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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
SEA
AREAS OUTLINED
Ships Cannot Enter or Leave
Certain Areas Between
Sunset and Sunrise

WASHINGTON, April 13.-An exc
cutive order designating Defensive
Sea Areas" on the coasts OF the Unit
ed States and in the insular posses.
sions was made public this morning
The order concludes with the state
ment, The responsibility of the Unit.
ed States for any damage inflicted by
force of arms, with the object OF de-
tanning any persons or vessels pro.
ceeding in contravention to the regu-
lations duly promulgated with this
order, shall cease from this date The
date was April 5.
The areas specified are: Mouth of
Kenebec river. Maine; Portsmouth,
n. H.; Boston, Mass, New Bedford
and Newport, r. l.; east New York;
East New York main entrance to the
Delaware river: Chesapeake en-.
trance. Baltimore. Potomac, Hampton
Roads. Wilmington. Cape Fear. Sa-
vanah, Key West. Tampa, Pensacola,
Mobile, Missippi River. Galveston, San
Diego, San Francisco, Columbia river,
Port Orchard, Honolulu and Minilla.
No permission will be granted TO
other than public vessels of the United
States TO cross the defensive sea area
between sunset and sunrise.
Any vessel crossing the defensive
area will be fired upon. the regula.
tions add
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
GERMAN RAIDER
IS REPORTED IN
GULF OF MEXICO
Also Announced That Subma-
rine is Operating in the
Eastern Gulf

GALVESTON, April 13.-Informa-
ton that a German commerce raider
in the guise of sailing vessel has
entered the Gul fof Mexico is reported
in Galveston, Texas. The news OF the
raiders entrance of the gulf was re.
ceived from an unnamed British war.
ship by a radio message to a ship
which has arrived here.
The news OF the presence of this
vessel reached here shortly after the
announcement that German sub
marine was operating in the eastern
part of the gulf. The raider is said
to have entered the gulf through the
Yuctan channel.
Many reports that German raiders
and submarines are lying in wait near
American ports to destroy commerce
have reached the navy department at
Washington through civilian sources,
but all official confirmation is lack.
ing.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
BIG BUSINESS
MEN SEEKING
WAY TO HELP
Urge Government to Provide
Allowances for Families Of
Enlisted Men

NEW YORK, April 13.-The lead.
ing manufacturers of the United
States are seking to discover the
wisest and most patriotic way of deal
ing with the problem of industrial
payrolls during war time. and of max
ing provisions for the dependent fam
lilies of the men who enlist.
A definite effort will be made to
urge the government to provide sub.
sistence allowances" in the United
States for the dependent families of
men who enlist, on basis similar
20 that adopted by the governments
IF Great Britain and Canada, and the
creation of a national patriotic fund
viii be urged to be handled by the
American Red Cross Organization.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
DEFINE OBJECTS OF
SUNDAY IN NEW YORK,

NEW YORK, April 13.-Following
the objects of Billy Sundays cam
palgn in New York City, as adopted
at the dedication of the great taber.
nacle or gospel barn" The build
ing was dedicated
As an inspiration to make our
virile city veritable city of God.
For the rebuilding OF broken homes
and neglected family affairs.
For the re-establishment OF brok-
en- faiths and the payment OF forgot.
ten vows.
For the mending of broken hearts
and the healing of shattered lives.
For the encouragement of every
thing wholesome. uplifting and
righteous.
For the inspiration of the young,
for the strengthening of those who
bear the tug and strain of middle
years and for the heartening Of the
az, j.
For the destruction of evil In
places high or low.
For the winning OF lost through
the power of q cruci6ed and risen Re
deemer.
For the honor Of Jehovah God, who
through the centuries has led his
people in love.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13

About midnight last night, one OF
of here, was shot three times by an
unknown assailant. Two OF the bull
lets hit the left leg several inches
above the knee. The third hit the
right leg near the knee joint. The
bullets are OF small calibre. and were
evidently fired from twenty-five
rifle. All of the bullets lodged in the
legs.
The injured man. who is a corporal,
was brought TO Elko and was placed
in the Bowling hospital. Doctors
Hood and Lagan took X-ray pictures
this morning TO locate the bullets.
II Is well known fact that all
tunnels and bridges in the west are
carefully guarded. At the tunnel in
question the guard is under the
charge of a commissioned officer.
Several days ago the officer is said
to have reported the discovery of one
hundred and ninteen sticks of dyna-
mite, which had been place on top Of
the tunnel in crevice, near the
portal. A fuse was attached. and It
had evidently been set off. but IL had
snuffed out before reaching the cap.
From appearance 1t had been placed
there several weeks ago.
The shooting occurred near the mid.
die of the tunnel. A private who was
on duty at the east portal is said to
have seen a light in the tunnel and
to have heard noise. He reported
to the corporal and the latter with five
men went in to investigate. The cor
poral was in the lead of his men, and
up the organization Of the Red Gross
society. of which he is the executive
head in Nevada.--Carson Appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
MUN|TION PLANT
VICTIMS BURIED
Thousands of People Attend
Funeral of Two Score of
Unidentified Dead

CHESTER, Pa. April l3.-Thous-
ands of people assembled at the rural
cemetery here this morning in the
falling rain to witness the burial of the
two score of unidentified dead victims
of the explosion at the Edystone
ammunition plant last Tuesday.
The services were held over the
long trench in which the unclaimed
victims were buried in oaken caskets.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
CAPTAIN REALIZES
U. S. WAR STRENGTH

BERLIN, April 13.-Captain Persus,
writing In the Berlin Tageblat, criti-
cises those who treat Americas Ell.
try into the war lightly. He says:
eIt would be fatal mistake to re.
gard Americas economic strength as
her only important factor as an enc.
my. The military strength of the
United States is not to be met with
shrug of the shoulders, otherwise
we will make tho same mistake we did
about the military strength Of Great
Britain"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
EUROPEAN PORTS
OPENED To ALL
AMERICAN SHIPS
American Naval Station Prob
ably Will be Established
On Irish Coast

WASHINGTON. April .lS.-It is
understood that European ports are
to be opened to American ships when
the need arises, and eventually an
American naval station will be estab-
lished on the Irish coast.
Secretary Daniels continued his
conference with the English and
French admlrals this morning, and
they are working out plans for patrol
OF American warships of the entire
Atlantic coast and probably extend.
ing into Canada.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
BRITISH BREAK
GERMAN LINE
! ON LONG FRONT
Report Capture of Several I'M
portant Positions on Nine
Mile Front

LONDON, April 13.-The British
forces made an attack last night in
the region between ST. Quentin and
Cambria and after sharp fighting
captured the enemy's positions on a
wide front from the north of Hari-
court TO Metzen Coutre.
The British captured the town and
wood of Gouzencourt, Gauche Wood
and the Sart Farm.
1t is pine miles from Haricourt to
Metzen Coutre. This is on the front
between ST. Quentin and where the
Germans took up positions after their
retirement.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
SINKING OF BRITISH
SHIP is DENIED

NEW YORK. April 13.--An official
denial by the Cuban authorities that
the British Steamer Treveal was sunk
OF Cienfugeos by n German subma.
rlne was cabled here today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
BRAZlLLIANS CABLED
LEAVE GERMANY

RIO JANIERO, April 13.-Foreign
Minister Muller has cabled the Brazil.
liam minister at Berlin asking him to
urge all Brazillians in Germany to
leave that country within the next
twenty.four hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
BRITISH HOSPITAL
SHIPS ARE SUNK

LONDON, April 13.--The British hos
pital ship, Glouster Castle was sunk
without warning In the English chan.
mel on March 80.
The British hospital ship, Salta, was
sunk by mine in the English chan
ney on April 10. and 81 persons were
drowned. the war office announced this
afternoon
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
DIAMOND jim
BRADY IS DEAD
Famous Broadway Character
Passes Away After a
Long Illness

ATLANTIC CITY, April 13.-James
b. Brady, long known on the great
white way of New York City as
Diamond JIM" died at the Beach
Front hotel here this morning after
a long illness.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13

Little interest Is so far manifest in
the election to be held on May 1 on
the question of incorporation. A mum.
Der are spoken of, however, for mayor
and couDselmcn.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
CANAL BUILDER
To TAKE CHARGE
Of SH|PBU|LD|NG
Colonel Geothals Accep t S
Presidents Request to
Take Charge

WASHINGTON. April 13.-Colonel
George Geothals, the builder of the
Panama canal this morning acceeded
TO the request of President Wilson
that he take general charge OF the
building OF 1000 wooden ships which
the government has under construc-
tion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13
INSURANCE IS
ISSUED AGAINST
COMMANDMENT
Policies to the Amount of Four
Million Have Been Written
In Boston

BOSTON, April Reinsurance men
said today that bombardment insur-
ance policies to the extent of about
four million dollars had been writ
ten in this city since the domestic
companies were advised the first OF
the week that they could accept such
risks.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13

e, v. Black and Tony Monks OF
Deeth, who spent nyeral days here
on business matterH, returned TO that
place this morning on No. 10.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13

NEW YORK. April t2--copper
lduli, eieetrolitle, spot and second
Iouarter s2@34. Third quarter,
Inorinai, 2e@s1.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-13

up the organization of the Red Cross
society. of which he is the executive
head in Neyada.--Carson Appeal.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
DISCUSS
PRICE OF POTATOES
Mill Probably Expect 81 Per
BuShel From Consumer

At a meeting yesterday afternoon
called by Mayor Quigley for the pur-
Pose of discussing and establishing a
!. II price on potatoes no final de-
iason was agreed upon. But it was
|eNidcnt among the farmers present
lat the conference that s1.75 to 81
would be the minimum price that
s. ul be asked for bushel of first
* dss potatoes.
The meeting was attended by a
Ecod assemblange of farmers from
lps vicinity and surrounding towns.
Conspicuous among those that had
gathered was Potato King Pagan of
Pennington. Mr.. Pagan is noted as
being one of the best versed men in
the state in the potato growing bust
ness and was called upon by the
mayor TO give his ideas concerning
the rating of potatoes. Labor has
been short this year and high wages
have had to be paid by farmers, he
said, He stated that he planted 100
acres OF potatoes and that it cost him
approximately $40 for fertilizer, $50
for seed and s11 for spraying, max
Ing total Of Sill. This. without
counting the expense of help ma
chinery, etc. He said that everything
possible had been done to make the
potatoes on his land of the highest
grade and therefore thought that the
price OF $3.50 per bushel after all had
been told was not an unfair price.
The mayor called the price prohibi-
tive. e. o. Kilbourne and other
farmers were called upon for their
views and they differed but slightly
with those of Mr.. Pagan. It was also
announced by Mr.. Rogers that there
Is an indication of rot among this
years potato yield. He claimed it
was due to overspraying.
Mr.. Rogers also called attention of
the conferees to the fact that 1t would
be good idea to hold a Potato
Day" on which day all the farmers
should come to this city and dispose
Of their products for uniform price.
No action was taken. The mayor also
explained that an exchange is to be
in his office to take orders
from prospective buyers. The orders
will then be sent to producers who
will Immediately fill out and deliver
the order to the consumers.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

of materials, the matter has been
taken up by the navy department with
the war industrial board, so that there
will be no conflict and also to provide
for the right of way" of materials
for the destroyers.
The ships will be as large as any
destroyers in the world, Mr.. Daniels
said. On this point there had been
an extended discussion, the general
board for the navy finally agreeing
that the saving of two months time
in the construction of smaller boats
would not equal in value the advan-
tage of having the larger uniform
ships. Some of the builders, too, IA
vored the larger type. declaring that,
as they were to be standardized and
the plans having already been pre-
pared and approved, it would be pos
sible to construct the larger vessels
as quickly as smaller.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
Y|N0L MADE
THIS NURSE
STRONG
Nothing Like 1t for Rundown
and Nervous People

Won Ormy, Texas-"I suffered from
general rundown condition
anaemia, loss of appetite and cough,
so I was unfit for my work. I tried
different medicines without help, and
through my druggist learned of
Vinol. I took it; my appetite in
creased, my cough disappeared, I
gained in weight and I am now we'll
and strong, so I can concientiously
endorse Vinol."-Viola Salada, r. NJ,
Van Ormy, Tex
We guarantee Vinol to build up run
down, anaemic folks or return your
money. We take all the risk.
The Clark & Brainerd Co., druggists.
Liggett's Riker-Hegeman drug stores.
John j. McBriarty, Nathan Noveck,
w. II. Russell, and the best drug
store in every town and city in the
country. &.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
CIGARETTE BUTTS
ARE BAD FOR fires
In New York City Alone They
Caused $444,0S2 Damage.

New York, Oct. 10.-Fre Proven
ton Day was celebrated yesterday
morning by a. parade arranged by
Commissioner Adamson. 1t was a
spectacular success, in spite of the
fact that it was held In a drlzzling
rain. There were eighteen floats
wildly portraying preventable fire
causes. One was gigantic cigarette,
with a text stating that carelessness
with cigarettes had cost $444, O32 last
year and urging smokers to be care
full in throwing away lighted butts.
A float represented children playing
with matches, and stated that this
amusement for children had cost
S1O3,3SO last year. A placard on this
float read:
"How fires affect the families.
Every family of five pays $3.50 a
year fire tax Practice fire prevention.
Save cash.
Washington Irving High school was
represented in the parade by a boat
on which pretty girls rode. The text
or each side of this read "Educa-
ton helps the city to conquer fires"
A large sign carried by Hook and
Ladder truck read:
"Three-quarters Of our fires are
caused by carelessness. Two thousand
persons are injured in fires. We spend
| SAILS a minute for fire waste. Fire
| prevention would stop this needless
/ drain on our resources
| In the parade were number of fire
| engines, hose wagons, hook and lad
der trucks, some Of them carrying
| the following injunctions: Clean up
rubbish, BE careful with matches ,
"Overhaul your wires, I'VE can put
! out fires better today than ever. but
it costs money. Why has fire to put
out?'
Fire Commissioner Adamson said
in a proclamation yesterday:
1--WE burn up $25o,ooo worth of
property yearly in America.
Nearly all of these fires are due
| to carelessness. Three-fourths Of
them start in your homes.
1T is the duty of every patriotic
| American to help stop this needless
waste in time of war.
"Carelessness with matches, rub
| Dish, heating and lighting fixtures,
gasoline, naphtha, and other inflam-
mable substances can be stopped, If
only we take the trouble to do it.
"Since Fire Prevention began in
| New York city five years ago, an
| average reduction in the annual fire
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
WISE, SMITH & co.
TWENTY YEARS OLD
Hartford Concern to Celebrate by Civ
ing Sweeping Bargains to the
Buying Public

Every year since the foundation was
laid for a successful business career
the Arm of Wise, Smith & Co., Hart
ford, has grown in rapid strides.
Every year since the opening of the
store twenty years ago, has seen a
substantial increase in business, and
today Wise, Smith & Co., are recog-
nized leaders in New England This
years anniversary celebration is more
important than that of any previous
one because the thousands of money
saving bargains will be more welcome
than usual, because of the high cost
of living conditions that prevail every
where; naturally the special money
saving offerings will be greatly sought
after.
The Free Souvenirs.
According to their custom. Wise.
Smith & Co. will. during the goth An
niversary State distribute thousands of
dollars worth of valuable articles free
to their patrons.
Has a Wide Reputation.
So great is the reputation of this
once-a-year celebration of Wise,
Smith g. Co. that hundreds Of people
come from hundreds Of miles around
to attend. The money savings mako
1T possible to save your carfare many
times over and the free souvenirs are
in themselves worth coming miles to
get.
Marvellous Electric Display.
AT great expense Wise, Smith & Co
have arranged for mammoth ami
1n
side Of their big ten story building
depicting a large trench mortar firing
shells at a great height and producing
a startling and most beautiful sight II
the evening.
Everything That n Big Store Should
Carry.
Pretty nearly everything one needs
can be had at Wise, Smith & Com
pany's big department store. In add
ton to general dry goods, housefur
nishings, drugs and groceries, Wise
Smith & Co. conduct remarkable
furniture and home furnishing bus
iness carrying probably the largea
furniture stocks in New England, Ii
which are represented the best furnl
ture manufacturers in this country.
A Superb Showing Of Womens Ap
parel.
An entire floor of the big store IS &C
voted to the showing of the neWeS
models in dresses, tailored suits an'
coats fur garments and furs, iron
the moderately priced to the most eN
pensivc.
Mems and Boys Outfttcrs.
Wise. Smith e. Co. have established
an enviable reputation for the outHe
ting of men and boys. Their men
clothing department is noted for sell
Ing good stylish clothing OF the bes
makes at very moderate depart1neh
store prices, and the boys department
"a a mecca for parents who want goo
servicea BILE clothes at moderate prices
The Big Restaurant.
tt YOU have never as yet dined q
Wise. Smith & Company's big spa
ciot,s, pleasant restaurant on TN
ninth floor a treat is III store for you
whether you desire modest luncheon
nr a substantial repast you Will tint
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

loss Of $1,5S1,916 has been made in
this city.
During the ten years from 1904 to
1913 inclusive, the average annual fire
loss in this city was $S,597, 149, while
the average annual loss for the last
year was $7,573,744, an average re-
duction of $1,O23,4O5. AS compared
with the ten years mentioned, there
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

was a reduction in the last three
years of $112.63 in the average loss
per fire and of $0.52 per capita.
"A very large share of the credit
for fire prevention work belongs to
the uniformed force. 1t has been
the definite policy of the department
during the present administration to
unite the efforts of the uniforme ed
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

force with those of the regular Fire
Prevention staff.
Lives lost as the result of fire in
1915 numbered 141. Almost without
exception they were lost in fires start
ed through carelessness. The largest
number were lost in tenement houses
Sc. Of these eight were lost in
what are known as new law tene-
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

81
ment houses, but in no single case
was the fatality due to the construc-
ton or design of the building. In
every instance the property loss wa1
trifling and the fires were such az
might occur anywhere. On the othef
hand, the loss of life in the old lawf
tenement houses were uniformly due
to the construction of the buildings"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
inheritance of taly's Successes

THE entire entente alliance now realizes
/ that the success of the Italian arms has
given that country position OF vast tmpor-
lance in the present war strategy BY sue
cessive campaigns. General Cadorna has
driven the Austrians beyond the Julian Alps
and is now looking from their heights down
upon the plains of Gorilla with the valley
of the Frigidor covered by his guns. He
has shown that he is able to meet with COM
parative ease the assaults of the enemy now
below instead OF above him.
II would seem possible for the Italians to
descend upon Trieste whenever they find
themselves fully equipped and munitoned
for such a campaign They are resting in
their hard-carncd positions for the time
being. rcpulsng the futile attacks OF the
Austrian forces and apparently mastering
their full strength for a decisive blow, once
they feel themselves fully prepared to OPP
cratic with their lines of communication and
supply heightened. American correspondents
who have visited the Italian front agree that
General Cadorna will be able, whenever he
chooses to strike. not merely for Trieste. but
for Vienna itself. This would force wedge
into the heart OF Austria, and many STRAIT
egists feel that it would compel the Austrians
to make separate peace. Italy has army
OF approximately 100000 men. That
country is facing no famines and fears
starvation. But it needs coal and iron.
IS luuUlllOH pldulS HuSC nave DOtn IL lnlS
great fighting force is maintained in an
efficient state. Every allied government is
sraining its resources in order to provide
Italy with these products. 1t must be re-
membered. moreover, that Italy has sent an
army of something like 100000 men to Join
the other allied forces in tho Balkans. Some
day we are to hear Of a now offensive in
that quarter. General Sarrail with mixed
force of British, French, Italians, Serbians
and Greeks. may be expected to move upon
Austria from the direction OF Monastir
This may not come this year, but 1t may be
looked for before another twelve months
period has elapsed.
II Russia maintains fighting front on
tho north and keeps enough OF the Austrian
army engaged there. 1t would seem that the
Italians now above Trieste and the allied
army under Sarrail will eventually deliver
blow at Austria that will have more far
reaching effect upon the future Of the war
than any move SO far made against the CEN
trail powers. These plans indicate to us all
over again the tremendous Importance of
Russia as military factor. One whole year
has even now been lost in the execution OF
allied strategy because Of Russia's delin-
quency. Success may be deferred for still
another year unless the Russians are able
to assume their share OF the fighting