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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13
why7

\ Well, why does a "shoemaker's child
never have shoes?" Why does the
average architect live in ar ugly and
poorly planned home? Why does the
modish dressmaker usually look
dowdy? Why is the lecturer on the
Duties OF a Mother" always a spin
ster?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13
THE SUCCESS OF MEDIATION

The result Of the Niagara Falls
conference, SO far as It has grne
is such a triumph f,r President
Wilson'S much misunderstood poi.
icy as to astcnish even the staunch-
est supporters of the president. In
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13

"Mr. knookor, Take tho etand.v
The man who tells the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth
is called q knocker.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13
sALMAGUNDI

Solve the Million Dollar Mystery
Pictures and win the $40, 600 cash
prize.-Adrt.
Watch for Million Dollar Mys-
terry every Sunday night only at the
Bradley. -Advt.
WANTED A woman at the Troy
Laundry to do plain work. Apply
at the laundry.-Advt.
Constable Happier brought two
hoboes from Carlin this forenoon
and left them to hoard at the
county's expense.
il. Bryson, who has a lease on
the Tripoli mine at Bullion arrived
from San Francisco yesterday
morning and left for Bullion il the
afternoon.
Word was received here this
morning of the death of Mr.. and
Mrs. McGinty's little boy at Oak
land. The parents have the SYM
pathy If everyone in their bereave-
nIent.
The battleship Nevada W
launched at the Fore River yards
at Quiucv, MASSACHUSETTS Satur-
dav. Governor 0ddie, Senate,
Pittmsn AMI several other Nevsdaus
were present.
The jury in the case of Patrick
Finn, accused of the murder of
Thomas M. Jones of Ida on the
night of March %, failed to agree
and were discharged. They were
out 35 hours and stood 7 to 5 for
conviction on every ballot.
Narder's Shows came to town
Sunday morning and were ready
for business this forenoon. They
have the street in front of the
Mayer Hotel blocked and the bark
ers cry all sorts of things to eutice
the nimble dime out Of the pockets
qthe "nwary.
Irwin Bros Wild West Show ar
rived yesterday afternoon and un-
loaded. Ia the evening, one Of the
bands gave a free concert in the
street that was enjoyed BY a large
crowd. This forenoon the usual
parade went through the STR cts.
This afternoon the performance
was given.
Frank De Pfetto, former convict
in the Nevada state prison has been
arrested at Thompson Falls, Mont,
D and taken to Salt Lake City. He
is charged with the murder Of Julio
Anselmo in Salt Lake City April
10 and with the killing of Eugene
Allen in bingham Canyon on April
Is.
The democratic committees in
several uf the counties ara calling
meetings of the democrats to orga-
nize for the election. The Elko
county committee seems to be-
dead. Why, would it not be q good
idea to call the democrats of the
county together to talk over a
legislative ticket? The time is get
ing short and no legislative candi-
dates are ia sight.
Next Tuesday many railroad at
torneys and officials will visit this
city to attend the hearing before
the Railroad commission of the rate
case for passengers over the South
ern Pacific and allied lines. The
hearing IS prompted By the Nevada
Railroad commission taking the
initiative IN trying 70 secure a fiat
rate of 8 cents er mile over the
mai line Of the Southern Pacific
and proportionste reductions on the
branch oads.--Carson Appeal.
Horace Lane came from Starr
Valley Saturday afternoon to take
charge of tho remains Of VIM.
Mahoney who died here early Sat-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13
Great Truth Here.
l.. f. Morgan. lv

AS soon RS people are old enough to
know better. they don't know anything
1T all.-Oscar Wilde.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13
MorId,a prlnnlnal wan4

Worlds Principal Want.
l know few wants that press upon
our modern life with more immediate
necessity than the want Of silence
Sidney Lanier.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-13
Virtue.

Virtue.
Be careful to make friendship the
child and not the father of virtue
Sir p. Sidney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

club in 1892 In 1893 he was. man
ager in tie Southern association. and
in 1894 and 1895 managed Nashville
He was in Detroit the next year. and
in 1897 to 1898 was with the Phila-
delphia Nationals
In 1893 and the next year Stallings
was back in Detroit, practically own
ing the club. He was with Buffalo
from 1901 to 1906. inclusive, and the
next year was out of the game be-
cause OF q surgical operation.
In 1908 he managed Newark, and
the next two years the New York
Highlande.A Frank Farrell has re-
GREETED many times that he did not
keep Sta11inEx In 1911 and 1912
George W1s with Buffalo again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
BANKER GETS SENTENCE.
". o. Jones Given Indeterminate Sen
tence for Making False Statements.

Manhattan, Sept. 1S.-W. o. Jones.
the Fostoria banker who was tried
in Westm. reland this week. was SEN
fenced to prison for an indeterminate
number Of years. He pleaded guilty
to one Of the counts against him in
the hope Of securing a parole, but the
court failed to grant him this. and he
will have to serve out not moro than
1--WE nor less than one year in the state
prison. Jones was arrested in July.
1913, for ha ing made false state
ments on the condition Of his bank to
the state ank commissioner. after he
had appropriated some of the funds
to his own use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
AT SCOTT CITY.
Program for Annual Irrigation
Congress IL Announced.
Noted Men to Discuss Important
Dry Farming Problems.

Manhattan. Sept. 1s.-Inspeetien of
some of the leading irrigation plants in
Kansas and addresses by government
authorizes ind state experts constitute
features Of the program Of the third an
nual meet g of the KansSs State Irri-
cation congress to be keld In Scott City,
| Tuesday and Wednesday, September
~ and %.
The detailed program has Just been
given out by n. B. alker. irrigation
| engineer in the Xmas State Agricul-
tural college and secretary Of the con-
gress. and II as follows:
Tuesday morning-Music; presidents
address. e. e. Coffin. Scott City: EARLY
| Impressions OF Irrigation in Kansas"
! M. A. Alexander. water service supertn
tendent. Rock Island railway. Good
| land.
Tuesday afternoon-Music; Problems
| in Pumping Plant installation" George
s. Knapp. United States irrigation en-
gineer. Garden City: Central Power
for Irrigation" w. II. Baird. general
manager United States Sugar & Land
company. Garden City; Water Rights
in Kansas" H. B. Walker. state irriga-
| ton engineer. Manhattan; When and
How to Irrigate Alfalfa A. r. Towles.
Garden City; CONSTRUCTION of Irriga-
ton Wells ]. ". Chapman, construc-
ton engineer state board of irrigation.
Scott City; Pumping Plant Problems
and Costs" -ound table discussion in
| charge Of HI. C. Deisem, United States
| irrigation engineer, North Platte, Neb.;
appointment of standing committees.
Tuesday STANDARDIZATION of dele
gates and special entertainment by citi-
zens of Scott City.
Wednesday morning = Excursion to
| the Billy & Drain irrigation project;
automobile excursion to important
pumping plants in Scott county: lunch
con at j. w. Lough's irrigation farm.
| Wednesday afternpon-Music: Re
| suits of Irrigation" E. E Frizzell.
| state board of agriculture, Larned;
| Progress for Western Kansas" ]. C..
Mohler, secretary of agriculture. To-
peka; Efficiency in Public Service J..
| HI. Miller, dean Of college extension,
Kansas State Agricultural college, Man.
haitian: practical Irrigation for Dry
Land Farmers" H. M. Banner, agricul-
| tural commissioner Santa Fe railway,
Amarillo. Tex: three-minute talks by
delegates giving reports Of irrigation
| work in western counties; reports Of
standing committees.
| Wednesday evening-Music; ten-min-
| ute talks by candidates for state board
| OF irrigation: closing address.
General discussion will follow prac-
| tically all the addresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
NO HEADACHE OR
NEURALGIA PAIN
Get . 10 cent package Of DIR. james
Headache Powders and don't
suffer.

When your head aches you simply
must have or you will go wild.
It's needless to suffer when you can
take a remedy like DR.. James Head
acre Powders and relieve the pain
and neuralgia at once. Send some
one to the drug store now for a dime
package Of DR.. James Headache
Powders. Don't suffer. In q few mo-
ments you will feel fine-headache
xone--no more neuralgia pain.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
PROFESSOR HIGGINS IS BACK.

X. L. Teacher Has Made Investigator
Of European judicial Systems.
Lawrence, Kan, Sept. 1S.-Prof. w.
E. Higgins, who returned to Lawrence
Wednesday morning. after his investi-
CATION of European courts, will be
busy for some time making out re-
port of his findings across the water.
He says that when he has made out
his official statement, he will be free
tenn.
The full name Of the organization
for which Professor Higgins carried on
his Investigations is THE American
Judicature Society to Promote the Ell
ficient Administration of Justice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
BUY ABSTRACT COMPANY.

Former T0pekans Purchase Title
Company At Independents This Week.
Independence, Sept. &c. A. Will
kin and son, T. F. Wilken, took pos
session Of the Security Abstract COM
pany and the Mears Abstract company
Of this city Thursday. They were for
merly in the abstract business at Os-
wego, but two years ago moved to To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
IN EVERY COMMUNITY.
X. S. A. c.. Man VIII E.ndeovor to Es
tablish Neighb0rhOod Factory.

Manhattan, Kan, Sept. s. A can
ming factory in every community
which will make pin money for the
young people and tighten the work of
the women folk, is one Of the many
schemes Of Otis e. Hall. the new d.
rector Of boys and girls club work
at the Kansas State Agricultural COL
lege. Mr.. Hall comes to Kansas d.
rectly from his successful work with
the rural schools in Montgomery
county, Ind, ID will direct the work
Of the agricultural college and Of the
United States government among the
boys and girls clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
FRANKLIN co. STATISTICS.
Nearly One Half Of Homes I'm County
Are On Farms.

Ottawa, Sept. 18.-vhere are 5,254
homes in Franklin county. according
to the United States government re-
port. OF his number 2,265 are farm
owned by their occupants and are free
of mortgaged incumbrance. The
mortgaged farm ONES number 726.
Renters occupy 752 farm homes in
this county.
OF the total Of 5,254 homes in this
county 1850 are urban homes. There
are 1920 urban home owners in the
county. OF this number 454 are mort
gagged and 1,1S1 Of the urban owned
homes are free Of incumbrance. There
are LIT rented urban homes in the
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

Highway Association VIII Hold Next
Meeting in Topeka.
Salina, Kan, Sept. 1S.-Topeka was
selected as the place for the next
meeting of the Golden Belt Highway
association Thursday evening. The
meeting will be held early this fall.
the exact date not having been set.
Charles NJ. Harger of Abilene. was
reelected president, George Caldwell
OF Salina. secretary; Frank Hageman.
Sa1ina. treasurer. George Stansfleld
OF Topeka and Roy Wood Of Russell
were elected first and second vice
presidents, respectively.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

$40 with the custom tailor for fall suit should
to at
$40 They're suits with the highest Of the
materials deserve You'll have of the
sss think q the 5 and $40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
STRIKERS MEET AGAIN.
Negotiations stopped Until Joplin 1
Pittsburg Changes Its Attitude.

Pittsburg. Kan. Sept. 18.-Another
development in the strike which has
tied up the lines Of the Joplin & Pitts
burg railway for ten weeks was q
meeting of the strikers here. The
strikers ordered the stopping Of nego-
tiations with the company for a settle
ment until the company changed its
alleged attitude toward the men. Reso-
buttons adopted expressed faith in the
executive committee which has been
handling the strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
SHIP FLOUR TO ENGLAND.

Wellington Mills Send AZ Cars to LON
don and Glasgow.
Wellington. Kan. Sept. 18.-The
three Wellington mills, the Aetna.
HUI ter and Wellington Milling COM
pany. started ~ carloads Of -four to
New Orleans recently over the Rock
Island. 1t will go direct to London
and Glasgow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
NARROW ESCAPE ON RIVER.
Teanster Loses Wagon, Mules and
Oats in Fail River.

ElDorado, Kan, Sept. 18.-While at
tempting to ford Fall river in Green
wood county, northeast of Cassoday, a
driver for James Teter of E1Dorado,
escaped death by a narrow margin,
when the swollen stream swept away
the mule team. wagon and so bushels
Of oats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
ABOUT GEO. srALLINGs.


Kansas City. Sept. 18s-George
Stallings. the much talked about man
ager of the Boston Braves, made his
bow ~ = manager with the San Jose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
WHOLE TOWN CLOSES UP.

And BUSINESS Men Go to the Big
Douglass Fair.
Eldorado. Sept. 18.-AH the bust
ness houses in Eldorado. including the
banks and schools. will close their
doors this afternoon ind will go to
Douglass on a special train to help
celebrate the Douglass fair. Newspa-
pers will be printed early.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06

BLOCKS MADE ON BUILDING SITE
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
POULTRY POINTERS.

A good way for the suburban poultry
raiser TO increase the profits from nus
flocks is TO build up a private trade Tor
bis surplus cOckeTels as meat and Tor the
eggs laid by bis birds. This is compare
tiVelv easy matter now that the parcel
post is working go finely. In disposlng
Of vour product in this manner you AVOID
the middle man, who generally cops all
the cream Of the business and forces you
10 take the skim.
While the weather is yet very delight
iul. remember il is not as hot IS It was
during July. Take out those old China
eggs from the nest boxes which have been
nsed as a bait for old biddy and supply
eomething more realistic and nearer to
natures own production Drain an egg
shell by making q small hole in the butt
and when once the contents are out, MI
the natural shell with q thin solution OF
master of paris and let it cit in an upright
POSITION until it hardens. Then with a
little more of the filler, smooth of the
oneniDg. Put this into the nest and the
hen will not realize that you are trying to
deceive her every time she squats upon
H. Think OF the sensation and her
thonpbts. hen thoughts, when she sits
upon that cold piece OF China.
Il is more pleasant to strongly smell
the odor Of kerosene when entering the
noultrv house than that of filth. The
hens will appreciate this kerosene odor
az nuch as YOU will lit helps 10 keep the
lice and mites 70 q minium, thus greatly
relievipg their troubles. Where the filthy
smell RTeets one il is 3 sure thing tnat
fIth ia in the house, and filth breeds lice,
mites and disease. Get the kerosene
habit-its b good one.
Pullets beginning to lay are often greatly
retarded in tieir efforts by the presence
of lice and other forms Of vermin. In
order 70 encourage the young pullets that
have just beguh operation in the manu-
facture Of eggs. see to il that their roost
ing quarters are clean, sweet ano whole
some aud that thsy. as well &c the quar-
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Own there be Poultry Show held
in Utica, n t., this winter?
A None OF the show lists which have
come to my hands show that such an
event will take place in Utica There are
several in New York State. but l know
OF none at Utica
Q What is the charge for entries?
A.-DifferenI shows exact different en
try fees
Q.-Can a cockerel and four pulets be
called a pen?
A Yes, but il the birds are full sisters
and brother It would not be wise TO usr
them as a breeding pen.
q W no furnish the cages at show 2
A The association under whose aus
pices the show is held, usually coops AL.
specimens
q II poultry is sent TO shows hy eN-
press, does someone receive and care ior t3
A.-All specimens should he expressed
10 the show hall, and the superintendent
OF the show will both receive and calt
iOr them, returning same at your expense
after the show has closed.
Q Is it necessary for the owner 90 81
to the showroom to clean the coops aua
feed his birds daily
A No THIS is the work Of the at
tendants employed at the show. A we'll
regu ated show will not permit the owner
to monkey with his birds, save only to
show them off TO advantage TO prospective
purchasers after the awards have been
made and the coOps tagged
II you are thinking OF exhibiting any
of Your birds, il would be we'll 90 get d
premium list and set off rules governing
the particular show you are interested in,
and be governed accordingly.
q Il desire TO ship two hens from
" hitesbOro, y. y. TO Atautic City
Can they go without water to drink until
thew reach their destination
A That depends largely on how long
time is consumed in making the trip.
The birds should be placed ia reguial
cases made especially for show birds and
sent bv express. They then get prefer
ence over other freight and are cared ion
en-r)ute by the company's empl1yes
Your rate provides for this attention.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
CEMENT BLOCK HOUSES

CONCRETE WORK OF ALL KINDS
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
Pay Freight on Out of Town Purchases

e has such an opportunity been offered to the buying
a the Beginning of the stove season to purchase the
hghest Grade of stoves at Actual Wholesale Cost
One Cent being added as retail profit. And please do
get that the Broadest Possible Guarantee goes with
Pve No such quality stoves will you find on sale any
Elsewhere in this section. If you doubt this statement,
the dealer to put the stove on the scales and get its
then come here and let US show you the difference.
5r it's the weight that costs money and which means
! more heat, and less fuel We are here to prove to
! claims, all we ask is the chance to make good.
member we prepay the freight charges on all out OF town
@ Our advice to intending purchasers is to make your
early while the assortment of Hot Blast Air Blast Air
nd other kinds of stoves are complete.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
EPWORTH DISTRICT

The fail work in caring for their grain
crops Is about finished. and tacking fod-
der is next We orders then comes the get
ting out of fire wood for The year of 1918.
AS neNt Sunday will he recognized as
Temp sunday hy most of the
christian world a special program will
be rendered "a EuWorth NJ. r, Church,
at p. M. 90 which the public is especi-
ally invited. he Epworth League will
be held at O'Clock because of the re-
yival services which begin the same even
ing Miss Sadie Smith viii be the leader.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06

ters, are fairly free from lice. Keep the
nests clean, dry and without lice and you
will be astounded at the progress the pul
let's will make in shelling out eggs Lice
causes fowls considerable worry, which in
turn, causes them TO loose flesh, thus weak
ening the tgg producing organs and pre-.
vents them from giving proper returns for
the amount of food they consume.
In the absence ofRreen foods, vegetables
make excellent substitutes for the hens.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
Apple and Peach Trees
For Fan 1914 and Spring 1915 Plantin

Yellow transparent. Williams Early Red,
Early Ripe, Fourth July. Red Astrachan,
Grimes Golden. Stayman Winesap, Nero.
Mammoth Blacktwig, Jonathan, Paragon
Winesap, Stark, York Imperial and a
number of other varieties of apple trees
one and two years old
Belle of Georgia, Connect 5 Early, Cham
pion. Carman, Mountain Rose, Elberta,
Frances, Nixon, Reeves. Stump, Hiley,
Fox Seeding, Late Crawford, Beers
Smock, Salway, Heath Cling, Ray, Thur
Der, Walker Nariegated and a number of
other varieties of peach trees.
These trees are all clean, healthy and true 70
name. Our record for sending out stock true
to name and healthy should be worthy Of consid-
Grafton by the prospective orchard planter.
We also have California Privet Hedge plants,
Pear Cherry, English Walnut and Chestnut trees.
Grape Vines, Currant and Gooseberry plants.
Prices reasonable and Catalogue free.
The Delaware Nurseries
D. S. Collins, Manager
9-1S-12t Milford, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
DrOadest Possible Guarantee Goes
With Each Stove Sold. The Finest
Display of High Grade Stoves Ever
Placed on Sale Below Wilmington.
lis Your Chance At the Very Begin
ming of the Season to Buy Real
Bargains In Stoves.

5to 40 per cent Added to Our Prices AS
Imgin which will Permit Us to Trade in
scOnd-Hand Stoves or Worn Out
Worthless Junk. Here You Re
ceive 100 per cent Value for
Every Dollar you Spend
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-31
VOLUME Xiv.
BOYS TO OCCUPY TENT.
Arrangements Made co Accommodate
Hundreds Of Members of Soys' Clubs.


Members OF the boys corn and pig
.Iubs and agricultural high schools at
tending the Louisiana State Fair this
year will be provided free, with lodging
in large tent on the Fair grounds.
The tent will be pitched in a well
drained section near the Coliseum. and
connections. for shower baths, lights,
heat, etc
Cots will be furnished free by the
Fair association, but all boys accepting
This accommodation must bring their
own quilts and sheets and pillows
In order that no risks as 10 health
will be run, the association will re-
uuire all the boys to visit the emergen-
~ hospital for examination before en-
tering the tent. This will not be a rigid
exaIn nation. but sufficient to insure
safety.
A military expert will be in charge
of the tent. This Is for the purpose Of
enforcing few regulations, which will
not inconvenience the boys, but will
serve as schooling in military matters
In a general way.
This is an opportunity that all the
members Of these clubs should accept.
r. gives a splendid experience tn the
boy and saves him good sized ex-
pense account. In addition, all the
bows are given tickets to the Fair
grounds, which they will find helpful
in case they wish to visit the downtown
section.
The Fair opens November and
closed November II.
Apply to Secretary L. N Bruegger-
hoff for catalog and premium lists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-31
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS.
win Sends Exhibits to the State Fair
at Shreveport Nov. a to H..

Among the farm specimens exhibited
AZ the Louisiana State Fair Novem Der
1 TO II will be the best specimens from
experiment farms Of the agricultural
high schools of the state 1t Is expected
mat most Of the schools, which total
between twenty five and fifty, will be
represented. and indications point very
strongly that way. The success OF last
years. splendid exhibit seems to have
stimulated the members, and plans are
ander way to have all Of them on the
sxhibit list in this department at the
1914 Fair.
AIS inducement, the Fair association
offering prizes aggregating $3.50 in
rash. Besides there will be trophy for
The champion prize taker.
One of the rules OF this department,
ia that each agricultural high school
be- limited to the same amount of
mace for its booth The members OF
he teams will lok after decoration. ar
angement and other features
For more information apply to State
rair Secretary l.. n Brueggerhoff
Ne will send cafalog and premium lists
rec.
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