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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

Important Points About Courts.
am not going to tell you how to
lay out a tennis court. You can easily
obtain directions for that and the cor
rect measurements. But I would en-
phasize a few important points.
First see that your court is situated
so that the sun passes across its line
with the net and not longitudinally
Even Englard's greatest court, the ia
nous center court at Wimbledon has
the serious defect of occasionally blind.
ing the player at one end when the
niggaIdly English sun makes an APP
pearance. See that the light condition.
on your court are as nearly as pos
Sible impartial.
Then be generous with the height ant
width OF your backstop MEETINGS. There
is nothing more irritating than to have
20 postpone hot set TO retrieve a nee
essary ball. II will repay you to wire
the ends OF your court with care. Som,
courts even have a projecting top net
ting 1t An-angle to the- vertical back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

Sporting Editor Star:
What is the record for the long dis
lance throw by Sheldon Lejeune?
RECORD.
1t was 4o6 feet ala inches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

Victor Mclaughlin. the big heavy
weight, who was boosted around as a
great white hope after he boxed six
rounds with Jack Johnson, ex-cham-
pion, at Vancouver, B. c., March 10,
1909, has appeared in England as a
new heavyweight star. Victor 10 no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

Sporting Editor Star:
! /. Is the Maisel in the New York
State League any relation to the Maisel
with the Yankees? 2. Can a pitcher
| balk so that a batsman gets his base"
BATTY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

Ben Hunt Of Bannockburn has Just
returned from a motor trip which he
and Mrs. Hunt took through Luray,
Va, and other points in the Old Do
minion state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

sinner" and the penitent challenger
becomes q saint" Whenever a sin
ner" wins from a saint" the latter
loses his crown and they change places.
At the closing date. those who are in
the saints" class play seventy-two
holes, medal play, for the, prize. This
event is very popular in the west. and
one or two of the local clubs are con-
sidering giving it trial
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
TEACHERS ELECTED BY.
HIGH SCHOOL BOARD

The county board of education at its
meeting yesterday elected the follow
ing teachers for the coming year. All
positions were filled but one, and the
board is now considering a number
Of applications for this position:
Reelected.
Phoebe Duame-Commercial sub
jects.
Alice Brennen-History and Latin.
Raymond Thomas-Science and
manual training.
Mrs. M. Lothrop-Music and sew
ing.
Geo. C. Jensen-Principal-
raphy and English.
New Teachers. o.
Miss Dorothy Bird-Mathematics
and English, from U. of N. She has
been teaching mathematics there this
year. Is graduated with honor, TAX
ing both her bachelors and masters
degrees the same year. She was man.
ager Of the girls basketball team OF
U. OF N.
...s ............ Languages. This
position Is to be filed by an expert
enced man, who will be the vice-prin-
cipal, and coach for track athletics
and baseball.
Music will hereafter be an elective
course and greatly reduced from its
present scope. The extra time form
erly given to music will be devoted
to sewing, Mrs. Lothrop having had q
wide experience in that department
Mr. Thomas will offer another new
course: Household physics and chem.
istry. The object OF these two new
courses is to pave the way for a de.
partment Of domestic science--the IA
cility now being lacking, largely be.
cause Of room. 1t is felt that the
girls have right to demand practical
courses. ".
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
SKIS for 100000 More Men.

Asks for 100000 More Men.
In giving an outline of these opera
tions in the house of lords today Lord
Kitchener. the war minister, while ex.
pressing the great confidence in their
ultimate outcome, again warned the
public that great sacrifices already had
been made and that greater ones
would be exacted. He made an appeal
for 100000 more recruits.
Lord Kitchener, however, seemed to
attach the greatest Importance to the
use by the Germans Of asphyxiating
gases. and opened his speech with a
reference to this matter.
Our troops, said Lord Kitchener,
must be adequately protected by the
employment of similar methods"
He expressed his, confidence that in
the near future the country would be
in a satisfactory position with regard
to the supply Of ammunition.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
GERMANY'S ANSWER
MAY Be DELAYED

WASHINGTON, May 1.-two i'm
portant factors, it became known to-
night, arr working to delay for anoth-
CT week GeTmany's reply 70 the Amer
lean note of May 13, sent as a conse-
quence of the Lusitania disaster.
First the next few days are ex-
pected to decide whether Germany
will be confronted with a new mill
tary situation by the entrance of Italy
i'll the war and the cutting off of all
supplies through the Mediterranean.
Second, interested diplomatists here
believe the interim of delay will re-
veal whether the United States of its
own initiative will send a general pro-
test to the allies with respect to their
alleged violations of international
law by interfring with commerce be-
tween American ports and neutral
countries of Europe.
Officials here generally think the
Austro-Italian situation may absorb
the attention of the German govern
ment during this week and delay the
final composition Of the reply. Such
information as the United States gov
ernment recently has received Is of a
positive nature indicating that Italy
soon will enter the war, though in Aus
tro-German quarters here there still is
confidence that q break will be avert
ed.
Would Cut off Wheat Supply.
1t is realized that should Italy be-
come belligerent Germany would lose
all hope of scuring foodstuffs or other
supplies through the Mediterranean
and If Roumania followed Italy's lead,
as predicted, the wheat supply from
southereastern Europe would be cut
off. In such circumstances of almost
complete isolation it was explained
IL diplomatic quarters, Germany would
find the submarine even more invalu-
able a weapon for reducing enemy
supplies and commerce.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
FLEET TO TEST
DEFpsE POWER

NEW YORK, MsS 1s.-During the
ten days beginning 4oday the Atlantic
fleet is to undergo the severest test
possible outside ot3actual war, with a
view to demonstrating the worth of
the American navy as a means OF ma
tional defense. When the big feet
departed from this harbor yesterday
Admiral Fletcher carried sealed orders
to destroy a powerful red fleet COM
ing ostensibly from Europe to bonn
bard the North Atlantic coast Of the
United States. This attacking fleet
is not to be commanded by a foreign
er, but by Rear Admiral Frank E..
Beatty, U. S. N. The attack and de-
fensc will be made in accordance with
plans mapped oct by the naval war
college at Newport, the president OF
which, Rear Admiral Knight, is to
serve as umpire of the maneuvers.
The actual details of the war game
have not been disclosed except the
fact that Admiral Fletcher and his
big fleet of battleships and smaller
craft will be expected to successful
ly defend the entire coast from Cape
Hatteras to Eastport, Me-, against
bombardment or possible landing by
the enemy.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
POSTPONED
Y|ASHAKA CASE

This morning at 1880 o'clock was
the time set for the passing of sent
ence on the half-breed Japanese boy,
Mlwa Yiashaka, who entered plea Of
guilty to the charge Of having broken
into the car occupied by Halleck
Mayer, the 8. P. pumper at Elburz,
and having taken therefrom clothing,
a rife and other goods.
The defendant stated that he de-
sired to be taken to the detention
home instead Of the state prison
where he would be thrown into con-
tact with old and hardened criminals,
and upon motion of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Cantwell and the con-
sent Of the defendant, the time for
passing sentence was postponed until
June 14th, when 1t is believed the
home will be ready for occupancy. At
that time proper proceedings will be
taken in the Juvenile court to place
the boy in the home.
The case OF Yiashaka Is a puzzling
one. He is only seventeen years old,
yet he seems to have the well de-
veloped instincts Of an old criminal.
The manner in which he set about
to rifle Mr.. Mayors car would indicate
that he has had previously experience
at the game, and the way he addressed
the court and generally conducted
himself in the courtroom would lead
one to believe that he had been there
before. He seems to be considerably
above the average boy in intelligence.
The court and officers are disposed
to treat him kindly in the hope that
the wholesome influence with which
he will be brought into contact at the
is in him, and that he may be con-
verted into good citizen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
LAW DECLARED TO
Be UNCONSTITUTIONAL

In the district court this morning
Judge Taber rendered a decision de-
claring a part OF the state license law
requiring travelling merchants to pay
a license OF $100 to be unconstitu-
tional. The part affected by his de-
ciston :isS that wherein 1t states that
vegetables and other food products
raised in Nevada may be peddled with
out license. The judge says that
this Is clearly unconstitutional as it is
a discrimination against food products
OF other states.
The decision is the outgrowth OF
the Sam Sutton case. Sutton was ar.
rested for violating the law, and in the
justice court he was convicted and
fined $40 on a statement of the facts.
The case was appealed to the district
court, and was argued by Judge Cur
Ter for the defense and District At.
torney Carville and Assistant c. A.
Cantwell for the state.
The decision does not affect the case
of Sutton, as he is charged with hay
ing peGdled wares, goods and mer-
chandise," and 1t is not stated wheth-
er or not they were products OF Ne
vada.
The court has notified the attorneys
that he will hear further arguments
on the law. ...
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
PEBBLES
FRIDAY NIGHT

Don't forget that there Is to be a
splendid entertainment at the Bradley
Opera House Friday night given by
the students Of the High School. They
are spending much time in the prepa-
ration and 1t promises to be one Of
the most enjoyoble entertainments
produced here by local talent in yeers.
Only twenty-five cents will be
charged for admission and there will
be no extra charge for reserved seats.
Much enthusiasm is expressed over
the play and there is no doubt that
the players will be greeted by a full
house.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19

lined the offers that had been made
to Italy as the price Of her continued
neutrality and while he said he had
not entirely given up hope that peace
would be maintained among the pow
ers of the TRIBE alliance. he an
nounced that relations between Aus
tria-Hungary and Italy were strongly
strained.
The expected changes in the govern
ment OF Great Britain are aimed at a
closer purpose Of carrying the war to
a successful issue. Whether the lead
ers Of the unionist, Irish and labor par
ties will be taken into the cabinet or
admitted into the committee of i'm
perial defense has not yet been made
known. Whatever the changes to be
made, however, they have not in any
way interfered with the operations in
which the British forces are engaged.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
THE LION OF VENICE
At W|GWAM TONIGHT

The Lion Of Venice" a magnificent
photo masterpiece in six reels, is the
Wigwam's offering for tonight and to-
morrow night. This picture was TAX
en- among the picturesque canals and
artistic settings Of beautiful Venice,
Italy 1t mingles with scenes of in
terest to those who enjoy scenes of
other lands, a stirring plot and a de-
lightful love story. The photography
and production being by Kleine leaves
nothing to be desired from the view
point of the picture goer looking for
hlGh'class entertainment. adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
YAQUIS DECLARE
WAR ON MEXICO

On board U. S. S. Colorado, OF San
Diego, Cal. May 18.-Yaqui Indians,
who have been besieging white settl
ers in the state of Sonora, Mexico, is.
sued a proclamation today declaring
the Yaqui nation at war with Mexico
They have captured the pumping
station at Bantatnatel, near Empalme,
where are located railroad shops
valued at $10,00O,00O.
Fear Another Outbreak.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-While in
quiries at the state department over
the safety Of Americans in the Yaqui
valley, Mexico, were being answered
today with assurances that the colo
nists We're in no present danger, OF
ncials still are apprehensive Of anoth-
er Indian outbreak.
Governor Maytorena, heading the
Villa administration in Sonora, Is said
to have dispatched all the troops he
can spare from nearby garrisons, and
believes they can control the situation.
1t Is known, however, that the best
troops in the state have Joined Gener-
al Villa in his prolonged battle with
the Carranza forces under Obregon,
south Of Leon.
The colonists are concentrated at
Yaqui Pueblo, ready to proceed to the
coast II the troops do not quell the
disturbances so they can return to
their properties.
Advlces from Mexico today were
meager. Consul Silliman, at General
Carranza's headquarters in Vera Cruz,
reported the recapture Of Panuco,
near Tampico, by the Villa forces.
The situation as to British oil supply,
which caused uneasiness ten days ago,
Is again made acute by this develop
ment, since the Villa troops control
the producing wells and the Carranza
forces the terminals at Tuxpam and
Tampico.
Antonio Villa Dead.
Ell PASo, Tex, May 18.-Antonio
Villa brother Of Gen. Francisco VII
la, died late yesterday from wounds
received in brawl at Chihuahua City,
according to advices received today at
Juarez. Several others were killed
and wounded.
The fight arose, 1t was asserted Off.
cially, when Villa, an officer in his
brothers army, attempted to quiet
some intoxicated soldiers at the bull.
ring in the Chihuahua state capitol.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
GOVERNORS OF WEST
WILL MEET AT FAIR

SAN FRE:5CIsCo, May 1S.-Gover-
nors Of seven western states were to
meet here today for three days
conference. The principal subjects Of
discussion will be timber, irrigation,
power sites and public lands. Secre.
tary OF the Interior Lane has written
letter to be read at the conference.
Governor s. v. Stewart of Montana
and Ernest Lister of Washington ar
rived last night Others to attend are
Governors William Spry of Utah,
president of the conference; George
A. Carlson Of Colorado, James Witty.
combs of Oregon, u. d. Boyle of Ne
Vada and Moses Alexander OF Idaho.
In addition, former Governors J. H,
Hawley of Idaho, Tasker l.. oddie OF
Nevada and Oswald West OF Oregon
will be present.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
FEDERAL COURT RESUMES
AT CARSON CITY

Judge Harrington convened the
United States District Court in session
at Carson City yesterday. A venire
Of forty-flve jurors was present when
court opened.
The first case that will be brought
lp for trial will he that of the United
States vs.. Herman F. Sitter of Nc
Gill, charged with sending obscene
matter through the mail. This will
De followed by the Lee-Abbott white
slave case and after these two whis-
key cases will be tried. At the con-
clusion Of the criminal calendar two
civil cases will he called.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
ROYAL DECREE Places A[[ italian
RAILROADS UNDER MILITARY CONTROL

ROME. May ia royal decree has
been issued which places all the rail-
roads of Italy under supervision Of
military authority. This Is one Of the
strongest evidences 80 far had that
the Italian government has deflnately
decided that 1t will enter the war,
and this decree comes as a prelimi-
nary step. Throughout all Italy pre-
parations are under. active way and
there is little doubt that an open dec
laration will issue In few days.
LONDON, May 19.-The next few
days, if not hours, 1t is believed, will
find Italy renouncing her old allies
Of the triple alliance and joining the
triple entente powers as belligerent.
At the same time some change is ex-
pected in the government. Of Great
Britain. .....
: The German imperial chancellor in
a speech in the reichstag today out
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
ELECTION TO DECIDE
cHIcKENS' FATE

MERIDIAN, Miss, May 19-The
right Of chickens to run at large and
destroy the neighbors' flower beds and
gardens Is the big issue to be decided
at the city election here tomorrow.
The downtown residents are in favor
of a prohibition ordinance, while those
living in the suburbs are vigorously
opposed to 1t. The campaign has been
exceedingly spirited and the indica-
tions are that large vote will be
polled.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
TRIED TO BEAT GOVERNMENT

The Gerlach Livestock Co., Of Ger
lach, New, and its agent in Stockton,
w. H. Lyon, have been indicted by
the United States grand jury at San
Francisco for alleged fraud in at
tempting to obtain transportation of
property in interstate commerce at
less than the established rates. Lyon
with the sanction Of his employers,
Is charged with having shipped two
tons of flour and cereals from Stock
ton on August 1, 1913, described as
grain feed" on which the freight
rate is $3.50 per ton. The rate for
flour and grain is $11 per ton.-Ap-
peal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
Ministerial Crisis
Laid To kiitcIlner

Of the house of commons, tonight that
coalition government was about to
be formed.
Unionist leaders held a conference
with Premier Asquith this afternoon
and it is stated that the question Of
q coalition was settled. ....
According to these reports, the allo-
cation Of officers has not been finally
determined. 1t Is rumored that A. J..
Balfour, former premier. will succeed
Winston Spencer Churchill as first
lord of the admiralty.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
POPE MAY ASSIST
IN ARRANGING PEAc


ROME, May 18.-The declaration
has been made here that Monsignor
Wilhelm Nolens, the Netherlands pre-
late now In this city, was sent with
the purpose Of re.establishing Dutch
legation to the Vatican, a mission
which was suppressed when diplo-
matte relations between Holland and
the Vatican were interrupted as re-
suit Of the failure of The Netherlands
minister OF foreign affairs to invite
Pope Leo to the first peace confer.
ence at The Hague.
In these efforts some observers see
a purpose to hold the peace confer
ence which will follow the war at The
Hague, with the pope taking part.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
LovELocK WILL ISSUE BONDS
FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT

Lovelock has Just held an election
to decide whether Lovelock valley
should issue bonds for a drainage dis
trict in the amount Of $4,000. The
property holders seem to be in favor
of the project to the man as not a
vote was cast against 1t.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
Special to The independent.

LONDON, May 19.-The British
steamer Drumcree was torpedoed and
sunk today by a German submarin.
The entire crew is reported saved.
The ministerial crisis in England Is
laid to Lord Kitcheners blunders. The
new cabinet is to contain FIVE new
members. It is expected that Winston
Churchill will resign, following the ex-
ample of Lord Fisher.
LONDON, May 19.-Persistent ru-
mors were In circulation in the lobby
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

County Clerk Hunter today issued
a marriage license to Teodoro Morelli
OF Carlin, and Rosa Ciardella. The
bride-to.be arrived from Italy only a
few days ago.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
BRADLEY VAUDEVILLE
MAKES A HIT

The vaudeville act at the Bradley
last night made a big hit and many
who attended will go again tonight
to hear Eugent Page in his musical
novelty. He Is one of those real art.
lists who delight audiences. Don't fail
to hear him. Usual prices. adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
WILL TAKE CARE.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Rome and Vienna in the event of a
severance of friendly relations be-
tween the two countries. President
Wilson has agreed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19
FORMER NEVADA WOMAN Is
KILLED BY AN AUTOMOBILE e

Mrs. Leonora Mccartney, formerly
OF Reno, Nevada, was run down and
killed By an automobile driven ny
DR.. Julius Baer, e. Post street and
Van Ness avenue, San Francisco. early
Sunday night. DR.. Baer. took the
woman to the Mount Zion hospital for
treatment, but she was dead on arriv-
al there.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19

A first:class Vaudeville act and five
reels OF excellent pictures, compose
the program at the Opera House to-
nlSht. DON'T miss It. adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19

John =. Bray, superintendent OF
Public Instruction OF Nevada, arrived
in Elko this morning and will make
q short visit. He came here on mat
ters connected with the schools.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19

Eugene Page, will present a novelty
musical act at the Bradley tonight
Mr.. Page comes highly recommended
from the wIgwam at Reno. adv
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-19

Special to The independent
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Austria
and Italy have asked the United States
to take care of diplomatic interests in
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There 10 nothing good or evil save
In the will; and that we are not
to lead events, but to follow them.
-Epletetus
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-02

only an excessive rainfall, but de-
ficiency of heat. The frosts of Octob-
er 8th and 9th would have done the
corn crop in all these states compare
lively little damage, had there been
heat enough before that time to push
he corn on to the stage of the ordin-
airy season. Four weeks of blister
ing hot weather in September, to
make up for the lack of temperature
in July and August, would have given
us bumper crop this year. But the
heat was wanting; and il those who
reported to the government on the
yield of corn had kept an eye on the
thermometer or on the government
reports of temperature as well as
rainfall, the information given to the
public would have been much more
accurate and reliable. A season that
has no hot nights never makes good
corn crop. It was not the early frost
but the lack of summer heat, that
gave us this deficient corn crop in
the corn belt states.