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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

Don't miss seeing Patria tomorrow
night at the Bradley. 1t Is the great
est serial picture ever produced.Ad
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

FOR SALE.-Four pool and one bIl.
lard table, almost new. with full equID.
ment for each. Price very reasonable
Inquire at Independent office. MT,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

Don't miss seeing Patria tomorrow
night at the Bradley. II is the great
est serial picture ever produced.Adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

Don't miss seeing Patria tomorrow
night at the Bradley. 1t is the great
est serial picture ever producedAdy
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

FOR SALE.-4o0 Shropshire Ram,
ycarlings and up: 300 half-hreed Cot.
void ramJ. yeariings and IN: aoo
Marino rams, yearlings and On. yohn
@. Taylor. Lovelock. New. o. -,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24
ASKS RESTORATION
OF CARSON MINT

In the assembly this morning Rep
resentative Tannehlll of Storey coun-
ty introduced the following Assem-.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

FOR sALE-1 or 1000 Undervocs
Typewriters at $3.50 less than 60
prices, 3 days free trial and your or
dits good. The Underwood has mss.
Its way. by the way It is made. sTon
at Dupont Drug Store and be ~
vneed. leave your order there or Writ
J. NJ. Owens, Box No. 1, Elko. Nov e
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have nice Job. We also buy 81.
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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-24

,. siri, prominent merchant OF Pal
isade. was an arrival on business yes.
terday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
PAMUAKtyS ASK TO BE
EXEMPT FROM SERVICE
Governor Stuart Puts Matter Up to
Provost -General--Tribe Has But
Eleven Men of Draft Age.

The Pamunkey Indians. remnant Of
the once powerful federation Of which
Powhatan was chief have asked that
they be exempted from military SER
vice in the new national army Their
chief. G. NJ. Cook. visited Governor
stuart yesterday TO present their re-
quest and the governor Immediately
sent a letter OF inquiry to the provost
marshalgeneral at Washington, set
ting forth the circumstances.
There are only 12S individuals In
the tribe, and only eleven men Of
draft age They were required to
register. but they insist that they
ought not be compelled TO serve in
the army. They maintain the same
form of tribal government which Cap
tain John Smith found in force 900
years ago. They are not required TO
pay taxes or perform any other duties
Of citizenship and they have always
refrained from any attempt to take
part In elections For these reasons,
and taking into consideration the
terms OF the ancient treaty under
which they hold their diminished
reservation In King William county.
they feel that they should be exempt.
Resides, as Chief Cook pointed out
to Governor Stuart, the eleven men
principal means of support. An an
swer from the provost marshal-gen-
eral is expected tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
nflerat of Mrs. Ida Nftci-

The funeral services for Mrs. Ida G.
Noet who died suddenly Wednesday
morning, August ! 5, at the Retreat for
the Sick, were conducted yesterday
afternoon at 5 o'clock by DR.. W. r. l.
smith In accordance with the wish
OF the deceased. the services and in
terment in Hollywood were private,
her nephews acting as pallbearers.
Mrs Noel was the last surviving mem
her of the family of the late E. b.
spence for many years a prominent
merchant of this city She was the
widow of the late Richard Noel. and
ts survived nv one son. Leonard Noel,
widely known in Richmond, but now
of Minneapolis. MINI. Although Mrs.
Noel had been an invalid for several
years, her death was unexpected by
her family and wide circle of
friends. She had been member OF
the First Baptist church since her
early girlhood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
LYNCHBURG CHIEF HEADS
CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Newport News, Va, Aug. 16.--The
annual convention OF the Virginia Po-
lice Chiefs association closed here
yesterday with the refusal of the body
to ask the legislature for a search and
seizure law, the selection of Roanoke
as the next meeting place and the
election of the following officers:
Chief j. NJ. Seay, Lynchburg, presi-
dent. Leslie FOCUS. Farmville, frs.
vice president; Chief Perry, Fred
eriCksburE, second vice president
Chief e. A. Hamilton, Roanoke. Sec
rotary and treasurer.
The association passed resolu-
tion calling the attention Of the legis-
lature to the difficulties encountered
in enforcing the prohibition law. hut
made no recommendation whatsoever.
leaving the matter entirely up to the
legislature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
ATRPLaNE WAREHOUSE
TO GET CITY WATER

While there has been no official re-
quest for water connections for an
aviation field. nor has a paper seek
ing such connections been presented
either the board of aldermen or the
administrative board, the fact remains
that pipe connections are being made
FOR supplying the warehouse now be-
ing constructed below Fulton for the
storing and assembling of aeroplanes
Work on this warehouse is going for
ward rapidly. Contractor J. T Will
son said yesterday that he hoped to
have 1t completed very shortly. About
hVe hundred men are at work on The
building, and the city has already ex-
caVated the trenches for the pipe con-
nections, Alderman Mitchell has in
troduced resolution granting per-
mission to the water department to
connect the warehouse with the city
water supply.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
'RIEDA MEREDITH DTETZ, Edit
Telephone Madison 1928.

school building fund of Sacred Heart
church. Interesting features have
been manned, and the evening offers
to be very enjoyable TO all who at
tend.
Concerning Mr. and Mrs. Hcth Borton.
MIR and Mrs. Heth Iorton, who
have been at the Warm sulphur
Springs. Va. for the past month, are
now at the Homestead hotel, Hot
Springs. Va. where they Will remain
until the first part OF September.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorton are touring
through the mountains of Virginia,
and Will later motor through the val
ley OF Maryland and Pennsylvania
stopping en- route for week or two
at the various resorts In these states
Returned TO This city.
Mrs L. s Cottrell and daughter.
Edna who have been spending some
time In Farkview, Portsmouth. with
Mrs Cottrells mother. and with reia-
ftees at Newport News. returned TO
their home IN chesterfield Wednes-
day,
Returned From New Hnmpshire.
Mrs August Dietz. Miss frieda
Meredith Dietz and Miss Marie NJ
uoteei all Of this city. returned yes
tor,Iav after several weeks visit to
New York. Boston and New London.
Wv T1annshire
Personals.
Mrs rmDie BInns WinEfield. Of
2I04 Stuart avenue, is in Chariottes-
VILE for short stay.
Miss Elizabeth Moore, NJ this city,
home On walnut avenue. in Roam
nl,a
e n CLAYTON visited friends In
rovtngton. VA.
month IL visiting friends In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Pickel and children.
with their parents in Danvllle. Va.
gone to Washington for n few DAYS
in the interest IF tho local chapter of
the Red Cross
Rev r. p Duke Of this CITY. recent
" maid short visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
u +. Angle at their home at Rocky
Mount.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
TO DISCUSS HEALTH
CONDITIONS ON PENINSULA

Especial to The Richmond Virgnian)
Newport News, Va. Aug. 16.--Dr.
Henry r. Carter, assistant surgeon
general of the United States; DIR, Butts.
or the United States department of
public health. and DIR. Ennion q. Will
iiams, state health officer, have called
a meeting of health authorities and
prominent business men of Newport
News, Hampton, Warwick and Eliza
oeth CITY counties for next Friday at
ternoon to discuss the best means of
making the peninsula Sanitary and
healthful. The meeting will be held
at the Warwick hotel.
The federal and state health author
tiles want the cities and counties to
Jointly employ an expert health of
hcer to have charge OF the work on
the peninsula. The proposal is be-
ing warmly endorsed in all quarters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

This afternoon the delegates visited
Buckroe Beach. where they enjoyed a
sea food dinner and made merry on
the grounds. Most of the delegates
left for their homes this afternoon.
The principal speakers this morn
lag were Douglas Gordon, editor of
the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch, and
Rev. j. T. Mastin, secretary of the
state board of charities and correc-
tions. The former spoke on The
Modern Policeman" and the latter re-
quested the aid and cooperation of
the police chiefs in making districts
near soldier, camps safe for soldiers
and safe for the girls and young wo-
men near them.
DR. Mastin stated that Juvenile de-
lnquency has shown a great increase
since the war. He said. There are
two things which a young girl, es-
pecially one from the country, can
not fight against--an automobile ride
and United States uniform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Major Henry g. Sou,bers

Newport News, Va, Aug 1s-Ma-
jor Henry C. Southers. ffty-two years
old. attached to the reserve officers
corps in the signal department of the
United States army. and one of tho
most prominent engineers In the coun-
try, died yesterday In the post hos
pital at Fort Monroe, following an
operation. Major Southers was sent
to this section as the engineer in
charge of the Langley aviation field
and had been undergoing strenuous
work for the past several weeks He
was taken Ill Sunday.
Major Southers was connected with
the bureau of standards in Washing
ton up TO several months ago Owing
TO his knowledge as an engineer he
was selected as civilian member OF
the army aviation board and later
made reserve major in the aviation
corps. Major 6euthers was recognized
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

Bedford, VA Aug 1e.-Miss Ade-
laide V. Keith died on Wednesday at
her home on Washington street. She
was born in Bedford seventy three
years ago and was daughter of the
late Collin b. and Eliza Jane Keith,
and sister of Mr. Carter G. Keith.
widely known as deputy clerk of the
circuit court for Bedford and having
held positions in the clerks office
since Miss Keith leaves also two sis
tiers, Misses Albertina and Celeste
Keith.
The funeral will be held Friday af-
ternDOn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

American Rife company. with a ros-
ter OF more than 100 Americans, was
formed Immediately upon receipt of
word of Americas declaration of war
upon Germany. The letter was writ
ten prior to the Chinese revolutionary
movement. in which Zumbrum was
reported as having been shot
Photographs show Zumbrum Dress
ed in khaki and stationed upon the
great wall OF China. over which he
waves the Stars and Stripes. Zum-
brum says things look bad for China
In his seven years residence in Pc
king he had seen three changes in
rulers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
20 ADDED TO SHIPS SINK
British Report for Past Week Tndi-
dtcates Decrease In Ton
nnps Lost

London, Aug, IA falling Off in
British tonnage sunk last week by
mines or submarines is indicated in
the weekly admiralty statement made
public tonight.
Fourteen vessels OF 500 tons and
over were sent 10 the bottom. as
against twenty-one the previous week
Two vessels of less than ! 500 tons,
were sunk last week. the same mum
her reported the previous week Three
fishing boats met with disaster last
week.
The admiralty statement follows.
Arrivals of all nationalities. 2.7T6;
sailing. 2,666
British merchantmen sunk nv mines
or submarines over ] 500 tons. includ-
ing one previously. fourteen: under
GOO tons. including one previously
british merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked, including five previously, 10
British fishermen sunk. 3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

months. Another son, Edwin. is with
Company f, of the First Virginia IN
fantry. and the third son, b. T., mas
been caught by the draft In CamppeH
county and will soon get orders 10
report for final examination. Inc lat
ter two are skilled mechanics.
In addition to giving all his sons
for army duty, Mr.. ellis is cultivatlng
unusual crops for farm that always
is above the average for this part OF
Virginia, and he expects to he able
to make an extraordinary showing
when the time comes for crop saving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
CIVIC SURVEY REPORT
is ALMOST COMPLETED

It was stated yesterday that the re-
port of the experts engaged here in
making a survey OF the city govern
ment would he ready with their re-
port within month. The physical
labors of the men from the New York
bureau is about completed. and the
various suh-reports will he digested
and formulatef into one voluminous
report, which will be turned over to
the mayor and city council Its con-
tents will not be made public until 1t
reaches council.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Looking for Valuable Pictures

Rev t. s. Wynkoop. of Princeton.
n j.; has written the police depart
ment TO make n search for a package
OF valuable photographs. (which he
thinks he lost in this city while on
a visit last May. He values the pho-
tographs highly. because thew repre-
sent scenes and people with which he
came IN contact during twenty years.
stay in India as missionary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Elmore X. Stokes.

Fredericksburg. Va. Aug, Ia
News has been received here OF the
death in New York of Gilmore K.
Stokes. formerly OF Fredericksburg,
Mr.. Stokes had been In business In
New York for several years. He was
forty-seven years old, and was a son
OF the late Mrs. Helen s. White, OF
this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

as an expert on aviation and his death
is considered a serious blow to the
army by the men in the signal corps
jor Southers was born in Glou-
cester, Mass, where he still main
tanned his residence, although for
many years he has been residing in
Washington. He is survived by he
wife and two daughters.
The remains were taken to Boston
for burial. Mrs. Southers was with
her husband when the end came and
she accompanied the body back to
RoStOn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

'laf Centre. Kan Aug 1s.-For-
mer President William II Taft, much
improved after his illness here Of more
man week, left Yesterday afternoon
,"r hlcago en- route to his summer
nom NJ Murray Bay Canada
AIR Tart, because of an attack of
Intestinal indigestion, has Cancelled
his speaking engagements for the re-
mafnder of this month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
News Of All Virginia, from the Mountains to the Sea

ture was saved. although many valu-
able heirlooms were lost. "Bewdley'
stood on the northern bank of the
river and had served as a landmark
for steamers. 1t was built more than
zoo years ago and had remained con-
tinuously in the Ball family, its last
owner being James K. Ball Jr.. a son
of Captain James l.. Ball. who COM
manded Virginia company In the
Civil war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Mrs. Margaret Duncan

Woodstock. Va. Aug. 16-Mrs
Margaret Duncan. aged seventy eight
years. widow of Fnoch Duncan. died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Harvey Huffman. In Powelfs Fort
Monday. She is survived by Ave chill
dren, Mrs. ]. A. Dysart and Mrs Chas
Wilson, of Woodstock; Mrs. NJ Burn
err, of stephens city, Mrs. Huffma r
and William Duncan. of Powell's Fort
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
CORN AND WHEAT ABOVE
AVERAGE IN HALIFAX

we'll known merchant from Hail.
TAX county In Richmond this week
SAID that while tobacco prospects are
not up to normal this year in his coun-
~, the farmers will furnish theirAyull
snare Of corn and wheat, and, owing
10 good grain prices. they will make
more money than heretofore
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Bank Robbed Of sac ooo

Tucson, Ariz,, Aug. 16.-Anton,o
RotRs ard Ernest Mittales were ar.
rested here yesterday in connection
with the theft of SEQ 900 in gold and
currency from "a Mexican bank at No
gales. Sonora. The money was a con
slgnment from the Mexican custom
house
g Juan Palma, in charge Of the Gus
tom house. Is in custody at Nogales,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

Fredericksburg. Va. Aug. Ifs. r.
Banks, a well-known citizen OF Stat
ford county, died Monday at his hons
at Iceland. He is survived by his
wife two sons and three daughters
The funeral took place yesterday and
the body was taken to Elmira, y. Y.
his former home, for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
BIG COAL STRIKE CALLED OFF
Miners Ordered Back to Work nv Dis
tri,f Chief

Springfield, Ill. Aug Following
"a meeting Of the district executive
board Of the Illinois United Mine
workers, Frank Harrington. district
president, last night sent kilograms to
presidents Of fifty-eight locals order
lNF the strikers to resume work i'm
heol"teiy under penalty of expulsion
from tho uninn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

San Francisco. Aug. 3g-Tha INT.
ted Railroads of San francisco whose
street ear employees are on strike ba.
ceased paving interest on s2s.50o 00s
or four per cent bonds and IS under
process of REORGANIZATION, President
Jesse w. Lilienthal announced vester-
day
New officers probably will be elect
ed, ii was stated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Governor Issues Two Pardons

Governor Stuart yesterday issued
two >1rdons. One was given to Ho,
me> Ailslock, convicted last March In
augusta county of unlawful assault,
ana sentenced to road service for nine
months. The other was to E. r Mar.
SNAIL OF Richmond, serving a sixty.
day sentence for passing a worthless
check.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Niiiiam II. Grocer.

Pulaski, Va, Aug, f6,-William r. .
Creger died Monday He was en- /
ployed for forty five years by the Nor
folk & Western railroad IN construc- /
ton work. He enlisted in the Con- /
federate army at the age of fifteen
and served through the war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
OBI TUARY
Mrs. L. j. HysIup.

Especial to The Richmond VirginianD
Keller, Va, Aug 1s-Mrs. L J,
Hyslup died suddenly Wednesday
night Her burial will he at Salisbury.
Md, Friday afternoon, Mrs Hyslup
was priced by a large circle Of friends
and acquaintances. who mourn her
death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
GIVES THREE SONS TO ARMY
Virginia Farmer Also Striving to Pro.
duce Record Crops

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 16.-Few men
in Virginia are doing their patriotic
duty more than John w. Giils. the
well-known farmer and contractor,
who resides on his farm a short dis
lance from the city In Fairview
Heights. Mr.. ellis is a father of three
sons. Joseph, a shoe cutter, is with
the Second company, Virginia coast
artillery, at Fort Monroe, where he
has been in training for four or five
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Mrs. ,Iarnea Trimmer.

Funeral services Tor Mrs, James
Trimmer, who died Wednesday after
noon in the Sheltering Arms hospital.
were held In Venable- Street Baptist
church at 4 O'clock yesterday afternoon
Burial was in lakewood cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
"Bewdley" Burned to Ground.

Lancaster, Va, Aug. 16.~-"Bewd-
ley. the old colonial mansion of the
Bali family on the Rappahannock
river, was destroyed by fire yester-
day. Much of the old colonial furni-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
THE NORTHERN MECH MUTUAL

Is the only fire association offer
ing rates al actual cost. 0ld-lne
companies have recently raised rates
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire AS
ISOLATION, frvington. Va. insures your
dwelling for little less than any 9TH
er concern; and stores, merchandise
factories. oyster houses, etc at about
ONE-H ALE THE PRICE asked nv
others.-.Sare- money Write them
(Twenty-one years Odd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Hamilton Burner.

Luray, Va, Aug. 16.--Ha milton
Burner, seventy-seven years old.
Confederate veteran, died yesterday
at his home in Luray from the effects
Of a wound received more than half
century ago. He Is survived by
wife and several children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
James Dudley Jones Jr.

Lvnohburg, Va. Aug. 16.-James
Dudley Jones. Jr.. died yesterday at
his home here. He was native Of
Rockbridge county, and a member OF
Franklin Street Baptist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
Mrs. Sarah r.. Pick.

Lynchburg. Va. Aug. 16-Mrs. sa-
rah r. Pick, eightyfour years old.
for months patient at the Lynch
burg hospital. died there Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17
AMERICANS IN PEKING ARM
Rifle Company Formed As Soon As
United States Declared War.

Hanover, Fa,, Aug. 16.-According
to letter from John p. Zum brum.
former Hanover man. who Is now
# photogra pher in Picking, China, the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-17

A Garden fNete and Dance
ASdeltghtful garden fete and dance
wW be given Tuesday, August p. at
Fv0rfeenfh and Perry streets, South
Ntchmond. The entertainment Will be
8avea for tho benefit OF the Sunday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10
CELEBRATION OF
ANNIVERSARY ENDS
Life of Luther by Rev. Sigfrid L
Blomgren Subject of Stereopticon
Lecture Last Night.

An audience Of good proportions as
Scmbled in the Centre Congregational
church last evening for the closing eve
ming in the observance of the 4Ooth
anniversary Of the Reformation. in
which the Swedish Congregational.
Swedish Lutheran and Centre churches
united The principal feature was a
-tercopticon lecture bv Rev. Sigfrd
L. Blomgren Of Springfeld Mass.
which told iu an instructive and en-
teItaining way of the life OF Martin
Luther Other pastors having part
in the program were Rev. A. Q. Peter
SON Of the Swedish Congregational
church who read tha scripture lesson
Rev. Hans Pearson of Orange Mass.
who offered PRAYER, and Rev. Richard
Fl. Clapp who extended fratcrnal
greetings to the other churches rartici-
pating in the anniversary observance.
\ pleasing musical program was
Given. including an organ prelude hy
IF. &. Lcitsinoer. an anthem I'M Swedish
hv the united Swedish choirs. an an
! them by the Centre church choir, so-
pIano and tenor duet by Mrs. t. Rob
! ert Jcrnberg and J. Arthur Johnson.
| both of Worcester, Mass, solo by
| Fred c. Adams with chorus hv the
| Centre church choir, and the singing
iof America hy all at the close The
/ Visiting singers were arpIaGdcd by the
congregation for their work The en-
tire program was uplifting. and the
Centre church was happy 10 welcome
/ the Swedish churches.