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and twelve miles east OF Amicns.
FRENCH TURN INVADERS
BACK WITH GREAT LOSS

PARIS, April 5.-The German
forces continued their attacks dur.
ing the night. says the French Off.
cial statement. Despite the superior
ity OF the German effectives which
were spent recklessly, the Teutons
were unable to reach their objec-
tive, which was the railway between
Amiens and Clearmont. The French
regiments. by their resistance and
counter attacks, maintained their line
in its entirety. The French have
conquered a great part Of Epinette
wood. north OF Orvillers-SOrel. All
the German efforts to dIslOdge the
French were in vain. The French
troops also captured ST. Afghan farm,
southeast of Grievens and held it
against all assaults. and threw back
the Germans from Arrierecour Wood
west OF Mailly Ramsval as well.
PARIS, April 5.-Thc French lines
have held below Amiens and the
Germans have been defeated at great
loss on what probably constituted
the most bitterly fought sector in
the entire battle to date. Their mos
desperate effort was delivered at thi!
point in m attempt to break through
and cut off communications from this
base TO the south.
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O-GERMAN HUNG
BY ILLINOIS MOB
PrayS For Three Minutes In
German Before Incensed
Crowd bangles Him From
Tree. Made Speech Dero-
gatory to President Wilson

COLLlNSVILLE, ILL.,. April s.
kneeling with his arms crossed, his
white face raised to the Deity whom
he supposed to be resting with the
German arms, and his voice trembling
with the fear OF the Judgment about
TO overtake him, Robert Prayer. n
coal miner who delivered a speech at
Marysville, ILL.,, yesterday, in which
he made remarks derogatory to the
president of the United States. pray
ed for three minutes in the German
language before he was hanged by a
furious mob here last night. The
crowd was composed OF about $50 in.
luriated people who dragged him from
the basement of the city hall where
he had been in hiding. Praeger. ear
ly In the evening. was taken I'D by
members OF the "Loyalist" commit.
tee and forced to parade barefooted
through the streets, kissing the
American flag at intervals. The no.
lice rescued him and TOOK MIN TO the
city hall for safe keeping. Later in
the night the crowd gathered in front
OF the hall and demanded that Prae-
ger be surrendered TO them. Mayor
Siegel appeared on the steps and
cOunseled calmness but the demands
Increased and the police then took
Praeger to the basement where he
was concealed beneath a pile of til
ing. When the mob discovered that
their man had not been delivered to
them they rushed past Gordon of
officers and after a short search
dragged Praeger from hiding. Bare.
footed he was led through the streets
at the end of rope and later was
hanged to a tree one mile south of
the city limits. Collinsvills is a
city of about 1000 population and is
- miles east of st: Louis.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
SQUIRRELS ARE MENACE
TO CROPS OF ELKO co.

Reports from many sections of this
county are TO the effect that ground
squirrels are very numerous this year
and there Is grave danger of q large
destruction OF crops. unless the people
unite in the effort to destroy tho
pests. c. c. Richards. the govern
mont field man who has had charge
of the preparations for poisoning the
pests, is informed thar the squirrels
are becoming very numerous also in
Utah, especially in Cache valley and
in Idaho, and the people of those sec
tiOns are uniting to fight them. Mon
day evening Mr.. Richards, who was at
Metropolis, received a message in
forming him that he would also be
put in charge OF the work in Utah.
and departed Tuesday for that state
TO investigate conditions.
From County Agricultural Agent
/ Lambert We learn that the people Of
/ tho Metropolis district began ycstor-
| day a drive" upon the squirrels OF
/ that region. Two tons of poisoned
/ oats, prepared in accordance with
the government formula. are to BE-
used at Metropolis The oats are
furnished by the farmers and the
Istrychnine by the department of ag
ricultuCc. The grain will be scatter
cd all over the country and will be
! re-scattcred from time 20 time until
great inroads are certain To have
/ been accomplished.
These squirrels are also very nu.
mcrous in Starr and other sections of
/ they abound by the millions, 1t be
:. ing evident that there are more OF
the pests there than anywhere else
CONTINUED on Page Fourl
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
FUEL CONSUMERS

On and after April 1st. 1918. no
fuel dealer shall sell or deliver to
any fuel consumer any coal, unless
such consumer shall file statement
with his dealers specifying W the
amount of coal the consumer has on
hand (2) the account of coal he has
on order (3) the amount OF coal used
by him in twelve months ending
March 81, 1918 (D the amount of coal
needed to meet the actual require.
ments to March 81, 1919,
Your fuel dealer will furnish you
with these blanks and Is absolutely
prohibited from supplying you with
| fuel without them.
EDGAR RE1NUART,
Chairman Of Local Fuel Com
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.BOCHES PRAISE
BRITISH BRAVERY
Fifty-First Division Fights For
Six Days And Nights; Men
So Tired Could Not Walk.
Germans Laud HeroiSm

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 8 (By the Associat.
ed Press.)-One of the most strik.
ing tributes to the bravery of the
British was tn compliment rendered
by the enemy *. .he famous Fifty
first division which was holding a
section OF the line in the vicinity Of
Demicourt, near the Bapaume.Cam-
brai road, on the first day of the bat
tie when the Germans surged for
ward. The enemy attacked in a south
easterly direction under cover OF the
mists and outflanked the Fifty.first
in its initial rush.
The tremendous struggle continu-
ucd at Doignies. which the Germans
finally succeeded in taking the first
day. 1t was here that British Off.
Ger fired a thousand rounnds from q
machine fun before his legs were shot
off by a big shell. The British i'm
mediately counter.attacked with in
faRtry and tanks and stormed their
way through the shell scattered ham,
let, which they held mainly with ma
chine guns until night, when the enc
my again surged forward and recap
tured Doignes.
The Fifty.first was forced to fall
back because of the situation on its
ilanks. 1t retired slowly, fighting
every inch of the way. The Germans
now introduced a new scheme for ad-
yancing their troops. They blasted
shell cra;crs along the front of the
Fifty-first and into these holes they
dribb!cd their infantry. who found
them good protection.
The Fifty-first reached Hermies,
where bitter fight waged. The
enemy made a frontal attack in three
waves on March % but the assault
broke against the stone wall of re
si,tanCe. The day the enemy got q
hold on MorchiCs IL was only TO be
smashed out again by the gallant
Fity-first but despite the successes
the British division was forced to
fail back through Bcuguy and then
to Baupaume and finally to the line
between Puisieux and Miraumont on
the twenly.siSth,
The Fifty-first had been fighting
for six days and was almost ex.
haUsled 1t was ordered TO fall back
to the Beaumont HameI line, a little
further west. but nanny of the men
could not walk, they were so tired
from lack Of sleep. Then came over
from the German side one of those
little red balloons which the enemy
has been using to carry out propa
ganda The balloon was shot down
and here is the message it contained:
Good old Fifty-first division-stick
ing TO il yet. Cheer up!"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
TOMORROW IS
LIBERTY DAY
Every Patriotic American Ex-
pected To Take Part in e.
kos Big Celebration; Ex-
cellent Entertainment Is
Provided

Tomorrow is the day. You are not
only requested to take an active part
in the celebration, but you are ex-
pected to do SO, You are expected to
close your place of business If Won
are loyal American. II you do not
snow your interest and If you do not
close your place of business out of
respect for the spirit of this great oc
casion the people of this city are go
ing 10 take another good look at you
when you pass by. Not that we be-
lleve there is a single business man
in this city whose heart is not beat
ing regularly for Uncle Sam. but
sometimes the unexpecte happens
and we are letting you know that
Elko does not expect the unexpected.
The parade will begin at l:3O. af-
ter which the band will give a short
concert at the Bradley Opera House
and the speeches delivered there, ac.
cording to the best information we
have today. The committee upon or
N'H - ~ N'Ns Ahn nut Etth III 10
give this paper an outline of the pa
rade or program, but luckily we have
gathered other reliable information
on what is coming off. A program
will not be needed, however; all you
will be Obliged to do is follow the
crowd. What we want is enthusiasm
and plenty of 1t. The people OF this
community are now thoroughly
awake to the eXigencies of the war
/ situation and there Is no reason why
| a tremendously successful celebra-
! tion should not result. An exception
al picture will be shown at the Brad.
ley in the evening. entitled Woman.
] hood, or the Glory of the Nation"
! featuring the brilliant Vitagraph act.
ress, Alice Joyce, and following the
| picture dance will be given by the
! Bradley Orchestra. The feature OF
the day will be the Grafton by Grant
! Miller Of Reno. The committee on
floats is busy today preparing the va
rious auto displays. which will not be
elaborate, and it is expected that ev-
cry machine in the city will be a
participant. Not the least feature of
/ the day will be the Home Guard
| band. This organization has been
working faithfully during the past
| two weeks upon special music for
I the occasionn and their concert will
/ be thoroughly enjoyed. From all in.
! diCatiOns today the weather will be
ideal. So If you can't ride, walk and
/ If you can't walk, ride out tomorrow
and take part in this patriotic cele-
bration.
The committee wishes It understood
that the sole purpose of the demon.
stration is not the sale of Liberty
bonds, but that the sale of Liberty
Bonds will be only part of the days
work. 1t is hoped that Elko will
again "go over the top" on the sale
of the bonds but the main object o
the day is to stimulate interest II
the patriotism of the people. Let u
: all devote tomorrow to the Starr,
Banner of America, giving our bes
! TO the cause of humanity. Our cour
/ try is sweeteT to us than life itsel
/ and no greater honor can we pay he
/ than n wonderful observation of thi
/ nationwide holiday. Here's to Lii
i erty Day and may It be grand SUE
Il cess.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
OFFENSIVE NOW
IN SECOND STAGE

The Germans have begun their
second offensive and are rushing re
serves and munitions to the battle
line while huge masses OF troops are
again being thrown upon the allied
lines. The blow fell upon positions
south OF the Somme and nearest
Amiens. In desperate fighting with
the French and British the enemy
has only been able TO make a slight
gain at isolated points, being re.
pulsed with great losses everywhere
else. How well the Franco,British
troops withstood the enemy on
slaught Is shown by the fact that on
8 nlne.mlle front north OF Montdidier
the Germans used more than two
hundred thousand men. or approx
mately $4,000 men to the mile. The
mass thus became equivalent to about
four men to the foot.
The Haig center and right held its
ground against the heavy attacks
while the left fell back somewhat
around Hamel south OF the Sommc
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05

J. 8. sauer, an alleged pro German
who has been conducting a baker
shop in Manhattan, was arrested a
few days ago and fined $50, made to
kiss the flag and ordered out of the
town. The action of the court and
citizens followed "A TRADE that Sauer
is said TO have delivered to woman
employe of his shop. Miss Vivian
Ladwick, the employee. entered the
shop in the morning and noticed that
Sauer had not turned ahead the shop
clock. She advised him to change the
clock and told him it was the presi-
dents order. He is alleged to have
answered. ITO hell with the president.
He may be running the United States
but he is not running this bakery"
Miss Ladwick slapped him and caus-
ed his arrest. The action of the
young woman met with such hearty
approval that citizens of Manhattan
Immediately subscribed for Liberty
Bond and presented it to her-Tri-
bune.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05

Pete Arena, who owns what is
known as the Spencer ranch, in
Smoky valley, near Austin. and who
is in Tonopah, told yesterday of hav-
ing on his place three kid-fawns; in
other words he has three young ami
mails that are half sheep and half
deer They were born recently in
herd of Arenas sheep and, he says,
are quite attractive. They have
straight ears and are covered with
white and brown spots. The animals
are quite agile and jump about with
all the alacrity of deer. There were
seven of the animals found in the
herd. but four died.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05

A marriage license was requested
today by Frank Yancar to wed Martha
Sablich, but was delayed until Coun-
ty Clerk Keith could communicate
with Salt Lake regarding a divorce
decree entered for one of the parties
In that city some months ago. If all
is found correct the license will be Is.
sued and two happy families will be
Joined. The prospective bridegroom
is % years of age and has two chill.
dren while the wouId-be bride is SO
and has three children.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
MILK GOATS TO BE WET
NURSES TO LAMB ORPHANS

HEPPNER, Ore. April 5.-MeXican
milk goats will be "wetnurses" for
motherless lambs in Morrow county
this year. according to Frank Roberts
who has gone below the Rio Grande
to buy a hundred MEX" cows. II is
figured out by stockmen that goats
milk In original packages will be
more successful than condensed milk
fed frem bottles and will save hu.
man labor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
GERMAN TROOPS
LAND IN FINLAND.
Kaiser Sends Warships And
Torpedo Boats and occu-
pies Town of Eknes; Rus
slams PowerIess to Prevent
Entry and Sink Ships To
Avoid Capture

PETRoGRAD. April . CBy Asso-
ciated Press.) Two German war
ships and several torpedo boats have
landed troops in Finland and have
occupied the town OF Eknes, south
west of Helsingtord. Several Rus
sian warshiDs were i'll The harbor but
were powerless TO prevent the entry
OF the Germans and the landing of
troops. Rather than to have their
vessels captured the Russian sailors
ran them into the harbor OF Hango
and sunk three of them there.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05

We arc informed by Mr. J. J, Hun
tor that the school election scheduled
for this district tomorrow has been
called off because of the fact that
Mr.. williams was the only candidate
for election and consequently n choice
became unnecessary. This is official
and voters will find the polls desert.
ed tomorrow II they should drop
around them to cast a ballot.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05

LONDON, April 5.-The British
lines have been pressed back a short
distance on the front east of Amiens
10 positions taken up east OF Villers
and Brettonneaux. according to to-
days war office announcement The
enemy hurled great bodies Of troops
against the British between the Luce
and Somme rivers, making assault
after assault For the most part the
enemy was thrown back with heavy
loss.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
CzERN|N THROWS
LIE At FRANCE
ReiterateS Statement That
ClemenCeau Asked Austria
Peace Terms

AMSTERDAM. April 5.-Official
announcement was made in Vienna
today reiterating the assertion made
by Minister Czernin that a conversa-
tion concerning peace had been held
between Austria hungary and
France. Clemenceau had previously
denied that the statement credited
TO him had ever been made.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05

Mrs. Ted Carvi!le was obliged to
remain in bed again yesterday and
the day before with recurrence of
her old Illness, but is able to be out
again.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-05
SECOND STAGE OF
BIC DRIVE BEGUN
TWO HUNDED THOUSAND
MEN HURLED AT BRITISH
LINES WITHOUT RESULT
ENEMY Is DRIVING AT
RAILWAY Between AMI
EMS AND ClAlREM0NT

Haiq's Lines Hold Like Steel;
Germans RepulSed With
Heavy Losses All Along the
Front; German Effectives
Are Used ReCkIessIy And
Succeed Only in Making
Advances At Isolated Points
Haig's Center and Right Are
Intact
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-03-14
CHAPTER vIl--continued.

The archduchess was terrified. She
Aad known that there was disaffection
about. She knew that In the last few
years precautions at the palace had
been increased. Sentries were doubled.
Men In the uniforms Of lackeys, but
doing no labor, were everywhere. But
with time and safety she had felt Sc
cure.
"Of course" the king resumed,
things r not as bad as that paper
Indicates. 1t Is the voice Of the few,
rather than the many. Stlll. 1t Is q
voice."
A%nnunciata looked more than her age
now. She glanced around the room
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-03-14

200 hold him I fail to understand. ]
a here b And sst what you have
6ooe With I'm"
~Dons With himr' echoed Kari. II
- Captain Larisch you refer to . mad.
man Who the night before last"
II do. sire. Nadmsn 10 the word"
HE u . prisoner" Karl said. In Q
new tone. stern enough now. HE A.
satlted and robbed one Of my men.
He stole certain documents. That h.
has not suffered for It already was b.
cause-well. because I believed that
the unfortunate distrust between your
country and mine. excellency. was
about to end"
A threat that. undoubtedly. Let the
arrangement between Karnia and Il.
vOnia be made. with Hedwig to seal
the bargain. and Milky was safe
enough. But let LivOnia demand too
much, or not agree at all. and Milky
lost. Thus did Milky Larisch play
his small part In the game of nations.
Suppose" said Karl unctuOusly.
shat We discuss first another more i'm.
portant matter. I confess to a certain
impatlence." He bowed slightly.
The chancellor hesltated. Then he
glanced thoughtfully at the paper In
his hand.
Through a long luncheon, the two
alone and even the servants dis
missed, through a longer afternoon.
negotiations went on. Mettlich fought
hard on some points, only to meet de-
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aaa though, already, she heard the mob
at the doors.
TO return to the matter. Of He'd.
wigs marriage" said the king. "I--"
Marriage! When our very lives are
fAreatenedl"
Il would be greatly honored," said
ne king. III l might be permitted to
0nish what I was saying"
She had the grace to flush.
Under the circumstances" the
dng resumed, "Hedwig's marriage
takes on great slgnihcance-great DO.
utical Significance"
For a half.hour then, he talked to
her. More than for years, he un.
9!osomed himself. He had tried. His
mintsters had tried. Taxes had been
Hshtened; the representation Of the
people Increased, until, ms he said, he
Was only nominally a ruler. But dis.
content remained. Some who had gone
10 America and returned with savings
enough to set themselves up In bust.
eess. had brought back with them the
American Idea.
Annunciata listened to the end. She
xelt no pity for those who would bet.
GER themselves by discomfort and its
product. revolt. She felt only resent
nent, that her peace was being threat
-eoed, her position assailed. And In
net resentment she included tho king
himself. He should have done better.
And something Of this she did not
hesitate to shy. "Karnla IL quiet
enough" she finished, a final thrust
"Karnia Is better of. A lowland,
Spost Of It, and fertile" But a spot
ee color showed In his old cheeks. II
am glad you spoke Of Karnia. What.
ever plans we make, Karnla must be
econsidered."
~Whyf Karnis does not consider
-
He raised HE hand. "You arr
wrong. Just pow, Karnia ID doing ~
- honor OF asking an alliance WITH
- A matrimonial alliance"
u TSe archduchess was hardly sur.
Jeasods - one may belisva. But she
- net minded b ytsld no easily.
~ ~ resentmsnt esalnss ~ 1hthes
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HEDWIe IS OFFERED As A SACRIFICE TO SAVE THE TOT.
TERlNe KINGDOM OF uWoNlA.

Jsynepsia-The crown prince of Livonia, Ferdinand William Otto.
ten years old. taken to the opera by his aunt. tires of the singing and
slips away to the park. where he makes the acquaintance Of Bobby
Thorpe, q little American boy. Returning TO the palace at night. he
ends everything in an uprOar as a result of the search which has been
made for him. The same night the chancellor calls to consult the
boys grandfather, the old king who is very ILL., The chancellor sug.
gests that to preserve the kingdom, the friendship of the neishboring
Kingdom Of Karnia be secured by giving the Princess Hedwig in mar
rage to King Karl Of that country. Countess Loschek, ladyinwaiting
to Princess Annunciata, Hedwig's mother, is in love with King Karl
and plots to prevent his marriage to Hedwig Hedwig, who loves
Milky Larisch. Ottos aid de camp is dismayed when told of the plans
for her marriage. Countess Loschek sends a secret message to King
Karl. The messenger is attacked by agents Of the terrorists and a
dummy letter substituted. Captain Larisch, unaware of the subshtu.
ton, holds up Karl's chauffeur and secures the envelope. The captain
impersonates Karls chauffeur and exchanges the sheet within the
envelope for some cigarette papers. On delivering the envelope to
Karl, Larisch is made prisoner when the deception Is discovered.