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SUN IN ECLIPSE
At 6:41 O'CLOCK
THIS AFTERNOON
fcentinued t[om Flrst 20

(continued from First PaEe)
at q number Of points in the west. At
Baker. Oregon, the United states
Naval observatory has erected a spe-
eial station from which astronomers
will view the phenomenon. The sta
tlon was erected by John C. Ham
mond, assistant observer at the naval
observatory here, under an appropria-
tion by Congress OF $500 for the
purpose of taking photographs and
measurements OF the eclipse.
The first appearance OF the astro-
anomical wonder was at sunrise to-
day on the Borodino Islands, which
are south OF Japan. The great shadow
swept across the Pacific Ocean and
was scheduled TO touch the United
States at a few minutes before
o'clock. The shadow will pass south
east to Orlando, Fla, where the sun
will be in full eclipse for only forty
ave seconds.
The things the astronomers will
study are: First, the corona, which
consists Of q display OF luminous
streamers around the hidden sun,
from which much may be learned
about the electromagnetic influences
Of the sun upon the earth; second,
the changes that take plae In the
magnetism OF the earth and the cleo
tric state Of the air during the time
the total observation lasts: third. the
search for new planets nearer the sun
than Mercury, the nearest one now
known
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
LAST MINUTE RUSHFOR
OLDRAKR TICKETS

Railroad tickets today are Eolng &C
q premium. Reports from al passtn-
ger traRie eentsrs show that hun
dreds Of Thousands Of people ars
making An slsventh-houF rush to start
their summer trips before TIE new In
creased passenger rates 50 into eRsoe
Monday.
on ana after Monday Il win eoFs
from a sixth to q thlrd more to get
Anywhere on Uncle Sans carriers
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portation to aid increased food pro-
duction.
The railroads are apparently not
equipped to carry all food and other
supplies at the same time. Naturally
farmers hesitate TO produce to ca
pacity, fearing their produce cannot
be marketed. About 20 per cent Of
farm help has been lost by the draft
and other causes, making 1t impos-
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sfble for farmers to haul crops to
market and work on the farm at the
same time.
The remedy lies In rural motor
truck express lines. Farmers, truck
gardeners. and dAiryBen have found
that motor trucks insure daily trans
portation to market. enabling them ia
devote all of their time to their farmS
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
MOTOR EXPRESS
LINES URGED TO
TRANSPORT FOOD

The National Automobile Chamber
OF Commerce, through the National
Motor Truck Committee, has sent out
an appeal showing the need Of rural
motor express lines. pointing out the
necessity for more and quicker trans
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
Band Concert

ON THE ELLKPsB AT 5 O'CLOCK BH
THE U. 8 MARINE BAND,
WILLIAM H sANTELMAfgS. Leadsr.
Mareh. The Spirit Of Victory''. .oOsHWsIl
Overture, 'szampa" Herold
Ssrsnads. LES NiliIon's D Arisquih''
DFfro
Grand scenes from N TrOvatorO''. Verdi
Nalse brilAnt8 ...-...........----..s- Cnopin
Parody. '-Ths Evolution % Dlxio'..-LaEs
Hungarian Rhapsody No. N.L-....,.Lizt
'srha stAF-spangied Bannsr."
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PIyfRE yOuR Ineone Tax dOeS net
make q here 81 yOus but ~ feel
god tAaide.
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n 20 pay nSW the KalseF eaa't
prey IatsF. HoW abeut youF lneOns
TnxG
The Washington times., 1918-06-08

With the largest stock of parts of any service
station anywhere, and a corps of efficient
mechanics who have studied the Little Giant
and have full knowledge of every working
part, we can insure you against lay-offs or de-
lays in case of accidents.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
TODAY Is "WRITE-
A-LETTER DAY.

Today Is "Write-a-Letter" day. You
are asked to write letter to some
boy in the trenches or cantonments
You probably are faithful about writ
ing to your own boy, but how about
the neighbOr boy?
He would like to hear from you, es-
pecially If it is a nice CHEEKY, newsy
letter. He may not have time to ans
weT you, but he will appreciate you,
letter just the same.
One of the sad times in camp !,
when the mail comes in. The fellow,
who get plenty of letters are smiling
and happy, but the poor boy who gets
none Chokes up, however bravely he
may try TO hide II.
General Pershing urges his soldiers
to keep in touch with the home folks
and he expects the home folks TO do
their share.
Don't tell your troubles or commits
crate him on his. Write the pleasant,
funny things.
Tell the boys how proud we are OF
them. How We are looking to them
to redeem the world from the blot OF
onc-man power.
Write today, and keep on writing.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
ATTACKING U-BOAT
THAN USUAL
Vessel Was 800 Feet Long
And Carried Five Inch Gun
On Its Deck

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The
submarine which attacked the Brit
ish steamer Keemun 25 miles off the
Virginia Capes last Thursday night
was nearly 800 feet long and was fir
ing shell of at least five inches,
Captain Thomas H. Collister, master
Of the British ship, reported Satur-
day TO the navy department.
Captain Collister's report was sum
married. by the department as fol-
lows:
"On the evening of June Is, at $50
o'clock, the Keemun sighted a sub
marine while about SO miles due east
OF Winter Quarter shoal.
"The submarine was bearing north
by west at a distance of seven miles
from my vessel. 1t was not sub
merged and was running about 12h
knots. Ten shells were fired by the
submarine. My vessel opened fire at
1000 yards and at 1000 yards the
last shot was fired, after which we
lost sight of the submarine, which
apparently came to a standstill. The
submarine appeared to be nearly 300
feet long and was firing a shell OF at
least five inches"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
OVER BILLION IN
TAXES COLLECTED
Saturday Was Largest Tax
gathering Day in the History
Of the Nation

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Saturday
was the biggest tax gathering day in
the nations history. Millions-per-
haps more than a billion-of income
and excess profits assessments, from
which the government raises most of
its internal revenue, were paid to col
lectors in the sixty.four districts in
such numbers that it will take two
weeks to tabulate them.
Persons who failed to pay up by
night, as required by law, will receive
next week notices of their delin-
qUency, with demand that they pay
before June 25 in order to avoid pen
alties imposed after that date.
Nearly four million separate pay
ments have been made up to date, it
is estimated.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
ElKS WILL PLAY
HERE WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday afternoon of this
week, the baseball team of the Reno
Lodge of Elks which is touring the
state at the expense OF that lodge in
the interest of the War Saving Stamp
campaign now being conducted, will
play the local team at Elko.
The game will be called at 2 D. m.
at the high school grounds, immedi-
ately upon the arrival of the parade
which will form at the Bradley thea
tre at 1880 p. m.
Admission to the game will be OBJ
tanned by purchasing at the grounds
two twenty-five sent thrift stamps.
for each adult, male or female. or one
such stamp for each child.
All organizations and individuals
are invited to participate in the pa
rade; business houses are requested
to close for the afternoon.
There will be a meeting of the
| stray Elks in the offices OF Curler &c
Castle at p. m. of Tuesday, the
18th, for the consideration of matters
connected with the participation of
the local members OF the order in the
days festivities. All Elks are re-
quested to be present then.
Owners Of autos, and representa-
tives of organizations, are requested
to see Mr.. Jensen as to their places
in the parade.
The lineup OF the teams will be
published in tomorrow's paper.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
SIX BILLION
OCTOBER LIBERTY
LOAN SAYS NJ 'ADOO
governments Financial Pro-
uram for Next Four Months
Is Disclosed by Secretary

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The gov
eruments financial program for the
next four months was disclosed today
br Secretary McAdOO's announcement
that, in preparation for the fourth
Liberty Loan, To be- floatcd probably
in October, about $4,000. 100000 certif-
icstes OF Indebtedness will be issued.
They will be offered in blocks OF
T5OOOO, 600 each, every two weeks,
beginning juno %.
Banks To Aid
Every national bank and trust com
pany is asked to assist the govern
nent by subscribing five per cent OF
lis gross resources monthly. The
certificates will bear AZ per cent in
terest, like those preceding the Third
Liberty Loan, and will have varying
maturity periods. none exceeding four
months.
In addition an undetermined guam
uty, perhaps S2,OOO,OOO,OOO of tax
certificates will BE- issued during the
summer for use in paying taxes a year
from now.
Indicates Next Loan
The announcement of this program
Indicated that tho Fourth Liberty
Loan will be for at least $G,OO0,O00,-
600, the exact amount depending on
government expenditures in the next
few months. The treasury already
has estimated these roughly at about
$4,000 900 600 between July and
next January /.
Borrowing in Advance
The sale OF certificates under the
plan in effect during the past year
amounts virtually to borrowing in al
vance from banks on projected popu
lar war loans or tax collections, and
periodically refundIng these short
term Liberty Bonds.
Depositary banks make 2iA pei
cent net, the difference between tho
~ per cent interest paid by the gov
eminent, and the per cent collected
on deposits.
The future financial program was
announced at this time TO enable
banks TO prepare. Secretary McAdoC
has written letter 10 the presidents
OF each OF the 1900 national banks
and 10000 state institutions explain
Ing the plan.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
ELKO BOY WRITES
Of DEATH Of
THREE COMRADES
Boys Buy Sandwiches in Kan
SaS and All Die. Says Army
Life is Great ReduCer

The following letter has been re-
ceiyed from one of the boys from Elko
now in service:
Camp Hancock, Ga, 6-11-1S.
Dear George-This some country.
Every day We have been here it Is
over hundred in the shade, and this
is only June-what will it be next
month? l guess the thermometer
will go over the top. Tell the boys it
is some second h here, and you
remember the stomach | had; well,
it is no more, for when you join the
army they will pull you down 10 shape
one way or the other, and you should
see the fellows dropping all over the
field. They throw bucket OF water
on them, and then tell them TO fall in
so if you get tired here they will give
you just that much more work 10 do.
weighed $50 when l joined and l
weigh now 1863. How Is that for Civ
ing a man a trimming down? The
saying here is you'll like it or they
will make you like it."
We had quite a trip here; We got in
the state OF Kansas and three of the
boys bought some sandwiches and
coffee from a fellow on the platform
at a small town and two of the boys
died just before We got TO ST. Louis
and the other one died last Sunday.
/ He was buried this morning and We
/ all marched in ranks to the grave.
have never heard If they got the fel-
low or not, but wish | could get my
hands on him. We were given or
ders when we left Frisco not to buy
anything from anyone or take any
thing from strangers because O. tha
account, but you know what a bunCl
OF kids are. But all in all, IT was q
very pretty ride, but none enjoyed il
for what had happened. Well, old
sport, tell the boys that we don't get
paid for three months and please send
some Prince Albert tobacco to us, as
money is getting scarce. Show this
letter to Paul. the dray man, and tell
him 10 come through, for we need the
tobacco. My address is, Private Wal.
ter ]. Wheeler 2nd Casual Co, end
Prov. Reg, Ordnance Training Camp,
! Camp Hancock, Ga.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
CONSCIENTIOUS
DIRECTORS ARE
GIVEN SENTENCE

WASHINGTON. June IT (By Asso.
ciated Press. .)-Sentences ranging
from eighteen months to twenty years
Imprisonment have been imposed by
courts'martial upon so-called .consci.
entious objectors who refused to do
military service in two eastern train
ing camps. The sentences have been
approved by Secretary Baker, who
went on record as favoring the "re-
turn of the men to the countries of
their preference" after the war.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
TOBACCO OUTLOOK FINE

HOPKINSviLLE, Ky. June IT.
The 1918 tobacco crop is promising.
Tho 1917 crop has been sold at pleas.
ing figures Growers are interested
ia the heavy tax being laid upon to.
bacco by the federal government, but
there is no disposition to reduce the
acreage. The demand for tobacco is
increasing, regardless Of the fact that
retailers have IN many localities
doubled the price of the manufactured
article.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
CARELESS GUNNER SCORES
DIRECT HIT ON FARMER

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, June IL
Oliver Kelch. while working on a
farm near Ogden suddenly found him
self enveloped in spray of dust and
steel. A local physician took thirty
five pieces of steel from his anatomy
lie was removed to Fort Riley base
hospital for further treatment. An
investigation developed that while a
battery of artillery on the range at
Camp Funston was practicing, a gun.
ner became careless and dropped a
shell near whero Kelch was working.
It exploded.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
CATTLE DYING IN
CLARK COUNTY

A telegram was received by Cover
nor Boyle yesterday from Moapa, in
Clark county, stating that con-
tagious disease among the cattle In
that section was spreading rapidly,
and to have the state veterinary sent
there at once. Dr. Richards was
communicated with in Reno and stat
ed that he had also heard from Moapa
and that man was already on his
way thcrC.-News.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
"H0LD AMERICANS BACK
AT AMY COST"

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. June II (By Associated
Press)-German prisoners report
that two German divisions which had
been enroute to the rear of their lines
for several weeks rest after taking
part in the Chateau Thlerry often
siye, suddenly were ordered back to
the battle line. Their new orders
were:
Hold back the Americans at any
cost"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
D0USE STACKER IN PAINT
WHEN REFUSES RED CROSS

PITTSBURGH, Pa, june IL
Andy TOmkO, an Austrian, stood in
the way OF 100 per cent contribution
to the second Red Cross war fund by
the Edgar Thomson Steel Works en-
ployees. lie would give nothing, he
said. a delegation met him. took him
by the heels and soused his head in a
barrel of red paint; then they turned
him around and put him in feet first
His time" was given him minus q
days pay for the Red Cross and ther
no was discharged, The plant is {
100 per center.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
GREEK MINISTER
RESIGNS FROM CABINET

SOFIA, June II (By Associated
Press.) Radoflavoff tender.
ed his resignation from the cabinet,
which was accepted by King Ferdi?
nand. The premier refused to hold his
portfolio until another cabinet was
named.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
AM ERlCANS LOSE
THIRTY-NINE

WASHINGTON, June II CBy Asso-
ctat"d Prcss)-Today's casualties
number thirty-nine; six were killed in
action. seven died of wounds and dis
ease as well as accident; twenty-five
We're wounded and one was missing
in action.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
BELLHOPS DO THRIVING
BUSINESS AS BOOTLEGGERS

SPARTANBURG, 5. G., Juno H.
when military police arrested Law.
renco williams and Arthur Bird. ne.
gro bellhops at local hotel, they
found t1,lOO on one of them. The po.
lice entered the hotel and called for
drinks. The bellhops supplied them
and the arrests followed
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
WOOD REASSIGNED
TO CAMP FUNSTON

WASHINGTON, June II (By Asso-
ciated Press.)-The war office has
announced a revocation of its orders
assigning Major General Wood to the
command OF the western department
and reassigning him to the command
of Camp Funston.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
UKRAINE IS IN
REVOLT AGAINST HUNS

WASHINGTON, June II (By AssO-
ciated Press)-Dispatche reaching
the state department today quote a
report from Petrog-ad saying that
the whole OF Ukraine is on the eve
of revolt against Germany.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
AUTHORIZED
TO CALL ALL MEN OF
DRAFT AGE FOR SERVICE

WASHINGTON. June II CBy Asso.
ciated Press) approval
of the house provision authorizing
the president to call all men of draft
age who can be trained and equipped
was today voted by the military COM
mittee now considering the appropria.
tion bill.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
DESPITE al YEARS LAPSE
HE SEEKS COLLEGE DEGREE

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, juno IA span
of forty.scvcn years neglected educa.
ton did not deter u Franklin Pcadro
from trying to finish his University Of
Illinois degree. He left the university
in 1871 without completing the
course. and now at the age of seventy
has returned .
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were captured.
AM ERICANS
REPUlSE ATTACK

WASHINGTON, June II (By Asso-
ciated Prcss.) Local enemy attacks
on the Wocvre, in the Chateau
Thierry region, were rcpulscd, ac-
cording to General Pershing's official
COmmuniquo published today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
AUSTRIAN METHOD
SAME AS GERMANS

Tho methods and tactics being en-
ployed by the Austrians are similar
TO those which brought success to
the Germans in the Sommc and Aisne
offensives. The result is yet in the
balance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
AUSTRIANS CROSS PIAVE
BUT ARE DRIVEN BACK

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY, June
Il (Dy Associated Prcss.) s.)-Austrian
troops which forced the Piaye river
have been driven back. The fighting
along the river is most intense.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
AUSTR|ANS BEGIN GREAT DRIVE
AGAINST ITALIANS ON P|AVE

Situation Seems Reassuring Says Official Dispatch and
Says That Great Battle Has Only Begun; Italians Resisting
With Great Tenacy and Strongly Holding the Enemy;
italian Commander Has Battle Well in Hand and Enemy Is
Unable to Make AppreCable Gains
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
BRITISH TROOPS ARE
PERFORMING SATISFACTORILY

LONDON, via Otta, June Il tDy As.
sociatcd Prcss.) s.)-Tho Hungarian
pressure continues strong along the
entire Italian front, says semiofn.
cial dispatch from Rome. The enemy
Is concentrating his most powerful
attacks astridc the Brcnta river and
across the Piaye. a high British
army officer interviewed by a Reu.
tcr's correspondent with the British
army in Italy, expressed himself as
satisfied in every way with the re.
suit of the Austria-IIunEarian attack
against the British forces. All state
mcnts establish the fact that the
attempt OF the Austrians to carry out
their offensive on the model of the
Germans has been attended with but
slight success.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17
AUSTRIANS CLAIM TO
HAVE CAPTURED TWELVE
THOUSAND PRISONERS

VIENNA, via London. June II (By
Associated Press. )-The number of
Italian and allied prisoners captured
by Austriam.iiungarian forces in their
new offensive, or the northern italian
front has been increased to twelve
thousand, according to the official
Austrian statement issued today. The
Austrians also claim to have captur.
cd Capo Silo at the southern end of
The Piayc line and on the west side
OF the river, and also report that
they have captured ground westerly
OF San Dona Di Piaye
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17

ROME, June II (Dy Associated
Press.) .)-The Austrian armies have
begun their expected drive against
tho Italians along the Piayc river.
The situation seems very reassuring,
says semiofficial note which adds
that the great battle broke out Satur-
day night and has only begun. In an
interview with the Italian Premier,
sition in Italy, said that the Italian
troops, by tcnaCity in resisting the
Austrians that knew no bounds, and
by repeated counter attacks, were
strongly holding the enemy. The
struggle, he added, was most bitter
on the eastern slopes Of MontcllO and
to the west of Sandona Di Piave.
AUsTRIANS CROSS PIAVE
BUT ARE DRIVEN BACK
WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY, June
Il (Dy Associated Prcss.)-Austrian
troops which forced the Piayc river
have been driven back. The fighting
along the river is most intense.
BATTLE WILL ASSUME
GIANT PROPORTIONS
WASHINGTON, juno II (By Asso.
Ciatcd Prcss.) AN official dispatch
from Rome, dated at midnight last
night, says that the battle on the
Italian front will assume gigantic pro
portions. The Austrians are attempt
| ing to break down the Italian dcfcns-
IS by great pinCer movement, and
1t Is believed that the battle will
continue for several days before a de-
cision IS reached.
Although the situation along the
great crescent shaped battle line OF
northern Italy remains yet somcwha,
! obscure. 1t seems that the Austrians
| have accomplished little at the in.
! ccption OF their drive against the
! Italians and their allies. From the
Lower Piuyc and noTthward along
| that stream, come encouraging re-
! ports, telling of the checking Of the
enemy, while 1t is announced that ne
has been hurled back at some points
From the Piayc to Drcnta whore the
TcutOns advanced through the noun
tain rayincs in their attempts Ia
break through the allied lines, the
situation seems to be well in hand
WESTERN BATTLEFRONT
is QUIET
PARIS, June II (By Associated
Prcss) The situation on the west
crn battlefront remains quiet. French
troops yesterday improved their posi-
tiOns to the north and northeast OF
EIautebruyc between tho Disc and the
Aisnc by local operation Ono hun
drcd prisoners and some machine guns
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-06-17

The following letter has been re.
ceiyed from one of the boys from Elko
now in service:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-02

enormous engines. designed especially
FOR tho Russian railways. which are
bigger than ours--and 10000 goods
trucks fvuv ;inies bixg"r thnn ours.
'tin.,d." said tho United Sta'r>. Russia
shall have ia engines and trucks.
'rne same day an":n"r Any asked Tor
condensed lnilk III such quantities mat
the price was immediately forced up
ry"cywnere .nnd the more humble Am
ct;r.tu homes ~.therr Rr" many otaeT
p.."pi., besides millionairrS in tho linked
StatcS---suffered.
Then the question came up These en-
g!nes and this co.risnsHG :nilk-were
they really needed 70 win the war:
AS am neither 4 colder nor an econ
r:nIst. I cannot dcrtG: the question. hut
| know thr-r ar" experts ON all oueS-
tons, military. financial economic. and
G.p!omatic.- TINT the Americans BRINK up
and the solution Of which Will come
without doubt from this conference. and
al; those tina: will follow Ii.
Do W. need ncn. transport tonnage.
aerorlanaS. steel. copper. whcat'-h"w d."
| know? And IN what quantities DO VIC
need them? Surh :.-.. til" questions that
arr asked in the United States. The
questions which all these distinguished
statesmen. Nil theS> skilled experts have
mot In Paris 70 discuss and settle.
I am absolutely convinced from this
historic gathering will come tho unity
Of control without wh!rn the war would
only drag on indefinitely and msscrably.
That cannot be denied and ought not to
he