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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
D|SGRUNTLED LORD
CROAKS At BRITAIN
Says That There is No Planning For
the Army or Navy of
Britain
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

LONDON, Dec. S.-Lord Charles
Beresford, former navy head scath-
ingly denounced the governments con
duct of the war and predicts dire dis
aster If this hesitating procrastina-
tion continues. He says that we are
in a tangle muddIc of mismanagement.
The military campaign have been con
Quoted without an objective or plan
and we have not taken full advant-
age of our mastery of the sea. The
war staff is not consulted as to whcth.
er there are men or materials avail
able to enforce the cabinets policies.
The result is disaster in every direc-
tion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08

The new hotel and saloon being con-
structed across from the Western Pa.
cific. is rapidly nearing completion.
1t Is being built by Mr.. C. Madarista,
and is TO be modern, up-to-date
place. In the rear will be hand ball
court 26 feet wide and 100 feet long.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
OTHER COMPANIES
MAY Be GUILTY
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 8.-The de-
partment OF justice officials assert
that at least six other steamship lines
have been guilty OF supplying bellig-
Grant warships with supplies and mu-
nitions of war, and of other irregulari-
ties. The secret service branch has
amassed a quantity of evidence which
will go 10 the grand jury soon. Indict-
ments are expected, which it is said
will include some very influential
Americans. and will prove to be very
serious matter.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
NJ 'MAN|GAL TELLS
DRAMATIC STORY
5y Pac. and InpI News Service.

Ey Pac. and IntI News Service.
Los ANGELES. Dec. S.--Ortie Nc
Managel, who was the star witness In
the prosecution of Schmidt. took the
stand today and told of the reign of
terror Schmidt had inspired by the
numberless explosions that he had
caused to further the cause of the
structural ironworkers with whom he
was affiliated.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
HEAVY LOSSES
BY THE BRITISH
BY Pac. and int'l News Service.

LONDON, Dec. Sit Is announced
In parliament that the British losses In
Mesopoiania were very heavy. There
were GAG killed and 1880 wounded.
some of whom may recover. Most of
the Killed and wounded were at the
battle of Ctesiphot. Mespotamia.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
GERMANS REACH
GREEK FRONTIER
BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.

BY Fac. and mt News service.
ATHENS, Dec. S.-The Germans
reached the Greek frontier today, the
town of Kenali, a railway junction on
the Grcek-Serbian frontier II is not
known whether the Germans will in.
wade Greek soil armed, but in case
they are called upon 10 pursue the
Serbians or French and English sold
icrs who cross into Greece they have
permission from the Greeks to do so.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
STEAMER MINNESOTA
AGAIN HEARD FROM
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-The tug
laqua sent wirelss that the steamer
Minnesota has been located 225 miles
southwest of San Diego and that she
Is in tow of the Iaqua and the Daunt
less. The Minnesota under the tow
age of these two boats is making three
miles an hour. The weather Is fine
and there are hopes that the remain.
der of the voyage back to port will be
made without further mishap.
AS soon as the Dauntless threw
lines aboard the Minnesota, that ship
stopped her engines and the tugs took
her In tow.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
SAYS RENO NEEDS
CITY POLICE WOMAN

The woman's Christian Temperance
Union OF Reno met with Mrs. r. w.
Miller yesterday morning. The reg
ular business meeting was followed by
an earnest talk by Col. f. G.. ingalls, on
"Our Duty to the WashOe Indian" He
said that we should give the Indian
the place they deserved in the estima-
tion OF the people OF the state and
should put something of the Christmas
Joy into their lives.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08

a woman by the name of Florence
Wilson was given II sentence today
for vagrancy, which sentence was sus.
pended in consideration of her good
behavior in future.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
GERMANS HEAR
OF WESTERN GAIN
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

BY Pac. and lnt'I News Service.
BERLIN, Dec. S.-The military bull
letins announce the gain OF 500 yeartis
of the French position on hill 1913
north of Squain. There were l20
French troops captured and machine
guns. In the Balkan district. the re.
port is made of the capture of 1000
Serbians and 80 cannon, also quanti-
ties of munitions were captured with
Ipek
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
V|LL|STAS AGAIN
PUT TO ROUT
BY Pac. and lntT News Service.

OJ dC' dVu IHIT NeWb SeIVICe.
DOUGLAS, AriE.. Dec. S.-General
Obregon made forced march from
Fronteras to Esqueda last night. Here
there was villa army encampcd and
at sun up today Obregons forces
fought them and put them to flight
The Yillistas dispersed and scattered
among the hills. Obregon's forces cap
tured their rifles and much ammuni-
ton. The remnants Of the Villa troops
are being pursued.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08

p. L. Woodgate, the hustling young
manager OF the Palace Stables. and
the Blko.Tuscarora stage line. is con.
fined to his home with the la grippe.
His friends are hoping that his sick.
ness will be of short duration.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
TURK WAR OFFICE
MAKES GREAT CLAIMS

BY Pac. and lnt'I News Service.
LONDON, Dec. 8.-The war office
at Constantinople claims that during
the Turkish attack upon Kut-El.Amara
the Turks fired one English monitor
and captured four English vessels.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08

James Mari has asked for di
vorcc from Emily B. Mari. The cou
pie resided at Wendoyer and were
married IN Salt Lake City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
BOY.ED AND Won
PAPEN TO SAIL SOON
by Pac. and IntI News Service.

by Pac. and TntI News Service.
NEW YORK. Dec. Sit is reliab-
ly reported that Captain Boy-Ed and
Won Papcn are to sail for Rotterdam
OIL the Holland-American liner which
is destined to leave New York OH De-
cembcr II.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
.RE|CHSTAG MAY
HEAR PEACE ESSAY
BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.

W. ''''H ON0 NTNNs
BERLIN, Dec. s.-Hollweg will op.
ell the Reichstag tomorrow and II is
believed that he will talk peace He
is prepared to discuss the Balkan pol
icy with the Reichstag. and ii is TN
derstood that he will deliver the
kaiser's personal opinions on the sit
uation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
BRITISH GRAB
ANOTHER SHIP

BY Pac. and lnt'l News Service.
BUENOS AIRES, Dec. Sit is re-
ported that the British government
has commandeered the American ship
Wnnebago as either a transport or
supply ship.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
BRITISH HALT
HAsTY ACTIONS
BY Pac. and Intr News Service.

DJ FdN' anu IWN 7 INSW6 oVTVTNC'
LONDON. Dec. S-Tuesday Ambas-
sador Page made q vigorous protest
against the rcquisitioning Of the Amer.
lean steamer Hooking by the Brit
ish government. Today 1t is announc'
ed that the action of reQuisitioning
the ship will be postponed for three
weeks, and ambassador Pages protest
is believed to be The cause.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08
HUBER TRIAL
MAKES PROGRESS

The trial of Frank Huber, concern.
ing which volumes have been print.
ed In the various state papers, is pro.
crossing at the courthouse. The day
was taken up mostly with the argu.
ments in the case which were going
on as the Independent went to press.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08

The Rcbekah lodge will meet to.
night. There are two candidates who
will take the work.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. a. Altenburg of Battle
Mountain are In blko on business to.
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
TRANSPORT sunk
IN TURK WATERS
Bremen Newspaper Reports Loss ot
Southland, Formerly Red Star
Liner YaderIand.

Berlin. Sept 9. lbg wireless %
Tuckertou. y. VA statement given
out by the Overseas News Agency to-
day quotes the WeserzaitunE OF Bre-
men as saying that the British steam
ship Southland. serving as a trans
port. was torpedoed recently in Tur'z-
Ish waters The news agency says
The Weserzeitung of Bremen
points out that the transport South
land vas torpedoed in Turkish waters
The Southland formerly was the Rod
Star liner Vaderlaud, These steamers
few the Belgian flag up TO the time
of the occupation Of Belgium and then
sailed under the American Hag. No@
the Southland. which lately was fly
ing the American flag. suddenly was
changed into British transport"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
zEPPELINS DROP BOMBS ON
HEART OF LONDON, KILLING 20
PERSONS AND WOUNDING S6
SENATOR SLAINBY
POLITICAL ENEMY
spaniard C0nfesses to Taking Life of
Rio Janeiro Leader, Blaming
Him fer Troubles.

Rio Janeiro. Sept 9.-The assassin
alton yesterday OF Senator Pinheiro
Machado has caused a profound sen
satiou throughout Brazil The Span
lard charged with his murder mas con
fesse8, the authorities assert, that he
had no acc0mplees and that he killed
Senator Machado because he blamed
the politician for misforluHes which
had befaJieu his family.
Piuheiro Maehado frequently was re-
ferred to as the political boss" of
Brazil lie was president OF the SEN
ate and leader of the conservatives
He had become unpopular Of late be
cause he championed the cause of for
mer President Fouseca, who recently
was elected TO the senate
Nachado, who was reputed to be
immensely wealthy, was credited with
playing an important part in bringing
about the election of President Braz
Is was said he forced the proclamation
OF martial law in Hio Janetro in 1914
as piece OF political strategy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
STATE ROAD MEN
DCONvENTION
Annual Meeting of Illinois Association
of Highway Commissioners and
Clerks at Peoria.

Peoria, HI. Sept. 9-The sixth ar
uuaI convention of the Illinois Asso-
citation of High Commissioners and
Town Clerks opened here today.
Building and maintenance OF roads
was the main topic discussed. "A
dresses by road experts were features.
The bridges. their construction and
maintenance" was the subject of an
address this morning by Andrew s.
Woodmau of Chicago George r. Ray
of R0ssvilIe. III, spoke on Road Leg
islation in the Forty-ninJh Assembly"
At the session this afternoon J. i.
JAYNE Of Monmouth, III, was TO speak
on "Ouing Roads and Clifford Older
of the state highway department was
to talk on the subject, Construction
of Bridges and CuIverts.'
The afternoon session was to be
followed By a trip Of inspection over
Peoria county roads, and an entertain
ment by the Peoria convention bureau
in the evening Sessions of the con-
yenUou continue tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
BRITISH LABOR IN
SUPPORT OF WAR
Trades Union Congress Takes An Af.
hrmative Stand on the Subject Of
Recruiting.

Bristol Eng. Sept 9-The Trades
Union congress adopted virtually with
out opposition, at today's session. a
resolution presented by the Railway
Clerks union on the subject OF recruit-
ing. The congress resolved.
That this congress, being convinced
that the issues involved in the present
European war are of transcendent i'm
portance to the democracies of this and
other countries, hereby records its en-
tire approval of the action Of the par
liamentary labor party in cooperating
with the other political parties in the
national recruiting campaign
The concensus OF opinion as re-
veaIed in speeches was that it was not
part Of the teaching Of trades unionism
that it is the duty Of man to turn the
other cheek TO the man who smites
him. One speaker said that IT, when
dear brother Fritz" invaded Belgium
the British government had not de-
cided to resist this move, the men and
women Of Britain would have forced It
to do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
CHICAGOAN WINS
FROM FASTENER
Miss ErHestine Pearce Defeats Mrs. r.
II. Barlow, Philadelphia Ex-
pert. in Golf Match.

Chicago. H. Sept 9.-Nrs EmeIy
Gavin of England will meet Miss
Ernestine Pearce of Chicago tomor-
row in one Of the semi-6naI matches
for the women's golf championship Of
the United States. Mrs. Gavin defeat
ed Eleanor Allen Of Boston. 4 and ?.
Miss Pearce. former Chicago cham
pion. furnished the upset of the day
by winning from Mrs. r. H. Barlow.
the Philadelphia expert, q and .
The other seminal match viii be
between Miss Alex Stirling of Atlanta,
the southern champion. and Mrs. c. n.
Vanderbeck Of Philadelphia. Miss
Stirling readily won from Miss Mar
torie Edwards of Chicago, 8 and a.
Mrs. Vanderbeck, gold medalist-
with S5, bandily eliminated Mrs
Ernest L. Beifeld Of Chicago. sister
of Elaine Rosentbal western cham
pion, and l. Mrs. Vanderbeck at
tanned a lead of two holes on the out
journey and gained another by the
time she passed the 18th and was dor
mie three.
The match was exciting all the way
and furnished the best golf Of the
tournament thus TAR Mrs. Wander
beck went out in Il and Mrs. Beifeld
was only two strokes higher. Mrs
vauderbeck played the bye-hole i'm
four, making her medal score for the
IS holes 81. women's par and a new
women's record for the 6,435 yard
course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
RUSSIANS CLAIM
VICTORIOUS BLOW
Report Having Inflicted Severe De-
feat ON Their Opponents Near Ga-
Iciau Frontier.

London, Sept Q, (12.20 p. m.1-For
the first time in many weeks the Rus
SLAMS, according TO their own state
ment have inflicted a severe defeat on
their opponents. The battle of Tues
day near TaTnopol, 10 miles east of
Lemberg and near the Galician IRON
tier. while not conclusive. is regarded
in England as indicating that the Rus
slams are reaching the stage where
they purpose striking back after their
long retreat.
The TeutOnic forces engaged i'm this
battle included not only Austrian. but
German forces The Russians main
tain that 5000 prisoners. exclusive Of
the dead and wounded, measure the eE-
tent OF their victory, and that it would
have been more pronounced but for
their iuferi0Tity i'm artillery
The German center is f0rgiag for
ward slowly by virtue OF sustained
pressure, but in the north Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg is still unable to
flrce a passage of the Dvina.
Grand Duke Nicholas. removed as
c5mmander-in-chief Of the Russian
forces is today on the way to his new
headquarters in the Caucasus. Pending
further developments, the Russian and
English press is unable to fathom just
4 hat thu transfer signifies 1t IS sag
Eested in some quarters that the shift
may he a forerunner to an important
Russian diversion on the Turkish from
tier. in connection with the Franco
British attempt TO force the Darda-
nelIes-
Rv. means of air raids Eun6re from
the sea and artillery bombardments i'm
many places on the western front the
French and British continue t0 ham-
mer the German trenches without
launching infantry attacks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
Su,iss Chi f
Holds Pc ace
Effort Afar
But Says Time viii Come
When NeutraIs viii Have
Right to Interfere.

Paris, Sept. 9-Neutral nations are
justified in protesting against war. be-
cause they are its victims. in the opin-
ion Of DR.. Giuseppe Motta, president of
Switzerland, who expressed his views
in a conversation with Euenno Lamy.
the French academiciau. An account
Of this interview, which appears in the
Petit Partisan, quotes Mr.. 1I0tta as
having said:
Past wars affected only belligeT-
ents, but nowadays owing to growth,
the change in ideas. habits and wealth.
there is a community among peoples.
The rupture Of this community by war
between certain states affects all the
rest
THE viii Of neutrals is less re
spected in time Of war. II is not. then.
sufficient that they await the end Of
the conflict. For them passiveness has
ceased TO be q duty and energy has
become the proper policy They have
right to raise their voice against
war because they are its victims. 1t
is legitimate for them 10 unite their
Interests. because they are injured In
common. but the hour has not come for
tuat effort Words, like spent bullets,
would glance off the armor Of beIlg-
areHts without affecting it, but armor
iralIy becomes heavy. even for the
strongest.
The first sign OF that fatigue viii
not find Switzerland inattentive or
hesitant She viii act in concert with
other neutral governments. convinced
as she is that the cause of peace is
the cause Of al. Necessary peace is
nos one which will be glorious. for it
cannot be glorious for all. but equit-
able Justice alone is latsing in effects"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
pastOrsHaUe
Bitter Fight;
Cops Called
Colored Baptist Convention
in Chicago Is Scene of
Exciting Proceedings.

Chicago, Ill. Sept "A police guard
and the serving of an injunction were
unlocked for developments at today's
session of the Negro National Baptist
convention. The injunction restrain
ed Rev T. C. Norris Of Helena. Mont.
president of the convention. from
speaking at the convention or taking
any other active part.
The trouble began at the first se5-
sion yesterday when Rev T. p. Jones.
Mosley, RIO was made temporary
chairman after Mr.. Norris had ruled
against a new charter The meeting
grew more dis0rderly when Jones
took the gaveI after Morris had left
with many Of his friends. Many of
the remaining delegates surged to-
ward the speakers platform Jones
was pounding for order in vain Ten
policemen mingled with the crowd.
Jones was pulled backwards He fell
on his knees. but was not hurt Final
ly he abandoned his attempt to pre-
side.
Cries of "Oh, Lord. help ust7 could
be heard above the din Suddenly
Jones pointed at a delegate and shout
ed: Arrest that man, he threatened
my life" The man indicated eluded
the grasp of the policeman nearest
him and escaped, but a number of
others We're elected. The convention
was one of the attractions Of the Lin
cola jubilee. an exposition held 10
demonstrate the progress Of the negro
in the last 50 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
IL NORWAY VESSELS
GO DOWN DURING WAR

Washington. d C.. Sept 9-Forty-
one ships flying the Norwegian flag
have been lost since the beginning OF
the war in Europe and IS sailors have
perished, according to report re-
ceived at the state department today
from the American minister at Chris
tana Thirteen ships were destroyed by
mines, "A were sunk by torpedoes
three disappeared in the war zone and
one was crushed by German warship
the report stated. Another ship was
taken as prize to Hamburg. The ex-
tensive losses have impelled the Nor
wegian war risk insurance bureau 10
increase premiums and adopt addition
al restrictions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
Paris Says All Lines in Ar
gonne With One Excep
tion Hold Successfully.
FACTORIES DAMAGED
German Dirigible Drops
Bombs at Nesle and Rail
road Station Attacked.

Berlin, Sept 9. Cvia London. 5 50
P. mJ-An important victory in the
Argonue was announced today by the
war Office. French positions over d
front Of two kilometres o.. miles,
and 800 to sou yards deep. were cap
tured.
The war office also announced that
in the Zeppelin raids over England on
Tuesday and Wednesday nights bombs
were dropped en- docks and other port
establishments IN London and vicinity.
The German airships returned safely.
Paris, Sept S. C2.39 p. m.y-There
was very violent fighting last night in
the Argonne region, according TO an
nOuucement made this afternoon by
the French war office. The Germans
attacked the French lines with great
ferocity. but with one exception. these
lines everywhere held fast. The
French took some prisoners.
The text of the report reads.
In the Art0js district there has
been fighting with hand grenades and
rifle firing between the trenches in
the sectors Of Neuyille and RocIin-
court There was also fairly spirited
cannCnadins 10 the south Of Arras and
in the region of Roye
I'm the Areonne, not far from Fon-
taiue AUX Cbarmes, very violent fight
ing took place during last night The
Germans renewed their attacks with
great ferocjty. With the exception,
however, of d section OF trench to the
east of Layon de BinarviIle, our lines
everywhere held fast. We took some
prisoners and captured a machine.
In the Lorraine district Ia the for
est Of Paroy, there took place advance
post engagements. in which the ad-
vantage rested with us.
In the Eosges there has been 6ghG-
ing with hand grenades on the heights
TO the east of AItezeraL
About 80 shells were thrown down
yesterday by French aeropIanes oG
the railroad station at Challerange.
During the night Of Sept. SO. one
Of our dirigible balloons bombarded
the railroad station and certain fac
tories at Nesle, IN the department of
the Somme'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
VEAL THY NEW YORK WOMAN
DIES Of FRIGHT IN HER HOME
WHEN ROBBERS ATTACK HER
DUMBA AWAITING
VERDICT ON CASE
Washington Government 10 Get More
Documentary Evidence on Am-.
bassad0T's Acts.

Washington, y, c.. Sept 9.-secre-
tary Lansing has cancelled the pass
ports Of James p, J, Archibald. the
American correspondent upon whom
British secret service men found com
munications from Dr. Constantiu
I Dumba, the Austro-Hungarian am
bassadur, TO his foreign office on the
subject of f0menting strikes in Amer
lean munitions plants Archibald now
is a Rotterdam and American Minis
ter Van Dyke has been instructed to
issue an emergency passport to per
init his return to the United States,
when the department Of justice prob
ably wiu be called on to. decide if ba
has violated any law OF the UniteI
States in acting as messenger for
one of lhe European beIligarents.
Cancellation Of ArchjbaId's pass
port is the first official action In q
diplomatic situation which it has
been suggested might possibly extend
SO far as to cause the departure Of Dr.
Dumba from this country.
American government officials were
amazed al me disclosures Nnlcn L0i-
lowed Arcbibald's detention ar Fal-
mouth, and were particularly annoyed
that an American passport had been
used to carry what practically amounts
to military information.
Dr. Dumba has made his ezplana
uons to Secretary Lansing, saying the
only instructions from his government
were to give widest publication 10 tho
degree announcing enforcement of the
Austro-Hungarian penal code against
subjects who engaged in manufacture
of war munitions for their country's
enemies. He contended he was fully
within his rights in warning his coun-
trymen.
Unless the Austrian government
itself takes some step in the case of
pr. Constantn Dumba. its ambassa-
dor here. the diplomatic incident grow
ing ont of the disclosure Of the 8mbas-
sador's connection with plans for ham
pering manufacturers Of war muui-
tjons in the United States. probably
viii be called 10 the attention of the
Vienna foreign Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
Green Returns 70 Texas.

Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 9-E. r.
r. Green. who has been living for
more than two years in New York
with his mother. Mrs. HettIe Green,
will return 20 Texas to take charge Of
the Green interests in the southwest
it was announced here today by F. q.
4IcDay, general passenger agent II
the Texas Midland railroad. Mr
Green was one Of the pioneer railroad
builders Of the southwest and pres-
dent Of the Texas Midland His home
Is a Terrell,