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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
U. S. TROOPS KILL.
TRIO OF BANDITS
GENERAL SCOTT SUBMITS RE-
PORT OF BORDER CONFERENCE
TO CABINET WITHOUT MAKING
RECOMMENDATION.
BY Pae. and Inrr News Service.

BY Pac. and lnt'i News Service.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-The kill
ing Of three Mexican bandits including
a. noted leader, General Gardena at the
Rubio ranch, by members of Persb-
ing's command has been confirmed in
a report from General Funston:
General Scott has submitted his re-
port of the conference between him.
self, Funston and Obregon at Ell Paso,
to the cabinet. The report contains no
recommendations, but simply states
the happenings at the conference.
It is believed the whole matter will
be referred to Secretary of State Ian.
sing, who Is negotiating with Carranza
through Consul Rogers.
Villa Trying to Recruit New Army.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, May 16.-It Is
reported here from the United States
army advance base that information
has been received that Villa is en-
route to Durango and that he is en-
deavoring to recruit a new afmy
among the poems of that section.
President Of Guatemala Ready to Flee
County.
GALVESTON. Tex, May 16.--It Is
reported here through Carranzs
sources that President Estrada Car
brera of Guatemala is preparing tC
flee from the country and the revolu
tionists are holding a vessel in con
slant readiness.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
.ELKO ATTORNEYS
WIFE GETS DIVORCE

The following Is from the Reno Ga
zette of Monday, May Is:
Ruth Elizabeth Hampton Hale, the
beautiful and accomplished wife of
Harold p. Hale, an Elko attorney, for
merly resident Of Reno, was granted
a decree of divorce in the district
court here today by Judge Moran on
grounds of extreme cruelty. The hus-
band did not contest the case, al
though he was represented by counsel
The plaintiff was allowed to resume
her maiden name, which was Hamp-
ton. Her mother, Mrs. NJ. a.. Hamp
ton, widow of Frank Hampton, who
was Southern Pacific engineer, ac-
companied her daughter in court.
Hale, according to the plaintiffs tes-
timony, had an ungovernable temper
and flew into 4 rage over trivial af-
fairs. He slapped her, twisted her
arms, threatened to knock her down
and once when she refused TO so to a
theatre with him because he would
not take her mother with them, Knock
ed her over on the bed so often and in
such violent manner that she had a
nervous breakdown and went into hys
terics. She said she endured his treat
ment until December, 1913, when she
left Elko and came to live with heI
mother in Reno. For the last several
months she has been starring with &
motion picture company in Southern
California. They were married i'll SaI
Francisco, August "a, 1911.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
SENATOR PiTTMAN
PRESENTS IMPORTANT
BILL IN SENATE

BY Pac. and Inri News Service.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator
Key Pittman, yesterday introduced In
the Senate a bill providing for the
appropriation of 100000 for the pnr-
chase and maintenance Of stations for
the production of horses for agrieul-
tural and military purposes.
1t is further provided that all expep-
ditures shall be made by the Bureau Of
Animal Industry, Department Of Az
riculture. II is to be offered as an
amendment to the agricultural appro'
priation bill and is attracting large
amount of attention In the South and
East.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
NEVADA PIONEER is
CALLED BY DEATH

Last Saturday w. w. Booth, editor
of the Tohopah Bonanza, received a
telegram announcing the death of his
brother, J. L. Booth, at freka, Cal.
Deceased was 60 years of age and
came TO Nevada with his parents in
1851. He lived in different parts OF
Nevada until about twelve years ago.
when he went TO California, where he
resided until called by death.-Carson
Appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
WITH CONTROL WIRES SEALED
TO TRY CONTINENTAL FLIGHT

BY Pae. and lnt'I News Service.
SAN DIEGO, May 16.-All is ready
for the start here early today of oscal
Brindley and A. J. Macy on bold
attempt to fly across the continent
with the control wires of their aero
plane sealed.
Macy is the inventor of an electric
stabilizer Mayor Capps of this city
will officially seal the stabliizing con-
trolls and upon reaching New York
Mayor Mitchell will be requested to
break the seals. The aviators hope to
reach New York May 81.
The aeroplane they will use has a
speed of 115 miles an hour. 1t can
quickly be converted into hydro
plane.
The machine will follow the Lincoln
Highway, with stops at Salt Lake City,
Denver, Chicago and ST. Louis.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
STILL
PURSU|AG VILLA
CABINET ADJouRns WITHOUT
ACTION ON GENERAL scoTT's
REPORT. FELIX pIAz MAIN
TAiNs STRONG FORCE.
by Pae. and Intr News Service.

BY Pae. and Int'l News Service.
WASHINGTON. May 16.-The cahi-
net adjourned today without action on
General Scott's report Of the border
conference. Following the meeting 1t
was announced that the -administras
tion's policy was unchanged and that
all future course hinges upon the as-
ton of the de facto government OF
Carranza.
American troops are to be main
tanned in Mexico under the present
basis. Secretary OF War Baker init.
mated that Pershing will continue In
the pursuit OF Villa.
1t is thought that Carranza is not
dwelling for the present at least on
the demand for the withdrawal OF U.
8. troops.
The department OF justice has been
advised that Felix Diaz Is In the State
of Oaxaca with strong force.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
UP FOR VOTE FRIDAY
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

BY Pac. and IntI News Service.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-The ad-
ministration ship purchase bill was
brought up under the gag" rule for
five hours general debate and at 4
o'clock next Friday afternoon Is the
time arbitrarily set for voting on the
measure.
The bill provides for shipping
board with authority to organize a
$5O,OOO,0O0 corporation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
LANSING RULES TO
HOLD THE APPAM
GERMAN SHIP WILL BE KEPT AT
NORFOLK UNTIL ERAL
COURT RULES IN SUIT AGAINST
OWNERS.
BY Pac. ana IntI News Service.

WASHINGTON. May 16.-Secretary
Lansing In a published ruling on the
Appam case. holds that the treaty Of
1893 with Germany is unapplicable in
this instance, because when the Ap-
pam was brought to Norfolk she was
not accompanied by a German ship.
This means that the Appam will be
held at Norfolk until the Federal dis
trict court rules as to the owners in
the libel suit and the disposition of
the vessel rests with the court.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
Masked BANDITS
HOLD UP STREET
CAR IN OAKLAND

6y Pae. and lnt'l News Service.
OAKLAND, Cal, May 16.-Two
masked bandits at an early hour this
morning held up a street car at the
terminus here. They lined up the con.
ductor and motorman and secured S23,
after which they escaped.
This is the first street car robbery
in the last two years.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
CAPLAN JURY SAID
TO Be DEADLOCKED
ALLEGED DESTROYER OF LOS
ANGELES TIMES MAY HAVE
NEW TRIAL AS JURY SEEMS
TO BE UNABLE TO AGREE.
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

LOS ANGELES. May 16.--The jury
having the case of David Caplan.
charged with completely in the blow
ing up of the Los Angeles Times, in
which twenty-one men lost their lives.
is apparently hopelessly deadlocked.
The jury has been out "a hours and
it is understood that they stand seven
to five for conviction. Unless a YER
dict is rendered before o'clock to-
night, the jury will be dismissed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
OVERLAND AUTO RECORDS
ARE BROKEN YESTERDAY
BY Pac. and InpI News Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, May. 16.-After
smashing the automobile record be-
tween Los Angeles and San Francisco
recently over the Overland-Inland
route, Buick six" driven by Joseph
Nikrent broke the coast route record
today, doing the distance in IL hours
and AN minutes, which Is faster than
the speediest train.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
Russians occupy Mamakaatun.

ment and probably would send sam.
pies east to representatives Of the
steel companies, who are the principal
buyers of tungsten ores.--Reno Ca.
zette.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
METHODIST EPISCoPALs TO
UNITE WITH NJ. e. SOUTH
BY pac. and lntI News Service.

BY Pae. and lntl News Service.
SARATOGA, n. Y, May 16.-At the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church here today the re-
port of the committee on submitting
d plan for the consolidation with the
NJ. Z. South church. was unanimously
adopted.
1t Is not believed that the details
of the plan will be reported until the
general conference of 1920.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
LITTLE GIRL SHOOTS
HER YOUNG BROTHER
BY Pae. and in,i News Service.

BY Pac. and Int News Service.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, May 16.-An-
ME Stessy, aged six, found a revolver
hidden by her mother. under dresser
and while handling 1t, as usual 1t went
off. the bullet piercing the lungs of
her little brother, aged 5. 1t is thought
the little fellow will recover.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
CLERKS STRIKE ON
new HAVEN SYSTEM
FOUR THOUSAND SECTION HANDS
AND TRACK WALKERS GO OUT
ALSO TONIGHT ON BOSTON AND
MAINE ROAD.
BY Pae. and IntI News Service.

BOSTON, May 16.-The clerks OF
the New Haven railroad were ordered
to strike following the failure Of the
conference over demands for higher
pay.
Four thousand section hands and
track walkers on the Boston & Maine
railroad will go on strike tonight.
They are demanding 20 cents a day
increase.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
TRAIN WRECK KILLS
TWO AT LOGGING CAMP
BY Pae. and InpI News Service.

Eureka, Cal. May 16.-Joseph Mon
ich and Frank Roccola were killed and
two others seriously injured as the
result of the breaking Of a coupling
on logging train near Little River
late yesterday afternoon. Two cars
got away and descended the grade at
a terrific speed wrecking everything
at the end of the road.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
GERMANS TAKE NUMBER
OF FRENCH PRISONERS

BY Pac. and lnt'l News Service.
BERLIN, May 16.-It Ia announced
here in official dispatches that the
French attacks westward of Meuse
last night against Hill 304 and also
east Of Meuse and north of Vaux were
repulsed and number OF French prls.
oners we're taken.
Russians Occupy Mamakaatun.
PETRoGRAD, May 16.-It Is an
nounced that the Russians in a fierce
drive against Diarbekron on the Bag
dad railroad succeeded in occupying
Mamakaatun.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
AMMUNITION FOR TEUToNs
SENT TO BOTTOM BY MIN

BY Pac. and int'l News Service.
AMSTERDAM, May 16.--It was re-
ported here that large Austrian ship.
carrying a big cargo of munitions for
the Kaiser, was sunk off Durazzo by
a mine.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
VERMONT PRIMARIES TODAY
TO PICK EIGHT FOR CHICAGO

BY Pac. and Int'l News Service.
MONTPELIER, VT, May lever
mont is holding a primary election to-
day. The state will send eight dele
gates to the Republican convention at
Chicago.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
SLAUGHTER GIVEN
FIFTEEN YEARS
AFTER A. MOTION FOR NEW
TRIAL REFUSED CALIFORNIA
PREACHER RECEIVES SENT.
ENcE WITHOUT EMOTION.
ay Pac. and Int'l News Service.


OROVILLE. Cal. May 16.-Rey.
Madison slaughter convicted of
criminal assault on Gertrude Lamson,
handsome young daughter of two of
his Pensioners, after a second trial,
was sentenced here today to term OF
fifteen years in the penitentiary at
San Quentin.
The accused man received the sen
tence of the court without tremor.
His attorneys have announced that
they will take an appeal based on the
claims that the court erred in over
ruling challenges of jurors alleged to
of impanneling the jury. Attorney
Schooler, before sentence was pro
nounced, for the defendant, moved for
a new trial, which was refused.
The announcement of sentence was
received by the large crowd present in
silence.
Judge Gregory overruled writ OF
probable cause for appeal and ordered
Slaughter to be taken to Jail without
bail.
Four other indictments against
| Slaughter were dismissed on motion oi
the district attorney. Slaughter will
be taken to San Quentin Immediately
unless writ of supersedeas is received
from supreme court before tomorrow
night.
NORTHERN 40 cGlINTY
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-05-16
NORTHERN ELkO COUNTY
RICH IN TUNGSTEN ORE

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Workman arrived
Friday from National en- route to the
camp of Divide, in northern Elko coun-
ty, where the former has extensive
mining interests. Mr.. Workman
showed some nice samples of tungsten
ore which he procured at the property
of the Warren Mining company, in the
New Goldfield district, south of Ma
tional The ore is a scheelite and
carries a high percentage of tungsten.
The scheelite was discovered some
time ago while the property was being
developed for gold and silver ore
Humboldt Star.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

1t now looks like the Delta brick
and tile factory would have full
years run. Aside from home orders
and the brick for the federal building
in Grand Junction, It is rumored that
England has put in a large order for
her Irish brigades at the front. They
claim that these Delta pressed brick
sink deeper when they hit German
than any other kind.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The following Delta Knights visited
Montrose Monday night, accepting in
vitation to do so from the Knights of
Pythias of that city: n. E. Clack. ]
r. Chariesworth. Ed. vanDeventer. J.
p. Vanvolkenburgh. DIR. r. +. Mehaf
fey, William Vessel. J. L. Sprung. l.
NJ. McMurray. Paul X. Osborne. C. E
Mower. Gus Osborne. Cary B. Adams
II. w. Childs. ]. r. Rodgers. All the
boys report a good time
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31
r. w. Whalen, Principal.

Wool sacks which formerly sold In
75c. {. o. b. Omaha. This will bring
the price up to close to soc. here. or
nearly double the ''before-the-war'
price. Still as wool is worth soc. =
pound. or more than twice as high a.
It has been at certain periods in the
past. the cost of the sack can BE-
grinned at and borne.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Farmer II. J. Baird is busy reset.
ting posts out at his homestead. which
he recently swept down with his new
touring car. Being new to the critter
he yelled gee" to II when he meant
"haw." with the result that 1t left the
straight and narrow path with which
Mr.. Baird-not the machine was IN.
miliar. and knocked down freshly
planted row OF fence posts.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Saturday is the main trade day now
and Independent is mailed out early
Friday morning. in time that its ad-
vertised attractions may be read and
considered in ample time by Satur-
days prospective buyers. And, by the
way. we would like to have you get
your advertising copy ready a little
earlier in the week.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Neighbors to the number of thirty
one surprised Mr. and Mrs Alfred
Cope at their home on Garnet mesa
Monday night, prior to their departure
to Pawnee City. Nebraska, and most
pleasant evening was spent, to whose
program of social leave-taking was
added a regular feast. The Copes re-
turn to Nebraska on account of Mrs.
Cope's health. which they seem to
think demanded lower altitude. They
regret leaving Delta and say they
shall miss its glorious climate and
their many friends whose acquaint-
ance they cultivated here.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Will Marshall, Hillman Stores man
ager. attended the wedding of his
niece, Miss Edna Marshall, and Mr..
Oliver Carter. on Rogers mesa, the
latter part of last week. The wedding
Nof these two prominent young people
was a pretty home affair. witnessed
by relatives and few intimate
friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

An official call is published in this
paper for the Republican convention
to be held in Hotchkiss April IA.
That convention will elect delegates
to the state convention at Pueblo,
where delegates will be selected to the
National Republican convention to be
held in Chicago.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The annex to the First Presbyter-
ian church in Delta has the walls up
and the roof on and the interior work
will be rushed to completion by the
contractors as rapidly as possible.
II is an attractive and roomy addition
to this already large and well appor.
toned house of worship.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

James Real was here from Ophir
the first of this week and had with
him some samples thought to e so
per cent tungsten, two-foot vein
that camp.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

A meeting of the Contact Mining
Company. whose ore strike made re-
Gently in its property at Aspen, was
called to meet at Hotchkiss tomorrow.
Most of the stockholders Of this COM
pany live in Delta county. Sinking
will be necessary to extract the ore
recently encountered.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

V. A. Phillips. of Cedaredge, has S.
c. White Leghorn chickens, eggs for
setting and baby chicks for sale. Sew
eral prize winners. First prize pullet
and third cockerel at New Mexico
state fair. This breed are heavy lay
ers
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The Democratic state central CONT
tee politely informed Congressman
Heating and billiard that their action
in voting against the repeal of the
free sugar clause was not the wish Of
the party of this state-Bayfield Blade.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Mr.. L. F. Orvis. prominent ranch
man of Ridgway, spent several days
in Delta last week. Indications are
that there is very bright attraction
here for this young gentleman, and
Independent predicts that he will not
only come again, but will come as
often as possible.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Independent publishes reply to
the school boards article this week,
and that must close the argument at
present-merely as newspaper con-
tention. The paper is loaded down
with many matters. There is the
Woman's Club. and the church adver.
Using, and the startling statement
that Bill Jones was in the city last
week. Soon there will be politics,
when new fads must be tried out and
some thought of in order that people
may not vote the way you do not
want them to. Believe me. news.
paper has plenty to think about. even
before the war arrives.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

All farm work is going along nicely,
mainly consisting as yet of the prepar-
alton of soil for seeding. The season
for such work is exceptionally early
and 1t looks like seeding would soon
begin. Grass in the valleys and on
the mesas is showing green. while
evidence of tree life is coming in
leaves. fruit buds and bloom.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Mrs Josephine Davis came down
from Paonia the latter part of last
week. to accompany her aged father,
Mr.. Hengstler. He will remain indef-
initely with another daughter. Mrs.
S. F. Richards. and family. in Delta
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

E. w. Karn. when on his road home
Wednesday night. got off the road in
the dark and his wagon was upset,
dumping himself and Mrs. Karn over
bank. Both were hurt to some en-
tent. Mrs. Karn receiving a number
of bruises, while Mr.. Karn had sew
eral cuts on his face.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Mrs. ]. e. Hillman. whose condition
was reported as improving last week,
has been suffering so severely this
week from gathered ear, that an OPP
GRAFTON was discussed under consult
alton yesterday afternoon. At the
time of Independents going to press
it was decided to have an operation
performed at Delta hospital, at to ;
o'clock yesterday evening.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Manager Chalmers. of the Western
Colorado Power company at Delta,
left for Michigan Monday. called there
by the serious illness of a sister. His
stay will perhaps extend to ten days
or two weeks, according to his sisters
condition.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The charred boards in that part of
the postoffice block occupied by the
Colorado State Bank, have been re-
moved this week and new floor put
in. removing the last signs of the in
cipient blaze which started in the
basement of that building two weeks
ago.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The signs up. chickens wanted"
refer to poultry This side-line of
Delta county farms seems to be in
good demand. Poultry brings in little
lunches of money when there is
nothing doing in other branches.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The Phillips stock was moved up
from Palisade the first of this week
and is now in place in the building
across Main from Independent office.
Today OFriday March 81 is opening
day.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Treasurer PARKINSON. of the West
ern Colorado Power Co. was here Fri
day and Saturday of last week, from
Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The county roads are now in pretty
good shape and the road forces are
being kept busy in the early season
so as to have the benefit of better
roads later on.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Adam S. Wagner, state manager of
the Colorado Mutual Life, visited in
Delta between trains yesterday, arriv-
ing from the east and going to Grand
Junction in the evening.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Something of a definite nature can
the work of building a new bridge
across the North Fork of the Gunnison,
at LaZear.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

County court was occupied Wednes'
day afternoon and Thursday. hearing
a case of assault in which Roadmaster
Ansbro. of the D. e. r. G. was defend
ant. and Tom Poulas plaintiff.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Earl Wilson. county treasurer, is in
terested in the raising of fancy bred
hogs at Hotchkiss, and has. within the
past two weeks, added a highly pedi-
greed Duroc male to the bunch.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Next Wednesday night, April 5, will
be installation night at Delta Lodge
No. 1885, B. P. o. E. A large number
of visitors are expected from Montrose
and other lodges.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Water Commissioner H, C. Getty
was here from Montrose yesterday.
coming to investigate the headgate of
the North Delta Canal to ascertain if
it was in proper condition to withstand
flood conditions looked for later
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Stunning variety sale for one week
beginning Saturday. The Good House
keeping Shop, Phillips, Manager.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

West Flagg, tonsorial artist, has
been confined to his house for some
time with an aggravated case of
grippe.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Harry Williamson was home the
latter part of last week from his offic-
ial work over the state.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Starting in so early, this promises
to be long summer and a busy one.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

S. Conroy is moving from Delta to
Nebraska, and Mr.. Conroy is a citizen
whom we regret to lose.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

A letter from Mrs. NJ. V. Jones, now
at Pueblo. states that she is in good
health and wishes to be remembered
to friends here.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Some very hign grace speci-
mems of copper are being shown
around town from the Paradox coun-
try-so high. in fact. that they show
nearly pure copper.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Tom Edwards. of Delta, bought 40
acres of apple orchard at Cedaredge
this week
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Lawrence Sheffield will wait upon
customers at Billy Smiths Star Mar
ket. after April 1. All efforts will be
made to please.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Flint's public sale, on Redlands
mesa. Thursday of next week.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The official establishing of the road
from Somerset to Redstone as State
Highway. by the State Highway Com
missioners. will add another link to
our good roads connections.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

The Star market will be conducted
by Billy Smith on and after April 1.
The best will be none too good for
Star Market customers.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-31

Frank NJ. Lorimer. of the Olathe
Produce Co, was in Delta on business
Monday.