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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-07
MRS. FOSTER DIES
IN OLD HOME
Mother of Mrs. George S. Brown, For.
merIy Of EIko, Passes Away
at Her Home in Plain
field, New Jersey.

Word was received yesterday of the
death in Plainfield, N. j., of Mrs. Au-
gusta Plummer Foster, who was
known to large circle of friends in
Reno and Elko. Mrs. Foster was the
mother of Mrs. George S. Brown and
spent several years in Elko and Reno
in the family of Judge and Mrs.
Brown.
Mrs. Foster was a member of "A dis
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-07

The Nevada Tax Commission have
sent to the county commissioners and
the assessors OF the various counties
the following notice. instructing them
~ advance the property valuations in
We several counties of the state:
ITO the Honorable.
Board Of County Commissioners,
Gentlemen: You are hereby direct
ed, In conformity with the provisions
OF Section 3 Subdivision First) of
Chapter 1853, Statutes of 1915, to ad-
vance the valuation Of property in
your county from the basis of 20 per
cent of full cash value employed for
assessment in I915 to basis of 80
percent of full cash value as prescrib-
ed by order Of the Tax Commission
for the year 1916 which will result
substantially in an average increase
of 14.3 percent over the figures on
which taxes were levied last year.
Please be governed accordingly.
Very truly according
very truly yours,
NEVADA TAX COMMISSION,
Emmett d. Boyle, Chairman"
In explanation Of the method that
is being pursued by the members OF
the Commission, Governor BcyIe stat,
ed yesterday that the law requires the
assessment of all property in the state
at full cash value. At the time of the
creation Of the Tax Commission the
average percentage of assessed value
to true value throughout the state wa"
between 40 and so percent. The Tan
Commission adopted the policy of in
creasing the percentage of assessed IL
true value, gradually and has since
1913 raised property by regular incre
ments each year. In 1913 so percen
was used, in 1914. so percent, in 1915
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-07
Notice

Roundtree & Creighton and Frank
Roundtree, since disposing Of their
business here have turned over all ac-
counts due them to the undersigned
for collection; all persons owing the
aforementioned persons will kindly
come forward and pay their accounts.
j. NJ. MCNAMARA,
Rooms 202-203, Pioneer Building,
Elko, Nevada.
J 24-F24.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-07

tinguished family, and was a woman
of great refinement and culture, at the
same time possessing a strong and
decisive character. She was i'll but a
few days and was surrounded by the
members of her immediate family in
the east.
Mrs. Brown left Immediately upon
receiving word of her mothers serious
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-07

illness, but did not succeed in reach
ing Plainfield before Mrs. Fosters
death.-Gazette.
Mrs. Fosters many friends here are
sincerely grieved to learn of her death.
She was q most estimable lady, loved
and admired by all who knew her.
To the bereaved family we extend
sincere sympathy.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
Washington Banker Urges
Taft For Supreme Court

Wade II. Cooper. banker. OF this city.
Is out with a statement urring the
South to appeal TO President wilson 10
appoint former President Taf. tc ill tho
vacancy now existing in the United
states Supreme Court. Mr.. Cooper
saws:
Mr.. Taft is ono of the greatest judges
this country has ever produced. He is
fair. fearless. forrcful, and Independent.
When President he appointed J. NJ.
Dickinson. of Tennessee. a Democrat.
Secretary of War. He appointed Lurton.
of Tennessee. a Democrat. to the United
states Supreme Court, and also lamar,
OF Georgia, to the Supreme Court OF the
United States. When President he also
made ustice White, OF Louisiana, CHIEF
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court. lie him now adorn the court
by t1lling the place made vacant by the
death of his own appointce from
Gcorgit, Justice Lamar. All interested
paIttes from all over the country Nor,h
and South. should Immediately wrrc
the President urging the appointment Of
Mr. Taft
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
A Wonderful Influence

Thousands OF women have unpouhoed
confidence in Mothers Friend They
have used II and know its vaiue 10 'ns
expectant mother.
They tell of its influence to case ao-
dominal muscles and how they aVoloeo
these dreaded stretching pains.
The safe external application gently
sooths the vast number of nerve threads
lust beneath the skin and relieves the
undue tension on the cords and nga-
ments, giving great physical relief from
stubborn pains. Druggists can supply
Mothers Friend. There Is no other
treatment as dependable. -Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
Civic RefOrmer Dies of
Mysterious Wounds

BOSTON. Jan. 6.-Archibald NJ. Howe,
prominent lawyer and civic reformer. OF
Cambridge. died in the Cambridge Hos
pital early today from wounds In the
neck He had been sick and despond-
ent for some time. it was said.
Howe was found by two policemen n
about dawn TODAY wandering aimlessly
about at Fayerweather and Brattle
streets. clad only in his nightclothe'
He had circular cut in his throa
and a bruise on the side OF the head.
Asked IL he were not Mr.. Howe ne
only a short distance away. being un-
able to speak. He was assisted there
by the officers. but died short time
later from loss of blood.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
ESS PROBERS REPORT AGAINST HALF AND HALF PLAN

have their highest and fullest express
patton of all the people of all the States
IN the maintenance of the NaSion s
City.
1r connection with the subject OF
local toNation in the District of Column
bia, the committee IL fully mindful that
there was no expressed delegation Of
authority for Il to investigate and re-
port any change i'm the proposed taxing
system which II might find would be
beneficial. and therefore. which we be-
Ecvo there could be a proper tax on
inhcritances In tho District. and some
changes and reforms of procedure in
the office OF the Assessor of the District
OF Columbia. we prefer to submit tho sc
views later and In different form as indi-
vidunl expressions.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06

ments on the army and navy bills look
ing TO the making of war materials by
the Government. If that Is done. IL
will be possible to dctermiEr how
strong is the sentiment for prepared
ness on its merits
The continental army proposed by
tho administration IL encountering
many difficulties. The majority OF the
House Military Committee is against Il.
Unless the President brings strcfg pres
sure. II will not be-reported out OF the
committee. Even II 1t is. Il will be-
sharply fought in the House and then
later In the Senate. On the other hand
The prospects are good for legislation
for Federal pay for the National Guard.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
Pitcher Cole Dies.

BAY CITY, Mich, Jan. 6.-P,tcher
king" Cole of the New York Amerl-
can League Baseball Club died at his
some time with cancer of the lungs.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
Matter Open To Dispute.

Whether 1t is true that the movement
for preparedness would be dropped IL
it were seen that Government manufac-
ture were sure to obtain is something
which is open to dispute. me Govern
ment manufacture exponents are In
sufficient force that it is quite possi-
BILE they will be able to force amend
The Washington times., 1916-01-06
S. A DAY IN ARMY,
IS PLAN OF PAC|F|S7
Amendment May Be Offered to
This Effect in Fight on Pre-.
paredness.

The preparedness bills will be discuss
ed in Congress from man. angles. one
of the most striking promises to relate
to the question of the pay of the SOL
der.
Pacificists and other opponents OF the
national defense legislation are consld-
ering a demand that the soldier be paid
good wages per diem. instead or bJ
cents. One exponent OF the idea tnat
the country does not need a larger
army today suggested that If men were
to be asked to enter the army to risk
their lives they ought to be paid as
much as Henry Ford is supposed TO
pay, s. per day. He suggested tnat
wTen the military bill was considered
an amendment be offered for MIMI
mum wage OF IS per day. 1t was not
fair. he added. to ask a man to expose
his life to bullets and disease for less
than that.
Wouldn't Expect Victory.
or course, such an amendment would
be offered. not in the belief that II
would be adopted. but in the belief that
its consideration would tend TO block
legislation for greater preparedness.
In addition to the plan for a liperaI
minimum wage for the soldier the pre-
posal for Government manufacture or
all munitions ana war material will be
pressed by the opponents of prepars-
ton. They will support it in the pe-
lief that 1t will be instrumental in pre-
venting an increase of armI or navy.
A great many members OF House and
Senate favor Government manufa cture
who are also for preparedness. But at
the same time, It is true that those
who are opposed to preparation are
urging this idea on the theory that the
chief hackers of more preparation are
interests concerned in manufacture OF
war materials, and that II 1t becomes
clear there is to be Government manu-
facture these hackers will suddenly lose
their enthusiasm.
The Washington times., 1916-01-06

o. leeisla tive provisions for the payment
of the interest on the bonds authorized
to be issued by the act of Congress APP
proved June 90, 1874, entitled An act
for the government of the District of
Columbia, and for other purposes.
These bonds are generally known as
''3.e5 bonds" The act of Congress above
cited pledged the faith of the United
states to the payment (by proper pro-
portional appropriation and by taxation
on property within the DISTRICT of the
interest on said bonds well AS 10 the
creation of a sinking fund for payment
of the principal thereof at maturity.
THE same act Of Congress contem-
plates tho ascert linment, through fu-
ture legislation. Of the proper proper
tion Of the expense of the, government
Of the District Of Columbia, including
interest on its funded debt, which should
be borne by the District and by the
! portion has not vet been determined by
| the requisite legislation. Upon the fund
! ed debt of the District of Columbia
other than the 3.65 bonds. tho interest
including that due January ], 1870, has
been paid or is i'm process OF payment
| out Of revenues from the taxes on prop
| erty in the District.
! AT the last session Congress author
! lied an advance from the United States
/ Treasury for the payment of interest
! on the funded debt of said District, due
July |. 1874 (the 1865 bonds not then hav.
| ing been issuedD, but II was required
that the sum thus advanced should be
| reimbursed to the Treasury OF the
! United States from the Treasury OF the
District and this reimbursement has
been made in full. The 1855 bonds re-
| suit in principal part, from the funding
! Of floating indebtedness of the late
board of public works, which was cre-
| ated by an act of Congress, and whose
operations were subject to Congress
| sional control. and, to some extent were
| independent of interposition on the part
| OF the municipal government of the Dis
| trict.
| After payment from the treasury of
the District of the current expenses OF
| the municipal government and of the
| interest on the funded debt of the Dis
| trict. other than the a.65 bonds, taxes
on private property Will not afford suf-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
NIL SORTS OF VAUDEVILLE
IS PROMISED FOR LYRIC

Smart, breezy notwithstanding a
vide range CT variety is promised in
The announcements made for this week
IL the Lyric. With one or two cXccp-
ions. all OF the acts are new to Rich
|nond.
The Five Mowatts. troupe OF Eau
|opean novelty performers. who have n
diversified entertainment, hold con-
|alf OF tho week. There are four men
nd woman in the troupe and they
re said to have an exhibition OF
Ehirlwind Juggling that surpasses tho
york Of the clevcrest Americans
An interesting dramatic feature is
Pn the same bill-LIda MAIillan. former
leading woman with 1.-THE Third De-
Erce," and her associates. who are pre-
|cnting Edgar Allan Woolrs romantic
Ilaylct, THE Moonlight Age" There
ire five people n the presenting COM
,any.
Lorraine and Cameron, the singing
lonely Scots" will offer a nonsensical
|inging, dancing and comedy skit, con-
Ftructed for lauehmaldng purposes
,nly.
Elliott and Mullen, dclineators of tho
iegro character Of to-day, will bio
or laughs and applause III their new
nelanga OF nonsense, SON.; and dance.
che man OF the team impcrsonates =
coal black coon" and the woman n
'yaller pine The act comes highly
as laugh Sctter
The Three Amber Brothers, who arc
'cheduled to open the new show, are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
ILLS "BRINGING uP FATIIER-
HIIOi,S AI:irIrIsINI

a musical comedy based on George
lIcManuss cartoons viii be the week s
TRACTION at the Bijcu Theater to-mor-
low night for an engagement Of one
kcek The agents spiel is worth read
Ihg:
The best recommendation that can
|ossibly he given bringing Up Father
IN Politics is the fact that Mr.. Gus
Hill is the producer. II the cartoons
lid not show pronounced assurance OF
|uccess rs a play. Mr.. Hill would not
ave considered the proposition 10 pro-
uce 1t for the stage. Theatrical his
|ory gives reason for tho assertion
hat Gus Hill! play is n success be-
lore tho first curtain rises. so much
Tor experience and judgment as to what
The public demands in the shape Of
|,usical entertainment. Mr.. Hill is the
rst producer to introduce a vaude-
lille cast in musical comedy. In
|act, bringing Up Father in Politics
Is high class vaudeville show with
comedy plot IT is indispcrscd with
|pecialties and n chorus Of pretty girls
who sing and prancc about 10 connect
he various vaudeville acts. bringing
in Father I'm Politics is new in
cntive for hilarious comedy. a laugh
rom start to finish ana never was
Intended for any other purpose. There
s magnificent scenic equipment with
Mechanical and electrical effects, and
Limost an endless variety of pretty
astumes. a new one to each musical
lurDer for the twenty-five choristers.
r. the cartoons have ever made YOU
,ugh, 1t Is quite probable that the same
i;tracters In flesh and blood Will make
.ou roar. Opportunities offered for
GOOD comedy by the n Don creations
ave been taken Advantage OF TO the
ullcst extent"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
THE ;siETH or S,u,ox,
f'cE NE:I:A t,. n,'.r,,

me return OF The Birth OF = VA
70" 10 the Acadcluy Of Music nov,
49, heSlNuinS October Q vvitb d,iI,.
.ii''''hccS' "ill bring back 10 Fiich,nond
.''c tisahtc spectacle which holds III.
'tcorH OF the local playhouse. Durin.-
10 '"o onSa%cncnts at the Academy
season IL eNncted the heavics, tri-
p"'e ever accorded a theatrical Offering
''c'e, not excepting broadway mi,sic,i
successes and celebrated stare or ~,
( ilti!aate stage. and in the audiences
were many dweilers in the small ont
wing towns who joUrncyed anywhere
from Twenty-Five 10 Scvcntv-nyc u,iIns
10 witness. the celebrated picturiyotion
OF The CIansuan"
Inc Birth OF Nation" is not 10 ba
classified or confused with any other
MIN Offering before the American puh
nc, inasmuch as it brings back. il is
said' the same splendid orchestra heard
last season. and the same stage crfccts
The company carries its own proiertinm
devices. which viii be installed ON Tho
ground floor, to permit 'straia,ht
throw and its own screen and stare
setting
The fact that the Griffith spectacle
is TO be shown here again is nor IN ho
taken as an indication that it lers in
the slightest from its first showing
The Birth OF a Nation" it is an.
nounced, Will never he shown excent
as hrst-class theatrical attraction.
with an orchestra of not less than
thirty and complete stage effects
THREE NOTABLE CONCERTS
ATTRACT WIDE ATTENTION
interest Increases in the series or
concerts announced by w. II. Belts
Tor the coming winter. during which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
CREW OF THE FOUCAULT
RESCUED BY SEAPlANES
Exploits of -Iiungn riun Aero
nnuts In Saving French Srnmcn
Described by the TnEcbfutt

fNpohS vi HuStrb-hunSnFtan Aero
nnuts In Saving French Senmcu
Described by the TngcbIutt
BERLIN. September % (by Sayvillc).
The exploit Of Austro- Hungarian
neronahts. who with two scaplancs.
rescued twcnty-ninc men. the officers
and crew of the French submarine
Foucault, is described by the Tageblatt
Official announcement was made at
Vienna yesterday Of the sinking Of the
Faucault by an Austrian scaplanc in
tho Southern hdriatic.
The Tageblatt says tho rcscning Of
the crew was directed by First Lieu
tenant Konyovic, wiio. on two previous
occasions. had saved comrades who had
fallen into the sea.
The sea was rough ut the time and
there was also danger that the Aus
TRAN acronauts would be captured by
hostile warships. as well as that the
a"roplancs, overloaded by taking on
board so many men. might collapse
Nevertheless the Austrian aviators told
tho men from the French submarine
TO swim to the seaplnnes. and take
hold of them The commander and
second officer of the submarine were
allowed to climb ioto the pilots seats.
The aviators signaled for help and
half an hour later II torpedo boat ar
rived and took the men from the
submarinc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
STRIKE IN ATHENS ENDS

ATHENS. September u Cvia London.
September 2%).-The strike of the
stre"t-car employees in Athcns and
Piaraeus has been ended, through the
intervention Of the Cabinet. The set
Element OF this strike has avertcd a
general walkout, which was threat
ened.
The street-car employees struck on
September IL on account of the in
creased cost OF living. Postal and tclc-
graph employees threatened to join the
strikers. and labor troubles We're re-
ported at the same time in many other
Industries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
some Girls !" Tuesday and

Sii-Fonnd athletes. who have u mum
Ger of new tricks, among which is tho
aiunt In which one OF the mem balances
pole on has feet. while another docs.
the pole.
One OF tie =. ,test novelties OF ~.
season IS pr, missed IN The Waltz
h.e"in. programmed as "a Hawaiian
H'Ai,y. which VIII be conspicuois on
~, bill tor the latter half The nm.
1--WE son-s auo Instrumental music az
ne ilaW".!an= adl 10 the attructivencss
a' his Offering
Tae be Hovrg sisters. another Euro.
H'n .mpoFiaicn. VIII tie seen in "a
20. st'fy SHOW The women arc NEGRO.
maacers ana !llusionists. who cycnI T.,
'hluilnG ana icdGcrlemain Sanngnn
"-A DO glss, 81 tast-working comedian
i.a a rar!ety actress, viii offer a
s.ahaaId variety turn. the essential,
""'oh ere singing, dancing and pat.
Lost ana Found" ski, with mus.
nipanlment. viii Introduce far
NEST time mere Joseph Laurie ana
Ntrsn Froason. q versatile team q,
:unmahcrs
The newest ldea In miny,relsv" i.
re !aoei ON iha entertainment 10 liz
: '.eH bY Inc Cheyenne Minstrels. Three
..EN an" woman. The piece tbcv
present IS an amusing storv az -,
"!id ana woo!iy West. so deyised ne -
ai.ord plausible opportunity for ,bc
,.'ma,rei performance II. which songs.
dances and spccialtles are introd,,c,,a
HI"h!ing each OF the new van
vie shows VIII he the usual ,ro,to,
'lctuFe displays, which include ;bc ~
50 releases OF tho Selig-Tribune njcro-
,'' nov feN!ew,sccncs transferred -
inc screen from the European ~
~ ,,,'S,' ana the Mexican border. ana some
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24

he will offer three of the most notabla
musical entertainments ever arranged
ny local manager For the first OF
the series, to be given on November -,
Mr.. t'ctts announces Anna Case, the
DISTINGUISHED soprano OF the Metropolis
ian o2era. who was booked for the last
way Festival, but was unable to appear.
MISS case VIII appear in joint recital,
with Rudolph CAM the eminent Swiss
pianist.
on January ., John Mccormack. the
most popular singer in America, will
make his third appearance under MIR.
betts's local direction. 1t is q forcgono
conclusion that Mr.. Mccormack viii
pack the City Auditorium. lie will he
assisted by Donald McRcath. vioiinist.
For the third OF the series Mr.. Belts
mas arranged to present the great
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
WATCH YOUR STEP" Is SOW



/ One OF the biggest musical hits In
ears is the syncopated musical show
Watch Your step which will be pre-
ented a, the Academy OF Music On
Eesday and Wednesday, with "a matt.
- on Wednesday. The comedy Is In
hrte acts. with music ana lyrics by
ne celebrated song writer, Irving
ferlin and book by Harry Il sml,h
Jays the agent:
Take simple melody. any simple
|,rlody. turn II. twist K. write "a SON.
bout it: take simple dance step
firn II. twist II, throw II of it's beat.
ind you All. have the skeleton OF the
liz Dillingham; show It's OFF It's beat
rom The very drst note. There isn.j
simple strain ia IL. but has :: syn
F,pated background. the kind of joyous
background that makes a musical show
to. 1t is an evening Of jerlSy joliity,
it'll the best comedians. the best voices
md the pgctticst chorus and costumes
(iat have been seen in many long
Jay
Irving Berlin mus, have been
Fought up in crystal maze to be able
!, lind his way through the devious
|i"lodies his brain centuries up There
NJ "a simple time. as our fathers knew
/ in The whole two hours and half.
FNerythin. that comes In his reach he
|lrows drop step into. leading up
ith "a grand climax at the end OF the
(scond act. when each of the popular
lperas in turn is brought to the syn
|opatcd test ana made TO hump i:sclf
y a way that mast hav. made COM
losers turn over in their graves
The settings arc magnificent No
|ticiNpt has been made TO be Eaudy
ith X mere color background before
'hich the vivid costumes Of the chorus
nd still more vivid principals cavort
!, catch the eye. There is an art To
fic background OF Watch Your Step
|'hch has helped to make II the one
ig musical hit Of years
The costumes are delight TO tho
I've. Thcy lend themselves readily TO
iscern!ble color design, so that the
taEc is never for a moment without
picture. The large chorus Is pretty,
p the last girl. and what Is more 10
ne point. because rarer il can sing
nd dance"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, un-
der its famous director. Leopold Sto-
kowsisi. II is generally acknowledged
that this organization is the finest or
chestra that has appeared in Rich
mon1 in many years. The soloist OF
this concert Will be Reinald Werren-
rath. the baritone who took Geraldine
Farrar's concert away from her last
season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
Excursion to Mew. YorI,

UIh Dominion Line anmunI FcrsonnII,
Conducted Excursion TO New York.
VIII leave Saturday, October 18th.
wa e. O. Iey.. 400 T. II. Round trip
tickets. including meals and berth on
steamer, $1,000. Good for 10 days.
secure steamer and hotel reservations
cohpahyS ticket Office, SU7 East Main
Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24

LYRIC TIiEATER
All the week, with daily mntincrs and
hinge of bin on MISUNDERSTANDING
|uu,ley
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24
Weekly Calen5!a.r
ACAnEMN or nIisic.


Iucsdny and rimrstia.. with We'd
esuny matincc--.'Natc, Your step"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-24

All th" week. with matinee Tuesday.
hurndnH mud Sn.urdny IN
nther in Politics.