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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
Mr.. AND MRS. BOOHER
HAVE AN EXPERIENCE

Last night Mrs. w. w. Booher heard
her back gate open and called Mr.
Booher's attention to the noise. Mr..
Booher said that IL was the wind and
dismissed the matter from his mind.
Some time later Mrs Booher heard
her chicken house door open. and
again called Mr.. Booher's attention to
the matter. Mr.. Booher was absorbed
in the evening paper, and he said that
II was naEination. But Mrs. Booher
was convinced TO the contrary and she
proceeded To the chicken house. Light
ing match she saw the head of one
OF her prize chickens on the floor. and
Immediately she had a suspicion. She
went back to the house and got Mr..
Booher, who still insisted that her i'm.
agination had gotten the better OF her.
She 1T another match, and this time
she saw the heads of two chickens and
one of the bodies. She 1T another
match and this time both she and MIR
Boohor spied paid of feet.
Mr. Boohor's suspicious were at las,
aroused, and he Jumped out OF the
door and closed it. In his hurry Mrs.
Booher was nearly left inside, with the
pair Of feet A hurried consultation
was held and Mr.. Dooher said that he
would hold the door while Mrs. Booher
called an officer. He tried to hold the
door. hut the fellow on the inside. who
owned the pair of feet. was too strong
for him. He Jerked the door open and
feed from the yard.
There was piece Of carpet hanging
over the door on the inside. and when
the fellow Jerked the door open he
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
ADVERTISING SOLICITOR
SKIPS WITH COIN OF
ELKO FREE PRESS

Jack Bennett, an itinerant advertis.
ing solicitor. who put out the recent
Thanksgiving Industrial and Pre- -Holi-
day Edition" of the Elko Free Press.
departed for parts unknow n last night.
after he had collected about three hun.
dred dollars--he took the three hun.
dred with him, OF course. , . . N..-
According to Charley Clark of the
Free Press. he and Bennett started out
yesterday morning to collect for the
advertisements in the special. but they
had been out but a short time when
Bennett said that he had a very press.
Ing engagement. and he proposed that
they postpone the collecting until lat.
er. At that time they had collected
fifty-five dollars, which Clark took 10
the office
After disposing OF Clark. Bennett
continued his collecting tour. and by
evening had gathered IN about $500.
Nothing has been head of him since.
although officers both east and west
have been notified to be on the look.
out for him.
Ihe first intimation the management
of the Free Press had of anything
wrong, was when Mr.. VIM. Mayer tele-
phoned in that he had cashed a check
for S25 for Bennett, which had been
drawn by Mr.. Percival, of the Lowell
a.
able TO the Pre-HolIday Edition of the
Free Press. AS Bennett had repre-.
sented that he had put out the special
edition. and as he had spent a couple
OF months here in the employ of th..
Free Press as solicitor. Mr. Mayer
naturally assumed that everything was
all right. a short time later il oc.
CURED 10 him that he had better tele-
phone the Free Press editor, which he
did. a search was then made for Ben
nett, but he was not to be found.
II seems that the larger part of the
money was due 10 Bennett, and the
Free Press is not heavy loser. in the
neighborhood of $50. according to Mr.
Clark
According to the arrangements with
the Free Press, Bennett was to pay
$50 page or S2f0. for the mechanical
work, and all receipts over that
amount were to go to him. He claimed
that he had contracts for over 5000.
and il this Is true the Free Press will
be none the loser. Other creditors.
however, will probably not fare so
we'll
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
DEMOCRATS SPENT
S1,5s4,54s IN FIGHT

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-Wilbur W.
Marsh. treasurer of the Democratic
National committee, made public Sat
urday the official statement OF cam
paign contributions and disbursements.
which will be filed in Albany today in
compliance with the law of New York
state. Mr.. Marsh announced that
there Is still a deficit of more than
100000
The statement gives the total
amount contributed TO the Democratic
fund as S1,5S45Si, of which $465,55S
was received in amounts of less than
800.
In the number OF contributors, Texas
led with 1892. with an average of 81
per person. Every town in Vermont
with over 500 population sent Il contri.
button, the total from that state being
approximately $4,000
New York state was the heaviest
contributor. with Illinois, Ohio Penn.
sylvania and Texas following in the
order named.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
ELECTION RETURNS
OF THIS STATE

Complete election returns from
every county in the state. unofficial
only Ia several instances. show that
President Wilson carried Nevada by
the remarkable plurality of 3. $50 votes.
says the Newsletter. With regard to
the Senatorial fight the record shows
that Senator Pittman defeated Sam
Platt by 2.l52 votes and that Plat led
Grant Miller by I,Oi6 Figuring from
top 10 bottom" Pittman led Miller by
S.l9s votes. In the Conversational
fight Roberts led Caine by about a
thousand votes. while, In the Supreme
Court judshIp contest. the complete
hssres show that Sanders defeated
Moran BY approximately 800 votes.
The same record gives Kcnnett q lead
oil z'os2 over Mckay for Clerk of the
supreme Court. In the contest for
University Regents. Abel leads for the
'ohS term regency with vote OF l3..
'VV Win Curler In second place on a
iotai or 1858 Even though nm or.
Saniled fight was made for the elec.
non OF the Republican candidates for
regent with just the opposite prevail.
.nb on the Democratic side. Charles y.
nehuerSon showed the remarkable
'i"sie-handed'' strength Of 1855
votes The totals in the contest for
erection to the short term regency
we're az follows: Baker 13.4is: Kent
l2.3l6
me returns show that approximate.
" $4,000 votes were cast at the recent
''ection, the first of general nature
ID Nevada In which women have par.
uNipatcd. Tho total vote cast at the
isl4 election figured up to 2l.567 and
"y way OF comparison with the 1916
'o'ai II Is ascertained that some ten or
"'even thousand women took adyont.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
MILK STATION IN
COURSE CONSTRUCTION

AS stated several days ago. "A build
ing for milk station is in course OF
construction next TO the Cooper Tailor
Shop. on Idaho Street. between Fourth
and Fifth Streets. Those behind the
new enterprise are DR.. Mason. VIM.
Bell and =. j. Ogilvie.
In conversation with DR.. Mason to.
day he said that he and his associates
propose To install modern pasturIzer.
and 1t is also proposed to make choice
butter for family trade. He hopes TO
be- ready for business before the first
OF the year
II milk can be secured from local
dnirymen, IL will be arranged 10 have
them bring their supply TO NE station,
where 1t will be put through a pasturiz.
ing process. This will insure cleanll.
ness and the killing of any germs
which might exist If the company
finds il impossible TO secure enough
milk from local sources. il will be
shipped in from IIovelock or elsewhere.
DR.. Mason says that thorough
creamery man will be placed in
charge. and IL is proposed TO place OH
the market the very best and most
sanitary products.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
SELLING FUTURES.

Senator Keddie has sold his 1917
wool clip. as we'll as that of the WI,
liams estate at a very satisfactory fig
ure. He also sold between 5000 and
5000 lambs. AS an evidence OF the
sharp demand. he has sold next
springs lambs. That is going some.
The lambs now on hand were sold to
Henry Levy. wholesale butcher in San
Francisco. and they will be shipped to
Fallon about the 1st of the month to
be fed.--Churchil County Eagle
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
GERMAN NAVY
FORCES: RAID
EAST COAST I
Of EN- CLAM D
ZEPPELiNs ALSO MAKE RAID
OVER ENGLAND. AERoPLANE
DROPS FOUR BOMBS IN LONDON.
TWO AIRsHIPs ooWNEo

LONDON, Nov. 2s.-German naval
forces raIded the east coast OF England
last night. the raiders consisting most.
ly OF torpedo boats. The ships bonn
barded towns along the coast, includ
Ing Lowestoft, and captured an Eng
lish patrol vessel. The English armed
trawler, Narval is also reported miss
ing
The English claim that one of the
ships was sunk with the loss of the
entire crew. The German admiralty.
however, claim that all ships returned
safely without meeting the enemy, and
commends the raiding vessels
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
STEAMER
REPORTED SUNK

LONDON. Nov. 2S.-The American
Steamer Chemung, Of 1900 tons regis
ter. is reported having been sunk, pre-
sumably in the Mediterranean. This
vessel left New York or November
Sth, bound for italian ports with gen.
eral cargo. She is owned by a New
York company and is OF American reg.
istery. Nearly all or her chew were
Americans.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
GERMANS WITHIN
35 MILES Of
BUCHAREST

uERLIN. Nov. 2S.-The Germans
are now within 80 miles OF Bucharest.
The capitol of Guirguva has been cap
tured kurtca Arjosh. an important
railroad town not far from Campolung
and one Of the objective points OF the
Teutouic armies. has also been taken.
suIearians Capture Railroad Terminus
SOFIA. Nov 2S.-Kalafal. Ru.
manian town and railroad terminus.
has been captured ny the Bulgarians
who have crossed the Danube
Three more armies OF the Central
powers have crossed the Danube from
Bulgaria and invaded Rumania
LuIi on Western Front.
PARIS, Nov. 2S.--Last night was
quiet along the entire western front.
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IS
TAKENBYv|LLA
TREv|NO TROOP
FLEE NO R 7 \
GENERAL TREvlNo WITH GAR
RIsoN FROM CAPTURED CITY
RETREATiNG TOWARD oJINAeA
PURSUED 81 VILLA CAVAl ny

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 2S.-General
Funston received a special agents re.
port this morning stating that General
Treyino with the garrison of Chlhua-
hua is fleeing toward Ojinaga hotly
pursued by Villas cavalry.
The report states that after a five
day fight the Villistas were completely
victorious, and that General Trevino Is
now trying To reach the Mexican
stronghold OF Ojinaga. across the
Texas border from Preside.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
INVESTIGATORS F|ND
BILLIONS OF EGGS

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-Thirty million
dozen eggs were discovered here by In.
vestigators in a cold storage ware
house. These eggs were bought In
May at about twenty cents a dozen.
The government agents are now trying
To find the real owners.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
WANT EMBARGO
ON FOODSTUFFS

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28.-The
groccrs campaign for an embargo on
foodstuffs became statewide today
when petitions were sent 10 President
Wilson from sc towns and cities OF
California. The petitions were signed
by retail grocers, housewives and 9th.
ers who are trying to cut down prices.
Five thousand signatures were obtain.
ed In San Francisco in three days.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

w. J. Neale, mining man of san
Francisco. representing the Irwin De-
vclopment Co. was an arrival this
morning from the west en- route to
Mountain City. II Is understood that
he Will expert the Nelson Brothers
property. Mr. Neale is a thorough
mining man. and nj the present time
Is manager of property in Inyo
County, California
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
PEACE
MOVEMENT IS
STOPPED

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s.---Prcsident
Wilson and his advisers. after series
OF conferences have finally decided
not 10 make any definite move owaTJ
obtaining peace in Europe at the pres
ent time, according to reportf in OF.
ficial circles. Diplomatic representa-
tives abroad will be notified not 70
commit the United States as Insist<nt
for peace.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
Two zeppeIins Oowned.

Two Zeppclins were shot down dur
ing raid over England last night
Both airships were brought down
while trying to reach London, and the
crews of both are reported killed.
The news of the approach OF the
ships was telephoned to military head
quarters and all preparations werr
made 10 receive them. Squadrons OF
airplancs were sent up and land guns
kept Il sharp lookout
There wele quite a number OF air
ships in the invading fleet. Some
dropped bombs along the water front
and others headed for the industrial
center \ number OF casualties are
reported
This is the eth raid that the Ger.
man airships have made over England.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Emery johnson came
down from their ranch near Gold
Creek lust evening. and returned today
with an auto load OF supplies. They
are planning an extensive trip through
the east, and propose TO return by tho
southern route by way of Los Angeles
and San Francisco They expect 10
start on or about the 18th OF December
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

held the blanket In front OF him. and
Mr.. Boohcr wasn't able 10 see him
He can't even say whether It was
long slim man. or one that was short
and heavy set Neither can he say
whether the fellow was white or black
From his strength. however. Mr.. Boob.
or judges that he was vcry tall and
very heavy set.
An examination disclosed the fact
that two chickens had lost their heads.
The experience will be celebrated to.
morrow with big chicken dinner.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

age OF their first opportunity i'll Ne
vada to vote. The 1916 totals given
the respective candidates for United
States Senator show that Miller gained
an increase over his 1914 vote OF some
Ills votes. and that Plat secured an
increase OF 2.57i. and that. over the
Newlands vote of 1914 Pittman made
gain OF 1856.
The totals given the various candi-
dates for national and state offices. as
shown by the complete. but 10 some
slight extent unofficial, returns, are as
follows:
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

A couple of companies of infantry,
passing west on the w. p. this morn
ing. took advantage OF the fifteen min
ute stop by drilling on the street for
the benefit of exercise.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
Trevino's Army Broken Up.

Ell PASO, Nov. 2S.-General Con.
zales. who Is in command of the Car,
rama forces at Juarez, has started
south with 400 men. presumably to
cover the retreat of the Chihuahua gar.
rison. II is also reported that General
Trevino's army has been completely
broken up and that men are struggling
into various Mexican towns.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
Washington Also Has the Report.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-The war
department this morning announces
that information has been received
through official channels that Chihua-
hua has been captured by Villa The
department says. however. that this
report is not entirely substantial
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
BODY OF LATE EMPEROR
PLACED ON PUBLIC VIEW

VIENNA, Nov. 2S.--The body OF the
late emperor Franz Josef. was placed
on public view with solemn ceremonies
this morning. The streets were lined
with people with uncovered heads.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
PERsHING's THANKSGIVING
DINNER ON WAY SOUTH

COLUMBUS. Nov. 2S.-Three motor
trucks loaded with 10000 pounds of
turkey and fixings for the Thanksgiv.
ing dinner Of Pershing's forces are on
their way south.
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AeroPIane Drops Bombs on London.

LONDON. Nov. 2s.---A German aero.
plane raided London last night nyInr
at such an altitude that II was hardly
visible. Six bombs were dropped or
the city injuring four people. This is
the third raid In the last 49 hours, The
other two being made by Zeppelins
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

D. McEiroy, the real estate man,
who has offices here and in Salt Lake
City, was an arrival this morning on
the w p.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28
STEAMER NELSON
REP0RTRD SAFE

SEATTLE. Nov. 2s.-rhe Steamer
Neils Nelson Is this morning reported
safe off Cape Flattery The vessel had
lost her propeller Other ships are
now standing by till repairs can b.
made
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

Frank WiagIns and Walter Hoyt,
prominent residents OF Lamoillc. are
Elko visitors today
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Reed OF North
Fork. spent the night In town. They
are guests at the Mayer
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-28

silver 72 7.sc: lead. s71257.25;
spelter. sl2.375-ls.625; copper.
ls3e so. $3.50. second quarter. s2l
to s3s.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
OMAHA AND ARMOUR
TEAMS ARE WINNERS
Rourkes Defeat All-Star Anna.
teur Team by Overwhelm.
ing Score.
PACKERS BEAT MURPHYS

The Omaha Western league cham
pions proved to be too fast for Johnny
Dennison's All-Star amateur nine in
the feature event of the big amateur
field day at Rourke park yesterday
afternoon. The pros walloped the
sandlotters, 9 to |, in a six-inning
game which was stopped by dark
ness.
The Armours, Class A champions
of Omaha, had a narrow escape from
defeat at the hands of the Murphy Did
Its, the Class B champs, barely earn
ing 3 to victory.
The Rourkes bumped both Jim
Moylan and Bunny Holland, the All
Star hurlers, hard, while the amateurs
could not solve the offerings of Otto
Metz and Lou North.
! Carl Stangel of the Omaha Gas
company was the shining light of the
All-Star nine. Stangel made three
hits out of as many trips to the plate
and swiped two bases on Bobby Mar
shall.
Andy Graves, the 42-year-old vet
eran, hurled great game for the
Armours. He only allowed the
Murphys two hits. But Maxwell OF
the Class B lads also hurled good
game and the packers narrowly avert
ed disaster. .,
About 1000 fans attended the
games. The Scores: - -.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
Edgar Club Has Shoot
And Wild Duck Dinner

Edgar, Neb., Oct. Especial. y
The first events of the two days
shooting tournament held by the Ed
gar Gun club took place Friday after
noon. The attendance was fair and
enthusiasm ran high, but the work was
below the average. The scores of the
first six out of possible $50 were as
follows:
C. Valentine. Spring Ranch. Neb.. 143;
son, Marysvile, Kan, 1877; o. Osburn, Hardy,
Neb, 1877; c. G. Gelletley. Sutton, Neh., 1886;
D, Gross. Kansas City, Mo-, 1856; E. W. Var
ner, Adams. Neb., 134.
Carter and Gross are professionals.
The high man of the Edgar Gun
club was c. c. Stout with 126.
In the evening the Gun club gave a
wild duck banquet at the Stover hotel
for the members of the club and the
participants in the contest. DR.. w. M.
Thomas was POSTMASTER and opened
the meeting with a very flattering talk
and introduced the following speak
ers: D. Gross of Kansas City, G. L.
Carter OF Lincoln, DR.. E. L. Wilson
of Marysville, Kan, and Mayor S. L.
Denton and Will Brookley OF Edgar
The banquet of wild duck was enjoyed
by the shooters as much as if they had
been shooting ducks all day.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
Jumbo" Stiehm
Is Breaking Into
Eastern Limelight

Chicago, Oct. l.-"Jumbo" Stehm,
Indiana's new coach, has developed
an open offense that is likely to cause
up-sets in Big Nine calculations this
fall, according to experts who today
reviewed opening battles in central
states foot ball.
Indiana may be reckoned now as a
dangerous eleven, always able to slip
over long pass, say critics who base
their statements on reports of the
Hoosier defeat of Depauw yesterday
In other particulars, Indiana is not up
to the form it will have to show to
rank high in the conference, but
stehm may be expected to strengthen
the defense before the Chicago game
on October ID.
Prospects are bright at Notre
Dame, Judging from the one-sided
win over Case. AS a scoring machine
the Gold and Blue eleven bids fair
to rival some of the best in its his
tory. Coach Harper's new quarter
back, Chester Grant, is expected to
prove stay.
The Michigan Aggies crushed
Olivet, as an auspicious debut for
Coach Frank Sommers, one-time
Pennsylvania. A new player, who,
farmer rooters believed, will be seen
in hero roles at the Michigan Ath-
letic club, is Jacks, a substitute half
back.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
Krug Will Be Able to
PIay AGAINST CoI0nels

Marty Krug will be able to play
with the Rourkes against the Louis
vile Colonels in the post-season ser
les, which starts here Wednesday.
Marty played in the outfield yesterday
afternoon against the All-Stars and
found that he could give his leg,
which was injured last August, full
workout.
Some changes have been made in
the Louisville team. Wade Killifer
will not play in centerfield. White
man will occupy the position. Ed
Barney, late of Pittsburgh, will also
come to Omaha with the Colonels.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
Caledonians and
ToWnsends Winners

The Townsends defeated the
Chechie and the Caleodonians de-
feated the Nonpareis in the Omaha
and District soccer league games
staged at Miller park Sunday.
The Townsends beat the Bohe.
mians, 3 to /, in the first contest.
The Caledonians triumphed by 2
to-l score.
The Nonpareils were strengthened
by the appearance of Day in their
lineup. Day has just returned from
the fighting in Europe. Pete Low
den, Tom Hoyle and Lyall started in
this game, while in the first game,
Almer, Anderson, Brix, Darvill and
Rogerson were the shining lights.
The standing of the league now it:
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
Saved Her Daughters Life.

"Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy saved my daught-
er's life when she had cholera NOR
bus at the age of fourteen months.
She vomited every few minutes and
we were unable to keep any medicine
down long enough to benefit her un-
til we gave her this remedy. The
doctor being at our house I asked him
what he thought about Our using it,
and he said as he was unable to do
the child any good, l had better use
it. The second dose she kept down
and in a short time the bowels were
checked and she improved rapidly
after that" writes Mrs. Jennie Moy-
er, Lima, Ohio. Obtainable every
where.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02

foot ball player whom old time stu
dents of the game have scanned in
many years." and Cy has scanned Ne
braska teams for more than " a good
many years"
Coach Marling at Grand Island has
developed a powerful backfield with
Davis, halfback, and Brown, quarter.
last years stars, back in position.
Coach Rathbun at Beatrice scored
great victory in his win over Uni
versity Place by a score of &c to o.
The monition that the massive
backfield recruits at the Queen City
school would be too heavy and too
slow was swept aside. The Uni
versity Place team is not to be
sneezed at, which makes the Bea-
trice vicory all the more indicative
of what that team will amount to
this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-02
BOSTON IS WINNER
OF AMERICAN FLAG
Cleveland's Defeat of Chicago
White Sox Leaves Red Sox
League Champions.
ERRORS THROW FLAG AWAY
Copyright. 1915.
International News Service.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The Boston
American league club today won the
league pennant without playing, the
Chicago Americans having lost one
of their games to Cleveland.
Cleveland, O., Oct 1.-Cleveland
eliminated Chicago as possible
American league pennant winner to-
day by winning the first game of the
double-header, 2 to o. By so doing,
Cleveland also maintained a per-
centage of 500 Coumbe pitched bril-
liantly for Cleveland. allowing but
twohits, one by a recruit. the other
by a pinch hitter. He walked two,
only twenty-nine men facing him dur
ing the nine innings. Each of the
two Cleveland runs was scored by a
batsman who started the inning by
being hit, an error helping each on his
way to the plate. By peculiar COIN
cidence, each run was scored by a
sacrifice fly.
The second game was a farcical
contest and was won easily by Chi
cago. 8 to q Score, first game: