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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
STAGGERING FIGURES
COST OF WAR

There seems to be fascination in
casting up the accounts of the war,
gruesome and horrifying though the
subject may be. Financiers and
economists appear to find especial in
terest in computing the costs Of the
conflict in terms of money, says the
Journal of Commerce. Following are
some of the figures:
Leroy Beaulieu, French political
economist: THE war is costing the
belligerents $2OO.OOO,OOO a month"
Alexander Ribot, French Minister of
Finance December 16): "The war. 10
date has cost $3s,sOO, 100000. France
is spending $42O,OOO.OOO a month"
F. w. Hirst, editor London Econo-
mist: "The war is costing belliger-
ents $4,000. 900 daily"
Sir George Paish, editor London
Statist: "The loss to Great Britain in
failure to make reproductive expendi-
lures amounts to 100000, 900 a
year."
Henri Mason, Avocat a la Court
a'Appel de Bruxelles, places Belgium's
property loss at $1,06O,0O00 900, while
State Controller Kharitonoff places
that of Russia at $4,000, 900 900. From
both should be deducted what the
Germans may have diverted and made
profitable.
Incidentally. 1t may be stated that
since the war began the seven great
powers have voted credits of over
35,000,0OO,000 and have negotiated
loans amounting to over $25,00O00O,-
600, while their gold reserve has ad-
vanced from $2,130,OOO 900 to S3,73S,-
100000 for the Quadruple Alliance
and from $1,057. 100000 to s1,41O.OOO,.
600 for Austria-Germany.
From these figures and others the
direct expenditures thus far are esti-
mated at S50,00O,OOO, 900. The indirect
expenditures and wastage are placed
at $4,000, 100000 Total money cost,
$50, ,O0O, 100000.
These figures take no account of
thS pCholOh huDiilLy luCuIICus tuS IOSS
of earning power by men in the field
and the higher cost of living in war
| times.
Taking the casualties and money
loss together the war has probably
cost at least $4,000, 100000 up to date.
1t is impossible to say what portion
of this sum would have been saved or
spent in some other way II the war
had not occurred. The expenditure
for unproductlve luxuries has undoubt
edly been curtailed. The war-induced
economy of Europe Is variously esti.
mated at from IS to 500 per capita.
Europe has a population of about
59,000,000. A per capita economy of
cents a day would be S1S year, or
about equal to the estimated cost of
the war thus far. II Is this elusive
factor Of economy that makes the real
cost of war so difficult to calculate
Many believe that the waste and uu.
productive expenditure Of war do not
much exceed those of peace and tina;
II Is very doubtful whether wars
really cost anything except human life
and suffering In which respect this
cost is so high that II ought to be pro
hibited.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
ANOTHER MONTENEGRO
PEACE DENIAL
BY Pac. arc intI nc,@s Service.


VIENNA, Jan. 21.-The foreign Of
flee here denies that peace negotia-
tions have been broken off with Mon
tenegro. They state that several days
are required for the troops to come
in from the mountains, and that peace
conditions will not be discussed until
all troops have laid down their arms.
PARIS, Jan. 21.-The Austrians
have renewed the offensive in Monte
negro with redoubled violence accord
ing TO Geneva dispatch. 1t states
that General Koevess is advancing in
line toward Cettinje and Pedgoritza
and another detachment is moving
south toward Antivari. The Austrians
are concentrating against Scutari.
ROME, Jan. 21.-The Montenegrian
legation here announced today the re-
moval of their government to Lyons,
France.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
CARRANzA WILL
REMOVE CAPITAL

QUERETARO, Mexico, jar. 21.It is
expected that Carranza will shortly
decree the removal Of the capital from
Mexico City to Dolores Hidalgo, Gu.
anajuato. He gives as the reason for
the removal that the sentiment in
Mexico City is hostile and that also 1t
Is too far south to be In sympathetic
touch with the northern part of Mexl.
co.
If the removal is made Dolores HI.
dalgo will be rebuilt with the money
secured by the sele of the government
buildings at Mexico City. The build
ings there are valued at $60,000,O00.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
NOT ALWAYS.

1T is always the unexpected that
happens" she remarked, just because
1t was necessary to say something.
"Oh, no, not always" the cruel man
replied. II knew the moment saw
you that you would have me cornered
somewhere inside of fifteen minutes
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
GEORGIA MOB
HANGS 8 NEGROS
BY Pae. and InrI News Service.

ALBANY, Ga, Jan. 21.-Five ne
groes who were being held in connec.
ton with TIE killing of Sheriff Moro.
land of Lee county. were taken from
the Worth County Jail by a mob last
night and were found hanging to one
limb Of tree near Starkville this
morning. The bodies were riddlcd
with bullets and examination showed
that they had been hanged shortly
after being taken from the jail.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
SCHOOLS DECLARED UNSAFE.

Fifty public schools in San Fran.
cisco are fire traps. according to a
report from the fire department sent
10 the Board OF Education recently.
Inadequate fire escapes and dangerous
exits are charged, besides other de-
tects. accommodation are made
that the city oxpend $4,000 on
changes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
$3.50, 100000 GOLD IN SAN
FRANCISCO U. S. MINT

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2O.-.The
gold bullion and coin in the United
States mint here today totalled $685..
100000 with more coming from every
direction, according to statement
Issued by r. w. Shanahan, superin,
tendent of the mint and guardian Of
It's treasure.
A total OF s11o,S69, 500 worth OF gold
bullion passed over the receiving
counter last year. an increase. accord
ing to the official records, OF $4,000.
600 over the gold receipts Of 1914.
More than S6sO00.00o OF the 1916
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21

But there is every Indication that this
spring will bring plenty of jobs and
barely enough men to fill them.
"The tendency of the wage scale
will be upward. think. The pressure
is being felt now"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
GENERAL DlAz
DENIES PLOTTING
sy Pao. and Inyl News Service.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.--Generai
Felix Diaz strenuously denies that he
has been plotting revolution In Mex.
leo. He admit sthat he would like to
bo president but declares that the Of.
flee must be rendered virtually unanf-
lnously by the Mexican people. He
Gays he Is not ambitious to overthrow
Madero because the latter is weak al
Intellectual.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
TURKS FLEEING
BEFORE ALLIES
BY Pae. and Int'I New. Service.

BY Pae. and int'I News Service.
ROME, Jan. 21.-The Turks in the
Caucasus mountains in Mesopotamia.
are reported in headlong flight before
the Russian and English troops.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-Russians have
occupied Sultanabads, sixty miles
southeast of Hamedan, Persia. The
Turks are fleeing toward Burkird
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21

Attention is called to the stallion
advertisement elsewhere in this Issue.
Horsemen who have examined the ami
mails declare them to be as fine lot
as was ever brought to Blko.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
won PAPEN NOT
IN BOMB PLOTS

BY Pae. and Intl News Service.
BERLIN, Jan. 21.-The Overseas
News Agency declares that any docu.
ments published by the British impli.
eating Won Papen in bomb plots are
forgeries.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
.SUPT. OF SING SING
REMOVED BY GOVERNOR.

BY Pae. and lnpi News Service.
ALBANY, N. V, Jan. 21.-Governor
Whitman today removed superintend-
ent of Prisons John 3. Riley, on
charge of attempting to break up dis.
ciplne in Sing Sing.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
MAY MEAN MORE
RAIN FOR CALIFORNIA

BY Pae. and lnpi News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21.--The
state forecase today was. Cloudy to.
night and Saturday"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
BRITISH STEAMER
SUMMARIZED
By Pae. and lnel New. Service.

LONDON, Jan. 21.-The British
Steamer Sutherland of 3542 tons regis
ter was torpedoed by a German sub
marine in the Mediterranean Sea this
morning. The crew was saved and
landed at Malta.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
NO JAPANESE IN
LOWER CALIFORNIA
BY Pae. and Int'I News Service.

by Fdc. and init NeW5 StTVICe.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-GeneraI
Scott derides the story that there are
thousand armed Japanese encamped
in Lower California. about thirty miles
from the border. He says that the
American troops located at Sierra Del
Palma in the mountains directly oppo-
site the point reported, would have
located any troops in that territory.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
ILLINOIS FLOODS
CAUSE BIG DAMAGE
by Pae. and Inpi News Service.

CHICAGO. Jan. 21.-A twelve hour
rain in Northern Illinois has caused
many rivers to overflow their banks
inundating many cities and villages
and damaging property to the extent
of over a million dollars. Boats are
being used in the western suburbs of
Chicago. Several residential sections
of Joliet are under six feet of water
and several hundred families arc
homeless. Traffic is paralized and all
factories have been closed down,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21
GERMAN GAINS
DURING WAR
81 Pae. and Int,I News serxlee,

BY Pae. and lnt'l News Service.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 21.-It is Of
ficially estimated In Vienna that the
Germans since the war began have
captured 100000 prisoners. 10000
guns. 10000 Maxims, and are occupy
ing 100000 square miles of hostile
territory.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-21

receipts. said shanahaf, came from
foreign countries, with the largest
amounts from Australia and Japan.
Receipts from Australia for 1916
amounted to s35,006, ,290.55; from
Japan s19.4Os,110.75 and from China
s9.573, ,942.04.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-12-15

HERE are a few warnings
Il that all Christmas cele-
brants will do well to OBJ
serve:
Use electric lights instead
of candleswherever possible.
Never leave the children
alone with lighted candles.
Remove the curtains when
candles are used in windows.
Use asbestos fiber instead
of cotton to represent snow.
Use metallic tinsel and
not paper on your trees.
Fasten your tree securely,
so it will not tip over.
Remove the tree from the
house when the needles be-
come dry.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-12-15
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In the stiffness OF the midnight,
In the silence of the Star,
In the slumber of the white lambs,
On the hillsides. near and far,
Came the Christ Child to his mother;
To the humble oxen's stall;
He, the Babe OF Paradise, sweet;
Lord of Christmas, King OF all
Hush. let not a word be spoken
OF his sacrifice for men,
STOPPING from his world Of glory,
To be woman-born; pen
OF sweet straw to be his cradle,
He 10 ours, just ours, today,
Mark that mortal smile, that shining
OF the halo in the hay!
While the palm trees rustic softly,
While his lullaby. the breeze.
Croons amid the angels anthem
Which the star-lit heaven cLeaves,
We will claim him ours. our treasure,
Christmas Babe. and Babe divine.
Hail. thrice hail, o mystic stranger,
Nesting in thy straw-fllled shrine!
Helen Chase, in Brooklyn Eagle.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-12-15
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
BY REV. RALPH CURTIS JONES.

IR Father. we are CRATE
full to thee on this
Christmas day for all
the good things in life,
thankful for the lowly
birth in Bethlehem, for
oil of u-I;nh a no
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-12-15

INS the good things in life,
thankful for the lowly
4 birth in Bethlehem, for
all of which We COM
meraorate this day. May all Christen-
dom unite in mighty force to stop
this ungodly European conflict, and
say as the heavenly host sang, peace
On earth, good will toward men," for
we are sad indeed, at the thought of
thy children who today are killing
each other In the terrible war that Is
Oh, Heavenly Father, bring them and
their rulers to fdll realization Of
the sinfulness of war-that those who
have caused it may cry to thee for
peace. May they get glimpse Of the
cross in its full meaning. and profit
by the sacrifice made by thy Son for
the worlds redemption.
Our Father, may the world become
Christianized from all other religions
and PHILOSOPHERS, not merely in name,
but in the spirit of true Christian
brotherhood. Oh Lord, let US all who
fail 10 appreciate this great gift which
thou gavest to the world be so con-
science-stricken that they will at once
cease from their ingratitude. and ir-
reverence and depart from the error
Of their ways. May they become a6-
vocates Of the Loving Master, who. as
the perfect man, said to all mankind,
Except ye be converted and become
as little children, We shall not enter
the kingdom Of heaven"
Dear Father. we rejoice with thee
for the hearts that Christmas will
make glad. for the little children to
whom Christmas brings so much joy
Also we pray thee for those bereft of
loved ones on Christmas day to whom
this season brings painful remem-
brance. Console all that mourn the
loss OF loved ones. Comfort US, o
Lord, with q heavenly vision and pre-
pare us to meet them in the holy
city. Give grace to the dying cheer
to the sick and lonely, encourage the
unfortunate and dishearteIed. Take
all bitterness and hatred fro:l our
hearts and plant within us true
brotherhood. Give food to the hun
cry and raiment to the poorly clad.
Help us all to find thee as our Brother
and Friend, our Comforter and Sa-
vior and the giver of life everlasting.
We ask it all in thy holy name.
A--EN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

When they first started the silo IN
this country said a travelling salesman
of intelligent observation. Il tried to iin,l
out where they got the name but no
farmer l ever met. whether he had one
or not, could tell me, and rs | was not
vitality Interested never did learn until
had gone q long way from home.
"A number of years ago | made a trip
into Morocco, partly business and partl
pleasure as | had a brother there who
was a United States consul One day,
riding along a sort of suburban street,
almost went over the edge of great
chasm, entirely open and no danger sig
sue the city for damages in a civilized
country.
eat first | thought it was some recent
excavation for city Improvements of some
kind and was for going after the careless
contractor. but upon second thought | re-
called where | was looking into the gulch
l could see that it had been there for
hundreds of years probably. Anyway l
asked about it and discovered it was an
entrance to the big subterranean gram
aries under the city where grain and food
were stored in case of war or famine, and
they were called 'silos,' word of Ara
bian origin. New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

MachiaS. the second formed in this
state. j. II. Winchester for Corinna
Mrs. Kate Is. Ellis for the State Board
or Health. the only outside activity
represented at the meeting, Mrs. John
Is. Sawyer for Jonesport, Mrs. Rich
ard Quirk for Bath, J. F. Fahey for
Carmel, J. l.. Pinkerton for Bowdoin-
ham, Mrs. Elinor Jones for Norway
| Mrs. S. Reed Allen for Richmond. This
completed the work of the convention
and rising vote of thanks was ex-
tenced to Superintendent Perkins
Principal Mixer and those who had
made the sessions of the convention
pleasant and profitable.
1t was announced that the execu-
tive committee of the State Associa =
tlon had elected the following chair
men of the various committees which
makes them automatically members of
the national committees on the same
subject: Membership. Miss Lucia Con-
nor, Fairfield; educational, J. l.. Tay-
lor. Augusta; child hygiene. DR.. Ethel
walters, Fairfield; press. Rev. H. W.
Haynes, Augusta; finance. Mrs. c. E.
\arney. tasco; parent t-teacher, Mrs.
Hugh Ross Hatch. Fairfield; litera-
ture, J. H. Winchester, Corinna.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
SEVERE FIGHTING BETWEEN
THE FRENCH And GERMANS
IN ART0|S REGION, FRANCE
Berlin Admits French Shown Latest Dis
patches Indicate Big Lead for Allies All Fronts

offensive against the Austro-Hungarlans
Northwest of Tarnopol the Russians aft
er bitter fighting succeeded in penetrat-
ing Austro-Hungarian trenches but later
were elected from them, while on the
Ressaraban frontier the Russians were
driven from an advanced position to their
main position. In Nolhyna fighting which
lasted throughout the night resulted in
the defeat of the Russians.
Small engagements by infantry have
taken place at several points on the Aus
tro-1talian front. in all of which Rome
reports the Italians were victorious. Fog
and rain have ended for the time being
the artillery duels on the Isonzo front.
Premier Skouloudis of Greece has in
formed the Greek Parliament that his
policy to avoid trouble for Greece has
the approval of the majority of the peo-
pie and that it would be continued, not
withStanding pressure. He added that the
forces of the government would be kept
intact and used exclusively in the inter
est of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

There is no relaxation of the severe
fighting between the French and Ger
mans in the Artois region of France.
Northwest of Nimy, according to Berlin,
a large section of a French trench has
been captured by the Germans, while
near Neuville craters that had been pre-
vously lost to the French were retallen.
A few prisoners and % machine guns fell
into the hands of the Teutons.
Paris asserts that in the district aroun
IaFolie. southwest OF Vimy. the Germans
were forced out of communicating
trenches they had. and also that two
strong attacks by the Germans agains:
the French between Neuville and LaFolic
were repulsed the Germans being able to
hold Only one mine crater
Berlin admits that the French south OF
.he Somme river entered portion of the
German first line trenches. There have
heen hor,harclrnerts on the remainder Of
the Front.
In Nrlhynia and on the East Galtcia
frontier the Russians are strongly on the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
NEW HAT BEATS MEDICINE
Better Than Doctors and Drugs. Says
Wise Woman.

Whenever feel run down ! always
buy 4 new hat" said a woman with "A
laugh not long ago. 1T is Il better
remedy than doctors and drugs. and is
usually less expensive"
In the case Of women who are con-
tinually lin the blues" this habit might
have drastic results. but there is no
doubt that the clothes we wear have a
very strong influence over our spirits.
Even woman who does not care
much for dress is conscious of little
inward glow of satisfaction in the
knowledge that she is we'll and suita :
bly, attired. She holds herself better
and with more confidence under the
stimulation of a pretty gown or hat.
Clothes make the man" so we are
told. 1t is hardly realized how much
they are responsible for the making or
marring of a woman.
Shabby clothes that have seen much
wear and tear and much attention from
the needle and the brush are very COM
Portable to wear once in a while. When
it becomes necessary to don them day
after day. with no hope of their renew
al they slowly and insidiously begin
to tell on the spirits of their wearer.
They give a feeling of shabbiness, and
the confidence and right to a place in
the world is partly lost. This is es-
pecially detrimental to the business
woman, for she is taken very much at
her own value in the world of com
merce.
1t is not necessarily very expen-
sive business to possess nice clothes. a
good tailored costume. though dearer at
the start, is an economy, for it wears
and keeps its cut to the end. By mere
ly renewing collar and cuffs occasion
ally, and varying the blouse with which
it is worn, the costume always remains
fresh, and gives it's wearer the air Of
being well dressed. 1t is not always
the most expensive and elaborate toilet
that makes for this much desired effect
1t is a vexed question whether beauty
or clothes improve woman most
Beauty is very valuable asset in life
to a woman, but seen in an unsuitable
setting it loses much Of its charm, and
will often be eclipsed by the less at
tractive looks Of the woman who
chooses her clothes we'll and knows
how to wear them. 1t is generally un-
derstood from a certain type Of novel
and play that beauty shines anywhere,
under any conditions. Certainly, moth
ing can actually take away the con-
tour Of the face, the faultlessness Of
the complexion or the beauty of the fig
ure. but all these may be overlooked in
some cases. The figure may be hidden
behind an ugly dress, the complexion
may be ruined by the color scheme, and
the contour of the face lost under an
hat.-London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
ADMITS LETTER


Dear Herr Won Paren:
Il read with great regret that the
fate of recall has indeed, overcome
YOU. don't suppose that YOU are very
unhappy To be able to shake the dust
of this unfriendly country from off
your feet. What chiefly offcnds me is
that in always giving way to the gov
ernment here we have never found
that they are kindly disposed toward
Us. That the demand for the recall has
been so sudden and bclated throws in
teresting light upon the government
here. May there also the day of reck-
oning come and our government find
again that iron determination with
which alone can make an impression
here.
Hoping that our connection formed
in this great time will not come to an
end. with your departure | am,
Yours sincerely,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
DODGERS GET /
''CHIEF" MEYERS.
FROM GIANTS

New York, Feb. 1O.-The Brooklyn Ma
tional League Baseball team, today secured
Catcher "Chief" Meyers from the New York
Giants. Manager McGraw recently asked
waivers on the Indian backstop. and all
clubs drew lots for the players service, ac-
cording to the National League rules and
Brooklyn won the draw.
The latter thus becomes automatically ths
property Of the Superbas upon the paymep.
Of the waiver price Of $500, to the Gian&s.
Meyers contract with the New York Club
has another year To run at a salary said to
be between $4,000 and $75o0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
BOWLING
BANKERS HAVE
CLOSE CALL WITH
BUSINESS MEN

Thursday evening at the Y. NJ c. A.
alleys match between the Bankers and
the business men resulted in a vctory.
for the Bankers. who. although in tn,
total pinfall had an advantage of only
one pin, took three out of four points
The high men for the Bankers were L.
Cross with total of 2J5 and Martin with
an aggregate of 277. For the business
Men W. Cross led with 2S7 and the mex,
high man was Weston, who had a tota!
Of 2G3 This match was watched by a
good crowd of the supporters and allies
OF both teams and was about as close
as game can be without splitting the
pins. The summary: .,-... .----,.~-