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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-18

Knowing that my niece Doro-
thy he read, who. has been butter
fingered from birth, will inevitably
break my blue china teapot within
few weeks at most, have hidden my
last will therein. If her husband, Mr..
Enfield, destroys this will without
carrying out its provisions, the bulk
of my property is,rto go to the Par
rot assn of Boston, founded by my
self. But if the said Charles Enfield
is honest enough to comply with the
instructions in my will, the whole of
my remaining property is to go to
him" ...-.-. ...-,... .:.....
Dorothy flung her arms around her
husbands neck. Dear Aunt Jeru-
shaI'' she cried. -. f. IN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-18

is beginning to show signs of usage.
Although she is almost grown
up the "1apper" still affects frocks
of girlish design, and it is this sug-
gestion of school girlishness that
gives charm to the ''f1apper" gown
which Nine. Marguerite of the Fash
ion Art League of America has de-
signed for the spring season.
1t is made Of taffeta, though light
weight serge or gabardine may be
used with good results, and the
shade is just shade lighter than
navy blue. The deep yoke with it's
Wall of Troy scallops is Scotch
plaid voile.
The short, round waist is slightly
gathered at the waist line, where pip
ings Of plaid wolfe simulate a belt.
Quaint as the full waist is, the
skirt is so wide that it suggests hoop
skirts, the narrow ruffle set uneven
ly is another reminder of the 1860
envelope flap and the long, narrow
sleeves are advance ideas in sleeves
and cuffs.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-18
COUNTRY TOWN SPECIALS

A certain party in the North End
better quit washin' his socks in the
postoffice horse trough.
1t is generally thought Bill Hod-
kins spent fortune on his worthless
son. faint so-the son did the
spendin'.
Sheriff WiIIsy oughta be more Sc
we're with his criminals. He asst a
bum 'tother night if he left him off
this time would he stop the booze.
The bum says sure he would, an in
the same breath promised t. drink t
the sheriff's health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Nagger has been
scrappin' again. 1t is rumored about
that they have agreed t. separate.
That's the first thing the. Naggers
has. ever agreed on. So hers to 'em.
Bill Hicks, the village wit, entered
Persons lunchroom the other night
and ordered twenty-pound steak.
eve amt got none," says Person. 81
heard the cook pound my steak
twenty times 'tother night" says
Bill. 1T make it tender.V
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
THE MINUTES IN
MANHATTEN
BY Pae. and lnrl News Service.

BY Pae. and lnti News Service.
NEW YORK. Jan. 10.-If you owned
a princely castle overlooking the Hud-
son. the prettiest estate on Manhattan
island; also splendid home on Long
Island within an hour and half mot
oring distance OF Walt street, not to
speak of beautiful places in Wiscon.
sin and Colorado. would SSss.. &C salts
fled as to your housing?
Probably you would
But C. X. G. Billings was not. Look.
ing about him from crowning Fort
Tryon at his $500.0OO roadway from
Riverside Drive, at his exquisite
stables, fir for court hall, at his
Manhattan hilltop truck farm, one
morning he sighed. Why did he sigh
A gloomy thought had come into his
active brain.
Yes, this is all right, but have no
fiat. How can 1 be happy without a
flat? How can / taste the real joy OF
living in this crowded city without a
flat? may be wealthy, I may win
more horse races than the Czar, may
win more. yacht races than the King
OF England, but without flat I am
desolate?
In deep agitation he hied himself to
his friend, Douglas T. L. Gilman, who
rents flats. He anxiously inquired
whether the real estate man had any
flats still Unbiased.
Mr.. Gilman confessed that the de-
mand for flats, what with the boom in
business and all that, was remarkable.
There was nothing on hand at present.
But some clients of his were putting
up neat little building at Sixty-third
| street and Fifth avenue.
Would Mr. Billings like to look over
the plans? All, here was a cozy apart.
ment of twenty-one rooms. The rent? 4?
Only $4,000 a year.
Just the thing" cried the flatless
lnultimillionaire. TOO bad I'll have tn
wan until next October to move In
And feeling somewhat relieved, he
took himself back to the cheerlessness
nf Tryon Hall.
Every year New York puts up new
hotel or two. of 500. 600 or perhaps
500 rooms and the cry goes forth
where will the guests come from? But
If you had stood In the lobby of tht
st. Regis one day this week and he ,rt
the complaint of the prosperous citi
zen who had just been told at the desl
there was not a room vacant, you
would have got new idea of Ameri
cas- wealth and luxury.
Il have tried eight of the best no
tells about here within the last hour.
Continued on Page Four)
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]. A. ROBERTSON
ANSWERS SUMMONS
Oldest Reslden. Of EIko County Passed
PesestuIIy to the Great Beyond
Yesterday-tiad Lived in
Nevada Many Wears.

Yesterday afternoon at $50 O'clock
Jasper A. Robertson passed to his re
ward. after long and eventful life.
He was the Oldest resident of Elko
County. having reached the good old
age of 81 years. 8 months and IL days.
Mr.. Robertson was a native of Ten
nessee. where he spent his boyhoo6.
IT. 1853 he went to California, lured
by dreams OF gold which waited his
coming. But those dreams of riches
were not realized, and after sixteen
years he came to Nevada, arriving In
1859. He engaged in ranching and
stock raising in Huntington Valley,
and later located in Lamoille Valley
where he lived for many years, and
where he raised large family. About
a year ago, bowed down with weight
of time, he came to Elko and made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Luther
Butler. For a number of months past
he has been very feeble and has been
confined to the house most OF the
time.
Mr.. Robertson was a kind hearted
man, Industrious, and exceedingly de-
voted to his family. He had his ups
ard downs in life, and at times fate
seemed exceedingly unkind, but he
was courageous in adversely. and by
persistent industry he gained a good
livelihood for himself and family and
at the same time saved for his de-
clining years.
Mr.. Robertson had many warm
friends who will be grieved to learn
of his departure. and who win sincere
ly sympathize with the family in their
bereavement He leaves to mourn
him four daughters, Mrs. Luther But
Ter. Mrs. Andrew Berg, Mrs. Frank
Brown, and Mrs. William Bell.
The funeral will be conducted from
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Luther.
Butler tomorrow Saturday at 2
o'clock.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
.NEWLYWEDS ARE
NICELY LOCATED

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Martin, who
were married in Ogden Monday, are
now comfortably located in their home
on Fifth street. Mrs. Martin was for
merly from Boston. but for several
years past she has made her home IN
Ogden. 1t was there two years ago
that the bride and groom met. and
there the romance began which cul-
minated in their wedding.
Mr.. Martin is one of Elko's sterling
young business men, and he has a
host of friends TO congratulate him
and wish him and his bride a world of
happiness.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
BY Pac. and lnt'l News Service.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Senator
Works OF California, one of the most
peaceful men of the nation In ordinary
times, introduced resolution today
in the senate directing the President
to intervene in Mexico. He declared
that prior to this time he had always
advocated the Presidents policy, but
that now he realizes its futility. He
said that the responsibility of solving
the Mexican problem is too great for
one man to bear alone. He knew that
Intervention meant war, but that IL
had come TO a time when Congress
must assume the responsibility cour,
ageously and Immediately. He was
opposed 10 appealing to the Pan
American nations TO cooperate be.
cause the responsibility is entirely
ours. The resolution authorizes the
President to use the military and ma
val forces in Mexico and to maintain
them there until there is a stable and
efficient government established
there.
This resolution may, however, cause
trouble in Washington, for the Presi
dent informed Senator Stone that the
demands for immediate intervention
cannot be complied with. Following
the conference between Senator Stone
and the president, Stone stated th:;
the watchful waiting policy would not
be changed. The President had point
ed out the inadvisability of inflaming
the nation by bellicose utterances in
Congress and he hoped that 1t would
be done.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14

During the day wire was received
from Carranza at Arredondo, saying
that the attack on the passenger train
near chihuahua had been made by the
only remaining band of outlaws in that
district and that the band was being
actively pursued by Carranza's troops
Their capture is assured by the Car
rama cavalry and when they are cap
tured they will be given punishment
that they deserve. Troops of the Car
rama government have been instruct
ed to establish complete control of the
entire railroad in order to prevent fur
ther outrages.
Meantime the little city of Ell Paso
is boiling with rage over the outrages
of the last thirty-siX hours.
Carrying its death cargo of plain
black Mexican caskets, the funeral
special on the Mexican Northwestern
Railroad arrived here today with the
eighteen American victims of Mon
days Santa Ysabel massacre. II
pulled into Juarez under the cover oi
early morning darkness, and then al
dawn puffed across the river into the
old Santa Fe station here.
A silent crowd of several hundred
friends and relatives of the victims
were gathered in the station.
Gruesome stories of the massacre
were told by Mexican witness of Il
and by American members of the res
cue party who accompanied the bodies
to the border
MeXicans residing in Bl Paso, fear
ing reprisals on account of the tense
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situation, are seen upon the streets
only on the most urgent business.
News of the demonstration last night
at the hotel of General Jose Ynez Sa-
lazar, former general In the Mexican
army. spread rapidly to the Mexican
quarters. where considerable uneasi-
ness was apparent.
Early last night General Salazar re.
ceived word from fellow-countrymen
that the feeling was running so high
that his safety on the American side
was endangered. He Immediately fled,
crossing, it is believed, into Juarez.
Thomas d. Edwards. American con.
sui at Juarez, was received with
shouts of criticism when he appeared
in the lobby of local hotel filled
with mining men this morning.
go back to Juarez where you be-
long," was shouted at him by the min.
ing men, surging forward and around
him. You are Villa consul. You
are not an American. Go to Coahuila
or somewhere where Villa Is. We
have eighteen American boys he mur.
dered. You ought to be proud Of your
friend"
You cannot intimidate me-" said
Mr.. Edwards. calmly, and. turning his
back, he strode from the lobby.
Colonel Edwards stated that nrotec.
ton for the massacred Americans was
promised by General Gavira, the com.
mandant at Juarez, on January 4.
Returning Americans reported less
than 500 Carranza troops in chihuahua
! City. Fewer than 100 are in Juarez.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
RECORD INHERITANCE TAX
Enn SAhRnM LIE

run SF1AHON F1CIno'
The largest inheritance tax ever
paid by the heirs of San franciscan
Is assessed against the estate of the
late Frederick william Sharon, who
died July IA of last year, leaving prop
erty inventoried at $2,65O,642.S5. In.
herltance Tax Appraiser William A.
Sullivan has fixed tax OF $177,172.32,
his report having been filed In Judge
Grahams court this morning, says the
San Francisco Bulletin. Sharon was
the president of the Palace Hotel Com.
pany.
The tax is distributed among the
various beneficaries, as follows: Mrs.
Louise Tevis Sharon, the widow. must
pay tax Of s104,516.4e: Edith New.
lands Johnson, niece. S15,S44.02;
Janet Newlands johnson, another
niece, $11,32I53; Frcdericka Won Bre.
dow, s11,327.53. and Lady Florence
Emily Fermor Hesketh of England, a
sister, s19,336, and her son. Thomas
Fermor Hesketh. s19,336.
Sulliyan's report was prepared IN
Collaboration with state Controller
John 8. Chambers.
Sharon was a member Of the famous
Sharon family OF Comstock fame. His
wife is one of the Tevis heirs. BY the
will Mrs. Tevis receives property
valued at s1,465,O64o5, and this in
cludes the Sharon residence and othel
real property at Menlo Park.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
COLD WEATHER
BRINGS EXPLOSIONS
BY Pse. and lntI News Service.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-two men were
killed in heavy explosion OF gas at
the plant in Chicago, near the North.
western railroad. There was heavy
property damage also, beside the two
deaths 1t is thought that the extreme
cold weather caused carelessness in
the handling of some of the devices
and that the explosion resulted A
dispatch from Oakland, California,
also states that there were three gas
explosions at that place caused by a
leaking gas main. The explosion blew
UP big culvert, wrecked the store
and home of Robert Black and tore
UP the sidewalk for two blocks. The
damage will amount to s25,000.O0.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
SECRETARY DANIELS
WILL REPORT
BY Pse. and mpI News Service.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14,-+Socretary
Daglels today acceeds to the demands
Of the senate and will furnish a copy
Of the evolutions of the fleet in the
maneuyers last fall. II Is claimed that
the navy did not make a proper show.
ing Of the defending fleet to repel In
vsslon. The report will be printed in
confidence and win be submitted TO
the naval affairs committee.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
|NTERNED GERMANS
MAKE THEIR ESCAPE
81 pao. and IntI Maws sorvIee.

BY Pac. and IntI News Service.
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 14.--Four
Germans, formerly members OF the in.
termed warships, made their escape.
Two OF them have been living in a
boarding house within stones throw
Of the Hagley plant Of the Dupont
Powder works, and these two men
were arrested by the federal authori.
ties today. Two others had found en-
ployment on the United States govern
ment dredger which was constructing
Notifications. The four mems names
are Karl Altman. Emil Klatstein,
Fred Kruger and Kerl Ehrmann.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
D|SCOVERER MINERAL
HILL PASSES ON
James Ward. One of the EARLY pio,
neers Of EIko County Passes
to His Reward in Los
Angeles.

A letter received yesterday by Mr..
James Russell announces the death in
Los Angeles of Mr.. James Ward, a
bosom friend Tor more than fifty
years, and prominent pioneer of
Nevada.
Mr.. Ward was the discoverer of
Mineral Hill, once one of the richest
mining camps in the west II was
once a part, of Elko County, but later
surveys threw II into Eureka County.
The discovery was made by accident
and happened in this way: Mr. Ward
was residing at Austin when the
White Pine discovery was made. Hc
set out for Eiio where he outfitted,
intending to start for the new find,
reports of which had spread over the
entire west On his return he passed
through the Bullion range into Pine
Valley, and finding some rich float
he stopped to prospect. After couple
of days he discovered the ledge and
made his locations. Assays revealed
phenomenal values and a stampede re.
suited. Development work proved the
find a rich one, and the property was
soon sold to an English syndicate for
S500,000. According to custom in
those days, Mr.. Ward located his part
ners on equal shares with him. They
were Dave Northy. John Shea and
Daniel Mcdonald.
The country was very sparsely set
tied at that time and the Indians were
dangerous, and during the several
days that Mr.. Ward was prospecting
and making his locations he dared not
make fire for fear it would attract
their attention. He was Obliged "a
subsist on raw bacon. cold water and
such other food as could be eaten
raw.
After the sale of this property Mr.
Ward spent a number of years pros
pecting and mining with varied sue
cess, and then he went to Los Angeles
where he invested in real estate. His
judgment was shrewd and he accu
mulated a large fortune which he
leaves to his family.
Mr. Ward was well past the -four
score mark and his passing was very
sudden. Overcome with a great ant
sudden grief he laid down to rest
Soon he fell to deep sleep, the
awakening from which was to the
greater life beyond. The passing was
so peaceful that the watchers did moi
mark the dissolution.
- That morning one of his daughter:
suddenly passed away. She had beer
telephoning to friend and was seem
ingly in her usual health. She started
across the room, paused a moment
then without the slightest warning
dropped lifeless to the floor. The
shock was more than the old father
could bear, and within a few hours his
spirit went out to join hers.
Time has thinned the ranks of those
sturdy pioneers of Iames Wards day
Few are left who will remember him
and these walk with halted step ant
bowed heads of snowy whiteness. ANT
while they mourn his loss they vii
recall many stirring incidents il
which he figured, for he was maj
among men, courageous in peril, true
TO his friends, and his big heart wa:
like unto ledge of pure gold In
rugged mountain.
In the land beyond, from who's,
bourn,no traveller returns, may eterna
peace be his portion
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14

Mrs. Paul Laviaga, one Of the most
beloved women OF Humboldt County.
died in San Francisco Wednesday
morning at the age of fittyeight years
H,r husband. pioneer business man
OF Winnemueca passed. away only n
few months ago. Peace to her spirit.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
SCHM|DT'S LAWYERS
SPAR FOR Time
BY Pae. and lnrI News Service.

Albany, Jan. 14.-Governor Whit.
man granted respite to Schmidt,
convicted of numbering his sweet.
heart. The plea of his lawyers was
that the wrong charge had been placed
against Father Schmidt, and that the
priest had not murdered the girl, but
that she died as the result of crimi-
nal operation the charge should have
been manslaughter instead Of murder.
Whitman has merely granted time to
have une point argued before the pro-
per tribunal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
ALLIES GET READY
DEFEND SALON|KA
BY pao. and IntT Move service.

SALoN1KA, Jan. 14.--Th Allies are
continuing to disembark large forces,
although the Teutons apparently do
not intend to assume the offensive i'm.
mediately. The only activity OF the
Teutonic allies is the intermittanoe
aeropiane bombardments.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
IRON MINERS
RECEIVE RAISE

BY Pac. and lnt'I News Service.
DULUTH, Jan. 14.-The Iron Min
ing Companies. announce ten per
cent raise in wages on February 1st.
This affects thirty thousand workmen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
AUSTR|ANS CLAIM
SETT|NJE CAPTURED
ey Pac. and lntI News Service.

VIENNA, Jan. 1.-THE war office
announces that Cettinje has been cap
tured. This is the capital of Monte.
negro. The city, the dispatches says,
was entered without opposition and
there was no bombardment necessary.
The populace was calm and showed
no signs of hostility to the yictors.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
JACK FROST IS
RETREAT|NG NORTH
BY Pao. and lnpl NewU Service.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE backbone
OF the cold spell is broken, the wave
moving towards st. Lawrence. The
following temperatures are reported: :
Chicago. / below; White River, On.
tario. 81 below; the Dakotas, 30 be.
low; New York, "a above.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
HUNDRED
ARMEN|AkS KILLED
BY Pse. and InrI News Service.

LONDON, Jan. 14.--Fifteen hundred
Armenians, consisting Of men, women
and children, who came to the Tur-
ldsh governor of Mush, famished and
freezing were cruelty put to death by
the Turks. This news was learned to.
day from Viscount Bryce at Erzerum.
The men were executed and the wo.
men and children were drowned in
the Euphrates.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
WISE IDEA OF
CHILEAN CONSUL
BY Pac. and lnt'I News Service.

oJ 'eS' "''V '"h NS"s SS'N'Se'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Chill.
can Ambassador, Eduardo Suarez Ma.
jica, has resigned his position to re.
sumo business in his native country.
He has found that the ambassador.
ship has not been what he hoped ii
would be and desires to get re.estab
lished in permanent business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
Americans On Border Enraged At
Murders OF Unarmed Americans


HAR
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-14
DUTCH STEAMER
STRIKES A NINE

BY Pse. and int'I News Service.
LONDON, Jan. 14.--The Dutch
steamer Maashayen struck mine and
took fire. The crew abandoned the
ship.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-20
ADMINISTRATION SHIP BILL is
PASSED BY THE HOUSE

Washington, May 20.-By vote Of
211 to 161 the Alexander ship pUr-
chase bill establishes a shipping
board and a S5O,OOO,OO6 government
corporation to build and operate
ships in foreign comerce under the
American flag was passed by the
house today.
It is, an administration measure
which originated in the last congress-
but was defeated through bolt Of
democratic senators. The shipping
board of five members is to be ap-
pointed by the president and is to
have power to regulate rates for
ocean traffic.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-20


TlE-UP IN ILLINOIS
The Freight Handlers union this
morning presented their demands to
% railroads. Unless they receive a
favorable answer by May % a strike
will be called. The men ask for bet
ter wages and conditions.
Electricians employed by the Pub
tic Service Corporation of Northern
Illinois, the company by which Sam
insult grabs off the electric light
business in the northern part Of the
state, will begin a walkout today for
80 per cent increase in wages and
better working conditions.
Irving Knott, secy of Electrical
Workers, Local No. 9, who is leading
the fight of the men, said that before
many days have passed he expects
that both the Commonwealth Edison
. Co. and the Public Service would be
completely tied up.
VIM. A. Neer, sec'y of the Team
sters' Joint Council, says there are
now 1900 express companies en-
plOyes on strike. A rumor is out
to the effect that a general team
sters' strike may be called soon.
Several arrests were made in the
strike yesterday. Several riots we're
reported as a result of clashes be-
tween armed strikebreakers and
union sympathizers.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-20
TO WITHDRAW SIXTH CAVALRY
FOR BORDER PATROL

Columbus, N. NJ, May 20.-With-
drawal of the 9Th cavalry from in
terror Mexico is part of the new pa
troll plan decided on by the N. S., ac-
cording to information here. By this
plan heavy patrols to cover the entire
2,2OO miles of the Mexican border.
are inaugurated. This will be the
principal feature of the new police
policy. Strong temporary military
posts will be fixed along the border
as bases for the patrols.
Cracksmen broke safe, Daniel
Forbes Co., second floor, 210 W.
Lake. Got $36. g.