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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
NOBODY SEEMS TO HAVE
HAD ADVANCE INFORMATION

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-Archibald
White made sweeping denial to the
peace note investigators this morning
that he had not received advance in
formation on presidents note. He ad-
mitted however, that he was close
friend Of Won Bernstorff.
Barney Barouch says he PLAYED what
he called lone hand, and during De,
cember cleaned up 100000, according
TO his testimony to the leak investiga,
tors. He denied having received anv
information from Tumulty. and said
that he saw the peace talk coming last
month when the Japs closed their ex.
change.
Edward F. Hutton, wall street
broker, admitted that his firm had
received information on December 20
a report that the administration was
contemplating a peace move. He stat.
ed that the report had come from F.
a. Connolly Brokerage company, OF
Washington, of which r. w. Boiling. n
brother-in-law of the president. is a
member. Connolly is now on his way
to Washington.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
WILSON WINS FIRST
PEACE PLAN VICTORY

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3O.-The ad-
ministration won the first victory in
its fight to endorse President Wilson's
peace program, when the senate to-
day tabled Cummins resolution pro-
posing a general debate on the peace
plans. The vote against Cummins was
3s to 30. The voting was strictly
along party lines, and brought the de-
bate to an abrupt end. The republi-
cans, however. made it clear that they
would permit this vote from discuss
ing the peace program at any time.
Cummins made a spirited speech in
which he said that the Wilson pro-
gram was impracticable. He praised
the sentiment but added that the plan
would not work.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
AMERICAS GREATEST YEAR
IN FOREIGN TRADE

American exports for 1916 reached
the unprecedented total of S5,4s1. 900.
900. According TO a statement issued
today by the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce. OF the department
OF commerce, this exceeds the total
for 1915 by 926.O0O, 900 and the total
for 1913 by S2,997, 100000. The ex.
ports for December are announced as
S21,OOO.O00, which exceeds the prev;.
GUS high monthly total by $4,000. 600.
The December average for the five
years previous was s263,OOO.OOO.
Imports in 1916 aggregated s2.392..
100000. also a record total. For 1915
the total was 1,779 million. and for
1912. the previous record year. ISIS
million. December imports were yalu.
ed at 2O5 million dollars, indicating q
continuation of the recovery which set
in during September last following the
sharp decline from the large total of
2i6 million for June. The December
1915, total was 172 million and the
December average from 1911 to 1915.
inclusive. 153 million dollars.
The years export balance was 3,0s9
million dollars, as compared with
l,776 million for 1915 for the five year
period from 1910 to 1914, inclusive.
The December favorable trade balance
was ZIG millio.l dollars, compared with
lS1 million for December, 1915, and
i3l million for December, 1914
The net inward gold movement for
the year was $50 million dollars. also \
new record. II compares with a net
movement of 421 million In 1915 and a
net outward gold movement OF 165 mil.
lion in 1914.
Gold imports in 1916 aggregated CSC
million dollars. against 452 million I'm
1915 and 81 million in 1914. The cor.
responding gold exports were 156 mil
lion. II million and 223 million, re-
spectively. December gold imports
were the largest for any month Of the
year, being 15S million, as against As
million in December 1915, and four
million in December. 1914. December
gold exports amounted to 90 million.
the high point for the year. but com.
pairing with IL million for December,
1918, and 13l thousand dollars for
December, 1919.
or the months imports, I'LL per
cent entered free of duty, thus main.
tanning the proportion shown in the
December imports fthe previous
year.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
UTAH sHEEPMEN
FACE HEAVY LOSS

Sheepmen who have been ranging
their sheep on the desert In Tooele
county, Utah. are facing tremendous
loss due 10 the extreme cold weather
Of the past month and unless there is
a change 10 warmer weather their
loss will aggregate 100000 head. In
many Instances the animals have been
frozen to the ground and was neces.
sary TO pry them loose before they
we're able TO get on their feet.
Some sheepmen state that their
loss may amount TO 100000 head of
sheep starving TO death. which at the
present price of mutton would mean
the loss OF Sl.00O,O00 10 the flockmas.
ters who winter their sheep In the
western part of Utah. A number of
their owners are feeding their flocks
corn for which they are paying about
S2.2O a hundred, others are feeding
oats which are still higher.
Usually there are between 200 600
and 100000 sheep within the confines
OF Tooele county during the winter
months and the starvation of 100 900
OF them would be severe loss to the
sheepmen and to the state.
On account of the continued cold
weather some OF the sheep have con.
'racted the disease called sore mouth.
which has caused the mouths of the
sheep affected to become so swollen
mat they are unable TO eat and have
10 De fed by hand. Others are afnict.
80 WIN what Is called "hoof rot" the
hoois OF tho animals having become so
sore that they leave n trail of blood in
The snow.
FOR more than two weeks the tber.
mometer has been lowering below
zero on the desert; several nights n
registered 20 degrees below.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
WINNEMUccA HEN LAYS
DOUBLE SHELLEO EGG

Mrs. S. L. Roberts, who is some
what of chicken fancier, is exhibiting
large hens egg which undoubtedly
is OF an unusual freak nature. The
egg was found in one of her nests
some time ago and on account of it's
great size she kept it as curiosity.
The other day she took notion to
break small portion of the shell to
let the contents out. To her surprise
the egg contained an inside shell and
upon close examination she found that
1t was an egg within an egg. No one
in this section. so far as known, has
ever seen anything like II before.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
BORDER PATROL TO
RETURN TO STATES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-Orders
have been given TO- the distribution
OF the troops now under Pershing
along the border. The order covers
only the troops OF the regular army
force under General Pershing. This
is considered as certain evidence that
all the militi atroops now on the bor-
der will be sent home within the next
six weeks. The order for the distri.
button of the regular troops was made
public by the war department.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
WANT GHOST" TO
WALK sEMLMoNTHLY

The bill known as the semi-montbIy
pay day bill, introduced in the Assem-.
bly, by Assemblyman Griffith and Full
mer, which passed the assembly by a
unanimous vote, will be up for hear.
ing In the senate committee on labor
this afternoon. Opponents Of the bill
are expected TO be present and pre-
sent their views, II. ]. Clancy, of the
southern Pacific, Is expected TO be
present. Last week the chances for
the passage OF the bill in the senate
seemed TO be very remote. but appcar.
entity decided change has taken place
and the friends and supporters OF the
measure say they will not be sur.
prised IL 1t passes the senate by prac.
tically unanimous vote.
Among the senator's who are known
to be favorable TO the bill and are OK.
pcctcd TO vote for il are Senator's
Chaplin, Elliott, Harrington. Kenny
and Buol. Senators Huskey. lie.
maj, Penrose. Stewart, Summerfield,
Fernald and Thatcher are reported As
friendly. and 1t is thought when the
Dill comes up for third reading and
final passage they will go on record
as voting for It.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
ARRANGING TO START WORK
ON PARADISE COPPER MINE

G. A. Johnson, superintendent foI
the Paradise Valley Copper company
left this morning for the company
property in the Paradise mountains
east of Willow Point. A large lot of
lumber and supplies have been sert
TO the camp and on Mr.. Johnsons ar
rival there work will start on build.
ings for living quarters. 1t is under
stood that considerable development
work will be accomplished on the
property which has big showings of
copper ore.-Humboldt Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
HAS BIG
BANK FAILURE

SEATTLE, Jan. 3O.-The Northern
Bank and Trust company, one of the
largest financial institutions in the
city failed this morning and its books
have been seized by the state bank
examiner.
A line of depositors more than a
block long was held in check for hours
by the police, while they clamored for
their money.
1t is reported that the bank is be-
hind about 100000, their deposits
were $1,6O0.00O.
This afternoon three hundred de.
positors OF the Peoples Savings bank
stated run on that institution be.
cause OF the failure of the Trust COM
pany. The two banks are in no way
connected.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
HER TURN

Smith got married. The evening of
his first payday he gave his bride
fourteen dollars Of the fifteen dollar
salary and kept only dollar for him.
self.
But the second pay day Smith gave
bis wife one dollar and kept fourteen
dollars himself.
"Why, John," she cried, in injured
tones. how on earth do you think /
can manage for a whole week on
paltry dollar?"
"Darned If know" he answered. Il
had rotten time myself las week.
It's your turn now."-Topeka State
Journal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30

educating Indian children. About IS
Indian children Will attend the separ-
ate school which will be opened for
them shortly in the building on the
grammar school grounds formerly
used for the kindergarten. A teacher
has not been secured as yet, but one
will be engaged during the next few
days. The government will pay thirty
cents per day for each pupil says tho
"innemucca Star. a petition is being
circulated about town praying the
school board TO again establish a kin
dersarten as soon as weather condi.
tions will permit.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
ZEPHYR BLEW ROOF OFF
BARN ON THE DIVIDE

Saturday nights windstorm was
one of the most severe experienced
In this city for long time, and a
6O-mile gale prevailed nearly all night.
Little damage was done in the city,
but on the Divide the roof of hay
barn belonging TO Tom Rickard was
blown off into the street. breaking 4
telephone pole and carrying down sev-
eral wires. The wind continued all
day yesterday and last night, but lack
ed the terrific force of Saturday night.
Several signs We're loosened from
their moorings.-Virginia Chronicle.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
MADE A MESS OF 1T

During a social evening a woman
sang for the guests. On OF the guests
turned to meek.looking little man
sitting at his side and said:
How awful! Who can she be-"
That" replied the man addressed
''is my Wife"
"Oh, l bb'beg your pardon!" slut.
tered the other She's really al
know she'd sing beautifully If she
made II better selection OF her music.
Who do You suppose wrote that song %
Il am the author of the song" re.
piled the meek'lookinE little man.
Argonaut.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
All Over Nevada
PIONEER OF GOLD
HILL PASSED AWAY

Morgan John, a well known and re-
spected resident OF the Comstock
since the early days, passed away
yesterday morning at the residence
of John Hawkins In Gold Hill, and
his death removes citizen of steri-
Ing qualities and character.
Morgan Jorn came to this country
in 1872, and arrived in Silver City at
the age of twenty years. After re.
naming there for two years, he moved
TO Gold Hill, and has made his home
there ever since. Deceised was a ma.
tive of Wales. aged 64 years.-Vir-
ginia Chronicle.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
NEW PAPERS FILED

Articles OF incorporation were filed
with the secretary of state Saturday
by the Nevada Bill Mining company OF
Jarbidge. with George rfsher. o. J.
Van Pelt and w. II. Hudson as the
board of directors and incorporators.
The company is capitalized at $1,000,
900. with s1,OOO.OOO shares of stock at
a par value of 81 each. Amended ar.
ticles were also filed changing the
name of the Tonopah Theatrical com,
pany to the Tonopah Theater com.
pany.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
NO CHANCE

Young man." said an inquisitivr
old lady to a tram-conductor, III put
my foot on that rail shall receive
an electric shock?"
No, num-" he replied, unless you
place your other foot on the overhead
wire"-Tit-Bits.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
SPOILED 1T

Il got my start in life by serving
in a grocery at SO a week. and yet |
managed to save" announced the can
didate.
Whereupon a voice from the audi.
ence queried:
WAS that before the invention OF
cash-registers? ?"-New York Times.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
GERMANS MAY FORCE
SUBMARINE ISSUE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Germany
has stated that she may force the
armed merchantmen issue at any time
with the United States by sinking one
Of the allies vessels without warning,
II at anytime the informal negotia-
tons between Ambassadors Gerard
and Won Bornstorff fail to make pro-
gress.
President Wilson told callers that
the policy of the United States was
still undecided.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
BRITISH SHIPS
COMB|NG SEAS

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-A big British
squadron has formed a huge net off
the American coast and is combing the
seas for the two German raiders that
are still active somewhere in the At
lantic, Some doubt is expressed -as To
the possibility OF their capture.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
USED IT AT HOME

Did you give this man the third
degree?" asked the police officer.
Yes. We browbeat and badgered
him with every question we could
think OF"
What did he do7"
He dozed Of fand merely mur1nur.
cd now and then: "Yes, my dear, you
are perfectly rightr--iansas City
Journal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
CHAMP CLARK SAYS HE
WILL BE NEXT SPEAKER

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3O-Champ
C'"fN In addressing the opening ses
'''n ot the fifth annual convention of
,He Woman's national democratic
"asue' made the assertion here this
aHeFnoon that he would be the speok.
eF OF the next house.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
SAFETY FIRST

Pat had gone back home TO ireland
and was telling about New York.
Have they such tai buildings In
America as they say, Pat?" asked the
parish priest
Tall buildings. ye ask, sir?" replied
Pat. Faith, sur, the last one work.
cd on we had to lay on our stomachs
TO let the moon ss."-Exchangc
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
CONSIDERING PROHIBITION

Immediately after adjournment OF
the assembly this afternoon meet
ing of the judiciary committee was
had for the purpose of considering
the prohibition measure introduced
a few days ago.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
ORDERED
TO MEXICAN POST

WASHINGTON. Jan. 30.-Henry F.
Fletcher, the ambassador TO Mexico.
was ordered 10 his post at Mexico
City. His instructions have not been
made public. but it is understood that
they are now in the hands OF the de-
partment officials.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
TRAINS
AGAIN MOVING

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3O.-The
Overland trains which have been de.
iayed in Wyoming for several days
on account of the heavy snowstorms.
began TO arrive in San Francisco to-
day at noon. Railroad officials say
that they expect normal conditions
Will again prevail within the next
twenty.four hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
SYMPATHY

My motherln.law must catch that
train, driver, so hurry up"
You can count on me, sir. shall
drive as II she were my own."--Dos.
ton transcript.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
SURE THING

Bill know man who can toll tho
Tine of day by his pulse.
'hi-Quit your kiddin.' How could
he do that7
he wears wrist watch. That's by
his pulse. isn't it?"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
INDIANS WILL HAVE
SCHOOL AT WINNEMUcca

President Moore of the board of
school trustees has received con.
tract from the interior department for
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
QUITE RIGHT

"Bein' cOntented wifi yoh lot," said
Uncle Eben. ain no excue foh not
hutlin' to git de mortgage offn it,
Washington Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30
GERMANS LOSE THREE
MORE AERoPLANEs

PARIS, Jan. 3O.-Three German
aeroplanes were downcd on the west
ern front during the past twelve hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-30

NEW YORK QUOTATIONS.
silver, 76Kc; Copper. electrolytic
Ia. .sAxc; lead 7h-7kc; spelter, e.
St Louis. 1oH-lo%c.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28

pull In your chin. II you had n re-
treatin' chin he'd pry 1t out an make
an interior O. your nostrils. If you
looked like turnip he'd insist on q
front view, an if you looked like a
Ratchet he'd prescribe side view. If
you wanted t. stand up an show your
feet an watch chain he'd bring forth
little column-shaped pedestal t.
stand by an you looked like you wuz
waitin' fer somebuddy t. shoot a ap-
pie off your head.
Tday if you want t. look like Theda
Bara or Douglas Fairbanks an "artist"
III fix it fer you. If you look like
SEWN machine agent an feel like you
would like t. look like a great author
t'day's photographer II show you how
t. git tn desired expression by restin
tn left cheek In your hand an lookin'
anxiousiy int tn future.
Copyright. Adams Newspaper sersiee)
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28
THE NOSE AN IT'S RELATION
IT. nuADAnTrD
l. CHARACTER

AS tn weddin' day draws nigh tn
prospective bride should take a few
moments each day from her SEWN an
devote 'em t. sober reflection. TIL
step she is plannin Z take is tn real,
big headliner act O. her life. Let her
consider 1t well. Let her study tn
teachln's O. tn worlds greatest phys
iognomists, whose theories are inter-
woven with tn findin's O. ever known
science, before she leaves tn ole home,
or resigns her downtown Job. Let her
take up nose readin' durin' tn few
golden weeks that remain.
l wonder how many girls O. t'day
who are filled with rose-tinted visions
o happy married life know that tn
septum O. tn nose Is tn partition be-
tween tn nostrils? | wonder how
many girls o. .t'day who are countin
tn minutes till tn month O. roses
know that Their whole future happi-
ness depends on tn thickness O. her
fance's septum an its inclination t.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28

What ever become O. tn ole time
tall, cuffless photographer that wore
a flowin' tie an smelled like collodion
an called his abattoir "art studio?
I wonder where he went when he died,
fer Their must have been some special
arrangements made ahead fer him?
Who kin fergit how he used t pose
us in front O. a screen showing castle
with rustic bridge leadin' up t 1t
an couple O. swans?
snow, then set perfectly still an
look about here. Raise your chin a
little more. Higher, higher. That's
fine. Now, turn tn head little slant
In like. That's it, that's it. Now,
that's fine. All, that'll do" Then
he'd turn out photograph lookin' like
you had a stiff neck augmented by
little dash O. spinal trouble-like you
had just murdered whole family
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28
STRONG MINOR LEAGUE CLUB
Umpire Frank Connolly Praises Jack
Hendricks for Way He Has Built
Up indian Team.

Frank Connolly, until recently an
umpire In the American association,
and good one, too, said the other day
that the indianapolis Indians, Jack
Hendricks entries in the A. A. pen
lant race, are one Of the strongest
minor league clubs ever got together
Hendricks has built the club up
himself" said Connolly, "and in three
years he has got bunch Of play
ers together who look like sure pen
nant winners in the league this year.
Only one member of the club, Kelley,
an outfielder, remains Of the aggre-
cation Hendricks inherited when he
went to the Indiana capital with
Jimmy McGill.
1.-THE pitching staff Of the Indian
apolls club Is It's strongest point. FIJI
llngim, youngster, Is one of the best
pitchers I've seen In many a day.
Gene Dale, Rex Dawson, Jake North
rup, Try Kantlehner and Clint Rogge
make up the staff.
"The A. A. Is faster this year than
1t has ever been before. There are
more good clubs In the league, and
1t Is too bad there must be trouble
between the league president and his
club owners. The way | look at IT.,
wrangling takes much Of the color out
Of a pennant race"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28
RUSSELL FORD QUITS
Inventor of Emery Ball Cannot
Get Into Condition.
Former New York Yankee Was Sup
posed to Be Spitbal Artist, But He
Never Used lt--sweeney Gave
Secret Away.

Russell Ford, former major league
pitcher, announced the other day that
he had quit organized baseball because
he "could not get into FORM He will
become a draughtsman, his former EN-
ployment.
Ford originated the emery ball,
which has since been legislated from
the game.
The delivery was so called because
emery paper was used to roughen part
of the surface.
The rough part, of course, height
ened the effect Of air friction so that
with practice a clever pitcher could
make the ball break In all sorts of
freakish ways.
Ford, for instance, supposedly spit
ball pitcher, never used splitter. II
was the emery ball. instead, which at
will he could break In either direction.
When Ford jumped to the Buffalo
club of the Federal league and
Sweeney was induced to stay In New
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28
ANCIENT AND MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY

sides. That's fine. Now throw tn
chin well back-a little tiny bit more.
That's fine. Now, all feet close
t'gether an steady. That'll do Then
Friday you got tn proofs an you an
your wife looked like Lewis an Clark
takin' Their first view O. Mt. Tacoma
after a ten days march on empty
stOmachs.
TIL ole time photographer allus
posed you in such way as t feature
your Adams apple. He didn't care
about tn arrangement O. drapery, er
whether your coat wuz buttoned
straight, but he wuz Their t. see that
your Adams apple got everything that
wuz comm t it. If you had hair
lip er wend in tn neck he allus made
'em tn principal points o interest In
your photo. If you had bulgin' fore
head he'd powder tn high lights an
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-28

etc.. are all factors in tn success o.
life which may be easily read in tn
nose, an which should be carefully
considered by ever girl before she
signs away her happiness.
TIL eyes, long regarded as tn win
dows O. tn soul an tn true index O.
character, are worthless without gilt
edged nose. A fullness O. tn upper
an soft part O. tn cheek DER tn malar
bone is another overworked sign that
counts fer nothin' when appearin' In
conjunction with a thin septum. A
square nose indicates well developed
conscience, which is all well an good
If tn Accompanying sept1m is of stand
ard gauge. TIL septum Is tn thing
whether tn nose Is concave or convex.
Fullness an breadth O. tn nose
above tn nostrils indicate capacity
fer gettin tn goods-a quality rarely
considered durin' tn first week O.
married life, but later regarded as be-
In of inestimable value In tn pursuit
O. happiness. Such quality, too.