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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

4 T meeting of the city council
"A tonight. a proposition viii be
L - presented by men meaning bust
ness and backed by capital, to put in
system Of first class waterworks for
FL Paso. The proposition will provide
for. the same rates stipulated in the
squiers franchise. The city is 10
have full control of the works and
paw a specified amount each month to
the company. which amount is 10 De
deducted from the receipts for water
At the end Of 40 years the city IS 10
own the complete system, according
10 the terms of the proposition
Plans were being made for a big
shoot TO be held at Washington park
next Friday under the auspices OF the
local gun club. The man who wins
the 25-bird match viii be given low
rifle by the club 4 large attendance
is anticipated
Bartenders of the city held meet
ing last night AMI orSanlzed a locai
branch Of the national union OF bar
tenders. The local union Of boiler
makers has also joined the central
labor council, while the garment
workers have also organized
The striking shopman Of the 6 h
from the secretary of the strike 20
day stating that II vas progressing
favorabIy in HOusrO1- According TO
reports large number of employees
Of the G. H, in san Antonio also
ii Psso lodge No. s., Knights Of Py-
thias will hold its annual installation
of officers tonight Al <he castle on
San Antonio street The most import
ant matter that will come up before
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
AN heartily in favor Of provid-

- AN heartily in favor Of provid-
ing some anu ement for the
Il militiamen in Camps Stewart
Cotton and Pershing. who find il i'm
possible to come TO FL PasO even once
in a while" said r o. Burke These
boys came down 10 the border for the
purpose of protecting it. and unless
thew receive some kind Of amusement
they are going to get homesick and
want TO go back to their native states
Moving pictures or some diversion that
would interest them would be an eX-
ceIlent plan and l am sure that the citl-
zens of the city would be glad TO back
III a proposition Of that order. All OF
the niIitiamen cannot come TO town as
members are stationed far out on the
mesa. and find it impossible 10 leave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
J. D. PONDER EXPLAINS.

Editor E. Paso Herald
In Fridays Herald r. VI. Dudley,
who made q political speech at the
Alta Vista school Thursday night. is
quoted as saying that myself and 9TH
ers had begged for time in which TO
arrange the affairs of M Watson
I do not want to believe il was Mr.
Dudley's intention to convey the I'M
preston that my action was reprehen
sible and vet his statement did leave
the impression that l had done wrong
or tried 10 assist in 4 wrong.
When 1 heard that Mr.. Watson was
reported short, the size Of the amount
was unbelievable, so 1 called to see
him and found out he was down the
valley. Then 7 Vent to our mutual
friend. F. VI. Murchison. one Of Mr.
Watson's bondsmen. and asked that ne
postpone action in the Watson matter
until we could find Mr.. Watson. who
might be able to explain matters. and
Mr. Murchison did postpone action
until ne had a conference with
Mr.. Watson
After that conference 1 called on Mr.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
ANTONIO PUGA ARRIVES FROM
ALBUQUERQUE: IS ARRESTED

Antonio Puga. who arrived in FL Paso.
from Albuquerque. y. NJ. sunday eve
ming. was arrested by immigration Of
ficers at the union station and is being
held in the city Jail pending an inves-
LEGATION by city detectives
No definite charge has been placed
against Puga. mis- arrest having been
made on information received By tele-
crauh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
The Army's Varied Service

: punitive army, archaeological expedition and
reclamation service all rolled into This IS Gen PEI
shiuqs American army Mexico. 1t has shown its punt
tive nature by dsposing of several hundred bandits in
way OF another It's archaeological exploration has re-
suited the uneaThng Of historic Aztec ruins OF the
18th century showing that the Aztecs had the same
ouolithic idea as worked out concrete IN the
construction of the Mills building The Aztecs used
clay however, instead Of concrete
The reclamation feature of the expedition worked out
through the sinking of shallow wells showing the pres
ence of water at shallow depths under the plains of
norhv estern Mexico. II has been demonstrated thus
that the land can be irrigated cheapy by pumping This
NAV prove in time to have been the most valuable
service performed by the army IN Mexico.
The Mexicans in the territory temporarily occupied
by Cen Persng are proving very friendly perhaps too
friendly from the Mexico City viewpoint They are
merely acting in an entirely natural way however to-
ward an army which minds ifs own business, commits
M enredations and paws cash for whatever the natives
are willing to sell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
DELINQUENCY CHARGE MADE
AGAINST THREE Young Girls

South FL Paso street Sunday afternoon
by motorcycle officer VI. P. Scheeref
and confined in the city jail on
charge of delinquency.
They were transferred to the custody
OF Mrs Emma Webster Monday morn
ing and will either be turned over TO
their parents or sent TO the rescue
home OF the Salvation Army None or
the girls we're over IS years OF age
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
Going Back Home

r1HERES nothing Sadd than heartfelt warming
an aching heart pondred Ger things of long girl
dreamed and always mental evan bright
around her and she was bent and and fishes
Washing all
with me gamoGed and through the melon starry
planning aches and chgger bites ungg
ver Its course
reared its se and in its shade of
Newspaper se-r1cs) MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
SWELL DANCE IN PHOENIX.


The dance was absolutely the best
one ever given under the direction OF
any Phoenix high school class. The
music was fine. the crowd was con
genial and everything was covered with
SAM froid.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
EXCITEMENT OF WAR is
TOO MUCH FOR MRS. LYDIG

San Francisco, Cslif.-Nlrs. Philip
Lvdig. one of America most beautiful
women. Is at deaths door az, the Hotel
Miramar. Santa Barbara
Her husband, Col. Philip Lydig. L s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

A. who was recently appointed military
attache at the American embassy at
Petrograd, deferred his departure for
Europe and FASTENED to Santa Barbara
Mrs. Lydig was in Paris when the
war started and it Is feared that the ex-
citement of the first few months OF wa
aggravated her condition. Mrs. Lydig
was the former wife Of ". I. D. Stokes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
N JUsTICE no HARRv.

Santa Barbara tCalif) Press:
The Harry Muir kho was arrested
Thursday night on a charge Of resisting
an officer. is not the same Harry Muir
who was arrested a week ago on an
other charge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
PROBABLY Typographical ERROR

Mansfield g d NindicatOr;
James Hamburger. the harnessman.
who was threatened with tuberculosis
a long back. says he is now entirely
cured-owing to having slept with his
widows UP winter and summer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
~ HOWARD Z. RAM.

petite and turn away with a heavy
heart
The horse comes in several different
sizes and bindings. and when advertised
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

Observers say wars effect upon youth is to make it
stern and determined yet careless Of conventions and
rather reckless Possibly true, but the chief effect OF
war upon youth is to remove If from existence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

Apparently every paragrapher in the United States
has referred to it as @SOmme drive"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

Strawberry shortcake is another thing
that WIZ designed especially fer smooth
faced people. Some girls idea O. bust
ness is resignin' a tweIve-dollar job Z
marry a seven dollar husband.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
T ETTERS to THE.
- HERALD

(All communications must bear the
signature of the writer, but the name
Will be withheld il requested)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

- EW NORRWith the
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of the
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Of
alone could no longer
oopew ST
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

Copyright National Newspaper service-)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

We were unprepared for Gov. Ferguson's Prepared
ness day in Texas and got by before most of the state
knew If.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
Rumania S Indecision

Rumania has the thinking part in this European war
She want to get in the spoils of war but
want to avoid the dangers The little country would
apparently like join the Entente allies if assured it
perfectly safe to do and that profit could thereby
be obtained Fear of Germany and Austro-EungaIy
the deterrent factors.
Rumania and Greece have both been rather anxious
get into the and rather afraid TO do Theirs
will probably be the usual portion such cases. profit
from neither of the begerens and the dislike of both
It is with nation as with an individual positive
stand must be taken on one side the other
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

No one has yet explained why FL Paso has only a
company instead of battalion IN the Texas national
guard patroling the border.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17

If Pennsylvania guardsmen the border vote gov
ernor into office, will that be mail order business?
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
REGISTERED AT THE MAYER.

Mrs. w. f. Mendes, Ely; F. Bosko,
witt, San Francisco: A. A. Wells, Bull,
lion; w. E. Fordham, Bullion; w. T.
O'Neil, Wells; Jos. Farguhar, Boston
Jno. Lyons, Salt Lake; J. H. White,
Lee; W. G. Randolph. Halleck: J. w
Woolf, Salt Lake; A. Mitchell, Deeth
G. l. Martin, c. A. Taber H. H. Smith,
San Francisco; w. p. Donald, Boston;
Marie DeFlon, Jas. McDermott, La
noble; Joe Saval, Tuscarora; Sam
Furniss and wife, Ryndon; r. E. Skin
ner, San Francisco; c. B. RettsGale
Salt Lake; H. G. wedekind, Eureka
d. Treadwell, San Francisco: Mrs. G.
Winters, Utah; F. ]. Keller and wife
Beowawe; Jas. Byers, Lamoille; c. H
Earls, Miles City, Mont; Jno. w. Phil
lips, Tuscarora; J. NJ. Sterud, Reno
l.. ]. Higgenbotham, Ogden, H. II
Brown. Ely.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
APPLICATION NO. s7s..


Notice Of Application for Psrmisslon
to Appropriate the. Public Waters-
OF the state Of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
7th day Of February, 1916. in accord.
ance with Section SO. Chapter 40. OF
the Statutes OF 1913. one Ella Adams
Of Lee. County of Elko. and State Of
Nevada, made application to the State
Engineer OF Nevada for permission to
appropriate the public waters Of the
State of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from Smith Creek, Elko
County, Nevada, at a point in the
NEA OF NEA of Sec. 81. T. 80 N. r.
81 E.. NJ. D. b. & NJ, by means OF the
Scott Ditch, and three cubic feet per
second is to be conveyed to the VIZ
of SEA and Ell Of SWA of Sec. IL,
the NEA of NW14 and NWA Of NEA
OF Sec. 10, T. 80 N. R., 81 E., NJ. D.
B. & NJ, by means of bitches, and
there used for irrigation and domestic
purposes from April until September
of each year.
Water not to be returned to stream
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication February 8. 1916.
Last publication March II, 1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
YOU GAN SAVE
| THEM FROM THIS

When winter lifts from warscarred
France. fresh horrors confront the
men in the trenches. The rainy sea.
son will soon commence bringing in
its wake diseases more deadly than
bullets. Again consumption will take
its toll Of thousands of victims. worn
by heroic endeavors, their vitality
Slapped by days and nights OF expos,
ure.
You can save countless lives and
safeguard the health of future genera
tons by providing warm clothing that
will protect the brave soldiers OF
France from the most violent storms
This is your opportunity to repay
your country's debt to France.
The La Fayette Fund Committee
acting on the expert advice OF the
American Relief Clearing House oil
Paris has changed the contents of the
La Fayette Kits which have already
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
Worthy Tribute.

He that loveth a book will never
want a faithful friend. a wholesome
counselor, cheerful companion and
an effectual comforter Barrow.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

While he is not as young as he used
to be. Joseph Peck today proved that
he still has burst of speed which
would do credit to a college athlete.
He also showed that his head works
as fast as his legs. One of the dray
teams was running away down Rail-
road street, and instead of soaring
! them by waving his hat and shouting
as many do on such occasions, he
stepped aside and as the wagon passed
swung on the rear end, grabbed the
reins, and had the horses under con-
troll in less time than it takes to tell
1t. No damage was done.
Buck Horn is down from Tuscarora
today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

Konstantine Prolich, thirteen-year-
old hero of the war in Serbia, enlisted
during the German.Bulgar drive and
was captured by the Teutons, who
gave him to DR.. Harriet Cockburn of
the Serbian Rcd Cross. She brought
him to New York and the photograph
was made on his arrival. He still in.
sists on wearing his tattered uniform,
but says the boots he wears belonged
to a German soldier whom he killed
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

saved so many lives. II has been ar
ranged to provide Immediately the fol-
lowing necessities. all Of American
make Poncho. 2 Pairs OF Wooden
Socks. 1 Handkerchief. Combination
Knife and Spoon. 1 Pencil. 1 Package
OF Note Paper. 1 Cake of Soap. l Can
of Cretol Ointment, 6 Safety Pins. /
Coach Candle. Tooth Brush. Emer-
gency Sewing Kit.
Each Kit costs $500. Youth whole
contribution goes for relief.
Send your contribution to The La
Fayette Fund. Room 1913. Vanderbilt
Hotel. New York City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

ternooH, took place this afternoon
from the Keyser chapel. At the in
quest Saturday the coroner's jury de-
cided that death was from natural
causes. May his last long sleep be
peaceful.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

chums. comrades In the Civil War.
business partners, Joseph D. Hazel
wood. 80. and w. w. Sawyer. 70. died
but a few hours apart here. They
fought together at Vicksburg. Jackson.
Missionary Ridge. Lookout Mountain
and on Sherman's march to the sea.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
REGISTERED AT COMMERCIAL

Jack Fine. New York, Mr.. and Mrs.
Keetle. New York; A. S. Evans. North
Fork; G. d. Hoaglin, Tobar. r. J. Bir-
chell; l. Anderson; p. F. Connolly,
Winnemucca; E. J. Campbell. F. j.
ochiltue, Battle Mountain; J. ]. Reilly,
Pocatello: J. c. Durham, Reno: James
Goodrich; H. T. Brown. Ely; NJ.
Scholl. Ogden; J. NJ. Brown, Boise;
C. NJ. Ogden, Beowawe; c. w. Officer
and wife, John Day. Ore; Lillian Nor.
gan; N. w. Chaffen: VIM. Mahoney;
Geo. Ames, Lamoille.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

Constable Phillips returned to Tus-
carora this morning.
The funeral OF Bob Fallon, who was
found dead in his bed last Friday af-
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs

To all Knights of Pythias and their
families, visiting brothers and their
families, Pythian Sisters, and all
single knights and Lady:
You are cordially invited to attend
tire celebration of the Fifty-second an.
niN 'rsary OF the foundation Of the or.
der of X. of p, to be held at Castle
Hall, Elko, Nevada, on Friday, the
18th day of February, 1916. at s p. NJ
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Elko Lodge, No. 5.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

The Masonic and Odd Fellows
lodges have taken five-year lease on
the upper floor Of the Dooher building,
formerly occupied Dy the EIko indie
pendent. and It is being converted into
a banquet hall. Hardwood flooring
will be laid in the front half in order
that it may b. used for dancing as
well as for feasting. A doorway, will
be cut between the lodge room and
the banquet hall.
Mardi Gras Ball, Bradley Opera
House, February %. Auspices Mayer
Orchestra. Five Big Prizes.
Don't forget Loves Pilgrimage to
America" at the G. iety Theatre to-
night. This picture produced by the
Universal Film Co., features Miss Lulu
CHASER. Americas most distinguished
commedienne.
Aaron Evans, one of the most promi-
nent OF the North Fork ranchers is
doing business with Elko merchants
today.
The Women's Guild will hold cake
sale and Tea at the Rectory. We'd
nesday. February Sixteenth. Sale to
open at 2:30. F-15
Mardi Gras Ball, Bradley Opera
House, February %. Auspices Mayer
Orchestra. Five Big Prizes.
Chas. Mitchell has received word
from his sheep which are being whit
cred on the northern desert, and he
has been advised that the losses so
far are only one percent. This is very
light, but little, IL any, above the nor.
nal loss.
Frank BGskowitz, dean of com.
mercial men is spending the day in
Elko.
w. e. Fordham is in from Bullion.
He is here for mining supplies includ,
ing windlass. He says that with
copper and lead and silver at their
present prices that Bullion operators
should reap harvest the coming sum.
mer.
w. G. Randolph, one of the promin-
ent ranchers of Halleck is in Elko to-
day.
Mardl Gras Ball, Bradley Opera
House, February %. Auspices Mayer
Orchestra. Five Big Prizes.
W. T. O'Neil, one of the county's
most prominent stock men is down
from Wells.
Joe Saval is down from Storm Can
yon. He says that in independence
Valley the snow has settled to about
five or six inches and that there are
frequent bare places. Practically all
the water is sinking into the ground
which means big crops next summer
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Furniss are
down from their Ryndon ranch.
Constable Phillips returned to Tus.
carora this morning.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14
PRESBYTERIAN cHURcH

Cor. Idaho and Sixth SITS. T' r~
Sunday Services
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Morning worship, IL a. m.
Evening service, p. m.
This church extends a cordial invt
tation to the public to attend these
services.
REV. J. NJ SWANDER,
Minister.
Residence 603 Pine st. Phone 376
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

Buck Horn is down from Tuscarora
today. a
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

IFYoU
Want help.
Want q clerk.
Want a partner,
Want a situation.
Want servant girl.
Want TO sell a piano.
Want to sell carriage,
Want to sell city property.
Want to sell your groceries.
Want to sell your dry goods.
Want to sell out your hardware.
Want to sell your millinery goods,
Want customers of rany old thing,
ADVERTISE in the INDEPENDENT
Advertising is the highway to success
Advertising brings new customers.
Advertising keeps the old ones,
Advertising will insure success,
Advertising shows energy,
Advertising shows pluck.
Advertising brings biz,
Advertise or go broke,
Advertise correctly,
Advertise all over,
Advertise well,
ADVERTISE
At once.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-14

VETERANS, LIFE
FRIENDS, DIE TOGETHER
BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.
CLAYTON, Ind, Feb. Ii.-Boyhood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-23

LONDON CRITICISES WILSON
Socialist Tells East Side of His In
employed Insurance Plans.

incompetence Is the characteristic
feature of the Democratic party sad
Meyer London in an address yesterday
in Public School -, Madison and Jack
son Streets. explaining his resolution
introduced last SATURDAY m Congress
demanding p commission 10 establish
\ national insurance fund for The I'M
employed. 10 he composed of five per-
sons appointed By the President. Not
less than two shall bc employers OF
labor. he said. not less than two rop'
resentatives of organized labor and
the Secretary OF Labor shall be the
chairman. The commission is also 70
devise means FOR providing employ
mcnt in times Of industrial ,tagnation.
London explained that immigration and
unemployment were not connected.
"Sctretary Garrison's res gnation,
said Mr.. london. was tho nobiest
thing he could have done, for II clari-
fed the situation do not like 70
criticisc the President. lie is good
man with an active mind. There are
900 words in the English language,
and he uses them all and makes more
than billion combinations Herewith.
When the President started out on his
tour he wss not so aggressive. When
ne finished he wanted an army and
navy big enough 20 lick France. Eng
land. Germany, Japan, China. Turkey.
Hindustan world, in fact. He was
scared OF himself and came back 10
Washington"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-23
TO RUN LAKE BOATS
RAILROADS GAVE UP
Great Lakes Transit Company
VIII Begin Operations April |.

Organization Of the Great Lakes
Transit Company 70 control So per cent
of the passenger, packet. freight and
grain steamships navigating the Great
Lakes was announced here last night
by Levy Mayer, of Chicago, general
counsel Of tho company. on behalf of
vs.. c. Corners, of Buffalo. who was
elected chairman Of the board Of dircc-
tors. The company's feet viii COM
prise twenty-five vessels With q freight
capacity 81 10000 tpls. They asc the
steamers six railroad companies wee
compelled 10 rclinquish under the sec
tion Of the Panama Canal act, lorb. d.
ding rail lines 10 own competing water
routes.
The capitalization IF the company. il
was announced, will be $4,000. 600
Tariffs for through rail-and-water east
and west bound traffic will be filed with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
by April |. The new rates. u was
stated. will not differ from those which
prevailed before lake navigation closed
last December.
Tho ships purchased by the com
pany include all except six of those
which have been operated on the lakes
by the Pennsylvania. New York Cen
tral, Ere, Delaware LachaWanna,
Lehigh Valley and Rutland railroads.
The feet Of the Mutual Transit Com
pany was also acquired. The first cash
payment was made to-day and the bal
ance will be paid by April I. The total
purchase price was not announced
l. is planned 10 overhaul all the yes
sells and to begin active operations
April with the transportation Of
100000 bushels Of wheat from tho
head Of Lake Superior 70 Buffalo. The
routes 70 be selected. it. vas stated.
will probably be the same as those fol
lowed by the railroad boat lines. The
principal operating Offices will be in
Buffalo
Directors Will be announced az soon
IS the charter papers have been COM
pleted. James Carey Evens. now vice
president and general manager Of the
Anchor Line. will be president. and
others officers. all residents of Buffalo,
ere Marvin ". Marcus, vice-president
in charge Of finance; Harry Seymour
Noble. vice president IN charge OF trsf-
&C., Edwin T. Douglas. manager in
charge of vessel operations. and Mer-
ton /. White, assistant 70 tho presi-
dent