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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
New Type Of Railway
mbustIor ..aine

While steam and electric locomo-
uVes are contending for supremacy
on American railroads, an entirely
new type of railway locomotive has
appeared In Germany and has been put
into regular service hauling express
trains between Berlin and Magde-
burg. 1t is called the Thermo loco
motive. and is propelled by Diesel.
internal combustion engine fed on
crude OIL The locomotive has four
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20

wheel driving truck In the center and
small pilot truck at each, end.
Mounted on the driving truck is pow
erful V-shaped Diesel motor operating
shaft from which power is carried
to the driving wheels by short con
meeting rods. Driving cabs have been
built on both ends so that the locomo
tive can run in either direction, and
oil tanks are carried on each side Of
the two cabs.-Popular Mechanics.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
WHAT He Wanted to Sec.

Three-year-old Emerson had an idea
all music was produced by method
similar to that of the talking ma
chine, with which he was familiar.
One time he attended band concert
and insisted on going up to the band
stand after the band had played a
selection. His father asked him why
he wanted to go and he replied. Want
to watch them change the needle"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
Determination Wins.

Men foreordained to be great are
the men who make circumstances.
They never wait for them. They walk
In the path no man has hewn out
They build their own road. Even fate
Will stand back when she meets the
man who laughs at her frown. De-
termination will conquer. It must.
Force is the lever which moves the
world. II will" can make the very
mountains come unto you.-New
York Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL LIS
TRICT OF THE STATE OF Me-
VADA IN AND FOR THF
COUNTY OF ELKO.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Mrytle B. Puett, deceased. Notice
to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that by
an Order of the District Court Of
the Fourth Judicial District of the
State of Nevada, in and for the
County of Elko, duly made and
entered on the End day Of March,
A. D. 1914. the undersigned was
dpy appointed Administrators Of
thShait of Myrtle B, Puett, de-
ceased, and that he has duly quali-
fed as such Administrator.
Notice is further given that any
and all persons having claims
against the said decedent, or
against the said Estate must fle
the same with the Clerk of the
above entitled Court. with proper
vouchers and the statutory Affidavit
attached within forty days from
the date of the first publication of
this Notice or their claims will be
forever barred.
Dated this End day Of March, A. D.
1914.
John w. Puett. e
Administrator of the Estate Of
Myrtle B. Puett, deceased.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
Ingenious calculating Machine.

Z + hungarian citizen has invented
jan 4ainstrument which shows instantly
the amount of interest due on any
sis.p sum for any period at any
given rate OF interest. The instru-
ment, made in the size and shape of
q watch. is of very simple construc-
tion und inexpensive. All that is, nec-
essary to operate it is to place the
hands in the proper position on the
dial and the exact amount Of interest
In each case Is indicated on the dial.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT OF THE STATE OF NE.
VADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.

VADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO. ..
In the matter of the Estate of
Thomas S. Porch, Deceased.
. . Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Geo. M. CLAYTON, was
the 18th day of February 1914. ap.
pointed administrator of the estate
Of 1rkapas S. Porch, deceased, by
'ssaals' Of the District court of the
Fourth Judicial District of the
State of Nevada, IN and for the
County of Elko, and having quail
fled as s1ch administrator, letters
of administration of said estate
were issued to him on the oath day
of February, 1914.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are required to file
the same, with the proper vouchers
and statutory affidavits attached,
with the Clerk of said Court within
three months from the date of the
first publication of this notice.
Dated this 28th day of February,
1914.
Geo. M. Clayton.
Administrators Of said Estate.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
Baked Pork chon,.

Take as many thick slices as are
needed for the meal, place in pan
with little water, lay thin slice
of onion on each. season with salt and
pepper and bake till done.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
FLYING WILL BE COMMON
Rudyard klpIing Makes Prediction In
Lecture Before Royal Geo.
logical Society.

London.--Rudyard Kipling, lectur-
Ing before the Royal Geological society
on the subject of Travel" referred to
the past modes Of travel as obsolete
and said he was looking forward to
sky travel. He said:
"The spirit of man is alone unal.
tered and unappeasable. The time Ia
not far OH when a traveller will know
and care just as little whether he ia
over land or sea as today he knows or
cares whether steamship is over 40
fathoms OF over Tuscarora deep
"Then we shall hear the lost ports
OF New York and Bombay bowling like
Tarshish and Tyre. Incidentally, too.
all our mental pictures of travel will
be changed"
New Creek Minister.
Agamemnon is to be here not only
In the spirit, but In the flesh. His
next name Is Schliemann and he ia IN
represent Greece. Minister Schlie.
mann is the son of the great German
aroheologist and traveller, Dr. Helm.
rich Schliemann. Doctor Schliemann
was an American citizen. It is true
he was born In Germany, the son OF
poor Lutheran pastor. During bia
travels in 1850 he spent some time In
California, when It was made a state
of the American Union. He thus be.
came, and It pleases him to remain
through life, an American citizen--s
fact he was very proud Of The new
minister is one Of the younger Greeks
chosen by Premier venizelos for the
segeneration of Greek politics.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-20
Cleaning Old Iaa.ha-

a little oxalic acid, dissolved IN
warm water and applied with a
sponge. will make old leather look l,ta
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
who gets mad when we call her atten-
ton to an overdraft and then wants to

who gets mad when we call her atten-
ton 10 an overdraft and then wants to
write a check to make it up; the Wo-
man whose Endorsements are weird
all Of them.
"But the worst came in a few weeks
ago., She showed a check through the
window without looking at me. said:
Madame, you will have to get
somebody to introduce you before l can
cash this check for YOU
"sSir!' she answered haughtily,
/ am here on business and not making
a social call. I do not care to know
you"
A new drama was being rehearsed
and the two women who had prOmi-
nent PARTS were not on the most friend
ly terms. ~.
"In this scene" remarked the tail,
stately blonde, II am supposed to leave
the stage at the rear, while you stand
in the front facing the audience. What
will be your u to resume your lines?
"Why,' replied the glowing brunette
without hesitation, "the look of salts
faction on the faces in the audience"
"Your father is entirely bald, isn't
her said a man to the sol Of a mik
1ionaire.
Yes" replied the son, II am the
only heir he has left" (,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

"This time seems opportune" the
resolution reads ito express III OPP
position not only to war between ma
tons, but to all warlike methods be-
tween man and man. Justice every
where. Falsehood and force and
fraud must yield to truth and reason
and Righteousness"
The platform urges the defense OF
those two citadels of freedom, repre-
sentative government and independent
courts; a protective tariff is favored
equal to the difference in cost OF pro-
duction here and abroad determined SO
far as possible by a competent and
Independent commission sufficient also
to attract here every practical produc-
ton, that this nation may be industrl-
ally independent and self supporting.
The platform recommended national
laws reestablishing our merchant ma
rine and protecting it by an adequate
navy and national regulation OF the
employment of women and children.
With regard to railroads the plat
form declared that the laws must be
conscientiously obeyed' and that the
management should receive the con
fidence and hearty support OF all
classes of citizens. The republicans
of the United States will pretty gen.
orally subscribe to this platform
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
In Memoriam

Erastus T. Roland was born in
Bartholomew county, Indiana, January
IS, 1914, and died at his home in
Eldon, Iowa, October 2, 1914, the span
of his life being 70 years, 6 months and
"a days.
He was a son of George H., and
Jeanette Roland, who were natives Of
the Shenandoah valley of Virginia.
There they were reared and married
and on leaving the south, emigratsd to
Indiana. In 1850 they came to Iowa,
settling in Davis county, where the
death of the father occurred in 1870,
after which the mother and widow, re-
turned to Louisville, KY, where her
last days were spent.
Mr.. Roland was one of a family Of
seven children, of whom two died in
infancy, the others being P. HI, now
deceased, Matte NJ, the widow of
Frank M. James, Of Louisvilbs, KY,
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v

Henry Gray departed Monday for
Nebraska City, Nebr., on a business
trip.
Frank Griffin, l.. L. McCord, Dave
Evans, w. S. Keller and Phil Scott were
Oskaloosa callers Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Jones are spending
the week in Des Moines visiting with
friends.
VIM. Shields OF Grand River spent
Sunday in Eddyville visiting at the
home Of his brother Ed Shields.
Mrs. Jess Ward n baby of Russell
are visiting this week at the parental
VIM. Gallagher home.
Marion True who is attending college
at Grinnell spen. Sunday visiting his
father Fl. G.. True.
Twenty-Five young men, members OF
the bible class of the Baptist church
of Ottumwa were in Eddyville Sunday
and held services at the Baptist
church. DR.. Edgerly Of Ottumwa spoke
at the evening service. The young men,
who are doing evangelistic work, were
greeted by n large and appreciative
audience.
Mrs. Sam Arnold and children went
to Oskaloosa Monday for a weeks visit
at the Henry Criswell home before re-
turning to their home at City.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Pickerell and son
left Monday for an extended visit with
relatives at Gar len City, Mo. and aid
win, Kans.
Mrs. F. M. Epperson and Mrs. LYDIA
Webber made a business trip to Grin
nell Monday.
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WOMEN AS WORKERS.

According to statistics contained in
the last census, just issued by Director
Harris, there were in the year 1910 ex-
actly 4O5 women in the United States
employed as coal mine operatives.
There were As working in quarries,
and there were in all 1,094 women and
girls employed in the extraction of
minerals" The total number OF wom-
en- earning their livelihood outside
their own homes was owe 100000.
Sewing machine operatives in fac
tories numbered 231,206, and outside
of factories there were 1898 women
upholsters and 1872 shoemakers. In
the steel and iron industries there
were 6,14O women. Ninety females
were glassblowers, an equal number
were employed in fertilizer factories,
and IS were bricklayers. Of gun
smiths. the total was only three, but
of metal molders, founders and casters
there were III. In the textile trades,
women spinners were 46,276 and
weaver 99,434. with 57,063 winders
and over 1853 900 in other textile
groups.
Women have become longshoremen
and boatmen, too, to the total of SO,
while IL we're sailors, 81 hack drivers,
SO chauffeurs and 70 draymen, host
lers and stable hands.
Children under Is years of age en-
ployed in the fruit and vegetable can
ming industries are reported number
ing 4S7. There were 1908 boys and
girls between 10 and 13 years old en-
Moved in coal mines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
MOULTON
A BIG SUCCES

Moulton, Oct. 6.-Moulton was the
objective point Saturday, in several
ways. The closing day Of the three
day session of the Farmers Institute
brought men from the surrounding
territory and the many exhibits OF
what Appanoose county can grow on
a dry season vas demonstrated by
fine samples of corn, potatoes,
peaches, pears and even apples. Then
the fine display in the domestic de-
partment OF canned goods and fancy
work, quilts, etc. The art display was
spoken of as being of high class. There
also an exhibit from Kansas Of
sugar beets that were some beets.
Then the stock show was Of interest
to all. This was held in the after
Don and some fine stock was on exhi-
bition.
Then the football games attracted
many, there was a double-header, the
first being between Centerville and
Moulton, with Centerville winning, "a
to 0. Then a game between Moulton
and Moravia, the locals winning. So to
o. The institute was a successful
one both as to attendance and exhibits
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
a NIGHT THOUGHT,

DR.. M. S. Rice, Of Detroit, tells this
story on himself. He is a great ad-
mirer of Bishop Quayle and in his
earlier ministry was much impressed
by the statement of that eloquent di-
vine that some of his greatest thoughts
had come to him when he was in
Gods out-of-doors" during terrific
storms:
ct made up my mind" said DR.. Rice,
that I would go out in the very next
big storm and see if I couldn't have
a great thought, too. It came in the
middle of the night, but that never
daunted me and two O'Clock in the
morning found me sitting out on a
rock, drenched to the skin, and with
thunder and lightning going on all
about me, but no great thoughts with
in. Years afterward l told Bishop
Quayle about it.
The only thought I had, l said, was
what a big fool i was.
"'Well,' drawled he, wasn't that
worth while?'"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

The military expert Of the london
Times says however much England
may bend back the German right wing
and relieve Antwerp, whatever conf
dence it has that the shock OF the
Russian masses in the east will prove
decisive the people must not enter
tain the slightest illusion regarding
the hard and trying condition which
awaits all the allies in the future in
operating against Germany reduced to
the defensive.
Germany is still united" he says.
Her grow atop. All her
might is in arms, all her arsenas are
working at full pressure. Her fleet
will strike when the hour comes, prob
ably in cooperation with the army.
1.-THE line of the Aisne when forced
may prove to be only one of many
similar lines prepared in the rear OF
of it. 1t may take a very long time for
the allies to compel Germany to feel
a weakness. 1t therefore devolves
upon the allies to look forward to a
long war;"
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Melville, deceased. Erastus T., and 0.
G., who are living in Missouri. The

Melville, deceased. Erastus T., and 0.
G., who are living in Missouri. The
subject of this sketch was little lad OF
but ten years when brought to Iowa,
and ten years later he went with his
parents to Missouri, where he remain
ed for three years. He then returned
to, this state settling at Bloomfield,
where he completed a high school edE
cation. He then acquainted himself
with the drug business in the employ
tof J. B., and S. H. Glenn at Eddyville,
jand while he was residing there he
twas married, January II, 1867 to Mel
Fvina A. Mummert, who was born in
E-Wapello county, February 7, 1847, a
of William and Rachel Num-
3mert, who were pioneer settlers OF
coming from Nauvoo, ILL.,, in
1887.
Following his marriage, Mr.. Roland
removed to Missouri, settling In Clark
county, where he remained for two
years, clerking for his father in a
drug store. In 1871 he came to Eldon
where he has resided ever since. On
the fourth of August Of that year, he
was appointed postmaster, in which
position he served continuously since,
except for the periods of President
lCleveland's administration, so that his
incumbency in the Office covered more
than a third of a century. His present
term did not expire until April 20,
1915. There is no one who questions
his efficiency and faithfulness in the
position. This is attested by his long
retention in the Office. He was secre-
tary of the first school board Of the
town of Eldon, at which time there
wa but one teacher. Likewise he
served several years as city mayor and
gave the town a most business like,
public spirited and efficient admin
istration. He was ever and always a
stalwart republican since age gave him
the right of franchise, AMI he always
kept himself informed on the public
questions and the issues of the day.
He was notary public for more than
twenty-five years, and in every public
office, he was most loyal to the duties
deyolving upon him. His religious
faith was that of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. Fraternally he was an
old time member of the Independent
| Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights Of
Pythias and the Ancient Order of
United Workmen. He needs no spec
ial eulogy. His worth and sterling
Christian character were well known.
He enjoyed the confidence and respect
of a most wide and favorable acquain-
ltance in Eldon and other parts of the
county. For forty-three years he
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
CAUSE OF NEW TAXES.

The administration is n
explaining the levy of direct taxes by
the assertion that the European war
has SO decreased the imports into this
country that the customs duties have
failed to produce the e required
to run the government. The party in
power insists that it is not the free
trade tariff that is at fault. And yet
cold hard figures show that 1t is the
tariff and not the war that has been
the real cause of the reduced revenue
and the resort to direct taxation to
pay current expenses.
The report of the customs collect
ors at the great port of Boston, second
greatest in the United States, shows
the true state of affairs. According
to this report the imports last August
amounted to $11,054,0 900 while August
TN 1913 saw $7,271,00o worth of Europ-
can products brought into the port.
The difference in favor of this year was
$3,7S3, 600. BUT thanks to the new
tariff, the revenue from the imports
this year was $6S2, 600 short OF last
year. In other words with Imports
nearly fifty per cent greater in 1914
than in 1918 (under the old tariff in
1879 the customs fell off not much
short of a million dollars.
OF course since the month of Aug
ust. trade has fallen off and the de-
felt which the month of August
showed under the most favorable cir
cumstances became even greater when
imports decreased. Therefore more
ven became necessary immediate
" and the result is-direct taxation.
But the administration is ignoring the
report of Boston and blaming the lack
of revenue on the war.
The truth is that it is a bungling tar
if that has been aggravated by the
war. The war simply brought the
crisis a month or two sooner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

Elimination from prisons of the lock
step and the "silent system was ad-
vocated by A. J. G.. Wells, warden OF
the Kentucky state penitentiary, be-
fore the American Prison association,
at it's annual convention in st. Paul.
The "honor system" music and flowers
and a prison library were urged as in
valuable aids in maintaining good
conduct. IF the state, through her
officials, fails to provide all those
agencies which are reasonably calcu-
lated to inspire, encourage and en-
noble,' Mr.. Wells says, "it must hap
pen that the first offender, the occas-
ional or accidental criminal will, on
account of his environment, be made
worse instead of better"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
ORCHARDIST CLEARS
OVER 10 PER CENT

Fl. Madison, Oct. 6.-Ben Benson,
who owns the Gay apple orchard east
of Pittsfeld, ILL.,. leased it this year
to a young man from the state uni
versity. The orchard was scientific
cally pruned and properly sprayed last
spring and all of the trees are loaded
this year and the fruit Is said to be
perfect. This is said to be the first
perfect apple crop the orchard y
produced. It will pay Benson better
than ten per cent on his investment
and the young man who leased 1t will
probably clear a thousand dollars.
There are twenty acres in the
orchard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
ALBlA.

VIM. Fack and family Of Marion, O.,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Wallace
and other relatives.
Harrison and David Waterman spent
Sunday in Ottumwa with their grand
father II. L. Waterman.
Rev. Ira A. Holbrook attended the
United Brethren conference in De6
Moines last week.
Mrs. Frank Maddy OF Lovilia, was a
guest of Mrs. Joe Dunkin the first Of
the week.
DR.. and Mrs. T. d. Craig and Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Jolley spent Sunday in
Des Moines making the trip in the
Craig car. |.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Forsyth and
son Thomas and Miss Emmert Math-
Of Eveland and their friend, Chas
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

Hartman, came over In their auto and
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kissick visited
with their son Frank and wife on their
way from Omaha to their home in Or
kaloosa the first Of the week.
Mrs. August Noriander and Mrs. J.
j.. johnson of Hiteman were In Abba
Thursday looking after business mat
ters n visiting friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
,BoorLEGGERs ARRESTED.

What is declared to be the largest
raid on bootleggers ever made in ILL
nois was completed by the Decatur po-
lice department Saturday when a total
of %forty-two men and women were ar
rested. In all, SCI warrants were
served upon the offenders.
Under the direction of the states
attorney a squad of detectives worked
a week securing evidence. Every
thing was kept quiet until the war
rants were secured and then the boot
leggers were gathered in by droves,
They filed the city Jail to Overlooking,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

Once in a while a man who commits
a crime while under the influence of
liquor fails to get away with it. At
,Taylorville, ILL.,, a man who was
drunk" killed his own brother. Now
he is in the ~penitentiary, sentenced
for life. The time is coming when a
man will not be excused from respon-
sibility for a crime on the plea of hay
ing been intoxicated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

If the hot heads of Italy can accom-
plish it, that country will be drawn
into the ARRAY and not on the side of
the Triple Alliance of which it is a
signatory either. Italy hasn't any
thing in particular against Germany
but it would like to get back some
provinces that it claims Austria stole.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Election November 8
NATIONAL
lInited States Senator-Aibert b
Des Moines, Iowa.
TAT e.

STATE.
! covernor-George w. Clarke, OF
Adel, Dallas county. u-
Lieutenant Governo-W. 1. Haro-
ino, Of Sioux City, Woodbury. county.
Secretary Of State-Whiiam D. A'sen'
Of Fairfield, Jefferson county. :.
Auditor Of State-Frznk s. Shaw, OF
Toledo, Tama county. =,
Treasurer Of Stao-W. C. Brown, OF
Clarion, Wright county.
Attorney Genera4-George Cosson, OF
Audubon, Audubon county. -,
Railroad Commissioness~ames n
Wilson Of MenAo, Adair county; Cirt-
ford Thorne, Of Washington, Washing
ton county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08

made his home in the town where he
spent his last days and almost every
one who knew him, were glad to call
him friend.
He is survived by his wife, n sis
ter, Mrs. Frank M. James of Jefferson
vile, Ind, and n brother, Oscar G.
Roland of Luray, Mo.-Contributed.