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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
news
State Of Siege
Is Proclaimed
100000 AiRPLANEs NOT POSSIBLE

In a statement issued by Howard
E Colin. chairman Of the Aircraft
Production Board. is the following:
In discussing the accomplishments
Of the air service in the con5umma-
ton Of the army program, 1t will b"
well to point uut the impossibility OF
certain proposals enthusiastically and
pers'sl,n'.y IIl forward by word of
mouth and 900 Co.," press. We have
seen and heard much OF the proposal
OF 100000 a.rpIJncs' to be provided
BY the United States within the next
Year In country where one great
Industry produces 100000 motor cars
per year lh. fabrication Of 100000
planes might seem easy, but actual
hEurcs based upon three years OF
practical experience In the war show
that there are now between 80 and 80
men of the auxiliary services re-
Quired for each active machine at the
front. II this same ratio should be
adhered to in our service, II would
mean that some 100000 men would
be required in our acronautiCal depart.
ment on foreign soil between our
ports Of dobarkatton and the fighting
front &. zFH
Even though this number OF mcr
could be- reduced by 80 per cent 10y
Increased efficiency and standardized
ton the number required Is stiIl stag
s'rlng. Consider also the overseas
transportation problem as related tC
material only and without reference
10 personnel and It's maintcnanCC
Inc transportation of finished planes
properly Grated. with the nocCssar!
spares accessories, md equipment 4
III i'S"ii serious problem. in view o
IN" situation in ship tonnage"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
AMERICANS KILLED
IN MORNING RAID
On FRENCH FRONT
Enemy Casualties as Great, or
Greater Than Ours; Attack
Follows Violent Artillery
-Barrage

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Jan. 3l.-(By Associated
Press)-An American position. on
certain sector Of the French front.
was raidcd in a heavy fog, shortly
after daylight this morning.
The attack was proceeded by violent
artillery barrage
Two Americans were killed. and
four wounded. One soldier is missing.
and is believed to have been captured
by the enemy.
Casualties have been occurring al.
most daily on this sector.
II is now permitted to disclose that
all recent casualties. given out in
Washington. occurred on this sector
The deaths were caused by shell
fire, mostly shrapnel.
One OF the men wounded was hit
by "a snipcr's bullet.
lie fen into a trench filled with wa.
ter, and almost drowned before he
WAS rescued by his captain.
II is certain that the enemy casual
ties. from cannon and machine gun
fire have been as great or greater
than ours
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
OLD BOYS INTERESTED
IN THE YOUNG ONES

Now that ElkO has a high school
gymnasium that IS equal to any in the
west. an athletic field that can be
made as good as any, and bunch of
high school lads who promise TO dis.
tinguish themselves on the track and
field. the spirit is bursting anew in
some OF the old boys. and the follow
ing year promises to see more en-
rhusiasm for athletic sports in Elko
than ever before.
Among the old boys are some real
has-bccns For instance there Is l..
f Cainc. who in his college days was
king OF the Nevada University track
Ills record Of ten and one fifth for tho
hundred yards has stood unbcat"n for
twenty odd years. although many an
ambitious youth has tried his best to
lower il. Then there is Charles Cant
well once the prid" OF the Stanford
track. He too. has ten and ono-fuh
record Judge Tabcr in his day was
the best all.around athlete that Ne
yada ever produced one year at
Santa Clara he took the high hurdles
the low hurdles. the hundred yard
dash, the shot put and III" hammer
throw, besides gaining distinction on
the baseball diamond. These are a
few OF the old boys in whom the spirit
has awakened, and they are going 10
give the young fellows the benefit of
their experience. The young athlete
has much TO learn. and good coaching
means everything to him.
We are glad to see the old boys
taking an interest in the young ones
It will work no less good for one set
than the other. and 1t means a fin,
school and town spirit our schoo
faculty is the best, and little co
operation from the outside is going tc
work wonders.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
GERMAN SYMPATHIZER
GETS HIS NEEOINGS

4 big burly German was taught a
lesson last night that he will not soon
forget In talking with Chris Scott
hc used the expression: ITO hell with
YOU and Uncle sam" and tho words
had no sooner fallen from his lips
than he received clout on the jaw
that sent him to the floor. He got up
fighting but the steam was soon taken
out OF him. ana when hc was thor
uuuhly worked over ne looked as
though hc had mixed up with a bunch
Of wild cats. lie was thoroughly sub
duCd and became a thorough rcspCCtCr
OF Uncle Sam. Scott carries badly
skinned knucklcs today, the result Of
the German stopping long and heavy
swing with his face.
We do not like to encourage fight.
ing. but We believe that MIR. Scott
did the good and patriotic thing. A
good thrashing for men Of this kind
| is far more effective than u Jail son
tCncc. II is likely that II he cvcI
! attempts to speak In terms Of disrc
spcct Of Uncle Sam again II will bC
over the long distance telephone.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
TO FRIENDS WE LEFT BEHIND

lWTittrn 10y a boy from Sparks on
Board the T.. :. :. Huntington, some
where in the Atlantic)
When I'm clinging 20 a lifeline,
Out on a stormy sea.
My thoughts go back; my heart it
pines
Longing once more to meet
Friends that were always dear to me.
And loved ones far away:
Will" We roll on across the sea,
over the mighty waves.
When evening comes the sun goes
down.
Somewhere across the seas,
Then the stars and Stripes OF Glory
Are lowered to the brcczc.
The evening shadows slowly fail
Upon the azure wave,
While hearts beat to the buglc call
That tells us we're stlI safe.
When night has passed and morning
comes
! Once more Old Glory waves
over true mon at mighty guns.
Fighting for Liberty.
. Giving their lives for Freedom
cause,
And France across the sea;
Leaving dear onos, their homes an
all,
! For Franco and Liberty!
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
BAKERS ORDERED
TO GET LICENSE
Presidents Proclamation To
Effect all Unlicensed Manu-
faCturerS of Bread, Etc.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-The pres.
ident, by proclamation, has ordered all
firms. persons, corporations and asso-
Citations manufacturing bread in any
form. cake, crackers, biscuits. pastry,
or other bakery products, to procure a
license before February (. unless they
are already licensed, or consuming
less than three barrels OF -four and
meal monthly.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
SHALE COMPANY
IS INCORPORATED
Owners of Largest and Richest
ShaIe Deposit in ihis Sec
ton Getting Ready for BuSi-
ness

Articles of incorporation OF the Elko
Shale Oil company were filed with the
county clerk today. The company is
capitalized for E25O.OOO. and com.
mcnCcs business with n capital of
$1,000. Par value OF the stock is 81
per share. and 1t is worcestershire for
any purpose. The stockholders named
in the articles are Frank Middleton.
100 shares; H. l.. Bruce. 800 shares:
Chas. a. Cantwell, 800 shares.
This company owns a large acreage
OF oil shalc land within six miles OF
Elko, and they have what is believed
10 be the biggest and richest deposits
in Nevada. on one quarter section
in particular they have veritablc
mountain OF shalc of paramn base that
contains phenomenal values In oil and
by.products. While the body has not
been thoroughly explored. hundreds Of
thousands OF tons are In sight, and
mining men who have seen It conf
IDENTIFY believe that the tonnage will
run high in the millions. Unlike other
deposits in this section which lie on an
incline, this shalc lies fiat. a shaft
has been started to determine the
depth OF the body and 1t Is in solid
shalo a little less than thirty feet.
The only difference between the sur
face shOwinCs and the bottom is that
the bottom Is richer in oil content and
other by.produCts. An old well that
was sunk eighteen years ago to a
depth Of two hundred and seventy.
' fv" feet indicates that the shalc Eocs
to that depth at least and the quality
remains unchanged.
The average run OF oil from this
-halc Is about sixty gallons to tho
ton. although select samples have rur
higher than ninety gallons The write
recently Witnessed test in which tive
and Onc-half ounces OF oil was takcr
. from eight and one half ounces o
shalo About thirty per cent OF this
Is paraGin. and there Is from fifteen tC
twenty pounds OF amonia sulphate e
the ton.
While the company proposes I,
eventually put up a plant for the eS
traction OF the oil and refining Il. tn,
FIRST step will be to determine dcfin
itcly the extent Of the body. Tn,
shaft will be pushed down at least
hunrod feet. and II the shale continue
to that depth with the quality un
changed. it will Justify a plant OF {
thousand tons day, for there will b
enough shalc TO keep It in opcratio,
for a lifetime.
Everyone in ElEO IS Interested Il
the development OF this property. 70
IT mean everything to our city
II II turns out as expected 1t Is SAT
to predict that we will soon have
population OF twenty thousand poopl,
for it means other oil plants and var
GUS other enterprises.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
WELLINGTON WEILAND
HOME ON FURlOUGH

"e'''H7loh " cIlahu' VINO mas beeh
III '''' army since I"sl Oc'oOer' sur
p''S'u HIS I''"''''9 ''llS morning Wheh
nc arrive" Oh no. ~ lot snort WISH
ne "AS gwen " TWO weeks luF'oush
All" ne 'o"h "u'ahI"S" oi Inc oppoF-
"n'9 TO run nome ioE a ''" days.
FROM mere "'"ihsl"h went 10 Am
'''c"h Lake "Ar'e lie was qua''eFed
TOT sever" week. ana from ther' ne
went u" san ANTONIO l'AHS. lie says
'ha' cohu4''oNs at '"o I"sl named place
.''' i'"' '''"''' d. Eo'" "' ''''' are "'
American Lake. The 1000 100 Is iar
inferior.
''' WA" h"IH'! recognized oy MS
friends iHis morning Wh'h d" got OH
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31

Dan Riordan and Chris Scott de-
parted for their ranches this after
noon They came in to attend the
.tockmrn's convention. They paid
their respects to tine Independent Of
fee and both pungled up the price OF
subscription for another year. Fur
rhormoro. they left a pocket full Of
good cigars which We will smoke to
their good luck and happiness.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
CHANGE IN DRAFT;
NEW REGULATIONS
IN EXAMINATION
Military Service For Men Not
Actually ReieC te d, An
nounCed at Washington To-
day

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-New reg
ulatiOns in the physical examination
of draft rcgistrants have been made.
These alterations change the
height, weight and other conditions.
As announced by Crowdcr at Wash
ington, military service has been pro
vided for those not actually rejected.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31

Il don't wanta be disrespcCtful. or
uothin'." Western continued. but
can't do nothin' more than what
have done to keep them mules quiet.
I'm hOrsoman, am. was raised
with hosscs. I've rode so many
hogscs I'm half boss myself But
when II comes to mules. it's different.
I Just can't seem TO get used to get
tin TO sleep and then about 3 O'Clock
fourlcgEcd caliGpc come around and
set down on my stummiCk I just
cant stand II and one OF these days
I'm gOin' TO get sore and kill mo {
Jackass. II get court martialcd 10,
| It,"
The lieutenant withheld the repri
mand ne had been ordered TO admin
! lister TO tho sergeant because Com
pany As mules got into n nocturna
argument and woke up everybody II
the regiment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31
WHEN MULE SETS
ON MY TUMMY"

CAMP SHERIDAN. Ala, Jan. 3t.--
"SSon,' quoth Stable Sergeant West
VIM 70. a, ll2th Engineers. Z. s. A.
10" stable sergeant and first
lieutenant were discussing mules and
other company affairs.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-31

Major Brooks, who is in charge Of
the recruiting service Of this division,
Is here from San Francisco today look
ing over the work Of the local Office.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
HOW THE FED. ROADS
WILL BE MAINTAINED

State Highway Engineer \. X.
Hirst has finally worked out thor
oughly centralized supervision OF the
maintenance of roads under the sys-
tematized and co-ordinated plan OF
state-federal system.
Patrolmen working under state SUI
pervision and rigid state inspection
will be placed in charge of sections OF
the road. just as railroad section men
take charge of sections of right-of-
way. and they will devote their Wnolt
time to the maintenance of these sec
tons. They will be provided with
teams or motor trucks, ligth road
graders. road plane and full equip
ment. Their duties will be to drag the
road and keep the surface, smooth and
well crowned. to fill holes, to keep the
drainage open, remove Instructions
and not only repair spots where the
road has deteriorated, but to antici-
pate the deterioration Of the weak
spots This work will begin next May,
and will be revolution in Wisconsin
highway methods.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04

went down and met him, sir. 1t gives
you a chance to think out your best
course"
"But if the man is aboard, why did
he not appear on deck to give us well
come? Surely our arrival must have
been Of INTEREST,""
Likely as not he hasn't even heard
yet that you are aboard. You see,
his cabin is on the starboard side
astern, and he would see nothing from
them ports. Besides, Mr.. Hollis, he
is lame, and it is bit hard for him
to get around on a ship without help.
What do you say, sir? Shall we go
down now, an talk it over below?"
''The sooner the better" 1 said, with
a glance over the port rail. "The fog
is tbickening out yonder. and we may
have a rough night. The steamer
would ride heavy sea better with
some more of that rifle overheard"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04

English and French vessels are no
doubt gathering along the coast like
birds of prey"
1.-The German navy is strong"
Eyes; but not strong enough to cope
with both Great Britain and France.
For a while, however, they may sue
coed in keeping open passage through
the North sea. That would be your
only hope, for the English channel will
be closed already. The Indian Chief
sails under the United States f1ag?
eyes,
'"That might prevent a search, pro-
viding you had a good explanation
ready, especially as you left port be-
fore war was declared. However, spies
are everywhere, and the nature of the
cargo aboard may be known. If so,
every cruiser ON watch has already
been notified by wireless"
He arose to his feet facing me, his
slender hands opening and closing
nervously, his face white and drawn.
II realize all this, Captain Hollis
he said, his voice trembling land also
that there still remains chance Of
success. I like your face, your man.
ner of fronting things. I think you are
the very man whom God has sent to
me in this emergency. Listen: tell
you I am absolutely ruined unless
I complete this voyage. l am a young
man, not over thirty, but my health is
gone. You can see am practically
physical wreck, yet I am the only sup
port of, an aged mother and three
younger children. Two years ago no
one had brighter prospects in life than
I; now I am struggling desperately for
| mere existence. A little more than
year ago / met with serious accident;
/ need not go into details-the result
you can see by looking at me. For
eight months I was in hospital in
| New York, lingering between life and
death. There was no one to attend to
my business affairs, and everything
went to the dogs. When / got out
| again all that was left me was this
vessel, a reputation for business abil-
| ity, and a few thousand dollars. This
| contract came to me as godsend; it
was so arranged that | was able to
| carry it with little help. If success
| full, it will put me on my feet again"
"You are not German?"
"Not drop of Teuton blood is in my
veins, so far as I know. I never
dreamed of the possibility of war, or
even asked the nature of the ship
| ments."
'T understand. Of course it makes
| little difference where ones sympa-
| thies chance to be in case like this"
| I put my hand on his shoulder, and
| looked into his eyes 'You have been
| perfectly frank with me; now / am
| going to be just as frank with you.
I believe your story, and my whole
| inclination is to stand by and help
| you through"
| "You will - he interrupted eagerly,
| his eyes glowing. "You mean you are
| going to make the attempt?'
Continued Next Week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
VISITING ATTORNEY
TALKS OF RAIL CHANGE

d. Z. Riordan. of. Milwaukee, attor
ney for the Northwestern Railroad
and Mrs Riordan, who is the sister of
DR.. O'Connor was a guest of the doc
tor and L. f. McGill and family over
Sunday and New Years. In discuss
ing the new action in the operating of
the railroads, Mr.. Riordan said the
government would have the co-opera-
ton Of the whole machinery of the
roads without stint. The effect might
be for time of some changes that
would not be liked by the public but in
the end could not help but be a bene-
fit to all interests.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
CHAPTER TX.
Contraband of War,

The knowledge that the owner was
actually on board changed the entire
situation. 1 would have to argue it
out with him undoubtedly, for quite
naturally he would object to any re.
turn to an American port. Well, ]
might be in for a disagreeable inter-
view. but I had made up my mind, and
1t was not to be changed by any bluS-
ter or offer of high wages.
"Come on, Masters" 7 said brusque-
~. Lets get this over WITH
The after cabin extended from rail
to rail, the door opening directly from
the main deck. There were two cabins
astern, occupying apparently the full
width of the vessel, and the engineer
raped with his knucKles on the panel
Of the nearest door. There was no re-
Spouse, but a second attempt resulted
in voice bidding us enter.
1t was a pleasant enough interior,
lighted by two ports, but showing no
attempt at decoration. A man arose
from one of the chairs and faced us,
the light from the stern port shining
full upon him. He was tall. delicate
looking, his features bearing marks Of
pain, yet certainly not over thirty
years of age. He was not at all like
what [ had expected TO see, and /
faced him in surprise. He had taken
step toward Us, limping slightly, but
at sight of a stranger paused.
''Whom have you here, Masters?" he
asked, his eyes on my face. is there
another vessel near u.s."
eNo, sir and the engineer stood,
hat in hand, awkwardly shifting his
weight. eve have picked up some
castaways. This man here is Captain
Hollis, late of the Atlas line"
'Indeed;" he held out his hand to
me. his eyes looking directly into mine.
81 regret your misfortune, sir, but your
coming is a godsend to us. Your ship
was wrecked?"
"Sunk in collision" [ answered. "But
it was not my ship | have not been to
sea for several years in any position
of command On this occasion | was
a guest on board steam yacht belong
ing to Gerald Darlington Of New York.
The name of the vessel was the Esme-
ralda. | need not relate the details
Just at present, but three of us have
been picked up by this ship"
''Three-all passengers?"
| "Yes-one was woman"
= sYet. If understand Masters Alright
you rave been In the merchant sers.
ice:'
SIN every capacity; when | retired,
I was captain of the freighter Vulcan"
He stood silent moment, thought
fully considering me, and I could not
| determine whether or not he was alto
gether pleased. Finally, having appar-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04

Hemorrhagic septicemae has killed
several head of cattle near Dallas.
Chetek's first community Christmas
tree was Il great success i'll spite of
the cold.
There are nine III Alecll Hanson's
family at Dovre. They have a 100
per cent Red Cross flag.
John Carrier long resident and
merchant Of Rice Lake, is dead, aged
GS
According to the Rice Lake Times
of Bee. %, 1888. venison flooded the
Milwaukee market and sold as low as
Sc per pound.
Fred FL. Johnson, former well-known
lilmberInan. of Rhinclander died in
California.
Oneida county man captured red fox
measuring 80 inches from tip to tip.
Sam Torgerson. of Rosholt, sub
scribed to Red Cross for every mem
Der Of his family and took out a menu
bership for his dog.
David Furstenburg, Of Marshfield
said the Red Cross was a bunch of
grafters. He bought a liberty bond. a
Red Gross membership. published a
rafraction and paid 81. fine and costs.
]. w. Clifford, long identified with
lumber and saw mill interests of Wis
consin, is dead at Stevens Point.
Orrin Larrabee has been appointed
district attorney Of Chippewa County
to succeed +. w. Jenkins who goes on
the bench as judge OF the Municipal
court.
Misses Hazel Crawford and Mary
Cook. who have taught the local school
the past four months, have resigned.
They give as their reason inability to
pay expenses with the salaries re-
ceived 1t is evident that the high
cost Of living is going 10 cause school
boards and school patrons all over the
country some yeXation in the matter
Of salaries and it will be mwise to
beef about it. We are living in 1917
not 1S92-Stone Lake Sun.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
SIMPLE WASH REMOVES
RINGS UNDER EYES

Ladysmith people Will be surprised
how quickly pure I4avoptik eye wash
relieves blood shot eyes and dark
rings. One young man who had eye
trouble and very unsightly dark
rings was relieved by ONE WASH
with Layoptik. His sister also re-
moved a bad eye strain in three days.
\ small bottle Lavoptik is guaranteed
to benefit EVERY CASE weak,
strained or inflamed eyes. Aluminium
eye cup FREE. Moneys Pharmacy.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
THE NELSON FAILURE

The. schedule Of assets and liabili-
ties in the assignment Of Phil Nelson,
of Gonrath, shows S13. 232.56 on the
right side of the ledger and S15,S74.6 3
of debts A deed of trust has been
made to the Duluth Jobbers Credit
Bureau and consent is asked of all the
creditors to the appointment of w. O..
Derby as trustee.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
or of'rY LADY otAeNoRTH." f1Alo 9fA4< Fo7EoI ETC

L sorter figured it out about as you
do. But that amt the situation ex-
actly.'
"What isn't?'
''Why, this owner business, sir. You
see, the owner of the Indian Chief, an
every pound o. cargo below matches, is
on board here"
''The owner is on board! !"
''That's the gospel truth; that's why
I took the trouble to keep you here,
end tell you what / have, before you
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
Ladysmith Directory
LADYSMITH POSTOFFICE
Week Days


Lobby opens 7 A. M.
Lobby closes s 7. Nj.
Registry, Money order window open
from S to Z p. IN.
Stamp, General Delivery. Parcel
Post Window open from s A. NJ. to
p. NJ.
Sundays.
Lobby opens 8 A. Nj.
Lobby Closes Z 80. Mail distributed
in Lock Boxes.
Mail for all trains closes at 80
z. Nj.
Mail Closes As Follows
Train No. COL North, for Crane,
Weirgor, Exeland, Lexington. Meteor,
Stone Lake, Stanberry, 1915 A. Nj.
Train No S5-West, II 40 A. Nj.
Train No. S4EEast, . :05 p. Nj.
Train No 902-South, 40 L. NJ.
Train No. Is, South; No. s, East.
No. Z, West l.. Nj.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-04
Arrival of Mail Trains
RAILROAD TINE TABLE

RAILROAD TIME TABLE
South Bound, for Milwaukee and
Chicago
No Is, Daily. ;. 9:23 y. IN.
No. 902. ;. :. =. ...,..2 40 p. IN.
(To Owen only
North Bound, for Duluth and
Superior.
No. II Daily. :. ...... 1 :36 Il. IN.
No. 901 Daily. :. :. E. 1880 n. m.
(To Superior only
West Bound for Minneapolis.
No. Daily. % ~ Il. III.
No. So Daily FIX. s.. :. 10 :01 p. IN.
East Bound for Prentice, Rhineiander
and 500
No. 8 Daily. -. IL ;lo u. III.
No. 81 Daily Elk. S. -. 2:4O p. IN.