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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

Naturaiists have determined that a
beaver dam on Eighth lake in the
Fulton chain, New York state, is al
least $50 years old. There are 126 dig
sttnguishable rings OF annual construc-
ton and q great. thickness that has all
ready decayed. It Is said certainly to
late back TO 1855.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02
BIG LEAGUE PROSPECT is
FACING FEDERAL cAAPcEe

Aberdeen. S. D., Nov. 25.-Charles
Fait, a well known Aberdeen bail
player, who played with Fargo and
Moorhead teams in the Northwestern
league last year, making so good a
pitcher that he has been signed up with
the Chicago White SoX for the coming
season, has been arrested here on a
bootlegging charge and will be turned
over to the federal authorities on a
white slavery charge. Fait and his
close friends declare that the entire
deal is a frameup of enemies, cut it is
understood that authorities declare
they have sufficient evidence to send
him to LeavenWorth.
-
RAPID CITY.-Information has reached
here that Lance-Corporal William Mas
tiers. of the Black Watch regiment of
the British army, serving in France, re-
Gently was ounde in the thigh by
shrapnel. The injured man is a nephew
of William Maclennan. a we'll known
Rapid City man. Mr.. Maclennan has nm
other nephew who is a lieutenant in tho
Dardanelles campaign.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02
MOBRiDGE HOTEL MAN
STABBED By MEXICAN

Mobridge, S. D.. Nov. 25.-R. 1. Hall,
proprietor of the Northwest hotel here,
was attacked by a Mexican and stab
bed numerous times in the chest, back
and shoulder.
The Mexican attempted to hold up
and rob Hall, but the latter grappled
with the. man and prevented his get
ting a large sum Of money ne carried
in his pockets. The assailant been
arrested. Hall is in a serious con-
dition.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

Harvey Lawrence. known among the
inmates Of the Hutchinson (xan.) re-
Gently escaped from the institution.
Lawrence acquired his name through
his physical condition. He has lost
arm, n leg and one eye. He was
sent up from Ford, Ford county, for
sseallng q Ford car. Lawrence is a
chronic wanderer and told the officers
:. tne time OF his arrest he was tired
OF hopping around on one foot
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

AZ 81. Sir William Crookes, the
sclentist, says he does not feel any diff
how to keep At, here is his dictum: "a
rood deal of my own present feeling
Snd position is due to the fac that I
rave always been working tolerably
nard and always doing something I
taKe g great interest in and am en-
Inusiastic about. That. l think, Keeps
oneIs mind healthy and in good state,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

The Belgian queen is an extremely
warm hearted woman. 1t is told Of
her that long before the war earnine
that 2 promising young artistic, a yio-
ltnist, was desperately i'll in suualid
surroundings. the queen, went to her
aid, being herself q fine violinist.
played all the girls favorite music, re-
peattng h visit daily until death made
her aid unnecessary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

"A deep and expensive oil well drillec
IN oklahoma has finally been aband-
oned as hopeless and the owners at
tribute their hard luck Il a black cat
which appeared when work was
started. In view. of q cats we'll known
aversion to water it would nave been
more reasonable of them to look for
yard to an extraordinary strike of oil,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

case Of 2 Tyrolean soldier who was
shot through the head in a battle along
the southern front in he European
var. n bullet passed clear through
tne brain. yet the man was not even
and was able to walk without
assistance to q field hospital. Sur
3eons that he will be ready
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

fossil Of an elephant that is be-
Ing excavated from q gravel bed near
Chatham. England. Is declared to have
supported tho ca-cnsse Of an ''elephas
antiQutns of the early pleistocene
period. q pnnv little runt OF q benst
ggsNt il .ritle inrssr than 4 mammoth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02
DUCKS SPEED UP TO
AVOID NEW HAZARDS

Woonsocket. S. D.. Nov. 27.-
Clerk Of Courts Kalder has some
ducks which appear to be edu-
; Gated and able to read the
; newspapers. Because the ducks
; did not lay he advertised them
for sale. The day after the sale
advertisement appeared in a
; local newspaper the ducks be-
gan to lay and each Of them has
; laid al egg daily ever since.
They evidently were afraid they
would lose their happy home,
and in the effort to save it did
; not hesitate to make them
selves so valuable to their owner
that he has concluded not to
sell them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

One at the mo c~arslions Of Flan-
sdeEasSa rlaErifcenA chime Of bells. has
s4bSen transferred 70 the English Wiz
Xl&8Npf gCattistock. where great inter
|@S1tsst6 taken IN the frequent concerts
1raFhich llsA fx made Of them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

Ting poster III Great
<aesSSir59laNtn1sssst your young mar
ssft1 duttes 70 HIS king and
I'll Observation-Disclosures come when he
g1154 HA6SS u q sAid to he causing
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02
NORFJoRlLAZET MEETING
TO BE HELD AT MADISON

Lake Madison. S. D.. Nov. 27.-As the
result OF a conference held at Madison,
there practically is no doubt hat Lake
Madison will be selected as the place
for holding the next annual meeting of
the Norfjorilazet. a Norwegian society,
with membership extending to every
state In the union. E. Rake, of Mime
apolis. president of the society. has no
titled local members that the annual
meeting will be held here, if the neces-
sary accommodations can be provided.
Local members say such accommo-
dations can be arranged and, accord
lngly, they regard it as assured that
tne meeting viii be held on the shores
or Lake Madison. 1t is expected the
will be between 1000 and
5000. coming from all parts of the Uni
ted states. The last annual convention
was held at Benson. Mimi, with about
$500 members in attendance.
June "a is the date on which it is
expected the convention will open. and
will continue for a number of DAYS
thereafter. Committees, made up of
Madison business men and of other
slider of Lake county have been ap-
pointed to have charge Of arrangements
for the big gathering, which will be one
OF most important held in South
Dakota neXt year.
MADISON-Charles Lyons Couehlin NJ
Milwaukee. Wis. and Miss Colletta Fttz-
gerald. of this city, were united in mar
rage here Wednesday morning at ST.
Ihomas church. They will reside in Mil
Waukee. where Mr.. Coughlin, a former
South Dakotan. now is engaged in bnsj-
ness.
BONESTEEI-Jess Williams. vice pres
ident OF the Security bank, of Bonesteel.
and one of the best known cattle men
and r9ncharS In tho ISc.oL,,a ...--
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
MAD COYOTE At
MOUNTAIN CITY

Thomas Stinton OF Mountain City,
reports that mad coyote came into
his back yard several days ago and
attacked his two dogs. After hard
fight the dogs killed the animal, but
they were both considerably injured
Mr.. Stinton Immediately killed both
the dogs, realizing the danger of their
having been infected with rabies. -.
Will Russell, who is down from the
Crock ranch north of Deeth, states
that several days ago a mad coyote
made its appearance near the ranch
house. 1t acted as though it were
blind, paying no attention to fences or
other obstacles, and madly snapped at
ey yerything in its way. AS there was
no gun handy the animal made its es-
cape.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
FORMER HEvADAN ON
PEACE COM|SSION

Z. Whitney Martin. formerly pro-
lessor of Latin and Greek at the
University of Nevada. and at present
head of the same department at Stan
ford university, arrived in Reno yes
terday for few days visit before
leaving for the European war zone.
Prof. Martin has been appointed
member of the American Peace COM
mission, and was to have sailed for
Europe two weeks ago. but owing to
the trouble arising from the sinking
Of the Lusitania, the trip was post
ponef Mr. Martin states that the
American Peace commission is doing
IL great deal of work, especially in
caring for refugees and have spent
nearly $50.O0,000 in Belgium alone.
Three other professors from Stan.
ford were appointed on the commits
sion and expected to spend the sum.
mer in Europe aiding the American
students at Oxford in carrying out
the work of the American society.
Mr. Martin expects to stay in Reno
for about week before he is called
to leave for Europe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
PROCLAMATION

. WHEREAS of the legislature
of
o delinquent
O SCHOOL
will
D. of the Ne
.
. JUNE
first
O have found be denQuents provedcd a
. IN TESTIMONY whereof,
. o be .
Q oC the stat
. (SEAL0
. this fourth .
. Nine .
.
o tSgned) EMMETT O
- Governor: .
. (Signed GEORGE BRODGAN. Secretary o o
o INVITATION o
The dedication opening the Nevada
will which
. les will be
Q eral public
. o'clock p. .
. MATTHEW KYLE, dent .
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
MUzzLE YOUR
DOGS At ONCE

Five persons have been bitten with
in the last two days by mad dogs
The number of other dogs which may
have been bitten and infected with
the rabies by these dogs cannot be
determined, but it is probable that
there are large number. For public
safety 1t is therefore necessary that
all dogs be muzzled at once, and the
county commissioners this afternoon
passed an order to this effect. All
dogs running at large unmuzzled after
today will be shot, and it is made the
duty Of all county peace officers to
carry out this order.
Every person should take every pre-
caution to protect himself, and any
dogs acting strangely or seen running
at large without a muzzle should be
reported to the officers at once or
shot without question or delay. Of
ficers are called upon to enforce this
order of the commissioners to the let.
ter, as many lives and great suffering
may depend upon their prompt action.
The situation is serious and demands
active attention.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
RECEIVERS FROM
TEMPORARY INSANITY

Albert Hart, who was taken from
the breakbeams of a w. p. train a
week ago last Sunday, and who Great
ed considerable commotion about the
depot by his strange action, was re.
leased from custody yesterday. He
had fully recovered his mental bal
ance, and last night he departed for
Chicago.
Hart had ridden from Portola, Cali
fornia, on the break beams, and the
noise of the wheels and the swiftly
moving ground beneath him had pro-
duced temporary insanity. When he
arrived here it required the efforts of
several men to take him from the
place where he was lodged. Before
leaving here Saturday night he said
that he had enough OF break beam rid.
ing. He is man of education, having
spent three years at Harvard. He
said that he went broke in Stockton
and was endeavoring to get back TO
Chicago where he had position
awaiting him. He is an electrical en-
gineer by profession.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
FATE OF THE TANGO AT STAKE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June T.
The fate Of the tango, the fox trot
and other of the so.called modern
dances is hanging in the balance.
Whether they are to be wholly banned
by good society, or modified so as to
eliminate their Objectionable features,
will be decided here this week at the
annual convention of the International
Association of Masters of Dancing.
Proprietors of dancing academies and
prominent teachers of dancing are
here from all parts of the United Stat
es and Canada to attend the conven.
tion.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
five PE0PL BITTEN BY MAD DOG
Miss LaGe Mccain, Ivan Hinerman, Frances
Schuylerman and Two Strangers are
Victims--Miss Mccain in Reno
Others Will Follow

While on her way to the S. p. depot
yesterday morning, Miss Lalie Mccain
wac bitten on the ankle by a small
dog. As the animal acted strangely
Miss Mccain was Immediately taken
to Or. Vests office, where the wound,
which was only slight, was thorough.
ly cauterized.. She then proceeded on
her way to the depot and accompanied
her sister to Deeth.
Dr.. West Immediately notified the
officers and search wao at once in.
stituted for the animal. After several
hours 1t was finally located near the
residence of Sheriff Harris, and the
officers proceeded to capture It alive
in order that it might be sent to Reno
to Dr.. Mack, state veterinarian and
bacteriologist, in order that II niaht
be definateiy determined whether or
not the animal was affected with the
rabies.
The animal ran in every direction,
swapping at every object that came in
his way. 1t was finally necessary 20
wound it before it could be captured.
1t was then placed in a sack, and the
sack was in turn placed in a secure
box, and ii was sent to Reno on No.
19. This afternoon Dr. Mack tele-
graphed that he had examined the
animal and that he had determined
that it was affected with a typical case
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
TO NEVADA
AFTER HALF CENTURY

William Epler, pioneer of Nevada
and only surviving member of the
first territorial convention, returned
to this state yesterday after an alb
sence of 46 years, says the Journal.
He spent the day in Carson and Vir
ginia searching for some crony of his
younger days, but last night announc-
ed he'd been unsuccessful in his quest
Mr.. Epler is returning to his home at
st. Charles. Louisiana. from San Fran.
cisco, where he visited the exposition
In returning across Nevada he is fol.
lowing a route that he mapped out
40 years ago while engaged in sur
veying.
AS a member of the first territorial
convention, Mr.. Epler assisted in
drafting state constitution that was
later turned down by the voters when
the statehood question was defeated.
II was not until the following year
when the second convention was held
that statehood was eventually secured
Mr.. Epler came to Nevada in 1861
as a deputy United States surveyor
His first work in this state was to
determine the boundary line between
Nevada and California north of Lake
Tahoe. A murder had been COM
mftted in cabin near Honey Lake
and both California and Nevada
claimed the privilege of settling with
the murderer. In order to settle the
dispute, the government sent out Mr.
Epler and Butler Ellis from Carson
City. When the party reached the
TruCkee river where Reno now stands,
the first Reno bridge was under con.
struction and they crossed over on the
single timber that had been placed
across. Mr. Epler added reminis.
Gently that he had walked much that
day and had blistered his feet He
sat on the bank of the river with his
feet in the clear cool water for over
an hour, and ever since the Truckee
has remained in his memory as the
symbol of refreshing coolness. The
''"'' woo anu IHlls
fornia was awarded the murder.
In 1853 Mr.. Epler was elected from
Humboldt county to the territorial
convention which met in Carson City
to draft state constitution.
In 1866 he established the fourth
standard parallel north starting at
the California state line and thence
eastward for $50 miles. This survey
was the base from which subsequent
lines were determined in the north.
ern part of the state.
In 1866 Mr.. Bpler joined the staff
OF engineers of the Central Pacific
railroad, and headed one of the two
exploring parties sent east from the
Sierras to find the best route through
Nevada to Salt Lake. His party went
along the Humboldt river and mapped
out the course over which the road
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
.ELKO EASILY WINS
FROM CARL|N
(By the Sporting Editor)

Miracle Man" Cohn of Carlin, on
the Humboldt, didn't miracle yester.
day afternoon, at least he didn't mir
acle so anyone who had journeyed to
the ball park noticed particularly.
Perhaps his machine wasn't oiled, but
today George Stallings of Boston is
about the one Miracle Man" left.
The astute manager who guards the
destinies of the Carlin Greys has sur
prised us before, but let 1t be shouted
from the house tops that he failed
yesterday, and Elko defeated the Car
liz ball tossers by the score of 13 to 2.
When Carlin's imported pitcher
failed to pass the custom officials,
then came a sadness and much pain
Mr.. Boyd Eggers of considerable
heighth was assigned the role as Heav-
er in Chief. Eggers meant well, and
didn't twirl such a bad game at that,
but his cohorts opened wide the gates,
and many and many a sure out was
cast to the greensward. A young man
with a chapeau nearly the magnitude
OF Zeppelin was supposed to be
guardian Of the center station. That
was all. Said parsonage who is Chief
Bootem of the Seminole tribe simply
didn't guard. He never would get
job as watchman in a bank on his
showing Of yesterday. Jimmy Valen-
tine would steal his hat. The afore.
mentioned lad wasn't the star of the
game. but the most picturesque.
You could make a carbon copy of
one game and let it go for Southpaw
Manning right through the season.
The portside HEAVIER simply smother.
ed the visitors, and Ii of the faithful
ambled back to the bench after many
lusty swings. Manning also hit well
and was a big factor on the offense
He made Mr.. J. Griffin of Carlin, the
leading hitter of that community walk
back to the stand on two occasions
Truly this husky Knight OF the Diam.
ond is a worthy player.
Carlin scored first on two walks
and passed ball, and the home guard
evened things UP when McFarlane
walked and scored on Helfrich's dou.
BILE to the left veldt. McFarlane
walked again in the third. Helfrich
famed and Mac scored on Mannings
two.ply swat to right. Hicks and
Ryan hit safely in succession, and
two more runs came across. Meri.
thew was out to pitcher, and Reinhart,
Wright and Hicks scored on two hits
and pass. Total seven runs. Blko
did not get into the run column until
the seventh and then hits by Manning
and two errors brought home three
runs. Wright and McFarlane hit
safely in the eighth and two runs
came in. Carlin scored once more in
the seventh on two hits and an error
by Ryan. The visitors never had
chance after the third inning, and the
home team toyed with them. Cohn
wants revenge. The next game be-
tween these two teams will be good
one. We have the ex."Miracle Mans
word for 1t.
One bright feature of the game was
the work Of Hannigan as umpire. He
worked through the game like an
oLoughlin or Sheridan, and may Ell.
ko see the good sense in keeping such
a competent man on the Job steady.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07

he was fully prepared for just such
an emergency of this kind.
Later.
II has been learned that the same
dog that bit Miss Mccain also bit
Mrs. Schuylerman's little girl. also
Ivan Hinerman, and a stranger whose
name could not be ascertained. In
the last named case the skin was not
broken and there is no danger OF in
lection. The other two have been
advised by the doctors to so to Reno
at once where effective treatment can
be given, and they intend to leave on
No. tonight.
Late this afternoon anothe, strang-
er, whose name could not be ascertain.
ed, reported to Constable McMurtrey
that a dog had bitten him, and that
the animal acted as though il was mad
The constable quickly located the ami
NAL and dispatched it, together with
two other dogs which showed signs of
the rabies.
The county commissioners. who are
in session this afternoon passed an
order that all dogs. not only in Elko
but throughout the county. be muz-
zled at once or tied up. and all officers
are directed to kill every dog found
running at large.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07

Summary
Observation-Disclosures, Ryan, Austin,
Ritter Foley, Frank 3, Lorditch 2, Egg.
GERS, Willie.
Two-base hits-Manning 2, Helfrich.
Struck out-By Manning IL: by Eg.
gers 8.
Base on balls-On Manning. 2: of
Eggers, 4.
Wild Pitches-Eggers, 4.
Passed balls--Lordltch, 2.
Hit by pitcher-Ritter
Double plays-Eggers to Griffin.
Left on bases--Elko 3; Carlin 6.
Stolen bases--McFarlane 5, Helf.
rich, Manning, Hicks, Ryan Q. Wright
3, Austin 3, Ritter, Frank.
Sacrifice hits--Merithew
Time of Game--2 hours, 10 minutes.
Umpire-Hannigan.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07

of the rabies.
After DR.. West had seen the dog and
witnessed its strange actions, he was
SO convinced in his own mind that it
was mad that he sent a telegram to
Miss Mccain at Deeth, telling her to
return at once to Elko, and on his ad-
vice she departed last night for Reno,
where the pasteure treatment might
be had. In case the examination of DR..
Mack bore out his belief that the dog
was rabid. She will undoubtedly be
given that treatment today, which will
insure her against infection with that
much dreaded disease.
Too much praise cannot be given
DR.. West for the manner in which this
case was handled. He risked no delay
whatever. and in capturing the animal
alive and sending it to DR.. Mack he
made it possible for the latter to de-
termine more accurately and quicker
whether or not the animal was affec-
ted with rabies. His prompt action
and good judgment will not only
spare Miss Mccain any future danger,
but it may have saved others from
having come into contact with the
dog.
The community should also be
thankful for the services of DR.. Mack
of Reno. He is one of the most eff.
ficient bacteriologists in the west. and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
was eventually built.

was eventually built.
In 1867 he joined the United States
mineral survey and did much work in
the Paradise valley district. In this
year he was appointed to establish
The Humboldt river guide line. from
the fourth standard parallel north to
The Oregon line. After the compile
tion of this work in 1869, Mr. Epler
went to Louisiana and has resided
there ever since. Since leaving Ne.
vada he has been engaged in levee
and canal work along the Mississippi
river.
This Is his first visit to Nevada
since the pioneer days and he seemed
disappointed to find that the old Vir.
einia City and Carson had gone, and
that the booming camps had changed
10 sodate villages. He admired Reno
very much. but looked in vain for the
old wooden bridge across the Truckee.
He will leave this morning on No. 6
for Louisiana.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
{. f. LUTTS
. FOR SOUND MONEY

f. 4. Lutts. the well known Ruby
valley rancher, Is in town today. He
is on his best behavior. which is ac-
counted for of course, by the fact
that he is accompanied by his better
half, 1t is a we'll known fact that Mr..
Lutts never makes a bet, but he de-
parted last night from the custom of
lifetime and number of his honestly
earned nickels found their way into
slot machine.
This morning he had some papers
tn record and when he started to dig
up the recording fee all that he could
find in his trousers pockets were a
number of bingles. He tried to pnss
them, arguing that they were lawful
medium Of exchange, but Recorder
Greathouse demurred. The matter of
the fee was finally settled, and the
recorder volunteered to show Mr..
Lutts the only use to which bingles
can be put to. They proceeded to the
place where the bingles were issued
where they both proved themselves
true disciples OF William J. by consum>
Ing all the grape juice that was car.
ried in stock.
No one has complained of Mr.. Lutts'
conduct, and 1t is probable that he
will remain in town several davs.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-06-07
MISSOURI PACIFIC sUEs
WEsTERN PACIFIC

The Missouri Pacific Railway COM
pany has filed claim for $17,646.39
against the receivers of the Western
Iacific Railway company in the United
States District Court. The amount
sued for Is claimed to be due since the