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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-24
SYNOPSIS.

After the finding OF WI Fang's body and
kennedys disappearance a submarine Ap-
pears the following morning on the bay.
A man plunges overheard from IL and
swims ashore. IL Is the entrance OF Mar
cius Del Mar into America. Al the Dodge
home one OF Wa Fang's men is trying TO
obtain OF Kennedy and the
lost torpedo. His plan Is blocked by Del
Mars arrival. who also succeeds in win
ming Elaine's confidence. Later she 10
warned by a little old man TO be careful.
Del Mars mission at the Dodge house was
10 locate and recover the torpedo. lie
would have been successful had II not
been Tor Elaine's dog. Rusty. who dug IL
from the flower pot, while Del Mar and
Elaine were talking only "A few feet away.
Rusty carried the torpedo To the attic.
She little old man meets Del Mar at the
Dodge home. They draw guns together.
gases from the exploded shells OF the old
mans revolver overcome Del Mar and
Elaine. and the old man OF mystery es-
oapes. Shortly after this affair Elaine
gives . masquerade ball. Del Mar at
tends. Neither he nor his domino girl
can locate the torpedo. A gray friar
warns Elaine and Jameson OF Del Mars
purpose. and his plans are upset. Del
Mar succeeds In getting this girl in
Eisine's home AS a maid. She finds the
torpedo In the attic. places IL In "A trunk.
which with others is sent 10 Elaine's
country home. A holdup on the train
takes place. Del Mars men carry the
trunk away only TO find on opening IL
that they have the wrong one.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
FOOD SCARCITY ALARMS
NORWAY AND SWEDEN

Something very close to a panic is
spreading over both Norway and
Sweden, as result of the alarming
scarcity of provisions and the un
precedented prices which are de
manded for the simplest kind of food
Norway is on the point of following
Sweden's lead in prohibiting the ex
port of all provisions of which there
is a present shortage, in order that
prices may be brought down within
reach of the poorer classes.
The advance in prices in Norway
Is approximately the same as in
Sweden but in some cases II has
been even more marked. Herring
which Is one Of the main article sol
diet among the peasant population
have risen from cents to Az and
8 cents apiece, and the present price
Of oatmeal is $50 per cent higher
than II was before the war.
The advance in prices In Norway
was relieved some time ago, as II
was in Sweden, by the slaughter oi
large number of cattle, which
there was not enough Grain to feed
but prices have now advanced again
reaching the highest level ever known
In Norway. II is a curious paradox
however. that as a nation. Nor
ways economic and financial condi
tion is better than before the war
Norway's tremendous exports, at tho
same time that they have drained
the country of its necessary provis
ions for home consumption and car
ried masses OF the people to the
verge OF starvation, have brought
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
HON. MARK TWAIN
TALKED ABOR|G|NE
Some Adventures Of Humorist From
Nevada That Nevar
Appeared

Perhaps the most thrilling event In
Mark Twain's eventful career was
when he attempted to get acquainted
with some Indians near Niagara Falls
The following Is what happened ac,
cordinG to the memory of one who
read about Il many years ago.
Mark approached very old Indian
who was making something that had
a strong resemblance to family
clothes pin, and addressed him in the
following forceful language:
Does the great Speckled Thunder
sigh for the warpath. or is his heart
content with dreaming of his dusky
maiden, the pride of the forest? Speak
sublime relict of bygone grandeur,
venerable ruin. speak"
The relict said: And is il myself
Dennis Holligan that ye'd be taking
for bloody injun. by the piper that
played before Moses. I'll ate ye".
Mark realized his mistake and went
over to what he mistook for a group of
Indians, which he thought were max
ing trinkets 10 sell to the pale faces.
He addressed them as follows:
Noble red men, braves, grand sac.
kems, war chiefs, squaws and high up
muck a mucks. trading for 40-rod
whisky has ruined the once pictures.
que pomp OF your dress, and here you
are in the broad light of the 18th cen
tury, gotten up like the rag.tag and
bobtail Of New York City. For shame,
remember Uncas and Hole in the Day
and Horace Greedy and,"-Then there
was flash. the air was full of brick
bats and loud yells, kill the black.
guard, bump him, be Jasus let's drown
the baste," and Mark was seized by
the infuriated braves and thrown into
the Niagara river a short distance be.
low the falls where he landed in an
eddy and floated rapidly in a large
circle, part of the time on the Cana.
dian side and part of the time on the
American side.
The Canadian coroner arrived first
and proceeded to light his pipe. He
told Mark not TO hurry on his account
as business was slow and he had
plenty of time. BY the time the Amer
lean coroner arrived Mark was float
ing on the American side river and
the American coroner asked Mark
how long II would be before he would
be ready for the inquest. Not until
long after dark" replied Mark, who
was determined that no matter which
coroner held the inquest he would
have to earn his fee.
But ii was fore ordained that Mark
was not to die at that time. He was
rescued by a party Of very generous
and considerate American tourists
who presented each coroner with the
full amount OF what either of their
fees would have been II Mark had
perished at that time, and the old
adage was again verified. "All's well
that ends we'll"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
HOW PONY EXPRESS
RIDERS CONTESTED
An Old Washoeite" writes the fol.
lowing to the Reno Gazette:

An Old Washoeite" writes the fol.
lowing to the Reno Gazette:
One of the great attractions at
Reno during the late SOS and early
'7Os was the pony express races from
Reno to Virginia City. Just before the
daily races would begin. crowds would
gather on Virginia street near the old
Toll bridge, and the road south of the
river would be lined with people and
carriages for long distance to watch
the progress of the race. At one time
the rivalry of the express companies
became so keen that fresh horses were
substituted every one and one-half
miles through the valley and every
half mile on the Geiger grade, the
change being made in double-quick
time.
The express companies paid Lake a
liberal bonus for the privilege of run
ming their horses at full speed over his
toll bridge. On one occasion two
horses with their riders came tearing
down Virginia street a short distance
behind those carrying the express
matter and as they approached the
bridge, the owner of the bridge tried
TO stop them. He was knocked down
by one of the horses with such force
that he rolled over several times in
the dust, but was not seriously hurt
The excitement at Virginia City oy-
er these races also was intense. Con-
siderable money changed hands on the
result
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
YOUNG ELKO COUPLE
MARRY At W|NNEMUCCA

telegram received last evening
after press hour announced the mar.
riage at Winnemucca yesterday after
noon at two.thirty o'clock, of Jasper
Gregory and Miss Agnes Il. Eager
both of this place.
The groom is the son of county com.
missioner Jas. Gregory and is a young
man of good character The bride is
well known young lady of Elko. well
respected and admired. After short
honeymoon trip the young couple will
return to Elko where they will make
their future home.
The Independent joins with their
many friends in wishing them a world
of happiness.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
SOME SPANISH
AMERICAN HISTORY

MI
New York Times. -. -.
On April s, 1898. which was thir-
teen days before the declaration of
war between the United States and
Spain, the six great powers OF Eur
ope (Great Britain, France, Germany,
Austria-Hungary. Italy, and Russia)
Jointly presented a note urging the
American government in the name of
humanity to keep the peace. Mr..
Mckinley met the representatives of
the powers in the blue room of the
white house, received Europe's pro-
test against our going to war with
Spain and replied to il in a manner
brief and almost enigplatic. Thence
the representatives of the state de-
partment, where they were formally
received by Mr.. Day.
1t was very solemn performance
altogether. The news of 1t called I'D
a storm of protest. There was no
precedent for allowing. foreign DOW
ers TO act Jointly in making represen.
tations TO the United States. On the
contrary, attempts at joint action
had been pointedly repulsed in the
past, especially by Mr.. Seward dur
ing the civil war. 1t savored too
much of coercion by coalition. It
was as the European powers might
proceed with China. The New York
Times said editorially:
THE joint note OF the powers
which the president consented to re-
ceive and reply to yesterday, how
ever, is saved from the appearance
OF an unGriendly and offensive dem
onstration by two circumstances. One
of these is the participation of the
British ambassador. The other is
the appeal made to the American ma
tion in the note itself to recognize
and appreciate its humanitarian and
purely disinterested character"
Germany's signature led all the
rest, a fact which did not escape no
tice at the time, but which was pa.
cifically explained by the coincidence
that the French word for Germany
begins with A. SO trifling a thing
would not have been commented on
at all but for the feeling that Ger.
many had taken the lead in origin.
ating the protest, seconded by
France. Great Britain was the only
power in Europe then inclined to a
feeling of friendship for New
World democracy on the point OF de-
claring war against an Old World
monarchy. and yet she could not
refuse to join the other FIVE in a
protest which only by its phraseology
was saved from being an affront.
The Washington correspondent of the
Times wrote on the following day:
There is little doubt that the Brit.
ish ambassador, rejecting the views
OF his government. served as a re-
pressive influence I'm keeping the
note down to mild and polite ex-
preston for peace. 1t seems equally
apparent that had the influences OF
the French ambassador and Austrian
minister prevailed the note would
have been considerably more than
vague expression for peace"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
TONS OF METAL FOUND
UNDER OLD FURNACE

On the site OF the first silver-Iead
smelter of the United States, near
Orena. which smeltcd the ores OF the
aid Arabia district In the Trinity
range in 1868, several tons of metal
believed TO have seeped from the old
furnaces was recently dug from be-
meath the foundations of the old
building.
Considerable excitement was at first
caused as the discoverers reported
their find was pure silver. With the
assay returns it was found that the
metal was merely lead-antimony
with very small percentage of silver
and valued at about $50 a ton.-Re.
view-Miner.
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POISONOUS GASES
FOLLOW EARTHQUAKE

The night of the earthquake about
dozen men and one woman employ.
ed at the salt marsh near Salt Wells
hard strange experience, according
TO {. w. Kinney, who was there at
the time. Following the heavy shock
there was a strong odor OF sulphuric
gas, evidently emanating from the hot
springs nearby. II was SO strong In
the house that the people were forced
to seeek fresh air in the open.
a similar experience is reported In
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M'ADOO OUTLINES
MERCHANT MARINE
Bill Provides Auxiliary Fleet For
Navy Government Only Agency
Strong Enough TO Build
BY United Pres3.

WASHINGTON. Oct. I3.-Secretary
OF the Treasury McAdoo has officially
outlined the administrations merchant
marine bill. He gave to the United
Press details OF the plans for a navy
reserve fleet to be operated through a
corporation in which the government
is the sole stockholder
The four chief factors OF the plans
are the necessity for auxiliary fleet to
back up the navy:
Second. the immediate relief OF
American commerce;
Third, the hopelessness OF the stu.
alton In expecting private capital to
come to the relief of the American
foreign trade;
Fourth, the government is the on
ly agency with sufficient strength to
give the quick assistance that is nee
essary.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
Boston Wins To4 And Championship
FOUR HOME RUNS IN ToDAY's
GAME AND HOOPER WINS FOR
BOSTON IN NINTH WITH
SECOND HOMER
(By United Press STAFF CORRESPONDENT
Holmes

tBy United Press Stafr Correspondent
Holmes
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13.-..The
special train bearing the Boston and
Philadelphia teams was five hours
late, arriving here at eleven-thirty.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l3.-The
weather is hot and the crowd is
apathetic.
The batteries are Mayer and Burns
for Philadelphia and Foster and Thorn.
as for Boston.
The umpires are Klein at plate,
OLoughlin on the bases, Evans in
the left field and Rigler in the right.
In the first inning Boston did not
score though Hooper. the first man up,
hit safe on the first ball pitched.
Philadelphia scored two runs in the
first inning. Stock was hit by a pitch.
ed ball. Both Bancroft and Paskert
hit for single, but Stock was caught
at the plate on Cravaths roller.
Then came Luderus' sensational hit
for two bases bringing in both Ban
croft and Paskert
In the second inning PHILADELPHIA
could not score and Boston made one
run. Gardner trippled. Barry singled.
scoring Gardner.
The third was repetition of the
second. Philadelphia got no run and
Boston scored one.
The Bottoms run in the third was
Hooper's homer over the center field
fence.
In the fourth inning Boston did not
score and Philadelphia made two runs.
Luderus nit for home run over the
fence. Nichon singled and so did
Burns. Neihoff scored when Gardner
on third let Hooper's throw from right
field get away.
In the third inning Rixey for the
Philadelphias replaced Mayer In the
box.
Neither side scored in the fifth.
sixth or seventh.
Each side got one hit in the fifth.
Philadelphia got one hit in the sew
enth.
In the eighth Philadelphia did not
score and Boston made two runs.
Gardner singled to the infeld. Lewis
hit for home run to the center field
fence bringing in Gardner
Al the beginning of the ninth the
two teams were tied, four and four.
In this inning Hooper hit another
home run. his second for the game,
and making four home runs altogether
for both teams.
Philadelphia could not score In the
ninth and went down to defeat not on.
ly for the game but for the champion.
ship in the worlds series.
The finals were Boston, s runs. 10
hits, one error; Philadelphia, four runs
nine hits ,one error.
The official attendance was 2O,3O0
The total gate receipts were $52.O29
Each of the owners of the clubs gets
S23,414. Each of the club owners
share for the series of games is S72,.
214.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
BUCK, co TO THE
HEAD OF THE CLASS

Can any one tell Ills what Carranza
and villa are fighting each other for7
-Elko Independent Sure! The loot
that they can collect by their bandit
warfare and the dirty dollars put up
by Americans and foreigners who have
financial interests in the God forsak.
en- land and hope TO get more through
the present method OF revolution
Miner.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
SERV|AH RESISTANCE
SLIGHTLY INPEDES

BERLIN, Oct. 13.--It is announced
that the Austro-Germans have captur-
ed the villages of Zeleznlk and Top.
chider on the heights south of Bel.
grade. 1t is stated, THE ServIan re.
slstance has only slightly impeded our
progress"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
MRS. GAUIT RELATED
TO MAYER FAMILY

President Wilson's intended bride,
Mrs. Gault, ls directly connected to
the e. e. Mayer family OF this place.
Mrs. Mayer was descendant OF Pc.
cahontas, the historical Indian prin.
cess. and she was from the same line
Of descent as Mrs. Gault She was a
first cousin to the latter's mother.
The fact that the FIRST lady of the
land" to be, Is closely connected with
one Of the most prominent local fami.
lies gives added interest In the com.
ing nuptlals.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13

Elko county. A slide occurred near
ranch house following the quake.
and the man and his wife and the
hired man went out to see Il. The
husband was cautious. but the other
two ventured SO near that they were
overcome by the gas and rendered un.
conscious. The husband, however,
was able to assist them to a safe dist.
ance.-Fallon Eagle.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
BULGARIA DECLARED
WAR SERBIA TUESDAY
Russians Preparing to Land Larae
Army On BuIgar's Territory
But No Japanese
By United Press.

PARIS, Oct. ia Bucharest dis
patch states that Bulgaria formally de-
clared war on Serbia Tuesday. The
Russians are preparing to land a big
army on the Bulgarian coast, accord
ing to the Rumanian journal. the Uni
versal' The report that Japanese
troops for service in the Balkans are
being considered is discredited.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13

Senator VIM. Hussman OF Gardner.
vile spent last night in E1ko. This
is his first visit to Blko and he is
much impressed with the place. The
senator bought a number of second
steers from the Dumphey estate and
the Geo Russell Land and LIVESTOCK
Co, which he will take to his ranches
In Douglas county and put on feed for
spring beef.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
KEEP KAISER BUSY
ON WESTERN FRONT
So He Wont Have Time to Rush Ser.
bian Campaign Where Allies Are
Sending Reinforcements
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. ia French
allied drive at Artois and Champagne
and perhaps elsewhere is momentari-
ly expected. 1t is understood the al
lies plan to keep the kaiser too busy
on the western front to allow him to
rush his Balkan campaign. The allies
are reinforcing the Serbians.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
COURT DENIES MOTION
OF LIQUOR ATTORNEYS
Chicago On Account Sunday CLOSING
Seeks to Attack constiutionality
OF Woman Suffrage
BY United Presc .

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Oct. I3.-The
supreme court has denied a motion of
Chicago liquor attorneys to file briefs
in a certain contested case involving
the rights of women to vote. The
Chicagoans sought to attack the con.
stitutionality of woman suffrage.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
REkEkAHs TO MEET
ASSEMBLY'S HEAD

Reno Journal:
Mrs. X. Kennett, president OF the
Rebekah assembly of Nevada, who
has been visiting the Panama-Pacific
exposition at San Francisco, arrived
in Reno yesterday morning in the in.
terest of the local Rebekah lodge.
Mrs. Kennett will hold a school of
instruction at Odd Fellows hall at
2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. TO
which all members of the lodge are
invited.
The presidents home is in Elko, TO
which place she will return al the
conclusion of her Reno visit.
Advertise in the Daily Independent
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13

tremendous amount OF money into
the country, enabled the country to
pay for all its imports, and left large
surplus to be used for Industrial pur.
poses and public loans.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
JURY RETIRES IN
MAYOR BELL CASE
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 13.-The Jury
trying Mayor Bell on the charge of
conspiracy retired this morning.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 13.-Mayor
Bell this afternoon was acquitted on
the charge of conspiracy to corrupt
the county election.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
.SER.WANS REPULSE
BULGARIAN ATTACK
BY United F.rss.

ATHENS, Oct lS.-The Serbians
have repulsed the Bulgarian attempt
to take the Serbian positions south of
Zaitchar on the railroad between Nish
and Prochovo.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
SULTAN PROMISES
POPE TO COMPLY
After About All Armenians Are wiped
Out Turkey Sees Her Way to
Cease the Slaughter
BY United Press.

ROME, Oct. 13.-Replying to the
pope's personal letter, the sultan has
promised to comply with his request
to stop the massacre of Armenians,
according to the semi-official Core
spondenza Agency dispatch.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
BRITISH SUBMARINE
GERMAN IN BALTIC
BY United Press.

LONDON. Oct. 13.-A Copenhagen
dispatch says that British subma-
rine, giving the crew time to get into
their boats, dynamited the German
steamer Walter Leonard in the Bal
tic Tuesday
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
FOREIGN MINISTER
DELCASSES RESIGNS
BY United Prean-

by UnIted Pre0e.
PARIS, Oct. 13.-Premier Viviani
has announced that Foreign Minister
Delcasses has rendered his resigna.
tion on account of i'll health. The
premier is acting.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
MONARCHY IN CHINA
BELIEVED IS NEAR
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
SHANGHAI, Oct 13.--Milltary pre-
cautions here have convinced foreign.
eTs that the substitution OF a monar.
chy for the republic ls near.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-10-13
HOUSE or LORDS
PASSES LOAN BILL
By IJnited prsaa

BY United Press.
LONDON. Oct. 13.-The house of
Lords has passed the bill authorizing
the loan negotiated in America.
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Advertise in the Daily 1ndepe dent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
PARIS.

Paris July 25.---Thls afternoons war
Office statement says
The night was without incident ex
cept some military actions in Artois
in the neighborhood of Souchez. be-
tween the Aisne and the Disc. on the
plateau OF Quennevieres. and in the
forest Of lie Pretre. where the canaan
ade WAS accompanied by a lively fusil
lade OF rife fire.
I'm the Vosges, at Ban de Sapt. we
attained new success. We seized
last night some very powerful German
defensive organizations, which extend
ed between the Heights of La Fonten-
ellie ION the side of hill number s27t
and the village of Taunois, and we oc-
cupied a group OF houses which form
the southern part OF the village, We
made more than zoe unwounded pris-
ohers, belonging to four different hat
talons. and a machine gun company.
The amount of war material captured
mas not yet been determined"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
PAPERS DECLARE
BRITISH INFLUENCED NOTE

Amsterdam, July 25.---The German
newspa pers print today what Ia ap-
narentIy an inspired Interpretation or
the latest American note to Germany.
The note is correct in tone says
this document, e: and conforms 70 the
amenities usual between States, but at
the same time 1t Is definite.
The Tages -Zeitung, an extremely mil
itaristic paper. says the note is neither
friendly nor necessary TO American In
terests. and could not have been con-
cetved in a spirit OF true neutrality.
In order TO liberate Germany's enemies
from a submarine warfare which Is
continually damaging them, says this
paper, the note makes display OF
principles. Germany's practical ana
conciliatory proposals are rejected. The
paper concludes with the remark that
British in Influences at Washington nave
seldom been so evident in this case.
e III Germany accepts the American
standpoint. IL means the death sentence
TO submarine activity, for obviously
no mercantile ship WILL travel without
American passengers