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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Under the leadership of Mrs. Wesley
Martin Stoner. who is one of the first
two women ever appointed to an inau-
gural committee and who Is an officer
in q number of national organizations
Of women. a number of women are
making contributions to the inaugural
guarantee fund. This was announced
by Arthur Peter, chairman of the in
augural finance committee, at the meet
ing of the inaugural committee in the
red room of the Willard this noon.
Women of national prominence in the
suffrage propaganda and in humanita-
rian efforts are included in the list OF
contributors. as follows: Mrs. L. d.
Brandeis. 500; Mrs. +. Glendower
Evans, 500; Mrs. Emily G. Balch, 800;
Mrs J. Malcomb Forbes, 500; Mrs.
Robert NJ. La Toilette, Mrs. Amos
Pinchot and Mrs. Agnes D. Wasbase,
SIS each.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
A YOUNG FINANcIER

A pretty young schoolmarm who
teaches a first grade class in a school
OF the northwest section OF the city
is telling a funny story on herself that
happened Just before the close OF the
term. She had some visitors on the
afternoon in question, and thought
she would show them what a good
class she had. Calling on a bright
little fellow at the rear of the room,
she said to him: "Johnney, II l gave
you two cents and your father gave
YOU three cents, how much would you
have?"
Seven" promptly replied Johnny.
The teacher pushed painfully, but
thought she would try again: You
can't have understood me. Johnny.
Now listen, and will repeat the ques-
ton. II l gave you two cents and
your father gave you three. how much
would you have?"
Seven" said Johnny again. and
with the same promptness.
81 am surprised at you, Johnny
said the teacher. How on earth
would you have severn"
81 got two in me pocket" said
Johnny.-Chicago News.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
WAR INSURANCE APPLICATIONS
PASS BILLION DOLLAR MARK

Applications for life insurance re-
ceived by the military and naval divi.
sion of the bureau of war risk insur-
ance of the treasury department pass
ed the billion dollar mark Saturday.
according TO an announcement OF Sec
rotary McAdoo.
The total amount of life insurance
applied for up to the close OF business
Saturday was s1.O32.9 3s,OOO, and the
number of applications received was
10000.
The average amount OF Insurance
applied for is SS,5S7. According to the
law, the maximum amount OF insur'
ance any person can buy is $4,000
and the minimum $1,000.
All soldiers, sailors. marines, and
nurses in active service, enlisted, com
missioned, or drafted. may buy insur
ance from the government against
death or total disability at a rate o
from 65 cents a month at age Fl Il
$l.2O a month at the age 81, for eacl
$1,000 OF insurance.
The military and naval insuranc
act was approved by President WI
son on October 6. and the terms an
conditions OF the insurance were al
nounced by Secretary McAdoo o
October Is. Since this date, apple
E tions have been coming into the mil
tary and naval division Of the burea
= of war risk insurance at a rate ran
e ing from about s2O,OOO.OO0 to S15(
900. 900 of insurance a day.
On November 10, the record da
1924 applications, representing $15'
$4,000 of insurance. were receive
r Application number 1884. receive
at IL o'clock Saturday mornin
o brought the total to exactly $1,000, 0O'
900.
y Reports from many National Arr
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

The Woman's Guild will hold its
Annual Bazaar at Leonard Hall, Dec.
8. Many attractive hand made arti.
Giles will be on sale, moderately priced
for Christmas gifts. n27tf
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
ANOTHER ACCIDENT
AT S. P. CROSSING

Another accident occurred at the
Southern Pacific crossing on Fifth
street last evening about six o'clock.
b. o. Wellman was walking across
the street in the direction OF the
Bakery corner. L. s. Van Leer came
UP behind driving an auto. while Sam
Howell was approaching from an op.
posite direction in an auto. Mr.. Well.
man didn't see the Howell auto and
he jumped in front OF It to avoid being
struck by the Van Leer auto. He was
knocked down and badly bruised but
fortunately escaped serious injury.
In trying to avoid hitting Mr.. Well
man, Mr.. Howell turned to the left
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
COMMERCIAL HOTEL ARRIVALS

w. E. King. H. J. Quist and wife
Chas Lambert. Bingham. Utah; Alec,
d. McCulloch. r. Woodin and wife,
Frank Vansloff. E. W, Ricketts,. VIM
Hector, VIM. Cole, Salt Lake City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

and National Guard camps. and from
naval units. indicate quickened inter
est among the soldiers and sailors In
the government insurance. A primer
giving the essentials OF the plan In
brief observation-disclosures form. will
shortly be given to each man in active
service.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

MINING MEN

II you desire to take advantage OF
the law providing that assessment
work need not be done on mining
claims during the coming year on
account OF the war, it will be neces'
sary for you to file notice Of your
intention to hold the claims with the
county recorder.
The Independent has just printed a
form for this purpose, which was
drawn up by Attorney E. E. Game,
and they may be had either by writ
ing or calling at this office. II.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan RoIrdan are in
from their ranch at Shelton.

Attorney Mcnamara went to Ely
yesterday on official business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

c. S. Tremewan and John White
are down from the North Fork.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
THE wHITEsIpEs DENTAL CO.

A little more
qualitJ fer a lit
tie less money.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

George eoodfeIio~, the Pine Valley
rancher, is in Elko on a business trip.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
JOE SAVAL WILL
BECOME A BENEDICT

The following item is from the
Winnemucca Star:
County Clerk Davey on Saturday
issued a marriage license to Joe Saval,
a well known sheepman of Humboldt
and Elko counties, and Miss Tessura
Guirda OF Golconda.
The couple, however. have gone to
San Francisco to have the marriage
ceremony performed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
REGISTERED AT THE MAYER

F. o. Hillboum. San Francisco;
Louis Hamilton, Las Angeles; ]. C.
Dixon. Salt Lake City; II. A. Leach
E. A. Larkins. Wells; Geo. A. Boyce
Chas. Boyce, Mr.. C. J. Bech, Edge
mont; N A. Ellington. Salt Lake City;
H. d. Fairchild, San Francisco; Dan
Riordan and family. Shelton; Mrs
Graham. Charleston; w. w. Reese
Salt Lake City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
PEDLAR'S LICENSE LAW
SUSTAINED BY COURT

Judge Taber today rendered a de-
cision in the Sam Sutton case which
was up before him on appeal. Sutton
was arrested some time ago for ped,
ding without a license and the case
was appealed on the ground that the
law was unconstitutional. Judge Ia
Der today rendered an opinion sus
tanning the constitutionality of the
law.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

and crashed into a sign post which
stood in the street about six feet
from the depot steps. The post was
broken or close to the ground and
the auto was badly injured. 1t will
take a couple OF hundred dollars to
repair the automobile.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
n. A. Leach and E A. Larkins are
down from Wells today.

n. A. Leach and E A. Larkins are
down from Wells today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan RoIrdan are in
from their ranch at Shelton.
Attorney MeNamara went to Ely
yesterday on official business.
c. S. Tremewan and John White
are down from the North Fork
George GoodfeIio~, the Pine Valley
rancher, is in Elko on a business trip.
Everybody is arranging their ap-
pointments so as to be able to see
The Draft" the special war picture
to be shown at the Bradley Friday
night. The entire proceeds will be
donated by Mrs. Bradley to the Red
Cross, of which fund one-half will be
for the uses OF the Elko County Chap
ter and one-half will go to national
headquarters. A five-minute talk will
be made by Attorney Van Fleet dur
ing the evening. In all theaters in
the country this Friday night is Red
Cross night
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

The Doreas society will hold its an
nual bazaar Thursday afternoon. Dec.
6, In the dining room of the Presby
terian church. Home made articles of
many kinds will be on sale. Something
for everybody at Christmas time. Re
member the date-next Thursday. fdE
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-05

ORIENTAL NEEDLE WORK AND
KIMONO SHoP-Madeira, Cluny. Fill
let, Florentine, Venetian, Turkish
Rugs, Silk Underwear. Negligees,
Shirt waists, Japanese Kimonos and
all kinds OF Oriental Goods. whole.
sale and retail. NJ. Lamey, 435 Rail-
road Street. n28tf
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 22- The government is not stopping in making it's preparations for war while Congress discusses the pros and cons and all is activity in every department.
 There is the usual Sunday lull today when the members talk it over and as usual the most vexed question is conscription or the pass age of the draft act. Administra- tion officials feel certain that this bill will pass.
 The arrival of the peace commits sion may lead to more active meas ures in the war, but it is realized that for some time to come it will
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

ment to the reporters, "that you face a real fight and be prepared for great individual sacrifices which are sure to be demanded. Empha' size the fact that the war will last long time and that it will tax the country's resources in men and finances.
 The Commission will proceed to the capital to join the French com mission which is now here.
 Although most of the men on the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA", April 22.-Balfour and the other British Commissioners arrived here today. The name is deleted at the request of the officials, presumably ali obscure port.
 His first message to the people is to emphasize the fact that the United States is facing a serious is sue, long war and will require many sacrifices.
 Realize, concluded the state
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

activity of the socialists is indi cative that strong concessions have been made to the workers in their recent strike, concerning which lit tie or no details came out.
 The Berlin dispatch to this place says in conclusion Austrian social ists have formally approved of this stand".
 It is believed that radical conces- sions have been granted in order to prevent further civil strife.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

towns is immense and race riots whre the German population is numerous and strong have been ire quent.
 It is this evening announced semi officially that Argentina is now on the brink of a break with Germany and the severance of diplomatic re- lations between the two countries is imminent.
 The Argentina already holds pos session of the interned ships which fly the German flag and which have been in shelter here since the be- ginning of the war.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
EVERETT TRIAL WILL
 END EARLY THIS WEEK

The cost of these witnesses alone will be twenty thousand dollars to be borne by Snohomish county.
 The defense is now much more confident than at any time during the trial. An especially forceful feature of the evidence has been the revelation of the conspiracy of officials, mill magnates and employ CTS against the industrialists as well as the awful barbarities practiced by the former upon the latter whom they arrested in Beverly Park when they were made to run the gauntlet of gunmen.
 The general beAef is that con .viction will be very difficult to ob- tain.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

The Ready bullion mine is leaking very badly and although the pumps are working to fullest capacity, the indications are that the bulkshead may not hold.
 It is stated that there is the very great probability that the flooded mine will not be re-opened.
 The cavein extended to part of the island and now some of the town of Douglas is submerged.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

JUNEAU, April 22.-The ground under the Gastineau Channel and over the Treadwell mine workings caved in early this morning, com pletely flooding all the workings ot the seven hundred foot level of the Treadwell and the Mexican mine.
 No lives were lost as seepage from the roofs long ago had directed the advisability of bulk-heading the level from the rest of the workings.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
REAL PEACE MOVE
 COMES NOW AUSTRIA

PARIS, April 22.-The general concensus of opinion is that Austria is fully determined to enter into peace if possible with the Entente nations.
 The situation in this regard is re- viewed by the papers here and the news from Italy today tends to con- firm it.
 The influence of the new Austrian monarch, it is said, is being thrown in the scale strongly in favor of bringing the war to an end without further bloodshed.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

The big club house and natatorium are all under water.
 The cave in took place at very early hour, the first intimation that the people had of it being rumb- ling sound and a trembler thai seemed like earthquake.
 In a few seconds the seething waters had settled and it was then known that the ground had col lapSed
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

SEATTLE, April 22.-The Eve rett murder case will probably end early this week. It has already been seven weeks before the court and the defense has examined two hundred witnesses all of whom tes- tified without break that the firts shot was fired from the dock.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
SEA ENTERS TREADwELL MINE
GROUND COLL LAPSES ATFACE LONG WAR IS
 DOUGLAS CAUSE HOOD MESSAGE OF BALF0UR

commission are well known public men and have travelled extensively for a surprising number of them it is the first time that they have set foot on American soil.
 The conference is not likely to be reported,' although some general in- timation may be given of the plans which are suggested or approved
 Military and naval experts of the United States will likely take part.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
HOME GUARDS. ATTENTION!

Acting on the suggestion of the Secretary of the Interior and the Governor of Alaska I hereby invite all loyal and patriotic citizens Of good health and military age, to assemble at the City Hall, tonight, at S:3O o'clock, to organize a class or company for military drill and instruction.
 A generous response is greatly de- sired.
 Nome, Alaska, April 23rd, 1917.
 G. J. LOMEN.
 Mayor.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
TO DE-UNIONIZE TACOMA.

TACOMA, April 22.-Representa- tiyes of we'll known anti-union orga- nization along the coast have been, here some time trying to de-unionize' Tacoma but they made no success at all and the project has been practi- cally abandoned for the present. The live labor press greatly aided in preventing the sconsummation of these plans.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
BUMP H00TCH TAKEN
 MEANT FOR B00TLECcERS

leggers who got next to the fact that the cops had a line upon the importation and did not arrive to. claim their bug juice.
 This is the second batch that was sent flowing down the sewer in a week by the Seattle cops.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

BUENOS AIRES, April 22.-Special cabinet meetings have been consld- ering recent sinkings of Argentine ships by German divers and the po- pular clamor is undoubtedly for war. It is doubtful whether the govern ment will be able to resist this po- -pular demand.
 The excitement in some of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

Former Deputy Marshal J. O. Reardon arrived from Teller yester- day after quite a pleasant trip down. He was superseded in the office by Milton Luther who some time ago resigned his position of commis- eioner of that section. Luther's
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

BERLIN, April 22.-It is per mitted to state that socialists passed strong resolutions demanding the replacement of the bureacracy in Germany by democracy in order to confirm the decision now ratified that the workers of Germany will emerge from the war as citizens ot free state.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NOTICE.

The Moose will give a Dance in the little Eagle Hall on Monday Eve, April 23 at 9:30 P. M. to which all Fare invited. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in the Moose Race. Admission Gents soc. Ladies Free.
 COMMITTEE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

NEW YORK, April 22.-There is very little actual war news being re- ceived here from Europe and the in dications are that all countries are trying to tighten the censorship.
 Most of the news received is merely cOnfirmatory of that which was cabled on Saturday.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
SPRING TIME IS HERE
 NOW FOR THE TAILOR"

For the best work in tailoring see us. We make alterations. We do cleaning, pressing and re- paring for ladies and gentlemen. We make suits to order.
 First class workmanship, modern method and prompt service. We appreciate your patronage.
 Yours to pleaes
 NOME TAILORING co. Next door to Segerstrom & Hagen
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

BABEL, Switzerland, April 22.- Turkey is reported to have notified Washington of it's intention to break automatically with the United States. That declaration of war will follow is possible but improb- able,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
ARGENTINA NOW ON
 VERGE BREAK GERMANY

. The Brazilian minister had long conference with the Argentina foreign minister today and it is be- lieved that the war situation was discussed
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

LONDON, April 22.-There is every reason to believe that Austria is now actually preparing real peace overtures.
 It is reported with good authority that Italy is now in possession of definite terms through the Vatican.
 Germany is wildly alarmed, ac- cording to reports and the situa- ton is evidently stirring up news paper agitation to prevent such a step.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
ARRIVES FROM TELLER
 AFTER PLESANT TRIP

place was taken by Billy Marx.
 There is little to report about the Port Clarence country, MT. gives his complexion a healthy hue.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.- Judge Griffin has granted Mooney and Billings new trials upon the proof that their conviction was ob' tained upon perjured evidence con cocted by the officials who conduct
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
SOCIALISTS BEGIN SHOW
 STRENGTH IN GERMANY

LONDON, April 22i-The di- spatches from Germany today indi- cate that the disorders have ended in a compromise with the socialists and workers on top.
 The full facts will probably be known later as the censorship is still exceedingly strict and little is given out which is of such an authorita- tive nature as to involve real de- tails.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

advices are now much more satis- factory and all assure the fact that the new Russian government is firmly set against any peace pact with Germany.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

SEATTLE, April 22.-Local mer- chants and manufactures have been asked to turn in bids within ten days. on two billion dollars worth of shoes, tents and clothing for the army.
 Specifications which can be read ily met are to be accessible to local
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

AMSTERDAM, April 22.-The fact that wireless advices are com ing out of Germany admitting the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

CITY BATH HOUSE has the largest ArA
 and only 6 feet Bath Tubs in Nome.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
FOR SALE CHEAP.

FOR SALE CHEAP. Two 4 H. F. Boilers. One IF H. P. Boiler. One 16 H. P. Boiler. Two 6 H. r. Boiler.
 DARLING & DEAN co.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

SEATTLE, April 22.-Ten thou sand dollars worth of real booze with a legitimate quantity of rattle snakes to the jugful was destroyed by Seattle cops today when they sent the booze gurgling down the throat of a city sewer and poisoned a whole lot of rats that came in con tact with the ambrosial fluid.
 This booze was seized as contra band shipment by would be boot
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 22- This week ought to see the end of t,le war measures immediately needed by the administration.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

ed the prosecution. The mass of testimony showing frame-up is de- clared to be amazing.
 The likelihood that the cases will be dismissed upon representation now almost amounts to a certainty. Mooney was sentenced to be hanged. Billings got life.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NJ. PAsCOFF.

NJ. PASCOFF. LADIES & GENTS TAILOR. Your Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and
 Repaired. SUITS MADE TO ORDER from select fabrics and trimmings. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Cor. Lanes Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
SHOES TENTS AND
 CLOTHES BID CALLED

manufacturers and dealers, the gov- ernment desiring to enable all to take a part in bidding on the con tract or a portion thereof as the case may be.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

be of a preparatory nature merely.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
IN FROM OREGON.

Chas Bedding arrived last even ing from Oregon creek where he has been a steady gold seeker through out the winter on his own ground.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

LONDON, April 22. -Petrograd
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

Anything in the line of job work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

RELIABLE TAILOR SHOP. Front St. 8 doors west of Alaska
 Bank.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

Bank. We do tke best CLEANING
 PRESSING
 ALTERING <
 REPAIRING Ladies md Gentlemens Clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
FEDERAL CONTROL OF
CHICAGO FOOD PRICES

chicago, oct. 23.--Government SUI
pcrvision of food prices went into eff
feet in Chicago today when the first
Of the daily prices which Harry a.
Wheeler food administrator OF Hi
nois. considers fair were announced
formally. Prices as they change will
he published daily and from time to
time as the price committee can agree
on prices other staple articles will be
published 50 that the consumer may
know what the committee considers a
t';r profit tor the retailer. The price
gwen out today include -four. sugar
nd potatoes.
III, prices fixed TODAY as fair aver
lGcs axe about what are being asked
W. ropl sentative Crocers in Chicago.
Notatucs jumped in price over night
md Wore quoted by the food admin
'-trator at q to As cents peck while
''u, .rrocers were selling them at 40
Il" IS cents.
Sugar prices were fixed al "a to
- cents a pound while dealers were
ts'<inG s IL and. 10 cents.
Tho scarcity of sugar, however. has
-pmpelled retailers TO pay fancy pre-
'niums in order to get enough to sup
ov their trade. Sales in nearly all
oases today were limited to two pounds
70 = customer when other goods were
purchased.
reports from railroad officials prom
-cs some relief from the present short
re Of sugar. 1t was reported that a
.hpment Of 300 cars of beet sugar
AS on its way from the West This
'lipment is said to be virtually the
erst of the new Fall crop and is ex-
nectcd TO be followed quickly by 9TH
orS