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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
GETS 81, 900 MONTHLY
FOR HIS NEVADA LANDS

All the Nevada land holdings of
James Clay C"Jimmy") Dunphy OF
San Francisco have been turned over
10 an eastern syndicate in considera-
ton of life income of $1,000 a month
and the payment of all the debts owed
by Dunphy, according TO an announce
ment at San Francisco. Dunphy's
largest bills were for Turkish baths
which seemed to be his specially. A
suit was brought against him in 1915
in San Francisco by Burns Hannah
baths for S3.363 in bills for baths.
This suit was settled and all other
claims against him paid.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
PEACE RUMORS
WERE INCORRECT
Still Willing to Enter Into
Negotiations
Central Powers, However, Are

AMSTERDAM, April 5.-A Berlin
dispatch to the Koelmische Zietung
says that the rumors Of new peace
offer by the central powers, which had
arisen following the meeting OF the
kaiser and Emperor Charles and Chan.
cellor Czernin's statement that the
Austrian government was willing to
negotiate peace terms without ceas.
Ing hostilities, was incorrect. The dis.
patch says, however, that the princl.
pal repeatedly and officially stated of
the readiness Of the central powers to
enter into negotiations for honorable
peace" are unchanged.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
OPENS EASTER SUNDAY

The new ST. Joseph's Catholic
church will be opened on Easter Sun.
day.
Two masses will be celebrated on
this day. First mass at s a. IN. is
specially intended for Easter com.
municants. The second mass will be
at IL a. III. At this service the church
will be formally opened. All Catholics
in town and country are expected to
be present. Pew holders will please
occupy their seats carly.-Adv. m3.7
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
QUARANTINE ESTABLISHED
FOR CHICKEN-POX

Dr. Worden, County Health Officer,
informs us that tho homes of Mrs.
Wilma, Ninth and Silver streets and
Ed. Oldham, 129 Pine street, are pla.
carded for chicken pox under the rules
and regulations of the Nevada State
Board of Health, which are as fol-
lows:
Rule 4. All susceptible children I'M
der the age of 81 living upon the
premises wherein exists case of
measles, whooping-cough, mumps, or
chicken-pox are hereby prohibited
from attendance at school, church,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
PEACE CONDITIONS
PREDICTED BY JULY

Albert Balm, leading figure in the
German shipping industry. is quoted
by the BOersen Zeitung of Berlin, says
a Central News dispatch at a meeting
of the Kos Mos Steamship company
at Hamburg that he hoped to present
a balance sheet on July under peace
conditions"
4 Reuter- dispatch from Copenhagen
says it is reported there that Herr
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

Hartmetz estimates the number of sa-
looms in Indiana at $500. and the
average receipts OF each saloon per
month at $1,000. More than two-thirds
OF the territory of the state is now
dry under local option laws.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
''DRY" INDIANA TO
SAVE AZ MILLIONS

EVANSVILLE. Ind. April 5.-Fortv.
two million dollars now spent annually
for liquor in Indiana will be spent for
other purposes after April 2, 1918.
when the state goes dry" according
to the estimate of Charles Hartmetz.
a prominent brewer. Under the state
law, reinforced by federal laws, the
state will be practically bone dry"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

A branch store of Kohane and
Marymont, of the Unique of Reno,
has been opened in the Seymour ia
cobs store and has a complete line OF
ladies wearing apparel and millinery
on ulSplay.-AdY. ALL
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
.LOGlLS AID PERSONALS

!OVUSO UUU IttOOIuH@O
Max Alexander, the well known
commercial traveller is doing business
n Elko today.
Pete Jaureaui, proprietor of the Star
hotel was a departure today for Reno
on business trip.
w. N. Wiley, one OF the prominent
residents Of Metropolis is in Elko to-
day on business trip.
D. A. Hughes, the well known resi-
dent Of Metropolis. was an arrival
from that town last night.
Jack Clark. the Tuscarora barber
and Justice OF the peace has returned
from the western part of the state.
An eight hour day for all employees
Of the Western Union Telegraph Com |
pany has been announced to take ef-
feet on May /.
Miss Matte Keith today took up her
duties as chief deputy in the assessors
Office. She has spent a number of
years doing accountant and general
Office work and will prove n valuable
assistant TO Assessor Weathers.
The County Commissioners are in
session today transacting business for
the county. Fred voight was unable
to return from Ogden on account of
his broken rib, which leaves but two
members. H. ]. Jones and ]. G. Gre
CORY.
Mrs. Morgan Hill and her friend,
Mrs Corbin, wife of the late General
Corbin. departed for Washington this
morning. where they expect to spend
the summer. Mrs. Corbin made many
warm friends here in her visit OF sew
eral months.
The fire alarm was sounded this
when a small blaze was seen
coming from the top of w. p. Wright's
residence on the hill. II happened
that Jack Percy was cleaning up the
fire engine at the time, and had Just
disconnected the gas. He was con-
sequently delayed several minutes. A
couple OF buckets OF water extinguish-
ed the flames.
3,
The state university will close on
Thursday morning, or rather Wednes-
day night, for the annual Easter va
cation and sessions will not be called
again until Tuesday morning, April 10.
The public schools of Reno have al
ready closed for the Easter vacation.
from kindergarten to high school. Fri
day being the last school day. Ses-
sions will open again on Monday,
April 9.
The spirit OF patriotism is strong
In Elko When the announcement was II
made at the picture shows last night
through the Independent that the SEN
lite had passed the resolution declar-
ng that a state OF war exists with
Germany. there was tremendous ap.
Dlause, and the audience stood while
national humns were played. Today /
many fiags are floating from business
houses and residences.
#H III
Charley Graham came down from I
Charleston last night and departed for !.
'elida Beech, California today in re- +
ponse to a telegram announcing that 1
lis sister, Mrs. Lizzie Schoen was /
cry I'll and not expected to rocever. +
DIR. Graham says that the snow at
Charleston is two feet on the level,
md that in places 1t is drifted many
eet. He Travelled by sled from
to point about thirteen
niles from Deeth. L
New teeth for half price. See large | u
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

Balm. who is chief director of the
Hamburg-American Steamship COM
pany. has ordered all captains OF the
line TO be at Hamburg on July I.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

ing attachments $4,000. win allo,, :.
$4,000 for your old typewriter a. ~. sou
pay on this machine. three dar. s
trial; your credits good. Leara nee
order at Dupont Drug store. or v.Sl
j. M, Owens, Box No. 1. Elko. N.,'
mlstS
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

GENERAL DRAWING AND HIH
lNG-Going to move-call us o..
trunk for the train-call us
day or night. Reed and Lasber n
phone "a; Res. phone 41s
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05
SOCIAL DANCE

a social adance will be given in the
Commercial Cafe Thursday night An
invitation is extended to everyone.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05


FOR SALE-New 3 room house
partly furnished and lots 90 and "a.
Block 10. in Ballou's addition, price
S5S5.OO cash, if sold at once. On
sewer line. has telephone. electric
lights can be had any time. The
house contains ! iron bed, l pair
springs. sanitary couch, l mattress,
4 stool bottom chairs, / rocking chair,
steel range, l dining table. and n
lew dishes, everything included with
house at above price. The house rents
for $1,000 cash and the renter is do.
ing $3.50 worth of work each month
on the place which makes a total of
S14.5O per month rental. With a few
additional fixtures the place will easily
rent for $500 per month. Room on
vacant lot for another 3 room house.
inquire at this Office. m27
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Two show cases, bed.
room and dining room furniture. nj.
most new. Price very reasonable. In.
f"'o Hi"!eF Hotel. milo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-05

New teeth for half price. See large
ad. Whitesides Dental company. II
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08
The
Trail of a Traitor
By C. C. HOTCHKISS
Copyright -ThesFrank A. MunseylC Company.
Copyright Frank A. Munseyl Company.
By C. C. HOTCHKISS

And for all that my heart bounded,
there was a clutch to 1t when l real
fsed that was about to plunge again
into vortex Of peril. 1t was no light
matter to force myself into the Kenne.
dy house, where chance might show
me to be an interloper, and worse.
But would go; had both the COM
mand and the inclination, and have
taken larger risks for less reward.
1t proved to be no difficult piece of
business for me to explore the garret
the following morning; and there ]
found the costume, with It's black
mask, hanging to a nail on rafter,
and looking so like a cowled monk
who had committed suicide that was
startled. wondered If it were porten.
tous. / took the thing to my room,
brushed and furbished 1t, and then
told my hostess that had been bid.
den to Sir Henry's ball OF leaving the
city I said nothing, and / had but
small preparations to make before go
Ing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

man, still masked, leaning against the
door-post OF the conservatory, and
watching the maskers that surged
around the great apartment. / almost
shouted as l caught sight of him, and
noticed that the lace still hung in his
girdle.
went out, entered the conserva.
tory by its garden door, and walked
up to him, taking my stand by his
side.
l do not think he noticed me until
/ had been there for fully minute,
studying every inch of his thoroughly
draped person; and all could deter.
mine was that, like myself, he wore q
sword beneath his cassock. Presently
his eye seemed to catch the character
of my dress, and by his sudden move.
ment l was aware his interest had
been awakened l turned to him with
an air of good humor.
well met, brother!" l said lightly.
1--WE are evidently of the same gentle
order-to the eye; alike in every de.
tail, though one, at least, is partly
counterfeit"
AS l spoke l pointed to the lace
in his girdle and then at that in my
own.
rs this pleasantly or impudence?"
he demanded in an even voice, though
! noted an accent SO slight that it was
elusive.
ION my part, sir, it is as you choose
to make it," l replied; "but on yours,
it is certainly the latter. You are
wearing that bit of lace without war.
rant! May I have word with you in
the Conservatory"
With something like stare through
the eye-holes of his mask, but without
vouchsafing word in return, he
swung around and entered the glass.
rooted room, following; and having
reached its center, he suddenly halted
and faced me.
Ito be Continued.)
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08
CHAPTER XII.
The Red Scar.
plans? ! had none.

My plans? j had none.
My first duty was to find my double,
and to make him doubly so I thrust
the lace / had received into the rope
that girdled my cassock. Before i
reachc , the shelter of the trees re-
adjusted my mask, and went on into
the house.
But the object of my search was not
easily discovered, and ! was soon
seized with the terrifying thought that
the man had read the note and had
gone to the provost-marshal, or some
other in authority. That the paper
was unsigned bore no Significance, as
Agnes Barrow, a guest of the govern
or, was well known and easily identi-
fled.
At first my quest brought no result.
l saw Arnold sitting unmasked in the
reception-room, his dark countenance
bearing look of contempt as he
gaZed at the half-intoxicated crowd
around him. Near him 1 noticed
knight of Malta, as If in attendance
on the traitor. Half an hour later
re.entered the ballroom and saw my
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08
GREAT PIANO BARGAIN

The Cable Piano Co, 311 Superior
ST., Toledo, o., has fine instrument
in nearby town which, rather than
snip back to Toledo. they will sell at
great sacrifice. This piano has an
elegant case, is equipped with all
modern Improvements, and is fully
guaranteed for many years by The
Cable Piano Co., who are one of the
largest manufacturers in the world.
Remember. in order TO make quick
sale they will make the price very
low and will accept reasonable terms.
Ii you are interested, write to them.
adv
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

1t might be well to remember that
the lengthening of the days doesn't
prolong the reckoning of a thirty
days obligation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

If when people are charged with
their faults they were credited with
their virtues, there would be more
good neighbors in the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

Every man hugs the delusion that
sooner or later he will invent some
thing that will make him rich.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

Ice is about the only thing that
needs blanket around it to keep 1t
comfortable in hot weather.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

Did you ever notice how few
people there are present when any
one happens to say nice things about
you?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08

There is always some wise guy on
deck who says Il told you so" when
the unexpected happens.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-08
PROBABLY A CHESTNUT HORSE.
Squirrel Repeatedly Climbs over AMI.

Squirrel Repeatedly Climbs Over AMI.
NAL Looking fer Something.
Winsted, Conn. JUnius M White of
Litchfield avenue, driver for A. B.
Johnson, saw an unusual sight in Win
chester. His horse was jogging along
when a red squirrel ran up one of the
animals forelegs.
The horse shook the squirrel off,
but only for moment, for it darted
back UP one of the hind legs. Again
tossed to the ground, the squirrel
dashed away.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-01
LEGAL

such building. the main waste pipe shall
be two inches in diameter and carried
through the roof, except that where at bat
terry OF urinals il installed, having three
inch waste pipe, the waste pipe shall be
carried at least three inches in diameter
from the ground In the building up and
through the roof. ........
All vents shall be elmer run separately
through the roof or be re-connected TO the
soil vent or main revent pipes, not less
than three feet above the highest floor
on which the fixtures are placed, provided,
that no fixture or fixtures shall be placed
ON any floor or floors above and connected
TO the soil, waste, vent or reyent pipes from
the fixtures on the toors below. Nor shall
any fitting or fittings for future connections
he placed In any soil or waste pipe above the
Joint or revent connection.
Where additional fixtures are lnsialled IN "
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-01
LEGAL.

outside atmosphere Where outside windov
or doors cannot be obtained, they must hay.
fresh air duet. For single closet room u
four 90 inch vent may be used connected
al ceiling and carried Lp and through tho
roof. When more than one closet is used
vent must be increased. two TO four closets
to have eight 's) inch vent, six or more
closets TO have ten llO) Inch vent
Section 90 OLD WORK REMoDELED:
In case OF an extension or alteration OF any
existing plumbing system the same, IL new
tacks are run shall be tested when roughed
IN and when completed. as hereinbcfore pro-
vided. In remodeling work, the existing sys-
TEN OF soil and waste ventilation pipes shall
be changed to make them reasonably con form
to the provisions u this ordinance
Section 90. FEES, SALARY FUND: That
AL monies received as fees for licenses and
permits and for inspections made under this
ordinance shall be placed in the salary fund.
Section Ga CERTIFICATE or INSpEC.
TON When the plumbing in building Is
completed, the plumber or his representative
shall secure for the owner Of such building.
from the Plumbing Inspector, certificate
OF Inspection signed by the Plumbing In
spector certifying that the plumbing work
has been properly inspected and tested as
required by the provisions Of this ordinance.
Section 95. MASTER PLUMBERS, ETC.
Only master plumbers and master sewer
builders are required 10 be licensed and
bonded as required by Sections Six (6) and
Seven (7) OF this Ordnance; and only such
master plumbers aud master sewer builders
shall be entitled 10 receive the permits and
eertiiieaies OF inspections provided for In this
ordinance.
By master is meant an individual
firm, or corporation engaged in business
for himself or itself as distinguished from
the servants agents and employees OF such
individual, firm. or corporation.
Section 90 Any person, firm corpora
tion who shall violate any OF the povisions
OF this ordinance, for which n penalty is not
otherwise provided herein, shall, upon con
yiction thereof, be punished for each <'ense
by fine in any sum not exceeding One
Hundred Dollars (Sl0O).
Section o. That Ordinances numbered
5l2 5ss and sos Of the Ordinances Of the
City OF Tulsa, and any and an other ordi.
nances, or parts OF ordinances. In conflict
herewith, in so far IA surh- conflict exists,
be and the same are hereby repealed
Section 9s. That emergency exists for
the preservation OF public health and safety,
by reason whereof CHS ordinance shah take
effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication.
PASSED and the emergency clause ruled
upon separately and approved this card day
OF October 1917
APPROVED this gard day OF October,
1917. j. H. SIMMONS.
Attest: Mayor.
FRANK NEwKIRR
City Auditor.
Approved:
/ JOHN b MEsERvE,
City Attorney.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-01
LEGAL

carried down and connected TO sewer in some
manner TO make straight line from roof
10 sewer.
Section Al CONTINUOUS VENTS;
'Whcn the vent or reVcnt pipes are continu'
ana traps ere ventilated through the
waste fitting, the center of the outlet OF such
fitting shall not be set lelow the water seal
OF the trap The traps shall not be more
than eighteen lIs) inches from the waste
fittings
Section AZ. SOIL. WASTE AND VENT
PIPE; SIZES: Minimum waste and vent
pipes for fixtures shall be according TO tho
following tables;
~ laundry, l ~; siop siaks, g.; lava!
tory. ~ -. drinking fountains, lh " water
closets,
all vents shall be same sire waste eX'
rept in closets In cases where they may be
reventcd with 2-ineh pipe. under The pro
visions Of this ordinance
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-01
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All want ads must be in World office By
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-01
NEW CHAIRMAN FOOD =.
BOARD ON WAY HOME

New York. April 30.-Herbert c.
Hoover. recently chosen as chairman
of the American food board, is on his
way from England on an american
ship and will arrive here within a few
days, it was announced today by the
American commission for relief in Bel
GUM.
After comforting here with members
of the commission he will be prepared
to go to Washik gton to assume his
new position. Sol far as is known by
the men here, wl3p have been associ-
ated with him in The relief work, Mr..
Hoover has no intention of abandoning
the chairmanship df the Belgian COM
mission. although 1t is expected that
the executive wor1 win be carried on
by other member4. including w. L.
Aonaold. RELIEF dirtctor in Americas
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