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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12
WILL RECEIVE
LIBERTY LOAN
SUBSCRIPTIONS

. The Henderson Banking COM
/" pany has been authorized to re-
Il" ceiye subscriptions to the $1,000
. 100000 Liberty Loan bond issue.
These bonds will be dated July
I, 1917 and will bear interest at
the rate Of az per cent per an.
mum. Their maturity has not yet
" been announced. Subscriptions
' will be received up to June 10,
&" 1917.
All orders left with us will re-
" ceiye careful and prompt atten-
" ton and no charge whatever will
be made for our services.
JOHN HENDERSON,
-Adv-j8 President.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

said that his mission had an import.
ant significance because in addition
to the duty of fulfilling the sad task
Of conveying the body OF the late am
bassador. 1t included the weighty mis-
sion OF contributing to the close
friendship between Japan and the
United States.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12
'tNLj I'D PEIsOnNS
~. ~ Hra. !. y. PrsHty are down
froA their ranch At Charleston.

Me ~ Aars- J. y. Prv1ty are down
froa their ranch 1t Charleston.
u yOH want government vegetable
sesdS eall At the Independent once
We still have = small quantity on
hAAd.
Doetor Macon was . departure for
Wells today. The doctor Il a. full
q patriotism N the next one and Il
contemplating enlisting In the army.
judge Doughty has but one case be-
fore him today. q charge against a
miner for disturbing the peace. Sen
tenee win be passed at Ave o'clock
this afternoon
FiShsrmen who have been out dur
Inc the past week report fairly good
catches. According to reports the best
success has been had In the small
streams.
Chick stsnInGer has returned from
San EEancisco. He. enlisted In the
army Sat failed to pass the physical
examination. He served several years
In the Philinpines and saw some hard
nghtihg. but he, Is willing to serve
again for Uncle Sam.
The case Of the Farmers and Mer-
chants National Bank OF Reno against
the J. P.-Raine atestill occupies the
attention OF Judge Taber OF the dis
triet court. It is hardly probable that
the case will be finished before Mon.
day.
dsorae n. caIIIsan yesterday pur-
CHASED the Neasbam ranch from M. C.
Neahham for $4,000. says the Reno
yodfnal. The Neasham ranch is stu
atea Just On the border OF Sparks
city: limits and has been under cult.
WALTON for several years.
8shAtor Fsrnaid went to Wells to-
DAY "a member Of the northeastern
Nevada Agricultural association, Great.
ed BY the last session OF the legisla-
turo. to confer with members there re-
gardIng the extending of financial as.
siStanee to the farmers OF Metropolis.
=, There will be q meeting of the sign
ers Of the Chautauqua contract to-
morrow afternoon In the court room.
business Of importance will be trans.
acted and It is imperative that all the
said signerB attend. Don't forget the
time and place. tomorrow, Sunday
afternoon. at the court room.
Up 60 the present time, Miss Kne.
meyer. who has been offered the prin-
eipalship Of the Elko grammar
school. to succeed p. q. McWhinney,
Who has ;, resigned, has 11oe Sdeeided
whether or not she will accept the
position. In order to accept the posi-
ton offered she will be obliged to re-
sign her position az deputy superin-
teudeut. OF public instruction. She will
give her answer to the school board
within a:Week.t A better succesSoflto
Mr. McWhinney could not be found
than MiEs Knemeyer. She has proven
herself one OF the states foremost
educators.
-o-
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12
CONDEMNS AGE; SAYS
CHRIST IS COMING SOON

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, May 12.-The
signs Of the times declare the second
coming OF Christ is near at hand" DIR.
George e. Newell, pastor OF the Third
Presbyterian church, declared in a
sermon here.
I'VE nov have reached time when
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

Farm In Moapa Valley. southern Ne
vada, containing 80 acres. Of which 40
are under cultivation. Catalogues
principal crop. Raise garden Vege-
tables In February. Good place for
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12
SHOE SALE

Still few pair left, Ladies'. Mems,
Boys, and Children's.
Get them before your size is gone.
-Adv.-tf REINHART co.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

GENERAL DRAWING AND HAUL
lNG-Going to move-call ua. Got a
trunk for the train-call US. Any time
day or night. Reed and Lasher. Day
phone "a; Res. phone 41s III
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12
For Sale

Business location with 60foot mont
age, containing two buildings. all OF
which pays 1919 on the investment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

BOARD AND ROOM at Brown cot
tage. 643 Pine St., one block back of
Court House. Phone 1914. Mrs. Ber-
tina wilcox. m12
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

Dwelling on Commercial street.
rooms furnished. Price $2,600.0o.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

7Tho whltssides Dental Co. tells the
truth. See their ad.-Adv. ...
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

FOR SALE-New room house
partly furnished and lots 20 and "a.
Block Is, in Ballou's addition. price
$5S5.OO cash, II sold at once. On
sewer line, has telephone. electric
lights can be had any time. The
house contains iron bed. 1 pair
springs, sanitary couch, 1 mattress,
4 stool bottom chairs, l rocking chair,
steel range, 1 dining table, and a
few 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 q total of
$14.5O per month rental. With q 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, 1917-05-12

ALL THE CHARM AND MAGNETISM WITH WHICH
ROBERT W. CHAMBERS IMBUED HIS HEROINE "THE
GIRL PHILLIPA,"-ALL THE ENDEARING WAYS HE
GAVE HER. ALL THE BEAUTY, MODESTY AND WHOLE
SOMENESS. WHICH MADE HER so POPULAR TO THE
MILLIONS OF READERS OF THE COSMOPOLITAN MAGA-
ZINE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED TO THE SCREEN IN ALL
HER PICTURESQUENESS, BY DAINTY ANITA STEWART.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

The case Of the FARMERS and Mer.
chants National Bank OF Reno against
the J. P.-Raine estatestill occupies the
attention of Judge Taber' of the dis
triet court. It is hardly probable that
the case viii be finished before Mon.
day.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

Ooeter Macon was . departure for
Wells today. The doctor Is a. full
q patriotism n the next one and Is
contemplating enlisting In the army.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

judge Doughty has but one case be
fore him today. q charge against a
miner for disturbing the peace. Sen.
tenee wiz be passed at nve o'clock
this afternoon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12
The PICTURE THAT BROKE NEW YORK THEATRE RECORDS

"'The biggest attraction of the year."-New !
Combining massiveness of spectacle, the t.
worlds greatest war, the sweetness of wholesOn
and the charm of the eternal question in one grea
theme."-New York Times
"All that could be desired in photoplay."-
ter, New York City.
I'VE were packed all day at prices of 25 and 50
Strand Theater, New York City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-12

Chick stsnInGsr has returned from
San Eraneisco. He. enlisted In the
army Sat failed to pass the physical
examination. He served several years
In tho Philippines and saw some hard
nghtihg. but he, Is willing to serve
again for Uncle Sam.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville. Md, Sept. S. 1915.
Ordered this day by the Board of County
Commissioners Of Montgomery county that
the road, known as the Jacksonville Pooles-
vile road, leading from Jacksonville to
Poolesville be closed TO public travel until
further notice. The object Of closing this
road is TO reconstruct same. and all per-
sons are hereby warned that they travel
said road at their own risk.
JOHN r. LEWIS. President.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
sep 15-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville, Md, June S, 1917.
Ordered this day by the Board Of County
Commissioners that the Blair Road from
Silver Spring to Avenel be closed to public
travel until further notice. The object Of
closing this road is TO repair same. and all
persons are hereby warned that they
travel this road at their own risk.
JOHN X. LEWIS, Prest.
BERRY E. CLARK, Clerk.
june B-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03

The part Of Katisha I'm the produc-
ton of 1.-THE Mikado." which Is to be
presented here during the Chautau-
qua Week, is played by Margaret
Crawford, who has come to this com
pany direct from the Aborn Opera
Company, where she sang the same
role. She studied In Berlin and sang in
grand opera for two years In Germany,
appeared In the Royal Opera House In
Wiesbaden, at Frankfort and at Leip.
zig. Upon return to this country she
was engaged by Colonel Henry Saw
age and toured the United States with
his Grand Opera Company, singing the
principal contralto roles She appear
ed In opera production at Chicago, Gin.
cinnati, Cleveland and Detroit. Dur
Ing one season she understudied Nine.
Schumann- Heink and toured the east
with that famous contralto singer
She played the contralto role in "The
Chocolate Soldier" so popular a few
years ago. and has had one season as
prima donna Of the New York Hippo
drome. In addition to this list OF sue.
cesses. she made short but notable
spring tour with Mr.. Walter Damrosch
In the New York symphony Orchestra
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

7 INVITE the attention OF Teachers, Schol
Il Ars, and the general public, TO full line
Of fresh goods.
TABLETS, for Pen and Pencil, In variety;
Copy, Composition aud Exercise Books
Lead, Slate and Colored CrAyon Pencils
Inks, in AllsiEes and colors;
Wards, Writings, Crane's and Hurls
Gne Correspondence Paperand Envelopes:
Legal Foolscap and Bill Paper;
Blank Books Ia variety,
WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
Opposite the Court House
sep 9f-U kocKvn.e Nd
Mooney TO LOAN.
WI $4,000 in sums Of
81 900 and upward. on approved real estate
security.
ROBERT B. PETER.
Attorney-at-Law,
oct 15-tf Rockville. DIN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
PROMINENT MEN
HUNT IN VALLEY
VICE PRESIDENT OF ATLANTIC
SHORT LINE AND WELL KNOWN
OIL MEN HERE FOR SHORT STAY

\. ". Anderson. vice president of the
Atlantic Short Line. an eastern coast line
Colonel George l.. Martin. manager of the
southern division Of the Signal oil Com
pany; John :. Bonner of Houston. prcsi-
dent of the Galma oil Company, and John
g. Dawson of Houston. arrived in Browns
vile Tuesday in the private ear of Mr..
Anderson and are planning to spend Il few
days in this section hunting ducks and
geese, and whatever else may fall in their
way III the matter Of small game.
Mr.. Anderson was in Texas ON business.
and determined upon the visit 10 the Vail
ley after hearing of the great succe~s he
ing had IN this section IN the way of dnck
and goose shooting. Mr. Anderson and the
other members OF his party. with the cx-
ccption of Mr.. Bonner. have never been on
this part of the coast before. and they ex-
pressed their keen delight in finding not
only such wonderful climate but also
such u wonderfully developed section.
The lenet hot their visit will depend up-
on whether they are called away by busi-
ness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
.EXPRESSIONS
us. ATTITUDE.
UNAUTHORIZED
(l,y Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. Dee. Sit j. an
nounccd officially that both Lieutenant
Colonel Judson, head American military
attachc To the American embassy. acted
without instructions from this government
IN presenting communications To the
Bolsheviki government on the attitude Of
the United States in the effort To effect
>eperatc peace and an armisticc with Ger
many.
Major kerth's communication was n
protest to the Russian commander in chief
against an ArmiStice. Colonel Judson's
communication was couched in more
lenient terms. The discrepancies between
the two my>tiiied officials and it was not
made clear until today that the action of
the two Officers was not taken on Wash
ington's Instructions
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
Freight Congestion Is
> Cause Appea! For Help
tBy Associated I'-essD

TENARkANA, Texas, Dee. $50 Sc
riouS j, the freight congestion N the local
yards that the Texas & Pacific railway
has been compelled to call on other roads
The Texas 4 Brazo- Valley. the !. a. q. n.
and the Southern Pacific have come To
the rescue Of the Texas & Pacific and
loaned engines but II " said that even with
this aid there L. not Suifiricnt motive pow
er available on this road 10 move freight
from this point ~ rapidly aS received.
The Texas * Pacific recently withdrew
nine engines from passenger service on ~
branch lines ~ ~ placed IN freight service
ON the main line
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
Opposition Develops
To Ticket Formed

Opposition i developing 10 the five men
recently announced rs candidates for clcc-
tion 10 the board of city commissioners at
Tuesdays municipal election. ii was an
nounced today that meeting of the "Peo-
pies Party was held last night at Obreras
Hall attended 1t was claimed by
eighty men, who endorsed the following
men for election to the board of city com
misisoners Benjamin kowaski, for
mayor; NJ. J. Garcia, Ralph Schmcng,
Emile Wise and u. l.. Cain for comms-
sioncr-
Benjamin Kowalsk has been in San An
tonic with his sons for the past several
weeks and could not hc communicated with
today. Ralph Schmcling stated that in re-
sponSe To- the endorsement he will be n can
didatc for election. Emile Nike Wise said
that he knew nothing Of the matter and
that he positively would not he candi-
date. Mr.. Cain stated that he j. ont ~
politics and will not be candidate for
city commi-Sunc
Later IL waS announced that Cclcdono
Cara. formerly secretary Of the school
board, and Raphael Cowen had agreed IA
be candidates in place Of Mcs-rs. Wis,
and Cain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
.|ND|CT MEN S
OF J. M'KAY
ANDOTHERS
LEGAL; TO
Be TRIED.

AUSTIN. Texas. Dee. 5.-The court Of
criminal appeals today dismissed the appli-
cation Of former Secretary Of State John
Mcay for n writ of habeas corpus in the
cases charging him with misapplication Of
public funds. The court held that the dis
trict criminal court Of Travis county had
the right To extend il, term and that the
indictments were not void on this account
This means that the eases against for
mer Governor James +. Ferguson. charging
embezzlcment and diversion Of public
funds, will come to trial n well a those
against other state officials charged with
ml~applIcation Of public funds. The court
declined To pass upon the language Of the
indictment announcing that it was con
cerned solely with the contentious of Ne
Rays counsel that the district court had
not the right 10 extend the session Of the
grand jury last July when the state Off
cials were indicted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
is
GOOD, EXCEPT
IN DRY AREAS
WERE IT NOT FOR CONDITIONS IN
DR0UTH STRICKEN SECTIONS
TRADE CONDITIONS GENER-
ALL WOULD BE GOOD.
by Associated Prcss.l

DALLAS. Texas. Dee. 5.-Wcrc il not
for conditions IN the drouth stricken see
tion of West Texas. conditions generally
would hc reported a. most favorable, says
the monthly statement uf the Federal re-
serve agent of this federal reserve district
ISSUED today. Scattered rains recently
helped conditions. the statement saws. but
were not sufficient to effectively break the
drouth. Cantonmcnt cities. the statement
says continue 10 report capacity trade
and furnish the bright spots in the com
mcrcial life of this district at this time
Speaking ot the cotton crop. the state
mcnt SAYS the bulk ot II ha- been marketed
though reports indicate scattering lots
held by merchants and others in the dis
trIct. Lack OF export facilities and short
age of cars al compre~~e- have retarded
the movement and exporters are finding II
difficulty 10 make shipments.
The outlook ~ the wheat crop il III dis
trct J. now encouraging. according ~ IN
formation gathered IN The bank The
ground has been too dry for planting IN
some sections. IN some Instances where
whrt already has been planted, the
ground ~ ~ dry that areas viii be- powcd
mp and planted IN other crops, unless rain
soon comes.
| Referring ~ the Second Liberty Loan,
the ~tatmcnt SAYS "thc payment of Novcm-
her - wa, made without undue confusion
( ia the financial situation
Y Bank deposits are ~ good figures and
some Improvement.
| ClcarngS ~ the principal cities of the
district for the month of October show M
increase ~ 3G per cent over October 1916.
the statement saws.
Exports from the Galveston district for
the month of September aggregate SIS
1923, against S2l,276,Oi0 for the same
month in 1916.
- result of the drnuth The outlook IN
the cattle industry is not encouraging. az
cording 10 the information gathered bv
the bank.
Po~toiiice receipts IN the principal
cities of the district show ~ per cent H.
crease for October over the same mouih n
Hast year. Waco reports the largest in-
crcaSc-SS per cent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
lBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. 5.-The
postponement of the Austrian war rcsolu-
ton until next week appeared probable to
day after conferences between the chair
man of the senate and house foreign com
mittec said he hoped to get the resolution
before the house tomorrow but postpone
ment until Friday appeared probable and
IN such event it was believed the senate
could not act before next week unless i
simultaneous consideration in both houses
j. arranged.
\ joint resolution drafted in accordance
with the views Of President Wilson and the
state department declaring that ''.tate Of
war exists" and ''to have existed since
noon today between the United States and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
-
Soldier Cheer Clubs
In School Proposed

AUSTIN. Texas, Dee. r. movement
has been started hy Prof WI HI Doughty,
state superintendent w public instruction
for the organization in the public school
~ Tcxy- ~ soldiers cheer clubs. and al-
ready the plan i- meeting with success.
The idea WAS originally suggested to the
state superintendent by H. year Old girl
The plan appealed to Supt. Doughty and
hc Immediately took mp the proposition
with the superintendent ~ the schools in
the various cities and counties VI the state.
The plan provides that members pledge
stated intervals tn some soldier that has
Joined the color~. Supt Doughty predict
that within short time there will be
several thousand ot these clubs III Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
Will Create Highways
AS State Fire Roads
liiy Associated Press J

AUSTIN. Texas, Dee. 5-The creation
of class Of highways in Texas which
shall he designated a. fire roads ha~
been decided upon by the State Highway
Commission. This action was taken ~
the commission on the recommendation of
an authorized committee from the State
Fircmen'~ Association. and the purpose
of such highways will be- 10 promote 60
operation in fighting fires.
With the necessary roads the fire fight
ing apparatus of one cIiy will he able to
quickly make 4 run To an adjacent town or
city IN ease of great conilagration. In
order 10 carry ont the plans IL j. proposed
to divide The state into districts Regis
tratlon and maintenance funds of the diff
fcrcnt counties would bc available to build
these roads.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
British Flyers At
Dallas Are Injured

DALLAS, Tex. Dee. Lieutenant Ne
FarIand of the Royal Flying Corps.
stationed AZ Fort Worth, was seriously
injured and an unidentified student aviator
was probably fatally hurt this morning
when their airplane fell near Duncanylle.
seventeen miles southwest ~ Dallas
The injured men were brought ~ n local
hospital. Witnc~Sc- of The accident saw
that Mcfarland apparently was looking
for suitable place io land when he seem
ed Ia lose control VI The machine which
turned backward and dashed to the earth.
The ayiators were buried beneath the
wrcckagc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
GOVERNMENT OPERATION OF
ROADS OR ASSISTANCE IS .
IMPERATIVE, SAYS |. C. C.

The alternative for such voluntary uni
hcation of the railroads. the commission
declared. would be- governed with a suit M
able guarantee Of an adequate annual
rental a. well n for the upkeep with fair
terms on which the improvements during
the period at government operation could
bc paid for by the roads upon the return of
their property.
The recommendations were accompanied
~ supplemental report by Commissioner
MrCord who said he believed that if the
president would take over the operation of
the railroads. vastly improved tran>porta-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
Department Justice
Agents Preparing

WASHINGTON. y. G., Dee. 5.-In
of a declaration Of war on
Austria Hungary, Department Of Justice
agents today were laying plans for the ar
rest Of scores Of Austro- IIungarianS i'm the
United States suspected of being enemy
agents. With the adoption of the war
resolution nearly million Austrian sub
ject~ IN the United States automatically
become enemy aliens and amcnahlc N the
president order requiring the registration
of al enemies and restricting their activi-
ties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
(By Associated PresS.)

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. Dee. 5.-Con-
grc,4 was told in the report of the Inter
state Commerce Commission today that H.
effect the uniiication of the railroad
resources for the war the antitrust and
ants uooling laws should be suspended. In
addition. the commission declared that the.
railroads should receive government loan
and that an issue Of railroad securities
should he vested in sole special body.
Some advance N rates y imperative. the
commission said in the war emergency.
Government operation IT the railroads. the
commission said. was the alternative.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
(By Associated Prcss.)

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Tuesday.-Great
forces Of men and guns have been massed
by the Au,tro-G Germans in the Asiago see
tion, according to reports. and the resump-
tion of the offensive j. expected. Reports
indicate the enemy i employing ten divls-
ions of troops.
The enemy has been carrying on cxeep-
tionaly heavy artillery bombardment from
enemy positions around the Asiago pla-
teau. Thi. leaves little doubt that the Aus
trians hope to realize the project Of press
ing down the A-ico Valley leading TO Vic
cnza and the open plain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
(Ry Associated press.D

WASIIIllNGTON, ID. G., Dee. Out
lining the legislative program in the house
Democratic Leader Kitchen said that cgis-
lation should he confined as far a. posi-
bic 70 appropriations and war measures,
hut that woman suffrage and the prohib
tion constitutional amendments. he expect :
ed, will be taken up and voted on before
the Christmas holidays. lie said that con
scrvatlon measures will be considered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-12-05
Chinese Troops In
FightWith Rebels

PERRIN. Dee. 5.-Rebel- from Human
province are being engaged heavily by gov
crnmcnt troops near Chung King. For
eign consuls there have telcgraphcd they
have made every preparation 10 protect
foreign hives and property should the gov
ernment troops be defeated and Chung
King bc attacked