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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
On Heels of Grenade Throwers.

Test to see everything once brought
the representative right on the heels of
grenade throwers. who were giving, for
his benefit, an exhibition of "mopping
up trenches They. used real bombs,
and the exploding shells brought show
ers of stones and dirt on all sides. The
men were protected with steel helmets,
but Mr.. Mccormick had only small
cap on his head. Every time the men
ran forward he ran with them, only
they were in trenches and he on top.
However. there was more noise than
danger and he emerged untouched.
TT was great sight" he declared.
Tt means that our men mean some
thing"
Mr.. Mccormick saw q sham attack in
skirmish formation in which the first
line trenches were captured without a
shot, the men giving a lusty American
cheer He witnessed a close-order drill
In throwing dummy grenades for ac-
cuSacy. machine gun target. practice
and the more prosaic trench and dugout
building Severallhundred lusty young
men. stripped TO the waists, were going
through lively French gymnastic ex-
1t is the sturdiest bunch of men /
nave ever SEEN" was his comment
There are no more rockies over
here. said the brigadier general who
was escorting the party. The chest
measure of every one has increased be-
yond the size Of his coat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
Samples a Kettle of Potatoes.

Before taking luncheon as the guest
of general who has just returned from
the verdun front, Mr.. Mccormick in
spected the billets of the men and sam
pied big kettle Of mealy boiled pota-
toes in the privates' mess kitchen.
The food is as wholesome as 1 ever
ate. commented the congressman.
He also found the food at the ofiicers.
mess appetfzing, and his host explained
mat the cook, formerly a chef at Monte
Carlo. but now a soldier in the French
army. had been loaned to them by a
French general.
Stirring scenes at the verdun Of
fensfve were described by the host lust
as word was received that the strongly
fortified Hill 304 had been Captured
The general told how one corporal with
a single grenade had swept away
eleven intrenched Germans
from what i saw of the prisoners
whose clothes were too large for their
emaciated bodies. and who had a dis
couraged air, I believe that the spirit
the general.
One of the impressive features. in the
opinion of the American officers. is the
encouragement given to the French
soldiers. They called the congress-
mans attention to the power which
French officers have Of awarding med
ais and crosses for bravery on the field
OF battle. A soldier is told possibly
only few hours after some heroic act.
what honor he is to receive Before
the recent advance French general
said that the first man entering the
German trenches would receive seven
days of extra leave. major spoke
up and said: I'll get that" and he
In America" said an officer. cit may
These mean everything to lighting SOL
diers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
SIPS Silk Poplin, Csc

3Sinch Colored Fa;lle Silk PopIin.
extra heavy. rich. lustrous quality in all
the wanted shades; also white. ivory.
cream and black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26

Nainsook Nightgowns; slip
over style, with Jokes on lace and
embroideries some empire EN-
broidery trimmed styles; full
cut sizes; we'll made garments.
Muslin Petticoats, with deep
founces of embroidery, in blind
and openwork patterns some
with tucks; all lengths. Values
up to o8c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
A Fortunate Purchase of
Muslin Underwear at 79c

We bought this lot of Muslin Underwear under unusually
favorable conditions and will share these advantages
with you All styes-excelnt quality materials and trim
the factors which will help make this sale of
importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
Gets Favorable Comment,

we are extremely pleased to see one
of our congressman and to know that
he is studying actual conditions. was
the comment made by several officers
today after they had met the Chi
cagoan.
After hearing the chaplain in the
House of Representatives pray for
victory daily / thought it would be
good idea to come over and find out
how IL is materializing," said Mr.. Nc
Cormick, laughingly.
The visitor was given the fullest OPP
portunity to see every detail of the
training in the American camp. He
was accompanied from Paris by vet
erad captain on Gen. Pershings STAFF
and by his private secretary. I Joined
the party here and went with it through
out the day until it left the last marine
: camp. and in the gathering dusk left
for the, long automobile ridesover the
smooth roads of France back to Raris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26

and White Canvas. High or low heels.
Sizes in the lot from 21l to 7, but not
in every style
GoldenberE's-First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26

Crystal Glass Ice Tea Tumblers. colon
ial shape: good clear glass; large size.
Basement (S)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26

NV -" d popoloonao plNes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
Unusual Values in Mems
Summer Furnishing,

Mems NeEliEe ShIrta, Numbered and soft
cuffs: best quality shrtings- Slightly En-
soiled from handling. otherwise perfect. eOyC
Worth s100 and s1.25 ................
Mems BaIbrfEEan Union Suits. short ~
sleeve and ankle length; made with &c
closed crotch. Worth 79c. ............
Mems HnIf Hose, in black white and plain
colors: medium and light weights; mercerized
Isle and fiber silk. Subject to slight ~
imperfectons Worth Csc and 35c NC
pair Observation-Disclosures.
Mems Norfolk and New Brunswick Merino
Underwear; medium weight shirts. with fat welt
neck. long sleeves and Saline facing: drawers
with full reinforced seat and satin waist 7E
band. All made with the n. and B. fiat nc
lock Regular $1.00 values.
Mems Nainsook Athletic Underwear. -
sleeveless coat shirts. knee-length draw ZZC
ers, with reinforced seat. Worth 35c.
Mems Otis Underwear white gauze
cotton; short-sleeve shirts ankle ~
length drawers. with reinforced seat. OUC
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26

I Evv aH atom
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
$500 Black Taffeta, $I.59

40-inch Back Chiffon Taffeta Silk
heavy. firm woven grade. with rich. lus-
trous finish. For making handsome coats
and street costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
IS |NSPEcT|NG U. S.
ARMY ZONE ABROAD
MediIl cCormick, Illinois Rep
resentative in Congress, Gets
Frst-Hand Information.
LEARNING WHAT IS NEEDED
(BY JUNIUs b. WOODY
fspeeial CableGram to The star n
Chicago Daily News.)

my JUNIUs b. WOODY
fsveeial Cablegran to The star ane
Chicago Daily NewsO
fcopyright, 1917, by the Chicago Dahs News
Company
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQuAh-
TIERS IN FRANCE, August "a (deiayeo).
Representative Medill McCormick OF
Illinois made a strenuous trip through
the American Army zone in France TO-
day.S He was the first man having "
deal with national affairs to come ana
make personal observations OF condi-
tons and to estimate what would De
needed. His trip is expected to accom-
plish much in strengthening the cordiai
relations between the allied lighting
forces. He leaves in few days TOT
England, where, at the invitation OF
Foreign Secretary Balfour, he Will
make a number of speeches explaining
the Immediate British and American
aims in the war.
Returning to France. he will give sew
eral talks of a similar import In the
French language. Then he contempiates
spending about six weeks In the neld
with the American forces before re-
turning to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-26
$l.OO Rubber
Door Mats, 39c

THIS COUPON and sec for Rubber
Door Mats. large sixA, 1sx30 inches;
fancy design; every mat fully guaranteed
to give satisfactory service. (s)
Basement.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY
FlTTlNGLY OBSERVED

Memorial Day was fittingly OBJ
served In Elko. 1t is doubtful If ever
before were so many floral pieces
and cut flowers brought here to place
upon the graves of the departed.
Every grave in all the cemeteries was
strewn with mute testimonies of low.
ing remembrance. The resting place
OF the high and low in life were
equally remembered. 1t is well that
it was so, for ii served TO remind us
that the grave levels all mankind,
that when life departs the prince and
the peasant are equal.
Memorial Day ritualistic services
were conducted by the Knights of
Pythias at their hall and at the GENE.
terry. They were escorted on their
march to the cemetery by the high
school cadets and firing squad from
Company II. At the conclusion oi
the ceremony a volly was fred ant
taps was sounded.
! 1t Is the custom of the knights T.
! SCitCE a. ElehhO CtiSh gVdI Oft
which TO fire salute and to sounC
taps. This year the grave of the late
Rev. Z. NJ. Riddle was selected. Mr.
Riddle served as drummer boy il
the Civil war.
! The decorating of graves of the dc
parted is beautiful custom. 1t bring:
us sorrow, but 1t is a sorrow that W.
would not miss. and We are better fo
our annual custom of mingling ou
thoughts with those who have passed
on. Forcefully are we reminded tina
We too must some day pass 10 eterna
sleep, and we model our lives afte
better designs to be better prepared
to meet that day.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
TEUTONS GAIN,
SOME GROUND
Germans Renew Desperate At
tempts to Push Back French
From Vantage Points

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. May 81
attempts by the Germans
to push back the French from van
tage ground won in recent attacks by
General Pctain's forces in the Cham
pagne region have been renewed.
As whole the French line remain
ed intact under the severe successive
blows dealt il early today in a sus-
tanning effort of extremely violent
and sanquinary character. Gas shells
wer" literally employed by the Ger
mans this morning.
The French front was dented at but
one point and this but slightly. The
crown prices troops gained a foot.
ing in some of the advanced trenches
TO the northeast Of Mont Haut
Along the British front in France
comparative quiet continues, being
broken only by minor trench raids.
An increased artillery activity from
the Arras battle front Is reported
big guns on both sides having started
up again in somewhat lively fash
ion near Bullccourt and TO the north
along the Scarpc river To the east oi
7 Arras.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
ITALIAN DIPLOMAT
ADDRESSES SENATE

WASHINGTON. May 3l.-Prince
Undne. the head of the Italian mis-
sion in the United States, delivered
in the senate today "A message from
King Victor Emmanuel to the Amcri-
can people. discussing ltaly's pleas
urr at the entrance of the United
States into the war. He said. Be
tween the United states and Italy
there has never been any cause OF
conflict. This new and closer union
means for us Il greater bond of sym.
pathy and solidarity"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
GERMANS PLAN
BIC CONQUESTS
Papers Found Which Prove
Kaiser Planned Annexation
of Balkan Provinces

FRENCH FRONT. May 31.-What
Frenchmen regard as proof that the
German government bas planned TO
annex the Baltic provinces of Russia
was found in n German official pam.
phlet marked strictly confidential"
and found in "A house at Noyon after
the German evacuation OF that place
Both German government officials and
Gsr.Ian newspapers recently have de-
MED there was any such plan but the
discovery of the pamphlet is held here
as evidence to the contrary.
The conclusions summed up in the
/ pamphlet are:
THE culture of the Russian Baltic
/ provinces is German and has been
so ever since the first German colony
migrated there. The culture OF the
I.ithuanians and Esthonians is also
German. The Baltic provinces are the
most German OF all the Russian from
tier territories. The Russian influence
has manifested itself there only as an
element of destruction and decompo-
sition. II has remained purely super
fetal and has been maintained only
by the presence of Russian officials.
Should these disappear the Russian
influence will go with them.
The country is almost entirely pro
ttestant and the Lithuanians and Es
thonians are protestants exactly like
the Germans. Only feeble fraction
besides the Russian officials follow
the Greek Othodox faith. This Greco
Orthodox fraction, whose conversion
was effected by artifice and force. has
"A tendency towards professionalism and
would certainly embrace IL If II pos
scssed liberty of conscience.
The three provinces are a single
and unique field OF civilization; they
should form one unit. The three prov
inces form a geographic unity. Beint
our Immediate neiGhbors we coult
maintain ourselves there much NOR
, easily than in any oversee colony.
The country is thinly populated
and thus offers considerable oppor
, tunitics for migration. II is almos
exactly a. extensive as Wurtemburi
and Bavaria together. Its excess o
agricultural production is so consid
cradle that II would make up for tn
deficit in the German agriculture
products. The country possesses fey
railroads and all other communities
tions are precarious. 1t thus offer
: vast field of action to industry an
technical sciences. The administrf
G ton of the country presents no di
8 iiculty it's inhabitants having been fC
d several centuries accustomed to go'
n Crn themselves,
/. only the annexation of the Balti
). provinces would give us the master
d of the Baltic and it's commerce.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
.TDRNADOS IN
EAST CAUSE
TEN DEATHS
Every Structure Except School
House in One Village is
Destroyed

ST LOUIS. May 31.-Tornadocs in
Missouri and southern Illinois caused
the death of at least ten persons and
the injury of forty others yesterday
afternoon and last night The re
ports tnat two persons were killed at
Diehlstad. Missouri. could not be veri-
fed because of the demorilization of
all communication. the tornado having
ripped out all telephone and telegraph
wires.
Three other Missouri towns. Gran.
teyille, Bonncterrc and Bismark are
reported to have been struck. At
Mineral Point. Missouri. which was
the hardest hit. four lives were lost
and every structure in the village was
destroyed except the school house
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
COAL SHORTAGE
is PREDICTED

Tn" following letter was received
today by the Verdi Lumber Co.
Due TO various causes. among which
might be mentioned:
First-The scarcity OF oil.
Sccond-The lack OF boats by which
coal may be imported.
Third-The extraordinary increase
in the demand from large consumers.
such as smcltcrs. mining companies.
manufacturing companies. and sugar
plants. and,
Fourth-Th" shortage Of labor. the
producing coal companies find them
selves unable to keep pace with the
situation.
With this in mind. we think il
timely to ask each retailer 10, as much
as possible. conserve his coal supply.
We also advocate cooperation with
the railroad companies. the operating
heads of which are working a. an ad-
yisOry committee with the Interstate
Commerce commission in the handl-
ing Of equipment; and To see that cars
are unloadcd promptly. that they are
not misuscd. and To expcdiate return
OF rnptics TO the mines for reload
ing.
We also think that it Is advisable
for each retailer 10 urge upon his
customers the necessity OF the strict
est economy in their coal usage. ask.
ing them II possible TO use one
buckctful where they ordinarily used
two.
We believe that concerted actor
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
ELKO BOY WILL
GO WITH PERSHlNG

When Gen. Pershing leaves for the
trenches in Europe. at least one Ne.
vada boy will accompany him. John
Z. Whitmore o. Elko. a student at the
university until last Christmas. writes
from FIT. Sam Houston, Tex, that he
will be with Pershing.
Whitemore joined the aviation corps
about two months ago and was sta.
toned at the Texas fort.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
CARAVAN MADE GOOD
TIME ACROSS STATE

Running on fast time schedule.
the first auto caravan over the Over
land trail, which comprised fourteen
ears and thirty.hve members of the
San Francisco Ad club, crossed Ne
yada in three days travel, without
encountcring any difficulties. The
roads, they declared, were in splendid
shape, and the route, they enthusias-
tically agree. is the most feasible for
one for transcOntinental travel.
Across Nevada the time made was
just twenty-four hours shorter than
was ever made by an auto caravan
over any other route. This in the
face of the fact that it rained nearly
every day that the caravan was in
the state speaks volumes for the
Overland trail as national highway.
Had weather conditions been right
! the Ad club could easily have cut
down it's schedule time by twelve
hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
MORE CHANGES
ARE MADE IN
WAR TAX BILL
Senate Committee Decides on
Tax on Coffee, Tea and
=. l-. Cocoa

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The SEN
ate finance committee today decided
to provide in the war tax bill to raise
sSO.O0O.0OO by a consumption tax of
two cents on a pound of coffee. five
cents on tea, one-half cent a pound
on sugar and three cents pound on
cocoa.
Another important change agreed
upon was the elimination of the pres
ent tax of twelve per cent upon war
munitions. which is now raising S25.
100000 year.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
HOLDS EXERCISES

a number of Elko people went tc
the Industrial school yesterday to at
tend the closing exercises. and they
were greatly pleased with the same
a number of splendid essays were
read by the cadets. and there was
singing. speaking. and other exercises,
and Superintendent Kyle is TO he com
plimented. " .,,,
Eight OF the boys will soon leave
the school Some of them will do 80
reluctantly. for they have grown TO
look upon the place as their home.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
90, 900 TEXAS FARMS
WITHOUT ANY cow

TEXARKANA. Texas. May 81
More than $4,000 farms in Texas are
without a COW: $4,000 without a hog,
and 10000 without poultry, while
TeXaS is annually sending out of the
state for more than Sl0,OO0,O0O worth
of butter and s52,OOO,OOO worth OF
meats.
The figures were contained in tho
report of c. c. Waller. of Fort Worth
read before the Farmers Union con
! vention.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
SPAIN UNDER
MARTIAL LAW
All Public ManifeStionS Prohib-
tied by Minister of the
Interior

MADRID. May 31.-The Madrid
newspapers announce this morning
that all constitutional guarantees are
to be suspended for two or three days.
The minister of the interior has pro.
hibited all public manifestations re
lative to international questions "as
dangerous to the interests of the
country" in view of important diplo
matte negotiations now going on.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
GERMANS REPULSED
IN CHAMPAGNE SECTOR

PARIS. May 3l-The Germans at
tackled the French line in the Cham.
pagnc district with violence last
night. but were checked. The fight
ing was particularly desperate in the
region OF Teton, Casque and Mont
Haut. The attack was launched in
four successive waves. after a heavy
bombardmcnt from large calibrc guns
and suffocating shells
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
ANTl-DRAFF MEN
ARE ARRESTED

COLUMBUS. May 3l.--Amos Hen
macy. graduate of the Ohio State
university. and Albert Valisper, car
builder. were arrested today for dis.
tributing anticonscriptiou literature.
Cover Cox said to an Associated Press
representative today that he had un.
earthed q plot in the city to induce
men to refrain from registration.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31

along these lines by all those men.
toned will have a material effect in
relieving the situation. during the
coming fail and winter
At the present time, there is no
doubt but that the demand for coal
far exceeds the possible supply.
Hope you will give this matter seri-
Gus and earnest consideration
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
IMPORTANCE Of
REGISTRATION
None Are Exempt From Regis
tration Except Those In
Military Service

In its campaign to stimulate inter
est in registration June for the war
army, the war department has issued
n memorandum emphasizing the seven
cardinal points to be remembered. par.
ticularly by the men between the ages
OF 81 and 80 inclusive. who will be
required to register. The memoran-
dun follows:
Only One Day Allowed
l. There is only one day for regis
tration--June 5, 1917.
2. Every male resident of the Unit
ed States who has reached his 2lst
and has not reached his 3lst birthday
must register on the day set. June 5,
1917. The only exceptions are per-
sons in the military or naval service
OF the United States which includes
all officers and enlisted men of the
regular army. the regular army re.
serve, the officers reesrve corps, the
enlisted reserve corps, the national
guard and national guard reserve, re-
war department.; the navy, the ma.
rine corps, the coast guard and the
naval militia, the naval reserve force;
the marine corps reserve and the ma.
tional volunteers. recognized by the
navy department.
Is Distinct From Draft
8. Registration is distinct from
drafe. No matter what Just claim you
have for exemption you must register.
4. Registration is a public duty.
| For those not responsive TO the sense
Of ;Iis dhty, the penalty OF imprison
ment, not fine, is provided in the draft
act.
Sick Must Register Too
4 5. Those who through sickness
shall be unable to register shoult
cause n representative to apply TO tn
county or city clerk for a copy of tn
Registration card. J'he clerk will Civ,
instructions as TO how this care
should then be mailed by the sicl
'peIson or delivered by his agent Il
the registrar of his home district Th'
sick person will enclose self-ad
dressed stamped envelope for the re
turn TO him of his registration certi
hcate.
Duty Of Absentees
G. Any person who expects to b,
.abscnt from his voting precinct OF
registration day should apply as sooI
as practicable for registration care
to the county clerk of the county
where he may be stopping, or II h,
is in a city of over 10000, to the cit!
clerk. The clerk will record the ans
wers on the card and turn it over I,
the absentee. The absentee shoul
] mail this card to the registrar of hi
home district so that il will reac
: that official by registration day. a sci
I addressed, stamped envelope shoul
be enclosed with the card to insur
? the return TO the absentee of a regi.
5 trajion certificate.
:. Registration booths will be ope
: from : q. m. to 8 n. m. on registrj
! tion day. June 3, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
BRITISH LOSSES
OVER HUNDRED
THOUSAND IN MAY
Fighting on Arras Front Re-
suits in Big increase in
Allies Casualties

LONDON. May 3l-The British
casualties published in May show a
total OF $500 officers and 1O6,3 ,33I men.
The fighting on the Arras front has
naturally resulted in greatly in
creased number of casualties.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-31
OHIOAN PROTESTS
AGAINST CONSUMPTION

NEW YORK, May 3l.-ProtestinG
against conscription. Daniel Kiefer. of
Cincinnati, Ohio. at a conference of
the democracy and terms OF peace
league, declared that the country was
at war because certain persons with
authority wish to have US at war re-
gardless of necessity or popular wish
es."