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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
GERMANY CRAWLS
OUT FROM UNDER

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 26.-Ger.
many has placed upon the Entente the
direct responsibility of refusing to par,
ticipate in peace conference. That
Interpretation was placed this after.
noon by Washington officialdom upon
the reply OF the Teutonic powers 10 the
Wilson note.
If the Allies consent the conference
must be arranged. If they refuse the
war will continue indefinitely. The
failure of Germany to mention terms
has led TO the belief that they will not
take the trouble to prepare them un-
less the Allies do likewise.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
NEW FIRE ENGINE
CAN'T Be UNLOADED

Saturday we announced the arrival
of the new chemical fire engine. We
had been so advised. but our announce
ment was premature. II did not ar
rive until this morning.
A representative of the White Co.
who constructed the engine under con.
tract, is here to install the engine and
demonstrate to officials that IT is &C
cording TO the contract.
Mr.. ]. Fonnesbeck Is the agent of
the White Company and he will ex.
plain TO Fire Chief Van Volkenburg
everything that 1t will be necessary
for him TO know about operating the
pump and chemical engine as we'll as
the auto-truck which carry them
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
AUSTRIAN DESTRoYERs
SINK ITALIAN WARsHIPs

VIENNA, Dec. 26.-The Austrian Ad.
miraIty claims that victory was won
for the Austrian Navy by the sinking
of two Italian gunboats. They claim
also that an Italian destroyer was set
on fire and that three others were
damaged by shell fire. All this Is said
to have happened during raid which
was made by four Austrian destroyers
in the Otrnnto Channel.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
WARS END WILL AID
U. s. WEATHER BUREAU

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Prof. vii.
lis Moore, former Chief of the United
States Weather Bureau. today an.
nounced here that at the close Of the
European war the highly efficient avia.
tors who have gained so much expert.
enee in flying during the last two
years are TO be used TO conduct scler
Ge experiments high in the air.
Tlzre has long been n need for making
osserVatlons at atmospheric prcssures
isd other natural phenomena at tire.
nendous heights, says Prof Moore.
The progress made I'm aviation as a
consequence OF the war Will make
these experiments feasible, he says.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
MAYER HOTEL OOINGs

Having just fitted up large room
with maple floor 25xG0 feet. for en-.
tertalnment in the Hotel especially
dancing, the Mayer Hotel Company ex-
tends to the public a general invitation
TO attend our opening ball. Friday
evening December goth.
The floor being in excellent condi.
tion and music by Mayors Orchestra
is sufficient to insure plenty Of en-.
joyment
Don't miss a good time. d26.3O.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
CARRANzA ALSO
CALLED TO TIME

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 20
That the United States has become
tired OF the repeated evasions OF i'm.
nortant issues and also the pretensions
Of Carranza was made plain in official
circles when 1t was admitted that a
demand has been made upon the First
Chief to either place his signature to
the Border Protocol or repudIate It. In
official circles 1t is stated that Car.
rama has been told in firm but unmis.
taxable language that a reply outlining
h!s stand on the protocol will be ex.
pected not later than midnight tonight.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
UNITED STATES SAYS
ARABIC PRIVATE BOAT

WASHINGTON. d. C. Dec. 26.-The
State Department today forwarded to
the Admiralties OF Germany and Great
Britain a statement which denies that
the steamer Arabic was in the govern
ment service. The Arabic was sunk
by submarine without notice. 1t is
understood that the data on the status
OF the ship went out without comment
by the United States.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
HEADLIGHT HATS
ACCOUNT ZEPPELINs

LONDON, Dec. 26.---Because OF the
frequency of street accidents due to
unlighted streets which are kept dark
TO save giving guidance to raiding Yep
pelns luminous hats have been intro
duced in London for night wear. The
hats are treated with chemical mix.
turc which makes them shine in the
darkness
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26

Robert 3. Hesson, who spent "a week
in San Francisco on business matters
is attending TO business in the store
again. He returned the latter part OF
last week.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26
GERMANS CAPTURE MANY
ON RUMANIAN FRONT

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-The German war
office claims that the German army
has captured fifty-five hundred prison.
crs on the Rumanian front No other
details were given
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26

Prof. cha1. Hsseman, Of the UnIyer.
sity OF Nevada. Is In Elko spending
the holidays with friends
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-26

NEW YORK QUOTATIONS.
silver. 76hc: Copper. electrolytic
lu.,aLc: lead 7h-7&c; spelter. f.
Ist Louis. loA.1o%c,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
PROMOTIONS AND OTHER
MICH. TROOP CHANGES

Corr. Paul N Weaver. Machine Gun
company, 31st Michigan, has been pro-
NOTED TO sergeant: Harold Fields and
Harry B. Newman have been appointed
sergeants in the regimental sanitary
detachment
Harry r. Graham company G. has
been discharged because OF physical
disability
Letters from the relatives Of Henry
L Lock. Detroit brought his release,
so that he may 90 home and take care
OF dependents
First Lieut. Chester E. Boiio. Battery
3. Lansing Mich. has been detailed TO
the Ohio battalion. Provisional Artillery
regiment OF the 11th division as an in
stTuctor.
Mrs J. Z. Mcintyre. Of Lansing. wife
of Capt. Mcintyre. Medical corps, with
the Michigan artillery, has Joined her
husband in E. Paso.
First Lieut. Harold T. Weber, troop
Z. First Michigan cavalry OF Detroit,
has been detailed for service with the
l1th L s cavalry.
Clerk Norman l. Johnson. company
A. Engineers corps, has been promoted
20 corporal
Company 4, Engineers corps. ex-
poets 10 90 TO the rifle range at Fort
Bliss for several days shooting the lat
ter part OF this week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
SOLDIERS BRIDES START
HAPPY HOMES IN TENTS

How 70 have a honeymoon and be
a soldier, too. has been exemblified by
two Detroit guardsmen, who have con-
structed khaki huts for their brides
within 100 feet of the troopers tents
in the main camp here. The two girls
have gone merrily to housekeeping in
their army dovecotes and apparently
are as happy as any brides could be.
The brides are sisters, formerly Car
men and Eliza beth Roberts, of Detroit
The bridegrOOms are First Sergeant
Frank J. McShara and Private Thomas
Noon, company d, 31st Michigan. Car
men Roberts and Moon we're the first
pair married. but when sergeant Nc
Shara met Miss Elizabeth at the camp.
another ceremony soon followed and
the two fellow soldiers became
brothersinlaw.
The newlyweds have set up pyra-
midal khaki tents. with MADEIRA pine
flooring The tents are heated by small.
cOnical stoves. and the cooking is done
out OF doors in true frontier fashion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
Soldiers OF Jackson,
Michigan, Are rendered
4 Festival By Mayor

Mayor William Sparks, Of Jackson
Mich. was long distance host TO the
Officers and men OF companies L and
NJ. sIst Michigan infantry, az Camp
Cotton Monday night H NJ Gumper'
of jackson. acted as personal repre-
sentative OF Mayor Sparks. and al
ranged the blowout for the Jackson
guardsmen-
The fall festival now being held IN
Jackson was transplanted 10 the mi
Iitfa camp for the occasion \ northern
fall festival feed was given the SoidleE
guests Of the mayor. \ course oinneTi
consisting Of pumpkin pie and Dough-
nuts cider and popcorn. and apples and
cigarettes was provided by mayor
Sparks
Two motion pictures Of jackson were We,
shown at the affair One showed the
jackson preparedness parade the
other was entitled The Romance OF
Lieut.. a. 3. Hurst. OF company L;
acted as POSTMASTER \ number OF
selections were given by quartet COM
posed Of members Of the motor trucA
Mayor Sparks is a military and atm
Tetfc enthusiast He is captain OF
company Of zouaves in Jackson Hls
son. clifford Sparks. quarterDack OF
fhe University of Michigan tootosl
team has been mentioned as candi-
dare for the all America football team
Nv several sport writer's
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
PROMOTIONS AND CHANGES
IN THE ARMY SERVICE

PVT Charles Sander. appointed cor
moral and assigned 10 Office OF depet
auartermaster 10 act as chauIIeur' Il
O. N. sergt. John A. Cannon, as
signed TO permanent duty at forl
Frank c. Books, blacksmith in local
orartermaster corps, assigned TO fort
sam Houston. 5000,
PVT Ralph Wood. company {. second
rae-irnent engineers. transferred IRON
Columbus to medical department al
PVT. Lester 4 Schultz, medical de
partment. base hospital No or.
Bliss. transferred 10 company c, second
regiment engineers ,-
Sergt Minor J. Met5ger, HEADQUARTERS
detachment Ohio signal corps, trans
ferred as private 10 Fourth ONO IN
Mai \. c. Dalton. quartermaster
corps at Fort sam Houston. 10 pro-
coed 10 Fort Bliss on business con-
nected with construction OF motor re-
Maxwell f. Hill. medical department,
y. NJ. to relieve Sergt. Riley Nix. who
viii be sent TO FL Paso TO Sith IN
First Lieut.. Rex H Rhoades. dental
surgeon Fort Bliss. with authorized
assistant and portable dental outfit, 10
report TO commander FL Paso district
for duty.
Pvt. Sidney L Bode. company D.
Seventh infantry. transferred TO quar-
termaster department as chauffeur.
Sergt !. J. Martin, supply depart
ment, Fifth field artillery; transferred
10 medical department at Fort Bliss
Pvt Frank A Mahr. Ohio ambulance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
Thin Folks Who
Want To Get Fat
Increase In Weight Ten Pounds or More

I'd certainly give most anything 10
be able 10 fat up few pounds and stay
that way" declares every excessively
thin man OF woman Such result IS
not impossible, despite past failures
Most thin people are victims OF mai
nutrition, a condition which prevents
the fatty elements of food from being
taken up by the blood as they are,
when the powers Of nutrition are nor
much of the lat and flesh producing
elements stay in the intestnes until
they pass from the body as waste.
To correct this condition and 10 pro-
duce z healthy, normal amount Of lat,
the nutritive processes must be arti-
fically supplied with the power which
nature has denied them This can prob
ably best be accomplished by eating
Sargol tablet with every meal Sargol
is careful combination OF six splendid
sssimilative agents Taken with meals
a-s and starches OF what you have
eaten into rich, ripe nourishment for
The tissues and blood and its rapid ef
feet has been in many cases reported
remarkable. Reported gains Of from
ten TO twenty-five pounds in q single
month are by no means infrequent.
Yet It's action is perfectly natural and
absolutely harmless. Sar9ol is sold by
y Z. Ryan and other druggists every
where and every package contains q
guarantee OF weight increase or money
back.
NOTE--Sarsol IS recommended only
as flesh builder and while excellent
results IN cases OF nervous indigestion.
etc, have been reported. care should be
taken about using II unless a gain Of
weight is desired.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
Indoor Life Makes Fat
Try OIL OF kOREIN TO KEEP
WEIGHT DOWN.. OR TO Re-
DICE SUPERFLUOUs

People who are confined within doors
ana who are deprived OF fresh. invizor-
stlnG air and exercise must take pre-.
caution TO guard against over-stout-
ness. as fat acquired y indoor life is
unhealthy and = danger to the vital
organs OF the body. Lack of exercise
IN the fresh air is said 70 weaken the
oxygen carrying power OF the blood, 50
mat II Is unable to produce strong mus
cieS and vitality and the formation or
unSlghtly and unhealthy fat IL the re-
suit.
II YOU s-s IS or % pounds above nor
nal weight YOU are daily drawing on
your reserve strength and are constant
" lowering your vitality by carrYinS
this excess burden Any parsons who
are satisfied IN their own mind that
they are too stout are advised to 90 TO
Kelly & Pollard or the Peoples DruS
store and get \ box Of oil OF korein
capeules. and take one after each meal
and one Just before retiring at night.
Even q few days treatment has been
reported to show q noticeable reduction
in weight. improved digestion and a re
turn OF the old energy footsteps be-
come lighter and the skin less flaboy In
appearance as suDernuous fat disap-
pears.
OIL OF korein is inexpensive. cannot
injurs. and helps the digestion Any
person who wants 70 reduce Is OF 20
pounds is advised 20 give this treat
menr q Jrial--kelly * Pollard. The
Peoples Drug store can supply you
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
SAYS j. s. ACTION
NOT AUTHORIZED
Mexico Informed Washing
ton not Instructed to Send
Protest for Britain.
nY AssoCIATEn PREss.

Mexico City, Mex. Nov IA note
from the British government, presented
TO the foreign ministry Monday by con-
sui general Thurston. the diplomatic
representative here in the absence OF
Thomas B. Hohler. charge d'affaires, is
said to inform Mexico that the United
States was not authorized to present 10
Mexico recently a protest against the
alleged operations OF German su oma-
rines in Mexican territorial waters.
communicated 10 the state department
al Washington through the British am
bassador. Sir Cecil Spring Rice.
II is reported at the foreign ONCE
that the British note asserted that Mr..
Thurston was the accredited represen-
tative of Great Britain and that any
necessary representation would be
made through him. It was reported also
that the note declared that the COM
municatioa of Sir Cecil Spring Rice.
British ambassador at Washington. to
the American state department was
sent as = matter OF Information 10 the
United states only
Charles b Parker. the American
charge d'affaires. also presented note
10 the government Monday night which
IL was said at the foreign office dealt
with the same subject Foreign min
=
make public the text of both notes to
night
The impression prevails in official
circles that the American note declares
the American communication was
passed on to Mexico as confidential in
formation and was not intended for
publication
4 dispatch from Mexico City said that
Mexico City had been notified by the
British embassy at Washington OF the
presence Of German submarines in the
Gulf Of Mexico and had been warned
that the entente allies would take
drastic measures If the submersibles
received aid from Mexican ports or
sources. Foreign minister Aguilar an
that the note had been sent
secretary of state Lansing and
charge d'affaires Parker
At the state department in Washing
ton II was denied that a warning had
been forwarded to Mexico. but that a
had been offered that Mex
leo take precautions against n violation
Of her neutrality through submarine
operations
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14

company No. l. transferred 10 company
i. Fourth Ohio infantry.
Pvt Warren c. Deaton. medical de-
partment, 10 base hospital No. >, Fort
Bliss
quartermaster corps
Bueler Howard Criner. company H.
sixth infantry, transferred to com
pauy n. 34th infantry.
Pvt = L PeltOn. company B, Sixth
Ohio infantry. transferred 10 company
II. Second Ohio infantry.
Pvt. Claude Boyer. company h sew
enth infantry, transferred 10 quarter
master corps
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
ORDER RELEASE
Of AMERICANS
American State Department
Makes Representations
to CarranZa Men.


Following representation made on
Tuesday morning by the American state
department TO the Carranza govern
ment representatives in EI Paso and
Mexico City for immediate action 10 be
taken in the cases of the two Ameri-
cans. benjamin Brahan and Joseph vii
liams who are being held in the Juarez
Jail. both were promised liberty
American consul Thomas D Edwards,
c. Juarez. was requested to make re-
Fort on the cases Of the Americans to
day and a message is also known TO
have been sent TO Mexico'City OF a sim
liar nature.
Fear Trial at chihuahua.
A strong effort was made TO prevent
the two Americans from being taken 10
chihuahua city for trial as II IS feareu
that. because Of the unsettled CONDITIONS
there. their lives might be lost.
Andres Garcia. inspector general OF
consulates for the Carranza govern
ment went TO Juarez TO-DAY 70 hold d
conference by telegraph with Gen Tvh-
zales. who is in Chihuahua city ana
with Gen Treyino, about the Ameri-
cans cases.
Later M. Garcia announced his rec
or1mendation t. Gen Treylno. winch
was made during the Geographic con-
ference. that Williams be released on
bond pending a further investigation
of his case and that Brahan De
leased from custody in Juarez. No
orders have yet been received in Jusrez
from Gen Trevino regarding. the dis
posaI Of the cases against the Amer
leans
Nothing definite has been learned Of
william Ibis. the New Orleans travel
ing man VINO disappeared from his no
tel here and was reported TO be IN 1ail
in Juarez The charge against MN. IT
ne is held in Juarez. is not known
Albert Herold. another American VINO
was with Villa at the time. accordlne
70 his father. is still being held IN Cnl-
huahua city. having been rearrested ~
Ter being released on a charge Of cattle
stealing near JuareZ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14

day from a refugee who arrived from
chihuahua City Monday night, accord
ing to government agents
The refugee, who had fled 10 Chi
huahua City from Santa Rosalia, said
Villa had announced his intention of
branding all Carranza soldiers in this
way as traitors because they did not
drive out the foreign invaders" mean
ing the American punitive expedition
Customs guards have been appointed
in Juarez to take the place Of those
who were disarmed and discharged Sat
urday
It was announced in Juarez Tuesday
that the telegraph line is in operation
as far south as Torreon-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
BAD COLD? TAKE
'CASCARETS' FOR
BOWELS TONIGHT
They're fine! Liven your
liver and bowels and
clear your head.
No headache, sour stomach,
bad cold or constipation
by morning.

CoIds-whether in the head or any
part Of the body-are quickly oTercome
by urging the liver to action and keep
with a clear head and your cold will be
gone. Cascarets work while you sleep;
they cleanse and regulate the stomach,
remove the sour, undigested food ana
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
waste matter and poison from the
bowels.
Remember the quickest way to get rio
of colds is one OF two Csscarets at
night to cleanse the system Get a 10
cent box at any drug store Don't for
get the children They relish this Candy
Cathartic and il Is often all that Is
needed 10 drive a cold from their little
systems.-Advertfse
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
RAILROAD MANAGERS AND
UNIONS MAY AGAIN ARGUE

New York. Nov 1.-THE managers
committee of the railroads. following
the breaking off Monday of its con-
ference with the brotherhood heads on
the application OF the Adamson eight
hour law, continued deliberations alone
today in executive session.
Nothing was announced as TO whether
there would be another conference be-
tween the managers and the brother
hood representatives. but il was re-
ported that they might be together in
Washington some time during the week
when the congressional hearing on the
law begins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
CANTONMENTS TO BE
CONSTRUCTED IN DOUGLAS

Douglas, ARK. Nov. 1.-THE tent
cities Of the army along the Mexican
border in this district are to be re
placed by environments. IL is announced
BY Mai. ". c. Cannon, qusrtermaS ter
for this district. Actual construction
will begin with the next several weeks.
Lumber for the construction Is TO Be
purchased in FL Paso. CantonmentE
ere frame quarters which afford bet
ter shelter than tents but lack the per
manency of barracks as constructed in
regularly established posts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
TWO CIVILIANS SHOT IN
CLASH WITH GUARDSMEN


civilians According to the stories OF
the affair, an Alabama lieutenant.
whose name the military authorities
refuse to reveal followed by a squad
Of guardsmen, entered the place. de-
clared il was to be alabama night"
and ordered the place cleared. 4 quar-
rel followed and more than so shots
were exchanged by the civilians and
suardsmen. who sought shelter behind
automobiles and other vehicles during
the shooting
Military authorities state all the
Alabamans concerned are in custody
and that the officer will be court mar.
tailed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
BANDITS BRAND
CAPTVES Y. c. "
Initials of Carranza Are De,
clared by Villistas Mark
of Traitorism.

Confirmation Of report from west
branding all captured Carranzs soldiers
With the letters " c." for -Venustia-
no Carranza.- was received here Tues
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
CRITICISES CONDITIONS IN
GUARD CAMPS ON BORDER

New York, Nov 14-"Conditions on
the border are no| such that a gentle
man OF my calling. / believe. would be
unwilling to accept a chaplain's COM
mission" said Dr. s p. Carman. Brook
lyn pastor. addressing a meeting Of
ciergymen here Monday DR.. Carman
went to the border as chaplain OF the
33rd New York infantry.
There should be higher standard
Of chaplains in the army" he continued,
and weekly attendance OF soldiers at
divine services should be a matter OF
discipline and army regulations"
1900 CAVALnT sIEN ON HIKE.
Fifteen hundred men of the 18th
cavalry. under command OF Col ". A
Holbrook, left Fort Bliss this morn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
FOUR AUTOIsTs FINED.

-Four automobiIists Monday were
fined IS and costs each FOR speeding by
justice Of the peace J. J. Murphy. They
were R. r Wilder. F L Sartorius. Z. A.
Soto and D. ". Rakestraw.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
PROVOST GUARDsMAN RELEASED

Leo F Branded, 2 provost guardsman
from the SIst Michigan infantry.
charged with the murder Of Jesse Tapp,
a former soldier, last week, was re
leased Monday upon his own recogniz-
snce by judge Dan n. Jackson in the
saith district court. Tapp had been
placed under arrest, and had been given
into the custody of Branded. later
breaking away from him when the
shooting occurred, according 70 testi-
mony brought forth at the examining
trial before justice OF the peace James
II Deaver last week. Branded asserted
that the shooting was not intentional,
and that he had shot at the ground be
hind Tapp TO frighten him into stop
ping
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14

During the winter months you vii
use your telephone TO best ADVANTAGE if
you VIII call THREE-5oO, when you
want an Auto. Taxi. Limousine O.
Baggage
CITY Service Company.
4 Metropolitan Servfce-Ady
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14

ing on ten DAY hike north into New
Mexico. One of the purposes OF the
hike is TO test transportation facilities.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14
LIEUT.. ADAIR'S HORSE is
RETURNED TO MRS. ADAIR

Portland. ore. Nov. l4.-AIrs- samuel
Adair. mother OF Lieut. Henry Rodney
Adair. 10Th Z. : cavalry. slain in the
fight At Carrizal. Mex. received Non
DAY the q ad officers saddle mare.
Nay Lee. which he rode at the battle.
The mount was recovered from the
Mexicans and was awarded by the
American war department to Mrs.
Adafr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-14

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