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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
ELKO WILL Be
INCORPORATED

The state legislature has taken up
the matter Of making Elko an incor.
porated city with a mayor and coun.
Gil. Senator Hesson introduced the
bill, which is the longest measure the
law makers have had TO wrestle with
during this session.
The bill was referred TO the Elko
county delegation and they will re-
port favorably on it, in all probability.
The bill provides for municipal
form of government 10 consist of the
mayor and four supervisors, one for
each Of the four districts. The mayor
and each of the supervisors is TO re-
ceive salary Of s12 per year, payable
IN equal monthly installments.
The commissioners OF Elko county
are directed by the bill to issue on or
before April 5, 1917, an election procla.
nation calling an election to be held
not less than twenty nor more than
thirty days thereafter. At this election
the voters will vote for or against the
adoption OF the charter contained in
the bill and also for the mayor and
four supervisors. In case the charter
Is voted down the movement to incor
porate fails
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
GUILD FUNCTION is
SOCIAL SUCCESS

The St. Elizabeth Guild ladies are re.
sponsIblc for the future happiness of
number of people. II Is rumored
that number OF the young men who
attended that delightful dance at the
Bradley Wednesday night made some
solemn declarations and asked some
very pertinent questions of the young
ladies' they escorted home.
Well, we cannot blame them at all.
The decorations of the hall were so
suggestive to an cnamourcd and back
ward swain and the music was so
thrilling that most any young man
might be led TO believe that he was
worthy of the girl. The blood red
hearts that hung In such profusion
above the dance floor, some singly, de.
noting lonesomCncss. and some in
doubles, speaking OF the happiness OF
married bliss. were enough to give
courage to any young man as he trip.
ped the light fantastic with the treas.
ure OF his heart. And the girls looked
ike so many beautiful dainty faries.
There has not been social event
OF the season that was enjoyed more
than the dance given on the night Of
ST. Valentines day.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
FIRST GERMAN SPY
ARRESTED TO-DAY

NOGALES, Arizona, Feb. 16.-Fritz
Kaiser, German subject, was arrest
ed here today on information filed by
agents of the department Of justice
which charged him with being a spy in
the service OF the German govern
ment. II Is charged that as n spy Of
the German government he unlawfully
obtained military secrets and other Sc
cret information of the government af-
fairs Of the United States. Federal
agents believe that in the capture OF
Kaiser they have apprehended the
most clever German intelligence agent
on the border. He Is said TO have been
under surveillance for three years but
the efficiency OF his methods and his
cleverness saved him The technical
charge is that he violated a section OF
the national defense act which makes
II felony TO obtain unlawfully. or to
disclose any information concerning
American defenses. 1t Is understood
that he has been obtaining informa-
ton regarding munitions supplies, the
morale OF military officers, and such
other matters pertaining to our army,
He has been employed as a shipping
clerk in a warehouse for an American
concern. He has been in the habit of
entertaining lavishly in cafes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
HAIR CUTTING IN
STREETS IN MEXICO

JUAREZ. Mex, Feb. 16.-Four
walls do not make a barber shop in
Mexico. a curbstone hair cut and
shave is the rule among the poorer
people of this border town.
An itinerant barber shuffles down
the main street with a folding chair
under his arm, basket of tools IL his
hand and soiled towel thrown over
his shoulder. Coming to the dead
wall of a building which has been
burned or dynamited during the revo.
lutions. the "barbero" sets up shop,
hangs his towel on a convenient nail
and is open for business.
Hair cuts and shaves are dispensed
for twenty and ten cents, Mexican
money, and the customer must wash
his own face and dry 1t on the com,
munity towel after shave.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
PAPER SHORTAGE
PROMISED RELIEF

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.--It Is au-
ihoratively stated here that many OF
the large print paper manufacturers
of the United States signed a PROPOSE.
tion which they submitted to the fed.
eral trade commission. The PROPOSE
tion is in connection with the shortage
of print paper and is OF the utmost i'm.
portance TO publishers. 1t Is said that
they promise immediate relief. The
offer was transmitted through Francis
J. Heney. special counsel for the COM
mission.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
REVOLUTION IN CUBA
SPREADS TO ALL THE ISLAND

WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-RepOrts
received by the state department this
morning from the American Minister
Gonzales indicate that the revolution
in Cuba is spreading from the eastern
portion to all parts OF the island. These
reports are received with grave con.
cem as the reyolutionists are plenti.
fully supplied with ammunition. Minor
clashes have already taken place on
the outskirts OF Havana a supply of
munitions are now on the way to the
Cuban government.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
death TROOP" NOW
IN M ExIcO


JUAREz. Mex. Feb. l6.-Mexico
has its Death Troop" similar TO the
Death Head Hussars" OF the German
army. A squadron OF cavalry in Gen.
eral Jose Santos Murguia's brigade
here has for its battle flag a white
banner with a black skull and cross.
bones in the center of the field
According to the legend of the
Death Troop" no prisoners will be
taken in battle but all enemy soldiers
captured are. executed Immediately
This cavalry led the fight against villa
soldiers at Mapula, south OF the state
capital and reports received later from
that battle said no prisoners were TAX
en- there and many were bayoneted to
save ammunition. When General
Francisco Murguia marched into Chi.
huahua City after Villa evacuated, the
battle flag OF the death Troop" was
carried at the head OF the column.
During the bath riots" at the in.
ternational bridge connecting Juarez
and I'll Paso. which were held as a
protest against the American quar-.
antine. the death flag was seen by
many Americans for the first time
when the Death Troop" dashed to the
bridge approach TO quell the rioting.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
ADMINISTRATIONS
ACTING PROMPTLY
READY TO HANDLE.
CUBAN TROUBLES.
UNITED STATES wARsHIPs SENT
TO CUBAN PORTS PREPARED TO
STEP INTO THE INTERNAL SIT.
UATIoN ANY TIME NECESSARY

HAVANA, Feb. 16.-United States
warshIps are proceeding TO the four
Cuban ports. Havana, Santiago, Glen.
fuegos and Nueyitas. They are taking
all precautions necessary to be ready
TO act in case the revolution gets be-
yond the control of the Monocal ad-
miniStration \ gunboat OF this gov.
ernment is already off Cicnfuegos.
The Madri Gras carnival at Havana
has been called off. Cuban govern.
ment troops dispersed force OF re.
yolutionists in a series OF clashes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
GERMAN SITUATION
ASSUMES A LESSER
tension WITH RE-
LEASE PRISONERS
AUTHORITIES NOW
BELIEVE THAT GERMANY is
MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO
PLAcATE AMERICAN PEOPLE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-A mate
rial lessening of the extreme tension
OF the international situation with
Germany is apparent with the an.
nouncement of the German officials
tnat the Yarrowdale prisoners will be
released. The making of these con-
cessions and the permit of Brand
Whitlock to remain in Brussels to
continue his Belgium relief work has
pleased the Washington officials. The
United States authorities say this ac-
ton on the part of Germany indicates
her desire to placate America.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
SUBMARINES SINK
FOUR MORE TODAY

LONDON, Feb. l6.-Four more ships
sunk by German submarines are re-
ported today by Lloyds. This brings
the total toll of the ruthless subma-
rining to Ill ships. The toll for to-
day was the Britisher. Longscar. a
vessel of twenty-eight hundred tons,
the Britisher Greenland. of seventeen
hundred tons, and two small sailing
vessels. 1t is believed that all the
crew of the vessels were saved.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16

Oh "hlSh Nilt btutldl SNdll has DpeU
working many months, will be pre-
sented to congress within few days.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16-With only
slight outside aid, government arse.
mails can handle all the ammunition |
manufacturing necessary for any
army that could be raised immedi- |
ately. i
This is the report of Brigadier-
General Williams Crozier, Chief of
Ordnance. Ammunition supply plans
for 100000 men have been worked
out.
General Crozier has made an inter
esting estimate, which shows what II
would cost to put the government
plants in a condition to manufacture
all the ammunition and arms that
would be necessary for the army.
The peace needs of the present ap-
proved plans of the war department
with reference to the quantities to be
accumulated and the estimated cost
of the additional plant required, eX-
elusive of land, and operating on a
one.shift basis. is S52,000,000.
The probable war needs are not so
clearly defined, but based upon re-
ports received from abroad estimates
have been made of the probable eX-
penditures by the United States in
time of war with a first-class power.
The cost of plants additional to ex-
listing plants) required TO run 1000
900 men through the first year of
war, equip the second million and
run them through as much OF that
years war as they would get into.
and supply the necessary sea coast
material (plants operating on n one
shift basis) is Si96, 100000.
The cost of plants additional to
existing plants) required TO run l.
100000 men through the first year of
war; equip 100000 more men and
run them through as much of the
first year of war as they could get
into, and supply the necessary sea
coast material (plants operating on
one.shift basis) is $927,000,OO0. The
plants estimated for under these two
items would be capable of fully main
tanning and supplying during the
second and any succeeding year Of
war the forces contemplated.
General Crozier Is planning to ac-
cumulate one billion and quarter
| .-iF II is do
sired to have reserve ammunition for
about 100000 men.
ALBANY. n. Y, Feb. 16.-When
New York States plan of universal
military training, with the changes
now projected. is in effect. 100000
boys from sixteen to nineteen years Of
age will be under instruction. This
Is larger force than the regular army
OF the United States.
Only in the third year Of the course
will the boys use regular rifles and
ammunition. Great pains will be
taken to get instructors who are gen
tiemanly in manners and conduct and
whose influence on their charges will
be good in every way.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Five hun
dred thousand New York suffragists
have offered their services to Cover
nor Whitman for any kind of war work
he may require Of them.
NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Thc great
coast defense rifles and mortars at
| Sandy Hook (Fort Hancock and
other points are being carefully tested
and the discharges shake the country
over wide area. Details are yelled
by the censorship.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16

SAN ANTONIO. Feb. 16.-American
troops cut off the escape OF the band
of Mexicans who crossed the border
Wednesday and attacked the Florida
infantry. The capture of the bandits
is now expected hourly according to a
statement given out this this morning
by General Funston. The bodies OF
three Mormon cowboys are reported.
officially. to have been found.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
MANN MAKES PLEA TO
KEEP U. s. OUT OF WAR

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16-Minority
Leader Mann of the house OF repre-
sentatives made an lmpassioned plea
today to keep the United States out
OF the great world war. He said that
our entry into the war violates the
Monroe doctrine and that we were
foolish to think that we could regulate
the civilization OF Europe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
MEXICAN BANDITS
ACTIVE ON BORDER

COLUMBUS. N. NJ, Feb. 16.-The
whole border is aflame with excite
ment. Ranchers are summoning COW.
boys to guard against more raids by
the Mexican bandits who have gather
ed again close to the border in great
strength. Unusual activity is being
displayed at army headquarters. but
word has not been given of the inten.
tions
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
ONE CENT POSTAGE
KILLED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The sen.
ate has finally killed and buried the
proposal to raise second class mail
rates to two cents a pound. The pro-
position also called for dropping the
first class rate TO one cent per ounce
Letters will still require two cents to
go through the mail.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
ROBBERS HOLD UP
ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK

JOLIET, Ill, Feb. 1.-two robbers
held up the First National bank here
this morning. but were caught after a
revolver duel between the police and
robbers in running automobile fight.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
VESSEL BELIEVED LOST
COMES INTO PORT

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-Thc
barkentine, Retriever. which has been
missing since the seventh of this
month and was believed TO be lost ar
rived at Port Townsend this morn.
ing.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
FRANCE MAKING eERARD's
PARIS VISIT PLEASANT

PARIS, Feb 16.-President Poin-
caire has given orders that everything
possible be done to make the stay of
Ambassador Gerard in Paris as pleas
ant as possible. Gerard will visit the
president at the invitation OF the gov
eminent and the people who have ex.
tended him such warm welcome.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
AUsTRIANs TREAT AMERICANS
WITH DUE COURTESY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.--The re-
ports from Paris that Americans have
been warned to quit Austria are flatly
denied by the state department
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
FRANCE ASKS FOR
ANOTHER APPROPRIATION

PARIS, Feb. 16.-Another war ap.
preparation for approximately s1,915,.
100000 was asked OF the chamber OF
deputies this morning. This Ia an In.
crease OF over 9OO,OOOOO0 francs OF
the appropriation asked for during the
first quarter of this year
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
NATIONAL DEFENSE NEWS

(By International News Service)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Whatever
the outcome of the present crisis, the
plan for universal military training
on which the general staff has been
working many months, will be pre-
sented to congress within a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Your son is in the Navy?"
 Yes, but it's slow progress; five years, and still a submarine" - Christian Register.
 Gibbs-So you blame our present troubles on the middleman-
 Dibbs-Not exactly. I blame all our troubles on the first. man. Dallas News.
 See here. waiter, the ice in this lemonade is all melted.
 Yessah; we ain't. allowed to serve only sof drinks, sah.-Boston Tran script.
 The doctor felt the patients sore appendix and pushed rather hard. pain and shouted: Cut that out" The doctor did.-Awgwan.
 q want a motor costume, some- thing in half mourning"
 'fWhy. that"
 My engine has a habit of going dead."-Louisvil1e Courier-Journal.
 The Boy-I shall be glad when am old enough to do as l please.
 The Man-And about that time you'll go. and get married, so it won't do much good after all. Chicago Herald. tell you that your brother has just had his arm shot off in battle.
 Loving Sister = Now, isn't that a shame-and I had just bought the
  day present.-Tiger.
 Edith-Diclz. dear. your office is in State street. isn't it?
 Dickey-Yes. why?
 Edith-That's what I told papa. He made such a funny mistake about you yesterday. He said he'd been looking you up in Bradstreet-Pittsbur Dis patch.
 "On what grounds do you claim exemption?'
 "I am conscientious objector. I believe that if they were called for a million men would spring to arms in single night, and object to be- ing dragged to arms in the daytime" Kansas City Star.
 Wonderful mastery you have over these savage animals" said the ad- mfring visitor to the lion tanner. How do you manage it?"
 Easy enough sir, if you keep on the right side of them"
 "Ah, yes-but what is the right side of them?'
 Well" said the tanner, T reckon it's the outside. Tit Bits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
0rpheum Theatre. DanieIson.

Robin Hood, the comic opera which the Walker Stevens Opera company will present at Danielson on Wednes- day on Wednesday evening, Nov. IA, is generally conceded to be the finest light opera ever written in America. has enjoyed reputation for years of being of the highest calibre. The combination is one to hold forth high promise to those who look to the the atre for their entertainment, erlight- enment and, to 6 certain extent, edu- cation.
 There is scarce need to repeat here what has been said many times in the past of Robin Hood. The book was music by Reginald de Koven. It was first sung a quarter of a century ago by the famous Bostonians and since that time has been mentioned first at all times. whenever the question of Americas contribution to the world of music has been discussed.
 The policy of the Walker-Stevens Opera company has been to enlist in it's ranks, singers of known merit. For company is the same as saying he or she has already proven of far more tran average ability in the singing profession.
 The company which presents Robin Hood this season is conceded to be the best that was ever assembled un- der the management of the Walker Stevens company. The opera stands for itself. The result is more than a promise-it is a guarantee of abso- lute success from a standpoint of
 Prices 25c to .s1.50. Seats now sell ing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
PRO-GERMAN PROPAGANDA
 IS BEING CIRCULATED.
Police Authorities Should Be Notified
 and Given Full Details.

The attention of the Connecticut state council of defense has been call ed to what is presumed to be pro Germtn propaganda conducted by men who are trying to hamper the work of the United States food administration fin this state. They have sent letters bearing forged signatures of Herbert Hoover to a number of housewives telling them that one-third of their ac- eumulated supplies of preserved fruit, vegetables, etc, is liable to confisca- tion. The council has issued a warn ing to all housewives not to give up any of their provisions if they are asked to do so but to let the nearest police authorities know the full details of any facts they may learn. If agents approach house and seek to confis- cate any goods, the persons approach ed are urged to hold the agents and turn them over to the police authori- ties. No such action as is threatened in the letters has been authorized or even considered by the federal food ad- ministration or by the food committee of the state council.
 Two women in New Haven have re- ceived letters of this sort, mailed from Hartford and dated Nov. 2. A woman living in Allingtown is reported to have been visited by fake agent who took away part of her store of pre- served foods.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
POETRY
ROMANCING .

sort O gets the best Q ne neo'H
 the choicest kumpany- When or time folks am faces seem t' steal. from out the gloom An wait here at my elbow whilst I
 shift Life's breakin' loom; It's then I git t muslin an rosum up Am take down my o1' fiddle an caress
 her soft an low 9"' % eoax her Ter 'fweli f "s She s9est''' lest an Swells out her th'oat an sings 'em-
 sings the songs I love the best. foller her in rapshure wt1lse she
 leads me on an thue, Beside the swanee River an Tn or peer th1e storms; rms; o. teardrops ez her -, voice drops soft an low, An fairly. seem t whisper to mo OF
 Black Joe;
 what the others air, An when she starts t sing I kin sec
 them shadders there Draw closer round the fiddle fer t
 hear .it-Nellie Cray They hain't no ,othe- music ever I love 'er-how I love 'er,-every soul
 endurin' note
 latch around her th'oatI They haint no other music short O
 what the angels sings That's nowhere nigh ez purity ez tn I swanny, 'tisn't music-railly muic- It's actool conversation with the past
 and other days! If l cud have my ruthers when I die
 low I'd jest Perfer t, hear my fiddle play the songs
 I love the best! John p. Wells. in the Buffalo Even ing News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
The Lilac Domino at the Davis The

The Lilac Domino, the three act musical international musical success by Charles Cuvillier, which took New York, Boston Washington and all the large cities of the east by storm and which was originally produced in Vienna and then taken to Paris where 1t rar for an entire season, will be presented here at the Davis theatre big production has created waves of favorable comment from noted art critics, music lovers and from the general public as well. It is conceded breezy and altogether beautiful pro duction of many seasons. The score is enchanting as it ripples and sways and floats aling in a variety of @em- specially arranged by Dr. Milan Ro- der of Vienna There has been a law ish expend4ure in producing the won derful scenic and electrical effects. The lovely young girls in the chorus disport themselves in a number of gorgeous costumes and sing and dance in a decidedly sprightly and vivacious manner. Five well known comedians produce about three laughs to the minute throughout the entire three acts. Among the notables of the cast are J. Hunbird Duffy, the former star Of The Chocolate Soldier. in the lead ing role. and whose work has placed him in the foremost ranks of light
 
 with grand opera reputation already established and with the highest and sweetest of high soprano voices; Dor is Paine, dainty, vivacious song bird, with effervescent spirits; Sid ney DeGrey and Teddy. Wilde. laugh coiners of the first water, Charles Sedan, Clara Thropp, and Joseph Standish. Some, of the most popular songs are. Song of the Chimes, sung by MT. Duffy and Miss Pringle to the accompaniment, of silver bells;s The Lilac Domino, the strains of which are repeated like refrain throughout the piece; Let the Music Play, Ladies' Day, What Is Done You Never Can Undo, What Every Woman Knows, Where Love is Waiting and many oth- CTS. There is dancing, too, of almost every variety, and sso many features that no one can afford to miss seeing and hearing this, the rarest musical treat of many seasons. Seats on sale today at 10 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
NOTICE FOR ALLOWANCE OF AD- MINTSTRATION ACCOUNT.

NOTICE FOR ALLOWANCE OF AD- MINISTRATION ACCOUNT.
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at North Stonington. within and for the District of North Stonington, on the 9th day of November. A. D. 1917. Present-CHARLES c. CRAY. Judge.
 Estate of Ellen Brown, late of North Stonington. in said District. deceased.
 The Administrator exhibited his ad- minfstratfon account with said estate to the Court for allowance; it is there fore
 Ordered. That the 2eth day of Mo- vember. A. p. 1917. at 2No'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Court Room in North Stonington. in said District be. and the same is. appointed for hearing the anne. and the said Admin istrator is dirscted to, give notice in The Norwich Bulletin, a newspaper having a ejaculation in said District. and by posting copy hereof on the public signpost in said Town of North Stonington. nearest where said de-. ceased last dwelt, at least i've days prior to the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court
 CHARLES c. CRAY.
 nov12d Judge.