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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
MAUOE DIMES ON
$40 AND MESHBAG

ATLANTA, Ca, June 15.-Mrs. w
w. Suttles, of this city, went TO the
Zoo and got too close TO "Maude,"
the big elephant. "Maude" reached
over and picked Mrs. Suttles up with
her trunk. OF course she tainted.
dropped her silver meshbag, knit.
ting bag and everything in it..
"Mdude," seeing the nice-looking mesh
bag lying so near, gently laid Mrs.
Suites on the ground and proce odei
to devour the meshbag, plus $40. The
denomination OF bill therein. Now
Mrs. Suttles, after recovering from
her exciting experience. is trying tC
figure some way to recover the TWEEN
ty bucks, while all the Zoo specialists
are closely watching "Maude" foI
symptoms of acute Indigestion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
BRITISH ADMIRAL
SAYS DIVER WAR
NOT SERIOUS
Sir RossIyn WemySS Thinks
Only One Submarine 0perat-
ina OFF American Shores in
Hope of Frightening People
OF America

LONDON. June Is (By Associated
Press .)-German submarine activity
along the Atlantic coast OF the United
States should not be taken seriously
as the Germans will probably make no
attempt TO blockade the American
shores. This Is the opinion of Vice
Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss. First
Sea Lord of the British Admiralty.
The admiral believes that there is
only one submarine operating for the
purpose OF frightening the American
people. In his interview the admiral
also paid u tribute to the cooperation
Of the American navy in European wa
ters He said that American ships
we're not only stationed in the north
but we're also operating in the Medi-
terranean and off Gibraltar.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
BURIED KAISER BILL

SHARON, Pa, June Is. - The
Kaiser was properly buried by the
citizens here recently. In an anti
quated, dilapidated hearse, which was
drawn by a mule, was the carcass of
a pig representing the Kaiser, wear
ing the famous spiked helmet. Walk
ing on each side OF the hearse were
Boy Scouts, each one carrying a
spade. The funeral procession was
headed by 4 band, and at stops along
the route a speaker delivered a fu-
neral Grafton from the top of the
Learse.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
100000 AMERICAN
TROOPS IN FRANCE
General March Announces
That United States Has Near
ly Million Men "Over There"
And More Going as Fast as
Ships Can Be Supplied For
Them

WASHINGTON, June Is (By Asso-
ciated Press.) - American troops
sent to France now number more than
eight hundred thousand, announced
General March, chief OF staff today,
The number now being transported is
limited only by the capacity Of the
ships available TO carry them, "and
we'll continue to ship them along this
line," said the general. The figures
included all branches OF the service
necessary to make up a complete ar
my, both combatant and non-combat.
ant. General March said that the
four German drives this far delivered
were all u part OF the common
scheme OF offensive" and said that II
was obvious that the objective of the
first advance was the channel ports,
and OF the second, Paris, which Is OF
great strategical Importance as well
as OF Importance to the people OF
France"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
BARBER TALKS HIMSELF
OUT OF FRIEND WIFE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June Is
Mrs. Edna Ross sued for a divorce
from Frank r. Ross, barber, and
testified that he made married life a
burden by his constant talking. The
plaintiff alleged that from the time
her husband entered their home after
work until sleep overcame him at
night he talked continuously, follow
ing her as she hurried from one room
to another to escape his conversation.
The decree was granted.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
BIG CROP OF HAY
PREDICTED FOR FALL0N

One OF the largest hay crops ever
harvested in the Fallon district will
be cut this year and harvesting the
hay will start on June 20, according
to George Il. Leldy, manager OF the
Wingfield ranches in the Fallon dis
trlct, who arrived here last night on
business.
THE hay crop Is further advanced
this year than 1t has been for several
years and the cutting will begin ear.
ly," said Mr.. Leidy.
practically every ranch will have
n big crop and Indications are that
Fallon will enjoy one of its most
prosperous years. The acreage plant
ed to bcets last year has been rcplac'
ed by other crops this year and there
is less than 100 acres of beets In the
district. These wero planted for hog
feed and for private use."--Gazette.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
CRISIS
IN AUSTRIA
Reports Say Populace Is De-
manding Peace At Any Price
And Grave Events Are Ex-
pected to Occur al. Any Mo-
ment

LONDON, June Is (By Associated
Press)-Reports OF serious crisis
are coming from Austria Hungary to-
day from various outside sources, but
there is no direct confirmatory news.
A news message from the semi.offi.
cial Fabra agency in Madrid says
that private information from reli.
able sources states that grave events
are about to occur in Austria where
the population is demanding peace at
any price. Amsterdam messages say
that the rumor was circulated in the
Bourse yesterday that rioting had be-
gun in Vienna.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
ENSIGNS IN UNIFORM
DISTURB GIRLS SCHOOL

TROY, N. Y, June ia detach-
mcnt OF cnsigns was recently trans.
ferred from the Great Lakes TO Dos
ton. They stopped off in Troy. The
Troy Navy League showed them the
city and the Emma Willard School for
Girls. Many OF the young ladies
were on the campus IN their best bib
and tucker. They were bombarded
with a shower OF cards. That night
they wrote and the sailor boys in Bos.
ton wrote back. Troy postoffice au-
thorltles were considering putting on
an extra force to cope with the addi.
tionaI mail for the school girls. The
faculty took the matter up and here
after enslgns will have TO give Troy n
wide berth.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
ELK'S BALL TEAM
WILL TOUR STATE
Object is to Encourage Sale of
War Savings Stamps and All
War Work

To arouse greater patriotism in diff,
ferent parts of the state and to bring
all communities into closer harmony
in war work, particularly in the pur.
chase of war savings stamps, the Elks
baseball team will leave Reno today
TO play a series of games extending
over two weeks. All expenses will be
paid by Reno Lodge No. 597.
The Elks will visit Fallon, Love,
lock, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain,
Elko, Ely, McGill, Tonopah, Yering,
ton, Carson City and the Upper Car,
son Valley.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
A LETTER FROM
RAY CHESTER
Elko Boys Get Together At
Camp Greene and Have Real
Old "NeVada Feed"

Charlie Stephenson, of the Power
Company, recently received the fol-
lowing excellent letter from Ray
Chester. formerly in charge of the
company's plant at Lamoille. Note
what he says about his comrades but
remember also that he forgets TO men
tion that he himself is holding one of
the most responsible positions in the
mechanical department OF the sery.
ice:
June 2, 1918.
Dear Charlie-Your long letter and
pictures arrived and very much ap-
preciated, the picture up above the
falls is very good and believe me, |
would sure like to be in that snow as
it is about 95 degrees in the shade
and several millions of flys 10 help
you keep your mind occupied.
/ bet you can't guess who | saw the
other day. George came over and
told me that Morley Griswold was in
camp. We went over and believe me
it seemed good to talk TO some one
from Elko. Morley looks fine. He Is
much heavier and all the men under
him think that he is just right. Sew.
eral sQuadrOns that have left have
given him presents, such as watches,
cigarette cases, etc, with the orga.
nization engraved on them to show
their appreciation. At present he Is
ranking officer of the regiment and
| believe adjutant. The other night
We went down town to dinner, Geo,
Morley and myself and believe me,
there was little conversation that
didn't touch on Nevada or Nevada
people. believe had the best time
have had since have been in the
army.
| There are rumOrs of us going TO diff
fcrent aviation fields for six weeks
instruction; don't know how we will
make out. They have changed US
around again. | am in the 7th com.
pany, so don't forget my address.
George is in the 10th: il looks like
they don't know just what to do with
us
will send you Georges picture II
can find It. There is some talk of
some auto races but don't know
whether we will be in them or not
George will be glad to get the pic.
ture and says to give everyone up
there his best regards.
There isn't much to write about
here, Charlie. and it is so hot you
don't feel like doing much OF any.
thing. The sweat" runs off OF you
in drops just like a sight-feed cup.
Well. Charlie. will close, as |
have several other letters to write,
hoping that everyone is fine and
dandy, and that will hear from you
again soon.
am as ever your pal,
RAY.
Will try and write more in n few
days.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
ENGLISH OFFICIAL
UNDER ARREST
Member of Bureau of NUM-
tions Accused of Conspiracy
In Communicating Informa-
ton to the Enemy

LONDON, June l5 (By Associated
Press.)-Charles Alfred Vernon, said
TO have been employed in an import
ant capacity in the deparmtnet OF the
ministry of munitions, was charged
in the Bow Stree police court today
with conspiring with Sir Arthur
Jones. former Lord Mayor OF Shelf
field, who was recently arrested upon
a charge OF communicating important
information TO the enemy.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
PARS0N FOLLOWS BIBLICAL
INJUNCTION AND WORKS

NORTH BEND. Ore, June 10
Following the Biblical Injunction to
earn his bread by the sweat OF his
brow. Rev. w. Lee Gray, OF the Pres
byterian church here. dons oyeralls
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings and works in local ship
yard. On the other days OF the week
he performs his ministerial duties.
Owing TO the high wages paid in
the shipyards, Rev. Gray is one of
the highest paid pastors in this sec.
ton.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
GIRLS AS SHEEP HERDERS
SINCE MEN GO TO WAR

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June l5.-Hcrd-
ing shcep-the lOneliest job in the
world is the latest industry to at
tract women. Wyoming ranChers
have given so many men to the war
that sheepherdcrs are yer yscarce.
Hence Misses Lulu Munson, Bell Pat
tison and Grace Keenan,, Campbell
county lassies, have become shep-
herdesscs at wage of $50 a month
and found" They have been en-
ploycd by u. J. Reno. an deach girl
acts as guardian to $500 "woolies."
These girls are said to be the first
feminine sheepherders in the United
States.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
EXEMPTION BOARD HAS
ACTED ON PAINE CASE

Gustayus +. Paine, Christian
Science practitioner who asked for n
deferred draft classification on the
ground OF being "A religious teacher,
was placed in class one by the district
exemption boaid today. The board
acted after considering the case two
days and listening TO arguments in
behalf OF the registrant.
While not officially announced II Is
understood that one member OF the
board dissentcd from the action taken
and that there is "A possibility that
the case may be appealed to President
Wilson.
Other classifications announced by
the district board today follow:
Elko county-Class one-Angelo
SelmI. Jesse McClung, Robert II.
Tammany.
Glass thrcc-Charles Alien.
Class four-Bernard II. Smith.
Glass five-Gregorio Lerindegui,
Valentine Zaldain, Juan Alcman,
Tomas SasIO, Josie Murelaga, Jean
Cuutchet.
Glass two-Willis ]. Edwards. F.
Y. Collins.
Douglas county. class one-Henry
Claude ITelse.
Humboldt county, class one-Carl
Haven Sanborn, James u. Minor, Jos
.ph Scott.
Class fOur-Fred Ladeen.
Washoo county, class onc-Allcn
u. Mcdonald.
Class four-Michael u. Petroff, Is.
ator Markoss.
Class fiYe-Pcte Fcnch.
White Pine county, class three
salvador Oleochea.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
COWBOYS LONG TO CHARGE
GERMANS ON HORSEBACK

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-Wear-
ing real cowboy sombreros, cow
boots with spurs and gaudy colored
shirts, 1850 rangers from Idaho. New
Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona
and Utah arrived here to be made into
soldiers.
Marching up Market street, they
presented tho appearance of a rodeo
parade. The cowboys, who are in the
draft Contingcnts from the various
western states, declared that they
would like to charge the Germans
from horseback, but didn't have much
hope that they would get such n
chance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
CROWN PRINCE
IS CHECKED
Second Hun Drive Given Up
Within the Month Without
Having Seriously Affected
General Situation on the
Western Front

PARIS, June Is (By Associated
Press.)-Artillery upon both sides
was active last night between Mont
didier and the river Oise. according TO
today's official statement. Gunfire
was also rather marked in the region
of the Aisne and west of Rheims but
there were no infantry actions.
AMERICAN CASUALTIES
WASHINGTON, June Is (By Asso.
ciated Press 1.-The army casualty
list issued today contains eighty-one
names. Eight were killed in action,
seventeen died of wounds, accident
and disease. Fifty-two were wounded
severely and four in an undetermined
degree. The marines lost sixty-three,
eight having been killed in action
and fifty-five severely wounded.
CROWN PRINCE
is CHECKED
The allied strategy and tenacity in
combat have again checked the blows
Va bONANS Va NNl NlOOpS anu luC
Crown Prince has given up his Sec
ond offensive within a month without
either having effected seriously the
general situation on the western
front. Except for artillery duels a
lull has come to the fighting sectors
AMERICANS SHELL
GERMAN LINES
WITH GAS
WITH AMERICANS IN FRANCE
June Is (By Associated Press J.
American batteries last night hurled
thousands Of gas shells into tn,
German lines northeast of Chateau
Th;crry. The bomSaTimeut va
made in retaliation for a heavy ga
attack launched by the Germans.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
UNITED STATES NAVAL
STRENGTH INCREASED

WASHINGTON, June Is (By Asso-
ciated Press.)-An increase in naval
enlisted strength to more than one
hundred and thirty thousand men to
man the fighting ships now commits
stoned and those building are to be
the minimum requirements by July
first of next year, wrote Secretary
Daniels to Chairman Padgett of the
house naval committee. The present
enlisted permanent strength is
eigthy.seven thousand.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
EATS WAY INTO NAVY

DENVER, Colo, June 15.-Thrice
rejected by the United States navy
because he was under weight, Chas.
F. Gallagher has literally eaten his way
into the service of the nation. On
his third rejection Galigher ignored
Hoover and high prices and started
out on a six-meals-a-day schedule,
with no exercise. Within thirty
days he made the navy weight with
pounds to spare. He has been sent TO
Norfolk, Va, for training.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
JAPS LAND TROOPS
IN CHINESE PORT

TOXIC, June Is (By Associated
Press)-Japanese marines were land
ed Sunday at Swallow, the Chinese
treaty port, and center of the Chinese
sugar industry, two hundred miles
northwest of Canton. According to
the announcement OF the Japanese
government, the marines were sent
ashore because of disturbed condi.
tions.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
ONE MAN WHO IS
TOO BUSY TO SEE MOVIES

OAKLAND, Cal, June l5.-There is
a man in Oakland who has never seen
Mary Pickford smile, who doesn't
know what the Charlie Chaplin walk
Is, and who has never seen Douglas
Fairbanks leap from a second story
window upon tho back of his waiting
steed.
James NJ. Koford, the man who ad.
mlts only having seen one moving
picture in his existence Is not soured
at life, neither is he blind. He is as.
sistant district attorney for Alameda
county, and declares that tho TRACE.
dies of real life keep him 80 busy
that he has no time for the ones OF
reel life.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
WlNGFlELD SELLS
FAlL0N RANCH

An 500 acre ranch. known as the
Section Ranch, on Douglas Island,
twelve miles south Of Failon, was sold
yesterday afternoon by George Wing.
field to NJ. v. Gilbert OF Fallou for
100000.
Tho ranch, which is considered a
very good piece of property. was Sc
cured by Wingfleld four years ago
from II. l.. Douglass, who owned the
greater part of tho land In that dis
trict.
Wlngfield still owns a large acreage
In the Fallon dlstrict.-Gazette.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
BRITISH SHIP
KEEMUN is SAFE

AN ATLANTIC PORT. June Is,
(By Associated Press) British
steamship Keemun, attacked Thurs
day night off the Virginia coast by a
German submarine, arrived here to-
day, apparently mdamaged.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
MAYOR CAUGHT FISH ONLY
WHEN PANTS CREASED

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June l5.-The fish
do not bite good for Myor Thompson
unless his trousers are Just So"
That, in effect, was the excuse given
Judge La Buy by H. S. Marshall, a
tailor, arrested as a speeder. He
said he was hurrying with the may
or's trousers neatly creased for fish.
ing. He was fined IS.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
JOHN HAD TOUGH LUCK

MARIETTA, Pa. June 15.-John
O'Day. after spending several days
digging his way into the cellar of the
lookup and thence TO the street,
rushed right into the arms of n police.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
AMERICAN SERGEANT GETS
THIRTEENTH PLANE

PARlS. June 10 (By Associated
ess)-Sergeant David l.. Putnam,
7" Brookline, Massassac chusetts, Is re.
ported TO have downed nvo German
nrplanes on June tenth This record
The five victories are officially &C.
credited. make Putnam's total thlr.
'een' giving him the place OF king OF
The American aces.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-15
HE 81, SHE rs, EL0PE

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, June 15.-
]. A. Cottle, eightytour, and Mrs. j.
Harper, seyenty.five, are now Mr.. and
Mrs. John a. Cottle. The aged couple
eIoped from Cattlesburg, KY, and
were married here. The elopement
took place because of the objections
of the children.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-23
NITRATE OF SODA At COST
Price Of $500 a Ton at the Seaboard
Fixed by Secretary Houston.

Secretary Houston has announced
that nitrate Of soda will be $75 90 a
ton at the seaboard and the farmer
must pay freights to mis- home and the
state tax charges.
1t has been announced that the nj
Lrate will DE delivered at several At
lantlc points and there sold TO the peo-
pie at cost. The government will ap-
point men at the seaboard point to
handle the nitrate without compensa-
ton. In the farming districts the
county agent and men he may select
will handle it. Where there is no
county agent committee of three or
more or more business men will be ap-
pointed to handle it free of charge.
Farmers are required to file their
appllcatios with the agents or commit
tees before February 4 In order to Sc.
cure the nitrate. The money must &C.
company the order or he placed in
some bank.
There 10 not farmer in the county
who could not proftably use some nj
trate, but because 80 few have ever
used 1t and for that reason are not ia
millar with 1t. it 10 very probable that
no large amount will be used IN this
county this year.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-23

RESIDENCE BURNED.
Home of j. S. Garrison Destroyed Mon
day Between S and 6 p. m.

Monday evening between and s
O'Clock the residence of j. S. Garrison
was totally destroyed by fire. A por-
ton IF the household eff ects from the
lower roons was saved but everything
, in the UPSTAIRS was lost. There was
$500 INSURANCE on the house and $500
on the tLIIiture. The loss IS esti-
mated at $1,000 to $l.500. The home
will be rebuilt with the coming OF
spring.
The fire VAS caused by defective
fius. Mr. harrison and hand were
around al u Ead just returned from the
barn alter teeding the stock. Mr..
GarrIs, c. iced to open the door lead
ing to ,tr &C nd floor. When he did
so he saw L Ipht and started up the
stairs t ., "tat it meant. he was
driven H. Is ~ the flames: the upper
rog ms st even then to be largely
ma H.n 5.
He a, uegan to remove the fur
nltur. iIou. lue lower Iloor and was
soon assls, by numerous neiRhbOrs
who hau 3 eu or heard Of the flre. A
consiGerahs portion Of the effects on
the first floor were saved but the
range. q large wardrobe and numerous
Other articles failed to escape the
flames. A special effort was made to
save the range by knocking out the end
of the kite en-. Lin Martin was par
tIcularly a,tve and energetic in his
efforts and even went so far as to be
b. IN grave danger IN his
efforts to save the stove. 1t was got.
ten to the opening that had been chop
ped through me kitchen wall but by
that tim. the heat was SO intense that
it had to be abandoned and 1t was bad
ly damaged, If not destroyed.
BY a shower OF snow balls thrown by
the crowd and efforts of others on the
roof, the siuoke house that stood near
by was saved. There was no wind
stirring and the fire streamed skyward
to so full an extent that the task Of
.aving the snUk enouse was not diff
cult one
Mrs. Garrison IS with her daughter.
in Palestine Texas, for the winter and
t Is probable that by the time she ar
ives hotue the new residence will be
10 far completed as to be habitaple il
rot entirely finished.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-23
OPEN LETTER..
Judge Burnett Addresses Few Re-
marks to the Voters.
TO the Voters of the County:

10 the Voters of the County:
Owing to the extreme bad weather
for the past few weeks and the fact thai
a great deal of my time has been oc
cupied recently in filing out question:
mares for registrants; and the further
fact that our Circuit Court will con.
vene on the tIrst Monday in mex,
month. following which our Chancery
Court will meet, it will be impossible
for me to canvars the county IN the In
terest of my candidacy tor County
Judge. In tact do not think it nec-
essary. Practically all the voters are
personally acquainted with me and IT
should see you in person | could do no
more than say would like to have
your support. l would not attempt to
influence any one to vote for me
against his will.
want every voter to consider, not
my interest or the interest Of my op-
ponent, Mr.. Smith, but the interest of
the County. If you think have dis
charged the duties of the office IN ire
past satisfactorily and that will do 50,
ii elected, in the future, then solicit
your vote. If have not faithfully dis
charged these duties in the past. have
no right to ask or expect your support,
and it will be your duty to support my
opponent if you think be will make you
q better officer than myself.
The Office of County Judge is an I'M
portant one and il is no easy task to
conduct the affairs and dis
charge the duties of this Office, and had
l not had progressive. sensible MEM
bers of the county court to ASSIST me
In the past IN the discharge az. my
duties my administration could not
Rave been what it has been. share
with them whatever credit is due 1or
the good accomplished and bear with
them the responsibility tor whatever
mistakes have been made
If you do not happen to know me per-
sonally, ask your nelghbor about me
and, If, after you have made an invest
igation, you find that 1 am worthy of |
your support on March 9, shall be
zlaG indeed to receive it and shall
show my appreciation by giving you
the very best service that l am cap.
able OF giving.
Yours truly,
Geo. z. Burnett.