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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-06-26

Thus are answered the main ques-
lions in the inquirer's letter. The fig
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-06-26
Nevada.
JOHN e. ROBBINS.

First publication. May II. 1916.
Last publication. July 3, 1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-06-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

02559
Elko, Nevada, Land Office, June 2
1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-06-26

First publication, May %, 1916.
Last publication, June %, 1916.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
BLEST BE YACOLT!

Cresup Ferry, was a Yaeolt call
cr Monday. after feed"
And education. Roy
Bunch, Of Dole, started TO
school last week"
But also, even In Yacolt.
there is some suffering. Wit.
ness: "Msry Kaufman came
to Yaeolt Monday and Tuesday
to have a tooth treated which
has been giving her quite a bit
OF trouble"
However, pain and unpIeas.
antness play a small part In the
complete, rounocd whole Of hap
py Yacolt life. ~. p. Wine
berg has recently discovered
and put on the market a ginger
mash. II Is said TO be one Of
the finest drinks ever discov.
cred"
on, Happy Yaeoltl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

And the mothers letters to him.
kept thru the years. were found
among his belongings. tied together.
Serves Country HonorsbIy
n. l.. Brannan was born near
Auburn. He grew up on the ranch
lands that cover the hills TO the
east.
Join the army. and serve two enlist
ments honorably. He was a mem
--,eS. OF the 6sth and 150th regi-
Last spring he left the service.
fand ultimately became motorman
on the E. Madison st. electric car
that raced down hill and crashed
into the car ahead Saturday be-
cause the brakes failed TO work.
They Were Comrades
The little mother used to come
10 Seattle and see her boy here.
When he could get day off he
would go up to the little ranch
near Enumcisw. They we're com
rades.
one - ~.
He was 2s. and unmarried.
II know that he died honorably." "
she said. He was always that
way--thoughtful OF others. And !
am grateful and thankful for the
kind things people have said. But
they can't bring back my boy
She struggled TO suppress the
sobs.
Proud OF His Courage
She was proud of the way he had
offered up his life It was easy to
see that. But behind all the pride
was the deep grief OF losing him.
Nothing will stop the heart
. ache" she said. There was a be-
7Nildered little note OF panic in her
$50.
1.-TWO other sons are railway work
<sfs. They. too. almost daily risk
their lives for others.
Lynn Brannan Is a switchman for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
WAR ON FOOD
PRICES AIN

WASHINGTON Nov 29.-The
department oi agriculture. com
merce, postoffIce and many mem
bers of congress are leagued today
in an effort to check the high cost
of living.
Their efforts are the direct re
suit OF appeals fron2 ~ public,
whose tills are tapped by some OF
the highest costs on record.
General boycotts. foot dictator
ship. food embargo. government
price control--all these and more
are recommended In II overwhelm.
ing mass OF messages to President
Wilson, cabinet members and con.
gressmen.
While the appeals will not affect
Thanksgiving price list-with tur.
key heading II at 30 to % cents
per pound-officials hope to make
at least a dent hereafter by In
creasing crop yields.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

animal, no doubt.
Going further: Manly Moore
is hauling spuds for Thomas
Burke, ESQ.," let your mind
dwell on that, Mrs. seattleitel
Hauling, actually hauling spuds,
potatoes, precious potatoes.
Playing In a jeweIry store ls
the only amusement can
think OF 10 compare with spud-
hauling at present.
&c. W. Cromwell drove thru
Rock Greek last Saturday"
Need more be said7
~. r. SpeSarth has started to
erect the j. Brooks barn" Mod
ern Improvement goes on
apace.
Then there is commerce. I
find advertised. MANDY Leo
too-egg incubator for pig,
chickens, or what have your
Also: "Mr. Cresup, Of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
BY THE EDITOR

One Of the tsppiest quarter
hours Of my week ! have just
passed thru. 4 is the period
I devote TO the perusal OF the
YacoIt, Wash, News.
always do this after the
whirI OF the day, when the pa
per goes 20 press. II is so rest
ful to lounge back In my office
chair and imbibe secondhand
a little OF the easy-flowing life
Of YaeoIt.
Today I note, for example,
that miles Allen killed a two.
yesr-old beef Monday for his
own use" The h. C. OF !. should
worry Miles.
In the Chelatchie Items | see
that "Mr. Ouilo, Of near Tum
Tur, has purchased two-yesr.
old colt from Mr.. Russell" Co
ing TO use him for a carriage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
5 CENTS A POUND
FOR TURKEYS IS
BOYCOTT RESULT

PITTsBURC. NoV. 29.-Llve
turkey went down TO cents
pound under the boyeotts
hammer at mononaahela wharf
today.
One big dealer who bought
thousands OF birds announced
he would sell out at whatever
price he could get With re-
ports that another boatload
was coming. housewives flock
ed 10 the wharf.
Panic seized the group OF spec
nlators that had bought manN
thousands OF the birds at higl
prices from Ohio, West Virginia
and Kentucky farmers. Yesterday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

He had given five to his in the artillery
service Then he had given his life effort
of Others
The Is voluntarily journeyed from
the heosm of ex-comade who his
0npreme test
Thirty conductors and Seattle
and by their reflected the
example Of duty done.
The little mother today is back the ranch
Enumclaw
Her has her boy, who
his wanderings-but forgot himself o protect others.
The mother of hero smiled family she told Star
what kind of a he had BEEN
"F1e forgot write, she said, aho he to
Honolulu and stayed there with he artillery"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
PORT BELT LINE
BONDS SHOULD
PASS,SAYS GILL

Mayor II c. Gni Wednesday de
clared himself u favor of the belt
lin. bonds He believes that the
solution OF the problem lies In Civ.
Ing tho port commission tho right
TO build belt line. for then the dif.
ferent roads would be forced 10
come together on reasonable
common-user basis. and n they fail
TO do so the port commission will
itself build a line which will con.
meet all terminal properties
The railroads have been promis.
ing from year TO year TO get to-
gether on common.user basis, =
said the mayor. for the purpose OF
solving the water front transpor.
tation problem. hut so far have
done nothing. IN the meanwhile,
every shipper has suffered. and the
commerce OF the port has been re
tarded.
i believe the best way 10 solve
that ia to vote In favor OF the trans.
fer OF the funds now In the hands
OF the commission for the purpose
OF enabling them 70 build n belt
line. connecting all Of the port
properties between Salmon bay
and the Duvamlsh waterway. n
this Is done. Il will then be up 10
the railroads to get together. and
do II quick. or the port commission
will do It for them
4 am not committing myself TO
the details OF the project. as that
may come before me In my official
capacity when the application for
the franchise IL made believe.
however. that the result Of vote
In favor OF the transfer Of the bonds
to build belt line will result in
the railroads getting together on a
common-user basis which will be
satisfactory to everybody"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

the crates piled up while hundreds
OF housekcepers hammered the
price down from 30 to 35 cents
asked To rs cents asked-and
wouldn't buy.
This morning the buyers threw
their stocks to the mercy OF bid
ders. Three cents caused rush.
Then ,ents VAS asked. Buying
was brisk az that price. and Il
quickly went TO cents
Some buyers who declared they
would ship them back" before
they'd sell at such loss. put their
price at Is cents a pound and de
cided to hold out for that price
They were doing no business ex-
cept on very choice birds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
KAISER WON'T
Be At FUNERAL

AMSTERDAM. Nov. "a Sc.
we're cold. from which the kaiser ia
suffering. will prevent his attend.
anee in Vienna tomorrow at the
funeral OF Emperor Franz Josef
An official dispatch from Berlin
today announced the kalser's re.
turn TO the German capital. He ar.
rived in Vienna yesterday. but left
that evening on advice OF his med
teal attendant. who feared the
damp weather and cold.
The dispatch said the kaiser
viewed the remsins OF the dead
ruler. placed a wreath on his bier
and remained silently praying for
a time. Later he conferred with
the new emperor and empress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

"Iie lost q lung doin' heavy lift
in for the Northern Pacific" the
old lady. bewildered over this lat
est turn OF events. told The Star
Wednesday. She had come all the
way in from Columbia station iu
an effort to untansie her affairs.
William Not Much Help
She said William wasn't much
OF a help 10 the family. and that
besides having but one lung. he
had been knocked off a wagon and
crushed a shoulder four years ago.
lie could do work IL IL didn't
take liftin'." she said.
The other son. John Lyles. 4s.
was "A union longshoreman. He
has been unable. the mother said.
10 obtain any steady employment
since the strike. She has accom-
panied him from time TO time on
quests for work.
Wednesday he got days work
at the Columbia lumber yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

"Itll only last a day, tho" tho
old woman said. and he'll only
get $500"
She said her boys will pay the
81 due for rent as soon as they
can get it--and they must have
work without delay.
III they throw us out In three
days. and it's rainin'," she said,
! my asthma will get me. I'll die.
It's bad enough out in the house.
The roof leaks"
Collector Wheeler said he does
not think either son is disabled.
Il sent the notice in an effort
TO prod the sons" be said.
As We started to say, tomorrow
is Thanksgiving day.
Maybe old. wrinkled Mary Lyles,
"a. will have something to BE-
thankful for
Or will she be both without food
and shelterg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
Eckstein and Strong

Because they have had the most experience and the
best training Tor service the school board The Star
recommends the election Saturday OF Nathan Ecksein
and Anna Louise Strong.
Eekstcin. vice president OF the Schwabacher Co.
has been member OF the board three years and is
president II is only fair TO say he enjoys
broader and liberal viewpoint than he did when
he first took the office No greater tribute could be
given him in this respect than the Endorsement OF his
socialist colleague Judge Richard Wnsor.
Anna Louise Strong gained valuable experience
both in the financial and the human phase Of educa-
tiona work. cpert for the government in the
child welfare bureau at Washington.
The other candidates have no such qualifications
George J. Danz. president of the Hofius Steel
Co.. has special interest in public schools. His
children attend private schools.
Louisa X. Lepper is dancing instructor
r. T. Downc OF the Downie Pole Co. is busi-
ness man and father OF five children in public schools
While interested in civic affairs Downie has not
specialized in school matters.
Mary Entwistlc is a housewife.
Herman Rensing is a student at the university
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
DYNAMITE
HURTS );
PROBE ON

a t~o-story residence oeeu-
pied by the family OF Louis
Ioferen. at Burton. vsshon
island. was rnys,eriously dyna.
mited al 1880 q. m. today.
seriously lnjurlna the father
snd two children.
The family OF eight. lnelud.
Ing sis children, were asleep
when q great explosion shook
the home. and u came crashing
down on them. buryina them
beneath.
Tacoma police. TO whom the ex'
plosion was first reported by one
Of the sons OF the family. are Ger,
tain that the dynamite was placed
IN the home by some outside per
son
They are al a loss TO explain a
motive for the deed. however. ~
the boy declared the family had
no enemies and that there had
been no dynamite there before the
explosion
Tho explosion was reported later
to Sheriff Hodge. who sent Deputy
II & Stone Of Burton 20 inyesti.
gate. He aiao sent Deputies Ma.
Ion. and Campbell from here
The escape OF the mother and
four children Il declared 10 have
been miraculous The house tum
blcd down upon them like a pack
of cards aud vas completely do
moliahed
The Lofsren family has reside
on a small dairy farm. about n mile
from Burton. for many years. and
the explosion has caused feeling q
run high on the island.
According to the townrfolk. the
LofgrcnA have had no trouble oi
any Kind that would cause any one
TO seek vengeance In such a man.
ner,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
CORONADO IS
SAVED BY TUG

ASTORIA, Or. Nov. 29.-In tow
OF the tug Oneonta, the steam
schooner Coronado was brought
into Astoria harbor today. after hav-
ing lost her propeller in gale off
Tillamook Head. The Coronado
was en- route from San Francisco
to Gray's Harbor in ballast When
her tail shaft broke a call for help
was sent out. The Oneonta took
the floundering vessel In tow
during the night. but could not
bring Il across the bar on account
OF heavy seas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
Won HERBERe WINS
CASE FOR DAMAGES

John J. Won Herberg. OF Jensen
e. Won Herberg, owners OF the LIB.
erty and other theatres. need not
pay Henry J Nelson. n former Jan.
itor. any damages for an alleged
punch on the nose Nelson sued
for 81 900. and his case WAS thrown
out Of court by Judge Bell OF Sno-
homish county. who presided IN
Judge TaIlman's court Nelson is
also taxed up with the costs OF the
suit.
The quarrel arose over a dispute
over 35 cents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
YEGGS GET $4,000

iIAZELTON. Kan, Nov. 29.-The
Hazelton State Bank was robbed bv
four masked bandits early today.
They blew the safe and escaped
with more than $4,000 In an auto
mobile. The yeggmen gagged and
bound two young men operators in
the local telephone office. taking
them with them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
Man TELLS HOW
WOMAN WRITER
SHOT POLITICIAN

THOMPSON FALLS. Mont,
Nov. 2e.-Postmaster VIM. Mo-
ser. Of Thompson Malls, on the
witness stand today vividly de-
scribed the fatal shooting Of A.
c. Thomas. republican chair
man. by Edith Colby, newspaper
woman. who is on trial charged
with murder.
He declared that the girl ac-
costed Thomas on the morning
Of September 2s. and demanded
an apology for an alleged insult
on the previous day. Thomas.
said Moser. made no reply, but
continued walking down the
street. Miss Colby then fired
twice.
Il tried to stop her" testified Mo
ser. "but she aimed the revolver a
me and stood aside. Then she
fired twice more at Thomas"
Defense attorneys tried TO prove
that Miss Colby pointed her re
volver at the sidewalk and that II
kicked up when discharged.
Mrs. Jane +. Coolidge. of Worces
ter. Mass. mother of the accused
made suggestions to hel
lawyers. Miss Colby appeared ex
tremely nervous. To friends she
said she did not know how long she
could stand the ordeal.
Mrs. f. A. Notware and DIR. Har
riet I.acaye. prominent club womer
of Spokane. are here as friends o.
Miss Colby. DIR. +. L. kimball o.
Spokane will testify as an allenis
for the state.
During the opening statement o
United States District Attorne.
Wheeler. Of Butte. wo is CONDUCTING
the prosecution. defense lawyers
took exception to his assertion tha
Miss Colby killed Thomas as re
suit of newspaper fight,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
CLUB Man IS
ARRESTED ON
BOOZE CHARGE

Nat Paschall. well known young
broker and club man. had to spend
portion OF the evening Wednes-
day in the city Jail.
He made the fatal mistake Of re-
ceipting for a trunk full of rare old
Scotch whisky. And as soon az his
name was attached. Dry Squad Of
ficers Harvey and Peterson conduct
ed him to headquarters.
s. o. S. calls we're answered. and
banker friend arrived in time to
bail out Paschall by depositinG
$500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
CHICAGO TURKEY
PRICES GO DOWN

CHICAGO, Nov. Dealers
who stocked up on Thanksgiving
turkeys expecting to blackmail the
turkey day appetite are In panic
here today Wholesale turkeys
have dropped from 20 to 81 cents
and the price Is expected to slump
still further. Retail prices drop
ped from 3S to % and 80 cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
MARY LYLES IS
ORDERED TO MOVE
ON Thanksgiving

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day
But that's getting ahead of the story.
Mrs. Mary Lyles is "a years old.
She lives with two sons, 48 and 46 years
old, respectively, in little shack at 35O7
Hudson ST., which is in Columbia City.
The rent on the shack is 81 month.
The sons have paid So on the November
rent. They still owe 81.
Tuesday night George c. Wheeler, the
collection agent, called on the little group,
and left formal paper.
"Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate," it was
headed.
The trio was given three days in which
to plank down the money or leave.
Neither of the two sons has employs
ment. Neither of them is married. Will
liam Lyles is &C.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

The regular monthly card party
and dance OF the Friends OF Irish
Freedom will be given in Iii.
bernian hall. Ninth ave. and Yes.
Ter. for the benefit OF the Irish Re
lief fund Frlday night. December .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
STORM WARNING

In anticipation OF an approach
were issued in every Washington
port at $3.50 a m. Wednesday. ac-
cording TO the u. s. weather bureau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

Bremerton citizens took steps
Tuesday TO prevent the city council
of that city from turning over a
gas franchise to +. J.. Blaipe of
Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
JELLIC0E MOVES UP

LONDON. Nov. 29.-In commons
today. First Lord of the Admiralty
Balfour announced selection OF Sir
John Jellicoe as first sea lord of
the admiralty and Admiral Beatty
as commander of the grand fleet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

the Northern Pacific at Auburn.
Earl Brannan is a bridge builder for
the Chicago. Milwaukee 4 st. Paul
at Eiiensburg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
VASH0N Isl. AND HOME BLASTED
SOLDIERS CHEER MOTHER OF
H. |. BRANNAN BY HONORLNG
MAN WHO DIED IN CAR CRASH

hero given a heros burial Tuesday.
Slow and clear the buge of taps broke the silence
Mount View cemetery, overlooking Auburn.
Until the faded the hills Is tall
tention heels together, eyes straight ahead.
the blue red of the United States arer
service and had come from Fort Ward.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
NIGHT EDITION

FrL ron. THO. OF COURSE ALI THINGS ARE SOT
HRiGHT. EVEN THE WEATHER isn't GOING TO
49, SUNNY ON TffANKSGGVfNG DAY. GEORGE
SALISBURY. VINO HITS TIE IARK MOST OFTEN.
TODAY PREDICTS "RAl% TONIGHT And THURS
DAY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

n WlSp OF q woman,
gray haired, sobbed
silently. Strong arms
of her sons supported
her.
Then the caval-
cade turned.
n. l.. Brannan, the
motorman who stood
at his post Saturday
night and met death,
rather than give up
a fighting chance to
save his passengers
from a collision, had
been buried.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
BLAME THE MOTORMAN
ADAPTED From lIfel

~ adapted From lfel
A lurch that filings the rushing train,
roaring shock that rips and rends,
The groan OF death, the shrek OF pain
And-Holy, Holy Dividends
The Motornan' Poor chap, he's killed.
Twas thus the explanation ran
A trusted servant tried and skilled
| Wen blame il on the Motoman.
(motormsn gave his life Saturday night
Madison
blamed BY the for failure
properly handle brskeal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29
3I07 ARCADE!

THAT'S THE ADDRESS or NoNPARTIsAN HEAD.
oUARrERs-Slo1 ARCADE BUILDING. TuE rEtE.
PHONE NUMBER is ELLIOTT 1855 tF YoU WANT
ro HELP FREE THE STATE AND COUNTY FROM
PETTY PARTISAN POLITICS. co TO HEAnQuAR.
TIERS. GET PETITION AND CIRCULATE IT ron
SIGNATURES RDAY-NoNPARTiSAN DAY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-29

And the mothers letters to him.
kept thru the years, were found
among his belongings. tied together.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-03-01
JUSTICE TO THE NATIONAL GUARD

Congress definitely committed the policy of preparedness
against war preparedness for continuation of American peace and
prosperity That much is settled beyond doubt.
The continental army scheme dead Peace to its ashes.
With regard the remains but to increase
the size of the regular army reasonable proportions and to
mept and develop the Guard of the several states They
will constitute citzenry trained arms for which the Presi
dent is contending
Justice at last will be done to the National and in
new development will constitute which the nation
may safely depend distress has failed yet to
respond to the call of country, and it never will
From reliable Trustworthy from actively
crned in framing shaping this legislation the editor Of
this paper learns plan will call for increasing the Ma
tona Guard approximately 100000 apporoned the
states according to population.
These troops will armed and equipped in precisely the
regular army will he subject the regulations
and discipline and will he educated in their duties under the IN
tilage of experienced officers of the army
pay bill on graduated will be passed by Congress which
will give private soldiers approximately $iS each for ar
tending drills with pay for officers in proportion to their grade
peace guard will remain under the control of The
Governors but time in the
of national President will authority order
the troops of any without oray of calling
for volunteers.
The development of probable pra
teal an defective yet expensive method that could
supplying adequate size and efficiency fOI
defensive purposes fedcrazng of the troops will
practically any hostility that have been entertained
toward them in certain quarters heretofore
National Guard of this is made young of
high intelligence has been tried found
true when the nation needs their services
the may assured that the patriotism of Kentucky
will be second to
There is but flag and that flag is our flag
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-03-01
SPRAYING PAID IN MISSOURI
On Ono Orchard Net Profit Was Found
to Do $1st.12 Per Aere--lnseets
Are High LlVeFs.

Insects are high livers. On an acre
OF apple trees they may destroy a hun
dred dollars worth OF fruit The av-
erage value Of the fruit OF an acre OF
unsprayed apple trees in the state Of
Missouri has been found to be $1S.O5.
Four careful sprayings made this
value jump to an average Of 31s7.lS
an acre. On one orchard in 1918 the
net profit due TO spraying was found
to be s161.12 an acre. The average
cost per tree for the first spraying was
sc cents, 10 cents for the second, 9.6
cents for the third, and s cents for the
fourth--a total OF S7.1 cents a tree,
or an average of t22.26 an acre.
American Farming.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-03-01

If Justice Hughes don't shave those whskers people will
ing him the CarTanza of the United States