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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31
AUDUBON SOCIETY ENDS
SPRING WALK SEASON
Organization Has Record of Sew.
enty-Nine Trips in Fiji
teen Years.
On the Six Trips This Year 1875 Per-
sons Attended and 125 Species
Of Birds Were Seen.

With a record of seventy-nine trips in
fifteen years, and only one trip having
been postponed on account of weather
the Audubon Society of the District of
Columbia during the month now closing
ended another successful season of
spring walks.
The outings this year. according to
the report Of the society just issued
were six in number, on consecutive
Saturdays. beginning April % The six
trips were attended by 1875 persons in
all, who saw I25 species of birds The
leaders. of these trips included Dr. T s
Palmer. E. A. Preble and A. H Howell
Of the biological survey: William Pal
mer and c. r. Shoemaker of the Ma
tionsl Museum Mrs Clarence A. Aspin-
Leo D. Miner and Raymond W Moore
Those who attended all the outings
and formed the honor roll" Of the So
ciety in this respect are announced al
follows:
Mrs. Ethna NJ Aguew. Miss K z
Baird, Mr.. and Mrs {. W Broonall
Mrs. Grace Rnss Cha ber!ain. Miss
Margaret and Miss Katherine Chapman
Miss Minnie w. Curry. Miss Blanche f.
Galiher. Miss Gertrude F.. Kelsey. Mrs
Vi. - Zt II. vi T
and Mrs. Leo d. Miner. MIR. Raymond W
Moore. Mrs Clara l. Thomas, Miss l..
W Wilkinson and Mrs r. 3. Townsend
Were on Five of the Outings.
Those who attended Eve Of the walks
were r NJ. Brown. Miss Cornelia A.
Caskey. Miss 81. Cleaveland, DR.. c. r.
Dufour Miss l. y. Fisher, Miss F. W
Layton. Miss Bertha IIowenthal, DR. :.
" Mellott Miss NJ Jane Moor Saxton
Seward, G. r. Shoemaker, Miss II. NJ.
Soule. II. Stephenson and Miss Mary
-. Suter.
Those who attended four of the
walks were Mrs Clarence A Aspin-
wall Miss Esther +. Brooking. Miss
Helen p. Childs. Miss Frankanna Con-
molly. Miss Alene Dufour. Mrs. James
Marguerite Golze. Miss p. b Howell.
Mrs Rebecca X. Reese. Miss Catherine
VI. Reese. Miss Margaret Reese and Mrs.
c. II Stephenson
Those who attended three walks
were DR. and Mrs Edwin A. Hill, Miss
f. Meyenberg. Miss sarah II. Moss,
Miss Helen p. Mulliken. Miss Mabel
Perry. Edmund Plat. Mrs. Edmund
Platt, 6. w. II. soelner. Miss Edith
Cary Thompson. Mrs. f. NJ. Underwood
and Miss Ethel c. watts.
Twentyfour persons attended two
walks each and fifty-four persons at
tended walk each.
The death Of Prof. Wells W. Cooke
on March 30 cast gloom on the older
members of the society Prof Cooke
had served in the capacity of leader
for many years, and proba bly, knew
more about the birds and walks around
the city than any other man. His death
was a great loss to the Audubon So
ciety.
Species of Birds Seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31
Fine Scruples.

From the Boston Transcript.
Father want to tell you this. my
son: the secret of success is hard work
Son-If it's secret. dad. you
shouldn't have told it. Fortunately. I'm
too much of a gentleman to take ad-
vantage of information gained in that
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31

Alexandria unable to get men to mako
trip in her.
Capt. Scott a few days ago hired a
hand on the Alert and then left the
vessel for few minutes. When ha
returned the man had disappeared. and
with him went bundle OF clothing
and some other articles Capt Scott had
just purchased and had sent to the
vessel at the 18th street wharf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31
VESSELS ARE DETAINED
THROUGH LACK OF CREWS
Owners Reported in Desperate Need
of Help-No Capable Men
at Command.

Obtaining Of crews for their vessels
is a problem that is causing the hair
Of vessel masters at this port. as well
as elsewhere. to turn gray and, incl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31

birds seen on the NTH outing were the
migrant shrike, least flycatcher. Ten
nessee warbler. Additional birds seen
on the last outing were summer tan
ager. night hawk and black-billed
cuckoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31
An Armored Garden

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Guess the neishbors' chickens won't
bother my garden next spring"
What are you going to raise"
Cactus. Spanish bayonet and prickly
pear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31
Reports and Addresses.

Reports and addresses were received
this morning from the departments of
civil service reform and industrial and
social conditions. Among the speakers
on the program were William J. Do
herty. second deputy commissioner of
charities. New York: Miss Julia c.
Lathrop, chief of the children's bureau
of the Department of Labor Washing
ton: Richard H. Dana. Cambridge
Mass. president of the National Civil
Service Reform League, and Thomas
Mott Osborne, former warden of Sing
Sing prison. New York
Discussion of civil service and prison
reform and of industri and social con-
ditions will occupy the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31

CING paean of American Bigness and Achievement!
SUCCESSIVE land-the land-the of BIG
~ OPPORTUNITIES
Think of it,
peope-he largest popuous republic
in history
80 billions of dollars The mind can't grasp it,
More than that of other two nations,
combined!
GRAIN COTTON
heaps of other things.
the resto the together.
An internal greater than the whole
More steel buildings than on all the res
the banking capital nahonmo
More automobiles than all the rest Of the world
More farm tractors than all the arth.
oor-boat
tegraphs public libraries
monographs!
The first real republic in the widest
The only nation that spends education than
armies and navies-nearly 500 millions year!
And all this from slender colony of farmers fighting for
existence the shores OF the Atlantic less than century and
half ago! Nothing like it in all the worlds history.
it of act Of in
which world the first
And along with all this has the other big
the United States has bought BOOKS
than any other two nations in history
the work that from George
The astonishing
the fact that not less than a million this have
sold here a in
American life
for all other large encyclopedias printed the English language
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31
Representation With Taxation.

Mrs. Sheath has announced her be-
lief that woman taxpayers should have
representation in the government and
that. being punisha bic for breaking the
laws women should he allowed to as
sist in making them. At the business
session this morning the delegates
took up the question of joining the
National Council of Women.
Affirmative action on this question,
it was said. would be taken If the ma :
tional organization would permit the
federation. through the national coun-
Gil. to join the internatio council
and thus broaden it's affiliations OPP
position came from delegates who be-
lieved that the federation should not
become a member of the national coun-
ell. which is smaller body than the
Federation of Womens Clubs. The In
ternational Council represents 10000
600 women, living in the United States
and Canada. in European countries, in
Argentina and South Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-31

IN the of Dick WELLINGTON sang the Bow Bells of old
London-caling him!
And in the Of most every American boy land American
girls has rung the cato achievement
larger ife-o the American dea-SUCCESS
still ringts calling twenty million boys and girls fifty
the bound
What has been the handspring behind this American WM2
factor has been the dissemination education knowledge books!
Universal education paid for by all the people AMERICAN
and Americas GREATEST contribution civilization the
idea which led to the foundation of the American Republic
This American idea has spread all the world
still far in the lead
No other nation has
Nowhere else the general average intelligence high
country on earth have many books been Sold
ofshaksspee MSauy Of Darwin
n Amsrcass n The 81 the oid A D" many volumes nave " ~
Still remarkable has been the diffusion of works of
Of single work copies with total Of number Of volumes
every language on earth books began to be printed
tworkha
work like it in all the world
b. THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
the 14S of its Encyclopaedia
total
English Bible,
million dollars!
Of the total sale of the Britannica 1868
been the United States alone And of the Eleventh Edition.
than teequarters to date have been sold in this country.
Its million shoohouse its 1900 colleges and universities and
OF the Britannica
knowledge have made the
ourcefu the most inventive the most people earth
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
SOUTHERN PACIFIC BUcKER
ALL RIGHT FOR THE BIG AD.,
BUT NOT UP TO ELKo STYLE e

Everyone Is complimenting the
Southern Pacific for the fine and ex-
pensiye poster advertising the Rodeo
which has been distributed throughout
the country. II Is excellent and w2ll
serves the purpose. The sidewindug
horse and its rider. however, aren't
posed according to Nevada style.
a crowd of artists In the CONNER
Cial Hotel lobby critically examined
the picture this morning mot an
Elko Rodeo rider. no isn't" remarked
a well known Bullionaire. I'VE ride
with n halter one rope on one side
Look at that fellow! He's disQuali-
fled for our ROdcO. lie has double
Cinch. spur biting into the cinch,
double drdw.reins and Spanish bits
with a hackamOrc headstall That
hoss can't get his mouth open to save
his life. NhW. that's n tenderfoot fel.
low doing that stunt. but isn't he big
husky Comaradero? He'll do fine for
the ad., but he couldn't ride with that
rig at our RudCO."
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
HURRICANE
ROARING ON
TEXAS COAST.
THOUSANDS FLEE GALVESTON,
STORM PLAYING HAVOC
At MILITIA CAMPS

GALVESTON. Tex. Aug. 1S.-Thc
West Indian tornado. of which the
government gave timely warning, has
arrived. The wind Is blowing al
frightful velocity and increasing, but il
IS hoped the center has missed Cal
weston. Many houses have been de-
molishcd and the mighty breakers are
smashing with titanic force against
the sCa-wal.
Thousands of persons are Fastening
10 Houston.
Brownsville reports this afternoon
that the wind has attained the proper
tiOns Of hurricane and is playing
havoc at all Of the military cncamp-
mentS.
The Galveston sca-wall, which is
now level with the general grade Of
the city, is imprcgnahlc against the
sea and could only be broken by an
earthquake upheayal.
There is little excitement. though
the people realize the imminent dan.
ger. .....
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
PLANET WOBBLING,
CRATERS ROARING,
WHILE MEN FIGHT.
mULTITUDEs IN ITALY FLEE TO
OPEN FIELDS, HOUSES CRASH
ING IN EARTHQUAKE PHENOM-
ENA PROGRESSIVE

ROME, Italy Aug. l5.-i'aiy today
Is being rocked BY continuous earth
quakes and multitudes Of people. from
Ancona TO Brindisi. along the shores
OF the AdriatIc, are "ncampcd in tho
open fields. to escape the topping
houses.
There were % hard shocks a. Al
coma in the last 81 hours. The disturb
ance is accompanied by the uminous
thunder-rumble that usually precCdce
volcanic and seismic activity.
Mount Ncsuvius. OFcrtow"Il-g Ma
pies: Mount Aetna. In Sicily and
Stromboli. all are again in violent
eruption and ashes are falling over a
vast area
Cagliari. In Sardinia. TCpoT.s q dc.
structiye earthquake this forenoon.
On the Adriatic coast, especially from
Rimini to point sixty miles south.
ward, including the towns OF pcs1rO
Ancona, MiaCerata and inland 10 Flor
Cnce, the earth's CCnyul-iOuE are cs
pccially violent. The whole country
on each side OF the Apeuninys. seems
affected.
The disturbanc" was predicted by
several OF the leading astronomer anG
volCanologists. They agree I'm sayiH-
that the phenomena Is due to orbila
CCcentriCity OF the sun. changing the
polarity of the earth and DndungcT.ar
the weak parts Of It's crust
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
PRESIDENT VETOES
GREAT ARMY BILL,
EXPLAINS REASON
PROVISION ExEMPTINe ALL RE-
TIRED OFFICERS FROM DIsci-
PLINE FATAL DEFECT, IN MR..
WILSON'S OPINION

WASHINGTON. Aug. is. = Presi.
dent Wilson today promptly vetoed the
army bill, because, he said, he could
not endorse the provision exempting
all retired officers from discipline.
Drawing pay and perquisites. and
enjoying the privileges, honors and
immunities of the service. the officers
of the retired list should in all justice
and reason be subject TO the scme
discipline as those in the active SER
vice. said the President. He had Civ
en- ample warning of his judgment on
this point and his decision was un-
alterable. He said he would not tol-
crate special privilege.
Within half an hour after the veto.
the House had eliminated the obJec-
tionable provision, and the bill was
sent TO the committee Immediately.
The revised bill will probably be re-
ported tomorrow and passed without
a record vote.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
GREATEST SINGERS
COMING TO DELIGHT
ELKO MUSIC LOVERS

There's q treat coming for every
body in Elko. without money and with.
out price-a treat that only the rich
could enjoy in the past:
Zenatello, the golden-vOiced tenor of
Italy, who was recently knighted by
King Victor Emmanuel; Arthur Mid.
dleton, of the Metropolitan Grand
Opera Co, whose glorious bass voice
runs very high into the baritone, al
most to the tenor register; Tetrazzin-
n, the queen OF song. and several 9th.
or world-famous singers, will be heard
at their best in Elko in the next few
days.
Watch The Independent for the an
nouncement.
The voices of these great artists, r..
created perfectly by the New Edison,
giving an exact reproduction, will b.
heard in daily concerts at the Dupont
Pharmacy.
The new instrument. for which Mr..
w. S. Dupont has the exclusive local
agency, re-creates every voice and
form of music with such literal per,
fection that the recreation cannot be
distinguished from the original per
formance when heard in direct com
parison.
This astounding test has been sue
ccssfully made in all Of the principal
cities of America. II Is EdisOn's new
masterpiece.
Il have carefully selected large
number of masterpiece records of tn,
greatest singers" said Mr.. Dupont
especially for the entertainment o
my friends and patrons. Zenatell,
Will be one of them--a voice of goldel
tone, prodigal in its expenditure, re
| sponsive to every emotional shade"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18

than 150-trayCling in body en- route
TO San Francisco and Hawaii, reached
Salt Lake from the East In the even.
ing, long after business hours. They
were scheduled TO move on No. 3. and
they didn't like the idea of crowding
4 regular passenger train. They ap-
pealed to General Agent Theo. Harte
at tho depot In Salt Lake. He called
Chief Dispatcher w. 8. Peace at Elko
and In n few words explained the dc.
mand. Mr. Peace turned to his telo.
phone and informed Superintendent J.
s. spellman.
Give thcm r special train" was the
quick order from the Boss, and a few
moments later the delighted travellers
were laughing and shouting at Salt
Lake.---so the dispatcher said, who
was watching them.
This illustrates the spirit of tho per,
sonnet OF the new roads management
Elko Is exceptionally fortunate in
having the operating headquarters oi
the road, as well as an active director
Mr.. Wellington r. Smith, who is plan
ming many improvements.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
MARVELLOUS RECOVERY OF
RAILWAY MAN FROM BURNS
GRATIFYING TO EVERYONE

Mr.. W. \. Richards. q popular om-
ployc OF the Eurcku q PuiisIdc rail
road. who was terribly burned. from
his hips TO his toes. few days ago.
In an explosion of gasoline. is now
recovering, though suffering intense
pain from the healing burns He e.
under the treatment of Dr.. Hood ui
the Bowling Hospital.
Mrs. Richards and two daughters
are at the sufferer bedside.
In a few days the patient will be
ready for the skin ongraGtug which
will be necessary. Mrs. Richards said
10 his recovery. a large amount Of
skin will be needed for this delicate
and painful operation
Mrs. Richards IS giving highest
praise to DR.. Hood for saving her hus
bands life.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
MEN AGREE
7 D WILSON
PROGRAMME
BROTHERHOODS ACCEPT PLAN
OF AVERTING STRIKE AND
MAGNATES HOLD OUT

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S.-ConfeT-
cnccs to day between President VII
son and the presidents of the railroads
were at times highly dramatic. The
magnatcs began arriving early. They
were cordially welcomed, but none saw
the President until all of the railroad
chiefs had arrived. At l:52 all as
sembled in the East Room for the con
ference. When the Chief Magistrate
was approaching, his secretary threw
open the doors and loudly announced:
The President of the United States!"
The little groups of earnest takers
instantly broke up and everyone rose
to his feet. The President bowed, in
his statcliest manner smiling slightly,
and Immediately opened the confer
cncc.
The railroad presidents, through
their spokesman, declared they were in
favor of arbitration OF the entire Ques-
ton, but warned Mr.. Wilson that, if
his plan were adopted, arbitration, as
means OF settling labor troubles
might be permanently doomed.
The Presiden; replied that he knew
better. that only the spirit OF give-and.
take, live-and-lct-live were necessary
to a satisfactory compromise.
Every phase of the controversy was
then discussed, the President frankly
, stating his views.
Meanwhile, the $40 chRirmen of the
brOthCrhoOds were holding n secret
session, voting formally on the Wilson
plan. The President reminded the
magnatcs of this fact. and said the
men were almost certain to accept his
programme.
The conference ended at 2:I5
o'clock. The railroad magnatcs in
4 formed the President that they dc
| sired to discuss the situation privately
among themselves. They said thcil
withdrawal did not mean breakins
off of negotiations and they desired
10 hold another conference with tn,
President tomorrow morning. Mr.
Wilson instantly agreed and rose L
leave the room. At that moment h,
received word that the 6i0 chairmeI
of the brotherhoods had accepted hi
plan for Rverting the strike. ThI
Presidents smile broadencd. Turning
to the railroad chiefs, he said: "TC
morrow morning, gentlemen, at tn
earliest hour to suit your COnven
ence." Thercupon he returned to hi
private office and the magnates lci
for private meeting.
The administration officials deClar
n settlement Is now assured, alon
lines proposed by the President. Th
Presidents opinion, however. cannC
be obtained In confirmation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
DIPLOMATS OF v. P.
IMPROVING SERVICE
FOR ELKO PATRONS

While the Western Pacific railroad
was wrestling with it's problems of
construction and reorganization. the
traffic departments could not. for OBJ
yioUs reasons. so alter business with
jhr yIEor ana assurance resulting
from "a service thoroughly organized
and perfected. but conditions have
vastly improved since the reorsaniza-
tion, and the traffic men are now
going after business with a vim that
promises great gains and the winning
Of their rigntful share.
Mr.. G / Martin. one of the ". P.'s
a1i.sl travelling freight and passenger
agents, who has been here two or
three days, has completed n survey of
traffic at EIko. with a view to perfect
ing the service and winning his share
Of the business. lie found our mer-
chants and shippers generously in.
ciincd. for all of them recognize the
tremendous value of the road as a fac
ior IN the upbuildl&g OF this city and
scction-nOt only what italready has
done. but what it IS planning to do in
;hc immediate future
Traffic Diplomat OF the
Kind Educated by Hill.
Mr.. Martin is traffic diplomat, like
those educated by James J. Hill. we
have perfected arrangements to give
fast and good service" he said. and
assured ol our ability 10 deliver the
goods, We are seeking our rightful
share of the traffic OF this city and
section"
Mr.. Martin is making arrangements
for n ''rcd-bdli" merchandise car FOR
lcgs than carload shipments, that will
come through without halt and withou;
being opened. direct from Salt Lake
sacramento and San Francisco. Thi;
Will greatly lessen the transit time
and meet the demands of the mer
/ chants
. Travellers Delighted BY
Spellman's obliglng Order.
/ Equal vigor Is being displayed il
going after passenger traffic. Thi
fact Is illustrated by recent incident
A large number of passcngcrs-mor
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
UNCLE SAM TO SELL
RICH, CHEAP LANDS
IN NOR. CALIFORNIA
SALE AT WILLIS AUGUST 20,
EASY TERMS OF PURCHASE
WITHOUT USUAL RED TAPE
OF INTERIOR DEPARTMENT

DO you want some land in the bis
tree country Of California? Up in
Trinity and MendocinO counties, where
tho redwoods lift their tops among the
fleecy clouds.
The lands have been arranged In
SO2 blocks, averaging 1i6 acres each.
The lands will be sold at not less
than the appraised price. Purchasers
must pay onc-third down, the balance
in two equal annual installmcnis. with
interest at percent on deferred pay.
mcnts, in addition to commissions.
No limit is fixed as to the amount
of land any one person can buy. and
no showing will be required a. 70 age.
citizenship. residence. cultivation, or
. improvements.
These lands arc in general noun
famous, with several small valleys.
They are almost entirely covered with
brush and timber. The timber, aside
from madrona, consists OF oaks, calu.
able only for firowood, and ConifCrs,
I OF doubtful economic value.
! The country Is well adapted by ma
{ ture to almost any kind Of agricultural
use. Vine and fruit, as well as grain
and alfalfa culture, should, Il Is report
( cd, be highly successful as fnr Us the
I raising of crops IS concerned, and poul.
try should do we'll. Progress along
F, these lines has ben h1mpcrcd by laci,
! of market facilities.
The nearest railroad point Is DOS
Rios, fourteen miles from Coyclo, and
: eighteen miles from the nearest point
on the lands to be sold. Tho present
principal industry Of settlers Is The
raising of cattle and hogs, and come
sheep.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
HUGHES WELCOMED
At SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. I8.-Charles
L. Hughes arrived on his special train
at ] .o'cloc}i this afternoon. He was
given a great welcome. Mayor Rolf
led the reception forces at the Ferry,
presenting the candidate with the
Golden Key Or the city.
Mr.. Hughes will speak at the Audi
tOTium tonight.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
ARmoRED TRUCKS IN PHoroP

INIlIWVTN-D TNOwIN"' ITF IT1O OFLNI
Real aImOrcd motor trucks, used for
The nvBt time in phCtoplay in the bat
tie scenes of the William Fox photo
drama. "Tle Serpent" in which Theda
BIn is starred, viii be seen at the
Bradley tonight. The trucks used
were of Federal and International
make, and similar in every respect TO
those employed by all Of the warning
European nations. The armament OF
each truck consisted Of halG-inch steel
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18

plate. Each carried two rapid-flre
guns mounted in revolving turret
and had room for two officers, driv-
er and six privates. The gasoline tank
and other vulnerable parts OF the me-
chanism were enclosed in special ar
NOR plate.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-18
Submarine Deutschland Safe AtHom
PICTURESQUE COWBOYS
ARRIVING FOR THE BIG
RCDEO, SEPTEmBER 45.6.7

O Real cowboys, in all the
D glory Of Brisht-colored shirts 4
. and ties bro1d-brimmod som :
. bTerOs, high-heeled boots and I
- silver snurs, "shaps" and :
. everything ,ccording to Ne I
=. vCda standard. are pouring Z
. into town Cor the spectacular I
. Rodeo and it's carnival Of fun I
o for wl.lcl Will begin Septem- (
- Der / nd last four days. The (
. "bCyE" are enjoying them (
- selves at the various hotels {
. and many of them are the :
> guests Of local friends. No (
6, guns are in sight and every :
- body Is jovial. I
Q (