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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
MRS. WINGF|E
WILL FIGHT CASE
Believes if Divorce is Granted
1t Should be Issued to Her;
Says His Charges Trivial

Mrs. Maude Murdoch Wingfield. wife
of George Wingfield. millionaire bank
er and mining man. stands ready TO
meet the issue raised by her husband
in his suit for divorce filed in the
district court in case it becomes nee
essary according to a statement issued
by her yesterday, says the Gazette.
She contends that the allegations are
trivial and would not, if true, consti-
tute grounds for divorce. She asserts
her determination, however, TO defend
herself and fight to the last ditch for
the custody of her children.
The complaint charges Mrs. Wing
field with extravaganza and with en-
tertaining a dislike for Reno and
Reno's people. Mrs. Wingfield asserts
that the charges are not true.
81 intend to defend myself against
the charges made in my husbands
complaint if it becomes necessary"
said Mrs. Wingfeld today. THE al
Legations that | have been an eXtrava-
CANT woman, that 90 not ike Keno
and that do not like Reno's people
are absurd and | do not think con-
stitute ground on which to base an
action for divorce.
81 hope that things can be amicably
arranged but, if ii becomes necessary,
am ready to go into court and meet
the issues which my husband has
raised.
81 take the position that his allega'
tions are trivial and that n divorce, i
any be granted. should be issued tC
me. am ready TO fght for the Gus
tody of my babies and in my own de
| fense."
Mrs. Wingfeld's attorney, William
f. Humphrey of Lent & Humphrey, o
San Francisco, reached Reno toda!
and in conjunction with Attorney Col
l.. Harwood, who will be associated a
counsel for Mrs. Wingfeld, began tn
preparation for her defense.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
BLANK STARTS A CONVERSATION

Salt Lake Mining Review: The
Old Timer had not been up TO see us
for some time until today. but he ap-
peared this morning with a broad grin
on his face. You know Blank" he
said, consulting engineer for the Tim.
buctoo Company. And you know he
is n retiring sort of chap who. des-
pite his high reputation as a geologist
would rather not attract any attention
in public. Rare trait!
We'll, he got on the street car with
me this morning. At the next stop,
a comely matron with her fouryear-
old son boarded the car and took a
seat alongside Blank. Ordinarily he
would not have paid any attention to
them. but il happened that several
inches of chubby leg showed between
the small boy'ss-lilts and his short
stockings. This proved Blanks un'
doing: for he put his hand ON the
bare knee and said genially: Who
has a nice, fat leg?' And the small
boy answered promptly: My mann
ma
Everybody on the car laughed. but
Blank got of at the next corner"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
OPTION GIVEN ON
C|NNABAR CLAIMS
Valuable Claims in EIko Coun-
ty Interest Eastern
Capital

What is said to be the biggest sur
face showing OF cinnabar ever found
in America has recently been op.
toned to wealthy eastern capitalists
who are prominent in the powder
world, and their repre-
sentatives will take possession on the
first OF the month, according TO T.
+. O'Brien, who was formerly in
charge of the property and who is
now spending a few days in Reno.
The property is in Elko county,
about seventeen miles east OF Gold
Circle, and was discovered year ago
by w. e. Davis. who has number of
good discoveries TO his credit. There
are $50 claims in the group, with big
blowouts OF cinnabar in the Thyolite.
The surface stuff will average one per
cent in quicksilver, and as the latter
Is now quoted at $40 flask that
grade of ore will pay well-in fact II
would pay at before-the.war prices.
Six rctorts are now in commission
treating about six tons per day of the
high grade ore. the product from this
being three TASKS of quicksilver daily,
The new owners plan to erect n hun
dred ton furnace, and the retorts will
then be used to treat the SCOT from
the furnace.
Mr.. O'Dricn also brings word that
the tin mine north OF Battle Mountain
which was discovered some month!
ago and Is owned by Messrs. Russell
and brooks of Elko will be in active
operation before many days. One o
the most prominent mining men o
Salt Lake, who is well known in Ne
yada, has become interested and II /!
q certainty that he will give tn,
ground a thorough test.
There are over 100 claims In thi!
group and some of the ground is sal,
TO average S15 yard in placer tin. l
is expected to bring water from Ante
lope creek, some ten miles away an,
IL Is probable that a reduction plan
will eventually be erected on tn
ground as the cost of treatment !!
the eastern smcltcrs is very high.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
EDITH HOOD
Is LAID TO REST

The remains OF little Edith Hood,
the beloved daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
A. J. Hood, were tenderly laid to rest
this forenoon in the Masonic ceme
terry, close by the grave of her aunt,
Mrs. Edith Hunter Wallace. The fun
eral cortege was one of the largest
ever seen in Elko, and many beautiful
floral pieces bore silent testimony OF
the sorrow OF hundreds of friends and
relatives from far and near.
The services were very simple and
in beautiful keeping with the life OF
this loved and loving child. Rev.
Ernest H. Price read a scriptural les
son and delivered 4 prayer, and two
hymns were sung by male quartette.
The services were held at the resi-
dence of the grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hunter. The pail bearers
were DR.. c. W. West, +. II. Newman,
James Dysart. c. f. Williams, Charles
DcArmond, and b. J. Mcbride.
Words are Inadequate to express
our sympathy for the grief-stricken
parents. Little Edith was their first
born, and only daughter. and like
Rachael of old their hearts bleed
for the child that is not, and no words,
however kind. can comfort them. May
God bless them and sustain them in
their hour of grief, and teach them
thankfulness for the great blessing
that Cnce was theirs. blessing that
was too great 10 last.
All is well with the departed spirit
of the little child. Our Christian
faith assures us that the gates o
| Heaven swung wide to receive he
spirit, and that she is blessed with ;
brighter, higher and happier life.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
HIGH HONOR FOR
DR.. HUNTINGTON

DR.. T. w. Huntington, well known
over the entire west as one OF the
leading surgeons of the country, pass.
ed through Elko yesterday on his way
TO Europe where he goes with a spe-
Clal Red Cross commission. He is the
only surgeon in the United States TO
accompany this commission, and the
position is one of high honor. The ma.
lure of his mission has not been made
public. but II Is known to be of high
Importance.
Dr. Huntings began his practice OF
medicine here in Elko as a young
man many years ago with DR.. J. J.
Mcigs. From here he went to San
Francisco where his ability was soon
recognized, and he became one of the
most prominent surgeons in the coun
try.
DR.. Huntington, while in robust
health and with mind as strong and
active as ever, is nearing the seventy
mark. He has done more than IL
given TO many men for the benefit o.
mankind. and this work to which he |!
now giving his time and talent is I
triumphant climax TO a life OF useful
ness. DR.. Huntington carries witt
him the best wishes OF his man!
Elko friends.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
UNCALLED FOR LETTERS
AT ELKO POSTOFFICE

The following letters remain uncall-
ed for in the Elko postonice for the
week ending July 81. 1917.
Ladies-Mrs. James Cleve, Mrs.
Grace CrccCh.
conference.-the. Clyde Barnes. Ven
cenzo Bondoni, Mr.. Frank Chauez,
Eddie Collins, Felipe Esparzo, Mr.. w.
S. Field, Mr.. w. S. Henderson, Mr..
J. c. Hagenbuch 2, Walter ]. Kane
Ray J. Kane, Mr.. Pat. Kennedy. Jas
+. Marker, Mr.. John Pardc, l.. ]. PO
lite. Mr.. Harry Shellabarg, Mr.. ID. b
st. James, Mr.. Jack r. Townsend, Jr.
Ed. Waldvogel.
When calling for the above pleas'
mention advertised, and pay one cen
for advertising.
POSTMASTER.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
STATES CONDITIONS IN
MONTANA DEPL0RABLE

John ("Doc"D O'Toole, formerly con.
nected with the mining interests in
Goldfield. but of late years resident
of Butte, Mont, was a through pas
senger from Reno on the morning
train, enroute to Yerington.
Mr.. O'Toole reports conditions
throughout Montana as most deplor.
able, fully two-thirds of the present
wheat crop having been burned to use.
lessness, there having been no rain
fall in the state since early In June.
and the labor troubles in Butte have
paralyzed all business.
Just at present there is no violence.
but the large mines like the Anaconda,
Butte and Boston Bluebird and others
have but a handful of miners at work
and the usual heavy pay rolls are
things of the past.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
POSTMASTER

We learned from DR.. Olmstead of
Wells today, that while they were all
more or less bruised and shaken up,
none of the occupants of II. II. Cory
ellis auto were badly injured when il
unset Monday. Just before the acci.
dent to Mr.. Corryell's car DIR. Ohm
stead struck a washout when one of
his hind wheels stripped the hub. TIE
two cars started from Wells to meet
the officials of the Pixies Peak Ocean
to Ocean highway officials. They were
about eighteen miles from Wells when
the accidents occurred.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
MANY GERMANS ARE
KILLED IN JUNE

LONDON, July 25.-The totals Of
the German official lists of casualties
since the beginning ,; the war are:
Killed or died Of wounds, 1,O32.SO0.
Died Of sickness, 1880.
Prisoners and missing, 591,066.
Wounded. 2,S25,5S1.
Total. 4.523,307.
The naval and colonial casualties
are not included.
The German casualties reported in
the German official lists during June
but not as having occurred In June,
are given out by the war Office here
as follows:
Killed or died OF wounds, 2S,S19.
Died OF sickness, 3,2l5.
Prisoners and missing, 3S,6O6.
Wounded, 95.90G.
Total, 166,5l9.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
ANOTHER SHOWER FOR
A. BRIDE TO BE

Miss Zclma Carroll was given an.
other shower at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. c.. Clark by Mrs. John
Creighton Monday. II was very
happy affair. and 1t was participated
in by nearly q score OF the young
lady's friends.
This charming and popular young
lady as has been previously announced
will become Il bride next Auugst. In
her welded lie II she receives all the
showers of blessings that are wished
her by her many friends she will be
blessed indeed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25

SUBMARINE WAR
too EXPENSIVE
The More Submarine Warfare
The Fewer Friends For Ger
many After the War

COPENHAGEN, July 25.-In a re-
markably frank article written by the
Berlin correspondent of the National
Tidende and passed by the foreign
Office censor. 1t is said in regard to
the submarine warfare that the longer
submarine campaigns continue the
fewer friends Germany will have after
the war. This consideration, he says.
with thoughts OF the many billions
that another six months war would
cost, were the principal factors which
contributed to bringing the majority OF
the reichstag into line. upon the bid
for immediate peace.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
STATES IN RACE n
TO FILL QUOTAS
FOR LATE DRAFT
Army May Claim Any Regis
tered Man as Soon as The
Board Accepts Him

WASHINGTON. July 25.-The race
between the state for the honor of
being first to fill the quotas under
the selective draft is on in earnest,
the calling up of men for physical ex-
having begun in several dis
tricts. Meanwhile. the details of the
draft machinery for the actual call
ing, accepting into service and send
ing to mobilization camps is being
worked out. Crowder has ruled that
the claim of the army attaches to any
registered men as soon as the local
exemption board has posted him as
accepted.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25

Negotiations have been practically
closed by the Reno business Mems as.
sociation with J. Z. Atkin of New
York City, one of the best known
racc.mcet promoters in the country,
whereby Atkin, and his associates will
take over the active management of
the local meet, which will open on
September II, and continue for a
period of twenty-five days. For the
last ten days p. Y. ellison has been
corresponding with Atkin and said
that he believed terms had been
agreed upon
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25

A rich strike is reported in the
property of George Clawson. near
Mountain City in the Van Duzer Min.
ing district. 1t is said that high grade
ruby silver has been encountered,
and the property holds great promise.
a couple of autos loaded with men
left Elko early this morning for the
scene of the strike. When the news
of the discovery reached Elko last
night it created quite a sensation in
mining circles.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
EXPLOSION ON
U.s.. SUBMARINE
KILLS F|V {
Believed to be Due to Ignition
of Gas; Cause Remains
a Mystery

WASHINGTON, July 25.-An eX-
plosion on the submarine AT at Cav
ite, Philippine Islands. killed five men
and injured three. The officers and
members of the crew that were killed
are officially reported here as follows:
Lieutenant Arnold Marcus, Machin-
lists Mate H. r. II. Lang, Gunner's
Mate o. II. Hopewell. Chief Electri-
clan ]. NJ. Curry and Machinist's Mate
a. ]. Kunz.
The explosion appeared to be due
to the ignition of gas within the ship.
'Fhe cause OF the ignition is unknown.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
SAILORS
SAY THAT GERMAN
BOATS WERE LOST
Six Submarines Believed to
Have Been Sunk, One
Escapes

HALIFAX, July 25.-British sailors
arriving today, claim to have been
among the crews of vessels in the
vicinity of the transports which con-
veyed the first American troops TO
France. They report the submarine
attack as loss of six submarines for
the Germans, only one boat escaping.
These sailors say they were within
three miles of the transports and wit.
messed heavy continuous fire.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
BOARD
To REORGANIzE
FOR VACANCIES
designations Affect the Ship
ping Board to a Great
Extent

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The reor-
ganization of the shipping board and
emergency fleet corporation is in full
swing, following the presidents ac-
ceptance of Denman's and GoethaIs
designations. The senate commerce
committee recommended the confirm
alton of Hurley as the new chairman,
but the action on the nomination OF
Colby was delayed. Acting Chairman
Brant offered his resignation to the
president, who took no action what
ever on the matter.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
RUSSIAN NAVY GOES
UNDER NEW COMMAND

FETROGRAD, July. 25.-Rear Ad.
miral Razvosoff has been appointed as
commander of all the Russian naval
forces in the Baltic. The newspapers
have announced that Admiral Yer.
dervski, former commander, has been
arrested for disclosing n secret OF the
government.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25

Yesterday afternoon the nagpolc on
Commercial street was pointed by
Satan Billy Weber. who is known all
over the United States as THE Hu.
man Fly" Weber is one of the most
sensational climbers in the world, and
he regrets that there Is no building
here suitable for an exhibition. In
all of the larger cities Of the United
States he has performed, and some of
his feats seemed impossible. Recently
he scaled the side of the Humboldt
Bank building in San Francisco be-
fore a great crowd. AS there is no
high building here where he can per-
form, he will give daredevil balanc-
ing exhibition this evening at seven
O'Clock on the northeast corner OF the
Mayer hotel. lie has placed one table
on top of another, and on top OF these
he has placed n chair, and he pro
poses to balance on his head on this
chair and wave American flags IN
each hand. lie says that this Is far
mite dimcs!s and dangerous stunt
than climbing. The exhibition Will be
free and the public is invited TO wit
ness Il. Tomorrow Weber will paint
the flag pole on top Of the court house
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25

All that Judge Doughty had before
him today were an Indian and an
hlshman. who were arrested for being
drunk and diso:derly. The Judge let
them off with temperance lectures
which It is hoped will prove profitable.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
JAPANESE HOUSE
REJECTS POLICY

TOXIC, July 25.-The house of rep
rcsentatives rejected the resolution
OF lack of confidence in the govern
ment, by majority OF hundred and
ten. The chief basis of the attack was
an alleged failure OF the empires for
eign policy.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
OPPOSITION TO FOOD
BILL NOW DISAPPEARING

WASHINGTON. July 25.-The ad-
miTistration food control bill sent to
conference in the house is without
record vote. The opposition which
formerly developed has disappeared.
only to disagree to all senate amend
mCnts.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
NATIONAL GUARDS
CALLED INTO THE
FEDERAL SERVICE
Wyoming, Idaho and Many
Eastern States Affected
BY Calling

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The sec.
ond increment of the National Guard
has been called into the federal ser
vice. Idaho. Wyoming and many
eastern and southern states will be af.
fected by this measure.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25

Dan sabala is shipping ore from his
galena property in Mill canyon on tho
South Fork. He has Ave men work.
ing on the property and II is show.
ing Improvement as development work
progresses.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
GIRL OFFICER
LEADS RUSSIAN
/ WOMEN To WAR
Women's Battalion Reported
Successful at Front Near
Krevo

PETROGRAD. July 25.-The Rus.
sian women's battalion, raised by the
twice wounded girl officer, Vera Butch
karefI, was in action on the front
near Krevo yesterday. This is the
first instance of action on the part
of the women's battalion and they
are reported successful, although
they suffered some losses.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
A FEW ITEMS At OUR REGULAR PRICES

Royal Baking Powder, 5 lb. CAM. $2.O5
Schilling's Baking Powder, 5 Ib. can. 2.05
Royal Baking Powder, lb. can........... As
Calumet Baking Powder, Id. can....... .89
Calumet Baking Powder, lb. can........ %
Del Monte Preserves, jar..................... .28
Tea Garden Preserves, jar-................... 81
Beechnut Peanut Butter, jar.......... 20
Sterling Sliced Peaches, large can......... "a
Sunset Steel Cut Coffee, pound d... .2S
Cherub Tea, second to none, pound so
Macaroni and Spaghetti, plxg............. IL
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
IRISH CONVENTION
OPENS. AT TRINITY

DUBLIN, July 25.-A convention
which will attempt to reach the solu-
ton of the Irish problem, opened this
morning at Trinity college.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
FOUR YEARS AGO

The coming of the Sunset Grocery Store four
years ago was the birth of High Quality gro
ceres at Lower Prices in Elko County 1t was
nG OF the e
isfied patrons of the Sunset to buy the highest
grade groceries at the same prices paid by con-
in large cities. Sunset Service is the best,
not only do we lead with High Quality and Lower
money back without question. We cut prices on
the entire grocery line every day. You can save
money by paying cash. The cash idea is right.
Imitation is the sincerest flattery.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-25
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR
Is MARRIED TODAY

NEW YORK. July 25.-ITcnry p.
Fletcher. ambassador to Mexico, and
Miss Beatrice Bend were married to-
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
BALL PLAYERS OF 80 YEARS AGO
WERE "PANNED" HARD BY SCRIBES;
NOW THEY ARE GENTLY "KIDDED''
Sundry Extracts Show That Diamond Athletes of
Other Days Were Wild-Eyed, Probably Made
So by Newspaper Provocation

Invented new drink, which he consumes
| with enormous gusto both before and after
every game. 1t is composed of equal parts
OF Deer and whisky, and Frogs capacity
seems to be simply unlimited"
Some of the Abuse
"Chaymes, the famous college pitcher,
was either hopelessy intoxicated or else
! threw the game. After the fourth inning
he was replaced by Honsky Skitt, who is
At least sober and honest, and Honslly
stopped the run-getting."
"A disgraceful row took place in Paddy
Whack's Infamous saloon last night. in
NolVing several members of the BroolSlyn
and Cincinnati clubs. Con Kayley. tbe
brooklyn catcher, was attacked by Eddie
Hlnspeed, another catcher of the same club
ana, selling GiIspeed by the ankles threw
him to the floor with such force that the
unfortunate players heck was almost
broken. Ten minutes later Whacko Gill
gan, OF the Reds, assaulted little Rub
Clicker, OF Brooklyn, and, striking him
cowardly blow while his back was turned,
laid him unconscious on the floor Wbeclxo
then attacked Ellsdon Champerdon. one Of
the pitchers of his own team but Chamner
don smashed him on the head with a beer
mallet and Whacko will be out of the gan,e
for several days"
Eddie ShirlS and Jock Noble. two NJ tho
tastest players Of the New York club set
tied old grievances last night in front OF the
acme saloon. Both were raving drunk al
the time Shirk was fearfully beaten and
was taken to the Irish hospital"
Will Not Do
What Is the matter with Rick Booley?
lhe answer is: Booley will not do Why
retain this disorgani2er on the cub?"
The Chicago team was hopelcssly handi-
capped during the last season by the pres
ence of the notorious pipe fiend and lusher
Jack Conton, OH the club"
There 10 ono man on the club who has a
hetrt ard a generous heart-George Van
GogSin. As to Captain Jantzen and the
rest or his men, their souls would rattle
round inside a mustard seed like a peanut
I'm wash boiler"
And there are plenty more such clippings
in the old scrapbooks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20

WHAT n difference in baseball writing
w now and thirty years ago! Nowadays
the players are gently kidded. Thirty years
ago they were pounded from pillar to post
by the jealous scribes-and the writers
wrote just what they pleased. They say
the athletes thirty years ago were rough
and wild-eyed set. Perhaps they were. If
they were not they surely had enough news
paper provocation to make them wild, says
a writer in Cincinnati Here are sundry
extracts-names altered out OF respect for
the glorious dead:
"Why does the Cincinnati club persist in
standing by the listless and dissipated Leon
GeuX? Surely, his ridiculous attempts at
pitching coupled with his attempt TO con-
sumo all the beer north of the Rhine, should
deserve"
Frog Jamsay our great left-hander, has
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20

York, it will be fairly good nro,, =,
male golfer can give a LEADING uut 10
get by with II. es-sM
Harold Hilton first made the s,,.-
England a Few years ago. He tacElsS tEps y, =
Leitch and was finally beaten, ana ''S Nv
Epriouood nn yne IrSt stage Of their entounie,
ished ! down, as Mrs. Gavin. bis c Uu' aa-
raced , around in S2 with 81 finish bSpVp,S ~ =,
Of his FrsSTrs SSms had u. been playing at tn. n,
square He could hardly have d,,shed donnd tll
Mrs. Gavin's net score was "a ne aps peter
cluded three bad holes. anu tnis H.
han An except exceptional round would. o, oon,..
nave beaten her. But we are so, vpuf'e
average performances "suring %
a, IN the first test Travers had forr,..
the eighteen holes in par. This ttourteen ~ n Of
goou s average work even for a star 'etSs,ay y.y
ematics. '''''er OF matk