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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
LARGE INCREASE
IN SHEEP INDUSTRY
over 100000 Sheep in Nevada Which
Are Valued at ss,4ss,14s.

The annual report OF Secretary q
D. Wolfensparger, of the Nevada State
sheep commission, for the year end
ing November /. 1915, places the total
number of sheep, bucks and goats Ill
the State at 1,037,40O, with total
valuation of $3,43s,148. There are
1,020,5S9 sheep, S246 bucks and 625
goats.
In 1914 there were 910,226 sheep,
bucks and goats In the state with {.
total valuation of s1,s39,773, showing
a gain in the industry for one year of
$1,59s,275.
In the last report Elko county had
the most with 300,S31. Humboldt
county comes next with 221,346, Wa
shoe county third with 17s.025. Other
counties are as follows: White Pine.
96, 400; Lander, 47,424; Eureka, 45,-
AT; Churchill, $4,000; Lyon, 26,222;
Mineral, 23.190; Douglas. 1880; Lin
coin, 1886; Nye, 1926; ormsby,
500; Esmeralda. 63; Storey and Clark
counties are reported as having no
sheep.
The report also shows that the de-
gree OF disease in the sheep OF the
state is gradually decreasing and ow-
ing to the rigid inspection which has
been carried out and the general CO.
operation of sheep owners Nevada
sheep are in almost perfect condition.
During the entire year there were only
1S,079 sheep infected with scabbies or
other diseases and these were given
two dippings and when the sheep went
to the winter ranges they were all con-
sidered in firstclass condition.
In 1914 the report shows that there
were 1864 sheep infected with scab-
bies or some other disease and tho
large decrease is attributed to the
rigid inspection made by the com.
mission.
The commission, according to the
report, spent s1s.57Se1 last year in
inspection and general work OF the
department and now has 3s,092.23 IN
the state treasury.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
CORRECTION OF
WRONG IMPRESSION
February 5, 1916.
Editor of the Daily Independent,
Elko, Nevada.

teDruary D, 1910.
Editor of the Daily Independent,
Elko, Nevada
Dear Sir: Your kindly reference to
Christian Scientists in your editorial
OF the second on Grippe and Re-
ligion" may have led some of your
readers to ask themselves what the
Christian Scientist does 10 protect
himself specifically from grippe epi
demic. For their benefit should like
to explain that the protection comes,
not from any unreasoning belief or
mere human denial of disease, but
from the understanding of how divine
intelligence expresses itself in right
activity. AS one turns sincerely and
sees something of the law of divine
intelligence, he becomes conscious
that this law is operating for him and
begins therefore really to experience
more of orderly and intelligent ac-
tivity In place of either seeming mac
Z ton of oyeraction. Hence he remains
actually free because, knowing that
that divine consciousness which mani.
tests itself in orderly activity is the
only true consciousness, he has re-
fused to accept as consciousness any
suggestion of the opposite. The prac'
tice of Christian Science is thus en-
tirely metaphysical and, of course
radically different from any other sys
TENS which, whether the yadmit it oil
not, rely in any way on the human
mind for help or confuse this human
mind and its counterfeit sense Of
things with the true and unlimited
consciousness which is God, contfnu
ously present and harmonious. Az
Mrs. Eddy says on page 81 of Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
lures, Spiritual, not corporeal, con
seriousness is needed"
Thanking you for the space IL
which to make this comment. am
Yours truly,
G. s. PAINE.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
GAME ABLE MAN
FOR CONGRESS
Elko Attorney Would creditab!y Rep
resent state In Lower House.
tTrom Humboldt star.l

Edwin E. Caine, one of the leading
attorneys of Elko, has announced his
candidacy for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Congressman. Mr. Caine Is
we'll known and has many friends In
this county who will favor his can
dicacy. Mr. Caine has great strength
in Elko and other counties in eastern
and northern Nevada, where the feel
ing has become fixed that this part Of
the state has not been sufficiently
recognized in political matters for
years past.
His abilities are well known For
many years he was teacher In the pub
lie schools Of the state, having held
the principaiships of a number of the
most important schools. He Is a Gu
pabie attorney and most certainly
would creditably represent the stale
in the lower house of Congress should
he be successful in his aspirations.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
co. COMMISSIONERS
RAISE BOUNTY

At the meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners yesterday an
order was passed for the increase of
bounty on coyote soaps from fifty
cents to $1.00. The order was made
under the police powers of the COM
missioners, in compliance with an un-
derstandlng had at the recent confer
ence at Winnemucca on the rabies
situation. AT that meeting the repre-.
sentations OF the several counties OF
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
HAVING
SPLENDID MEETING

The officials of the Foresty depart
in the quarters of the Business Mems
Association to discuss various ques.
tions pertaining to the work, are hav-
ing most interesting and instructive
meeting. Members of the District For.
,ester's office of Salt Lake City are
present, and lectures on every branch
of the work are being given. The re-
suit of the meeting will give a more
thorough understanding of the pur'
poses and work department, and
greater efficiency in the men: Follow
ing is a list of those in attendance:
District office, Ogden: l.. F.
Kneipp, A. C. Mccain, Homer e. Fem,
@. R. Craft, X. e. Gerry, C. F. Smith,
A. NJ. Woodbury..
Humboldt Forest, Elko: S. B. Ar
thus, Supervisor; NJ. B. Cross, X. w
Naylor, Paul Schwartz. E. E. Butler
Rangers.
Ruby Forest, Deeth: J. NJ. Ryan
Supervisor; Percy White, v. N. West
Lubect, Rangers.
Santa Rosa Forest, Paradise Valley
w. w. Blakeslee, Supervisor: ALFRED
p. Larson, Paul l.. Travis, T. A. Her
ren, w. S. Kalbaugh; Rangers.
Nevada Forest, Ely: Geo. c. Thomp
son, C. p. Thompson, G. c. Larson
w. L. Farmer, S. d. Reed.
Toiyabe Forest. Austin: Vernon
Metcalf, Supervisor; ]. A. Cahill, J. W
MCGOWAN. Rangers.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
ELEVEN MILLION FOR
ARMOR PLATE FACTORY
By pac. and lntI News Service.

BY Pac. and lntl News Service.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.-The
senate committee on naval affairs this
morning voted nine to three in favor
of recommending the Tillman bill, ap'
propriating s11,OO0,0Oo for the purpose
of purchasing armor factories for the
United States government.
Tire armor plate factories, through
Senator Penrose, notified the commit
tee that they would raise the price Of
armor plate 5000 a ton If the commit
tee voted in favor Of the bill. This
however, did rot deter the committee
from voting in it's favor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08

Only four counties will have the
privilege of electing a State Senator
this year. The new law Of apportion-
ment provides for one senator from
each county. But Elko will be fortu-
nate; she has two senators elected
last year and the law provides that its
passage will not affect the standing
of any legislator. All told there are
13 holdover senator's representing IL
counties. They are; Keddie u),
Churchill; Boul, (r), Clark; Huseman,
(r). Douglas; Hesson (d). and Fern
aid (rl, Eiko Elliot (d), Esmeralda;
Thatcher (d), Eureka; Bradshaw (d),
Humboldt; Lemaire (r), Lander; Lee
(r), Lincoln; Harrington (d), Ormsby;
Kenney (d) Storey; Huskey (d),
Washoe. The people of the counties
of Mineral, Lyon, Nye and White Pine
will elect senators.
OF the holdover members of the
senate there are Democrats and 6
Republicans so that to control the
senate the democrats must elect two
members and the republicans three.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
A DELIGHTFUL
SOCIAL EVENT

One of the most delightful social
events OF the season took place last
evening when Miss Tessie Craine en-.
tertained seven tables at Auction 500.
Dainty refreshments were served, and
prizes we're awarded to Joseph Smell.
son and Mrs. r. b. Hesson. Among
those present were tho following:
Mesdames: q. p. Caryille, Hood,
West, DeArmond, Hesson, Thatcher,
Lothrop. Armstrong, snelson, Little
field.
Messrs.: Il. P. CarviiIe. DeArmond
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
GENERAL MILES
AGAINST M|LL|TAR|SM
BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. S.-Gen-
eral Nelson A. Miles alines with the
anti-preparedness faction. He told
the house committee on naval affairs
this morning that our present fleet OF
submarines is sufficient to prevent the
landing of any enemy on the shores
of the United States. He says that
the Notifications in the coast cities
of the United States are the equal of
those in the Dardeneiles and that the
present war in Europe has demon
strated that navies are ineffective
against land fortresses.
He also said that the people Of this
country should never submit doctrine
of militarism such as is exemplified in
Secretary Garrison's continental army
program.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
TUGS HUNI|NG
ABANDONED SCHOONER
BY .Pac. and Intl News Service.

BY Pae. and lnt1 News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. S.-Tugs
are vainly hunting the abandoned
steam schooner Excelsior which drift
ed seaward after collision with the
Harvard. The schooner was about
three-fourths under water and is a
menace to shipping. Many vessels
are waiting outside the Golden Gate
entrance for the fog to lift before
venturing In.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
RENO ATTORNEY IN
ROLE OF HERO

Attorney A. Grant Miller, who re-
turned to Reno last week from San
Diego, where he was marooned on ac-
count of floods, appeared while there
in new role, that of hero. Miller,
according to information from San
Diego, rescued two women and child
from the swollen tide that made its
way oceanward from the otay valley
district.
Miller says flood conditions at San
Diego and surrounding country were
terrible and that inesiima5ie damage
was done to Southern California.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
ALLIED CRUISERS HUNT
TEUTOn SUBMARINE
SUPPLY Base
BY P.e. and In.r News service.

BY Pae. and lntT News Service.
ROME, Feb. S.-A number OF Allied
cruisers are securing the Mediterran-
can sea and the east Atlantic for the
German submarine supply bases. Com
merce raiders supply OF provisions
and oil have been confiscated ON one
OF the islands Of the Grecian Archi-
pelago and this is thought to have
been ground supply for submarines.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08

Hesson, Armstrong. Allen Mcbride, b.
J. Mcbride, o. Miller, F. G. Monnot,
Morley. Griswoid, Roy Merithew, Roy
Corbett. Joseph sneison. Chester Lit
tlefieid, DR.. West and DIR. A. J. Hood.
Misses: Mollle curier. Jessie Her
ris, Dorothy Paul.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENT OF
LEAP YEAR BALL

The Ladies of ST. Elizabeth Guild
announce that Leap Year Ball will
be given on Monday evening, Febru-
ary 14th. at the Bradley Opera House.
Tickets for ladies only. Admission
sl.oO.
No gentlemen admitted except when
attended by lady. Spectators will
be charged at same rate as dancers.
Tickets may be purchased from any
of the Guild members or at the door
on the night of the dance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
on WESTERN
FRONT CONTINUES
ACTIVE
81 Pae. and Intl News service.

BY Pae. and lnt'I News Service.
BERLIN. Feb. S.-Aeroplane activi-
ty. violent artillerying and continued
infantry attacks are the features of
the fighting on the western war front.
The French captured the trench sec
ton of the south of Somme. but it was
later retaken by the Germans. The
German war aeroplanes have bonn.
barded the French camp of Paper
inghe. and the English ,contoments
between Poperinghe and Dixmude.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
BERLIN WARNED
TO EXPECT REPRISAL
By Pae. and Inti News service.

BY Pae. and Inti News Service.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 8.-Beriin has
issued warnings to her western and
northwestern cities to expect reprisals
for the recent London and Paris Yep
pelin raids. Patrols are securing the
skies at ali times. searchlights are
kept active ali night and automobile
aeroplane guns are manned and ready
at moments notice.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
EARL DERBY TO
SUCCEED k|TCHNER
Pae. and lntl NeMa servlee.

BY Pae. and lntI News Service.
LONDON. Feb. s.-The Weekly
World this morning announces that
Earl Derby will succeed Lord Kitch-
ner as England's secretary of war.
The World says that Kitchner will
probably assume command of the
British forces in Egypt
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
MEMBERSHIP OF
LEGISLATURE CUT

s The slash that was made by the last
legislature in the apportionment of
the members of both houses will re-
suit in a bigger scramble for fewer
jobs. The legislature was cut from
So members down to As, or a reduction
in membership of about 46 per cent.
The new law provides for one SEN
ator from each county, and 81 assemb-
lymen apportioned as follows:
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08

The Reno Gazette is authority for
the statement that there are fourteen
democratic and nineteen republican
newspapers in the state of Nevada.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
MORE BRITISH
SOLDIERS ARM|NG
BY Pae. and Int'I News Service.

~ FeS' S"N '"e' rS"S SS'NNS'
LONDON, h'eD. s.-rour more of
Lord Derby's groups of volunteers. to-
falling a quarter of million single
men between the ages of % and 26
years. have begun to report. These
men will be drilled from three to five
months before being sent to the front.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
ENGINEER KILLED IN
EASTERN TRAIN WRECK
y Pae. and inel News Service.

BY Pae. and intl News Service.
NORFOLK, Feb. g. Engineer
Wright was killed and a section fore
man injured when the Seaboard Flyer
was wrecked this morning near San
ford. N. C. The engine and three cars
were overturned. No passengers were
injured.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
ARKANSAS FLOOD
VICTIMS STARVING
BY pse. and IneI News Service.

BY Pac. and init NeWs SeTVIce.
MEMPHIS, Feb. Sup to this
morning twenty-nine people have been
drowned in the recent floods, the suf.
fering is severe and hundreds of peo-
pie are reported to be starving. Thou.
sands of people are homeless and in
immediate need Of food. clothing and
fuel.
Southwark of Memphis the greatest
flood in the history Of that country Ia
now predicted, although the White
Arkansas and Mississippi rivers in the
upper reaches are falling.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
SENATE COMMITTEE
APPROVES NAVAL
APPROPRIATION BILL
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

by TdC' aIu IIItI TNSWb -OSTVICe' y =
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 8.-The
senate naval affairs committee this
morning recommended the passage of
the house bill appropriating 100000
for improvements at the Mare Island
navy yards in California.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
REPUBLICAN, SENATORS
THREATEN TO FORCE
INTERVENTION
By Pac. and lnt'l News Service.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. THE
republican senators are again threat
ening to renew action on Mexican In
tervention unless the administration
hastens information on the Mexican
situation. 1t is stated that Carranza
has failed to secure loan on Wall
street and that obregon is on the
verge of breaking With carranza.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
NORTHWEST ESCAPES
THREATENED FLOODS
BY pae. and lntI News Service.

SEATTLE, Feb. S.--Despite the
weather bureau warnings the floods
have not yet appeared. The snow is
melting gradually and the rains are
not heavy The railroads are adopt.
ing extra precautions. All trains are
preceded by gnow plows.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
VILLA THREATENS
TO CROSS BORDER

BY Pae. and int'l News Service.
Jaurez, Feb. s.-The Carranzista Of
ficials have been advised that Villa
threatens to cross the United States
border and hold up American trains,
hoping thus to force Intervention.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
STILL RAINING
IN CALIFORNIA

BY Pac. and IntT News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. s.-The
weather forecast Tor northern califor
mia today was Unsettled tonight and
Wednesday. Probably rain
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
QUAREDARO NOW
MEXICAN CAPITOL
By Pae. and Int,I News service.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. Sam.
bassador Arredondo announced this
morning that Carranza has decreed
Quaredaro is now capital OF Mexico.
He is beginning to remove the records
from Mexico City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08

the state agreed upon uniform boun-
ty of 81. Attorney General Thatcher
has given an opinion that the commits
sioners could raise the bounty under
its police powers without iegisla-
tive enactment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-08
SWEDISH STEAMER
TEXAS ARRE
sy pae. and lntI News service.

BY Pae. and int'I News Service.
KIRKWALL. Norway, Feb. s.-The
Swedish Steamer Texas of 1858 tons
register, enroute from New Orleans to
Chrisuana is racing into Kirhwall
with her cargo Of cotton afire.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-08
DEDICATION
of New Church near the City
is Announced to Be Held
the Coming Sunday.

The new Baptist church at the New
Fair Grounds addition will be dedi-
Gated Sunday beginning at 1890 a.
m. DR.. w. c. Taylor. Of the First
Baptist church. and his church choir
will be on hand at IL o'clock. Dr.
Taylor will deliver an appropriate
sermon and the choir will furnish
music throughout the day. Among its
selections is song written especially
for the occasion by the Rev. A. Bal
ley, pastor of the new church.
The ladies are preparing to serve
a warm luch free at the noon hour.
The traction company has willing
" offered to look after the crowd
coming and going. The cars leave
the court house ten minutes OF the
hour, ten minutes after the hour ana
half an hour after the hour.
The afternoon services will begin
at 2:30 o'clock and the evening SER
vices at 1880 o'clock. The Rev. ]. Il.
Woofter OF Salem. will have the
dedication services in charge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-08
GERMANY OFFERS
SOME PROPOSALS
TO UNITED STATES
Which May End the Contro-
versy over the Lusitania
Disaster Satisfactorily.
WILL PAY AN INDEMNITY
Also is Ready to Give Assur-
ances That Warnings Will
|. Be Given in Mediterranean.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s = Propos-
ais which the German government
believes will end the controversy over
the Lusitania disaster in manner
satisfactory to the United States were
understood to have been received
here Friday from Berlin. Count
Won Bernstorff had an appointment to
confer with Secretary Lansing in the
afternoon Friday.
Germany is believed to have agreed
to pay an idemnity for the Americans
lost when the liner was torpedoed;
at the same time basing reserva-
ton of any wrongdoing upon the con-
tention that the destruction Of the
vessel was an act Of reprisal in retail
iation for the British blockade Of
Germany.
Germany is understood to be ready
to give assurances that its submarine
commanders operating in the Medi-
terranean will not torpedo without
warning privately owned vessels Of
any description, including liners,
freighters and tramp steamers. Ger
man assurances in regard to subma-
rine warfare in the North sea incluGe
only liners in passenger service.
1t was also stated with authority
Thursday that Germany virtually had
agreed with the position Of the Unit
ed States in regard to small boats not
being under all conditions a place
Of safety for passengers aboard ship
about to be destroyed. These last
concessions are said to have been
contained In the last note from Ger-
many regarding the sinking Of the
ship William p. Frye. The commun-
ication reached the state department
several weeks ago. but has been
withheld from publication on the
ground that it had a certain bearing
upon the Lusitania negotiations. Ger
many is understood to have agreed
with the American point of view.
The assurances regarding the con-
duct Of a submarine warfare in the
Mediterranean convey the first infor.
nation that German submarines were
operating there. In excluding all
ships except liners from the assur'
ances covering submarine warfare In
the North sea. the German govern
ment was represented as considering
that no Americans could possible be
aboard ships other than liners IN The
regular passenger carrying service.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-08
CARD CUSTOM
CUT OUT NOW
In France and Illustrated Post
cards Take Place of Wis
iting Cards.

PARIS, Jan. 8 = The ,long-stand-
ing French custom Of exchange Of
visiting cards at the beginning Of the
New Year has been suspended by the
war. 1t is quite possible that 1t
will never be generally revived. The
custom had once before fallen into
almost total neglect and President
Fallieres is credited with revivlng 1t
for the benefit Of the industries
cardmakers, printers and stationers
who derived a considerable income
from the industry.
According to the tradition, a per-
son was allowed about fifteen days
after the beginning Of the year to
send his card to all persons whose
acquaintance he regarded as worth
cultivating. When the custom be-
came general, certain Of its draw
backs made themselves felt acuteiy.
A single person overlooked acquired
for the person in default grudge
that was stronger than the gratitude
of all those that were remembered
by him. Many a bitter enmity had
its origin in the simple forgetfulness
Of person to observe this custom.
The exchange Of visiting cards,
originally purely a social matter. be-
came also introduced into business.
Men who had no social intercourse
whatever, but had reason to cult
vate each others acquaintance COM
mercially adopted the method OF
sending their cards at the beginning
of the year. The result was such a
burden upon the postal authorities
that every New Years day special
boxes had to be provided at the post
office for the reception OF visiting
cards. The revival Of the custom q
few years ago was hailed with q great
deal Of grumbling; those who con,
sldered 1t nuisance were neverthe'
less obliged to fall in line for feai
of lacking consideration among theil
acquaintance. Last year the visiting
card was replaced by the illustrated
postcard, as it will be again this veal
and no doubt for years to come.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-08
LAN CHOSEN
Treasurer of the Live Stock
Association of the State at
MorgantoWn Meeting.

MoRGANToWN, Ian. = At the
closing session of the live stock assoc
iation which was held in connection
with farmer week, officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:
President, C. c. Hartman; vice presi-
dents, C. G. Lewis. Mason county; A.
Goff, Richie county; Charles Ball.
Brooke county; secretary, 3. w.
Sheets, Monongalia county
The semi-annual meeting will be
held at Lewlsburg, while the annual
meeting next year will be held here
when the new agricultural building
will be dedicated. Three hundred
were present at the session and be-
tween 1876 and $50 new members were
received. The afternoon was taken
UP by demonstrations Of dairy and
farm appliances.