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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
RDLSHEVIKI
POWER SAID To
BE WANING
Alleged Causes are Said to be
Lack of Authority, lncreas-
ed Drunkenness, and Re-
IuCtance of People to Work

LONDON, Dec. 26-There has been
occasional associations in the Petro-
grad dispatches that the influence and
mower of the Bolsheyiki was waning.
but never with such unauimity as in
the special dispatches dated from the
Russian capital Sunday and printed
today.
Nearly all make the point that the
defaction from the workers and sol
diers' organization is growing con-
stantly.
Among the causes alleged are the
general lack of authority. increased
drunkenness. reluctance OF the pOpu-
lation to work and the scarcity of food
stCts.
The main desire of the soldiers is
said to b. for peace.
Correspondents cite instances of the
Bolsheviki troops refusing to march.
declining to attack the Ukrainians and
permitting the Cossacks to disarm
them without resistance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
DR.. c. ". WEST
IS COMMISSIONED
Receives a Commission as
Captain in the Army in the
Medical Department; May
be Called at any Time

Dr. c. w. West, the well known To-
cal physician, this morning received a
commission as captain in the medical
department of the army, and he is
subject to call at any time. The com
mission dates from December IL.
Dr. West is one of the most widely
known physicians in the state, and for
many years he has enjoyed a lucra-
tive practice. Not a man who has
offered his services from Nevada Is
sacrificing more than he, and the spirit
that prompted his response TO the
call of his country in time of need
is admirable indeed. He comes from
race of patriots. for his forefathers
served in all of Americas wars since
the revolution. When he had hardly
reached his majority the Doctor en-
listed in the Spanish-American war
but much 10 his regret he was not
permitted to see active service.
Elko will suffer a severe loss when
Doctor West is called to the front.
He is not only an able physician, but
an active and enterprising citizen,
and he will be sorely missed from this
community. Wherever and whenever
he goes he will carry with him the
love and respect of all who know
him and best wishes for success and
safe return.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
FRANCIS c. MEWLANDS, NEVADfS
SENIOR SENATOR, PASSES AWAY AT
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL SATURDAY

A telegram TO the Independent re-
ceived early yesterday Sunday morr
ing, announced the death Saturday
night of Francis G. Newlands, Ne
vada's senior senator, at the national
capital. The news came as a great
shock and 1t cast gloom over the
entire community. Members OF all
political parties expressed their grief,
for the senator's death at this time in
particular is regarded as a great loss
TO the nation. He was recognized as
one of the foremost men of the United
States, and II is known that President
Wilson relied on his advice on many
questions of grave Importance.
Senator Newlands died of apoplexy.
He was working in his Office in the
senate building when stricken, and
death came in about two hours at his
home. Commenting on his life the
Gazette says:
Francis Griffith Newlands was one
OF the few men left in American public
life who had lived in three great eras
of the republic.
s-SoUTHERN BY BIRTH
Born near Natchez. Mississippi
thirteen years before the Civil Wal
broke out. he spent the four most i'm
questionable years of lads life dur
ing that conflict and it influenced hi
whole after career. His family wa
intimate with Bishop Leonidas Poll
of the Episcopal church in Louisiana
who was killed in the war fighting a:
general on the Confederate side
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
KYLE REMAINS
INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL SUPT
G. B. HOag and Wife Dismissed
and Resignation of Superin-
tendent Kyle Presented on
December q Withdrawn

AT the meeting OF the executive com.
mittcc OF the Board of Governors of
the Nevada School OF Industry. held
last Monday. resolution was passed
dismissing Mr.. and Mrs. G.. II. IIoag
from the positions of manager and
teacher, respectively. superintendent
Kyle asked and was granted permis.
sion to withdraw his resignation pre-
scnted to the board on December 4.
The resolution adopted by the board
is as follows:
Elko. Nevada, Decn q. 1917
In view OF the conditions that have
existed at the Nevada School of In.
dustry since the first day of Scptcm
Der. 1917. and since that date up TO
December "a, 1917. and for the fur.
thcr reason that the board OF govern.
mcnt OF said school has at all times
recognized Hon. Matthew Kyle as
superintendent of said school, and has
never approved or recognized the so
called or alleged contract that Mr.. G..
b. Hoag and his wife claim to have
with Governor Boyle, members OF
the board OF government of the Ne
vada School of Industry, therefore
upon motion duly made and seconded
II was unanimously resolved:
That the services OF G. II. Hoag and
his wife. Mt the Nevada School of In
dustry be. and the same are no longer
needed and that hu.u q. II. Hoag ant
his wife. vacate and leave said schoo
not later than December %. 1917.
II Ia also further unanimously re
solved that the salary heretofore pai
to said G.. d. Hoag and his wife be an
the same are hereby discontinue
after the said 2Sth day OF December
1917.
II is also further unanimously n
solved That the secretary be an
he Is hereby authorized and directe
TO serve upon said @. u. Hoag and HI
wife notice OF the above resolution
and also notify them that their Sc
Vices are no longer needed and tht
their salary will stop on Decemb'
B 1917, and send to him n copy
the above icsolutlons.
Upon request of the members, A
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
GERMANS BREAK
RUSSIAN PEACE
PROPOSITIONS
Move Troops From Eastern
Front for use Elsewhere De-
spite Provisions of Armis-
tiCe Prohibiting Such Action

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. Dec. 2s
While their guns lombard the west.
ern front the Germans are taking
troops from the eastern front for use
elsewhere. despite the provisions OF
the Russo-German armistice prohibit
ing such action.
Artillery activity in France has been
moderate over most of the front and
more violent on the right bank of the
Meuse, northeast of Verdun, the scene
Of the German attack two years ago.
The German infantry has been in.
active and it is not improbable that
Hindenburg is waiting for more rein,
forcements before making his herald.
ed attack.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

torney Charles d. Henderson appeared
before the board and gave advice on
legal matters involved.
Copies of the resolution were for
warded 10 Governor Boyle and Mrs.
F. +. Humphrey. the other members
OF the board. and copy was mailed
this morning to Mr.. Hoag.
The action OF the board is the re
suit of recent trouble at the school.
an account of which was published
last week in this paper. Mr.. Hoag
recently appeared before the board
and made charges against the char.
actcr of a lady employe OF the insti'
tuition, and offered as evidence an ex-
tract from a letter which was written
TO her by former student. The
board gave him authority TO dismiss
the lady in question, but she later
appeared and told her side OF the story
and the board completely exonerated
her While the extract from the letter
when considered alone seemed inGrim-
mating. as a whole the letter was re,
garded as harmless.
The fact was brought out that MIR.
Hoag had taken the letter from the
postofice with the Industrial School
| mail and that he had opened II with
out the knowledge or consent OF Tho
Z l., a Ia 1aH
( he had uttered the contents, made
! copies OF the letter, and that he had
I held il a number of days before deliy
/ ering In. II was also charged that 9
1 letter addressed to Mr.. Kyle, which
had been given to him to mail nevei
/ reached its destination.
/ During the time that Mr.. Hoag was
here he more or less ignored the 10
cal members OF the board, according
TO statements, claiming that he came
here under contract with Governor
Boyle, who is the chairman OF the
board.
An interesting condition now exists
! inaBmuCn as the leiln VI OihSS Va ~"
stor Fernald, one OF the local MON
hers OF the board. expires December
81. He may or may not be reappoint
ed by Governor Boyle, and for THIS
reason the position of Superintendent
KYLE Is insecure. II the governor sees
nt he may appoint some other person
and in this case the majority oil the
board might be opposed TO Kyle. lie
Gently at a full meeting of the board
N is A matter OF record that the gov
crnor and Mrs. Humphrey voted 20 ac
cept Superintendent Kyle's resigna
tion. and II Is pretty generally under
stood that they would be glad to SEE
another person at the head OF the IN
stitution.
Senator Fernnld has taken deep IN
terest in the Industrial School, ant
has done more for It than any othe
nerson in the state. When 1t was es
tah,,shed he donated thirty acres
valuable land for the site, and IN IN
legislature he actively supported III
: hill creating the institution.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
SNOWSTORM MARKS
XMAS CELEBRATION
OF j. S. SOLDIERS
Despite Difficulties Due to
Storm Few Features of Pro-
gram were Cancelled; Fes-
tivitieS Were Held Indoors

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. 26.-By Associated
Press)-The American expeditionary
force in France celebrated Christmas
in bowling snowstorm. which rolled
in from the mountains in the early
hours of the day and continued all day
and show no signs of abating tonight:
Despite the difficulties due TO the
storm. few features of the program
tivities We're held indoors.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

One of the very important duties OF
war is that of befriending dependent
families of soldiers and sailors Of the
United States. The department of
civilian relief was organized for that
purpose and the committee for this
work In the Elko County Chapter has
been enlarged and is ready for action.
The committee is compO&cd Of Mr.. J.
a Mcbride, chairman, Mr.. otto ].
Williams Executive Secretary, Mrs. J.
A. Mcbride, Dr. A. J. Hood. and Mr..
Carey Van Fleet. The flrst cOnsi1era.
tion to keep in mind Is that when the
breadwinncr goes to the front, he
| leaves behind family in which nor
nal conditions are thrown out of ad-
justment. There are Some new diIll'
culties, some new hardships, and pos
sibly some new dangers created In
such n home. The two great obJcc.
tivcs In the civilian relief work nre
the satisfaction of creature needs
such as susteuance. shelter, clothing
etc, and the maintenance of socia
we'll being. With the breadwinnei
gone, regular income must come from
outside sources. unless the family In:
Independent resources. The Rec
Cross aims TO do it's part to provide
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
GREEKS ARE
ENCOURAGED
To ENLIST


WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Greece
wants more Of her citizens in the Unit
ed States TO enlist in the American
army. Not only Will she suspend pun
ishments which ordinarily follow en-
listments Cf Greeks with a foreign
power, but she will reward them for
supporting the American arms. This
is the substance of a note received
this morning from Greece.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
SHORTAGE
TO BE REMEDlEO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Aroused
nv the reports of the shortage ot
,,,,,cr clothing for the national army
,ho senate military affairs committee
odontcd q resolution requesting the
socro,ary Of war to Immediately ascer'
tain the conditions by wire and supply
tho deficient troops. upsettine depart,
mor,o, routine II necessary by direc'
purchase from sources near the '"''
Gus camps.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
GOAL DEMANDS
GREATER THAN
MINESCAN MEET
Fuel Administrator Lays En-
phaSis on Stimulation of
Production Rather Than
Regulating Prices

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The war
demands for bituminous coal have
been greater than the mines could
meet, although the increased produc-
tion this year has been normal, Fuel
Administrator Garfield testified Mt the
senate coal investigation. In an eff
fort to alleviate conditions, he said, the
administration was laying emphasis
on the stimulating OF production ra.
ther than the regulating of prices.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

Ernest Jacobs probably prevented
the robbery OF his fathers store last
night. He came down town about
seven o'clock and noticed someone on
top of the building. He reported the
matter to the officers but the fellow
succeeded in making his getaway.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

outside of the immediate circle of his
iptimates rarely spoke of the war
days.
At the age of nlDTteen, Newlands
vas sent to Yale and spent a year
and half there, but the self.reliance
that had been taught him during the
civil strife made him impatient of the
academical course and he decided to
go TO the heart OF things. the national
capital. He matricuieted at Colum.
blan College law school at Washing.
ton in 1869, but was admitted to the
bar of the supreme court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia before graduation
and almost Immediately started for
California.
WINS HIS WAY IN CALIFORNIA
Possessed of fine presence, re-
markably handsome, always we'll
dressed and with genial manner, it
was not long before he had made his
way into society and had obtained a
! fine practice at the bar. For a time
he was associated with the famous
Hall McAllister, then the undisputed
leader of the California bar. Subse.
quently he became the law partner OF
William Herrin, then one OF the noted
corporation lawyers of the Golden
state and subsequently and at present
chief counsel of the Southern Pacific
company. When Senator Sharon oi
Nevada became a real resident OF Cal
ifornia. with magnificent country
home at Belmont, Newlands became
his law adviser on many matters ant
he was liked and pushed forward. too
by w. c. Ralston, president of tn,
Bank OF California and the most pow
crful financier on the coast. In thi
way, Newlands became interested il
Nevada matters and the Comstock.
PRoMiNET IN LAW
AND SOCIETY .....
He had much to do with the draw
ing of the contracts and the law pal
of the financing OF the Palace hotel
1875 and 1876. With the failure {
the Bank OF California in 1876 an
the death of Ralston, financial contrC
of many of the banks enterprises a
well as the bank itself passed to Ser
ator Sharon and D. o. Mills.
Newlands was already deep in thei
confidence and was by this time recog
nized as himself one of the great law
yers OF California. His marriage T.
one of Senator Sharon's daughter
made him one of the social leaders o
the brilliant inner circle of San Fran
cisco's prominent people.
The law and politics were at tha
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

telegram received from Russell
Dorsey received today announced that
he has nearly recovered from his ac-
cident on December second, and that
he will lea = the hospital on or about
next Thursday. He is still at San
Antonio. Texas.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
C. q. HENDERSON
SHOULD SUCCEED
SEN. NEWLANDS :

. There is a strong movement =
. throughout Eastern Nevada and .
. other parts of the state to pre- Q
= vail upon Governor Boyle to -
- appoint Charles b. Henderson .
. to succeed the late Senator -
. Francis G. Ncwlands. .
9 Mr. Henderson has received -
9 many kilograms during the last .
9 twenty.four hours urging him to .
. accept the appointment IL 1t Is .
o rendered to him, and he has ex- =
= pressed his willingness to do so. .
Q There Is not n man in Nevada =
. better qualified for the position 9
. or more deserving, and he has .
9 the solid endorsement OF this .
. section of the state. The lnde' .
. pendent sincerely hopes that y
- Governor Boyle will see At to .
. honor him with the appoint. .
. ment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

Or. and Henry Haser, of Cave
Creek, Ruby Valley. spent their Christ
mas in Elko. Henry came in to fil
out and file his questionnalre.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
STEPHENSON HAS
ARRIVED WITH
PARTY SAFELY
Sends Word to Naval Depart
ment From Fort Yukon;
Was Last Heard From in
March of Last Year

OTTAWA. Dec. 26.-Vilhj jalmur
Steffansen, the Arctic explorer, who
was last heard frcm in letter which
was received in March. 1916, has ar
rived safely with his party at Fort
Yukon, according to word received by
the naval department.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26

and the young Newlands often saw
and spoke to the bishop in his boy.
hood. Perhaps this had an influence
on him. too, but Senator Newlands,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-26
To THE MAN WITH A QUESTIONABLE

such support wherever necessary, and
to do it with due regard for the sen
sibilities of the family. The civilian
relief committee proposes TO list the
name of every man who has left or
who will leave Elko County to serve
his beloved country, and to obtain and
keep on file all information possible
concerning his family. The members
OF the committee, individually and col
lectively stand ready to extend both
sympathetic and material aid. You
men may leave Elko when you are
called. knowing that the Red Cross is
your best friend and a guardian to
those you leave behind. One OF the
finest possible tributes to the Ameri-
can Red Cross is the eagerness and
thoroughness with which each mem
Der has entered into countless cam.
paigns to make the life OF the aver
age soldier or sailor less Spartan in its
sacrifice OF home comforts. American
women prefer to think of their hus.
bands. sons. brothers and sweethearts
as loan to the government. and
through the civilian relief committee
they propose to take MS good care ms
possible OF the families left at home.
The soul and substance of the work
itself Is personal service.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-09
0LDS MOTOR CO.
 E|VLARCES PLANT

Business as usual and more so' is everywhere in evidence at the plant of the Olds Motor Works at Lansing. Michigan. Ground was broken July 18th for large addition and the con tractors are busy at work on same.
 The new building will be a two story structure 80 by 400 feet and will contain 64,000 feet floor space It will De or flreproOf construction, with ce- ment floors and reinforced concrete foundation. The first five feet of the walls are of white brick and the re- mainder is of metal sash and glass win dows, thereby affording a flood of light
 The building adjoins and adds to an- other building 246 feet long making one building $40 feet Incidentally. 400 feet Of new loading dock is a part of the new building and adds materially 10 the splendid shipping facilities of the plant
 The lower floor will be usde for the storage of materials for new cars. This has become a serious problem by req son of the greatly increased produc- tion of Oldsmobiles The upper floor winch, by the way, will not have post or pillar in it, will be a mammoth room that will be devoted to the in spection and care of new cars and will eHdDle the factory to maintain it's rig orous and eXacting inspection with quantity production.
 Coming at time when most auto moplle concerns are content to employ their present facilities, these new build ing operations speak volumes for the demand for Oldsmobiles," said MT Fer guson of the Ferguson Keeler com pany, the local distributors.
 It IS substantial evidence that tho Oids Motor Works is going to make good on the guarantee of prompt de llverdes which it pledged to it's dis t1ibutors recently, when they contract ed for the entire tripled production that Is scheduled for the 1918 season"
 Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now and get your wish fulfilled
Arizona republican., 1917-09-09
4 WEATHER FORECAST
 |F1s'H|CH CAME TRUE

The F. 1. Circle of Fowler entertained last Thursday afternoon at the Robert Evans home with a pre-nuptial shower for Miss Vera Moore, one of the mem- bers who was married the following Sunday to Leo Shrader An entertain ing feature of the afternoon was Q moving picture, Peter and Polly" in which each guest, A and there were about thirty five, took a part. Peter. of course, married Polly.
 h contest requiring great skill Miss Shrader carried away the prize. A forecast for Miss Moore was read by Miss Ruth Kay, a heavy shower fol- lowed by sunshine and fair weather. and it proved to be a heavy shower. filling a big, old-fashioned basket dain- uly trimmed with the club colors, blue and white, to overflowing.
 MT and Mrs. Shrader will make their home on the Shrader ranch near Cartwright They are two of the very best young people of that community and the best wishes of host of friends are theirs.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-09

eIoJ9q 6ouom 9ql le5 l.ueo leql sHes piled Jones. You see, this message January l, 1918, so what's the use of going there now?"
 Jones says that at the time he left Uniontown a year ago, he was a coal mine foreman. After his arrival in Phoenix he says he worked on a ranch for Herman P. De Mund, president of the Arizona Hardware and Supply company. Later he engaged in land scape gardening. While in Uniontown, Jones declares, he lived with the wealthy uncle, Leonard Taylor, who called him his boy
 Can it be possible" Mir Jones, that you have no curiosity to take a look at those 32 buildings or that half mil lion in cash that is all yours now?"
 No, he replied softly, and again drew near. You see, I have greater things"
 a. the reporter had fled, screaming.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-09
SAYS UNCLE HAS
 LET \ MILLION
 DOLLARS TO HIM

tD s4G A million dollars, more or less, ap- parently doesn't concern Albert Jones, at present of Phoenix, bu, formerly, he says. of Uniontown, Pa. The million dollars Jones declares, he just has in herited from an uncle who lived at UniOntOWn and in substantiation yes- tcrdav exhibited a Western Union sending blank on which was type- written.
 Uniontown, Pa, Sept 6, 1917.
 Mr. Albert Jones,
 704 West Madison street,
 PnoenlX, Ariz.
 Your uncle died July 21 leaving to your his fortune, $4S5965 Six
 hundredacre farm 32 buildings in city. Will receive January 1, 1918. Please communicate at once l R. P. SHAVER,
 Atty at Law.
 In explanation of the sending" blank on which the remarkable infor- matiCn was written, MT Jones declared that the original message, exactly as above, with the exception of the date, Sept 6, 1917," was written on a scrap of paper in UniontoWn by the attorney and, instead of being wired to Phoenix, was placed in the hands of one, Frank Marshall, who happened to- be coming this way. MT. Marshall arrived in due course. but the message had become so badly worn that a typewriter copy was made here with the date, Sept. G., 1yIL' included.
 ''Youre on your way to the depot, of course, to take the train to Union- town?' Mir Jones was asked confi- dently.
 No was the surprising reply. and Mr. Jones drew closer. T have greater things here" he confided.
 "But, gee whillihins, man, a half million dollars waiting for you there and"
 "A million" corrected the uncon- cerned one. The $4S5,964 is in cash. besides the 600-acre farm and the 32 buildings in the city. But. as 1 said before have even greater things in prospect here.'
 Well, when do you think you will stroll back to Uniontown to collect this million?"
 Not before April of next year" re-
Arizona republican., 1917-09-09

Not before April of next year" re-