach matur.
ity they throw out a long smooth hol
low Joint termed the arrow. AS the
Joints ripen the leaves wither and fall
away with the stem. The juice is ex'
tracted by being pressed in a sugar
mill between several heavy rollers
The juice is forced out by pressure
and is Immediately boiled down to
prevent fermentation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01
HeeIa Shifted.

How to get your moneys worth Out
Of rubber heels: When the heels wear
down on one side pry them off with q
screwdriver or strong shears. Go easy,
get the nails up with the rubber. Take
the right and place on left shoe. Get
the points Of the nails in the same
holes. They fit. That brings the
thick part on the outside. Now ham.
mer it down. Do the same thing with
the other shoe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT OF THE STATE OF
NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF EI.KO
In the Matter of the Estate Of
Martha Am Porch, Deceased.
Order Appointing Time Sale of
Personal Property.
On reading and filing the petit
tion of Geo. M. Clayton, the admin
istratcr of the estate of Martha
Ann Porch. deceased, praying for
an order to sell the whole of the
personal property belonging to
said estate for the payment of GER
tain claims allowed against said es-
tate, and for the expenses of the
administration:
1T is ORDERED. that ali per-
sons interested in said estate ap-
pear before the Fourth Judicial
District Court of the State of Me-
vada, in and for the County of FL
ko, at the court room of said court,
at the court house, on Monday, the
30th day IF March 1914. at ten
o'clock A. NJ, then and there to
show cause why such order should
not be made .
AND 1T Is [URTHER ORDER
ED, that q copy of this order be
published in the Independent, a
newspaper published in the Town
and County of Elko, State IF Neva-
da, for at least five days previous
to said 30th day of March 1914.
E. j. L. Taber
District Judge
Dated the 18th day IF March 1914.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01

IN The DISTRICT COURT OF
The FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS
TR1CT OF The STATE OF NE
VADA. IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
In the Matter of the Estate of
c. H. Hooper, deceased,-Number
$50. Order to Show Cause Why
Order, of Sale Of. Real Estate
Should Not be Made.
1t appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court from the verified Pc
tition of Hayden Henderson. Ad-
ministrator of the estate of c. H.
Hooper, deceased, on file herein
that it is necessary to sell the whole
estate of said deceased which con
sists Of an undivided one-half inter-
est in and to certain lots in the
Town of Elko as fully described
and shown by the verified said Pc.
titioD.
1t is ordered by the Court that
all persons interested in the estate
of said c. H. Hooper deceased sp-
pear before the District Court of
the Fourth Judicial District of the
State Of Nevada, in and for the
County or Elko, at the Court room
thereof in the town and County of
Elko, on Saturday the 18th day
of April, A. D. 1914. at ten o'cluck
in the forenoon of said ..day.
then and there to show cause, if
any they have, why an Order as
prayed for in the Petition should
not be granted to the said Admin.
istrator to sell the real estate of
said deceased, either at public or
private sale for the purposes men,
toned in the Petition, as he shall
Judge to be to the best interests
OF the estate, and of the parties
interested therein;
1t is further ordered that a COPY
of this Order be published at least
once a week for three successive
weeks in the Daily Independent, a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published in said Coun-
ty Of Elko.
Dated this goth day Of March A. D.
1914.
f. ]. L. Taber
District Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01
Must Be Left Untoueb.d.

The Treasure Of the. Lowly" is the
supreme undiscovered treasure, that
is why Maeterlinck writes Of It with
a golden pen. Bring the jewel into
the market, let the lapidary take ii
from Its mysterious matrix and cut II
with his remorseless tools. fit 1t into
a kings crown. a lady's ring or the
cover Of a silver box and somehow
the wonder vanishes. The crowd may
stare, but no one goes into raptures
any more-Indian Messenger.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Elko Ol355
Elko, Nevada, Land Office.
March 81 1914

NinN NAooO
Elko, Nevada, Land Office.
March q, 1914
Notice is hereby given that Ed
win L. Goodwin of Arthur, County
of Elko, State Of Nevada has filed
in this Office his application to en-
ter under the provisions of Sections
23O6 & 1907 of the Revised Statute
of the United States, the following
described land, viz: Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter
(NE3 of NW4) of Section thirty
one -(31,) Township thirty-three
(33) North, Range Sixty 500 East
M. D. B. & NJ, containing forty
acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or de-
string to object because of the
mineral character of the land or
for any other reason, to the dispos-
al of the applicant, should file their
afidavits of protest in this office
before the ninth day of May 1914.
John E. Robbins.
Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
Elkn 0d6d

SlhO VfO1
Carson City 06095
u. s. Land Office at Elko, Neva-
da.
March 20, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that M t.
thew Guoch, of Halleck, Elko
County, Nevada, who on May II,
1911 made CarsonC City dcs,rtlandap-
plication 06095, now Elko, No. O464
for the FL NW4 and E ! SW4 of
Sec. 81; Township SO North, Range
80 East, Mount Diablo Meridian
has fled notice Of intention to make
final proof to establish claim to
the land above described, before
the register and receiver of this
office at Elko, Nevada, on the
twcnty.eighth day of April 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Lee Hogan Of Halleck, Nevada
Jerry Edwards, of Halleck, Neya-
da.
William F. Randolph, Of Halleek
Nevada,
Lin H. Rathbon Of Halleck, Neva-
da.
John E. Robbins,
Register.
First Publication March "a. 1914
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-01

FINANCIAL STATEMENT
PACIFIC CONSOLIDATED MIN
ING SMELLING co.
Year ending December 81. 1918.
Receipts
From miscellaneous sources. slO7. 80
Disbursements
Miscellaneous expenses. -. lO7 80
Salt Lake City, Utah.
March %, 1914.
Gideon Snyder.
Secretary.