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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-01

high as % per cent. Because of the
backward spring. grass has been very
slow in starting and because Of this,
there may be further losses. In Utah
there has also been considerable loss
because OF excessive cold and lack OF
feed. In eastern and southeastern
Oregon feed is especially short. Much
hay has been shipped from western
Oregon to California. One Just re
turned from an extended tour through
California reports sufficient feed on
the ranges in this state and the cattle
in good condition. He states that the
chief concern is not about the present
feed but the impending great short
age next fall.
Heavy SHOWS, however, while
causing loss of live stock, assure
abundance OF irrigation water. with
corresponding certainty of crops de-
pendent upon 1t.
Oregon reports some damage to
winter wheat, the April list govern
ment estimate for Oregon being 81 per
cent against 90 per cent for 10
year average) and 20 per cent for
Washington. In Oregon, Washington
and Idaho about 2,534,00O acres were
planted in winter wheat, an increase
of $4,000 acres over the preceding
year about 100000 acres less than for
the winter of i914-15.
Conditions in California generally
are quite favorable from THE stand.
point of considerably increased acre
age and good present condition of
growing crops. 1t is anticipated that
the barley crop may amount to 900,-
900 tons. This would be an increase
of 100000 tons over last years crop.
II is estimated that 100000 acres will
be planted to rice. as against 10000
last year. The acreage in beans and
sugar beets is greatly increased.
"Apricots, peaches and almonds
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have suffered some damage from frost
but the outlook Is generally favorable
for full fruit crops. In Washington
and Oregon the backward spring has
been favorable for the fruit, In avoid
ing frost damage.
hampered somewhat by scarcity Of Ia
Dor and shortage.of cars. Petroleum
production in California in March av-
eraged 263,513 barrels daily, which
was about the same as in February
and compared with shipments aver.
aging POI. o72 barrels per day, stored
stocks declining S54,333 barrels to a
total of 41.173, SCI barrels. which
compares with 6O.S20.315 barrels on
May /. 1915.
IAN $500 tons ship built for the
Cunard Line was recently launched
at Portland, the first steel ship ever
built there. The yards are said to
have a capicity OF 40 ships. both steel
and wood. Seattle reports shipbuild'
ing contracts now exceeding $76,000,'
600. One shipbuilding concern in San
Francisco is now launching big steel
steamers at the rate OF one every
three weeks.
The West Coast Lumbermen's
association reports that 127 mills have
a balance of orders unshipped amount
to 17,475 cars. Because of car short
age, SO per cent OF the mills are not
soliciting orders n-trans-continental
markets.
Clearings for nineteen of the
principal cities of this district for the
month of March, 1917, Increased "a
per cent over those for March. 1916
Salt Lake City leading with So pei
cent, followed by Spokane with SO pei
cent and San Francisco with Sc pei
cent. Building permits for the same
nineteen cities decreased per cen
for March this year over the CORE
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-01
HOLDS ENGLAND
PARTLY RESPONSIBLE

LEEDS, England, May 1.-Ameri-
cas- reasons for going to war as out
lined In President Wilson's address.
occupied almost the whole OF the
opening remarks OF F. w. Jowett, at
the ztwenty-fifth annual business con-
ference OF the Independent Labor
party, OF which he is president. This
is pacif1st branch of the Labor party
In this country and 1t was this body
which passed a resolution in favor of
an early peace conference.
Mr.. Jowett placed the total casual
ties in the war at 100000. The
killed alone he estimated at 1890, 900,
and deaths from wounds and other
causes at 3.470.000.
OH In the years preceding the war;"
Mr.. Jowett continued, "the British
government had been as careful to
keep the nation as informed concern.
ing the nations affairs as President
Wilson has done in his country there
would have been no ties to bind us
to the late Russian government.
But for the existence of such ties
that corrupt government would have
toppled into the dust years ago. But
its destruction did not justify the
war. II would have been infinitely
less wasteful of life to have withheld
the loans we advanced In defiance o.
the wishes Of the leaders OF the Rus
sian people nine years ago. The
Russian government would then hav,
been compelled to make terms will
its own people to save itself from
bankruptcy.
THE British government denied tn,
people Of Russia their revolution then
as France had previously denied II t.
them and, in my belief the British
government would have denied It t.
them again on this occasion Il n hat
been possible.
, 1.-THE American people have no
been led into the war by secret com
mitments, but by the defiance Of Ger
many and an open declaration that 4
American ships were sunk and Ameri
can citizens deliberately drowned
America would retaliate. II all ma
lions had acted ON this principle Their,
would have been no war;"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-01
JAMES MCC0NAGHY
BURIED TODAY

The funeral Of the late James Nc
Conaghy took place this forenoon at
eleven o'clock. Funeral services were
conducted under the auspices of the
Masons. OF which body the deceased
was a member, and burial took place
in the Masonic cemetery.
Many members of the order and
friends of the deceased were present
to pay their last tribute of respect.
An honored and respected citizen
has gone to his reward. Calm and
peaceful be his sleep bright and glori
GUS his resurrection.
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FOOD RESERVES ARE NEARLY
EXHAUSTED IN THE WEST
CONTINUED From Page one)

partment of agriculture that on April
l the stocks of frozen, cured and pick
led meats and stocks OF cheese in
storage in the Pacific Coast states
were as large, and in some instances
larger. than a year ago.
Growth is nearly a month behind
the normal due to damage by frost
and deficient precipitation.
an Idaho the number of cattle,
sheep and hogs available for sale this
year will probably be 10 per cent be
low normal. In Nevada, particularly
in the northern part, losses have been
heavier than at any time since the
winter of 1SS9-90, and many run as
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REGISTERED AT THE MAYER

Harry Record. Reno; F. II. Louns
bury, San Francisco; G. /. Martin, A
w. Corey. Salt Lake; Pat O'Connell
Beowawe; Will Behn, Tuscarora; f
F. Martin, Lamoille; John d. Ferris
Reno; A. r. Kimball, Elko; r. Butter
worth Salt Lake; G.. McBatte, SaI
Francisco; ]. L. McGinnis, Reno;
John McCanaghy, Bullion; J. b. Nor
ris, Ruby Valley; A. Woolslayer
Salt Lake; F. NJ. Hoy, Carl Kaufman
San Francisco; C. a. Simpson, Hal
leck: James Allen.
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locals md PERSONALS

Jack Yors and Ham Blain. the latter
an Indian. were arrested last night by
Constable Cotant for being drunk and
disorderly.
2. n. Hoy, the well known sheep
owner. is here from Fallon. Mr.. Hoy
Is contemplating building In Elko and
making this place his home.
A lot Of dodgers were scattered on
the street today instructing the people
to vote for certain set of candidates.
OF course everyone will vote just as
he or she is tol6--because everyone
knows who put out the dodgers.
To Incorporate or not to incorpor-
ate that is the question. II you have
MT voted do SO before six o'clock. And
use your own judgment in the matter.
Don't vote for or against 1t just be-
cause some highly colored dodgers
tell you to do so.
The business and professional men
are especially invited to the revival
meeting at the Baptist church tonight
at 7:45. Subject. Songs at Mid
night" Theme, Wednesday 3 p. m,
"Crownless Christians" This will be
the last week Of the meetings. Come
and enjoy the services.
Superintendent Kyle Of the Nevada
Industrial school, received two more
boys today one from Reno and one
from Yerington. Mr.. Klye says that
he believes in big families and that
all who come are welcome. He now
has twenty boys in his home and all
are doing nicely.
Miss Lizzie Moolen who for some
time past has been the chief cook at
the Nevada Industrial School has re-
signed her position land will depart
this evening for st. Anthony. Idaho. as
the wife of Mr.. James Allen of that
place. Mr.. Allen came here to claim
his bride, ard the wedding will be per-
formed this evening. We extend con-
gratulations.
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spending month last year.

spending month last year.
At this time of war preparation
when there should be supreme effort
to gather effectively the nation'ss en-
orgies in men. materials and money.
California's method OF collecting tax
payments stands out in contrast. mil.
lions OF actual gold coin being with
drawn from bank reserves and locked
up in public treasures.
On the other hand useful offers o.
patriotic cooperation are being made
by many citizens. corporations ant
organizations.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-01
NEW YORK BONE DRY
FROM ONE TO SIX

NEW YORK, May 1.-The mayors
orders for revoking all-night licenses
goes into effect tonight, and from one
o'clock to six New York will be bone
dry for the first time in many years.
The dancing floors will also be closed
when the serving of drinks ceases.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-01
COMMERCIAL HOTEL ARRIVALS

Matt Sheolin, Lee; S. ]. Balm.
Z. Edwards. Wells; c. A. Johnson,
Reno; NJ. c. Hubble, Denver; James
II. Aitkin. Los Angeles; II. V. Cole,
Ogden; w. l.. Hargrave, Ray Kane
Tuscarora.
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ATTENTION, ELKS

All members of the Elks order are
requested to meet at the Mayer hotel
tomorrow, "wednesday night to
make arrangements to participate in
the Loyalty Day parade, May 4. A
full attendance is requested
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GENERAL DRAWING AND HAUL
ING-Going TO move-call us. Got a
trunk for the train-call us. Any time
day or night. Reed and Lasher. Day
phone "a; Res. phone 418 i'll
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FOR SALE-New room house
partly furnished and lots % and "a.
Block Is, in Ballou's addition. price
$585.00 cash, IL sold at once. On
sewer line. has telephone. electric
lights can be had any time. The
house contains l iron bed. / pair
springs, sanitary couch. / mattress.
4 stool bottom chairs, rocking chair.
1 steel range. dining table. and a
few dishes, everything included with
house at above price. The house rents
for $1,000 cash and the renter Ii do
ing $3.50 worth OF work each month
on the place which makes a total OF
$14.50 per month rental. With 9 few
additional fixtures the place will easily
rent for $500 per month. Room on
vacant lot for another room house.
Inquire at this Office m27
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ToDAY's CHICAGO
GRAIN REPORT

CHICAGO. May 1.-The closing quo
tations on the board OF trade today
were wheat. $2.57h; corn, $1.45A;
oats, 67s cents.
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DRAPER CLUB NOTES

The meeting of the Elko Draper
club with Mrs. Mamie Dorsey, Satur-
day afternoon, April 2Sth, was well
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FRElGHTER BURNS
ON LAKE ERIE

TOLEDO. o., May IAN unidenti-
fed freight steamer burned last night
during a terrific gale on Lake Erie.
The loss OF life is unknown.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-01

Farm in Moapa Valley, southern Ne
vada. containing 80 acres, OF which 40
are under cultivation. Catalogues
principal crop. Raise garden yege.
tables In February. Good place for
someone that wants a mild climate
the year around. Hardly ever freezes.
II. 8. TABER,
Harrington Building.
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For Sale

Business location with 5O.foot front
age, containing two buildings, all OF
which pays 1870 on the investment.
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CLASSIFIED ADS

Notices 4 Lines and Less IN
Length Will Be Run In This
Column For SOC Per Week.
For Each Additional Line 1oe
Per Week.
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Dwelling on Commercial street. 6
rooms furnished. Price $2,600.00.
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10 your dollar worth 81? See The
Whitesides Dental Co.'S. Ad.-Adv.
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PETALUMA HATCHERY - c a N
ship day old chickQs as far east as
Utah. Five varieties. We challenge
the hen. Send for circular. l.. w.
Clark, Petaluma. Cal.
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FOR SALE-Two show cases. bed
room and dining room furniture, al
most new. Price very reasonable. In.
quire Mayer Hotel. milo
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WANTED-A cook on ranch. For
particulars write or phone to Mrs. c.
CHASER, Halleck, Nevada. MI
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LOST-Purse containing five dollar
bill, some silver change and some old
coins. Reward will be paid If returned
TO this office. a30
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
VICTOR F. JONES Is
NEW CARLISLE SPEAKER
Organization of Towns Chamber of
Commerce is Completed
ut Banquet.

Victor +. Jones, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. was one of
the principal speakers at the ban
quet Wednesday night which mark
ed the completion of the OrganiZa-
ton of a chamber of commerce at
New Carlisle. Sixty-two men, prac-
tically all of them members of the
new chamber Of commerce, were
present at the banquet which was
held at the high school building and
which was said TO be the most en-
thusiastic meeting of the kind ever
held in New Carlisle. Rev. j. s.
Van Orman presided as POSTMASTER
at the dinner, and Mark Brummitt
and DR.. Hall of New Carlisle were
the other speakers of the evening.
PREDECESSORS five-piece orchestra
Of South Bend furnished the music.
The dinner was served by the do
nestle science class.
The first project that the new
chamber of commerce will go after
will be to secure a Carnegie library
for the town. Other projects will be
pushed in an effort to promote the
towns progress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
FRESHMEN IN CHARGE OF
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Clever Play Written by 1914 Grad
uate il Presented by Glass
Members.

The freshman class OF the high
school succeeded in winning many
honOrs for the class through the ex-
cellent assembly put on by the year
lings Wednesday morning. Instru-
mental in arranging the affair was
the following committee: Arthur
Russell. chairman. Catharine Swintz.
Stewart Eldridge. Granville Keller
and Mary McCance. who had charge
OF the entire program
The feature of the assembly was
the presentation of a short skit en-
Robert Swintz. a graduate OF the
class of 1914. The play was a clever
take off on high school productions
i'm general and the amusing incidents
added much TO the humor of the
plot Appearing in the cast were
the following freshmen: Catharine
Swintz. Jack Campbell. Russell
Stahly and Marie Neterer. The play
was successfully coached by Ruth
Kuss, a member of the senior class.
other members on the program
were: \ Hungarian dance given by
Clarice and Hildegarde Won Barandy
and a short talk by Wallace Bruce
Amsbury of Chicago. who gave
many of the stories and rhymes Of
Kipling. Drummond and poems of
his own in the French-Canadian
dialect
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
WAR RISK INSURANCE
RATES ARE READJUSTEO
Flat Rate Of Three Percent Will be
Charged on All
Ships.

WASHINGTON March A
complete readjustment OF rates
charged by the federal war risk
insurance bureau for insurance Of
American vessels and cargoes. in
GLIDING an increase 70 three percent
Of the charge on all ships pa sing
through the war zone. was anuoLnc-
ed Wednesday night by bureau Of
icials. The changes follow the ex-
tension Of insurance 70 many classes
Of cOntraban not heretofore insur-
ed. and are accepted as a r,cOgni-
ton Of the practical state Of war
with Germany, and Of the additional
risks incurred by the arm.ng OF
American merchantmen.
Until now the rates on vessels
bound for European ports through
the war zone have varied up 20 a
maximum OF two percent. Early in
the war a much lower maximum was
maintained the first important iH-
crease coming after the announce
ment OF Germany's submarine block
ade The new schedule makes the
fiat three percent rate applicable 10
all vessels and cargoes that must
pass through the submarine zone
whether bound for belligerent or
neutral ports in Europe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
BIGGEST PROBLEM is
LACK OF RELIGION
Bishop Thomas Nicholson OF Chi
cago Speaks at Union Meet
ing of VI. T.. Churches.

Bishop Thomas Nicholson of the
Chicago district OF the Methodist
Episcopal church was the principal
speaker at the annual union meet
ing of the eight Methodist churches
of the city held at the First Metho-
dist church Wednesday evening.
Bishop Nicholson addressed the
conferences and local Methodist
pastors at the conference meeting
which followed the supper served by
the women of the church at $50
o'clock.
In the evening at o'clock the
bishop addressed a large mass meet
ing composed Of members of the
eight Methodist churches Of the city
on The Contributions of the Church
to Modern Progress" In the talk
the bishop emphasized in particular
the importance Of religion to the
nation and said that the biggest
problem of cities today is the lack
OF religion that prevails in them.
He urged the necessity of cultivat-
ing the spiritual side of character
on account of electricity trouble the
sacred organ music planned for the
occasion was not given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
WILL GIVE EXAMINATIONS
Positions With Federal Government
Are Open To Applicants.

Lists Of Civil Service examinations
have been posted in the post office
lobby. several technical and clerk
ing positions being open to success
full applicants. Frank c. Retiring in
charge of the South Bend eXamina-
tons reports that government clerk
ing examinations for departmental
service will be held at Washington.
d. g., April 6.
Some OF the subjects in which the
applicants are questioned are spell
ling. penmanship, report writing,
copying and correcting. manuscript
geography and civil government Of
the United States.
other examinations for junior
petroleum engineer, mineral exam
iner. nautical expert. mechanical
draughtsman. statistical scientist,
etc, will be given to applicants Sc
curing application blanks from the
L. :. civil service commission at
Washington or r. C.. Retiring, post
office building
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
LEGAL SIDE OF BUYING
DISCUSSED BY LAWYER
". C.. Crabill Speaks at Banquet OF
Purchasing Agents at the
Oliver Hotel.

The Legal Side OF Buying" was
the subject discussed by Atty. w G..
Crabill of South Bend at the meet
ing of the northern Indiana and
southern Michigan branch of the
National Branch Association of Pur-
chasing Agents, which was held at
the oliver hotel following a banquet
at s o'clock Wednesday night. Mem
bers of the association were espec-
tally pleased by the presence of a
number of new members 10 the as
sociation from nearby cities, who
attended last nights meeting for the
first time.
The history of the evolution of
trade acceptances into the present
system of accounts was discussed by
Charles Zigler of the First National
bank Mr.. Zigler told of the char &c
that took place about the time of
the outbreak of the Civil war. ard
rehearsed the advantages Of the
present custom. Mr.. Crabill divided
his talk into a discussion of the
binding contract. option and the
passing of the title.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
WOMAN 5 DRESS
CAUSE Of EVIL
Minister Tells Florence Crit
tenton Circle Why Moral
Conditions Are Bad.

WOman's immodest dress was
given as one Of the three causes Of
the unwholesome moral condition in
cities by Rev. 7. r. George. pastor
Of the First Church of the Breth-
rem, i'm talk before the members
OF the Florence Crittenton circle at
the home of Mrs. J. W. Woodward,
Marquette av., Wednesday after
noon. Saloons and dance halls were
pointed out as the other two causes.
Considerable activity was report
ed by the various committees. Dur
ing the past month II girls have
appealed TO the circle for aid. and
assistance has been rendered in
numerous ways 10 those in distress.
Rev. George. the speaker Of the
afternoon, used as his topic, the
present moral situation, particularly
with regard the young. That many
of the larger cities are fast assuu--
ing the appalling state of ancient
Rome was stated by Rev. George,
and he declared that no city can
long stand that does not curb the
growth of evil and exert a purify
ing influence. In the work of the
society among fallen women. the
speaker emphasized the fact that
no permanent good can be effected
without the aid of Christian influ-
ences and the awakening in the girl
of religious sentiments. The speak
er also gave a graphic report of
what the Crittenton circle is doins
in other cities
The meeting closed with the
usual social hour during which the
hostess, assisted by her daughters,
Miss Carrie Woodward and Mrs.
Lawrence Romine served a dainty
luncheon. The circle will meet
April Is with Mrs. r. w. Keller, 500
Portage aV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-22
To EXTEND WORK
OF FAIRGROUNDS
Committee Will Make Effort
to Substitute Recreation
Places for Saloons.

Announcing that an effort will be
made 20 substitute the playground
for the saloon as place Of recrea-
ton after the prohibition law goes
into effect the municipal recreation
committee decided 10 begin this
summer 20 extend the work OF the
public Fairgrounds so as 20 make
them more attractive for the men
and boys OF the city at its meeting
OF the committee Wednesday night.
The consideration OF plans for the
playground season taken up at the
meeting We'd esday night. but not
completed. calls for further extern
sion OF the work OF an the play
grounds. Chief consideration was
given the oliver playheld. II is
planned 20 light this field at night
and 20 work up interest i'm nightly
athletic games there for the adults
or the neighbOrhOod The grounds
and buildings at this playfeld as
we'll az at the others viii be put i'm
good shape before the opening OF
the season. At the oliver playground
the field house will be painted and
the running track and tennis courts
resurfaced The playground work at
the Sample ST. grounds will be con-
siderably handicapped early in the
season by the work in progress on
the new school building but some
measures viii be taken 20 handle the
crowds coming 10 the place. Discus
sion OF plans for improvements at
Howard, Leeper and Studebaker
Fairgrounds was deferred until the
next meeting OF the board next We'd
nesday when final plans for the sea
sons work will be considered
The Fairgrounds will not open i'm
full swing for the summer work un-
I'll after the schools close but the
formal opening Will take place the
hrst Of May.
Discussion OF the work of the
garden committee of the recreation
department was taken up at the
meeting and IL was decided that this
feature OF the work should be en-
phasised more .han ever this year
I'm an effort 70 combat the advancing
cost OF living Bruno NehTling. chair
man of the garden committee. was
directed to proceed with the work
Of preparing the garden prospectus.
This pamphlet which will contain
reading matter and charts explain
ing up-to-date gardening. and 49,
600 copies will be distributed
throughout the city.