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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
HELP THE 7. NJ. C. A.
IN ITS GOOD WORK

Every day in every city, town or
village in this country there arrives a
letter from soldier boy written on
the stationery supplied him without
cost by the army and navy Y. NJ. c. A.
In every home where this letter with
its significant red triangle arrives
there Is joy. II it were not for the
kindly attention of the army and navy
Y. VI. G. A.. IL II were not for the build.
ings, tents and huts of this organiza-
ton, there would be thousands of
homes without word from their loved
ones called into the service.
In every Y. NJ. c. A. center there Is
a sign that reads, Have you written
mother today" II Is an appeal that
the soldier boy cannot resist His
heart is with her and he goes to the
counter. gets paper and envelopes and
sits down beside another comrade
who Is writing and jots down his mes
sage. Hundreds of thousands of boys
all over the world are writing letters
in Y, NJ. c. A. buildings on Y. VI. c. A..
paper every day and every night.
TO make II possible for these boys
to have paper and envelopes and a
place TO write to give them entertain
ment. reading matter and so occupy
their leisure time that they will not
become homesick and down hearted,
the Y. NJ. c. A. is making n national
drive for S35 1000 900 to continue and
extend its work among the American
soldiers at home and abroad. You
may be getting letter on red triangle
stationery at your home II you do
you know what II means to you. The
Y. NJ. G. A. needs your support. II
counts on you and the soldier counts
on the army and navy Y. NJ. c. A.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
MAY CALL SOL0NS
IN EXTRA SESSION

a special dispatch from Carson TO
the Reno Gazette says that in order
that Nevada's 1900 soldiers may not
lose their constitutional right of
franchise it is quite probable that
special session of the legislature will
be called for the purpose of so amend.
ing the present election laws as TO
permit them TO cast their ballots in
whatever training camps or army
posts or whatever, contingent at the
front they may happen to be on cleo
tion day.
In addition to the election law tan
gle there is other important legisla-
ton that would be taken care of at q
special session, but which, according
to Governor Boyle, would not OF IL
self be OF sufficient import TO war
rant the legislature being convened.
Included in this category are bills
providing for further appropriations
for the state prison and state hospital
IOi LltilNdl uiStdSSa NHCn are OH tic
verge of having exhausted the money
set aside for their maintenance by the
last legislature.
Some sort OF legislation also is ne.
Cessary, according to the governor, TO
provide for a readiustment of the eX.
penses of the various branches of the
state government.
But the single thing which looks at
this time as though il would force an
extra session is the soldier vote. Gov
ernor Boyle and Attorney General
Thatcher. the latter now being busy
making a close investigation of the
election laws to determine whether
or not there Is some loopohle which
will enable the soldier boys to vot'
without special legislation, are deter
mined that the right of franchise shall
not be denied them because of def
cient statutes.
The soldiers are given the right .
suffrage under the state constitution
! Section 2 of Article providing, 'Fo
the purpose of voting, no person shal
be deemed to have gained or lost ;
residence by reason of his presence oi
absence while employed in the ser
vice of the United States"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
CHRISTMAS MAIL FOR
AMERICAN FORCES ABROAD

The time is approaching when IL
will be too late to give Christmas
cheer TO your friend or relative who
is with the American Expeditionary
Forces in Europe. as the mail for the
American soldiers and sailors abroad
closes on November Is. Remember
mail early, address intelligently, and
pack securely. Every package should
bear conspicuously the words Christ.
mas Mail the address in full for
whom lit is intended, and in the up
per left hand corner from whom il Is
from: Postage is IL cents for each
pound or fraction thereof Do not
paste Red Cross Posters or Christ
mas stickers on the address side of
your package. as by so doing you
render il unmailable also do not put
any stickers on the package so as to
seal 1t, for If you do you will have to
pay first-class postage. Nothing
perishable may be sent unless IL will
keep for at least six weeks; no mat
ches, liquors, or compositions which
will kill or injure any one. All par
GELS muse be examined by postmast-
ers and no parcel will be dispatched
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
COULD HAVE BROUGHT MONEY

Margaret's mother had decided not
to have party for her on her fourth
birthday. but on the morning of the
eventful day she changed her mind
and told Margaret ask the children Of
tho neighborhood to come at two
o'clock Five.yearold Clarence came
first. and had n present for Margaret.
Then came others. who, on account Of
the short.notice invitation, had none.
and Clarence looked them up and
down. said II brought present.
didn't your" mo-" they answered.
when. then. didn't you even bring
any money!" asked Clarence.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
FELT HIS DIGNITY

Ed. In company with his parents,
was making his FIRST call on his new
cousin. q pretty little red.hcadcd girl.
Ed. with an amusing dignity for his
years, stood looking At the baby. when
his father suggested. ed. aren't you
going to kiss your new cousin?" With
his hands in his pockets and assum.
ing an ali.important air, Ed marched
out of.the room, replying. Men don't
kiss womcns."
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
|. ". ". S BEATEN
AND RUN OUT OF
OKLAHOMA CITY
Flogged With Whip, Tarred
and Feathered, and Warned
Not To Return

TULSA, Oklahoma. Nov. 1O.-The
whereabouts of II half.naked. severe
ly beaten members of the Industrial
workers Of the World who were iog
ged with a cat o'nine tails, tarred
and feathered last night by SO mem.
bers OF the hooded members OF the
knights of Liberty" is unknown.
With warning never to return TO
Tulsa, the /. w. w. members were
started through the brush away from
the city. followed by shots.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
MYSTERY IN FEAR OF SNAKES

why snakes are so universally
feared and killed Ia an absorbing
question. The theory that the fear is
OF an instructive and hereditary ma.
ture is hardly tonable; the tendency
OF young children to play with q
brlghtcolorcd snake Is strong cyi.
dence against II. Considering the fear
as proof OF the literal corroctnesS Of
the biblical story may appeal TO some.
but Il is vague at best
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
Japan's First Written Language

There appears TO have been no writ
ten language in Japan til Chinese
characters were introduced into Japan
from Korea in the reign of the EN-.
peror DIN. A. y. 2s5. The incon.
venlence cuuscd by Chinese characters
led afterwards to the invention Of ka.
takana and biragana, the Japanese
T. n5liabary. which contributed much to.
wards improving the national lang.
uage.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10

An Eiko young lady, whose nanY
we have not been givn permission to
publish. has completed her eighteenth
sweater for soldier boys, and she has
promised a sweater week to the Red
Cross for the next several months.
This is q record to be proud Of and
It must certainly be said that she is
doing her bit for the cause Of human.
ity
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR
APPOINTED FOR WEST

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1O.-W. W..
Armstrong. fuel administrator for
Utah, was this morning appointed to
have charge of the coal distribution
for Nevada, Washington, Colorado,
Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. He will
make allotments according to the
needs OF the localities. but in no in
stance will he be allowed to exceed
the amount used in 1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
ROAD TO CALIFORNIA
Is STILL PRSSABLE

rartles passing through Carson
Yesterday en- route to the coast. via
rseeryllle. phoncd the Red Arrow
sa'Sse in this city last night from
aeyers station saying that up to that
gO'n' they had encountered no difIlcul.
nes; , that at that point there was u
"0le snow, but from there on the road
vas open and they would get through
m risbt today.--Appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
GOVERNMENT

The best sort Of contentment is that
which is contented for today, and am.
bilious for tomorrow. Complaoent
satisfaction Is dangerous state OF
mind because Il is fatal to progress.
The girl who. without frctting and
without discomfort. means to make 90.
morrow an lmproy ement on today haS
the right idea.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
ENGLISH ATTACK
IS SUCCESSFUL
First Reports Indicate Good
Progress; But Weather Con-
ditiOnS Are Extremely Bad

LONDON, Nov. lO.-The war office
this morning issued the following an.
nonncement: AT sunrise this morn.
ing our troops attacked the German
position to the northwest and north
Of Passchendale. The first reports
Indicate good progress. The weather.
however. is stormy with heavy rain
and a high wind.
FRENCH STOP ATTACK
NORTH OF RHEIM
PARIS. Nov. lO.-The Germans TO.
day undertook serious advances
against the French forces to the
northwest OF Rheim but were re.
pulsed. 1t Is officially announced.
ENGLISH ADVANCE
EIGHT HUNDRED YARDS
BRITISH FRONT IN BELGIUM,
Nov lO.-(By Associated Press) -
The British at Passchendale have ba,.
tied their way forward 500 yards.
The British have passed many
strongly fortified farms to the north
and northeast of Gobrem. At this
POINT they were lighting nearly hall
mile from their Jumping.off place
The line was pushed TO the northwart
along the Passchendale ridge almost
10 the point where the highest crcst
Starts flowing downward. The opera
IONS were on a 2,5O0.yard front fol
The limited detectives which were
salned by 10 o'clock.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
DAIRY PRODUCTS TO ..
Re SETTLED LOCALLY

DENVER. Nov. lo.-The charges
for bread. butter and cream to the
consumer is n matter for local settle
ment. Food Commissioner Hoover
wired TO Secretary Nolan at Denver
this afternoon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
GERMANS OCCUPY
FINNISH CAPITAL
Dispatches Indicate That Hell
SingforS Was Taken Almost
Without Resistance

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 10.-Helsings.
fors. the capital of Finland has been
entered by the Germans. says a dis
patch from Haparanda
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
POSTMASTER GIvESDIRECT|ONS
ON SENDING SOLDIERS MAIL

A few changes and suggestions
that have taken place recently in the
Postal Service affecting the patrons
OF the service.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10

Dame rumor sayeth that another Of
Elko's most charming young ladies II
soon 10 he escorted To tho hymenial
altar.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10

Attorney e. {. caine has returned
from Salt Lake City, where he was
called on professional business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10

NeS Weiland, the well known Pie
s,'es w rancher, has returned from n
U'p to Klamath Falls.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10

without his certificate. Packages
should be in wood or tin containers.
Package must not weigh over seven
pounds.
SENDING CHRISTMAS
GIFTS TO AUSTRALIA
The following articles have been
prohibited, unless the consent of the
Minister OF Trades and Customs of
Australia has been first obtained in
writing; cider. perfumes and bay
rum, biscuits, confectionery, fur ap.
paral. perfumery. jewelry, imitation
jewelry and imitation precious stones
and magic or so-called charm stones
of all kinds.
| wish to call attention of the pub.
lie to the misapprehension that ap.
pears to exist relative to the status
under the ding-With- The. Enemy
act, of citizens or subjects of Ger.
many or its allies residents in this
country. Such persons are not in
cluded within the term enemy OIL
ally of enemy" as employed in the
act. Therefore, deposits in postal
savings banks of the United States
belonging to such persons are not
liable to seizure by the government
and will not be taken possession OF
by the alien property custodian, or
be interfered with in any way what.
ever.
II. II. MAYER.
Postmaster.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10

=
ROME, Nov. 1O-The enemy has been checked in the
Ledro Valley the Office has announced. The hostile
thrust at Broc in the esno basin has also been check
ed From Segusino to the Adriatc Sea- the Italian rear
CARDS dsengaging themselves from the enemy and
have crossed the Pave river blowing up all bridges the
way.
GERMANS REACH
PAVE LINE
BERLIN, Nov. 10.-The Austro- German forces have
reached the Pave River all the way from Segusno to the
Adriatc
ASIAGO, 20 MILES
WEST ALSO TAKEN
Asiago has been captured. Asiago is the Trentino
front twenty miles west of the Piave River The capture
of this town indicates that the Germans have begun
offensive the Trentino front in effort outfank
the Italian Piave line The breaking of the Italian front
this point probably would the retirement of the ta
ians from the Piave River.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-10
GERMAN FORCES REACH P|AvE
!. R|VERFROM SEGUS|NO To ADR|AT|C

Have Captured Asago the Trentino Front Which Probably
Means The Retirement of the italians From The Pave
Line
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-06
Notice Of Storm Sewer
Assessment No. 2.

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-30
WAR TAKES FIRST PLACE
IN CITY'S ACTIVITIES
Continued from First pare1

IOhtinucU from First Pager
ncnt corporation lawyer, dies suddenly
on train.
~. Hotels agree t. have mcatless
menus once week
~. Major General Cronkbjte AMI
staff guests ~ Rotary Club
20. Colorcd drafties highly honorcd
by celebration at auditorium.
-. Fifth District pas minimum al
lotmcnt of Liberty loan bonds
Is. Hnntists open big campaign at
City Audit orium
20. y. w Chambcrlayhr arrested for
hidcouS murder OF brother.
80. Virginia rounds out first twelve
months among dry States.
~. City's income grow with now as
ScsSmcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-30
BY ARTHUR u. REEVE.
"Countcrfeit Faces


uould make out the Hidden Hand
srpuched on his knees beside the bed.
TOO frightened 20 scream, she could
sniy eiu,oh at the locket sbou, her
throat
WIN p sudden effort she gathered
herself 20 break tho spell Of fear She
seizcd the hcdclothcs, half lcppins UP
as she Gid SO, and wrapped them about
Tho sauntlc, Just "a, tho moment when
the Hidden Hand began shooting at her
tho poisonous gas.
Doris lcapcd back while Tho Hidden
Hand strovs in tho tau1'o ot tho bed
clothes To free tho gauntlet She seized
the revolver from the dressing table.
Out in the hall. Ramsay had by this
time struggled weakly 10 his feet. lie
staggered off. still half-dazed from The
poison gas and dashed into Doris's
room.
AT tina; moment the Hidden Hand
leaped from the bed and advanced
menacinEiy again at Doris. She fired
and missed and he recled back off the
bed. crouchinE and trying with his
other hand 10 draw his own revolver.
Frightened beyond control Doris
turned the gun on Ramsay as he en-
u
opportunity in this diversion, quickly
slipped back OF Ramsay and fed from
the room. Ramsay turned as the Grim
insl passed, bu; Doris with her Gun
still trained OF Ramsay did not seem
70 realize jus; what was going on"
"Pleas,--!d!ss Dor!s-don', YOU Sc.
you have let him get away" pleaded
Ramsay.
Sn,s Ia i;
they hurried from the room after the
fleeing criminal
Fly this time the count erfei, Ramsay
had also revived and as the policeman
on guard came rushing to the scene.
with his former presence OF mind. for
the Hidden Hand appeared not an in
slant after The policeman rushed or
Together ;h~ Hidden Hand and his
enissary dashed down the stairs. II
was I Very mystitied policeman whom
Ramsay and Doris encountered as thew
FSn through the hall. Ii. actually
matted Ramsay ,hreateninsly
Another Trick.
"Confound it," shouted Ramsay
barking switt commands AT him. that
Which way did ne so?'
The policeman waved tu me direction
ia which ne had last seen III, false
Hamsay run "nd Ramsay and Doris
sped after him
The sound of the shots nad aroused
the household now. Nc-ia N ner roo7l
siood a momen: i'll terror ana men
threw q dressing gown abou, her
shoulders and dashed out :n,o the hall.
whats the mattsr.r Size cried :.ar-
80 "a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-30

while. BESIDES. he was faced by 4
problem. IL Scsrley's story were true.
might not hbner have planned the at
tack? He would see.
Making Sure.
In the library again. as all four en-
tered Ramsay deliberately walked
over 10 the telephone and called a
number. still ignoring him, Doris was
ahou; 10 withdraw
You Will please remain here. Miss
Whitney" ordered the secret service
man. quietly.
+ She resented taking orders from this
man. Vet there was something in his
manner and tone that forbade dis
/ obedience. She hated herself for il.
Yet she stayed
Yes" repeated Ramsay over the
telephone as he heard some one
answer at the other end Who is
this"
/ y srowl came back. THAT is Abncr
Whitney. What do you wantc''
Ramsay managed 10 conceal his sur
/ prise ut actually hcarin: the voice
! OF Uncle Abncr. Who could this mys-
/ terious criminal h"" II ii were Scar
! "E, u' ~ u". ''s ea' W, e"i.''''E
W.. :.
~ 's"N ,,'Ia $500, w. ~,
if !, Mad h.cn Abncr Whi,n.v rod IN.
time been sufficient for him 10 get 10
his bonse no, Far away
. There was uo,hin~ tbat p,n.,v
wanted to saw to Abmer except 70 To-
cate him. and he Deliberately hung up
/ without another word, turning TO make
some entries ot ihc time in his note
book.
Like ScarleN now. Abner was also
bitterly hostile 10 Ramsay. whose
voice he had recognized over the wire.
You may 30 now, Miss Nerda.' or
eered Ramsay :iancins UP from his
"oteo"ok' theh turning 70 inc ponce
man ana YOU. TOO
DORIS STOOD th"rc alone moment
as ramsay came over 10 hrr ana mn
M -, ,hor.,,tm,I,.
Il think You might oe safer If Won
would cntrust this locke, to me-" II.
suggested
Resen;ful 81 his yer, presence.
Doris pulled away ansrily. stamping
her foot.
Dor;. R...,. !,
, 49,,
80 - '"N' cal
M''"'"' an! neiP ''o"' YOU
'a'e you
a"'e' Si''''e piaHeo over the rather
handsome features OF the young Sc
tr't service man lie merely shrugged
~ nor pHfulance' ana turned again TO
MS 'oithooh.
Doris looked - him with growing
mug ION Wd'"t manner of man
WIS ms lie was battling High
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-30
COyen her.

j. Annual report shows Police Re-
ncvolent Association TO DO in splendid
shape.
=. Local post-oflicc breaks all mall
records FOR year ending November I.
.. Street car company advocates r.
cent straight fare.
Il. Democrats sweep State in general
election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-01
.Frelinghuysen
Defends Teuton
Reinsurance
Ridicules Suggestion That
1t Would Open Door to
German Spies
Says 1t Keeps Funds
From Hands of Foes
Declares House Bill Would
Subject American Com
panies to Heavy Loss
fFrnrn Tha Trihuns Bureaul


Washington, July 31.-Defending his
amendment to the trading with the
enemy act, which would permit the
continued operation Of certain German
insurance companies in the United
States, Senator Frelinghuysen issued
the following statement:
"My attention has been called to an
article on the first page of The New
York Tribune, the headline Of which
states that the amendment in the Sen
ate bill opens the door TO spies, and in
timating that certain suggestions made
by me before the subcommittee Of the
Commerce Committee of the United
States Senate, relating to that portion
Of the trading with the enemy act
concerning German fire insurance COM
panies and reinsurance companies, en-
danger and imperil the interests OF
this country.
"This article is misleading and incor-
rect The amendment | suggested and
submitted to Mr.. Warren, an assistant
Attorney General of the Department of
Justice, related only to fire insurance:
companies and to the transaction OF
business in this country by German
companies having American branches
and American trustees directing their
business here; allowing a continuance
of the business OF these corporations
and the fulflment of their contracts
under the supervision Of the Secretary
of Commerce through license grantee
by him, he being further authorized TO
make rules and regulations TO govern
their business.