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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
REGISTERED AT THE MAYER

F. G. Pressell. Reno; e. L. Penfield,
San Francisco; c. r. Harryman, Den.
yer; J. A. Millar. Carson; J. w. Gruss'
ford. San Francisco; Bert Gilmore;
Jno. Hankins and wife. Ruby: II. T
Reed and family, North Fork; Arthur
Toyn, Lee; Henry Winter and family
White Rock; Wade Armstrong, Union
Al. Loeb. San Francisco; Miss B. Han
kins, J. G.. Hsnkins, a. Hankins, Ruby;
p. a. Nelson, J. a. Davidson. Jarbidge
Tom Stinton, Mt. City; Mrs. w. f
Rutherford, Mt. City; J. B. Royce ant
wife, Carson; J. l.. Wallace. Oak: &
d. Montgomery; Jas. starry and family
Oakley; r. Leis, Salt Lake City: p. c
Connolly. Oak; Paul Mitchell and wife
San Francisco; w. V. Blackford
Louisville.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

A. recently published reports re-.
Iarding the dairics Of Elko nave
caused wrong impression. more or
less TO the injury Of my business.
wish TO say that when the state In.
spector officially visited my place scv.
'r"I days ago, he made no complaint
az TO the manner in which II was kept.
lhe only suggestion he offered was
Iha' should get a steam boiler This
intend to do at an early date.
My dairy is not mclean or msani.
'"ry' and anyone wishing to satisfy
himself is invited to call at any time.
Clean. sanitary milk is my highest
am and ! am sure that my place OF
business will compare favorably with
any in the state
LEE HARDIN.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
ENGAGEMENT
MYSTERY HAS
BEEN SOLVED

NEW YORK. oct. 27.--The engage
man, mystery of Captain Boyed to
Miss Virginia NIackay Smith. daughter
of the late Bishop Mackay Smith has
,t last been solved. In prominent 80,
ciaI circles II was known that a strong
attachment existed between the couple
when the Captain departed for his ma
tive land. and it was known that they
were engaged. but It was understood
that e break had occurred 1t Is now
all explained in letter from Berlin.
The Captain had asked the Kaiser
permission to marry Miss Smith. and
the permission was gracioualy sent hy
wireless When the message WAS re-,
ccived ii was suspected by the Amcri
can censor as a spy message. and il
was never delivered The Captain
thought that the Kaiser had withheld
his consent, and he departed for his
native land heartbroken. Until his ar
rival at Berlin he did not know that
It consent message had been sent tc
him
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
French Forces Pounding
Hard Against Vaux.

PARIS. Oct. 27.--The French forces
are making a heavy drive against Fort
VauX. and good progress is being
made. More ground has been recov,
cred. which was captured by the Ger
mans in the campaign in February
The French lines east and south of tho
fort advanced last night. Progress
was also made northeast OF Verdun
Meanwhile the heavy German guns
have been pounding hard against Dou
amont.Chencis wood line. The drum
fire has been of the heaviest type. but
the cannOnade of the French guns has
been no less violent
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27

Purple and Gold" the high school
paper issued by the Junior class. has
reached our desk. It Is a splendid
number and reflects great credit on
the class. Some of the cartoon work
is especially good a strong plea Is
made to the voters for a new high
school building. as II Is shown that
the present building is altogether in
adequate.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
Other Losses to The British.

LONDON, Oct 27.-The British Ad-
miralty announced this afternoon that
two British destroyers were sunk in
the engagement in the English Chan
mel. The commander OF the 'Flirt," on
the destroyers was drowned. and it is
believed that only nine of the crew
were saved. The "Nubian" sank while
she was being towed in.
This is the first raid attempted by
the Germans with great strength since
the war began. II is the belief in of.
ficial circles that it was designed TO
hinder reinforcements being sent 10
SOmme.
A violent storm ragged during the
battle which was one of the most spec.
tacular since the outbreak Of the war.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In view of the fact that certain ar.
ticles have been published reflecting
upon the sanitary conditions OF the
dalries of Elko. | hereby extend to my
patrons and TO the public generally. an
invitation to inspect my dairy on tho
Russell ranch
desire to say that all milking is
done by the dry method. the cleanost
and most sanitary known All cans
and bottles are daily scalded, and the
milk Ia colcd and handled according to
most approved methods Anyone in
terestcd is welcome TO inspect my
place Of business at any time
!. LANDA.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
BAD WRECK NEAR
ATLANTA, GEORGIA

ATLANTA, Oct 27-Three men
were instantly killed and n number Of
others were injured today when No. II
of the Georgia railroad ran into an
open switch. None of the passengers
were killed.
Engineer Printup. who had amassed
a fortune. but who ran an engine as
labor of love. was killed, also a me-
chanic and negro fireman
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
SAY ALL 8ELLIGERENTS
REALLY DESIRE PEACE

NEW YORK. Oct 27.-That all the
belligerent nations secretly desire
peace Is the statement coming today
from the American Neutral Conference
Committee. which supports it, views
with a mass OF data from all the war
ring countries. The committee Is cir
culating peace petition throughout
thy United States. declaring the time
has come for the United states "a
max" official mediation proposals
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
VILLA STILL ACTIVE
IN CHIHUAHUA

SAN ANTONIO. Oct 27-Adviccs
received this afternoon from General
Pershing say that Villa is still be-
leaguering the state of Chihuahua He
Is said TO have sent five hundred men
TO Rosalia to attempt to cut the Mexi-
can Northwestern railroad leading TO
Torreon
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
FIGHTING RESUMED
NEAR CHIHUAHUA

SAN ANTONIO. Oct. 27.-Fighting
has been resumed on the outskirts of
Chihuahua between the Dcfecto govern.
mcnt troops and the Villistas. This
statement is based upon official dis.
patches rclayed by government agents
to General Funston through General
Bell at I'll Paso.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
BATTLE
FOUGHT IN THE
ENGLISH CHAN.
German Destroyers and
British Transport Sink.

LONDON, Oct 27.-Two German de.
strOyers were sunk by British war
ship in a spectacular battle in the
English Channel yesterday, as the re.
suit of raid by ten destroyers on the
British cross.channel service.
The admiralty announces that the
other destroyers were driven Off
II Is admitted that the British trans
on board
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
FARNHAM LOSSES HEAVIER
THAN REPORTED YESTERDAY

FARNHAM, Que. oct. 27.--It is nov
believed that between forty and fift!
lives were lost in the St Elizabeth:
Hospital fire yesterday. \ reliable lis
of the dead and injured has not We.
been furnished. but 1t is known thai
the list Is at least twice as large a,
report ed last evening.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
Germans Claim TO
Have Resisted Attack.

BERLIN, Oct. 27.-The announce.
ment has been given out that heavy
French attacks on FCrt Vaux have
been successfully l,eaten off. with
heavy losses to the French. \ fierce
artillery attack is now in progress.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
FRENCH LINER
IS REP ORTED
AF|RE At SEA

NEW YORK. Oct. 27.-The French
liner Chicago, bound from Bordeaux
to New York with three hundred pas
sengers aboard. is reported to be on
fire at sea. She Is rushing FUN speed
for the Azores, and expects TO land to.
day. The fire is in the third hole
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27

FARNHAM. oct. Ell, is now be
lleyed that the fire was of inccndiary
origin. Three new fires were started
last night. all of which are suppose,
10 have been the work of an mcCn
diary. Most OF those who persisted
were aged persons and children.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27

y big panther is torrorizing the peo
pie in the ncighborhood of Flanagan.
according to G. W. Parry who arrived
in Reno yesterday with MI. and Mrs.
James Sutcliffc in an automobile from
the Pyramid lake region
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
Japan Aiding Russia with Guns.

LONDON. Oct. EFT is reported
that troops. guns and ammunition sup.
plies are being sent from Japan TO the
Russian theatre OF war to help in driv-
ing back the Teutons.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
Russians Admit Defeat.

PETROGRAD. Oct. Eft Is official.
ly admitted that the Russian troops
are retiring before the Teu;ons at
Dobradja. II Is claimed that the Ru-
man!ans have made important gains in
the Transvaal
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
French Flyers Do Effective Work.

PARIS. Oct. 27.--EXtensiyc aerial
operations along the western front
have been favorable TO the French fly.
ers. Scores Of bombs have been
results
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27

The tax rate of Ormsby County for
the year 1916 will be $3.73, against
1896 for the year 1915, a reduction OF
% cents on the 500 valuation of prop.
crty
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
LATE WAR NEWS
All Press News from Germany Edited

LONDON. oct. 27.-Home Secretary
Samuel made the admission in Parlia-
ment that all wireless kilograms from
Germany are edited by the censor be-
fore being given to the British press.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27
German Submarine
Expected at Norfolk.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27-It was re-.
ported in financial circles at two
o'clock this afternoon that a German
submarine Is approaching Norfolk. It
is believed to be loaded with dye stuffs
and other supplies.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-27

MRS. MATTHEW T. SCOTT.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
FADNI DEMONSTRATION
AGENTS ASSIST FAIR.

Instead Of having booth OF their
own this year. the farm cooperative
demonstration agents, representing
the government and state Departments
OF agriculture. under general direction
OF Mason SnOwden. state agent, N
Baton Rouge, will give their time and
energy to the parish fair exhibits
whore Z falr is held in a parish. These
agents. who teach improved methods,
Of farming. 80 as to save time and
expense and increase production and
ether benefits. will cooperate with the
parish fair officials and contribute
products from their cooperative farms
to the parish fair exhibits to be placed
ct the State Fair. Where no fair Il
held. then exhibits will be- sent to the
State Fair.
Besides contributing exhibits, Earn,
demonstration agents from various
sections will attend the State Fair and
sssLst in giving information to those
acquiring about SOIL methods of farm
Tag. etc.
For more information and cat,
sesuss. apply to Secretary L. N. Brueg
n e.rho1 Shreveport. Dates of State
Fair. Nov. to 6.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
THAVTU'S BAND IN
CONCEPTS AT FAIR.

In the after Of music as IN tae
mater OF exhibits. races AVIATION
stunts and other attractions, the
Louisiana state Fair, Nov. to 8, Will
offer its visitors the very best obtain
able. A. T. Thaviu's Russian Band
all performers Of the very highest
class. There are also three vocal!St5,
All OF these artists entertained large
audiences. with tremendous satisfac'
zion. during the Shreveport Chautal'
qua the past summer and 1t viii also
be recalled as having furnished the
concerts at the Louisiana Fair two
ysafs ago. Thavu's band played tina
Chautauqua circuit, and opened and
closed the Panama Exposition In San
Franciseo, where Thaviu earned a
gold medal for excellence in direct
inc
Each evening during the State Fail
Thaviu's band will give concert OF
great musical excellence In the Coli
scum, and each afternoon there viii
be concert by the same musicians If
the grandstand.
For catalogue, premium lists, etc.
apply to Secretary l.. n. Brueggerhotf
Shreveport.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
Saturday October 9Th, 1915

between the legal hours for Judicial
sales the following described property
to-wit:
The sw4 of the sw4 and lot II Of sec
township IA nr 5 east, less that por-
ton of said lot II Of section 7 said
township and range sold by l.. W.
railett to D ii Curry on. Aug. 23rd,
1905, ard of record in book "P' page
$40 of the conveyance records OF the
Parish of Caldwell. Also tie set of the
SET of sec, II and the nw4 of sec. IL
township ID north range 4 east La. m.
and being all of the property acquired
by LW Pallet bypurchase from Charles
Wheeler on May 4th, 1901 as per deed
of record in book 'L" page All of the
conveyance records Of the Parish of
Caldwell, less the portion sold to D h
Curry as above stated, All situated
in the Parish of Caldwell, State Of La.
seized as the propdrty of the defendant
and will be sold to satisfy said writ of
tieri facias and all cost.
Terms of sale cash with benefit of
appraisement.
Witness my hand ofiially this August
10Th, 1916.
j. E. McClanohan, Sheriff,
Caldwell Parish.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
FARMER BOYS GET
LESSONS AT FAIR.

Juvenile farmers as members Of the
Boys Agricultural Extension Clubs
who attend the State Fair and make
exhibits will have the privilege again
this year Of attending the State Fair
School for Farmer Boys. All mem.
bers Of clubs for boys, including corn,
pig, poultry, agricultural high schools
and Judging teams, are entitled to par
ticipate In the school, which will be
conducted by G. e. Nesom. superin
tendent Of livestock extension service
Baton Rouge, assisted by A. l.. Roff
poultry expert, also Of Baton Rouge.
The boys taking part In this feature
OF the State Fair will receive daily
lectures by experts and specialists il
different lines of agricultural develop
msnt work. The lectures will be de
livered in the lecture room. Some
will be illustrated. There will also b.
visits to various exhibits, and otheI
instruction for the boys.
Accommodations In a large tsnt OF
the fair grounds will be furnished fire.,
Of cost to all boys participating II
this school feature.
For catalogue, ETC., apply to Score
tary L. N. Brueggerhoff. Shreveport
Dates OF The State Fair. Nov. to
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
PIG CLUBS PLAN
ANNUAL DISPLAY.

Boys and girls who belong 10 Pls
Clubs Of Louisiana have many prizes
offered as inducements to exhibit al
thee State Fair at Shreveport, Nov. ]
to s. And. besides the awards thai
are available, they Will no doubt find
the opportunity &c sell theE pigs at at
tractivc prices II they so beside TINS
Boys Pig Club show has always prov
en- a splendid attraction heretofore
AID this year promises not TO be an
exception.
Realizing the importance OF the
swine industry, the fair association
has set aside large part Of the pre-
MUM money for distribution among
boy and girl farmers engaged in this
branch Of livestock raising. Altogeth
er. about $1,000 is offered, and In ad
dtiOn there are many specials to be
awarded.
Pig Club members will receive free
tickets to the grounds upon proper ap'
plication to Prof. Z. S. Richardson,
State Boys Club Agent. Extension De
partment, l.. s. o., Baton Rouge. w,
f. Balls. agent in charge OF Boys Pig
Clubs Extension Department, l.. S. T.,
Will serve as superintendent Of this d.
vision. with W. P. Martin assistant
uperintendont.
Apply to State Fair Secretary L. N
Brueggerhoff, Shreveport, for cata'
logue, premium lists. etc.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
THREE SWINE SALES
DITR!NC STATE FAIR.

With view Of introducing more
fine blooded swine on farms Of Eouis!'
ana and neighboring territory, the
management Of the Louisiana State
Fair has made arrangements for three
big auction sales In the swine divi.
sion at this years fair, Nov. to g.
About $50 hogs. 80 at each sale, are
expected to be sold.
The first sale Of Duroc Jerseys will
be offered Thursday, Nov. 2. The
Hampshirea will be sold Friday, Nov
8. and the other breeds Saturday
Nov. d.
Seats and other accomm edafioni
will be provided for bidders ard spec
tators.
For catalogue, etc, apply to State
Fair Secretary L. N. Brueggerhaff
Shreveport.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
HORSE RACE CARD
AT FAIR, 2 DAYS.

ere SsoBI SsIoQ SuHuunI 20 sap oML
promised visitors TO the LOuisianl
State Fair Nov. to 6. inclusive, and
particularly interesting feature OF
the program Is that nothing but run.
ming events are scheduled The man.
agement realizes that running races
plsase almost everybody, being much
more popular than harness events, and
on that account all the time and
purses this year will be devoted to the
running contests.
The meet will be held Thursday and
Friday. November and 3. Seven
races each afternoon are promised
The purses will range from 500 to
$3.50 for each race.
The track here Is one OF the fastest
IN the South, and the management is
we'll liked by horsemen. These two
facts Will help to make the race meet
complete success.
George R. King Of Dallas will Off
ciate as superintendent of the horse
races.
For data about entries and other in
formation, apply to Secretary l.. N
; Bruegserhoff, Shreveport.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29

Ana,it;oo from citizens and resident
.rouertv owners of ward 9 OF the far'
,sh Of Caldwell requesting the follcy
Iu.v to order special election IN s .na
ward for the purpose of taking tne
sense of the qualified voters OF salo
ward on the proposition Of levylng a
:, mil! tax fer period Of 5 years De,
ginning with the year 1916, III salu
ward for the construction ana man
t2naMce of publlc roads was presehteu
and read and on motion, carried tfe
following ordinance was unaniinhus'y
adcptvd:
ORDINANCE No. 9-W.
Whereas. ne-fcurth of the property
Taxpayers of ward 8 Of Caldwell paris.h,
eligible to vote in a tax election IN salu
ward nave pptitioned this body TO oroer
an election in the said ward to deter
mine the proposition of levying a hve
mill tax for period of five years IN
said ward beginning with the year
1916, to construct and maintain public
roads in SAID ward, andwhereas, aside
from the said petition it is the volun-
,ary will of this body to call the election
hereinafter provided for.
Sec |. Therefore. be it ordained by
the Police Jury of the Parish OF Cald-
well. that all election shall be and Is
hereby called to be held in the SAID
ward or road district No. 9 Of the Par
ish Of Caldwell on Tuesday the lOth
day Of Oct. 1916, at which election the
anjority of the properly taxpayers OF
the said ward or road district No. 9 OF
the Parish of Caldwell in number and
amount eligible to vote and voting
shall determine the proposition OF levy
ing d five mill tax for period OF hive
Gears Oh the assessed valuation of prop
crty in said ward subject to taxation
fer the purpose of constructing and
maintaining public roads in the said
ward No. 8.
See. 2. Be it further ordained, that
the Clerk of the Police Jury be instruct
81 to- have prepared for use at said
election al necessary tally sheets, bal
lot boxes and lists of properly taxpay-
ers eligible to vote at said election,
and he shall cause to be printed ballots
for use in the said election in tie fol
lowing form to-wit:
EOP THE I EWING OF A TAX.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
MANY AWARDS FOR
POULTRY DISPLAY.

With total Of $500 offered as
premium Inducements and the best Of
accommodations assured. the Iouisl
ana State Fair poultry show will have
huge lot of fine exhibits this year
and In the number of pens. coops, etc,
filled with chickens. ducks, turkeys,
and other competitive fowls, 1t will
no doubt surpass all previous poultry
shows at Shreveport. The compek.
ton is open 10 the world and many
famous farms will have exhibits on
hand,
In Louisiana the poultry industry
has received great stimulus through
the annual shows at the State Fair
This will be reflected In the many fns
displays at the State Fair, Nov. ! ia
&. from different parishes.
The poultry display. including tneu
bators, will be arranged In a large
building SOx160 feet, which Is SPLEEN
didfy lighted and ventilated and ha,
an abundance Of pens and other &C
commodations
". NJ. Gates. professor Of zoology
and baCteriology. L. s. u. Rator
Rouge. will again serve as suDerin
tendcnt, R. E. Bruce Of New Orleans
assistant superintendent.
Apply to Secretary L. n Bruegger
h,,ff. ShrcrN"0rt, 70" catalogue. etc.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
Proceedings Of the Police Jury
Continued from last week.

Continued from last week.
The committee on claims made their
report which on motion was adopted.
The committee on finance made their
report which on motion was adopted.
The following resolution, on motion
was adopted.
RESOLUTION.
Be it resolved by the Police Jury that
the commissioners and clerks appoint
ed this day by this Board to serve at
the special road tax elections in wards
8, 9 and 10 81 all receive the sum of two
dollars for one commissioner for three
days, two dollars per day for two COM
missioners for one day, and two dollars
per day for one clerk for one day.
Adopted this Sept. 4th. 1916.
j. A. Warner, Press
r. R. Redditt, Clerk,
On motion carried. the Police Jury
adjourned until Oct. 18th, 1916.
J, A. Warner, Pres.
R. R. Redditt, Clerk.
The petition of citizens and resident
property owners of ward one and a
portion of ward two and eight request
ing that road district be created to
embrace all of ward one and portion
of wards 2 and 8, in accordance with
the plat or diagram of said district
herewith presented with said petition,
and after full discussion BY prominent
citizens of said proposed road district
and members of the Police jury, the
following ordinance No. CIV creating
Road District No. l of the Parish of
Caldwell VAS on motion adopted.
ORDlNANCENo. 6.W
Be 1t Ordained by the Police Jury OF
the Il Parish of Caldwell in regular session
that a road district is hereby createc
composed of all of ward one and the
north half of township 10. north Of
range four, five and six east Wing anC
being in wards 2 and 8 Of caldwell
Parish. which said district shall b,
hereinafter known and designated a:
road district No. l of the parish o
Caldwell. Louisiana, and the Police Jur,
OF the Parish of Caldwell shall be thu
governing authority of said road dis
trict according to law. '''
BE 1t Further Ordained that this or
dlnance take effect from and after it
adoption. N'' "i''
Adopted this Sept. 4th, 1916.
Il X Redditt, Clerk protein.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-09-29
MANY EXHIBITS
IN ART MUSEUM.

Visitors 70 the Art Museum. one Of
the most attractive buildings on tho
grounds. will have many exhibits fol
observation at the 1916 Louisiana
state Fair, Nov l to 6, inctuslve. Sew
sral important departments will be
represented with dissplays in thia
Building, Including women's educa
Gonal and art. Various products o.
sas kitchen. sewing room, drawing
room. schools and colleges will ba
shown; also Y. N. c. A. work.
In addition to placards giving 1nior
raasion about different exhibits and
Soohs, tho g will be a number or &C
eonimodatil Z and we'll posted ats d
ante to answer all queries by visitors
For catalogue. write Secretary L.. u
Dru esgerkoH, Shreveport