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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
PLAYING IN LUCK
so Says Man Ordered Out of City
and Given Money


and Given Money
Declaring that he was playing in
luck, Ray Christien was yesterday
ordered out of the city by detectives
under a 180-day suspended sentence.
The prisoner received a ticket to
Las Vegas Nevada, and purse of
$45, furnished him by an attorney,
who said 1t was a present from
friends.
According to the police, W. c. Nor
gan was robbed of a $500 diamond
pin in a cafeteria last Sunday even
ing and Christien fed. He was cap
tured and a few hours later a man
entered the cafeteria and returned
the pin to Mr., Morgan. AS there
was no eyewitness to the theft and
the pin was returned, the prisoner
was given the maximum suspended
sentence under the yagrancy act by
Police Judge White and escorted tC
the train by Detective Fred ParsOn
Los Angeles Times.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
Died

vELASQUEZ: In this city Satur-
day morning, February "a, 1917, the
infant daughter of A. Velasquez, aged
about one year. An attack of measles
followed by pneumonia was the cause
of death. Funeral services Sunday
afternoon.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
Carrara Editor We'd

We are informed that A. B. Per-
kins, editor of the Carrara Obelisk,
was married this week to Miss
O'Brien of Pioneer, at the latter
place. We extend congratulations.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24

There were 1449 instruments filed
and recorded in the auditors Office
during the year. The receipts of the
Office amounted to s2,167.40, all
properly accounted for.
Assessor
The personal property tax collect
ed by the assessor amounted to ST.
502.47, and poll taxes $5,439. The
tax on proceeds of mines was $780,
908.85, being a total collection by
that Office of $36,85O.32, all of which
is properly accounted for.
The total of the real and personal
property tax roll of the county is
given at $685. on which a
tax of $171,711.85 was levied for
the year.
Clerk
The collection of fees, etc., by the
county clerk amounted to $689.95,
all of which is properly accounted
for.
The total receipts of the sheriff &
Office amounted to $S,71O.40. The
sheriff's commission on the collec-
ton of licenses was $50O.44, leav-
ing balance of $8,209.96, all of
which is properly accounted for
District Attorney
The district attorney filed 21 in
formations in the district court dur
ing 1915, of which 18 were success
fully prosecuted, two were dismissed
and one acquitted.
Water Commissioner
A salary of $3.50 per month is
paid by the county out of the gen.
eral fund to a water commissioner
whose duty it is to look after the
allotment of water in the Moapa val
ley. This salary is supposed to be
covered by special assessment
against the water users of the Moapa
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
ANSWER: EIGHT HOURS,
NOT EIGHT YEARS.

Especial Dispatch to the New
York Herald.l
Bar Harbor, Me-, Monday.
To the Editor of the Herald:
Names answer to Wilson:
Eight hours, but not eight
years."-A Former Progressive
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
Married

GOODWIN-KING In this city Sat
urday, February II, 1917. George Good
win to Racie King, both residents Of
Las Vegas. The happy pair are well
known Vegas people, Mr.. Goodwin be-
ing one of the old passenger conductors
of the Solt Lac route. We join with
many in hearty congratulations.
j
il DAILY Y-WHEATON: In this city
Tuesday, February 20, 1917, JOSEPH
iDely, resident of Pasadena to Patricia
Wheaton, resident of Riverside. Cal
Judge Harkins officiating.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
COUNTY FINANCES
CLEARLY STATED
Report Of Expert Prudential
Gives Interesting Facts
and Figures

Expert H. E. Prudential has
completed his report on the books,
accounts and financial condition OF
Clark county, and filed the same
with the county clerk. The docu-
ment is concise in it's statements
and casts an Illuminating light on
the financial condition of the county.
Treasurer
Balance on hand Jan.
1, 1916 .......$ 84,898.0O
Receipts IL months. =. 239,918.34
$324,916.34
Disbursements IL mos. 09,664.89
Balance Dec. 81, '16. $115, ,151.45
Unpaid warrants -. GALS
Auditors balance $115, 1870
Auditor
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24
HOW CITY FUNDS
ARE EXPENDED
Expert Accountant Files Re-
port Of Audit of the
City Books

T. -
Expert II. E. Prudential filed the re;
port of hfs audit of the city books and
accounts with the y.eserkF Friday the
23d. ,.~>s
The report shows balance, cash on
hand iu the city treasury Jan. |, 1916,
of 81, 1913 SO. The receipts for the twelve
months were $17, 445,27, making total
for the year of $21 ,6S9.l5. The disburs-
ments for same period were $l6, 224. 80
leaving a balance, Dec. 3, ,19l6 of cash
on hand $5.4l422. -s- >'i7+-="t
The receipts for tire year are shown
to be from the following sources.
City Licenses Sc, 1876 O5
sale oi. cemetery lots -,s PSI. so
Munic; pal court fines 517.O0
City's share of Co licenses 744.95
Sewer permits and plumbing 539. 45
Dog Licenses 389. 90
Ed. W.. Clark refund 5.05
1st installment city taxes 4,842. III
I'd installment city taxesss= 4;00S. Sc
Total - Z,445 II
The books are reported properly kept
and all funds accounted for by the City
Offers. The city clerk has turned in to
the treasurer 4r' excess of'$7.4O on IL
cense coHections, TO which amount he
is entitled to a refund, The municipal
court had total Of I39 cases Of which
81 were for drunkenness and vagrancy.
During Jthei fncufSbeskssy of Judge
Harkina the fines collected Amounted
to $l34.50, there being a balance of
$l2 due the county on these collections:
Under Judge Rector fines of 1926 were
collected. all of which have been paid
to the treasurer. ..~..---..,...-s---.- .
Some errors are noted in sidewalk
assessments in districts 3 and 8 which
should be corrected.
Attention is called tA- ,thas fact that
slot machine licenses for the quarter
ending Septs, 80, r19fs, We're not col
lected. The sans. will be ,Gogected by
the clerk. .
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24

Continued on Page Four)
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1917-02-24

AAGE 4. e.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
MAY QUIT IN FEW DAYS
Adjournment of Congress BY End
of Week Not Unlikely.
Charges Against La Toilette May De-
lay Termination of Special
Session.

Washington, Oct. 3.-The con-
ference report on the war tax bill
was adopted by the house with
out a roll call. II will be taken up
in the senate as once.
Washington, Oct 3.-It is the ex
pectation of leaders in congress to
complete the legislative program this
week
They plan to adjourn Friday or Sat.
urday, but may be disappointed if any
determined opposition to the soldiers
and sailors insurance bill develops af
ter it is reported to the senate from
the finance committee.
The important matters pending be
fore congress are:
The conference report on the war
revenue bill carrying more than ST..
700,000,000.
The soldiers and sailors insurance
bill which has passed the house and
is now being considered by the finance
committee of the senate
The urgent deficiency bill carrying
approximately $4,000 100000 i'm appro
priations and authorizations for the
present fiscal year. This is in confer
ence.
The Webb exports bill to allow com
binations in foregn territory.
In addition there are the following
matters which can either be dropped
without much ado or taken up and
made into sensational matters:
The resolution by the Minnesota
commission of public safety demand
ing the expulsion OF Senator x. NJ. La
Toilette of Wisconsin for dsloyal and
seditious utterances and the Hefiin
Norton feud growing out of the expose
Of the Bernstorff request for $4,000
to influence congress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
|. W. w. PLOTS WERE SINISTER
More Indictments Expected as Result
of Seized Documents.


Washington, Oct 3.--The great har.
vest of indictments returned at Chi
cago. it is authoritatively stated is but
q fraction of what the government will
reap as the result of its nation wide
raid on Industrial Workers of tho
World Offices September 5.
Only those regarded by the govern
ment as the chief figures in the al
legged conspiracy to thwart the govern.
ment in it's war plans have been in
dicted. Tons OF documents seized in
the raid have yet to be studied, their
disclosures catalogued and arranged
for use in further proceedings.
German Commander Convicted.
Philadelphia, Oct. 3.-Captain v.
Thierichens, former commander of the
seized German commerce raider P"4nz
Eitel Friedrich has been found guilty
of violating the Mann act in bringing
woman from Ithaca, ~ Y, to Phila'
delphia. Captain Thierichens is to
face the court on charge of SNUG
Cling ashore 10 dutiable ship chrono
meters from the raider while she vas
interned at the Philadelphia navy
yard. Thierichens is also under In
dictment on a charge OF violating tbs
postal laws.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
Gave Short weiqhts: Suicides.

Minneapolis, Oct. Max Jung
hanns, one of the proprietors Of the
Central Provision company, Minneapo-
lis, has made good his threat to end
his life rather than serve sentence of
so days In the workhouse for short
weight, and his body, taken from Lake
Minnetonka, has been identified by his
partner, Paul j. Kurz. The body was
found floating in spite of weight tied
to one foot. Junghanns was to have
begun serving his workhouse sentence
Saturday at the end OF 10 days stay
but failed to appoaS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
COAL COMING TO NORTHWEST
Shipments to Canada Stopped to Sup
ply Needs Here.

Minneapolis. Oct 3.-In order to d.
vert coal from Canada to meet the
fuel shortage in the Northwest, DR.. H.
A. Garfield, fuel administrator, or
dered that all shipments of coal into
Canada from American lake ports be
stopped, according to special dis.
patches from Washington.
This order followed the unexpected
appearance in Washington of w. H.
Groverman of the coal dock associa.
tons, and conference which followed
between Senator Kellogg and DR.. Gar
6eld
The situation as reported by Mr.
Groverman is regarded as serious. He
maintained that of the quota of H.,
100000 tons of coal that should have
been delivered at American lake ports
for consumption this winter In the
Northwest, only 100000 had been de
livered, while the remainder mad gone
into Canada.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
MUST ACCEDE TO AMERICA
u. S. to Dictate Peace Terms for kal-
ser Says British Former Official

London, Oct. 3.-In discussing the
entry of the United States into the war
Viscount Gray, former foreign secre-
tary, in a preface to a collection OF
war statements by President Wilson,
published in a pamphlet here, declares
1t now is clear that the military and
naval success OF Germans in Europe
could not secure a German peace. Wis
count Gray's remarks are printed by
the Daily News.
Germany" he says, "can not get
peace except on conditions that the
United States may consider essential
to its own interests and to the future
peace and freedom Of the world. 1t is
impossible to get around this fact, and
1t is not surprising that Germany dare
not face it and turns her back upon
it that she may not face it, for that is
what the organized silence and con-
tempt In Germany OF the action in the
United States really means"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
MUST DON WAR ARMOR
u. S. Merchant Vessels Given
New Set of Instructions.
Regulations Relative to Armament
Fuel, Painting and Smoke Screens
Issued.

Washington. Oct 3.-The treasury
department has issued new regulations
relative to armament, fuel and smoke
screens. and painting to obtain in
visibility. which have been adopted
as a part of the plans of this country
and the Allies for dealing with the
German submarine menace, and be-
ginning at once every vessel leaving
the United States for European and
Mediterranean ports will have to obey
these regulations.
The vessels must be armed In ac-
cordance with recommendation of the
navy department. The bureau of war
risk insurance viii charge an addition
al rate of / per cent ON each voyage
of vessels failing to comply with this
requirement.
Each vessel must he painted in ac-
cordance with one OF the systems that
are recommended by the ship protec.
tion committee of the emergency fleet
corporation.
Must Have Smokeless Fuel.
Each steamer at time of sailing from
the United States must carry a suffi.
cient supply of approved smokeless
fuel to carry her for not less than two
daylight periods, this coal to be used
during the daylight runs while within
the submarine zone. Steamers equip
ped with an approved system where
by the vessel may be operated with
out the emission of visible smoke from
her stacks, are relieved from the re.
quirement.
All vessels must carry on deck one
dozen approved smoke boxes, which
will evolve smoke waen thrown over
board thereby increasing the vesselh
chance of escaping behind the wall of
smoke.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
la Toilette Case to Be C0nsid-
cred by Committee on
Privileges.
TO DISCUSS DISMISSED
Petitions to Body Asking ExpuI-
sion of the Wisconsin
SoIon.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Petitions de.
manding the ousting OF Senators La
Toilette, Stone and Gronna will be
considered at once by the senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections, to
which they have been referred.
This announcement was made by
Chairman Atlee Pomerene.
Vice President T. r. Marshall laid a
number of additional petitions demand
ing La Follette's expulsion before the
senate Among them was a letter
from w. E. ID. Stokes, New York He
said.
Our citizens demand an immediate
secret investigation by patriotic COM
mittees of the senate and house of
charges of treason so widely circulated
against Senators La Toilette, Stone
artl Gronna, and against Congressman
Britten, Mosan, Baer and others.
Shooting Advised for Guilty.
IF they are gultless of disloyalty,"
ne urged it be so announced through
the length and breadth of our coun-
try" If any are guilty, "let the gull
ty be shot at once, without an hours
delay We need a few public exam
pies. 1t means saving good, loyal lives.
"If something of this kind is not
done at once, we are to wake up some
morning and find some patriotic men,
moved by impulse, have shot these
men who disgraced the senate and con-
gress. The whole country will rise
as man and acquit them-but this
will only be the beginning of lawless
acts and the blame viii be laid at
your door-so act at once"
Death Penalty Advocated.
U. S. Grant post, 372. G. A. r..
Brooklyn, demanded immediate action
to end disloyalty and to warn all peo-
pie living under the protection of our
flag to refrain from disloyalty on pain
of suffering the penalties of treason"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
|. w. w. EVIDENCE REVEALED
Startling Plans TO Cripple Military
Efforts Exposed.

Chicago, Oct with more than
half of the 166 indicted members OF
the Industrial Workers of the World
under arrest, some of the evidence
used in obtaining the true bills has
been given out. The evidence tends
TO show the organization was active
in efforts to thwart industry, hamper
military operations and obstruct con.
scription.
Some of the most startling plans OF
the I. w. w. which included taking
over the country's industries, are con
tanned in book which Haywood sent
to Duluth to be translated into Finnish
for the benefit OF agitators.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03

San Francisco, Oct. 3.-Ofiicials Of
the United railroads, majority of
whose platform men went On strike for
higher wages and shorter hours more
than seven weeks ago, has just an
nounced that the strike has been brok-
en-. They asserted the strikers in in
creasing numbers were returning to
work. Almost normal service, 1t was
said, has been resumed. On nearly all
lines strike leaders denied the COM
pany's assertions. They said they were
hopeful the company soon would -.
nado to the strikers demands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
Death Penalty Advocated.
BOTH MUST GIVE AND TAKE
viscount Makes Statement Concerning
u. S. and Japan.

New York, Oct 3-"The day of
doubt and suspicion is over" Viseount
lshii, head of the imperial Japanese
commission, told the Bankers club in
an address here.
"The time has come when the East
and West must give and take Begin
ming now we are living in a new era
of international relations, politically
and commercially.
by the East | mean the whole
Orient" said the viscount, mot only
Japan"
The speech of Visepunt Ishii empha-
sized more fully Ms previous utter
ances when he declared Japan would
maintain the open door toward China.
'Since We have opened our doors to
American trade We have prospered.
You have given us of your best and
we will expect that you will continue
to do So"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03

Mayor Thomas b. Smith of PhiladeL
phia, who is charged with conspiracy
in the murder OF Policeman Eppley on
primary day in Philadelphia and the
riots incidental TO the murder Six
teen New York gunmen travelled to
Philadelphia to foment the riots in the
Fifth ward of Philadelphia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
Latin Drive Over Plateau Caus-
ing Germans to Draw Troops
From West.
LINE IS IN BALANCE
Germans Make Desperate Fight to
Hold Flanders Positions-Apparent
Iy Dread Next British Stroke
Counter Attacks Fall.

London, Oct. 3.-Nearly 1000 pris-
oners were taken by the British army
in MesopotamIa, which captured
Ramadie, II 10 announced officially,
Washington, Oct 3.-Alarmed by
the success of the Italian drive over
the Bainsizza plateau. Germany is
Withdrawing large numbers of Aus
trian troops from France and from
Galicia and Rukowina and rushing
them to the Italian front to meet the
renewed offensive of General Cadorna
Official dispatches received here from
Rome say the second phase OF the
great battle is about to open.
Try to Upset British Plans.
Although Berlin military writer's are
admitting that the Germans can hard
ly regain the initiative on the western
front, the German high command IL
evidently doing it's utmost To keep
the British from making the best use
OF their advantage in Flanders.
Apparently dreading the effect OF
the next British stroke, Crown Prince
Rupprecht has been launching attack
after attack upon Field Marshal Haig's
troops in an effort to disarrange the
British plans Similar tactics were
adopted last week on the eve OF the
renewed British thrust.
Whole Line in Balance.
The record shows the effort of last
week TO have been futile. II is too
early yet for the effect OF the present
attempt to be developed. The British
commander, however, reports that the
attacks themselves, five in number
were complete failures.
With the whole German line In
Flanders hanging In the balance as
the military maps show, small sur
prise is expressed that the German
command IS making such desperate eff
forts to balk the British plans and Is
fighting hard for every inch of ground
protecting the Lille-Ostend railway, a
scant six miles beyond the present
point of the advancing British wedge
French Hold Positions.
On their front the French are per
mitting the crown prince TO hammer
away at their lines in attacks which
almost invariably are repulsed with
heavy losses.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
REVOLUTION IN TURKESTAN
Petrograd Reports Commander of the
District Attacked.

Petrograd. Oct. "a revolutionary
movement is in progress in Turkestan.
General Cherkess, commander of the
district, has been attacked and beaten.
A temporary revolutionary commit
tee has been organized to take all
power. Parts Of two regiments Joined
in a counter revolutionary move.
The minister of the interior says
he is not alarmed and is confident
that the disturbances will soon be
quelled.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
Pershinq's Men Sure to Get Mall.

Washington, Oct. 3.-To make sure
that American troopers abroad get
their letters from home, $50 postal
clerks will be sent to France and the
War department has gwen orders that
all transports bound toward the battle
front shall carry all the accumulated
mail available and thus keep the serv-
ice up to the last minute.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
ALLIED SEA OFFENSIVE SEEN
Experts Predict Move, With U. s. Aid,
Next Year.

Washington, Oct. 3.-The Allies,
with Americas aid, are likely next
year to take the offensive on the seas.
The deduction is drawn In expert
quarters here as the result of recent
Allied military operations. With Eng
land striking at the rail arteries lead
ing TO Germany's Ostend and Zee
brugge bases, such an offensive. 1t Is
felt, could be used in telling fashion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-03
Germans Attempt to Attack Cit
With Four Groups of Hostile
Airplanes.
MEET STRONG DEFENSE
Roar Of Battle Longer and LoudeF
Than at Any Time During War
Ten Killed and SO Hurt
Was the Toll.
FOUR GERMAN CITIES
BOMBARDED FROM AIR

Paris, Oct. 3.-The German
cities of Frankfort-on-the-M Main,
Stuttgart, Treves and Cobenz
have been bombarded by French
aviators in retaliation for German
aerial attacks on French cities.
London, Oct. 3.-Ten killed and 80
injured was Londons toll of dead and
manned of German air raiders, an Off
cial announcement states.
The list brings the total victims OF
the German baby killers since Sep
tember "a up to 81 killed and 249
wounded.
Four Groups Of Invaders.
London, oct 3.--Four groups of hos
tile machines attempted the strongest
air attack yet made on London and
the east coast towns. Some of the
machines got through to London and
bombarded the southwestern district.
terrific barrage was sent up from
the defense guus and the roar or
battle lasted internationally for two
and a half hoursN
The Germans bombed coast towns as
they passed over and proceeded to-
ward London. Two OF the groups sue
ceeded in getting a number of ma
chimes through the sky barrage. Nu-
merous bombs we're dropped on the
southwestern district, which is thick
~ populated with the homes of the
upper and middle classes.
The fire from the defending guns
was longer and louder than ever be-
fore A rain of shrapnel fell in all
sections Of the town and the streets
were virtually deserted save for a
few police.
Report of Field Marshal.
Field Marshal French, commander
tn-chef of the home forces, issued
the following report dealing with the
raid
a group of hostile airplanes cross
proceeded across Essex toward Lon
don
This group of machines was fol-
lowed at about a quarter of an hour 8
interval by a second group, which
pursued the same course.
First attack on London was deliv-
cred from the northeast about 7:45
D. m. Most of the raiders were turned
back but one or more of the machines
penetrated the defenses and dropped
bombs in the southwestern district.
About S:15 p. m. the second group
Of raiders attempted 10 cross the de-
lenses at various points in Northeast
and North London, but without success
until shortly after 8 o'clock, when a
few of the machines passed across
London and bombs were again dropped
In the southwestern district.
Did Not Get Far.
Meanwhile third group of raid
ers crossed the Kentish coast and
dropped bombs at various places. This
group did not penetrate very far west
"A fourth group of enemy machines
crossed the Essex coast at $50 p. m.
and proceeded toward London, which
was approached shortly before IL
o'clock. They did not penetrate far
ther than the eastern outskirts OF
London, where some bombs were re
ported to have been dropped"