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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

on which she won $3.50 in a lottery a
year before. The money was sent by
express, forming a large bundle, and
the cost of sending it was $3.50.
Max Meyer, John A. McShane, J..
W. Miner, J. A. Wakefield and several
other members of the board Of direc-
tors of the exposition association met
at Max Meyers store, to devise a
means of remodeling the exposition
building for theatrical and show pur-
poses.
The Board of Public Works have
declared certain lots in E. V. Smiths
and Horbach's first and second addi-
tions, nuisances and ordered the filling
of the same. These lots in the main
abut upon the old creek q short dist
ance northwest of the bridge on Eight
eenth street. The bridge will be torn
down as soon as the lots are filled.
The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha road Is soliciting bids for
the erection Of it's proposed new
freight depot, corner Fourteenth and
Webster streets.
Prof. Charles Pontez, the chemist
appointed by the Union Pacific and
Burlington & Missouri roads to ex-
anime into the merits of McLaugh-
Inns fireless car heater, the invention
of an Omaha scientist has made a
most flattering report.
A commission consisting Of Lewis
Clements of California, Thomas Corri-
gan of Kansas City and Leavtt Burn
ham Of Omaha, have been appointed
to inquire into the damaged, II any,
sustained by the Omaha Horse Rail-
way company, by reason of the Gable
Tramway company building their lines
upon the cross streets occupied by the
horse railway company.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

July is now set as the time when all draft
cards must be in Washington and August Is as
the time when the National Guard will be called
into service. These dates II final, will stand as
marks in the progress Of the present war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

It takes long time for news to get around
sometimes, but in all probability Omaha commits
sion men will soon learn that potato prices are on
the downsrade. Housewives will impress it on
them il nothing else does.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Twenty-four women and forty-two children
swell the total Of dead, due to the latest German
air raid over London. This brings the total score
for "kultur" up about as high as it ought to get
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Lem Graham. one Of the best known
scenic artists in the country. has ar
rived in this city. He is now figuring
on the scenic work which is to be
placed in the exposition building
1t has been announced that Frank
c. Wasserman has drawn $4,000 in
a lottery. Mrs. Wasserman drew the
ticket on the anniversary Of the day
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Remarkable as it may seem, complaint comes
from Lincoln of shortage in supply Of Fourth
Of July orators. What has become OF all our
patriotic wind -jammersl
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Men over so who lamented the favoritism OF
the government in restricting the registration
age to that figure have ample opportunity to do
their fighting bit. Welcome awaits them in the
Guards and the door is also open to the regular
line,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Omaha Is approaching the glorious Fourth
with least hubbub noted in many years. If the
noise repression is only maintained till the day
arrives most folks will try to put up with little
on Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

The bench of the District Of Columbia may
not be as long as that Of the Eighth Judicial dis
tsict but II 10 just as wide, and the title Of chief
justice sounds lot better than just plain 'jedge"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

After filing the murky atmosphere with vocal
impreeations and threats of impeachment the
common council Of Chicago recanted and bowed
down to big Bill" The cohesive power Of the
feshpots quickly overcomes grandstand plays.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Put into practice what you learned at the can
ming school and you will have your garden i
your pantry next winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Persons who purchase medicine from door-to-
door peddlers at any time are inviting trouble. If
anything is wrong with you, take no chances on
tinkering with your ailments. .Nt.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Coal Operator Moderwell told senate COM
mittee that mine owners are selling coal at from
200 to 800 per cent profit. The cut Of from 81 to
IS ton then hardly ranks as a major surgical
operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30
This Day In History.

1775-Committee Of safety ap-
pointed, with Benjamin Franklin as
president.
1777-British under General Howe
evacuated New Jersey, crossing to
Staten Island.
1S15-United States signed treaty
Of peace with Algiers.
1S49-Rome capitulated to the
French army under Marshal Oudinot.
1853-Great Britain officially pro-
claimed the end of the Burmese war.
1867-Rear Admiral George f.
Pearson, u. s. N, naval officer Of re-
markable ability and patriotism. died
at Portsmouth, N. H. Born at Exeter,
N H., in 1893.
1Ss3-Presden Cleveland called an
extra session of congress to consider
the financial crisis.
1903-More than 200 lives lost In an
explosion in coal mine near Hanna,
Wyo.
1s16-President Wilson delivered a
speech in New York. stating his atti-
tude with regard to war with Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Judged by the record so far, 1t Is clear Dat
Waterman's patriotism outshines that Of Auditor
Smith as service outshines shouting.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Newpapers mailed in London jane IS reached
Omaha June 28. Evidently the subsea campaign
accelerates full speed ahead.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30
[IODNY]
Proverb For the Day.
One Year Ago Today In the War.

Domestic infelicity is a thorn in the
flesh.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30
Last call for June bridesl All aboard

Easing the strain On the coal pile looks good,
even in summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30

Second installment on Liberty bond pay
ments is DUE Watch the money roll in.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-30
The Day We Celebrate.

DIR. j. ]. Foster, the dentist, was
born June 80, 1872, at Monmouth, Ill.
He graduated from the Ohio college
and practiced at Pawnee City, later at
Washington, Ia, and in London, Eng
land, before locating in Omaha.
Frank H. Myers, president Of Ben
son-Myers company, Is just 56 years
old today. He was born in Wisconsin,
starting out in business in Beatrice and
coming to Omaha in 1901 as member
of his present firm.
James ". Chick. deputy county
clerk, is Just Al years old today. He is
a native Nebraska, originating at
Tecumseh
William Critics Ramsey, a member
of the Omaha bar since 1910, was born
June 80, 1884 in Plattsmouth. He Is at
present a deputy county attorney.
DR.. William H. Berry Is 55 years to-
day. He is a well known representa-
tive Of the medical profession, and was
born in Burlington, Ia.
Rear Admiral William B. Caperton,
U. S. N. commanding the Pacific fleet,
years ago today.
Brigadier General Alfred Mordecai
U. s. A., retired, born in Philadelphia,
seventy-seven years ago today.
Lord Esher. for many years a
prominent figure in English public
life, born in London, sixty-fve years
ago today.
Right Rev. Charles Sumner Burch,
suffragan bishop Of the Episcopal d.
ocese of New York, born at Pinckney,
Mich. sixty-two years ago today.
Timely Jottings and Reminders.
The government ends its fiscal year
today.
Cardinal Gibbons today completes
fifty-slx years as a priest and thirty
one years as a cardinal.
South Dakota climbs on the water
wagon at midnight tonight, by virtue
of the prohibition amendment adopted
at the last general election.
The time limit fixed by the govern
ment for raising the regular military
forces to the full quota provided by
the law will expire today.
DR.. George E. Vincent retires from
the presidency Of the University of
Minnesota today, to take up his duties
as head Of the Rockefeller foundation.
Prof. Roscoe Pound of the Harvard
law school is to deliver the annual ad-
dress before the New Hampshire State
. Bar ASSOCIATION, meeting in annual ses-
sion today at Laconia.
The Young Women's conference.
one of the summer religious assemb-
lies founded by the late Dwight L.
Moody, will open today at East North
field, Mass, and continue its sessions
until July s.
Storyette of the Day.
We had a friend who had been
pretty prosperous, but who came upon
evil days. We met him one day and
he said that he was pretty close to
being busted. but he was still hoping.
Then he honked his horn. mournfully,
and drove away, and we didn't see
him again till the other day when we
bumped into him on the street
Hello, old SCOUT" we said. How
are things breaking now?"
"Fine!" he answered. I'm on my
feet again"
"Bullyr' we exclaimed. How did
you do 1T"
Sold my car"
The Joke was so obvious that we
didn't see 1t till after he had. gone
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
SOLDIER SHOT
At R. R. TUNNEL
Private Mahos Is Seriously
Wounded by comrade; He
Thot Gun UnIoaded

At one Of the railroad tunnels west
of Elko this morning at 7:40 o'clock,
Private Mahos was accidently shot
by Private Chavez through the left
shoulder, when the former relieved
the latter from his post OF duty.
Mahos is a recruit and the acci-
dent is due to his lack of training.
The injured man had been on duty
and the guard was brought UP to re-
lieye him. When arms were inspect
ed the bolt of gun was drawn and
a cartridge was sent from the maga.
zine into the chamber. Cheyez took
the gun and pulled the trigger, and
the bullet was sent crashing through
Chayez's left shoulder below the col.
lar bone.
The wounded man was rushed to
Elko and placed in the Boiling hos
pital. His injury is of a serious ma.
ture but IL is not likely to prove
fatal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
NO SHORTAGE OF
EGGS AND BUTTER.
More Than Thirty Million Eggs
Held on Tracks in Chicago
BY Spectators
PLENTIFUL SUPPLY ON
THE PACIFIC COAST
Pacific Coast viii Ship One
Hundred and Fifty Car
Loads of Butter

CHICAGO, April 24.-According to
Herbert A. Emerson, who has been
to the Pacific coast investigating food
conditions for Commissioner Dillon of
the State of New York, there are
between thirty and thirty-six million
eggs on the railroad tracks in Chi.
cago, held by spectators to keep up
the prices. Emerson says that eggs
are plentiful on the Pacific coast. and
that region will have a surplus OF
seyenty-five to hundred thousand
cases.
"The butter situation is unparal,
leled," he said. The Pacific coast
this year will be able 40 ship sur.
plus of one hundred and fifty cars,
twenty-four thousand pounds 10 the
car. Four years ago the Pacific coast
imported two hundred cars of but
ter
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
~ = :
COMM|SsIONO Of
FRENCHOFFICERs
ARRIVE SAFELY
Ship Conveyed Across the At
Iantic by French Warships
Without Incident
ESCORTED TO PORT
WITH NAVAL H0n0RS
U. S. Ships Break Out French
colors and Bands Play
National Anthem

WASHINGTON, April 24.-The state
department this morning announced
the safe arrival on this continent to-
day of the French commission.
The commission which includes Mar.
shall Joffre and Former Premier vi
yani. arrived this morning aboard a
speedy steamship of the French line.
which was conveyed across the Allan
tic
The vessels were met of the coast
by American torpedoboat destroysrs
and escorted to port with naval and
military honors. Attaches OF the
French legation at Washington and
American naval and military officers,
together with representatives OF the
state department, boarded the vessel
and extended welcome to America.
An Associated Press correspondent
who accompanied the party from
France sends the following dispatch
from the port of arrival:
"As the ship bearing the French
commission came into port the Ameri.
can ships broke out the French colors
from their mastheads and ths.Ameri-
can bands played the FRENCH national
anthem. American and French sailors
lined the rails of their respective ships.
No salutes were fired.
"a apeciai train bearing the French
commission slipped out of Paris in the
early morning. observed only by afew
secret service men and railway men.
The transfer from the train to the
ship was without event as was also the
trip across the Atlantic.
"Warships passed out ahead of the
French steamer into the danger zone.
which in this case was one OF the par
ticular hunting places of the German
submarines. The first night out the
| ship and her convoy made eighteen
knots an hour before the wind. All
the ships run the first night without
lights"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
KAISER ADVISED
TO ABDICATE
HIS THRONE
Member Family Reported to
Have Told Him to Follow
Cars Example

ROME. April 24.-The Corriere
d'Italia, the Italian clerical newspaper,
declares that IT is now able to con-
firm the reports published in Spanish
newspapers, that the immediate fol
lowing OF the kaiser is exerting pres.
sure on him to abdicate the German
throne.
The paper says that at a recent
meeting of the Hohenzollern family
one member, bolder than the rest, in.
timated that the emperor might save
the situation by following the example
OF the czar. The kaiser is reported to
have turned pale and left the room
muttering I'VE shall see"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
PRESIDENT WILSON
TRULY GREAT LEADER

NEW YORK. April 24.--The an.
nual meeting of the Associated Press
was held here today.
In his address TO the members after
the business meeting President Noyes
said: ''In every past great crisis that
we have met, God has raised up a
leader truly great. who has typifed
America, her hopes and her ideals;
and 80 in this great national peril
he has not failed us l propose health
to the president of the United States.
Woodrow Wilson"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
April 20, 1917.


The Independent,
Elko. Nevada.
Gentlemen:
As there are only few days left,
before the people of this town will
be called upon to vote for, or against,
the adoption of the charter, for the
corporate government of Elko; and
as up TO the present time the press
of the town has been silent, with re-
spect TO the provisions of the charter:
and believing that on account OF this
lack OF publicity. there are many who
are not familiar with same, | have
taken the liberty of addressing you,
calling TO your attention this fact of
lack of publicity, in the hope that you,
as the official paper of the county,
will discuss the charter in detail in
your columns in the immediate fu.
ture. / think that in affairs of gov.
ernment, as in this instance, the
press should not fail to give public.
ity to matters of this kind. In do.
ing this 1t will undoubtedly encourage
the public TO take moro of an inter
est in the charter before casting their
vote on May l, and consequently, the
vote will be more intelligent.
The questions that have arisen in
my mind of the more important ma
ture in connection with the adoption
of this charter, are: Will the adop
tion of the charter effect more eff
cient local government? Will Il b,
more economical than the present
form OF town government? Can we ex
pect efficiency from officials without
adequate consideration? Is the char
ter in It's entirety suitable on account
of TN certain peculiar existing loca
conditions? II the charter is adopt
ed, and factions composed OF large
number OF the qualified electors OF
the city, take opposite views with
respect to any ordinance, isn't II Q
fact that either faction can by pre-
senting petitions signed by twenty
per cent Of the voting population
compel the supervisors to- submit tn,
matter in controversy to an election
repeatedly every six months? Ant
this upon matters of no great i'm
portance? For instance. Suppose {
certain faction wished to pass an or
diDance prohibiting the ringing o
church bells within the city limits
would petition presented TO The
supervisors, after their failure to pas
such an ordinance, signed by twent!
per cent of the voting population
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
FIERCE FIGHT
RACING TODAY
ON WOI.AN FRONT
Germans Put Forth Supreme
Effort to Hold important
Positions
BRITISH SUCCEED IN
DRIVING TWO WEDGES
Germans Tenacious Fighting
Leaves Issue For the Time
Being in Doubt

What is apparently the bitter
est Sighting on the present Anglo
French offensive is raging today
along the Wotan line, a hastily
organized position TO the east Of
Arras, to which the Germans re-
tired when the northern end Of
General Won Hindenburg's line
was turned by General Haig.
The Germans are putting forth
a supreme effort to hold this vital
position Of their defense, the
erumbling Of which would expose
0ouai and cambrai, and bring
into prospect another great re-
treat.
The British have driven two
wedges into the German position
forming a sharp salient in the re-
gion Of Scarpe and north Of
8apaume on the Cambria road.
The head Of the first salient has
been thrust within four miles Of
Brity, the most important forti-
fled point on the Wotan line, but
the tenaeity and power with
which the Germans are fighting
leaves the issue for the time
being In doubt.
British Make Gains
LONDON. April 2i-The Britisl
gained ground on wide front las
night south of the Bapaume.C Cambria
road. They reached St Quentin car
al at one point and the villages O
Beaucamp and villers.Plouich wer
captured.
The positions gained on the Frencl
front yesterday were retained an,
further progress was made east O
Molchy and near Roeux.
Turks Driven Back
LONDON, April 2i.--The Turks Il
MesopotamiR have been driven fron
their position between Samara an
lZtabilat, the war Office announces
The British are pursuing them. an
have occupied the Samara station
capturing Is locomotives and 20
railway trucks.
British Suffer Heavy Losses
BERLIN. April 2i.--Only on tn
Cambria.Arras road did the Englis
gain any ground yesterday, says tn
German official statement.
The ruins of Guemappe remain 1
the hands of the British.
The attempt Of the British to brea
through the German line near ARA
was repulsed with tremendous losses
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
CLAIM FRENCH
GAINS As YET
UN|MPORTANT
German Officer Says They
Have Not Attained Their
StragetiCal Aim

AMSTERDAM, April 24.--Major
Moraht. writing for the Tages Zie,
tung says that the French offensive
gains are hitherto unimportant 81
am in favor OF German defensive, even
at the cost of abandoning our dead to
gether with war materials and por.
tions OF positions, to maintain our own
strength while destroying that of the
enemy and preventing him from attain,
ing his stragetical aim, which is to
break through the German line" the
major writes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
PREPARING FOR
BIG DEMONSTRATION

meeting will be held at the of,
fee of the district attorney this oven.
ing for the purpose OF perfecting
plans for IA big patriotic demonstra.
ton. Officers OF the Draper club.
officers of the Elko Chapter American
Red Cross, representatives of the
high school cadets, Lieutenant Bank.
er. and others will be present.
The demonstration will be the I'm.
est ever seen here
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
GERMANS GATHERING
IN BRAZIL
kilograms Confirm Report That Ger.
mans are Concentrating in Santa
Catherine

RIO JANERo, April 24.-Telegrams
received here from Parana confirm
the report that German citizens re-
siding in the southern Brazilian
states are concentrating in the state
of Santa Catherine.
1t is believed that German in.
surrection in the southern part of
Brazil is imminent.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24

A number Of Shriners will pass
through from Reno and other points
in the western part of the state Fri.
day morning, enroute 10 Ely, where
a ceremonial meeting will be held.
The Mobiles will breakfast here, and
the Shrine band which accompanies
the aggregation will probably render
couple OF selections. Several 10
cal Shriners are planning to attend
the big dOings.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
NEVADA FIRST
TO FILL QUOTA
The Spirit of '61 Still Exists in
The Battle Born
State

WASHINGTON. April 24.-Nevada
will be the first state to I'LL her quota
of recruits for the regular army. The
state was called upon to supply one
hundred and sixty.two men, and up
to this hour has furnished one hun
drsd and fftEtwo. Arizona is amons
the states which has furnished NJ
recruits.
In the Spanish.American war Ne
vada, the battle,born state, in a fev
weeks furnish more than twice he
quota
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
A LETTER ON incorporation

compel the board to cause an election
10 be held to decide the issue? Would
not such elections be a charge against
the city fund, and entail large out
lay of money to defray the cost of
such elections? Again; would not
the city be compelled 10 maintain it's
prisoners, provide an adequate Jail,
and attendants? Is there any avail.
able space in the county building
which could be used for civic pur-
poses? And IL so, has the city any
right to the use of such space? II
not, will the city be compelled to
erect a municipal building? Is It
not also fact that certain municipal
carry out the provisions OF the char
ter, in addition to the present county
| officers? For instance, a city clerk.
| attorney, assessor, policemen, etc?
And these at salary? During the
past year. according to my best recol-
| lection about half dozen ordinances
have been passed under our present
| form of town government, and l be-
lieve the cost of printing and publish.
ing these ordinances. was about 5000
each. Now isn't II fact that a mum
Der of ordinances will be necessary
| almost Immediately upon the adop-
tion of the charter, in order to carry
| its provisions into effect, and will
not the cost OF printing and publish
ing such ordinances cost many thous.
ands Of dollars?
The questions submitted here have
been prompted by discussion which
the writer has heard about town. I
have waited patiently for the press
to discuss the charter. and the dues.
tions here presented, which are the
ones that naturally arise as soon as
any discussion is had about tho char
ter, II Is for this reason that have
taken the liberty OF addressing you,
and sincerely hope you will not
treat this communication lightly and
discard 1t, with q brief statement, but
will answer the questions herein con
tanned as fully as possible, and give
your opinion whether or not It will
be to the best interests of the town
of Elko TO adopt the charter in it's
present form.
Very truly yours,
A TAXPAYER
Elko. Nevada. April 80, 1917.
Ed--The above communication did
not reach the Independent Office un.
I'll noon today, and we haven't the
time or space to answer II today. but
1--we will endeavor to do so tomorrow
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
DANIELS DENIES THE
CAPTURE OF SUBMARINE

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Secre.
tary Daniels today denied the report
that a German submarine had been
captured by an American warship
after being caught in net near New
port News.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
TWO HUNDRED
MILLION LOAN
IS SUBSCRIBED
Nationak Banks Notified to
Close Books Today for
First Offering

WASHINGTON. April 24.-The fed.
eral reserve board this morning tele-
graphed instructions to all national
banks to close their subscription books
at ten o'clock this forenoon to sub
scription for the first offering of the
5000, 100000 in treasury certificates.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
U. S. STEEL CORPORATION
CUTS ANOTHER MELON

NEW YORK, April 24.-The United
States Steel Corporation declared an
other extra dividend today of three
per cent on common, in addition to
The regular quarterly dividend of one
and quarter per cent.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-24
WAR BILL MAY
PASS THIS WEEK

WASHINGTON April 24.-The pas.
sage OF the war bill before the end of
the week was forecast upon the assem-.
bling OF congress. II will be debated
In both houses. The vote may he
reached in the house Thursday and in
the senate by Saturday