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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14

The remains Of Mrs. II. c. Smith.
who died at San Antonio, Texas Mon.
day were inferred in Rose Hin Gene
tary this afternoon. Funeral services
were held at the Broadway Baptist
church at o'clock this afternoon,
conducted by DR.. David II. Cooper
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
AMERICAN STEAMSHIP ALGONQUIN
WAS SUNK WITHOUT WARNING
PLACE WHERE ToRPEDoL1 TOOK PLACE is NOT CIV
EN-, BUT is SUPPOSED lSo HAVE OCCURRED SOME
WHERE OFF COAST OF FKs4NCE

No Lives Were Lost According Repo from American Con-
sui at Plymouth who Says Submarine Refused Assistance
to Crew OF Vessel-Vesel Carried Cargo of Foodstuff
Worth Million and Quarter Washington Officials
Withhold Comment Sinking of Algonquin Pending Re
ceipt of Official Dispatch he-Eary Reports do Ind
cate Sinking Overt Act"-Real Issues of Peace or
War will be Decided when Armed American Ship Clashes
with German Submarine Result of Armed Neutrality
Step Taken by the American Government.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14

Yesterday afternoon preliminary
trial was given Claud Pruitt before
Judge Champion He was charged
with assault with intent 10 KIN Mon.
roe McCuron at Springer a rev weeks
ago McCuTon was shot through the
lung and for a time his life was dis.
pared Of Pruitt was bound over to
the district court in the sum OF $4,000
bond which was readily made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
Russian pestro.crn Rnnnl,cd

Amsterdam. March 1i.-The Russian
destroyers in the Black sea were fore.
ed TO reatreat while approaching Con.
stanza, when German seaplanes drop
ped bombs on them, hitting one of
them twice, it Is officially pnnouneod.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14

Washington, March Wimot NJ.
Odell Of Cleburne was today noml
mated as United States attorney for
the northern district Of Texas by Pres.
ident Wilson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
TARIFF COMMISSION. NAMED
President Announces Appointees to
Tariff Commission.

Washington, d. c. March. IA
President Wilson has selected q
tariff commission, composed of the
following:
Professor Frank w. Taussig OF
Harvard; Former Representative Da
vid J. Lewis Of Cumberland, Mary
land; Former Representative William
Kent OF Kentfield, California; Daniel
c. Roper Of Mccall. South Carolina
f. p. Costigan OF Denver, Colorado
and w. S. Culbertson of Emporia
Kansas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14

LONDON, March l4.-The
American steamship Algonquin
was submarined at 6 o'clock on
the morning of March 18th,
without warning. The subma-
rine refused assistance, accord
ing to the report of the consul
at Plymouth. All aboard were
saved.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14

A telegram was received here today
from Mrs. Daisy brennan Of Paducah,
4Ky, announcing the death Of her
mother, Mrs. McCamon, which occur,
red this morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
Woodnen Circle Wins Prize.

A telegram from III Reno today says
the Woodmen Circle team OF this city,
of which Mrs Virgil Landrum Is cap.
tain. won first prize in the compoti.
tive drill there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
Heavy RrItlnh Losses

Beflin, March little British vera
repulsed with heavy losses in an al.
tack on the German lines on the
Somme front last night In the Ancre
sector, the war office says.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
Embaraoes Are Establlshed.

Chicago, March 14-Several rail.
roads have notified shippers and other
railroads Of embargoos due to threats
Of the Brotherhoods to strike Satur-
day
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
SIX KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Plant Of Aetna Explosive Company is
Blown Up.

Olean, n. " March li.-Six persons
are reported killed in an explosion at
the Aetna Explosive company's plant
az Emporium Pa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

!. New Orleans, La. March Il. 4;
/. The weather forecast for Okla.
{: homa for tonight and Thursday
{. Is generally fair with rising :
{. temperature
u . u II II = u . = y u . = n u
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
MINING LESS PER|LOUS
U. S. REPORT SHOWS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Although
1916 was the biggest year in the his
tory OF coal mining in this country.
fewer men were killed in mine acci.
dents than in any of the previous
nine years. This was revealed today
in the report OF Van II. Manning, di,
rector of the bureau of mines.
The following facts stand out prom.
inently in the report:
The tonnage of 1916 was the great
est ever taken from the earth.
An army exceeding 100000 ;o!!crs
was employed in the industry.
The number OF men killed was
2,225. which is forty-four less than in
1915, 220 less than in 1914 and $50
less than in 1913.
There were 65,OOO,OOO more tons OF
coal mined and there were mare men
employed than in 1915.
The death rate for each 1000 men
employed. 3.03, Is the lowest in the
last eighteen years, at which time
about half as many men were en-
ployed
There were 269,OOO tons of coal
mined for each life lost. which is the
greatest tonnage per fatality in the
history Of the United States. The in
crease in tonnage for each life lost
is nearly $4,000 tons over the year
1915.
THE mere reduction of forty-four
lives lost for the year 1916 does not
disclose by any means the gratifying
results obtained" said Mr.. Manning.
IF the same conditions had prevailed
in 1916 as in 1915 in regard to the
tonnage for each life lost, there would
have been at least 275 more men
killed. But back OF all that, the year
1915 was. up to that time. the safest
year in American coal mining.
The safety first movement fostered
by the bureau OF mines from an iso-
lated, sporadi ceffort until II has be
come a great national asset. is re-
sponsible for the stopping and turn.
ing back OF record OF deaths that
had become a great American crime.
1t Is venturesome to suggest what
might have happened without the
safety first movement, but believe /
am conservative in saying that at
least 5000 miners are today alive
and happy with their families who
otherwise would have been in their
graves"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
ELKO BOYS
WIN FROM ELY

In the basketball game between the
teams OF the Elko and Ely High
schools, the local team won by a score
Of twenty-eight TO eighteen. 1t was
one of the best and most interesting
games ever played In eastern Nevada.
The Elko team arrived late, just in
time for the game, and despite the fact
that the boys were tired after their
long trip, they were full of pep, and
did fast and effective work from the
first whistle. At the end OF the first
half the score stood fourteen TO ten
in Elko's favor. Throughout the
game the Elko team did better team
work.
Sutton, Capt. Harris, and Leslie
scored sixteen, eight and four respeC-
lively. A feature of the game WAS
Bats passing. Griswold distinguish
ed himself with splendid floor work.
The Elko boys were royalty treated,
and dance was given in their honor.
Our boys are particularly pleased
with the result OF the game, as the Ely
team has been regarded as one of the
best In the state. Before this game
they had won seventeen victories in
succession.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
OR. SAMUEL CAPEN
FILES HIS REPORT

DR.. Samuel p. Capen of the United
States bureau Of education has re-
leased his report on the survey OF the
state university recently made by the
bureau. The report in detail is quite
lengthy and makes many findings rela-
tee finds that the evidence gathered
does not support the charge that the
tenure Of professors Is precarious
and that the university standards have
been lowered. 1t holds that the pub
lie Is partly responsible for the recent
lack OF harmony between the univer-
sity and its constituency. The report
says that there has been no sufficient
effort TO keep the state constantly in
formed of the operations OF the insti-
tion and that the authorities. have
taken an uncompromising position on
public morals.
A recommendation is made that
steps be taken to amend the state con-
stitution so as to permit the creation
of board OF regents of seven mem
bers to be appointed by the governor.
Restriction Of the scope OF the uni
versity for the present to the depart
ments already established is recon-
mended as well as the reconstruction
OF the state normal school with a
measure OF administrative independ-
ence for 1t.
In discussing the internal admin
tstration OF the university the commit.
tee finds that 1t is we'll organized. II
also recommends that graduate cours-
es in mining be established and ex.
presses the belief that the Mackey
School OF Mine scould be made TO be
one OF the leading institutions OF its
kinds in the United States.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
DR.. HOODS BROTHER
DIES IN LO.vELOCE

DR.. A. ]. Hood received telegram
this morning announcing the death OF
his brother, Herbert Hood in IIovelock
yesterday. The deceased was found
sitting in a chair in his room tits
morning. Death was due TO hear fail
ure.
Bert" Hood. as he was generally
known, was one of the most popular
residents OF Humboldt county. He was
lawyer by profession, and was at
one time district attorney of that coun-
ty. For the past ten years he served
as Justice of the Peace of Loyelock.
The deceased was born in Michigan.
Nov. 13, 1869. When n young man he
came to Nevada, and one of his first
positions was watchman at a mining
property in Lander county. II was
while holding this position that he
took up the study of law and fitted
himself for the bar. He was of quiet
and unassuming nature. His sense
of honor and duty was of the highest.
and everyone who knew him was his
friend.
DR.. Hood departed on No. 10 this
afternoon for Lovelock to take charge
of the remains. Interment will prob
ably take place in Adrian, Mich, tn,
old home of the deceased.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19

Elko has been very gay socially dur
Ing the past several weeks, and many
delightful gatherings were had. The
Lenten season is fast approaching and
the ladies' are discharglng their social
obligations before the approach OF the
day. Mrs. II. l.. Bruce is entertaining
this afternoon at her home at bridge.
Mrs. Frank Middleton entertained last
saturday at five hundred. Mrs. ]. II.
Keyser will entertain at her home on
Seventh street Tuesday. Mrs. l.. Por-
ter and Mrs. NJ. +. Jukes entertained
at the home Of the former Saturday.
The room were tastefully decorated,
and about seventy.five guests were
present. Mrs. J. A. Mcbride won the
trst prize and Mrs. Earl Ennor won
second prize.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
JACK BENNETT ENTERS
A PLEA OF GUILTY

Jack Bennett, alias Clyde Parkhurst,
waived his preliminary examination
before Justice OF the Peace Doughty
today. and before Judge Taber in the
District court he entered a plea of
guilty TO the charge of forgery. He
will be sentenced this afternoon, and
according to law will be given an !n-
determinate senatence of one TO four
teen years.
Bennett will be the sec; nd person
connected with the Free Press IL re
ceive state prison sentence within
the past few months.
Bennett was charged with forging
the endorsement of E. NJ. Steninger
to a check for ten dollars made pay
able to the Free Press. The check
was cashed by w. NJ. Doyle OF the
Commercial hotel. The arrest was
made in Denver, Colo, and Sheriff
Harris went to that place for the ac-
cused and brought him here for trial.
Last October Bennett got out a
special edition of the Free Press,
which was a very creditable number
It seems that he collected from Ger.
tain advertisers, and that he did not
pay the paper in full for the printing.
fIe endorsed the check in question
with Mr.. Steninger's name and kept
the money.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
HARVESTER TRUST
OFFICIALS ESCAPE

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The govern
ment's carefully prepared case against
the Independent Harvester company
suddenly collapsed this morning when
Judge Sanbone ruled that the evi-
dence submitted was not sufficient to
convict, and the jury was ordered to
bring In a verdict Of not guilty.
The twelve officers of the Harvester
company were brought to trial after
an investigation covering over a year
and at an expense of 100000. and are
now set free. The charge brought
against them was an attempt to de-
fraud through the use OF the United
States mails. The company was capi-
tallzed at $10.0OO,OOO and about So
100000 worth of stock was sold TO
farmers throughout the country who
were to be permitted to buy imple-
mfnts at cost.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF CO.
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER
Elko. New, Feb. II. 1917.

Elko. New. Feb. II, 1917.
The board OF highway commission.
ers met pursuant to recess. Present:
J. G. Gregory. chairman, II. J. Jones,
w. NJ. Weathers and Z. p. Carville.
The following business was transact
ed:
This being the time set for opening
bids for the purchase OF four trailers
for road building purposes. the fol
lowing bid having been presented was
opened and read publicly:
Bid of Verdi Lumber company 10
furnish four trailers at a cost OF
100000.
Upon motion duly seconded and car
ried 1T was ordered that the bid OF
the Verdi Lumber company for four
trailers. as per specifications, be ac-
cepted, and Mr. II. T. Johnson. mana
ger Of said company, was notified of
the acceptance of said bid and in.
structed TO wire the factory for the
shipping OF said trailers at once.
There being no further business, the
board took recess subject to the call
OF the chair.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
UNITED STATES OVERRUN
WITH FOREIGN SPIES

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator
overman, OF North Carolina, told the
senate this morning that there were
100000 foreign spies in the United
States, while urging the passage OF the
spy and conspiracy measures suggest
ed by the department of justice.
He declared that no other country
in the world was so poorly protected
against espionage, and said that the
fourteen laws urged by the admins.
tration were not merely as stringent
as those of other nations.
Senator Works, on the other hand,
says these laws would make the car
Of Russia turn green with envy.
The senate indicated its intention of
backing the administration, however,
by vote of 4S to % to reject the
first Cummins' amendment which
would have extracted some teeth of
the bill
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19

A deal was Contaminated yesterday
whereby one of the best ranches in
Elko county changed ownership. VIM.
Gardner of Ruby Valley purchased the
ranch of his old neighbor, John Han
kin, together with all the stock, ma
chinery, etc. There are over two
thousand acres in the property and
several hundred head of stock. Mr..
Gardner is now one of the biggest land
and stock oWseEs in the. county.
Mr.. Hanitns sold his property on
account of advancing years and poor
health. For some time past he has
been more or less under the weather,
and his physicians have advised HIM
to go to lower altitude. He and his
wife expect to reside in or near San
Francisco In the future.
The many friends of Mr.. Hankins
regret to see him leave Elko county.
He has been one of our most sub
stantial and respected citizens for
many years. and he will carry with
him the best wishes OF all who know
him.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
WINNE NEMUccA TIRED OF
UNDESIRABLE ELEMENT

The following paragraphs from the
report OF the grand jury of Humboldt
county indicates that a cleansing is
soon to take place in that town:
We implore that the most drastic
measures be adopted by the board OF
county commissioners of this county
for riddiIg the town OF Winnemucca
OF undesirable persons, which term
Is meant to include all pimps, those
living with prostitutes, and all male
habitues OF the red light district, whe-
Their working or posing as gamblers.
We find that the name "black-leg" is
more Appropriate for many of the self
styled gamblers.
So important Is the necessity for
Kidding the town of the pimp element
that we further ask that the commits
sioners instruct the peace officers of
the town to carefully gather and com.
pile data regarding all pimps, all men
living with prostitutes all hangers-on
and male habitues OF the red light
district. together with the names and
data pertaining to all men and women
who are living together as man and
wife, contrary to- the moral law and
contrary to the laws of the State OF
Nevada. This data to be furnished as
soon as possible and placed in the
hands of the district attorney, where
1t may be presented to the grand jury
should they again be called to per-
petute this long desired movement.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
LINER PHILADELPHIA
OUT OF DANGER ZONE

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The Ameri.
can Liner Philadelphia which sailed
for Liverpool Wednesday OF last week
with heavy passenger list is entirely
out OF the submarine danger zone nc.
cording to wireless dispatch received
from the vessel this afternoon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
YARRoWDALE PRISONERS
NOT YET RELEASED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The sew.
enty-two Americans taken from the
Yarrowdale are still being held pri
soners by the German government, ac
cording to information received thl.
morning by the state department.
Secretary Lansing stated that tn,
message had been received through
Spain, and reported that the captive
would be released shortly.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
ENTIRE CUBAN COAST
NOW UNDER BLOCKADE

HAVANA, Feb. 19.--The entire coast
of Cuba is now under strict blockade
TO prevent the escape of General
Gomez and his revolutionary aides
The Santiago harbor will remain
guarded till the government forces
subdue General Fernandez, the rebel
leader in control of the city. Many
rebels are reported killed by the ma
chine gun fire.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
SUNDAY CIVIL BILL
PAIRED DOWN $4,000, 900

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The Sun.
day civil bill carrying appropriations
of S13S.242,OOO was reported back to
the house today by Representative
Fitzgerald of New York, chairman Of
the committee on appropriations. The
bill was pared down S33,25S,O0O, the
departmental estimates being s171,-
100000.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
CHIEF BENDER KILLS
MAN IN AUTO ACCIDENT

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 19.-Chici
Charles Bender, the famous baseball
pitcher, is today being held under 81.
500 bail to await the action OF the
coroner's jury. Bender is accused Of
operating the automobile which ran
down and killed John Curran, a man
OF about 81 yearsh of age.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
BRITAIN RAISES
HUGE WAR LOAN

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Donar Law,
chancellor OF the British exchequer
announced on the floor OF the house
of commons today that the subscrip-
lions for the so-called fund of victory
would reach at least s3,5OO,OOO,0 900.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. J. J. Cullen and family wish TO
express their sincere thanks and ap-
probation to those who so kindly as
sisted them in their recent bereave.
ment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
BARTENDER GETS
HUGE FORTUNE

EUREKA, Cal, Feb. 19,-Charles
Miller, until two weeks ago barten-
der here, fell heir to fourth interest
in s9,000,O00 estate. The estates
was that of his father who died re-
Gently in Waterbury, Conn.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
123 VESSELS sunk
DURING FEBRUARY

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Eleven of the
British Steamer Romadalcn, a vessel
OF $500 tons register. which was sunk
yesterday, are still missing. The Bri-
tish steamer Iolo, is also reported
sunk.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
MOSCOW THREATENED
WITH BREAD FAMINE

PETROGRAD, Feb. 19.--Moscow is
threatened with a bread famine and
appeals have been made to Premier
Golitzln for relief measures.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19

Mrs. J. q. Gheen departed for San
Francisco last night. She has been
in poor health for some time and she
went to San Francisco In the hope that
change OF altitude would benefit
her.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
ON VESSELS
THROUGH PANAMA BANNED D

PANAMA. Feb. 19.--The publication
Of the movements of vessels through
the canal was banned when the zone
officials established n censorship.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
ANOTHER BRITISH
VESSEL REPORTED SUNK

Lloyds announced late this after.
noon the sinking of the British Steam
er Okement of 1900 tons register. The
Okement halls from Sutherland.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
VILLA FORCES CAPTURE
TOWN OF PEARSON

Ell PASO, Feb. ia villa force
captured the town OF Pearson, near
Casa Grandes, yesterday, killing 20
Carranzistas.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
FRENCH STEAMER
SINKS SUBMARINE

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The French
Steamer Guyane arriving here this
morning reports the sinking OF a Ger.
man submarine after an engagement
Iasing about forty minutes. The shots
of the submarine failed TO hit the
steamer, while the gun on the stern
of the vessel finally landed a shot that
caused an explosion on the submarine
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19
TWO NEUTRALs
ALSO sUBMARINED

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-According to
a cable message received this morning
the Steamers Dalmatia, of 1000 tons
register and the Mar Ariatico of 1,700
tons, were sunk yesterday. The Dal-
malta is under the Norwegian registry
and the Mar Ariatico was Spanish
vessel.
With these vessels the total number
sunk by the German submarines is 123
for the month of February. Seventy
eight of these vessels we're Britishers.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19

Judge CurIer has returned from the
western part of the state, where he
spent several weeks on matters con-
nected with the state university.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. chas. Happier Of Car
lin spent yesterday in Elko.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-02
LOOK At CHILD'S
TONGUE IF SICK,
CROSS, FEVERISH
When constipated or Billion:
Give California Syrup
of Figs +.

Look 1T the tongue, mother! II
coated, il is sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach. li"er and bowels
need a gentle. thorough cleansing at
once = T.. .. F.
When peeyish. cross. listless. pale,
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natu-
rally. ar is feyerish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup OF
Figs" and In few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of its
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative;
they love its delicious taste. and 1t
always makes them feel splendid.
ASK your druggist for 5O-eent bot.
tie of california Syrup Of Figs
which has directions for babies, chill
dren OF all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here TO be sure you get
the genuine, ask to see that it is made
by California Fig Syrup Company.
Refuse any other kind with contempt.
ADV. -. II.