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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05

WE are pleased to note that the
members of Journeymen Bakers
Union are in the fight against the
Bread Trust hammer and tongs.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05

The American Can Company one
of Hamilton's large factories has
more orders now than they have
had for the past FIVE years. 1t is
encouraging to hear such reports
from an institution of this size.
Let us hope that the orders con
tinue to come in.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05

members of the committee are
urged to be there without fail.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1915.

xnts,sd al the Posto6fee al RamfifoH, Ohio, as
Second ClaJs lMaiia Matter.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05
Earlx tiorseless carriaae

The archives Of Antwerp show that
in 1910 the communal treasurer was
authorized by the magistrates Of the
town to pay bonus of "a livres
d'artois to a man named Giles de Dom
as an appreciation of his gift to the
city of carriage set in motion by
mechanical means only"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05

One hundred and fifty cigarmak-
ers will find employment if the
dealers purchase all their cigars
from Hamilton merchants. Fifty
bakers will be added to the bake
shops if all the groceries purchase
their bread from our local bakeries
and twenty FIVE broom makers will
find employment if the house wife
demands Hamilton made e-broom.
The merchants and business men
will do more business if they all
instruct their wives to buy athome
instead of going elsewhere. We
find that the wives of some of
Hamilton merchants set bad pre-
cident by coming into town with
large bundles of goods that can be
secured here at no greater cost than
out of the city.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05

Issuxp WEEKLY AT s26 MARKET STREET,
HAMILTON, OHIO.
Hoxx,TRLEYHoNx .SOs.
BELL l296-X.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-02-05
DR.. E. |. HENES
DENTIST

Over Beeler's Drug Store, 1874 High ST
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
COMM ERCIAL CABARET

Brooks and King at the Commercial
Cabaret are providing for the amuse-
ment lovers of Elko a series of en-
tertainment that fill n long felt want
to the after theater patrons who visit
this popular resort for an after the
show luncheon. Mine Host Doyle
in caring for the wants of the inner
man" is keeping a standard of
eatables unsurpassed any place, is
sparing no expense in also Offering a
worth while diversification in the way
OF n concert. together with the excel.
lent menu provided. The patronage
so far has more than assured the sue.
cess of the venture, even to the most
optomistic. The extensive repertoire
Of the entertainers, make possible a
nightly change of program.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
BY|NGTON WINS
RENO MAYORSH|P
Women Cast First Vote-Ordinance
Reducing Saloons
Defeated

The election in Reno yesterday re.
suited in the reelection of Frank J.
Byington as mayor of Reno. 1t was
the first time that the women of Reno
were permitted to exercise the privi-
lege of the ballot, and they were out in
force. Nearly all who were regist.
cred voted. The proposed ordinance
10 reduce the number of saloons to
forty was beaten. This was a sur
prise to many as they thought that
the votes of the women would be prac.
tically solid for it. Following is list
Of the candidates together with the
winners:
For Mayor-Frank ]. Byington, non
partisan; William p. McCullom, So
cialist; Clarence G. Pierson, non-parti-
san. Byington won by large majority.
For city attorney-E. w. Cheney.
Leroy +. Pike and Lester Summer.
field, all non-partisan. Summerfield,
present incumbent, won by large ma.
jority.
For city clerk-John F. Burke, non
partisan; Julius r. Parry, non-parti-
san; Nellie T. Zeigler, socialist Par
ry was successful candidate.
For police judge-George C. Bryson,
Barney Campbell, Charles A. Davies,
Raymond A. Gott, S. II. Harrington,
G. w. Hazlett, NJ. H. Lund, Peter
Slaugh, B. c. Weir, all non-partisan.
Bryson was successful candidate.
For councilman, first ward-Sam
Frank, w. R. Sirbeck, John w.
Wright, all non-partisan. Frank was
successful despite the fact that Sir
beck was indorsed by the business
mems association.
For councilman, second ward-G. H.
Beebe, George Larcombe, Peter Stef.
fes, all non-partisan. Steffes was sue.
cessful candidate.
For councilman, third ward-Roy j.
Frisch, r. M. Preston, both non-parti-
san. Frisch was successful candidate.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
SCHOOL DEPUTIES
To- Be TRANSFERRED
The Winnemucca Star says:

The Winnemucca Star says:
Governor Emmett d. Boyle, John f.
Bray, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and A. w. Hendrick,
president of the state university, who
constitute the state board of educa-
tion, held an official session here Sat
urday in the high school auditorium
1t was stated that the object of the
meeting was the investigation of ru-
mors in regard to school matters in
this county, but the members of the
board declined to discuss the matter
or make statement of the results of
the meeting. They left on the even.
ing train for Reno.
Under the new law the state board
OF education instead of the state su.
perintendent has the appointment of
the deputy state school superinten-
dents for the five districts of the
state. These appointments are to be
made before the first Monday in May.
Though no official announcements
of the appointments have been made
II is understood that they have been
agreed upon by the board. From the
best information that can be obtained,
Deputy Superintendent J. F. Abel will
be transferred from Winemucca to
Ely, his new district including White
Pine, Lander and Eureka counties.
G. e. Anderson will be transferred
from Elko to Tonopah and Miss Ber.
tha Kneymey. for several years
teacher in the Elko high school, will
hive charge OF the Elko district.
Professor McCracken of Dayton will
be transferred to Winnemucca hav.
Ing charge OF the district including
Humboldt and Churchill counties
The changes include transfer of all
the old state deputies to other dis
tricts.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
ODDIE'S TROUSERS
WORN BY SOMEONE

Besides the clothes in which you
see me. 1 have scarcely decent
trouser in my wardrobe"
The words are those OF Robert
Louis Stevenson, but they were artly
quoted yesterday by Former Governor
Tasker L. Oddie. Now, this doesn't
mean that Oddie has only one pair OF
pardon the vulgarity-pants. This
Is a tale of pair of trousers that
the tail of a coat wouldn't hide says
the Gazette.
Early Saturday morning Governor
Cddie sent his long suit, which, &C.
cording to exposition Palace of Educa.
ton parlance, is known as a Prince
Albert, to the cleaners. The suit was
to be returned that same evening, for
pressing was all that was necessary.
The Albert part was returned, but the
odd pair of trousers happened along,
too.
Gov. Oddie wore the trousers which
weren't his, and apparently somebody
went to church yesterday in the form.
er governors breeches. Really, the
trousers that Oddie wore were just like
his own, except in on respect-it was
all he could do to make them meet
at the waist line.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
STATE ENGINEER
HERE ON BUSINESS

State Engineer Kearney arrived
from the west this morning, and this
afternoon in company with Attorney
c. B. Henderson, Watt Martin and
John Cazier departed for Starr Valley
by auto. The purpose of this visit is
to temporarily adjudicate water rights
between the two last named parties,
pending a final determination.
Mr.. Kearney expects to return this
evening, and tomorrow he will go to
White Rock to adjust certain claims
to water made by Henry Winter and
Mrs. Parus. The state engineer is al
ways on the go while in this section.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
FIFTEEN OUT OF EIGHTY
HORSES ARE ACCEPTABLE

A party of horse buyers, in the in
terest Of the French government,
spent Wednesday and Thursday in
Yerington, seeking animals OF the
light artillery type, to be employed
in the war zone, says the Mason Val.
ley News. The price offered for light
artillery horses is $125; the buyers
are, however, working under restrlc.
tions that make them particular. Out
of about eighty head inspected only
fifteen were accepted, the greater
number being rejected on one or both
OF the two points, viz; under Ave
years OF age or too long in the legs.
The inspection took place at the Pho.
neer stables, and drew crowd of
spectators. The fifteen animals
bought are at the Pioneer stables,
awaiting shipping orders. They go to
Reno, and there wait a trainload ship.
ment east.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
WORLDS BOXING
CHAMPIONSHIPS

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May s.
Champion amateur boxers of the east
and west are here to try conclusions
In a tournament for the worlds titles
to be conducted under the auspices
o. the athletic department OF the Pan.
ama-Paci6c International exposition.
In the size and representative char
acter Of the list of contestants the
tournament has never been equaled
~ any similar affair in this country.
The matches will continue over a per.
iod of several days and will include
events for eight classes of contestants
ranging from 1O8 pounds and under to
over ITS pounds.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
SUGGESTS BETTER
FIRE PROTECTION

George A. Cole, state controller,
who is also ex-ofricio insurance COM
missioner and fire warden, has just
completed an inspection of buildings
owned and controlled by the state,
the purpose being to figure on addi.
tional fire protection and conse-
quent reduction in insurance rates
on state property. Mr. Cole figures
that the state buildings are insured
at the present time for $6000 900, and
that increases will be made in some
of the policies.
The university structures are in
sured at the present time for approx
imately $308,0OO. Other approximate
insurance carried by the state Is
S126,000 on the state capitol, 100000
on the asylum, $4,000 on the orphans
home, $4,000 on the state printing
office, 100000 on the Industrial home
at Elko and other small policies on
the exposition buildings.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
REAL CHAMPION
FROM ICELAND
(By Hugh S. Fullerton)


During the worldwide hunt Of FIVE
years for a white hope" to beat Jack
Johnson, which eventually resulted in
the development of the akward giant.
Jess Willard one spot was overlooked.
The promoters seeking a champion
failed to try Iceland, and missed a
man who could defeat Jess Willard,
Jack Johnson and Sam Langford in
the same ring inside of three rounds at
most--provided they will fight him at
his own style OF going-glavis.
This man is Johannes Joseffson, the
fcelandis stranger. though why
stranger is hard to tell. Having seen
him In action, and witnessed how he
can do II, would back him against
any three men to attack him at once.
and take his end of the argument.
lie does not claim to be a champion
fighter. although he Is champion OF
Iceland at China, game that the Ice.
landers has payed for 300 years and
which they have developed into an art
of self-defense that outrivals jiujitsu,
is faster and more damaging than the
French savate, and compared with
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
"DRY9" TO HAVE TWO
BILLS ON 1916 BALLOT

The "drys" of California, according
to a statement Of intentions filed with
the secretary of state, have decided
to enter two propositions upon the
1916 ballot. One will provide for the
closing OF all the saloons in the state
on January 1, 1918; the other prohib.
ito the sale, manufacture or distribu.
tion OF liquor of any sort after Janu.
ary l, 1920. II is understood here
that the two propositions do not mean
split in the prohibition forces, but
that the two propositions will be
placed upon the ballot in an effort
to satisfy both the radicals and the
conservatives in the dry camp.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
AGED PIONEER LADY
LAID TO REST

The remains of Mrs. Eliza Crane
were laid to rest this afternoon. Ser.
vices were conducted from the late
residence of the deceased, Rev. Chas.
McHarness of the Methodist church
officiating.
Mrs. Crane was a native of Illinois
and was seventy-eight years old. In
1853 with her husband she crossed the
plains bound for California. When
they reached Austin their. horses were
so worn. out that they decided to wait
there until spring. Hearing of land on
South Fork that had not been taken
up they went to that place and tn 1866
located on what is still known as the
Crane ranch. There they lived until
ten years ago. raising large family,
and making one of the best and pret-
tiest ranches in Elko County. In
1910 Mr.. Crane died here, after ling
ering illness.
The deceased leaves to mourn her
three daughters, Mrs. George Over
man, Mrs. II. F. McDermott, Mrs. C.
E. Francis, and six sons, George, Knox,
Charley, Henry, Andrew, and James.
She also leaves twenty-five grand
children and four great-grand children.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of large circle of friends.
Mrs. Crane was one of those quiet,
home-loving, motherly women, who en-
deared herself to all with whom she
came into contact. Reunited in the
home beyond the skies with her hus.
band and companion in life for more
than fifty years, may she find ever,
lasting peace.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
CITIZENS OF RUTH
FAVOR PROHIBITION

A petition signed by PIT residents
Of Ruth has been filed with the coun-
ty clerk, praying the board of COM
missioners to annul all liquor licenses
for that section and to refuse the
granting of similar licenses in the fu-
ture. The names of rs women resi-
dents are attached to the petition.
The board has set May 6 at IL o'clock
a. m. as the time when the petition
will be acted upon, and protests heard.
1t has been known for some time past
that the management of the Nevada
Con. has been pronounced in opposi.
ton to the saloons of the camp, and
1t has also been said that men who
drink will not be retained in the EN-.
ploy of the company.-Ely Record.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
Russians Suffer Severe
Defeat In West Galacia

frontier, and Petrograd reports that
the Russians inflicted heavy losses on
the Ottomans.
If the success of the Muscovites has
been followed up, military observers
declare that Persia now should be free
of her unlimited guests.
This battle, however, was a small
affair when compared with what Ger,
mauy and Austria claim they have
done to the Russians in Galicia. Their
reports tonight state that some 10000
Russians were captured and that a
large number of guns were taken.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
REAR ADMIRAL POND
HEADS PACIFIC FLEET

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 5.-Rear
Admiral Robert M. Doyle, commander
In chief of the Pacific Reserve Fleet
and one of the best known officers Of
the navy, was placed on the retired
list today on account Of having reach
ed the age limit for active service.
Rear Admiral Charles F. Pond, who
has been superintendent OF the
Twelfth Naval district with head.
quarters at Mare Island, Cal, has been
designated to succeed Admiral Doyle
as commander in chief OF the Pacific
Reserve Fleet.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05

should attack me assuredly could de-
feat him quickly for he would be at
my mercy. Neither his strength nor
his skill with his fists would avail
him anything.
"He could not defend himself At
close quarters I could perhaps lay him
low with my head or, perhaps, break
his leg with twisting leg grips.
81 have seen your Gotch wrestle
He is great man. Perhaps, IL trained,
he would be a great man at CLAWS
His great strength, coupled with
knowledge Of grips that we use would
make him wonderful. He has small
skill with his legs and feet, and at
kicking would be helpless. Our best
MEN can land kick with even greater
accuracy than your boxers land with
their fists. could kick Willard's jaw
easily in spite of his great heighth and
for backward kicking while breaking
from clinches he would be helpless.
Many of the twists and grips are
the same as in jiu jitsu. The Iceland
method is much more effective in that
we use all Of natures weapons.
Some tricks are vary deadly. 1t
would not be hard to kill a man with
out weapons"
Joseffson weighs about 205 pounds,
is about 80 years old and has prodi-
gious strength.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
THREE Weeks"
AGAIN TONIGHT

A large crowd witnessed the produc-
ton of the splendid picture Three
Weeks" at the Bradley Opera House
last night and all were delighted.
Many came up from Carlin and they
were so pleased that Mr.. Happier was
induced to secure the picture for
Thursday night at that place.
BY special request the picture will
be produced again at the Bradley to-
night in order that those who missed
seeing it last night may do so tonight.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05

composer is on his way to San Fran,
cisco as delegate Of the Franco,
American commission for the develop,
ment of political, economic, literary
and artistic relations to appear IN a
series OF lectures at the Panama ex,
position.
The Saint-Saens will be royalty
welcomed in every American city he
visits is a foregone conclusion, for he
is not only the most venerable and
famous OF all the distinguished musi
clans of his country but he is one OF
if not the most distinguished of the
representatives of his national art.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
FAMOUS COMPOSER TO
VISIT UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, May 5..-When the
steamship Rochambeau ties UP at the
French Line pier on Friday or Satur-
day OF this week, big delegation OF
New York musicians and musIc.lovers
will be on hand to welcome Camille
SaintSaons, who will be among the
steamships passengers. The famous
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
COUNTY ADVERTISING
AWARDED INDEPENDENT

At the meeting of the county COM
missioners this morning bids to do the
county advertising were opened, and
the bid OF the Independent was found
TO he lowest and an order was made
that contract be awarded to this
paper for period covering one year
The amounts bid by the several pap.
ers were as follows: Elko Independ.
ent, $110; Elko Free Press, SIPS; Ne
vada State Herald, S139.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
TURN DOWN BIG
ORDER FOR SHELLS

DAYTON, KY, May 5.-An order
for 3OO,OOO,0OO cartridge shells for
the allies has been turned down by
the Wadsworth Machine Company.
Had the order been for the Unit,
ed States government" a member of
the firm said, "our entire plant would
have been at the governments dis
posal.",
The shells would cost more than
100000.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERS
MEET AT RICHMOND

RICHMOND. Va. May 5.-Full of
enthusiasm for successful meeting,
hundreds of Christian Endeavorers
gathered in this city today for the
annual convention of their state orga-
nization. The sessions will continue
three days and will be presided over
by Rev. c. N. COmper of Lynchburg
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION
REPORTS SLIGHT PROFIT

SAN DIEGO, May 5.-Attendance
for the month of April at the Pana-
ma-California exposition was 1882,
1t was officially announced today. A
profit of $10,470 was made, it is said,
on the average daily attendance Of
5,017.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
Special to The Independent.

Special to The independent.
BERLIN, May 5.-The Russian line
in Western Galacia has been complete
ly smashed for twenty miles by the
Germans and Austrians. There is
great rejoicing in the German capital
over the victory and many flags have
been raised in its honor
LONDON, May 5.-The Russians
have had at least partial revenge for
the defeat inflicted upon them in west
ern Galicia by the Austrians and Ger
mans by badly beating the Turks who
had invaded Persia. The defeat took
place in a three days battle near the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05

PEKING. May 5.-Military prepara-
ton are being made for the defense of
Peking. According to Chinese offic-
ials, whose statements have been cor
roborated in other circles, the govern
ment is making no preparations else
where than at the capital for defense,
considering that the Chinese will be
unable to oppose the Japanese should
they make an attack.
1t is asserted in high quarters that
100000 troops have been concentrated
in the environs of Peking, but with
sufficient ammunition for only a brief
resistance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
COST OF WAR TO ENGLAND

LONDON, May 5.-Lloyd.G Georfe an.
nounced in the House of Commons to.
day that the total war cost to the end
o; the fiscal year would be 100000, 900
pounds, an average daily cost OF 2,1O0,.
O0G pounds.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
THE USUAL THING

The Winnemucca Silver State in
commenting on the storm damage is
philosophic as follows: THE storm
has had the effect of running fruit,
but that loss will hardly be felt, as
it is usually destroyed from some
cause or other every year. The
greatest damage will be done to
sheep"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05


which boxing is a tame and unscienti-
fic sport, Joseffson. China champion of
Iceland, is with the Ringing shows,
with two Icelanders almost his equal
in skill and speed of eye, hand, feet
and head.
The champion is not tall. He has
the head of a Viking. wonderful
shoulders and chest and legs corded
like trunks of tree.
He consented to show a few tricks
when interviewed him. l assumed
the position of a boxer, and, in two
seconds he kicked me squarely on the
point of the chin, so lightly that l
knew he judged the distance to a hair.
Before l could throw a guard over or
break his guard he seized my left
wrist, butted his head onto the point
of my jaw, pulled me across his back
and dropped me on my feet, unhurt
but astonished. Then he laughed.
Il have seen and studied your wrest-
ling and boxing" he said. THE boxing
is fine. have tried it, but when box.
ing cannot refrain from using my feet
as is our custom. The feet and legs
are much better natural weapons than
the arms. One kick fairly landed is
knockout.
Il do not know that l could whip
Willard. You see 1t is for defense, and
not meant far ASSAULT II Willard
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
AMERICAN CONSUL
COMMITS SUICIDE
Special to The Independent.

Special to The Independent.
NAPLES, May 5.-Frederick Van
Dyne, American consul at Lyons com.
mitted suicide today by leaping from
the steamship Santa Ana. No reason
is known at present for his taking of
his life.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
SUBMARINE SINKS
ENGLISH TRAWLERs

Special to The independent.
LONDON, May 5.--Eleyen fishing
trawlers in the North Sea owned by
the British have been reported sunk
by a German submarine. The object
Is to cut off the supply to the forts.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-05-05
Special to The INDEPENDENT.

PEklNG, May 5.-Official orders
have gone out to Chinese army and
navy officials for hurried preparations
for war. The Chinese government is
said to fear an attack by the Japa.
nese without warning. The Japanese
fleet is reported at Chin Wang Foa, to
take the Japanese consul hom. 1t
is understood here that the Japanese
government has called home the con.
sui, which in effect would practically
mean an end to all diplomatic rela.
tions and declaration of war.
Taking warning from previous &C.
tions of the Japanese government in
starting hostilities before an actual
declaration of war was made, the Chi
nese are hurriedly assembling their
fleet preparing the army for active