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New Britain herald., 1915-02-23
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Budding pussywillows boys spin- ming tops on every street corner, rol- Ter skates reverberating everywhere, with an occasional street piano in the cling. Who says spring is not on the way ?-Ansonia Sentinel
New Britain herald., 1915-02-23

A generation that has survived the infinite variety of modern brea ast foods has no reason to fear further experimentation with the cereal part Of it's daily menu. When a western enthusiast proposes to cut into the profits of the wheat farmers by poDularizing alfalfa as substitute, the suggestion to give human beings the advantage of food upon which they have been fattening western cattle for years will have few preju- dices to overcome. The claim is ad- vanced that bread made from a1- falfa flour is not only cheaper but better than the wheaten loaf One manufacturer says that he is prepared to put on the market no less than seventy-fve varieties of alfalfa dy.-Bridgeport Standard
New Britain herald., 1915-02-23

Connecticut automobile. law is one of the most liberal of any of the states. As a rule it has worked all right thus far, but from the fact that it is too good possibly accounts for those thinking they know how auto ists should run their machines, pro- posing all kinds of obnoxious meas ures at this time.-Middletown Penny Press.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-23
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11w Britain of the city ftk0 a Month. 6 sent by mail Gents g
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New Britain herald., 1915-02-23

Not many New England towns have records of more interest to the anti
 quarian and the historian than those of Milford It is distinctly forum papers are contained did not suffer by the fire which destroyed the old town hall. It will be easy to erect a new and better building, but the records could not have been replaced. Milford, her usual energy, will soon erect a structure worthy to stand near her new High school which is build ing worthy of the town and it's tra- ditions.-Bridgepor Farmer.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-23

President Hadley told the Yale undergraduates in a talk on choos- ing a profession, that a man has no business to make politics his profes- sion unless he is a man of indepen- dent means. Some day he will have to choose, if he has not independent means, between doing a wrong thing or cutting off the income which sup ports his family. President Hadley is right. A man should never de- liberately choose a profession which may offer that dilemma.-Waterbu American.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
A new SMEITER
FOR BULLION
T. M. Moe VIII Erect Fifty-Ton
SmeIter, and Camp Will Take
On Renewed Activity

Mr.. It. NJ. Moe of San Francisco is
staying at the Mayer Hotel. He is in
terested in the Dome Mining & Reduc-
tion Co., who have what is known as
the Key lease on part of the Nevada
Bunker Hill Mining Co.'s property.
Mr.. Moe has purchased ffty-ton
smelter and proposes to erect it at
Bullion within 80 days, to treat the
large amount of low grade ore in that
camp. that cannot be shipped to the
Salt Lake Valley smelters at a profit.
There is enough $500 to $4,000 ore
in sight in the groupings to keep this
smelter running for four or FIVE years.
There are 60 men working on the
six veins now being worked on leas-
es, and only about one-third of their
product can be shipped.
With local smelter in operation all
of their ores can be treated profit.
ably. When the smelter is blown.in
the old camp of Bullion "Will have
come back again.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
WATER RECED|NG
-. FROM GAL WESTON
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 17.-Accord-
ing to reports received here Calves
ton is safe from the flood and fire
which threatened that city. A wire
less received this afternoon stated
that the water is receding from the
streets.
The damage so far done is estimated
at over a million.
Five persons are known to have per.
ished. Two huge fires are monopoliz-
ing the attention of the firemen.
The government transport Mcclellan
loosed its mooring and drifted more
than a milo out in the gulf. and is
said to be badly damaged. An auto
load of refugees arriving here state
that water covered the streets yes
terday. Numerous small craft have
been destroyed in the gulf.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17

while 1 have too high a regard for
you to believe that you would In
tentionally use such power, 1 cannot
commit myself to any policy that
would make such coercion possible.
In your letter, for instance, you
not only ask my support, but practic-
ally demand an answer to such re-
quest. If my property or my life
should happen to be involved in the
courts. with the possibility of being
finally determined by the highest court
in this state, and l feared your an
ger by reason of my refusal to support
you. in what position would 1 be plac-
ed by your letter? Is there not a
possibility that any other voter in the
state between now and the next elec-
tion may be placed in the position
where you, as one of the supreme
judges, may be vested with the tre-
mendous, may be of deciding the fate
OF such voters property or even his
life? II voter, in preparing his an
swer 10 your letter has such posi-
bilities in mind, may he not be CO.
creed into committing himself to a
policy that he does not approve and
to the suppore of candidate he does
not desire?
Was 1t not the intention and pur-
pose of The trainers of the constitution
TO protect the people of the state
against such coercion? Isn't such
the practically unanimous policy of
the people of the state at present
time? Is 1t not a high moral and
political purpose. that should receive
the support of every citizen, irrespec-
tive of his position of his politics, and
irrespective of any question of techni-
cal construction?
Nothing would afford me more
pleasure than to be able to support
your ambitions along any line and
at any time not in conflice with the
constitution of our state or the poll
cies of our people.
With kinGest regards and express
ions of personal esteem, 1 am, Very
sincerely yours,
JAS. E. BABCOCK.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
Leo Frank Hanged By Georgia Mob
British Transport Torpedoed-T Thousand Lives Are Lost
BABCOCK WRITES JUSTICE M'CARRAN
DECLINING TO SUPPORT CANDIDACY

Hon. James L. Babcock, member of
the Assembly from Clark County and
a Democratic leader of the lower
house during the last session, has
written letter to Justice McCarran
declining to ipdorse the candidacy of
the latter for nomination to the Uni.
ted States senate, and saying he feels
bound to oppose it.
Babcock. who is now in charge of
the mines and mineral exhibit of this
state at the San Francisco fair, has
sent the following copy of his letter
to Judge McCarran, with the append.
ed note to the democrat, asking that it
be published:
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 8, 1915.
Hon. p. A. McCarran, Justice of the
Supreme Court, Carson City, New.
My dear .!udge-I am in receipt of
your letter of July 81, calling atten-
ton TO your announcements published
In the public press of candidacy for
the democratic nomination for the
United States senate, and requesting
my endorsement and support of your
candidacy.
While l have the highest personal
regard for you and hold myself as one
of your close personal friends, feel
1t my duty as such friend and as one
who has been honored by the demo.
cratic party in the state of Nevada, TO
tell you frankly that l not only cannot
support your candidacy but that do
not approve of it.
You were elected to the supreme
bench OF this state for a term of six
years, and / supported your candidacy
for such election most actively. The
people CT the state have a right to
expect that you will give your entire
services and best ability to such Of
flee during the whole term for which
you, were elected, and that the bene-
fits to be derived from your election
shall not be endangered or destroyed
through the influence of political ac-
tivities.
l am firmly convinced that it was
the intention of the trainers of the
constitution of this state that no ju-
dicial officer should engage / politics
during the term for which he was elec.
ted. The high moral purpose of the
constitutional convention in attempt
ing to divorce the judiciary, as far as
possible, from politics and political in
fuences, meets with my approval, and
in my opinion with the hearty COM
mendation Of the people of Nevada,
regardless of political affiliations.
AS an officer of the state of Nevada
| have sworn to support the constitu-
tion of the state, and with every feel
ing of respect l must urse that such
obligation Is more binding upon you,
who are a member of the court of last
resort upon which devolyes the duty
of maintaining and enforcing such
constitution. The coercive power of
n supreme judge is enormous, and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
JAS. E. BABCOCK.

Editor Democrat, Reno, New.
Dear Sir-I trust you will see fit to
publish the above. The original was
mailed about ten minutes ago. per reg
istered mail. Judge McCaran>fs a fine,
courteous gentleman and an able jur-
ist, but his candidacy is ill-timed and
ill-advised. The democratic party elec-
ted him and he should not repay the
party by breeding dissension and dis.
cord For the party to support him
would, in my humble opinion, estab-
lish a most dangerous precedent.
What nttl eof weight or influence
TO see registered publicIng on the side
to see registered publicly on the siee
Of right and the upholding of the ideal
OF non.pardsau ex-political judiciary.
Sincerely yours,
JAS. e. BABCOCK.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
Taken Hundred
Miles and Body
Hanged to Tree
NO ATTEMPT MADE BY PRISON OFFICIALS
THE MOB BODY FOUND THIS MORNING TREE
PHAeANs sIRTHPLAcE-No cLEw TO PERPE.
TRAITORS THE CRIME

: MARIETTA. Georgia, Aug. 1.-THE
body OF Leo Frank was found this
morning hanging to a tree, seventy
five feet from the road, between Frey
Gin and Roswell, two miles east of
this place. The scene is but a short
distance from the birthplace of Mary
Phagan, for whose alleged murder
Frank was convicted and sentencted
to be hanged His sentence was com.
muted at the eleventh hour by the
governor of Georgia.
Franks wrists were handcuffed in
front Of his body. The rope around
his neck opened the wound he recent
ly received in the prison, when fel-
low convict attempted to take his life
by cutting bis throat Blood had
streamed down over his clothing He
had not beer long dead when found.
He had neither shoes nor stockings on
his feet.
Superintendent Burk of the prison
farm at Milledgeville, said in an in,
terview today: 81 was called to the
door of my residence last night as
was preparing to retire. Two men
grabbed and handcuffed me. -Four
armed men guarded me and said that
1t was useless to offer resistance.
They informed me that they had come
for Leo Frank, and that they were go.
ing to get him. They marched me to
the penitentiary building and at their
command ordered the prison gate to
be opened. They threatened to kill
Night Guard Hester If he offered re-
sistance or attempted to give an
alarm. They then walked up stairs
opened Franks cell, seized him by the
arms, legs, and hair, and dragged him
humping down the stairs. They then
threw him into an automobile and dis
appeared"
Frank wac brought here over hun
dred miles distance from the farm
Numerous fusilades OF shots were
fired enroute, but Franks body was
not shot.
or the numerous armed gurads al
the farm not a one raised hand tc
prevent the men from taking the prIs
oner, and 1t is believed by many that
the whole thing had been prearranged
and that It was understood that nc
resistance should be offered. There
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
no clew o. the lynchers.

is no clew o. the lynchers.
Frank was convicted of the murder
of little Mary Phagaan on the testi-
mony of a regro, who Is believed by
many to be the real murderer. Frank
was a Jew. and prejudiciousness
against that race is believed to have
worked an important part in his con-
viction.
The case is one of the most noted
in America in years. Millions from
every part of the United States, be-
lieving Frank innocent, signed petit
tions to the governor requesting that
his sentence be commuted to life i'm
l'prisonment. When the governor sign.
ed the Communication his life was
threatened. and 1t was necessary to
place guard about his home
Stamp Heels
In Corps Face.
MARIETTA, Georgia, Aug. 17-3 p.
NIT is very probable that the mob
which lynched Leo Frank were men
from Marietta. Sheriff Hicks cannot
| be found. The coroner without au-
thority removed the body after 1t had
hung until noon.
News of the hanging spread like
wlldf1re this forenoon, and fully five
thousand people autoed to the scene
of the tragedy. They blocked the
roads about the body, viewing the
| gruesome spectacle. The body was
finally cut down after a number of
men had urged mutilation. 1t was TAX
en- to Marietta in Judge Morris's auto,
after several men had stamped their
heels in the corps face. Two hun.
dred autos chased the Morris auto to
town.
1t is evident that revulsion of feel
ing Is about to break. Franks bitter
est enemies are now demanding the
punishment of the lynchers.
Franks widow Is Frustrated with
grief and is reported to be in seri
GUS condition at Athens, where she
was taken By physician and a nurse
] A cleanup CT the Milledgeville offic
ials Is certain.
ATLANTA. Ca, Aug. 1.-THE body
Of Leo Frank was brought here in the
Morris auto. It was pursued by many
autos. An undertaken met the body
took charge Of 1t and hid it.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17

In on the motor this afternoon to
attend the meeting of the state
board Of equalization.
Mrs. Stanley Taber, who has been
spending the past week with Judge
and Mrs. Il. s. Harrington, left last
evening for Reno, where she was
joined by Mr.. Taber and both pro-
ceeded to the coast to take In the ex-
position. The three Taber children
will remain with Mrs. Harrington
while their parents are In san Fran.
cisco.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
Big Ship
IS Victim
torpedo
FORMER CANADIAN LINER WITH
MANY SOLDIERS SENT TO BOT
TOM OF SEA BY A GERMAN
SUBMARINE.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
LONDON Angus lit has been
OFFICIALLY announced here that former
Canadian Northern Liner, Royal Ed.
ward, was torpedoed by German sub.
marine in the Aegean Sea last Thurs.
day. 1t is stated that six hundred of
those on board are known to have
been saved. A thousand are believed
to nave been lost. The Royal Edward
had on board one thousand three hun.
dred and fifty soldiers, besides thirty
two officers and a crew Of two hun
dred and twenty.
The ship was a steel vessel of elev-
en- thousand tons displacement, and
was five hundred and twenty-sx feet
long.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
ITEMS FROM CARSON APPEAL

Judge E. s. Farington left left last
evening for Salt Lake City to attend
the convention Of the American Law
association.
ii. McTerney of Eureka. A. Il. Or.
gan Of Humboldt, II. Il. Lemaire of
Lander, Dan J. Runnow of Lincoln
and w. M. Weathers OF Elko, came
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM ON
BY United Pross.

BY United Pross.
WASHINGTON Aug. 1.-THE first
public move in the preparedness pro.
gram outlined by President Wilson
was made today when the navy depart.
ment requested bids by September
fourteenth, fer thirty-eight aeroplane
motors Of one hundred horse power.
It has been announced that 1t is de-
sired that motors suitable for aero.
planes be manufactured in this coun.
try.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
REPLY
IS PUBLISHED
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
WASHINGTON August 21.-The
American reply TO Germany's propos.
al to submit the sinking of the Will,
lam Fry to the Hague has been pub,
lished. America has agreed to the
plan. Each Of the countries is to des,
ignate an expert to fix the amount of
the indemnity.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
LOUIS ENGLERT
BUYS NEW AUTO

Louis Engiert has purchased a new
1916 Franklin. It arrived yesterday
with a carload consigned to the Sim
cox garage and last evening with a
number of friends he tried 1t out.
Lou has had several cars but he
says that in his opinion the Franklin
has them all cheated.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
BUCK HORN ARRESTED

Word reached Blko today that Buck
Horn had been arrested at Tuscarora
for selling liquor without license.
He is said to have been conducting a
saloon at the new camp OF Divide.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
FRIGHTFUL WRECK IN
CHESAPEAKE TUNNEL
BY United Preas.

BY United Press.
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug.
17.--Four were killed, many were in.
jured, and over hundred are impris.
oned in the tunnel Chesapeake, as the
result of an Ohio express train derail-
ing. Some OF the supporting arches
were demolished, which precipitated a
cavein. A large number OF men are
engaged in digging to extricate the
living, the dying and the dead
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
ALLEGED MURDERER
STILL At LARGE

LANGLoIS, Ore, Aug. 17.--R. D.
Nefr, who is charged with having
ambushed Miss Allie Whiteman, over
a school feud, is believed to have talk
en- refuge in the timber about Lake
Port. It is known that he is heavi.
ly armed. Posse is still in pursuit.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
couRARIs RESIGNATION
HAS BEEN ACCEPTED
ny United Press.

ATHENS, Aug. 1.-THE king has
accepted the resignation of Courarls.
He invited ex.Premier venizelos into
conference today. II is probable that
new ministry will be formed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
GERMANS STORM
FORTS OF KOVNO
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
VIENNA, Anng. lit has been an
nounced that General Voneichhorns
with German troops has stormed the
forts defending Kovno. Three north.
western Novo Georgieewsk forts have
also been stormed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17

Supreme Judge MoCarran returned
from Jarbidgc last night and this
morning departed for the west by au.
TO.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
PROMINENT C. A. R.
MAN DIED TO-DAY
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
CHICAGO. Aug. 17.--General John
Black, ex.Commander Of the Grand
Army Of the republic, and ex.Commis.
sioner OF Pensions is dead.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
ESCAPED CONVICT
STILL At LARGE
Ry United Press.

GRANTS PASS, Oregon, Aug. H.
The sheriff's posse has been unable
to locate tho desperate Hooper. who
escaped from jail here Sunday. De-
tective McShane, who has been work.
Ing on the case left mysteriously for
the south today. It is believed that
he has q clue.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17

Attorney J G. Mcnamara has gone
to Tuscarors on legal business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-08-17
BENZ. F. BUSH
MADE RECEIVER
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17.-Benj. F..
Bush has been appointed receiver of
the Iron Mounatin and Missouri Pa
cific railroad systems.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-19
CANADA NOT TO LOSE
CONTROL OF ITS ROADS
Britain Expected to Make
Bonds NOn-ncgOtiablc II
They Come to L. :.

OTTAWA. Ont. Dec. 1s-Thc debate In
the British House ~ Commons Thurs
day night In which chancellor 81 the
Excheauer McKenna pledged himself not
TO risk the control of Canadian railways
In the United States has awakened rom
siderable interest here. So far. how
ever. Mr.. Mckenna has not consulted
the Dominion Government. and pending
a fuller understanding Of tho details of
the British plan of modifying securities
members OF the Cabinet here Tonight
decline to discuss the matter.
The Chancellor's statement hat "under
no circumstances should we he willing
to take the amount OF Canadian securi-
ties which cndanger the ownership of
railways undoubtedly referred 90 the
possibility ~ the ownership Of Canadian
railway bonds now held In London
passing to New York. thus risking the
control Of Canadian roads.
So far as the Canadian Pacific, Grand
Trunk n Canadian Northern passing
out of Imperial nto American hands. IL
Is recalled that American railways have
been largely built on bonds tloated in
Great Britain. The prepond,rance Of
these bonds ia in British hands. mostly
In London. II is thought that II the
British Government should hvpothecate
them and use them AS other thar collat-
cral In financial transactions IN New
York there would be n danger Of their
passing into other hands. with the result
that the control ~ the three big Cana
dian railways might possibly pass un-
der foreign control.
The impression here is that IL these
bonds do pass into the hands Of the
British Government they will he used
as non-negotiable collateral to be re-
deemed later. Tn British Government.
II II understood here. would undertake
to pay the interest coupons to the origi-
nal holders of the bonds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-19

Palmer Newly furnished. rs rooms; osn.
- traa ooation: runninR water;
private baths. elevator Booked. r. 4. Doinsy''
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-19
Pennsylvania ROAD
CUTS OFF n. Y. Freight
F'oodstuffs and Coal Are
Exempt-Faminc Threat
ems New England.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. n-ReaIlzing It's
inability to cope with the problem Of
moving freight INTO New York. owing ia
weather conditions. the Pennsylvania
Railroad to-day issued an embargo m
all Shipment. for the New York distric,
with the exception Of foodstufns IND coal
for necessary purposes"
Coupled with the Pennsylvania en-
barge the Philadelphia n Reading Rail-
way put into operation yesterday an en-
barge on"0oal to Port Reading, n. J.
This point Ii utilised by tho Reading to
concentrate coal for the e England
and coastwise trade. The order will re-
suit in the shutting of Of from 400 TO
400 cars a day. with n capacity Of APP
proximately 10000 tons.
The two embargoes. railroad men say,
indicate a serious food and coal short
age for New England. Refusal By the
Pennsylvania to handle All for the
New York district virtually cuts OF New
England from railroad connection with
TIE South and to a great extent with
the middle West.
An official statement issued by the
Pennsylvania says:
Due to the ~unfavorable weather con-
ditions-snow n heavy fo~g--prevailing
during the last week. the Pennsylvania
Railroad has been unable to relieve the
congestion OF freight in the New York
district. even with an embargo on freight
from connecting lines.
''1n order. therefore, TO make greater
Roadway and to prevent an absolute
blockade. which has been impending, u
has been determined for the present Ia
embargo all freight for the New York
district. excepting. Of course, fo,dstuffs
and coal for necessary purposes"
So far as Is evident foodstufs will
nave difficulty in getting past New York,
as the Pennsylvania In enforcing an en-
barge on all freight over the New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad, witt
the one exception of coal for the New
Haven's locomotives.