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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22
OELUGED WITH CATS,
FORCED TO LEAVE HOME
ENGLISH MERCHANT IN SPIRIT
OF FUN ORDERS 1000 CATS
AND IL swAMPED.

New York, Dec. 1.-two thou
sand Manx tilless cats, ordered In
spirit of levity. while at lunch with
a group OF business friends In Liv-
erpooi. were the cause of Wilberforce
wiggens, a merchant of that city,
having to flee England for a safe
refuge i'm the United States. so Mr..
wiggens explained here to-day.
Mr.. wiggens had been invited to
lunch with some friends at the Hotel
Wolcott, in Liverpool. and was late
in keeping his appointment His
friends inquired the cause, and MIR.
Wiggens told them he had been de-
layed because he had received hur-
~ order from the Indian government
for 900 Manx tailless cats, for
which he was to pay s25 each. The
cats were to kill snakes. Continu-
ing the joke. he told his friends that
in order to have 1000 cats arrive in
India in good condition, it would be
necessary to secure 1000 of the tall
less feiines, as probably half of the
consignment would die en- route.
Try To Corner Cat Market.
Each man present left the table
one by one 10 secretly corner the
Nanx cat market. Even the clerk
and the walters at the hotel. hearing
the story, proceeded to telegraph
their relatives in the Isle of Man TO
buy up all the available cats.
Before wiggens could explain his
prank he was deluged with every va
riety of cat known in the. United
Kingdom. There were large cats and
small cats. black cats and white cats.
and a steady stream of kilograms
poured into the Wiggens home, in
forming him that more cats had been
secured. Ragged urchins congregat-
ed around the wiggens doorstep, each
with one or more cats clasped FIRM
ly In his arms. meanwhile loudly de-
manding their FIVE pounds s25) per
cat.
The Liverpool docks were clutter
ed up with consignments OF cats. The
Board of Health was seriously con-
sidering either putting Mr.. Wiggens
in Jail for a year or fining him two
shillings ESQ cents) for every cat.
Angoria Disappears.
To cap the climax, a beautiful An
CORA kitty belonging to Mr.. wiggens'
rich aunt disappeared, and that es-
Unable lady at once hied herself TO
the docks to see il her lost pet was
among the yowling multitude gath
cred there. At the moment OF her
arrival a huge crate full of cats burst
open and she was Mortified to see her
own pet aristocratic feline walking
away with nasty black cat" Of the
gutter variety.
wiggens about that time had ar
rived at the conclusion that discre-
ton was the better part of valor. and
gained the gangplank of an outward
bound ship just In time to save him
self from his aunt and various other
interested cat owners.
Mr.. wiggens said today the date
of his return TO Liverpool will be en-
tirely governed by the market price
Of cats.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22
Constipatiou Causes Bad skin.

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25c. 1
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22
Happily Disposed OF.

Mr.. Beats" the grocer said wear
NY l ask you for the last time. viii
YOU pay that $50 YOU owe meG"
For the last timer" Beats replied
eheerfaily. I'm glad TO hear you
say that. old man. You know, I was
setting awfully tired OF hearing yoa
AK that foolish question:"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22
ENGLAND AND GERMANY
To EXCHANGE PRISONERS

London. Dec. s.-After protraeted
negotiations through the medium OF
the United States arrangements have
been made for the exchange Of Ger
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22

mans informed in the United King
dom expressed desire TO return TO
Germany. II the opportunity offer-
cd many would prefer TO go 70
America. It is said.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22

Good 40 acre rarm on Rough
River. 3 miles west OF Hartford. 60
acres In cultivation; other so acres
woodland. Improved. Apply.
TINsLEY & BARNETT.
Hartford. Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-12-22
PREFERRED TO
REGIMENT or CAVALRY

Field Headquarters American Ex-
petition. Mexico. Dec. l6.-StrlkinS
demonstrations OF the value Of aero
planes In the last neld maneuvess
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STORM IS ABAT|NG,
DAMAGE WIDESPREAD

BIRMINGHAM, July 6.--The great
storm which swept the South yester.
day and last night is now abating. The
damage is estimated at millions. The
l.. G. N. flyer was wrecked near Spar.
Ia, Ala, and the engineer and firemon
were injured.
Mobile and Pensacola still are iso.
lated, 90 miles of wires being down.
BIT Il * believed that they escaped
without great loss OF life
ATLANTA, Ga. July 6.-The entire
water front at Pensacola. Fla, was
washed away yesterday and the prop.
erty damage from the tornado is cnor
nous. The high water which was
blown inland. IL now reCeding. Com.
munication is being rapidly restored.
An army OF linemen is at work.
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SON OF NEVADA WELCOME
At ALL TIMES At WHITE
HOUSE, SAYS Mr.. HESSON
Ray Baker Prime Favorite, Popular
Throughout official Washington;
Senator Pittman National Leader.

Ray Baker of Nevada is n parsonage
at Washington and close to the seats
OF the mighty, laughingly remarked
Robert w. Hesson, OF Elko, who re-
turned Tuesday from a visit TO the
national capital and other cities. after
attending, as 4 delegate, the Demo
cratic National Convention at St.
Louis. Mrs. Hesson accompanied him.
Ray Baker is we'll known here and
throughout Nevada. Ne was born and
reared at Eureka. and is a brother OF
tho late Attorney G' leral Cleve Baker.
The young Nevadan is a prim ate
favorite throughout official Washing
ton, said Mr. Hesson, and especially at
the White House.
Through the stately portals which
are guarded against the en,rarce of
nearly everyone without introduction
and ceremonial. Ray Baker of Nevada
--eyerybody's favorite-strides blithe.
ly, greeting friends right and left, into
the exclusive office of the Hon. Joseph
Tumulty, Secretary to the President.
No matter how busy the Secretary
may be, he has time for a smile and
cordial greeting. Formaiity doesn't go
with this Ncvadan. Hello, Tum'." he
exclaims, and the reply is Hello, Ray!
Glad TO see YOU" AMI one can see
that he means it, said Mr.. Hesson.
Mr.. Baker has some kind of myster.
ious diplomatic employment-some-
thing that evidently pays well, said
Mr.. Hesson. FOR he hailed forth a roll
of yellowbacks big enough to choke
an OK and invited ME to help myself
to a few hundred. If needed it
which l didn't"
Senator Key Pittman, said Mr.. Hes.
son, "is one of the biggest men al
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
SQUARE DEAL DEMANDED
BY RAILROAD EMPLOYEES,
TAKING A STRIKE VOTE
In Previous Controversy, One Of the
Neutral" ArbItrators was Railway
Standard oil Lawyer.

Railroad employees. members of the
train service brotherhoods, read with
intense interest, they say, the display
advertisement OF the heads Of the
various railroad companies which APP
peared in The Independent and other
leading papers all over the country a
day or two ago. The advertisement
was an appeal for public support in
resisting the demands of the employees
for an eight-hour day and time and a
half pay for overtime. also for settle
ment by arbitration through the Inter
state Commerce Commission. local
leading member OF one of the great
brotherhoods said today:
The employees committee recently
met the Railway Managers committee
at New York City. Our demands for
an eIght.hour day and time and half
for overtime were presented and ar
gued. The managers flatly refused to
grant the demands. They presented
The managers did discuss what
they termed tentative proposal
which did not take into consideration
the plain fact that freight train crews
are piece workers, and they are paid
TO perform certain definite service
of moving train from one end of the
division to the other. and when they
have performed this piece-work they
regardless OF whether is was done in
less than eight hours.
Here's What the Men Want.
What the men want is a chance TO
eight hours or less. Having no penal.
~ for the use OF overtime, the rail-
road companies now use the men con.
tinuously from twelve to twenty hours.
THE Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion has no authority under the law TO
I regulate wages OF employees, any more
than II has TO regulate the price OF
steel rails and other railroad supplies.
Z the Interstate Commerce Commission
into the subject of wages would come
TO naught. for the reason that the
Commission has no power TO settle the
matter. Under the Newlands law 1t is
distinctly provided that arbitration can
be set in operation when strike Is
settled"
No Strike Threatened Yet.
NO man has right to say that a
strike is threatened until the result of
the strike vote, now being taken. is as.
certained. The will OF the employees
must be known before a strike can be
threatened
IF the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission would assume the :esponsi.
bility of saying that the demands OF
/ the men should be met. II would clear.
! ly be up to the Commission to provide
the means for meeting the increased
cost or operation.
The railways, OF course. would like
to put the Commission under this obli
CATION to grant increased freight rates
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
STAYS
BELOW LINE
FOR AWHILE
DIPLOMATIC WORK RESUMED
BY MEXICAN AND AMERICAN
STATE DEPARTMENTS

WASHINGTON, July e.-The Perish.
ing expedition VIII s:sy In Mexico, 70.
awhile.
Secretary La 1siues ttis afternoon au.
thorized the statement that, despite
the mild Te1ues. in Carranza's las;
rote, the evfed:I'. 4 will not be with.
drawn until all danger of raids and
attacks along the border has been
eliminated.
Carranza's assurances of co-opera-
tion are not deemed sufficient, es.
pecially in view of the developments
of today and lie renewed activity OF
Villa.
An immediate reply was sent TO Car.
ranza. stating that negotiations for
solution of i5e international problems
will be resumed through diplomatic
channels.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
Multitude Watches
Sad Homecoming of
Remains Of Heroes
Silence Maintained While Transfer Is
Being Made, Military Funeral With
All Honors to Follow.

EL PAso, July 6.-The bodies
Of Captain Boyd, Lleuteaant AdaIr
and seven nee.o troopers Of the
Tenth cavalry, who were recently
ambushed and slain by carranzis-
ia Mexicans near carrizaI, were
brought from Juarez this morning
under heavy guard and delivered
by the Mexieans to officers rep
resenting General Bell.
An immense crowd Of soldiers
and civilians gathered on the
American side Of the international
bridge and silently watched the
transfer of the bodies to ambu-
lances.
Military funerals with all hon.
ors will follow and the bodies
will then await the disposition of
relatives.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06

PARIS, July 6.-The French often
sive continues progress. A supple
mental communique this afternoon
states that all counterattacks by the
Germans have been repulsed; that
large territory has been regained and
that vast supply of guns and muni-
tioLs have been captured. The French
are now threatening the German third
line OF deefnse.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
IHFAkTILE PARALYSIS
EPIDEMIC CONTINUES

NEW YORK, July 6.-The epidemic
of infantile paralysis, already respon-
sibIe for $50 deaths. today is growing
worse. and thousands of families are
leaving the city.
One hundred and thirty-three new
cases were reported in the last "a
hours.
Physicians from Chicago, St. Louis
and other cities are arriving to wit
ness the fight against the disease and
give all possible aid.
The progress of the disease is re-
garded as challenge to medical
science.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
GERMANS RETREAT
TO THIRD TRENCH,
RESISTING MADLY
BERLIN ADMITS ALLIES GAINS
BUT CLAIMS THAT COUNTER
ATTACKS HAVE OFFSET THE
EFFECT OF THE ADVANTAGE

BERLIN, July 6.-The War Office
today admits the British gains at
Thiepval. the capture by the French
of Belloy-en-Santerre, and the falling
back OF the Germans to the third line
of Notifications. The claim is made,
however, that successful German
counter-attacks have completely offset
the advantage gained by the Allies.
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stirring applause. II was not the cut
nnd-drfed applause-so many minutes,
by a stop-wa: :Ch-led by hired and pro-
fessional claquers, while the officers
of the convention sulked in their
rooms till ii was over II was, on the
contrary, richly deserved and heart
felt tribute. given often and in reason.
able, impulsive way, to the President
the idol of the common people-the
greatest American of this period
Wherever | went in the Eae:, after
the convention. found. az at ST, Louis
and Chicago, that the people under
stand and appreciate the President
and his work, and by their ballots in
November they will register their ap.
proval so that all the world may hear
and understand.
Pittman's Splendid Effort
Senator Key Pittman's eminence as
national and party leader gave our
Neva IL delegation "a CLviable stand
ing in the convention. He was one of
the few speakers accorded the honor
of addressing the convention from the
platform. His courageous, eloquent
and winning defense of the suffrage
plank, In the face OF hostile demon.
stration, wi! never be forgotten by
those who heard 1t. II was a distinct
triumph for Senator Pittman, for the
noble woilen of the country, and for
Nevada, II was second only to the
great ora 'ions of Glynn and James
one OF the big things of the convention
From st. Louis we went to Wash.
lngton. My impression of the prestige
and popularity Of Senator Pittman,
gained at st. Louis. was confirmed
II Is indubitable that he holds, In re-
markable degree, the confidence and
esteem of all the leaders of his own
party. and enjoys the respect of his
political opponents.
1--WE visited Gotham, reveled in the
sight of It's great white ways and mag.
nificent buildings. It's neverending
throngs and alluring pleasures, and af.
terward we enjoyed visit TO Gettys.
burg, my fathers old home. We also
visited Detroit, the home of Henry
Ford.
"rhe tour impressed us more than
ever with the greatness and glory OF
our country, but, having seen the
great cities Of the East and their at.
fractions, we were glad, indeed, to re.
turn to our own matchless Nevada"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
WE SAY

Without fear of honest contradcton-that SUNSET
GROCERY COMPANY sell the Highest Grade Groceries
from Ten to Thirty percent less than elsewhere in
great State of Nevada We guarantee everything sell
to give satisfaction your money cheerfully refunded,
should goods that you buy prove
tory. You will do us favor If you report Remem-
Der the customer is always right. We prices
entire grocery ne Send your order today--we will
deliver at your home and you money.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06
GREAT CONVENTION
SCENES DESCRIBED.
BY ELKO DELEGATE
HEssoN DEFINES DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN GATHERINGS AT
CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS AND
TELLS OF ORATORS.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert w. Hesson re-
turned from the East Tuesday. after
an absence OF several weeks. Mr.
Hesson attended the Democratic Ma
tional Convention at St. Louis as p
delegate from Nevada. and through the
courtesy OF Republiceu friends from
Nevada vas 4 privileged spectator at
both TIE Republican and Progressive
national conventions at Chicago.
Asked today for an opinion. formed
from observation. of the three conven-
;ions. Mr.. Hesson said:
THE Republican convention was, TO
me. a distinct disappointment II
lacked purpose and plan The main
intent seemed to be TO down both
Roosevelt and Wilson. II lacked the
Man Of the Hour, anC there was no
real enthusiasm. The leaders were
plainly perplexed.
Senator Harding's speech was i'm
pressive and interesting. His oratory
was fervid. rapid. copious. thought
| had heard n great Grafton, until |
heard the mighty efforts OF Governor
Glynn 0f New York and Senator James
CT kentucky at St. Louis.
Like Effort Of Demosthenes.
One cannot adequately describe the
Grafton of Governor Glynn. 1t was
magnificent. One recalls remark of
the great enemy of Demosthenes. the
greatest orator of all time. AS a teach.
er of eloquence, he recited before his
students the splendid speech OF De-
mosthenes In defense OF his political
conduct. The teacher himself was an
orator of power. The students were
enraptured ~ the eloquence of the re-
cital. They applauded and praised.
Nonsense" exclaimed the oratoreXi;e,
my recital. compared with the origin.
al. is mere mumbling. You should
have heard him. as ] did. thunder il
forth
In the Progressive convention, the
devotion Of the delegates to Roosevelt.
pened. was truly pathetic.
After seeing and hearing tie Pro
gressives IN their convention, would
venture the opinion that II men are
ever really and truly honest in what
they say and do at conventions, few
Progressiycs Win be found in the Ro-
publican ranks next fall
Democrats Truly Enthusiastic.
"All clements lacking at Chicago TO
make n great convention, were found
in great measure in the Democratic
convention at st. Louis. We had real
issues. We had the occasion. Best of
MI, We had the Man. Every mention
of the name of President Woodrow
Wilson evoked spontaneous and soul.
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Washington. Everyone knows and
likes him personally and admires him
for his great ability as an orator and
statesman. When Pittman speaks. the
Senate listens. Our people here at
home don't realize yet. perhaps. the
importance of Senator Pittman as a
national leader. He towers above the
Continued on Page Fourl
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PETROGRAD. July 6.-The Rus
SLAMS today achieved further successes
on the right bank of the Dneister, the
left flank and the right front. The
enemy was routed and put to flight on
the right bank of the Dneister and in
the sector comprising the fortified po.
sitions west of Issakov. Jivatchon al
so is in the hands of the Russians.
Hundreds of German prisoners were
captured yesterday and last night
The Rnussians also captured Milkou.
litchine.
In the sectors OF the left flank on
the Riga front the Russians captured
the first line of the enemy position,
taking many prisoners and many ma
chine guns.
Northeast of Baranovitch the battle
continues today. The Russians cap
tured q officers and 1000 more men.
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LONDON. July 6.-The British to-
day renewed the attack in the vicinity
of Thiepval, between the Ancre and
the Somme rivers, and are slowly
pressing back the Germans. The ad-
vance is slight, owing to the furious
counter-attacks by great masses OF
German reserves, fighting madly, and
the terrific German artillery lombard
ment.
A small number of Germans were
taken prisoners near Thiepval last
night.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06

PARIS. July 6.-Violeht fighting
continued today west of Peronne. The
French last night captured the wood
north OF Ham. The Germans, in a
desperate counterattack, occupied two
pieces of wood in the same district.
During the last five days fighting,
the French have captured 76 big guns
and several hundred rapid-fire pieces.
The Germans last night constantly
bombarded the French positions
around eVrdun. They also shelled and
Half demolished the famous Cathedral
Notre dame
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VILLA ARMY
BUTCHER|NG
WAY NORTH
BORDER OBSERVERS SUSPECT
GARRANzES FORCES HAVE
BEEN ROUTED BY BANDIT

WASHINGTON, July 6.-seeretary
Lansing announced this afternoon that
he had received border adviees con.
firminq the report that Francisco
(Paneho) Villa, the outlaw, is leading
a large force northward and is now in
the vicinity OF ParraI, buteherina non.
combatants and all who refuse to sup.
port or follow him.
The Sec.etary intimated that the re-
newed activity OF villa confirms the
judgment of the Administration in
keeping the Pershing expedition with.
In striking distance OF the bandit.
Ell PASO. July 6.-The belief Is
growing among th2 military command.
ers and civilian observers that Car.
ranza's forces have suffered n crush.
ing defeat IN battle with force CT
Viiiistas numerically inferior.
Acting upon General Carranza's ord.
err, General Trevino. commanding at
Chihuahua. today is rushing a strong
force If troops 10 reinforce the sur.
viyors OF the battle between Carran.
zistas az the Corral ranch. Is miles
west of Jiminez.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-06

THE principal objection of the EN-.
ployes TO arbitration is that II is diff.
ficult to find impartial ar5jtrators who
are sufficiently acquainted with the
technicalities of problem of this
kind.
Experience Of Arbitration.
"ln previous arbitration between
the employees and the companies, the
man who served as neutral arbitrator
was a corporation lawyer representing
large yes: I'd interests. owner of rail.
road securities--a railroad magnate
himself, indeed--wno had appeared In
numerous rareB as attorney Of record
for the STANDARD OIL Ccmyuny The
employees viii never stat. for any
more 'arhitrstors' of tha, kind.
"Thc railroad magnates. with mil.
lions at their disposal are able dur.
ing this controversy, to purchase
space IN all OF the important news.
papers which create and direct public
opinion. The railroad workers. being
comparatively poor, must depend up.
on the generosity OF the gentlemen OF
the press to give us square deal
without pay. The prosperity of the
country is lnovlyed I'm this problem
a2d II founs. indeed, a subject of vital
Importers To eve: body"