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Arizona republican., 1917-04-27

shameful to say the least and wish that law could be enacted to prevent such thing
 These customers ought to learn lesson from the little Wyoming town where the entire population offered their services to the country The town is not very large it is true; only thirty people there. But the offered to bear and the women and girls volunteered for Red Cross work There's patri- otsm for you.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-27
MINERS GIVEN INCREASES
Republican A. p. Leased Wire

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Voluntary wage increases of approximately 20 per cent are granted to 175,0O0 miners in the anthracite coal fields by an agree ment signed tonight by representative of the operators and the United Mine Workers of America. The advance is virtually the same as that recently giv- en to 225,000 workers in the bituminous fields.
 After the agreement was signed, the following statement was made by the miners president, John P. White :-"The signing of the anthracite agreement to- night. following the bituminous settle ment, insures industrial peace in the basic industry of the nation, all of which has been accomplished without threat suspension of work strikes or interference from any outside source other than the recognized councils for wage adjustments provided for in the joint wage agreement"
 AXE PASSIONS INHERITED?-
Arizona republican., 1917-04-27

The Smith Spring Holmes company of five instrumental artists, and the Davenny Festival Quintet of opera singers have lately been on the Or pheum circuit and afe the best of their kind that have ever been heard ill Phoenix.
 Sidney Landon is known all over the country for his wonderful impersona tions of Mark Twain Longfellow, Bill Nye and Lord Tennyson, as well as a dozen other noted characters. The most wonderful entertainment of i it's kind that Phoenix has ever seen will be the Australian manikins-they are a hundred little mechanical men and women that do all kinds of tricks that will keep the audience in an up- roar of laughter They put on one scene carrying out the ideas in Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues
 Under the Sea"
Arizona republican., 1917-04-27
THE CHANGING TIMES

This is changing all of oldest institutions In more peaceful days the typewriter repair in turned screw, untangled the ribbon, wrote Now is the time for all good to to the aid of their party" and went his way
 But times different The repair man entered the office this week and wrote: "A quick movement of the enemy will jeopardize six gunboats."-New York Evening Post
Arizona republican., 1917-04-27

Major Gen. George Barnett, com- mander in chief of the United States marine corps, is recruiting that arm of the service up to full war strength. Marines are always called first when war is imminent, and they have shown the way to fighting mer -'s,e 1798..
Arizona republican., 1917-04-27
SILVER CITY GIVES UP LARGE ACREAGE
 FUR FOOD CROPS
Special to The Republican,

SILVER CITY. April 26.-At special meeting held today by the Silver City chamber of commerce in response to a call from the New Mexico committee of
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
MEXICAN sHEEPHERDER
HAS FOOT AMPUTATEO

A, Mexican by the name of NJ.
Aguirre, who had his feet frozen dur
ing the extreme cold spell, had part
Of his left foot amputated yesterday
morning at the county hospital. The
amputation was performed by COUNTY
Physician p. J. Mangan, assisted by
DR.. Giroux.
A week or two ago the patient was
brought to the institution from Quinn
River Crossing, where he had been
herdlng sheep, with both feet frozen
The other foot will be amputated to
morrow.
Last Tuesday three toes were am
putated from the left foot of col.
ored boy givIn gthe name of Meyers,
who froze them while coming over the
Summit in a boxcare several days
ago.-Humboldt Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
STARR VALLEY MAN
RETURNS WITH BRIDE

This morning Samuel McMullen,
prominent Starr Valley ranch man, re-
turned from California with his bride,
who was formerly Miss Mary Doan Of
Gilroy, Cal. Mr.. and Mrs. McMullen
will spend a few days in Elko with
relatives of Mr.. McMullen, this being
the last lap OF the honeymoon. and
they will then go TO the ranch home
In Starr Valley to live. AS has been
mentioned in this paper. they were
married in San Jose, Cal, on the fourth
day OF this month and have since been
honeymooning in California. A host of
friends OF Mr.. McMullen will be glad
TO welcome his return with the bride
Mrs. McMullen is one of the most
charming brides to come to Elko from
another community. The Independent
extends 10 the happy couple the heart
lest congratulations and wishes them
the happiness and most prosperous fu
ture possible.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
F. c. ROBINS BUYS
NEVADA VULCAN MINES

4 mining deal involving a consid-
Grafton of several thousand dollars
was concluded in Reno today when F.
c. Robins, prominent mining man Of
Winnemucca, took over the property Of
the Nevada Vulcan Mines company on
Winnemucca mountain near the town
of Winnemucca, says the Reno Gaz-
cite.
Mr.. Robins has been associated with
the company for several years and
now has full control Of II. The prop
erty consists of five claims on which
large amount OF development work
has been done and active operations
are to be continued.
Mr.. Robins stated today that he eX
pected to develop the property into 6
big mine and present indications were
very promislng.-Humbol Star
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
FIND LIVING FISH
FROZEN IN RIVER ICE

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, Feb. H.
A curious phenomenon Of sudden
blizzard that struck this section Is re.
ported by jefferson City people who
have been skating on the Moreau
river several miles from the city.
The mercury dropped from well up
in the sixties to fourteen below zero
within fifteen hours. and ice on the
streams and ponds formed so rapidly
that many fish were imprisoned in the
ice and are still solidly embedded.
The ice in many places is eight TO
ten inches thick and clear. Skaters
say that hundreds OF fish OF all kinds
and sizes can plainly be seen.
It is said that fish frozen in the
Ice of a living stream will revive when
the ice thawR.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

The basketball team OF the Elko
high school left for Ely this morning
on the Western Pacific. They will
play the champion team of White Pine
county tonight. The local boys feel
sure that they will win the game TO.
night. Confidence is one OF the things
they are well supplied with. Along
with this confidence they have, also
excellent playing ability which means
that they will make fine run for the
score honor tonight. Those who made
the trip are Gorden Griswold, Badt,
Bert Leslie. Jim Sutton. Harold Harris,
4. Merkley who substituted for Hugh
Llperillc, the latter having TO ay
out OF the game on account OF a
Sprained wrist. and also Prof. Martin
the team coach, accompanied them.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

Mr.. Jerry Sheehan, cashier of tho
First National Bank of Winnemucca
is in Elko today attending the meet
ing of the sheep owners of the state
He is accompanied by his daughter
Miss Evelyn Sheehan. Mr.. Sheehar
spent his boyhood days in Elko, ant
will be remembered by all of the
older residents. After leaving ,herC
he worked for number of years witt
the S. p. Railroad company and be
came one of its most popular ant
trusted employees. He resigned hi.
position of county recorder of Hum
boldt county, which in turn he CAV,
up TO accept a position with the Firs
National bank. In late years forum,
has dealt kindly with Mr.. Sheehan
and he is now one of the most prom
inent business men of the state. II i
number of years since Mr.. Sheehal
visited Elko, and he is greatly pleasc1
with the growth and prosperous con
dition OF the town. The Independen
enjoyed a very pleasant call by Nj
Sheehan and his charming dauehte
this forenoon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
INDIAN SCHOOL TO
OPEN MONDAY

At recent meeting of the trustees
of the Winnemucca school district
Miss Verne Haywood, who has been
teaching at McDermitt, was chosen
teacher of the Indian school which is
TO be established here, says Humboldt
Star. The new school is to be held in
the building formerly used for the
kindergarten, at the rear of the main
school building on Lay street. It will
open next Monday morning. From
what can be learned there will be
from fifteen to twenty Indian chill
dren in attendance at the opening. A.
the school progresses 1t is expected
that a number OF other Indian pupils
will come from Golconda, Mill City
Paradise Valley and other outlying
sections.
The contract entered into by The
local trustees and the government wa!
received a few days ago and was sign
ed and sent back 10 Washington.
With the opening OF the Indlar
school this district will be on the list
first class schools OF the state for the
first time.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
SOCIAL FUNCTION
BRILLIANT AFFAIR

Yesterday afternoon sixty guests
gathered at five hundred party given
by Mrs. Percy Hazelton and her sis
ter. Miss Hazel Guilliee. This was
one of the most brilliant affairs of the
present social season which has been
noted for its iustre.
Prizes were given which were treas.
ures to the recipients, and they were
most appropriate as well. After the
games were finished the guests were
served with the most dainty luncheon
and delicious refreshments. No finer
hospitality has been dispensed this
season than that enjoyed by the guests
who attended this affair Mrs. Hazel
ton was Obliged to act alone as hostess
Miss Guilliee having become i'll in the
morning with the common malady
mumps and was unable to assist as
hostess. While all the guests were
keenly disappointed at the absence oi
this one OF the two very charming
hostesses the party was decided so
cial success.
The ball room of the Mayer hotel
where the party was held, was mos
artistically decorated in a green anC
yellow color scheme. In the wall ant
window decorations was a profusion o
flowers, acacias and china lilies pre-
dominating.
Entrancing music by the Hale OF
chestra was also part of the entertain
ment afforded the guests during tn
afternoon. The social set OF Elko viii
rember this function for some time 4
come.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
WALL STREET MEN
CHARGED CONTROL
OF NEWSP PAPERS
TO BRING ON WAR
REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS
TAKING STEPS TO UNCOVER
MATTERS; MORGAN AND OTHER
INTERESTS ARE INVOLVED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Represen-
tative Moore, of Pennsylvania, today
introduced in the house r. resolution
asking for an investigation, by seven
congressman. of the charges of Rep
'resentative Galloway of Texas. that
Morgan and other large Wall street
interests have subsidized twenty-five
1f the leading newspapers of the coun-
lry for the purpose of involving the
United States in the European war
Some startling exposures are said
20 be be ready to he made in case
he other members will sanction the
investigation. The allegation that such
wrong doing on the part of some of
The most influential men in the coun-
try has been planned and actually
| started toward accomplishment is
most startling to official Washington.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
UTAH COUPLE COME
TO ELKo TO WE'D

The sky that hangs over the state
of Nevada seems to cast a reflection
OF romance into some OF the states
close by. Occasionally a couple bent
on taking the fatal plunge into the
sea of matrimony decide that in Ne
vada they will be led beside the still
waters. He grabs a suit case in which
he has carefully packed necktie and
handkerchief, and she carries hand
bag containing a small fortune In toi.
let articles. They arrive in Elko and
timidly inquire OF passersby on the
street the way to the court house. In
few hours they have taken the step
that will prove interesting to them
both in the future no matter how II
ends. This morning Judge ]. C. Dough.
ty performed marriage ceremony for
Utah couple. Daniel II. Dalton, Jr.,
and Lille Weikel. both of the town of
Monticello, Utah. arrived In Elko yes
terday and were married this morning
in the justice court room. They will
remain for n few days in Elko and
then will return to Utah where they
will make their future home.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
GERMANS SHADSENT
ORDERS SECRETLY
FOR THE DISABLING
Of |NTERNED SHIPS
CAPTAIN OF INTERNEp SHIP AN
swERs QUESTIONS IN CIVIL
SUIT DISCLOSING ASTONISHING
FACTS

BOSTON. Feb. 17.-Captain Polack
of the interned German liner, Kron
Prinzessin Cecelie, stated on the wit.
ness stand in the United States court
this morning that the engines OF the
ship had been damaged under direct
secret orders from the German gov.
eminent. He refused TO give the source
OF the orders. declaring that II he did
so he would be tried for high treason
on his return 10 Germany. lie said
that the secret orders were received
on Jan. 81. The disabling of the ships
engines began Immediately and the
German submarine note was delivered
late the same day. He stated that
all the ships charts and papers were
burned at the time OF the sinking oi
the Sussex as 1t was expected that
this would be likely to start trouble.
He was advised to be ready TO dis
able the engines OF the ship upon re
ceipt OF code message whenever II
came.
The message was received last
January. The testimony was delivered
in a civil suit brought in the United
States courts against the German
owners OF the liner by the National
City bank and the Guarantee Trust
company over the non.delivery OF a
gold shipment at the outbreak OF the
war
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

Or. Arthur is in conference with
the sheep men of Elko county for the
purpose of cffecting an organizat lion
which will be permanent sheep mems
association. They will also take up
the grazing problem with the local for.
est service office with view to co.
operation with the forest supervisor
relative to the most equitable distri.
button OF tie grazing lands under the
permit system. Sheep men from all
over the county are In attendance, as
well as many from other counties who
have sheep and ranches in this county.
There is fair sized delegation from
WinnemucCa.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
VERY OLD TREATY
CLAIMED By GERMANY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Germany
is still insisting that the United States
reaffirm the Prussian treaty Of 1893.
Following the refusal OF Ambassador
Gerard to discuss the subject the Ber-
lin foreign office took the matter di.
rectly to the state department. The
proposed amplifications were received
through the Swiss government and
were made public without comment by
Lansing. If accepted. it will effective e,
ly safeguard the citizens OF either ma.
tion, also private property within the
territory of each nation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
STEP FOR
BIG PREPAREDNESS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE great.
est single step in national prepared.
ness is announced in the appointment
by the war department to the signal
officers reserve corps OF five of the
leading electrical engineers OF the
world.
Telephone. telegraph and electrical
companies of the country, including
the largest among them, have given
their chief executes TO the country in
case the call is necessary, and they
have also organized. equipped and of.
ficered their men to become reservists
in the signal corps.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
CUBAN REBELLION
ABOUT SQUELCHED

HAVANA, Feb. .17.-The Cuban gov
ernment has made rapid strides in put
ting down the rebellion which has
started recently and threatened the
whole republic. In the Province oI
Hamaguey the headquarters of the re
bel forces, government troops entered
greatly outnumbering the revolution
lists. The government feels now that
the greatest danger is past.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
GERMANS CLAIM GAINS
IN CHAMPAGNE FRONT

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-French counter
attacks in the Champagne front where
the Germans gained a half mile yes
terday were repulsed according to the
German war office. 1t is claimed that
the French made the counter attacks
last night and failed to make their
goals.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

The Shoe shop south of the S. p.
freight depot. formerly known as the
Electric Shoe Shop, has changed it's
name to the Modern Shoe Shop. Have
your shoes fixed with us and you will
have nice Job. We also buy old
shoes films
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
HARVESTER TRUST
TROUBLES GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-The gov
crnment has asked the supreme court
TO dissolve the harvester trust In a
brief filed by the department of justice
the high court is asked to affirm the
decree of the district court of Mime
sofa which ordered the dissolution of
the trust Oh the ground that it con,
stituted a combination in restraint of
trade.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
coNsULs
INDEFINITELY DELAYED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The Ger
man government is perfecting arrange,
ments for the departure of the Ameri-
can consuls who are still delayed
here. The state department is in
formed to this effect through Spain.
Lansing is unable TO say when they
will leave.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
NATIONAL 8 HOUR
LAW FOR WOMEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA nation
al eight hour work day for women is
provided for in bill introduced in
the senate today by Senator Robinson
of Arkansas. The same bill was also
introduced in the house by Representa-
tive Heating OF Colorado.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

J. n. 8radish, DR.. a. G. Olmsted and
+. w. Brands, all well known men Of
Wells and all Interested in the sheep
business. are attending the meeting
of sheep men today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

DR.. S. 3. Arthur returned from Car
son City this morning. He report
that his wife, who was operated upor
last week, is doing nicely and that sh'
has been taken from the hospital tJ
the home OF her parents. 1t is hope
that she will be entirely well inside @
week.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

Mrs. A. L. MeGInty entertained q
number of guests last night at her
home. The entertainment was auction
five hundred. The games OF cards
were played until nearly midnight
when a dainty luncheon was served
All the guests were delightfully."- en-
tertaincd.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. n. o. DeIto, well
known ranch people of Montello. are
spending the day in Elko. Mr.. Delto
Is attending the stock meeting.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

A. r. Clayton and A. w. Clayton
well known stock men of North Fork
are among those In attendance at the
meeting OF stock men in Elko today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Antoine zunio, well
known people Of Hylton, are visitors
10 the county seat today. Mr.. Zunio
is in attendance at the meeting OF
stock men.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17
HEAVY BATTLES
RUMANIAN FRONT

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-Heavy battles
have developed on the Rumania front
in spite OF the cold weather and the
SHOWS, according 10 information given
out by the war office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

r. q. Stewart, well known stock
man from Reeds station is among the
stock mon in attendance at the meet
in gin Elko today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-17

J. r. Dove and Guy Rartmess are
among the stock men from Hylton in
attendance at the meeting for the Or
ganization OF an association.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-04-19
Two Freaks of Nature.

Two contrasting freaks Of nature are
the Island of Fire and the Lake of
Snow. The Island Of Fire is called the
Home of Hot Devils. 1t Is situated In
the midst of large lake Of boiling
mud in the island Of Java. The steam
and gases which arise from the sticky
mud form themselves into bubbles, at.
tanning diameter of five or SIX feet,
and sail high up in the air like bal
looms, carried hither and thither by the
wind and finally exploding with a loud
crash.
The biggest snow lake is seen from
the summit of Hispar pass, in the Ka-
rakoram range. 1t Is more than 300
square miles in area. In Switzerland
the sea of ice might better be called
the sea Of snow, as the surface is bro
ken up by solar heat, which makes a
minute assuring in the ice. giving 1t
the appearance Of snow.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-04-19
Women With Mustachos.

The Anus, aboriginal race Of ia
pan, live in the island of Yeddo, al
though the race has become so reduced
that there are now not more than
10000 or 1900 Of them left in the
country. The most noticeable peculiar
ity about Ainu women is that they
have tattooed upon their upper and
lower lips what resembles q musta che
The women are not considered attrac-
tive, and their matrimonial prospects
are quite injured without this decora-
tion. The mustache is begun when the
girl is quite child. 1t is done grad
ually, little each year, until it ex-
tends partly across the cheek, the ma
terial used being the SCOT from burning
birch bark. The face is cut and the
black rubbed in. Afterward it is
washed in a solution of ash bark liquor
to fix the color.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-04-19
Round Towers of Ireland,

No one knows exactly when or why
the round towers in Ireland were built,
but some believe that the druids erect
ed them as watch towers and places to
which to go for safety in time of dan
ger A good many of the towers have
the tops broken down, and those which
show the cone tops intact have mostly
been restored. There is no door on the
ground, the doors being purposely
built at about ten or fifteen feet from
the ground and were reached by lad
ders. After the people had climbed In
side they drew their ladders up after
them and thus were out of reach of the
Danes who frequently invaded the
country. The tiny windows of these
towers are far up toward the top also.
About eighty round towers remain in
Ireland, but only few of them are
perfect. According to one authority,
they were probably built between the
ninth and thirteenth centuries.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-04-19
Plant For a Hanging Basket.

Indoor gardeners will be interested
In watching this plant grow. 1t fol
lows the plan of the strawberry in
sending out runners and starting new
growths of the end of the stem. The
strawberry. however has the earth to
establish its new growths. This In
door plant sends out the runners crop
ing for earth where there is none. It's
called the saxifrage.
It is favorite plant for hanging bas-
kets. A small tuft of leaves develops
at the end Of each vine. From this
tuft other runners are sent out, and
these In turn develop more tufts. By
this method the saxifrage keeps on ex-
panding until the basket is covered
with a network Of vines and blanket
of leaves.
The leaves, shaped like those of the
geranlum, are a reddish olive color,
veined in white. 1t requires ordinary
soil and moderate amount Of water
and shade.-Philadelph North Amer
ican.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-04-19

InGIan slaves % SsS's r,iiefICa.
Timid. cringing. taking off his hat
respectfully to every white man he
meets, the Indian of the west coast of
South America is pitiable object.
In the cities lie shares with the burrc
the honor of being everybody's burden
bearer. No one but an Indian will be
seen with even the smallest package.
and you can engage a detachment OF
the children of the sun" to carry home
anything from half pound of tea to
200 pound trunk. You pay him what
you will; he dares not chatter about
price with white man.
On the great plantations and In the
mines the Indian is virtual slave.
There is no free agricultural labor on
the west coast. Four days a week the
peon must work for the great land
holders at the munificent wage of 10
cents q day. The rest of the time he
may devote to his own acre or two.
which must feed and clothe his family.
World outlook.