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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
SCHOOLS GROWING
STEADILY, PUPILS
FLOCK|NG TO WORK
ELOQUENT DISTRICT JUDGE is
WELCOMING ORATOR AT HIGH
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY. EVoKING
ENTHUSIASM FOR PROGRESS

Elko County High School today be
xan. the fall term with an enrolment
OF SO new studcuts--H total OF 10
Five or six uf the new students came
from the Northern part of the county.
several from Starr Naucy. and The re.
mainder were graduated from the
Grammar School. The latter nstitu-
ton also began tho fail term with an
attendance of 3O2-G9 more than last
term. Som" OF these pupils came from
the country. but majority are from
new families living In Elko.
District Judge T.. J. L. Tabrr deliv.
"Itd an eloquent address TO the High
school students AT the assembly this
atteTno II ~ 80 o'clock. He was en-.
thusia sJiC;tlly received, for the Judge
Is prime fUyUTitc with all the stu.
denis. because nf his thoughtful care
OF their welfare and his constant ef,
fort to assist them in their advance
menI. For example. Judge Tabcr has
extended TO all students a cordial invi
tntion to make free Use OF his fine mis-
cellanc0us library. at his home. 925
Court street. This Is one OF the best
libraries in the State. carefully select.
- and extensive
Il know that III, Use OF a library like
mine would have been great help 10
me in my student days" the kindly
Judge remarked In extending the in.
yitatiUn.
In his address Judge Tabcr spoKc
-nCOmTgingly of the proposal for a
new high school. with adequate mod
"m doTmitOTies.
He assured the students that sue
cess in life is impossible without good
character ani cleanliness Of living and
thinking. "As 4 man thinkcth. 80 IL
he. He Impressed upon them the
fact that they are preparing them
selves for the stern battles Of the fu
turc, IL which every man and woman
VIII l3ry" On opportunity tn play an
heroic part rhis part OF the appeal
IS condensed IN the poclic lines
'lionOr and sham" from no condition
rise. Act well THY part: there III
the honor lies"
The Judge reminded the students
that they are fortunate in having the
great advantage. through teachers
books. periodicals and newspapers. oI
the best thoughi and work OF IN,
world since historical times began. Il,
~pokc OF the immensely OF the pub
licity concerning he worlds work Will
which person OF culture should keCT
In constant touch. ana of the labor ant
study required to read even smal
part OF the best productions in tn,
ever increasing flood Of literature per
taining To science and progress.
He appealed 10 the students to lean
thoroughly every lesson as they pro
Srcss, otherwise they may become con
fused when they advance Ia highcl
steps of learning
lie begged the boys and girls lC
think on every subject Of any import
ance, 20 study every phase OF e mon
lem, 10 turn II over and around dnt
inside out. putting themselves in III,
other persons place. tO get the Origi
nal point of view: never TO quit lcs
son task without learning II thorough
ly. In this divine attTibute-thc mine
he said. man f. superior to tn,
hrutos. The latter live by instinct an(
nre no better than their progcnitor
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
BIG BRIDGE FALLS,
so PERSONS LOST
AND MANY INJURED
s17,ooo. 900 STRUCTURE GIVES WAY
WITHOUT WARNING, HuRLs
SCORES INTO ST. LAWRENCE,
FORMER DISASTER REPEATED


QUEBEC, Que. Sept. ll.--I'hirty or
more persons today were crushed to
death or drowned in the st. Lawrence
river when a central span OF the new
seventeen million dollar bridge. now
under construction, collapsed without
warning. 4 huge span weighing more
than 5000 tons, $40 feet long, was be.
ing lifted into place with hydraulic
jacks. II had been slowly raised fif.
teen feet, when the accident occurred.
Nearly 100 men, who were on the
structure Were hurled into the river. or
crushed where they stood.
Hundreds of boats instantly rushed
TO the scene, assisting in rescuing for
~ or fifty who were struggling in the
swift-flOwing river.
The span sank immediately 200 feet
TO the bottom. Engineers say Il Is i'm
possible to recover 1t.
The bridge is the largest cantilever
suspension structure in the world. II
is located on the site OF q structure
which collapsed in 1907. killing seven.
~ persons.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
DELIBERATE LIES,
SAYS Mr.. LANSING,
DENYING REPORTS
CAMPAIGN FRLsEHoops ROUSE
IRE OF STATE SECRETARY;
ASKS PUBLIC TO DISREGARD
ALL UNOFFICIAL REPORTS

WASHINGTON, Sept. lI.-Secretary
Robert Lansing today characterized as
deliberate lies" the widespread re-
ports in the Republican press that the
Phelan amendment 10 the emergency
revenue bill. denying the mails and
tCiegTaphs to subjects of foreign ma
tions discriminating against American
commerce, had been killed by the
State Department. He stated that all
the amendments favored by the Prcsi-
dent were embodied in the bill and
very likely will be used 10 advantage.
Secretary Lansing said the public
shiuld know enough concerning cam
paiGn publicity by this time TO pay no
attention TO unofficial reports. with
out proofs. which seriously attack the
honor and loyalty Of the administra-
lion.
The reports complained OF were sent
broadcast by one or two unscrupulOus
newspaper correspondents
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
STRIKERS RIOTING
IN THE METROPOLIS

NEW YORK CRY, Sept. ll.-Gov-
crnor Whitman today established
headquarters here, To be- in close touch
with the general strike situation. He
said that affairs are In a very serious
10 call out the militia, but this may bc-
come necessary.
RiotinG il IN progress In various
parts Of the city. There We're fifteen
arrests today. A great mob attacked
the Third avenue surface cars. smash
ed the windows and battered and
elected the carmen before the police
arrived.
J. + EnSlOHu. secretary Of the Unit
ed Hebrew Trades, this afternoon an
nounCed that 10000 members are pre-.
pared 10 strike IN sympathy with the
car men whonvyCr the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor gives the order.
Many other unions n" similarly pre-
pared
\ general strike or all unions seems
inevitable.
For the first time today the subway
and elevated services We're below nor
mnl. TIL" surfuC" cars are at stand
still
President samuel GOmpers of the
y. +. of J.. is OF the ground today
comforting with the strike leaders. He
intimdted that a general sympathetic
strik" viii bc ordered this week ~
thai event Il H. certain that Governor
Whitman will Grdcr out tho militia and
declare martial law until the strike is
settled
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
TUSCARORA BARBER,
JUSTICE OF PEACE,
ACCUSED OF ATTACK

Jake" Clark oI Tuscarora, a barber,
who Is serving as village justice Of
the peace, is alleged to have commit
ted an assault upon an old man named
Smith, who came TO Elko Saturday TO
obtain warrant for Clark's arrest
Mr. Smith would have obtained the
warrant. had he been in proper con
ditiOn, and on this account. only. his
application was postponed.
Visitors from Tuscarora state that
Clark had quarrel with the old man
and hit him several times while the
old man was sitting in chair.
Clark is the magistrate called To pre-
side at a preliminary hearing in a ro-
cent Elko case. His docket entry Of
this case. it is said. Includes the state
men, thdt he permitted the press and
their relatives" to attend the hearings,
meaning. presumably, that he did not
permit star chamber sessions.
In another case, last February, tried
bcGDre Clark, the State against John
son, for assault and battery. the pap,
crs i'm tn" case show n remarkable de
cision, tu-wit: that in the case of En-.
NETT Johnson against the state of Ne.
vada, the defendant is found guilty as
charged. From reading, of it. as far
as can be ascertained. the State of
Ncvada was found guilty of assault
and battery. which is rather unique in
the legal world.
Clark is said to he taking a cores
pondCnCe course i'll law. with view
TO becoming regular practitioner
The details of the assault and bat
terry case, in which Smith figured. are
not known locally beyond the reports
of TuSCaTOTanS who declared the jus.
tiCc assaulted the old man. IL f. prob.
able that the case will be further in.
veStiRatcd.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
DEMOCRATS CLAIM
VICTORY IN MAINE,
by SAFE MAJORITY
GREATEST CAMPAIGN SINCE DAY
OF JAMES c. BLAINE, TEDDY
AND HUGHES ExPENo ENERGY
IN THEIR FINAL EFFORTS

PORTLAND. Maine. Sept. l1.-Maine
today is electing two United States
Senators, a Governor and LeglslR.
ture, and the poll reports indicate a
sweeping Democratic victory. though
the majorities. as expected. will be
small.
II was the greatest campaign since
the days of James G.. Blaine.
Attorney General Pattangill. the
Democratic State chairman, this after.
noon said he felt Justified. on an analy.
sis OF all polling reports, in claiming
the State by 5000 to 1000 majority
He said the Democrats would poll at
least 1900 votes.
Chairman Frank S. Hamm of Angus
Ia was gloomy this afternoon. He said
he had been predicting that the Re
publicans would poll 10000 votes. Win
ming b: $4,000, but he wasn't prepared
at this hour to change his prophecy.
"We are hoping for the best" he said.
Some foolish mistakes have been
made" said Mr.. Hamm. "If we lose,
that will be the explanation of it."
Mr.. Hamm was asked whether he
referred to Mr.. Hughes's attack on
President Wilson's eight-hour bill
which averted the railroad strike. He
only glaTed at his questioner and
laughed, saying nothing.
Reports from the principal cities in
dicate that the total vote will be about
$4,000, of which only 5000 to I.O0l
/ will be Socialist and Prohibition.
Hughes and Roosevelt both spoke
! here last week and their meeting was
Il decided frost The Republican
cheer leaders howIed like deryishe.
around the city and the meeting wa.
widely advertised The crowd tina
CONTINUED on Page Fcur)
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
POOR OLD CHINA
YIELDS TO JAPS

WASHINGTON. Sept ll.--Ambas-
sadors Guthrie al Tokyo and Rainch at
Peking today reported that the Chi.
neso government has decided that il
Is impossible. from military stand.
point. To refuse the japanese demands.
and is preparing. therefore. TO make
abJect concessions. under protest.
InasmuCh as Japan again has
pledged the United States that the
status quo (Open door shall be un.
disturbed. the United States is forced
10 accept the statement and await de.
yclopmcnts.
In the event that Japan's pledges
are violated, the crisis will begin with
a strong diplomatic protest
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
COWS CAUSE A KICK

Cows, running at large in the city,
especially on the Heights, are playing
havoc with the unfenced lawns. MT.
Otto Nelson, who put out some fine
trees and nurturcd them all summer,
yesterday morning was dlsmayed and
grieved TO find that the cows had
broken down several of them Saturday
night.
Many residents desire to- remove
their fences and develop their lawns,
but they don't dare DO so on account
OF the mTestrained bovines.
The independent has received assur.
ances that the complaint, in this form,
will be all that Is necessary to obtain
protection.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
BOMBERS
PLACED ON TRIAL

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept ll.-Special
details of police today were required
TO control the throngs seeking admls-
sion when the trial OF Warran X. Bill
ings, charged with murder in connec-
ton with the bomb outrage during the
Preparedness parade two months ago
this morning.
Billings was debonair and nonchal
ant and expressed his belief that h,
will be acquitted
Five jurors, William +. Humbert
Adam II. I.icb. p. 4. Finnegan, Daniel
Courtin and J. T. Adcock, were passed
this afternoon
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
POPULAR LOVELOCK MAN
BUYS FINE COTSWOLDS TO
IMPROVE HIS SHEEP HERD

Mi John g. Taylor. 0I LUvclock,
who has extensive land and other
property holdings IN Ell,o and Hum.
boldt counties. has purchased a fine
lot of COtswOld sheep from Mr.. Joseph
lIcrnCn of LamoillC Valley. with which
10 improve his herds.
Mr.. Taylor Is firm believer In the
greatness of the future of Elko Coun.
~, and he l. assured that immense
development will not bc long deferred.
He Is doing his share. far moro than
many. in the forward movement. I'M
proving his stock and dcvrlopinl his
large properties
Mr. Taylor likes Ellko
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
WORDS.
(JudgcJ

Word, ar" used for various pur
poses: 10 cvadc issues. to pur people
10 sleep. to break up homes. to prevent
literature and to conceal ideas Moth
ing exceeds like words.
Words are ugCd In speeches. debates
and stories. Masscd I'm serted groups
in newspapers and text books. they
prevent pCopl" from learning anything
Last words are most effective and are
employed exclusively by women and
prominent citizens who urC dying.
Words arc nothing In themselves,
hut only In thCir relationship to other
words. II Is the system Of putlinG
them together that counts Most
words are like morganized militia
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
PEACE DOVE COM|NG!.

NEW LONDON. Conn, Sept. IL
The Mexican and American commits
sioncrs today are nearing an agree
mcnt regarding the adequate prOteC-
tiou of the INSTRUMENTATION border.
The commissioners seem highly
pleased with the results of their con
ference today. y long telegram was
sent TO President Wilson. at Shadow
Lawn, and another message was dis.
patched to the Mexican government.
The commissioners were observed
shaking hands and concentrating each
other this morning, after the first ses.
sion Peace H. certain
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
FIRE ENGINE TESTED

Inspection has been made at San
Rafael by the underwriters of Elko's
fire engine outfit, and il was found
that the engines inch hose threw Il
stream 80 feet, and the 3-4 inch spray
hose threw water $50 feet. which is
considered excellent. The hose threw
a total of 1900 gallons per minute.
The engine was given the scverest
kind of tests and was found to be su-
perior. The White manufacturers de-
clare ii cost them more than $4,000.
The city Is paying about $4,000.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
LADY BITTEN BY DOG

Mrs. George WoirOrd last evening
was bitten by dog owned by Dan
Sabala. The animal bit through her
dress, infliCting a painful wound. The
dog was killed today and the head was
sent to the state University 10 ascer-
tain whether 1t was suffering from
rabies
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
BEAVER GAINS PORT
WITH A RAGING FIRE

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1.-THE
steamship Beaver. from Portland with
$50 passengers and crew OF 90 per.
sons, today reached port. with full
cargo, with fire, which started yes
terday. raging in the hold, which wa.
loaded with grain and paper.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
BIG FOREST FIRES
THREATEN PALACES

SAN MATEO Cal, Sept. ll.-Dc-
vastating forest and grass fires, now
raging extensively in the county. to.
day threaten with destruction he pala-
tiai pcninsular residences of the mil
l!onaires. Carl Stayen. farm hand,
who worked heroicaliy in fighting the
fire, was suffocated and could not be
| rescued. This is the only casualty, 81
( far. Others are expected
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
LATE WAR NEWS
tremendous Battle In Prcqress.

tremendous Battle In Progress.
LONDON. Sept. IA tremendous
battle today developed at Dubruja,
which scene the Rumlnians evidently
have selected as the field for the de.
Cisivc conflict, without giving further
attention to Silistria. now held by the
Germans and Dulgarians
The Danube. natural barrier, has
not been crossed. The Russians are
attacking I'M Duliowina
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11

'eIq!ssod I9ded Sup sYeu OF dIsy
Su!snI9hPB I!Sql so oqM ssoul ioi
s1ePeel mo 10 9Ssuoned sql l!oUos
On sIoI9I7ql 'Su!snIsAps lno ,
.ql!m PS9oons ueo Isdpdsm9u ON
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11

BERLIN. Sept. ii.--Official: The
Rumanians have been swept out Of 81.
listria. Attention is now being turned
to new fields. The Russians are 10.
treating in Buk0wina. Several thou.
sand ilumanians were taken prisoners.
Vast quantities Of munitions were cap.
turcd
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
PITTmAN BUSY AT CHICAGO,
HELPING SENATOR WALSH IN
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNING

, WASHINGTON, Sept. H. (
, Senator Key Pittman of Ne ,
, Sada and Mrs. I'ittman left .
, last night Tor their Western :
, home. At the station the Sen :
, ator was given flatteTing Z
, ovation by the crowds. He :
. was singled out. among other
. departing statesmen, on ac-
. count of his brilliant efforts
- in support of the Presidents
. programme for the eight-hour
o bill, which ayerted a disas-
. trous general strike.
. On request OF Senator
9 Walsh. Mr.. Pittman will stay
. over at Chicago for day or
y two TO help organize the West
- ern campaign. He will be a
. guest at the Congress Hotel.
9 After his conference with
o Senator Walsh. Senator Pitt
. man will come home. He will
o probably deliver series Of
Q speeches. one at Elko
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11

In war the mortality among them is
fearful. They never win battles
When words are found In regular
army style. however. disciplined and
experienced. they are likely to he In.
vinCiblo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
Rumanians Flee siIistria.

BUCHAREST. Rumania. Sept. ii
Official: The Rumanians were COM
PEELED 10 evaCuato Silistria. after ter.
rifle. bombardmCnt OF the forts by the
Cneny'a l2.inch and 16.inch guns. The
for;rossCs were laid in ruins and the
enemy advanced in force. the Ru
manians retiring in good order.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
LIBERTY" CONTINUES
TO HOLD INTEREST

Liberty still holds the crowds AT
the Gai"ty Theatre. This thrilling pic
turc is the offering for tonight. and
the usual large attendance" will view
IT,
The picture deserves the steady pa.
tronagc that has followed II since it's
introduction. II Is a film of the hour,
based upon The raids OF he Mexican
bandits into American territory, their
destruction OF American homes and
American property In Mexico itself.
ana clear presentation of tho policy
Of the United States in dealing with
tn" situation.
The inevitable love story woven
among It's scenes, adds greatly To the
thrilling interest, and lays the founda-
tion for many hair raising eVCapes OF
( both hero and heroine. Marie Wal
camp. the leading lady OF the picture.
has the reputation in the film world
~ the most daring woman on tn"
screen, and she certainly iustifics that
reputation I'm Liberty
The picture Is made more effective
by tho patriotic Interpretation given it
by the Gdiety OTchus ira, 4 musical or.
ganization Of which the theatre man
ag"ment is justly proud.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
Il CHINESE SLAIN

NOGALES. Aril.. Sept. ll.-YaQu
Indians yesterday raided big Chinese
settlement, % miles southeast of No
gales. and killed and mutilated q
Chinese, according 10 q courier who
arrived here this afternoon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11

but man, having mind To think and
plan. should progress and develop
constantly.
He warned the students agaiu5,
ovcr-work and encouraged them to
play, TO enjoy clean sports. TO build
themselves up physically ~ we'll as
mcn;a!ly. lie appealed 10 them to
make the best use oi their time at
'vhOol storing their minds with knowl.
edge that Will be turned TO the best
use In after life. when they become the
mon and women in charge OF socicty's
affairs
The address throughout WAS pune
tuatCd with applause and tho eloquent
closing remarks evoked genuine Cnthu.
siasm
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
REWARD FOR LOST DOG

LOST.--A brown mastiff and bull
dog, about months old, white stripe
in face. named Prince. Last seen near
the w. T.. tracks. Suitable reward if
returned TO The Independent office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-11
roDAY's METAL PRICES

Lead. $3.50
Silver. 90 l-sc OF
Copper (Cathl. no rerou
Zinc (St. Louls). 1926.
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