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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04
RAILROAD TO EXTEND
- Hrf A H~trH
 ITS WIRELESS SYSTEM

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 4.-Wireiess experiments made by the Lacka- wanna railroad between a moving train and fixed stations were very successful and will lead to the ex- tension Of the roads wireless system.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04
POWDER FACTORY woRKs
 BOTH pAY AND NIGHT

NE WORK, Feb. 4.-The pu pont Powder Co. plant ot Pennsgrove, N. J. l8 working night end day with q force of 2800 men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04
HENRY FORD SAYS
IplgNgse cAUsgp MAR

NEW YORK. Feb 4.-Henry Bord, 10 8 speech here said that he thought the war was due to idlcncss. If there had been work enough there would have been no war be added.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04
MILWAUKEE coMPANY
TAXES ON 1000 MEN

CHICAGO. Feb. 4. = The Illinois Steel Company's mills at Milwaukee, Wis., are now running practically at capacity, employing 1000 additional men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

less stampede occurs among poll tlclana to get immunity by teatiiying before tho grand jury lhore may be no enort to have an investigation made by that body ct the regular term.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

Dear Friends. It would never oc- cur to mo Co make bold to write you an open ietter were ! not invited and urged to do so by the Commission for Relief ln Beiguim. made up of names which command not only my respect but also my services.
 As you arc well aware, the Com mission or Reiief in Belgium is formally recognized by tho various Governments as the voluntary insti- udon set an ior the transmission Of foodstuns into that iominestrcken country. Indeed it is tho only cham nel through which i0od can be intro duced and distributed to the seven millions oi people dependent upon it for tbelr existence.
 If had eloQuence of men and of angels it would be altogether in- possible for me Co find language in which .o .ell you os ghe splendid work that is benig done in London by this noble band of American business men for thc relief Of starving nation. These gentlemen have created the biggest food supply business the world has yet seen. ll Is scarcely an exaggeration to say Chat no com mercial undertaking of the same mag nltude has ever been organized and set in working order in so short time
 Honor 60 America.
 Bear with me for Q moment while ! remind you that 3S steamers are car rying on the high sens l2S,000 tons of relief supplies valued at over eight million dollars. Think of lt. this Is being done by American citizens for the moment resident in London. sup ported by their fellow -countrymen n che United States. who are responding to the commissions appeal with l2y- ish generosity worthy ot che best tra- ditions of your glorious republic.
 One of the proudest victories achieved during the present lle-and- death struggle has been on by a mere handful Of American citizens invited by Dr. Page to provide the means or living Go whole nation.
 The members or this committee hava enlisted the services Of the Brit ish and Belgian governments. of the Spanish and Italian peoples. and arc carrying out their ingeniously organ izod business with the sanction and. may add. the help of the German government Itself. The committee has the assistance of tho Comite National de Secours with its network Of dis- tributins eentors throughout Belgium.
 Experts calculate that Co avert the extinction of Belgians through star gadon 6000o tons Of wheat, 15.0G0 tons of corn. with 5000 tons Of peas or beans. together with other food stuas must be passed into the coun- try monthly Ig this supply is kept up every starring citizen may feel sure of getting each day about one- hali soldiers rations-10 ounces. X this supply IS to be maintained there
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

EPISCOPAL CHURCH SHOWS
 GAIN IN MEMsERsHlP
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04
EXCHANGE MEMBERSHIP
 CONTINUES UPWARD

NEW YORK, Feb 4.--A New York Coffee Exchange membership hae been sold for S1850. an increase of SlgO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The Protes- tant Episcopal church census for lslz shows l.O15.000 communicate, on in' crease of 2s,C41 over 1913.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

must flow Into the relief fund more than a million dollars week practi, cally S5.0o0.000 8 month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

j.. Bernard. an old time uewspapor man and printer oi the Interior is 9 visitor in the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-04

Dear Friends: It would never oc- cur to mo Co moke bold to write you an open ietter were ! not invited and urged to do so by the Commission for Relief ln Belguim. made up of names which command not only my respect,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
SPLENDID PICTURES
BY PHOTOGRAPHER

AS splendid lot of pictures from
mechanical point of view as could
be found anywhere, may be seen at
the gallery of M. ]. Jukes, EllIo's popu-
lar photographer. We have particu-
larly in mind set of photos being
prepared for the Pohob, the County
High School paper. They represent
class of workmanship that cannot
be eXcelled in any Of the larger cities.
More and more is Mr.. Jukes' work
coming into recognition on account of
high quality. There was a time be-
fore his arrival here that in order to
get real high-class work it was nee
essary to go to one of the big cities.
Now, however. it Is a common thing
for visitors from San Francisco and
elsewhere to have photos made by
him, which speaks louder than words
for the quality of his work.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03

that it will produce anaesthesia in
about five minutes. 1t Is so loaded
that a distance of about one hundred
yards the bullet will just penetrate the
skin. The bullet constructed by Hum.
phrey is said to be convex at the point
with holes drilled into it. In thes2
holes the narcodfcs and antisep.ics
are constained.
Mr.. O'Byrne has stated that at the
Rodeo to be held here this fall he
will give a demonstration of his pat
ent on a wild horse. He says that 1t
will be practically painless to the ami
mani, and that in common use it
would be a mosthumane manner of
capturing wild range horses. It is we'll
known that horses on the range often
run themselves to death when pur-
sued, and furthermore, saddle horses
are often killed or ruined in the chase
after them.
Mr.. O'Byrne secured his patent on
his narcodic bullet in 1910. Now
after five years, the scientific papers
are commenting quit extensively on it.
The Scientific American in its last is
sue makes reference to it.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
DRY FARMER MUST
REMEMBER THAT SUCCESS
DEPENDS ON MULCH

So vitality important is a permanent
soil mulch for the conservation for
plant use of the water stored in the
soil that many attempts have been
made to devise means for the effective
cultivation of land on which small
grains and grasses are growing. In
many places plants have been grown
in rows SO far apart that a man with
hoe could pass between them. Sco-
field has described this method as
practiced successfully in Tunis. Camp
bell and others in America have pro-
posed that drill hole be closed every
three feet to form a path wide enough
for horse to travel in and to pull a
large spring-tooth cultivator with
teeth 80 spaced as to strike between
the rows Of wheat. 1t is yet doubtful
whether, under average conditions,
such careful cultivation, at least OF
grain crops, is justified by the returns.
Under conditions OF high aridity or
where the store of soil moisture ia low,
such treatment frequently stands be
tween crop success and failure, and II
is not unlikely that methods will be de-
vised which will permit of the cheap
and rapid cultivation between the rows
of growing wheat. Meanwhile, the
dry farmer must always remember
that the margin under which he works
is small. and that his success depends
upon the degree to which he prevents
small wastes.
The conservation OF soil.moisture
depends upon the vigorous. unremit-
ting continuous stirring of the topsoiI.
Cultivation! cultivation! and more cul-
uvation! must be the war cry OF the
dry farmer who battles against the
water thieves of an arid climate.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
RAILROADS MUST MAKE GOOD
DECLARES COM. RARTINE

Railroad Commissioner Bartine Of
Nevada is correct in saying that the
railroads, operating in the west must
make better showing than they have
to justify increase in rates. 1t Is true
that In certain instances the western
roads have suffered, but the fact
remains, and where they lose in
one class of freight they make up the
decreased tonnage in another Pas
senger traffic likewise is unusually
heavy, the California expositions and
the war stimulating westward travel.
1t is quite natural that there should
have been falling Off in railroad re.
ceipts when universal depression pre-.
vailed, but 1t is not business them
selves suffering to carry the added
burden of the railroads losses.
Then, too, there are such crops as.
sured that the western railroads at
least will be kept busy getting them
to market. Indeed. the situation is
such as to make even railroad presi.
dents optimistic without thinking
about new rates.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
P|TTSBURG INVENTOR BECOMES VERY LIBERAL
PRESENTS GOVERNMENT JOE O'BYRMFS PATENT

The generosity, the magnanimity, of
a certain Alexander Foster Humphrey
Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is over,
whelming, according to report. He
has presented to the government a
patent on a so-called humane bullet.
This bullet is supplied with narcotics
and antiseptics, the former to relieve
the pain of a wound and the latter
to aid in the healing operations.
AS it happens the basic patent on
this invention was issued to Joseph
O'Byrne of Elko and Thomas Flood
of Salt Lake City. 1t was especially
designed for use in capturing wild ami
mails Of the lower order. The bullet
carries a narcodic, the anaesthetic ef-
feet of which in the fieshy portion of
an animal would so affect it as to rem
der its capture and control compare
lively easy. The patent secured by
Humphrey can be nothing but a con-
struction patent and is of comparativ-
ly small value.
The bullet constructed by Mr.
O'Byrne is concave in shape at the
point, and the hollow portion is filled
with the narcodic. 1t is estimated
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
TRANSIT. TO EUROPE
THROUGH PANAMA CANAL

The average time OF transit for
steamships FROM United States Pacific
coast ports to England is about one
half what 1t was before the opening
OF the Panama canal. Grain ships ar.
irving at British ports from August,
1914, to February 13, 1915, from San
Francisco. Portland, Oregon, and
Puget Sound averaged 4S days for a
voyage. or "a voyages, the shortest
was "a days and the longest SS. Only
3, however, exceeded 81 days.
Most of the grain exported from
the Pacific coast Is carried in steam.
ships this season (1914.15). Last sea.
son (1913.14 most of the export grain
from the Pacific coast was carried in
sail vessels, whose voyages to British
ports averaged 1876 days. or % car.
goes, the shortest time in transit was
102 days and the longest III days.
In 1914 the average time of tran.
alt for steamships carrying grain over
these routes was 81 days, or nearly
double the average for the first part OF
1914'16.--U. s. Dept. of Agriculture.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
Fifteen INCHES OF SNOW
FELL ON coMSToCK

The snow storm, which let up at
times yesterday, took on a new lease
Of life late in the afternoon in this
city. and all during last evening, up
to late hour, the blizzard ragged
with renewed fury. Seven or eight
inches more of the feautiful fell, and
reports from different sections of the
camp, give measurements Of from IL
to 16 inches on the level. Drifts, four
and five feet deep are to be found
in places. The several fruit orchards
In Gold Hill presented a sorry appear
ance yesterday afternoon, the trees
being black from the frost Virginia
City Chronicdle.7
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
BIG COMPANY
CHANGES NAME

The name of the w. T. Smith Com.
pany was today changed to the Geo.
Russell Company, and hereafter the
big store will be conducted under that
name.
The reason for the change is that
Mr.. Smith has not for some time been
ACTIVELY connected with the store, and
much the greater part OF the stock is
owned by Mr. Russell and his family.
We wish the store under its new
name a continuation of the LIBERAL pat
ronage that 1t has enjoyed for years.
The management Of the store and the
officials remain the same as they have
been for several years past
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
THREE Weeks"
At THE BRADLEY
TUESDAY NIGHT

Elinor Glyn's novel, Three Weeks,
translated in the language OF all civil
lized countries, stands at the fore of
all the modern vivid romances. 1t
has been the most discussed novel of
the past decade. It's beauty has been
critically conceded and its drama ad-
mitted by the most conservative. Paul,
the wooer of runaway queen, has
taken his place among the heroes OF
fiction that men refer to with interest
royal mate OF a dissolute monarch,
young. alluring. adventurous, is now
a modern symbol of a love that scorns
% count the cost. The story in its
novel form has been read by more
tSan eighty million people. It Is Of
fait estimate to presume that more
than eight tines eighty million people
will wish to see the film realization
of the brilliant romance that ends in
an unusual tragedy. Readers of the
book are familiar with the details that
go to comprise the fascinating mar
rative of the original. In the film
play the author has added to her ere.
alton in a prologue that intensifies the
thrill Of some of her scenes and adds
color and vivacity to others. She en-
counters Paul in the restaurant in
Lucerne. Switzerland. precisely as re-
counted in the novel. The two,
queen without a country and a king
without a throne-fall in love. She
struggles against her enthrallment,
and seeks to flee from temptation But
an accident halts her fight and the
inevitable meeting occurs. In the pho
toplay version Of all these incidents
are idealized. The tiger rug tryst of
the pair in the queens apartment in
Lucerde is reproduced as in the novel.
The thrilling and tragic announcement
of the romance of the pair is shown
in all its original gripping power. The
orgies of the dissolute king, the mad
revels in the palace. the plots and
com r"!ots Of the cable of royal
councillors 10 dethrone the queen are
all graphically indicated.
Miss Madalin Traverse, who appears
in the role of the temperamental
queen. is regarded as one of the most
attractive Of the country's younger
stars. Mr.. Mahlon e. Hamilton, who
plays the role OF Paul, is one OF the
most popular Of leading players of the
native stage. adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03

George T.. Anderson returned from
the western part of the state yester.
day. He is preparing to turn over the
work of his office to his successor Miss
Knemeyer, after which he will depart
for Tonopah. to take the supervision
of educational matters in that district.
Mr.. Anderson has done good work
here, and while many will regret to
see him leave, they are all glad that
his successor Is well qualified TO flll
the position. There is no doubt that
Miss Knemeyer will maintain the high
standards in our schools that they
have enjoyed under the supervision OF
Mr.. Anderson. We wish them both
unlimited success in their respective
fields.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
N. F. PHILLIPS
DROPS DEAD

M. +. Phillips, who owns dry farm
near the mouth of the North Fork,
was found dead about fifty feet from
his home yesterday. The coroner
was summoned and took charge of the
remains and they were brought here
to the Keyser Undertaking parlors
An inquest is in progress this after.
noon.
Just when Mr.. Phillips died is not
known, but 1t was probably Saturday
night or Sunday morning. When found
he was lying face downward, and 1t is
believed that he was walking along
when suddenly stricken with heart
failure. Both hands we're in his pock-
cts, and In his right hand he held his
pocket knife. There were no evidenc-
es Of foul play, and there Is no doubt
that death was due to natural causes.
Mr.. Phillips has been in this vicinity
for a number of years, and was known
as a hard-working, thrifty man. Be:
sides taking care of his farm he was
engaged by the 8. p. Co. to look after
the tunnels near Ryndon. He leaves
three children to mourn him, his wife
having died some time ago.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
DANCES CORRUPT|NG
YOUTH OF THE LAND

Misinterpretation of modern dances
by young society women is corrupting
the youth of the land, according to
G. +. johnson, OF the department of
play and recreation of the New York
school of philanthropy, who spoke be-
fore the Society of Physical Education
and Hygiene at the University of Chi.
cago.
"The dance problem is now n boys
problem as well as n girls problem.
1t holds a greater danger for this
country, If not handled properly, than
it has ever held for any country in
the history of the world
II do not think the cure of this
dance or another will help it any. Our
girls would never dance the way they
do IL they possessed this knowledge.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
HUGE CITY OF TENTS
SHELTERS HOMELESS

The city OF Colon, half Of which
was destroyed by fire Friday, present
ed @ scene Of desolation today. Ac-
cording to the police records. ten
natives were killd and many injured.
The loss is estimated at several mil
lion dollars.
Business Is almost at standstill,
although merchants are making an
effort to resume. Bread lines have
been established and the homeless
women and children are being cared
for as far as possible. A huge tent
city to shelter them has been erected
Under the auspices OF the American
military authorities.
General c. D. Edwards, military
commander OF the canal zone, has
ordered two more companies of in.
fantry on patrol duty to prevent loot
ing, and trainload Of supplies.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
w. c. eREATHoUsE RETURNS

County Recorder w. G. Greathouse
has returned from his trip to Boise
City. where he was called to testify in
the big water suit brought by the Ida
no reclamation company against the
Utah Construction Company, owners
of the ranches formerly owned by
Sparks & Herald in the northern part
of this county.
The rights involved in this suit are
worth approximately half million dol.
lars, as they cover the water of the
Salmon river and Goose creek. Both
companies have big irrigation pro-
jects under way, and each needs the
water to carry on the project. It is
one of the most important suits over
water rights ever brought in the west.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
NEWLYWEDS ARRIVE
ON WESTERN PACIFIC

When the baggage of the Western
Pacific was unloaded this morning
certain trunk was the object of much
curiosity and much speculation was in
dulged in as to the ownership. The
reason for the curiosity was the deco
rations of the trunk, which consisted
of old shoes, baby ribbon, bags Of rice,
and various other indications that the
owners had recently been made one.
1t finally developed that 1t was the
property of Mr.. and Mrs. Eric v. SADIE
rup. Mr.. Saderup has accepted po-
sition in the hardware department of
the Geo. Russell Company. We extend
a hearty welcome to the newlyweds.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
MRS. CARAVANS SECOND TRIAL

NEW YORK, May 3.-For the Sec
ond time within six months Mrs.
Florence Conklin Carman, wife of DR..
Edwin Carman of Freeport, L. l., is
about to be treid on a first degree muir
der indictment growing out Of the kill
ing of Mrs. Louis Bailey in the Car
man home on the evening of June 80,
last. The trial takes place at an ex-
traordinary session of the Nassau
County court which convened at Mine
olo today, with Justice Abel E. Black
mar presiding. The first trial Of Mrs.
Carman, which also took place at
Mineola, ended in the jury disagree
ment last October.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
JUDGE TALBOT VISITING ELKo

Judge George F. Talbot, recently
chief justice of the Supreme Court of
Nevada, is in Elko today. This was
the Judges home before he was cleo
ted to the Supreme bench sixteen
years ago.
1t Is said that the Judge intends to
resume the practice of law, and it is
natural that the should return to his
old home to look over the field.
If he should decide to stay here he
will be warmly welcomed. There are
few men who have more substantial
friends here, and none is held in high
er regard by the general public.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
RENO WILL PASS ON
LIQUOR REGULATIO

One of the principal issues in the
Reno city election next Tuesday will
be the question of liquor regulations.
Both sides have declared for regula-
tion. but the chief point of difference
lies in the attitude toward the initia-
tive ordinance which provides for the
reduction of the number OF liquor Ii.
censes to 40. The Business Mems as
sociation opposes the ordinance on the
ground that it is confiscatory.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
TO FIX FLOUR STANDARDS

CHICAGO Ill, May 3.-With view
to arriving to definite conclusions In
regards to standards for different
kinds Of -four, a public hearing was
begun in this city today under the
Joint direction Of the department OF
agriculture, the Association Of Ameri-
can Dairy, Food and Drug Officials and
the Association of Official Agricultural
Chemists. Many prominent manufac-
turers of flour and meal were in at
tendance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
MRS. IDA SWIFT
LAID TO REST

The remains of Mrs. Ida B. Swift,
WIN passed away last Friday night,
were laid to rest in the knights of
Pythias cemetery yesterday. Funeral
services were conducted by the Rev.
Ernest H. Price, Of st. Paul's Episco,
pal church, at the residence of Mrs.
c. W. Griswold, sister of the deceased.
:'he funeral was one Of the largest
seen in Elko in years, silent testi.
money of the esteem and love in
which she was held.
In the land beyond the skies, where
there is no pain or sorrow, and where
death cometh not, may she find etern-
al peace.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
ALLIES LOSE HEAVILY
IN THE DARDANELLES
Special to The independent.

LONDON, May "a big German
Zeppelin was sighted today travelling
in the direction of England. as it pass
ed Vlreland. From the war office 1t
was admitted today that the allied
forces suffered heavily in the engage
ment of Friday and Saturday in the
Dardanelles. Three Of the allies ships
were reported sunk in this engagemnt
and several were disabled.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
OUTSIDE TERRITORY
INTERESTED IN BRAND BOOK

Our Mr. Geo. w. Bruce returned
last night from n trip through Pine
Valley, Diamond Valley, Eureka, and
Newark Valley in the interest of our
Brand Book. He reports that with.
out an exception each livestock owner
visited realizing the many Dement'S to
he derived from such book will have
their brands and ear marks listed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
GERMANS SINK
SWEDISH STEAMER
Special to The Independent.

Special to The independent.
LONDON, May 3.-The Swedish
steamer Ellida has been reported sunk
by a German submarine, Two Brit
ish trawlers have also been reported
sunk.
The British admiralty stated last
evening that two German torpedo
boats had been sunk in the North sea.
The British torepdo boat destroyer
Recruit also was sunk
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-03
MANY FISHING
LICENSES SOLD

Game Warden Moody is doing
land office business in the sale of
game licenses. Today at noon he had
sold 366. which is probably the record
for Elko County at this time of year.