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The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
LOSES RACE WITH DEATH.
Wexford Boy, Shot Accidentally Dies
From Loss Of Blood. B,

CADILLAC. Mich, Feb. 22.--Be-
cause his brother knew nothing about
applying a tourniQuet to stop . hem
orrhage, Claude Hilliard, aged ~
years, is dead. With his brother
Pearl, aged 15, Claude was hunting
Yesterday morning. Pearl carried .
shotgun loaded with buckshot. The
gun was accidentally discharged and
Claude received the full charge In his
left leg above the knee. He fell un-
conscious at his Brothers side. Inc
boys were two miles from home ana
not near any habitation.
In spite OF the fact that he had .
rough clearing to traverse, the young
er brother shouldered the wounded
boy and making all possible speed
hurried home. There with the asa1st-
ance of his father. Pearl hitched .
team and the two, with the dying boy
lashed their horses toward Cadillac
and Mercy hospital. Neither thought
TO tie up the wound, and when hall
the distance to this city was trar
yersed, the boy died from loss OF
blood.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
70 ROOMS I NHIs FLAT"
Lone Man Liked Them, But Friends
Curiosity Was Too Much.

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.--Asked a hun
dred times q day what was doing with
an apartment OF 7e rooms and 10
baths. Eames Maeveagh. son OF Sec
rotary OF the Treasury Franklin Mac
yeagh, has been driven to distraction
and to abandon his nat"
II can sympathize with Jim yenrfes.
who was asked a thousand times .
day II he expected to reenter the
ring" walled acveagh today.
When his parents moved to WASH
ington, young Macveagh took the
nat" in the Lake Shore drive ana
occupied II alone. He has leased II
to Ira elson Morris and VIII live ~
one OF his clubs.
II like the little place and would
like to live there" he says. but peo-
pie ask too many Questions.'
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
wEEPs OVER CAsKET.
Premier BRAND Delivers Address ~
Minister Bruins Funeral

PARIS. Feb. 27.--Realiziug that 4
was probably his last o6iciai nct.
Premier BRAND today wept over the
casket OF War Minister Brun In Do
liyering the funeral address a. the
Australitz Railway station The
station was transformed into q nor
tuary chapel Two miles Of troops
lined the streets from the war o0lce
10 the station during the funeral pro
cession. Al noon the BODY - Ca.
Brun was taken to Marmand -
burial.
Announcements vas made l.st vec1
that BRAND would rsaign ~ ~
folio this afternoon
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 27.-George
Allen, aged 8, Is the youngest author
Of state law on record, or will be
when the bill actually passes soon.
George -is-the soR-ef-a-e country
storekeeper at Sopris. Also, he's a
boy scout and knows by heart the
stories OF all the old frontier scouts.
He saw the need OF preserving the
scout monuments and memorials OF
Colorado, and the historic Santa Fe
trail. He told Mrs. Helen NJ. Wilson
about II. She Is state superintendent
of public instruction and she moth
cred" his bill, which has been intro
duced Ex-senator Barela, senate
leader. l--.sr.s q - So -. -%-.-s-
George came TO Denver and ap-
peared before the Colorado legisla-
ture In joint session to advocate his
measure. He was given a great recep-
ton by the Denver boy scouts. He
talks we'll and illustrates his ideas
with rapidly sketched chalk pictures.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
SHOOTS DOWN
SUCCESSFUL RIVAL
Frank Forkey Says Bullet That
Struck Simon Grace Was Intended
For Latter's Wife.

Il didn't mean that for you: meant
one bullet for the woman and one for
me-"
Frank Forkey Is said to have made
this explanation to Simon Grace, sa-
loonkeeper at No. 799 Fort-st. west,
after sending a bullet into Grace's
abdomen while the two were having
an argument near Grace's saloon.
about $3.50 o'clock, Sunday morning
Grace's wife, bride of week, with
whom Forkey is said to be infatuated,
CURED. She bravely went to her hus-
bands assistance when he fell from
the revolver shot, and tried to wrest
the weapon from Forkey's hand. He
snapped the trigger during the scuffie
but the revolver missed fire. She
called to several men I'm the neighbor
hood to take charge OF Forkey, but
they kept at a safe distance from the
revolver. Forkey broke away from
Mrs. Frace and walked one block
west on Fort-st. Seeing some men
following him, he started to run on
turning north. A little later he jumped
over a fence and his pursuers lost
track of him.
A number of police officers, includ'
ing Detective George Larkins, re-
sponded to q call. They searched for
him, but failed to find any trace OF
him. The hunt was continued all DAY
and night, but he IL still at liberty.
Grace was removed to the Detroit
sanitarium shortly aftQ. the tragedy.
The surgeons made an effort to locate
the bullet, but had to discontinue
probing, because OF the weak condi-
tion of the patient. He didn't lose
consciousness, and the doctors think
he will survive.
Forkey boarded for the past five
years at No. 240 Second-st., where
Mrs. Grace has conducted boarding
house for a number Of years. He ID
35 years old. For some time he
worked In the Hamilton grocery, Por-
ter and Fifth-sts. He resigned his po-
sition Saturday night and later packed
his suitcase, apparently intending 10
leave town. These preparations LEAD
the police to believe that he con-
killing Mrs. Grace. He was
In a restaurant at No. S14 Fort-st.
west, diagonslly opposite to Graces
saloon, when he saw Mr.. and Mrs.
Grace leaving their apartments over
the saloon 70 60 to nearby restau-
rant, Sunday morning. Forkey ap-
preached them and the shooting re-
suited. After nring the shot which
struck Grace, Forkey aimed another
shot at Mrs. Grace, but it went wide
of the mark.
Mrs. Grace was widow, MRS. An
ME Hindson. prior to marrying Grace.
She has three children, the eldest,
girl, II years old, and two boys, aged
seven and IL. She says that Forkey
yasked her to marry him,
and that he forbade her going with
Grace. and threatened q number OF
times to kill her II she married any
one but himself. Forkey has wire
living and il not divorced from ner,
Mrs. Grace says. Grace and MRS.
Hindson were married by the Rev.
FIR. Van Dyke, of st. Aloysius' church.
A revolver, supposed to be the one
used by Forkey, was found near the
scene of the shooting by Grover Hef-
ferman, living at Fort and seven
He turned II over to the
police. Mrs. Grace thinks 1t is her
revolver, and that Forkey
got possession of II In her nome
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
HUNGARIAN MURDERED.
Dallas Macy Stabbed to Death In
Drunken Row.

Dallas Macy, Hungarian, was stab
bed to death by fellow countryman,
In drunken row. early Sunday morn
Ing, on Marketst. Paul Lovarz is
locked up, charged with homicide.
Both men were boarders at No. 500
South-st.
Stanislaus Piskorski. No 1898 st.
Aubin-ave., was stabbed at Dubois-st.
and Kirby-ave.. early Sunday morn.
Ing. Two men are held. charged with
the assault.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
This Drink 10 Costly.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-For try.
ing to smuggle q drink Of whisky to
a thirsty comrade, confined in the
guardhouse at Fort Sill, Okla. Private
Edward McCambridge, Battery D.,
First United States Field Artillery, is
today under sentence, by courtmartial
to be dishonorably dismissed from
the army and to serve four months
at hard labor. .~#
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
$50 MINERS ON STRIKE.

BESSEMER, Mich, Feb. 27.-Two
hundred and nifty men at the Eureka
and Astoroid mines are on strike.
Ten deputy sheriffs are guarding the
mines. The company wanted the
men TO sign an agreement releasing
the company from liability for acci-
dent or death above $500.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
White sox Leave TonIaht.

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-White Sox re-
cruits and old-timers are blowing into
Chicago today and preparing to leave
tonight for Mineral Wells, Texas,
where the training season will begin.
First place or bust is the teams
slogan.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
MoRENcI PIoNEER DIES.

MORENCI, Mich. Feb. 27.--Spencer
T.. Snow, aged So years. one Of the
oldest pioneers Of this city. died yes
terday morning Of old age. He was
the proprietor Of the old Exchange
hotel favorably known to travellers for
years. He leaves four children.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
COP ROUTS YEGGS.
Opens Fire On Them Az They Try
To Blow Safe.

McKEESPORT. Pa, Feb. 27.--F1ve
masked men were detected by po-
liceman in the act Of robbing the local
postoffice at 2 o'clock this morning.
The robbers were about to blow the
safe when Patrolman McGurk opened
fire on them. They returned the nre
but no person was injured. The rob-
bers escaped in an automobile. len
thousand dollars In money and stamps
was in the safe.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
noo Tear. Dress Into Ribbons.

Mrs. K. M. Croft, No. 166 Hendrie-
ave-, gowned IN new dress that cost
SIS, essayed walk on Morrell-st.,
SATURDAY. noon. Near Toledo-ape., a
big dog attacked her. While the anil
NAL did not bite her, he tore the dress
irto ribbons. The woman came TO
police headquarters, Saturday after
noon to exhibit the dress. The police
arc looking for the dog.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27

Job Printing bone Right. Time.
Printing Co, No. Is John r. st Call
Main 1898. or City 3sss.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27
AppoINIEp nal. N. q. OFFICER.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 27.-(Spe-
cial. Frank p. Dunnebacke. OF this
city, has received commission from
the state military board as second
lieutenant of Co. z, Second regiment.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27

TAxICAB-MAiN OR crTY-Ia
The Detroit times., 1911-02-27

Com mnereiai Credt Co. Ratings.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
FOR SALE

One of the best stock ranches in
Elko county. The ranch consists
of between two and three thous-
and acres of patented land. all under
four wirefenc". There are about
thousand tons of hay on the
ranch and lot Of we'll bred horses
and cattle. The ranch is we'll
watered and has fine shelter for
stock.
Inquire at this office for further
aTticulars.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Good idea for Wood Fire.

Curious ideas some people have OF
patents" New York coal dealer said
"A man came in here the other day
and wanted to know II ve over heard
OF boring holes in the logs we sell for
open wood fires. because. he said. n
the Idea was new he WAS going to get
a patent on II.
~ asked him what might he the usr
OF boring holes in the logs: to hang
them up? He seid every one liked to
see the blaze in an open wood Hre and
when II got low they poked II or put
on fresh logs Just TO see Somc more
flame n you bored nm inch hole
through the middle o. log and put II
on tie fre with tho hole vertical II
would form kind OF chimney. and
you would have a cheerful little Jet
Of fame coming mp through II un,h
the log was completely burned away
~ tried II when got home that
night. But the idea OF asking for n
patent on such thing as a hole!"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
GENIUS WHO DIED UNHONORED
Cor ron Soldier Described Plan Of
5at,.o 20 Napoleon, Who Probably
Lost q Marshal.

During one Of the Italian campaigns,
On the eve Of great battle, a common
soldier stepped out Of me line, as they
often did with the old republican lib.
erty. and said: Citizen gene ral
know how you will beat them tomor.
row" And he began to describe a plan
NJ operations.
Napoleon gwiftly interrupted Kim:
'Be quiet. you scOuDdrel!" The sol.
dicr was describing. word for word,
NapoleoD's own plan OF battle, which
he thought vas utterly unsnspecte: by
anybody else.
The day after the battle he sert for
The soldier--bc had noted his regi
ment-but found that the great talent
had perished in the simple form OF a
soldier and he had probably lost a
marshal
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
TO THE PUBLIC

Having purchased M. E. Reed
draying business. l am prepared to
do all work in that line on short
notice. AS I intend to conduct the
business in a manner to win the
confidence of the public. l respect
fully solicit a share of.the public
patronage.
~ W. N. Harrah
Elko. Nevada. April IL, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
In the Same 2c1t.

A story Is told OF woman who left
IT," liotcl Westminster. Boston. in n
,hN'c"b' directing the chauffeur to
drlVr TO the Art Museum. The door
OF the cab was hardly closed before
the machlne started with jerk, and
Dogan narrowly to miss curbstones as
proceeded on its way. Becoming
lriShtcned the woman raped upon
lhc window OF the cab and said:
Please be careful. This is the first
Time ] ever rode in taxi" That's
al rish'' ma'am. This is the first
tihhe J ever drove one alone"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
ESTRAY NOTICE

About the 4th of May, one bay
horse. i4our white feetaand
white Sranded Ala on left
thigh. brown horse, with
left eye :. branded S bar on
left thiI, came to my ranch in
Starr valley. The bay horse has
old shoes, very old shoes, all
round. Both horses arc broken
work horses each about 9 years
Old. The owner can get same by
paying for this notice and all other
expenses.
w. D. Martin.
Deeth. Nevada.
May l8, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
HAPPINESS IN IDEAL STATE
10 Relative Thing, Depending on En-.
vironment, Previous Conditions
and Status Of Mind.

Happiness Is the supreme object OF
man largely. we may suppose. because
It ia an ideal state. which few beings
have attained except for short periods
In their existence. Perhaps this is be.
cause happiness is a relative thing,
depending on environment previous
conditions. and the status Of the indi.
viduars mind. Just as to the man who
has been out In tho winters cold a
room In which the temperature is so
degrees will seem warm, SO one who
has been buffeted about In the battle
with the world. beaten down at every
turn. Will find much happiness In q
status which to another would be su.
preme unhappiness.
Happiness depends on ones train.
ing, and still more on the natural tend.
encies OF a person One man hnds
1olight 10 books. IN earnest study all
bis life; another Finds Joy In the open,
communing with nature. One holding
money before him as tho great goal
obtains comparative happiness in oh.
tanning H. Another finds In the love
OF wife and children even greater hap.
piness. albeit he have but tho
simple means OF living InRergoll
would rather have been the poor peas.
ant toIling In his rocky fields for bread
than Napoleon with all his glory.
Caesar would rather have been first
In a little Iberian village than second
at Rome. WoOlsey. after a long life
spent in the service Of his king. died
regrettlng that he had not served God
with half the zeal he had served bis
earthly master.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
HUNT BUFFALO IN AUTOS
Enraged Bison Escaping From James
J. HlIps Farm 10 Run
Down.

Tho screams OF school children bar.
ricaded in district school seven
miles from Anoka prevented a charge
through window OF the building by
tie cnrageh buffalo that escaped from
Jam"@ j. Ii!lPs farm 20 miles away.
and gave the clue to the whereabouts
OF the beast that led to It's death. says
Minneapolis dispatch to the New
York World
Reporters ascertained in their chase
OF the animal that It really was full
grown American bison. In an auto.
mobile the reporters began the hunt
for an animal now almost extinct.
Even the skeptical people Of the
country, who gcouted the first reports
OF farmers. who we're terrorized by
sight OF the beast. are convinced that
It really was buffalo.
Early the countryside WAS reused
and the chase renewed. After an OK.
citing hunt the animal was located In
tie heavy t;'nber n quarter OF a mile
from Barney Monlon's place. on tho
state road. County Attorney n. Pratt
and Lee Giddings left the automobile.
In which they had been pursuing the
beast, and hastily entered the tim
bort tract. On the other side Of tho
woodland Pratt made out the creature
drshinR through n field OF stubblc
Though II was long shot. Pratt fired
This was followed, by n volley from
Giddings, md tOHetler tho men has
tened In the direction Of the clearing
~ aI
other glimpse through the farther
th!ckets showed that the animal was
hampered in his rapid flight by n
slight limp. Later in the day the buf
falo was shot and killed by posse
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Not Ready to Be Finished.

The physician of an uptown hos
pital In Philadelphia had surprise the
other day over a patient supposedly
suffering from a fractured skull. He
was taken to the operating room In a
semi.conscious condition. Two OF the
surgical chiefs were there and one Of
them was just about to begin work on
the man when a telegram was handed
TO him.
After reading It. he turned to the
other with the remark, My father IL
critically III In New York: you must
finish this fellow"
The man was sufficiently conscious
10 hear what was said and, misunder.
standing the import OF the word "fin.
lsh." jumped from the table and rushed
out.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04

Fourth Judicial District OF The
State Of Nevada In And For
The County Of Elko
In the matter of the estate Of
William Allen. deceased.
Notice to creditors.
|. Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, w w. Booher, was,
on the 9th day of June. 1911, by
an order of the District Court of
the Fourth Judicial District of the
State of Nevada. in and for the
County of Elko, duly appointed
administrator of the estate of
William Allen, late Of said County,
fdeceased, and having qualified as
such administrator, letters, of
administration were issued to him
on the 28th day of June 1911.
All persons having claims against
the estate of the said William
Allen deceased, are hereby requir-
ed to file the same with the proper
vouchers and statutory affidavits
attached with the Clerk of sad
Court within three months from
the date of the first publication of
this notice. or said claims will be
forever barred.
Dated at Elko Nevada this
28th day of June, 1911.
w. w. Booher
Administrator of the estate of
William Allen, deceased.
Otto T. Williams and
James Dysart
Attorneys for Administrator.
Date of first publicat ion June
28th. 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Again the Exception.

The school teacher was trying to
Illustrate the difference between
plants and animals
Plants" she explained. are not
susceptible OF attachment to man as
animals are"
How about burrs. teacher?" piped
n small boy who had passed the sum.
mer In the country.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O1l52
Carson City Land Office.
I,,l,, o 10I1


July Is, 1911.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Warren w. Williams, of Fallon,
County of Churchill. State Of Neva-
da. has filed in this office his applica-
tion to enter under the provisions
of Section 1906 R. S. the follow
ing described land, viz:
The Southeast quarter of the
Southwest quarter Is. +. of
S. W. II of Section One (D Town
ship Forty-three (43) North. Range
Fifty.five 1861 East NJ. u. M. con-
tanning Forty (4O) At.ts of land
situated in Elko County, State of
Nevada.
Any and all persons claiming
adversely the land described,
or desiring 70 object because of
the mineral character of the land,
of for any other reason, to the
disposal to applicant. should file
their affidavits of protest in this
office. on or before the goth day
CT August, 1911.
Louis j. Cohn
Rauiiatar
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Chinese VIII Take Part.

Dresden is planning for an expos,.
ton devoted to the cause OF h eioue,
sports and their allied intercr., Ac.
cording to advance informatoa. mi.
exposition. Jhlch hitherto Ia. uot
been very much talked about. I,,eIv
to surprise by It's perfection Of Letui,
and architectural beauty--as mipbi he
expected Of Dresden.
That the exposition will he world.
wide ~ its scope is evinced by the
fact that tho executive commit has
just received plans from the ., ,ea,,
for the erection OF an lmposins chi.
nese section. II ~ proposed 10 erect
a large hall for this purpose. and an
imposing pagoda will be erected as n
demonstrate ~ Chinese architec.
tural development
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Germ Of Happiness.

He was happy on pint treasure,
says Billville philosopher. "bu'
never objected to n gallon jug. n h.
had to dwell IN the valley he con
tented himself with the thought that
there was nothing but storm and thun
der on the hilltop. anyway, and that
all have to get back to the simple life
In the end. Thus. on the rugged path
way OF life he preserved an even
soul."-Atlanta Constitution.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Serial O5435
Department of the Interior.
u. 8. Land Once at Carson City,
Nevada
June 16, 1911,
Notice is hereby given that
James Cowling Of Elko. Nevada,
who. on October ID. 1910, made
Homestead entry. No. O5435, for
FL NEt and E3 SCI, Section SO,
Township 33 ny, Range "a E. M.
D. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final Ave year
proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before the
County CLERK Of EIko county, at
Elko, Nevada, on the 4th day of
August. 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
James Burke Of Bullion, Nevada.
Abraham W. Hesson, Phillip G.
Cowling and Thomas Hunter. all
Of Elko, Nevada.
Louis J. Cohn Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Combines Telephone and Clock.

Combines Telephone and Clock.
The average ONCE equipment OF tho
present day calls for . number Of
wires entering the place, public and
private telephones, messenger calls.
electric clock and similar convent.
ences In order to cut do yn the mum.
Der OF these new electrical inven.
tlon combines the telephone and tho
clock, the Same wires being utilized
for each Of these functions. The clock
and telephone are mounted together
on the Same base, and after being
placed on the wall tho clock requires
no further attention, such az winding
and setting.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
BY Way Of Contrast.

Here's story I'm this nca'-paper
which says that former Senat. lark
OF Montana pays taxes OF SO, = Jay
on his 100000 mansion f. ';,w
York, which contains pipe ryan.
that cost 100000, $4,000. 900 wurth OF
pictures. 100000 worth OF rugs and
gold dishes galore"
We'll, does such magnlncence make
yon envions?"
Yes, to a certain extent, but II
wouldn't II could only find so 59dy
who would stake me to dish OF beans
for lunch"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
Marvellous Speed Of ostrIeb.

When terrified an ostrich will travel
at the rate OF twenty-five miles an
Tour.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
No Chance There.

Kind.Hearted Woman Un country
village)--A man as strong as you are
ought 10 be able to find work. Haven't
you any regular occupation?
Wayforer with his mouth fully
Yes'm; wash tn winders o. sky.
ecrapers.
Diamond In the Rough.
An uncut diamond looks very much
like bit OF the best gum arabia.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-04
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Make Your
HOMESTEAD, DESERT LAND
and other public land entries for
Elko County with
E. P. CARVILLE.
u. S. COMMISSIONERS.
Elko Nevada.
Appointed April 7th, 1911. Am
now equipped with seal and proper
blank forms. and specializing on
this kind of work. Can also look
after your water rights.
E. P. Carville.
U. S. Commissioner, Attorney
and Councillor at Law, Notary
Public -