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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
NORTHERN PACIFIC
LIMITED IS HELD UP
Armed Bandits Steal Registered Mail
and Get Loot to the Value
Of $4,000.
BY Pac. and IntT News Service.

by Fac. ana Int1 news Service.
SEATTLE, Feb. 25.-Two bandits,
heavily armed, held up the Northern
Pacific's eastbound North Coast Limit
ed train near Covington, twenty-five
miles east of Seattle, last night, and
after uncoupling the baggage and mail
cars, which they ran short distance
up the track, stole five pouches of reg
istered mail which had just been re-
ceived from the Orient and was being
forwarded to New York.
The bandits used five charges of
dynamite in an attempt to blow open
the express safe, but reports received
said the safe had withstood the effects
of the explosions.
Automobiles filled with deputy sher.
iffs were dispatched from Seattle to
apprehend the robbers.
The registered mail was received by
the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of
japan, which arrived at Vancouver, b.
c., yesterday, and was transferred to
Seattle today for forwarding to Chi
cago and New York. Postoffice of.
ficials said there were no money ship.
ments in the domestic mail, but they
did not know the contents of the for.
eign pouches, each of which weighed
seventy-five pounds and may have
| contained packages Of value.
II was stated this morning that the
mail sacks contained money to the
aggregate value of 100000
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
WILSON CONTROLS.
FOREIGN SITUATION.
Canvas of the Senate Shows He Will
." -.
Be Supported Regardless of Any
Action in the House.
BY Pac. and lntT News Service.

BY Pac. and int'l News Service.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 25.-It
is stated this morning IN official quar-
ters that the president controls the
international situation. Regardless of
any action the house may take the
senate will support Wilson.
1t is stated that a canvass of the
upper house shows that nearly two
thirds of the senators will support any
legislation in regard to foreign rela-
tions that the administration desires.
Prevent Severing Diplomatic Relations
Senator Wesley L. Jones of Wash
ington this morning introduced a reso-
luton to prevent the president from
severing diplomatic relations with
Germany before obtaining the consent
of congress. In his preamble he Sc
trary action and declared that, NO
one man is the sole custodian of the
nations honor" Jones' resolution
was tabled until tomorrow. Senator
his resolution warning Americans to
keep off armed belligerent merchant
vessels, and this resolution was also
tabled until tomorrow
Cabinet Behind President.
A canvass of the cabinet this morn
ing shows that all members are stand
ing squarely behind the president.
House is for Resolution.
Champ Clark, speaker of the house,
this morning informed the president
that the house stood two to one in
favor of a resolution warning Ameri-
cans TO keep off armed vessels. The
president replied that the proposed
Legislation was an "unwarranted inter
ference of the constitutional rights of
the executive branch of the govern
ment.",
Agree to Hold House In Check.
Speaker Clark and Representatives
Flood of Virginia and Kitchin of North
Carolina agreed TO hold the house in
| check as long as possible. although
they all favor the proposed legisla-
| ton.
Germany May Postpone Action.
Clark, following a conference with
the president, said he thinks that Ger
many may postpone until April 1st in
stead of March 1st, her submarine
policy of sinking all armed merchant.
men without warning. In that event
congress will automatically postpone
action on the resolutions.
Bryan Butts In.
Bryan this morning telegraphed to
Representative Warren w. Bailey OF
Pennsylvania, urging immediate pas
sage of the resolution warning Ameri
cans to keep off armed merchant yes
sells of the nations at war. He says
Americans do not want their army
and navy placed at the disposal of q
foreign monarch"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
GERMANS TAKE FIVE MORE
TOWNS AND 10000 PRISONERS
FOR SEVERAL DAYS OVER GUNS HAVE POURED AN IN
cEssANT SHOT SHELL INTO THE FRENCH
TRENCHES. TO iNcoM
Germans Capture More Towns.

Germans Capture More towns.
BERLIN, Feb. 25.-The war office
here this morning officially announced
the capture Of ali Frencn positions as
far north as Loudemont Ridge. This
includes the fortified villages and
farms of Champeonville, Cotellette.
Marmont, Beaumont, Chambrettes and
Ornes.
10000 Prisoners Taken.
The Germans have also captured a
total of over 10000 prisoners and large
supplies Of munitions and many guns.
The German war office announcement
says. The enemy's losses are enor.
nous, ours normal"
French Line Holding.
PARIS, Feb. 25.-The French war
officials are confident this morning
that they will be able to check the
German advance. They declare that
the French line is holding and that
even in the event that Verdun is taken
it is an unimportant victory.
Worst Bombardment in all History.
The German bombardment in the
last four days has been the greatest
IN all the worlds history Over foul
hundred big guns have been throwing
an unceasing rain of shot and shell
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into the French trenches.
German Losses Heavy.

lIC
German Losses Heavy.
The German losses are reported as
incomparably heavy. General Hum
bert, in command OF the French
troops, is using his troops carefully
and exposing them only where abso-
lutely necessary.
Admit Loss of Beaumont.
The war office this morning admits
the loss of Beaumont and states that
the French are reforming their lines
behind Beaumont and along the
heights to the eastward of Champocn-
Vile.
Germans Fortifying Conquered Ground
The Germans, fearing counter at
tacks, are heavily fortifying all
trenches and ground they have taken.
Fighting Less Severe.
An official communique describes
last nights fighting as less violent" d"
The Germans for the first time in four
nights did not launch an infantry at
tack on the French trenches.
Turks Flee Before Russians.
PETROGRAD, Feb. 25.--An official
dispatch from Persia this morning
states that the Russians have dis
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
CONFIRM NOMINATION
MEXICAN AMBASSADOR

BY Pac. and lntl News Service.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Sen
ate today confirmed the nomination by
President Wilson of Henry p. Fletch.
er as ambassador to Mexico.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
WHITE APPOINTED FRISCO
IMMIGRATION COMMISSIONER

BY Pac. and IntI News Service.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-The SEN
ate today confirmed the appointment
by President Wilson of Edward White,
commissioner OF immigration of San
Francisco.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
{. 5. VAN LEER GARAGE
SPLENDIDLY EQUIPPED
ONE OF THE FINEST INSTITUTIONS ITS KIND NEVADA
LARGE NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP coNsTRUcTED REAR
BUILDINGS COVER


One of the most splendid institu-
tions of its kind in Nevada is the Z.
S. Van Leer garage and blacksmith
located on Commercial and Silver
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
RETIRED SAN JOSE
BANKER MURDERED
BY Pac. and lnt'i Nows Service.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 25.--George Jones,
q retired bank clerk, aged sixty
years, was stabbed in the throat and
killed by burglar last night. Jones
surprised the burglar by suddenly en-
tering the room where he was. Mrs.
Jones heard the struggle and rushed
to her husbands assistance. When
she arrived her husband was expiring
and the burglar was fleeing.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
ONE KILLED AND FIVE
INJURED IN AUTO WRECK

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25.--Ralpb
Palmanter of San Francisco, was
killed and five others injured when
an automobile overturned on a curve
between Los Angeles and Tropico this
afternoon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
STEAMERS COLLIDE
OFF CAPE HATTERAS
BY eac. and IntI News Service.

pJ FdN' dTIu TTIIT NGWd OUTVICU'
NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 25.-Following
collision with a schooner off Cape
Hatteras this morning the Steamer
Cretan is in danger of sinking. The
Steamer Dorothy heard her wireless
call for help and reached the Cretan
in time to remove the passengers and
most of the crew.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Ey Pac. and Int'l News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO: Feb. 25.-The
weather forecast this morning for
California is Fair tonight and Satur-
day: light northerly winds"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25

The garage is a cement and steel
structure with q frontage of fifty feet.
and 1t is one hundred feet deep. 1t
has cement floor and is as nearly
fire proof as it is possible to construct
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
10000 CLOTHING
WORKERS STRIKE

BY Pac. and IneI News Service.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.-A gen.
eral strike cf IL! clothing workers was
called here this afternoon. Over 1O,-
900 workers are affected.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-25
DEMANDS RELEASE
GERMAN PRISONERS
BY pac. and Insr News Service.

WASHINGTON Feb. 25.--The State
department has issued protest to
Great Britain against the removal of
thirty-eight Germans from the Ameri.
can steamer China. It Is believed here
that the protest carries a demand for
the immediate release of the German
prisoners.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
FIGHT FOR CONTROL OF
HOUSE is NOW ON

Special telegram to Times-Record.
Washington, Nov. 1.-The post
election fight for the control of the
House in the sixty-ffth congress be-
gun here today, with both democrats
and republicans just short of major
ity in the next house. Efforts to con-
trol votes Of the progressive, prohibi-
ton and Independent members in bal
lots which will organize the lower
body are already being made when
representatives began arriving.
Speaker Clark came to Washington
in a rather taciturn mood, after the
strain of a long campaign. He de-
,lined to hazard an estimate as to who
would control the next house. Clarke
evidently is prepared for strenuous
fight for reelection and is determined
not to concede the next house.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
EXCEPTIONAL LAND BARGAIN.

Fine Y section of land close to
Welsh for sale at great bargain, if
sold before the renting season is over
or within the next few weeks. This
is the Van Heuvel tract and adjoins
Mrs. E. M. Gallup on the north. This
property can be bought for much less
than it's real value, and on terms to
suit purchaser, as the owner is a nom
resident and does not care to be both
cred with it. For particulars see the
Journal office.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
PRESIDENT WILSON BACK
IN The WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Nov. 14.-President
Wilson, back in the white house for
the first time since the campaign be-
gan two months ago, plunged into
work yesterday in an effort to clear
his desk of accumulated business.
Taking for granted that he had been
reelected, he asked n oquestion
about electoral votes, but did display
anxiety over the political complexion
of the next house of representatives.
Through an interview with Secre-
tary Lansing the president got in touch
with pressing foreign problems, in
Guiding the submarine, Mexican ana
British blockade issues; and in talk
with Henry Morgenthau, chairman
of the finance committee, he became
acquainted with the latest develop.
ments DIN the political situation.
State department officials made no
secret of their belief that dangerous
possibilities are presented by recent
developments in both the Mexican and
submarine questions.
Secretary Lansing reviewed details
with Mr.. Wilson, but said no imme-
late action was in prospect. Some
development is expected soon, how
ever, at the American Mexican confer
once sitting at Atlantic City, N. J.
1t was state definitely by officials in
the confidence of the president yes
terday that his reelection will mean
10 radical changes in any of his poll
lies. He is said to feel that in general
his course has been Endorsed by the
nation at the polls. Consequently the
Administrations policy, both in domes-
lie and foreign affairs, it is predicted,
will remain practically unchanged, al
:hough as soon as the war is over the
president will recommend revision of
The tariff if he feels justified by the
facts to be gathered by the new tariff
commission.
With regard to foreign affairs, il
vas said that the attitude Of the gov.
eminent toward Submarine warfare
laid down in the note following the
sinking of the channel steamer Sus.
sex and in previouss communications
would be followed virtually and the
state department will continue to press
for American rights in connection
with the allied blockade and mail cen.
,orship.
If satisfactory agreement can be
reached for the protection of thu
American border and American live:
and property in Mexico, it is believed
hat the United States troops in Mex
Go will be withdrawn soon, although
l strong force will be kept along TIT
border.
The confused situation in the stat,
If Chihuahua and the uncompromis
ng attitude of General Carranza OF
Ssme points, however, are understood
TO cause the president to view tn
Mexican situation with anything bu
composure.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
cguiE sgslkEsS COLLEGE, Kew ORLEAss

1x,chsss Grade and Most Praetica
CoYrees in Business, in Shorthand ai
in English. Best Equipments
eaualed Facilities. Compete .iolt
Bank. Only School win Actuai
- 4el,,al Money. in which So
On AZ. hooks ard Dalst..e cas
Personal ipetr'f ior
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
that each of the said bonds

that each of the said bonds ....4 sAcn
of the interest coupons to be thereto
attached shall be in forms substan-
italy as follows.
Mo- $4,000
United States of America
State of Louisiana,
Town of Welsh.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
WILSON TAKES HOLD OF
OUR TROUBLESOME NEIGHBORS

Special to Times-Record.
Washington, Nov. 13.-President
Wilson today called Secretary Lam
sing to the White House for a con-
ference which is expected to result in
quick action in diplomatic affairs
With England, Germany and Mexico.
The conference was for deciding on
taking steps in retaliation against
England's boycott; to consider Ger
nany's resumption of submarine war
fare; and Mexico's seeming inability
10 control her inland situation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
Her Son Subject to Group.

"My son Edwin is subject to Group"
writes Mrs. E. 0. Irwin, New Ken
Pa. II put in many sleep
less hours at night before | learned Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Moth
ers need not fear this disease if they
keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in Che house and use it as di-
rected. It always gave my boy re-
lief Obtainable eYerywhere.--Ady.
Nov.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
THINK FIGURE "13"
DEFEATED HUGHES

Correspondence International News.
New York, Nov. Interpretations
persons here would call Mr.. Hughes
attention to the figure "19" for they
think this had a lot to do with decid-
ing the election. Mr.. Hughes joked
when he voted ballot No. Is. But it
seems probable that Is will be the
presidents majority in the electoral
colIege-and IS is the number of cleo
toral votes of California, the state
which finally decided the result.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
PiNE.TAR RELIEVES A COLD.

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey contains
all the soothing elements of the pine
forest. 1t heals the irritated men,
brane, and by its antiseptic proper
ties loosens the phlegm, you breathe
easier, and what promised to be a Sc
vers cold has been broken up. For that
stuffed-up feeling, tight chest or sore
throat take dose of DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey and prevent wearing,
hacking cough dragging through the
winter At yoln druggist, 25c4
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17

The interest on said bonds shall be
evidenced by proper COUPONS at
tached to each bond, and both princi-
pal and interest shall be payable in
gold coin of the United States of
America of the standard weight and
fneness: said COUPONS. however, may
be executed by the fac-simile sigma
lures of said Mayor and Secretary.
Sec. 9. Be II further resolved
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Stories of how
votes in the election last week brought
nrices ranging from sixty cents to
two dollars will be told to the federal
grand jury here today by local agents
Of the department Of justice. Scores
Of indictments are expected as a re-
suit and confessions now in the hand
of authorities are declred to point the
way to the men higher up.
Similar action viii be taken in In
dianapolis, Columbus and Cincinnati,
it is said.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
Sufferer From Indigestion Relieved

Before taking Chamberlain's Tab
let's my husband suffered for several
years from Indigestion, causing him
to have pains in the stomach and dis
tress after eating. Chamberlain's
Tablets relieved him Of these spells
right away" writes Mrs. Thomas
Casey, Geneva, N. Y. Obtainable
everywhere.-Adv. Nov.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17

Resolution providing for electro
light bond issue read
Moved by A. T. Jones and seconded
by E. H. Boiling that above resolution
be adopted as read. Carried. Upon
roll call the mayor declared said reso-
lotion adopted.
Mover by E. H. Boiling and seconded
by ]. W. Armstrong that council ad-
journ. Carried.
Attest: S. E. CARROLL,
Clerk.
A RESOLUTION
Providing for the issue of Electric
Light Bonds of the Town of Welsh,
in the State of Louisiana, to the
amount of Fifteen Thousand (Sl5,-
000) Dollars.
Whereas, at special election duly
and regularly called and held in the
Town of Welsh, Louisiana, on the 10th
day of October, 1916, the proposition
was submitted to the vote of the prop
erty taxpayers of said Town qualified
as electors under the Constitution and
laws of this State, to incur Diet and is
sue negotiable bonds of the said Town
to the amount of Fifteen Thousand
($15,OOO) Dollars, the proceeds OF the
sale of said bonds to be used for the
purpose of purchasing a new engine
for, charging and extending the Elec-
tr;c LIGHT Plant owned by said Town,
a public improvement, the title to
which shall vest in the Town of Welsh;
and
Whereas, the mourning of said debt
and the issuing of said bonds being
duly authorized by vote of the major
ity in number and amount of the prop
erty taxpayers of said Town voting at
said election; and,
Whereas, said bonds have not yet
been issued and delivered, now, there
fore:
Section /. Be it resolved by the
Board of Trustees of the Town OF
Welsh, State of Louisiana, that the
Mayor and Secretary of the Board OF
Trustees of said Town Of Welsh be
and they are hereby directed and au-
thorized to have prepared and to ex-
ecute under the seal of the Board OF
Trustees of the Town of Welsh Thirty
1907 negotiable bonds to be known
and designated as Electric Light Bonds
of the Town of Welsh, Louisiana, and
numbered from one to thirty inclu.
sive, and of the denomination of Five
Hundred ($5OO) Dollars each, dated
the first day of November, 1916, anc
bearing interest at the rate Of five %
per centum per annum, payable on thu
first day of January, 1917, and semi
annually thereafter until the payment
of the principal sum; the principal anc
interest of said bonds to be payable a
the Mechanics & Metals Nationa
Bank in the City of New York, Stat'
of New York. Said bonds shall be
come due and payable as follows:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-17
Presbyterian Church

Regular Services Sunday School,
10 a. M; Preaching, II a. M; Christian
Endeavor, Z p. m; Preaching, 8 p. m.
Everyone cordially invited.
E. M. STEWART, Pastor.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-25
MATILDA
NooREFIELD

Columbus, O.-FOr a doorstep
baby, Matilda MoorefieId is getting on
quite well.
No one knew her birthday so Gov
ernOr Willis has named Dec. 20 as
the day she shall celebrate. Her Off
cial birthday has been fixed as Dec.
20, 1914 The child was found on a
door step and a childless woman who
is paying her expenses in the Chill
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-25
GERMANY MAY HAVE HARD TIME
CONVINCING HOME PEOPLE
U. S. DEMANDS ARE o. K.

Washington, April Is. - Warning
against overconfidence in pending
negotiations with Germany was Civ
en- by officials today. Awaiting re-
ceipt of official outline of German re-
ply to Pres. Wilson's final note on
U-boat warfare, hope of favorable
settlement has been tempered some
what by official word that Germany
faces very difficult task of convinc-
ing its own people of justice of the
pI esideflt's demands.
There is no question that govern
ment of Germany wishes to avoid a
break if possible, if German editorial
comment which has been given Pres.
Wilson is indication. Official dis
patches, on other hand, suggest that
suddenness and force of presidents
note has brought imperial govern
ment face to face with necessity Of
quick action at time when it appears
difficult to convince people of its ne
cessity.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-25
TALK GENERAL CONSUMPTION

London, April 25.-Following brief
open session, parliament met behind
closed doors this afternoon to learn
decision of cabinet on issue Of gen
eral CONSUMPTION. Government was
expected to bare the military reasons
behind it's action.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-25
EAVoR QUICK END % WAR

FAVOR QUICK END OF WAR
Stafford, England, April 25.-After
secession Of 80 delegates, who pro-
tested against anti-war policy, Brit
ish Socialist party, in conference
here, adopted resolution favoring the
speedy termination of war.
New Yor<.-James Long became
weary while spectator in night court.
Disturbed magistrate with snoring,
Got ten days to rest
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-25

dren's home named her MooFefiel
after famous church, and Matilda
after herself. No clue to Baby Ma
tilda's parents has been found.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1916-03-31
Leg Cut off by Train

l. K Joe" Sh'w. extra con
ductor, had his lett foot so badly
rushed TUESDAY by falling un
d the wheels of a car that am
putation was necessary, the IN
jured limb nei 4 take off four
lnchrs above the ankle. From
reports given thu News by train
men, it appears that Shaw was
serving. as brakeman on this
particular run and a. the train
was pulling out of the west eud
If the yards, he observed that
the air was working improperly
on one o. the cars. setting the
nreakes. He released the air
md in climbing on thr car while
the tram was in motion. the
hand bars came loose precipltat.
ing him under thu car Wheels
With the results mentluned He
was rushed TO the company hos
ptal where the operation was
performed.
Mr.. Shaw who is a young man
was married in Clovis q couple
Iof years ago and his many
friends will regret to learn of
his sad misfortune. He was one
of the most popular of the Santa
Fe employees and had been in the
railroad service for years. AT
last reports he was getting along
AS well as could be expected.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1916-03-31
New Racket Store.

Ed Joiner. who conducted the
State Bar is not to be discour-
aged and give up the ship"
simply because he was voted
out of business. He mas the
nerve and pluck to adapt him
self to the changed conditions
and will open a novelty or rack
ct store in the building formerly
occupied by the saloon. He re
turned this week from market
where he purchased big stock
of new goods and will soon be
ready for business.
We believe that people will
feel inclined to give him a boost
in his new enterprise by a lib
eral patronage.