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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Football Not a pIoekln.

Tnat phrase so much used In The
Football season, Chasing the pigslin,s
involves a popular error. The foot
oal ID not made Of pigskin, but OF the
hide of the calf or COW, and, for the
neaper variety, he skin of the sheep.
Footballs of the ordinary grade are
made In this country, but some of the
nnest' sold to those who are not par
dcular about price. are imported from
England, where the industry was an
old n before it was started In Amer
lea
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Black FrId.v

Black Friday in the financial I'm.
tory OF the United States was ssptsm-
Der "a, 1869, when Gould and othar
spectators ran the price Of gold I'M
70 1919. catching n great many par.
sons In a corner and causing q panic.
In British financial history Black Fri
DAY wac May IL. 1855. ON which day
me commercial panic caused By the
failure OF Overend, Quincy q Co,
Limited. reached its height.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Wou!dn't Want Him.

A distinguished French authoress
(who for obvious reasons must be
nau1elcss, but whu lately vas intro
dsced to one Of The most important
and least imposing; personally, of the
European monarchs) was asked q day
or " ago what she thought of him.
Hei reply was unexpected. eff I were
out fishing and caught him." she 70.
Dlisd. u should put him back"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
ssst Train In speedlno.

A man beat q train in a recent RAGS
between the two from Groom to Kur-
seong, India-a distance of ISM miles.
The victor, a private named Graham,
OF the Argyllg, beat the train by two
minutes The distance was covered In
one hour and thirty minutes by con
dnuous running. Graham walked two
days before from Ghoom to KursaoDg
and back, 81 miles In six and one.
fourth hours.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Masterfui eIue.Eyed Women.

Blue-eyed beauties are known for
their self-control, coldness, austerity
and precision. They are severe and
suspicious, and demand the continu-
u homage OF those about them.
Moreover, they are domineering and
masterful, and wherever possible will
be found to rule the roost.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Cover tne

: Take O lady's handkerchief by
diagonal and bind around
baby's hand and forearm, allowing
the last corner to project past the Lit.
tie hand an inch or 30. 30 wrapped,
the hand easily goes through sleeves
and little fingers do not catch In the
gathers. The handkerchief may be
removed by pulling out the protecting
corner. :
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Beyond cuneret. caleulatlon.

A woman has ~bequeathed $1,000 for
the support Of each cat on the island
Of Madeira. A similar provision for
every feline On the island OF Manhat.
tan would involve an amount Of money
too large for type to tell; enough, in
fact. to buy all the Christmas pres
ents your relatives win hint ak.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07

AT night the light is as strong as
the day. but people here do not
seem to have much use for sleep.
as the streets are Just as crowded
at night as in the day.-The Out
look.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
softsnIno Granite slsbs.

T. has been observed that under
n conditions which have not
explained, granite win warp Hike
wood. A slab set In q wan has been
under observation In Switsseiand. and
. perceptibls distortion has made Il.
self apparenA-Harper's weakly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
To Brlahten Tile.

To make red tiles q nice, bright.
clear color. rub we'll with q lemon
dipped in fine salt. Leave It for . few
minutes, then wash In the usual way.
You will find this well worth tho trou-
BILE, for when 1t IL finished the tiles
will be a nice. clear red. with all che
stains removed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Mixpah.

The word Mispsh or SsispsA. ~ Ne
brew. and NEAR Watch Tower For
example, see Genesis s1:4e. whore we
read, and Mispah, for he said. the
Lord watch between me ana thee,
when we are absent one from anoth-
or" For additional light on the sub-
1ect you may look at Judges io:17:
ILL; 20:1. Also l. Samuel. us; 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
Hsp RsperJenoe

Mrs.. Baoon--rI understand one csa,
searn different languages from the
monograph Mrs Ebert - Wen,
since our neighbor got hia I know my
husband has used language I never
heard him use before"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
poa Ecr Golf IInka

A golf dog has been discovered. The
animal, q rough-haired terrier, IL quite
self-supporting. and he helps to sup
port the house painter and his fam
lily with whom he lives. He has root
ed out as many 90 ten good golf balls
on n Sunday night, and in one week
brought home a3--Manchester Guard
tan.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
SALMAGUNDI

iii
The woman's Guild viii. hold
tnsir Bird annual Charity Ball at tho
Bradley Opera House, Feb IL.
Advt. st.
keep in mind the Charity Ball
IN by tho Ladies Guild, Thurs
day Feb 18th. The cause is a very
worthy one.
LOST-Monogram watch fob and
charm. Initials D. H.. H. Return
to this Office ard receive reward.
Advt. 1wk.
The efforts of the Ladies Of st.
Paul's Guild to relieve the needy
of this town in the past is apprec-
lated by al. Help by Attending the
Charity Ball Feb. IL, 1914.
Heavy snow storms east of Og-
den last night delayed all west
bound trains. No. 3 due here at 2
o'clock was marked up at $50
when we went to Iress.
DON'T forget the time, February
goth from 5 to IL o m. Don't for
get the place, the basement Of the
Baptist church. The dinner to be
given by the Mission Circle. Price
SO cents.
The modern version: The prodi-
gal son had just sneaked in the back
way between two days. Owing to
the greediness of the beef trust"
exclaimed the old man, Eve are
entirely out of fatted calf. but
here's a ran opener. Get busy"
On February 9, the Hotel
Mayer will give a public
opening. A Cordial invita-
ton is extended to every
body.
Mayer Hotel Co. Advt.
A sheep man neal Blair drove a
band Of two thousand sheep to a
pond to water them and soon had
twelve hundred dead as the pond
was filed with cyanide of solution
WITCH had escaped from a cyanide
plat.
Contrary to the general impress
sion, homegrown c~urrants. straw
berries, raspberries, gooseberries
and cranberries are plentiful in
Alaska and BIS determined by soil,
climate and Typographical condi-
tons, farming is possible on ap-
proximately 1O0. 1000 square miles
of territory.
Father. I can't tell a lie," had
rather spend so cents at the Mis-.
sion Circle dinner and celebrate
AWashington's birthday hy eating a
square meal of boiled ham, seal
lopad potatoes, veal loaf, salads,
pickles, olives, huttered hot bis
cults, cherry pie, tea, coffee, etc,
than go to bed hungry any old
time. Advt. ct.
Don't forget that "Sapho," the
mangnii cent six reel production,
featuring Florence Roberts the
famous emotional actress will be
presented at the Rex Theatre Sat-
urday, Feb. z, 1914. The only true
production of this famous play ever
shown in Elko. No advance in
prices of admission. First show be-
gins promptly at seven o'clock
Advt
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07

w. H. Simmons. railroad commits
sioner, are also named for guber-
Material timber and have developed
some strengsh.-Appeal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
somethIna Worm aesina

A four.year-old youngster on his nrat
visit to . city saw q ferfyboat GROSS.
Ing the river. "oh. mammal" he q.
claimed. much excited, come ana
lookI Here's q choo-choo car IN swim
mingts
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
anrsiu h nIimit-

An asbestos-lined vest pocket In
which a lighted cigar can be carried
safely has been invented by q Philadel.
phia tailor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Service, II a. m.
Spirit"
Sunday School. 1890 p. m.
Wednesday evening service at s
o. m.
The Stone House, in the WEBSTER
block, on Fifth Street
A free reading room at the
same address is open to the public
from 2 to a p. m. daily, including
Sundays and holidays. The Bible
and all Christian Science literature
a be read.
Everybody welcome
PAUh'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Morning Prayer and Sermon II
IS. m.
Sunday School 1890.
Evening Prayer and Sermon 200
Special Music
Litany Friday 7:30
Everybody Welcome.
Ernest H. Price
Rector.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sermon, IL a. m.
"The Use, Misuse and Abuse of
Riches"
Bible. School and Kindergarten
1900 P. M.
Prof. McWhinney Supt. Glasses
for all.
Geo. P. Eylor Clerk OF Session,
Lambert Henderson Church
Treasurer.
Evening Service. TOO
"Did God Harden the Heart of
Pharoah, if SO Howl"
Choir meeting Thursday 1880 n.
m.
The regular mid-week meeting
will be held in the church west side
lectureSroom Wednesday $3.50 p. m.
Those interested in the church are
expected.
Everybody welcome.
DIR. I. /. Gorby, Pastor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
CHURCH NOTICES
BAPTIST CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH
Morning sermon at 1l:00 a. m.
Sunday School at 1910
Service at 100 p m
THE Sheep That Went Astray."
The following music will be
rendered: Solo: Mrs. R. Street
er. Selection: Chorus.
Good music.
Chorus practice Thursday even
ing at 7:30.
W. invite you to come aud wor-
ship with us.
Rev. Chas. McHarness,
Pastor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-07
No Room, for n.

In the bright lexicon OF love there
10 no such word az eusenica-wnsh-
ington Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
CITY COURT CASES

Charged with the theft of chanti- clers and ordinary hens from the poultry houses of Ko1ota Kulacona, 174 Hewitt St, and James St. Clair, t131 Bishop avenue, Vincente Chfara- nfonte and Antonio DiFurio, both of ITS Cow1es street were arraigned be- fore Judge Congh1in in city court to- day and continuances were ordered Isunti1 tomorrow to allow further in- vestigation. A bond of $100 was or
 dered for the former and $15e for the latter.
 Continued noIi-support charges against stephen Ouch were continued until Saturday and incorrfzfble charges against 1S year old Ella Brax- ton of 1962 Main street were con- tinued until April Il under probation. Charges of keeping disorderly house against Mary Manzo of 447 Wa ter street were continued until tonaor-
 row following request of Attorney charges against Charles J. Fuller of 1 Brooklyn, N. Y., were continued un- til the same time.
 l Peter Kiernan Of S84 Wood avenue, charged with intoxication and vfola- tion of probation, was fined S20 and
 costs and given 30 days in jail. He
 has a. wife and four children and
 the police allege that he frequently
 nnistreated them by driving them o,4t f1nto the street while in a hquor-ugly mood.
 Charges of having assaulted Law
 renee L4ande of IA Arch street against
 Leonard Brandiski Of e5 Fulton street ] were continued until tomorrow under $2oO bonds.
 ] Crap shooting charges against Jos 1 eph Kopnecke. 20 years old, and liv- ing in Stratford, resulted in a fine of s and costs. Frank Hausers of 1 Stratford avenue and Kossuth street.
 was fined $15 and costs on charges of intoxication and assault on Jack Bar ton of 507 East Main street. l Fines of .S1o and costs each were ina- posed upon Frank Borze, 166 Spruce l street, and Michael Nakody of 24a | Spruce street, charged with fntoxiea-
 ton and assault upon James Lengen.
 It was alleged that they got into an
 argument over a pail of beer and man.
 aged to roll through the window of Lengen's saloon.
 Theft, charges against John Gingsy l and Benjamin Wilson were continued until Wednesday while Frank flaw
 ktras, 20 years old and living on War 1.ren street, was placed on probation | after the hearing of charges that he
 took an automobile New Years night ] and failed to return it. The proba- /, ton followed the imposing of six
 months in jail with suspended judg- ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
T0INOBll SHOW OPENING T0NIGHT
 IN STATE ARMORY

The prospective automobile pt1r- chaser could wish for no better oppor- tunity of determining what car he should own than that afforded by a visit to the annual Bridgeport Auto l mobile show which opens in the State AEllaprys tonight. Here he may see side by side. every kind Of car made.
 sae may Pass from dealer to dealer
 nave the merits oK each car fully ex- |Ilained to him and compass this with
 in a few moments time
 Ene mechanical structure of the cars
 has changed but little during the
 years. It is thought the limit of me-
 caanlcal e1s perfection has been reach ed and every offort is now being made
 to produce a ear whose lines will ap-.
 psa1 to the eye. g
 alectrio starters, electric lights and
 wire wheels are found as standard equipment of many of the 1914 >offer- al lnss- me value of the wire wheels are said to lies in the fact that steel wheels drats the heat fronlY the r1bg Der tires far more than wooden wheels. Nslth Wire wheels the tires can he Kept at lower temperature when a car IS suDJected to hard usage, thus extending the lifesof the tire,
 The building in of electric larnns
 Tn tiae body of the car makes for d
 more Beautiful car and sfraplif1es t,a mes mes Every dealer in cars of con sequence fn Bridgeport is represented
 at the show All available floor space ntls been sold by Manager Ben ia mir, P Steiber. When seen toaav hs Tai Asld that even the l5.o 900 feet of floor arss,s eer,s
 which the arniory affords was bardiv iarge enough to meet the denlani i5s, oI the exhibitors. One of the Is.fest eAnlpioors to secure space at the ar- ,nory were the TrumbuIl Brothers zvlno ate Saturday night arranged fr, sss,.,,s, ,,,,
 Inelr TFumbullS cycle car. s1Ea:v,, {. | v. v lison will tonight turn a tiny eiec- tric switch which will open the show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
stratford Is Now
 Infested With "Gancs, ,,
Special to The Far,,,a,.

Special to The Farrnerg,s
 Stratford, Jan. 12.-StratfortI is . eai,,, lnfested with gangs especially in the Hoiiister Heights disfrict, where on HTiday last they attacked and beat 1lp Lwo inonensive Italian speaking Ia- horers- Those responsible were round ed up under the direction of r,hief Al. ian Judson and a corps of cor .blez and in the justice court of Stratford this morning Steven BoEtwich. wiI- nam kaiser, John Buckley, James lticko, John Tomasko, James Si1nerka. Albert Artoski, SeIig Wlodeka., Victor Arztofski, Charles SpatIow. Charles Roberts. Andrew Nicnors. Patrick sel- lows and John Moroslxo were each fined S1 and costs upon a charge of breach of the peace, amounting to $so6 each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
rhe Findlnn nf omar-

It was the late MT. Bernard cr-- rftch's father who published BitzGfE- aids Omar and, finding thne I1e thing didn't sel1, be releEated is so fhe penny box. Its suhsequsnt suc-er1 was due to a fortunate acciEent Two friends of Rossetd came acros8 tls poem and thought ft worth rsa1lr.g Rossetti read It and ree0mmendee fe to swinburne. What followed gulr- burne has himself told sHaVirr resf it," he writes, ''Rosaeth and I fnVollel upward of sixpenee apiece-or rcl- bly, threepence; I would not vvinb ts aI- aggerate our extravsgance--in corlca at that mot exorbitant price. l
 day we thought we might got acme more for prelents among our friend. but the man at the Beali asEsd evc- pencel Rossettf expostuiated with lI1 in terms of such humorOu8ly lnfigE--lG remonstrance as none but he cclll ever have commanded We took lsE and left him. Tn a week or ewo. if 2 am not much mistaken, the Esrai1frr copies were sold at @ guinea T have since . . seen copies offered fcE stlIl more absurd prices. zspt my ueulI- worth (the tddfest of Che iot} and have it il1.s'-I.ondon Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
BERGMAN LEAVES HALF HIS ESTATE
 TG INVALID GIRL
Ignores Former Wife and Children In Will Filed
 for Probate

The late Alexander Bergman of this city. harness maker, left nothing to his children or to his divorced wife in his will which was admitted to pro- baee this mol ming. Berg1nan's estate consisted of about s2,O00s mostly in cash. Half of the real and personal property he leaves to his brother. Albert Bergman of 103 Hanson ave- nue. The remainder he fbequeaths to the invalid daughter of Sven Ander- son in Sweden. The former Mrs. Bergman is now Mrs. Fred J. Eiander. she having married a well known West End cafe proprietor after a divorce had been granted.
 Hubert F. We1Iner qualified as ad- ninistrator, of the estate under a bond of S3,00o. B. F. Cooney and Sven E. Munberg were appointed appraisers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
FORMER EMPLoYE
 ACCUSED OF THEFT

Charged with theft in connection with the disappearance of two barrels of linseed oil, valued at S30 each. Louis kupper of 592 Central avenue was arraigned in city court today and the case continued until January 20. It is alleged that Kupper. in charge of the Vo1tax Paint Co.'s plant on Bar mum avenue, now controlled by the Electric Cable Co., got through Sep- tenber 15 and that afterwards the oil was discovered to be missing. Work men at the plant, according to the findings of Detective Sergeant Ed ward Cronafl, implicated Kupper in their allegations One count of theft and two counts of receiving stolen goods are included in the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
ARTISTIC FLORAL WORK JAS. KORAN 6 SON Florists
DTlr1.l


 HERRAKANN---In this city, Jan. 12, 1914, Caroline, wife of Conrad Hermann, aged 60 years. months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence NO. 21 Webster avenue, Wednesday, Jan. 14th at gao D. m. 1nterment at Park cemetery. "A 12 bsp MEEE Suddenly In Boston, Mass.s Mary Elizabeth Meeker, widow of George F. Meeker, late of Bridgeport, Conn.
 Funeral service will be held at the Hotel Buckminster, Boston, on Tuesday 18th inst, at 4:3O D. m Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery, Bridgeport, Conn on Wednes- day 14th, inst, on arrival of train reaching Bridgeport at :sS o'clock D. m. 12 bsD H4LL-In Middletown, Ct, Jan. 11tT, 1914s Sarah M. Hill.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the home of her sister. Elizabeth A. Hill, No. 2915 Main St. Bridgeport on Wednesday. 4t11 tnst-s at 2 o'clock D. m. A12 bsp
 IN 1EEMORIAld GOERTG--In sad and loving rriernorv of our beloved son, Thli. A. Goerir. who departed into eternal rest. Tan 12. 1913. Gone but not forgotten. Loving.
 FATHER, MOTHER,
 AND BROTHERS. a*n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
DELINQUENTs ARE
 PAYING THEIR PERSONAL TAX
The Arrests Saturday Had a sa1utary Effect On
 Many

Which is the personal tax Ecol1ec- tors officer was a query which at taches Of the city hall were called on to answer repeatedly today. The arr rests yesterday of Bridgeport citizens on, a. charge of failure to pay their personal taxes seemed to have a sa1ua- tory effect on deifnquents for before noon 50 had called at the office and paid up. number of them were several years in arrears. The col1ec- tors estfmated that about 100 deiin- quents would pay up today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
woeAlly MlutaJssu.

''I suppose" said the new salesHlra- an, ''that you want a suit that win make you look attractive 10 your tr9- bandg'
 Attractive to my husbandF' echoed the shopper. T should say not Hs wouldn't know ff I wore q g1lt Gen years old What want fs snmsf1irI that will make my next door nel1lI boz turn pale pink green with euvy-'- Buffalo Express.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
sfERIDFN GIRL WEEDS
 AS MOTHER IS BURIED

Merdden, Jan. 12--while William Page, of Pawling, N. F., and Miss Anna I. Hindle, of South Meriden. were being married today at the par sonage of the German Baptist church by Rev. John c. Huber today, the body of the brides mother, Mrs. Elm ma HindIe, was on its way to Rox- bury Mass, for burial, accompanied by other members of her family Be- fore her death Mrs Hind1e expressed the wish that her death should not interfere with the wedding plans
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
BNAl BRITH
 lNSTALIS ITS
 NEW OFFICERS
Well Known Heads of Order Attend and Speak of
 Progress Made

Public installation of officers of Harmony lodge, I'll, I. O. B. B., was celebrated in the lodge room in the Sagal building last night. Col. Harry Cutler of Providence, R. T., one of the best known Hebrew citizens of New England, Participated in the work and later delivered a most com prehensive address upon the problems presented to the Jewish race in Amer iea.
 Hon Joseph H. Uliman, of New Ha- ven. past president of district grand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
Chauffeur Hard Goes To High Court for
 Elsie Back Death

Andrew s. Hard of 26 Buckingham street, the chauffeur held crininalIy responsible by Coroner John J. PheIan for the death of 13-year-old Elsie Back on the afternoon of December 2S, was arraigned before Judge Cour41Iin in city court this morning on a charge of manslaughter. He was held for superior, court under bonds Of $5.O0o. Judge A. B. Beers appeared for the defense and entered 8 demurrer which was overru1d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
cnrainn,nI IEnr..s.-

The forests of Corsiea, the HttIe fo- land ubon which Napoleon Bonapartc was born, are managed by ths Brlrch government They produce 1umher. frewood and turpentine. and an parfl of the various trees are far more clc11- Iy utilized than in America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-12
Deaths and Funerals

word was received in this city today of the sudden death yesterday in Bos- ton of Mary Eliza beth Meeker, widow of George H. Meeker, late of Bridge port. The cause of death is not yet known but it is believed to have been heart failure. Mrs. Meeker lived at the Hotel Buckminister in Boston. Funeral service will be held there tc- morrow afternoon and the body brought to Bridgeport for burial in day afternoon.
 The funeral of Sophie M Beehier who died at Long Hill Friday, was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the undertaking rooms of Hawley, Wilmot and Reynolds in State Street. Rev. l.. R. Sheffield of Long Hill con- ducted the service at the undertaking rooms. The burial was in Park eene- tery.
 The funeral of Ralph Brown, an in- fant twin son of George E. and Edith Brown was held this morning at 10:30 from the family home in Beaumont St., Fairfield, Rev G. E. Child con. ductek5 the, funeral ceremony. The burial was in Oak Lawn cemetery. Miss Sarah M. Hill, 8 former resi- dent of this city died yesterday at Middletown. Ct, after protracted ili- ness. ShG IS SuTF1VeQ Dy two SISLGfS, Elizabeth A., and Nettie E. Hill of l 1915 Main street, and one brother, George Hill of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The body will be brought to this city l for burial.
 Funeral services for William Burr were held this after noon at ? o'clock, at his late home near Benson Road. l Fairfield. The Rev. E. A. Childs conducted the services. Many sor- rowing relatives and friends attended and there were many beautiful floral tributes. The burial was in Fairfield l East cemetery.
 i Caroline, wife of Conrad Hermann. died, today at her home, 21 Webster avenue, aged 60 years and g months. The deceased was a native of Brei- sach, Germany, but had made her l home in this city for 25 years. Be- sides her husband, two sons, Michael and Conrad, Jr., and three daughters. Katherine, wife of William Seemoure,