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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-27

heads of state, chiefs of armies, ETC..
having any bearing upon the origin or
the developments of the conflict
Prospectuses and posters Of charit-
able organizations, pricelists and COM
mercial prospectuses showing the
state of trade during the war, are also
in demand. The latest fad is the col
lection of finger rings made by soldiers
at the front from the aluminium fuses
of German shells.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-27
AMERICAN BIBLES
DISTRIBUTED To
THE RUSSIANS

PETROGRAD, July 27.-Count Ros-
tofzeff, secretary to Her Imperial Maj
esty, the empress, has written letter
to J. D. Kilburn, representing the Am
erican Sunday School Association, ask
ing that the thanks of the young Is
arevitch be expressed to the children
of America for their gift of testaments
to Russian soldiers.
These testaments are being sent out
from the Imperial Winter Palace in
Petrograd without charge in ambul-
ance trains to all parts of the front.
DR.. Kilburn called attention to the fact
that the way is open for forwarding
any quantity of testaments without
any part of the money subscribed by
Sunday School children being used for
transportation or handling. He had
information that the gifts are highly
priced by the soldiers.
"All here who love Russia and the
Russian soldier ask every child in
America to give at least one gospel to
the noble men who are fighting go
bravely and suffering so uncomplain-
ingly," said DR.. Kilburn. His Imper-
ial Highness, the Tsarevitcn, will for
ward all gospels sent and no children
in the world have such opportunity or
doing good. The highest child in the
land, the future emperor, joins himself
with them in the great work they have
undertaken"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-27

sisters, orphans wait their turn in .
long sombre line, and all class distinc-
lions are forgotten in their common
grief.
'The faces of some of these unfor-
tunate people become familiar to u.s.
said one of the administrators. "One
woman with five children, all under
twelve, has made four visits here. She
came of the effects of her husband
two brothers and a cousin"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
RAILROADS TO AID
IN PUMPING WORKS
THROUGH DEAN scRuGHAM, CO.
OPERATIVE PLAN ARRANGED
TO FURTHER ERlMENTS

After returning from the lnterna-
tional Engineering congress, Dean
made trip to the southern
part of the state. He met Delos Cha
pelle, president of the Nevada-Califor-
MIA Power company and arranged with
him to start cooperative pumping ex-
leriments in Fish Lake valley and
Bonnie Glare fat, says the U. Of N.
Sagebrush.
ueils are TO be put down at once
and the necessary mechanical equip
ment is to be furnished by the COM
pany Robert Allen, Is, will be the
universitys representative on these
tests. Dean Scrugham also spent
day with f. M. Jenifer, manager OF
the Tonopah 4 Tidewater railroad, IN
looking over the possibilities for de-
yelopment OF underground waters IN
the Amargosa desert.
The railroad is very desirous OF de-
yeloping the agricultural possibilities
of the district and is willing to spend
very large sum of money in an en-"
| deavor to tap the underground water
supply. The basin is of the open type
with an outlet drainage into Death val
IIey and 1t will not be difficult matter
| 10 tap the water bearing strata Inc
varying degrees Of temperature Oh the
springs in different parts OF the val
lev and the various chemical com
pounds in the water lead to the DeIei
that a deeper strata of water bearing
formations may be found.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
TAYLOR SHOWS UP
READY FOR BUSINESS

When II. G. (B. 81 Taylor showed
up on the job this morning and began
issuing orders as surface boss at the
Belmont, 1t was hardly noticeable that
any change had taken place in him
since the day previous, except for the
fact that he was clean shayen and had
on rather sporty necktie as well as
a mysterious smile that showed even
when he yelled his directions.
But as a matter of fact Mr.. Taylor
had undergone considerable altera-
ton. Last evening he and Mrs Mary
Riley of this city journeyed to Cold
/ field. where they were married in the
Presbyterian parsonage. Mr. Ionkee
and Mrs Joe Wade were witnesses to
! the ceremony.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
REMARKABLE FEAT OF
GUNNERY RECORDED
SPLENDID MARkSMANSAiP OF
ONE OF THE TYROLESE
RIFLEMEN

VIENNA, Oct. 15.-A remarkable
feat of craftsmanship is reported from
the southwestern front, where many
of the famous Tyrolese rifiemen are
fighting against the Italians. troop
OF the so-called Kaiser Light lnfan-
try. which was fighting on the Dobe-
redo plateau, got into a most precar-
ious position in advance of the Aus
trian lines. They could not retreat
as the ground over which they would
have to retreat was fully covered py
the Italian guns. They held their
ground for several days, while suf1er-
ing greatly for lack of food ana water.
The Italian artillery was playing
upon them with accuracy, being di-
reeted by means of post OF opserV.
ers on higher ground than that heid
by the Tyrolese. 1t was regarded as
necessary to get rid of that post, con
sisting of eight Alpini; and soldier
who had made a reputation lor MN
self in the Oetzthal as a highly expert
poacher volunteered to undertake the
difficult task. Climbing stealthily py
night. as if hunting chamois, he man
aged to reach hiding place in easy
shot of the post; and when the eigh'
Italians began to stir the next morn
ing he quickly picked them on, one
after the other
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
REPORTER KILLED AND
FOUR MEN WOUNDED
MILITIA PLACED IN READINESS
FOR ANY EMERGENCY THAT
MAY RESULT

CHARLESTON, S. G., Oct 15.-Sid-
ney Cohen, a newspaper reporter, was
shot and killed and four men wounded,
in melee just outside the room where
the Democratic city executive commit
tee was preparing to canvass the re-
turns of the municipal primary cleo
ton held Tuesday Policemen had
been stationed there but no arrests
were made, as It was uncertain who
fred the first shot. While the shoot
ing was going on two ballot boxes
were thrown into the street. The gov
ernor has ordered the saloons closed
and the Second regiment Charleston
militia is being held in readiness to
meet any emergency
Crowds had gathered to get the first
news OF the decision to settle whether
Tristman Hyde or John Grace was
the victor in the mayorality race when
\ the shooting began.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15

Those who attended the boxing car
niyal at the Airdome last evening GER
tainly obtained the worth of their
money for the four fights staged were
among the best that were ever seen
in the city, even though they were
each put on with a six-round limita-
ton. The attendance was fair, the
coolness of the autumn evening caus.
ing many to fear catching cold II they
attended, but those who went, even
without overcoats, worked up suffi-
cient enthusiasm to make them feel
as though they were sitting beside
sizzling radiators.
Jimmie Welsh officiated as referee.
The first contest was between Jimmie
OConnell of Tonopah and Kid smith
of Oakland 1t only went four rounds,
O'Connell being given the decision.
The second fight was between Joe
Murphy of Tonopah and Gus RAINIER
of stockton 1t was a good scrap from
start to finish. Rainier took the lead
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
UNCLE DAN WHEELER
CROSSES THE DIVIDE
ONE OF THE OLDEST PIONEERS
OF NEVADA ANSWERS THE
LAST SUMMONS

When Uncle Dan Wheeler struck
the Truckee meadows there was sin
gle habitation in the valley, now the
most populous in the state, with Keno,
Nevadas metropolis. in its center. .
Uncle Dan brought his lares and
penates with him and he builded
home. where he lived for 81 years,
diving Yesterday at San Francisco at
the ripe old age of IS. He was q ma
tive Of Ohio. His death occurred at
San Francisco and was caused Dy
pneumonia.
Uncle Dan was one of the most love
able characters in the west. He was
charitable and CHEEKY. His Initiation
into Elkdom marked one of the bright
est points in his life, for he entered
into the fraternal and charitable WorK
so intensely that he became tht
father of the Reno lodge. His annua
turkey dinners brought each year nVe
and six hundred dollars into the char
I ny box. besides making ii the annua
avent OF the order. Uncle Dan VIII pt
sorely missed, not only In Reno pu
throughout the state.
In 1871 he was married to Sarah Il
Ridenour, sister of John Ridenour, ant
She survives him. with four sons, wv
daughters and six grandchildren. IN
sons are Carl, Donald, Park and MACK
the daughters are Mrs, Hugh Senser
ey and Mrs. Mae Selfridge, and tn
grandchildren are Gwendolyn an
lack Wheeler, Muriel, Haskell an
Neil Selfridge and Dan Senseney.
sister. Mrs. Mary Loder. also survives
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
FRANK WARD REcuPERATlnG

Frank II. Ward, for number OF
years member of the Bonanza stan
and popular member OF local IRA
ternlties as wen as liked by everyone
with whom he came in contact, Is
feeling materially improved in health
since leaving for the coast a few days
ago. lie says that he Will enjoy a
long rest and fells assured that health
will return and that he will again
greet his old friends in Tonopah, 10
whom he sends his best regards.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
BOXING CARNIVAL AT THE A|RDOME THEATER

in a whirlwind attack, but after the
mixup Murphy held him down and
gained decision on a foul In the
fourth.
Speck Duffy OF GoldfeId and Bert
Wagner of Los Angeles next mixed
matters up and they went at 1t ham,
mer and tongs until Wagner scored a
knockout in the fourth round. Wag-
ner then challenged either Bratton,
Moore or Malone, and offered to put
up a $3.50 side bet
The last event was between Herb
White OF Stockton and Kid Pollock
of Tonopah, inasmuch as the house
receipts did not justify all the enter
tanment that was on the bill, the
fighters were loath to go on. Finally,
after some delay, collection was
taken up and the bout started. The
boys spared skillfully and determin-
eddy through the six rounds, giving a
very clever exhibition of the art. The
decision was given to White on points.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
IN SALONiki DISTRICT
ny Associated Press. J

1By Associated Press.)
PARIS, Oct 15--Declaration oil mar
tial law at Saloniki on Tuesday Is re-
ported by the Athens correspondent
of the Havas agency, General MOS
chomowlos, who is in command OF the
Greek forces there, has ordered ms
troops to salute the French and BRIT
ish officers. The commanders OF the
allied troops have issued similar or
der. BY royal decree Prince Nicholas
brother of King Constantine, has been
nominated military governor Of the IN
terror zone.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
PAPER ARTIST conFEssEs

Iohn Drexler. who was arrested laS'
r,r,day by chief Of Police ]. p, Hill-
= = '.,,'' l,u"s ~ - peno and charged with for,
gerry has entered u plea oil gu'iey anu ~
has been transferred from the ci'y ~
the county jail to appear before 1ne Iae
bigher court on felony charge; ~ ~
had nassed several certified eheoNS
hafare being apprehended'
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
DIES AT LAS VEGAS

George A. Fraser, for several years
a resident of Searchlight, died at the
Las Vegas hospital recently OF near.
failure. He was AZ years old ana
leaves a wife and daughter in Search
light. His body will be sent to Nova
Scotia for interment.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
NEW HOTEL ENTERPRISE

In the secretary of states office on
Thursday incorporation articles were
eiad nv The PARK Lane Hotel com.
pany of Reno, with a capital STOCK =,
$3.50 900. consisting of 25,0OO shares oi u
n par value of $40 each. The company
viii carry on a general hotel, res.au
rant, bar and cafe business lililyer yer,
peuprey Ralph + Meeks ana rreu su
pei Ionechamps are the incorporation
ana directors. Appeal
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
RENO NATIVE DIES

Ernest Guy Clark. well known in
Reno. passed away at his home IN tha'
city after protracted illness extend
ing over the last six months. The de-
ceased was born on West street, Reno.
rs years ago. He leaves wife ana
Two children.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
SCIENTISTS HoNoRED

Three Reno scientists have received
from the entire world
machines invented by them
which have been adopted by the lead
ing men in research work. Inc var
ious universities Of the country are
adoptIng the machines, which meas
ure the precipitation of snow ana ram
very accurately. DR.. j. e. Church, ),
p Ferguson and S. b. Doten are the
lnXentOlS.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
TO JOIN THE coLoRs

The second section of train 10 had
on IL a carload OF Italians who were
en- route home to join the colors.
They were men who were volunteer
ing and felt very enthusiastic that VIC
tory was destined to perch on the
banner Of the allies. This makes
total of many carloads that have gone
through Elko on their way back TO
fight for their mother country Free
Press
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
TAAw DONATES $4,000

Mr.. Osterman, who is boosting for
the Lincoln highway, stated in carson
Yesterday that after a conversation
with Harry X. Thaw in San Francisco,
Thaw handed him check for $500O,
all of which is TO be spent on the Lin
coin highway in the state OF Nevada.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
PROGRESS IN AGRICULTURAL
CLUBS DURING YEAR


WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.--There has
been an increase OF more than 4l,000
in the membership Of the various
boys and girls agricultural clubs con
Quoted by the state agricultural col
leges and the department of agricul'
ture in the northern and western
states. At the close OF the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1914. there were no.
or members in the various club pro
iects in the 33 states covered by this
work. AT the close of the present fls'
cal year, June 80. 1915, the member
ship was 151.194. exclusive OF the en-
rollment in the mother-daughter can
ming clubs.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
REQUEST COMES FROM
QUARTER OF MILLION
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT TO
PAY VISIT TO THE PANAMA
PACIFIC EXPOSITION

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15.- Mount
ed on a reel five feet in diameter, and
wound with a continuous strip of pa
per bearing the names of quarter Of
a million California school children,
an invitation to the president to visit
the exposition this morning started on
its way to Washington. Mrs. Gaillard
Stoney representing the exposition.
and three school children. will accom-
pany the petition.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
EXTRA DIVIDEND BY JUMBO

A dividend, No. s, of 10 cents a
share. was declared yesterday by the
Jumbo. Extension Mining company.
This was the 7s cent regular dividend
with 2b cents extra. The books Will
close November 20 and the dividend
checks win be forwarded on December
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
TO SHIP ORE FROM
PROPERTY NEAR HUMBOLDT

Tom Hislop is in town from his min
Ing property II miles west OF Hum,
boldt, II is situated near the ola
Poker Brown mine, rich producer
In early days. Mr.. llislop has taken
out about two carloads of good ore
the values being gold, silver and lead
and win make shipment soon
Winnemucca Star.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
ootDFleLogRs MARRIED HERE

Waiter H. Wiley and Miss Jennie
Il. Jatunn OF Goldtield motored over
to Tonopah yesterday, where they se'
cured marriage license and were
married by Judge Averll. They VIII
continue to make Goldheld their home
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
DEEPENING THE BONANZA

An additional depth OF % feet vas
gained during the past week N the
shaft OF the Tonopah BONANZA Mining
company, making the bore total
depth OF s4a feet. The formation Is
siill mntrix traehyse.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
ANTHROX CAUSE OF
DEATH OF ATTORNEY
my Associated rre...1

VWy ANHOtIhItH FftsR.I
NEW YORK. Oct. Is. George
Stackpoie, an attorney, who was at
tackled by anthrax. a disease common
among cattle, died this morning. Ply
siclans were watching the case with
interest. TO observe the effect of anti
toxin rushed from the bureau of ami
NAL industry at Washington.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
SUCCESS is DUE TO
AMMUNITION SUPPLIES


my Associated Presa.i
THE HAGUE, Oct. l5.-Russia's re-
cent successes are declared by a
Dutch correspondent in the eastern
theater OF war to have been due to
her overwhelming superiority IN her
supply OF munitions which took the
Austro.Germans completely by sur,
prise and with which, II is stated. they
were unable to cope.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
PAYING THE PENALTY

A. g. Drexler, who pleaded guilty to
forgery. was sentenced at Reno yester-
day by Judge Thomas Moran TO serve
term of not less than one year nor
more than ten years in the state pen
itentiarY.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
GENERAL SARRAlL is HEAD
OF ALLIES EXPEDITION
CBy Assoclnted Press.D

ATHENS, Oct. 15.-General Sarrail,
commander-in-chief of the French
forces in the Orient, who arrived in
Saloniki yesterday, will take command
of the expeditionary army.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
WAR DECLARED BY SERBIA ON BU[ [GAR|A
WILL PAY
RENT FOR CHARITY

tBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, Oct 15.--President
Wilson this morning declared that he
will spend next summer in New Jer-
sey in the former home of John Nc
Call at Eiberon, Long Branch, the es-
tate being known as Shadow Lawn, in
stead of paying rent, which may be
given to charity.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
LEDGE RE.ENcouNTEREo

The step fault on the drift on the
$50 level Of the Rescue-Eula has been
picked up The movement was only
few feet. The working is again IN ore.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
CALuPOu| EXPEDITION SEEMS HOPELESS.
Nearly 100000 Lost by British
in the Assault Upon
the DdrddneIIeS


15tOncal Serbia
neutaity
according official figures 96S99 OF this number =
1855 =
m the British forces the Drdanele followed
the lords Lord Miner who said
have expedition hopeless suggested the
= withdrawal Of Gallpoi, =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
BRITISH DRIVEN OUT
OF GERMAN POSITIONS
A SERBIAN TOWN,
SAID TO BE CAPTURED BY
INVADING TEUTONS

BERLIN. Oct. l5.--German victories
are announced in the Artois and the
Champagne districts. Near Vermells
the British were again driven out of
the captured German positions. The
capture of the Serbian town of Pozar-
cyac, IL miles southeast of Semendria,
is reported. ElseN here along this
front the Serbians have been driven
back
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
BRITISH DIVER SINKS
GERMAN DESTROYER
TWO OTHER VESSELS RACE FOR
SAFETY AS THEY FOLLOW THE
TEUTON DESTROYER


COPENHAGEN, Oct. 15.-A British
submarine torpedoed and sank Ger
man destroyer at the entrance to the
strait between Denmark and sweden
which connects the Baltic with the
North sea. An explosion followed the
striking of the torpedo and the de-
stroyer foundered Immediately. An
other German destroyer and a cruiser
which we're following the one de-
stroyed speeded southwark.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
TRIP ABANDONED


(By Associated PressD
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.--The pro
posed trip to the Pacific coast OF the
worlds champion Red Sox and the
Philadelphia National league pennant
winners has been declared off by Rob
ert II. Mccoy, representing the nation
al baseball commission.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
VERDI FOREST FIRE

forest ore al verdi recen'ly
.a,'ssd much damage and threatened
u aestroy many farm houses. u y
thought to have started ,r1ua .rS.s a,s .r',
left ~ careless campers IN. ny s,sn'I wS's
over ae0 acres Of fine trees nufasu
over
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
GOVERNMENT PLANS
NATIONAL DEFENCE
More than Four Hundred Million
Dollars to be Spent on
Army and Navy



15.The national of the ad
expenditure during the fiscal
the fortfcatons has
Daniels with
smaller
aeropanes built for the
cost $5OOO0OOO The
dadnaughs and battle
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
THOUSAND DIE
ON WESTERN FRONT

PARIS, Oct. 15.--The losses of the
Austro-Germans on the northern front
in Serbia totaled 10000 killed and 40,-
900 wounded. according to Nish dis
patch.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
slcYcLIsT SPY PAaDoNEo
'ny Associated pressl

Wy NNNWtbHNeW TTTFNNsT
BERNIE, Oct. 15.-The federal au-
thorties have been informed that hm-
peror William has pardoned the SWISS
bieyelist, G, A. Doerainger, who was
condemned to death by German
eourt-martial on charge of espionage
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
CASE DISMISSED

Judge Averill yesterday afternoon
dismissed the case Of Charles Conle.
as administrator OF the estate OF siils'
deceased. VS. stevenson.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
GREECE DECIDES NOT
TO INTERVENE NOW
ely Associntcd I'rrssl

tIty Associated Pressl
LONDON, Oct 15ln a note to
the British government Greece has am
nounced her definite decision not to
intervene in the war on behalf Of Ser
bia at present.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 15.-The indi-
cations are that all of the crew of the
destroyer we're lost. A German cruis-
or and three destroyers engaged the
submarine. all retreating except the
one iorpedoed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
. . y y y = = . = = = =
TO-DAY AND A YEAR AGO

Official readings OF the ther'
mometer by the United states
observer at Tonopah
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15

". N. AUBREY is In from his min
Ing property In Liberty district.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15

eietiNe humidity at y. H.
today. 81 per cent. =
<<N% = NN~& 80 =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15

Fair tonight and to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-01
HOLDS EARNINGS
OF ROADS LARGE
NEBRASKA EXPERT CLAIMS SUR
PLUS OF 100000. 600 ACCUM-
ULATED.

Chicago. Ill. April 1.--A surplus ag-
gregating four hundred D,inion dol
lars said to have been accumulated by
six typical railroads in the last Is
years was pointed out as evidence
that western railroads generally are
prosperous at the interstate commerce
hearing OF the rate case today. OF II
roads asking higher freight rates ON
certain commodities six were selected
by L. G. Powell. rate expert OF the
Nebraska railroad commission. as con-
trolling more than 90 per cent of the
total mileage involved in the present
hearing. These roads-the Santa
Re. Burlington. ST Paul, Northwest
ern. Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
and Missouri. Kansas & Texas-Pow-
ell testified were. when considered to-
eether. aceumuIating vast surplus.