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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
SPEED BOAT AT TAHOE.
WANTED BY GOVERNMENT 7

Word reached Reno Monday that f.
d. N. Lahe had been notified by the
war department that the powerful
engines OF his valuable speed boat are
needed. Lehe replied at once that the
government was welcome to his boat
and that had he known the need. he
would have VOLUNTEERED Il.
The Lche boat while only thirty
feet long, is OF $50 horsepower and
makes Atty miles an hour. 1t was
built for the =. =. !. Il. races. The
spoedster tearing across the lake tow
ing surf ridden by n trim bath
ing girl has been the source of much
entertainment for the guests OF Tahoe
Tavern.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
DEATH CALLS
NEVADA EDITOR

Edward Rawson HaTroun, editor
and publisher of the Silver State,
died suddenly about o'clock this
afternoon at his home in the Kluncy
apartment. He complained OF not
feeling well this forenoon and went
to his home, going to bed. The
cause OF death was a stroke of apo.
plexy and he passed away in a few
minutes. His wife was with him
when the end came.
Deceased was native of Prince
ton, Wis, and he was 81 years of age
Besides his wife. he is survived by
his mother, who lives at the old
family home in Wisconsin, and q
son and daughter by a former mar
riage, who live in Minnesota.
Mr.. Harroun came TO Winnemucca
about eight years ago and has beer
connected with the Silver State ever
since, first as manager and after
ward as proprietor. He was an
old.time newspaper man. having been
engaged in business at various
places in the east before coming
west a number OF years ago. He wa:
at one time city assessor of st. Paul
Mimi, and had always taken a prom
incnt part in political and public af
fairs. He was a member of the Ne
vada Press association, OF which h,
was secretary for several years
Humboldt Star
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
RED CROSS TO SHIP
ETHER TO FRANCE

In response to an urgent cablegram
from Major Grayson NJ. p. Murphy,
head OF the Red Cross Commission
in France, the Red Cross is planning
to ship TO Europe 100000 one-half
pound tins of ether.
Because of the shortage of anaesthe'
tics in France, the Red Cross War
Council. in addition, has authorized
Major Murphy to- establish, as soon
as practicable. a central plant to
manufacture nitrous oxygen, or
laughing gas" one of the most ef-
fective and harmless of anaesthetics
for short operations.
American machinery will be shipped
to France for this purpose, and Ameri.
can operatives will be sent over to
conduct the plant.
Also, by reason OF the shortage OF
surgical apparatus, the Red Cross has
planned to establish in France small
factory for the repair of surgical ap.
paraiuS and the manufacture of the
more simple instruments. Four men
expert in the repair of orthopedic ap
pliances are to go to France immedi
ately, and the necessary manufactur
ing machinery will be sent over as
soon as II can be obtained.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
five AMERICANS
LOST WHEN SHIP
STRIKES A MINE
Great Loss of Life When Bri-
tish Steamer Goes Down
Near CapetoWn

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-Five
American passengers were lost when
the British steamer, City Of Athens,
struck rhine and went down near
Capetown. South Africa, on August 10,
the state department has announced.
Ten other passengers and four of the
crew were lost the dispatch says. Four
of the Americans were missionaries.
namely Mr.. and Mrs Nargard, Miss
Robinson an Caroline ThompsJa. ~.
!F;t"I is a m .hcr OF the Methodist
d'ssion board. a Mr. Pointer OF that
mission was saved. NinStcen other
missionaries Of tSe organf alton with
headquarters In brooklyn " re saved.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The fifth
American lost was a Mr.. Summer,
whose address is unknown. The Rev.
Arthur Duckworth, an EnglIshman,
with his American wife and~six chill
dren were also victims OF the wreck
and lost their lives. Mrs. Duckworth's
father lives in Denver. where the Rev.
Duckworth had been spending the
past year, leaving only last month.
He had been a missionary in India
for eighteen years and was in the
United States on a vacation. His par
ents live near Littleton. Rev. Duck
worth was a member OF the Congrega-
tiOnal church and was doing active
work in India, .
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
EXEMPTION BOARDS TO
PROTECT HARVESTING

Provision to protect harvesting from
shortage OF hands due to the mobiliza'
ton of the national army has been
made by the government in regula
tons now going out to district exemp
ton boards.
Men needed in the field to complete
harvesting will be permitted to remain
at work until the need for them passes
when they will Join the colors.
Local boards, because Of their
knowledge of crop condition. will de
termInc what men are necessary ir
this class.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
MAY
TAKE OVER WHEAT
. CROP FOR ARMY
Administration Plans to Con-
troll Harvest to Supply our
Fighting Forces

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The gov
ernment will take over this years en-
tire wheat crop IL necessary, to con
serve a supply for Americas fighting
forces, according to an announcement
from Hoover. regarding the policies OF
the food administration of wheat -four
bread.
Although the minimum price OF two
dollars for wheat. fixed by congress
does not become effective until mex
wear, the administration plans to ex
erclse complete control over this
years harvest
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
MEXICAN LEADER
KILLED BY GUARDS

JUAREZ, Aug. 13.-Jose Ynez Sala-
zar, a revolutionary leader. former
chief of STAFF for villa, was shot and
killed at Nogales Ranch, near Asccn.
sion Thursday, by small band OF
guards.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13

LeMar, mattresses at the Commercial.
They occupied a front room in the
annex and they lost all their clothing |
and possessions. even their shoes and |
on kimonas and fee from the building !
in their bare feet. In trunk they had 4
about three hundred and fifty dollars, !
mostly in currency, together with |
some valuable jewelry.
Another lodger escaped with only
his trousers. He received thirty dol.
lars yesterday in currency and this
was in his coat which he left hanging
on the wall When he heard the alarm
he opened the door into the hall and
was greeted by a wall of flame. He
hurriedly pulled on his trousers and
jumped through a window.
While the loss to Mrs. Bradley Is
exceedingly heavy, and it is greatly
regretted by everyone, everyone un.
der the circumstances is thankful that
the damage was not greater than it
was. Had the fire occurred when
3 there was heavy wind the greater
/. part of the town might have been
: wiped out.
q Mr.. Hunters buildings are fully in
y sured, but on the buildings owned by
Mrs. Bradley there was but twelve
n hundred dollars insurance, which is
a only small fraction of the loss.
4 Workmen were Immediately set to
a work repairing the damage done tc
Q the Opera House and II was an
I nounced today that the picture show
( would be held tonight as usual. For
] tunately the new metal screen was
Q not injured. The piano on the stage
, close to II was practically ruined.
2 The large trees on the front and
@ on the west side of the burned build
;. ings did much TO protect adjoining
property. All Of these trees are de
Y stroyed. which Is no small loss. as
= they were among the finest in the
g town and had been tenderly nursed
o for years.
s Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Brad
|. ley requested us to extend TO all who
!. assisted in fighting the fire their sin
cerest thanks. They fully appreciate
@ the splendid work that was done and
n they are duly grateful.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
USE ELECTRICITY
TO TAME DRUNKS

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Aug. l3.--An
electric chair, which will convey just
enough Juice" to make the person
sitting in II think he is on needles.
has been built at police headquarters
for use on drunken prisoners who arc
costreperous. An annoying voltage
ls the way the builders describe the
current that will be used.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
SAVE GASOLINE
FOR WAR USES
SAYS MANNING
Joy Riding Will Be Prohibited in
Effort to Supply Immense
War Needs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-A warn
ing of the possibility of drastic action
by the federal government to stop the
excessive use of automobiles for pleas,
ure during the war, in order that gaso,
line needs of the United States and
the allies may be met, is given in a
statement issued by Director Manning
operation with the automobile owners
in stopping the practice.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
THIRTY PER CENT
Of DHAF TED MEN
CALLED SEPT. 5
Men Will be Called to CoIorS
Next Month Completing
Draft For Army

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-General
Crowder has announced that thirty
per cent of the men drafted for the
national army will be called TO coloTs
on September and another thirty
per cent summoned on the 18th OF
September. The remaining ten per
cent will be called soon after.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
GERMAN PLANES
MAKE ATTACK ON
ENGLISH COAST
Two Machines Destroyed by
British Naval Airplanes on
English Coast

LONDON, Aug. 13.-Two German
machines which yesterday evening
raided an English coast watering
place, were destroyed by British naval
airplanes. An official statement says
that one machine was Gotha air
plane and the other a sea.plane.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
GERMANS TRY
To REGAIN AISNE
FRONT TRENCHES
Teuton Army Makes Attack to
Recover Lost Ground
In Aisne

PARIS. Aug. 13.-The Germans at
tackled the French army last night or
the Aisne front in an effort to re
capture the trenches taken by the
French on Saturday. An official an
nouncement states that they were re
pulsed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
RAILROAD ASKS FOR
INCREASE IN RATES

DENVER. Aug. 13.-The Rio
Grande railroad has asked permis.
sion Of the utilities commission to in.
crease the passenger rates from four
and half TO Ave cents n mile.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-13
MISSION
ARRIVES IN u. S

PACIFIC PORT, Aug. 13.-The ex.
pected Japanese mission has arrived
in the United States. says a message
from a Pacific port.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Hair Often Ruined
 By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully, if you want to keep your hair looking itse best. Most soaps and prepared shafnpoos contain too much a1kali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and ruins it.
 The best thing for steady use is just ordinary mulsifed cocoanut oil (which is pure and greaseless), and is better than the most expensive soap or any thing else you can use.
 One or two teaspoonfuis will cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply moisten the hair with water and rub 1t in 1t makes an abund- ance of rich, creamy lather, which rinses out easily, removing every par ticle of dust. dirt, dandruff and excess sive oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves the scalp soft and the hair fine and silky. bright, 1us- trous, fluffy and easy to manage.
 You can get mulsified cocoanut oil at any pharmacy, it's very cheap, and few ounces will supply every mem Der of the family for months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Rev. G. H. Ewing and choir of the First Congregational church were at the Sunday service at the Sheltering Arms. The subject of the helpful ad- dress was witnesses, and the text Heb. |12, 1. We who live beneath this roof, he said, have our cloud of witnesses, among them those with whom we as- sociate. With all eagerness and zeal, with hearts intent, those who have lived with you and me and have gone on, are looking down to watch us, and among them is the Lord of lords. The great lives that have been lived should be an inspiration The goodness of a person tends to change the ideals of another. Let us lay aside every weight and the sins that so easily beset us, then we stand a chance to win the race. First in the contest is the Christ before us. Our country is being watched to see if we shall do our duty at this juncture of interna- tional affairs. Let us run our race as individuals and as a nation with zeal and earneStneSS.
 The hymns were especially inspiring. The anthem Trust Ye in the Lord Forever was given in fine voice, the duet Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace being effectively rendered H. IL. Warrington was at the piano, others assisting were Miss Ruth l.. Potter and MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Allen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
 AT THE NAVY YARD
Submarine Base Making Preparations
 m Event of War.

The effect of the severance of di- plomatic relations between the United States and Germany was almost in Stantly felt in New London Saturday morning. The situation was of spe- cial interest because of the presence of the North German Lloyd liner Will lehad at the state steamship termi- nal and the possibility, now considered somewhat remote, of the arrival of the German submersible Deutschland
 Still another reason for New Lon don being particularly affected by the startling although not unexpected flash over the wires is the fact that there are located in close proximity to the city, Forts Wright, Terry and Michie the Coast Guard academy and the submarine base The biggest manufactory of submarine engines in the country, the New Londdon Ship and Engine Co, is located across the river in Groton.
 It is small wonder then, that tho tiona1 government caused considera- ble excitement. It is presumable that the military and naval authorities had an inklirg of the outcome before it may extra precautions were taken inn mediately. It is known that addi- tional methods of protection were adopted at the submarine base and that the military authorities at the island Qualifications were not unmind- ful of the situation. At the plant of the New London Ship and Engine Co. it is understood that the guard of watchmen has been doubled.
 One question of interest to many in view of the critical status of af- fairs was in regard to the standing the Deutschland or any other German under-sea merchantmen would have should she put in an appearance at the present time.
 Commander Yates Stirling of the submarine base and Capt. F. C. Bill lard of the Coast Guard academy at Fort Trumbull, when asked for an opinion on the matter, agreed in stat ing that under existing conditions, so far as legal tecflnicaIities are con cerned the Submersible would be treated as a merchant vessel and would be free to enter the port and presumably to leave within reason able time. When the Spanish war broke out Spanish merchantne nlying in the ports of this country were all lowed a certain number of days to depart without moleStatio There is no reason to assume that any other plan would be adopted now, except, of course, in the event that some uuneu- tral act is committed.
 Capt. Frederick Hinsch, manager of the Eastern Forwarding Co. express ed surprise and regret. Asked what effect it would have upon the Deutsch land should the under-sea freishter arrive at New London, Captain Hinsch replied that he could not say In1any event she would have 24 hours in which she could leave port again.
 ..But could she unload her cargo" he was asked.
 That would be up to Washington, ', said the captain.
 Captain Hinsch expressed an ear- nest hope that severance of diploma tic relations would not result in war
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
TOWN OFFICIALS ARE
 LAX ON MAD DOGS
Circular Lstters Received in Towns
 Reporting Mad Dogs.

Cattle Commissioner Jeffery O.. Phelps had a conference Friday after noon with Attorney General George E. Hinman in srelation to his power to enforce the observance of the dog law in towns where local authorities refused to act or to prosecute offend CTS. The commissioners received com plaints from dog war6ens that they the commissioners rAuzzling orders by the hostility of the selectmen to the muzzling of dogs. In one instance the dog warden was threatened with the sisted in enforcing a muzzling order and he was advised not to be too particular.
 Commissioner Phelps received Fri day forenoon a letter from Norwalk that a mad dog was at large in that town, and a verbal notice from Ply mouth on Thursday that dog, SUD- posed to be mad, was frightening that 6, the commissioner will issue mug Zling order for each town.
 The commissioner has issued letters to the towns from which reports con- cernins mad dogs have been receiv- ed, asking the authorities to answer questions in relation to the circum- stances of the case such as if the dog had bitten any persons or animals, etc. When he has received answers from all the towns he will prepare a statement which will contain infor- nation in reference to the present dog scare and which will be valuable data for the members of the general assembly in enacting an amendment to the dog law. The towns to which the questions have been sent are the following: Danbury. RidgefeId, Nor walk, Westport, Bridgeport, Orange, New Haven, Hamden, Bethany, Bea- con Falls, Naugatuck, Waterbury, MiddIebury, Woodbury Watertown, Thompson. Plymouth, Bristol. BurI- ingtonn, Harwinton and Torrington.
 Muzzling orders have been issued to all these towns with the exception of Norwalil and Plymouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
ANNUAL GYM EXHIBITION
 AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS Seventy Boys Participated in Pro- sramme at Y. Nj. C.. A. Saturday Evening.

The annual gyrnnastic exhibit of the boys department of the Y. N. C. A.. on Saturday evening was an un- hundred and fifty mothers. fathers and friends of the hoys who were present. The marching drills. games. and va rious stunts, presented by the boys held the spectators to a close atten- ton from the beginning at 745 until the conclusion of the last event at 9.30 o'clock The programme consist ed of marching and a masked drill by all of the boys and individual ex- hibitions of different kinds by the different groups. The main idea was to present the work of the boys classes in the gymnasium in order to give the parents and friends an in sight into the character of the work carried on by Director R. T. Crosby.
 In presenting the work Physical Di- rector Crosby was ably assisted by Edward Jewett and William Buckley Henry Lafontaine at the piano. Sev- enty boys participated in the work as follows:
 Halsey Gallup, Sheldon McNickle, Jameson Slocum, Sam Wilson. Will liam Willard, Arthur Norton, Ben Til ley, Linus CharnetslSi. Herbert Char netski, Albert Fairbanks, Albert Clarke John O'Rourke, Octave Nor Till, Alfred Morrill,, James Kelly.
 Vernon Randall, William Storms, William Semple, Robert Avery, Drexel Hanna, Robert Rice, Morard Messe- sian, John Randall, James Holland, Clinton Atterbury. Joe Hartley, Thorn as Spivery, Arthur Assad, Everett Gee, Sam Grabe!efski, Marvin Han nan, Isadore King, Frank Appleby, Louis Covey, Robert Sage, Charles Whittredge. Joseph Beausoleil. James Dygert, Alfred D'Atri. Eddie Assad, Leroy Spenard, RoIlin Harris. John Evans, Philip McNamara, John Young, William Baker, Charles Sage, Arthur D'Atri, Floyd Bailey. Floyd May Jo- seph Peckham, Thomas Shea, James La.F'ountaine. Horace Bill, Frank Shea, Russel Rathbone, Frank McBurney, Archie Spalding, Donald Rathbone, James Macpherson, Jr. Paul McNa- mara, William Browne, Henry Harri- man and Thomas F'enten.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
FUN ERAL
Miss Isabelle S. Harner,

The funeral of Miss Isabelle S. Harper was held from the home of her sister. Mrs. James H. Hankins of North Main street Saturday morning at SIS. There were many rela lives and friends attending. some coIning g from out of town, Many beautiful floral forms were grouped about the easket. At the services in St. Mary's church Rev. J. H. Fftzmaurice off ciated and Miss L. C. Boudreaa pre- sided at the organ. At the close of the mass Mrs. T. J. Donoran sang Beautiful Land on High.
 The bearers were John C. and Thomas J. Donovan, Maurice J. Buck ley, Joseph R. and Robert ]. Sample and John 4. Cunningham.
 Burial was in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery where Rev. Father Fitzmaurice read a comrnittal service at the grave.
 Undertakers Cummings and Ring had charge of the funeral arrange mentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

orably reported by the Senate Com mittee., s. Howard Mead, chairman of meeting.
 That we, citizens of the Town of Norwich, Conn, in public meeting as- sembled on this fourth day of Feb ruary, 1917, respectfully request the
 Hon. John H. Barnes, Senator from this district, and the Hon. Albert J. Bailey and the Hon. Joseph H. Hen
 derson, representatives from this town, to support and vote for the bill now before the General Assembly, grant
 ing the right to women to vote on
 questions relating to the liquor traf-
 fic, and that the representatives from
 this town be requested to support and
 vote for the passage of the proposed amendment of the State Constitution
 to prohibit the alcoholic drink traffic.
 s. Howard Mead, chairman of meet ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Thomas NaIs.nitn.

The funeral of Mrs. Thomas NaismitiI was held from the home of her daught- er, Mrs. Ernest Jervis on Providence street, Saturday afternoon at ; attending. About the casket were groupel many beautiful floral forms. Arthur Var1ey, pastor of the Taft vile Congregational church off1ciated During the service the choir of the Congregational church sung Nearer, My God to Thee, and Jesus. Lover of My Soul The bearers were Ernes. W. Jervis, Henry B. Fenton. Fran cis Campbell and William H. Grant.
 Burial was in the family lot in the ATnes cemetery, Lisbon, where Rev. Arthur Varley read a committaI service at the grave.
 Undertaken c. G. Grant had charge ct the funeral arrangements. ALGong the survivors not mentioned in Sat urday's Bulletin Is an only sister. Mrs. John Ferguson of Rapid City, South Dakota
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Fair Committee Makes Appointments
Officials of County Agricultural Society Held Important Meeting Saturday Afternoon = Sherwood Raymond Made Superintendent of Grounds-Adelard Morin in Charge of Main Exhibition Building.

At a meeting of the executive conn mittee of the New London County Agricultural Society Saturday after noon at o'clock in the office of Sec retary Gilbert $. Raymond in the Thayer building appointments were made for the fair to be held on Sept. the meeting were President James B. Palmer. Secretary Gilbert S. Ray mond, Treasurer Charles D. Green man, Arthur D. Latfrop, Michael B. Ring c. c. Avery, G. H. Morgan and Simon Brewster. The following ap- pointments were made:
 Superintendent of Grounds, Sher- wood Raymond; superintendent of the main exhibition building, Ade1ard Morin; superintendent of fruit and vegetable department, Edward Cook; superintendents of cattle. sheep and swine, James B. Palmer and Sher-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
pI ED.

Norwich. Feb. :. 1917 George Legg of Waterford. SULLIVAN-In New London, Feb. 9 1917, John M. Sullivan. ENOSEIn New London, Feb. 2, 1917, Elizabeth L., wife of George Enos, aged 54 years.
 BROWN-In Mantle, Feb. ., 1917, Mar Una E.. widow of Jonathan Brown, in her S9th year.
 Funeral service will be held at her late residence. Washington avenue, Man tic, Tuesday, Feb. 6, at p. m. Rel atives and friends invited to attend. GREENHALGH-In Taftvi11e. Feb. {. 1917. Mary Ann Shaw, widow of William Greenha1gh, aged 66 years, II months.
 Funeral from her late home, No. g North A street, Wednesday, Feb. z, at 2 o'clock. Burial in family lot at Yantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

wood Raymond; superintendents Of horse department. L. [. Chapman and Michael B. Ring: superintendent of poultry department, John H. Curry; superintendent of cake and honey de- partment, Mrs. James B. Palmer county director state agricultural so- ciety, James E. Palmer.
 The appointing of the marshals judges, starter, committee on free at- fractions, committee on platform and midway was left to the secretary and treasurer.
 Several booking agents from New York have already been here in con- ference with the fair officials in re- gard to the attractions to be secured for the fair. By taking up the mat the fair officials hope this year to se- cure attractions better than ever be- fore.