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The Pulaskian., 1917-12-14

AoltH OA uSs what uoeS tue DarOue ter say?"
 "A slight drop in the last two hours nothin' much yet, but 1t don't look good to me-"
 McCann joined us. the chart still half open.
 "There seems to be plenty of har bors along this Newfoundland coast line" he said. Do you know what they are like?"
 "Only what the map says. The whole coast is rugged and rocky, dan. gerous for any vessel larger than a fishing schooner. There are govern ment mail boats calling at those smaller towns during the summer months"
 'How far are we to the north of St. Johns7'
 1.-Two hundred and fifty miles, ap- pro imately."
 (Which makes us about due east of this White bay indicated hereF"
 "YeS; but there is not even the name of a town given; all that country is nAAdSAhOoSg IuhO AIs " ny dO yOQ boh thought you had decided on St JohnsH
 "So we have" in no pleasant tone, and crumpling up the chart in both hands, but thought if there was a more quiet port to the north it might be safer. There are apt to be war ships at St. Johns. However, we will keep to that course." He turned to Liverpool.
 Where's White?"
 Forward somewhere"
 Have him come aft, and take the deck it's time for dinner"
 I shall never forget that meal-not the first but the last time we were all together about the table in the after cabin. Not that anything occurred of special interest to this story. but doubt if ever a stranger company, un- der stranger circumstances, was ever gathered together, even at sea. Me Cam rapped at Miss Darlington s door, and she received his invitation to join us with a graciousness of man. her which must have surprised the man.
 Liverpool, who sat at the lower end his uncombed red thatch more conspic- uous than ever, appeared decidedly i'll at ease, but his presence failed to embarrass the rest of us, or interfere with the game. Dade, at McCann's orders, helped Philip Bascom from his cabin, and found him a place at Miss Carrington's left, directly opposite the New Yorker, the two men greeting each other with stiff bow. had not seen Bascom for some days, and could pearance of illness, his face having a positively ghastly look. Yet he seemed equal to the occasion, entering into conversation with the lady, and even occasionally addressing a remark to McCann, who replied in assumed good humor. Wine was served, although previously I had no knowledge of any being on board, and the party devel- oped into a rather pleasant occasion.
 The girl played her part well, and I could read Bascom's bewilderment as he endeavored to join with them in the same spirit. To relieve his em- barrassment, managed to keep up a desultory conversation with him. all though my thoughts were busy enough elsewhere, endeavoring to figure out the meaning of all this byplay. It was decided relief when the party finally broke up, and McCann conducted the lady back to her stateroom, pausing for final farewell at the door.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-14

An English aviator's airplane can b. converted into tent by the addition of curtains between It's planes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
NATIVE WOMAN
 KILLED IN CABIN;
 SUSPECT MINER

DOUGLAS.-Maggie Mitchell a young native woman about 20 years of age was shot and instantly killed on the evening of Feb. 16.
 When the officials arrived on the scene, the woman lay in a pool of blood at the side of the bed in lit- tie two room cabin which had been oc- cupied by Marina Albertina, an Aus trian who has been in the employ of the Treadwell company. A SS calibre Smith & Wesson revolver was found near the door of the front room, and upon examination it was found that one bullet had entered the right side of the abdomen, and the one causing instant death had entered at the top of the head on the right side and ranged downward through the brain, lodging in the lower left jaw.
 At the coroner's/ inquest held late last night, testimony was brought out that young Austrian by the name of Marina Albertina, had met the girl about five o'clock near the store of Mike George, and invited her to his cabin, telling her that he had some beer there for her. Soon after the natives and neighbors heard three distinct shots and saw the Austrian leave the cabin and go toward town. -(Juncau Dispatch.)
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
GERMAN CONSUL AT HONOLULU
 AIDED COMMANDER IN BURNING
 THE INTERNED CRUISER CEIR

to every fort on the island of Oahu to rush endorsements to the water front. A good deal of excitement prevailed when several companies ot troops hurried into the city from Fort Shafter. The first infantry, by forced marching covered the distance from Fort Schofeld, 30 miles, before even ing.
 Before the troops arrived the U. s. naval tug Navajo hurried over to the Geier prepared to attach line and tow her into midstream.
 Consul Shouts
 It was when Boatswain Percey of the Navajo brought his w>ssel up that German Consul Rodiek shouted a warning against any attempt to board the Geier. Percy drew away.
 Meanwhile military authorities had seized all telephones along the water front and had stationed guards on the whaves, who forbade civilians to ap- proach. But the excitement quickly subsided when, after an hours barley with Commander Hart of the U. s. submarine Aotilla, Captain Grassof of the Geier and his men left their ship.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
YOU HAVE YOURSELF
 TO BLAME

if you fail to seize this opportunity. With potatoes selling at $10O.O0 per ton, vegetables of all kinds at similar prices, there is no reason why you can't make more money by raising them than you can in any other line of business. THE OLE MARTIN HOMESTEAD is noted for it's BIG POTATO and being now sub-divided in 5, 10 or any number of acres you desire, and offered sor sale at reason able prices and easy terms, making it possible for you to secure home, and a place where you can make quick, safe mnoey. For information see Doug herty & Stewart or phone Red 147.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
FORFEITURE-NOTICE
To A. F. SPRAGUE, YOUR HEIRS

To A. F. SPRAGUE, YOUR HEIRS
 AND ASSIGNS.
 Your are hereby notified and will take notice that l, the subscriber, J.. c. Gilpatrick, have expended during the year A. D., 1916, the sum of One hundred ($10000) dollars in labor and improvements upon each of the fol- lowing described mining claims, to- wit: MEAT IN THE POT" CLARA" "OLYMPIA," SUMMIT" LISBON" and FATTY" all of which said claims are situated and lie in the Moose Pass Mining District, Kenai Recording District, Third Judi cial Division, Territory of Alaska. The notices of location thereof are of record in Book One of Locations, at pages 132 and 1S3, and Book 3 of Lo- cations at pages 45, 46 and S4 in the office of the United States COmmis Sioner and District Recorder for Ke- mai Recording District and Precinct, at the Town of Seward, Territory of Alaska, to which book and pages ref erence is hereby made for more par ticular description of said claim. Said expenditures were made for the pur- pose of holding possessory rights and title to said mining claims under the provisions of section twenty-three hundred and twenty-four of the Re- vised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto and the Session Laws of the Territory of AL aska, providing for the annual labor upon mining claims, said amounts be- ing the sums required in each instance to hold said mining claims during the period ending the thirty-first day of December, 1916.
 If you fail and refuse or fail or re- fuse within ninety (90) days from the personal service of this notice, if per sonal service be had, or within ninety (90) days after the publication of this notice, to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as a co-owner, your proportion being in the total the sum of Two hundred and eight dol lars and thirty-two (S20S.32) cents, made up of the following amounts to- wit: MEAT IN THE POT" $50.00, "CLARA", $25.0O, OLYMPIA" :" $33.S3, SUMMIT $33.33, "LIS- BON" $S3.SS, and HATTIE" $3S.3S, your respective interests in and to said mining claims, and each and every one of them, will become the property of the subscriber, who is your co-owner, and who has made the expenditures and improvements as above mentioned on said mining claims, and each and every one of them, rursuant to the provisions of the said statute and the said Session Laws.
 J. c. GILPATRICK.
 First publication, Feb. 2, 1917.
 Last publication, April 27, 1917.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01

HONOLULU-(By Mail,) - When the crew of the interned German cruiser Geier set fire to their vessel here Sunday in an attempt to destroy her, George Rodiek, the German con Sul in Honolulu, stood on her deck and warned the commander of naval tug coming to the rescue that if he or any of his men came aboard it would be a hostile act"
 This warning was sufficient to keep the tug away. Although the flames were discovered by the public and government authorities at a. m, Rodiek and Captain Grasshof, com manding the cruiser, did not Surrend- CT the Geier until 1:30 p. m. Engines of the city fire department stood idle on Pier ' until just before the captain surrendered his ship.
 Burns Ten Hours
 At the time the flames were spread ing so rapidly that the crew was forced to leave the vessel. The fire men did not succeed in Subduing the blaze until 3 D. m., after it had been burning nearly ten hours.
 Investigation by U. s. officials of the disabling of eight German mer- chantmen interned here indicates that the damage to the ships will total $5OO,O00 Preparations were under way to sink the Hommern, largest of the refugee ships, at her berth by opening the sea cocks when deputy U. s. marShals rushed aboard and put the Germans under arrest.
 It was declared the work of dis abling the Teuton craft began Jan. S1, and had been in progress four days before the officials received orders from Washington permitting them to take the crews off. For several days prior to this action it had been widely reported that all the ships had fires in their boilers.
 When the vessels were boarded, however, it was found the fires had been built under empty boilers, thus running them beyond repair.
 Call For Troop.
 Immediately after the discovery or the fire on the Geier orders were sent
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
An Unhappy Inference

A student assistant, engaged in reading the shelves at the public li- brary, was accoSted by primly dress ed middle-aged woman who said she had finished reading the last of Laura Jean Libby's writings, and that she should like something just as good.
 The young assistant, unable for the moment to think of Laura Jean Libby's equal, hastily scanned the shelf on which she was working and, choosing a book, offered it to the ap- plicant, saying, Perhaps you would like this, "A Kentucky Cardinal
 "No," was the reply, q don't care for theological works"
 But" explained the kindly assist ant, with needless enthusiasm, "thiS cardinal was a bird!"
 "That would not recommend him to me-" said the woman, as she moved away in search of a librarian who should be better judge of character as we'll as of Laura Jean Libby's peers.-Harper's.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
ORDER ALL DOGS
 REMOVED FROM
 THE PRIBILOFS

WASHINGTON. - (Special.)- Secretary Redfeld has issued an order prohibiting the landing of any dogs at the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, and directing that all dogs now there be removed not later than July 1, 1917, in order to prevent molestation of the fur seal and fox herds now controlled by the government.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
Economy of Wickedness

Knicker-Why don't you turn over a new leaf?
 Booker-With paper so expensive? Chicago Herald.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
Modest Pa

"Pa, was mother much of firt when she was young?"
 "I guess not, my dear. Anyhow I'm the best she could land."
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
Cheer Up Folks THERE'S MORE IN THE KITCHEN
Dangerous Predicameut

Dangerous Predicameut Mrs. Mullins-"Nhat's the matter Mrs. Jones?"
 Mrs. Jones-"Why, this young var mint as swallowed a cartridge, and l cant wallop i'm for fear it goes off" London Answers.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Going concern, making money, good location, established business. Would consider lease to right party. ln- ouire Gateway. 3-1-6t.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
FOR SALE

Two-room house, furnished com plete, near poStofiice. Inquire Gate way. 3-1-3t
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01

Don't aim so high that you shoot above the targets that you can hit'
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

An eight horsepower Pelton water wheel never been used. Just the thing for a small mining plant or electric generator Inquire at the Gateway. If
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01
FOR RENT

For rent or Sale-ReSturant, fully equipped and ready for business. Good location. Apply Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01

For rent two-room furnished house $l5 per month. See Dougherty ( Stewart.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01

FOUND-Rosary beads, loser can obtain same by paying for this ad.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01

Small house, cheap rent. Madison A.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-01

Waterfill & Frazier whiSkey at NThe Branch.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

FOR SALE-Ono Singer Sewing
Machine very reasonable. Apply at
Mayer Hotel. NIL
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

weed. 1t has suddenly come into favor
US a plant almost the equal of alfalfa
for sheep and cattle. II will thrive.
when properly seeded, where alfalfa
cannot be grown at all. Sudan grass
has it's place, as also hog millet. alfll'
aria. Jerusalem artichokes and the
Russian sunfiower. Large acreages of
sunflower are now grown in Montana
and stock. leaves and seed converted
into silage. The yield OF suntlower
silage Is twice that OF corn, ranging
from twenty TO thirty.iye tons per
acre. with a feeding value moi notice
ably less than that or corn silagc. Pit
silOs are comparatively inexpensive
and can be constructed wherever the
ground water is deeper than eighteen
feet. which would be generally true OF
the dry farm regions. Thus it may be
that the silo will yet play an import
ant part in the solution of some OF our
dry farm problems. II is quite certain
that the biggest problem in Nevada
today is how TO reclaim the lands de,
scribed. They represent several mil
lion acres. II it can be done, the next
few years will tell the tale
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

N. w. Parker agent 8. 2. Railroad
land. $40 9Th St. M
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

that Mr.. Campbell. Dean knight and
others are qualihedly optimistic. to the
extent that they believe the condi-
lions are sufficiently favorable TO war
rant exhaustive experimentation BY
demonstration plots and supervising
the work OF the settlers.
my own views are given with some
difIidence as do not profess any con
siderable knowledge about dry farm.
ing. In a letter just written TO the
Northeastern Nevada agricultural
board. enclosing a proposed agree
ment on the project work for the
present and next year, ! expressed
grave doubts whether wheat and other
grains. other than in a few very fay-
ored localities, will be found the solu-
ton of the reclamation problem. How
large such grain growing areas may
prove TO be is a question. The larger
the better. But, on the other hand,
there are immense acreaages in the
higher valleys of northeastern NeNa.
da. -Elko, White Pine, Lincoln and
portions of Humboldt and Eureka
counties-where the mean annual
precipitation is between ten and fiji
teen inches and the soil conditions are
excellent. These lands represent an
empire for settlement if there exists
some practical way of reclaiming
them"
For these latter lands my convic-
ton Is that the line of experimentation
should be with drouth-resistant forage
crops. II these lands can be made TO
produce grazing crops to the eNteE; o!
one.half ton per acre. or harvested
crops to the extent Of one ton per
acre. without resecding oItcncr than
once in three years. when stocked
with sheep to consume the crop, every
section of such land can be made to
support n family. and a less acreage
where the conditions are more favor
able.
I'VE are learning some interesting
things about drouth-resistant forage
crops Sweet clover holds a very i'm
portant place. Once regarded as a
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31
DEMONSTRATING DRY FARM
WORK AT METROPOLIS CITY

Dry farm conditions In Elko county
and other sections in eastern Neada
are very good, according to C. A. Nor.
cross. director of the agricultural OK.
tension division of the university. who
has just returned from Metropolis.
where he spent several days.
1.-THE last legislature" said Mr. Nor
cross, "as you know, passed an act
creating the Northwestern Nevada
agricultural board and made an appro.
priation for cooperative county agent
work in Elko county with the agricul.
tural extension division. Under this
act J. c. Lambert, dry farm expert,
has been appointed az such agent. The
Southern Pacific company has also be
come interested in the problem. OF dry
farming. to assist. This cooperative
work began too late for any special
results this season. The plan which
has been agreed TO is to conduct
campaign of education among the set.
tiers on the best methods OF soilman.
agement, planting and tillage. to be
followed in order TO grow under the
given conditions without irrigation. In
addition to this. flve-acre demonstra.
ton PLOT will be handled by Mr.. Lam
bert Mt Metropolis. and agreements
will be entered into with number Of
settlers to farm demonstration neids
under his direction. In this way, dur.
ing next year and thereafter. the
question of whether profitable crops
can be grown in tho more favorable
valleys of Nevada without irrigation,
and, If SO. what crops. will be definite.
ly determined. At the present time
no one, with any understanding of
the subject, can be positive regarding
Il. The most favorable outlook IS
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

A word TO out of town people. See
the Whitesides Dental Co.'S ad.--Adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

Mrs. w. r. Rutherford OF Mountain
City is in Elko for few days.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

Captain E. w. Hermada OF Palisade
Is an Elko arrival.
Mrs. w. r. Rutherford OF Mountain
City is in Elko for few days.
Mr.. Hugh Taylor was an arrival
from the northern part of the county
last night.
.. 3. Carat, Chas. Carat, George w.
Carat and j. b. Great Jr. are arrivals
from Whiterock.
Mrs. Lulu Hurley departed for San
Francisco this afternoon on No. 10 for
a few weeks visit.
Miss muriel LittleHeId today en-.
tered her new position as stenogra-
pher in the forest office.
Lon WEIGH, of Deeth, is a new Ne
vada volunteer for the navy and will
leave tonight for San Francisco to so
In training.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. currey have sent
out cards announcing the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Dollie Currey. to
Mr.. Edison ]. Gregory on Wednesday,
August 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Metcaf have
departed for Idaho, where Mr.. Metcalf
has accepted new position in the
government service. Mr.. G. E. Favre
has been appointed to fill Mr.. Met
calls office.
Recruiting Officer Tremayne re.
ceived information this morning that
the drafting would not take effect un.
iii August fifth. Nevada has practic
ally filed nearly all requirements by a
large number OF volunteers and IL Is
believed that this state will not be
seriously affected when the drafting
goes into action.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

nished or unfinished. Three lots with
beautiful lawn. trees, etc. This is
located in the incest residence part
of the city. If you intend buying n
home or income property in Elko don't
overlook this. For further particulars
inquire Independent Office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

Red Cross sewing classes in charge
Of Mrs. John Henderson are in session
at the high school from ten to TO
twelve a. NJ. Tuesday and Friday
every week. On Wednesday and Fri
day at two p. IN, Mrs. Chas Hender-
son is conducting the work Of surgi-
cal dressings. Every one is invited
to come and do her "bit."-tf.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

All persons desiring enrolment in
Elko County Chapter American Red
Cross, please telephone Mrs. Chas.
Henderson. Secretary. or Mrs. Otto
Williams. Chairman. Receipt and Red
Cross button given on payment OF
membership fee OF one dollar $1,000.
If.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

w. J. Wheeler, an expert plumber
and gas filter who is now residing At
Wells, will take charge Of the a. w.
Hesson plumbing and heating bust
ness on August l. He solicits share
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

Captain E. W. Hermada of Palisade
IL an Elko arrival
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

Mr.. Hugh Taylor was an arrival
from the northern part of the county
last night.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

FOR SALE-New 3 room house
partly furnished and lots % and "a.
Block 10, in Dallou'B addition, price
S5S5.O0 cash. II sold at once. On
sewer line, has telephone, electric
lights can be had any time. The
house contains iron bed, l pair
springs, / sanitary couch, mattress,
stool bottom chairs, rocking chair.
l steel range, l dining table. and
few dishes, everything included With
house at above price. Tho house rents
for $1,000 cash and the renter In do.
Ing $3.50 worth OF work each month
IN the place which makes n total OF
Sli.5O per month rental with q few
additional fixtures the place will easily
rent for $500 per month. Room on
vacant lot for another 3 room house.
Inquire at this Office. MAJ
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

.. B. Carat, Chas. Carat, George w.
Carat and j. b. Great Jr. are arrivals
from Whiterock.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

FOR SALE-A new l.. Z. Smith No.
8 typewriter cost sos. a bargain for
anyone wanting a irstclass machine.
Call at this Office. II
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-31

THE GOVERNMENT needs farmers
as well as fighters. Two million three
hundred thousand acres OF Oregon
and California Railroad Co. Grant
Lands. Title reyestcd in. United
States. TO be opened for homcsteads
and sale. Containing some OF best
land LEFT in United States. Large
copyrighted may. showing land by sec
tons and description Of soil. climate.
rainfall, elevations. temperature, etc
Postpaid one dollar. Grant Lands 10.
eating Co, Box GlO, Portland. Oregon.
Jc2StoS2S
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-01-04
NEW YEAR WISHES TO WILSON.
cabled to President by Rulers of Bel
iiqcrent and Neutral Nations.

Washington.-Cele of New
Year Day in Washington was without
many of the official features which
have marked the advent of the New
Year in the past President Wilson
held no New Year reception, a custom
he omitted when he came in office,
and Secretary Lansing did not give
the customary diplomatic breakfast.
Secretaries Baker of the War Depart
ment and Daniels of the Navy, how
ever. held receptions.
Cablegrams from virtually all rulers
Of the world, wishing the President
Happy New Year, arrived at the
White House. They came from the
heads of the belligerent and neutral
nations of Europe as well as from the
presidents of South and Central
American republics.