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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-23

MIR. J. E. Williams, a popular mer.
chant of Lee, is at the Mayer.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-23

MIR. and Mrs. German of Halleck are
visiting friends here today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-23

Mr.. Halleek Mayer, the mayor of
Elburz. is guest of his father at the
Mayer hotel.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-23

Mrs. Joe C. Harris and son, Ray
mond, returned from visit to Carson
this morning.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-23

MIR. T. r. Eowlands, superintendent
of the S. p, passed through this morn.
ing Tor Ogden, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Rae of Pennsylvania.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-23

Mrs. N. {. Wilson of Reno, grand
chief of the Pythian Sisters. is here
on an official visit to the local lodge
She will leave tomorrow. She is a
guest at the Mayer.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
A CRIME MIMI 4 R0ORRACK.

TF is suspected the destruction OF the handsome
Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa the
result of German conspiracy. 1t cannot fail to lead
to results highly dsadvantageous to the Teutonic al
lance.
In the first place il will arouse the Canadians to such
pitch of fury that they will be willing to go to al
most any Great Britain and the other
members Of the Quadruple Entente up the long
that is being kept for in the day Of final set
tlement
Canada already has contributed handsomely in men,
money and material to the defense Of the British En-
pire Her resources in that behalf have been, how
ever. merely scratched II anything was needed to
stimulate and accelerate Canadian loyalty and liberal
ity to higher degree, that thing supplied when,
If suspicion be we'll founded. Teuton hrebug per-
formed his henous task in Ottawa
In the second place. the booess work Of destruction,
which resulted in the burning to death Of two women
guests OF the wife Of the minister's and four
five has served still further to ALLEVIATE from the
Teutons the sympathy Of the civilized world.
Not a soldier, sailor a piece of war material was
destroyed handsome building was reduced to
ruins; two women and four were burned to death
and several non-combatants we're injured
No naval military purpose served II the plot
ters felt that the destruction Of the buildings would
impel Canada to withdraw curtai financial aid to
Great Britain in order that fund might be saved to
replace the destroyed structures, they doubtless will
be led by events to revise that feeling II they felt
that the government would be thrown into long con
fusion. they ignorant Of the resency of the Ca
madam people. II they felt that Canada would be
frightened into playing less prominent and poten-
tial part in the European they had formed an ex
ceedingy erroneous estimate Of Canadian spirit and
character.
Time will show. assuming the destruction Of life
and property due to plot, that the act will be
much More expensive Germany and her allies than
to Canada and the Quadrupe Entente.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
MILs0N. THE POLITICIAN.

DRESIDENT WILSON has swung the circle. He has
preached the gospel OF national preparedness Now
he is back in washington for the of studying
the effect upon certain Democratic members OF Con-
gross who are not in accord with his preparedness
views II is asserted he will make other long trips
into the West Northwest and South in effort
to arouse public sentiment that will force the Con-
gressional recalcrants into line. The future alone
can reveal what the effect OF his missionary work
will be
For man who, only short time ago. declaring
that he was too proud fight" and deriding the idea
That any ether nation earth plated an attack
upon the United States or would attack IT, the Pres-
lent has developed into and a militarist
o the first order. He would have a large standing
army large the largest navy in the world
ana many other things that within a year he as
serted we're not needed BY progressive stages while
On tour he worked himself up to such a state of
military eXaltation that he fairly outstripped many
Of the most advanced mitarsts He also has sounded
garke alarms that have served to agitate many per
who lose sight Of the fact that the Wilson pre-
paredness plan is FOR in the political campaign
next FALL rather than for in defense of our shores
against a foreign foe.
President Wilson is a politician He believes in
taking advantage Of the psychological moment for pa
litical purposes. He is doing now in the hope
that it will save him from defeat in November
He will continue to do it. The people may as vel
reconcile themselves the fact IT, by advocating
tional preparedness. he win a second term. h
will feel well repaid for his so-called conversion
preparedness and the dstrust and alarm he ha
aroused by his speeches. From this time~on il will b.
Wilson, the aspiring politician rather than Wilson
the statesman who will occupy the centre OF th'
stage.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
Meme, Meme, TekeI Upharsin
lFrom Dc VAL street Journall

upon which a strong national de-
Tense must rest Thursday evening
that seemed assured.
In all the anti-corporation agita-
tion of the past years one name
stands out conspicuous above all
others. Where others were radical
he was rabid; where others were ex-
treme he was super-extreme; where
others would trim. he would lay the
axe to the root of the tree. AS "at-
torney for the people" before COM
merce commission and legislative
committees and in cheap magazines
the railroads have been held up as
public enemies.
Twenty hours after leaving the
Railway Business Association the
President appointed this man with
out previous judicial training to the
bench of the United States, the high
est Office in the gift of the Executive.
AS Talleyrand said of the execution
of the Due dEnghien, at was worse
than a crime. it was a blunder."
Can he not see written on the wall
these words: weighed in the bal
ance art thou. and found wanting"
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
THAT WATER IMPROVEMENT PLAN.

GEORGE W. FULLER. of New York. is one of the
VI foremost water publication experts in the United
States. He has Surveyed the water system Of Will
mngton and made a report thereon. That report
has been approved by the Board Of Water Comms
soners and City Engineer Edgar NJ. Hopes. Jr II
has been transmitted to City Council for consideration
and action. That body should consider It earnestly
and nelligently and act upon it dispassionatey. 1t
should keep constantly in mind that to city Of 100,
600 inhabitants there is question more important
than that Of the quantity and quality OF its water
supply
We have read Mr.. Fullers recommendations. While
they differ in respects detail in broad prin
cple they are in harmony with recommendations pre-
vousy made and emphasized by City Engineer Hopes
Take for instance the chief recommendation-that Of
additional reservoir for the storage Of water. Mr.
Hopes advanced tha. need prior to the last session
of the Delaware Legislature and at that time showed
by facts and figures that, by pursuing the present
policy Wilmington flirting with water famine.
He also has pointed out from time to time the need
OF various water system extensions and improved
filtration appliances. II is pleasure TO note that the
Fuller plan in such general accord with the Hopes
plan.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

That was a notable gathering which
sat at the table with the President
in New York last week It was a
gathering Of leading business men.
railroad presidents. bankers and 9TH
ers who occupy high positions in
commerce and finance. The Presi-
dents speech was worthy Of the oc-
casion, seemingly rising to magnifi-
cent heights of patriotism, and plead
ing FOR unity of purpose. The mem-
bers Of the Railway Business Associa-
ton were given to understand that
the Administration stood with them
in furthering the business interests
Of the country. end they went from
the room believing in what he said.
Before this it had been semi-ofii-
cial,y stated that the Administration
was not disposed to further cruelty
large business: and that corporation
batting was not to run rampant. Bus
mess preparedness is as essential as
military preparedness. and unless
there is sense Of security from un-
reasonable prosecutions there can be
no adequate business preparedness
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
AN ExcELLENr BILL ro KILL.

nENUNC1ATION Of the revamped and reiuvenated
- McAdoo Ship Purchase bill continues to be heard
in all sections Of the country individuals,
cal industrial and civic Organizations and newspapers
which have the welfare Of the nation at heart already
fighting the proposed legislation preparing to
array themselves against it, One of its most powerful
opponents is the New York sun. Under the caption
AN Excellent Bnl-To Kill" it says editorially
II the purpose OF the administration in drafting the
shipping bill in its present form disarm crt-
csm by mystifying students Of the measure, 1t has
achieved a complete success What the document now
offered means. what its effects might be- what condi-
ton it is designed to bring about hidden in mass
of contradictory and confusing clauses provisions,
exceptions that bale the most earnest inquirer.
The original purpose OF the promoters OF this en-
terprse was TO put the government into the ocean
transportation trade in competition with private ship
owners. Their uteror motive has never been dsclos
ed The latest product OF their genius seems its
face. rolinqush this PLAN but with II has gone all
conference The project which was bad has become
incomprehensible Il may be no worse than that which
defeated last year; II may be much worse One
thing certain: the shipping BILL sashed, torn mutt
lated defaced offers hope OF restoring the merchant
marine TO sound economic position, and therefore Il
deserves defeat in Congress.
American sentiment demands that the bill be killed.
The people hope and confidently expect that the sensi
Bile Democrats and the sensible Republicans in Con-
gress will form coalition that will dispose OF tho
measure for all time
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
Caesar Rodney Statue
(From the Dover State News)

As we stated in our editorial last
week, We believe that all patriotic
Delawareans should cooperate with
the Delaware Historical Society in its
campaign to secure and erect an ap-
propriate equestrian statue in mem-
DRY of one Of Delaware's greatest
heroes, Caesar Rodney.
While we are only too glad to reg
lister our hearty approval of the cam
paign, and believe by all means that it
should be erected upon the Court
House Square in Wilmington, if the
conditions are such that it would be
an impossibility to locate it else
where. yet we would like to suggest
TO the Historical Society that it SER
iously consider the advisibility of
placing the statue in Dover.
We understand that many residents
of Dover and Kent county, while
heartily in accord with the project to
erect such a statue. are opposed to
the site that has been selected for It,.
They believe that the proper and
most logical spot upon which the
statue should be erected is the Dover
Green. in this town.
They point out that in the first
place that Caesar Rodney lived at
Dover, or at least a few miles out
in the country from this town His
remains arc now resting in the Old
Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery in
Dover, and a fitting stone has been
placed to mark the grave. His por-
trait hangs IN the State House, and.
in fact. his very name is associated
so strongly with Dover and Kent
county that the residents OF this sec
tion have come TO look upon him as
their own.
But the greatest reason that is ad-
vanced to show why this statue
should be erected on the Dover Green
instead Of the Court House Square in
Wilmington. is the fact that it is in
tended to commemorate his famous
ride TO Philadelphia to sign the Dec
laration of Independence. On tho
subscription blanks sent out by th'
executive committee il is specificall!
set forth that the money is Ito b.
used for the design and erection o
an historic equestrian statue in com
memoration of Caesar Rodneys rid'
to Philadelphia in 1776, for the pur
pose of casting his vote for the STATE
Of Delaware in favor OF the Declara
tion of independence"
We are informed by all histories
including Judge Henry c. Conrad
History Of Delaware. that Caesar
Rodney rode from Dover to Philadel
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
BRANDEIs AND BUSINESS MEN.

NHANN American business men resent the action Of
IVA President Wilson in nominating Louis d. Brandes.
Of Boston, to be member of the United States SUI
preme Court 1t is regarded a direct blow at busi-
ness, which has suffered much at the hands OF The
Wilson administration
There arc prominent business men who do not hesi-
tate to say that the appointment OF Brandeis the
Supreme Court bench is fraught with more danger to
the future Of this country than is any other event of
the timef. They go far assert that they
do not think the danger from foreign invasion
pares in any way with the dangers that viii attend
the confirmation Of Brandeis succeed Justice Lamar.
Those may be extreme views of the danger but there
denying that they entertained
We -eprnt elsewhere on this page editorial from
the Wall Street Journal II indicates the serious view
of the Presidents action that is taken IN the business
heart OF the nation Il is a scathing rebuke OF Presi
dent Wilson and that unquestonably will be
aeved sympatheucally by that large section Of the
American people who at heart the best inter-
ests of commercial and industrial America and who
would keep the highest court in the land free from
prejudice against and preiudgment Of corpora
tions which have done much for the promotion and
maintenance Of Americas commercial and industrial
welfare
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
CITY EDITORS BACK RURAL
PROBLEMS.

PROBLEMS.
From The Newark Post.
Wilmington newspaper men are
back OF any movement that tends to
bring about closer relationship be-
tween the County and City. This was
shown very conclusively at the meet
ing of the Delmarvia Press Associa-
ton at their meeting at Hotel DUPONT
on Saturday. The petty differences
and opposition that may exist are
certainly not a part Of the editorial
policy Of our Wilmington papers. SO
imbued are they with the spirit. Of
mutual help and. cooperation, that
some Of thom fail to recognize any
misunderstanding That such does
exist. we are assured in every con-
versation we have with our neigh
bOrs This. we believe, is relic
of the old political fights fast dying
out. So bitter were these contests,
that views On all relationship be-
tween city and county were dis
torted.
Now that Wilmington offers her CO.
operation. we rural folk must give
our aid unstinted Mr.. Snellenburg'
market proposition is going to be
big factor in bringing these forces
together to our mutual beuit. His
idea has met the general approval Of
farm organizations. Our city news
papers have given columns of space
in description and commendation
Surely here is an opportunity to star
this spirit of practical cooperation
II is hoped every farmer will lend hi'
influence to putting this across. Il
means a beginning. the result %
which means Delmarvia with Snellen
burg's biggest ID.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

phia to sign the Declaration OF In
dependence In reality he started
from his farm a few miles out OF
Dover. but this town is historically
recognized as the starting point OF
his long journey on horseback. He
made the trip via the old Kings High
way, which fact in itself would GER
tainly indicate that it would be en-
tirely out of place to erect the pro-
posed monument on the Court House
Green in Wilmington.
To be sure, it might be viewed by
more persons, many more, but 1t
would absolutely lack the historical
significance that it would have were
it erected either in Dover or at lnde-
pendence Hall, in Philadelphia. the
start and finish of the great ride.
We believe it entirely fitting that
this statue should be erected on the
Dover Green. In almost all other
States Of the Union, especially the
Southern States, large statues and
monuments erected to the memory
of State heroes. are to be found at
the State Capitols But when Dover
can put forward the claim not only
Of being the State Capitol, but the
starting point of Rodney's- ride and
the resting place Of his body, it GER
tainly would seem that the Historical
Society should seriously consider the
advisability of erecting the statue on
the Dover Green, instead OF in Will
mington.
But by all means this tribute to the
immortal Caesar Rodney should be
successful. If there is any reason
why it is impossible for the Historical
Society to place this statue in Dover
and the society will present these
reasons so that the people Of the
State can thoroughly understand that
it is essential that the monument
should be erected in Wilmington. then
all Delawareans should cooperate tC
make the campaign a success.
We hope the Historical Society will
not advance as a reason or argument
for selecting Wilmington as the site
for the statue the fact that Whining
ton has such a large pOpuation, wher
compared with Dover. In cases oi
this kind it would be entirely wrong
to consider the number Of people who
would view the statue as a reason
for selecting any site. If such was
the case all the monuments at Al
bany, n. Y, should be transferred t
a position on Broadway. in New Yorl
City. But at any rate. we should hav'
the statue. no matter where it b'
erected.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

that there should be appropriate and
impressive ceremonies by and in the
name OF the city of New York in COM
memoratiOn of the general, who for
five years had made New York City
his home Mayor Grace also took
steps to learn whether it would be
possible to select some appropriate
place in New York City as the perm
anent resting place Of General Grants
remains. That the Grant Memorial
was at last established and the perm
anent resting place OF General and
Mrs Grant selected site overlook
ing the Hudson River were chiefly
due to the action of Mayor Grace.
once asked Mayor Grace how he
was able to overcome tine objections
of many Of General Grants army
friends who believed that the appro-
pirate burial ground for General
Grant was at West Point. He re-
piled;
81 had already learned that West
Point was out OF the question.
I knew that General Grant in his
last days had spoken of West Point
and of his wish that it we're possible
for him to he buried there. hut he
knew that the resting place of his
wife could not be in the cemetery at
West Point
81 talked with members OF General
Grants family and learned that in
view Of the fact that West Point
could not for the reason I have just
given you. be considered General
Grant had spoken Of Galena. Ill.,
where he lived when he entered the
Union army-or New York as his
final resting place. I was also told
that when General and Mrs. Grant
were on their tour around the world
they visited the tomb in Spain where
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
ARnIrRAroN snOuLp RE THE sOLYENr.

A NTHRACITE coal operators deny published stories
that they have rejected the demands Of the miners
for twenty per cent increase in wages. eigh-hour
day. changes in the methods Of fixing wages. two
year working agreement and complete recognition of
the United Mine Workers OF America. Those stories
replete in crcumstanta detail said the operators had
decided to propose that they and their miners endeavor
TO reach an agreement If that failed the reported
plan Of the mine owners that all questions in
dispute be submitted to the board OF conciliation
that provided for in the award Of the anthracite coal
strike commission )f 1902. Of which former Judge
George Gray. Of this state, member Despite the
denial it altogether unlikely that that will be
the attitude OF the operators
Conditions in the coal fields are critical. Only by
careful handling strike be avered For the sake
Of all parties concerned including consuming pub
lie no honorable effort should be spared to prevent
repetition Of the terrible struggle Of 1902 which
suited in such widespread loss and suffering. The
solvent then was arbitration 1t should be made the
solvent now Let hope that the lesson of 1902 has
not been forgotten by either operators or miners.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

Ferdinand and Isabella rested, in
sarcophagi. placed side by side. and
that General Grant had then said that
he hoped when their time came that
he ana Mrs. Grant could thus be
placed.
q made up my mind that the memo
rial or mausoleum which would be
erected in New York should so be
constructed that this wish could be
respected. And l had good reason to
know that this was very gratifying to
Mrs. Grant. was pleased at the man
ner i'm which the public responded for
appeals to erect what is now the
Grant Memorial"
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

1t is highly important that in the matter of harbor
improvement work. the city Of Wilmington should
play fair with the Federal Government. Everyone
well pleased therefore. with the action OF City
Council deciding 10 pay citys fair share of the
cost OF such work Such action should serve to main
tain the friendly interest OF the Federal Government
in harbor and the commercial interests Of our
city
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

Grant died. With
General Grant,
Mayor G r a c e
was upon terms
of personal init
macy. Democrat
as Mr.. Grace
was, he never
theless support
ed the election
of General Grant
in 1872.
AS soon as he
received informa-
nation of the
death Of General
Grant, NJ a Y r
Grace determined
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

Many of Delawares best citizens we're born in
MARYLAND Most Of them members Of the Maryland,
Society No function held in Wilmington is more re-
plete in good-fellowship and gastronome enjoyment
than is the annual dinner OF that society Al II the
members make it clear that they proud they were
horn in MARYLAND and equally proud that they live in
Delaware As rule their appetites do credit to both
States.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

Efforts will be made by the Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation of Newark 10 provide playground for children
in the lower grades The project is laudahle de-
serves to succeed. The town is fortunate in having
such wide-awake aud purposeful organization.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

Viewed by the broad il heartess for the skipper
OF that Grimsby rawler to the OF that
wrecked German Zeppelin in the North Sea- Considered
more critically however, his action seems to be fully
justified From seventeen to twenty members of the
crew OF the Zeppelin clinging to the floating
wreckage As that number far exceeded the number OF
the crew of the trawler the skipper decided that if
he rescued the men they would seize his boat and
take her and her crew 10 the nearest German port.
Therefore he left the Germans where they were sailed
into crimsbv and reported their plight to the admir-
alt authorities Immediate but futile steps taken
10 rescue them and make them prisoners of war;
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

PRAYER is the only channel through which Gods great
eraces and favors may flow into the SOUL and II this
be once closed know other way He can commup
cate tbem.-St Teresa
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
New News Of Yesterday
A Democrats Friendship
for General Grant
Rr HoIfand.
Br Holland

In the second term of William r.
Gmce as mayor Of New York General
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

You are serving your country best
when you are serving God best.
Old Lanterns for Present Paths.
Dayton, Ohio.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
Sunday. February 6, Baltimore and
Ohfo DafIroad

$3.50 to Baltimore and return; $500
to Washington and return. Special
train will leave Delaware Avenue Sta
ton, Wilmington. S.42 a. m. Return
ing, leaves Washington (Union Sta
tion). z p. M; Baltimore (Camden
Station), p. m; CMt Royal sos
D. m.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-02-05

Copyright, 1916. by E. ]. Edwards.
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