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New-York tribune., 1918-02-26

c.u Yesterday. Year ago.
Gail money. 4I2Go 1870
Ilme money (miNed colatcraD:
Sixty days. go 2l5@2ad %
Ninety days... SO 2ad o.
-Four months... 60 o.
to MONTHS. SO o.
Commercial Paper-The market for
commercial paper remains firm. with
prime paper quoted at 51s to 5n per
cent for the four months period and
o& to e per cent for six months with
most OF the business being transacted
at the higher rate.
Bank Acceptances.-Th was an in
crease yesterday in the number of ac-
ceptance bills offered in the market.
added to which was the second renewal
OF the $25.O00,o00 c per cent notes of
the American Tobacco Company. Fac
tors that have caused higher rates for
acceptances include the raisino of thc
rate on the Treasury certificates Of in
Cebtedness and the advance in the rates
TOR British Treasury bills from So to
per cent Current quotations follow:
Spot delivery: 80 davs 40 davs
,,,.,, Per cent. Per cent.
Eligible member b'ks 44@4 4Ia@37a
EllglDle nonmember
banks .........,. 4I2@4I4 4aa@4Ia
Ineligible bank bills. 5A@4a4 @4H
Delivery within thirty days;
Bid Offered.
Eligible member banks.. 4a6oo a %
Eligible non-member bks. 45soo 4Isqo
Ineligible bank bills. % 5 %
Boston Banks.-The statement giving
the condition Of the Boston banks on
February 23 shows decrease of S.
$4,000 IN loans and discounts and a
falling off Of $7,57S,0o0 in deposits
BANK reserves increased S15S, 600 com
pared with decline the previous week
OF $l,S70,000.
Discount Rates.-Oricial rates Of
discount for each of the twelve Fed.
eral districts are as follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-02-26

Sub -Treasury.-The banks lost $685.
200 to the Sub-Treasury yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-26
Days
var xr.

Bank Clearings.-The DAYS bank
clearings at New York and other
cities were:
New-York tribune., 1918-02-26

Discount Rates.-OTicial rates Of
discount for each of the twelve Fed
eral districts are as follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-02-26
Keystone Telephone Company, of
Northern Pacific Railroad

American Power & Light
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Reserve your tables for the dance
tonight at the Elk Cafe. Special
menu for the occasion.-ff2l.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

up-to-the minute costumes. In fact.
one of the big features of the show
will be the elegant stage settings,
beautiful costumes and the special
light effects, all OF which are carried
by the director. and which so to make
genuine metropolitan production
Messrs. Plunkett, Van Fleet, Castle
and Harry Ray, with the assistance
OF DR.. Mason. will make Old Man
Crouch take to the tall timbers; they
are spending many sleepless hours
thinking over little compliments" TO
hand their friends. The Elko public
will recall the success OF "A Night in
a Cabaret" which was given just
about a year ago, and will, therefore,
feel no hesitancy in patronizing The
Whirl OF Mirth." inasmuch rs the
same participants. with many add
tional ones. and the same director,
are putting on this performance. Box
office will be open tomorrow at one
O'Clock, and be open each day there
after.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

The following additional reglstra-
lions in the L. s. Public Service re-
serve have been received by Agent
Robert W. Hesson OF this city:
Frank Putnam Datchclder. pipe fit
ter, Elko; Jas. s. Chapman, carpen-
ter. Elbo: Alfred Thos. Critchley,
truck driver Elko; Harry Evans, car
pcnter, Owyhee; VIM. \. Ford, car
penter helper, Elko: Halleck L. May
err, stationary engineer. Hallock; c.
E Morse, Iaborer. Elko; Marion Hen
~ McNemee, auto mechanic. Elko;
Robert jefferson Taylor, pipe filter,
Midas: Edgar w. Waynick, train dis
patcher, Elko.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

ers will be requested to raise their
masks and give their names in the
booth before going upon the floor.
The prizes will consist Of IS war
savings stamps for the two first
prizes, one for lady and gentleman,
best group So. and best sustained
character silver mounted article
donated by the Howell Jewelry Co.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Judging from the manner in which
the rchcarsals are going, the forth
coming production of the big musical
revue. THE Whirl of Mirth," which
is being given under the auspices of
the Home Guards. will be a grand
success. The performance promises to
be full of action, color and that won
deriully necessary adjunct, pep"
Fifty of our very best vocalists and
entertainers have enlisted their ser
vices, and the chorus, supported by
a full concert orchestra, promises TO
be the best ever heard in ElkO. More
than thirty of the newest and bright
est singing and dancing numbers will
be introduced, many of them new and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

ORIENTAL NEEDLE WORK AND
KIMONO SHOP-Mdeira, Ciuny, Fill
let. Florentine, Venetian. Turkish
Rugs, Silk Underwear. Negligees,
Shirt waists, Japanese Kimonos and
all kinds of Oriental Goods. whole
sale and retail. NJ. Lamey, 435 Rail.
road street. Goods will be sent c. o. ID
to any address.-j21,f
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Il 10 reported that George Russell,
Jr.. will shortly return from San
Francisco with a new Cadillac Eight.
George ought to be able to dry up
some fthe mud in this part of the
country with this fellow.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

A shipment of new muisc arrived
for the band this morning and the In
dependent was more than proud to
give Leader Hackett a check covering
the same out of the band fund. The
band has been practicing faithfully for
their appearance during the various
occasions set for tomorrow.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

F. c. Plunkett is in the city from
TuscaroTa.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

VIM. Hunter is here from Tecoma.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Lyric Dancing Academy at Tele-
scope hall. Regular Wednesday and
Saturday night dances. Lessons in
standard and modern dances, every
evening. Z. NJ Kerr. instructor j29tf
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

The Bradley theatre Is tastefully
decorated for the masquerade tonight
and everything Ia in readiness for the
grand march at 9:15 Masks will be
removed at 1920 o'clock. All mask
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Tomorrow being legal holiday no
paper will issue from this office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21
TOWN TALK

VIM. Hunter is here from Tecoma.
Mrs. Jewell is registered here from
Carlin.
Prof. Noes new school Of languages |
is now in full swing.
Tomorrow being legal holiday no
paper will issue from this office.
Earl NJ. Phillips and Mrs. Frank
Phillips are here from Tuscarora.
The Bradley Orchestra will furnish
the dance music at the new high
school tomorrow night.
Judge G. r. Talbot arrived on the
express this morning from his Elko
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. News.
Mrs. Frank McDermott returned
last night from Reno. where she has
been visiting her sister, Miss Edith
Toyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smiley return
ed from Reno this morning where
they have been visiting for the past
ten days. They will go on to their
Deeth home tomorrow.
chauncey GriswoId returned yes
terday from Ely, where he went TO
look over his sheep interests. He
was unable to reach the bands, how
ever, on account of the deep snow.
Attorney Lance Deadly will leave
for the coast tonight to take up his
duties in the army. He will be given
a farewell banquet at the Mayer no
tel by his brother attorneys at q
p. m.
II 10 reported that George Russell, g..
Jr., will shortly return from San
Francisco with a new Cadillac Eight.
George ought to be able to dry up .
some fthe mud In this part of the. .
country with this fellow.
Major Lowe A. Mcclure, formerly :
commandant of the cadet battalion at
the University of Nevada, passed
through Reno on Tuesday night, en-
route to France. He has been ap-
pointed a member of the American
war college in that cou6try.-Journal.
J. w. Weathers and Mrs. Weathers
will depart tonight for Salt Lake City
with their little son who has been
seriously i'll here for several days
The treatment OF specialists has been
recommended and the little fellow
will be kept in Salt Lake until fully
recovered.
A shipment Of new muisc arrived .
for the band this morning and the In.
dependent was more than proud TO
give Leader Hackett a check covering
the same out OF the band fund. The
band has been practicing faithfully for
their appearance during the various
occasions set for tomorrow.
Tho Home Guard is expecting uni
forms soon. A movement is being
fostered by the governor to have the
Elko Home Guard recognized offici.
ally by the state and If this Is done we
will have the only state organization
In Nevada. 1t is proposed to acquire
some Of the old regulation blue uni
forms for the Guard and band.
Tho street leading across from the
Bakery corner to the Engler store is
in frightful condition. Crossing
this strtch of bog is as much as one
person wants to undertake in one af-
ternoon. Something ought to be done
to improve these crossings and done
Immediately. Some day someone will .
disappear from sight before our very
eyes.
The Bradley theatre Is tastcfully /.
decorated for the masquerade tonight
and everything Ia in readiness for the
grand march at 9:15. Masks will he
removed at 1890 o'clock. All mask .
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

PVIHINNN
war college in that couhtry.-Journal
J. w. Weathers and Mrs. Weathers
will depart tonight for Salt Lake City
with their little son who has been
seriously i'll here for several days.
The treatment OF specialists has been
recommended and the little fellow
will be kept in Salt Lake until fully
recovered.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Here's one from Milwaukee: Writ
ing with a pencil tightly held between
his teeth, an armless man is among
the aspirants for legal honors taking
the state bar examination. The man.
whose name is withheld by the exam
iners until the results OF the test are
known. writes rapidly and 60 per cent
more legibIc than ordinary writers.
He pushes the pencil with his head.
using his neck as the ordinary writer
would his wrist.
All of. which inspirs the comment
that a few more of us might push
pencil with our head to considerable
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

This from Chicago: Nina Grice
felt that her husbands love was
growing cold. When. as she alleges.
he picked her up bodily and sat her
down on a red.hot stove she was con-
WINGED. She also alleges he struck
her and she names a correspondent.
Her suit for divorce from her hus-
band. Frank, IS pending.
New atrocities to meet the variety
OF demands registered by millions OF
Divorces and divorcons each year
are daily being invented, but we sub
nit that this friend husband had a
little on all of them. or course the
blow and the matter of the co-respon-
dent were secondary, it was his meth
Cd Of showing his burning affection
that made the hit with wiley. We
venture to say that she rose to the oc-
casiOn.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21

Try our special chicken or pork
noodles and you will call again. Elk
Cafe.-f2ltf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Skirt draped with silver lace. Band. Of mini
and silver beads go across the shoulder and
there is bead embroidery in the front Of IL.
bodice. The lace is caught with pink rosebud,
ME- revived tunic resembles tho cbeu;s.
gown, yet has subtle differences which
mark it of the moment, and intrigue
our interest in it.
The gown in the sketch is deyeloned i,
wolfe, but not voile over satin or a brocade
In this case tan voile is used over the same
material in dark red. This is an Oriental so,t
OF combination, but one who is interested in
the derivation of clothes ideas finds MANY Or.
entail touches in the frocks designed for sprins
This very model has a sash which migh.
nave been taken from Duac's illustrations
the Arabian Nights 1t is heavy with en-.
oroidery and then it is slashed so that scarf
OF the tan wolfe may pass through the sits
The embroidery around the neck, on the Other
hand. is like an ancient Egyptian necklace
SO much for the derivation of sartorial details
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Deni~T oilettes for
Theatre and Restaurant

Inc deml-tollettc. however, is nothin,, nav,
to France. There has ALWAYS been . cort,;,,
popularity for this type of gown in Paris. and
worn with hat it was often seen at the tho,
atre or at restaurant or hotel dinners boforo
the war.
In this the French capital was = oraat co,,
t.ast to The English one, in which onlv Tho
fullest OF full evening dress, with bare be.d
was considered the thing for such occasions
We have followed the French custom r.tbor
more than the English in this Manv Ameri-
can women have had the feeling that y vor,
oeco'lete gown is out of place in a public nlaco
ana even before the war it was customary to
see thom keep their evening cloaks n,,;]ed
closely around their shoulders in such place.;
" late years bare shoulders have bee, r,o.,,
frequently seem but this winter searche, f.,
pointers ON evening dress would have hal ~,
cnprohtablc time of it in most places in Nar
aorN' Never have evening frocks been less
evident IN public, and evening coats moro CO
inns 1eeilng has led to a revival of tbs so-
'''!eo restaurant' hat, a thing of ligbtness
ana grace, OF which the LARGE examine in s.t;,
with lace brim shown TODAY mi,,ht so.,.a
rs type Osten such hats are mere suo-
ReSF'on OF tulle, held apparently by marie in
the shape OF i crown and a brin.
Some OF the recent first nights in Paris ba,o
been S'En~lized by the wearing of excoed;nnl,.
good clothes. This was particularly trua of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Vests hat Save
The Needed Wool

lhere really ought to be few women with
'"e lace to knit in coored woods for their
own aoofnment in these days of crying de-
n"nos from the army and navy. But the slim
Oh garment without sleeves has taken such a
h"'d upon our affections that it is difficult TO
'n'nk OF aboshing it altogether. Nor need
we DO so: American designers, anxious to
serve their soldiers and sailors in this vital
matter have had the cleverness to offer the
same type of garment in materials of which
'"cre Is at present, no such pressing need.
vests OF fiannels, of heavy shantunps ana
o'ne1 rough weaves of silk, even of satin, made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Welcome for
The Soldiers

And Paris has given her newest allies a
royal reception. Recently the cables bore the
story OF superb gift to the allied officers of
America, England, Italy and Belgium. Baron
Henri de Rothschid has placed his palace
for 1t is nothing less-in the Faubourg Saint
Hcnore at their disposal as club Behind the
high walls which shut it off from the curious
lie spacious grounds, utterly unsupported from
The street, like those of so many of the older
mansions of the French ca ptal.
The house itself is very large, Wonderfully
furnished and contains a great and famous
Il 'rary, private theatre and, best of al. from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

'o' ~ LONDON. The sale was very brilliant and
was packed to the doors. The orchestra seats
are SAID to have sold for fabulous sums and
''e boxes for small fortunes. The proceeds
NS'c turned over to the French Red Cross
1a'l tollettes,' which were only to be distjn
SuiSAeu from the ante-beum evening gowns nv
inc aforementioned of a film of tulle. were
WI" ny all the women, and MANY of them
appeared IN interesting and unusual baod
dresses ~
rarls seems to feel the necessity of head
gear with a semi-evening frock: hence tho in
PRODUCTION of all sorts of amusing arranpo-
ments. Oriental turbans, jeweled effects
elaborate bands of jet with bangles over tbe
cars all OF these and many more were seem
ana they were creations of the best d,oss
makers of France.
Al the street the Parisienne still chamnions
'"e irock and coat, or the Goat dress" All
winter Sat1n mas been favorte material for
ouVooof thlngs, lnterlined of course fo,
"armth ana simply shattered with fur.
oa.'h Will continue in favor, and there is
hleht1oh OF revival Of the "wool back" var;-
e'v' winch mad some success a good MANY
years ago. For spring the combination of
ma'erlals' which seems to please our own do
sShers and manufacturers equally we'll will
&c featured "'''
Inc blue gabardine frocl illustrated ;s :,
suggestive one 1t fulfs every requirement
OF the commercial economy board on the wool
question: as there is only a scant skirt Of the
scarce material jumper bodice of tan and
''ue striped silk worn over an organdie vest
ana oelted into place, is offered as sort If
substitute for the sleeveless vest of knitted
wool which was so popular last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

M ANY N.Y.. of the new white evening cos
tunes have been touched with sill
yer, either in the form of brocaded
hgure IN the silk, or in banding. or the use Of
metallic cloth. The brocades, when used, have
been conspicuously less heavy than those Of
last season, and they have been draped BY
master hands
In one model the satin hangs, lightly gsa
cred, from corsage which is little more thar
glrdle, though our more serious mood Of ii
present has demanded the addition of tuD
sleeves. Drapery is achieved ty means of s
YER lace, hung across the front. and engtha
ing into becoming points at the SIDES It 4
caught rather low on each hip, and held in tb
semblance of shadowy pannier, by pink sat-
roses.
The frock has another detail! which is wo1
thy of notice, and that is the use of besds o.
the corsage.- There are not only two string
OF them-big pink ones and silver ones-whlci
cross the bodice in front and in the back but
there is little design Of them embroidered
on the satin as we'll. This breaks the con-
tnulty of the satin line in a novel and agree
able way, and gives the frock touch Of md
viduality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

irock as the pink taffeta shown in the sketch.
But II the Parlsienne wore it she might well
add scarf, for these filnly trihes are said to be
the rage; In brilliant hues, though light as the
SUN That dreams are made of, they perhaps
typlfy the inexplicable termination that is SO
noticeable in Paris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

almost exactly like the sweater vest of last
sumner nave been made up and are being Of
tcred to women whose patriotic intention
might weaken if these novelties were any less
attractive than they are. Jersey, both in wool
ana SILK, Is another favorite material for them.
IN TACT, jersey weaves have not in the least
diminished i'll popularity. The first wool ier
sey woven IN this country was rather too remi-
nlscent of Uncle Joshs red underwear to have
success with fastidious women. But the
weave has greatly improved.
AS for the silk varieties, there is 2 heavy
SORT or vegetable FIBRE which is immensely
satisfactory. 1t is heavy and lustrous and not
700 stretchable. 1t hangs in the rich. long
lods that cling to the figure and lends itself
particularly we'll to strictly one-piece frocks or
coats which hang from the shoulders in an
oriental effect like the frock of dark blue and
gray Jersey shown in the sketch. Such ma
terlal is never lined, but it is worn over lin
ing OF some sort made especially for it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

ME- suspender frock, in one form or az
other, is one which dies hard In fsc'
1t never seems to die at all, but to exh'
III a state of suspended animation from ssa
son TO season through the history of cOnter'
porary clothes.
IL IS many years ago now since we used |"
order what we called bretelles to wear over
blouse and which were made of the same M
ter1al as our coats and skirts. This was H
lore the era of the three piece suit, or even !
the matching blouse. 1t was in the days vhs]
inc white shrtwaist reigned supreme, al
women who wore it superlatively well al
quaint Deital arrangements of hooks and Ell
10 's, keep 1t quite trim all around the wsn
waists were smaller then by many inches an
.'!hhess was at premium. 1t had TO
when so much discomfort was silently endure
10 attain it. All this is apropos of the reta..
OF the suspender or bretelle as "a clothes c.
tau tor spring.
1t flrst showed itself as an adjunct 70 \.
vest which has been added to many suit o.
signed for early wear. These vests hove !.
peasant. character. They are just stray
pieces OF colored stuff, folded around the pou
IN front of each shoulder the bretee IS ~. ~
tached, and it goes around the neck, Ike ~
apron of a French valet de chanlbre. This u
velopment of it is new, for in its last pei
ance 1t usually crossed in the BAG
manner OF housemaid's apron stri,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Plenty of Money
Helps to Revive Gayety

the american troops are paid on a scale
'''at would turn French War Ministry
"h'ee with horror. Besides, many of the brand
re" o'ncers now wearing Uncle Sans uni
form are men with bank accounts which would
oe respected even in extravagant Now yorl,
Fnt any American with money in his nocket j.,
'ar's' ana ms impulse is to spend it and keen
on spending it. Wearing brown clothes a,d
manner SHIRT isn't going to alter that instinct
It's too deep-seated. '''S''''''
Inc visiting American officer goes to ,ho
'hea're' OF course, though unfortunately no *
apt to be little deaf in his French ear tRut
ms eyes are keen enough; and by all accounts
"e ee1s ms moneys worth OFFICIALLY if NOT
orally. Partisan plays are said to be better
ana TO De more attractively costumed than thew
nave been since 1914. There is no bcn mil;
to'fe on evening dress on the stage. at 1east
though the prohibition still extends TO tbe az,
dience. '
However, we are told that the Pa1jsenne ;s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
The Slip-On Coat
Not Popular Here

farls is using the heavy kind for outdoor
coats' some OF them of the slip-on over the
mead, which have failed to achieve s,coos.
with US, but which she still fancies Our
"oeels' restaurants and houses are still IN
Sp0e OF threatened coal famines, so we'll heat
cd Tor the most part that we have re+.;nad
our naolt OF slipping eff our outdoor garments
at the slightest provocaton. The idea of
"risgllng out OF coat made all in one niece
~ pollng 1t over heads like sailor ho,,
s"n,"s OIL MS blouse does not appeal to us:
hel'her does the French woman's wav If oot
ing 1t on again, which is simply to make a
circle OF the garment on the floor. and s+on
"l'o 'ne middle of it, pulling it up around her
mere IS another reason for the retention If tho
small hat Such feat would be mnoss;bIe
in big one p0'o1'''
.hos' OF the milners say small hats for
spring-for the beginning of SPRING At ,r,,
'a'e' Lewis is reported to have said "tooues',
very distinctly and to be making them IN s,;+
lndivldual faces by building them on the head
OF client. fold by fold 1t must he an ntar
esting operation to watch OF course &c low
as mats 90 such things, hairdressing is doomed
10 remain very much as at present. And M
one mas either time or inclination to indulge in
inc making of elaborate puffs and curtis IN
'hese times OF strenuous endeavor, war work
ana NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wiling DIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

feeling so much
happier t h a t
she makes one
t h i ckncss Of
tullc fulfil
official require
ncnts, and the
demi : toilette
grows m ore
like f rn a |
evening dress
every week.
p l. o p i ETY.
would need be
served with a
film of tulle for
S | ev e S and
.,o1-, -, I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

the premiere of
Jeanne dare, "
a work new to
p a L is, though