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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
WILSON GIVES REBUEE
TO WOMEN'S PARTY

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Jan. g.
President Wilson today sharply re-
buked a large delegation OF women
who came TO the white house and
presented him with petitions for his
support for the proposed constitu-
tional amendment granting women the
right to vote. The president told the
women that he could not change his
attitude until the party changed it's
position. He said he objected to the
petitions because they characterized
lnez Mlllholland Boisevain as martyr
who had given her life to the cause
of suffrage. at the same time putting
the responsibility on him for the sue
cess or failure of the proposed amend.
ment. He said he was surprised that
they would make an appeal to him in
the name of the dead woman.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
GOVERNOR
FIGHTS PRISON FIRE

FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 9.-Whcn a
fire broke out out in the penitentiary
al Frankfort this morning, Governor
Stanley went to the prison and led
Il band of fire fighting convicts and
saved the lives Of over forty cOnviCts
VINO were trapped in their cells. Two
OF the prisoners were burned to death
and three seriously injured. In aiding
the ConviCts who were fighting the fire
the governor scaled walls and slid
down chains to the burning cell house.
The situation of the men in the cells
wIs very serious and there was no one
near with key TO unlock the doors
of the cells of the men. Unless they
could be released quickly they were
sure To die in the flames. With heroic
effort the governor and the fire fight
ing cOnvicts broke in the doors with
crow bars. Some of the prisoners
We're already partially suffocated from
the smoke which was rolling through
the cell house. They were carried to
safety by the convict fir, brigade the
governor assisting to carry them
away
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
FIRE ENGINE RECEIVES
THOROUGH TESTING

Elko's new fire engine was given a
very thorough test last Sunday at the
bridge leading to the Rodeo ground.
and the manner in which It performed
was most gratifying. not only to the
county commissioners, but to all who
Witnessed IL.
Two hoses were attached TO the
engine, one with a straight nozzle.
and one with a spray. The straight
nozzle threw a stream eighty feet high
and distance of two hundred feet.
Tie spray nozzle threw a stream fully
sixty feet high and a distance OF one
hundred and fifty feet. The streams
were thrown against a wind and both
were in fine spray when they fell.
\ pressure of one hundred and fif-
teen pounds was generated. and the
engine and pump worked perfectly.
Al the end OF twenty minutes the
engine was no hotter than when II
sturte!
There is no doubt that Elko can
boast of the finest combination chem,
Ical and pump fire engine IN the state
In fact few OF the large cities nave as
splendid fire fighting apparatus. In
fact few of the large cities have as
splendid fire fighting apparatus. IL
Is the very best that money can buy.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
.FORGER TAKES
PLEA OF GUILTY

In the district court yesterday L. +.
Johnson took plea of guilty to the
charge OF forgery.
At Montello several days ago John.
son represented himself to be- a sheep
man, and made number Of purchases
AT the Johnson Mercantile company
store. Among other things he bought
were hopples, bell straps. and other
articles used by sheepmen. In pay
ment he presented "A check for $50 and
received about S25 in change. He then
attempted TO pass similar check at
another business house but he was
refused. He then took the check to
third business house and made "A
few purchases. gave the check in pay.
ment and received the change.
On account of disconnected stories
which ne then told. the parties who
had cashed the checks became suspi.
cious. and he was placed under arrest.
At the hotel 1t was found that he
had registered under a different name.
and letter which he had written to
his wife was signed by still another
name. The book from which he had
torn the lhecks was found hidden in
his bed
When confronted with the evidence.
Johnson made clean breast OF the
whole affair admitting his guilt. He
admittcu having found the check book
on the train.
Johnson will be sentenced tomorrow
at ten o'clock Ia term of one TO
fourteen years.
The district attorney and other of.
iicials arc TO be particularly compli.
mentcd in securing q confession in
this case. as trial would have csult.
ed in very heavy expense To IN roun-
~ In the past several years the
county has been saved many thous.
and dollars through the success of the
officials in securing pleas of guilty.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
HUSBAND CANNOT MORTGAGE
ALONE IF HOME INVOLVED

opinion for the supreme court in the
case of First National Bank of Ely VS.
II. Z. Meyers and Dora Meyers. This
was case in which the husband mort
gagged the home without the consent
of the wife was void. The opinion re,
versed the opinion of the lower court
and ordered the case remanded for a
new trial. A petition for a rehearing
was granted and the court by the
opinion affirms the former view. Jus
tice Coleman filed a dissenting opin.
ion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
CALIFORNIA FLOODS
ALAMEDA INUNDATED

ALAMEDA, Cal, Jan. 9-There was
a sudden break in the mud levees near
the bay section o fthis place today and
the sudden swirl of the waters re-
leased thereby carried away a num-
Der of homes and inundated consider
able property. Three families were
carried away in their homes and were
rescued by row boats. Many others
in the homes that withstood the wa
tiers were marooned in the houses
they could not leave and were rescued
from the windows by the police. Many
houses and buildings were torn from
their foundations and carried away in
the flood.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
RUSS GERMAN BATTLE
IN RAGING BLIZZARD

BERLIN, Jan. 9.-lt was given out
by the war office here today that the
Russians succeeded in gaining some
groun din the fighting which took
place during raging blizzard. 1t was
also admitted that the Russians had
captured the Island of Glauson, north
of Illuxt- The Germans admitted that
the Russians were able TO bring heav.
Ter artillery fire into action than the
Germans were prepared to meet at
that point.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
LAWSON jUGGLES
WITH CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. g.
Thoas w. lawson has so far failed to
mention a single name in the leak in
vestigation but promised [ hat he
would give the names of the parties
he claims to know were connected
with the leak and the large profits
that were made by 1t II the house
would order congressional investi.
CATION. This promise came after a
session OF the rules committee which
was devoted TO wrangling in which
motions to hold Lawson in contempt
were twice renewed. Lawson stated
that he would give the name OF a
cabinet officer and congressman con-
nected with the leak to a select COM
mittee which he desired appointed for
the investigation. Two deputies stood
by ready TO prevent a clash between
Lawson and Representative Clipper
field should such danger appear. There
were several hot debates on the floor
congressman taking one side or the
other. Lawson said his family had
called him on the long distance tele-
phone and asked him If he had really
taken part in such disgraceful pro-
ceedings as were reported in the press
dispatches. Chipperfield failed to see
the humor of the suggestiveness of the
statement. Lawson said he would not
quibble with Chipperfield, and that
the latter could not use police court
methods on him. 1t is believed that
Lawson is about through with his ties.
timony.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
OF COLUMBIA
VOTED into DRY LIST

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. 9-The
national capital will be a dry spot
after next November and members ol
the social set who are fond of tho
beverage that cheers will not find IN,
cup without travelling some distance
The Sheppard bill, which was intro
duced to put the District of Columbia
in the dry list was passed in the sen
ate today by a vote of fifty-five t,
thirty-two. The bill provides for III,
abolishment fthe liquor next Noyem
ber.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
MURDER MYSTERY
OEEPEEED TODAY

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.-New evil
denCe which entered into the Grace
Roberts murder case made the matter
more mystifying than ever. To try
% determine who was guilty of the
murder of the beautiful model five diff
ferent investigations are being con-
Quoted into the mystery. 1t is under
stood that the new evidence indicates
that Lewis was not the murderer,
,hough the circumstances surround
ing his intimacy with the girl and his
death by suicide soon after the death
Of te girl bscame known, seemed to
point most strongly to his connection
with the affair.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
LEGISLATURE BUSY
WITH POLITICS

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Jan. 9.-Both
houses of the state legislature took
a recess today to the naming of com.
mittees which will probably take the
remainder of the week. The real
business OF the legislature is expected
TO commence next Monday. Peace
overtures have been renewed between
administration forces and the twenty.
six who refused to endorse the John
son regime.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
GIVE UP 5ANoUETS AS
LIQUOR is BARRED

SAVANNAH. Ga. Jan. 9.--Bccausc
they declare dry banquet is not
worth while and they cannot have a
wet one without violating the law.
the Hibernian Society, of Savannah,
has abolished it's annual st. Patrick's
day banquet and the St. Andrews
society, of Scotch membership, has
abandoned its annual feast. Members
of both societies scorned grapejuice
as substitute for the stuff with a
kick in 1t that they are accustomed
to
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. S.
Sl-ate report)-Thomas w. Lawson
nearly added a fist fight to the list
OF sensations he has sprung on the
peace leak investigation lately when
he was testifying before the house
rules committee this afternoon. He
hurled the direct charge that the com.
mittec was trying 10 smother his allie
cation that official Washington Is fair
ly honeycombed with leaks. The state.
ment was holly recented by Repre-
sentative Chipperfield who called
l-awson's statements big four flush.
Lawson rose eXcitedly from his seal
on the witness stand and advanced To-
ward the congressman and shook his
fist under his nose and shouted Il
demand fair play" Great excitement
prevailed. Lawson was forced back
by the chief clerk OF the house. Law.
son said then from the witness stand
that there are leaks from the supreme
court, congress, cabinet and white
house. He said there had been one
gigantic robbery of the American peo.
pie.
The trouble started when Lawson
started talking about the senate evi.
dently referring to Senator Stone
when he said. Il expected to have hell
iambasted into me by congress. / was
right. As soon as the senate oDened
leather lunged, sewer mouthed old
olatherskitcd." He was then called
TO order. Lansing and Tumulty had
testified. Lansing gave detailed
account of the preparation of the nate
and the efforts 10 insure secrecy,
Tumulty denied he had advance in.
formation and quoted the president rs
backing Up the assertion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

Arthur Drown, prominent ranch
man of Lee and neighbor OF the late
Mrs. Ella Adams. arrived in Elko Mon.
day to attend the funeral OF Mrs.
Adams
MIR. and Mrs. H.. e Cassidy. we'll
known Lee people, arrived in Elko
Monday to attend the funeral of the
late Mrs. Adams. They are guests OF
the Mayer hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. s. C. Cassidy, also
Journey in from Lee with the II. F..
Cassidy family TO attend the funeral
OF Mrs. Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. C. c. Drown, prominent
south Fork people and ncighbors of
the late Mrs. Adams came to Eiko
Monday to attend Mrs. Adams fun.
eral.
Forest Ranger Morris Cross who
has had charge of the land classified.
ton of the Humbold with headquarters
at the local land office left yesterday
FOR n two weeks district detail at the
Ogden office
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
SENTENCED TODAY
TO DIE NEXT YEAR

OSIPEE. n. H., Jan. 9.--The trial OF
Frederick l.. Small who was accused
OF numbering his wife ended some
time ago in a verdict of guilty. The
convicted man was brought before the
court today for sentence and given
the death penalty. Small was con-
demned to be hanged on the eigh-
teenth day Of January. 1918. II the
sentence is finally carried out the con.
demned man will have plenty OF op-
portunity to prepare for the event.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
WISCONSIN TOWN OFFERS
HOMES TO NEWCOMERS

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis, Jan. Q
Port Washington is advertising TO.
help. Warm. well lighted fireprooi
and modemly equipped homes vii
be provided families who will NOV,
into the village. The demand for In
Dor here is unprecedented
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
SCHOOL BONDS BEING PAID

County Treasurer Miller is busy to-
day paying off the sums of principal
and interest due on the various school
bonds of Elko county. The bonds are
being paid by the coupon method and
the treasurer is busy clipping them.
Following is the list of sums paid on
the various bonds together. with the
interest paid on the whels- bond: -..
Starr Valley sch'l dist, bond 500. GO
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
COMMERCIAL HOTEL ARRIVALS

Il. 4. Conner. J. Mahoney, Dumphy
Ranch; +. ]. Strubble. San Francisco;
James Sins, J. +. Williams, Lee;
Lloyd Thomas, San Francisco: Barney
Horn, Aura: Roy L. Primeoux. Tuscar.
ora; Henry Peterson. Lee.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
WOMEN ON NEXT JURY

The county commissioners today
drew the list of names OF the jurors
for the next term of court The com.
missiOners drew three hundred and
fifty names for the trial jurors and
among them were about thirty wom-
en-.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09
REPLY TO NOTE COMING

LONDON, Jan. 9.-It was stated
here this morning from semi-ofricial
source that special pains are being
taken TO return satisfactory answer
TO the Wilson peace note. II Is ex.
pected that the reply will be on its
way within the next forty-eight hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

A number OF we'll known stock and
ranch men from the vicinity of Lee
who are members of the South Fork
Cattlemen's association are holding a
conference with Forest Supervisor
Metcalf over The range situation. They
are taking up the matter OF grazing
on the public lands. Among those at
the meeting at the local forest office
this morning are the following: c. T..
Drown, a. NJ. Griswold u. Martin.
Arthur Drown. L. J. Ogilvie, C.. C..
Drown and Burton Mckee. All the
members of the association are resi-.
dents Of the South Fork country. The
plan Is to arrange the grazing rules
to conform with the best interests of
the cattlemcn themselves without VIC.
lation to the principals Of the govern.
mcnt policies
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

The preliminary examination OF Jim
Rios for the stabbling of Cowboy Bill
on New Years eve will be held In
the justice court on Jan. IL. The evi.
dence In the case will in all proba.
bility be very clear against the de.
fendant and II is almost certain that
he VIII be held to trial in the higher
court. The crime charged against him
Is a felony and he will probably pay
for his deed by going to the peniten.
tiary at Carson. Dr..
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

Under Sheriff Lamon departed to.
day for Detroit Michigan to get pri
soncr wanted for embezzlement as an.
nounccd yesterday.
Justice Of the Peace, Doughty, yes.
tcrday afternoon sentenced Minnie
Andy to serve sixty days in the county
jail for being drunk and disorderly.
J. mahoney, manager of the Dunphy
ranch Is business visitor TO EIko To.
day. He Is q guest Of the Commercial
hotel.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

Roy L. Primcaux, prominent busi.
ness man OF Tuscarora, IL a visitor TO
the county scat today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-09

NEW YORK QUOTATIONS.
Silver. 76Ac; Copper. electrolytic
l31-32hc: lead 71k-7%c: spelter. E.
st. Louis. 1Ok-10Ac.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
DR.. GEAREY,
The Foot Specialist
cEre cnOD SITUATION,
Rooms 1928 Edwards Building
Phone 1913

Elizabeth Mari who took Dakota
Business college course has accept
ed a good situation At Mott. 4
oupht To be plain to those who
sTafch that the best positions in all
lines are secured by y. b. G. gradu
ates, This tells prospectives more
fhan words can do-silent advice
81 experienced business men.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
GROCERIES TO
] Be ADDED TO
RICKER'S STORE
''Cash and Garry" Plan
System to Open In
Months Time

A cash and carry" plan grocery
floor for the Kicker department store,
109-111 Broadway, to be opened to the
public within a month, was announced
this afternoon by E. A. Kicker. The
entire basement of the department
store is now being remodeled prepare
tory to the installation of the fixtures
and the unloading of the stock.
The cash and carry plan will be
an innovation in the grocery line in
Fargo. The system is used by some
of the largest department stores in
the country and it will be the first
time it will be tried out in this part
OF the northwest. It its expanse of
business, 1t will also be noted that the
Kicker store will be the first depart
ment house Of the city to carry line
of groceries.
How the System Works.
Under the cash and carry" plan,
customers of the store are requested
to pay cash at the time of their pur-
chase. They will wait on themselves,
placing their articles in a shopping
basket and paying for the purchases
as they leave the department.
The fixtures will all be in white
enamel the floor of concrete and a
steel ceiling. Electrical furnishings
will be the most modern for a first
class grocery department. The aim of
the management is to make the gro
Gerry department Of the Kicker COM
pany the most sanitary in the north
west.
War Not Affecting Business.
1.-THE war situation is not affecting
our business" stated E. A. Kicker
I'VE feel optimistic as to the bust
ness outlook for the rest of the year
and especially If we have a good crop
Indications are now that the state
and the northwest will harvest one OF
in their history. We have confidence
in the future to go ahead and spend
considerable money in opening gro
Gerry department in our store"
An expert in the grocery line will
be in charge of this special depart
ment
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12

See the sport suits and sport skirts
at Blacks store this week.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12

rheumatism Of the feet and limbs ana
eczema and infantile paralysis. Glyes
Won relief in a very short time. In
vestioate my method Of treatment. MY
ehar9es are reasonable. Consultation
and advice FREE. Cf1ce hours: 8 to
II M. i to b. m. Evenings and
Sundays by appointment. Parlors IN
the Edwards building, over Stern's
Clothing store, corner Broadway and
n. p. avenue. Remember the place and
name.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
Niger GEORGE
i. BACK TO FARM
Air of Mystery About Cell
In Which He Was
Placed

"Nigger George" was hungry ana
sore when he awoke in his cell In the
police station this morning.
He rolled his big eyes and plinKeo
at the chief and other members OF the
force when breakfast was served;
Quickly his hands snatched at the 1000
and in a few seconds 1t disappeared.
s'Ntgger George" was seemingly IN
palace compared to the place or reIugs
he took Sunday night when ne iace1
the storm and the wild in pie OF
ties at a point along the Great Nortn-
ern line, three miles southeast OF MOOT
head
For a week he has wandered ABOUT
the outskirts of the city, picking sneIL-
err for the night and subsisting on grup
that came in his path. AS character
UNIQUE, "Nigger George" has no equai.
There is an air of mystery Wnlcn
hangs about the aged colored feilow,i
which haunts the cell in which ne was
placed. His movements are aspeIogglhg
as those Of the dwarfs In Rip van
Wrinkle"
/ "Nigger George" will leave the ponce
station today. The authorities at tns
county hospital have been notined anu
will return him to the poor farm.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
TREAT CHOIR BOYS TO
OUTING ON PELICAN
Dean Henry +. KIoman to be Host to
1S Singers for Ten Days-To
Make Trip by Auto.

Dean Henry f. Kloman, OF Gethse-
name cathedral, will treat IS members
of the boys choir to a ten-day outing
on Lake Pelican, near Pelican Rapi5s,
Mimi, starting Wednesday.
The campers will leave Fargo in
four automobiles, with trailers attach
ed for carrying tents, equipment and
provisions, at 8 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
It will be the annual outing for the
choir boys.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
TALKS AGAIN OF
NATION and WAR
Can't Win Unless the Food
Prices are Controlled,
Says Townley at Beach

Beach, N. d.. June 12.-Continuing
his state speaking tour here Monday
afternoon, A. C. Townley, Nonpartisan
president, renewed his attacks on the
"middlemen"; proclaimed that the
United States couldn't win the war
unless it curbed food gamblers: read
the list of war profits credited to vari-
Gus industrial enterprises; of the Min
neapolis chamber of commerce activi-
ties in fixing grain prices, etc.
Gov. Lynn Frazier, who is making
the tour with Mr.. Townley, and A. p.
Bowen, also spoke.
There was a big crowd, former
neighbors of the league president, who
once farmed in this community.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
MAKE LIBERAL OFFER
FOR JEWISH RELIEF
Alex Stern and NJ. Kaufman viii
Make Contribution of 1900 Provid-
ed Other Fargo Hebrews Act.

committee to donate $500 toward the
fund for the relief of the Jewish war
sufferers provided other Hebrew citi-
zens of Fargo raise a similar amount
during this week, has been made by
Alex Stern, president of the city COM
mission and his business associate, M.
Kaufman.
The announcement was made at a
meeting at the synagogue Sunday
evening.
The Jews of America are expected
to raise a fund of $1O,000,000 during
the present year for the salvation of
their brethren in the war-ridden coun-
tries Of Europe.
Mr. Stern has already made a per-
sonal contribution of $500.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
The Old Doctor
Is Still Here

Remember DIR. Gearey
has been here in Fargo
for over % years and
treats CoTns. Bunions,
Ingrowing Nails, CluD
or Thick Nails and all
diseases of the feet. He
also gives electric scalp
treatments for dandruff
and falling out Of hair.
also removes warts and
moles with electricity
and leaves no scar.
Gives electric treat
n1ents for constipation
and obesity and gives
A. sNss~s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-12
MILLER and GARFIELD
WILL Be FLAG ORATORS
Elks Of Fargo to Observe 14oth Ami.
versary Of the Adoption of Stars
and the Stripes.

Patriotic addresses will be delivered
by Judge ]. H. Miller of Fargo, and
Attorney Garfield Rustad of Moorhead
at the Elks' ceremonies in observance
of flag day on Thursday evening, June
IA, according to announcement made
this week. The observance marks the
14Oth anniversary Of the adoption of
the stars and the stripes. The Elks'
ritual will open at the club rooms at
o'clock.