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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15

pen. Lydia and I understand each
other, my homes the place for her,
and there she goes, straight from the
| steamer"
When he had detached his fiancee
and departed, the Dowager Dragon
took up the thread of her discourse
| with Lydia.
Its up to you, my DEAR" she an
nounced. 81 mean to say, it's for you
to decide. L warn you you'll never be
happy. Tad's not old enough to be a
father. For that matter, he's not old
enough to be a husband He's heed
less, irresponsible, as fiighty as Betty
Merrilees. He never has grown up,
and he never will. He's Peter Pan,
with all the innocence expurgated."
Here the Dowager Dragon paused
and, receiving no response, regarded
with suspicion the object of her solicit
tude. what are you smiling at,
pray?" she demanded in dudgeon. do
you think I'm merely clustering for
your amusement?"
II beg your pardon" Lydia said
meekiy, fastening to erase a smile;
the idea of the chief agent of Down
ing Street in America being needless,
irresponsible and fiighty having proved
too much for her sense of the ridicu-
1ous. "You made me think Of some
thing funny. But please, Mrs. Beg
garstaff, don't say any more. The
thing is quite settled; and you don't
know how stubborn he is-and I'm his
daughter
The frown of the Dowager Dragon
relaxed, and crusty smile succeeded.
$50 be it'll sha'n't contend with you
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15

or Tad another minute. But when you
see your mistake, remember, my nome
is always open to you. You're cheer
full snippet, aud not bit hard to look
at, and I believe I could grow quite
fond of you. Now promise you'll come
If ever you're in trouble. You owe
me that consolation at least-n only
for being graceful in defeat.
Lydia promising lightly, placated
Dowager Dragon consented to let the
subject drop.
Then there was Mrs. Merrilees, who
babe fair to prove the sister more than
the stepmother, the girl friend more
than either, who, once Craven hao
wheedled her out of her resentment OF
his putatively negative and innocent
deception, seemed to find in Lydia
just one more reason for being fond or
Craven and viewing with confidence
their life after marriage. Though
vain and avid Of admiration, sne
seemed incapable of any sort OF mean
emotion, and was as generous as the
GOOD sunlight. An adorable creature
Feter Trait, the third of three new
Iouno friends, was a riddle Lydia
couldn't read. but found endlessly di-
verting. Publicly sentimental about
hyola, orazenly seeking every oppor-
tunity to seclude her with himself,
once this was accomplished, he fouted
sentiment. ridiculed the world (includ-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
THE RUSH.

Consider the squad as one unit of q
company on the skirmish line, de-
ployed for the "fire attack" If it is i'm
practicable for the company to adj
vance as a whole against the enemy's
lines, it may advance in rushes. This
is done either by platoons or by squad.
The new line to be occupied is indi-
Gated by the platoon leader or the cap
tain of the company, who gives the
command "By squad, from the right
(left) RUSHw This means that the
squad on the extreme right of the
company is to move, or rush, to the
new line first.
The men of the squad, who may be
lying fiat on the ground, or in kneel-
ing position, gather themselves in read
mess to spring forward. The corporal,
at the word "RUSHw cries "Follow
me-" and, running at top speed, and
bent over to offer as small a target
as possible to the enemy, leads the
squad to the new line. Here the men
drop to the prone position at the, cor
poraPS command or the signal for
"halt," made by thrusting the arm up
vertically from the shoulder, and at
his command reopen fire. Unless the
platoon or company commander has
designated the distance to be covered
in the rush, the corporal of the squad
selects the new line.
After the first squad has taken up
the new line, the other squads fol-
low In succession, each starting the
rush when its immediate predecessor
has gained the new line. The various
positions that the soldier takes in the
skirmish line for firing, such as lying
prone or kneeling, will be explained in
another article. 1t should also be
stated that knowledge of the rifle
must be assumed in this and later
illustrations of extended-order work,
since the manual of arms, loadings and
firings cannot be adequately put down
on paper for young recruits. More so
than any other part of the drill regu-
lations, this must be taught by con-
crete example. In other words, the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
He WAS WAITING PATIENTLY
Constant Attendant at Play Was Bound
to Be on Hand When Erring Wife
Was Caught by Husband.

A problem play was being produced
In Chicago. One evening it was dis
covered that certain man, evidently
from the rural district, had attended
the play six nights In succession and
always sat well down in front. Each
night he leaned forward eagerly In his
seat and drank in the words Of the
drama.
These facts were communicated to
the theater press agent, who scented
a good story. Approaching the inter
ested spectator between the acts, he
apologized for his intrusion and said:
"Would you mind telling me just why
you are so interested In this play1
Do you know some member of the
cast7"
Nope" said the man from the OUT
lands. "That amt 1t. But TIL tell
you about it. You know the scene in
the private room of the restaurant,
where the dark man and the other
mans wife get up and leave by the
left-hand door just moment before
the woman's husband enters by the
rtght-hand door,"
"Yes," said the press agent expect.
antly.
WELL" said the interested specta-
tor, "some night the husbands going
to come In before they leave"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15

new soldier can familiariZe himself
with the rifle when he has a rifle in
hand, but he may otherwise school
| himself in the squad or company move
ments which accompany or are predi-
Gated upon the use of the rifle, for he
can carry through the squad or COM
pany movements with a broomstick.
For various reasons, depending upon
the Immediate situation, it may be nee
essary for the squad to increase or di-
minish the interval at which the men
are deployed. For instance, the space
to be covered may be wider or mar
rover than the ten PAGES which the
normal interval would give for the
squad front, or, he fire of the enemy
may at this point be so "hot" that, in
order to advance against it, the
chances of casualties must be reduced
by widening the space between the
men.
Ii the latter be the case, or If, as
previously stated, it is desirable to
cover wider front, instead of the
command, GAS skirmishers, MARCH !"
(when the men deploy at half-pace in
tervals), the command may be, "As
skirmishers, at two PAGES, MARCH !"
This would mean that, instead of the
half-pace, or Is inches, twice the full
pace, or 60 inches, would intervene be-
tween each two men. This would ex-
tend the squad front over a distance Of
approximately 20 PAGES, or SO feet, and
thus increasing the front of, or the ter
ritory covered by, the squad, reduce
materially the chance of each man be-
ing hit.
1t is essential for the new soldier to
pay the closest heed to extended-order
drill, for 1t symbolizes real fighting.
He must be so grounded in the details
Of it that he will execute them auto
matically when in action, for, once I'M
der fire, he will have plenty of things
to think about besides how he is to
reach the designated point at the .des-
ignated time. The use of his rifle will
require his full and active attention.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
FRUIT and VEGETABLE
DRIFR for $500

For t200 you can build fruit and vegetable drieY
that would cost go ready made. Dry apples, plums,
pears, beans corn, swiss chard spinach carrots,
sweet potatoes, cherries, celery, ETC. Ten compart
ments, square feet drying surface. Send slO0 bill
for plans, specifications and instruction book on
drying. Send now before too late. SIMPLEX
DRIER, 10 New Insurance. Bldg, milwaukee,, Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
The True Word.

Two elderly New York clubmen who
have retired spend much Of their time
gazing out upon the Fifth avenue
throngs from their leather rest chairs
at club lounge window.
Charles B. Towns was seated near
them the other day. A very stunning
woman Of middle age passed In a
handsome turnout.
81 wonder how old she is?" said one.
Woman Is as old as she looks" was
the reply. s~e -
There was a pause. "Ane man Is
not old until he quits looking" said
the flrst-and both resumed their gaz-
Ing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
Couldn't Blame Him.

Joe-Do you like romantic girlsf
Jack-No. When you make hole
in your bank account buying them
flowers, they tear them apart, saying,
HE loves me; he loves me not"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15

The United States Government pur.
chases 100000 electric lamps every
year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15

efNopsiSA welbred Engshwoman nervous and sus
nus When she boards the
ne" YORK. that
fascinating wealthy
herself
TO meet father
VINO IS vastly surprised to find the possession
necklace stolen
paeS the news
Lucy dressing In the dark in her staeoo
between
one OF he as Thaddeus Craven her father hasn't
Tor ne years She conesses Mrs
The girl discovers
res charming widow engaged is
oewdered Tor moment because Craven
bachelor but she and Lydia like
secretly represents the British
tails In love with
hcen necklace which she she's
present.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
Watch for startling develop
n.rts described In the next m
Notwithstanding big COM
ingl

no RE CONTINUED
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due........$ 9.e7
Property assessed to II r Ir.
land, Aura. Nevada. Improve
ments on Trail Greek al June
ton OF Timber Canyon
together with other personal
property assessed making the
total valuation of assessment
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due....-...S ll2i
propcrty assessed to estate of
w Plumb, Tuscarora, Ne.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11
ELKo BOYS STORIES
RECEIVE MENTION

Two Elko boys who participated in
the Brown memorial story writing
contest received favorable mention as
follows:
The Man From Nowhere" by Lola
Adamson OF Carson City High school
was also well written story. RIP
Van Wrinkle the Second" by Abner
Sewell of Elko High School showed
good effort. One very interesting
story deserving of especial mention
was Dead Mans Grotto,' written by
Arthur James of the Elko High school
This story was the most artistic In
in description of them all. Its char.
acters stood out most wildly. There
was a charm in the grotesqueness O.
the plot, that marks its young author
as a talented aspirant to literary
fame"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due. SB17
Property assessed TO l. G Davis.
Eiko. Nevada Lots 1915
block G5 First Addition to
Elko with dwelling thereon.
assessed At valuation Of
$4,000.
Second InstaIlmcnt of taxes
lneI'on ........'......... '......s.-.S 'S'N
1919 on same, penalty for dc.
linduency ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LIZ
Cost of Advertising .................. 2.Ol
If paid before sale OF prop.
crty. fec Of County Auditor
for certificate ........................ 1.0C
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11
property sold for all of said named

property sold for all of said named
sums.
All property sold at such sale will
be subject to redemption within six
months after the date of sale by the
payment of such sums together with
interest on same at the rate of go
per month from date OF sale to date
OF payment thereof in accordance
with the provisions OF the Civil Prac.
tice Act OF the State in regards to
real property sold under execution ex
cept as to percentage of redemption
The bidding at such sale shall be FOL
the smallest quantity Of property that
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

win pay the taxes. penalties and costs
assessed against the same, 8 ~
Any OF the foregoing assessments
may be paid to the tax receiver here
in named at any time prior to the
sale OF property by paying the full
amount of tax. penalties and costs to-
gether with the fee OF the county
auditor for certificate. as specified
under each assessment herein set out.
NJ. H. MILLER,
County Treasurer and Ex.ofiicia
Tax Receiver in and Tor Elko County.
Nevada.
June 111s.25 July 80
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due ......$233.21
That the second installment of taxes
for the year 1916 upon each OF the
foregoing assessments for said year
have not been paid and become de-
Iinducnt after the LIST Monday the
ith day of June 1917 in accordance
with law.
The said foregoing described real
estate property only together with
the improvements thereon assessed
will be sold at public sale If not paid
prior 10 the date herein specified
for sale M the court house door In
the Town and County Of Elko, state
Of Nevada on the third Monday tho
18th day of July A. ID. 1917 at IL
O'Clock noon of said day TO pay the
delinquent taxes. penalties and costs
thereon as herein SGT out
Ten per cent on such taxes and
costs Of advertising rs herein speci'
fled In each OF the foregoing assess
ments will he collected In addition to
the original amount Of taxes, or the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11
NOTICE OF SALE OF DELINQUENT
PROPERTY FOR TAXES ON THE
SECOND INSTALLMENT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1916.
Elko Nevada. June IL. 1917,

Elko Nevada, June IL, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the
Revenue Laws of the States of Ne
vada. under section 1861 of the Re-
vised Laws of Nevada. 1912, the fol.
lowing pieces or parcels of real estate
property will be sold at public sale
to satisfy the delinquent taxes of the
second installment thereon:
Property assessed to Manuel
Antonio, Tuscarora, Nevada.
Lot o block p in Tuscarora,
lot in Tuscarora, Saloon
Building in block =, Stable &
Ice House all assessed at a
valuation OF $4,000
Second lnstallment of taxes
thereon in the State & Coun-
~ District ............................... 7.96
1870 thereon, penalty for de-
linquency .-.-.....-....-................ 80
Cost of Advertising .................. 200
II paid before sale of prop
erty. fee of County Auditor
for certificate ............................ loo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due ...... :
Property assessed to Frank II
Horn. Tuscarora, Nevada. Lot
4 block K in Tuscarora, one
saloon building on above lot
small house on Main street
north of church all assessed
nj "A valuation OF $4,000.
Second lnstallmcnt OF taxes
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

thereOn sos
1870 on same, penalty for de-
hnQuency ----------------...------------ 81
Cost Of Advertising ...............-.. 200
II paid before sale OF prop.
erty. fee of County Auditor
for certificate .-...........-...... LOO
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due IS 1876
Property assessed to Mrs. Des-
eret Storey, Alton. Nevada.
20 acres dry farm. 80 acres
LIST class grazing land, being
the Ne of NJ of section Sc
township II range 90 with
dwelling and fencing thereon.
assessed at valuation of
$1,449.OO.
Second Installment of taxes
thereon l.Sl
1890 thereon. penalty for de-
linquency .-...........-.-.....-........-. .4S
Cost of Advertising .................. 200
If paid before sale OF prop.
erty. fee of County Auditor
for certificate ........................ 100
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due - S.32 |
Property assessed to Wyatt
Brothers. Tremonton, Utah.
900 acres End class meadow
land, 600 acres End class pas
ture land. 900 acres LIST class
grazing land, being 5 y of
SEA and SEA of SWH of
I3. and NEH and Eia of
NWiI and NEA of SWA and
NJ of SEA of "a. and VIZ
Of NW4 and NWA and
NWL of SWA of 10. and
SEL of SEA of Q. and El&
of NEH and EB of SEA OF
section 16 township 30 range
80. Lots pa and SEA OF
NWA and Ek of SWA and
. Eh of and lots 1924 and
EiR OF NWA and NEA
and ER of NWA and NEh
and Eh of SWh and NWA
of SEA Of Is and lots 1913
and EI5 of NWi and NEiI
of SWii of section 10 town
ship 80 range 60. with ranch
. house. barn. fencing. &C,
! thereon. assessed at q valua.
ton of $2i,539OO.
/ Second Installment of taxes
thereon .................................$2O 5000 2S
100, thereon. penalty for de.
Iinoucncy ................................ 2O.93
. Cost of Advertising .......-.......... ZOO
If paid before sale Of prop.
crty. fee Of County Auditor
for certificate ...................... 100
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11
Total Amount now due and

Total Amount now due and
payable ................................ S1l.76
Property assessed to F A Bar
ton. Mountain City, Nevada
Improvements on Homestead,
being parts of Section &c
Township a. Range 81 as
sesed at valuation of $4,000
Second Installment OF taxes
thereon in the State and
County district ....................$ 1888
loo, thereon. penalty for de.
linquency .............................. 1.69
Cost of Advertising ..-............ 200
If paid before Sale of Prop
"rty, fee of County Auditor
for certificate -....-..............-. loo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

vada. Lot ON Knob Hill In
Tuscarora, small residence
on same. one-half interest in
the Pioneer lode No 81. one
half interest in the Shoshone
or Surplus No So. three-eighths
interest in the Breslan lode
No SAL. one-half interest in
the Porter or Alta No 629.
one-third interest in the Char
mer No. 62S. one-third inter
est in the Eclipse No 637 and
one-third interest in the Ava
lanch No. 636. all located in
the Centennial Mining Dis
trict, assessed at valuation
of s1.555.0O.
Second Installment Of taxes
thereon 1915
1000 thereon, penalty for d..
linquency ................................ 1.22
Cost OF Advertising ...---......-...-. 200
II paid before sale of prop
erty, fee of County Auditor
for certificate ..--.................... Loo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due IS 1918
Property assessed TO T J
Sweeney. Elko. Nevada. 100
acres LIST class grazing land,
the VIZ of SWA and SEA
of SWA and SWA of SEA
of section sc township 35
range 62 with dwelling, fenc.
ing and c thereon, assessed
at a valuation of $4,000.
Second Installment of taxes
on above ................................S S.S7
1890 thereon, penalty for de-
linquency ...............................- SO
Cost of Advertising .................. 200
If paid before sale of prop
erty, fee of County Auditor
for certificate ........................ 100
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total Amount now due. s21.62
Property assessed to W W
Blakcslcc. Paradise Valley,
Nevada Lot block in
ElkO and Dwelling thereon
assessed AT a valuation of
$TO5.0O.
Second lnstallment of I. Xes
thereon ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 14.OS
1870 thereon. penalty for de
linquency ..............-....-.....-..-..- l.il
Cost of Advertising .................. 200
II paid before sale of prop
crty. fee of County Auditor
for Certificat" ...................... 100
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-11

Total amount now due 30 1851
property assessed to Guy Saval
ct al, Elko, Nevada. $3.50
acres LIST class grazing land.
200 acres mountain land,
being the SWH of NWh
section 10 township % range
Sc and the SWA and NM
of NEI4 and SWA of NWh
of 10 and NEA of SWI4 of %
and sen of SWA of section
10 tsp 81 range SO and VIZ of
NEA of section Is township
% range So with the improve
ments thereon. assessed at
valuation of Sl,756.00.
Second Installment of taxes
thereon 1888
1850 thereon. penalty for de-
linquency ................................ 1.29
Cost of Advertising ...-........-.... 200
II paid before sale of prop
erty. fee of County Auditor
for certificate ...--......-......-..... loo
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-01
INJUNCTION PUTS
STOP TO MEETING
/. OF V|LLIscA men
Gathering Called by Detective
to Push Investigation of Ak
Murders Halted by Court
Order.

Red Oak, la, June 30.-(Special
Telegram. )~Detective J. N. Wilker-
son, arrested here this morning and
taken to Corning by Sheriff Simpson
of Adams county, on chrage of con-
spiracy, returned to Red Oak after
giving bail and arrived. here at 3
O'Clock as a mass meeting, which he
had announced for this afternoon was
being opened by Joe Stillinger,
father of the two girls, who were
murdered with the Joe Moore family
at Villisca in 1912.
Immediately after Wilkerson ap-
peared on the stage at the meeting
and began to talk, Sheriff R. A. Dunn
walked onto the stage and served an
injunction or him restraining him
from speaking and he retired after
thanking the audience for attending
the meeting. Speeches were made by
several Wilkerson supporters and
$500 was subscribed to continue the
investigation of the ak murders.
Detective Wilkerson was arrested
this morning by Sheriff Simpson Of
Adams county on a charge of con-
spiracy and taken to Corning
Judge A. L. Sutton Of Omaha, one
of the attorneys for Rev. Lynn
George J. Kelley, who is in the Har-
rison county ail charged with the
Villisca ak murder, arrived here at
II o'clock TO-DAY.
Large numbers OF Villisca citizens
and from Other parts OF Montgomery
County came in automobiles.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-01

manding officers to lead Nebraska
troops came as a great surprise to Mr..
Skinner. At 10 o'clock in the morning
group Of business men, headed by
Mayor Dahlman, called at his Office
and proffered him the military Of
fee. .<
Mr.. Skinner at onee called a meet
ing of the board of directors, who
urged him to accept the honor.
At 2 o'clock he notified members
Of the delegation of his acceptance.
Mr.. Skinner is 81 years old. He
came to Omaha seven years ago and
purchased an interest in the Nebraska
macaroni factory. Since then his rise
has been phenomenal. At present he
is the head Of the largest macaroni
concern in the country. .'
The selection of Mr.. Skinner was
the result of several conferences by
members of the committee. Omaha
business men wanted a man of exec
utive ability and experience to lead
Omaha young men at the front. After
carefully considering a number of per-
sons it finally was decided that Mr..
Skinner had the necessary require
ments.
Mr.. Skinner has had military expe-
rience. He attended military school
for several years and while on the
Pacific coast some time ago was
member of national guard organi-
zation.
Following are members of organi-
cations who called upon Mr. Skin
ner urging him to accept the commits
sion:
Mayor Dahlman, preresenting the
city; Gould Dietz, Business Mems as
sociation; Frank Judson, Red Cross;
]. ]. Boucher, Bar association; Frank
Builda, Ad club; ]. w. McHugh,
patriotic organizations; J. w. Welsh,
Rotary club, and Assistant Adjutant
General w. E. Steele, representing
the state. In addition were C. Bronze,
Oscar L. Heating, Frank Whipper-
man and P. Risth, recently selectel
captains of the battalion, who will
serve under Mr.. Skinner.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-01
Big Range Is Shown .
In Condition of Crops


Lincoln, Neb, June 3O.-(Special.)
The first cuttinf of alfalfa accord
ing to "a bulletin issued by the state
board of agriculture ran all the way
from three-fourths Of ton in some
counties, to as high as three tons in
Hayes county.
Oats are showing percentage on
condition Of from 78 to 100 per cent,
corn from 7S to 100, potatoes from 80
to 100. Spring wheat shows a wide
range, the. lowest report being 40 per
cent, while few counties report 100
per cent. Winter wheat shows ev,l
a greater range, Butler county show
ing only 2 per cent, while Scots
Bluff reports 100 per cent. Scots
Bluff reports 100 per cent on all
crops.