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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN

Dispatches from the American front
in Lorraine claim that in the sniping
game so far. our American riflemen
have had the advantage over the
Germans. For time Fritz was much
inclined to look over the trenches
and personally investigate the opera
tions OF the Sammies. He has found
out about them by actual experience
in many cases.
1t is too soon to say the American
is 4 better rilleman than the Ger.
man. Fifty years ago he would have
been beyond doubt The traditions
of our army have led to good rifle
practice. In all our Indian fighting.
AS well as in more serious conflicts,
accurate Workmanship was big fac.
tor.
During recent years the National
Guard organizations have had thsir
regular practice, and have done a
great deal to maintain interest. nut
there have been many states where
the militia organization was unsatis.
factory. The great majority of mill
tiamen only served few years when
they were discharged, most Of them
quit their rifle practice.
In most centers of population there
have been small gun cubs that have
trained more or less sharpshOoters.
but the sport has not had wide popu
larity.
The enormous number OF men that
go hunting in this country must be a
factor in our workmanship. Many
country boys that never saw an army
rifle are death on all the squirrels OF
the neighborhood. They will be for
midablc snipers. One can't believe
that all the good marksmcn of the
past generation have failed to hand
down this capacity to their sons. Tn,
American skill in athletic sport.
should also train the eye and muscu
lar control. Our boys ought to max,
a superior record on the rifle end o.
the game.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29

VI IT, WILIEW,
County Treasurer in and for Elko
County, Nevada.
Dated at Elko, Nevada, on the 4th of
March, 1918.
First publication, March G, 1918.
Last publication, April s, 1918.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
GOODBYE, BOYS!

Ten young men are leaving Elko to-
day, leaving their homes, friends,
families, sweethearts, to enter the
service OF the United States at the
most serious moment in the history
OF the world. These young men may
either be participants in the final
march to Berlin or they may return
to us again without ever having left
the bonnie shores and blue skies OF
America. They are indeed the wards
of Destiny, for no one knows now
what the result of the great struggle
across the seas will be. II Germany
wins a signal victory our ten boys
leaving today will sec the horrors and
experience the pleasures. If any there
be, of the battle front, but If she loses
the war may well end without the
sending of great numbers of American
lads to France, and even though many
be sent they will probably march in
to Berlin with but little resistance
and consequently little danger. But
no matter what the result they are
seeking life of honor, and are choOs-
ing their course to lead them over the
paths of glory. They are envied of
many men, for it 1t not the lot of all of
us to be able TO serve our country,
although our hearts beat with
stronger surge each day as we hope
beyond hope that something may &C.
cur to enable US to be one OF the col
ors. To be an American means a de
sire to fight side by side with Amer
leans; the defense of ones country is
the sweetest task OF all. The soldier
now follows the honorable profession.
But in the stir of patriotism inspir-
ed by the events of the hour let us
not forget the friendship we hold for
these lads departing. They are our
boys. our friends, closer to us today
than ever. We have met them each
day through the routine OF life, eX.
changed an hello and smile or a
timely josh, content to -ooK upon them
as a part of our little community: but
today they become more than that:
they held the position of dear friends
departing, for il is thus that the
whole United States looks upon its
soldier lads. And so let us say good
bye; goodbye for the moment, OF
goodbye forever, who knows? Ant
good luck, also. for it is indeed lucl
that guides our footsteps now. AnC
last of all. God bless and keep you
for 1t is He who guides your Destiny
Worlds can be put into the littl,
word Goodbye. Goodbye to an &C
quaintance is a laconic way of cuttin.
short a tiresome conversation: gooC
bye to friend may hold the entir,
samut of human emotion. You lad
who are leaving, goodbye, and from
the hearts of your townsmen It comes
We are with you in spirit even though
our presence at your sides Is denlet
us.
at is Goodbye, good luck and Go,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29

work summers. They are glad for u
little independent money. The long
hours OF vacation used often to be-
come boresome.
Last year 4 big army OF boys work
ed farming during vacation. But we
did not get into the war until April
6, and two months had passed before
the seriousness of it was realized. For
every boy who was secured TO go out
on the farms last year. there should
be two boys available this summer.
There ought to be an organization
in every school TO supply boy help
through the summer TO such farmers
as need it. Every boy of sufficient
age should be asked to serve his
country in this way. He should be
made to feel that he is helping al.
most as much as a soldier.
The productiyeness Of these boys
will depend a good deal on the man
in control of them. /, takes knack
to, manage boys so as TO get the best
results. Appeal to the spirit of com.
petition and patriotism will accom-
plish more results than grinding Sc
verify. The boys should be given
their off hours for play. With tact
full handling and sympathetic leader.
ship, they can accomplish 4 lot and
produce an enormous amount OF food.
The entire boy power OF the United
States should be modified this spring
in the win the war food campaign.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29

\ tear, a kiss, and 4 sigh,
4 hearty andclasp, a prayer for the
best,
All in that last word,
Goodbye"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29

a Quitclaim Deed of any and all
property purchased at this Sale will
be issued to the purchaser by the
County Treasurer as Trustee under
the law OF said Elko County, State Of
Nevada, conveying such title to the
property as may have come into his
possession at the time said property
was bid in for the benefit OF the
County and State at the tax sale
thereof.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
site at Contact. Nevada.

ASSSSSSu W MdI6dISl ttOuSe lOT IuS
year OF 1916 on page So.
Lot 16 in block 16 East
Contact Townsite at Con-
tact.
Assessed to Margaret Helgerson for
the year of 1916 on page 81.
40 Acres Grazing land, the
SWA of SWA OF section
II, Township 40. Range A.
Assessed to Ed lverson for the year
Of 1916 on page LOG. Lots
13-14-15.16 IN block o in
Contact City at Contact.
Assessed to Paul Johnston for the
year of 1916 on page 1O7.
Lots 2l-22 in block l. in
Contact City.
Assessed to A. G. Kinslow for the
year OF 1916 on page ZIG.
so Acres Grazing land the
NEA of SWh of 13 & the
SWI4 Of NWA OF section
"a, Township -. Range 81.
Assessed to Lauretta Meyers for the
year of 1916 on page 1921.
Lots lO-1l in block l lot
10 in block i; lot II in
block 8; lot Is in block g.;
all in X. K. Townsite. Con
tact. Nevada.
Assessed TO Hugh Maxwell for the
year OF 1916 on page 1871.
Lot II in block 10 II. r.
Townsite at Contact, Ne
yada.
Assessed to Mayer g. Co. for the year
OF 1916 on page 127. Lots
IL in block Il. East Con.
tact. Nevada.
Assessed to L. MCGurrin for the year
Of 1916 on page 1877. Lot .
in block 6; lot % in block
u; in r. Il. Townsite and
lots l5.l6lS in block IS in
r. r. Townsite, Contact
Nevada.
Assessed to L. l.. Mcclure for the
year of 1916 on page 1877
Lot 10 in block 10, East
Contact Townsite at Con
tact, Nevada.
Assessed TO David McCombs for the
year of 1916 on page l42
100 Acres Grazing land, tn,
! Eh Of SEA & So OF SEL
OF NEA OF Section %
/ Township 80. Range 90.
/ Assessed to 5. ID. Phillips for The
year Of 1916 on page Ice
40 Acres Grazing land. III,
SEA of Mex Of Section 4
Township ~, Range 62.
( Assessed to r. Swanson for the yea
Of 1916 on page 100. Lot
in block 4. Il. Il. Townsit,
at Contact. Nevada.
Assessed to John Stark for the yea
Of 1916 on page 100. Lot i
IN block II, East Contact
Nevada.
/ Assessed to Geo. Toston for the yea
Of 1916 on page POS. Lot
1916 in block %, East Cor
tact, and lot II in block l
East Contact. Nevada.
Assessed to Blue Rock Mining Com
Dany for the year OF 1915
on page 10 & II. Patcntet
Mining Claims as follows
l-G Interest in the Big Mon
stcr, lot No. /;
l-G Interest in the Isaa
Newton. lot No. A.
I-6 Interest in the Grea
Western; the Great East
era, and the Red Warrior
lot No. AZ.
The Carrie Group, viz: Tn
Carrie. The Emma, lot No
49,
Il Interest in the Comstocl
x the Eyaline, lot No. 4l
9. Interest in the Big Chic
lode lot 80, and q Interes
IN the Red Cloud lode, 10
No. 80.
All in the FeTbeT MlninI
District. Elko County, Ne
yada.
4 Quitclaim Deed of any and al
property purchased at this Sale vii
be issued to the purchaser by tn
County Treasurer as Trustee undo
the law OF said EIko County, State O
Nevada. conveying such title to tn
property as may have come into hi
possession at the time said propert,
was bid in for the benefit of tn,
County and state at the tax sal
thereof.
NJ. II. MILLER,
County Treasurer in and for Elk
County, Nevada.
Dated at Elko, Nevada, on the ith o
March, 1918.
First publication. March G, 1918.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
ASK CARE Be TAKEN OF !
THEIR OBLIGATIONS

Representatives Of railroad executives
and owners. conferring today with d.
rector General McAdoo. requested the
insertion In the governments compensa-
ton contract OF clauses giving railroads
more spscific assurances Of the payment
Of dividends and interest on their out
standing obligations This claim was
presented particularly by Alfred p.
Thorn, counsel for the Railway Execu-
tives' Advisory Committee.
Samuel Untermyer, representing the
National Association of Owners Of Rail-
road Securities, asked that the contract
provide specifically for suits against the
government by railroads. which feel that
by any acts Of the railroad administra-
ton.
Eirecto. General McAdoo promised to
consider the objections and to submit
q revised draft. Railroad administra-
ton officials expressed tho opinion that
many Of the differences could be elm
mated by revision Of the language in
the contract. q
The entire region about Lassigny
is cut by spurs and ridges. which ia
cilitate defensive operation. At Can
ny.sur- -Matz. two miles northwest OF
Lassigny. the Germans are in the old
trench positions. whore wire entan-
clements still remain. The enemy is
seeking to unite parts Of the old
French line with some Of his own
former positions and is continuing his
efforts to hold on there. 4
These tactics have again changed
the entire character of the fighting.
bringing the troops back to hand
grenade encounters in the trenches.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
100 MILLION PROFIT FOR
BANKS IN SIX MONTHS

National banks earned net profits
Of 800. 100000 or nearly 20 per cent a
year on their capital stock during the
six months ending last January l. ac-
cording to report issued yesterday by
Controller Of the Currency Williams
This excels previous records and was
made in spite Of reduction Of interest
rates Gross profits were 1892, ,T42 900. or
ss3, $4,000 more than in the same period
Of the preceding year.
For the seven months ending August
I not one national bank failure has oc-
CURED. This establishes record better
than in any year since 1881. In those
months twenty-five state banks failed
for new national banks calling for ae-
gregate capital Of 5000, 900. Eighty
eight charters were granted. with capi-
tai OF 1886, 900. while fifteen were re-
fused and 175 still are pending: In
creases in capital amounting to 1885,
900 were made by lis banks.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
Campaign Managers Statement.
IN COTTON
AT CLOSE Of THE YEAR

Smaller consumption OF lint cotton,
increased use Of Inter cotton and a
reduction in cotton exports. compared
with the previous year, marked the
close of the cotton year. July 81, as
shown today in the census bureaus
report.
The years consumption of lint was
6.6s1.s36 running bales. That was
1s7.16s' bales less than the previous
year.
Linter consumption for the year
was 1.116,3S5 bales, an increase sof
246,6 ,683 bales.
Almost a million bales more cotton
were on hand July 81 this year than
on that date q year ago, the total
being 3.230.261 bales.
Exports for the year amounted to
4.476,124 bales. including 187,704 bales
of linters. That was 1,262,S85 bales
less than the previous year. Linter
exports were 4s,457 bales less.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
MAXIMUM. EFFICIENCY
FOR U. S. FORCES GIVEN

PARIS, August 13.-It would have
been Impossible to proceed more
skilfully in giving American forces
q maximum of efficiency in q mini
mum Of time, says COL dc Thomasson,
the military writer, In referring to
the announcement OF the formation
Of the first American field army. In
his comment. Col dc Thomasson says:
"This work would not have been
possible had 1t not been for the good
will. devotion apd Intelligence OF the
Americans. We know now that the
German high command has been most
uneasy about the American Army
since June. Divisional leaders in the
first line have received orders to do
as much damage as possible to Amer
ican troops because the units lighting,
were destined to be nuclei of new
formations. At Bslleau wood It rec
omsnended that, In addition to bonn
bardments by gas shells. attacking
detachments should penetrate As far
as possible into American positions" !"
Evening star., 1918-08-14
BOHEMIA IN UpHEAvAL.

LONDON. August 14.-Turmoil in
Bohemia has resulted in the execu-
tion of seventy-four Czech soldiers
and wholesale arrests in many raids.
newspapers of Munich and Dresden
say. according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Zurich.
The Hungarian garrisons have been
reinforced. Arms are being con-
Ascated. Public and private meet
inys have been prohibited. Several
newspapers have been suppressed.
while others are censored.
Munich newspApers say II 10 be-
Heved that even . slight incident will
bring about . general uprising In
Bohemia.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
LOYALTY PROBE CONTINUES.
Eighty-Eig Members Chicago Or.
chestra q. 8. Citizens. Is Claimed.

CHICAGO. August 14.-Department
Of Justice officials today continued their
investigation Of charges of disloyalty
against members Of the Chicago Sym
phony Orchestra Albert Clrich, man.
ager of the organization, declared that
Of the ninety-one members Of the or
chestra eighty-eight are American citi-
zens and two others would be, but could
not take out papers. owing to the war.
Assistant United States District At
forney Francis Borrelli said he had suf-
dclent evidence against Bruno Steindel,
celliSt, to warrant his Decentralization
Such action, 1t was said, would mean
his tnternment as an enemy alien.
American musicians are to be en-
ployed in the orchestra whenever va
cancies occur. Mr.. Ulrich announced to-
day. Mr.. Clrich said all disloyalty
would be PROMPTLY suppressed.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
START s,ooo,MnE rLIaHr

DAYTON. Ohio. August 14:-Ten
American airplanes left their hangers
At the Wilbur Wright Aviation Field
at 10 o'clock this morning for .he
first leg of the 3.0o0-mile flight around
the central western states, as an educ
cational campaign In the interests Of
progressive aviation. The machines
started for Cincinnati, where they
viii be Joined by three British ma
chimes under Brig. Gen. Lee, r. r, G.
Maj. c. K. Rhinehardt Of Hazlehurst
Field. Mineola, L /. led the Ameri-
can dying CIRCUS. He arrived here
late last might after q 7o0-mile night
from NineolA>
Evening star., 1918-08-14
DANCING ON BOAT AGROUND.

ST. LOUIS. August 14.-More than
one thousand excursionists on the
steamer st. Paul danced all night.
while the vessel was around on a sand
bar in the Mississippi river few miles
north of here
Boats sent to the st. Paul's assist
ance succeeded in releasing her from
the bar this morning, and she re-
turned to her dock ut am. The
passengers, it was said, were never In
danger.
The 81. Paul IL one ef the largest
Evening star., 1918-08-14
s,soo-Ton Cargo Ship launched.

watonwan, cargo carrier of $500 tons
dead weight. was launched at the Mer-
chants Shipbuilding Corporation yard
here early today. Mrs. w. Averill Har-
rirnan. % wife Of the chairman Of the
board of directors Of the corporation.
was the sponsor OF the vessel, which has
a length of 401 feet and beam Of 81
feet. The carrier was to have been
Launched August 8 but stuck on the
WAYS
Evening star., 1918-08-14
July Cotton Consumption.

. Cotton consumed during July
amounted to 541,792 running bales,
exclusive Of linters. and for the year
ending July 81. consumption was
{, 6,59I,33s bales, the Census Bureau to-
day announced. Cotton on hand July
81, In consuming establishments, was
i, ,4e5,sS4 bales and in public storage
and at cornpressers 1,764.S73 bales.
Cotton spindles active during August
33.s74.Ss6.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
Market IS STRONGER,
But NOT VERY ACTIVE

NEW YORK, August 14.-stooks
controlled by professional interests
dominated the firm opening Of today's
market. trAnsportations and equip
ments showing only moderate gains
American Tobacco advanced almost
i've points. United Cigars. IN. and
Sumatra Tobacco, one point.
United States Steel rose half .
point, and Baldwin Locomotive. IN.
War issues became more active be
fore the end OF the first half hour. and
rails also improved on further IN
quiry for st. Paul and Union Pacific.
News from the railroad conference
is eagerly awaited Terms OF contract
are being considered.
Dealings Broaden Considerably.
Dealings broadened considerably
during the morning, the demand In;
scored highest prices for the current
movement. and minor rails also dis.
played nrmness on announcement that
the railway conference at Washington
was under way.
Wire issues made sharp rallies
from their recent depression. West
ern Union advancing three points and
American Telephone. IN.
Crucible Steel. General Electric.
Westinghouse. Montana Power. petro-
leums and paper issues were among
the other shares to register gains Of
to IN points before midday.
Liberty 3ss again touched 10o.06.
Reaction Follow Marine Reports.
The market became moderately un-
settled in the early afternoon on pub
lication Of reports OF enemy activity
In neighboring waters.
Prominent rails, clippings. indus
trials and equipments reacted to u
points. but made fractional recoveries
later.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
Lieut.. J, W. johnson Killed.

RANToUL. III. August 14.-Iieut.
]. W.. johnson. q cadet at chanuts
aviation fisld. was killed today when
his plane fell at Clifford. six niles
plane was only slightly hurt. The
plane f9ll about thousand feet.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
Lord Resdius,s Mission.

LONDON, August 14.-Lord Reading,
the British Ambassador to the United
states. is here to discuss with the gov
ernment proposals for closer Anglo
American cooperation, involving q
defensive and offensive alliance, ac-
cording to the Evening News.
Evening star., 1918-08-14

NEW YORK. August 14.-Pork-
Unsettled: mess, 4s.00a4s.60; other ar
ticles unchanged.
Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE. Md. August s Il pm.
quotations).-Wheat No. red
winter. garlicky, ASSN ASA; receipts,
1924 bushels.
OAts-Quiet; standard white. old,
7slA asked: No. 8 white, old. 70 ask ed ;
receipts. 5.654 bushelss exports. 2.16l.
Rye-Unsettled and lower; No. 2
western export, 1.65; receipts 1875
bushels.
Hay-Steady: No. timothy, un-
changed; No. 1 clover mixed, un-
changed.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
powDER sroCrxs,.
quotation. furai.hed b. v. 3. a.bo. 1
DAIRY MARKETS.

CHICAGO, August L. ~ Butter
Higher: creamery. ssha44A. .EEss.
Receipts, 1o,7te cases. unchanged.
fFonltr unsettled; fowis, 1zs3s |:
0g1ugR -1e4k 81, 50. q,
Evening star., 1918-08-14
Up-River Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, August
1.-THE Potomac and Shenandoah
rivers both were muddy tt1s morning.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
First Trust Notes for Sale

+ Secured On Improved D, o. raj setate. c..
hine gsed interest with esst psesihle sscurity.
Tssssacttsns ciosed prsnpiiy. Ne s6tset &.
tersst and attend to every detail cafefnlly.
No cAa1ee 70 Inventors. Certificates q titls
a ABnfancs peliey funished.
1HANN0N = AUCn1s
layssesasat Dspt,.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Rsssv,d ~ pssv.as wirs Direct 70 The Star omss.

0psn. High. II
Aiasl<a Gold. aeS vi +,
alaska juneau. q 3
Al;,s-chaimrs.. sssl s4,s q
Aliis.c chlmrs pr "a "a 3
American Can. ~ ~ Il
Amer Can pr. 81 % 81
Am Car & Fdy.. 65H SH u
Am Cotton oil., 0H HH a
Am Hide 4 Lea. lsk 1875 Il
Am H q Lpr... slH GH q
American Ies. =. IS I IS q
Amer. Ice. PR. 501 UN u
Amer ! 1Snsesd.. 47H AH u
Am Locomotive HH e71 u
Am sms,t 4 Rat 10 20 Il
Am Steel Fdry. IS 1914 y
Amer Sugar lloA lloH IN
Am sumatra. -. i3l 1914 IA
Amsumatra DR., vs. 95 9.
Am Tel q Tslss. o2H a3H s.
Amer Tobacco. lsasz le4x IS
Amer wsoisn.. SIX 8H s.
Am writg Pa pr. 333S 3SH 8;
Am Zinc 4 La. Is Is !,
Am Zinc 3 L pr. 4sf 40f 4
Anseona.. ..... t6H 81 u
Associated OIL. 81 81 D
A,chi.ou. ....... IS sssS g
Atohison pr. -. u " .
4 d q d W Ind. l04h 1WA 10
Baldwin Loeo... IS s6H 3
4altoA oAio.... IS b b
Batoplis Min... IN III
Beth st Class b. "a HH :
Bsth s,sl 81 Pr. lo4k lo4k 10
Booth Fisheries. 26X 26H .
Burns Brothsrs l4aH l4S ~
Butte Cop q e.. llH liza j.
Butte Superior. 2otS .6L3 2
California Pack q q 4
Cal Petroleum. 20 Nx j
Cal Pstrolm pr. 6OH q D
Canadian Pae. 1s4H lS4H is
Central Lsather. 67s< tSH 1
Cere do Pasco.. AH 4>S 5
ches & Ohio. go. 5S]5 sSx [
Chi Nil 4 str. 4SH 49H 4
Chi Mil 4 StP pr. 20 7sH q
Chi Grt westn. ~ ~
Chi 4 Northw'n 93H &x 9
Chi r ! q Pac... 2SH 2oH Q
cRIAPao q pr. e5f e5X q
cnI&Pae 7x Pr. II u 4
Chile Copper. ID ID II
Chino Copper. 80 SH 5
Col 4 Southern. 70 u 2
Col Fuel 4 Iron. 47K ~ Z
Columbia Cas-. 35k ssh 5
Continental Can. 73 73 Z
Corn Products. l4N ~ 4
crucih,s stsel... 6aM 633l 8
CUBAN Cane sus 2)N 2,N q
Del Z Hudson. ITO ITO II
o,s.ii,ers'sseu. sex lsk q
Dome Mining. ~ M
Elk Horn Coal. 2E 80 .
Erie Railroad. l5H l5H j
Erie LIST pr. u 81 i
Erie I'd pr. 3 Is z
CASTOR W Aw. 2o3< 2o,l 2
General Cigars. ~ 50 q
General Eise. 1854 ll7A u
Goodrich (BT) W ~ 4
CRANKY Con n. SlN &2 .
Grt Northern pr. o2>S 9N q
Grt Northn ore. 2N :2k i
Greene Cananaa 4H< S 4
Hasksll 4 Bark IN 475f &
Illinois Central. 96E e6H s.
Inspiration Cop 52k 52K 5
INTERIOR consol.. 7H ~
Int Har corpn.. 6o Is 8
Int Har Of NJ. O3 l28 u
Int Msr Marine. 36IS 26H q
fnt Mar MAJ NJ. co 84x q,
Inter Niekal. 90. 30L5 3056 81
Inter Paper. 31H 3s 8
Kan City Sou. l8I5 1SX u
Eennecott Cop. "a "a q
LAclAvanna ou. AH MX 3
Evening star., 1918-08-14

NEW YORK METAL MARKET.
NEW YORK. August 14.-Metal ex-
change quotes lead unchanged; spot.
sos. Spelter steady; East St Louis
At London-Spot tin. f33s 1os: fu.
turex S996 1oA