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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04
Indorse Philippine Bill.

Boston.-The Philippine bill, provid,
ing for the independence of the islands
after four years, was Endorsed at the
annual meeting of the Anti-imperial.
list league
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04
Stricken With Typnus.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Morris Buttner, a
United States immigration inspector,
was removed to a hospital here suf-
fefing from a mild attack of typhus
fever, according to Dr. j. w.
Tuppan.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04
Favor Free SUGAR Repeal.

Washington,-A favorable report On
the administration bill to repeal the
free sugar clause Of the tariff law.
which would become operative May 1.
was authorised ~ the house cens
Uittee. /
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04

Don't locate any more mining
claims until you get the properly
printed location blanks. They are
TO- sale at the Record office. Adv.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04

Don't forget that the Record has
location notices and proofs of labor
blanks for sale. Call 70 write
this office for them.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04
"Corns All Gone!
Let's ALL Kick !"
Every Corn Vanishes by Using Won
derful, Simple "Gets-It." Never
Fails. Applied in 2 Seconds.

Isn't 1t wonderful what a difference
just little "Gets-It" makes,-on
corns and calluses? It's always night
somewhere in the world. with many
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04

Congressman John G. Cooper of
Ohio has just exchanged seat in a
locomotive for one in congress. Up
to his election to congress Mr.. Cooper
was at the throttle of a railroad en-
CINE. He was born in Wigan, England,
April 81, 1872, and came to America in
1880. He is Republican and has
served two terms In the Ohio Ieeis.
laturc.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04

purposes.
Water not to be returned to stream
w. NJ. kEARNEY
State Engineer
First Pub. a-26: Last Pub. 1925.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04

Woburn, Mass.--With shock that
broke windows twelve miles distant.
the trinitro toluol plant of the New
England Manufacturing company blew
up early Monday. Only one man was
hurt.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-03-04

"Whee! Don't Care! Got Rid Of MY
COrns With 'Gets-Itw
folks bumped up, with cork screwed
faces, gouging,. picking, drilling out
their corns. making packages of their
toes with plasters, bandages, tape and
contraptions,-and the "holler" in
their corns goes on forever! Don't
you do it. Use "Gets-It," it's marvel-
Gus, simple, never fails. Apply it in
seconds. Nothing to stick to the
stocking, hurt or irritate the toe.
Pain stops. Corn comes "clean off,"
quick. It's one of the gems of the
world. Try it-you'll kick-from Joy. For
cOrns. calluses. warts, bunions.
"Gets-It" is sold everywhere, Csc a
bottle, or sent direct by f. Lawrence
& Co., Chicago Ill.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
TROOPS CONCENTRATING

DOUGLAS, Feb. 23.-Calles ordered the concentration of two thousand troons on the Chihuahua line to pre- vent Villa fleeing into Sonora. accord ing to an announcement by Mexican consul Lelevier The orders were is sued upon the receipt of notification that Generals Gavira and Bartani were preparing to take the field against Vil- Ia in Chihuahua.
 Lelevier stated the Sonora troops will be stationed at Dolores and Oki- tos passes which Villa used in Decem- her in his unsuccessful invasion of Sonora. A pack train enroute to Ton icho. Sonora. was attacked two weeks ago by the Yaquis. Three men guard ing the train were killed before the Indians were driven off. according to arrivals here The attack occurred in a canyon. Residents of Tonicho and San Antonio later drove off the Indians after a days fighting. An In dian and five townspeople were killed. Advices here stated that despite the activity of Carranza troops the Yaquis are making many raids in the southern Sahuaripa district.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
INDICTMENTS STAND

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 23.-Judge Doolin of the United States District Court. cleared away all technical ob- iectons to indictments brought against Baron von Schack. German vice-con- sul here. and 26 other individuals and firms for alleged violations of Ameri- can neutrality.
 Attorneys for the defendants sought 10 dismiss. or failing. 10 abate them. on the ground that no competent tes- timony had bee given the grand jury upon which to base action. Permiss-
 -"r"ested 10 nut the grand jurors on the stand was denied. Dooling said the method was ingenious, but he fear ed intellectual. Mrs. Annette Adams. assistant United States District AttOr- ney. opposed the battery of legal tai ent for the defense in the argument on To;ions.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
CONFERENCE ID ADJUST MINE
 WAGES
Operators and Miners May Reach Early Agreement; Optimism Among Leaders of Opposed Factions.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.LOperators and organized miners of the fields comprising Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. will meet tomorrow to make another attempt to reach an agreemtn sa the wage scale to supplant the one expiring March 31. A similar meeting was recently held in Mobile, but no agreement was reached there on any of the eleven demands formulated by the miners.
 The demand of the union men re- Quiring the weighing of all coal be- fore is is screened and for the pay ment of wages on a mine run bas is one of the two, important questions pending. The other is the wage in crease.
 President White of the United Mine Workers said he felt confident a satisfactory agreement would be reached before the soft coal men left New York" w K Fields, president of the Pittsburg Coal Company and one of the leaders among the mine owners. said the situation was the same as when the Mobile conference ended
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
NATION OF FLETCHER
 ASSURED
Foreign Relations Committee in Senate Votes to Recom- mend the Confirmation of Fletcher as Ambassador to Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Pres i6ent's nomination of Henry Prather Fletcher. as American ambassador to Mexico. and opposed by some Republi- cans who insist the time is not ripe for the assignment of diplomatic rep resentative to the Carranza govern ment. was reported favorably to the Senate bv the Foreign Relations COm- mittee. It comes up tomorrow in eX- ecutiye sessicn. The Administration is urging confirmation as soon as pos sible.
 The committee vote stood twelve to two. Borah and Smith. Republicans, wero the only members to vote mega lively. Lodge. the ranking Republi- can member. joined those favoring the confirmation. The Administration be- lieves favorable action in the Senate is assured.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
CHICAGO FACES CIVIC GRAFT
 PROBE
CITY HALL TACTICS MAY BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED; MRS. EAToN'S CHARGES STIR POLITICAL HOTBED.

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-A probability of official investigations of the City Hall scandal growing out of charges made by Mrs. Page Waller Eaton a. gainst her superior. Mrs. Louise Os- borne Rowe. head of the city depart ment of public welfare. has developed Thc Civil Service Commission and council of the civil service committee klhnned to begin investigations to- morrow. Mrs. Eaton said she would recognize the authority of the council committee in an open letter to the Mapor. which referred to the civil ser vice commission hearing as a joke. [" The payroll department is held up pending the investigation.
 Mayor Thompson declared her con fdence in Fred Lundin. former con sressman and political advisor He criticised Mrs. Eaton for incompetency in not having preferred charges at the tine when she asserted the first de mand for part of her salary was made. Ire Mayor and Civil Service Commits sion attributed the charges to a politi- cal plo; against ;he administration. The possibility that the charges will be laid before the states attorney for action in criminal court was discussed in political circles.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
ENGLISH HOLD SHIPS

TONHON. Feb. 23 Oelaved Censorl The Danish steamer Virginia. which aailed from New York late in January for CoDenhagen and was taten into KirlwaH Fob. 12. was ordered tO pro- ceed to Hull to discharge a portions of her cargo for the prize courts. The Swedish steamer Hosland and Nor wegian scteam"rs Eldrid bound from New York for Bergen with petroleum. or erstad. Baltimore for Daksdale with maize rvo and wheat. Alexander Kiorand. Baltimore for Coronhagen with raize. were taken to Kirkwall. The Danish steamer Falkland was held nt Kirkwall since late January and or derod 10 South Shields by the prize court.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
NAVAIL PLANS DISCUSSED BY ADMIRAL
 BADGER
Member of Navy's General Board Refuses to Give for Publication Certain Facts Regarding His Dept.
PREPAREDNESS ALSO
 DISCUSSED IN HOUSE
The International Considera- tions which Influenced the Change in Proposals to be Investigated Today.

WASHINGTON. Feb 23- Interna- tional considerations which moved the Navy General Board to change the time-honored policy last year and de- clare that the United States should equal the strongest sea power afloat not later than 1925. will be disclosed tomorrow to the House Naval Commit tee in executive session by Rear Ad- miral Badger. member of the board. The examination of Badger in open session was concluded The Admiral consistently refused to discuss. except behind closed doors. the boards views of the dangers which may confront the nation
 The subject came up when Repre- sentative Stephens. of California. seek ing 10 show the Pacific Coast was in- adequately defended. asked if the board. in altering it's policy did not have in mind the possibility that the country might have to face simultan- eously enemies on the Pacific and At lantic
 While the navy cOmwittee is gather ing information. the Senate and House Military Committees are struggling with details of the army's part in the preparedness program. The Senate committee has virtually completed the work of preliminary measures for the regular army. an agreement being reached concerning the main features of the bill which will provide peace strength of The standing army al 175. oO0 as against 1S5.00O in the House bill The war strength would be 275. 900. Seven year enlistment. three with the coiors and four in reserve. is expected 10 fill regiments for war ser vice.
 Badaer expressed the opinion that. rhould the United States adopt two power standard. such as recommended by the general board. Great Britain would not alter her rate of construc- ton. at least till the gap between the fleets becomes materially reduced. He -aid he did no; consider war with Great Britain even a remote possibility Badger refused 10 give for publication his opinion of the time required to get the United States fleet ready for act ion against first class power He aid he did not agree with Admiral Fiske that it would take five years.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
RUSSIAN SKEPTICISM

PETROGRAD. Feb. 23.-Optimistic sentiments were awakened yesterday b ythe Czar's visit at the opening of the Duma are not entirely shared by various liberal progressive members. who publicly express skepticism re earding the governments announced intention to work in closer concert with the people. The Emepror's visit was universally applauded by all fac tions flor it's moral effect upon the army. the people. Russia's allies and the enemy"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
GERMANS ARE ACTIVE

PETROGRAD. Feb. 23.-FollowinS is an official statement from head quarters: "On the west Prussian) front several German aeroplanes drop ped bombs on the districts of Riga. Friedrichstadt and Jacobstadt. In the region of Ikskull the Germans main tained violent fire. A lively recipro- cal bombardment occurred near Illoukst where the Germans fired aerial torpedoes of large calibre. Dur ing the night the enemy violently bombarded ou rlines west of Lake Sventen.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
DECLARE FOR AMERICA.

HONOLULU. Feb. 23-Much dis cussion was aroused throughout the islands by the declaration of Ameri- canism made at the Washington cele- bration at Hilo by President Arawaka Of the Japanese-American Society
 "The American born Japanese are striving to get away from Japan" he said, "as they have found they can not serve two masters as they are loyal Americans The Mikado misun- derstands us by thinking We are Jap anese subjects. We must stick to American ideals even if we should have to fight our parents in case of war"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
JAILED FOR CONTEMPT.

PITTSBURG. Feb. 2S.-Hugh Fox. of New York. secretary of the United States Brewers Association. was com mitted to iail by Judge Thompson of the United States District Court for failure to produce subpoenaed records of the association before Federal Grand Jury Investigating alleged poli- tical contributions by brewery inter- ests@ The presentment asked that three other heads of brewing inter ests be ordered to produce certain subpoeaned records or be held in con tempt.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
PROBE TO BE BRoADENe0

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-The pro posed Congressional investigation of charges of meat packers combine will be broadened 10 include bankers ed other organizations concerned in the alleged operations. by a resolution by Representative Barland. The new r, solution was agreed upon by Attor- ney Fisher. representing the National Livestock Association. Representative Borland and Ket at the meeting. \ hearing is promised not later than March 10.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
GERMANS ADVANCE.

LONDON. Feb. 23-Troops of seven German corps under the Crown Prince are engaged in a twenty-five mile front of Verdun in a desperate effort to drive back the French. probably with the capture of the great fortress of Verdun in view The Germans claim important advances which in some instances are admitted by the French War Office which describes the battle as one of increasing inten- sity. The British steamer Westburn put in at Santa Cruz, Teneriffe. with German prize crew aboard
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
VILLA |S STILL ACTIVE IN
 MEXICO
American Consulate, Closed Since Last Fall, at Chihua- hua Is Again Re-opened with Letcher in Charge.

FL PASO. Feb. 23.-Mining men and others interested in Mexico were noti- fled that the American cosulate at Chi huahua City, closed since last autumn. had been reopened. Marion Letcher, the consul. who came to Fl Paso some months ago under orders from the Un- tied States government is again in charge His presence, it is pointed out. is not to be taken as assurance that il is safe for Americans to return to that part of Mexico. Officials. on the contrary. renewed advice to Amer jeans to stay away.
 Reports from the interior of Chi huahua stated that activity of Villa partisans was continually growing in number and had interrupted railroad traffic in southern Chihuahua City. They have slaughtered cattle worth at least a half million, it is declared. Villa is said to still be at San Geroni- mo. but detachments of men have cut the telegraph between Madeira and Guerrero. General Gavira, command ant at Juarez, declared the garrison at Guerrero had not yet been attacked General Caraveo, reported yesterday tn have led an exepdition into Mexico from the vicinity of Fort Hancock. Texas. was found at Fl Paso today. He dcIIed that he or his friends contem- pla,ed movement again Mexicans factiors
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
BIG EXPORT TRADE.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Adnormal export trade from Eastern States due to enormous war orders of European countries has resulted in eastern rail roads detaining thousands of ears owned by western companies. accord ing to F. H. Funk. member of the Illinois Public Utilities Commission. Approximately fifty thousand cars must be provided for movement of corn from Illinois alone within thirty days or serious loss will be entailed. according to Funk.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
MAY BE GROVES

SAYRE. Penn. Feb. 23- A man. who the police say answers the de scriptiou of Jean Crones. wanted in Chicago OF the charge of having poi soned tho soup served al the Univer- sity Club banquet. was arrested here. He gave his name as Fred Nimmer and was without money. He is twenty four years years old. He arrived last night on freight train. He denied he is Crones.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
DEFENSE ADVERTISING PLAN

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-The Ameri- can Defense Society announced it will begin an advertsins campaign in newspapers and magazines throughout the country 10 offset Henry Ford's an ti.preparedness propaganda. Adver' tisements will be paid in part by pop ular subscription. according to officials of the society
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
BURTON FOR PRESIDENT.
Gf its construction nameG.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 23.--Form- CT United States Senator Burton officially became a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. Three declarations the use of his name in connec- large to the Republican Nation al convention were filed with the Secretary of State of Ohio. They were accompanied by the formal statements signed by Burton, giving permission for of candidates for delegate at tion with the presidential nom- ination.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
AGAINST FREE WHEAT

OTTAWA. Feb. 23.-Proposals for free admission of wheat from the Un- tied States 10 Canada were killed for year by Parliament. A resolution proposing that the Canadian duty of twelve cents per bushel be removed was defeated by vote of 77 to A
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
FOLDING BED KILLS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Ada Shane was found dead in her apartment pinned to the floor by a heavy iron castor of a folding bed. The bed had apparently fallen after she raised it into place. The cornor said the castor has constricted her neck and caused strangulation.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
TROOPS TO PANAMA.

GALVESTON. Feb. 2S.-The army transport Fitzpatrick sailed to CristO- bal with the first squadron of the Twelfth Cavalry aboard. The troops have been assigned to duty in the Panama Canal Zone. A detachment of l2O enlisted men from the twenty third Infantry left for San Francisco, where they will sail to China for ser vice with the Fifteenth Infantry.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
ARMED SHIPS CAUSE MUCH WORRY IN
 SENATE
Agitation in Congress to Warn Americans to Keep Of Vessels of Belligerents, That Are Armed.
WILL CANVASS BOTH
 HOUSES ON QUESTION
Executive Branch of the Ad- rain;stration will be Left Free to Garry on All Neces- sGry Negotiations.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.--Asitation in Congress for action warning Ameri- cans off armed ships belligerent na- tions suddenly grew to such propor- tions that Democrats on the Foreign Affairs Committee voted canvass of sentiment in the House on several pending resolutions of that nature Sentiment in the Senate in favor of such action was expressed openly but at the end of the day suspense came with word that the President was un- aite-ably opposed 10 such warning and that by such action Congress would en1barrass his negotiations with Ger many. despite the fact that he believes breaking diplomatic negotiations mean war with Germany.
 Sudden developments at the Capital brought apprehension to administra- ton leaders but they are confident they can control the situation and will leave the executive branch free to car " or negotiations. II was considered no time 10 debate the question openly on the floor Of the House and Senate hut about Q score of congressman an- nounce themselves in favor Of warn- ing Americans even if it involved re- nudiation of the Administration policy if thereby they thought war might be averted All the demonstration was in the Democratic ranks with no open show of sentiment by Republicans. Y was indicated that Republican lead CT Mann svmpathized with Wilson's policy and any outbreak would have to reckon with his forces. Develop ments are expected momentarily.
 Tomorrow may bring Germany's re- plv 10 tho reGuest for assurances that notices to sink armed merchantmen does not nullifv uladpes given during 'he Arabic and Lusitania negotiations. The State Department .mav inform Gernany that merchant shins carry ing arms for defense only will be con- sidered as unarmed vessels and that rights of Americans to travel thereon cannot he questioned. The cabinet is expected to review the situation Fri day and. if it has arrived. to consider tho German renly. Republican Leader Mann and Majority Leader Kitchin held an extended conference tonight
 The resolution to instruct Americans 10 keep off armed shiDs of belligarent nations was introduced by Represents- tive McLemore. Chairman Flood, Kitchin and Representative Harrison held a meeting in the majority lead CTS office. After adjournment the Democrats of the Faireign Affairs Committee were in session an hour Chairman Floor was told that strong sentiment for the resolution existed in the House and could not be ignored. He stood steadfastly against reporting the motion out of committee
 The general opinion is that the is- sue is not worth going to war about. Senator Gore has prepared a new bill to prohibit travel on vessels of belli- gerents, whether armed for offensive or defensive It would require Anne. ricans to take oath when their pass ports were issued that they would not travel on armed ships. Violation of the oath be made a felony punishable by fine of S1 900 to S5,0O0
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
BUTCHERS STRIKE SPREADS

SIOUX CITY. Feb. 23.-A strike of about 100 butchers of the Cudahy Packing plant. Tuesday. spread to oth- or departments and to the Armour Packing Company About 2300 men are idle. Both plants are tied up com pletely hut there is no check on re ceiDts off i've stock. nor disposition of traders to push prices lower.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
AsQU|TH IS READY FOR
 CRITICS
Asquith Surprised But An swers Fusiilade of Queries With Aggressive Firnness;
 Says England Stands Firm.
SOCIALIST TAKES
 MELANCHOLY VIEW
Philip Snowdon Declares Al. lies, to Gain Purpose, Must Assure Future Peace of Eu- rope; Slap at Government.

LONDON. Feb. 23.-Premier Asquith found hinself unexpectedly face to face in ;he Commons today. with a new demand for the government s views on peace. He took mp the eaunt- let eagerly and in . bristling speech made clear that the British determine ton 10 carry the var to an end with out compromise had not abated since the early days of the struggle. The only terms offered the enemy coun- tries were contained in the historic announcement featured in his speech in London Guild Hall in November. 1914:
 ''We shall never sheath the sword. which We have not lightly drawn, un- til Belgium-and l will add-Serbia. recover in full measure all and morer than they have sacrificed: until France is adequately secured against aggression; until the rights of all small nations in Europe are based up- on unassailable foundation. and until the military domination of Prussia is wholly and finally destroyed"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
RATTlESNAKE BITES

TOWNSVILLE, Ga. Feb. 23.-Mrs. Tohn Archbold. daughter-in-law of John D. Archbold, of Standard oil fame, was bitten by rattlesnake while hunting on the Archbold estates. Physicians said the wound was not fatal. The woman shot the snake af- ter being bitten.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
SMALLPOX IN PRISON

SALEM. Ore. Feb. 23.-With the discovery of two new cases of smallpox among inmates at Oregon Deniientiary five hundred prisoners. also the em- pioves. The disease was brought in by a paroled convict.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
FROM DETENTION CAMP

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Henry Beck or. an American who is said to have heen taken from a British ship and held in a detention camp two months at Gibralta. arrived on the steamship Tuscania from Liverpool today.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-24
ARMED VESSEL ARRIVES

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Another Ital- ian steamer arrived from Genoa with two three-inch guns nounted aft. the fifth armed Italian liner to arrive here recently. .cn gun was ma aed by two men from the Italian navy.