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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
SNOWSHOED OVER
FORTY MILES

Lou Eastman of Mountain City ar
rived yesterday afternoon and after
attending to some business departed
this morning for Ogden. From there
he will so TO Rogerson, Idaho, thence
TO the desert again TO look after his
livestock interests.
Mr.. Eastman reports the snow very
deep in the northern part of the coun.
ty. At the Owyhee agency it is be-
tween four and-five feet the level !;
at Mountain City 1t is eighteen inches;
at Aura and Deep Greek it is couple
of feet. and at Stewards Station and
Eagle Rock it is between four and five
feet.
Mr.. Eastman travelled from the des-
ert TO Aura, distance of ehout forty
miles on snow shoes. He Is an old
timer at the art, and while he had not
used them in years, he experienced
little difficulty in negotiating the
mountains he had to cross.
Mr.. Eastman says that in the past
three weeks he has been in four coun-
ties of Idaho. and that notwithstand.
ing purported statements of Idaho men
to the contrary. cattle are still dying
| in the southern part of that state with
the rabies.
He also stated that in certain parts
OF northern Elko county, the ordinance
relative to dogs is practically ignored.
In his section Of The county rabies
have been prevalent more than year
and many cattle have been lost. The
coyotes are becoming very scarce.
however. and in his opinion the worst
will be over as soon as the dogs are
properly cared for.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
GERMAN PAPER SAYS
RUPTURE IMMINENT
'ac. and Int'I News Service.

BY Pac. and Int'l News Service.
BERLIN. Feb. 3.-.The Frankfurter
Zeitung today intimates that rupture
between the United States and Ger.
many is more than a possibility.
1t says: 1--WE hope that no breach
occurs, but if the worst comes to the
worst then Germany will be able TO
Withstand this new adversary with the
same vigor that she has displayed
against the others" The ZeitunS
warns the German people against the
illusion that the United States is not
a dangerous adversary, and says that
II the allies secure the aid of this new
helper, the United States is in a posi-,
tioH 10 grant unlimited loans and her
factories can supply the allies with
their entire requirements of ammuni.
tion. clothing and foodstuffs.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
HEAPS OF SNOW
IN RUBY VALLEY

William Short is in from Ruby Val.
ley making arrangements for the ship.
ment Of about five hundred head of
stock cattle to some place where feed
can be secured.
Billy" says that the recent storm in
Ruby was the hardest that he ever
saw, and as he has seen upwards Of
forty winters, 1t must have been a
corker. He says that snow is drifted
over the fences, and in some instances
over the tops OF barns and sheds.
Close to the foot of the mountains he
says that 1t is common to see snow
piled up eighteen to. twenty feet
When asked how deep it was high up
in the Rubies he replied that you
couldn't shoot over some of the drifts
with a high-power rifle. He thinks
there is snow enough piled up to sup
ply water for several years to come.
Asked about the rabies situation he
said that cases were not SO numerous
in Ruby as other sections of the coun-
ty, but he reported the most unusual
case so far on record. A big jack rab-
bit entered Louis Sharp's yard several
days ago and made a vicious attack
upon a dog. The rabbit didn't kill the
dog, but injured him pretty badly. 1t
might be explained that the dog was
OF the small variety.
If arrangements for hay can be
made. Mr.. Short will probably ship to
Doyle, California, over the Western
Pacific. He figures that it will be
cheaper and more satisfactory to ship
the cattle TO hay than to ship hay to
the cattle.
The Short cattle are undoubtedly
the finest in Nevada, If not in the
West. They are all blooded short
horns, and have been Systematically
bred up said 1872. They have taken
first prizes individually and in pens at
some of the biggest national livestock
shows. 1t is perhaps the only band
of cattle in the county of any consid-
cradle size that is never allowed 10
| so on the range. They are always
! kept under fence.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03

this time to enable me to act under
standingly, If called upon to assist in
their solution.
Politically every one knows, Of
course. that am Democrat. and that
my actions on strictly political ques.
tions would be in accord with party
pledges and principles. ! feel. how
eyer, as all good citizens do, that pub
lie service imposes higher obligations
than mere party fealty, and on ques-
tions involving the actual welfare or
honor of the State or Nation. would
reserve the right to act as my con-
science and my best intelligence might
dictate.
II feel that the next few years are
to be fruitful ones, and ones rich in
worthy accomplishment for the State
of Nevada and its people. My knowi'
edge OF the affairs of the state has
acquainted with many ways in which
the National Government may and
justly should assist. hope that may
be pardoned for being desirous of be
ing somewhat of a factor in that his
tory.
AS l said in the beginning, know
how little one may reasonably hope
to accomplish, but if l should be
| called, trust that may not be found
unworthy, and of one thing am l sure
and that is that l stand ready to
pledge my all to the service.
1T goes without saying, l am sure,
that have deep regard for Elko
County and its people. / appreciate
more than can say, the many gen
erous offers and kindly expressions
which / have received since making
my announcement. l hope that may
not be found insensible of the many
and great obligations such impose"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03

Numerous letters are being received
at the governors office from persons
throughout the state asking for en-
ployment in exterminating the coyote.
There seems to be Misunderstanding
concerning this employment. When
the work begins It will be under the
control OF the United states govern
ment and either the Public Health
Service department OF which Surgeon
General Rupert Blue is the head, or
the Biological Survey commission OF
which E. r. Sans Of Winnemucca is In
charge Of in Nevada, will direct the
work and employ the men.
No definite time as to when the
work will begin can be set. The ar
rangement calls for cooperation OF
the states of Utah, Montana, Oregon,
Idaho, California and Nevada with the
United States government, and each
state is expected to provide a pro rata
fund according to its size and interest
in the matter. Nevada has made the
preliminary arrangements for fund
OF about 100000 in this way: The
cattle interests are to contribute $1O,-
600; sheep men. $4,000; counties.
$4,000, and the state a deficiency fund
Of $25,000.
A meeting of representatives from
all the states named is to be held in
Salt Lake City today. The delegates
from Nevada are: w. H. McGfll, ]. II.
Clemmons and George Russell, Jr. The
conference will take such action as as
necessary to lay before congress
through the senators and congressman
ofathe states interested, the necessity
for immediate action ar d making an
appropriation of an am ount equal to
or more than the co:lbined amount
raised by these six states. Such a
fund, when available, will be of some
prachcal benefit and the work can be
gone at In a wholesale manner 1t is
expected that the present session of
congress will make the appropriation
in its first appropriation bill, as there
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
APPAM CASE
STILL UNDECIDED
BY Pae. and Int'I News Service.

sN~"o SSt NaSe-
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. g.
Denying the British Ambassadors de-
mand for the release of the Appam.
Secretary Of State Lansing accepts the
neutrality boards decision that the
vessel is a war prize. Lansing stated
this morning that there was no doubt
but that the ship is a prize of war,
but the question now is to decide what
to do with her. He hopes to make q
final disposition within the next 4S
hours. He also stated that the fac:
that there were Americans aboard the
ship made no particular difference in
the situation, and that Lieutenant
Berg had precedent in refusing TO dis
charge the persons who had been in
military service in Great Britain.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-The foreign rela-
tions office here announced this morn
ing that England would enter a pro-
test if the Appam case was not de.
cided in their favor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
PREDICTS PROSPERITY
FOR AUSTIN MINES

A man who knows states that Aus.
tin will see the greatest prosperity and
business activity experienced by the
community since the eighties, begin.
ming with the summer of 1916. He
spoke exclusively of the mining opera.
tons in Austin and added that tho
many promising properties in adjacent
camps would greatly augment this
prosperity. Here's believing he was
right.-Reese River Reveille.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
LAST NIGHT

There was heavy seismal disturb
ance at 9:15 o'clock last night, II was
September, but was about the same In
duration, lasting about fifteen seconds.
The movement seemed to be north
west and southeast, and electric light
fixtures and other suspended articles
swung half minute or more.
Some who were in second and third
stories, where the shake vas naturally
felt the most. ran down stairs and into
the street. So far as we have been
Another lighter shake was felt about
five o'clovk this morning.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
POOR DEFENsEs
IA-CAMAL ZONE
BY Pae. and lnt'l Nms Service.

BY Pae. and Int'l News Service.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. s.-Gen-
or, Edwards. military commander In
the Panama Canal zone, told the SEN
ate committee on military affairs to-
day, that the canal was inadequntely
defended. He recommends the pur-
chase OF an additional strip OF land
along the canal ana aIso enforced mill.
tary training for citizens in canal
zone. He also recommended addi-
uonal Notifications for the Pacific
coast at San Francisco. Puget Sound
and the Columbia river. He said that
the guns in the Hawaiian canal
forts were a positive menace to the
defenders.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
ST. LOUIS IS FOR
WILSON PROGRAM
BY Pao. and ,nel News Service.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. S.-sixteen thou.
sand people, largely composed of Ger.
man Americans. gathered In the Coli
scum to hear President Wilson ham
mer home his arguments on prepared.
ness. His speech was interrupted by
frequent applause and It was very evl.
dent that the audience waa with him.
He declared that America and Ameri.
cans we're for peace, but that peace
depends on the nations acta. He said
that either we shall sit still and await
the necessity of immediate prepara-
tion for war and then call raw recruits
to the colors who for months would
he useless, or we shall adopt the an.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
E. E. Gaines Candidacy
For Member Of Congress

Tae Independent knowing of the
great interest taken in the announce.
ment OF our fellow townsman, Edwin
E. Caine, as a candidate for Represen.
tative in Congress. and believing that
IL would be of interest to our readers
IL he would define his position more
definitely than he did in his brief an.
nouncement of yesterday, Interviewed
him this morning, and we are pleased
TO present to our readers the first in
terview of his campaign:
Il am afraid that am going to find
it rather distasteful to be compelled
to speak personally of my fitness for
any particular position, and especially
for one as important as a Member of
Congress. l have always been given
to saying pleasant things OF my
friends and associates. That is much
more pleasant. ! presume, however,
that having announced my candidacy
for Congress, that 1t is proper that |
should answer your question as well
do Cdn at lnlS lllne.
MY reason for seeking the office of
Representative in Congress, frankly. is
primarily, because it Is very high
and very honorable and responsible
one. and 1 feel that it is proper am
bition for any citizen 10 aspire to fill
1t. l am frank to admit that l am not
being forced into this contest, but am
entering 1t because personally desire
to serve.
My other reason is. that | ann
prompted to seek this office because
OF real desire to be of such service
to my state as may. realize full
we'll that the power of one man in
Congress is not great, and that alone
he can accomplish but little. But
know also that now and then an op.
portunity does arise, and that oppor.
tunities will arise in the future, when
If one is prepared, real and substan
tial service may be done for the State
and its people.
II feel that my training and ex.
perience has been such that l am
reasonably equipped 10 fill satisfac
torily the office seek. For number
of years after my graduation from the
State University, ! was a teacher ID
the public schools of the State, and
there l gained certain insights and
formed certain sympathies, which
now value most highly. Later. as ar
attorney at law, it has been my good
fortune TO have been able 10 study
closely at first hand all Of the great
industries of the State. Ny employ
. ment has brought me in close touch
with our mercantile. stock raising, ag
ricultural. land. water and transporta
tioE interests. | believe that am ia
miliar through actual association anC
my work with their details, operations
necessities and opportunities, and tha
know and recognize their interde
pendence, ana their relation not onl!
to each other but to the state and it:
people. My work, of necessity, ha,
brought me in contact with and ia
miliariZed me with the details of oul
state and county government, and witt
number of departments of the Ma
tional Government as well.
II have always been very much in
terested in economic and politica
questions, and think have a SUI
ficiently fair understanding of such o
those as are of great public interest a
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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
TWO DIE FROM
GAS IN FRISCO
BY Pac. and inrI News Service.

BY Pac. and intI News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3.-George
Johnson and James Metasas, employees
OF the American Con Company. were
found in dying condition in their
room this morning with the gas turned
on. 1t is believed that the men met
with foul play, the case is shrouded
in mystery. The police do not believe
ii is a case of suicide.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
100000 Affected
BY SOUTHERN FLOODS
BY Pac. and lntI News Service.

BY Pac. and lnt'l News Service.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 3.-The floods have
now shifted to the lower portion of
Arkansas and the death list has in.
crease: to eleven persons. This morn
ing S. J.. Burns, his wife and baby
were drowned when their siIiff over.
turned as they were attempting to es.
cape across the Mississippi River. II
is estimated that 100000 people in the
flood district have been forced TO
abandon their houses.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
WILLARD signs UP
WITH MORAN
By Pae. ana Inri News Service.

BY Pac. and Inri News Service.
CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Willard signed
articles today for 10.round bout with
Moran to be pulled off in New York
on March 18th. Willard's end CT the
purse is to be $475OO and Moran is
to get $4,000.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
To Devise Means For
Radiance Of Coyotes

will be no opposition to 1t as depart
ments Of the government arc behind
It, besides the senator's and congress-
men from nearly all the states. and 1t
is only matter OF a short time before
a vigorous crusade against the coyotes
will commence under the direction and
control Of the United States govern
ment.-Carson Appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
SUBMARINE CUTS
ATLANTIC CABLES
BY Pac. and lnt'l News Service.

BY Pae. and lntl News Service.
LONDON, Feb. Sit was learned
here today :l-ot several cables con-
Meeting Europe with America had been
cut. The war office believes that the
Germans have equipped submarine
with a new device for this purpose and
that the broken cables are result Of
their work.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03

cient American methods OF making
men ready to take care of their gov.
eminent.
When the President asked, will
you como, and come In the right
spirit?" the crowd thundered. yes"
The presidential party left shortly
afternoon on the return trip to Wash.
ington.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03

John Griswold, one of the prominent
young ranchers of Ruby Valley is in
Elko today. He reports the snow very
deep in his section, but says that so
far cattle have not suffered to great
extent as 1t has not been very cold.
He says, however that many OF the
stock raisers are beginning to fear a
shortage OF hay.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
VILLA DEFEATS
CARRANzA TROOPS
BY Pae. and IntI News Service.

BY Pac. and init News Service.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 3.-The
United States Consul at Tampico re-
ports that Villa has defeated a Car.
ranzista force at Chapape, near Tam
pico, killing forty men and capturing
G large supply of munitions.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
.LUS|TAN|A MATTER
STRENGTHENED out
BY Pao. and Int'i Newa Services.

BY Pac. and int'i ReNs Services.
WASHINGTON, L. c., Feb. 3.--The
German Ambassador Won Bernstorff
believes that Germany will accept the
United States view in the Lusitania
matter. Won Bernstorff characterized
the rumors on the gravity of the situa-
ton this morning as merely reports
being used for political effect
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
GERMANS MASSING
ON THE USER FRONT
BY Pac. and lnpI News Service.

y . NNs UIIU ITIN fFCWb OCT VICCs
PARIS, Feb. 3.-The Germans are
concentrating reinforcements along
theYser River and extend the lines TO
the western end of the User. This re.
Enforcement, 1t is believed by the
French war office, pressages a deter.
mined effort to capture Nieuport and
Dunkirk.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-02-03
MORE Rain
FOR CALIFORNIA

BY Pae. and lnrI News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 3.-The
state forecast here today was: I'm
settled. Rain tonight and Friday"
The Springfield herald., 1916-10-13

Mr.. Zirkle is building a fine
residence in the south part of
town.
The horse buyers didn't do
much business Tuesday on &C.
count of bad weather.
r. H. Dickey, democratic
candidate for assessor, was in
town on the 10th inst.
N. McAdoo, old acquaintance
of Chas. Wilson of Boston, was
here the latter part of tie week.
q. C. Kaiser has decided to
build a stone business house on
his lot adjoining the Denney gar
age.
About half an inch of rain fell
over the county this week, which
will put wheat in pretty good
shape.
Rev. Dittmar, the new pastor
on this circuit, preached his first
sermon here Sunday to an appre-
ciative house.
Felix Ward, Dave Konkel and
Doctor Brady, the latter of La
mar, have contributed to the fair
fund since our last report.
Cane and broomcorn, fodder
aud maize for sale two miles
west. half mile south of Stoning-
ton.
d9-6 Geo. W. Elley
S-RAYEC-span of mules,
one black, one brown, each with
left ear split, weigh $50 each, six
and seven years old. Reward
for information or return OF
mules. w. E. McMullen
clio Springfield, Colo.
On account of the inclemency
of the weather the committee
meeting Tuesday didn't mater
ialize. The chairman has called
another meeting for next Tues
day, 2 p. M. sharp. All candi-
dates, committee men and wo-
men, advisory committe and Off
GERS should be on hands. I'M
portant business is to be .rans-
acted. Be prompt.
The Springfield herald., 1916-10-13
Mrs. Julia Whitaker

Among those who attended
the Mrs. Whitaker funeral al
Lamar Wednesday were Ear
Denney and mother, Mrs. Van.
orsdol, Milt Gordon and family,
Miss Clara Alexander, the Lepe1
family, w. M. Stewart, Doc, EN-
erson and others. Mrs. Whita.
ker was operated on at Denver
for cancer, then went to Hot
Springs, Ark, where she died
last week.
Mrs. Whitaker was loved by all
who knew her, and had 4 host
Of friends both in Baca county
and Lamar. Her folks live in
Kansas and Indiana, where she
was born.
The funeral was held at Lamar
Wednesday, there being a large
crowd in attendance. The pal
bearers were all present OF
former Baca county people-C.
M. Gordon, W. M. Sterart and
E. Emerson of Springfield, and
Elmer Alexander, Friend and
Curran, row of Lamar.
Mrs. Whitaker leaves a huS-
band, Eugene, a son, Earl, and
daughter Nellie, in the immediate
family to mourn her loss.
The Springfield herald., 1916-10-13
tPublisher)
Public Land sale

department OF the lhtefiof
U. S. Land Office at Lamar. Colo. Sept Z. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that, directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Once. under
provisions Of sec s4s5, rs. pursuant TO the ap-
plication Of Richard H. Thompson. Of Las Animas
1olorado. serial No. oIsosI. will offer at Put
lie sale to the highest bidder but at not less 'han
81 rs per acre. at ten O'Clock. .. n. on the 18th
d ~ Of November. 1916, next. at this once. the
follo-r;n., tract Of land: The neHseA. e15nsA.
Of seotsu 20 and the nv,<nwk il sec. ~. Twp. 27
yw, sth p. II. -'This tract is irdsred ints
s4asf .et on shiwinR that tie greater por'ten
thereof is nountainius rough for ca'tivatioa
n. ...e will not be kept open but will be deeiazs
s,a.ei whsa those present the houv nam have
ceased bidding. TIE person maxim hiEhes' bid vii
he required to immediatelv pay the ecsvsr he
amount thereof. Any psfsons claiming sdverseb
the above described Land advised to file thsif
claims- objections q - tsior' ths t'ms
d-sis natsd fer sale-
A. L. Bssvrs- ReGi' ter
RI. neCfath Rsesivr
The Springfield herald., 1916-10-13
Obituary

Lewis C. Lucas Was born in
Illinois, 1e4e, and died Oct. LIST,
1915. He was 67 years 10 mo.
3 weeks and three days old.
Was united to Mrs. Lucinda A.
McCollonl in 1879, he leaves a
wife and four daughters, eight
grandchildren, eight sisters,
ana three brothers to mourn his
loss. Mr.. Lucas was a member
OF the primative baptist church
for twenty two years. Mr.. Lu-
cas- was good neighbor and
liked by all who knew him.
The Springfield herald., 1916-10-13
Kall Pines

The harvesters have most all
got home now.
Chas. Allison and wife and
baby and Ben Vanderpool came
home in Allison s Ford.
Mrs. Wiley is home from her
visit in Oklahoma.
W. O. Caldwell is working at
the Wright ranch.
Will Cole started work Thurs
day on his mine.
Cleave Mozely has new house.
Mr.. Kemper started work on
the school house Wednesday.
Thos. Heagney Wednesday de-
livereo a bunch OF cattle to Jas.
Mitchell of Butte creek.
W. ]. Dorris of Stonington
was doing the county seat We'd
nesdaJ.