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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
MExICANS HISS
U. S. AMBASSADOR
AND CHEER GERMANY'S

Ell PASo. April 21.-American AM
bassador. Henry Fletcher was Kissed
in the chamber of deputies Sunday
when he appeared for the opening of
the Mexican congress-. according to
a report received from Mexico City by
government agents.
The report also stated that the Ger.
man Minister Won Etchardt was es-
corted to his seat by delegation of
six deputies, and that he was given an
ovation when he appeared that lasted
thirty minutes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
JARBIDGE RECEIVING.
NEWS SERVICE

By special arrangement with the
Independent, the town of Jarbidge Is
receiving fully daily press dispatches.
They are sent from here by telephone
and the people of that community are
given the news OF the day as soon as
most of the less isolated towns.
The nearest newspaper TO Jarbidge
is about So miles away. but IL Is a
weekly publication and does not re,
celYed telegraph service. The Inde,
pendent is the closest paper receiving
more than "A short bulletin service.
With the roads in bad.condition at
this time OF year, mail service into
the camp is very poor and newspapers
are often more than a week old when
they reach the camp. ....
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
ARMY BILL IS
UP FOR DEBATE
Labor Leaders Predict That
Trouble Will Follow SeIec-
tive Conscription

WASHINGTON. April 21.-The de,
bate on the army bill providing for
selective conscription began in the
senate this morning.
James Eads How. the millionaire
hobo, speaking for unorganized labor
before the senate committee hearings
on the army bill, opposed conscrip.
ton. He said he feared that If guns
were put in the hands OF unorganized
workers they would turn them against
the government
Joseph Cannon, labor organizer
predicted that selective draft and the
high prices OF food would lead to riots
and the blood will flow in the streets
OF American cities. .
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
BUSINESS ON SOUTHERN
PACIFIC INCREASING

business on the Southern Pacific,
says the Sparks Tribune. is increasing
every day and at the present rate the
Southern Pacific will have all the ira.
fic they can handle. within a very
short time. The power in the 8. p.
Is in good shape and this branch is
capable of rolling trains as fast as
they are delivered to them.
The Union Pacific Is unable TO
handle the cars that are sent 10 that
road at the present time. There are
several carload lots of merchandise
that are consigned to Reno and other
Nevada point sthat have been tied up
for the last few weeks in the U. p.
Among them are cars of autos and n
carload Of wall papers,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21

AMSTERDAM, April 21-The relief
ship Kongeli. was sunk yesterday. i.
is not known whether she struck a
mine or was torpedoed by a German
submarine. One of her crew is miss
ing, the remainder having been res
cued.
The Kongeli was enroute from Port
land to Rotterdam with Belgian relief
supplies.
The vessel was hit while in the So
called safe zone Friday night. The
missing man was Norwegian. The
others on board the ship. including 10
Americans, were landed at Ymuiden.
The vessel was struck on the star.
board side, but because of the dark.
ness cause of the explosion remained
undiscovered.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
FOOD MEASURES
To Be INTRODUCED
Bills to Control the Food Situa-
tion are Approved by the
President

WASHINGTON. April 2l.-Adminis.
tration bills to control the food situa,
tion were approved by the president
today. and will be introduced in the
house next week by Chairman Leaver
of the house agricultural commit
tee.
Legislation will pHobably involve
the fixing of prices. close regulation
on cold storage plants. warehouses
and packing houses, and there is a
possibility of the government taking
over these institutions If 1t is thought
necessary.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
BECKER OFFERS PLANT
TO THE UNITED STATES

In line with other brewers OF the
country, G. L. Becker. president and
treasurer of the Becker Brewing &
Mailing company of Ogden has tele-
graphed President Wilson that the
company offers it's plant for the use
OF the government during the war for
any purpose the government may de.
signate
The company has awarded to
George Whitmeyer & Sons the con.
tract for the construction of a plant
at Evanston, Wyo.. to be ready Aug.
l, when the local brewery must cease
the manufacture OF brewed intoxi.
cants.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
GERMANS LOSE
TWO DESTROYERS
English Admiralty Says That
Possibly Three Were Sunk
During Raid

LONDON. April 21.-The admiralty
announced this morning that two and
possibly three German destroyers
were sunk yesterday during a raid of
the coast near Dover.
Five German destroyers took part
in the Dover patrol warships.
The British claim to have suffered
no material damage and they say
their losses were slight compared
with the results obtained. One hun.
dred Germans were taken prisoners.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
Ten Thousand Striking NUM-
ton Works Engage in
Bloody Riots
MILITARY PREVENTS THE
BURNING OF CITY HALL
Rigid Censorship of German
Press Prevents News From
Getting Through

Interest in the great French
offensive on the Ainse river gives
way today to startling news from
the interior Of Germany. Yelled
through the situation, in the midst
Of rigid censorship and obscured
BY the shackIed condition Of the
German press, sufficient inforna.
ton has leaked through to indi.
cate that the German empire 10
facing a great economic and poll.
tleal crisis.
The latest information received
Is that ten thousand striking muni.
ton workers have engaged In
bloody riotino in the great Prus-
sian fortress town of Magdeburg
and the strikers were only pre-
vented from burning the city hall
after a sharp clash with the mill.
tary forces.
This story Of the German crisis
comes from the Dutch frontier
with sufficient details to make its
claims to authenticity impressive.
Battle Marked by Heavy Artillery
PARIS. April 21.--The French
troops made further gains today in
grenade ffghting to the south OF Juniv
court and the east OF Courcy.
And II is officially announced that
the German attack against Mount
Hout failed. ....'
Artillery Is very active over the
front of the entire French offensive
The battle Of guns ragged with particu
lar violence east of Graonue and tC
the north OF RHEIMS.
British Statement
LONDON, April 21.--The war Office
announces this morning that the Bri
tish have captured the village OF Con
nehiou between st. Quentin and Cam
brai.
German Statement
BERLIN. April 2l.-Yesterday after
noon. says the German official state
ment, strong artillery fire was com
menced on the whole River Aims,
front and also in Champagne.
On the Chemin des DANES and in
Champagne the enemy's attacks fail
ed.
Between Loos and Arras railroad
line there was gradual increase IN
the artillery bombardment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
ARGENT T|NE WILL 4: I
BREAK RELATIONS
WITH GERMANY
Sends Energetic Note Demand
ing Satisfaction for Sink
ing ofaVessel SIS ~

BuENos ARIES. April 1.-The
Argentine government this morning
sent to Germany an energetic note de.
manding complete and Immediate sat.
isfaction for the sinking OF the Ar
gentine sailing ship. Mont Protcgido.
The Argentine minister in Berlin was
also instructed to break OF relations
with Germany Immediately IL she at
tempts to evade the responsibility.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
TURKEY BREAKS
OFF RELATIONS
WITH AMERICA
Ottoman Government Will Fol-
low Example of Her Ally,
Austria

BASEL. Switzerland, April GA
dispatch from Constantinople says
that the Ottoman government has no.
tilted the American embassy that fol-
lowing the example of her ally, Aus
tria-Hungary, she has broken of diplo-
matte relations with the United States.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
ENGLISH PARTY
ARRIVES FOR
CONFERENCE
British Commission Arrives in
United States for War
Consultation

WASHINGTON. April 21.-The safe
landing of the British foreign min
lister. Balfour, and his party was an
nounced by the state department this
afternoon. The statement says. "The
department of state has been advised
of the safe landing of Mr.. Balfour
and his party"
The government has requested that
nothing more than the state depart.
ments are promised
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21

A number OF ladies' OF the Elko
Draper club visited the Independent
office today to see our new Model
&c" Intertype in operation. They
pronounced II a truly wonderful piece
of mechanism, and we OF course agree
with them. They also visited the
Elko -four mill 60 see how -four Is
made. and the q. S. Garcia Sad
dlery. to see how saddles. bits. spurs,
etc. are manufactured
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21

The Southern Pacific is consider
ing plan to aid the increase of the
country's food supply, by which II
would permit farmers, rent free. to
use its agricultural lands. Many mil
lions of acres are held by the rail
road along it's right of way. 1t was
said an announcement of the com
pany's intentions probably would b,
made soon by President Sproule
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
PREDICTS COLLAPSE OF
GERMAN MILlTARlSM

PHILADELPHIA, April 2l.-An
early collapse OF German militarism
was predicted at the annual meet
Ing Of the American academy of poll.
tloai and social science, by the man.
aging director OF the East and West
News Bureau. He said: "It was
sheer madnes for Germany to arouse
the sleeping giant of this hemisphere.
There IL no doubt now as to which
side will be the final victor. The
only question is how long will II be
before Germany collapses
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
WOOL STRONG AND
BUSINESS GOOD

SAN FRANCISCO, April cir Grim.
Minis and Peirce company say of the
wool market; Foo the past week.
market continues strong. Prices very
firm with good volume OF business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
TWO BELGIAN
RELIEF VESSELS
co TO BOTTOM
One Torpedoed by German
Submarine; Other May
Have Struck Mine

LONDON. April '2l.-The commits
sion for relief in Belgium has been
advised that the Steamship Ringhorn,
outward bound from Rotterdam with
safe conduct has been sunk by Ger.
man submarine.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21

County Commissioner Fred c,
Voight Is much improved and was
able to be out on the street n short
time today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21

7. S. Carter and s. F. Wines, Ruby
Valley residents spent the night in
Elko.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21

Another batch OF Sparks young
men have been signed up for the navy
and together with what have been
previously signed up, makes total OF
~ from Reno and Sparks. Sparks
sending by far the larger number.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
TEN MILLION
FOR FERTILIZER
Senate Committee Approves
Plan for Improving
Farms

WASHINGTON. April 2I.-The sen.
ate agricultural committee approved a
resolution to spend s1o,oooOoO to
bring nitrate from Chill to fertilize
American farms.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-21
coppER QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. April 2t-copPer
o,,.t. Eleetrs.stie, spot and second
..,r.er 2e@31. Third quarter,
$3.50.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28
IN MENIORIAM

or young and promising life
taken from the parental home, from
the community, from the day school,
and the Sunday school, where she
was a willing worker, rarely absent
when able to go and fill her place as
librarian, such was Florence Jose
phine Settlers. Her recall from the
home, where the treasure of child
hoods affection enriched the life of
her parents and brothers and kim
dred who saw in her the hope of
many years, and under the blessing
of God, large usefulness. But it
was ordered otherwise by a wisdom
that is never mistaken and a pur-
pose that brings but good out of
what seems to our short-sightedness
as an evil and waste. We have seen
a harvest of beautiful floral in
the culture of that same home where
real enjoyment is had year by year
in the flower garden, and where the
joy of giving the best seems a pleas
ure to a fault. But sick shut-ins
have been made glad many times
and gratitude of the soul so cheered
has gone forth in a true benedic.
tion upon the donor. 1t was shea
of flowers not faded, not scared, just
the freshest, most perfect samples
of each variety. The owner did not
call it waste.
Some analogy in this transfer
made of the young life and some
larger mission and ministry than we
can see now, but we shall some
day understand"
Oh, the volume of real sympathy
manifested by the entire community
did abound to the family and kin
dred so sorely touched. The funera
occasion, though so cold and windy
people of the community far anC
near, gave loving expression by theil
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28

presence and words of comfort and
so expressed their respect and good
will to the dear one gone. Some
lessons of good to every parent pres
ent may have come out of this call
ing to a fidelity in duty and fuller
sense of responsibility to children
put into the keeping of parenthood,
for what may be but a limited and
uncertain time like dear Florence
Josephine Settlers life mission may
be large in promise and brief in op-
portunity of fulfllment, yet not in
vain or at loss.
She passed away at the age of 13
years, months and days, willing
to go, yea praying that she might
be taken from the suffering in body,
consoling the parents and friends
with her trust in God, the Saviour
Such is the hope through childlike
faith and the fuller vision. Expe-
rience comes to one in this way, to
another in that. Only Jesus can do
helpless sinners good.
No trust in Him; no cure of sin.
Thus saith the Lord Numbers
Nxxi:9; John III:14, IT, SO; Acts
lN:12; |. John i:S-10. w. X.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28

j. r. Pearson LETT Thursday morn
ing in his car for Denver. His
daughter. Inez, who is attending Col
orado Woman's College there. will
accompany him on an extended
pleasure trip when her school is out.
They expect to visit Yellowstone
Park, Salt Lake City and then go on
up into Idaho, where Mr.. Pearson
has land interests.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28
BASEBALL WEEK CLEANS SLATE

The campaign to wipe out the
1916 debt of the Baseball club has
resulted in success, and the small
balance not covered by receipts of
baseball week" was assumed by
the II. o. G. organization, so that
the slate is clean. For the informa-
ton of the public a complete report
is given herewith:
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice Is hereby given to the stock
hoiders or the Eel Monte Mining and
Miliing co. that a special meeting of
the company Is called at Wallace hall
at Z,3O +. M. Tuesday, May "a, for
me transaction of such business as
may be presented
P. A. FORNWALD, Pres.
c. h. HART, Secy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28

Patriotism is IL virtue. Loyalty is
the active principle of that virtue,
and knows no sacrifice.
MAI. JOHN ADAMS,
$. and S. Home, Monte Vista, Colo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28

If 1t isn't an Eastman it isn't II Ko-
dak, and kOdakS make best Com
mencement gifts. FULLER DRUG
co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-28

Donations Other Than Cash.
Diamond Candy Kitchen...Ice Cream
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
At THE AUDITORIUM.

The Foolish Virgin" an adapta-
zion of the Thomas Dixon novel. as
told by Clara Kimball Young and
her company at the Auditorium to-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
ANOTHER BIG PICTURE.

Starting on Thursday. following
The Ne'er Do Well" another big
feature. Gods Country and the
Woman" will be shown at the Oil
yer theater for four days. 1t is a
perturbation of the book by James
Oliver CurwOOd, a thrilling story of
the northwest. arranged for pictures
by J. stuart Blackton, who wrote
The Battle Cry of Peace The cast
is a strong one and includes Nell
Shipman, William Duncan, George
Holt. William cambridge, Nell
Clark Keller, George Kunkle and
Edgar Keller Some of the most
magnificent scenes ever screened are
said to be shown in this produc-
ton. During the run of the picture
here performances will be given con-
tinuously each day starting at 1
o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
Internal Bathing'S
Rapid Growth

IL is but natural 10 expect that relief
from Constipation and the many Ills
which a. causes which Is so effectua and
So natural rs Internal Bathing should
quickly make many converts.
But its general use has increased so
tremendously In the past Few years as %
suggest other reasons. and these are
found iu the statements ~ users that
they feel as II made over new" the
morning after au Internal Bath
The elimination 81 the pernleious and
poisonous waste which Is ever present In
rl, Lower Intestine gives Nature a
chance Co work uuhampered And one
arises iu the morning clear-headed. able
bright. confident aud eager Tor the days
duties
Mn D. D. smith writes
.'HpIr uoct1r-N our 'SaScade' made
new man 81 me at the aE ~ ~ 40 ! per
suadeI ms wife o. use the treatment also
IuI today she has better health thun ever
before Since the use 90 the Cascade she
sleeps better and can walk FOR hours
without fatigue Painting spells ave be-
come 90 condition % Tie past. can eat any
thing ou the hiIl ~ fare and driuk an
beverages Uo not take cold when eN-
posed bot weather docs not cause OPP
fre~siof..
The - d l. Cascade" the most eff
Gent device for Internal Batuin-. IL he
ing shown and explained iu detail NJ The
American Drug Go. South Bend Ask for
free bookIe t Why Man of Today L. Only
- Per Cent Efficient" Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
" The Ne 'er-Do-
Well" Thrilling
ale ofPandma

Telling a story which grips the
feelings OF one In a vivid way. bar
ing the passions OF men and women
torn with love and jealousy and re-
Tlete with thrills and climaXes. The
Ne'er- Well the perturbation Of
Rex Beach's novel Of the same
name. created "A sensation at the
Oliver theater yesterday when il
was shown for the first time in its
day schedule.
Although some Of the fight scenes
are not so picturesque nor so bloody
as those Of The Spoilers" yet with
al the plot outreaches that Of its
sister picture and cannot fail TO de-
mand the entire attention of man,
woman or child
Prevalent throughout the 10 reels
which are required TO present the
tale runs the story OF the door
die" spirit Of a Yankee lad. who,
spoiled by virtue Of too great free
dom ia spending the many millions
OF his father, finds himself he VIC
tim Of an INSCRIPTIONS crook and
aboard a boat for Colon. Panama,
with no money IN his pockets.
Through the kindness of the wife
of a diplomat. who is deeply in love
with the young American, he is res
cued from a scrape and given en-
plOvment on the construction Of the
Panama canal Resisting the ad-
vances Of his temptress. the young
man encurs her enmity but the ar
rival of his father and the power OF
his millions gets him out of a bad
predicament.
In keeping with the plan Of the
story. the picture shows how the
work Of constructing the canal was
carried on and in one instance
shows the wreckage of machines
used by other governments in at
tempting to build the canal which
are strewn along the railroad track
between Colon and AncOn. The
scene settings were well chosen.
Wheeler Oakman. as The Ne'er-
DO-Well." and kathryn Williams as
Mrs. Edith Cortlandt. a diplomat"
divide the hOnOrs Of the picture.
Both do great work and deserve an
equal need OF praise. Without one
the other could not succeed
Harry Lonsdale as Mr. COrt-
landt' is good. while Norma Mich
OILS as "Chiquita Garavel." the girl
the Meier WeIP' marries. is ac-
ceptable. Sidney Smith as the COM
mandanate of police and Jack Nc
Donald as the valet do some great
work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
AT THE LASALLE.

A screen adaptation Of the stage
success that made Frank Mcintyre
famous, is the attraction at the La
Sale today. The same star has been
secured for the screen presentation.
This marks the screen debut OF Mr..
Mcintyre in a role TO which his
pleasing personality is so suited. As
the big fat drummer" so quick TO
fall in love with the village ticket
agent he makes a distinct hit. Doris
Kenyon as the girl is cast in a role
that gives her ample opportunity to
display her versatility.
Vivian Martin. a charming and
youthful actress. is the featured
player at the L.aSalle tomorrow in a
five-reel comedy drama entitled
The Right Direction"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
RAIN AND SNOW START
DAMAGING FLOODS
Northern West Virginia Hard Hit.
Many Families Being Forced
to Flee From Homes.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Jan. 22.-
Floods resulting from a heavy rain
on top of a three inch snow resulted
in much damage in northern West
Virginia. Sunday night. Creeks in
Wheeling. Paramount, Warrington
and Pennington overfiOwed their
banks Carrying away bridges and
compelling many families to flee
from their homes. Part of Weston,
w. Va, was flooded 10 a depth Of
nearly seven feet while West Fork
river was rising several inches an
hour. Reports received Sunday
night indicated no lives had been
lost but the damage was estimated
at 100000. At the local weather
bureau il was said that advices in
Dictated there would be no food
stage in the rivers here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
AT TIE ORPHETNf.

Catchy songs and an attractive
cast Of principals. among them be-
ing Joe Bray. a South Bend boy.
make The Suffragette Revue" a
musical tab" at the Orpheum the
neatest shows OF the year
a plot that gives plenty Of op-
pOrtunity for good. clean com edy.
which later is supplied in generous
quantities by Bobby Bernard. kept
the Sunday afternoon audience in
continuous uprOar. Bernard is one
Of the best character comedians
seen at the theater this year and
as the supposed Baron ieb, maker
Of a mysterious. subtle fluid known
as The Love Elixir" he is afford
ed every chance possible to gec away
with good stuff. He accepts each
opportunity
Bray. who is well known in South
Bend for his work here In various
stock companies, has developed con-
siderably in his work since leaving
South Bend. AS the dashing mil
lionaire chap in love with the sec
rotary Of the suffragette he has a
good role and fills ii acceptably.
Playing opposite these men are
FlOX Bert as the secretary and Ger
trude Nudge as the president of the
suffragette society. who do excel
lent work. Sally McRee as the Ba-
rOness Lieb is good. while James
Guilfoyle and Walter Welft. the
other two male members of the
company. are good actors.
The chorus does not lack in it's
support of the principals and all
have good voices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-22
NEED $150,000,000
FOR BELGIUM RELIEF
American Commission Prepares for
Another Year of Work, Says
Chairman Hoover.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The Amer
lean commission for relief in Bel
GUM is preparing for at least an
other years work and the necessity
OF raising approximately $15O,OOO,-
600 more will be discussed by the
officers of the commission here this
week, according TO Herbert G.
Hoover, chairman, who arrived here
Sunday on the steamship Philadel-
phia from Liverpool