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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
CONFEREESON
ARMY MEASURE
REACH DECISION
Bill Will be Reported to Both
houses for Confirmation
as Soon as Possible !,
ROOSEVELT AMENDMENT
WAS ELIMINATED
Fixed Age Limit of Those Sub
ieCt to Draft 21 to 80
Inclusive

WASHINGTON, May 10.-The SEN
ate and house conferees on the new
army bill reached an agreement this
morning on the differences in the two
bills, and the measure will now be re-
ported TO the two houses for confirma-
tIon as soon as possible.
The amendment put in by the sen
ate permitting Colonel Roosevelt to
raise four divisic ns for service in
France was eliminated. as was an
other authorizing the raising of three
volunteer regiments for patrol duty
on the border.
The cOnferees made the age limit
for those subject 10 the selectiye draft
amendment from twenty.one to thirty
years, inclusive.
The senate amendment prohibiting
the sale OF liquors near army camps
and otherwise safeguarding the moral
OF the troops was also retained.
One of the difficulties in reaching
an agreement was over the tribunals
which shall pass upon the exemptions
from the seleCtive draft provisions.
The provision accepted gives the right
of appeal from the first tribunal to
the second. No military men are to
be on either, and the tribunals are TO
be distinct from the courts OF the
United States and the state courts.
Senator France of Maryland. be
Iieving the bill to be defective because
OF the limited range of the age clause
has introduced a separate resolution
TO empower the president TO enroll
men between the age of Is and As
years for national defense. Stimuli
taneously with selectiye conscriptior
registration. the enrolment would
consist OF cadet corps from 1S to 2C
years for the first line of defense, q
TO 27 for the second line, 81 to 80 foi
the first line reserve. and 36 to 81
for the second line reserve.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
UNFAIR ATTACKS ON
co. COMMISSIONERS

While the Free Press daily pro-
claims Fairness to ALL" il has estab-
lished and maintains contrary atti-
tude toward those who refuse to bend
themselves to its will.
A fair sample of the fairness" of
the Free Press might be seen in the
recent issues OF that paper, in which
the county commissioners are made
the object of attack. They are severely
criticised for refusing to transact
business for the town of Elko since
the town was incorporated.
The Independent does not stand
sponsor for the county commissioners,
nor have we any criticism whatever
TO offer against the newly elected
mayor and supervisors, but we con.
slider it public duty to defend honest
action against vicious and unjust at
tacks of the INSCRIPTIONS.
The action of the county commits
sioners in refusing to transact bust
ness for the town OF Elko since its
incorporation was in accordance with
the advice of the district attorney. In
his opinion. and in the opinion OF other
competent legal advisors, all authority
of the county commissioners concern
ing the affairs of government of the
town OF Elko ceased after the official
canvass of the votes on incorpora.
tion, and the issuing of certificates of
election TO the mayor and supervisors.
Any action on the part OF the COM
mossioners concerning the affairs of
government after the said certificates
OF election were issued would have
been an usurpation of authority, and
such action would have been null and
void
II was even suggested that tic
bonds OF the commissioners were
liable for their failure to perform Off
cial duty. The ignorance and Grass OF
the Free Press Is self evident, for
the commissioners are not under
bonds
Another statement equally false
was Nudl COuCtTulnB the appointment
of an unofficial town board for Carlin
to act as an advisory board. The
commissioners appointed Messrs.
Linebarger, Griffin, and Bielar OF their
own volition and not on demand OF
the people OF that town.
II is unfortunate the the newly
elected mayor and supervisors were
not ready to assume their official du
ties when certificates of election were
issued to them, but they are in no way
to blame, nor should there be any
disposition to criticise them. Mayor
Mcbride has been confined to his beC
by sickness and II was physically i'm
possible for him to assume the dutie.
OF his Office.
II will be only IA short time until the
new officers will assume their duties
and until that time we will be able Il
get along without great injury To any
one. Everyone Is anxious to see tn,
town grow and prosper. and eyeryon
should be willing to do his bit to thi
end without .maligning anyone.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10

EXPENSES WILL
BE FIVE BILLION
Kitchin Believes That War Ex-
penditures Have Been
Under Estimated

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-At the
opening OF the debate in the house on
the war tax bill, Chairman Kitchin
of the ways and means committee
predicted that the war expenditures
Tor this and the nexf fiscal year would
reach five billion dollars, rather than
the $4,000. 100000 that his committee
has estimated
Those who stay at home during
war time should be willing to pay the
bills, he said. He also declared that
the demands of war necessitated
prompt and decisive action, and that
patriotism called for the passage OF
the measure
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
ESTABLISH WAR
PRISON BARRACKS

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-The esta.
lishment of war prison barracks at
Forts Mcpherson and oglethorpe in
Georgia. and Fort Douglas in Utah is
announced, and have been ordered
placed under the adjutant general of
the army. The departmental com.
manders are being relieved of the re,
sponsibility OF the German officers and
men taken from the battleships in
Guam and Honolulu. They will be
taken to Fort Douglas.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
FIRE BREAKS OUT
IN HISTORIC HALL

NEW YORK, May 1O.-Fire broke
out in Cupola City hal! this morning,
whore yesterday the French commits.
sion was received. The building was
wired for electrical lighting in con,
nection with the reception, and IL is
believed that the blaze was caused by
defective insulation.
The hall was erected over a hundred
years ago and is considered one OF
the beautiful pieces of architecture
In this country. Many historic records
records were endangered.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
BRITISH CRUISERS
CHASE DESTROYERS

LONDON, May l0.--A British force
of light cruisers chased a fleet of
eleven German destroyers, engaging
them at long range, but were unable to
overtake them, it is officially an
nounced The engagement took place
between the Dutch and English coasts.
The British ships went within range
Of the guns of Zeebrugge. The Bri-
tish had one man wounded and claim
10 have hit one of the German de-
gtroyers.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
TWO HOSPITAL
SHIPS TORPEPOED

LONDON, May 10.-Two more hos.
jital ships have been torpedoed by
German submarines since the British
Airplanes raided the town OF Frieberg
as a reprisal for previous sinking of
hospital ships. Chancellor Bonar Law
announced to the house of commons
today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
MINE RECUE CAR
NOW IN RENO

The mine rescue car assigned TO Ne.
yada by the federal bureau OF mines,
Is now In Reno. The car. in charge
OF Edward Speidlc, is manned by six
men and will be permanently station
ed at Reno. although 1t will remain
here only few days on the present
occasion before starting on tour
of the state, visiting Ely, Tonopah,
Goldheld, Rochester and other min
Ing camps situated on n railroad.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
WILL RECEIVE
LIBERTY LOAN
SUBSCRIPTIONS

The Henderson Banking com.
pany has been authorized to re-
, ceive subscriptions to the $4,000.
100000 Liberty Loan bond issue,
These bonds will be dated July
|. 1917 and will bear interest at
e the rate of 31s per cent per an.
E mum. Their maturity has not yet
T. been announced. subscriptions
o will be received up to June 15,
6 1919.
All orders left with us will re-
" Ceive careful and prompt atten.
> ton and no charge whatever will
be made for our services.
. JOHN HENDERSON,
e --Adv.js President.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
SINN FElNER is
ELECTED BY COMMONS

LONDON. May 1O.--Joseph McGuin-
ness, Sim Felner. was elected TO
the house OF commons at a special
election held to MI tho vacancy for
the southern division of Lanford coun.
ty. ireland.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
NAVY YARD MAN
KILLED IN ACCIDENT

PHILADELPHIA, May l0.-one
man was killed and seven injured at
the navy yard today when the De-
stroyed Allen in dry dock fell against
the Coast Guard Cutter Guthrie also
in dry dock
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
SUBMARINE SlNKlNGS
SHOW GOOD DECREASE

LONDON. May 10.--A substantial
decrease in the number of sinkings
by submarines in the last week will
be shown in the forthcoming weekly
report of shipping losses. In fact, it
is stated. the report will show the
smallest losses in the last three
weeks.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
DENY ATTEMPTED
KILLING OF KAISER

r BERLIN, May TO- The report re;
Gently emenating from Zurich that an
attempt to assassinate Emperor VIII
liam is today denied in an official
statement.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
SHOWS SLIGHT
IMPROVEMENT

Mrs. George Sanford OF Carson was
in receipt of word yesterday from her
sister In Oakland that their brother,
Judge James q. Sweeney. had shown
marked Improvement the past two
or three days and there was now
hope that he would recover. This will
be cheering news TO the judges many
friends In this city.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
GERMANY HOLDS
100 AMERICANS
AS PRISONERS
Men Taken to Germany by
Raiders Operating in the
South Atlantic

WASHINGTON. May 1O.-That 127
are still being held in Ger
many as prisoners, probably removed
from armed merchantmen. was re-
vealed to the state department this
morning. 1t is assumed that the men
were taken to Germany by raiders
operating in the South Atlantic.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
S. P. TUNNEL CAVES
BL0CKA0lNGs TRAFFIC

Los ANGELES, kAisy 1O.-Tho
Southern Pacific tunnel at saugus,
near Los Angeles. tsyed in at 2
o'clock this morning hlDcking all
trains. The railway officials deny
rumor that the tunnel was blown
up. 8 t3
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
FORMER SENATOR ..
FORAKER Is DEAD

CINCINNATI, May 10.-Former
United States Senator Foraker died
at his home here today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
TWO WAYS Of LOOKING At THE
GROCERY PROBLEM

The wrong way-Keep on paying high prices and
at the end of the week be behind usual. The right
way-Note cut prices on high quality groceries,
come the store and the goods break away from
high prices leave your order with us, and the end of
the week will find you with money in your pocket for
other needfuls.
Armour's Woodchuck Soap, 80 bars for S1.0O
Ivory Soap, small bar 10
Ivory Soap, large bar NY
Lighthouse Cleanser ......... .05
SapOliO, bar O9
Citrus Washing Powder ,. . : .m . . ... - :. - ~.25
Twenty Mule Team BOrax Chips j II
California Flag Jack Flour pkg. ........--.., .l6
Calumet Baking Powder, lb. .............. .22
Calumet Baking Powder 2B lb. can ... .4S
Calumet Baking Powder, lb. can .S9
Magic Yeast and Yeast Foam, pkg. ...,.-......- 04
Ghirades Ground Chocolate, Id. can ed
Schepp's COcOanut, Y lb. 19
Sweet Navel Oranges, per dozen --...-.----.-,. 2S
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

why; it is the dollar behind it all, my countrymen. M;s,;u-.
plans do not take orders from Woodrow Wilson or fron, al
body else and you can tell it to them in Gath that you have my
Senator that does not go with hat in hand to the White Hone
for orders. l incurred the everlasting enmity, my countrvnon
OF a little set in Washington because when / first got there
found niggers sitting side by side with the whites in the various
departments and at once registered a protest that echoed from
every department at Washington. And, too, my countrymen
when reached Washington, to my great surprise, l found the
waters OF the great Potomac river muddy-yes, muddy Just like
the waters of other rivers-and l said that would not do. s. 7
stood upon the banks of that historic stream and threw nv
voice across it a time or two and the waters became clear and
have not dared to be otherwise SINCE"
Of course we not claim to know what the Senator viii,
say, but he has gotten by in Mississippi a time or two before
on something like the above and we take it that he thinks the
same old tricks will work again. They may, but we are fixed
in the belief that Mr.. Vardaman has got to do some tall explain.
ing about not only his last vote in opposition to his party, but
his vote against the Ship-purchase bill and numerous others in
which he jumped the party traces and lined up against the
Democrats and with the Republicans.
There is absolutely nothing in all the rot about Great
Britain's bullying US and the money bosses" but such talk
goes a long way with some voters.
To try to hide the motive for refusing to endorse the
President behind England's searching our mails and stopping
our commerce on the high seas, may fool a few, a very few.
but 1t will not bear a daylight search. There is a vast differ
ence between holding up commerce and searching mails and
the blowing up of vessels containing human beings, many of
whom are innocent women and children and the people who
have had no part in the war. Authorities on International
law differ as to the rights of a belligerent country to search the
mails and hold up the commerce of a neutral nation, but what
ever the Allies have done in this particular they propose to
reimburse this country when the war is over.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

Various and sundry surmises are being made about the
character of excuse Senator Vardaman will render the people
of Mississippi for his failure to stand by the Democratic party,
the Nation as a whole and President Wilson when he voted
against endorsing the Presidents action in the recent matter
with Germany when that country issued the announcement
that 1t was going to destroy all vessels at sea and drown every
body on them provided they happened to be outside of a
certain little narrow path, and bluntly and fatty told the
United States that the vessels of this country must be painted
a certain color and that but one could go and one come in a
week. We imagine that the Junior Senator. after bowling and
walking up and down the speakers stand several times, quot
ing poetry and doing other stunts, will say about this: my
countrymen, have been criticised for failing to bow to the
mandate of the man in the White House at Washington to
vote 1or the resolution endorsing his action when diplomatic
relations were broken off with Germany. Did you send me
to Washington to cast my honest ballot or to run back and
orth u the White House to do the Presidents bidding; if you
dld. my c~ountrymen, you made a mistake and sent the wrong
man! nave az much right to my opinions and to my convic-
tons as Mr.. Woodrow Wilson or Mr.. Anybodyelse. Let me
tell you a thing or two, my countrymen; but for the money
power, but for the millions Wall Street has been allowed to
loan Great Britain, that country which has been helping to
forge our financial bondage for years. that country which has
been doing its dingedest to keep the farmers. especially of the
South, and the toilng millions of the country in financial
slavery wall Street has been getting much of its gold and
credit from England say but for all this. there wonId b.ve
been no break with Germany and we would not have been
carried to the brink OF war. The Democratic party has been
playing very nearly the same old tricks the Republicans plaved
so long. know what am talking about. The big money
bosses are too prominent with some Democrats at WASHINGTON
ana "a S your trend, as the one whom you have commissioned TO
stand on the watch tower there, to guard YOUR interests ri
promise you that I'll never surrender to them. If what am
saying Is not largely true. why did the President allow EnplandI
TO bully US all these months? Why did Mr.. Wilson allow
Great Britain war vessels to stop our vessels on tho b;ob so.
and actually go thru the mails and take out such as thew did no+
want us to have? If the President had been really in earrost
and was as sincere as some would have us believe in protectno
the rights of Americans, why did he not in the an of ,h;s
great country resent this damnable interference? l know
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

Our esteemed friend, Walker Wood, of the Winona Times,
makes a valiant defense of the home printing law passed by the
last legislature. This statute got crippled a few days ago in a
collision with Judge Wiley Potter. of the Jackson circuit court.
While making a plea for the law, Woods also lands heavily
upon the handsome countenance of the gentleman who presides
over the destlnles OF the Senatobia Democrat. Now we see no
use IN the boys making Wry faces at each other about this
statute-the supreme court will ere long say whether it shall
survive or perish, but it would take some awfuly strong proof
TO make us believe that Snider did not get into something he
did not know the whereofness of when he yoked up with
Grafton to swipe the state printing for a st. Louis concern.
There is just something a little difficult to explain how this
concern outside of the state can come along and get contracts,
oftentimes charging more, without the proper competition
but "ickling" makes people laugh and sometimes break a
gallus, too.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16
1.-THE CRISIS"

The Crisis" was shown at the Opera House in Grenada
on Monday night of this week. There was less of the thrill
and startling than we expected. To those who have given
serious thought to the days ante-dating the Civil War and to
that dreadful period in the history of our country when brother
was pitted against brother and friend against friend in battle
array, there was nothing unreasonable or overdrawn. Sher-
mans idea of war being hell was forcibly emphasized, but
upon the whole we think the production was fair to both sec
lions and certainly is not calculated to foster other than a
broader patriotism throughout the country. 1t by no means
equals "The Birth of a Nation but is educative and should be
we'll received throughout the South. We are too broad now
not to know ourselves and too wise not to know that our leaders
acted with that foresight and wisdom born of the years previous
TO the war and growing out of the eXigency of the hour.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16
CALHOUN PAPER DONE WITH VARDAMAN."

Our esteemed friend. Hon. J. B. Going, Editor of the Dixie
Herald, published at Calhoun City, in an editorial in his naner
last week under the caption, Done With Vardaman." an
nounces. that after supporting the Junior Senator for every.
thing he has ever run for, that he is done with him Varda.
mans vote against our Democratic President OF Februarv 7
is the straw that broke the camels back. Going winds up his
editorial haying Vardaman with this significant couplet.
Don't take this as a matter of sass.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16
THE GRENADA SENTINEL

"For we've a right to whip our own ~jackass." But-who
owns the jackass?
Going is a member of the legislature from Calhoun
county and is a man of not only exceptional ability, but of wide
influence in his county and has a host of loyal friends.
We welcome you, Brother Going, and felictate over your
awakening. There is more JOY over a good man who gets
right than over the 1000 who have never gotten wrong.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

The Meridian Dispatch, under the management of Editor
Metcalf, who comes to Mississippi with an experience already
ripened in Tennessee journalism, will no doubt continue to
prosper and we Join in extending to Brother Metcalf a genuine
Mississippi welcome.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

County Farm Demonstration Bell and Home Economic
Agent, Miss Hughes. are taking nothing for granted in regard
20 plans for the year. and it pleases The Sentinel very much to
note that the farmers. and indeed the entire county. are show
ing that spirit of cooperation so necessary to real success.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

Mighty glad to note the business arrangement being made
about farming in this county. We predict that old Grenada
county will be in a better fix next fall than she has been for
years. Sit steady, Mr.. Farmer; put into effect what your own
experience and observations have taught you and do not fail
% remember that there are others who may give you some
advice with profit to yourself.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

Would Just like to know why the State Supreme Court
marches up to the Referendum amendment and then backs off
again. Reminds us of the mule anxious to jump a fence, still
he does not seem to know where he will land on the other side.
The drotted thing should be knocked into a cocks hat. If the
Legislature had not thought the States highest court would
take it out, it would never have placed it in. The Referendum
lid not pass, gentlemen, dope it. You never will, if you should
stay on the bench for half a century, have an opportunity to
render the state a higher and better service. At this distance
I'VE feel safe in offering this advice.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

w. D. Robinson, newspaper correspondent, who furnished
some dope Just the other day on Mississippi politics and the
race for Governor can get up more things that are not true and
ciothe them with a %semblance of truth than any man within our
knowledge. What he says about political feuds is old, old
history, but his speculations about the future originated alone
IN the lima gination which fumbles around in his head.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

Pretty town-yes, everybody who visit US say they have
never seen a town of Grenada's size excelled for general
attractivenesS.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

There are more diaper politicians among the new men
Mons" for the next Governorship than ever before perhaps in
The history Of the state.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

The humming bird hunts the sweetest fower-they are
numerous around Grenada.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-02-16

Post Office at Grenada, Miss, as second class mail matter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-18
WAR COUNCIL"

although more than 10 years old
--she was born February II. 1s47
to be exact--when It came time Ia
find someone who could organize
the entire womsnhood Of the nation
to do its part In the war, DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw, ordained minister
honorary president of the National
Woman Suffrage association. and de.
fender and upbuilder Of all woman
kind, was chosen
She has given up everything Go
serve the government in mobilizins
the women for the nations defense
Already she has formed Women's
Service Leagues in every state in the
union.
And. now that President Wilson
through Herbert C. Hoover. has call.
ed upon the women Of the nation ID
help save and eliminate waste. they
are ready. thanks to the oficient or.
ganisation built up by DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw.