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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
NOW A CoLLAPsIBLE BRIDGE
One Has Just Been Built In Philip
pines That Defies Floods So
Frequent There.

A so-called collapsible bridge has
been designed by the bureau Of public
works for use in the Philippine
islands, where there are streams car
rying just enough water to be un-
fordable. These same streams, ac-
cording to Engineering News, are SUBJ
ject to floods Of extreme height and.
force, which carry down large quanti-
ties of brush and trees. 1t is neces-
sary to provide some crossing, but
money Is not available in sufficient
sums to permit the construction of
bridges permanent enough to with
stand the extreme flood conditions.
The new "collapsible" bridge is es-
sentially a series of pile timber bents,
carrying short span timber Orders and
floor, which are attached to cables
reaching to "deadmen" on the shore.
In general the girder and floor sys-
tenn is broken in the middle of the
bridge, md the cables extend from
either side Of the river to a point mid
way. During a flood the floor and
girder are torn from their insecure
fastening to the bent and swing down
stream, attached to the cables. After
the flood has passed the floor system
is foated upstream and placed again
upon the timber bents.
One such bridge was recently built
at Gapan across the Penaranda river
In the Philippines, and it is giving
good service. The Penaranda river
has a flood width of 1910 feet, but it's
low-water width Is somewhat under
800 feet. The bridge constructed for
this site Is 800 feet long and is made
up of 16 20-foot spans.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
paired amid the conflict.


During recent events in which
our country has been involved
President Wilson'S reference to hui
manity seemed to many people q
trifle academic. Today, in the glare
Of the great conf1agration that is
bursting over Europe, we see clear
ly how noble is even the will to
serve humanity, how great the OBJ
legation, how priceless 4he oppor-
tunity which the European situta-
lion presents to our country.
Strong, calm, self-contained self
confident, fearing nought, realizing
that by what almost seems a special
interposition of Providence, our
country is the only one of the Eu-
ropean race that is beyond the wild
ening ring of war, the only one that
remains to speak with disinterest-
ed voice for peace, let MS wait the
favorable opportunity that the
President desires to serve human
ity .--Chicago Herald (Ind.,)
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
THE WORLDS Need

The President of the United
States yesterday made an appeal to
all Americans to remain calm dur
ing the European conflict. He de.
clared that the United States owes
it to mankind to remain in a posi-.
ton to help the present crisis.
President Wilson puts the appeal
on high and true grounds. The
world has such need of America as
It has never had since this country
was established to be a. refuge for
the poor and oppressed of all ma.
tions. The world has need al
America, and America can not,
must not, fail in it, the hour of its
greatest neeh.
Motives of the highest self-inter.
est dictate cRImness and common
sense to America at this moment
These motives alone would have
furnished a sufficient justification
for the Presidents counsel of wis.
dom and moderation. But over anc
above this aspect of the case looms
the higher reason that by such 8
course America will serve human.
ity.
The United States owes it to ku.
manity to remain calm, neutral
peacefuly self-collected, SO that et
the proper moment it may prefer
It's good Offices to restore peace
ainong the warning peoples Of Eu.
rope, end back that prefer witt
eli the prestige of a great and
friendly nation that has kept hei
material and moral resources onim.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
GIVE THE new
TARIFF A CHANGE

The election of a Democratic
House this fall will furcluse tariff
agitation in the United States for
a long period-ten years or more
That would mean steady conditions
and rapid expansion of American
business and industry.
Before the European war broke
out the New York Journal of Com
merce stated that the Underwood
taIif had proved a boon to con-
sumers, with a minimum disturb.
ance of business. If the country is
free of tariff agitation after the
foreign var is over, commerce will
fully adjust itself to the new condi-
tions. The judgment of the COM
mercial world strongly opposes an.
other long period of tariff contro-
versy.
If a Republican House is elected,
its fret act would be to bring. in
whatever kind of a tariff its mixed
elements could agree upon. With
that as a foundation it would star,
out upon two years of warfare cal
culated to handicap the operation
of the Underwood tariff and popu-
larize some counter proposition.
That would involve, simply, two
years more of uncertainty and
timidity. The question confronting
the average business man at the
fall elections is merely that of
whether he chooses to be the foot
ball of a Heterogeneous, unclassifi-
able mob of "outs" seeking to be-
come fins" Shall a definite pro-
gram, supported and sustained by
a compact party Organization be
put aside for no program at all?
What can be expected from On Cop
position made up in SO far as it
a be described of ultra-radical
and ultra-conservatives-of Pen.
rose, Cannon ct al, on the one hand
snd Roosevelt, Murdoch ct al, on
the other hand?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
ProornaH.

THE rolling stone gathers no
moss" tb a timeworn proverb, but,
after all, 1t may we'll be questioned
whether moss gathering Is the high:
est uso to which a etone can be put
The stones that grind the meal for
mans bread are not less valuable
because they are uIcoated with moss
and the man who refuses to move
along the road of general progress
or helpfulness because 1t may inter
fere with his chance to accumulate
for himself is not IN ideal Citizen
Selected.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
Our Handlcap.

w. H. Ellis, a naval architect of
the Scotch firm that built the Aquita.
MIA, was praising America.
Il have come to admire America
tremendously since my arrival in New
York." he said. you are a wonder
full country: But then you have SC
many natural advantages, haven't
you?
The River Clyde with us has been
brought up to its present draft by
means of dredging, and go the Scotch
are very proud of it.
We'll, a party of American sight
seers turned up their noses at the
Clyde n day.
Call this a river?' they said. why,
It's a mere ditch In comparison with
our Mississippi or st. Lawrence or
Delaware
"'Aweel, mon,' said a Scotch by.
stander, you've got Providence to
thank for your rivers, but we made
this o~ursel's.'"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
Biblical proos'

An old negro, who was the only
Baptist in the neighborhood, always
stuck mp for his own faith" and was
ready with q reason for II, although he
was unable to read q word. This was
the way he put 'em down" "Yo' kin
read, now, KANT your "Ysa." wen,
! s'pose yo' read de Bible, haint your
Yes" 70 read bout John de Baptis',
hsint yo'f" yes. wen, yo' Deyer
read bout John Dc Mefcdis. did y6f"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
RIa Differences.

A learned bishop was once taken to
task by some Of his UNCONVENTIONAL
brethren on the charges OF exhibiting
conceit Of himself at variance with
the spirit OF humility. "It is not con-
ceit," replied the bishop, with thai
preponderous bearing that silenced op-
position. ut is not conceit, brethren.
It is the consciousness Of superiority.~
-Lippincott's.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
immortal EnorayIrn.

II we work upon marble, 1t will per.
ish. If We work upon brass, time will
efface 1t. II we rear temples. they
will crumble into dust. But II we work
upon immortal souls, IL we Undue
them with principles. with the just
fear OF God and love of fellow men.
we engrave o. those tablets some
thing which will brighten to all eter.
nity.-Daniel Webster.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09

l: you have weak eyes, painful
vision, headache nervousness, or
dizziness, caused by eye strain, con-
suit DR.. Taylor. He will fit you
with glasses that sre easy and COM
f rtable to wear. Special attention
given to children and the develop
meut of weak eyes. Crossed eyes
Strengthened without operation. All
the latest styles in nose glasses.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS

Italy has now been oficialiy IN.
formed that the cort Of tho wal with
Turkey for the possession of TrIpoii
was s1s1,o0o,0oo.
Sheffield cutlery firms have rub.
scribed t56,500 for the purpose Of pros
ecuting for fraudulent use OF the word
"shefieid' abroad.
Moving pictures shown on a slightly
concave screen are relieved OF some
OF the distortion that is noticeable on
fat reens
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
RemoyIna Paint.

To remove paint from chairs and
other painted articles. mix thoroughly
equal parts of common baking soda
and slaked lime. Moisten with water
to the consistency Of paint and apply.
allowing to remain on for several min.
utes. Wash OF, and the paint will
come with it. II paint is old and hard,
allow preparation to remain on a little
longer.-Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
van and <..Tc

Music nath charms C soothe the
savage breast"-so that explains why
men are more susceptible to music
h a women. 1t is the truth that all
men respond to some kind of music,
from Russian to ragtime, according to
their tastes. Music is certainly , close
second to a mans stomach az a road
to that destination-his heart.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
cypress.

Forest 6otanists recognize only one
cypress in the United States. lite
range extends from Delaware south
ward around the coast into Texas and
up the Mississippi valley to Illinois
and Indiana. 1t is one OF the few
cone-bearing trees which drop their
leaves in winter. The heartwood OF
cypress is noted for it's decay. resistant
properties.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09

IA k8DAI
hands shouldn't hsh FOR husbands
Love makes the world 50 round. but
only p~rovided.it is on the square.
1t isn't the -coarsensss OF some peo.
pie we object to 20 much a their
courseness.
Perhaps the fashionable girl isn't
really 30 narrow as her dressmaker
makes her appear.
1t seems to be the natural bent of
some fellows to get down on their
knees to every girl they meet
A public spirited citizen Is some.
times one who minds everybody's bust
ness to the neglect OF his own.
Nell-"Yes, we met on s~hipboard."
Belle-"Did he declare his lover" Nell
No. 1 think he tried to smugsle
1t in"
Blobbs-"As a chronic borrower he
Is as quick as lightning" Slobbs-
Yes; but lightning never strikes
twice in the same place.
Sillicus-"I understand Singleton
and Miss Antique r to be married.
She says he fell in love with her In
Holland" Cynicus-"He got In Dutch.
eh:"
Hoax-"After all, It requires a GER
ain amount of hero SIN to be a fool"
Joax-"How do you figure that out?"
Hoax-"Well, O know, fools rush In
where angels fear to tread"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
BR'ER WILLIAMS

Some folks never know dat dis is
de bes' worl' dey ever wuz In until
time comes ter leave It
De hallelujah season amt when
we is Twin high. but when de heart
beats right.
A good plan is to take the worI'
ez o find 1t, but not ter take
more'n you kin tote away.
We don't stop to consider dat
time we tell de . world Good
mawnin'" It's time ter say Good
night"
When you finds dat you is on de
same road wild Tribulation, OATS
de time ter. take ter de woods.-At-
lanta Constitution.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
Blue. Muuhroom.

A blue mushroom, known as the
Tricholoma Nudum, has just been
added to the list Of edible fungi. 1t
has been produced from a wild wood
fungus which In its natural state APP
pears only in the late autumn. Pro.
lessor Matruchot planted a specimen
In the cellar of the Paris observatory,
where by careful cultivation he sue
ceeded in evolving a mushroom which
will grow all the year round. The
purple-blue OF the wild specimen has
faded into a light blue shade.
This new mushroom, Professor
Matruchot declares, will be hailed With
delight by chefs and gourmets on &C.
count of It's exquisite flavor, which ia
family reminiscent Of aniseed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
A WORLD OF SIGNS
This is a world on weird and unex.
plainable signs. 0

This is a world on weird and unex.
plainable signs. g Z
Dumb brutes keep away from dan.
ger without warning, but human be-
ings have to be held back forcibly
from suicide.
For instance, you always see a place
where a railroad track and a public
highway cross labeled in large, start
linz, black letters on a white poplar
capital x, Railroad Crossing. Dan.
ger" \
The label railroad crossing IL put
there sc people won't think It IA q
billiard table or a confectionery shop
or a swimming pool.
The word danger" is added for fear
the reader might think It a good place
to lie down and take a snoozesta, II It
were not explained to him.
Also. did you ever see a bath mat
that didn't have on it, in large, bas re-
lief letters, Bath Mat7" That IL to
keep the beholder from using II as
o mirror, toothpick or writing desk
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
TobAoeo smoke.

To dissipnte the smell OF tobacco
smoke from a house, put a lump OF
crystal ammonia into a Jar and add
three or four drops Of oil OF lavender.
Pour over this a few tablespoonful
OF boiling water and let stand in the
room. 1t will give out a faint, pleas.
ant odor, which will entirely do away
with all traces Of the smell of tobac
co.-~Good housekeeping Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
LeeAs ~Yn.

The millionaire had been dead six
montf and those months had been
mighty busy one for the , eirs, what
with win contests, law snitI q m.ly
quarrels, etc. One day one OF ths
boys said bitteriy; This irferna. mix.
MP almost makes me wish father
hadn't died"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
IN-sHooTs

- a#...N#..#
Thosel who live in glass houses had
better battle after dark.
A lot Of us find that virtue is yery
modest in rewarding herself.
The men really at to hold once are
generally holding down some other
good Job.
To be able to utilize the talents Of
the other fellow Is one Of the steppins
stones to success.
The man who throws bouquets at
himself and bricks at his neighbor
cannot expect to become very popu.
lar.
There is nothing more amusing
than q big, husky woman f~iuttering
about trying to please a srouchy lit
tie husband.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
Rex Theatre Orchestra
Dance After The Show Saturday Nigh
Lots Like That.
Where the Lnak 10

Where the Leak Is.
N had a wife who would do some
sewing fer me wouldn't lose SO ma4A
money ont of the holes in my pocke tsfN
gro"lsd Mr.. Gabb. THE only hole In
d mans pocket that he loses money
out of IL the hole at the top replied
Ars' Gabb.--Cincinnati Enquirer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09
MUSINGS

Girls who are afraid OF soIHns thsi,
hands shouldn't nsh FOR husbands
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09

A lot Of us find that virtue 10 yery
modest in rewarding herself.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-09

Thosel who live in glass houses had
better battle after dark.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-07-09

Mrs. Jas.T. Quarles has returned
from Gainesboro, where she has beer
visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs. R. B. Capshaw and son Hulon
also Mary Lee Whitson have returned
from Red Boiling Springs where they
had been for some time.
Little Miss Mary Play Anderson of
Hendersonville, is at her grand par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Dillon, on
Route 5, to visit for a week or two.
Misses Louise and Mary Cox enter
tanned their young friends Wednes-
day from to 6 in honor of their guest
Miss Meta Rec Mcdaniel of Nashville.
Mrs. Pearl Kirkpatrick of Nashville
c. me up Wednesday night for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. o.
Dillon, for, two weeks visit. Mr..
Kirkpatrick VII come Saturday and
spend week here.
S. S. Shaw announces as a candi-
date for constable for the First dis
trict, and will be thankful for the sup
port and vote of all who believe him
to be qualified to serve the public in
that capacity There are two consta-
bles to be elected Aug. s. Vote for
Sid for one of them.
A heavy rain accompanied by very
strong wind passed our way Thursday.
The rain was badly needed and enliv-
ened things up quite a bit, while the
wind was rather boisterous, doing con-
siderable damage to trees and corn, be-
sides unroofing the city powerhouse,
thereby putting the light plant out If
business temporarily.
Hon. Quimby Dyer of Fort Worth,
Texas, arrived in this city Friday and
is the guest of his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Dyer. Mr.. Dyer is engaged
in the real estate business in Fort
Worth and is doing well. He repre-
sented Putnam county in the general
assembly few years ago and has
many friends in this section
Everyone who went to the Method
ist picnic seemed to have had great
time, as there was large crowd with
plenty of eatables, lemonade, cold wa
ter, swings, etc. Happy Hooligan was
present and of course got swatted not
a few times, Town ball was played
and enjoyed. About four hundred peo-
pie were present. The Sunday school
should take an outing similar to this
1T least once year.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-07-09
PINkEYE

Rinkeye has become an epidemic a.
mong cattle in many parts of the coun.
try, and farmers are much concerned
over the matter. Pinkeye according
to Webster is IAN acute, highly con.
tageous variety of conjunctivitis. -
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the
conjunctivita, or mucus membrane
lining on the under surface of the eye
lid.
The Century Dictionary says it is "a
contagious influenza of horses. 1t is a
febrile 'isease, closely allied to Scar
let fever in man, named from the pink
color of the conjunctiva. There is a
similar inflammation in the eye of man"
Appleton's encyclopedia says it is
IAN infective disease of horses, char
acterized by high temperature, great
prostration, redness, and swelling of
the eyeiids and other mucous men,
branes of the head, and swelling of the
limbs. 1t is one of the oldest known
of horses"
Nothing is said in any of the books
referred to about pinkeye as affecting
cattle In horses the eyes should be
washed with solution of borac'c acid,
and the animal given all the cold water
it wants
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-07-09
A BUNCH OF GOOD ONES

The program arranged for the enter
tainment of Cookeville people and Wis
itors next at the Hipp bids fair to be
the best ever presented here. The
management has secured six big ex
traordinary three reel features, one foI
each night Although these are expen
sive pictures, the same old prices OF
admission Is and 10c) will prevail
The program is as follows:
Monday-"The Brute" a powerful
and well told story of lumber camp life
in the Southern mountains. 1t is filed
with human interest and real red blood
ed action.
Tuesday-"A Leaf in the Storm" an
emotional dramatic story, well played.
Wednesday-A stirring, well acted
play entitled, "The Fight for Birth
right" q nameles girls fight for rec
ognition.
Thursday--"Th Broken Barrier" an
exciting drama of the sea-. Beautiful,
strong and well acted
Friday-"The Midnight Strike" an
exceedingly interesting story of a
young inventors bitter trials in his
hght for fame.
Saturday afternoon and night-The
great Indian production "The Last
Ghost Dance" sensational Indian
drama, produced on the famous Miller
Bros. 101 Ranch in Oklahoma and in
PRODUCES all the living chiefs now on
the government reservation in that
state. Don't miss this great picture.
Watch daily bulletins.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-07-09
LON E OAK

Health is reasonably good.
Rev. Winfield Stone preached an in.
teresting sermon at Lone Oak last
Sunday, with good effect
A very interesting prayer meeting
was held at $3.50 o'clock. Sabbath
school is progressing well. People
seem to be interested in their spirit
ual welfare as well as temporal.
The decoration at Bloomington July
4 was a grand success for peace and
love. The writer conducted the deco
ration of the graves of the old soldiers,
both gray and blue, then the entire
graveyard was nicely decorated by
friends and relatives, Prof. I. e. York
conducting the services, which were
beautiful. Rev. Dan Harris preached
very interesting sermon at 1880,
and Rev. Alonzo Harris at 2:3O, to the
satisfaction of everybody. I believe
the Lord was in the service from be-
ginning to close.
I would love to see and hear from
all my children, relatives and friends.
Love and respect to the Editor.
Rev M. Judd.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-07-09
PLEASANT GROVE HOMECOMING

! The largest crawd ever assembled
at rural church in this section gath
cred at Pleasant Grove church (Gen
try) last Sunday, the occasion being
Homecoming day" for all who had
gone from that place.
The exercises, which took place in a
large brush arbOr that was filled to ov.
erfowing all during the day, consist
ed of songs, prayer religious talks,
historical "reminiscences, etc. Among
the speakers were Rev. ]. T. Black
wood, of Lebanon; Rev. NJ ! n. Ford, a
former pastor; Revs. Dow and John
Ensor; Rev. ]. NJ Horn, present pas
tor; Hon. o. K Holiday, Hon. E. H.
Boyd and Prof. Sam Jared of Cooke
Vile jeff Wall ofCookeville and Rev.
John Ensor, of Livingston, each sang
a touching solo.
For the purpose of buildig larger
and more commodious church, $500.
90 was pledged in a very short time,
and ere long large and convenient
house of worship will have bee erected
This is about the oldest church or
gan cation in the county, it having
been established in 1915.
Cookeville was well represented at
this meeting as quite number of our
most prominent citizens were formerly
at Gentry.
The bountiful elmer was greatly en-
joyed by all, old and young alike.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-07-09
~ - = *

Mt. View Lodge, No. 179 l. o. o. F..
met at the usual hour p. M July 4,
1914, L. A. Copeland, N G. presiding
with a fair attendance. A great deal
of routine business was disposed of.
Bro. Dank Garrison is not so well as
last week Bro. Judge d. L. Lansden
is now at home, improving rapidly.
Bro ]. H. Yark is seriously afflicted
with Pellagra. The visiting committee
is paving close attention to his wants
and needs
One petition for initiatory was pre-
sented, read and referred to committee
of investigation The 1st degree was
given one applicant.
The reports of Sec't'y and Treas.
were read and adopted. The Secreta-
rvs report shows net loss of in
membership. We had limitations du-
ring the term and reinstaterents. We
lost 2 by death, Withdrawals and
dropped We now have LIT members.
Notwithstanding our heavy expenses
the Treasury made gain of nearly
$4,000. The Treasurer's report shows
a good balance in face of heavy expen-
ses for years.
G. r. Countiss, ID G. M. appointed
his grand officers elect and appointive
for this term as follows:
w H. Barr Noble Grand,
w O. Watson, Vice Grand,
L. r. McClain, Sec't'y,
B. C. West, Treasurer
L. A. Copeland, p G..
J. NJ Quarles, Warden,
A. N. Bowden, Chaplain,
Grover Welch L. s. NJ G.,
Geo. w. Stephens, L. s. S.,
j. E. Wright, L. s. V G.,
w D. Langford, O. K,
l. w McCluen, Cond,
H. " Carr, R. s. N. G.,
J. H. McCulley, R. S. s.,
Walter Smith, R. S. v. G.,
S. B. Caruthers, l. G
All were duly installed and inducted
into their several stations. ~