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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-08

Colonel w. Gordon McCabe. of Rich
mOnd. Colonel Thomas Smith, OF War
renton, Major IL. A. Edmondson, OF
Houston, and Captain Stephen p. Read
of Palmer Springs. The Virginia gen.
eral assembly made an appropriation
of $5O.0OO for the memorial.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-08
RUSSIAN FACTIONS
ARE STILL DIVIDED

PETROGRAD, June S.--A congress
of peasants in session here have adopt
ed resolution calling upon the army
TO submit itself to discipline and de-
fend revolutionary Russia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
CONGRESS WILL
ASK WAR AIMS
THIS SESSION

ny fHifrd Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Dec. i.--congrcss
viii meet Monday. primed 20 ask Of.
fieialA running the war number OF
questions about war policies. war
laws passed last session. and future
war measures. Congressman arriv-
ms today stated their constituents
asked the same questions OF them.
They Will also try 60 find out what
steps have been taken 90 insure pay.
msnt Of the money loaned 20 Russia.
why pneumonia and other ailments
are prevalent among mrn In canton.
men,r. and about the Lanslng.ishlI
agreement on China.
These and the old issues of suf.
fragc. prohibition. conservation. APP
preparations. taxes. censorship. free
press and war expenditures forrshad.
ow a long session.
'~rh. wealth consumption" forces
ar. lining up against bond advocates
on the expected drive for more war
revenues Prominent administration
leaders are in favor Of issuing addi-
,ional bonds and avoiding further
revenue legislation.
Tho application OF war taxes i'm.
posed In tho Last session Htiil remain
TO be worked out By tho internal rev.
snus bureau.
Relief for Railroads
IL appears certain that among APP
preparation measures will bc relief
fer railroads. Government, credits
for the carriers and outright pur.
chase for them % needed war equip
n.nt are under consideration Ia high
legislative circles
Bitter fights are in prospect over
tho press clauses In tho espionage
aud tradinEwlt h.ths-snesny laws. A
measure win b introduced TO pre-
vent barring OF any publication from
tho mails excep, after a fun hearing
by n regular court. Some advocates
Of free press and FREQ speech claim
tho possnsfies department Is given
too broad judicial powers.
Slightly related was criticism to
day b. a house member % tho pres.
ent censorship as giving pro-German
rumor monE~rs fertile field.
The countrys sull Of rumorw," b.
said They are mostly Wild. and
on their face unbelievable. But peo.
pis have heard 10 much about the
censorship preventing publication o.
certain matters that they arc ready
10 believe almost anything. partiou.
larry II they don't acc II printed.
Something ought 20 be done to make
the censorship sensible"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01

II you value your watch. let
Haynes repair It. Next Liberty
Observation-Disclosures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
DR.. MATTHEW'S SAYS
PEOPLE ARE BACK
OF GEN. GREENE

Published reports that no had wlr.
cd Secretary q War Baker express
ing the fear that the forces OF evli'
might bring pressure 20 bear 20 hfl
Gen. Creeneis quarantine and had
given the impression that he wanted
Il TO stick. were denied b. Dr. NJ. \.
Matthews Saturday.
Friends Of mine In Washington
wired for my opinion Of tho situa.
ton" said DR. Matthews. r wired
hack that Gen. Greone was right In
putting tho ban on Seattle and that
the righteous people OF the city were
determined TO clean things up 20
that the ban could b. raised.
Il stated that the forces Of evil
were trying TO discredlt Gen. Greene
when M a matter Of fact 90 per
cent OF tho peopl. were with him In
trying 10 Loyalty support the boys
at Camp Lewis"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
CAMP LEWIS IS
/. TO Be DELIVERED

STAFF rorrrspnndraf
CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma. Dec. L.
Camp Lswia. the largest cantonmen,
in America. viii be formally turned
over TO Uncle sam by It's builders
the Huriey.Mason Co. December 8
according 20 n statement by c. II
Hurley. president OF tho company
today.
Al present government experts arc
checking and appraiRing the canton
ruent. and when this work IL finished
the government will relieve the com
pany OF TIA bonds. The camp repre-
sents an Investment of t5.oOo.0oo.
The Hurley Mason Co. practically
il thru with Tia part OF the contract
now. ana will turn over all remaining
work 20 n new company SaturdaS
morning The new company IL com
posed Of minor officers OF tho Hur
iey.Mason Co. II will erect small
buildings and roads during tho win
ter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
HEARING
BY MEDIATORS
BEGINS MONDAY

Members Of President Wilson's me-
citation board. headed by Secretary
OF Labor VIM. n Wilson. t-Ean
probing the telephone strike In Seat
rie and other Northwestern cities by
comforting informally with telephone
officials and employees Saturday.
Felix frankfurter. counsel Tor tho
commission. announced the visiting
mediators were merely acauainting
themselves with the local condition.
preparatory 10 the formal hearings
which win begin Monday at the New
Washington,
Members OF tho commission slept
late Saturday, as they were worn out
by their strenuous work In san Fran.
cisco and Portland.
There was much activity about
telephone strike headquarters In tho
Labor temple. Much speculation as
TO what tho mediators would DO was
INDUCED In
The strikers announce they viii do
every thing possible IN the way OF
furnishing data and information for
ttAH wv VI NAt htiAftAAAHANtA AAAA Va
pressed a hearty desire that the out.
come will he satisfactory.
To Take Up Lumber. Too
Secretary Wilson announced the
commission came 10 seattle for the
purpose OF settling the teiephon.
strike and disputes existing Ia the
shlpbulldlng and lumber Industries
OF the Northwest
'-rhe state 81 Washington. In It's
lumber industry, has a leading share
in supplying IN. ships and alrplanes
with which this war will bo won.
no says.
III ships and airpianes are not
supplied In sufficient time and In am.
pie quantities. the men At Camp
Lewis and other camps are making
needless sacrifices. The war can be
won. and viii be won. by the entire
nation defeating Itself 90 the task
Of winning 10. Washington ana tho
Northwest have one 81 the prlm. 70.
nponslhllitica in this great emcrgcn.
cy."
Secretary Wilson explained that
President Wilson feels the peoples
patriotism will result I'm tho settle
ment OF all Observation-Disclosures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
Help to Save
Nations Food Supply

In ,ais tins OF high cost OF living.
every body should use all possibl-
means 70 prevent waste and help
savs food. No one means can be
more effective than n vigorous cam
paian TO extefminafs rate which
destroy over two hundred million
dollars worth OF fcodstuffs annu-
ally. Keep garbage IN rai-proof
all rxtsrminato them with EtrArns'
Paste. which can be bought for
fhiFty-fiNc cents at any drug store.
a two ounce box viii usually rid a
house or barn OF every rat I, de-
bugs as well
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
Ysayc to Play the
Kreutzer Sonata
i'm Program Here

The following program will bs
presented hy the great Belgian vir
tuo.o. Ysayr. az the Metropolitan
on Monday evening. whom tho c@ic
brated artist appears under the
auspices OF tho Ladies Musical club;
sui,. IN y minor fer victim sna plane
ftsti.iff.l ............... .sminiani
Draw. i.arxo Allegro siusto
esrstsnds--fsuta
POGO ttvsr~
- Eugene fssys ard NT psfyi
Hub<nstsin
Sonata opus ~ in ma1or FOE siniin
.nf plano s.4s4s..ssL Ven ussthoysn
fkrsutssr aonatst
1 Afagio sos'snuio=prcsfo
Anfsnts con SaFssioai
. ais.rrssts
". Eugene NsaYs ara Mr.. usryt
russnstsia
cenesr's IN n minor 80. :. or. ,..
...s.....s.ss.sss..sss ". Wfsuiawski
". Engsns rssTs
Piano seili
a., Lair DO nsontarns .....
tsss.s.ssss.. sincsnt sTnsY
m Csmpsrsiis -...s4,....... fzsrs
Mr.. nsrri rahsns'sin
We've dTnfaht fssssssssssss.s II fsare
Waits N v mirror ........ chopis.rssr-
Haliads and Pciep.fs- .4...... yisatsmrs
~ Eugene rss,.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
FOOD TRAINING CAMP
OPENED At CHICAGO

DU United Press Leased Wire
CHICAGO. Dec. 1.---America' y
food training camp" opened here
today.
That Is the title applied this year
10 the international live stock expo.
sition, because OF its Importance in
educating farmers and stock growers
In more extensive and economical
production OF meat animals.
The exposition this year is the big.
gest In it's history--so big II has out.
grown Its usual quarters and over.
flowed from the main amphltheatre
at the Union stock yards into Dex.
ter Park pavilion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
DOCK OWNERS MUST
GET new WATCHMAN

United States marHhals have mott.
fled Seattle water front dock owners
10 place new watchmcn az work. a.
the new federal order requiring "A
rigid watchfulnesa at such places
viii 20 into effect shortly.
The new watchmen must first be
examined by the marshal's office be.
fore the men can be given employ.
ment.
The complete text Of the new order
has no, yet reached Seattle. District
Attorney Clay Allen said he expects
to receive a copy shortly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
MAY USE WYOMING
COAL IN STATE

The question Of hauling coal from
tho mines OF Wyoming TO Eastern
Washington will be taken up at a
session OF the local car service com.
mission. national defense division OF
the American Railway association.
Monday. II Is believed. The aim will
DO to establish n system that will
utilize the cars that have been com
ing West empty.
There IL need TO keep much West.
ern Washington coal In Seattle and
Western Washington. according to
David whitcomb. state fuel admins.
traitor. and II sudden cold wave
comes to Seattle. the demand will
greatly exceed the supply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
HUNS SAY ALLIES
ARE THROWN BACK

BERLIN. via London. Dec. L.
Between Mouvres and Bourbon. and
also from Fontnine to la Foiie. we
threw the enemy back on Grain
court, Annoux and Cantalng." TO
days official, statement declared.
Both sides OF Bauteaux heights
on the western bank Of the Scheldt
were stormed."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01

NOT DR0WMED!

f.undy \ Smith. walter Bayner.
and Cherries Hanoid. all employees nj
tho Dnthle 4 Co. shlpyArds. returned
home Friday. IL was feared that
they had been drowned. as they had
bscn gone much longer than they en-
p.cted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
BRITISH FEAR
j. s. MAY like
mo KNOCKOUT

M United Press leased Wire
LONDON, Dec. 1.--Engisnd
ferventiy hopes America IL not
misied by the Marquis ~ Lans.
downe's letter. Apprehension
lest the viewpoint taken by tile
statesman be mistakenly nttrib.
uted ms that Of n majority Of
FngIishmen was foremost In tho
editorial comment to-day.
Publication OF Transformers views
hah created n bitter whirlwind Of
dispute. supporters pro ana con are
both quoting President Wilson freely
IN support OF and against the former
foreign minister's views.
The nntl.I.ansdowne adhercnts IN.
sirt the principles are opposed % the
wilsonian viewpoint. while support
era OF the mo knockout" Idea de.
clare N is the essence OF the Ameri.
can presidents policies.
Press Denounces Him
Most ~ the press agreed with 30.
mar Law today, that publication Of
tho letter was a national mlsfor.
tune"
Honar Laws speech denouncing
I.snadowne'a letter was prominently
displayed by all newspapers. partieu.
lar emphasis being laid on tho dec
larationi The letter is based on an
assumption strange aasumps
tlon-that because the Germans say
they are ready 20 have n pact OF ma
tons and 20 talk about disarrna.
mcni. therefore peace IL possible.
German Junkers TaIl
1--WE are told there has been a
great change In German feeling. /
believe there has grown UP a oonsid.
cradle discomfort In Germany. with
the present system. but what IL its
hasis7 II II a feeling that the mill.
tary system IL not giving expected
results"
Bonar Law continued emphasizing
that peace now would merely mean
continuance IN power In Germany OF
IN. men who were responsible for
OF nations would be useless. since
there would be no force 10 punish
yioiators OF the agreement. and that
a decisive military victory for tho al.
lies. plus tho growing sentiment %
discomfort In Germany. was the only
way in which tho war could be end.
Ell.
Marquis of Handsup"
Tho Evening News. one Of North.
ciiffe's papers. dubbed f.ansdowne
the marquis % Handsup." and bit.
terry denounced bis message.
Tho Globe referred 20 the mar.
quis' pronunciamsnto az a stab In
the back. comparing him TO caiiiaur
in France
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
-rAlNT FAIR TO Tng TguroN

Grown Prince Say. water, those
tam Byng and Haig Is going righl
on fighting midout regards for de
Wind und do weather.
Schreeklich. Hoinoy, Colt
i'm Himmel. dey're breaking the
rules Of war; Offer 10 Issue rain
checks, Helneyi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-01
GERARD FAvORS
LETTING ENEMY
LIVE As NATION

bp tniffd re. leased WNr
NEW YORK. Dec. flames w
Gerard. former ambassador 10 Ger.
many. agrees with that part Of the
Marquis % Transformers letter urr.
ing that Germany be no; nnnihilated
He no declared IN n statement pub
llshci here today. lie did assert.
however. that we must teach Ger
many that the war for conquest is
forever ended and that wRnton
wrongs, like the invaGion of Bel.
iium and the murders OF the Lusi.
iania. must not occur again"
The kaiser told me he would
after this war Gerard declared. we
want TO DO sure that after this war
sc shalt not have 20 stand any non.
sense from the kaiser.
Germany cannot be wiped out as
a nation except at the cost OF blood
and treasure that win beggar tho
world IN men and money for two
centuries.
Not Compelled 20 Fight
hfh w" tft iisiis th'his"tf'H VII
lerstand they are not compelled to
fish, q desperate war OF defense.
they will. being. as n whole prac.
'icBl. stop war where German
onquest ls not 20 he thought OF
1r permitted even tho all the men
of the allies perish In the trenches.
for II there is one thing certain It
Ia that the world win not suffer
German domination
we cannot let the end OF the war
leave Germany with increased ter.
ritory and therefore increased man
power and in possession OF gov.
eminent which has threatened us
with invasion after proving evil in.
tcntion by numbering our citizens"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22
PYTAIANS CELEBRATE
FOUNOIM6 OF ORDER

The fifty-third anniversary of the
founding of the order Knights OF Py-
thias was fittingly observed Tuesday
evening in Pythian hall by musical
and literary program OF unusual ex-
cellence. The occasion was an open
meeting and was well attended by
members of the order with their fam
lilies and friends.
Jonathan Seaman, chancellor COM
mander of the lodge presided and in
troduced the participants on the pro-
gram in a most happy mannerl The
program consisted of a piano diet by
Misses Beulah Emmerson and Wilma
Newcomb. readings by Misses Viola
Lane. Florence Rau. Edna Nelson and
Eta Walton; vocal solo by Mrs. Ar
thur Wilson: and an address by
Judge James l.. Cooper.
Each OF the readings and musical
numbers were heartily encored. and
so creditably did each one perform
that ii was next to impossible 10 dis
criminate them IN their order of eN-
cellence.
The address by judge Cooper was
pronounced one OF the most inspiring
and patriotic talks ever heard by
those present. The Judge founded
his remarks on the principles OF
Friendship and Charity as exempli-
fed in Pythianism. His reference 10
Abraham Lincoln as the great exeni-
plar OF these principles made most
profound impression on the audience.
Following the rendition of the pro-
gram ice cream and cake were serv.
ed. TIE local lodge known ~ Goaer
de Leon Lodge No. as is one OF the
eldest lodges in the order in the ro-
main of Colorado. Two of IS nl-m-
bers Clyde c. Dawson and Aiirn
Jameson held the highest office in
TIE gift e: the order In Colorado hat
oi Grand Ch1lc-ilor. In recent eaIs
interest IL the order locally has T. II.
on away soD'cwI Mt in compa rison TO
what II was In years gone by. but
within the ~ lew months ir.sr. 4
has revived and new life has been In.
stilied into the lodge. and the mem
bers are looking forward TO new
era of fraternal prosperity and
growth.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22
REV. ELSEA WILL ATTEND
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE

Rev. d. ]. Elsea. pastor of the
Christian church, left this morning
for Denver to attend an interdenomi-
national Sunday school institute at
the First Presbyterian church in that
city. The institute. which began on
Monday and will continue until the
end of the week. will be the largest
and most important gathering of its
kind that has ever taken place in
Colorado. More than twelve hundred
delegates from the various towns OF
Colorado and adjoining states have
already registered at the institute
and the number is expected to be in
creased TO nearly two thousand.
Four international Sunday school
workers will be in attendance at the
institute and will take part in the
proceedings. Prominent speakers
from all Of the larger cities of the
east will be present and contribute
to the interest OF the occasion.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22
A PARENT-TEAcHERs PARTY
THIS EVENING.

A social party will be given in the
Guild hall of Christ Episcopal church
corner Eighth street and Harrison
avenue, at 1880 o'clock this evening
in honor of the teachers and parents
of the pupils of the Sunday school of
the congregation. An interesting pro-
gram of entertainment has been ar
ranged and the affair promises TO be
a very pleasant one to all who attend.
Invitations have been issued to all
Sunday school teachers of the church
and parents of Sunday school pupils
to be present. BY special request
Prof. Frank D. SlutZ. superintendent
of the Pueblo public schools and pres
ident of the Colorado State Sunday
school association, has consented to
come up from Pueblo for the purpose
of delivering an address to the COM
pany on "The Relation of Teachers
and Parents to the Pupils" In addi-
tion to the address there will be music
and good time generally. The
gathering is for the purpose of pro-
noting a more intimate sood-fellow-
ship and sociability between the Sun
day school teachers and the parents
of their pupils. Refreshments will be
served by the ladies of the church.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22
THE COAL CAMPS AUTO BUS

The committee is out working up
the list OF subscribers for the Coal
Camps Auto Bus Line.
They are getting along fine. The
following firms have signed up to.
day and by tomorrow 1t is hoped to
double the list:
The Duff-Lear Dry Goods Co.
Fred Riede & Co.
Hunter Palmer.
Ceylon Tea Store.
A. X. Novels.
c. c. Patton.
Galley-Stockton Shoe Co.
Bethel Clothing Co.
J. NJ. Anderson.
Golden Rule
Wood Brothers Clio. Co.
WellWorth 5-10c Store.
Frey & Collins.
Bancroft Hardware Co.
Ellis &c Hood.
A. II. Davis.
A. ID. Quillen.
w. b. Holland.
White Millinery.
Harding Hdw. Co.
Canon Grocery Co.
F. H. Whipple.
Rau- Emmerson Furniture Co.
Canon Steam Laundry.
Overland Garage.
Strathmore Hotel.
]. w. Mckinley.
The Wright Morgan Meat & Live
Stock Co.
York Auto Co.
McIlvaney & Higgins.
Dickson & Maxwell.
Fremont County National Bank.
First National Bank.
Corner Drug Store.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22
r. J. VS. ENTERTAIN.

Probably the most delightful affair
in the social circle of the younger set
was party given last Friday night
by the r. ]. VS. in honor of their
lady friends at the home of Kenneth
Combs.
The entertainment of the evening
was devoted to 800" Miss Sarah
Harding and Mr.. John Tallman re.
ceiving high score.
At a late hour dainty refreshments
Were served consisting of brick ice
cream, mints and bon bons with the
initials II. J. V. inscribed on the top
The color scheme of Maroon and Gold
was carried out in the eats" Those
present were:
Misses Sarah Harding, Mary Walsh,
Marian McFarlane, Nina Means, Hen
rietta Ashley, Katie Smith, Perlita
Heyl. Mary Porter, Doris Morrison.
Esther Manlove; Messrs. Ira Thorn
as. Max Hardy. Kenneth Combs. Os-
car Swanson, Chas. Swanson, Finis
Parks. Frank Rundahl, John Tallman.
Chas. Walker. VIM. Beckham.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22

choice was read. "since they so wise
ly chose the blue. were sure to meet
a sweetheart true" But others.
"since their choice fell on the green.
they will never wed. l ween." Very
delightful refreshments were served.
With the red and white heart-shaped
mints, all curiosity concerning the
rumors noised abroad of this being
an announcement party was allayed
with Announces Miss Hamilton 20
A. S. Encyclopedia" The affair was
a most pleasant one and will 20 down
as a memorable event in 1917 diaries.
German Club "Feed"
On last Wednesday evening one OF
the committees of the German club
entertained the members of the club
in the basement. Immediately after
school the members of the club went
to the basement and games We're play
ed until supper was ready. Supper
consisted of brown bread. sandwiches
and cocoa, apple pie and cheese. Dur
ing supper each received Valentine
on which German fortune was
written. After supper more games
were played and the members adjourn
ed at an early hour.
GIee Club Entertainment.
On Friday evening at o'clock. at
the high school building the Glee
Club will give a musical program.
1t will be well worth hearing and
seeing. too. for a part of the program
will consist OF living pictures Illus
trating favorite songs. Admission
10c. While practiclng for this enter
tainment the Glee Club enjoyed sup
per in the basement on Monday even
ing.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-22
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND
SOCIAL

A most enjoyable party took place
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
X. Cowen on Eight Mile park last
Wednesday evening. Besides being
a valentine social it also commemorat-
ed the seventeenth anniversary of
the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Cowen.
The evening passed rapidly with the
games, music and other amusements
provided for the entertainment of
those present. At the conclusion of
the festivities delicious refreshments.
consisting of sandwiches, cake and
coffee, were served. The guests left
for home at late hour declaring
Mrs. Cowen TO be a charming hos
tess. Those present We're Mr.. and
Mrs. Goss, Miss Louise Goss. Junior
Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley, Mr..
and Mrs. Ellenfield, Mr.. and Mrs.
Volva, Henry Ricchiutti, Paul Ric-
chiutti, Catherine Ricchiutti, Albina
Riccliutti. Mrs. Beardsley, Miss
Beardsley, Miss McLolla and Miss
Ada Burton, the latter of Canon City.