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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
SOCIALIST ORATOR
ENTERTA|NS CROWD,
WELCOME IS GENIAL

Before a large and sympathetic au-
dience. a. Grant Miller, Socialist nomi-
nee for the u. s. Senate. last night tie
livered an earnest. forcible and at
times impassioned appeal for votes.
1t was. so many said. excellent ora
tory, despite the hoarseness OF the
speakers voice. caused by much talk.
ing. He has delivered SIS addresses in
the last % days.
Mr. Miller attacked the Pittman land
bill. OF course. using the threadbare ar
guments so familiar to the public from
long continued use by himself and Sam
Plat.
He varied the monotony in one re-
spect. however-.by scathing refer.
ences TO the corporation affiliations of
the Republican candidate. He said he
(Mr Miller) had been attorney in 10
lawsuits in which his clients were of
the working class. opposing Sam Plat,
whose clients in each case were cor
porat!ons. or of that class: that he had
appeared seven times before legisla.
tive committees in behalf of the com.
mon people, and that each time he
found Mr.. Plat on the job as repre-
sentative OF the corporation interests
! as opposed to the welfare OF the com
mon people.
In these references TO Mr.. Plat. the
orator was vigorously applauded, but
the audience was Significantly silent
| every time that re criticised Senator
| Pittman. though some of this criticism
was oratorically eloquent and severely
caustic.
Mr.. Miller proved himself an orator
Despite his hOarsencss. he reached {
high and splendid level of elOquence il
! stating his definition of American
ism" These paragraphs bristled Will
| metaphor and sparkling simile and II,
drove home his points against war anC
injustice with power possessed only
by the sincere and able orator.
! Mr.. Miller said reports from all Owe
the State indicated his election by al
overwhelming majority. but he salt
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18

this smilingly. intimating that unless
these reports were of dream-stuff he
certainly would be the cause OF a
landslide. The audience joined in his
genial laughter on this subject.
In conclusion Mr. Miller took up a
collection, which was evidently gener-
Gus, ard advised his hearers that IL
they wanted anything after March 18th
next they should write to him at Wash
ington, ID. c.
The visitor goes from here TO Jar
bidge. thence to Ely and round the
State. He will not again visit Elko
during the campaign.
II was a highly intelligent and repre-
sentative audience and everyone
seemed impressed by the unmistakable
sincerity and ability Of the speaker,
though equally assured OF the errors In
his conclusions. which were plainly
due to his espousal of revolutionary
propaganda which aims to overthrow
our whole system of government.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
Thrilling Amusements Tonight
AT THE aAIeTY.

The oaiety tonight will present
Richard TraVers in 1.-THE MAN
TRAIL" a wonderfully powerful
nroduction in six acts, starring an
actor Of elegance and finish.
The Gaiety Theatre Orchestra
will play special music.
Coming: Billie Burke, In the
Triangle production, peggy"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18

II. G. Ream. Sacramento; c. d. Ter
willinger. Verdi: Rufus p. Wilson. San
Francisco: J. V. Seaman, J. c. Hunger
ford, Salt Lake City; r. o. German;
r. +. Roseberry and wife: J. S. King
Denver: ]. J. I<avanaugh, Salt Lake
J. L. Arnold. Lee; Jack Mcconnell
Donald Wheeler, J. Ethebaren, Reno;
Frank Hoy and wife. Gold Greek; j. c
Douglas, Ogden: Alvin Fowlgers, Os
den; ]. d. Martin and wife. San Fran
cisco: S. b. Bieroth, Rowland: Ed. Cor
bett, San Francisco: Dan O'Conncll
Lone Mountain: a. Grant Miller
Washington. d. c.. K. +. Ladd, j
O'Brien, Reno; Mr.. and Mrs. Henri!
Winter, John Winter. Leona Winter
Whiterock.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
ENGIHEER KELSEY
(Continueo prom rage one)

way.
There was an unanimous feeling !
that the work should be done at once |
and arrangements were made forth.
with for the bond election, which car
ried, ISL to IS.
AS has been frequently stated in
both the Free Press and Independent.
during the recent progress of the work,
the old sewer was worse than anyone
suspected, and there was q large
amount of necessary additional work
For the former expenditure of $4,000
the public got nothing. On account OF
these conditions, which are familiar to
everyone who has taken any interest
In the work, II was more expensive to
reconstruct the system than to put in
new one. We also found 1t TO he
dangerous undertaking, periious to
the lives " the men who had to make
the connections with the old pipe lines.
1--WE encountered all kinds of bad
conditions, on both sides of the rail
road tracks. Every foot south of the
Western Pacific track had to be re
laid n places we had to trench 10Y
feet.
"In doing this work throughout
rigc rous economy was practiced ant
under the spur of public necessity ant
the continual urging OF the newspapers
the work was rushed as rapidly as wa,
consistent with efficiency.
''The reconstructed system. which Il
practically new throughout, is nov
working perfectly and the small rc
mainder of the work will be finished II
a few days. Ny bond and my reputa
ton for efficiency and square.deallni
are sufficient assurance, hope, tina
the system will continue TO work per
fectly.
In this work the people have Ger
tainly received their moneys worth"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
WHO KNOWS MR.. eRAoFoR01

| wish 10 hear from James Morris
Bradford. on account of the death OF
his mother, in Kansas City. Missouri,
or from Charlie Baldwin, as a letter
from Bradford. dated at Lamoille, Au'
gust, 1915, stated they were going to-
gether up into the Sierra Nevada
Mountains. prospecting. Any one hav-
ing information as TO his whereabouts.
and will let know will be doing a favor
which Will be greatly appreciated.
G. A. BLACK.
3l5 Hall Bldg. Kansas City, Mo
vl6.23
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

Mr.. r. L. Reber OF Winnemucca Is
here on business today. returning to-
morrow.
Miss TIL. o'Gorman OF Vancouver u.
C., a relative OF Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Nc
Kenna OF Tuscarora. arrived today for
avisit.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winter, Mr.
John S. Winter and Miss Leona Win.
ter, prominent family of White Rock,
are guests at the Mayer.
MIR. Charles Sehein, one of the found.
ers OF Gold Circle, formerly in charge
OF the Elko Prince, is here today on
mining business.
Mr.. Rufus r. Wilson, said TO be a
Republican National campaign man.
ager, arrived yesterday morning and
went to Wells with Justice H. U.
Castle.
Mr.. Henry J. Jones. the County Com.
missioner. will leave early tomorrow
morning. accompanied by ]. W. Wool
bridge, on an inspection tour OF the
Northern part OF the county. They
will be gone n week or ten days.
The great Campaign Ball, advertised
TO take place at the Bradley Theatre
Oct. 20. has been postponed to better
date=3-the evening of November third
This will be one Of the big sociaI
events OF the season. Everybody will
attend. ks.
Campaign Ball, carlIn, Oct. 20. a
Eagles Hall. This will be an excel
lent occasion for candidates to NEE
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

State OF Nevada, County OF Elko
SIS.
Notice Is hereby given that the time
for the registration of the names OF
the qualified electors in Elko election
Precinct. Wards /. .. 3 and 4. of Elko
Township, prior to the election to be
held on the eth day OF November, y
d., 1916, for the County OF Elko. will
expire at six o'clock p. m. on the 20th
day of October, 4. d, 1916.
II. U. CASTLE, Registry Agent
First publication, Oct 2. 1915.
Last publication, Oct 81. 1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
AT THE BRADLEY.

Pauline Frederick, starring 81.
perhly In a new role, that OF
devoted mother in the Famous
Players adaptation Of Lydia Gil
more" will be the attraction at
the Bradley Theatre tonight.
There are some thrilling court
room scenes In this play, In which
the distracted wife and mother
lies to save the man.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
THERE IS ONE FOR you"

AT PLuNkETT'S BOOK STORE
The new song composed and pub
lished by an Elko man:
WHEN THE GOLDEN sun SETS,
SWEETHEART. THEN I'LL COME
BACK TO YOU"
In a handsome ti;le-page. sent 10 YOU
any place for 25c.
Music can be heard upon request any
night at Gaiety theatre. Ask the or
chestra to play il. They will be
pleased TO do so.
STOP AT PLUNKETTS BOOK
STORE and get copy. Had one pub
lished. just for you.
You will waltz TO this music at the
big ball soon. v-l6-l9.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
YOUR CHILDREN'S EYES

Are they defective? Don't guess
II Is most important for you TO know
Defective eyeslght in school children
often goes on for years undotccted. /,
means backwHrdness in their studies
and Ill health.
Glasses worn when needed may
make them unnecessary later on. We
make a speciality OF examining chill
dren's eyes. II glasses are not ncces
sary We gladly tell you so.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1916.
IOTlcE TO WHOM CONCERNED

The undersigned hereby gives notice
that he will not be responsible for the
payment of any bills contracted after
this date by his wife. Mrs. Olive +,
Hubert.
(Signed). FRANK E. HUBERT.
Flko. October l6. 1916. v16.Xl7.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18

and talk 10 the Carlin voters MoS'
of them will be present. Permission
10 talk to the people will. OF course, be
granted.
MIR. A, Grant Miller, who spoke here
last night, registered at the Mayer as
from Washington, d. c. Having in
scribed II thus, he stood back ana
looked at it long and lovingly, slowly
shaking his head, seeming lost in sad
thought OF political things las they
ought TO be-" He was accompanied
by r. Z. Laid and J. F. O'Brien.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-10-18
REGISTERED AT THE MAYER.

o o o Q o O o o . Q . .
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
OIL news IN
THE LOCAL field
DEVELOPMENTS CONTINUE AT
A Steady PACE in THIS
VICINITY.

Wen No. is being started on w. NJ
Savage'e farm near Fallsburg. There
ia room for 80 wells on this farm and
the Big Blaine OIL company Is drilling
without cessation. II is said tho en-
tire farm will be developed as rapidly
as the contractors, Miller a Bolt. can
drill the wells.
A well is ready 10 be drilled In on
tho Tom Belcher farm on the West
Virginia side OF Big Sandy river, OPP
posite zelda.
Well No. 2 on the farm at Potter sta
ton Is TO be started soon. This is on
tho land involved In law suit recent
ly decided In favor OF the Rice and
Hatcher heirB.
A well is TO be drilled on The farm
which belonged 10 George Carter, de-
coased. near Yatesville. The machin-
cry. II being moved onto the place.
The Louisa Coal, Oil a Gas company,
which has taken over n considerable
acreage OF leases acquired by Col. Lab
bee OF Chicago. VIII proceed with de-
velopment as soon as IL can get ready.
The lands adjoin some OF the produc-
ingterritory In the Yatesyille neighbor-
hood.
4 compressor plant has been INSTALL
cd near Tom Hays place, 10 facilitate
the handling OF oil In the pipe lines,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
THE ANTI.PAss LAW.

There is every prospect of warm le-
gal battle in Kentucky over the, anti
pass law which goes into effect in the
Bluegrass State on January l.. This
law is said to be more drastic than any
state law now in force against the is
suing OF free transportation. No Of
fetal OF state, county or city, whether
he is an employee Of the railroad or
not, is entitled to free transportation.
Hundreds OF trainmen, as well as Of
fice men, hold minor state, county or
city positions in Kentucky. Some are
Mayors in small towns. Even railroad
police receive commissions from the
state and come under the law, accord
ing to some interpretations of it, while
a notary public cannot ride on pass
after January l. although he may be a
high official of road. Scores of notary
public. commissions have been turned
back to the state.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
THE MAC0FfIN COUNTY
FRAUD Gases IN court
FIFTY-sEVEM PERSONS UNDER
INDICTMENT FOR MISUSE.
OF MAILS.

The United States Court in session
at Catlettsburg took up the 81 cases
against Magofiin county persons charg-
ed with using the malls to defraud, and
continued them until the first Monday
In July, special term being called for
that time To try these cases.
Magofiin county has a lot of good
citizens and II Is no reflection upo1
them TO say that 1t also appears TO c0n-
tain more Industrious rascals along
certain lines than any other cop6ty in
the whole country. For ye9Gs they
have carried on fraudulent /practices
that have resulted in defraHding mer-
chants and manufacturers out Of thou
sanda OF dollars worth OF goods. The
postoifce inspectors have spent a great
deal OF time In trying to land these
fellows, but usually they have kept
barely clear OF a violation of the pos
tai laws. Finally they grew bolder and
the bunch now held for trial are charg-
ed with gross violations.
Almost every line is included in the
swindles and nearly all the large cities
have suffered. 1t is estimated that $780,
900 worth were obtained without pay
ing for any.
The State Bank OF Brownlow'' and
THE Rex Bank" were ficticious banks
used for reference by some OF the swim
dlers. Stationery and typewriter was
all the assets possessed by the banks,
but that was sufficient to satisfy the
wholesale dealers and manufacturers
as TO the reliability OF those who were
in on, the scheme and used II for ref
erence The goods obtained without
cost were sold at any price obtainable
II is alleged.
One man even 'ocered 10 sell pair
OF 81 shoes TO U. S. inspector. II is
claimed. The inspector tells how he
was riding along the creek when ac-
costed by an elderly man carrying sew
eral pairs OF shoes over his shoulders.
The inspector. after declining the mans
offer TO sell him pair cheaply, asked
him where he got the shoes and how
he could sell them at such low cost.
II can't hear very we'll" the old
mountaineer replied. and passed on his
way.
The federal agents encountered in
Vulnerable difficulties, in locating some
OF the mountaineers. When they ask
ed for any particular person they We're
told he was up the creek or down the
creek or hes gone over into Morgan
county" The very telephones obtained
on credit from two big manufacturing
concerns were used to give warning of
the approach OF suspicious strangers,
II is declared.
One $4,000 wholesale establishment"
turned out to be log cabin with one
room and an attic
Some mountaineers. 1t is claimed,
would represent themselves as owning
real estate, possessing goods and live
stock, whereas a dozen of them on a
promissory note would not make the
note worth 500, one government man
asserted.
One firm which sought to make coll
lections wasitself sued for sending inn
pure products into Interstate traffic,
1t is claimed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
RESOLUTION oE RESPECT.

Brother David L. Hanson was born
in Coles-co. Illinois. May 1S, 1888, and
died at his home near Fort Gay,
Wayne-co., West Va, November 27,
1916, aged SO years, months and 9
days. He was raised in Russell co.,
Virginia, and served four years in the
Confederate Army under Generals
Wheeler and Forest and after the close
of the Civil war he moved to Wayne CO.,
West Va, near Fort Gay. He was
made Master Mason in vinson Lodge
No. sc, November II, 1879 and was a
true and faithful member. He was bur
led near his home on Big Hurricane by
Vinson Lodge No. Sc with the usual
Masonic honors
Now Whereas, The Almighty Father
in His wisdom has seen fit to take
from US our beloved brother and trans
fer him from this imperfect to the All
Perfect Glorious and Celestial Lodge
on High, therefore be it Resolved.
That in the death of brother Hanson
our lodge has lost true and faithful
member, the community an honest, up
right citizen and, his family devoted
husband and father.
Resolved End, That we extend to the
bereaved family our deepest sympa-
thies and commend them to the care OF
Him who doeth all things for the best.
Resolved Bird, That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes Of the
lodge, a copy be sent the bereaved fam
lily and copy furnished the Wayne and
Big Sandy News with a request to pub
lish them.
G. H. HAMPTON
WILLIAM wEDDINGToN
S. w. FRASHER,
Committee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
LUKE M,LuKE SAYS:

When some men tell you that they
are looking for an opening they mean
that they have n corkscrew and n beer
cap remover on their key rings.
Another sure thing is that the gray
hairs In a woman's head are prema-
ture,
The reason why the married man
who has never seen a naval vessel.
knows all about dreadnaughts is be-
cause he married one.
Another reason for the High Cost OF
Living is that there are five shopping
days in a week and only one pay day.
When you do favor for some peo-
Pile they act as II they were being
done.
Tell a woman how pretty she is look
ing and she will hunt up show win
dow as soon as she leaves you and will
powder her nose.
These Society lads may imagine that
they have q lot OF Polish. But most OF
the specimens we have examined are
merely there with Varnish.
Afr the Honeymoon the Sunshine
of Your Life often puts In the rest OF
her time making 1t hot for you.
The Misority is always right-when
you happen to be in the Minority.
A mans idea OF corking good time
is what his wife would term an un-
corking good time.
The only time a man gets more than
he expects in this world is when he
goes out looking for trouble.
Like other men you imagine that
you are a popular speaker. Well, hire
a hall and charge a dollar throw for
admission to hear you, and you will
wake up.
The difference between Africa, where
men buy their wives, and this country
is that in this country the wife doesn't
know that she has been sold until af-
ter she has been married while.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
HOUSE PARTY in PAINrsvILLE

One OF the most notable holiday en-
tertainments Of the season viii be the
house barty TO be given at Paintsville
KY. In the palatial and historic Mayo
home, by DIR. and Mrs. S. p. Fetter
This party win begin on December 2s,
and continue for several days. Socle-
~ people from Ohio, West Virginia and
Kentucky will comprise the party, and
entertainment on n magnificent gscale
viii be provided. Among the guests
will be DR. and Mrs. /. j. Kali. Mr.. and
Mrs. All Resener and Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl +. Hess, OF Huntingdon; Mr.. and
Mrs. Tarry Il. Taylor, Mrs II. S. Grim
es, Mr., and Mrs. Alan N. Jordan. and
Mr.. Karl Zoellner. OF Portsmouth. 9th
er guests win include prominent peo-
pie from Ashland and Lexington, KY,
and Columbus, o.-Huntington Her
nld.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
PROGRESS OF WORK
ON THE new Church
COMMITTEE HOPES TO PUSH THE
: BUILDING STEADILY TO
COMPLETION.

A few more days work will complete
the frame work on the roof OF the new
M. E. Church South building, and the
contractor who is to put on the ROOT
and the metal work has been notified
to get busy next week If the weather
will permit. 1t is to be five-ply
composition roof OF the best quality.
Additional stone cutters have been
engaged to finish the four large col
umns for the front.
The brick work is finished in good
style. The walls are handsome and
well constructed. The building com
mittee is well pleased with the plans
provided by the architects, as nothing
has been overlooked that would give
strength where needed and security
against trouble later on. The founda-
ton is the best that can be built and
every precaution was taken against
dampness in the basement.
The glass for the basement windows
is here. and will be put in place as soon
as the sash arrives. w. II. Billups
will probably plaster the building. The
basement will be plastered first and
will be used for Sunday school and
church services at the earliest possible
time.
Contributions are still coming in, but
there is plenty of room for more.
complete list Of the amounts received
and the rames of the contributors will
be published later on, after the collec-
tions have been made in full.
The art glass proposition is as yet
unsettled. The committee has had a
number of designs under consideration
At a meeting held yesterday it was de-
cided to January Is, at two p. m,
for final meeting to decide this prop
osition. All dealers are being notified
to have their representatives and de-
signs here at that time. Four persons
have already asked for memorial win
dows and others who want them are
requested to notify the committee be-
fore January Is.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
CARTER COUNTY spURNs
AID OF STATE.

Frankfort. KY, December 11.-Carter
county has repudiated the state aid
plan under which the road bonds OF
that county were voted and is now un-
dertaking to build the roads on its own
account with the funds voted for state
aid road building, This statement was
made to-day by Nat B. Sewell, State
Inspector and Examiner, in report to
Governor Stanley. Sewell says that
Carter county bears the distinction of
being the only county in the state that
assumes that it can do better in build
ing roads without the help Of the state
than with 1t.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
WILL PROBE IDIOT CLAIMS.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 12.-state In
spector and Examiner Nat B. Sewell
purposes, he says, inquiring into pau
per idiot claims He has discovered
and will call to the attention Of the
Auditors department one idiot in Clin-
ton county for whose maintenance $75
annually is being drawn, although the
parents are not paupers, he says. The
State pays out $4,000 annually for
their maintenance. Every county has
from one to 1872 pauper idiots drawing
maintenance.
In report on Magoffin county he
recovered $304.S0. One claim Of $500
against former Sheriff Robert Reed is
contested by Mr.. Reed. who said the
capiases and executions for these fines
and forfeitures had not been given to
him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
wEBBvILLE.

Mrs. Nellie Hudgins, of Olive Hill,
spent Thursday and Friday with her
sister, Mrs. L. j. Webb.
Mrs. VIM. Pinkerton of, Ashland is
here with her mother, Mrs. c. Bailey,
who is quite rclS.
Roy Shepherd is here from Roches-
ter, N. ", with h,riie folks.
l.. j. Webb, Jr., is here for few
days with his family.
w. ]. Webb is home from Columbus
for a few days.
Miss Ruby Queen. Of Denton, spent
the weekend with Miss Emma Thomp-
son,
Sam Shepherd was a court visitor in
Louisa last week. x.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Moody Bishop, age 2S, and Mary NJ
Rowe, 16, of Fort Gay, were married
in the Clerks office Wednesday. This
is the girl who shot herself through the
lung a few months ago. following a
slight quarrel with Bishop. She has
entirely recovered from the wound,
which at first it was thought would re-
suit fatally.
Lewis Kitchen, 20, to Mary Penning-
ton, 10.
Tommy Runyon, 10, to May Rat
cliff, IS.
Charley Lovins, 21, to Fern Fran
els, 16.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
QUARTERLY Meeting.

The First Quarterly meeting of the
Methodist Episcopal church will be
held next Saturday and Sunday. The
Quarterly Conference will be held at
Z p. m. Saturday and the District Su-
perintendent will preach and adminis-
ter the Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per at the regular preaching hour on
morning.
An individual communion service
will be used