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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04

by Wilbur S. Forrest, United
Press staff correspondent
LONDON, Jan. p, by mail.-Eng-
lands most Abraham Lincoln-esque
figure is in the limelight. From the
pOOrhouse to membership in the
king most honorable privy council
is but part of the record of Will
Crooks, labor member of parliament
and champion of the common people
On the front doorstep of a modest
little cottage in Poplar, a London
suburb, on New Years day, figure
in shirt sleeves, colored shirt sleeves
at that, stood greeting proud towns
folks come to congratulate him.
Messenger boys brought kilograms
in patches and handed them direct to
the only Britisher of the masses
admitted to the kings inner council
and privileged to bear the title Of
Right Honorable.
Inside the cottage, while Crooks
did the honors on the doorstep, was
Mrs. Crooks, plump, wholesome
English housewife, preparing the
New Years dinner There are no
frlls or "swank' in the home of the
kings latest privy councillor. That
is why Mrs. Crooks was in the kitc:l-
ell while WILL as he is known both
i'll Poplar and parliament, was assur-
ing his friends on the doorstep that
being Right Honorable made him
teel no different
"Theres one thing I want to say
he told them all because the king
has deemed fit to call me his right
trusty and we'll beloved or whatever
the phrase is. I'm not going to be
come a party man. I'll be right with
the workers. Tell them that the posi-
ton gives mesmore power to work
Tor and with tt en- | live with them
and hope to die with them
When the voters elected Crooks
mayor of Poplar in 1901 he made a
record that pleased the folks who
had elected him over a more aristO-
cratic opponent. He wore the tradi-
tional robes of office because Mrs.
Crooks told him to and not because
he wanted to. That is also why
he's going to wear the elaborate court
dress that is incumbent on privy
councillor.
"If they say Will has got to wear
court togs, he's got to, that's all
there is to it, said Mrs. Crooks.
Leave it to me- I'll see that he gets
them. 1t was the same when he be-
came mayor of Poplar. H. wasn't
going to wear the robes, but | made
him"
When the workers of Poplar re-
viewed Crooks record as mayor in
1901, they Immediately began to boost
him for parliament in the Woolwich
district Of which Poplar is part He
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04

Two important decisions constru-
ing the water laws of the state and
the powers OF the state engineer have
recently been filed by Judge Horse,
OF the Tenth Judicial district in con-
nection with matters arising over the
distribution of the waters of the
Muddy river in Clark county.
In the actions brought before the
court plaintiffs, the Moapa and Salt
Lake Produce company and Knox &
Holmes, allege unlawful interference
with their vested rights through the
regulation of water by the water
commissioner distributing the flow Of
the stream in accordance with a de-
termination made by former State
Engineer Thurtell under the law Of
1908.
Upon the filing of the complaint a
temporary injunction was issued pro-
hibiting the regulation of plaintiffs 5
headgates pending the trial. a de
murrer to the complaint and motion
to vacate the injunction were filed
and it is upon these pleadings that
the decisions are rendered.
While the court in passing tpon
the pleadings, sustains the plaintiffs,
ovcrruling the demurrer to the COM
plant and refusing to vacate the in-
junction Though modifying same,
following the Supreme court in the
case of Anderson versus Kearney,)
pending the trial, the more important
proposition OF the effect OF the water
law of 1908 and that of 1913 and 1915,
is clearly set forth in the following
excerpts.
The court believes that it is with
in the constitutional province OF the
legislature OF a state where the law
OF prior appropriation prevails to con-
fer upon the state engineer admins
trativc functions, powers and duties
in connection with the supervision
regulation and control of the waters
in the streams or forming portions
OF the stream systems of the state
The fundamental idea OF legislation
in placing such supervision, power OF
regulation and control in an execu-
tive tribunal or officer is that there
may be comprehensive, consistent
harmonious and well-defined system
of water distribution and use in the
state to the end that the rights OF
the water users may be so admins
tered that there will be the maximum
OF beneficial results obtained and
equitable and fair regard required oi
each water user for the rights of 9th
er users upon the same stream or
stream system"
The order of the Supreme court in
the case of Anderson versus kearney
l42 Pac. 9O8, in modifying the inJunc-
ton heretofore issued in said case
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
| By United Press1

WASHINGTON, Feb. A. Count
Won Bernstorff called upon Secretary
Lansing this afternoon and it is I'M
derstood he made it clear that Ger
many will not specifically admit the
illegality Of the Lusitania torpedoing.
Severance OF diplomatic relations be-
tween America and Germany is freely
predicted. The only loophole that
can be found is for Germany to con-
cede the point without appearing to
do so.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Introduces Resolution
IBy United Press1

IBy United PreSsJ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Senator
Thomas today introduced a resolu-
ton in the senate denouncing the de-
struction of the Ottawa parliament
building as a wanton. barbarous and
unwarranted incendiarism. The resp
luton was referred to committee.
Senator Gallinger demanded proof Of
incendiarism.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Want Plant Raided
by United Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, FEB. 4--Local
federal officials have asked Seattle
revenue officers to raid a Vancouver
plant which is believed to be the head
quarters of the Pacific coast drug
ring whence large quantities OF dope
are supplied "fiends" everywhere
on the coast.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Berlin Correspondent States Ger
many Will Not "Disavow"~ ~-PreSi-
dent Wilson Unable to ''Dicker"
Longer--Next Two Days May
Decide Our Relations

any longer The next two days may
decide the fate of German-American
relations Count Won Bernstorff did
not attempt to conceal his surprise
and concern when shown Ackerman's 5
dispatch, but he refused to comment
upon it. The German embassy ex-
poets further delay will develop.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Origin of Fire Still a Mystery
By United Press

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 4-Latest
advices state that six are known to
be dead and several injured by fire
building At o'clock this afternoon
the fire was under control. 1t is Civ
Ell out that the library has been saved.
The origin Of the fire is still a mys-
terry and many Of the rescued insist
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Many Passengers Lost

HONGKONG, Feb. A. The Jap
anese liner Daijinmaru sunk, accord
ing to dispatches, by colliding with
British steamer off SWatow Only
twenty-one of the lSl passengers and
crew Were saved.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Police Accept Suicide Theory
[Bv United Press1

LOS ANGELES. Feb. At. c.
McNannie this afternoon identified
the body as that Of his wifes Nc
Mamie said he Quarreed with her
last night and she left the house. He
insists she committed suicide by leap
ing into the lake. The police accept
the suicide theory
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
TBy United Press1

WASHINGTON, Feb. A. Presi-
dent Wilson returned at Is THIS
afternoon. Close friends predict his
preparedness program will be adopt
ed by the end OF March. 1t is under
stood the president will Immediately
begin to plan his southern trip 1t is
said he is satisfied with the result,
of his trip.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Snow Ceases Falling
fBy United Pressl

PORTLAND Feb. 4.-The snnw-
fall ceased this morning and half OF
the car lines were put in operation.
Several thousand people are still
stranded down own, being unable u
reach their homes in the suburbs. The
schools remained closed today. The
attest estimates of the damage done
by the storm place it at 100000.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Six Lives Lost In Fire
llle1ltS.
by nited Press !

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The $4,000
home OF Mrs. Casi1nir Tag, widow Of
the late president of the German.
American bank of Brooklyn, burned
TO the ground this morning. Six are
known to be dead: Hannah Snaebly,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Next Two Days May Decide Issue

Br United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Depart-
nent officials here are pessimistic
regarding Berlin's latest Lusitania
1t is known that the
president is determined not to yield;
also that he feels unable to 'dicker"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Disnisses Both Cases

Judge R. Stoddard in Reno yester-
day handed down a decision in the
Farnsw versus Farnsworth di-
vorce case, dismissing both causes OF
action and denying relief to either
patty
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
VIII Hear Arguments Monday
By United Pressl

CHICAGO. Feb. 4.-The Balti-
more Federals objected when the
Organized Baseball counsel this
morning moved to dismiss the case
against the National Commission IN
Judge Lands court. Lands set next
Monday as the time for hearing argu-
ments.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Atlantic City Hotel Burns
(By United Press1

ATLANTIC CITY. Feb. Alive
are known to be dead and scores
were injured when the Hotel Over
brook burned this morning. The
financial loss will run up into the
thousands.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04

they hear series of explosions indi-
eating bombs. Colonel Sherwood,
head of the Dominion police, in An
interview said he did not think it was
incendiary origin
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
HISTORIC CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
BUILDING DESTROYED BY FIRE
Six Persons Dead; Many Injured--
Origin of Fire Mystery, But May
Have Been Caused by Bomb--
Fire Now Under Control--Library
Probably Saved

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 4.-The his
toric Canadian parliamentary build
ing was destroyed last night by fire
nnofficially said to have been caused
by a gas bomb or internal machine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
UNIDENTIFIED W0MAN'S BODY
FOUND IN Los ANGELES LAKE

buried deeply in tie flesh. Many foot
prints on the bank of the lake indicat-
ed that there had been a struggle. All
Identification marks had been remov
ed from her clothing
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
EVENTS

Caroline and He,en Tag, daughters
OF Mrs. Tag: Jennie Stedman, Lizzie
and Annie Cain. The woman cook is
missing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
KAISER WILL PERMIT AMERICA
To FEED STARVING P0LANDERS
Agree Not to Requisition Food Sent
to land--An0ther British Liner
Torpedoed by Central Powers--
Austrian Aeroplanes Raid Durazzo
and AylOna

the British liner Commodore reports
that it was summarized in the Medlt-
erranean Wednesday. He stated the
submarine carried both German and
Austrian flags. and furled the Ger
man ensign upon ascertaining the
vessel to be attacked was a British
liner. 1t is believed the German sui
marines use the Austrian flag when
attacking Italian ships
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04
Aeropianes Again Active

by Uni I'd Press
VIENNA, Feb. Alt is given out
here today that Austrian aeroplanes
have raided Durazzo and Avlona.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-04

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
Few Days Commencing
Thursday, Aug. 3rd
Friday Evening-7.3o to P. M.


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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
close more slowly but not less surely
than that around Kovel
Harden Sees Peace Dreams
of Germany Go Up in Smoke

London, Aug. 8. - Th Daily Mail
says that Max Harden in the latest
number of the Zukunft discusses the
meaning of the Anglo French often
sive. Speaking particularly of Bri-
tains gigantic preparations in men
and munitions, Harden declares the
Germans must reckon with the deter
ing till she or her enemy is annihil-
ated."
In the article, entitled significantly
AT the Tree of Disillusion," Harden
warns the Germans to abandon forth
with their childish dreams of early
peace. After describing the struggles
now raging on all fronts, the like of
which mankind has never known, tell
ing how the grim reaper is every min
ute moving down a German, and how
''in every hour of the day and night.
100000 of German treasure is being
swallowed up" Harden asks, us it the
enemy who wants peace?" On re-
cent occasion in the French Senate.
when much sentiments might we'll
have found expression, not a single
voice was raised to that end
premier BRAND never sat so firmly
in the saddle. Joffee's star was never
more in the ascendant The French
are meditating over the possibility of
the fall of Verdun, but no one dreams
of peace. France still believes or be-
lieves again in victory. That this be-
lief will crumble If Verdun is captured
or a bank of the Meuse taken or the
entire city fall sounds like nothing but
well meant and f1attering fairy tale. "
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
FRENCH DRIVEN
INSANE BY EXILE
Families Torn Asunder by Ger.
mans on Hour and a Half's
Notice
By .Associated Prets

Paris, Aug. 3. Poignant details
of the deportation at an hour and a
half's notice of $4,000 citizens from
the French towns of Lille. Roubaix
and Tourcoing by the Germans last
Easter are given in a French yellow
book released for publication to-day.
The German orders were for the
people in certain districts of these
towns to assemble in readiness for
departure at their front doors, which
were to be left open. and none was to
leave the house before a. m. The
orders stated that "all protests will
be useless and any one trying to evade
deportation will be pitilessly punish
ed"
Inc victims in all cases were chosen
arbitrarily by the officer In charge of
the deporting party. Each person
singled out for deportation was al
lowed so pounds of baggage, which; 1t
was recommended, should consist of
utensils for eating and drinking, a
blanket, good shoes and personal
linen. II any one exceeded this weight
his or her whole baggage was to be
thrown aside. Each bundle was to be
made up separately for one person
address, name and number of identity
card. When at their destination the
ueported persons were to be allowed
to write to their relatives once a
month. The Yellow Book continues:
Deportation Continues For Ten Days
The measure caused the greatest
anguish and despair among the
population of the notified districts,
while in some cases it led to madness.
Many people became so i'll they had
to take to their beds.
Parents especially suffered torture
at seeing their wives, daughters and
children of both sexes over the age of
IA led away or packed into street
cars promiscuously with bad charac-
ters of all sorts, male and female, not
knowing what was to be their destina-
ton or fate. The anguish was re-
newed night after night during the
10 days of Easter.
The protests of Mayors and other
officials went unheeded A bishop
who intervened personally was told
by a general. You, bishop, shut up
and be Off
"At the beginning of the deporta-
ton some girls of the aristocracy were
selzed' but they were soon RELEASED, as
were also daughters of those in the
houses where German officers were
billeted.
Even German Soldiers Shed Tears
AT Boubaix the Prussian guard re-
FUSED to participate in the raid and
the work had to be done by the Sixty
fourth Regiment from Verdun. Some
soldiers engaged in the deportation
were seen to shed tears.
"A large portion of the young wo-
men taken belonged to the servant
class, several of whom volunteered to
go in the place of their employers
daughters. On the other hand, many
young women of the better classes
wanted to accompany the servant girls
OF their family, When those de-
ported were conveyed to the railway
station and loaded into the cattle
trucks they kept crying. 'Vive la
France and singing the Mar
seillaise."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
GOVERNOR MEETS
STATE OFFICIALS
CONTINUED From First Pape1

lco'uSu FROM FIRST Pagel
appeal of DR.. Surface is not likely ~
get very far.
Among the officials who saw the
Governor to-day were Secretary of
Agriculture Patton, who will retire
DR.. Surface when the time comes:
Highway Commissioner Black. who
discussed road building, especially the
construction of roads that will go
somewhere and not be bits of isolated
Improvement; Insurance Commits
sloner J. Denny O'Niel, who went over
matters in his department and also
scanned the 'beheading list; Com
missioner John Price Jackson. SUPER
intendent of Public Instruction N q
Schaeffer, DR.. ]. George Becht. of the
Board OF Education; Dairy and Food
commissioner James Foust, DR.. Jo-
seph kalbfus, secretary of the State
Game Commission; f. A. Godcharles,
deputy Secretary of the Common
wealth, and others, including Adm
tant General Thomas j. Stewart The
general discussed the recent National
t Guard developments and criticisms
Governor Brumbaugh said last night
that he was going to insist that MI
Gretna camp be made accessible and
Its roads improved. The Governor
also said that he would require that
1t be in first class condition to meet
all needs in future so that things
occurring this year will not face tbe
citize nsoldiery again. The Governor
is taking much interest in the camp
matter and will doubtless make ar
rangements to. duplicate the water
plant and to do other things which
nave been manifestly needed for
years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03

CONTINUED From First Pagel
Monacu farm and Hem wood were
organized by the captors.
London reports continuation by the
British of the work of consolidating
the ground recently gained by them
north of Somme.
Third Zeppelin Raid
The third raid on England this week
by Zeppelin airships occurred this
morning over the eastern ana south
eastern counties. One of the aircraft
flying low apparently had been hit
Germans Concede Gains
The official report from German
headquarters to-day comedies the gain
of ground claimed by the French in
the recent fighting in the Monacu
sector of the Somme front. The re-
capture by the French of a trench
sector which they had lost in the
Laufee wood northeast of Verdun, is
admitted also.
Comparative quiet apparently pre-
walls along the battle line in the east.
The official statements record sharp
fighting in some sectors but no i'm
portant shifts in position.
In Asia Minor, the Russians report
an advance in the Karput region, rs
miles south of ErZingan, where the
Turks have been driven from a posi-
ton on the north bank of the
Euphrates.
Six zeppelines which raided Eng
land this morning dropped some
eighty bombs but inflicted little dam
age, according to the British official
report.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
Would Kill the Kaiser
For Death of FryGtt
Seeeial to The Ttleernbh

London. Aug. 3.-The Liverpool Ex-
press says that a league of Critons has
been established to Secure the trial and
punishment of the German Emperor
and other highly placed Germans "for
the murder of Captain Fryatt and other
victims"
The members of the league according
to the paper, are pledged to vote
against any government which refused
to make an indispensable condition of
peace that such tribunal be established
and that the Emperor and others, II
convicted, shall be executed.
The Weekly Dispatch says that a mob
at Rotterdam on Saturday paraded the
streets demonstrating against the Ger
mans on account of the execution of
Captain Fryatt. They broke windows
in the German consulate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
SignOr to Have Charge of
Hershey Industrial School

Geoge c. Signor, for three years su-
perintendent of the State institute for
feeble-minded at Spring City, Wayne
county, where he set new standards in
economy and efficiency, resigned yes
terday at a meeting of trustees of the
institute.
He will leave September 1 to direct
the Hershey Industrial Scnooi and the
100000 acres of farmland around this
school, founded for orphan bows AT
Hershey Pa, by M. S. Hershey, the
chocolate manufacturer 1t is said Mr..
Signor will receive a salary of $4,000
a year.
Mr.. Signor earned prominence
throughout Pennsylvania when ne
asked the Legislature to cut the an
preparation for Spring City from $2.25
to 81 per capita per week. His
economies and management in three
years put the institution in a place
where further reduction to S1.75 was
1probable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
Latest Zeppelin Raiders
RecieUe Warm Reception
By .4ssncintcd Prcss

London, Aug. 8. - Six German air.
ships took part in the raid on the east
ern counties of England this morning
according to an official announcement
issuedo this afternoon which says
eighty bombs are reported to have
been dropped. Nine horses were kill
ed and three horses were injured, the
statemnt adds.
The Zeppelins had a very warm re-
ception from anti-aircraft guns, ac-
cording to observers in the coast
towns near which the airships passed.
One of them apparently was hit, as
on the last raid, she being seen in a
badly damaged condition and flying
low over the water.
One Zeppelin which crossed Dutch
territory also was fired on by Dutch
gunners but was not hit.
Four Zeppelins were observed from
Texel, the largest of the Frisian Is
lands off the mainland of North Hol-
land, returning homeWard,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03
CLEVER THEFT OF
AUTO in SQUARE


CONTINUED From First Page]
quired if he was at home. The ans
wer was that he was at his office in
the Calder building A few minutes
later Mr.. Dowdell was called at his
office by telephone and asked how
long he would be there. The answer
was "a short time" Mr.. Dowdell was
requested to wait for ten minutes, that
gentleman was coming to see him
on business.
After waiting half hour, Mr. Dow
dell left his office to make a business
CALL and found his automobile had
been stolen. When the City garage
was notified of the theft, it was
learned that well-dressed stranger
had called there on Tuesday and pur-
chased key to a five-passenger
Dodge car, claiming he had lost the
key to his car. 1t is the belief that
the stranger was professional auto
mobile thief, and was the same per-
son who used the telephone to ascer-
tain where Mr.. Dowdell was.