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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
SUGGESTS LEGAL BANS
TO CHECK DIVORCES

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 2O.--After dis.
posing OF an unparalleled default dl.
vorce docket in the superior court,
numbering two hundred odd cases.
Judge G. l.. Bell, from the bench,
made n short address to the divorce
jury in which he placed himself on
record as favoring the enactment OF
three laws. which, he said, would in
his opinion operate materially 10 a re-
duction in the number of connubiaI
shipwrecks in Georgia.
The three proposed laws he epito
mized as follows:
First. law requiring both parties
to a proposed marriage contract to
appear In person before the county
ordinary and make affidavit that there
is mo- lenai impediment in the way Of
such marriage; and in the event thai
either party be minor. requiring the
| consent Oi the parents or guardian Of
such minor IA necessary TO the issu-
ance OF the license.
otNNih Nut "
the bans FOR two weeks prior TO the
granting Of the license.
Third, forbidding the granting of :,
decree upon the uncorroborated testi.
mony of the plaintiff.
Il know II must appear to you. gen,
! tlemen," said the court TO the jury
that we have put these cases through
in rapid.fire order, and | know that
you are impressed with the idea tina,
orr divorce proceedings are somewhat
farcical. But we are merely enforcing
the law as II exists.
Such laws as I have suggested
would, in my judgment, tend to bring
| about more consideration and thought
in the matter of marriage. and would
stop the many foolish child marriage
and elopements which almost invariab
ly lead directly into the divorce court.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
ALLIES COMMEND
PREMIER'S SPEECH

LONDON, Dec 2O.-The speech
which Loyd.George made in the House
of Parliament yesterday when he
made an exhaustive review of the war
situation i'll giving 10 Parliament and
the public the British answer TO the
German peace proposals is considered
in London as an exact expression of
the feeling of all the nations of the En-
tente and is widely praised by the
press here.
The Paris press says the Allies are
held together by a spirit of unity that
is like a tree in resemblance to it's
branches being held firmly by the cen
trail body. which Is also held by the
roots Of its origin. Word comes from
Petrograd that the press there believes
peace Is now just as remote as before
the proposals were made on account
OF the stand taken by Lloyd.George
and the French Premier, BRAND.
The feeling reported from Rome
shows great rejoicing at the Italian
capitol caused by the speeches oi
/ BRAND and George which are consid
e'ed in Italy as reaffirming the unit!
of the Allies. They consider il as
stand which no longer leaves an,
doubt about the solidarity of the En-
tcnte and it is felt that greater thing.
can now be accomplished with tn,
! force of a single spirit to govern III,
Allies.
1t is understood that Baron Sonnino
the Italian minister for foreign affairs
and other Italian officials have said
that the proposal of Germany was only
/ intended as a trap 10 show that there
was discord among the allied nations
and which they thought might be stir
red up and pushed along.
The Italians rejoice that such an op
portunity was offered to show the fal
lacy of such r notion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
SAYS SHE WOULD DIE
TO BRING PROHIBITION

ATLANTA Ga, Dec. 2O.--AmeriCa
bone dry" by national amendment in.
side a few years was predicted by
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor. field secrc-
tary OF the Georgia branch of the Wo.
mems Christian Temperance Union
and national organizer of the interna.
tional organization, at a meeting here.
Il firmly believe" said Mrs. Armor,
that prohibition amendment 10 our
national constitution will have been
approved by Congress within two
years; and that 1t will be ratified by
every legislature in the country as fast
az assembled. believe, too, that in
1920 president of the United States
will be elected upon prohibition plat.
form, that he will take his office with
n prohibition cabinet beside him and
that the nation then will be free from
the bondage of the liquor traffic.
The liquor traffic. unless checked,
will destroy our country; II is its great
est menace. and oh, how | love my
country and my flag! I am nothing.
but for my country: and II knew that
in my death lay the only way to win
my country from this terrible and
ruinous curse. would die just as
gladly as I would live to win IT,
statistics convince me to the point
of prediction that the destruction Of
the liquor traffic would in ten years
bring about decrease In the national
death rate by 80 per cent" she said:
and shc cited the folly" as she called
II. of Americans annually giving thou.
sands Of dollars for Red Cross seals,
that the funds might be used to fight
tuberculosis and at the same time per.
nit to flourish the liquor traffic.
which. sho said, '1s the greatest single
cause of tuberculosis the world has
over known" lp
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
FEW DEL|NQUENTS ON
COUNTY TAX ROLLS

County Treasurer Miller reports that
the delinquent lis; for this year is only
half as large as IL was last year.
Nearly all property owners have
thought OF the extra ten per cent. that
they would have TO pay IL they allowed
he last day for payment 20 slip by
without adding their share to the coun
~ fund
Last year the delinqucn, list con.
tained 2l0 names, but this year there
are only los names The total amount
Of the taxes collected this year is $293..
1884, There were some small
amounts that were paid under protest.
the sum OF which is only $l7lOI. The
payers OF the balance seemed to be
satisfied with their assessments.
TIE amount delinquent today is only
S1SS5.Go The amount due on the sec,
ond installmcnt. which viii be paid
next June is $27l,9451O.
The total amount OF both Install
menis is S569.76i.5S
Elko County Is one of the best coun.
Ties in the state and tn, promptncss
with which tho taxes are paid shows a
fine public spirit in the citizens.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
ANOTHER NEW BUILDING
GOING UP IN ELKo

Excavation has been started on the
site of the old Mayer block next to the
Mayer hotel and new building will BE-.
erected. There Is an old frame build.
ing now on the lot which will be torn
down at once. The new building will
he three stories in height and Will be
occupied below by a store and the up
per rooms will be prepared for rental
as offices.
The new structure will be of brick
and will he bWlt to conform to the
lines of the Mayer Hotel for the sake
OF symmetry. as was done in the case
of the SimcoX Garage.
Years ago the present building was
made into home by the Mayer
family. Mr. and Mrs. Bangs are the
present occupants but they will take
quarters in the Mayer Hotel in a day
or two and the wrecking of the old
building will be performed
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
PHoNoGRAPA AID
TO SURGEONS KNIFE

CHICAGO. Dec. 20.-P. w. COOmDs,
sufferer from appendicitis, lay upon
the operating table at Columbus Hos.
pital. He moancd and walled. BY his
side stood Dr.. Thomas E. Garter. per-
sonal friend. and Dr. Martin Ritter,
clever surgeon. In their operating
gowns. with knives and other instru
ments handy and nurses ready. they
were prepared to operate.
But when II came to- administering
the ancsthetic Coombs resisted. His
pain was great, but his fear OF the
drug greater. II was impossible TO get
him under the influence.
Then DR. Martin had an idea. Ht
whispered to q nurse and she departed
tn return few minutes later with {
talking machine.
What kind of music do you like
best. Coombs7" inquired the physician
"Ragtime." moanod the wondering
patient. curiosity partly overcoming
his fear.
Then the strains of the latest melo
dies rang through the operating room
Under their influence Coombs became
quiet. hc forget his fear Of the drug
and before he knew II he was under
the influence and the doctors were
carving away.
The talking machine has been added
to the regular pcrating room equip
ment for skittish patients.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
LUTHER BURBANK
GETS CUP|D'S ARROW

SANTA ROSA. Cal. Dec. 2O.--Luth.
er Burbank, the great vegetable scien-
tist. will be married here tomorrow TO
Miss Elizabeth Waters who come here
from New York two years ago and
took UP position as secretary 10 the
plant wizard. Burbank Is sixty.seven
years old and has never been married.
He worked many years at scientific
experimentation and succeeded in ac.
complishing many things which were
considered marveIs in the way OF Gre.
atinS new breeds of plants, notable
among which efforts was his success
in taking away the spine OF the cac.
tus. He got the spine from the cactus
but he could not get the arrow from
Cupid.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
STILL A CHANCE
FOR PEACE IN
NEAR FUTURE

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. 20.-
Peace talk has not abated at the Capt..
tol and in diplomatic and official cir
cles 1t is thought that there is stiil
chance for peace to be brought about
in the near future.
The proposal of Germany and the
replies of the Allied nations are con.
sidered TO be of such nature that fur
ther openings are left to press for
peace. In Washington there Ia hope
among officials and diplomats alike
that continual negotiations, for peace
viii be carried forward and this Is stlll
considered TO be possibility.
II Is understood here that the admin.
istration believes that the speech of
Premier Lloyd.George in the British
House of Parliament yesterday leaves
the way open for further activity to-
ward peace and the end of the war.
which all the nations realize Is devas.
tating Europe of human life as well as
its business.
Those who are known 10 be close TO
the German Embassy say that there Is
no doubt that Germany is willing and
ready TO make specific terms for the
consideration of the Allied powers.
This is one Of the main points touched
upon by Lloyd.George yesterday when
ne said that the proposals made could
not be considered because of their in.
definiteness. Officials believe that
{ Germany is willing TO overcome that
objection by making a definite pro-
I posal which will be acceptable for con-
Sidcration, at least. II Germany for
rnaliy signifies Willingness to comply
with the requirement OF Lloyd-George
then the door iB wide open for some
tangible move to a definite end OF war
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
GUARDSMEN CLASH
WITH MEXICAN BANDITS

SAN DENIfO. Texas, Dec. 20
Company b of the first Oklahoma in
fantry was fired upon by MeXicans
from across the Rio GIande border last
night. This company was on guard at
the Santa Maria pumping station and
fully fifty shots were exchanged be-
tween the Guardsmen and the bandits.
Two shots from the Mexican side
passed through the tents of the Ameri.
can soldiers. but no one was injured
on this side. The American soldiers
returned the fire hut the effect could
not be seen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
BANDITS ROB BANK
IN OKLAHOMA TOWN

TULSA. Okla, Dec 20.-The town OF
Skiatook. which lies ten miles from
here was thrown into great excitement
today when robbers entered the town
and held up the bank.
The robbers secured twenty thou
sand dollars IN cash and made a good
escape. Posses are securing the coun.
try but no trace of the bandits hae
been found. II is not believed, how.
ever, that they can get out of the coun.
try. as a drag-net has been thrown out
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
ONE DEATH RESULTED IN
ALABAMA TRAIN WRECK

BIRMINGHAM. Dec. 2O.-An Illinois
Central passenger train which runs as
the Seminole Limited was thrown into
a ditch and wrecked at a station called
Gold Eagle. The wreck was caused
by broken rail and resulted in the
death of one and the injury OF dozen
persons. The engine. tender and SIX
coaches We're derailed
later report states that one negro
was killed. two were slightly injured
and but slight damage done The ell.
Kin" boiler exploded
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
BURGLAR PLEADS GUILTY.

Frank Smith. who was recently ar.
rested AT Wells and charged with burg.
larry was brought before the District
Court this morning for plea and ar.
raignment The defendant has been
thinking things over in the solitude
of his cell md had arrived at the con.
clusion that you can't do wrong and
get away with It," Accordingly he on.
tered plea Of guilty. and will BE- sen.
fenced tomorrow morning
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
COAL FAMINE
HITS CHICAGO
MANY SUFFER

CHICAGO. Dec. 2O.-This city is al.
most on the verge of a very serious
coal famine and Is so close to It that
the city Is said TO be only one day
ahead OF actual want for the entire
city.
Suffering Is reported TO be endured
on a large scale among the poorer dis.
tricts. There is barely enough 10
keep furnaces going for the preventing
OF freezing pipes.
A heavy snow has fallen IN the east
and 1t is feared that II will interfere
with railroading to such an extent that
1t may mean the closing of many large
hotels. factories. and office buildings.
II also is feared that real famine
will result and cause great suffering
among flat dwellers
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
VESSEL SINKS IN
ATLANTIC OCEAN
ALL LIVES LOST

HALIFAX. Novia Scotia. Dec. 20
In a terrific gale that swept over the
eastern coast line and reached out into
the ocean for great distance an
American ship sank. with all on board
some time in the past day or two. The
vessel was a schooner that recently
sailed from Perth Amboy. New Jersey.
loaded with coal for Yarmouth, Noyia
Scotia, and sailed under the name OF
William Mason.
Wreckage from the cabin of the
Mason was washed ashore near Digsby
and told the tale of another sea hor
ror. The news spread rapidly and
searchers piled along the shore looking
for other evidences OF the catastrophe
that would tell the fate of the crew. as
1t was thought the hulk might still be
afloat with living members of the crew
aboard.
II is not known whether the schoon
er was equipped with wireless or no
but ii is not probable that she was for
no distress call was received any
where.
The searchers finally found two
bodies which were identified by paper,
in the pockets OF the dead men as
members of the Mason's crew. TIL,
first body identified was that of Ben
jamin Mathews. a native of Missouri
The second was James a. Apt, who
hailed from Bear River, Novia Scotia
Other members of the crew have not
yet been accounted for.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
cAaRAnzA MUST DECIDE
UPON AMERICAN VIEWS

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Dec 20. Gen.
"ral CarranEa faces the responsibility
"ior coinclding with the American
views on the Protocol or of forcing an
open break OF relations between the
United States and the dcfacto govern.
ment. This was made plain by the
attaches of the American.Mcxican
Commission which adjourned it's ses.
Sions at Philadelphia to give Carrunza
time to pass on points OF the Protocol.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
AMERICANS AT JUAREz
ARE INTENSELY HATED

Ell PASO, Dec. 2O.-The ill.feelins
which the MeXicans have fostered
against all Americans has increased at
Juarez as result of General Bells re-
fusal to turn over to the Carranza com
mander here General Comaudran, who
deserted from the forces of the first
chief and fled into El Paso. All Amer
leans are advised not to enter Juarei
on any account until the situation has
been cleared up.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
GERMANS DISLIKE
SPEECH Of GEORGE

BERLIN, Dec. 2O.-Touching on the
speech OF LloyG.George in the Parlia.
mcnt yesterday when the British Pre-.
micr gave the view that England en-
tcr,ains or the peace proposals tn"
German newspapers are generally pcs.
simistic. They believe that the Ger
man motives were misunderstood and
that Gcrmany's good intentions have
been abused in handling the peace
matter They say that there is a great
gulf between the standpoint OF the
British Premier and that of Germany
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20

c. L. Fikc, chief dispatcher for tho
Western Pacific who was reported yes
terday to be very i'll from pneumonia
was taken TO the Merritt Hospital IL
Oakland last night. The first report
was an error, as Mr.. Fike is suffering
from an acute attack of inflamatory
rheumatism. and will receive treat
ment at the Oakland hospital for the
latter ailment
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
HEAVY EARTHQUAKE
SHAKES KENTUCKY

HICKMAN, KY. Dec. 20.-This place
was terribly shaken by a severe earth.
quake last night. The shock lasted
for some time and was SO violent tina,
chimneys We're shaken loose and
tumbled from the roofs of the rocking
houses.
The residents became panic stricken
and fled from their homes to the
streets in their night clothes Nc
deaths are reported and the damage
was not great
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
SOLDIER KILLED N
DANCE HALL FIGHT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.--As the
result of fight which took place in
a dance hall here Jesse Barnsfield a
private soldier in the Coast Artillery
IS dying.
Details of the affair have not been
given. but It IL said that special
policeman named Albert knight is re-
sponsible for the condition OF the vic.
tim. Knight is being held pending an
inves>-Iation into the matter. AS
death TO the soldier is certain Knight
will be charged with murder.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20

MIR. and Mrs. James 5elIinser, promi
nent residents of Lamoille. where they
have a ranch home. have been spend
ing several weeks in Elko. They re,
turned this morning to their home for
the holidays
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20

Sheriff Harris and Assessor Wealth.
ers left last night for the southern
part of the county TO collect fees from
sheep men who are running their stock
on the white sage. The sheriff and as.
SCISSOR will return in a day or two SO
ne to bc home for Xmas
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20

L. d. Hylton, prominent resident OF
Mound Valley. has been visiting his
daughter. Mrs. Dr. Mentz. for several
days. He will return to his home TO.
day.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20

sheriff Joe Harris has returned from
his trip to Carson with the three men
who were sentenced to terms In the
State Prison.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
WORTH TRYING.

In pioneer days men Travelled in
pairs. one watched for Indians to the
right. the other to the left"
Wouldn't be had way to look out
for automobiles"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
NOTICE. PYTHIAN SISTERS.

There Will bc special meeting Of
the Pythlan Sisters at the Pythian
Hall on Friday night at 1870 d20.22
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20

c. w. Smith, also LurlIno resident
Is visitor to the county seat today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-20
NEW YORK QUOTATIONS.

silver 76s.c; copper, electrolytic.
Ibrs, quarter. nominal; second and
khird quarters, 32h-34c; lead IA.
l-s;c: spelter. f. ST. Louis. l0%c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-06
M'GRAW WILL PILOT
GlANTS..NEXT SEASON
Story That lie and Hampstead Are
at odds il Declared To be
Pure Bunk.

international News Service.
NEW YORK. oct. 9. - John j.
MCGraW will manage the New York
Giants next year notwithstanding
the reports 10 the contrary. This
on the word of John B. Foster. sec
rotary of the New York club who
said that all talk of Harry ~ Hemp
stead and his manager being at odds
was so much bunk" lie added
''McGraw was at the Office Nester-
day and left 10 keep an appoint
ment with his dentist He has al
ready gone over plans for next year
With Mr.. Hampstead and has high
hopes Of leading the Giants 10 a
pennant.
"McGraw got a temporary leave
of absence from Mr.. Hampstead
before he left the bench i'm that
game in Brooklyn last Tuesday His
contract with the New York club
has another year to run and il is
not fair to him or TO the Giants TO
have these wild rumors spread
broadcast that he will not be with
the team next year"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-06
EMBROIDERY WINS
ST. LEGER EVENT
KiIIana Finishes Second in
Race at Louisville, With
HanOVia Poor Third.

LOUISVILLE. KY. oct. EN-
hroidery. the four year old Celt-
Networth fily. carrying top weight
OF rs pounds, easily won the st.
Leger handicap at two miles and a
quarter, the feature race Of the fail
meeting at Churchill Downs here
Thursday afternoon. KiHanna fin
ished second. three lengths behind
while Hanovia, the only other
starter, came under the wire far in
the rear.
Embroidery is owned by a. 3.
Hancock, and was ridden by Jockey
r Murphy. She was trained 10y J.
q Milan.
The start was good. all three
horses getting of in a bunch. At
the end of the first quarter they
we're strung out with Killanna run
ming first and setting the pace, fol-
lowed by En- broidery. with Hanovia
last This position was maintained
for the first two miles. At the be-
ginning of the last quarter Murphy
began 10 move up with Embroidery
and when rounding into the stretch
took command of the situation. En-
hroidery was never headed there
after and first under wraps.
The time for the race 1855 So is
. So seconds slower than the track
record.
The race was worth S1.51O 10 the
winner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-06
GREAT RUSH FOR
SERIES TICKETS
Offices of FenWay Park Be-
Sieged by Thousands of Fans
and Many Disappointed.

BOSTON, oct 6.-Seekers Of re-
served seats took on the appearance
of bleacher crowds Thursday i'm the
scramble for reservations for the
world series baseball games. which
begin here on Saturday They
swarmed about the ticket offices at
Fenway park in lines broken often
by the eagerness of some enthusiast
to obtain earlier possession of tick
cts. Women and staid business men
We'd with messenger boys and 9TH
ers in their effort to gain prominent
places i'm the line.
80 actual disorder developed. but
the police were called upon 10 re-
form lines and club employees en-
deaVored unsuccessfully to placate
disappointed applicants who clam
ored for answers 10 their written re-
quests for seats.
The rush for reservations was re-
suit of a new system. made neces-
sary this year Pres't J. J. Lam
min, of the Boston Americans. eN-
planned, because OF the late date
upon which the American league
race was decided BY this system.
successful applicants were assigned
a number calling for tickets OF "a
certain class. without a definite des-
ignation of the seats as i'm other
years. Those first i'm line obtained
the better seats as they were distrib-
uted by the ticket sellers. and il was
TO obtain this advantage that appli-
cants sought the leading places in
the lines.
In all probability city club Off
Gals agree. more persons have been
disappointed through failure TO re-
ceiye tickets this year than ever be-
fore. Hundreds OF requests have
been refused.
An indication of the number of
refusals was shown i'm the statement
today of a man who speculates in
such tickets that he had caused IS
letters to be written, each asking for
two seats. and had received word TO
date OF the granting of only three Of
these applications.
The police patrol OF the ticket
lines is rigorous and those solicit
ing or selling tickets are first warned
away and then arrested if they per-
sist. one arrest was made Thurs
day. Private detectives are said TO
be in touch with the distribution of
large blocks of seats furnished to
municipal officers. the police and fire
departments, and various public ser
vice companies 10 be certain that
none of these blocks is turned TO
private profit.