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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-07
The PRoFiTEERINe
SPIRIT

The Congressional military affairs
committee is about to investigate al
legged scandals in aircraft production
There Is going to be determined at
tempt to clean profiteering in all parts
OF the war work. ANY people who are
trying to fatten themselves will have
lively time before they get through.
Many of these people would indig-
nRnly deny that they were doing
anything dishonorable. They claim
that the government is not compelled
70 buy them. and that il the govern
ment is not satisfied with their price,
1t can 60 somewhere else.
II a mans house was afire, he would
pay very a high price for a ladder so
he could get up on the roof and throw
some water. He might better afford
TO pay 800 for the ladder rather than
not have 1t.
The neighbor could not justify him.
self for refusing the ladder II the
owner OF the burning house would no,
pay 800 for il. 1t would be no ex
cuse to say that IL he was dissatisfied
with the terms. he could look fol
some other ladder. Public sentiment
would tell him to loan the ladder free
ly and gladly. and not to charge a cent
for 1t.
The illustration is not Just parallel
for producers usually depend on theil
work for their living, and are entitl
ed TO a fair price. No one complaint
when the producer simply asks fai
interest return on the money. Somt
producers however have been gener
Gus enough to give the government
the use of their plants asking no mon
ey return themselves. The countr.
appreciates their fine spirit.
The man who deliberately soaks tn
government Is too contemplate 70
words to express. II his neighbor
fully realized. they could scarcely car
to speak to him on the street.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the District Court Of the Fourth
Judicial District OF the State of
Nevada, in and for the County OF
Elko
In the matter OF the estate of Alex
ander Leslie Hay, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that by an
order of the district court OF the
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containing 40 acres.

containing 40 acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the lands described. or desir-
Ing to object because Of the mineral
character of the land. or for any 9TH
er reason. to the disposal to applicant.
should file their affidavits of protest
in this office. on or before the 18th
day OF June, 1918.
JOHN Z. ROBBINS,
Register.
First publication. May IL. 1918.
Last publication, June Is, 1918.
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WARNING

Hunting. Fishing and SHOOTING :,
strictly prohibited on all OF on,
ranches on Mary's river and both N.
Seventy-one ranches. Trespasse,,
will be prosecuted according to Law
UNION LAND & CATTLE CO
Deeth Division
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NOTICE is hereby given that Oliver
Rife, OF North Fork, County OF Elko,
State of Nevada, has filed In this
office his application to enter, under
the provisions of Secs. 1906 or 1907
Revised Statutes of the United States
the following described land, viz:
Southwest quarter OF Northwest
quarter OF Section q. Township 4;
North, Range 56 East, NJ. d. d. G. NJ.
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cARLIN ORDINANCE

Upon motion, and by the unanimous
vote of the board, the following ordi.
nance was adopted. to-wit:
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
AN ANNUAL TAX ON ALI,
DOGS OWNED OR KEPT WITH.
IN THE LIMITS OF THE TOWN
OF CARLIN FOR THE EXTER.
MINATION OF ALL SUCH
DOGS FOR WHICH TAX SHALL
NOT HAVE BEEN PAID. PRO.
HlBITING THE RUNNING AT
LARGE IN SAID TOWN OF FE.
MALE DOGS WHILE IN HEAT,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUNISHMENT OF ALL PER.
SONS WHO. OWNING FEMALE
DOGS OR HAVING THEM IN
CHARGE, SHALL PERMIT
THEM WHILE IN HEAT TO
RUN AT LARGE, AND PRoVfD.
mo FOR THE PUNISHMENT
OF ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL
VIOLATE ANY OF THE PRO.
VISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
No. O34OO

No. O340O
Elko. Nevada Land Office, May 3,
1918.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Oliver
Rife. of North Fork, County OF Elko,
State OF Nevada, has filed in this
office his application to enter. under
the provisions OF Secs. 1906 or 2307.
Revised Statutes OF the United States.
the following described land. viz:
Southeast quarter of Northeast
quarter of Section 81. Township 43
North. Range Sc East, NJ. D. B. & NJ,
containing 40 acres.
ANY and all persons claiming ad.
versely the lands described. or desir.
ing to object because OF the mineral
character OF the land, or for any 9th
er reason, to the disposal to applicant,
should file their affidavlts OF protest
in this office. on or before the 18th
day of June, 1918.
JOHN E. ROBBINS,
Register
First publication, May Is, 1918.
Last publication. June Is, 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

No. 034O5
Eiko, Nevada Land Office, May 3
1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior. U. s.
Land Office at Elko. Nevada, May q,
1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Frank
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MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

entitled to the for republication
credited paper
q n IN IsoaIns me- published herein
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Last publication. June Is, 1918.
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First publication. May Is. 1918.
Last publication, June 10. 1918.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
DEFENSE C0MMlTTEE
HEARS OF STATEW

Industrial conditions for women dur
ing the war were discussed today in
Washington by twenty Representatives
OF the woman's committee Of tho
National Council Of Defense.
Delaware's report, delivered by Miss
Jeanette Eckman, showed that the
pr blem in this state was one Of the
easiest that the committee has to face.
"In only two counties will the war
work Of women be a serious factor
she said, "as n the rest Of the state
the occupations in which the women
engage are OF seasonal character. The
work has been consolidated under the
leadership Of our committee AMI all
ageno es e co-operai ng The wa hcs
really had very little effect on tho
female labor situation in Delaware as
yet, acco' ding to our reports The cen
sus wh ch we have taken showed thai
there were no more women in in lus-
ial life in 1917 than in 1916, and IN,
SHIFT had been only from stores anC
small shops TO clerical pos tioQs whc
the wages We're better There are ce-
tain housing p ob,ems That we mus
meet in connection with the ere iioI
OF one or two industries, hut as we ar,
devoting our entire attention 10 The
matter we hope TO solve them success
fully.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
FEAST Of PASS.VlR
HAPPIEST N YELRS
Jews TO G.ve Thanks for
Delivery OF Jerusal' m
From Turkish Rule
CELEBRATION III
TIE AR Y CAMPS

In spite OF the war pail, which has
its depressing influence on an celebra-
tlons these days. The Feast Of the Pass
over, which begins al dusk this even
Ing, viii be one Of the happiest in The
history Of the Jewish people. 1t will
be obserl ed in this country with more
than usual ceremony because Of the de-
livery Of Jerusalem Z ON the Turk.
Passover. or the Fea { OF pesach, is
the spring festival Of the Jews 10 falls
on the fourteenth day Of the Jewish
month Of Nisan and commentaries the
deliverance Of the Jews from bondage
In Egypt. Among the orthodox Jews the
celebration lasts eight days. the FIRST
two and last two Of which are observed
as full holidays Among those less rigid
in their adherence 90 religious 10 m II
lasts seven days, and only the first and
last DAYS are observed as fun holidays.
In accordance with the accepted Gus
tom the celebration will begin tonight
with a Seder service, at which the Hag
adah. the narrative Of the Jewish eX-
odus from Egypt. is read. This narra-
tive contains chapters devoted to the
opinions OF learned Jews Of the past on
the deliverance Of their co.ellgionlsis
from oppression in the lands in which
they have solOurned since the nighl
from Egypt
An important addition to the Hag-
adah will be read this year In the ma.
ture Of a symposium Of opinions from
the most prominent Jews in America
regarding the Russian revolution anC
its effect upon the Jews Of the world
The revolution occurred just few
weeks prior 10 the Passover last year
but the symposium was not completed
IN time for embodiment In the Hagadai
used for the services in 1917 The new
chapter IN the narrative OF deliveranc'
opens with an invocation by J. d. Tisen.
stein. editor OF the Hebrew Encyclo-
pedia, thanking God for the boon OF
freedom to the Jews In Russia.
Extra provisions have been made this
year TO take care OF the Hebrew sol
dlers in cantonmenis At most Of the
camps the command ng officers hav'
9 anted furloughs 20 al who can be-
spared during the festival Those wht
cannot get home for the feast will b
ente, tanned by Jewish families. in thl
vicinity 0f the cantonments. In SOME o.
the camps Seder services viii also b.
seld
During the festival no foodstuni
containing ferment or acid may b'
eaten. ana for that reason the Passover
is known as the festival Of the un
leavened bread u Is also prescrihei
that Passover food must be eaten fror
none but new dishes.
Almost every dish served at the Sede
feast Is associated with some phase
the Hebrew bondage In Egypt and th
exodus. tn oughout the meal u
Hagadah 6 recited, the symbolical foo'
beng partaken Of at the appropria
points In the narrative.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27

the name OF the person from whom
ordered, 81 the amount Of coal used
by him in the twelve months end
ing March 81, 1918, and A) The
amount Of coal needed to meet his
actual and nece- -sary requirements
prior to March 81. 1919; provided,
however. that this regulation may
be modified by any slate fuel ad-
ministratOr within his own State
under such circumstances and con-
diions as he may deem proper.
"(d)l on and after April 4, 1918,
and until further notice. no retail
dealer shall, unless authorized by
the state fuel adm illustrator deliver
or cause TO be delivered TO any do
mesiic consumer more than tvo-
thirds Of his normal annual require
menis Of anthracite coal until each
domestic con umer who has placed
his order with said dealer and is
willing 10 receive delivery Of the
snmo mas received tWO-ih' 'rds Of his
normal annual requirements for The
yea ending March "a, 1919; pro-
yided. h0wcle-, that orders Of six
tons or loss mqv he oiled I'm fun
lel Car load or barge load lots
shall not be delivered TO single
consume or 90 q oup OF c0nsum-
ers. except with the permission Of
the local Fuel Administrator
lf1 Dealers shall file with the
local Fuel Administrator, on the
first of each month, a statement
containing the names and addresses
Of consumers to whom deliveries
have been made du ing the pre-
vlous month and the quantity de-
liversd TO each. together with oil
untitled orders and tonnage Of
same.
"Nny dealer or consumer who violat
the f0rigoing regulations will be su
iect 60 the penalties prescribed by Il
Lever Act.
such further regulations viii be
sued as may be necessary to enfor
The essen 'ial features of the foregoii
plan. Tho purpose Of the plan is TO S
cu~c The broadest and most equitah
distribution possible during the comil
year
"The Fuel Administration Is assur
by the representatives of the Nation
Retail Cocl Merchants $ Association tn
the retail dealers throughout the cou
try will lend their hearty cooperate
in the performance OF this patriot
service.
InS auctions conforming TO the abo
have Seen sent 10 all coal dealers,
gethcr with a copy Of the new ord
forms. which may be obtained fro
dealers after April T.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
E.sTFR DEMaND FOR EGGS.

Eggs were sold out In King street
market this morning. beforehanded Gus
toners gathering them up for Easter
coloring. They were 80 cents a dozen,
due to the Easter demand The flower
market was In full bloom. mostly pot
ted plants, at % or 30 cents a plant, for
hyaclnths. tulips. daffodils and geran-
iums. There were carnations from 90
10 70 cents q dozen ana sweet peas at
10 and 25 cents bunch.
Poultry was being sold "on the h0of'
or ION the claw perhaps would be
more correct, few Grated fowls being
displayed at s. and lhereabouis Fresh
beet greens appeared today for p
cents a quarter pack. and radishes
fiourished.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
Learn ihe Book Giving Habit

to his sister in Washington, 'and there
is not much to draw you down town TO
an evening, so I have read most OF the
time since / have been here. In fact,
I have done more reading sincel have
been here than ! have since I left col
lege. There is a library OF about 2l0
books at the Y NJ. C A."
II Is in the Y NJ. c. A. and similar
recreational buildings that the books
sent across by the Library War SER
vice are being placed
Another man tells how copy OF an
o. Henry book was torn into sections, o
story to each.
"Ths original owner OF the volume
was selected to serve as Seaion III
brarian," he goes on. I'VE pored over
those stories until the printing actually
wore off the pages"
The books already collected will form
the nucleus OF libraries in eve post
and fort and training camp where our
soldiers and sailors are stationed.-iu
America and France But the demand
Is unlimited; the wastsge Will BE-
very great; constant replenishmen'
will be necessary. So the campaig
for books is not for a week o~ "a month
but for the duration of the war. Borh
giving must become a habit
In Wilmington the number OF book
contributed last week was about 3.5g
volumes. The largest contributor sya
the High School. with q gift of luO
volumes Many individuals sent in owe
100 volumes each and in one ease q
least, new books were purchased ani
given The character Of the books g.
remarkably good. Sets OF well know
authors, good history. travel poetrl
and general literature. together witt
action, make up by far the lar-er par,
Evening journal., 1918-03-27

A new national habit is in process OF
formatlon-a new habit in books.
The American people already have
the book-buying habit; the Library
War Service OF the American Library
Association is striving to inculcate a
book-glving hablt-the habit Of turn
ing over 70" the use Of our soldiers and
sailors. all books. as soon as they are
read
The success Of the nationwide drive
for books during the week Of March
rs proves that this effort is bearing
FRUIT, and that the public is waking up
90 the tremendous need OF good books
in our camps. both Ia this country and
overseas
Evidence Of this need continues 90
pile up. For example, a lieutenant
with a Negro stevedore regiment, at q
French port. appeals for a thousand
books. to keep his men occupied In
their leisure hours. which are now
worse than wasted
These men are only few months
from cotton fields TO Khaki" he writes
They are among strange people who
reak a language unintelligible TO them
Nol at any time In my life have / beer
-0 made TO. realize the meaning Of tll,
expression thlrsting for knowledge
by begging, borrowing and buying,
have corralled all the English books il
The vicinity and / have li2 books 10
1000 men. These books are all in u.s.
seven days in the week We need hun
dreds more
And the Library War Service win SCI
ihat he gets them at the earliest pos
sible moment
"The town in which we are stationed
is very small" writes a man in France
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
PhUbST Choir wins
APPROVAL IN boston
Father Finn'S Singers Please
Great Audience With
Vsricd Program
SING IN WILL NINGTON
FOR TOBACCO FUND

Boston has long claimed for itself
the honor OF being the music centre OF
American. In Boston, probably more
than in any other city in the country,
nearly every person in the audience is
a capable musical critic.
The Paullst choristers of Chicago,
who come to the Queen Theatre on
Thursday, April 4. for the joint benefit
Of Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund
and a fund devoted TO French restora-
tion, gave a successfulsconcert in Pos-
ton on March 6, about which Olin
DOwnes, the well known musical critic
Of the Boston Post, has this to say:
The Paullst Choristers OF Chicago.
Father Finn conductor. gave a conce.
yesterday afternoon in symphony Hall
The p ogramme, with additions by
sololsts and chorus in response to the
applause was as follows: Ky lie,
Terry; Legend Tschaikowsky; Ella
Mater Rheinbe gel Alelu d, Fab =
Finn; "Veni Jesu," Cherubini; "Salve
Reg ma, Wadd ngton; "All Breath ng
Life" Bach; the Marseillaise; when
the Boys Come Home" Speaks lsolo
/ by Frank NJ Dumford, basso- -cantante)
Deep iuver, Cole. idge Taylor; LUZ
/ laby," Brahms The Mocking B I'd, =
arranged by Father Finn; Duna," Nc
/ Gill (solo by Pa nell Egan); Keep the
! Home Fires Blu ming CencOre by Mr.
/ Egan); The De'ils Ava" Delama ter
"Kolyada," Rimsky-KOi sakOn; "Ih'
/ Star Spangled Banner"
This choir made an excellent impres
sion on a previous visit to Boston Tbs
impression was intensified yesterday
The tone quality is eu?honious, and thi
paris are admirably balanced. The con
lucior PLAYED on his nstrument-th
chorus he has trained 1t to a higi
point of efficiency. He has himself
very nne ear for tonal values. Eaci
part was heard in exact proportion Il
iis significance sometimes a middle o
lower voice emerging from the tona
mass, sometimes more than one par
being made prominent at the same time
but in VARYING darrees OF sorority. s.
that the ear lost neither a single beau
iiful detail OF voice leading, or failed &
gain a just and proportlonate effect O
ensemble. Almost Invariably the into
nation was good the quality Of Ga
voices. especially HE sopranos. excel
.ent lhe Interpretations AUTHORITATIVE
and elastic in spirit
'ffo s.gni ~ h'rhoir was impressiv.
and "a reminder of lho times All wer
clothed IN q niiiiary bUc-c~ay. as IN
national songs Of France and Americ
3 were sung the sing rs stood al salute
Nfr nurufo.d displayed fine ami mani
quality of voice. and a sincere sp.ri
Air Egon sang also in an effective man
nor The audience was large and yer
aihus asi'c \ number of encores weT
nacossiia'ed.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
}EES HAD OF cod
IN THE World WAR
DR.. Ehrerstein Tells German
Baptists League Of Majors
Won't End Strife
SAYS CHRIST CALLS
FOR BEROlC MEN

This mornings session Of the German
Baptist Conference in German Baptist
church was opened by devotional ser
wee, led by the Rev. Otto F. shultz
Of Esq Haibor City N. ]. The Units
OF the Spirit in the Family Of the Ma
tions," was the subject Of an addros.
by the Rev C. Buschman
One Of the most valuable papers Of Oh,
conference was read by the Rev. Dr.
ihr, nstein, Of Jamesburg, N. j., on The
Mind Of God In This Present World
War"
Dr.. Ehrensten stated that this great
subject might be better treated by
others. 10 was plain to see, he said,
that the great sch, me, spoken Of in the
scriptures was now being brought 10
pass. he thought that league Of na-
tions was undesirable, as each unit, 10
such an event, would lose its indivld-
ualty. He spoke Of political changes,
some Of which he thought, und sirable
Then he said that when the great war is
over enormous changes will have oc-
CURED 10 every branch OF thought and
things.
what is expected Of us2" he asked
shall we stand still or progress2 ?" He
struck O keynote when he said "the
capacity TO sacrifice and suffer Is mani
highest quality. He then said that Jcsu.
appeals TO the heroic man, and scored
I those who made use Of religion or parN
10 attain their own selfish ends.
At the conclusion Of his address, Dr
Ehrenstcin was heartily congratulated
both by the visiting pastors, and b'
i pi owinent laymen
The sixty-second anniversary OF th
organization Of the German Baptis
Church viii be observed this evening
IN connection with the closing OF Oh
meeting The gathering will be large
ly social In character and luncheon Wi
be served. All forme members and tn
general public are invited to be presen
There were three lay speakers at yes
terday afternoons session They treat
ed phases Of the subject, "The Value c
Women In the Church Mrs S.
Rose spoke on in the Local Church
Ms c. Schenk on I'm the Neighbol
hood. and Mrs William Kuhn on I'll
Foreign Field"
General William Kuhn was also
speaker and the Rev S A. Kose deli'
81 cred an eXegetical study on the boo
z Of Revelations
!. How to Eneclually Conduct Sms
r Sunday School" was the subject Of
y address last night by the Rev. r.
= Wegner The other speaker OF q
h evening was the Rev. Adolphus Bred
p n d. who spoke on Successful Your
Peoples Work"
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
OFF, CERS IRE NJ Ned
FOR DUPONT C(M ATTY
7 h. !. Raskob Retires AS
Treasurer; is Now
VicC-presiCent
F. D. BROA II CHOyEN
AS NEW TREASURER

Directors OF E !. dupont de Nemours
and Company REQ 'ganized al a meeting
today ami reelected the present OIL
GERS with the exception Of the treas
urer.
John J Raskob. who has been treas
urer for a number OF years, was re-
leved Of the duties Of that office and
was advanced TO yice-pres dcncy'
which viii give him greater opportunity
to devote his energies TO the constantly
increasing activities Of the company
grouped under the general name Of
"dupon American Industries"
+ d. Brown was elected treasurer to
succeed Mr. Raskobs Mr. Brown has
been assistant treasurer for a long time
and comes to his enlarged duties with
familiarity with their requirements.
The officers elected We're:
President. Pierre s. dupont.
Vice-prpsidents. II NJ Barksdale, G.
L. Patterson, j. A. Haskell, I enee du-
Pont, E. G Buckner. LammOt dupont
II r. Brown, r. G. Tallman. F. l. Con.
nable william Coyne. II. G.. Haskell
r. r NJ Carpenter, John j. Raskob.
Secretary. Alexis dupont.
Treasurer. r. q Brown.
The following officers were appointed
+ for the coming year:
Assistant treasurers. Charles Cope
I land. William + Saltmarsh, w. f. Ras
kob. 2. w. p octor, J. X. Rodgers
Assistant secretaries, l.. r. Boards
lee and NJ. d Fisher.
Directors OF the dupont Powder
Company also elected Mr. Brown a.
treasurer and reelected the fOlloWin
officers: President. Pierre S. dupont
/ vice-president, irenee dupont and II
! NJ Barksdale. sec etary, Alexis
dupont: assistant treasurer Charles
Copeland
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
CIGARETTE CAUSED
JERSEY CITY FIRE
By The United Press

NEW YORK. March 27--Jacob c. Alt
man, 55, confessed to New York police
onlcials today that a llvhted cigarette,
which he carelessly threw on the floor
Of the Jarvis storage warehouse, Jersey
City, yesterday afternoon was responsi-
bic for the blaze and explosion which
caused S2,000O00 damage to the ware
house and surrounding property
Altman Is a weigher at the warehouse
In his confession today he admitted. pO-
lice say, that the fre was caused by 8
lighted cigarette. thrown on the iool
where chloride OF potassium had Leaked
from barrels which he had been weigh
ing The blaze soon spread quickly an'
Altman and other wOrhmen led FOL
their lives, Altman Is saidto have tol'
the police authorities.
Altman was taken to Jersey City 10
further questioning.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
IURY ORDERs nENT Dam.

In two appeal cases Of the Cooper
ative Stores Company vs.. Bernard
Kleitz and George Kleltz, ami All ed
Whartenby, constable, Superior Court
jury this morning returned a verdict
for the defendent. IN one case for $500
with SIG 90 interest. and In the other,
1900 with SIS interest. The vegdicts
represent rent due.
A case Of the Cooperative stores
Company against the same defendants
on a replevin was heard yesterday az
ternoOn, a jury finding a verdict for
the defendant IN The sum Of $500 for
one months rent, with si9a0 interest
Robert .Adair, counsel for lhe plain
TN above. nled a motion for new
trial.
William r. Lyman represented The
Nessrs. kleilz.
Evening journal., 1918-03-27
WORE ACCIDENT VICTIMS.

James Wilson, Negro, had one Of his
legs badly crushed by a hook at the
Pusey a Jones Co plant this morning.
He was removed % ihc Homeopathic
Hospital IN the Phoenix ambulance.
Charles Leroy, employed by The same
company. sustained q laceraicd ilnger
when he fell through a manhole.
A similar accident occurred al tho
plant Monday
Francis Hoffman and Roy Reynolds.
also employed at the Pusey pant, were
treated al the Homeopathic Hospital
for foreign substances in the left eye.