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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

Dotted throughout the entire length and width OF this
belt mining old and of which have
yielded millions of dollars but this vast region has not
been thoroughly prospected and place offers more
inviting field the prospecor Water and fuel plen
tiful-mportant items in prospecting and mining.
Here the prospector obliged to the hard
ships farther south The mountains abound
in sage chickens grouse and other small game. The
streams teemng with trout Thus there is variety in
prospeutors bill of of flapjacks "sowbey
and beans,
The county Is low plateau traversed by long
mountain ranges which trend northward and ap
proximatey parallel Between the mountains wide
valleys parallel the The lowest parts of the
plateau little than 5000 feet above level and
SUBMITS of the in the main between 5000
10000 The drainage of the country has gridron
arrangement chief stream being Humboldt River,
which westward the mountain to the
Sink receiving tributaries at right angles from the
valleys between the northsouth ranges both sides.
The north third the drained by Owyhee River
tributary Snake River which empes into the Columbia
The summers long hot, the winters rather
the latitude and the air is dry In the summer
there frequent showers of short duration and occasional
cloudbursts In the winter the precipitation is mainly
snow which highest mountains accumulaes in suf
fcient quantity last well into the middle of the
The low? country is covered by sagebrush which
valleys. -
High the mountain slopes there several varieties
pine trees, jumpers and mountain mahogany.
Farming is carried and wild and cultivated grasses
are along Humboldt and its tributaries and where
sufficient water for irrigation the valley flats
produce great variety of products which find good
market at the ranches and mines near by.
country especially the northern part, is excel
lent cattle and sheep and contains some large and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

TIVE OF THE VARIOUS MINES, CAMPS AND PROS.
PEcTs, THE CAPITALIST SEEKING PROFITABLE IN
VESTMENT, AND THE MINER OR PRosPEcToR SEEK
ING OPPORTUNITY FOR LABOR WITH ALL THE
CHANCES IN FAVOR OF SUCCESS, WILL FIND INFoR
NATION ACCURATELY AND cONSERvATIVELY
STATED WHICH is DESIGNED SOLELY TO BENEFIT
THEM
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

iKO COUNTY is one of the most highly
mineralized sections of the United
States. Traversing the county in
northerly and southerly direction is a
broad mineral belt, containing nearly
every known metal, but gold, silver and
copper are the only ones extensively
mined.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

History.
AS early 1925 the region o Humboldt River was
known to British and American trappers but settlement
slow until the discoveries gold 1849
Many of the gold of that time by way
the Humboldt Valley, which, during dry
good roadbed, and consequently this c2untry we'll
known before the remote territory explored.
Many the early settlers were Mormons from Utah.
but after the discovery of the mines these greatly
outnumbered. The presence of silver Comstocl
lode in paying quantities generally known in 1859
and discoveries of lode deposits made about
time in the Reese River country and elsewhere
AS result of successful operations the Comstocl
lode in 1860 prospecting became the principal
large part of the rapidly increasing population and in
the following years at nearly
all the mining in the central northern parts
the State.
Silver mining reached high tide in seventies and
eighties and suffered rapid decline in the nnetes
gold silver in the southern
part of the State zes to prospecting
1905 and 1907 nearly of the old
hauled, the mines and dumps sampled,
of them new ore bodies discovered
AS a the business depression of 1907 there
was sudden cessation of prospecting and many
mines closed. number of unworthy
stopped and some of the promising projects
hndered by the of capital from the purchase of
mining shares.
Since money has become plentiful, some of the
prospecting operations have been taken up again.
A conservative estimate thus gives total production
of about $SOOOoOOO for the entire On the other
If maximum figures used the estimate production
would be greater reaching about $1OOOOOG0O Perhaps
onequaer of the total production is gold large part
which from the placers Tuscarora and the Dexter
mine and from the silver bullion various silyermning
camps nearly all of which produce gold Except
relatively small amounts of lead "copper" zinc which
have been shipped to smeers years remain
ing threefourths of the production Is silver.
In 1907 the production of the was approximately
$350000 OF this amount Edgemont, Aura and Mountain
City produced 1851 1884, which $45525 was gold $4,000
silver and the remainder lead larger portion
of this production from the Lucky Girl mine at
Edgemont,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
NAVAL BILL PASSES HOUSE;
lust MISSES RECOMNITTAL
Republican Effort to Bring About a Larger Programme
Fails by Only Six Votes-25 Democrats and IS
Minority Members Revolt

WAsHiSGToN. June .. 49, Soon after
news of the great battle hetucen the
German and English fleets in the North
Sea spread through the Capitol to-day
the House passed the naval tupr"rril-
ton bill, carrying more than s-'p.OoO,-
600 FOR obstruction and maiut nance OF
the navy for the next iScil year.
BY a narrow margin of sin votes M"
House refused to recummit the biz ana
instruct the Naval Committee to In
clude the bigger building programme
of the Republican minority. The motion
to recomm.t was lost, lS9 TO lN3 y re-
capitulation of the vote was demanded
before the vote was finally announced
and the result was IN sucn doubt that
Speaker clark asked that his name be
called. lie voted agains, the motion TO
recommit.
The Republican motion to recomm't
and authorize a greater building pro-
gramme was supported by twenty-five
Democrats, Il majority of whom were
from New York. Eighteen Republicans
voted against their pSrty's amendment
and practically Offset the Democratic de-
lection.
After the final effort to INCLUDE a big
building programme had failed the
House passed the nava! budget Icy a
vote Of a3S to 1 The four members
voting against the bill were Browning.
New Jersey. "A minority member Of thu
Naval Committee Graham, lcNnsNi-
yania. another Republican; London,
New York. socialist. and Randall, cali
foru.a, Democrat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
KITCHENER, HECKLED,
TELLS COMMONS OF WAR
Replies. i'm Secret Session. to
Questions If Hostile Men,
bcrs of Parliament.

I.oNpoN. June For the frst time
Earl Kitchener. British Wal Secretary,
was questioned to-day by members oi
Parliament n are inclined TO crlticise
his conduc, Of the British military
forces.
The British Minister went to "A com
mit,ee room of the Hous Of Commons
and made "A statement and answered
questions pa, 20 him by about zoo MEM
hors 81 Commons. The hostility 10 Earl
Kitchener was led by the ginger group.
members who favor more active partici-
patton by the British troops in che way.
In order to prevent any military secrets
from leaking out Westminster Palace
was entirely shut off.
Earl kitchener's statement was made
as "A result Of the persistent complaints
Of members Of the House that they had
had no opportunity to question him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
DENY why
British say That They Penetrated
German Trenches.
Spec,ri cabie Despatch 10 THE |

Specili "abie Despotch 10 THE SITS.
LONDON. June 1.-The following report
from British headquarters in Franc,
was issued tonight by the official press
bureau:
There was sharp fighting to-day in
the Ypres salient, on a front OF p
proximately 5000 yards "
Iiooge and the Ypres-Comines railway
Following artillery activity in th"
ncighborhood. reported yesterday,
the Germans began an intense and
sustained bombardment. which ex-
tended over not only the front men
toned but also he area behind. This
was followed about midday by hos
tile infantry attacks, which succeeded
in penetrating our front trenches a.
several points, but Were ropulscd else
where. The cnemy's artillery fire .'
less intense. but the fighting continue
in this locality.
Last might, we blew some orators
on the Vimy ridge II in combination
with artilee' bo~mbardment penetrated
the German trenches at a few points,
our Infantry subsequently, withdrew.
The ~'repulse of strong English forces
in this vicinity in to-day's German
communicate is incorrect.
The hostile artillery activity rom
the Vimy ridge to the neighborhood of
Loos was below normal to-day.
North of La Bassee Canal We made
a breach in the German %parapets.
etwee Arras and the River
Somme there was the usual artillery
action on both sides. except about
Thiepval. where the hostile fire was
above normal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
FIERCE AUSTRIAN
ATTACKS FUTILE
Battle on the Adige-Brenta
Front RACES With Undi-
minished Fury.
TEuTONS LOSE HEAVILY
Spec,ci f1bie Despdtrh to 1ur Sr>

Spec,o' fobie Despdtch ,o 7ur sr>
ROME. June The official statement
issued by the Italian War oricc tonight
Tho baltic between the Adige and
the I,renta H. hourl, becoming more
fierce. particularly along the Posina
torrent. w the Settle coinmuni zone
and south Of the ASA Valley.
In the ~Iagarira Valley yesterday
tho intense artillery duel continued,
our fire interfering with the enemv's
movements. An attack hy us between
Ala and the Vall'arsa resulted tn sub
stantial territorial gains.
Along the posina front on the night
Of June I repeated enemy attacks
against the northern slopes of Monte
t'ortni AM and in the direction or
Quaro. southwest of Arsiero. were re-
pulsed with enormous enemy Losses.
The precise and rapid fire OF our
artillery annihilated the attacking
columns.
Yesterday there was an intense un-
interrupted bonbardment by enemy
batteries of all calibres against our
lines. Col di Nomo-Rochctte tsouth-
west Of Posina).
On the left wing the enemy, leav-
ing mdSSeu nthNN lOTttN fNNft
Poslna and Fusine Gin tho Posina
valley. east of Posinab. made N
Gus efforts TO advance toward Monte
Spin.
ON the right wing strong enemy
columns In the afternoon LAUGHED "A
violent attack against Segheschsri.
These were completely repulsed after
"A fierce engagement.
In the uplands OF the Settle ON
mum there was an Intense and obsti-
nate struggle along the positions south
Of the ASA Valley as far az Asiago.
our troops holding the Monte Cengio
plateau determinedly wlthstood pow
erful infantry attacks supported by
n most violent bomba rdinent.
on the front parallel with the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS road near Campo
Mullo yesterday afternoon we gained
ground by a violent counter offensive
in spite Of the enemy resistance.
In the Sugana Valley the situation
is unchanged
on the sonzo there was artillery
activity on the heights northwest of
Guritz and in the Monfalcone sector.
Near the ovviadraga railway sta
ton our artillery harassed a heavy
movement OF troops.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
TURKS DRIVE RUSSIANS BACK
CsRr's Troops Retreat ~ Miles In
Caucasus, Is Report.

CoNsrANrINorrE. via London, June
c-Following the capture OF the town
81 Mlrnachatoun, nifty miles wcs, OF
I.rzcrum IN ASIA Minor by .he Turks,
the Russian forces which have been pur-
suing their advance withou, serious OPP
position since the capture OF Erzerum,
have been compelled TO fall back a
dozen miles. according TO the official
Turkish statement.
The statement is rs follows:
Dn the Caucasus front in the centre,
he enemy. after our attack against
the left wing. has completely aban-
dnn"d his positions. retiring twenty
kilometers on our left wing we re-
pulsed a surprise attack which the
enemy attempted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
KAISER INSPECTING
ARMIES IN RUSSIA
Says Germany Will Win an
Honorable Ppacc-GivCS
Hindcnburg Praise.

REIAiN. VIA London. June 2.-Er-
peror William has left the camp Of
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg In order
70 make a tou OF inspection Of the
armies on tho eastern front.
An official statement, issued to-day
says:
The Emperor has left the army group
of Field Marshal Won H!ndenhurg n
order to visit other army groups on
the eastern front. He arrived on MAY
81 at the army group of Prince Leopold
of Bavaria"
According 10 an Amsterdam despatch
received here the Emperor, in reply TO a.
address OF welcome by Field MdrshaI
Won Ilindenturg ON his arrival at the
army camp, sad that he came to thank
his soldiers for their splendid resisi-
ance and courage in repelling Russian
attacks.
I'VE are fighting against superior
numbers. hut this is nothing new 20
us," said the Emperor. ~"irONidence
has SO willed that We should sttll y"
here. and this has only served 10 spur
us on to greater Efforts
lie asserted that Germany Will be VIC
oriou and viii win an honorable
peace. In thanking Gen. won linden
burg he said
ITO you. my dear Field Mar hat
Providence has allotted the task of FREQ
ing the province of East Prussia OF the
enemy and OF carrying our arms into
the enomy's country. The Gerna'l
fatherland will never forget your deeds
and as your Wa Lord and King I thank
you from the bottom of my heart. loI
have become a national hero, and when
ever the name OF Won Hindenburg Is
spoken II excites admiration"
The Kaiser later distributed Iron
Crosses and looked over reports con-
corning the administration of Poland.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
SIX PEERAGES ARE
CREATED BY KING
Honors on sgd Birthday In
cludc Elevation Of Lord
Reading 10 NiscOuntcy.
c. 4. PEARSON 4 BARONET
>pcci1i Cnlic Ns,r1,rt 10 Tnr So

special Tatie bs.p1'r' IN THr srS
LONDON. June The Gazette an
nounces the creation ~ six peers. twelve
baronets and th'rty-one knights on the
occasion. OF King Georges hfty-second
birthday. Included among those who
are IGNORED is Lord Reading. Chief Jus
tice Of England. who ecomes "A viscount
Among those who become peers are:
George Coats. director Of ]. a +. Coats.
Sir Sarilc Brinton Crosley. who has
rendered distinguished services in both
military and political fields.
Sir Arthur Nicolson. diplomat and
statesman.
CHARLES Edward Hungerford Atho,e
Colston and Tonman Moslcy. chairman
OF the North S;afrordshire Railway Com
pany and director of the Grant junction
Canal Company.
Seven Privy Councillors. including G
w. Bowermnn, Labor member of Patlia-
nent. n Sir Gilh, It Parker. the novel
list. were appointed.
Thirty-one knights are also created
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice Is promoted to a
knight OF the Grand Cross Of II Michael
and -. George. Senator I.ough,e ell II
canada becomes q knight Commander
~ 81 Michael and -. George. as does
w. H. Spencer. scientist and explorer.
Justice Graham Of Nova Scotia. JuStic.
Landrey OF New brunswick and Stupart.
the Canadian met~eorolorlst. were made
knights Bachelor.
Sir Robert Hudson Borwick. Sir
William Maxwell Aitken. the Canadian
eyewitness at the front Algernon
Marshall Stedman Methucn. head Of
Methuen e. Co. Ltd. publishers f.. W.
Moir. representing the Ministry of NUM-
lions in America. and 4. Arthur Pearson
publisher and charity worker. have been
made b%aronets.
The order OF Merit has been conferred
on a. j. Balfour, First Lord ~ IN" td-
miralty. for his services In philosophy
and literature.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03

last nlGht west southwest of Gi-
Nenchy -in-Gohelle, at the northern end of
IN" Nlmy Ridge. The attack was pre-
coded by increased artillery fire and the
explosion Of mines. The German fir.
curtain broke the force OF the attn n
and the British troops which reached
IN" German positions were driven off ia
hand 10 hand fighting. The German
command announces the bringing down
of four British and French aeroplancs
yesterday.
The German statement said
After an increase OF artillery fire
and preliminary mine explosions.
strong British forces attacked last
night west and southwest of Given
chy. Such as had NOT been forced to
Withdraw with heavy losses by our
curtain Of fire were driven back after
hand to hand fighting
on the west bank OF the Meusc the
French repeatedly attacked without
success.
on the cas-, bank OF the Meuse W.
Stormcd Caillette Wood and trenchs-
adjoining. An enemy counter Ttack
this morning with strong forces south
west of NauX Wood failed. IN to
tho present seventy-six officers. 1000
men, three cannon and ~ least
twenty-three machine guns have been
captured.
Southwes; of Lille a British aero
plane with It's occupants tel. into our
hands unchanged. a French single
seat battle machine was brought down
in an aerial enlightenment over Marie
Ridge. Furthermore. one hiplane was
brought down within our reach over
Naux and another west OF Moer-
Chingen.
The British b!plane reported upon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
POPE EAGER FOR WARS END.
! mmnteriaI 10 Him whether Will
son Acts as Mediator.

ROME. June 2-Cardinal GaSparri.
Papal Secretary Of state. said TO-DAY
that the cole desire ot the popc Is to
SEQ the war brought 20 an end. and hc-
yond this has no particular interest in
view.
The Papal Secretary said that II did
matter TO the Pope whether the war
ended through She mediation Of Pres
dent Wilson or the King OF Spain or
other agency az long as az end
is put to "the hutchery wr'ich IS the
suicide of Europe"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
TURKS
Tcutons and Bulgarinns Sent to Aid
In Attacking Ru~ssians.

PETRoGRAp. June Military critics
here believe that the Turkish offensive
at Kargabdzar is part OF important
operations aiming at the breaking OF the
Russian front.
The Turks are said to have received
big rcenforcements. including German.
Austrian and bulgarian troops, IA q II
siderable quantity OF supplies and ar
tillery. notably heavy Austrian guns.
II IL also stated that the Turkish re-
s~istance on the Persian frontier over
looking Mesopotamia Is strengthening
seriously. The mountain passes leading
to Ragdad are strongly defended by ar
tillery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
HOLDING. ITALIANS SAY.
Declare austrian Attempts To Adj
vance We're Checked.

ROME. June 2--The fighting las
night and to-day. according to reports
from the front. haS ~ceptrcd about Euolc
Pass and the right bank OF the Posina
torrent. In the first sector the Aus
TRANS are making desperate efforts "a
place themselves in "A position to attack
the Corni Zugna. where the Italians are
now holding back the attempted forward
movement between the Adice and the
Arsa valleys. The Posina torrent posi-
t.o0s dominate the Astico Valley,
The Italians are holding al both points
and no important change in the situa-
ton has been reported.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
TWO GERMAN SHIPS SUNK IN ACTION.

AWE tne pre-dreadnought Pommern (of about
the same tonnage and fighting value as the New
Jersey oi the Z. ;. Navy. Below, the light cruiser
rraunehioh OF 200 tons. The cruiser Weisbaden.
n pr;,; reported lost is about the same size. The
Drl'ISn Admiralty. states that in addition to these
vessels, one dreadnought of the Knise, class ~
blown up by British dcstroyers and another of the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
AGREEMENT
London Paper Says Dublin PRritR-
ment VIII Meet soon.

LoSDoN, June 2.-AcCording to the
Ercning Standard an agreement con-
corning the Irish question has been
reached. The Irish Parliament Will be
organized Immediately. Ulster being cx-
Guided from it's authority.
The Irish members Of the House Of
Commons will compose the new u
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
2,O76 FRENCH TAKEN.
Germans Also Capture Many Guns
At Caillette Wood.

BERLIN, via London. June 2.--Caillette
wood. on the east bank of The Mcuse.
s.et~een the village OF Vaux and Fort
~Douaumont. together with adjoining
trenches. was taken by storm by the
forces Of tho Crown Prince yesterday.
IN" French made a counter attack with
large forces southwest of Vaux Wood
'his morning. but were rcpulsed.
The stormlng Of the Woo gave the
oerman forces seventy-six officers and
sooo men prisoners. and three cannon
mo t~wenty-three machine guns were
captured.
a strong British attack was delivered
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
RUSSIANS REPULsE GERMANS.
break Tn Attack Near smorgon-
RudsIav station ShcIIcd.

Special rnbie De-pdtch 10 Trr So
rErnoGRAr. June South Of tho now
Selburg station. northa est OF Jacobstad,
and south Of Smorgon. the attacks Of the
German forces were repulaed, according
20 the official statement issued here
to-day.
An enemy aerorlanc bombardcd tho
Rudslav station. northeast of Nilrcka
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
GERMAN LOSS, 100000.
French. Paper Gives Tint Number
AS Verdun Casualties.

PARIS, June 2.-The Mdun claims that
II has absolute information that the
have sacrificed 100000 men at
Verdun since February 81.
Field Marshal Won F~alkenhayn's order,
dated May 81, has been found on several
prisoners instructing all commanders OF
units TO push attacks to the extreme
limit. only stopping on formal order from
the commanding General. whatever the
losses"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03

same class sunk by gun fire. The ships in this class
are the Kaiser, Friedrich der Crosse, Kaiserin, Prinz-
regent Luitpold and KONG Albert. They are of
2l,3lO tons displacement and carry 1912 inch guns.
The British Admiralty also states that of three bat
Tie cruisers, two of which are beloved to be the
Derf'inger and Luetzow, one was blown up and
another disabled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
CROSS THE POSI.NA.
Vienna says \ustrtans Usve Won
Firm Footing.

NiFSSA. via London. June The
Austrian forces invading Italy from the
Trentino have now established them
selves f,mly on the southern bark OF the
Posina torrent in the egion Of Arsicro.
according TO the official statement issGed
ry the Austrian War Office to-day.
The statement says
IN h Ars!ero egion W. captured
Monte Barro and gained a Arm footing
o.. the south bank OF the Pos!na tor
rem
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
German Gums wreck Russian Aero.

RrRLfS. via London. June 2.-Army
Headquarters issued the following state
mcut :o-day~ REGARDING operations in the
east:
\ successful German accommodating
advance on the front south Of Smor-
gon resulted IN tho capture of a few
dozen prisoners. Southeast OF Lake
prisv.aty, a Russian a~eroplane was
destroyed by our an~ti-aircraf, guns
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03

Mr.. Churchill, whose actions az First
Lord of the Admiralty In h conduct Of
the Dardanelles campaign were bitterly
criticised by his enemies. resigned his
post In November. 1915. and went to the
front as a Major.
After a few months he returned and
hecame one of the most o%utspoken critics
of the Government In the House Of Com
mons. urging tina, more men br sent
immediately to the French front and
charging ineficiency on the part OF
Earl Kitchener, Minister Of War, The
likelihood OF his resignation from the
army to reenter politics has been ru-
mOred several times,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
TO GRADE U. S. SECURITIES.
British VIII Name Those Liable
for Income Tax.
Special cable Despatch 10 TnE Sun,

LONDON, June 2.-The official press
bureau states that the Treasury will
issue lists OF American securities which
are liable to the special income tax,
Exemptions Will be granted to securi-
ties loaned to the Treasury under thu
deposit scheme.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
wales Gets the Military Cross


LONDON, June 1.-The Prince o;
Wales. II was announced to-day. has re-
ccived the decoration of the Military
Cross.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
CHURCHILL LEAVES R M
Gives Up Observation-Disclosures
Likely TO Reenter Politics.

LoNnoN. June THE Gdseffs states
that Winston Churchill has ~relinquished
his Licutenant-COlonelcy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-03
PREVIOUS NAVAL LOSSES IN WAR,
ENGLAND 21 VESSELS, GERMANY &c

PREVIOUS BRITISH LOSSES.
DreadnOuRhts.