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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09
RHODE ISLAND PLAN
DONE Hl- COMMISSION

Pawtucket and Central Falls, arc cit
les Of approximately 10000 and rs
900 population. respectively, and for
all but corporate purposes are essen
TALLY ono city, and yet these cities
much smaller than Richmond. realized
and corrected the danger OF grade
crossings Previous to the improve
ments now being completed by tho
railroad in those cities the tracks
crossed most OF the principal streets
At grade.
The demand for additional facilities
and the Improvement Of existing con-
ditions becoming urgent. the Legisla :
ture Of Rhode Island passed an act
directing the Governor TO appoint
commission consisting OF one repre-
sentative for each OF the cities and ono
for the railroad 10 study the problem
TO determine the nature and extent OF
the improvements 10 be made and to
assume charge Of their construction.
All plans were prepared and work
constructed under the supervision Of
this commission. The act also provided
that the cities pay 80 per cent and
the railroad G5 per cent OF the actual
cost Of eliminating grade crossings.
After careful and diligent study the
commission finally decided on plan
for the improvements, and as part .!
the project II was decided to carry all
streets over the tracks. To secure the
separation OF grades with the stl Gets,
II was necessary 10 depress the tracks
for the entire distance which required
considerable excavation.
The separation OF the grades with
the streets required the construction
of eight highway and one foot bridges.
\ minimum clearance Of eighteen feet
above the top OF the rail was main
tanned at ali Of these structures. With
two exceptions. these bridges consist
Of unprotected plate ci-der spans on
the curb lines with cantilever supports
for the sidewalks. The other two
bridges were built with girders inca sed
in concrete, and are in harmony with
the surroundings.
With the depression OF the tracks
special attention was given 20 the con-
struction Of retaining walls. a con
sdera bic portion OF which We're built
on curves parallel with the outside rail
road tracks. in this way materially i'm
proving the appearance OF the walls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09
Potato Salad

y special iutluccmcnt for you To
try Potato Salad made by our new
French Cher, Napoleon. will offer it for
this sale only at / ic lib.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09
Hermann Schmidt, Est. 1865
Creamery Butter

We have limited quantity OF frcs;
Creamery Butter Monday mt soc lib.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09
NSWERS OBJECTIONS
TO NEW EDUCATION LAW
Ii. Binford Firm Believer in
Necessity for Compulsory
Statute in Virginia.
ANTS STATE SCHOOLS FOR ALL
dditlonnf Expense Argument, Ho
Says. Is Mistaken idea, While Con-
,cntion About Negro lie Charac-
tories rs "Buguboo."

objections IL the compulsory t.du-
ton Law, which tho 1900 teachers or
state are urging for adoption. have
zen anticipated and answered by Sec
tary J. II. Rinford. OF the committee
twenty-five. selected b. the Virginia
Educational Conference in AN inter
ew with Til. Times Dispatch yes
rday.
The adoption Of such law by the
legislature would not entail a great
!ditional expense upon the state. nor
tho including Of tho negro in the
rovision Objectionable. and further il
Guild not be distastcful from tho point
view that "A truant officer will invade
&c home to carry out the provisions
the measure. are the claims made for
30 measure.
additional expense as . result Of n
tate-wide law is q mistaken idea
ktd Mr.. Binford. Last year there
ere not over $4,000 white children in
- state between the ages Of eight
M twelve years out OF school. bu,
c records show shat there were 30 900
nnscd seats IN the white schools.
hiS PARENTS FAIL
TO SEND CHILDREN
The taxpayers build the school
buses. employ teachers and furnish
Roks. but the parents fail 10 send the
lii!dren. This Is 4 direc, economic
$ss TO tho State. We want those 5000
1!ldren In school. and not roaming the
reefs. living At home. or at work
And concerning the negro" Mr.. Bin
rrd continued. II is great bugaboo
Phen We cannot think OF any other eI-
Fisc We drag him into the argument.
sorcing the negro into the school
3ousc Is another argument advanced
> those who fear an increase In the
:hnoi expenses, More buildings
ould have TO be bull, Is the claim
is IS true that many Of our negro
'hoois are badly crowded, but IL is no
So true that negro parents are send
fE their children TO school For some
mo 10 come negro children viii at
nd poorly Furnished and crowded
Ihool buildings. However. under Il
bmnulsory law such conditions would
PntinUe until school trustees would
nd a remedy for such conditions
Then, 100" said Mr.. Blntord tho
Gil has gotten abroad that the sane
! ~ Of tho home would be violated by.
}fctous truant officers. The vcry word
pm pulsiou Il, distasteful 10 the Viz
|inian. But ae have It In THE matter
L taxation FOR tic support of Tho
F>hools and To be fair and logical wa
|ust have I, Is sell In tho matter o..
ttenda nee
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
DEsPoNDENT, uRIE
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Nimrod Uric, a life termer at the
state penitentisry. made an unsuccess-
full attempt to end his existence at the
prison last evening by taking bichlor-
ide of mercury and a solution OF hy-
drochloric acid, which he obtained
from the Photographic department at
the prison, where he has been assist
ing for couple OF months past. AT.
ter taking the poison Uric -2paired to
his quarters, where he was discover.
ed by Jim Morton, chauffeur to War
den Dickerson, who occupied the
place with him. Morton at once noti-
fed the office and Dr. Maclern was
sent for and he arrived in time TO ad-
minister remedies that saved Urie's
life. His complete recovery is only
a matter of few days.
Up to a couple of months ago and
for two years preceding that time
Uric had acted as chauffeur for War.
den Dickerson and had performed
this service in a credible manner
A few months ago he put in a peti
ton for parole before the board OF
pardons and parole, but such cry OF
Indignation arose in the section in
which he committed his crime and
from which he was sent to the prison
that the application was withdrawn
The opposition to his parole was 81
strong that it probably impresse'
Urie with the belief there was NJ
hope for his ultimate release and this
undoubtedly brought on a despon
dency that prompted the attempt OF
his life.
Since being committed TO the pris
on Uric has been model prisoner
and had he desired to escape plent!
of opportunities were offered Will,
he was serving as driver of the war
den's auto.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
COUNTY SENDS MONEY
TO STATE TREASURY

County Treasurer Miller today sent
to the state treasury at Carson City
the balance of the state taxes collec-
ted in Elko County. less about $4,000
which amount is due this county from
the state for revenue officers and 9TH
err claims.
The state tax for Elko County for
the second half of 1915 amounted TO
S136,962.64. The total state and coun-
ty taxes OF Elko county for the sec
ond half OF 1915 was S214,064.88.
q! On October 5th s3S,417.97 was sent
Tor taxes for 1914. This amount had
been held on account of protested
taxes. Two weeks ago state warrant
for $3.50, and one for $8,3T3.56 due the
county from the state school fund and
the forest reserve fund respectively
were returned to the treasury to ap'
ply on the second instailment of 1915
taxes, and today $92,S63.51 in coin
was sent in. Elko County furnishes
more than one.fifth OF the state reve,
nue..
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
MANY SHIPS ARE
SUMMARIZED
ey Pae. and linen News serviee.

BY Pae. and lnt'l ReWs Service.
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The Japanese
steamer Kenkoku Maru, a vessel Of
2,109 tons, en- route from Manila for
Baltimore, was summarized in the Med
iterranean and the crew saved. The
British steamer Stoswold, a ship Of g.
$40 tons register. in the government
service, was summarized 1I.e British
liner. Glengyle, 5000 tons esister,
bound from Yokohama for Genoa with
a cargo OF foodstuffs, was summarized
in the Mediterranean. Ten members
of the crew were lost. All the pas
sengers, numbering about 100. were
saved. Most of the passengers landed
at Alta. The Gsengyle was ship of
the latest pattern, built in 1914. 500
feet long and 62 feet wide. Several
passengers are registered as being
Americans but the rumor which tells
OF the summarizing, says that they
were all saved.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
TRAINER MUST
SUFFER PENALTY

The supreme court handed down
toGIy seven de- isions. Ire most I'M
portant one being the case of j..
Frank Trammer, who was tried on
the charge of murder, convicted and
sentenced to be hung. The supreme
court has affirmed the decision OF the
lower court and Trammer will have
to suffer the death penalty for his
act. Following will be found the
cases decided and the disposition of
them by the supreme court:
State of Nevada, respondent, YER
sus j. Frank Trammer-The appel
liant Trammer was convicted in the
district court of Humboldt county
for the murder of Marie Quilici and
the jury fixed the penalty of death.
From denial of motion for a new
trial and from the judgment of the
lower court imposing the death pen.
atty an appeal was taken to the su.
preme court. Following lengthy
review of the case with it's entire
record and testimony, the supreme
court renders the following decision
"The Judgment and order of the low
er court denying the motion for q
new trial are affirmed and the dis
trict court is directed to fix time
and make the proper order for hay
ing its sentence carried into effect by
the warden of the state prison"
Case of Ramelli versus Sorgi-Or
rehearing. The judgment of the for
mer decision, which modified the
! judgment of the lower court and re
manded the cause for retrial, was re
affirmed.
Sarah Belle Skaggs versus VIII
liam Bridgeman ct al Asuit 10 Sc
\ aside mortgage. Appeal dismissed
| Laura A. Nevin versus James II
Nevin--Suit to recover property OF
the part of Nevin following divorce
OF parties. 4 former decision b,
this court decided IN favor of Mrs
i Neyin. Rehearing denied.
j. Il. CASTOR, respondent versus
Mary Avansina. ct al, appellants
This was an action in foreclosure o
mechanics lien.r In lower court judg
ment was rendered in favor of tn
lienholder, J. Il. CASTOR. The judg
ment Of the lower court was affirm
ed.
William II. Earl, ct al. respondents
VERSUS Western Pacific Railway cou
panyse-The suit in the lower cour
was to%etermine the right to place
claim gratmd in Humboldt county
the order Of the supreme court tba
the case be Aremanded and that Til
trial court enter an order vbcatin
the Judgment apd dislnissing the az
tion The parties to pay their ow
costs in both courts
State OF Nevada versus Fran
ylaha---This is Burglary case fiOr
washoe county, wheSe appellant wa
convicted of the crime of burglary l
the first degree. Tire Judgment c
the lowe rcourt Is affirmed
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
Inventors Offer Railroad
Coast Defense Gun To U. S.

difficulties of an enemy, who could be
surprised.
Should the enemy locate and obtain
the range of one of our mobile cars,
the car can be quickly unlocked and
moved to another location.
Concrete foundations should be 10
Gated singiy or in groups on railroads
along our coasts and borders wherever
needed. also in areas covering our Inu-
milton supplies and large cities.
Present railroad facilities,along the
coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Is
land. Connecticut, New York-includ-
ing Long Island-and New Jersey, are
SO located that ample gun foundations
could be placed on spurs or side tracks
so that any boat attempting TO land
must come within range Of any desired
number of guns. Without grouping
the concrete bases and placing 14O
of them on the above coast line, no
landing party could reach the shores
without coming within the Smile
range (known as the deadly fire
range) OF six of oSr mortars.
THE sea concrete bRses would cost
approximately $4,000 to $4,000 each,
total cost of 140 bases, approximately
S500,00O.
1T is estimated that to cover this
shore line. would require in the neigh
borhood of fifty mortars and ten rife
armament cars. This would mean
that there would be 110 guns on mobile
car equipment with total outlay les
timating the car and guns to cost
$150, 0,000) about S9,000,000.
1T would require approximately 2C
to % men per car, thus, for the cost
of one modern batleship. we could
equip these shores with new mobile
armament containing 110 guns. which
could be more accurately fired ant
strageucally effective, within little risl
OF losing a single battery"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
MORE TROUBLE n
SIGHT FOR U. S.
Critical situation Had Begun to clear.
Until the Per.ia was
Summarized
sy Fac. and lntl News servles.

Ey 2ae. and ins'l News Service.
WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-Sscretary
lansing has cabled Penfeld to ask
Austria IL the Persis was summarized
by The Austrians. The state onicials
are making no effort to disguise the
fact that they feel Inuch apprehension
over the international situation II
complete dispatches confirm the first
reports that the Persia was sunk with
out warning and Consul McNeeley
drowned. only the most sweeping dis
avogrels, and severe and adequate pun
;shment of the commander of the sub
marine which sunk the Persia, will
avoid drastic action by the United
States.
Secretary Lansing had long tele-
phonic conversation with President
Wilson. at Hot Springs. and the presi-
DIT has decided to shorten his honey
nocn one day and will arrive In Wash
irgton tomorrow.
The admission that the Persia car
ried a mounted gun has no bearing
Oh The submarines responsibility, as
the American claim was made early
In III; var that stern guns were consid-
ered as for defense only.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
SPECIAL CABINET
MEETING CALLED
Joint Note viii BE Sen. TO Teusonie
Powers Demanding That They
Respect international Law
Ry Rae. and Int,l Neus serxies.

BY Rae. and lnt'l News Services.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 3.-A
special cabinet meeting viii be held
tomorrow, also special conferences be-
tween the president foreign relations
committee. They will consider a joint
note to all the Teutouic powers de-
manding that they agree to respect at
all times, the provisions of Interna-
tional law, and the dictates of human
ity in connection with submarine ope-
rations.
Secretary Lansing and Senator
Stone. head OF the foreign relations
committee of the senate both state
that the situation is most serious.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03

WASHINGToN jan. 81. w. Lu-
ellen and Cecil Dawson. who have in
vented a new type of Leayy coast de-
fense gun to be rushed to threaten
poin on railroad cars are here en-
ieavoring to interest the United States
government in purchasing their de-
vice.
! The invention consists OF heavy
guns permanently mounted on especi-
Nlly constructed railway carriages or
I, ars. which are adapted to be quickly
locked on solid concrete foundations
to- instant use, to secure accuracy and
pidity of fire control.
"In carrying our invention into prac-
tice," says statement issued by the
two inventors, 1--WE propose to install
at fix and predetermined points along
existing railroads or at desirable stra-
getic points where railroad facilities
may be installed, suitable foundations.
preferably concrete of sufficient size
and stability, from which the highest
powered guns may be fired, and upon
suitable mobile careto permanently
b.. n. INT high powered guns which may
'BS wiftly transported to point of at.
Z; 's, located on the. foundations and
brought into action.
These concrete foundations may be
located on main lines, spurs, or side
tracks. either singly or in groups. as
desired, behind hills, in railway cuts
and other secluded spots along the
egion 1t is desired to protect az very
nominal cost, as compared with the
cost of placing Notifications at such
points.
1.-The ready-to-use-mobile-a
cars would in considerable numbers be
kept at stations dispersed along our
coasts, from which they could be
quickly modified at any point of at
: tack.
"The strageic value of our mobile
armament would greatly enhance the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
HAROLD PETERSON
SUCCUMBS TO TYPHOID

After an illness OF twelve weeks
with typhoid fever at the Boiling hos.
pital, the spirit of Harold Peterson
OF South Fork, departed from it's
earthly tabernacle this morning. The
deceased was young man, only
twenty-one years of age. He was the
oldest of family of twelve children,
and was highly respected In the com.
murity where he was born and raised.
About year ago his mother died
here from cancer, and since then ne
has assisted In caring for the younger
children. His loss is exceedingly
great
The funeral will take place Wednes.
day afternoon at $3.50.
TO the bereayed family we extend
our deepest sympathy
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
CHICO IS NOW
FLOODED CITY
BY Pae. and IntI News Service.

BY Pae. and Intl News Service
CHICO, Calf, Jan. 3.-The Southern
portion of the city, and thousands OF
acres of the outlying districts are in
undated. The principle streets are un-
der foot of water and boats are The
only means OF conveyance. Damage
amounting to $4,000. has already been
done. Two dams on little Chico creek
broke under the pressure Of the heavy
rains. 1t is feared that worse condi-
tions are coming as the heavy melt
ing rains are continuing.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
BILL BOARD KILLS
ONE, HURTS MANY
BY Pac. and lnt'l News Service.

~ Z NN' dHu IIIN IHNW1 OuI INIGSs
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 3.--The cor
oner began the investigation into the
fiimsy construction of the billboards
which resulted in the death of one
person and the injuring of many dur
ing the recent storm in this city. The
grand jury action is based on the fact
that the weather bureau fortold that
there would be three-inch rainfall
and rs mile wind during the "a hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
MISSISSIPPI on
A WILD RAMPAGE
y Pae. and IntI kews service.

BY Pae. and intI News Service.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 3.-The weather
bureau warns dwellers along the Mis-
sissippi that the river win reach the
flood stage within three days and that
it will raise to 35 feet, and that the
lowlands may be inundated to exceed
81 feet. Families in the districts near
the river are fleeing to the hills for
safety.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
VICTIMS OF THE
FOREIGN IPLOTTERS
BY Pse. and IntI News Service.

BY Pac. and int'l News Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Flfteen men,
perhaps more, are dead, alleged vic
TINS of Teutonic plotters in an ex-
plosion aboard the Norwegian steam
er Aztec which Is in drydock here.
The force of the explosion catapulted
the body of Ole Jacobson 100 feet into
the air and hurled men from ship
to pier. distance OF 20 feet.
The Aztec was chartered by the in.
ter-ocean transportation company to
carry oil to France. She arrived
Christmas from Bordeaux to dry-dock
for repairs. Detectives who had been
guarding the vessel charge that the
explosion was the work cf German and
Austrian spies.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
THE FATE OF ALL.

From a chance remark one may
sometimes deduce long line Of trag-
ic circumstances. A little girl, known
to the Washington Post has for a
mother charming woman, widely
known in public work.
One day the child heard a salt,
down in the barnyard, crying for It's
mother. She trotted, thither, and be.
gan consoiing IL through the bars.
Don't cry, dear" said she. Don't
cry. Your mamma will come home
soon. She isn't lost. She's Just gone
to the club"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
METAL OUTPUT

Nevada's output OF all metals was
Is per cent higher In 1915 than in
1914. The Geological surveys re-
view shows marked increase in zinc.
with four per cent more gold. but less
silver and copper produced,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
UNCLE OF CzAR
TO THE FRONT
y Pac. and Intl Nows Service.

BY Pae. and Int'l News Service,
ROME, Jan. Boris the Uncle of
the Gear, arrived at Bucharest on a
secret mission. II is rumored that he
is on a secret mission in connection
with the Russian plans for invading
Bulgaria.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
A sTEnroarAA VOICE

MY neice, Fannietta F'looter, is yIs-
iting at our house, accompanied by
her infant son, Hubert st. Aubyns
Fioctcr" a trffle griuly admitted the
Old Codger. ~ great deal Of the
time the baby cries for ell he IS worth,
and his mother frequently states that
he Is worth hiz weight in goid.s~-
Judge
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
FRENCH WILL
RELEASE GERMANS

b. Pae. and intI News Service.
WASHINGTON, ain. 3--The French
embassy has notified the state depart
ment that France has ordered the inn
mediate release of the Germans seized
on American vessels by the cruiser
Descartes few days ago and which
threatened to cause protests and COM
plications.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
SPLENDID EDITION OF
NEVADA NEWS LETTER

The finest holiday edition in Ne
vada this year is the one issued by
the Nevada News Letter of Reno. 1t
is sixty page edition, splendidly IL
lustrated, and full of good live text.
II ia credit to the publishers and
20 the city of Reno.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
CARD OF TuANKs

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our many kind friends aud
neighbors who assisted US during our
late great bereavement.
w. II, Bentley,
Children and Families.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
AUSTRIA TO RIGHT
SINKING Of PERSIA
BY Pac. and InpI News Service.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Zweidenek,
Austrian charge d. affairs has called at
the state department today to assure
Secretary Lansing that if it is proved
that the Persia was summarized by
an Austrian craft, in an unwarrantable
way, Austria will arrange satisfac-
tory settlement.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03

We regret to learn that Mrs. Fish.
or has typhoid fever. She has been
nursing Horold Peterson who died
with that dread disease this morning.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
GERMANS SUBS
|. SUNK OFF VARNA
BY Pae. and Intr News Service.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3.-Two Ger
man submarines are reported sunk off
Varna in the Black sea.
RUSSIANS SEEM
TO HAVE COME BACK

BY Pae. and Inrl Newe Service.
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The Russians are
attacking fiercely along the entire
frontier. The Austrians claim they
have checked the Russians but they
admit that the fighting continues.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Sim Scott were arriv.
ais from HalleciS yesterday.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03

The funeral of Mrs. Pedro AFRO
was conducted yesterday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from the Keyser
chapel. The Catholic funeral SER
vcies were read by e. p. Caryille. A
large number of friends and relatives
attended.
We extend sincerest sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03

J. c. woodward is down from the
northern part OF the county.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-03
TWO FUNERALS
HELD YESTERDAY

The remains of Mrs. w. H. Bentley
who died in Nevada City on the morn
ing of December 31st, were laid to rest
yesterday afternoon in the I. o. o. F.
cemetery. The funeral was largely
attended, testimony OF the high es-
TEEN in which she was held. The Ca
tholic funeral service was read by e.
p. Carville.
To the bereaved family we extend
sincerest sympathy.