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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
|NTERNED GERMAN
MAKES ESCAPE
One Of Crew of German Raider swims
Ashore And osappears-Shows
Bad Faith
BY United Press.


NORFOLK, Va, Nov. l3.-Seaman
) Thiery. an Inferred German raider
from the ship Esrinie Eitcl. escaped
Thursday night. II is believed that
he lowered himself over the side of
the vessel and swan under the docks.
This escaping OF German interned
seamen shows very bad faith, and the
government does not look upon il with
friendly eyes. Many of the men who
have given their word and oath not
10 attempt 10 escape have brazenly
gone and the United States will prob
ably deem it as an unlriendly act un.
less Germany returns these men to
this government. History chronicles
several parallel accounts of seamen of
other nations, VINO had pledged their
word that they would not leave until
after The war. bn who had broken
their faith. and their own nation
promptly handed them over to the
nation whose trust they had outrag-
ed.
NIlt dNNiDll III AIeIlltuN
in this and several other cases is
Gwaited with great interest.
Secretary Daniels has inquired of
Secretary Lansing as 10 whether
marines. guarding the interned Ger
mans at Norfolk. may fire upon those
" no in future attempt to make their
escape. His reply has not yet been
made. But il is expected that he will
reply in the affirmative. as ship
which interncs naturally acknowledge
eG that she and her crew are hostages
until after the war. and if they wish
to violate the nations hospitality
which is shielding them, they may be
regarded as prisoners of war and can
hC shot.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
MONUMENTAL TASK
BEFORE JUDGE QUICKER

Judge Il. y. DuCkcr OF Winncmucca
who has been holding court here fol-
the last four weeks, will leave for the
former place tonight TO begin his reg.
ular session of court there for the
trial of criminal and civil cases.
There are n number Of criminal
cases and important civil causes pend,
ing in the district court OF Humboldt
county.
In addition TO these matters invOlv-
ing great deal OF labor on the part
of the judge OF that district, Judge
Ducker has been selected and agreed
upon by all the attorneys and litigants
in the case of the Pacific Livestock
Company. plaintiff, VS.. +. B. Rickey
and others, large water suit in
vOlving the rights of the water users
OF Walker River, which has been pend,
ing in the Federal court at Carson
for a number of years, as dn arbitra,
tor to finally settle and determine
the water rights of Il. B. Rickcy's sue
CCSsors in interest. AS there are
about one hundred and fifty liHeants
in the case and some fifteen thousand
pages of testimony to be read and
carefully weighed and findings drawn
therefrom. it will be seen that Judge
DuCker's task is Il monumental one
The attorneys in the case who agreed
upon Judge Ducker as the arbitrator
are: Edward r. TTcadwCll, W. T.
eastman and J. W. Dorsey of San
Francisco; G. B. Henderson of Elko;
Cheney, Downer. Price and Hawkins
of Reno; Hoyt. Gibbons and French
of Reno; Mack and Green. OF Reno.
II was splendid compliment TO
Judge Duckcr's integrity and ability in
selecting him as arbitrator in this
case. \ large numer of names in
cluding judges and lawyers were sug
gested for the consideration Of the at,
torneys in the case. and by process
OF elimination he was finally selected
BY agreement of all concerned the de
Cision of the United States court will
he according to his findings.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
BIG ROAD FUND
IS EXHAUSTED
BY United Press.

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 1.-THE state
highway commission is in quandry.
Counties i'll all parts OF the state are
clamoring for roads and the commits.
sion has no funds to build them. The
SlS,UOU,UOO bond issue is completely
played out-that is, the portion that
has not been expended is appropriate
ed for roads which the surveys have
been made for and bids called for.
For the most part. the money has
been used ior the trunk line system
from the Oregon line down through
the state. \ small portion has been
spent for main latcrals.
Representatives of nvc northern
counties are gnashing their teeth and
claiming they did not get Il square
deal from the highway commission.
They say they supported the $lS,00O,,
900 issue and didn't get their share oi
highways even though they offered TO
buy bonds.
Another bond issue of $4,000, 900
Will be on the ballot next year and if
the people turn it down state high
way work will just about be halted
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
BEFORE SUPREME COURT

The supreme court this morning
heard argument in tho case Of Skaggs
versus Garrecht of Elko county. The
suit involves title to lands and hot
springs in Elko county and was dc.
C!ded in favor of the defendant in the
lower court, from which an appeal
was taken. The argument was made
against the motion to strike out the
motion for an appeal. The court took
the case under tdiyscment. Judge
w. W. Griffin represents the plaintiff
and Carey Van Fleet the defendant.
The property in question 8, said to
be valued at about $4,000.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
WESTERN GOVERNORS
MEET IN RENO, 1917
: Montana Governor More Expert In
Coin-Tossing Contest So 1916
Conference at Butte
BY United Press.

The conference OF western COVER
nors will meet in Reno in 1917 as the
result OF Gov. Boyle coming out sec
ond best in coin-tossing contest with
Gov. Stewart of Montana when the
time TO select the next meeting place
arrived during the Seattle conference
several months ago. The fact was
made known inadvertently this week
by Governor Boyie, who says that the
entry made on ;he minutes at Seat.
tie is to the erect that the confer.
cnce will come here in 1917. says the
Reno Gazette.
II appears that Gov. Stewart and
Gov. Boyle strenuously urged that the
conference be held in their respective
states next year. Finally ii was decid.
ed to settle the argument by tossing a
coin. The Montana executive out.
guessed Nevada's governor and the
conference will be held at Butte next
year.
There are II states in the confer
enCe, all that territory lying west of
the Rocky Mountains being included
At Seattle this year eight governors
attended.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
FOR THE PREVENTION
OF BLINDNESS
BY United Press.

NEW YORK. Nov. l3.-"The notion
that all blindness is sad but in
cvitable dispensation of providence.
10 be met with resignation or supine
acceptance. needs still the correction
of educated common sense"
Upon this theory the National COM
mittce for the prevention of blindness,
following its recent meeting in New
York, is preparing TO launch an orga-
niTcd campaign OF education against
blindness i'll every state in the union.
Former President Taft H. honorary
president of the committee. which
numbers among its members DR..
George T.. de SchweinitZ of Philadel.
phia, Jane Addams. Joseph CnU..,
Senator Gore. Mlniired Holt, David
starr Jordan. Helen Keller. Theodore
Roosevelt and Mrs. Ella Flage Young.
Director L. NJ. Van Clcave OF the
committee said Today that while the
work OF unrelated organizations for
Il years has not been unfruiIful. this
committee has welded them togoth-
er under one n. II "..,"n wa.
The state cUmpaigus OF education Tor
rothcrs. fathers. ,i,Ics town; ana vii.
lagos. o..
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
BRITISH SUBMARINE
PROBABLY LOST
BY United Press.


LONDON. Nov. l3-The British sub
marine EGO has been missing for ii
month. and the admiralty admitted to.
day that she has probably been lost.
This is the first admission that the
admiralty has made regrding the ECO.
Constantinople announced some
time ago that the EGO had been sunk
in the Darddnclles on November 5th.
and the absence of the submarine in
question proves that their claims are
probably true. Turkey recently
adopted submar'a" precautions, look.
ing TO the stopping of the undcrsea
operations of the British which have
harassed them considerably. Dispatch
Gs from Berlin claim that Turkish ar
tillery recently frustrated the attempts
of the allies TO lombard the Sros
coast.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
UNITED STATES MAY
ASK AUSTR|AN'S RECALL
State Department Has Evidence that
Austrian Counsel General Has
Been Plotting
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., Nov. l3.-
The state department has evidence
concerning the activity OF the Aus
trian counsel general, Nuber. OF New
York, who ii is alleged, has been mix.
ed up in several very shady plots 10
embarrass the United States govern
ment. These plottings will make him
persona non-grata with the admins
lration, and il the final proofs come
out as they seem TO indicte now. M.
Der will doubtless be called home at
The speedy and insistenr demand of
the government
The department OF justice is trying
10 prevent future plottings, which il
is alleged have been started by Nuber.
The information possessed by Lansing
would tend to connect Nubcr with plots
ranging from pass port frauds to COM
pllcated plans TO prevent and delay
the exporting OF munitions 1t is an
nounced that the department OF JUS
tice Is conducting a rigid investiga.
lion. with Gregory directing
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
ITALY ANGRY At
ANCONA SINKING
Believes That Germany Did It and
Now Blames 1t Upon
Austria
BY United Press.

NEW YORK, Nov. "a cable from
the Evening Sun. paper of Rome.
says that one of the Italian cabinet
informed the Sun correspondent that
ii was German submarine that sank
the Ancona. and not an Austrian as
claimed by Berlin. Italy is very much
worked up over the affair and claims
that the sinking of her boat by a Ger.
man vessel is equal TO Germany open.
ing hosQlities without declaring war.
II is claimed that Germany has sunk
other Italian vessels and then laid
the blame upon Austria.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
VICTOR MURDOCH
R|D|CULES WILSON
Progressive Leader Sneera At Wilson
Plans For Preparedness
His Views
BY United PTe~s.

NEW YORK. Nov. l3.-Victor Muir.
dock. progressive leader said today
that the presidents program is "wishy
washy". He also gave il as his opin.
ion that the president cannot put his
program even through democratic
caucus. He gave it as his opinion
that tn" presidents appealing to re-
publicans TO help him put through his
program will cause IN inevitable split
In the democratic party. He ended
the interview with Il long harangue
on the slories of the progressive par
ty and how their program would save
the country from every calamity that
could happen 10 it. including tariff
troubles and along military and in
dustrial lines.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
ALLIES EXPECT
GREEK TREACHERY
BY United Press.

ATHENS, Nov. 13.-According to
the newspaper Hestia. negotiations
are in progress to insure the allies
in Serbia against unforeseen circum-
stances resulting from Greece's pres
ent attitude. Which probably means
that in case Greece gets warlike and
orders the allies OF their territory
and attempts To prohibit them from
using Salonika tho allies are prepar-
ing either TO dcfnd themselves against
any Greek troops that might be
brought against them there. OF that
they have planned on making "A rapid
change of bases and using either Al
bania or Montenegro for the basis of
their operations to help the Serbians.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
ANOTHER LEADER
FAVORS PREPAREDNESS
BY UnItcu Press.

BY UnItcu Press.
PORTLAND. Ore. Nov. l3.-COn-
gressman Sinnott when interviewed TO.
day, said that he fdvors the action of
congress in wishing to increase the
army and navy 30 that they may be
prepared to defend the country in any
eventuality. He is going east to be
there in time for the opening of con.
gress.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
HOW GIRLS SHOULD DRESS
BY United Press.


SACRAMENTO, Nov. l2.-In these
days of dress reform in the high
schools, the following regulation Just
adopted by Sacramento high school
girls are Interesting:
l-Skiris to be heavy material and
must come to the tops of the shoes
on all Observation-Disclosures and
seniors.
2-Waists to be OF substantial ma.
t"rial of moderate color and moderate
cut AT neck-not too low: sleeve 81.
DOW length. Middies. either white
linen or flannel, may be worn.
"-StocliinGs must match shoes in
color, except white and black stock.
ings which may be worn at all times.
4.-Shocs must fit the arch of the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
ANOTHER SHIP
REPORTED SUNK
BY United Press.

PARIS. Nov. 13.-lt is reported that
the Italian vessel. the Firenze was
submarined in the Mediterranean to.
day and that she grounded and then
sank. Six of her thirty-three pas
senGers are unaccounted and fifteen OF
her crew OF lis perished The sur.
vivors of the French steamship Gal
vados which was recently submarined
of the coast OF Algiers report that
eighty have perished. and that a shell
killed the captain of the ship.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
MANY ATTEND
FOOTBALL GAME
BY United Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13.--Fifteen
thousand attendants were in the huge
grandstand today by one o'clock to see
the start of the Stanrord.Santa Clara
Rugby football game. The weather
Is perfect and TN" teams I'm fine con.
dition. Stanford is conceded TO have
the advantage. having larger school
TO draw from ami having the advant.
age of the backing of large institu-
tion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. $. l.. Wines and Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Wines, of Ruby val.
ley. Elto county, visited Senator W.
J. Bell and family the first part of
the week, stopping over on their way
to San Francisco -Winnemucca Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
SHIPS WOOL TO NEW JERSEY

II. Fl. Dunn today shipped two car,
loads of wool over the Western Pa.
cinc TO the Worsted Spinning mills.
Garfield. y. J. The shipment com.
priscs the clips of J. ArquiaGa. Jose
Landosara and Angel Abotis. McDer.
mitt shepemen. and was purchased re.
GENTLY b va buyer direct from the
mills.-Humboldt Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
PLOT TO DESTROY
LINER IN MID,OCEAN
Man Arrested With Dynamite In His
Luggage Aboard American
Liner
BY United Press.

NEW YORK. Nov. l3-Abraham
Cummins was arrested today and
brought to the federal prison here
where he will he detained until his
case can be thoroughly investigated.
There was enough dynamite found
III his luggage to blow up the ship.
and his belongings were searched up
or suspicion. H claimed that he had
no idea how the dynamite got there.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
FIVE PRISONERS
ESCAPE IN KANSAS
BY United Press.

LANSING. Kans.. Nov. ia thrill.
ing man hunt is in progress which
recalls the slave days before the war,
when hunting escaped slaves was a
common occurrence. Five convicts es.
capped from the Kansas state peniten.
tiary last night by tearing hole
through the roofe of the coal house.
No trace OF the men has been seen
since. and searching parties are scour-
ing the fields and roads in every di-
rection.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
COLE CASE DISMISSED

Upon motion of the district attor-
ney the case of William Cole, charged
with robbery. was dismissed this af-
ternoon. The reason for the motion
of the district attorney was insufric.
icncy of evidence.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
TUCK ER ESTATE IN
PROCESS OE SETTLEMENT

Robert Tucker has been appointed
administrator of the estate of Sarah
Tucker. deceased. Chas. a. Nuckols.
a. s. Evans and Nels Peterson were
appointed appraisers
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
HEAVY STORMS
ON GREAT LAKES
BY United Press.

ERIE. Penn, Nov. l3.-The freight
er Philip Armour is threatened with
destruction in the heavy weather
which has been prevailing for the past
four days on Lake Erie. The freight
er grounded four miles west of here
and the crew of six were taken from
the rigging in lie savers.
The grain steamer Perry is report
ed as having sunk outside Erie har-
hor and the life savers rescued three
members of the crew.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
YALE DEFEATS
PRINCETON ELEVEN
BY United Press.

NEW HAVEN. Nov. l3.-ln a sen.
sational football game today. the Yale
eleven defeated the Princeton team
with final score or 1877. Guernsey
OF Yale was easily the star of the
game, as he scored two field goals
Princeton made on" touchdown and
kicked a goal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13

Henry Krenka one of the substan-
iial Ruby valley rGnChcrs. is in Elko
today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
BIRTHS AND DEATHS
MONTH OF OCTOBER
BIRTHS

sons o
Charles Edward Morse, Gold Creek.
Simon Achabal. fuckers Station.
John Quintana. Elko.
Edward Peter Carville. Elko.
Angelo Achurra. IIylton.
- George Brehe, Lee.
Jesse T. Moses, Metropolis.
Fred J. Monks. Deeth.
Daughters To
Herman. Jacob Shuck. Lamoille.
James Romano. Elko.
Harvey a. Dunn. Wells.
Eipiro Matsui, Elko.
Merrill Holbrook, North Fork.
Lowry Masini, Montello
DEATHS
Deaths recorded during October:
Catherine Schollard Phillips, Elko.
age 50.
Richard Morse, North Fork, age ~.
Unknown, ElKo. drowned.
Freda Frances Holbrook, Elko, age
days.
Joshua Iweifol, Tuscarora, age ~.
William s. IlilIuan, Tuscarora. age
81.
Sarah Anna Tucker. fuckers sta.
ton. agde g.
Edward a. Whitecombe. Elko age 81.
John II. Clancy. Elko, age 49,
John Rodriguez. Elko, age "a.
From January LIST TO October 31st
last year there we're 139 births. This
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13
PARIS SAYS ALLIES
ARE GOING AHEAD
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
PARIS, Nov. 13.--The bulletin today
Is of very hopeful tone and deals
with the condition of the allies troops
and their fight In the Balkans. They
claim that the allies have had very
decisive victory at Wells, and that they
are now trying 20 pierce the Bulgars
lines along the Nardar river as the
quickest means of aiding the hard.
pressed Serbian army west of Nish
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13

Advertise In the Daily Independent.
foot, but no French heels will be al
lowed.
5-IIair to be dressed in simple and
becoming manner.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13

year during the same months there
were 1876, three legs than last year
In the same months last year there
were 76 deaths. This year there we're
&c.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-13

Read the Daily Independent.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Plan Humane Sunday In May.

The American Humane association,
federation of societies and individu'
ais for the prevention of cruelty, re-
quests clergymen of all denominations
throughout the country to observe
Sunday. May %, as Humane Sunday,
calling attention to the need for pro-
lection for suffering and helpless chill
dren. and also Tor unfortunate ami
mails.
DR.. VIM. o.. Stillman, president Of
the association, Albany, N. Y, will
send literature to all persons interest
ed in the work of humane societies.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Garlic Flavor In MIIk.

Recent Investigations in the dairy
division OF the United States bureau
of animal industry have proved that
the flavor of garlic may be entirely
removed from milk by blowing air
through II while IL is held at a tenn
perature of at least 140 degrees Fair
enheit. An exposure of 80 minutes at
las degrees is sufficient TO free milk
from the most Objectionable flavor.
A somewhat longer exposure is neces.
sary for cream.-Scientific American.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Showed Discretion.

Betty was milking the cow when the
mad bull tore over the meadow. Betty
did not stir, but continued milking.
Observers who had run into safety
saw, to their establishment, that the
bull stopped dead 'ithin few yards
of the maid and COW, turned around
and went away, sadly.
Weren't you afraid? Why did he
run away?" asked every one of Betty.
He cot scared" said Betty. This
COW is his mother-in-law."
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
EVERYTHING Hloher.

The Old Skipper-Don't you come
tellin' me none of your cock an bull
yarns about waves so feet high. Why.
I've been at sea, man an boy, for nigh
on fifty years, and never saw none
higher than 40.
The Young Sailor-Ah, but see 'ow
things ave gone up since them
Punch.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
The ReadY Vine.

Singing was just over in the kinder
garten, and Immediately a small hand
flew up.
What is it, Alice?" asked the teach.
er.
Il want to know what is a beady
vine" asked the little girl timidly. Il
always wonder what kind of vine it
is when we sing that song, Little lives
may beady vine (be divine)."
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
He Knew Daddy,

The eight-year-old son of famous
lawyer was one day taken by his
governess to a court of law in which
his father was expected to make a
particularly brilliant speech.
Mother, l heard father make fine
speech today" said the boy on his
return home. And what do you think?
Father almost cried, and he made
some of the jurymen cry, tool"
And you, too" asked his mother.
"Oh, no-he can't get over mel" re-
piled the heir and pride of the family.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
BrgsQissg Sunshine fO the Darkest DaV
Then Was the Time.

'Dr Wilmington Ingram, the bishop
of London, is possessed of a some
what cynical wit. He was once en-
gagged in conversation with a very
bumptious man, who was boring him
terribly.
What fine life bishops must be?"
exclaimed the bore, enthusiastically.
Il would give anything to change
places with your lordship for just one
hour to experience what it must be
like
"Ah,' replied Doctor Ingram. fer
vently, II wish you could this very
moment"
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Rooms for Rent.

Even college professors furnish
some of the humor of school life. 1t
was the registrar of large university
who. to an inquiry for suite of large.
light, airy rooms" answered:
why, don't just recall any now;
but I've got lot of 'em in my head"
And a flustered professor told a
class of young ladies, "You may have
fifty minutes of the hour to tell me
what you know on the subject, and
will take the remaining ten and tell
you what know"
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
THICK LOVELY HAIR
Because Free From Dandruff, Itching,
Irritation and Dryness.

May be brought about by shampoos
with Cuticura Soap preceded by
touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots
of dandruff, itching and irritation. A
clean, healthy scalp means good hair.
Try these supercreamy emollients IL
you have any hair or scalp trouble.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Pleasant Prospect.

Countryman (buying a cigar)-I
hope this isn't one o. those weeds that
burn out in no time at all. / want
good long smoke.
Tobacconist (mpressively) - Mine
friendt, dat cigar will last till you vas
sick of 1t.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Her Patience Wearing Out.

Little Lola had been censured for
some mischief she had been engaged
in After thinking it over for some
time she exclaimed: "Oh, do wish |
had baby brother!"
why 90 you wish that?"
cause" she replied, this thing
of being scolded for everything that
happens around this house makes me
tired"
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29

Manager say, can we get any
thing like a real doctor in this Jay
town to attend a sick actor?
Village Inhabitant-Sure. Just go
to that corner grocery. You'll find
man there who's all right at curing
hams.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29
Place Of Amusement.

Redd-You know London has an
automobile museum.
Greene-We ought to have one In
this country. 1t, no doubt, would be
an amusing place.
why an ampsing placer"
Why. the automobiles do so many
funny tricks"
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29

There's no one to be pitied more
than the man who has loved and lost
unless it is the man who has loved
and won.
The Yale expositor., 1915-04-29

A kiss, scientifically speaking, Il
but an exchange of microbes.