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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-04
NEWINDUSTRIES
IN THE SOUTH

Columbus, Ga, March 3.-The In
dustrial Index says in its issue for
tbs week:
Prosperity is emphasizing oppor-
tunity IN the Southeast, and invest
ment is increasing constantly. Th.s
is true particularly with regard TO
enterprises for the utilization OF re-
sources.
THE graphic industry of sections
of Alabama, rapidly expanding into
great Importance, is attracting CAPT
tai from other parts of the country.
Graphite bearing lands are being Sc
cured and more and more plants es
ta6l.shed. New mines are being
opened in Alabama coal fields, and
the steel and iron industry in that
state is experiencing a new activity,
with great demand and higher prices.
FLORIDA, Eastern and Canadian in
vestors have purchased tract o.
1000 acres on an island near Apa-
laChicola, Fla, with the purpose Of
making it a winter resort, with d
number of fine residences. Although
Florida hotels provided for an in
creased number of winter visitors
this season, so great has been the
tourist travel into Florida that pans
are being made already for providing
still more hotel facilities.
"Twenty-four corporations have
been formed during the week, with
minimum capital stocks aggregating
| $777,00O.
"Bay county, Florida, is preparing
to build about 200 miles of roads and
the necessary bridges in connection,
! Bacon county, Georgia, will vote upon
100000 of bonds for building a
courthouse, Jail and roads. Fountain
Inn, S. c., will vote upon electric
light plant, sewer and waterworks
| system Bonds, and Troy, Ala, upon
high school building bonds.
among the items of construction
work to be done, as reported this
week, are the following:
Church building, Iva, S. c.; city
hall, West Greenville, S. c.; factory
building, Quincy, Fla; hotel building
addition, Miami, Fla; roads, Tishom-
lingo and Union counties, Mississippi
| paving, Forsyth and Savannah, Ga.
| school buildings, Florence, Ala, anC
Greenville, S. c. Construction con.
tracts have been awarded as follows
"Church building, Beaufort anC
Spartanburg, S. c.; factory buildings
Corinth, Miss, and Titusville, Fla
hotel building, Atlanta, Ga; hospita
building, Laurel, Miss; paving, Flor
ence, Ala, and Vicksburg, Miss.
{ packing plant building foundations
Triton, Ga.
Industrial plants will be establish
ed as follows:
"Box factory, Biloxi, Miss; bricl
plant, Moline, Fla; bottling plants
Hartwell and Rome, Ga; cannery
Birmingham, Ala; cooperage plant
J. Mobile, Ala; feed and flour mill
Thomson, Ca; ice and cold storag
plants. Ocilla, Ga, and Zephyrhills
Fla. A company is to be incorporat
ed to build a railroad in southern
, Florida. A street railway at Annis
ton, Ala, will be extended"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-04
Cold Settled In Stomach
Loss of Appetite and Sleep
Peruna Cured Me

Mr.. Charles Sauerbier, SIS Main
ST., st. Joseph, Mich, writes: "A
few years ago suffered with a Sc
we're cold which settled in my stom-
ach, causing q loss of appetite and
sleep. ! tried several remedies with
out success, until Per1na was called
to my attention. SION found that It
brought me relief, and within three
weeks | was completely cured.
have used it OFF and on in my family
since and am satisfied that It is a
reliable medicine
Our booklet, telling you how to
keep well, free to all
Peruna speaks for itself. Just give
it a chance. Try a bottle of it.
Those who object to liquid medi-
cines can now procure Peruna Tab
lefs.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-04

a deadly enemy we
have in lead and
turpentine. l am
also a practical
nurse and know by
theory and expert
ence the value of
DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
1t has been the
means of curing me
of lead collie and
gastritis. The I'M
natural state that
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-04
WHAT A PROMINENT MAN
HAS TO SAY.

Orlando, Fla.-"My occupation is that
Of painter and all of my trade know what
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
COAL BIN TELEPHONE
ALLEGED IN SUIT

KANSAS CITY. June "A secret
telephone connection installed in the
coal bin at their home is mentioned
by Mrs. Marian V Bishop in suit
for divorce filed against her husband,
J. W. Bishop.
The secret connection was for the
purpose of listening in on her con-
yersations over the phone. Mrs.
Bishop asserts.
She declares her husband accused
her OF accepting attentions from other
men and employed detectives to
watch her. She discovered the tele'
phone in the coal bin after Bishop
was arrested ms suspected burglar
by a policeman who saw him crawl
ing out of the cellar window AT a
time his wife didn't know he was
home.
In order TO secure his release from
the police Bishop was forced to 60
to the front door and have his wife
identify him. she says. and thus she
learned of the incident
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
PREDICTS PEACE Between
GERMANY AND RUSSIA

CHICAGO, June Russia will de-
clare a separate peace with Germany
in sixty days. releasing thousands Of
Germans held in prison camps, who
will be hurled back against the west
front. and the United States will be
called upon to fill the break in the
ranks left by the withdrawal of Rus
sia from the world war.
So stated Senator James Hamilton
Lewis in an address at the South
Shore Country club.
The Russians as a nation are not
aware OF the grievances of the United
States and If they were away of them
would probably care little" the sena.
tor said.
Russia had many Germans who oc.
cupied high official positions or headed
great Industries. Germany has offered
to order these officials TO keep out of
Russia for all time. Germany also
has offered To open the Bosphorus for
Russian commerce.
The reyolutionists now say that all
that Russia is fighting for has been
granted"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
DR.. ARTHUR w. EVANS

In choosing n man able TO stir the
opening night audience TO the highest
pitch OF enthusiasm. no better choice
could have been made than in DR.. Ar
thur Walwyn Evans, the Welsh wit,
humorist, orator and nephew OF David
Lloyd George.
DR. Evans subject at Chautauqua
will be. What America Means to Ne"
This is a ringing speech, keen, pene-
trating. humorous, rich in Christening
pathos-always logical in analysis,
sound In conclusions. DR.. Evans
opening remarks are the occasion of
precipitate gales OF laughter. Employ
ing this pleasant method to the in.
finite JOY OF all present. until the
confidence of the audience is won TO
soul, Evans then plungcs into the
heart of What America Means to
Me"-a startling speech that for two
years has swept everything before It,.
This IL not surprising, when the
breadth and fairness of his point of
view are considered.
Until six years ago, Evans was a
British subject, member of the
greatest political family in England
the Lloyd .Georges-an intimate will
the great moving brains of the En-
pIrc. He knew Lords Kitchener and
Roberts. General Booth, Joseph Cham
bcrlain, John Ruskin. Gladstone, Rud
yard Kipling. Queen Victoria and King
Edward VII.
Evans is now an American citizen
and when he tells What America
Means TO Me-" there is heat and light
to his words, for into his great love
for America Evans pours the wealth
OF his great warm heart. his logic. his
fun and his eloquenCe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
UNIVERSITY BUYS
A FINE COLT

The department of animal husban.
dry of the university has purchased a
Shire stallion colt, Salvador Buster.
from Messrs. Easton & Ward of the
Blackhawk Stock Ranch of Burling.
anne, Cal
This colt. with two fillies donated by
George Wingfield last fall. has estab-
ished The foundation OF a high class
Shire herd.
The university now has several fine
sirCs OF the various breeds. as well as
numerous females of approved type.
There are something over 200 pure,
bred animals. representing twenty
three breeds of cattle, horses. sheep
and swine on the university farm of
. 2l3 acres.
Prof. +. w. Wilson, head of the ami
NAL husbandry department, went to
the coast to purchase the colt and
shipped him TO Reno Friday.
The university farm is attracting
many visitors daily and one attend
ant is kept busy showing people about.
! 1t is on the South Virginia road about
three miles from Reno.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
CHINESE BEGIN TO
HUM u. S. RAGTlME

KANSAS CVTY. Mo. June Mus
ical instruments from Kansas City
in China.
In connection with the order, it
was said that China is now turning
from the weird tangle OF sounds
which passed for music in that coun-
try for centuries. With their friend
ship for America and all things
American the Chinese have taken a
liking TO our music. The latest
Broadway hit Is hummcd in Hong
Kong or Pekin almost as soon as in
Kansas City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
NO EXCUSE FOR HOBO,
SAYS DEFENSE COUNCIL

SACRAMENTO. Cal, June THE
tramp and the panhandler came un.
der the official ban of the State
Council OF Defense today.
A letter was sent TO all county
councils of defense requesting the
cooperation of citizens to enforce
Che yagrancy laws as IA war measure.
II said. in part:
housewives and every loyal Amcri.
can citizen can give immeasurablc
aid in eliminating chronic loafers by
Hsing keen, relentless Judgment and
decision in giving food and aims.
Every supplicant for food or aims
should be required TO give an honest
return in work for what he receives
IL Is unfair that any person should
exist in shiftlcss idlencss. particular!
at this time"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
AMERICAN SHIP
BATTLES WITH
! GERMAN DIVER
After an Exchange of About
Sixty Shots the Submarine
Disappears

PARIS, June THE American
Steamer Silverheel had battle with
A submarine in the mediterranean.
and after an exchange OF about sixty
shots the submarine disappeared.
Commanded by Captain Charlton. the
sllyerheel sighted submarine on
May goth. In running fight
the American boat proved herself
speedier than the enemy and her mas
ter in gunfire.
Gunner TO be Promoted
WASHINGTON. June William
J. Clark, a New York warrant officer
from the Battleship Arkansas, COM
manded the armed guard on board the
Silyerheel. and Secretary Daniels an.
nOunced this morning that he would
be promoted.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07

The LamoiIie people are making
preparations TO celebrate the Fourth
of July. They gave Elko plenty of
opportunity but there seemed to be no
disposition TO hold celebration here.
Now We owe it to Lamoillc people 10
join with them and make their ccle-
bration big success. The Lamoille
grove will be opened to visitors on
the 10th inst, and entertainment will
be provided for guests every Sunday
during the summer. a big dance will
be held on the evening of the sin
teonth.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
FRIEND OF EMPEROR,
SHE DIES IN 0BSCURITY

ATLANTA, June Mrs. Leo Book,
often the dance partner of the En-
peror Macmillan in days long past,
has just died here and been buried
in obscurIty. No relatives and but
handful Of friends attended the fun.
eral, held in an undertaking estab-
lishmcnl.
Mrs. Dock was eighty.five years old
and had outlivcd her circle OF ac'
quaintances OF the prime OF her life.
The daughter of German officer
and noble Frenchwoman. she was
born In an old Munich castle. In her
youth she visited every royal court
of Europe.
Her husband was n German artist.
who came TO the United States and
died here before he could reap the
reward Of his talent. Mrs. Book then
| lived by teaching music.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
DR. HUFFAKER GOING
TO CARSON CITY

Dr 4. Huffakcr. has decided to
again engage in the practice OF his
profession in Carson City. This con-
clusion was announced yesterday,
after having been considered for
some time by DR.. and Mrs. Huffaker.
His Office and residence will be in the
building formerly occupied by him
and which since his departure for
San Francisco, has been occupied by
Or. Donald Maclean. DR.. Huffaker
and his wife have many friends here
who will welcome them back again.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
HAP|N-RUSSELL

A very pretty wedding took place at
the residence of Mr.. James Russell
yesterday afternoon at five o'clock
when his daughter, Miss Dollie Rus
sell, became the bride of Mr.. y. II.
Chaplin. Of Ely.
The ceremony was performed by
Bishop Hunting of Reno, who for
many years has been an intimate
friend of the groom. Miss Vivian
Hickey. OF San Francisco. was the
bridesmaid. Little Miss Peaches Rus
sell was the ring-bearer, little Miss
Eleanor Douglas acted as flower girl.
and George B. Russell, brother of the
bride. acted as groomsman.
The bride was prettily gowned in
white satin and carried a bouqet OF
baby roses and lilies OF the valley.
The bridesmaid was prettily gowned
in pink silk and carried a bouquet of
American beauty roses. Mrs. Harry
Keyser played Mendelssohn's wed
ding march. After the ceremony the
bride and groom were serenaded by
( the Gaiety orchestra. and an hour was
spent with music and dancing.
A wedding dinner was served al
the Mayer Hotel dining room, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Chaplin departed
on the Western Pacific for the cas-
where they will spend their honey
moon. They will visit Washington
New York and other eastern cities.
The ceremony was witnessed Onl.
, by relatives of the bride and a few
intimate friends. There were eighteel
of the Russell family present, an,
seventeen who are connected by MAJ
riage.
The groom il prominent residen
OF Ely and is in the newspaper bus
ness. He has served White Pin
county several terms in the state sci
ate, and is a member of that body a
the present time The bride is a NJ
tive of Elko and is greatly beloved
The couple were the recipients c
many beautiful wedding gifts, som
coming from far away.
The Independent joins with I'll
many friends of the contracting pa
ties in wishing them n world OF ha
} piness and prosperity. May Il
choicest blessings OF God shower up'
: them abundantly.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
BRITISH OPEN
ANOTHER ATTACK
French RepulSe German Attack
With Heavy Losses to
Attacking Force

LONDON, June THE British
opened an attack on a nine-mile front
between Messines and Wytschaete
and have taken all their first objec-
tives. according to an official state
ment. The statement adds: We
attacked at $40 o'clock this morning
the German positions on the Mess
ines-Wytsche ridge on a front OF nine
miles. Our progress was satisfactory
along the whole front. A large num-
ber of prisoners are already reported
as having reached the collecting sta
tons
The new British offensive is against
the sharp German salient three miles
south of Ypres.
French RepuIse Attack
PARIS, June "A strong force oi
/ Germans made an attack last night tc
the northwest of st. Quentin. an of
fetal announcement says. The at
lackcrs were caught under violent
French fire and retired after sustain
ing heavy losses.
German Trenches Mined
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS II
France, June THE British rusi
this morning on the Messines-Wytsch
aete ridge on the Belgian front tool
them well over the ridge where the!
are now entrcnchinE. II is reported
that the village OF Messines was TAX
IN early in the fighting. 1t is alsC
reported that the town of Leferen hat
fallen and the Wytschacte was SUI
rounded by the British stormin
troops.
The British captured importar
trench position from the Observable
ridge to the southeast of Ypres. I
the north OF Armantieres more thu
a million pounds of high eXplosi'
was blown up under the Germi
trenches.
This is the most gigantic mimi
@ operation in history, and ii spres
}, panic among the Germans.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07

j. 8. TROOPS
NOW IN FRANCE
Number of Naval Bases Similar
to Those of British Being
Established

PARIS. June IA large American
transport containing wheat and other
supplies for American troops, which
are to come later. has crossed the At
lantic under the protection of an
American warship and is being un.
loaded in French port.
Preparations are being made for
the reception of the United States
troops. A number of bases similar to
those established by the British army
are being prepared.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
BEST FAMILY TOWN
PLANS A CELEBRATION

MORRILL,. Kan. June THE best
town In Kansas to bring up n family
in IL Morrill,, and this city will re-
ceiye a $1,000 prize because of that
fact, Il Is announced here.
The information came in tel".
gram from Professor McKcever, of
the University of Kansas. head Of the
committee chosen to make the selcc.
ton. The prize was offered In con
ncction with the child welfare work.
TO cities OF the third clas. Morrill,
Is planning II celebration in honor of
the distinction which has come to II.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
DEPUTY SUPT
CASE is APPEALED

According TO an announcement
made at the attorney generals Office
yesterday, the state will take an ap-
peal to the supreme court from the
decision rendered by Judge Langan
in the case brought by Deputy State
McCracken to compel
the state comptroller to issue war
rant in payment OF Office and travelling
expenses incurred by the official. This
case was tried before Judge Langan
and by him decided last Saturday.
Carson News.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
MAN DEAD NEAR
STEWART STATION

Late this afternoon "A telephone mes
sage was received from Eagle Rock
stating that the body of an unknown
man was found today about eight
miles from Stewart Station by a sheep
herder.
Coroner ]. c. Doughty and Under
taker Keyser have gone after the body
and to conduct an investigation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
CUT GERMAN COURSES,
MILWAUKEE, is URGED

MILWAUKEE, Wis. June 7.-Ac-
cording TO School Director G.. w. Au.
gustyn. it is costing Milwaukee $780,.
900 annually to teach German in the
public schools OF the city.
movement has been started to
abolish the teaching OF German, par
ticularly in the graded schools. 1t
is charged that the teaching of Ger
man in the schools of this country is
only part of worldwide move
ment to foster and encourage German
influence and propaganda.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
AMERICAN WARSHIPS
IN FRENCH WATERS

PARIS, June 7.--Thc ministry Of
marine has announced that American
warShips have anchored off the French
navy greets with JOY the arrival OF
these new brothers in arms. who un-
der the flag Of the great American
republic. have come to participate in
the final victory in the struggle
against common enemy
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07

The body of Charles Scholtz was
taken from No. 10 this afternoon. He
was being brought here from Mon
tello to the county hospital by DR..
Paradus, but died on the way from
hemorrhage of the lungs. The de.
ceased was about forty years OF age
and was well known in the eastern
part of the county. He recently re
turned from Lovelock, where he had
resided for some time.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
SENATE ADDS TAX
TO BANK CHECKS

WASHINGTON, June IA new
tax of two cents on all bank checks
and drafts over FIVE dollars. expected
to raise about $1.5OO,0OO, has been
added to the war tax bill by the sen.
ate finance committee.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
Government
Of RUSSIA IS
RECOGNIZED
Soldiers and Workmen's Dele
gates Acknowledge Auth
ority of New Rule

PETROGRAD, June THE govern
ment announces this morning that the
Kronstadt incident is closed. and that
the local committee of Soldiers and
workingmen's delegates have recog-
nized the authority of the provisional
government. .l..
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07

The committee announces tn" sale
of practically all the Chautauqua tick
cts. This is a much better showing
than last year, when the committee
was about $500 behind.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-07
THE STORE FROM WHICH GOOD THINGS
COME. THE BEST FED ARE THE
HEALTHIEST AND HAPPIEST

No one lives better for less money than our Gus
toners. When you buy here, you can depend upon
our giving you just what you ask for, and you may
been proven that quality linked with reasonable
price is the strongest selling combination. We give
you the highest quality groceries at prices usually
less than you pay elsewhere. ~
Century Sliced Cling Peaches, -,....--.--..17c
Liberty Brand Blue Berries, (HucEleberries) can 19c
Spanish Sweet Peppers (Pimientos) can .,,....,l2c
Peeled Green Chile can
Golden Gate Ripe Olives,
Del Monte White Asparagus, can .. .......17c
Del Monte Deviled Olive Relish, can .-.,...-.--.llc
Del Monte Spinach,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-09
BASEBALL CHATTER.

The worlds champion Red Sox were
pleased 10 learn that .Rube'' Vanguard
had signed with the Brooklyn Robins for
the coming season.
Having disposed Of their surplus tai
ent aad with few II their regulars signed.
the ~. Louis Cards appear To be up
against y Stone wall.
Headline says: Cincinnati PLAYERS Not
IN sympathy With Strike" Evidently the
Reds do not believe IN giving that which
they never receive.
Now that the Mackncn have hcen for
hidden to play COLT the coming season. they
have been denied Indulgence ia the unl,
in which they were adopts.
Manager joe tanullon ~ the Minncap
oils MilIcr~ comes to bat with 4 defy IT,
the "irai. tdrclarug that ne wants no part
oi . FASTENERS union working Toy him.
The Pacific Coast Icaeuc clubs huvr de
ridrd tu try urt new talent INV future. iu
-.r.l ni signing -n many malrr Icaelr
r.-f ni- - 'hry have done IN thc past.
Pitcher Walter johnson ha~ lost none ~
h,- pccd. W evidenced BY his recent time
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-09
Is OPPOSED TO
PLAYER UNION
PRESIDENT OF DETROIT AMERICANS
COMES OUT FlATLY AGAINST
PROPOSED ORGANIZATION.

DETROIT. Mich. Feb. 9.-frank !. Ma
win, president of the Detroit Americans.
has declared himself against the Baseball
Players Fraternity, whose president, Dav-
id l.. Fultz. has threatened 10 call a gen
eral strike of ball players.
Navin asserts that he will not be- "club-
bed into granting larger salaries than he
thinks are deserved; neither viii BE- adj
vance the figures Of a single contract
which already has been sent out. The
Detroit club executive has assumed the
attitude that the ''players can take them
or leave them, Is they see fit.
Il will not give the fraternity the salts
faction Of saving that il forced ne IN
terms Mr.. Navin said. "In some eases
] might have compromised with PLAYERS
who are asking Tor advances III 10 hadn't
been for this strike talk. bat now am
going 10 stand pat.
II will not debate the issue with amy
body. Sooner or later ~"urbody will have
to 60 to mat with the fraternity it Fuliz
proposes it I" force higher salaries from
the club owners. The question mi-ht a-
we'll be eroughi to AN Issue 40 once
Navin said that the Dctr".t clrh. with
the possible cxpcction al oscar NItl. tbiri
baseman. will sign their contracts and rr-
port. Thrc" candidates ARE under ron~id-
GRAFTON to tin Nitt'~ place, Narn said.
I'VE probably will mis- Witt" hc said.
shut baseball will stand up under thc
shock. Even if Ty Cobb decided to quit.