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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
LOCAL ATTORNEYS GIVE LEGAL
OPINIONS ON BOXING STATUTE

Whether by vetoing the amendment
to the boxing law Governor Boyle
threw the state back to the 1913 law
permitting 10-round bouts or threw 1t
wide open relative to prizefights is a
moot question and one which the at
torney-genreal. and possibly the su-
preme court of the state, will be called
upon to decide. the point hinging on
whether or not the repeal of an orig
inal statute carries with 1t the repeal
of amendatory acts without specihcal.
ly mentioning the amendatory acts in
the repeal clause
In Tanple.
Some attorneys claim that by repeal
ing an original act all amendatory acts
are thereby repealed State Senator
Huskey is one of several attorneys TAX
ing this view, and he says he has many
authorities to support his contention.
All agree that 1t is matter involving
fine legal tecbaicality. and that it
will require close investigation and
perhaps a supreme court interpreta-
ton before being determined salts
factorily.
Governor Knew Of Situation.
Senator Huskey Of Reno, said that
he had taken the matter up with Gov.
ernor Boyle by letter as soon as he
discovered that the 1897 law had been
repeater, advising him that to veto
the law passed by the 1915 legislature
would be to remove all restrictions on
boxing. He asserts that practically all
authorities hold that the repeal of an
original statute carries with 1t the re-
peal of all amendatory acts even
though the amendatory acts are not
specifically mentioned. Attorney G.
S. Brown of the Arm of Brown and
Belford is of Tie same opinion.
Senator Huskey exhibited copy of
the letter he sent to Governor Boyle
on March % relative to the boxing
law. One section of It reads:
II notice In reading over senate bill
124, at page 90, that the old law lie
ensing glove contests is repealed, This
puts us in such position that II you
were to decide to veto the glove CON
test law just passed It would leave us
without any boxing law at all. am
writing to call your attention to this"
Attorneys Carey Van Fleet and
Joseph McNamara were discussing the
matter this morning, and they were
requested to give q legal opinion on
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
ACT
CHANGES TAXES

The new revenue act which was
passed by the recent legislature and
which has been signed by the COVER
nor reduces the income of the Vari-
GUS counties from the licenses and
will cause material increase in the
rate Of taxation in the various coun-
ties Of the state. Under the proyis.
ions Of the act merchants. hotel keep
ers and those engaged In mercan-
tile and kindred lines will not have
10 pay any county licenses. About
s4500 was derived from this source in
ormsby county alone last year and
as consequence OF the repeal of
this law this amount Of money will
have to be raised by an increase in
the county tax rate, adding over 16
cents Of the local rate.
Under the new law billiard par.
lors, bowling alleys, opera houses,
saloons, dance halls and persons tell.
Ing fortunes with cards and owners
of sheep are the principal ones com
pelled to pay a license. The change
effects ormsby county moro than any
other county in the state from the
standpoint OF the increase in the tax
rate, although from the amount of In
come lost to the county, washoe coun.
~ loses over twcnty thousand dol.
lars.
The following schedule shows the
increase in the tax ratio necessary in
each county Of the state for the years
1915 an d191e in order to make up the
deficit caused by the new Law.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
FIRING 0
TOUR IS laid
ON GERMAN SPY
Raymond Swoboda Arrested in
Paris Charged with Setting
Ship Afire IN Irish Sea

the whole crew and passeEsear 5nst
were In extreme danger for nearly
two days. The La Touraine, however,
after a hard battle against the fame,
succeeded in reaching French port
before the flames reached the explos-
ives and no lives were lost. Swoboda
was suspected shortly after the ves-
sci reached port and has been under
surveillance since then. He was ar
rested today.
The accused man denies any con.
nection with the fire and claims that
he is an American citizen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
Two British Ships Sunk by q
Submarine and l.. c. Thas-
per of Racine is Killed

of Racine and was on his way home
after trip abroad which had lasted
almost year.
Whether any action will be taken by
the United States until the matter has
been fully investigated fully is not
known. Secretary Bryan would make
no statement today except that the
state department had been notified of
the death of Thasper and that full
investigation would lie made,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

shape than ever and promise to dish
up fancy curves and shoots which
Will baffle the best of 'em. Fernald
and Clinton, also veteran infielders,
10th show promise OF having good
seasons. These men with the new
material on hand promise to turn out
one of the best teams IN tho state
and that Elko Hi will win majority
of the games played is a foregone con-
clusion.
Schedule Being Worked on.
No definite schedule has been ar
ranged as yet but one is being work
ed on which promises to keep the
boys hustling. Some good games will
be played on the home lot and If the
fans of the city will support the team,
fine sport will be furnished them.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
a lERICAi CITIZEN DEAD IS
RESULT GERMAN TORPEDO
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR FAST
TEAM AT ELKO HIGH SCHOOL

Prospects for fast baseball team
at the Elko High school are brighter
this year than they have been in many
seasons. About Is budding stars are
out daily and go through practice
workouts under the tutelage of Coach
Ross. Although only a few of last
years men are showing up for prac-
dce, there is plenty of good material
on hand who only need the rough
corners knocked off to make good
men.
lnfielders and Pitchers Strong.
With two of last years twirling
stan back in harness and two veteran
infielders as a necuIus to build a
team around, Mr.. Ross does not wor-
ry over those departments. Clawson
and Porter, both members of last
years cunning corps, are in better
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
NEW CORPORATION
FOR ELKO COUNTY

BY the filing today of the certih-
cate of incorporation of the United
States Fuel company with the score
tary of state Nevada has another
S10,000,0O0 corporation. with principal
place of business located at Montello,
Elko county. The new company will
develop promising group of coal
claims in the eastern section of the
state. e. L. Carpenter, E. R. Gibson,
G. e. Forester. Marion Heiner and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
FAILURE TO PASS
MEASURE BRINGS RELIEF


WASHINGTON, March SO.-Failure
of the late iamented congress to pass
the Leasing" and Water Power bills
has brought relief to ever state west
of a north and south line through Col.
orado's eastern border. according to
the official publication of the Ameri-
can Mining Congress. An opportunity
again is given the people of that vast
area to register protests with suf.
ficient yisor To- arrest the trend Of
Legislation.
Private land holdings In the area
mentioned are doubly taxed, Half Of
the land Is still In Federal ownership,
yet the law must be enforced by the
states over the whole area. "The
taxes In most western states,p The
Mining Congress Journal declares,
during each thirty year period are
approximately equal to the value Of
the land. The privately owned land,
less then one-half the total area, must
nay e& yb each thirty years to buy
~ , vttS.I half of the land. in order to
enable these states to live up TO their
contract with the nation to maintain
republican form OF government"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
AplARY BILL VETOED
BY GOVERNORS ACT

The apiary bill was vetoed by the
governor in message fled with the
secretary of state. The bill concerns
bees and beekeepers.
The governor stated the bill did no,
have the approval of beekeepers, that
II conflicts with s. B. 231, concerning
a state quarantine officer, and that II
creates a new department with an
appropriation which the state cannot
afford now
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
SENATOR kEDDIE ].
sPuRcAASEs EtE0
COUNTY CATTLE
----
RUBY VALLEY RANcHER DIS
POSES OF CARLOAD OF
FINE BULLS

Senator W.. A. Keddie of FalIon,
who has been In the city since yes;
terday, left today for Ruby Valley,
where he has purchased 40 thorobred
bulls from William Short, one of the
best known cattle raisers in the coun.
ty. Mr.. Keddie will distribute the
cattle on the North Fork ranches and
near Fallon for fattening.
Mr.. Short has achieved an enviable
reputation in the last few years as a
raiser of thorobred cattle and his ami
mails are always in demand with west.
ern stockmen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
STAR
MATR0N HERE

Mrs. Minnie Mcdonald, state. Wor,
thy Grand Matron OF the order OF
Eastern Star, arrived in the city from
Ely this afternoon and will be. the
guest of the local lodge tonight. Ini-
tiation work win be done while Mrs.
Mcdonald is here and afterward a
banquet will be given in honor of the
worthy nnatron.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

H. R. Mcmillan of Salt Lake City ap-
pear of record as the original incor-
porators.
The certificate Of incorporation of
the valvada Copper company with
principal works and resident agency
at Luning. Mineral county, was also
filed for record. The corporation has
a capital of s2,5OO.0OO, divided into
100000 shares of par value of SIS
each.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
Special to the Independent.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The
sinking of two more English merch.
antment in the North Sea yesterday
by German submarines may bring
about another ultimatum to Germany
by the United States. The reason for
the action is the fact that on one of
the English ships was an American
citizen by the name of L. c. Thasper
who went to his death with the DOOM
ed ship. Mr.. Thasper vas resident
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

indian camp north Of town, started to
paint things red. He was arrested
at the complaint OF other Indians and
is in jeil today. He denied the ac-
cusations against him and viii be
tried before Judge Castle this after
noon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

trip over t. The new road viii eiimi-
nate this TO q great extent, however.
and promises TO be model thorofare.
With plenty OF stone at hand for a
road bed and all other materials with
In easy access, men in charge Of the
construction promise to give tho coun-
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
HAM BLAINE, OLD OFFENDER,
in TOLLS OF THE Law AGAIN

Ham Blaine. an Indian who has
given the authorities OF the city and
county more or less trouble since his
appearance here, Is again In tho tolls
of the law. Ham seems to have an.
irresistible desire to absorb ell the
whiskey In town. This time he got
on q rousing drunk and. going 20 the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

" one Of the best roads u the state.
The road win have a 14.foot bed and
VIM be modern in every respect. +
Commissioner short VINO has been
inspecting the work for several days
returned 10 slko this week,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
special to L, the lndepp.nd.nt :

PARIS, March 81. Raymond swo-
hoda, accused German spy. was ar
rested here today charged with set
ting fire to the La Touraine which
was burned to the guards in the Irish
Sea three weeks ago.
Swoboda was member of the crew
of the La Touraine which sailed from
a Canadian port on March with a
cargo of ammunition and 400 passeng-
ers. While a few hundred miles on
the coast of Ireland she was sudden
ly discovered on fire and the lives of
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
MOVING DAY FOR
TAX COMMISSION

The tax commission is moving its
office in the State Bank and Trust
company building to the state capitol,
where for the present the senate
chamber and adjoining rooms will be
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

occupied. At meeting of the CAPT
tol commissioners, to be called later,
permanent quarters in the building
will be assigned the commission.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
CREW AT WORK ON NEW COUNTY ROAD ACROSS SECRET PASS

10 Ruby Valley and whom completed
win eliminate one Of the worst stripe
OF highway In the county. Hereto.
fore in the winter time or when the
weather was the least bad, the old
road was almost impeseabie and tray.
eIers wero wary about undertaking a
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

7''Wh Z - your Manner asked tho
new tsacher OF the hrst boy in line.
Tom" said the boy.
mo, II isn't Tom. IT'S Thomas"
And your name" she inquired of
the next boy.
"Jackass," said the boy
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
IS NOW GOVERNOR SULLIVAN

BY virtue of his office Lieutenant
Governor Sullivan last night auto
matlcally became governor OF Nevada
during the absence OF Governor Boyle
from the state, and today he is per.
forming the functions OF the guber-
Material Office with becoming grace.
Governor Sullivan Is naturally quail.
fed to occupy his temporary duties..-.l
Appeal. sA-a
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

w. f. Linebarger, prominent carlin
merchant came in on No. 10 this
morning for the day
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31
epselaI y shs Indspenaent.

special 20 the Independent
HAIdaecK, March 81. The new
county and government road across
Secret Pass his nsen commented and
at this tine there are about "a men in
the Grew at work on the grading.
This road WIN run from this place
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

Alex weiland. Pfc Greek rancher
is registered at the Commercial.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

II, Sutton Is here from Cariin for
the day,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-03-31

Continued on Pag, -Four,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
Taking Up the Recoil.

The quick firing field gun used by
the French and British IS equipped
with a most ingenious device for TAX
ing up the recoil. When it is fired the
gun slides along guides on the top Of a
steel box, called the cradle Inside OF
the cradle and attached to the gun is a
piston, which is driven by the recoil
into a cylinder filled with glycerin. The
glycerin is forced through narrow
channels into a reservoir full Of COM
pressed air, which 1t further COM
presses. This friction brings the gun
to rest after it has recoiled, and then
the expansion Of the compressed air
forces the glycerin back into the piston
and returns the gun to the firing po-
sition once more.-Science Conspectus.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
reerr on rnerr ronques.

The biggest, Of fresh water fishes,
the "arapaima" Of the Amazon, IN
South America, which grows to six
feet in length, has teeth on its tongue
so that the latter resembles the file
and is used as such. Some kinds OF
trout also have the same popularity
Fishes that swallow their prey entire
have their teeth so supported on fexi'
BILE bases as to bend backward, but
not forward, in order that their vic
tins shall not escape after they have
been once seized.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
England In EIizabeth's Time.

During the reign of Queen Elizabeth
a register was taken. apparently with
satisfactory results, as regards men
and munitions. William Harrison In
his Survey of England" work com
piled during that period, writes: There
is almost no village SO poor In Eng
land (be it ever so smalD that hath
not sufficient furniture in readiness
to set forth three or four soldiers, as
one archer, one gunner, one pike and
a billman at the least. AS for
able men for service-thanked be God
we are not without good store, for
by the musters taken in 1914 and 1875
our number amounted to 1,172,674.
Dundee Advertiser.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12

The franc was formerly called iivre
(pound). though the connection with
any special weight is not evident. The
name OF the German coin mark, mean
Ing weight OF eight ounces, was for
meriy In general use I'm Europe. The
name OF the Italian coin that corre-
spends with franc Qira) Also means
pound. The coins In present use In
Spain have their names from other
sources. The Eve peseta piece b cali
ed escndo (shieIh. Peseta, the name
OF the small coin representing the mon
etary standard. means simply little
piece Ruble IL from the word mean
ing ito cut" and was so called because
originally the coin was made with an
ornamental edge.-London Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
History Of Cotton.

Prior to the middle Of the eighteenth
century cotton, so far as modern time
is concerned, was practically unknown
1t was grown only In the flower gar
den. When eight bags of the staple
arrived in Liverpool in 1884 the Gus
tom house officers seized it on the
ground that so much could not have
been raised in America. In 1887 our
first cotton nil! was set in motion al
Beverly, Mass. In 1893 Whitney in.
vented the cotton gin, which rendered
cotton raising profitable, and it soon
became the leading crop of the south.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
a Consolation.

A young woman who was I'm ~
habit OF visiting I'm New England vii
lage encountered rural neighbor in 4
city store.
'HOw's your wife, Mr.. GreenI" in
quired the younl woman graciously.
why, don't you know said Mr.
Green, 81 lost her three months ago"
"Oh," said the shocked young wo
man, 81 didn't know! ! beg your par
don, Mr. Green. for my inquiry"
well" said the disconsolate widow
er, cit amt as bad as it might have
been. I've got good heip."-Exchange
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
Hvpatia.

among the great scientists of the
Alexandrian school, or, rather, mathe-
maticians, were Pappus, one of the
greatest of ancient mathematicians
Theon and his unfortunate daughter,
the famous Hypatia-who appears to
have been better mathematician than
her father-the story of whose life and
tragic death is familiar through Kings
ley's novel. Unfortunately none OF
her works is extant. She was the last
Of the Alexandrian philosophers who
attained any fame She lived about
415 A. ID.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
Euu Crop Loss.

Two per cent of all eggs sold are
broken before they get to the con-
sumner. Two per cent more are dirty
The total loss from all causes is over
one-sixth the total egg crop.-Farm
and Fireside.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
The Fear Of Death.

The pomp of DEATH" said the wise
Bacon, "frightens us more than death
itself" The king of terrors has no ter.
rors that we have not lent him. A
Roman stole philosopher was discours.
ing one day OH life and death.
'They are just the same" he said
There Is no difference between them. -
why don't you die, then, If there is
no differenceT" one Of the disciples
asked.
because there Is no difference" re-
turned the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Globe
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
MERELY PITY.

The practical weakness of the
vast mass of modem pity for the
poor and the oppressed is precisely
that it is merely pity. The pity is pitt
full. but not respectful. Men feel
that the cruelty to the poor is Kind
of cruelty to animals. They never
feel that it is injustice to equals.
Nay. it is teachery 70 comrades
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
SENSITIVENESS

To be unduly sensitive is to suf-
fer needless pain. Sensi6veness is
a form of fear greatly exaggerated
by introspecion. Like all mega
tive emotions sensihveness grows
with indulgence and easily becomes
a fixed habit of thought and feel
ngs.-Nautlus.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-11-12
Turn About.

Knicker-In youth we forget to learn
Bocker-And In age we learn to for
get-New York Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
Clean Up!

The citizens will be glad to hear
that Mayor Colaw has designated
Saturday, April Oath as clean up
day for the town. Arrangements
will be made by the council to have
all litter and waste hauled away if
placed in receptacles along the
street, and the suggestion is made
that the work be done as early in
the morning as possible.
1t ought not to be necessary to
urge any one to do his part along
this line. If it be true that "clean-
illness is next to godliness," such a
work is a means of grace. 1t ap'
peals to us in many ways. A clean
town means a healthful town, and
this should prompt any, if such
there be, who may be wanting in
the necessary pride. Clean up
Every nook and corner!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
Public Sale Of Land

AS administrator with the will
annexed of Oscar F. Rexrode
deceased, I will on Saturday May
|, 1915, offer tor sale publicly at
the fr. Mt door of the Court House
Of HiphIand County, the lands OF
which said decedent was seized
and on which he resided on Mon
.terey Mountain about 3 miles north
of Monterey, made up of two
parcels aggregating 50 acres more
or less.
There is a dwelling, a barn and
other bull ing on this land, a
Dart of the land in state OF cult
walton, and the rest of 1T suitable
for grazing sheep or young cattle
and is weel watered.
Terms: Cash sufficient to pay
the costs of administration anc
sale and the residue in five eqna
ANIMAL instruments, with annua
interest from the day of ssle, evi
dence by notes with approved
personal security and also secured
bv lien retained 1.-The deed. +
LUTHER L. REXRODE
! Administrator CT, a OF
4 -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
Freight Line

]. W. Splitter and Charles Van
Lear of Staunton came to Monte
rey Wednesday in the interests Of
the proposed motor bus line be-
tween the two points.
Mr.. Splitter told Recorder rep
resentative Thursday morning that
the proposition had been favorably
received by all with whom he had
talked, and that he hoped to be
able to find enough men to put the
scheme to a reasonable test, at
least.
In his Judgment, 30-day trial
would determine the feasibility OF
the undertaking. He sees in the
plan a sure boost for the important
highway connecting the two sec
tions, which means much more to
Highland, in the absence of railroad
facilities, than it would otherwise.
Mr.. Splitter hopes to accomplish
something today in the shape of
organization and stock-taking,
which we may be able to append to
this mention before going to press.
LATER-It is understood that the
Staunton visitors met with some
substantial encouragement before
returning, enough stock subscribed,
to boost the scheme at the other
end of the line.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-16
CrabbOttOnl

How glad we feel to see old Crab,
bottom getting on her green velvet
dress.
Arlie Winner, while trimming APP
pie trees Friday, cut his foot right
badly.
Clarence Colaw and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday with their
uncle, Jasper Simmons.
Willie and Fred Stone are with
their aunt, for few days, Mrs.
Phoebe Hinkle.
Martha Hinkle spent Thursday
with her little friend, Hazel Colaw.
Will Messersmith and brother, of
Mt. Scion, are guests at James b.
H;dy's.
Mrs. Mary Colaw spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelious
Winner.
Misses Mary Beverage and lola
Winner are visiting friends and rel
atives at Monterey.
John Hammer and wife spent
one day last week in Franklin on
business. Aunt Mary