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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
LARGE EAGLE IS
CAUGHT IN TRAP

Recently IL trap was set for a co.
vote at Palisade. 1t was baited with
tempting looking meat, and it is hard
to guess how a hungry coyote could
pass by the tempting morsel and not
get caught. Dut DeTorc any of that
species could approach the trap. a
large eagle swooped down on the bait
and seizing 1t in its talons.. started
to fly aloft. But snap, the jaws of
the trap closed with death like grip
upon the eagles claws. and refused to
let go. The eagle few short dist
ance with the trap, but the weight
was too much and when the end of
the trap was reached, the eagle gave
up the fight. settled down on the
ground and awaited its captors. The
action of the trap upon the eagles
claws did not injure them permanent
ly and the owner of the trap was de.
lighted to find, instead of coyote
the finest specimen of an eagle that
has ever been seen i'm that neighbor.
hood. II Is now I'm captivity, and does
not seem to grieve much about losing
its freedom, but seems inclined TO
make up with its captors. who are
gradually tanning it. Its owner may be
able to teach 1t to hunt as the falcons
do in England, and If so It will be
an invaluable asset to any hunting
party.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
Indorses McAdoo's Plan
For Naval Auxiliary

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. pa nav
shall serve as part OF a permanent
American merchant marine when not
wanted for war, is one of the immedi
ate needs of the country. in the opin-
OF the merchants and manufacturers
association OF Baltimore. He declared
today that he did not believe that such
a fleet would be built by private en-
Scamen's Act. and that accordingly
the government would probably have
to construct the vessels.
To the extent that American ship
the country for naval auxiliary fleet,
through construction OF suitable ves-
sells in time of peace" he said, Il
favor the building of a naval auxiliary
by the government.
Undoubtedly we must provide an
adequate naval auxiliary. and these
vessels should be so designed as to
meet the needs of war, while at the
same time being suitable for CONNER
cial uses in normal times. They should
be built in American shipyards. and
every encouragement should be given
American shipping interests to con-
struct them without governmental con
troll. However, If private construction
under favorable conditions be- not
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
IRRIGATION CONFERENCE

The Western states conference on
irrigation matters will be held in San
Francisco on December I'd and Sd.
This is an important conference and
matters pertaining to the irrigation
and reclamation of the arid lands in
the west will be discussed. and steps
taken to further advance legislation
in these matters at the coming ses.
sion of congress. Governor Boyle
yesterday appointed Frank Hough of
Fallon. e. c. Mcclellan of Winnemuc.
ca and Judge George p. Costigan of
Sweetwatcr to represent Nevada.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
]. N. MADDEN
NOW ON TRIAL

The trial OF J. NJ. Madden. charged
with having committed perjury on the
Sth Of last June al Wells, at the pre-.
liminary examination of Dick Woods,
came up this morning. Attorney
Claude King of Salt Lake City is rep.
resenting the defendant.
The following jurymen were sclec.
ted:
Gus Mitchell, John McDcrmott, T.
l.. Bachman, Geo. l.. Bachman L. p.
Porch, J. f. Murphy. E. C. Murphy,
II. Il. Noble, Ben Trembath, l.. NJ
Bellinger, NJ. NJ. Rockwell. Daniel
Thompson.
The taking of evidence was begun
al 1:30 this afternoon and the state
will probably finish its case before
evening.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
.ELKO HEN WINS
ANOTHER PRIZE

A. ID. Taber, local agent OF the Wells
Fargo company, and winner of more
than fifty ribbons and prizes at vari-
Gus poultry shows, received a tcle.
gram from San Francisco this morn
ing stating that the black orpington
hen which he sent to the show had
been awarded third prize.
AS this show is one of the greatest
ever held in the United States. with
the finest birds in the country ent-
cred, Mr. Taber has reason to be
proud of this achievement. His pens
must now be recognized among the
best in the United States.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
THE HIGH SIGN
IN CHICAGO

If you should happen to meet some
where in the loop district OF Chicago
two apparently rational human beings
who. upon sighting one another be.
gin TO make hypnotic passes, and who
upon approaching each p.her. pro-
ceed TO rub noses, or bump foreheads.
do not on that account jump TO con-
clusions. Anything is plausible in this
jumbled up old world. These are not
escaped maniacs from the asylum:
neither are they actors in moving
picture drama. They are only the
members of the latest secret society.
For you must know that since the Sun
day closing law has been enforced in
Chicago, il is necessary. unless one
is to go thirsty, to belong to a So
ciety-preferably secret society
and thereby TO obtain special dispen.
sation. Thus. because of this little
loophole in the law, secret organi2a-
tions without number have been
springing up in the windy city. Among
the latest 10 apply for charters are
the Royl Sons of the Umpballuzums.
the Imperial Order Of the Sacred
Camel. the Rumtetumtums Of the Sa.
hara Desert and the Immortal Sons
and Daughters of Howdryiam. The
sacred password of the inner circle
is Here's How" Chicago's motto. it
will be remembered, is II will" The
motto of these organizations is 81
don't care if do"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

rapid enough to meet the needs of ma
tional defense. then the government
itself must see that they are built.
Il would have such vessels leased
out by the government 10 private op-
Grafton, subject TO immediate cancel
lation of charters in the event of war.
There is no need for the purchase
Of ships abroad If we will encourage
the building of sufficient auxiliary
fleet at home. American shipyards,
if the business is offered them, can
readily enlarge their plants to meet
the increased demand for ship con-
struction. These yards would later be
afforded Il considerable business in
the repair of ships-all of which
would 70 toward the upbuilding of
American overseas trade and to the
permanent prosperity of the country.
However. il is useless to expect
the building OF merchant ships by pri-
vate parties unless the LaFollette Sea
mems Act is amended or repealed. as
there would be no incentive for pri-
vate building of ships if their opera
tion were handicapped by such burd-
ems as that law imposes.
Il believe that congress should en-
courage American shipping and the
creation OF an adequate naval auxil-
iary at the earliest possible mom-
ent"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
GERMAN OFFICIAL
OvERSTEPS BOUNDS
BY Pae. and InrI News Service.

BY Pac. and IntI News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Assistant
Federal Attorney Roger Wood, in his
opening statement in the trial OF the
Hamburg-American officials, charged
that Ambassador Boy Ed has ridden
rough shod over American neutrality,
having shown an utter disregard for
not only American laws but also in.
ternational law upon the subject OF
how an official should treat neutral
country.
Attorney Wood accused Boy Ed of
scattering money throughout this
country for German military purposes.
He had recently directed that $500, 900
be sent to San Francisco. $135.0OO to
Philadelphia and other sums TO other
places TO purchase shipping and sup
plies for German military and naval
purposes. The jury in the case was
completed by noon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
GREECE WILL SOON
HAVE TO DECIDE
Nation Has No Choice, She Must EN-
bark in War-Both Com
batants Threaten
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

BY Pac. and IntI News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-The
Greek charg d affairs Vouros states
that his nation does not desire war
but she realizes that she must make
her choice between the two fighting
powers and embark soon. On the one
hand, Greece is facing the Teutons on
land. while on the other hand she is
confronted by the allies, who are in
contestable on the seas. She is not
in position to check either.
1t is claimed that Germany has made
secret agreements with Greece, and
Germany admits that Greece will prob
ably be forced 10 join the allies. The
Teutons declare that Greece's decision
will have no effect in the Balkans. the
greatest danger being that Greecc's
decision might force Roumania to take
the same stand.
II is admitted by Germany, that if
Greece takes a stand against the al.
lies, she will lose most of her sea-
ports, her islands and the city of Ath.
ems, and her commerce will be annihi-
lated and her navy confiscated. The
Germans have not overlooked any pos.
sibilities, for they have concentrated
an army of Bulgars and Turks OH her
borders ready for an instant invasion
the moment Greece throws in her lot
with the allies.
a dispatch from Athens states that
Premier Skouloudis is expected to re-
sign hourly, on account of his hostil-
ity TO Great Britain.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
AMERICAN JOCKEY
D|SGRACES HIMSELF
BY Pac. and IntT News Service.

LONDON. Nov. 23.-Tod Sloan. cele.
brated American jockey was arrested
mere tonight i'll company with noted
French actress and the couple will be
deported tonight. Ambassador Page
did not object, so il is assumed that
Sloan will not fight TO remain in Lon
don. The specific charge against him
is that he was keeping a gambling
house which was prejudical to the
soldiers. He was keeping house
patronised largely by the men in train
ing and gambling has become such a
mania among them that the authori
ties have taken steps to stop il.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER
IN THE SECOND DEGREE

At 12:45 o'clock Saturday morning
the jury in the Sella case returned a
verdict of guilty of murder in the
second degree, says the WinDemucca
Silver State. Time of sentence was
fixed for Wednesday, November 24,
at 4:30 o'clock Penalty for the
crime is fixed by statute from ten
years to life imprisonment in the
penitentiary. The defense closed it's
case yesterday afternoon at about 4
O'Clock. after which arguments were
made by council. lasting until short.
ly after midnight. The jury was out
for about 30 minutes. II is under
stood that the case will be APPEALED
to the supreme court.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
.ELKO LIQUOR Co.
APPLY FOR RECEIVER

In the district court this morning
the Elko Liquor company, corpora.
tion, applied for the appointment of
receiver for the company, in the
person of Sam Jacobsen. the heaviest
creditor, and at the same time the
heaviest stock holder in 'the com.
pany.
The complaint alleges that Max
Gussaron. manager of the company,
has departed for parts unknown. that
ii is believed that he has gone to Can
ada.
The various creditors are cnumerat-
ed. and liabilities are fixed at $4.433. 81
with assets of about S25O0.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

who were to have been exterminated.
are all alive and well and the other
state officials. each and every one of
whom was to have been slain. are still
at their desks.
Spry now says IL is the l. w. WIS
turn to move. Intimation Is given
that the limit of the governors au-
thority, which includes the calling out
of the National Guard, will be gone
to. in the move to drive the pests
from the commonwealth.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
CATCH THE TURKEY
AND It IS YOURS

The management of the Pioneer sa-
soon will turn loose a fine big turkey
on the street tomorrow afternoon at
four O'Clock, and the boy who catches
him may keep him. Any boy under
fifteen years may enter the contest.
AS II costs nothing to enter, every
boy in Elko under fifteen will likely
be on hand. Don't forget the time and
place. in front of the Pioneer at four
O'Clock tomorrow. adv
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
FRENCH FLYERS
WIN VICTORIES
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

BY Pac. and lntI News Service.
PARIS, Nov. 23.-Repots from the
front give the details of series OF
air fights in which the French flyers
have won distinctive victories, owing
TO the superiority of the French ma
chimes over the slow, cumbersome Ger
man taubes.
Two taubes We're brought down near
Belgium and two were put TO flight
near Rheims, three taubes which
were flying towards Champagne were
forced to land behind their own lines
and another was captured as II fell
in flames.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
ALLIES GAIN POINT
FROM CONSTANTINE
BY Pac. and lntT News Service.

ATHENS, Nov. 23.--It Is semi-ofrici-
ally announced that the government is
disposed to guarantee safety and free.
dom for the movement of allied troops.
This is the first definite word the en-
tente powers are gaining 1t means
that there will be no interference IL
the Serbians or the British and French
themselves are forced to retreat
through Greece. Probably the threats
to strike Greek shipping served its
purpose.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
BRITISH EMPIRE
COUNTS ITS VEAL TIL

BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.
LONDON, Nov. 23.--In a speech in
the house of commons today. McKen.
ma announced that the wealth OF the
British empire is $4,000. 900, 900. The
governments yearly income Is 100000.
OOO, 900.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
SPRY AND |. w. w.

Governor SpIy. IN his office at the
capitol at Salt Lake, entered upon a
campaign which, he forcibly declares
will forever rid Utah of the |. w. w.
Hillstrom. having been shot to
death, according to the state law,
the capitol. which the |. w. WIS
were to destroy by dynamite. remains
intact, Governor Spry and his family
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
JIMMY BRITT
BECOMES RECRUIT
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-Jimmy Britt
former lightweight champion, has en-
listed among the Australian army
which is being sent 10 the front. His
regiment is now somewhere between
Australia and Gallipoli, on. the Indian
ocean. He went to Australia 10 carry
out a vaudeville contract. but became
enthused with patriotism and enlisted
with the British army.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
GERMANY CATCHES
S's'S"1O
MORE SERB|ANS
BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.

BERLIN, Nov. 23.-It would appear
from the German dispatches that Ger
many had captured about all of the
Serbian population. Latest reports
from the front state that tire Bulgar-
ians captured $500 Serbs. 80 cannon
and % machine guns. The Germans
are approaching Pristina from the
Northwest while the Bulgarians are
marching up from the southeast, thus
planning on catching the rest OF the
Serbians in Il trapu between them.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
VILLAS SOLDIERS
IN BAD CONDITION
BY pac. and lntl News Service.

WASHINGTON. Nov 23.--The state
department has been advised that g..
900 Villista soldiers under General
Harras have arrived at Jalisco. from
Western Durango in pitiful condition,
Twelve died OF starvation en- route.
They were attempting to join zapata.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
THE TIDE TURNS
IN SERBIA
BY Pac. and Intr News Service.

ATHENS. Nov. 23.-The Serbian le-
CATION announces that the Serbian
army has occupied positions on the
Prilep front, and that they are ad-
vancing towards Babuna pass. while
the Bulgarian armies are retreating.
Dispatches from Constantinople claim
that Turkish artillery has won victo-
ries by driving of destroyers which
were attempting 10 enter the Darda-
nellcs. ..... &C..
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

Upon the application of Mrs. Mar
garet Vertrees of Carlin, an order was
made in the district court this morn.
ing restoring to her her two daught-
ers. Margaret and Edith. who were
placed in the orphans home last oc-
tober.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
BRITISH BEGIN TO
RETURN COMPLIMENTS
BY 9ac. and Int'l News Service.

COPENHAGEN. Nov. est Is re-
ported that a German dreadnought,
the Margraf. has been summarized and
sunk in the Baltic sea. She was one
of the largest vessels of the German
navy and registered 25,575 tons. was
$50 feet long and carried a crew Of
l.OU0 men.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

The university of California defeat.
I'D Nevada at football Saturday by
score of 81 to g. thus atoning some.
what for their Washington defeat 73
to o. The Californians were too heavy
for the Ncyadans.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
GETTING
LARGER ARMY
BY Pac. and IntT News Service.

BY Pac. and Int'I News Service.
ATHENS. Nov. 23Rumors of some
of the points OF Kitcheners talks are
beginning to come out and IT is re-.
ported that he informed the Greek
government that by spring England
will have four million men in the field
and that they will be able to fully
equip six million additional Russians.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

Postmaster Harry Mayer is report.
ed seriously III with the la grippe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

Senator Kcddie departed this morn.
ing by auto for ms nome at Fallon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23
ITALIAN FLEET
BOMBARDS BULGARIA

BY Pac. and int'i News Service.
LONDON. Nov. ga central dis
patch from home reports that the
Italian Mediterranean fleet is oom-
harding Degeagatha, Bulgaria
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Stewart have re-
turned to their ranch at Lee.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-23

Judge Taber Is expected home Sun.
day.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-08
Friday Day Of Selection.
$2O,OOO WATERBURY FIRE. Blaze Caused by Spark from Passing Locomotive.

Waterbury, July s.--A spark from a passing locomotive set fire to a store house on South Leonard street owned by Frank Flammia shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. The fire spread from the storehouse to a half dozen adjoining structures. several of them being tenement houses and the others barns. The loss is estimated at $20,- 900. MT. Flammia lost two horses, two automobiles, and a large quantity of coal, wood and charcoal stored in the storehouse. This building was completely destroyed and so were his barn and garage. Two tenement houses owned by him were badly dam aged and a tenement house adjoin-' ing his property also fared badly.
 A garage owned by the Waterbury Paper Box company was destroyed A heavy rain that started to fall at 5 A. M., when the fire was burning it's f1ercest. prevented further damage. and proved a godsend to the f1remen who were contending with all kinds of difficulties in fighting the blaze. Mr. Flammia Is not protected by insur- ance
New Britain herald., 1915-07-08
SAVAGE BEATS REICH.

New York, July s.--Jim Savage boxed forty-seven kinds of rings around Al Reich for ten rounds last night at the St. Nicholas Rink Jim had too much class-even of the Orange, N. J., kind-for the Adonis.. Al had opportunities galore, but he lacked heart last night if he ever did.
 Tn two rounds alone did Jim have hard road to hoe. In the third he ran headlong into right hand smash and he was wobbly until the bell came to his rescue. The men Tn AIS corner screamed like bald eagles trying to get Al to work close. The Adonis did not like it and would not mix. Savage led always with left. He landed nine out of ten Of them and these stinging reminders seemed to take all the gumption out of Reich.
 In the sixth Al started a flow from Jims nose, and this seemed to ignite a little flame of hope in AIS corner ! The hope died a bornin though. for Al put down the damper and refused to do anything in the winning line Savage was tired at times but he jo1- lied Al out of it by displaying two perfect rows of teeth
 Al made one spectacular rally. in the seventh. He jumped in many hard blows, but when he seemed to have Jim going he stopped to a dead walk and Jim electrified the crowd by coming back and stealing the round by hard, clever lighting, He 1 was tired in the tenth, but generalship carried him clear of the breakers.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-08

One of the most unusual chapters in the fight Harry K. Thaw has made for liberty was enacted when Mrs
 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, his wife, who had been frequently referred to as one of the most important witnesses for the state in the jury trial of her husbands sanity. spent twelve ana one-half hours in New York and then returned to her camp near Ma lone. N. Y, without testifying. Dnr~ ing her stay in the city Mrs Thaw consulted with Dr. Austin Flint, one of the states alienists, and Deputy General Frank K. Cook. who had charge of the Thaw case for he state. obtained from a physician & certificate that she was in no condi- tion to testify and went shopping. She bought a new white hat with one feather in it, consulted with her dressmaker and went to her home at 23 West Eleventh street, after an- nouncing publicly that she would talk with newspapermen there. After the interview she jumped into taxicab and was lost in the city's whirl until she appeared at the Grand Central station. When she strolled into the station Mrs. Thaw was chatting with three friends--two women and man. She smiled at one of the newspaper men whom she knew and shook hands with him. She was vivacious and cheerful. She wore her new hat, a white suit, with dark stripes set wide apart white silk stockings and white low shoes She said she mad enjoyed her day in town. Then one
New Britain herald., 1915-07-08
GIVING UP GHOST.
Newark Federals May Soon Be Trans
 ferred-- Other Teams Quit.


 Newark, N. J. July S.-It was stat cd in Newark on excellent authority last night that the Newark Federal League Club will be transferred to another city before the close of the present season The patronage at the new Harrison Park has been so poor that the venture has proved a disappointment to Pat Powers and Harry F. Sinclair, the owners of the club
 Baseball has been big failure in Newark, both at the International League Park and also at the Federal Park. The international League club was shifted to Harrisburg, and the support of the Feds has been so poor that the Federal League officials are seriously contemplating the transfer of the club to another city Some time ago the club released it's mana : ger, Bill Phillips, in order to reduce the expenses.
 The venture in Harrison was very costly. A large amount of money was spent in the construction of the plant at Harrison Oval, which will be burden on the hands of the league : when the transfer is made. The Sunday patronage has been fair, but the attendance at the week games has been light.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-08
FACES se YEARS IN PRISON

New Haven, July S.-Judge Greene Tn the superior court yesterday sen- fenced Erastus T. Wyman to not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years in state's prison for burglary Wyman's case has attracted consider able attention in legal circles from the fact that this is his second states prison ofrense, that he was on parole from a 10 to 19 years sentence for rape, having served one year of that time, when he was released by order of the board of pardons Colonel Osborn of the board was among those who testified in the case which has been going on for five days.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-08

Stone of Buchminster Road, Brook line. and Marion, to Huntington R. Hardwick, Harvard '15. son of Mir. and Mrs. Theodore c. Hardwick of Quincy, today at Great Hill, the country home of the bride in Marion. The bride will be attended by Miss Nathaline Gunner of Brookline and Cohasset as maid of honor and by her sister, Miss Barbara Storie, as flower girl. The bridesmaids will be Miss Edith Stevens of Beacon street and Miss Constance Kellen of Com monwealth avenue.