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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
SA|H' ISSUES
TAX MAGAZINE

y small magazine published in Los
Angeles. entitled Lower Taxes" is
edited by Charles Mcknight Saiu. an
expert OIL economies.
The copy before us Is teeming With
information valuable to all taxpayers.
Following are two sections extracted
from the contents:
icw Taxes Will Be :: ,iueed.
\ man has Ira'' VI hay land. il Is
not good security 1T a bank under the
old system because IL is yielding no in.
come.
The assessed valuation is $4,000 hut
the rate Is low. Il dollar per acre.
But if the man. had Sa5,00O he could
build an irIigating ditch and render
his land very valuable. He therefore
voluntarily asks 10 have his assess
ment raised from one dollar an acre to
ten.
He was paying Il ten mill taN on Sl0..
600, or 500 a year. lie will now pay
ten mills on 100000. or $1,000 4 year.
The land owner gladly bears the in.
cheap money NJ the. bank.
If the assessed valuation Of all land
is doubled taxes can be cut in half.
Under the old system there waS no
induccment wheatcvcr for the land
owner TO have his assessment incrcas.
ed. II did not help in the least al the
bank. On the contrary he was always
seeking to have his ssCssmcn low.
cred.
Under the new system officials will
have to BE- watchful TO see that land
is not qyeryalued FOR taxing purposes.
OF the four million farmers in the
United States q third have their land
mortgased at a high rate Of interest.
No doubt every one Of these mortgaEcd
farmers would gladly see his assess.
ment increased IL this would get him
cheap money at the bank To pay off his
Indebtedness.
The writer has known of instances
where land has sold for ten times its
assessed value
Under the old system every ono tries
10 escape the lax assessor Under the
now he will be one of our most noprl.
lar officials.
The Frugal Farmer.
or course not every farm Is under
mortgage. But there is hardly Il farm
er who does not from time To time
borrow money from his bank. Still
there are many farmers who are lend
"rs of money not borrowers.
II Is probable that hese lenders will
look askance upon The proposition to
make money cheap. However, il is
The general good that we are seeking.
There are frugal farmers who never
80 in debt and would not wish TO bor.
row money even nj call rates. But
even these farmers will be Interested
In having taxes reduced.
These frugal farmers would not wish
o fcoursp to have their assessments :
raised. But there will be enough farm.
crS who will voluntarily raisn tlci. as.
sessnents TO make Il general reduction
in the tav rate.
The very momentum of the era Of
development that will be inauguratcd
will carry the frugal farmer along in
the stream Of prosperity and he. too, In
time will find That he can employ addi.
tional capital to advantage nj call
rates and he too will become Dor.
rover
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
REGISTERED AT COMMERCIAL

ID. NJ. McElroy; w. B. Hay: Thomas
Foy and family, Mayor Frank Rose.
Columbus; Mrs. F. A. Fullerson. Beo.
wave; Jack Hahn, Palisade; Allen
Kepplc: Paul L. Travis. Paradise Val
ley; J. II. Travis; a. Z. Austin and
wife, Wells; George Hannah. Hylton;
G. y. Elderkin. Ogden; w. F.. Walsh,
San Francisco: Martin Tennessee,
Bcowawc; J. f. Garcia. City: L. Al
ston, City.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE RETURN

MIR. and Mrs. Mike Spcth returned
this morning from San Francisco
where they have been since Septem.
Der.
They went TO the bay city for thr
purpose OF placing Mr. Speth under
the care of specialist. he being very
Ill at that time and was obliged to I'LL
dergo several operations.
After these many weeks he felt i'm.
proved enough to return home and l.;
very glad to be back among his old
friends
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
ALLIES PERMIT
SAFE CONDUCE TO THE
AUSTRIAN AMBASSADORS

LONDON. Dec. 15.--The British
state department this morning an
nounces that Count Tarnowski, the rc-
Gently appointed ambassador TO the
United States from Austria. will bc
guaranteed safe conduct by the en-
tentc powers.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
BODY OF MALONEY
BROUGHT HERE

The body of Mike MalonGy. the
Western Pacific track walked who was
killed near Beowawe few days ago
was brought to Elko for burial. The
body arrived on the Southern Pacific
train No. 10. this morning. and now
lies at the Kcyser Undertaking estab-
llshmcnt.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
GREECE ACCEPTS
ALLIES ULT|MATUM

"AEiS. Dec. 10. Dispatches received
this morning from Athens says that
the ultimatuIn of the Allies has been
accepted by King Constantine. The
kilograms. however. do not say what
the ultimatum Of the allies was.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
TWO DEATHS FROM
CHICAGO COLD WEATHER

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Two deaths
from freezing are reported here this
morning and much suffering has re-
suited from the zero weather, OF the
last few days.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
GERMANS CAPTURE
1000 AT

BERLIN. Dee. l5.--hn official re-
port reached here today stating that
the Germans captured four Thousand
Russian and EnmanIan troops In adhl
tional 10 the number first reported
when Bu2"u fell to the Central troops
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
RUMANIAN PREMIER
RESIGNS HIS POST

LONDON. Dec. 15.--An exchange
Telegram from Jassy. tie temporary
capitol Of the Rumanian seat of gov
ernment. this morning says that
Premier Drattiano has sent in his
resignatI4h- TO King Ferdinand.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-15
GERMANY CAPTURES
GREAT OIL REGION

EERLIN. E2c. 15.--The city Of Bu-
Ecu. n great railroad and oil center of
Rumania has been captured by the
Teutons in the northwestern part of
the kingdom.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
MAXWELL ENTERS
 DELIVERY FIELD

Announcement comes from Detroit that the Maxwell Motor company has decided to enter the field of light de- livery, using for the purpose the stan dard Maxwell chassis which is fur nished complete, including cowl. in strument board and electrical equip ment, but lacking body. which the buy CT can have designed and built locally to fit his individual needs.
 With the car the Maxwell! company furnishes a scale of dimensions which enable any body builder to fit exactly the standard arrangement for attach ing this part to the frame
 The work of attaching is free from any complication of wiring or piping. The chassis comes ready to drive.
 "The Maxwell company has found the one satisfactory solution of the light delivery problem" declares Maur- ice O'Neill. local Maxwell distributor Light delivery is problem of special body equipment. While it is possible for the launGryman and the dry each can greatly facilitate his problem l'y having a body built to carry the especial type of merchandise that he handles. The same holds true with the butcher, the baker the milliner. the grocer and every other line of business which uses or should use motor driven delivery equipment
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
LAST 0F FEDS;
 WAR |S ENDED
National Baseball Commis- sion Suspends Action on Receipt of Word That Bal timOre Fuss is Settled on the Outside
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CINCINNATI, March flowing to letter that was received during its session today the national base ball commission laid over any action that it might have taken regarding the differences between organized league club. The letter contained the Information that these differences had practically been settled by those most interested and that further data re- garding the case was on it's way here.
 Likewise no decision was reached in regard to the claim of the Brooklyn club relative to the Newark club of the International league.
 The commission adopted a form for the release of players that will pro- tect the club and the players and at the same time comply with the rules of the game. It was stated it will also coincide with the Players Fra ternitv agreement.
 The number of optional agreement players for a major league club was increased to 16 for the season of 1916. The number formerly was eight.
 Consideration of amendments to the drafting rules submitted by President Ebhets of the Brooklyn club and Pres ident Gardner of the Dallas, Texas club were discussed but laid over until an other meeting.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
DENVER BOXERS IN THREE VICTORIES
Kansas City Took Two in Tri-City Finals; Tom Murphy Beats Al
 Silver.
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 KANSAS CITY. March 4.-Denver took three and Kansas City two events in the final bouts here tonight. to de- eide the Tr-C City amateur boxing cham piOnShip. The cities were represented by the Denver Athletic club and the Kansas City Athletic club. The Miss ouri Athletic association of St Louis entered a team which did not play.
 The feature bout of the evening was the 135 pound affair between Tommy Murphy, Kansas City entry. and Al Silver of St. Louis. Silver was knock ed down in the third round.
 Roy Helton. pitted against Willie Bamarr of Denver. drove his opponent into corner and dropped him with left hook in the first round.
 The 125 pound bout between John Fritz of Denver and Leonard Hartman of St. Louis was so close that the judges demanded another round to frame a decision. Fritz gained the verdict after a hard two minute round.
 A charge of foul was made by Rich ard Moore of St. Louis in the third round of his match with Rex Morris of Denver, but a physicians exam ination revealed nothing wrong with him and a technical knockout was awarded to the latter.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
NORMAL SNhTS
 TIE COYOTES
I. N. $. Ball Nine Wins Hot Clash; Stokes Gives Way to Heflin; Kelly Moeur WhirlWind on Short; Both Schools Have Bands
By A. C. PlNNEY

In a most thrilling baseball game yesterday afternoon on the high school athletic field, the Coyotes met their Waterloo at the hands of nine Tempe Normal ball tossers. with a score of F to :. There was plenty of pep in yesterdays game and it was fight, fight, fight, from start to finish. Although Tempe Normal was in the lead all through the game, one could not tell when F. H. <. would take to the stick and bat the ball out of sight
 Tempe Normal and Phoenix High both had bands present and good music was side attraction for the baseball fans. During the entire game harmony could be heard from the grandstand. First the r. H. $. band would toot up and then while they We're resting the Normal band sound ed some famous key notes.
 The Phoenix boys were not hit ting as well in yesterdays game as they have been. Put, nevertheless, the Normal were in fear until the last Coyote was out.
 Stokes started the game for P H. s. in the box. but was later replaced by Dick Heflin who pitched won derful ball .
 Tempe Normal had mighty fine team on the diamond yesterday and the work done on short by Kelly Moeur is what won the game for the southsiders
 The box score:
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
NEV|TT FANS il SUBMARINES
Tempe> Wins Close Game From Glendale Hi; Tem- pest Hurler Strikes Out Eleven and Amasses Two Valuable HOmerS
Especial to The Republican,

TEMPE, Ariz., March 4.-The Tempe High was victorious over Glendale High in game played here today, the final score being to g.
 Nevitt played a star game, striking
 out eleven and making two homers
 and a single in four trips to the plate.
 Glendale started the scoring in the second inning. when C. Pitts walked and went second on Mays single to center. Harris threw the ball wide to second in an effort to stop c. Pitts, who went to third and soon af- ter scored when Hudl6w threw wide to third. May reached third on his
 error Betts famed, w. Grassie walk
 ed and he and May pulled double , steal, May scoring and W. Grassie reaching second.
 Tempe scored two runs in the i fourth, Stewart reaching first on i Narney's' error at short and scoring | on Nevitt's homer down the first 1 base line. Harris scored another run for Tempe in the fifth and Nevitt l made their final run in the sixth, hitting the pill for four bases. | Glendale started a rally in the eighth, and it looked as though the | Sugarkings would Overtake the home 1 boys. but they were only able to
 put Riorden across the plate.
 Both SandOz for Tempe, and Betts l for Glendale, played good games in center In the ninth Sandoz made a fine catch of W. Grassie's fly, run
 ming and catching it with one hand Following is the box score:
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
PAYNE AND SAUFLEY
 IN BUSINESS A YEAR

Payne and Saufley. who conduct an auto accessory store, and also sell Diamond tires at the corner of Mon- roe and Central avenues, are ce!ebrat- ing the first anniversary this week. It is just a year ago that they launch- ed out on the business world.
 Since that time they have been eminently successful They have had success beyond their widest dreams in placing Diamond tires Tn fact so suc- cessful have they been that now prac- tically all stage lines running out of Pkoenix are Diamond equipped. They consider this one of their greatest ac- complishments, as most stage lines, travei in all kinds of weather, and are usually overloaded.
 They are now very busy in placing the new Diamond Velvet Tread,' the latest thing on the market in the way of tires.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
PROPOSE BATTLE
 COLORADO CUNTS
Rocky Mountain Conference Suggests
 Basketball Tourney.
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DENVER March "A post season basketball tournament between Colo lado colleges was suggested at the meeting here today If the Rocky Noun tain faculty conference. The proposal made by Roger H. Molten, of Colorado college, was received favorablv by some of the members but no definite action taken.
 One hour and three quarters is the average time spent daily in training by athletes of the conference, accord ing to the report of a committee ap- pointed to investigate this phase of Inactivity.
 R. s. Hawley, of the Colorado school of mines was elected president of the conference in accordance with the TO- tatiOn system of elections. and George C. Manley of Denver University made secretary.
 The big five" colleges of Colorado were represented.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
ADOPT PROFIT SHARING PLAN
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STAMFORD, Conn, March 4.-An- nouncement was made today that the Yale and Towne Manufacturing com pany, makers of hardware, had adopt ed profit sharing plan for the benefit of employees. Under this plan more than $35,00O will be paid out of excess profits in bonuses to employees on March F., and a similar amount is to be distributed in April. All of the $500 employees at the local plant, except those on salary, are to share in the dis trihution.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
APPROPRIATION BILL REPORTED
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WASHINGTON, March 4.-The an nuai agreement appropriation bill, carrying $24, ,093, an increase of s1,529,311 over the current appropria- tion, was reported to the house today. Among the largest items are $2,5oO, : coo for use in case of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, or similar diseases, $250,00O to combat citrus fruit canker in the gulf states, and s360,000 for eradication of hog chol- era and enforcement of the virus se- rum toxin act
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
'. M. |. 4. AND 4. [.
 DIVIDE AT TENNIS

The Arizona Eastern team won two straight sets from the Y. NJ. c. A. yesterday afternoon at the "Y.' Score S-6 and 6-3. The Arizona Eastern was represented by Fast and Mccoy who out pointed their opponents. Wilkin- son and Parsons. who played a steady game but were out of practice The Arizona and Eastern team won many of their points by the quick serves of Fast
 Tn the older mems doubles played at the Arizona Eastern courts. Colonel Coggins and Prof. Turner won from Lovejoy and Scott two straight sets, G-3 6-3.
 This is the second of a series of games that will be played from time tc time on the Arizona Eastern and "Y' courts.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
FLYNN VS. FULTON
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. March 1. - Fred Fulton. Minnesota, and Jim Flynn. Pueblo, zColo., were matched toda.' for 10-rorhd heavyweight bout before the National A. (. here on March r. l: Fulton wins, it was announC ed. he will go to New York and challenge the winner of the Willard Moran fight SPORT
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
HIDDEN BEATS KLINGER
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NEW YORK. March 4-Charles Heddon of Michigan won from Jacob Ringer of Austria here tonight in the amateur billiard championship tour nament, 400 to 291. Ringers defeat puts him out of the race for the cham pionship. Heddon led throughout by close rail playing. Score:
 Heddon 400; average s S-49 high runs GA, 5G, go.
 Kinger 29l; average 46-49; high runs 42, A, 23.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
CrOSSett Shoes

There's a plain, straigt forward guarantee of satisfaction with every pair of shoes sold at Han nys. We are distributors for the we'll known CROSSETT line, and show the Crossett Shoes in all feathers and lasts. Work Shoes, Dress, Street Shoes in all button and lace styles. Real shoe values at reasonable prices. Let Hannys fit your feet and it will he to turn the miles into smiles, to make your journey through life more pleasant. Why not have style as we'll comfort and durability, that's what you get in Crossett Shoes.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
WILSON'S TAKING TRIP
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WASHINGTON, March 4-Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson left tonight on the Mayflower for a week end trip down the Potomac river and Chesa- peake Bay. They planned to return to Washington Monday morning The president decided to take the trip be- cause of his desire for rest after a busy week in conference with con- gressional leaders over the agitation to pass resolutions warning Ameri- cans off armed ships.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
HIP! HIP! GOOD
 OLD BASEBALL SEASON!

SAN ANTONIO Tex, March 4. The baseball season opened here today with a practice game be- tween the St. Louis Nationals and the San Antonio, Texas, leaguers, which the latter won by the score of 6 to 0. Six pitchers were used during the game.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
BRESNAHAN LOOSE:
 MAY GET TOLEDO
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CHICAGO. March 4.-According to a story printed here President Weeghman and Roger Bresnahan have come to terms. the former Cub manager haN ing agreed to accept $l0,000, or the salary for one of the two years remaining of his contract and his unconditional release Bres- nahaIl is said to have concluded negotiations to get the Cleveland association franchise and move the team to Toledo.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
*Ratted for Betts in ninth.
 Tap,pa
Tnta

Totals ........33 9 2 10 ,
 Summary: Stolen bases-May. w.. Grassie, A. Grassie, Harris CD, Mul- len. Home runs-Nevitt CD. Double play-Hegi and Hudlow. Struck out By Nevitt, H. by A. Grassie, &. Passes on balls-Off Nevitt, 6; off A. Grassie, 1. Left on bases Glendale. 4; Tempe, 6. Uumpires-Lehman and Arnold. Scorer Robinson.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
CAVALRY WINS
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AIKEN, s. C.. March 4-The fifth Cavalry polo team of Fort Myer Va, today defeated the Camden, S. C., team 41s to in the annual tournament here.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
Totals
Tempe Normal.
TotaIs
tals .........37 F 10 2 15 !

Summary: TWo-base hits-Chase. l Harris, l. Home rnns-Brittain, l.: Finch, l. Walks-Off Heflin, ,; off Stokes 2; off Wells, I. Stolen bases Puck, l; Creig, | Harris, 1. Um- pires and Bagley. Attend ance-G00. Time-2:10. Official Scor- CT Burtus Doris
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05

Schubert Symphony Soloists. | Thursday evening, March 9th at High School Auditorium, under aus
 pices of lily Lecture Course-Adv. If
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
"If Men Wear It, Aanny Has It. John E. StetSOn.
 Hats

What Sterling" means on silver, "John B. Stet son. means on Hats. The Stetson Is the 1OOfo Hat, by which all others are judged. Stetsons are sold the world over, they are the worlds best selling hat In the southwestern United States and in the Argentine Republic are found the most good hats, that is the most Stetsons. In Arizona Hannys Is the home of the genuine John B. Stetson Hats. The biggest display always. Not only all the old standby shapes of the range and ranch, but the novelty Stetsons, too.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
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ST. LOUIS March 4-The basket ball team of the Kansas Agricultural college tonight won the Missouri val ley conference championship by de- feating Washington University 24 to IS.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-05

Ticket sale for Hi-Y Lecture Course begins at 10 a. m. on Monday, March 9th for Schubert Symhony Soloists, at the '. M. C. A-Adv. m
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-05
FRED MERRILL
Democratic Candidate for
Nominee for
Sheriff
Duration os a Wink.

The time occupied by the several
phases OF the movement hns been
measured. and II Is found that the
mean duration Of the descent Of the I'D
IN from sevcnty.five to ninety one-thou-
sandths OF n second
The interval while the eye is shut
was In one case only Observation-Disclosures
Of n second The rising OF the lid oc'
cupics seventeen. .hundrcdths Of a sec
ond. A specially arranged photograph
&c apparatus was used. The popular
phrase that something Is done quick.
or than n wink ia therefore expires.
sivc TO degree that may DO stated In
fractions Of Washington
Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-05
PORTLAND MARKETS

Portland, April 5.--Today's mar
ket quotations were:
Wheat Club. o0@97; bluestem
1.04Wl.07.
oats NO. white feed. 24b0
d 2b.7b.
Barley Feed, 1850.
Hogs. Best live. o.
Prime steers. 0; fancy cows, 7.b0'
bost calves, 8.
Spring lambs, i3.
Butter City creamery. "a; eonn
try, s0Ws1.
Eggs--selectod local extras, 1914
m21.
Hens. n; broilers. 22M @2bt
geese. Doll.
Copper. ASH.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-05

A mails fsh which matches the young
Of It's mate " ibe chromls paterfainil
las. II n found ~ The lake of Tiberlas.
Palestine Strange in say, this indus
tfinus fish LatcIips its young Ia Itr
mouth Whom The female his spawned
IN The sand The male approaches an,I
draws the eggs into his gills. where
they remain until hnichcd. when they
struggle out of their confinement Into
the parents nioiiii rs many as 2ilo
iaTreet young aie sometimes found in
The mouth Of an aduIi male How the
iinh mnDages 10 feed itself without
swallowing its Young IL II mystery. The
grown fish " aiinnt seven inches long
aud oin, and Ehtee-anurters wide. Its
nurk IN olive green, shot with blue. aud
HE belly Is silver white, marked With
green an,l blna
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-05
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RESTORATION TO ENTRs or
LANDS IN NATIONAL FOREST

Notice IL hereby given that the
lands described below, embracing
les acres. within the siskiyon Ma
tionai Forest. Oregon, Will be subject
to settlement and entry under the
provisions OF the homestead laws OF
the United States and the act Of
June II. 1906 GA Stat, 233). at tho
United States land office at Roseburg.
Oregon, on May 20, 1916. Any settler
who was actually and In good faith
claiming any OF said lands for agrl-
lcnltural purposes prior 10 January J..
1906, and has not abandoned same,
has preference right to make a
homestead entry for the lands actu-
ally occupied Said lands were listed
iipoa the applications Of the persons
mentioned below, who have prefer
lence right subject to the prior right
lof any such settler, provided such
settler OF applicant is qualified 10
mako homestead entry and the pre-
ference right Is exercised prior TO
May 30. 1915. on which date the
lands viii DO subject 70 settlement
and entry By any qualified person. 4
tract ct H. u acres, described as the
NWA OF Lot 4. Sec. 2, T. Al s.. r. 3
W. w. NJ, except that portion here
tofore restored under list 6-1S9, en-
bracing 963 acres. the net area here
by listed being 1853 acres, application
OF Kameel Joseph Khoeery. Waldo
Oregon: List G-iS36. March /. 1916
ID. X. PARR0TT.
Acting Assistant Commissioner OF
the General Land Office.