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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23
THE GOSPEL HYMNS AND FANNY CROSBY.

THE death OF Fanny Crosby, the famous blind hymn writer best
known by Ter maiden name, has started considerable speculation as to the
real causesf or the wonderful popularity o many of her 5000 hymns.
The critics have always passed a rather negative verdict IN the mer
Its Of these compositions. The words are sweet, flowing, not very imagi-
native, without polished graces. But they express cal emotion in
simple form. The great emotions of life, too are simple and elemental
n most peoples minds they express themselves in plain language.
Probably the socaled gospel songs" to which these verses were set,
had much to do with their popularity. II is rue that this music had lit
tie OF what students would call life and warmth and color But there
was one thing they did have, and that was rhythm.
Old fashioned church music was stately, dignifed, sedae and reserv.
ed, but s sleepy a the country church o N a hot summer afternoon. The
gospel songs took the rhythm of the marches and the walzes and the
two steps, and applied it to church music. Why should the devil have all
the good tunes, asked the writer's of that day. Why indeed? Fanny eros,
by caught the step. In her easy lyrical way she wrote songs whose thought
lot merely met the sentiment of daily life. but fitted meruicaly to the
beat of the music. The songs had motion and march feeling, and the
words were singahe. No wonder they succeeded.
Modern church composers have learned to write music combining the
dignity OF old time music, the rhythm of the gospel songs, and the color,
Ind originality OF imaginative composition. But to many people the Fanny
Crosby songs re SO associated with the struggles of life and death and
JOY and sorrowt that the passing OF the singer is a personal loss.
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NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION
Elko 0671
Carson City 06788
nanarkpanb - 4L. .s.

Department Of the Interior
u. S. Land Office at Elko, Nevada
February II, 1915.
NOTICE is hereby given that
George Scott, Of Rowland, Elko Coun.
ty, Nevada, who, on February z, 1912,
made Carson City homestead applica-
ton 067SS, now Elko No. 0671, under
the Act OF June IL, 1906 for Ell
sWA sWA SWA NWA SEA OF Sec.
20; and the ny NEA NwA; M
SWA NBA NwA; SEX SWA
NBA NWA; NEM NEA NWA;
NBh NEA SEX NwA of Sec. 20
Township al North, Range So East,
Mount Diablo Meridian, described in
list 1898 has fled notice of inten.
ton to make Anal three year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the register and re-
ceiver Of this Office, on the fifteenth
day OF April, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frederick L. Anderson, OF Rowland,
Nevada.
Rea /. Hagenouch, Of Rowland, New.
Hiram 1. Sails, OF Rowland, Nevada,
Richard Sails, OF Rowland, Nevada.
JOHN %. ROBBINS.
Register.
First publication Feb. 1s. 1915.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23
the COST OF EYEGLASSES.

n COSI. OF EYEGLASSES.I
MANY families felt as II they were being hit in a new place a few
days ago. when It was announced that owing to the war, the COST OF lens
81 for eyeglasses had increased from rs to SO per cent. But this may
not anec the price of the completed glasses much, as the cos is large
ly labor. 1t Is to be hoped that this is the case, IS the providing of
suitable eyeglasses and spectacles is a very considerable burden OF many
families. -s.E.s-a - 8
Wearing spectacles was formerly a sign of advanced age. II old peo-
pie felt their eyes failing, they were apt to buy of peddlers. They would
try o n various pairs of spectacles, until they found n that seemed to
make their eyes feel better and buy them o the spot for a dime o a
quarter
Today 1t is generally recognized that weak eyes need careful examt
nation and measurement by skilled ocuists Or opticians, and high prices
are often paid by people whose eyes are at all complicated.
Probably a third of the children IT now either wearing spectacles OF
ought to have them. 1t is quite a responsibility for a youngster to start
out with a pair of spectacles that cost his father several dollars. If the
little fellow keeps them on while playing rough games, he is almost sure
to get the glasses broken. In that case a fragment of glass may lodge in
a eye and destroy sight -
But II the little fellow takes them or and puts them in the case in
the pocket the first time he rolls over in a rough and tumble, the optical
outfit is converted into pancake. 1t is a bill of expense that u grand
fathers never knew, but often inevitable If one is to give ones children
the best modern care. Poor eyes are such a serious handicap that parents
who car afford 1t grunt and settle the bills without question. D.,
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NOW II the income tax payers would make a return based IN thu estt
mated profits Of their business a stated t. the bank when the wan n can
the government would get some revenue.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23
0. x. Second Hand

We hsye secured the SERVICES Of a
nrst-olass plumber, and srs prspsr.
Ing TO figure on all plumbing Jobs.
Workmanship and material aaarsn.
sssd.
w s. DAYTON, Prop.
rhohk -. SLke, aEVADA
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INsuR ANcE ANNUAL sTATEMENT
u. g.. Department Fire ,Reasst rance
Co., Hartford. Conn.
Statutory Deposit -. ..$ 100000
Assets -. -. !. 80. :. 1885. 1857
Liabii les. exclusive of Statu-
tory Deposit and net sur
plus -. -. -. ..... 1,zZI,o1S.O6
Income
Premiums -. T. -. .. 1878 294.s6
other sources -. =. :. 75,295.93
Total income. 1914. =. . 1858 5s0.7s
Expenditures
Losses . -. -. -. 1~.o1s,552.ss
Dividends -. .. -. =. ...........
Other expenditures :. -. 487,224.18
Total expenditures, 1914 1,506, TILT
Fire Insurance Business, 1914
Risks in force -. -. .165,844,315
Premiums thereon . . - 1,811,227.82
Losses incurred :. Z. =. 1,056.873.ss
Nevada Business
Risks written /. :. I. 61,022.O0
Premiums received :. :. 1,352.67
Losses paid =. -. :. .... 12.06
Losses incurred :, . .. 908.06
B. N. CANAEHO.
Resident Manager.
" Includes: Received, from Home Of
nee 17,5o0.O0.
I Includes: RENTED to Home Office
G.286.92.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23

WHY shouldn't q man spend his evenings at home for the next few
weeks, when he can have such a good time taking up and putting down
carpets with his wife?
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TIE aftsenth day q, ls1b.

the Aftsenth day of,Avrn. 1s1b.
Claimant names - Witnesses:
George Scott OF Rowland. Nevada
Rea L. HAgenbuch. OF Rowland, New
Hiram L Sails, Of Rowland Nevada
Richard Sails. Of Rowland. NeTada
JOHN n RoBBN5.
Register.
First I 1blicauon Feb. IS. 1915.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23

ROOMS FOR RENT; nicely fur.
nished, quiet neighborhood, reason
able rates. Apply a21 Idaho st, Elko,
adv.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23

THE warning powers. being al allies of God, feel it their duty to sink
with foodstuhs.
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THE small boy, after hearing the usual Wasbington's birthday talk, is
impressed with the idea that cherry trees should be saved to climb up in
to on dark nights.
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INSURANCE ANNUAL STATEMENT
Michigan Fire & Marine Insurance Co.,
Detroit, Michigan

Capital (deposited) ....$ 0 100000
Assets -. -. -. -. 1,524,381.57
Liabilities, exclusive of CAPT
tai and net surplus -. -~77S,386.37
Income
Premiums -. =. . OO,sO7.52
OOther sources 1900. 70,689.99
Total income, 1914 +. 7~71,497.51
Expenditures
Losses =. -. :. -. 4~27,839.O1
Dividends -. 49,. . 40, 100000
Other expenditures .. 3S0,923.30
Total expenditures, 1914 1913, 1921
Fire Insurance, Business 1914
Risks written -. ..... 1O4,715. 416.00
Premiums thereon -. 42,32O.83
Losses incurred -. . 420,911.8O
Nevada Business
Risks written -. >. 93,S35.00
Premiums received -. 2,633.10
Losses paid ........... 850.68
Losses incurred -. 80. 253.47
H. e. EVERETT, Secretary.
Wayman & Henry, Joint General Ag-
ents, San Francisco, Cal.
John Henderson. Elko, Nevada, Resi-
dent Agent.
INSURANCE. ANNUAL STATEMENT
Flreman's Fund lns. Co, San Francis
CO, California
Capital (deposited) -. 8 1900, 100000
Assets -. =. -. -. :. 1O,~175,434.4s
Liabilities, exclusive of capt
tai and net surplus -. ~6,40o,S75.9s
income
Premiums -. =. 8~.s37,13O.52
Other sources . o.. -. 393,630.s8
Total income, 1914 =. -. 7,020,T61.4o
Expenditures
Losses -. -. -. -. :. 8~.73e.225.32
Dividends ......,.. :. 24O,O0O.O0
Other expenditures :. ~2,4s7,OS2.2s
Total expenditures, 1914 6~,47s,S07.81
Fire Insurance Business, 1914
Risks written -. -. ...717,5 $4,000
Premiums thereon -. :. S~,T05,671.5s
Losses incurred ...... 2,631,189.35
Nevada Business
Risks written -. -. =. 1,2e2,385.00
Premiums received -. . 14,o12.57
Losses paid -. -. -. 4,1s3.79
Losses incurred -. -. 4,271.73
LOUIS wEINMANN,
Secretary.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23

NOTICE Foa PUBLICATION
No. 013S3
Elko, Nevada, Land Office
February Q, 1915.
NOTICE 10 heraby given that Peter
8. Indart, OF whiterock, County OF
Elleo, State of Nevada, has h1ed in
this office his application 10 enter,
under the provisions of Sections 23O6
and 1907, R. s. U. g., the following
described lssa, viz;
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23

A GOOD many of the girls will have to wear their winter styIesa ali
through Lent and yet some people say they don't mortify the flesh.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-23

IT IS premature to declare that Christianity is a failure. wait un
II has been tried. -r
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H. e. EVERETT, Secretary.
Wayman & Henry, Joint General Ag-
ents, San Francisco, Cal.
John Henderson, Elko, Nevada, Resi-
dent Agent.
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sabssyioo tor tAe tnaspsaaaat
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First publication Feb. 1s, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
GLOBE SIGHTS.

When you get all you are justly en-
titled to you are almost sure to want
more. Prospects alone are satisfy
ing.
Men will wear low-necked shirts
this summer, although mans
adams apple" is as ugly as WON
ans elbow.
If there is no navigable water
available, the sort of fool who rocks
the boat will find some other method
Of demonstration.
Alb Adkins says about all a man
learns as he grows older is that it ia
hard to collect mileage on trips down
town after supper.
A mere man would like to know
why the female of the species always
wants to sweep when he is sticking
around in the way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
BETTER Times AHEAD.
SAYS JOHN |. M'N[|L

being harrassed by the government.
Plants manufacturing war materials
are not only working full capacity but
are increasing their establishments to
meet the demand for their wares.
The prospects for all kinds Of manu-
featuring concerns to have busy and
prosperous season are favorable. The
general business revival is slowly ex-
tending to all branches Of industry
and promises to be very marked in
mining as well as in other lines. When
the war ends, it is predicted, the ag-
ricultural sections of America and es-
pecially of the western portions. will
profit greatly by the influx Of sub
stantial farmers from the countries
engaged In the conflict. 1t is likely
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
PRICES OF CHEMICALS KITING.

The prices of very large number
Of chemicals that have been affected
by the embargo on German commerce
have advance. tremendously of late.
and even at the exorbitant prices
quoted there is very little of any of
these articles to be had. Carbolic
acid has gone from IL cents . pound.
wholesale, to $l.50; salicylic acid from
30 cents to Sl.60; phenacetin from
s2.75 to SO, and benzole from rs cents
to $4 gallon. Naturally all potash
salts have gone off in proportion, and
now permanganate Of potash is quot
ed at 40 cents as against II cents
of few months ago, while there Is
a corresponding shortage and advance
in price of other salts of this neces-
sary chemical.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
MISSOURI RIVER
TRAFFIC REVIVED
United Press.

United Press.
KANSAS CITY, April 2s.-Mis-
souri river navigation is coming back,
Since the season opened, the un1sual
demand for river transportation has
made it necessary to add another
barge to the fleet. Shipments this
season have included everything from
cut glass to structural steel. At
present the company is operating one
steamboat and string of barges each
way each week between Kansee and
st. Louis.
The boat line recently handed 3d.
300, 600 pounds Of flour from Kansas
City to st. Louis en- route to Europe,
saving the mill 20 per cent on the
freight charges.
Canning factories are springing up
along the Missouri to take advantage
of the cheap water transportation
rates. The Wellington Canning CON-
pany of Wellington, are pioneers In
Missouri in the use Of water trans.
portstion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29

victory is thus entirely local. 1t will
compel the British to use more troops
to defend the outskirts of Ypres, bu,
will have no influence on the battle
line as a whole. Live all the Other
engagements in France and Belgium
since the present battle line was
formed, the German advance across
the Ypres canal is a minor skirmish
as far as its general effect is con-
cerned. Indeed, the fact that the Ger
mans were able to push into the Brit
ish line after the arrival of 100000
British troops at the front emphasizes
the existence of a counter offensive
power among the Germans which
must be very important factor in
maintaining the present deadlock. 1t
is not at all probable that the Ger
man advance signifies thc coInmen e.
ment of new effort to reach Calais.
1t might as well have been assumed
that the British offensive at Neuve
Chapelle marked the beginning of an
attempt to reach the Rhine. The Ger
mans have doubtless been waiting
since their Neuve Chapelle defeat to
even matters. When the British be-
gan an offensive south of Ypres, the
Germans apparently saw an oppor-
tunity for a surprise attack to the
north of the Belgian city and were
able to carry it through. That the
victory can be followed and enlarged
INTO really important success is not
at present apparent. The French have
been unable to win more than local
victories in Champagne and between
the Meuse and the Moselle. The Brit
ish have made but minor gains south
of Ypres and at Neuve Chapelle. It
is not likely the Germans will break
the precedents at the war west of the
Ypres canal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
SPORTING REVIEW
BY HAL SHERIDAN

written for the United Press.)
NEW YORK, April 2S.-Much Of
the mystery surrounding the motor
drome to be laid out on the site of
the old Sheepshead Bay race track
has been dissipated with the an
nouncement of the promoters that the
two mile course will be the last word
in automobile racing courses, with a
speed Of l40 miles an hour as the
limit of reasonable safety for drivers.
The confidence Of the men foster
ing the motordroem project is indi-
Gated by the fact that they are pro-
viding seating capacity Of 200,000
persons. Their estimate Of this high
attendance figure is based on the
great interest shown at indianapolis,
where the auto races at times have
drawn nearly 100000 persons with an
immediate population Of only 900
upon which it draw. On this basis,
New York's 100000 would flow out
over the course.
Preparations are complete for the
greatest arce meetings in automobile
annals, beginning next August. Two
great meets year will be held, with
100000 in prizes as the attraction.
In addition, 2i-hour midsummer
contest will be featured, with series
OF machine events for stock cars in
terspersed here and there.
Carl &. Fisher, founder of the In.
dianapolis motordrome project, has
accepted the presidency of the local
association and automobile men OF
recognized authority are slated for the
board of directors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
WHAT WAR MOVES MEAN.
(Gy J. W. T. MAsoN)


NEW YORK, April 2S.-The Ger.
man success northwest of Ypres is
the most important success the kais.
ers armies have achieved along the
western battle front since their vic
tory at Scissors last January. The
Germans have forced back the Anglo
French line about 2la miles, which is
nearly three times the distance COW
cred by the British advance at Neuve
Chapelle.
East of Ypres the British line
forms an angle which pushes several
miles into the German front. The es-
tablishment of a German position on
the west bank of the Ypres canal
has been bent back the northern side
of the British angle. Not only has
this been heightened, but also the an
gle itself has been made more acute.
By lengthening the side of the angle,
the Germans are now able to threaten
flank and rear attacks against the
British positions at Ypres; by sharp
ening the point of the angle, the Ger
mans have decreased the extent of
the front along which the British can
tcanduct an offensive of their own.
The whole effect of the German
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
MRS. MORRIS
DIES AT TER
G|lLN[SS

Mrs. Grace Fraser Morris. wife OF
Dr. Grant Morris, died at the
family home this morning at 1890,
after an illness of nearly three weeks
duration. From the first her condi-
tion was so critical that little hope
was held out for her recovery.
Mrs. Morris was born in Central
City, Colo, in June, 1876. Seventeen
years ago she became the bride of
DR.. Grant Morris, and this city has
been their home during their entire
welded life. Ruth, a young girl near
ly 16, was the only child born to them.
The news of her death has been
conveyed by wire to the two sisters
who were not here when she passed
away. AS yet, it is not known
whether they will be present for the
funeral services.
Definite arrangement for the SER
vices has not been made, but it Is
expected it will be held from the
family home Friday afternoon at z
o'clock. The Christian Science read
ers will have charge
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
GERMANS MOVED
DOWN BY Bf[G|ANS
Germans, Thinking BeIgans are Unconscious From
Gas Advance in Massed Formation But are
Met by Withering Machine Gun Fire

United Press.
LONDON, April 2S.-Allies are
now on the offensive in France and
Belgium. Advices indicate despite the
strength of the German line, it is
wavering under repeated assaults.
The Germans distributed gas bombs
in quantities along the Belgian lines
last night and attempted to advance.
The Belgians lay close to the fround,
each mans nostrils stuffed with damp
cotton, and waited. The Germans, be-
lieving them unconscious, charged in
mass and were cut to pieces with ma
chine guns. They retreated in great
disorder. The dead lay in piles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29

After completing his duties as a
member. of the assay commission ap-
pointed by President Wilson, John r.
Mcneil. president of the Durango
Trust c, rnpany, spent number OF
weeks n Washington, Philadelphia
and New York and later Travelled to
the Pacii ic coast. covering thereby
nearly al ! the most important conf
mercial siers of the country. While
business conditions are still some
what dull, he found that indications
are the sc ven lean" years are at an
er.i and t be United States is on the
eve of |, ing period Of general pros
petity.
The ger eral feeling prevails that
business is no longer in danger OF
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29

The allies are slowly pushing both
sides of the Dardanelles on land and
with the cooperation Of the fleet.
Constantinople claimed the fleet re-
tired from the strait after the land
forts were damaged. 1t also claimed
the Turks drove the allies land forces
back within the protection of the
fleet guns.
Paris announced that several lines
of German trenches were captured in
side the Belgian frontier yesterday.
The German losses were six hundred
dead and two hundred captured.
Vienna announced lull in the Car
pathians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29

United Press,
SYRACUSE, April 2s.-Roosevelt
spent the most tempestuous day as a
witness he has had yet. The cross
examination was concluded at 1O:30.
On direct exam. .nation he defended his
letters to Piatt He was full Of fire
and snap. He <macked his fist and
palm and emphasized the fact that he
only worked with Platt as far as his
own conscience would permit
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
PRIEST
IN TOLLS
Priest Charged as Being
Abortionist and
BoetIegger
United Press.

United Press.
STERLING, Colo, April 2s.-Rev,
Father Peter Sassee, for more than
six years the beloved pastor of the
Catholic church here, has been re-
leased ON two thousand dollar bonds
on an abortion charge filed by tho
district attorney. Detective Dodds
had the affidavit of witness that
the priest performed the abortion OPP
GRAFTON. The womans name is with
held.
Sassee is also charged with boot
Logging.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
ROOSEVELT DEFENDS
LETTERS TO PlATT

He said: II was convinced that
Platt controlled the senate and II I
wanted action ] must go whore the
power was, and consult him II wsnt-
ed an affirmative action. l was not
content with = negative administrn-
ton. My purpose in not breaking
with him was to avoid disruption b
the Republican party az long ~ !
could honorably prevent Il. and nlse
to get the affirmative righl deas =
Albany"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29
IOWA BISHOPS MEET.

DES MONIES, Ia, April 28.-Ovcr
twenty bishops of the Methodist
church and many clergymen arrived
here today for five days session de-
voted to executive work connected
with the administration of the affairs
of the church. 1t Ia q semi annual
conference. the frst ever held here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-29

that not few of these will cast their
lot in Colorado and possibly quite a
number in this part of the state
The expositions are doing a great
deal to interest people in the west
and awaken people to-its possibilities.
The San Francisco exposition has had
an average daily attendance of Co.
0o0 since it opened and includes peo-
pie from every country on the globe.
Mr. Mcneil considers the expositions
the greatest of its kind ever held. 1t
is alike wonderful in setting, archi-
| lecture, color effects and lighting.
The palace of jewels is beautiful by
day and by night. The 100000 jew
els range in color throughout the en-
tire spectrum from palest violet to
deepest red. Each jewel has tiny
mirror behind it is so arranged that
the light from the searchlights is re-
fracted back into the surrounding
courts. The exhibits are very COM
iplete.
MIR. Mcneil described the San Diego
exposition as little gem" of re-
nnarkable beauty. The landscape gar
dening is its strong feature and while
the exhibits are not extensive they
are like San Francisco, very COM
plete.
Mr.. Mcneil considers the Canadian
exhibition marvellous in its arrange
ments and in the very effective way
it advertises all portions of the Old
Dominion. He was especially enthus-
iastic in his praise of the New Mex
leo exhibit. 1t occupies a picturesque
mission building and is one of the
notable spots in San Diego. The re-
sources of the state are set forth in
illustrated lectures every afternoon.
The display is exceedingly interest
ing, and the movies the silent form of
have an important place
in attracting attention to the points
of scenic beauty of the state. Colo
mel A. E. Koehler, Jr., is in charge
and to him much credit is given for
the success of the exhibit. Every part
of the great states comes in for its
share of attention. One afternoon
in the week is devoted to the San
Juan basin, or such part of it as is
found south of the Colorado line. Mr.
Mcneil greatly regrets Colorado is
not represented and feels that the
measures of publicity it would have
received would have brought hand
some returns for the money and eff
fort expended.
Mr.. Mcneil was most favorably i'm
pressed with the spirit of loyalty for
the home state that characterizes
people and like ex-MayorI
Goodman feels that wonders would be
wrought in Colorado if a like spirit
took its permanent abode here. Why
not? Surely nature has done her
part. The inclination of the people |
should lead them to do theirs. This
season when we are certain to have
so many strangers within our gates
would be an excellent time to form
he habit.