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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17
Augusta Lodge Directory
TRINITY CoMMANDERy. MY,

Stated conclave az Masonic Trntp. !.
day evening, Jan. ~. l"i1. at ,S = Z,
All soj0urning fraters are ,urlIsu, =
vited to ht present T"
WlLBERT = WILSON Em ,,.
GEORGE A. BANGS, Rerord.r
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17

The Mexican-American Joint Com
mission has dissolved, ard again the
job IS on the hands of President Will
son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17

Westbrook Seminary at Portland
may become a school strictly for girls
judging from the results of the import
ant meeting OF the board of trustees of
the Seminary. A committee OF three
has been appointed to investigate CON
ditioIs at the school and report il such
a change Seem med advisable. This is a
revival of a ruinor which was current
two or three years ago that such n
change would he made. Westbrcok
Seminary is one of the oldest schools
in Maine, having been established in
1871. The present principal IS Clarence
p Quimby, a graduate of Bates col
lege and a post graduate of Harvard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17

After raising $1,000 for the Women's
Christian Association the people of
Lewiston and Auburn will now be
called upon to raise $3.50 to entertain
the Boys Conference in annual session
in February
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17

There seems to be a difference be-
tween the accuser and the accused.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17
Marcus Marion Smart of Fryeburg

y p
celebrated MS 10th birthday, Jan. 10.
by being installed commander of
Graves Post, No 1876 G. A. r., for the
second term. Mr.. Smart has wonder
full war record and is thoroughly I'M
hut0 with patriotism, always attends
the department conventions and camp
| fires. Mr.. Smart and his wife, who was
Ellen Quimty OF Denmark are most
hospitable entertainers and are seldom
. without company in their pleasant
hoEle Mr. Smart enlisted in October
! 1861 in Co. +, Eth Regiment, Maine
; Volunteer infantry. He saw much hard
/ fighting and today suffers from Il
wound received ct the battle of Cedar
Creek. Since the close of the war Mr..
Smart has conducted a larger farm un-
til two years ago when hn was Obliged
to give up the work because of i'll
| health.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17

You may fire, when ready. Gridley. "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-01-17
The World War a Year Ago
Todav-lan. H.

Montenegro officials surrendered
Internationally to the Austro-
Hungarian armies Of invasion,
thus becoming the first of the
bellisereuts to withdraw from the
war.
Austrian air feet bomharded
Ancona station and barracks, in
Italy.
British shells set Gre to Lille.
France.
Two Years Ago Today.
Near -Amiens. France. Germans
captured Ia Boisse!ie. Austrian
bombardment OF Tarnow, Gallc,a,
silenced by Russian artillery.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
IN GODS NAME HELP NOW!
LITTLE CHILDREN ARE NOW STARVING!

The Independent is receipt
y Tor the thousands OF starving little
urged to donations
. and from time to time forward
o Army OF Relief, Boston. q
. We going
ing to the children
tons Will be the relief
. to be suffering for of food good
. country The greatest of
. them Here is the appeal
o In War Countries MILLIONS the bitter o
. cold without food hundreds thousands
. live in holes the ground like wild
caasses Of dead animals live;
. little separated from lie
o MILLIONS OF CHILDREN HAVE DEATH Weak O
ehed eHhaused by
. LIONS MORE WILL DIE II do no help. Q
o TEN CENTS will give a starving one days Q
. THREE DOLLARS, months o
o THIRTY.FWE DOLLARS, years
o over 100000 American sacrificed
. to help Penny they
O and savings
o Wts with them.
. days life a little child7 q
. IN GODS NAME HELP Now-No Matter How Ltue-rHEv 9
. ARE DYING! q
The appalling need has
. Never before all the history
0 when little effort
. help, IL WewiIa Q
o feel better for having
. the delay,
. l. now Q
. requested that
o the local banks Both the
. al Bank have volunteered
. . o . . . . o o o O O q d d a 4
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
BIG Liner LACON|A
WITH AMERICAN
? PASSENGERS SUNK
OFF IRISH COAST
TWENTY-oNE MEMBERS OF THE
CREW WERE ALSO AMERICANS;
.''Fy
BIGGEST VESSEL ToRPEooED
SINCE SINKING OF LUsITANIA

LONDON, Feb. 26.-The big Cunard
Liner Laconia was torpedoed and
sunk this morning off the Irish coast.
The Laconia was vessel of $4,000
tons register and sailed from New
York enroute to Liverpool on the 10th
Of this month.
She was carrying passengers and
it is stated that she was not in the
admiralty service. Among her hundred
or more passengers on this trip were
seven Americans.
The Laconia carried crew of 2l2
men and Ambassador Frost who is
stationed at Queenstown, ireland, Off
cially reported after the sinking that
81 members of this crew were also
Americans.
This vessel is the biggest passenger
liner that has been sunk since the
Lusitania was sent to the bottom. She
carried gun astcrn and it Is reliably
reported that she was torpedoed with
out warning. It Is believed that only
one life was lost
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
PRESIDENT ASKS
FULL AUTHORITY
To DEAL WITH THE
DIVER SITUATION
SAYS sUITUATIoN is FRouoHT
WITH oRAvEsT POSSIBILITIES
AND DANGER AND ACTION MAY
COME AT ANY TIME

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-President
Wilson addressed the joint session OF
congress this afternoon at one O'Clock.
and asked for full authority to deal
with the German situation, as out
lined in his former address.
The president prepared his address
yesterdRy declining TO go TO church
as usual and his appearance was
awaited with intense excitement by
congressman.
He asked congress for the right to
establish an armed neutrality against
the German submarine aggression and
for sufficient funds 10 meet any en-
erGency and provide for all lacking
means of protection OF American In.
terests in every way.
The president frankly admitted that
diplomacy having failed. the United
States must now be ready TO go fur
ther than she has already gone to pro-
tect her rights on the high seas.
lie admitted that the overt act that
would call forth the next step was
still lacking, but he made plain to
congress that he believed the time
was ripe when We should be prepared
to take every possible step to restore
American commerce.
The president stated that he appear
ed before congress so that neither
counsel nor action would be to cross
purposes, and reviewed the sevcrcnce
Of diplomatic relations with Germany.
He referred TO the sinking of the
American vessels, Lyman NJ. Law and
the Housitonic. and said that there
was a great congestion OF shipping in
American ports growing out of this
action. as the American ship owners
were refusing to risk their vessels
without insurance and proper protec.
ton. This congestion Is growing more
serious daily.
He said he would be foolish to deny
that the situation was frOught with
the gravest possibilities and dangers
and that no thoughtful man could fail
TO see that the necessity for definite
action may come at any moment.
The president referred to the fact
that the present congress would soon
adjourn and stated that the reorgani.
zation of the next congscss would take
considerable time. therefore he desired
all possible authority. although he be-
Heves he already enjoys all authority
that he had asked for under the exist
Ing laws.
Many members of the cabinet were
present to hear the address. There
was Il wild outburst of cheers and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
GEORGE WASHINGTON
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON. Feb. ga finan-
cial statement issued here today by
the George Washington Memorial as
sociation shows that residents of Ne
vada throughout the state have begun
to contribute in varying sums TO the
purpose of the organization. That Is.
to erect on the site of the old Penn
sylvania station here, where President
Garfield was shot, memorial building
to George Washington.
The association plans TO start work
on the structure this spring. The site
has already been donated by congress.
The building. when completed, will be
known as a center for the spread of
knowledge of all sorts through this
country and foreign nations. In II
will be tremendous auditorium. seat
ing 10000 people, which will be open
for use, free of charge, by national
and international congresses and con-
ventions on such subjects as peace,
medical science. art, history. educa-
tiOn. and so forth.
In the structure each state may have
room for its own use and as per.
manent headquarters. Any organiza-
ton of this kind has TO pay no rent.
The beautiful 100000 building is to
be given 10 the nation free of charge.
Already more than 100000 Is in the
treasury of the organization, and every
day the contributions, ranging from
ten cents to thousand dollars. are
coming in.
Anybody who gives as much as n
dime is sent button which bears an
inscription that the wear of it owns
a brick in the memorial.
All contributions should be sent to
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock. president. 1901
Sixteenth street. Washington, ID. {.
Mrs. Dimock is the president Of tho
association which has charge of the
project.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
TRYING TO SAVE
TWO BIG TREES

An effort is being made TO save the
two big poplar trees that for so many
years stood in front of the Mayer
building, just east of the Mayer hotel
When the lots were recently sold
to the Verdi Lumber people, who pro-
pose the building of fine business
block on the site, it was decided that
the trees should be removed. George
Hunter secured them, and yesterday
he had a force of men moving the
larger one TO his residence on Juniper
street In u few days the other will
be moved.
The moving of the trees is no small
job as they each weigh several tons.
1t is also an expensive job. and they
will cost Mr.. Hunter several hundred
dollars. but they will be we'll worth
the money if they live. They are two
Of the finest trees in ElkO, and they
will add materially TO the value and
the beauty of Mr.. Hunters property.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26

hand clapping when the president
stepped on the platform and shook
hands with Champ Clark and Vice
President Marshall Throughout his
speech the president was given the
most careful attention, and was round
ly applauded nj the close of his ad
dress.
After a discussion of the presidents
address II was learned that the re-
publican sentiment in the house Is
almost unanimous In favor Of an extra
session. and are against conferring
any additional authority on the prcsi
dent.
The pacificists among the reprcscn
tativcs said the presidents speech was
too strong, while the militarists called
1t too weak. The republicans are dis
appointed and plan TO oppose the dele
CATION and granting OF tho presidents
request.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
AT GOLDEN WEDDING
GIVE HAPPINESS ADVICE

DENVER. Feb. EFF you want TO
be happy though married. listen:
Marry early.
Rear a large family
Attend church.
Hold your temper
BE economical, a good cook and a
good housewife.
That is the advice of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jules Tremblay. Theirs has been a
path strewn with roses of happiness
and they reached the fiftieth ami
versary of their wedding day smiling
contented and with the hope that their
Maker may give them strength and
happiness to make 100 years of happi
ness. Ten children were born to
them and six are alive.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
FEDERAL COURT IN
SEVERAL TOWNS

A campaign to secure permission
from congress for the moving of the
federal court TO various cities in Ne
vada was started yesterday by Sena
tor Hesson of Elko. Senator Hesson
introduced n resolution requesting that
Nevada's representative in the nation
al congress secure the passage Of a
law allowing the federal court to hold
sessions in Reno, Elko, Winnemucca.
Ely and Tonopah.
Tho resolution was referred to the
judiciary committee for report, and
II Is predicted favorable recon-
mcndation will be made when Il is
returned to the senate.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
.ELkO MAN BUYS
LANDER PROPERTY

Limo Arena of E.lko closed deal in
Austin Feb. % for the famous Birch
Creek ranch in Smoky valley, fourteen
miles from the Lander county seat.
The ranch consists of $50 patented
acres and range and water rights.
One hundred and fifty head of cattle
and twenty-five head of horses went
with the land. The ranch home and
close surroundings are among the fin,
est in the state. Mr. Arena will 60
in strong for raising sheep.
John Spencer who has owned and
managed the ranch for years will
make his future home in Austin.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
SHERIFF SELLS TOWN
UNDER THE HAMMER

FAYETTE, Mo, Feb. 26.-The en-
tire town of Roanoke, Mo, has been
sold under the sherifrs hammer for
$40. The town, standing on the
boundary line between Randolph and
Howard counties, once was one OF the
busiest trading places in Missouri
being located in the center OF large
tobacco producing section. Roanoke
was settled by Virginians before the
Civil war. The building OF railroad
and the founding of the town of Arm.
strong on II. three miles south of
Roanoke, spelled tho towns ruin, bust.
ness shifting TO Armstrong over night.
The property sold by the sheriff in
cludcd ten lots and three buildings.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
MONTHLY REPORT
OF HEALTH OFFICER
Births Recorded in January

Sons TO Joseph Crawford Walthers.
Sherman; Horace a Agee, Wells; vii.
liam Critchley, Carlin; Robert Henry
Flagher Elko; Harry X. Randall, Jar,
bdge; Robert Benjamin Hunter, Elko {;
Harry F. German, Halleck.
Daughters to Jasper ]. Gregory,
Elko; Aaron W. Jeffs, Carlin; Joe. W.
Jones. Carlin; James Griffin, Carlin !:
Joseph Bartorelli. Lamoille; Robert
Henry Flagler, Elko; Lawrence F.. An.
dcrson, Deeth.
Deaths Recorded in January
Child of Harry German, Helleck.
Mrs. Myra German, Halleck, age 81.
Theodore Bryson Bruffey, Elko. age
II.
DIR. JOHN L. WORDEN,
Health Officer.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
FOUND STOLEN HORSES

Sheriff Harris reports the recovery
of two horses that were stolen at Bucl,
Idaho, last week. They were found
at the ranch of Dick Woods near
Wells.
The person who stole the horses
made his getaway, and his where
abouts is a MYSTERY. He is reported
to have passed the Woods ranch witt
the horses, and couple of days late,
the animals returned. 1t is not known
whether they got away from him o.
whether he turned them loose.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
THAW WILL Be
RETURNED TO ASYLUM

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-Lunacy
proceedings were begun this afternoon
to determine the sanity of Harry
Thaw. The petition was filed by Mrs.
Thaw. She admits that her son is
insane and called him an Irresponsible
man who the law would have TO guard.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
TWO LINERS
AVOID SUBMARINES

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Two more
big transatlantic liners laden with
munitions and provisions for the allies
have safely reached their destination
These ships are the Lapland wh!cl
arrived in Bordeaux and the EspangC
which has reached Liverpool.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
HIGH COST OF DYING
is MISSOURI COMPLAINT

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Feb. 26.--Thc
high cost of dying Is problem for
the funeral directors of Missouri. who
are to hold a convention in Kansas
City on May Is. Is and l6. All chem.
lCals used in preparing the dead for
burial have increased In price. En-.
banning fluids are higher because of
tho increased cost OF chemicals.
Despite tho fact. however, that tho
costs to tho undertaken are higher,
the prices in the trade for funeral
direction have not been raised.
Should prices Of materials continue
the high cost Of dying to 20 up.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
ALLIES LOSE
8 AEROPLANES

BERLIN, Feb. 26.-Eight OF the al
lies aoroplanes were shot down on
the western front during the past
twenty.four hours, according to an of
ficial announcement made by the Ger.
man war office this morning. Several
of the planes contained British recon.
noitering parties.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
REPUBLICANS TO FORCE
AN EXTRA SESSION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2G.-Thc re-.
publican members of the senate are
still casting about for a vehicle for
carrying on their fillibuster to force
the president 10 call an extra session
OF congress. what action they will
take on the revenue measure IL not
indicated since quitting the fight Sat.
urday night.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
YARRoWpALE PRISONERS
HAVE BEEN RELEASED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.--Thc Am.
crican Ambassador Willard OF Madrid
wires this afternoon that the Amcri.
can prisoners taken on the Yarrowdnlc
have been rclea scd.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
BRITISH CAPTURE
kUT EL AMARA

LONDON. Feb. 26.-It was an
nounced in the house of commons TO.
day that the British have captured Kut
III Amara from the Turks.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
COOKS TOUR

Butlcr-"Madnm. the new cook has
come and she wants to know where
she will keep her motor."-Life
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
TRUTHFUL

He II could die dancing with you.
dear"
She-."I .'--Froth.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26
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1T WOULD BE LIKE
STEALING CANDY FROM
A LITTLE BABY

-
Inc DaiIy ffcc PRESS local -
puOiica'ioh known 10 an lnti- -
ui"'e low IN us issue OF last -
~ ""'uI"ay evening offers TO bet .
oNh h'NDhED DOLLARS, -
'TI"V'VVl an III s"ou Soid coin =
VI '"' '''"H'' 'i'a' tue circuia' -
'i"'' u ''''' LIN" Ihd'P'hd'ht IS -
"o' ii'o'' '''''" '"l'e as large rs -
any o'"'' P"p'' III Eastern Ne y
'"ua' .
II "ouid D" ilh' taking candy -
lI"Il h''i' o"oy 10 take the -
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-26

When Sunset Coffee the
poundcherup and Key
only at the Sunset
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Higher Pay Urged
For City Employees
Budget Committee Recon-
mends Raise for All Who
Get Less Than 81, $50

In recognition of labor market con-
ditions and the increased cost Of liv-
ing, the committee on tax budget Of
the Board Of Estimate has decided to
recommend increases in salaries of all
city employees now receiving less than
81 $50 a year. Controller PrendergaSt
yesterday. in announcing the action OF
the committee. said Mayor Mitchell had
been present at the meeting.
The increases recommended apply to
employees entering the service Of the
city prior TO April l. 1917. The Con-
troller's statement says:
"The committee adopted for 1918 a
minimum rate for unskilled labor OF
1915 a day. The rate for laborers
now receiving S2.75 or $3.50 q day
will be So day. Requests for an ad-
vance of Is cents a day for laborers
now receiving SO day will be con-
sidered on their merits by the budget
committee.
minimum rates for employees on an
annual basis, whose work is IN the un-
skilled labor class, such as deckhands'
stablemen, nOSIleTS, tlC'i VIII NC i''
creased proportionately. Among the
regular annual employees not rated be
low standard a single increment Will
be given Of $50 or Sl20, according to
the character OF the work. No in
creases will be allowed unless recon-
mended by department heads.
REQUESTS for increases for en-
Moves whose salaries are above Sl,boo
will be considered upon their individ-
nal merits az presented TO the com
mittee on tax budget by the depart
ments and examiners making the
analyses for the Board of Estimate
and Apportionment. These will be
submitted to the Subcommittee on tax
budget, who will require in every case
strong affirmative proof that the In
creascs are deserved before recon-
mending them.
preference will be given TO those
departments in which savings have
been made throughout the year 1917
bv the elimination Of unnecessary po--
sitions and by new appointments at
minimum grades"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Musician To Be Referee in
Suit of Woman Against
Publishers

Not being a musician, Justice Golf
promised yesterday to appoint some
we'll known musical man to pass on the
claim of Miss Alice Smith Burton Jay
that "Tipperary" was stolen, from a
song she wrote to boost" the apple in
dustry Of the State of Washington.
1t Is the chorus which Miss Jay in
sists is hers. She claims that her YER
sion ran, I'm on my way TO Yakima,
the place where the apples grow" Be-
sides an injunction, Miss Jay wants
Chappell & Co., publishers of "Tippe-
rary." TO pay her 100000 from the
profits they have made from the war
song.
Miss Jay said she wrote the apple
song in 1908 and that il was first sung
at an entertainment of the Methodist
church in Green River, Wash, where
she lived Later, she said, il was played
by band az the Alaska-Yukon EXPOSE
ton. IL was there, Miss Jay alleges,
that her work was stolen by one Harry
Williams and the words changed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Conkling Estate
Intact, Says Lawyer
Dead Man Generous to
Daughters Who Accuse
Him, Attorney Says

The 100000 estate which Alfred r.
Conkling, the lawyer, who died Tuesday
morning as a result of n fall, held in
trust for his daughters, Misses Muriel
and Olga Conkling, Is intact, and q
search of his papers will reveal that he
actually spent more money for his
daughters than he charged against
their estate, according 20 Alfred G.
Coke, jr.. of the law firm of Tomlinson,
Coke g. Tomlinson.
Mr.. Coke represented Mr.. Conkling
in the litigation before Surrogate Co
halsn which followed the young wom-
ems charges that their father had mis-
handled their funds and subsequent eff
forts to have him removed as their
guardian.
Furthermore" declared Mr.. Coke
Yesterday. alfred Conkling spent S7O,-
600 of his own money outright to Sc
cure the estate for his daughters. The
late George l.. Ronalds, their uncle,
made the young women his sole heirs
and cut off his widow. She would have
contested the will had not Mr.. Conkling
made settlement with her. This GER
tainly shows that Mr.. Conkling was the
type of man who had his daughters in
terests at heart.
"The principal Of the estate. of
course, Mr.. Conkling never touched.
The only money that passed through
his hands was the income the girls
were to receive. And ! know that he
spent more than that on them, far more
than he charged against their estate"
Mr.. Conkling's funeral will be held in
hi. home, at 157 East Seventeen Street,
tomorrow morning. Mr.. Coke said the
dead lawyers personal estate would
probably amount 70 about $4,000.