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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-08
Core shoulders, lame back.

Core shoulders, lame back.
- stiff neck. all pains and aches
~ yield to Sloan's Liniment.
Do NOT rub II. Simply apply TO
the sore spot, ii quickly penetrates
and relieves. Cleaner than mussy
plasters or ointments, it does not
stain the skin.
Keep a bottle handy for rheumatism.
sprans, bruises, toothache, neuralgia, govt.
lumbaeo and sore stiff muscles.
At all druggists, Csc. Soc. and 81 90.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-08
SMITHFIELD


A ten pound girl arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley Rich
ardson last week Wednesday.
Mrs. Grace Dow spent part of last
week with her sister Mrs. Myrtle
Holmes.
The annual town meeting will be
held Monday, March 5th, at Smith
field village.
The stage from Norridgewock 10
Smithfield failed to make its regular
trips last Friday and Saturday on ae-
count of the condition of the roads.
Felix Siros Is home from the
woods for few days vacation
Mrs. Lottie Cunlin is confined To
the houes with sickness.
The Tatting Club met last We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs Nellie
and Alice Groves. Light refresh.
ments were served.
The ladies of Fairyiew Grange are
preparing for fair in the near fut-
ure.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
MAN ABOUT THE SAME
$4,000 YEARS AGO

: PORTLAND. ORE, Feb 27.-Al-
though some sort of man has been
inhabiting this earth for some 100000
years, 1t has been only racently-
$4,000 years or so-that he has direct
ed his intelligence toward progress.
according to Professor William Field.
ing Ogburn, of Reed College, this
city.
The Professor declares little physi.
cal change has taken place in man
during the last $4,000 years and that
one might dress an ancient parsonage
born at the beginning of this period
in the habiliments of modernity with
out attracting especial attention.
Culture has shown many changes
in the last few centuries, says tbs
professor. He believes the reason fol
this Is that man has had more tools
with which to work.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
DIVER CAMPAIGN
USED TO DISCOURAGE
NEUTRAL SHIPPING

BERLIN. Feb. 27.-Von Bethmann
Hollweg in speech TO the Reichstag
today stated that the one prime pur-
pose of the ppesent submarine CAM
paign was tofdiscohrage neutral ship
ping 10 the allies,
Hessaid That the steeess of the war
for the German empire depends upon
stopping this shipping.
He; praised. the spirit of the German
people and especially the commanders
of the submarines, and said thai the
refusal of :the' allies to consider the
peace proposals had morally strength.
ened the empire, which was protected
by supreme army.
He protested against Wilson's argu-
ments for breaking off diplomatic re-
lations, and deplored the losing OF the
friendship OF the United States after
century of peace between the two
nations.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
CITY NOW
WITHOUT COAL SUPPLY

At meeting of the Virginia City
Miners Union held last night the
shortage of fuel in this city was dis
cussed. 1t being brought out at the
meeting that the conditions are very
acute. Some families are entirely
out, and in others only very linn
tied supply is on hand. The local
dealers have coal ordered. but there
is no predicting when 1t will arrive.
To prevent the fuel situation from
becoming desperate which now
threatens, meeting of citizens has
been called at the district court room
for Monday night next at 1880 o'clock
at which time ways and means will
be discussed to relive the local con.
ditions.-Chronicle.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
PASSES AWAY IN
PRIME OF LIFE

Frank o. Doherty, editor and pro-
prietor of the Goodsprings Gazette,
dropped dead in that city yesterday.
Doherty was 46 years old and n
native OF Boston, Mass, where his
father was a uewspapeTman. He was
a graduate OF Brown university OF
Providence, II. l.
About twenty years ago he came
west and settled first in Arizona, but
three years later he moved to
Searchlight, New. He became edi-
to rof the Searchlight Bulletin and
was district recorder during the
boom days OF the camp. Shortly aft
er the creation of Clark county, In
1909, he became county recorder,
which office he held until 1914. In
June, 1916, he founded the Good
springs Gazette.
Four years ago he married Miss
Florence Squires, daughter OF Chas.
p. Sauires, editor and proprietor OF
the Las Vegas Age. lie is survived
by his widow and two children in
Go0dsprings, his mother in Boston,
and two brothers who are engaged
in professional callings in the east.
Doherty's death came as shock
10 the whole town. lie was in robust
health and universally liked here
Carson Appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
.18 PEOPLE KILLED
II EASTERN WRECK

MOUNT UNION, Penn. Feb. a.
Seventeen passengers and one porter
were killed this morning when a fast
freight train crashed into the rear end
of the Mercantile Express OF the Penn.
sylvania railroad. The express was
standing in the station when the
freight train ran into the rear sleeper.
telescoping the car and killing all its
occupants except one woman and a
boy.
Engineer Cook of the freight train
said he read the signal as white. mean.
ing q clear track. The fireman and
brakeman OF the freight, however,
CLAN TO have warned the engineer
that the signal was green. meaning
that another train was In the block.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
LET'S GIVE THEM
DESERVED SUPPORT

. Friday night at the Bradley .
o Opera House the White Pine .
. county basketball team will play o
o the Elko High boys for the Q
o eastern championship. This .
. game promises to be a hum. .
o dinger" and every one should .
. turn out. .
. The expenses OF bringing q
o team to Elko is very high and .
. IL the boys are unable to make .
o both ends meet in their future .
o games they will have to dis q
o continue basketball and give up q
Q their chances for the champion. q
. ship. The boys need the sup q
o port OF every one. q
. The tickets will be on sale the q
. balance of the week. Buy some q
. and bring your friends with you q
. and show the boys how you ap- q
. preclate their skill OF handling .
Q the ball. .
q q d q q q . . q
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
ELko WOOL SOLD
FOR HIGH PRICE

Thirty.five cent wool in this section,
long dreamed of by the sheepmen, has
finally become a reality. The entire
1917 clip OF the Steptoe Livestock COM
pany and the Ok Yoke company has
been contracted for at this remarkable
price. II. A. Agee. president of the
two companies, made the statement
few days ago that the Steptoe and the
Ok Yoke companies have disposed of
their entire product for this year to
Kosland & Son, among the leading
wool merchants OF Boston, at the con.
tract price of 80 cents a pound.
Harry Dunn. who Is buying for Kos,
land & Son, was here few days ago
and closed the deal, making a very
substantial advance payment as bin
der.
VIM. Johnson, of Glover Valley has
also disposed of his 1917 clip to the
same firm at the price of forty cents
per pound. His product is what is
known among sheepmen as ranch
clip" which grade of wool always
brings higher prices. This clip will
come from about 1000 sheep of high
grade Hampshire.
The sale of the Steptoe and Ok Yoke
clips from range sheep. so Mr.. Agee
asserts, is the best ever made in this
state. Mr.. Agee also states that the
losses of livestock during the past
winter have been very light. Even the
sheep have wintered well, the losses
being very light.-Wells Herald.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27

purpose by the adjutant.general of the
state. The Acknowledgement shall pur-
chase and supply uniforms for said ca
dets. The expenditures for the rifles,
ammunition, equipment and uniforms
provided for in this section shall be
paid out of tho moneys hereinafter
appropriated. @ ....
The Acknowledgement shall provide
suitable drill regulations, books OF In
struction and the necessary blank
forms for reportsS for each of said high
schools having . padet company relat-
ing to the driltrtarget practice, at
tendance. discipline, and condition OF
property OF said hiEh-sohool cadet or.
ganizations. Such reports shall be
made and forwarded in duplicate, one
copy to tho state superintendent of
public instruction and one copy to the
acknowledgements office. semi-annual-
", and shall bear the indorsement OF
the principal of saied school, contain
ing such remarks as the principal may
deem pertinent.
The sum OF three thousand dollars Is
hereby appropriated from the general
fund OF the state OF Nevada for the
purpose of carrying out the provisions
OF this act.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
JARB|DGE M|NING
co. INCORPORATES

Articles of incorporation OF the New
Star Mining company Of Jarbidge have
been filed with the county clerk. The
company is capitalized in the amount
Of one million dollars. The value of
the stock is placed at one dollar per
share. The incorporators are James
McChamber, who has sss.sss shares.
Al McCley. who has one share and
George A. Fisher. who has one share.
The entire amount of the capitals
cation is subscribed and paid up.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
FORMER SHERIFF TAKES
LIFE AT JARBlDGE

Charles w. Dyer. former sheriff Of
Twin Falls county and one Of the
most noted of early enforcers Of law
and order. committed suicide about n
week ago while Respondent by shoot,
ing himself in the right temple in his
tent at Jarbidge, where he had min
ing interests. says the Twin Falls
Times.
Mr.. Dyers was in Twin Falls about
a week before the event and seemed
in an unusually hopeful frame OF
mind, speaking with enthusiasm
about the future of Jarbidge. After
his return TO the camp his friends
noticed that he became respondent
and for several days remained in his
tent.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
SITUATION IS NOW
UP TO CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-The whole
international situation is now up to
congress, according to the attitude as
sumed by the cabinet after a meeting
of congress, when it was known that
the two parties were divided into hos
tile camps over the requests for armed
merchantmen and for cash Insurance
for yisking their vessels in the barred
zone
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
TOO TENDER-HEARTED

II understand that your daughter is
going TO take music lessons"
mot exactly" replied Former Corn.
tossel. 1--WE haven't the heart to tell
her that her voice sounds terrible, so
we're goin' to hire a regular teacher
to do it."-Washington Star.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
THREATENS
TO SEIZE FORITYt
GERMAN VESSEL

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 27.-Holland
proposes to seize forty German yes
sells that have been interned in the
Dutch East Indies since the war be-
gan. II the Teutonic government does
not indemnify the owners Of the seven
Dutch steamers that were torpedoed
by submarines the other day. Holland
has sent a note to Germany in which
she says the Dutch government will
hold Germany responsible for the
sinkings and will retaliate.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
COMMITTEES FAIL
TO AGREE ON THE
PRESIDENTS REQUEST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Both the
senate foreign relations committee
and the house committee on foreign
affairs have failed to reach any agree
ment on measures to meet with the
presidents request for authority to
deal with the German crisis, 1t is
stated. however, that there is q fav.
orable outlook for agreements this
afternoon. - ...-
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
'DUMA CONVENES
UNDER HEAVY GUARD

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 27.-Dispatch-
es from Petrograd this morning stated
that the Russian duma had convened
in building that was closely sur.
rounded by soldiers. 1t is reported
that there is much political unrest in
Petrograd
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
THREE MORE BRITISH
I SHIPS ARE sunk

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The British
Steamers Headley Of 5000 tons and
the Aries of 5000 tons have been
sunk In the barred zone by subma-
rines.
The London Steamer Seagull was
also sunk.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
THIS RULE WORKS BOTH WAYS

Wo do not believe in parcel post
merchandise against the home mer-
chant, neither should the home mer-
chant think better of out-of-town print
ing than he does Of better printing at
home. Buy your printing at home.
Your home papers boosts your town
and your business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
FUNsToN's WIFE
GRANTED PENSION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-The SEN
ate today passed bill granting Cen
eral Funston's widow a pension of
800 a month.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
LACON|A SINKING
IS MOST SERIOUS
AFFRONT TO j. 5.
SINCE SUBMARINE
CAMP PA|GN BEGAN
TWO AMERICAN WOMEN DIED
FROM EXPOSURE IN OPEN
BOATS, AND EIGHT NEGRO AM
ERickN SEAMAN REPORTED
KILLED

WASHINGTON. Feb 27.--Positive
declaration that the Laconia was tor
pedoed and sunk without warning was
cabled TO the state department last
night by Ambassador Frost. stationed
at Queenstown. Ireland.
The dispatches also stated that two
American women. Mrs. Mary E. Hoy
and Miss Elizabeth Hoy OF Chicago,
died from exposure I'm the open boats.
The Laconia was torpedoed at 1O:3O
o'clock on the night OF February 25,
while the boat was plowing through
heavy swells. The second torpedo
struck the vessel about twenty min
utes after the first explosion and the
big steamer went down in q little less
than an hour.
Thirteen boats got away from the
. vessel before she went down. Eight
persons. including the Hoys died from
exposure in the boats before they were
picked up by the English destroyers.
lmediately after being struck, the
Laconia fired rockets which were
seen by the admiralty patrol, and her
wireless was used until the last mo.
ment.
When the boats were picked UP they
were scattered over an area of about
three miles. but as they were burning
flares they were easily located.
1t is reported that eight American
negro seamen were killed.
Most Serious Affront to v. S.
Since Diver Campaign Started
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Sccretary
Lansing. after conference with Presi-
dent Wilson. announced this morning
that the sinking of the Laconia was a
clear violation OF the international
law and that II needs no further In.
yesigatton by the United States gov
ernment. He plainly avoided speak
Ing 0f the case as an overt act, but
stated that the administration looks
upon the sinking as the most serious
atfront to the United States since the
German submarine campaign was
started the first of the month.
He gave no intimation that any dras.
tic move would be made, and il Ia con-
sidered possible that congress may act
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
IN THE FOUR HUNDRED

Caller-"Is my wife homer"
Maid-"Who may I say called?"-
Puck.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27

Ben Nevins, the genial livestock
agent, In an Elko visitor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27
Casualty List Doubtful
Estimated 12 Livea Lost


LONDON, Feb. 27.-The total cas-.
ualty list of the Laconia is still doubt.
full, but II Is estimated that twelve
lives were lost.
Cedric watts, a British subject, Is
known to have perished, and It is be-
lIeved that other members Of the crew
were lost.
Conduct Of Crew
Praised by Passengers
QUEENS WN. Feb. 27.-Dr.
benjamin Hawkes.. ono OF the surviv.
ors of the Liner Laconia, reported to.
day that the commander OF the Ger
man submarine stood on the top OF the
U.boat in plain sight OF the passengers
and gave final instructions for sinking
the big liner.
He says that everybody grabbed life
belts and got into the boats as quickly
as possible and that there was abso
lutely no panic. He also praised the
conduct OF the officers and crew oi
the doomed boat.
The German submarine commander
told the passengers that they were
near land and that the British patrol
ship would soon rescue the boats. He
then asked where the commander oi
the LaconIa was. but received no an
swer. The submarine soon after sub
merged and was not seen again.
All passengers said that the con
duct Of the officers and crew OF the
Laconla was splendid.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COME STORE 772-
PLACE AN oROER-WE WILL DELIVER HOME AND
SAVE YOU WHAT YOU BUY
1T PAYS THOUSANDS TO THE SUNSET 1T WILL PAY
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-02-27

without any suggestion from the presi'
dent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-24

ness and banking interest OF Grand
Forks, was present. andywhen the dis
tinguished guests had been introduce
ed. Mr.. Bachke gave an informal talk
about financial corporation between
the United States and Scandinavia.
Bachke said, in part, y follows:
There are seven Norwegian banks
with large guaranteed capital and
surplus which are Interested in the
new financial venture in New York.
Mr.. B~oerresen ana / were sent TO this
interests and to help in making the
necessary arrangements as practical
n complete as possible, because
Norwegian bankers had come to the
conclusion that a special bank vas
needed in New York to take care OF
the constantly increasing volume Of
business between the two countries.
I'm this connection it>may be OF In
terest to state that ships valued at
more than 100 million dollars are be-
ing built in this country for Norwe-
circumstances now existing, itisneces-
sary to deposit heavy amounts before
the contracts become effective, and we
felt that we could be of special serv-
ice in this direction. The Scandina-
Wan Trust company is organized with
La guaranteed capital and surplus OF
$2,60o, 900, Of which amount 60 per
cent is Norwegian capital while the
balance Is American.
Now. many of the Norwegian con
tracts have been transferred to Amer
lean shipyards, and this Is one Of the
reasons which justified the establish
ment Of a Scandinavian banking in
stitutton. This SHOULD also be men.
toned. Just now the rate Of the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-24

tiMent. Among the me- with whom
we negotiated, was Mr.. .iVanderlip, the
president OF the National city bank,
who congratulated us most enthusiast
ticaily on the project and said that he
considered our bank a very important
and significant contribution to the eff
forts which are being made for, the
sciai world center something like
Paris and London. We are also plan
ming to establish a bank in Petrograd,
but must walt until conditions in Rus
STA become more stable than they
seem to be at the present time.
THE four large Scandinavian bank
ing institutions outside Norway will
do much to keep the northern coun-
tries In intimate contact with the bus
mess and financial interests Of the
outside world. In this connection It
may be added that an attempt to
establish a scandinavian bank in Ber-
lin or Hamburg would be quite GER
tain to meet with serious opposition
on the part Of German bankers,
Mr.. Bachke concluded his interest
ing and instructive address by saying
that people in Norway nowadays are
surprisingly well Informed about
America and about. tNorWegians in
America, and he added that this was
chiefly due to the cultural and educa,
tional work carried out by the Nord-
mandsforbund, a world wide organ
ization of Norwegians in many coun-
tries. Chapter No. 1 Of the Nord-
mandsforbund Is established in this
city. @ asf4
Reverting to the subject of the in
terest which American bankers gen.
orally have evinced in the new bank
Mr.. Bachke said that o N the open.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-24
EFFECT OF OUR
WAR PREPARATIONS
ON GERMANY

America is given an incentive to re-
double her war efforts by their effect
on the German people.
The only thing clear in the Ger
man political maneuverings is that
every German is looking for some
body to kick for having forced the
United States to fight and for lying
about Uncle Sans fighting abilities.
n;would be reasonable and illegal
to say anything about the sacred and
imperial parsonage really responsible.
all parties-Catholic, socialists,
conservatives and radicals united in
Kicking poor old Bethmann-H ollweg,
who only carried out orders.
They kicked him for the sole and
sufficient reason that the United
States, three months g considered
beneath contempt, has jumped into
the war with both feet, sparing neith-
er man nor money to give Germany a
licking that strikes terror.
They heard of the war vote, the
lconscription hill and registration day,
of the Liberty Loan and its oversub-
scription. The subsidized German
press told them all these things were
Yankee boasts and lies; but the
whispered news service and grape
vine" telegraph can't be censored or
suppressed.
And then came the landing of the
"Sammies" in France. Count Revent-
low screeched in the Tageszeitung
that they weren't really American
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-24

ing day the rooms Of the bank were
under flowers sent by other
banks. Notable among the decora-
itions was a viking ship. built of+red
and white carnations, on base or
white and red roses.
After the informal talk of Mr..
Bachke, he told The Herald, In an
swer to a question, that many Norwe-
CLANS fear their country will become
involved in the war. In this con-
nection, Mr.. Bachke added:
sit would be sheer folly, indeed.
madness for the allies to force Nor
way into the war unless they provide
the country with the necessary arms
and ammunition, suppose that in
the cours of five months or so, Nor
way might be put in a suitable condt.
ton for defending Its rights, provided
that the allies will do their share..""I
This forenoon Mr.. Bachke and Mr..
|Boerresen left for Fargo in an auto
mobile and this afternoon will con-
tinue their trip to Yellowstone Nation
al park and cities on the Pacific coast,
During the forenoon the two bankers
called on their colleagues in this city
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-24

American dollar 10 only . little more
than $50 kroner whereas the normal
rate Is about STA kroner, For this
reason much capital ia being retained
In this country until normal rates are
re-established. and It was felt that q
special agency should be founded for
the purpose Of handling this capital.
:.on June II, we opened bur .ofices,
araIo y este 1s,k ! r ees sss sa,s 2 t thsg am
deposits on hand already amount to
$500, 900. We are endeavoring to
sell the balance Of shares in the in
stitution, chiefly to American bank
ing interests, but also to Norwegians
in this country who may be attracted
by the business.
zone of the wants which we -are
trying to fill is to make 1t possible to
secure loans on security In tonnage.
This Is exceedingly dificult now, IN
fact, It is said in New York that It
raise money on ships as security. We
have, however, been able tnS effect q
gradual change in this respect and
VIII give the matter our attention In
the future.
"Our new bank also acts as q clear
Ing house Of commercial and financial
information relative to Scandinavia; !
dare say that the Scandinavian Trust
company possesses more reliable in-
formation about these conditions In
northern Europe than any other
agency in this country.
when we started we were just
q little bit difident at the thought
that American banks might consider
our venture an intrusion, SO we con-
suited with some leading New York
bankers In order to ascertain the sen