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frontier. some miles to the east or
LuneYille. They delivered strong as
SaultS against the French trenches in
this sector and entered them at three
points, only TO be driven out shortly
afterwards. A success of the first i'm
portance is reported by the Russians
who claim to have cut the railroad run
ing from Lemberg. the capital Of Cali
cia, to Delatyn. This is the main liue
OF communication for the Austro-Ger-
mans defending Lemberg, and allied
military critics have insisted that the
cutting Of this railroad would compel
the central power forces to fall back
on a wide front and place Lemberg in
imminent peril.
Russians Rout Enemy.
The Russian war office. in d late
communication also claims the rout OF
the enemy forces on the right bank Of
Berlin. respecting the Anglo.French' Of
fensive reflect confidence on the part
Of the Germans line will hold and that
German control Of the territory now
occupied in France and Belgium will
remain SteadfaSt. The successes so
far attained by the French and British
are looked upon as OF minor import
ance.
Rumania has again come into the
light, and talk has been revived Of
possible entrance into the European
war of that country. Dispatches tell
Of the recent decision Of the two strong
opposing factions in the Rumanian
present arena TO act together here
after. Their attitude Is said TO be in
favor Of intervention on the side Of
the entente allies.
The number of Russian prisoners
captured south. OF the Pripet river In
the month Of June, according to the
statement from Vienna by way of Ber-
lin, reached more than $4,000 men.
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WASHINGTON. July 5.-The text
of the note from Gen. Carranza is en-
bodied in the following communlca-
tion delivered to Secretary Lansing
today: ~
Washington, D. c.. July 1. 1916.
Mr.. Secretary: have the honor TO
transmit in continuation the text OF
note have just received from my
government. with instructions TO pres
ent tito your eXcellency:
Mr.. Secretary: Referring TO the
notes of. June 30 and 25 last, have
the honor to say 10 Your eNcelIency
that immediate release of the Carrlzal
prisoners was further proof OF the
sincerity Of the desires Of this gov
ernment to reach a pacific and salts
factory arrangement OF present dl1l-
cultieS. This. government is ANXIOUS
to solve the present conflict. and II
would be unjust if its attitude we're
misinterpretcd.
pesre for Solution Stated.
It was also the Mexican government
that earnestly suggested a plan f0-
cantonments along the boundary line
during the conferences of Ciudad
Juarez and FL Paso. This government
Is disposed now, as it has always been,
TO seek an immediate solution of the
TWO points which constitute the true
causes of the conflict between the two
countries, to wit:
The American government believes
reasonably that the insecurity Of its
frontier is n source of difficulty and
the Mexican government on its part
believes that the stay of American
t,oops on Mexican territory aside
from being a trespass on the soyer-
eighty of Mexico is the immediate
cause of the conflicts. Therefore, the
withdrawal of American troops, on
one hand, and the protection of the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
CARRIzAL DEAD HAVE
ARRIVED AT JUAREz

Ell PASO. Tex, July 5.-The bodies
Of Captain Charles T. Boyd, Lieuten-
ant Henry T. Adair and seven troop
ers of the 10th Cavalry who fell with
them in the fight with Carranza troops
at Carrizal were brought TO Juarez at
midnight tonight aboard a special
train from Villa Ahumada. General
George Bell, Jr., commanding the FL
Paso military district announced tnat
he had arranged for the train bearing
them TO cross the river at FL Paso to-
morrow morning
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TO DECIDE STATUS
OF CUARDSMEN WHO
WILL N0T-TAKE OATH

NEW YORK. July 5.-What disrosi-
lion shall be made OF National GUARDS.
men who refuse TO take the new oall
of allegiance pledsing themselves 10
foreign service. if il is required. mas
become 100 big a problem for depart
meni commanders. it was learned TO-
night al the headquarters OF the de-
partment of the east. and the ques-
lion has been placed in the hands OF
the Judge advocate general al Wash
ington.
II is understood at Governors Is
land that among the questions lhe
Judge advocate general has been ask
ed 10 answer are:
Can the offender be permitted TO re-
main a member Of the guard perform
ing duty at the home station or de-
pot?
Can he be courlmariialled?
Can he be drafted for service?
Which Of these courses is approved
BY the judge advocate, it WAS said at
division headquarters here Will De
adopted by all department command
erS.
BY the departure of more than 5,Oup
troops within the last "A hours the
NUMBER OIL SudTQSHleH lIoll luc uePdI
ment of the east, enrOute TO the OoTu-
er or already there was increased 10
$1,000.
There are mohilized in camps more
than GO.000. fully one half of whom
arc mustered in and awaiting the WORD
to go. Entire units from certain stat
es are being held up by lack of horses,
mules and other necessary equipment.
Since the lessening Of the tension
in the Mexican situation General Wood
has deemed it imperative 10 make a
more rigid medical examination OF
guardsmen being taken into the fed
eral service. He issued orders 70
his state mastering officers 10 this ef-
feet today, emphasizing the necessity
OF good sight and good hearing.
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WASHINGTON. July 5.-Early
resumption Of friendly diplomatic
conversations with the de faeto
government of Mexico to the END
that peace and order may De
restored in northern Mexico and
along the. border is expected here
to be the next step Of the United
States In its relations with It's
southern neighbor.
The crisis preelpitated by Villas
raid on Columbus. New Mexico, ana
eliminating in the fight at Carr'zai,
Mexico. between American ano
Mexican troops, appeared tonight
to have been dissipated by an
amfcable note from General Car
rama presented during the day by
his ambassador designate here,
Ellseo artedondo. -.
The note proposes that the dtf-
{erences between the governments
be settled by mediation or by direct
negotiations. II is remarkable for
its brevity. its restrained and
friendly tone and for the absolute
lack Of any Of the strong, even
insolent language which character
lied the last two communications
from the de facto government It
treats a closed incident the ex-
change Of unfriendly eommunIea-
tions which brought war almost
within sight
No formal comment on the note
was obtainable from state depart
ment officials. A copy was for
warded to the. White House lnme-
diately upon its receipt and Presi-
dent Wilson will determine the
course to be pursued. The fact
that Secretary Lansing completed
his preparations today for a
months vacation to begin Friday.
is regarded as significant Of a.
feeling on his part that the crisis
is over
Direct Negotiations.
As matter Of general principle
the Washington government al
ways has favored mediation Of any
dispute suitable for such procedure.
There is every indication. that in
the present instance it will be
deemed desirable to conduct forth
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NEGRO KILLED IN
RIOT ON A BOAT

CHARLESTON. W. Va. July s.
IN a succession Of riots on board the
packet steamer Helen Lane. carrying
a negro excursion party back to Char
lesion from Gallipolis. Ohio, Charles
Justice was killed. and number OF
other negroes slashed with knives.
Captain John W. Lane. with pistol,
prevented the rioters from entering
the engine room. Windows and fusni-
ture were broken. \ number OF ar
rests have been made. and the federal
authorities will conduct an invesuga-
ton.
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GUARDSMEN TO
PROTECT j, S. line

COLUMBUS, n. NJ, July 5.-,Parts Of
the Massachusetts and New Mexico
National Guard organizations modified
here will be sent into Mexico within
the next few days 10 assist in guard
ing General Pershing's line Of COM
munication. This was announced Off
cially at military headquarters here
late today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
SEVERE STORM HITS
THE SOUTHERN COAST

NEW ORLEANS. Ia. July 5.3A trop-
ical storm which for the past few days
has dashed the Gulf of Mexico, reached
the southern shores of the United
States today and tonight was sweep
ing coast states from Louisiana to
Florida.
Communication with Mobile and PEN
sacola was cut in the morning. Early
tonight Il waS not known how the towns
caught In one center Of tile storm Jared.
Elsewhere the damage reported was
slight.
Two schooncrs were reported ashore
near Biloxi. Miss.
Warnings had been sent broadcast and
/, was believed tonight most OF tho
people living in low places had sought
safety on higher ground. Tho center Of
the main hurricane tonight was off the
mouth OF the Mississippi. The weather
bureau tonight estimated that this
storm was moving nOrthwcstward t a
rate Of so miles an hour.
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TWENTY ONE MEX|CANS
KILLED IN CLASH

SAN DIEGO, Cay. July 5.--Twenty.
one Mexican soldiers were killed and
twenty-five were wounded in the clash
between blue jackets of the United
States gunboat Annapolis and Car.
ranza soldiers at MaZatlan June IS. ac-
cording TO officers Of the naval trans
port Buffalo which is in port here to-
day. The officers said theyi heard the
estimate from Mexican sources before
the Buffalo left for San Pieso with
refugees.
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RAINY SEASON IN
MEXICO TO HAMPER
TRANSPORTATION

Ell PASO, Tex, July Rains along:
this section of the border and over:
northern Chihuahua today marked the;
advent Of the rainy season and prom:
ised increased difficulties in operating.
the motor transportation system to tho
American troops in Mexico. s;sS5S
Army men pointed out that adequate;
preparations have been made to pro-
vent General Pershing's command RON
running out of supplies. In thS
few months huge quantities OF f9e
forage, equipment and other suppl
have been concentrated at Coloni
Dublan, FL Vale and other points Of,
the chain Of bases. Stress was laid
upon the fact that the expeditfonary;
command now has on hand enough
supplies to provide for its wants for
sixty days, even though it is found Inn
possible during that time to get an;
other truck through from the base at;
Columbus, N. NJ. So
Today's rains brought relief to thou
sands of sweltering National Guard1.
men from Atlantic states. Many sUt5
them went outside their tents and
stood in the downpour until they hAds
been drenched. G.!ss;
A number Of trains carrying guard1g
men reached here today and tontEhG
The First Pennsylvania infantry arg
rived. with the Second and Third reGi..
ments expected to follow quickly.
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GENERAL KILLED IN
FIGHT WITH BANDITS

CHIHUAHUA. Mexico, July 4, via
FL P.so Jet, July 5.--General lgnacloo
Ramos was killed iii a fierce ana
bloody battle that ragged all Yesterday
between small force OF ue lacto
troons and a large band Of Villa fol-
lowers at Corral ranch, Is miles south
west of Jiminez. Both sides suffered
heavy losses
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MUST PAY OR DO
WITHOUT SERVICE

Special Dispatch to the inteillGencer.
EAST LIVERPOOL, O., July O.
Recause OF that ciry's failure TO COM
nensate the local fire department for
services rendered. Safety Director
Eugene Bradshaw. today instructed
Fire Chief A. S. Aungst not 10 respond
to further fire alarms from Chester.
". Va, Just across the Ohio river.
II Chester agrees TO pay for the SER
vice and also to meet the cost Of any
damage to fire apparatus in respond
ing to calls, the order will be recinded.
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MAIL MATTER SEIZED.

BERLIN. July S. by wireless to Say
ville.-Thecntirc first class mail on the
Observation-Disclosures liner United
States. hound from New York for Co
nenhaeen, was taken from her by the
Eritish authorities at kirkwall. the
Overseas News. Agency announced to-
daS. The mail matter seized comprised
9tS bags.
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voruNr.Rv INCREASE.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 5.-The
Southern Pacific Railroad Company to-
day announced a voluntary wage ias
crease If. 25 cents Il day for all sec
tion hands. excepting MeNicanS and
Chinese. employed on the lines in Cali
fornia, Nevada. New Mexico and Ar
IONA. About 1900 mon are affected.
They have received sl.io a day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
WAR LOAN ovER-sUBsCAn1D.

BERNE. Switzerland. July B. WAY
Paris. p. m.-The new Swiss war loan.
of 10n.Gn0.n0o francs. at per cent
issued at 9T. has been over-subscrtneds
hy 81 .0nn.000 francs. Since the begin.
ring OF the war the Swiss national debfa
has risen from an average Of % francs;
per capita TO $50 francs.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-ForecHst:
West VirEtnia, Ohio, western Pom.
sylysnta-Tair Thursday and Friday.
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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Sunday School at 10 o'clock Sun
day morning in Gardnerville and
Minden. The regular graded lessons
for the day will be taught.
The Christian Endeavor will hold
an Easter service Sunday evening at
s o'clock. Frank c. Jones will lead
in the discussion of the topic: THE
Lessons Of Our Immortality. Rom.
g: La. In addition to the discus
sion of the above topic an appropriate
musical program will be rendered,
consisting of instrumental and vocal
selections.
Rev. Hornaday will preach in Min
den Monday evening and in Gardner
Vile Tuesday evening.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend any of the above meetings.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
"kENNEDY SQUARE"

St George Temple, an aristroc.aiic
old gentleman. lives in his fine old
home in Kennedy Square, and is liked
by everyone. Harry Rutter tells him
of his love affair and his troubles,
and the old gentleman acts as peace
maker between Rutter and Kate,
daughter of Hon. Douglas Seymour
II proves thankless job, and after a
fight and duel in the Rutter home,
between Harry and rival suitor
Harry is put out of the house by his
father and comes to live with st
George. Things go from bad to worse
when St George loses his money and
Harry goes away to South America
After making fortune from a ruby
mine, the young man returns to find
the old gentleman living in poverty
and makes full restitution. This time
st. George acts the part of peacemaker
successfully and Kate and Harry are
married.
To be shown at the Valahalla Hall
Sunday night
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
TAKEN TO SPECIALISTS

The latter days of last week Miss
Emma Wilslef, the oldest daughter OF
Thomas Wilslef experienced intense
pains In her side. The pains grew so
severe that a physician had to be con-
ulted. Upon proper examination the
physician confessed that he was in
doubt as to the actual trouble existing
He was strong in his belief thoai;h that
II was a tumor or a floating kidney
He advised to take the yong lady to
San Francisco and consult specialists.
Without delay Mr.. Wilslef took his
daughter to Lanes Hospital in San
Francisco. II is hoped that Immediate
and permanent relief col De given
the young lady.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
TRUCK LINE
TO BRIDGEPORT

A. F. Scott, one of the poineer
Bodie freighters is back in the game
after following other business lines
for the past twelve of fifteen years.
He has adopted the modern way of
freighting, however, and has pur-
chased a two-ton Federal auto truck
which Is to be operated between Min
den and Bridgeport. The truck has
been at the Nielsen shop for the past
week where a large body was built
especially for his use. 1t will be
covered with a top because Mr..
Scott intends to haul passengers be-
tween the two points as we'll as
freight.
The truck left Gardnerville Wed
nesday fully loaded on It's initial trip
to Bridgeport. Henceforth the truck
will leave Gardnerville at I a. m.
every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day and will return every Tensday,
Thursday and Saturday in time to
conect with the afternoon train at
Minden for Reno
At Bridgeport Mr.. Scott will MAIN
tain warehouse for the convenience
of his patrons and for this accom-
modation no extra charge will be
made. He has selected the route via
Wellington as the most feasible and
will thus fill long feft want in the
matter of transportation facilities be-
tween this point and Smith Valley as
well as the Sweetwater district. Mr.
Scott is already receiving the assur-
ance of sufficient support to prac-
tically insure the success of the
venture.
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LOCAL COUPLE
ARE WEODED

The Germans are not the only ones
that at times have difficulty to gain
the victory over their opponents
Cupid has similar difficulties. For
years he has been struggling with
James Hickey and Miss Marie LANCE.
He celebrated glorious victory in
the marriage of thee two Young people
al the Lutheran Church "Wednesday
noon Rev Frederick II. Menzel
spoke the words which united these
two favorably known lives for life.
The bride wore a beautiful travelling
gown in blue. And the bridegroom
appeared at this important occasion
in the conventional black Miss Amy
Wyatt acted in the capacity. of brides
maid and Henry Lange, Jr. took the
part of best man. The ceremony was
only attended by the immediate rel
atives and close friends splendid
weddig dinner was served at the lly.
Lange residence.
The bride is the charming young
teemed and respected bv every one
In our Valley. She l. the only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hy I.ange.
The bridegroom is a young man OF ex-
ceptional good character and worthy
mate to the bride. The young couple
have left on wedding trip after the
ceremony. They will return In week
or ten day and take up their residence
In Gardnerville. where the groom, Is
employed. This paper extends heart
lest congratulations to The newly
married.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
EZRA JARVIS
TAKEN BY DEATH

Ezra Jarvis, an honored and re-
spected citizen of thi section, died at
Carson City last Friday, following an
Illness of several months.
Deceased was born in Franklin
county, New York, March 22. 1S45 and
was thus II years and 23 days of age
at the time of his death. He settled
In Alpine county in early days and
made that place his home for many
years. Some fifteen years ago he sold
his property there and moved his
family to Gardnerville. purchasing the
Toller residence. After several years
spent here, he sold his town property
to Mrs. Frantzen and located at
Genoa where he lived until few
weeks prior to his death when he was
moved to Carson for medical treat
ment.
He was veteran of the Civil War
and earned honorable distinction
as soldier. He was man OF quiet
disposition and possessed many noble
traits. He was good citizen, an
ideal neighbor and above all else a
devoted husband and father.
Besides widow he is survived by
daughter. Mrs. Clifford, of Oakland,
and two sons. Alfred and Bert, both
of whom reside in this Valley
The funeral services were held at
the Union Church at Genoa Monday
afternoon and were largely attended
Rev. Hornaday of Carson delivered
the funeral sermon. The body was
laid to rest In the Genoa cemetery.
As fitting tribute to the dead
soldier and defender of the union, the
stars and stripes were raised to half
mast on the town flag-pole.
The Record-Courier joins with the
people of this community in extending
coincidence to the bereaved relatives.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
Free Books
OF Information

The local Forest office has on hand
supply of Hand books for Campers
In the National Forests In California"
which will be furnished free on re-
quest as long as the supply lasts
These are very interesting and val
uable little booklets to any one cor-
templating a trip In the mountain
They not only give quite bit OF infor-
nation about each National Forest H.
California. but they also contain com
plete list of clothing. bedding. camp
equipment. etc which is necessary in
travelling in the mountains. 1t con-
tains the Ration List which is used
by the Forest Service In snbsisting
fire fighters on the fire line This
should be very handy in estimating
how much of various kind OF food to
take along for any given number of
people. II also tells You how to make
camp fire, contains number OF
cooking recipes for camp use, to-
sether with quite bit of mis-
cellaneons information of value to
the camper. Any one desiring one
of these booklets may have same By
calling AT the Forest Office or sending
their request by mail. when same will
he mailed free OF charge.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Last night Thursday over 100
communicates attended the Maunday
Thursday communion services at the
Lutheran Church.
Today German Good Friday services
will be conducted at the church. Holy
Communion in the German language
will be administered
Next Sunday. Easter, two services
will be conducted at the Lutheran
Church. German ervices at 10:30
a. IN. and English services at in the
evening. Christ's Resurrection will
be the burden of the Easter dis
courses.
Mrs. Lena Gale and Mrs. Sofena
Dempster will render a duet Every
body is cordially invited to attend these
services.
Lutheran Easter services will be
held in Carson City at the Presbyter-
ian Church at o'clock in the after
noon.
No Sunday School will be held al
the Lutheran Church, or at Genoa.
In a private service last Sunday
evening held at the home of Mrs. F.
Heise, Edwin Wennhold and Ernest
Wennhold were baptized.
Next Monday the class of catechum-
ems confirmed last Sunday will all &c
to Carson in order to have a cass
picture taken.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1916-04-21
Valley Farm
CHANCES HANDS

A real estate deal was closed We'd
nesday whereby Alfone Clock pur-
chased an eighty-acre tract OF land
In the Haybonrn district from VIM
Gray. The consideration is said to
have been in the neighborhood OF
10000.
Some two years ago Mr.. Clock pur-
chased eighty acres of cultivated land
from Mr.. Gray, being half of his hold
ingS In the Heybourn tract. Mr..
Gray leased the Jensen ranch at
Gardnerville but still held half of his
original purchase in the lower dis
trict BY his purchase Wednesday
Mr.. Clock now owns 100 acres of the
best land in the Haybourn tract.