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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-31
VERDI MILL BUSY.

The lumber mill of the Verdi Lum-
Der company has put through a
large number Of orders during the
winter season, but the recent storms
have forced the mills to cease opera
ton of short time. Plans are ready
for the resumption of activities on a
larger scale, in order to catch up on
the untitled orders, accommodating dur
ing the shutdown. Over 100 carload
lots are awaiting shipment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-31
NEW POSTMASTER
APPOINTED FOR FALLON

George w. Likes has been appointed
postmaster of Fallon to succeed A. j.
Johnson. The recommendation was
made by Senator'S Pittman and New
lands following his selection by mass
meeting of the Churchill county demo
Gratis held last summer and was con-
firmed by the Senate on January 18th,
according to telegram received from
Senator Pittman.-Standard
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-31
THE SYSTEM.

When man has built barn
Tax him.
When a man has cleared farm
Tax him.
When he lays another roof.
When he grows another hoof.
Hustle round and get the proof,
Then tax him!
Has a man some idle earth
Don't tax him!
Though its climbing up in worth,
Don't tax him!
Let him reap what others sow,
They are rather chumps, you know
If they were not they would go,
And tax him!
Exchange.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-31
FIRST RABID COYOTES
APPEAR IN NYE COUNTY

Word was received in Tonopah
Thursday that three rabid coyotes
were killed near lone recently. These
are the first cases Of rabies so far re-
ported in Nye county.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
PHILADELPHIA RAPS
SCHOOL CHANGE PLAN
Or. George Wheeler Says Instruction
System Develops Best When Free
of Municipal Affairs.

The proposal of the Commissioners to
place the local school system directly
under the municipal government was in
directly denounced by DIR. George
Wheeler. assistant superintendent Of
Philadelphia public schools. In address
ing the Federal School Mems Club OF
the District at the Continental Hotel
saturday night. The mems club Is COM
posed not only OF the public school
teachers of the city. but also of private
schools. colleges universities and the
Bureau of Education
DR.. Wheeler declared the school board
of any city should be y separate corpora
tion from the city government. He
pointed to Philadelphia as an example.
and said the remarkable progrese In
the school system OF that city durins
the past ten years has been due to the
fact that it has been entirely separated
from the municipal government.
Educational experts and others whU
have studied the question Of the rels-
tions to its school system. said DR..
Wheeler. agree that II is in the best in
terests Of the schools to keep them
entirely independent of the political
branches of the municipal government
His references to the local situation
were applauded by the teachers present,
many Of whom are in no way con-
nected with the District public Schools
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
MEMO SAYS NEUTRALS
NOT TREATED FAIRLY
Secretary Lansing Believes American
Republics Should Alter Conditions
Giving Belligerents Advantages.

Secretary Of State Lansing. acting as a
member OF the recently organized Amer
lean Institute of International Law,
which is composed of five eminent publi-
cists from each Of the twenty-one Amer
Jean republics. has suggested to that body
a study of the question Of neutral rights
and neutral duties. This suggestion was
conveyed by Mr. Lansing in a memoran-
dun, the text OF which was made public
here yesterday by DR.. James Brown Scott,
president Of the institute and a mem
Der of the United States Board of Neu-
trality.
Mr.. Lansing asserts in his memorandum
that the relations between belligerents
and neutrals are governed at present by
a code of rules which is imperfect. Judi
cial DECISIONS and international agree
ments. he says, have given all the ad-
vantage to the beIligerent and have
shown little regard for the rights of
neutrals."
1T would appear" says Mr.. Lansing's
communication, that it is time to reverse
this process of treatment of the subject
of neutrality and to deal with II from
the point Of view of the neutrals."
Although the memorandum makes no
mention of incidents of the European
war, IL is regarded here as being Of
vital significance. especially to the peo-
pies OF the Western Hemisphere 1t is
also considered as an Indication of the
feeling on the part of the respective
American governments that efforts
should be made at once to prevent : in
case Of another war. repetition of condi-
tions under which neutral nations have
suffered severely.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
SPANISH War VETS
WILL,DINE TOGETHER
Commander-in-Chief Dyer and Mem
bers Who Are in Congress VIII
Be Honor Guests.

L g Over. commandments In chief of
the United Spanish War Veterans. and
Spanish War Veterans who are mem
bers-of the Senate and House OF Rep
resentatives will be the guests OF
honor at a banquet to be held tomor-
wow night at the National Hotel. Capt
Daniel " Chisholm. past department
comma nder Of the District veterans.
will be POSTMASTER. National officers
of the Grand Army of the Republic
have been invited to attend
The veterans OF the Spanish war in
Congress include: Senators-Albert B.
FAN, New Mexico; Thomas W. Hard-
wick, Georgia; william Hughes, New
Jersey; James Hamilton Lewis, 1lli-
nois; James K. Vardaman, Mississippi;
James W. Wadsworth. tr.. New York;
John W. Weeks, Massachusetts,. and
Miles Poindexter. honorary member OF
the u. S. W. " The representatives
are Wyatt Aiken. South Carolina;
sydney Anderson, Minnesota; Thomas
8 Crago, Pennsy lyania; l. c. Dyer
Missouri; Franklin F. Ellsworth, Min
nesota: Augustus p. Gardner. Massa-
chusetts: Frank L Greene, Vermont;
A. c. Hart. New Jersey; r. L Haskell
New York; Guy T. Helverfng, Kansas;
William S. Howard. Georgia. George
Huddleston, Alabama; Cordell Hull,
Tennessee; Benjamin G. Humphreys
Mississippi; W. Frank James, Mich
fEan; George A. Loud. Michigan; NJ. NJ
NseIy; West Virginia; W. r. Oglesby'
New York; William A Oldfeld, Ar
kansas; San r. Sells, Tennessee; c. U.
Stone, Illinois; John Q. Tilson. Con-
necticut; Carl c. Van Dyke, Minne-
sofa; Albert Johnson. Washington
State, honorary member; John "A.
Key. Ohio, honorary member; Richard
W. Austin, Tennessee, and John w.
Langley, Kentucky.
The committees in charge OF the ar
rangements for the banquet are:
Executive Committee-J. Z. Wilson,
chairman; ]. Q. A. Braden, department
commander; James E. Maynard, junior
vice commander; W. l. Mattocks, de-
partment chaplain; II. NJ. Peter, depart
ment inspector; p. J. Brannan, depart
ment marshal; r. E Wallace, depart
ment adjutant; R E Adams. depart
ment qusrtermaster; Charles J. P.
Weber. past commander. Nelson A.
Miles Camp; W. T Heritage. past
commander. Richard J. Harden Camp;
l. f. FELTON,. past commander. James
5. Petit Camp: Emil Walter, past COM
mandeT. Henry W. Lswton Camp;
Frank wieIoch. past commander, John
Jacob Astor Camp; ]. W. Hartman,
past commander. George Dewey Camp;
John Murphy. past commander, N. En-
nett Ureil Camp.
Committee on invitatiOns-Dr. S
Clifford Cox. surgeon general. U. 5, W.
V. chairman; J. Q. A. Braden, Lee H.
Harris. and James f. Maynard.
Reception committee-H- c. Wilson,
past department commander. chair
man: Ernest GoltZ, commander of Nell
son \. Miles Camp; James J. Murphy,
commander Of Richard J. Harden
Camp: l. f. FELTON,. commander OF
James s Petit Camp; William ?. Da
Wis. commander of Henry W. Lawton
Camp: Thomas G. McEwan. command
er of John Jacob Astor Camp; Andrew
:. Kimmell, commander of George
Dewey Camp: Charles L. BrOckway,
commander OF NJ. Emmett Erell Camp.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Ancient Law Book Is
Translated at Last

Philadelphia. Jan. I6.-The old
est English law book in existence,
written some time between the
years I47o and I475, has been
translated after years of study by
Mrs. Margaret c. Klingel-Smith,
librarian of the Biddle Law Ii
brary at the University of Penn
sylvania.
Hitherto considered unde-
cipherable on account Of, the mix
ture of French, Latin, and Eng
Iish, and the peculiar forms Of
handwriting that existed in the
early courts, the book, known as
Sir Nicholas Statham's Abridge-
ment, is the oldest known source
Of the common law.
The work involved in its trans
lation was so tremendous that
DR.. Joseph G. Rosengarten,
University trustee, suggests that
mo doubt the university will, in
due time, recommend that a suit
able honorary degree be con-
ferred on Mrs. Klingel-Smith to
be added to the modest bachelor
of laws degree now belonging to
her."
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

sring Joy. "oh, yes-yes; III be right
down"
He had come back for her her heart
throbbed triumphsntly He had come
with a taxi-so they could Still make
the train.
A dash of powder and a dotted veil
concealed the trace of tears. Snatching
up her coat, muff, and hand<kag, she
was out in the hall ringing for the ele-
vator, every nerve a-thrill with the joy
Gus reaction.
Warren was standing on the curb by
the taxicab. Without a word he bun
dled Der in, jumped in beside her and
slammed the door.
Through the empty streets of the
early morning the cab dashed off with
unobstructed speed. As they swirled a
corner Helen swayed against him.
Better than sulking at home. eh?"
oh, you dear" T" nesting close in
beatihc content.
Her hand, creeping under his arm,
sought the familiar intimacy of his
overcoat pocket. Her fingers closed on
something hard and leathery-the heavy
glovesi
Did he know? Had he found them
Was that why he had come back? Her
glowing exultancy was chilled. She
wanted to think it had been because he
needed her. because the trip would have
been desolate without her-and not
merely as an atonement for having had
the gloves.
But a-glance at his side face as he
gazed out of the cab window repelled
the hovering questions. Even in his
best moods Warren did not take kindly
to dissection of his motives.
With wise restraint Helen withdrew
her hand 10 the safe confines of her
muff. She would let we'll enough alone.
He had come back for her-that was
the main thing. She would not put him
to further tests. She must not t-expect
any sentimental protcstations-not,a at
least, until he had had his breakfast.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
WOMAN'S CLINIC ELECTS.
Mrs. John Hays Hammond Chosen
Head of Institution.

The woman's Evening Clinic, of Tls
Thirteenth street northwest, has elected
these officers for the ensuing year:
PresideN. Mrs. John Hays Hammond;
vice presidents Gin the order named),
Mrs Charles Z. Hughes, Mrs. Robert s.
Chew and Mrs. Richard Wainwright;
secretary. Mrs. Julius Lansburgh
Woodward apartments: treasurer, Miss
Esther NJ Behrend. 1914 X street north
west; superintendent, DR.. Elnora c.
Folkmar; reelected to board OF directors
for term Of three years. Mrs. Seaton
Perry, Miss Annie L. Randolph, Mrs. E.
G. Siggers, Mrs. Samuel Spencer, Mrs
Sophie Stanton, Mrs. Richard VAIN
wright and Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood;
new members, for three years, Mrs. Cuno
Rudolph and Mrs. Edison Bradley; for
two years. Mrs. Gilbert II. Grosvenor5
Miss Georgia Robertson and Mrs. Gates
Warren; for one year. Mrs. G. w. Nc
Lanahan and Mrs. Henry A. Wickham.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Bretherton to Woodrow Wilson.

Captain, arise. and stand to thy full, height!
How can we follow II thou dost not lead?
How can our soul the imperious summons heed
With single purpose and regenerste might
If thou our chief witholdest from the hght7
See! from faint hearts the clouds of doubt
recede
Nor call thy people in the hour Of need.
Behind thine upflung sword to defend the right
Dark the welter of the ungirdled sea
The future, and the past is far away,
The sword forgotten and the soul unfree.
Captain, arise, and fling aside the pen
And bid US lift our foreheads to the day,
Victors or vanquished, but race Of men!
BRETHERTON.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

irritability than a hurried dressing on
an early, wintry morning with the ther-
mometer nearing zero. To all the dis
comforts of the cold is added the nerv-
Gus tension OF haste
"There's no milk, ma'am. II amt
come yet" announced Dora.
"No milk! Isn't there enough from
yesterday for the coffee
"Not drop, ma am"
"Then make tea--we can't drink
coffee without milk"
did you get out those heavy gloves?
called Warren.
Aren't they right there in your glove
box-in the second drawer?
mo, they're not ? explosively. Have
not had them this winter"
Look in the pocket of your heavy
coat"
Didn't | just tell you ! haven't had
'em this winter"
Distractedly Helen ran in to look for
the gloves. With disordering haste she
rummaged through Warren's chiffo-
nier.
"Why the devil didn't you look them
up last night when | told you?"
Ou uluH give Ifc UNIT ~ w any
thing" resentfully. 'You hurried me
off to bed"
Breakfast is ready, ma'am."
"You go on" insisted Helen; "l1l be
right in"
"Huhl leave everything till the last
minute" as he strode into the dining
room. Always a hubbub when we try
to 60 anywhere" Then, a moment
later: Teal What the Sam Hill do you
give me tea for?'
THE milk amt come, sir, and Mrs.
Curtis said"
81 thought you'd rather have tea than
coffee without milk" Helen called from
her bedroom.
"Wen, I wouldn'tr sound of his
shoved-back chair. Come on-get on
your things. Well have decent break
fast on the train -.
But, dear, she's got the eggs cooked" :"
That's all right, we'll have breakfast
on the train, | tell you. Find those
gloves? Damn under his breath, as
the phone shrilled out.
1t was only wrong number, but 1t
added to Warren's irritation, and he
flung up the receiver in fuming rage.
Told you to get your things or,
didn't II" he roared at Helen, who was
still frantically searching for the gloves.
You've got Just FIVE ninutes-if you're
going with me. I'll not wait a second
longer
"You needn't wait that long," she
flared with unexpected asperity. "lf
you're beginning like this-1 wouldn't
enjoy it. I'd rather stay at home"
"Oh, you would, ehf Well that's
Without a glance toward her he
caught up his overcoat, hat, stick and
flung out. slamming the door witt,
vicious strength. For dazed moment
Helen stood motionless. He would
come backl He would not go without
heri
A throbbing silence-then the re-
lentless clang of the elevator. She
rushed to the door. The hall was
mockingly empty.
The long, wretched day lay before
her. Warren would not be home until
midnight. That meant for her seven
teen hours of unhappy brooding.
gave way to despairing sobs. The sense
of desolation that engulfed her was Out
of all proportion to the incident.
From the front room the phone rang
stridently. With the leaping hope j,
might be Warren, she flew to answer it
Hello" it was the hallboy's voice
"Mr. Curtis says if you're ready-the
taxi's here"
"The taxi?" blankly. Then with quiv,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
JERsEYITBs PLAN BANQUET.
President Wilson May Attend Event
Tomorrow Night Mt Rauscher's.

The anpual banquet of the New Jer-
sey Society of Washington will be held
at Rauscher's tomorrow night. Cornelius
Ford. Public Printer. will be toastmaster.
President Wilson. Secretary OF War
Garrison, Justice Pitney. of the United
States Supreme Court, Justice McCory,
of the District Court. Senators Hughes
and MARITIME, and the entire Congressien-
al delegation have been invited to at
tend.
The committee in charge OF the affair
is composed of Joseph P. O'Lone, chair
man, e. ]. Ayers, James A. Edgerton.
Felix A MCGUIRE, E. ]. Aronof, John
J. Raffo, F. E. Mann, Edward II. Hay
den, Christopher Lehmkuhl, John ].
O'Neills o. p. Parthemore, william ].
Sammond. George ID. Gamble. NJ. F.
Keating, Miss Flora Levy. Miss Mil
dred v. Gardner. Miss Ethel Y. Lee.
Miss Laura MacHale, Miss Mary Ken
nelly, and Miss Alva Coons.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Carriers Hold Annual Smoker.

At the annual smoker Of Capitol Branch,
No lR, National Association Of Letter
Carriers. at Eagles Hall Saturday night
Postmaster Merritt o. Chance was given
a rousing reception when introduced by
President winkelman. of the association
A musical program was rendered by the
M. o. Chance Quartet" The hope OF
the association that pension legislation
for carriers would be passed at this ses-
sion was expressed in a speech by John
C Hoge. of Station A.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Will Honor Lee and Jackson.

Mildred Lee Chapter, Children OF
the Confederacy. will hold exercises in
honor of the birthday of Robert E. Lee
in Statuary Hall, at the Capitol Wed
nesday afternoon. Miss Bertha Thomp-
son, president of the chapter, will de-
liver an address and place wreath n
the foot of Lees statue. The birth
days of Robert Z. Lee and Stonewsll
jackson will be honored "Wednesday
night at the/First Baptist Church by
members OF the Confederate Veterans
Association.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
WHITMAN BOOSTS HUGHES.

New York. Jan. l6.-Gov Charles s.
Whitman has announced that he would
support Charles Evans Hughes, Asso-
ciate Justice of the United States Su-
preme Court, for the Republican Presi-
DENTAL nomination which viii be made
at Chicago in June.
Justice Hughes Is undoubtedly the
choice OF the majority of the Republic
ans of the State and nation,' said the
governor. He will be the best candidate
and the best President OF any Of those
whose names have been suggested.
If he viii accept the nomination am
unreservedly for him."
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
7. J. Kesne Funeral Tomorrow.

Funeral services for Timothy J,
Keane will be held at the residence OF
his brother. $50 z street southwest
tomorrow morning at S.3o O'Clock, and
thence TO St Dominic's Church. where
requiem mass will be said at 9 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Corby Funeral This Afternoon.

Funeral services for Israel Lock
wood Corby. who died at his residence,
1885 Girsrd street northwest. SATURDAY.
Will be held at Calvary BAPTIST Church
this afternoon at O'Clock. Interment
Will be in Arlington. Mr.. Corby was
the father Of the proprietors Of the
Corby bakery plant OF Washington.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Inspectors Finish Taking Testimony

Inspectors Wright and White. Of the
steamboat inspection service, who have
been investigating the sinking of the
oyster-laden bugeye p. p. Coleman. fol-
lowing a collision.vith the steamer South
land. on the night OF December a, are
expected to make their report within the
next few days. The taking Of testimony
has been completed
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Bretherton On Christmas Eve.

1t penetrates the tattered clothes
OF wastrels poor in all but oaths.
They hear the clink of glass and spoon
1n many An odorous saloon
Where the large-hearted roisterers MUNICH
On tantaiizing plates of lunch.
The little shopgirls cross the street,
With aching backs and weary feet.
They ask for nothing but to creep
Into their attic beds and sleep.
And all the bells wild with joy
Because long since a baby Boy
Was In lowly stable born
In Bethlehem on Christmas
And under heavens refulgent stars
Belated shoppers crowd the
And grumble Thank the Lord, my dear,
That ChrAtmas comes but once q yeari........"
II had a ticket in my giovei. ........"
It's fierce the way some LADIES shovel. :"
And did you see those fans at X. IS. ....."
Next year. you bet I'll go and stay
At some hotel Christmas Day
And leave the children with their nurse.
Conductor! Some ones got my purse!
No. here II is. Eighteenth and @?
Well, Merry Christmasw Same your
The icy gusts of winter numb
The fingers Of the hungry bum.
But still the world withholds the boon
OF whisky and the warm saloon.
And far and wide the stseples call:
Peace and goodwill and JOY to all
For God who gave all creatures birth
Has come, a little Child. EARTH"
The shivering wastrel turns away.
ITO hell" he cries. with Christmas Day."
And Jesus Chrst!'-O strange, mad joke!
For he alone Of all the folk
That laugh and drink and fume and crowd,
Has called the name of God aloud
BRETHERToN.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

Speaking of Preparedness for War"
are you prepared for strenuous COM
petition in your business? Remember
that PERSISTENT ADVERTISING is a
most powerful armament against ag-
gressive business competition.-Dan n
Sayles.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

Advertising will enable you to erect
around your business a bomb-p proof
barricade through which no msraud-
ing competitor can charge with his
price-cutting bayonets-Dan Sayles.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

The merchant who has learned the
power OF sane and steady ADvERTIS-
ING has blessed little time or inclina-
ton to worry about competition.--Dan
saylea
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedies are
designed to meet the needs of families
or invalids, something that mother. IA
ther, nurse, or invalid can take or give
to meet the need Of the moment. Have
been in use for over Sixty Years.
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Worms. Worm Fever .......................... 3
Collie, Crying and Wakefulne8 Of Infants. Is
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9 Toothache, Faceache/ Neuralgia ............... Is
Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. 9
10 Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak stomach........ Is
Is Group, Hoarse Cough, Laryngtis. Is
II Eczema Eruptions ............................ 6
Is Rheuma tism, Lumbago ........................ Is
16 Fever and Ague, Malaria ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6
II Piles, Blind Bleeding. External Internal. Is
- Catanh, Influenza, Cold in Head.............. 9
Whooping Cough, q
q Asthma, Oppressive. Difficult Breathing. g
q Disorders of the Kidneys ..................... 8
% Urinary Incontinence, Wetting Bed ............ Z
81 Sae Throat, Quinsy Observation-Disclosures. Is
q Grip, Grippe, La Grippe ..... 25
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt Of price
Medical Book mailed free.
HUMPHREY HOMEO. MEDICINE CO., Cor
ner William and>An Streets New Yosk.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Bretberton on New Years Morn.

bretnerton on rev lear 8 morn.
The other night I watched the old year wane
Consuming oyster cocktails and champagne,
And / laid my utmost quarter in
The walters palm the rascal seemed TO grin.
A lean sardonic smile. though TO say
Their utmost quarters always come my way
who celebrate the death OF yesterday"
Now in the winter of my discomfort
Sans wine, sans song, sans quarters, ] repent
willing TO walk the worlds e1iEuous ways,
A dreadful warning TO the other Jays.
Am / that that two short nights
Braved the bright bottles In a mooned row.
Swearing to pour-slss, for human pridei-
Am that soul that flosted up fthe street.
Followed at some slight distance by my feet,
Striving mot unsuccessfully. as rv0 heard,
To emulate the motions of birdT
All! but how brief their span. how s~itt their
flight,
The Bird of Spring. the Bottle Of Delight
And ahl the morrow when lie in bed
lingering the outlying portions OF q head
Through whose abysms tenebriously course
Tsrtarean tides Of rowelling remorse!
Never again! Henceforth the flowing bowl
Shall fan flames in my distracted poll
Nor shall kind friends my failing life provide"
With grape that burns a hole in the inside,
Nor my tomb this cenotsph be laid:
He couldn't drink il faster than it's made"
And when New Year revtNes the old desire
One festive soul will thoughtfully retire
To some strange burg where broods perennial
drought
There with nesr-aIe and msde-to-look- -lfke-stout
I'll lead the rousing cheers that usher last
year out
BRETHERToN.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

Old peasant dances, known as Morris
dances. were included in the Shakes
pearesp scenes presented at Central
High School on Wednesday morning
Notions and costumes were quaint and
Elizabethan in character, the girls dane
ing with bells on ankles and wrists and
waving staffs entwined with gauzy
streamers.