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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
LASER Evil.

Briggs-"You must have a lot OF
trouble keeping your wife dressed up
In the height of style" Griggs-"Yes,
but It's nothing to the trouble I'd
have If I didn't."-Boston Transcript
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
About soratehnd silunr

Whenever silver has become
scratched make It quite smooth by rub
bling 1t well with a piece of channels
leather that has been rolled into q
tight ball and dipped In sweet oil.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
Trumped.

81 wish / had never learned to play
cards!" exclaimed a man who had
been unfortunate at the game. You
mean you wish you had learned, don't
your was his wife's sarcastic re.
joinder.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
New Lock.

Two tramps, arrested for vagrancy,
were set free by G. Porter, a constable,
because the lock on the town jail had
become so rusty that he couldn't open
1t. Some of these fine days Porter
Will have a murder case, then the town
Will be compelled to buy a brand new
lock'-Youngstown Telegram.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15

LEI Of MA eOh AL
TERNATING CURRENT-LIGHT-
ING LOADS ELKO LAMOILLE
POWER COMPANY EFFECTIVE
JAN. I, 1914.
All customers making applica
ton for alternating current and
filling out blanks furnished by
company will be charged according
to the following:
For the first 10 X. W. Hours.
per month or less $l.65
For the next 40 K. w. Hours
per-month Id cents per K. w. H.
For the next $50 K. w. Hours per
month Is cents per K. w. H.
For the next $50 K. W. Hours
per month IL cents per K. ". H.
FOR the next $50 K. W. Hours
per month 10 cents per X. w. H.
For the next 200 K. W. Hours
per month 9 cents per X. w. H.
For the next 200 XIV. Hours
per month 8 cents per K. w. H.
For all over 1000 K w H per
month z cents per K. w. H.
For motor and similar day loads
run-on separately metered circuits
the rate will be so per cent of the
above except that for the first 10
K w H the minimum rate of Les
applies. A discount of 10 per cent
will he allowed on all bills Except
those on which the SO per cent dis.
count is applied) when paid at the
office of the company on or before
the 10th of the month in which due.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
Bio Year for Submarines.

At the beginning of this year there
were built, building or authorized for
the fleets of England, Germany, the
United States, France. Japan, Russia,
Italy and Austria a total of 34f subma-
rines.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
Practical.

"oh, father" said the young woman
enthusiastically, I'VE suffragettes are
eager to sweep the countryi"
"Eumph!" replied her parent, look
ang at her v his spectacles, then
suppose you start your share OF II IN
eur parloc and dining roomi"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
WhY2

But don't YOU want to give me a
kiss, Manolita?" No, no! My grand
father says you've got the tongue of
a viper!"-Blanco y Negro (Madrid).
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
OUTPUT OF Conner.

American copper mines turned out
21S,57e,133 pounds of copper in 1919,
nearly 1000, 900 less than in 1911, but
the value was SO, 502 ,4S2 greater.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
Real Staff Of Life.

Bread is the Spanish workingman's
stan Of life and the average daily con.
sumption is estimated at a pound per
head.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
His Side Line.

Where can 1 find the chief Of po-
lice?' asked the stranger in Slocum-
Vile. The native pointed. That's
him, over yander by the Palace Hotel
shining that grocery drummer0
shoes."-Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-01-15
HOUSE FOR SALE

A broom house in Elko with
cellar, outbuildings and shade trees.
Price $1,000. Inquire at the In
dep endent Office. Advt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
RIO GRANDE RY.
HAS ELECTION
Four Brownsville Men Are Added to the
Board Of Directors, and New Owners
Take Over Balance of Capital Stock of
Old Company. Amounting to S25. 600.

After eight years the Rio Grande Rail-
way, connecting Brownsville and Point
Isabel. ~ again III the hands Of Brownsville
people. according 10 an announcement
made following the meeting Yesterday aft
%crnoon of the ~uiiicer~ and directors III the
company. All the additional SO 600
worth 81 stock held BY Northern men Wa
transferred yesterday 70 the capitalists
headed by A. Albert Browne. mayor 81
Brownsville, and the Brownsville to coast
line j. again a purely Brownsville enter
prise. II Al D step nearer to the c0n~irnr-
ton Of on entirely new line To the coast.
OF standard gauge. which il j. expected
will rs started AZ mn early date.
Four Brownsville men were Yesterday
added to the board of directors, including
MI. M. kibbe. general attorney Tor the road.
James Al. Browne. Louis Cobolini and John
Gregg. The other members Of the board
are A. Albert Browne. ID. A. O'Brien and
Colonel r.. M. Johnston of Houston. d.
II. Nance Of King-ville yesterday rendered
his resignation a. a member of the board
"A directors. but retains the office OF treas
nrer and auditor for the road. Mr.. Nance
Is the auditor for the ST. Louis. Browns
vile 4 Mexico railroad.
The office "a assistant secretary and
treasurer, held by r. III. Hamilton Of -
Louis, was abolished BY the directors at
The meeting held yesterday. The meeting
was an adjourned one from the annual
meeting held about two months ago.
John Gregg, cashier Of the Merchants
National bank of Brownsville. was elected
secretary Of the railway company. Mr..
Nance having resigned that Office stimuli
iancously with rc~igning from the diree-
tOratp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
CAPITAL FOR
MIDWINTER FAIR
Reported That Directors Are Considering
Increasing Capital Stock in Order That
Association May Be Put on its Feet for
Another Exhibition.

The meeting OF the directors and officers
of the Brownsville Midwinter Fai r as
ISOLATION, which was to have been held
Wednesday afternoon al 4 o'clock. was
not held bat adjourned 10 call By the pres
idcnt. ". r. McDavitt. The directors are
reported 40 be discussing the proposition
of increasing the capital stock of the as
,ociation, or organizing a new company
to take over IT, assets and liabilities. IN
order to put the association on its feet
and enable il TO give the annual fair In
january.
No action On these matters mas yet been
taken. but a the time j. growing short il
An expected there will be quick action M
the matter ~ closing up details tor an
other fair. The directors. ii i said. fully
decided that q fair will be held, and are
only undetermined A. 10 the best plan
~ be used. II j. quite probable that there
viii BE- a material change IN the method Of
operation. and that instead 81 stretching
the fair out over ten days. II will " made
a three or five day proposition. Prizes
will al~o be more in number. but there will
.he no sweepstakes a. was the ease last
year. Also. u Is understood. entrants viii
he limited 70 Valley products.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
PERSONALS

r. NJ. Mecreery Of Dallas j. in the city
today. a guest at the Miller hotel.
c. II. Bardasch Of New York city j. IN
Brownsville today.
John r. Conroy Of Portsmouth, Ohio. T.
registered al the Miller hotel.
:. M. Buchanan IT Corpus Christi T.
registered ut the San Carlos hotel.
Mis- Alice Box of Olmito spent We'd
neSday with friends in Brownsville.
Tom Gwaltnev 81 Dallas j. Il guest NJ the
Miller hotel.
=. l.. Gross Of Dallas j. 4 business vi-i-
tor IN the city today. \ guest N the Miller
hotel.
WI. "A. Bennett Of Corpus Christi l. a
visitor IN the city today, a guest AZ the
Miller hotel.
ID. =. Perkins, the Pharr attorney. j. III
Brownsville today on business. a guest AZ
the Miller hotel.
+. :. Dixon is in Brownsville today on
business. IL j. a guest at the Miller
hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
Tree. a Landmark. IS Cut Down-Th.

Tree. a Landmark, Is Cut Down-Ths
famous old tree which has stood at the
corner ot Eleventh and Elizabeth streets.
In the heart 0i the business section. more
thar sixty YEAR.. according 10 -old timer~.
was felled today. Joe Nivier. owner of the
property where the tree stood. having dr-
cided that ~ II was dead Il had 10 further
value. The tree. according 90 Mr.. Nisicr.
was planted IN BIZ grandfather. The late
Joseph kleiDcr. father ~ District Attor-
ney John /. Klciber. 1t died last winter.
probably from n lack IA moisture caused
~ the fact that ii was tightly surrounded
by cement paving and street paving.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
Beat Man Over Head.-Bccan-e

Beat Man Over Head.-Becan~e NJ
thought that Manuel Ma~a was trying to
take hi- mule from Il barn In the 4 of
the -Blac Cat" restaurant. i'll the eastern
part Of the city at ! O'CLOCK this morning.
Pedro Pena chneht Ma~a and severely beat
him over the head. presumably with hl-
ii~t. PcnafwaS arrested n short time later
at hi- home by Policemen Engclkine. All
good and M~arraquoin. III police having
rou~frd City Secretary Nillarreal WV order
10 obtain the warrant. necessary hcfor,
they could make the arrest. In the cor
poration court tins morning Judge Cclaya
released pena after The latter had prom
iSed 70 pay Ma~a'S doctor and medicine
bills. The injuries oi Mn~a are not Srri-
ous. lie was III court with hi head l..l-
aged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

!. l.. Landrum and daughter. Mis- Pau
line Iandrum. of San Bcnito motnred down
10 Brownsville Wednesday afternoon. and
are guests nj the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

Loans may be obtained Tor any purpose
on acceptable real estate security; liberal
privileges. Correspondence solicited. a.
n. Agency. 75S GaS-Elcctrir Bldg. Denver.
Col. or 466 Pierce Bldg, st. Louis, No.
-9lS'23 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

a japanese army surgeon has invented
4 machine run by electricity that prind~ a.
many beans into flour IN 40 minutes a. n
man can grind by hand in a day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

sam Mckenzie. mounted Emitted States
customs Inspector stationed IA Rio Grandc
City, j. in Brownsville today visiting the
local headquarters on official business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

And II will give you even worse If not
checked. Mrs. III. r.. ~Strayngc. Chimes
vile. Ga, was fairly down on her bnck
with kidney trouble and inilamed bladder.
She says Il took Foley Kidney Pills and
now my hack j. stronger than In years.
and both kidney and bladder troubles
are entirely gone."-Martinez Drug Store.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

The pipe Is IN the way for supplying
city water TO Victoria Addition, which
will soon ~ one III the bet residence ~cc
tion~ of Brownsville. Make sure of some
Of those choicest lots while you can.-
IA "a 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

y mtKiCdH supper wit w. gwen by The
ladies 81 the Sacred Heart church III the
residence 81 Mr.. J.. J.. Young. SOL IT..
Charlie street, Thursday. October n. from
q 70 AZ N ~. The public j. cordially in-
vited.-922st
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

X. u. Creagcr. who has becn III Chicago
the greater part Of the past two months.
H. expected to return to Brownsville dur
Ing next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
Called convocation Of Rio Grande

2 Called convocation Of Rio Grande
Il Chapter. No. 81. X. A. M. nd
90 Masonic temple. for work III the
" N NJ. M. and ~. M. degrees. Thurs.
49, day. September p. 1914. at Z $50
~ m Visiting companions vel
come. II. III. Thorn, N. n. y. y. Cooke.
secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

FOR RENT-Furni~hcd room for light
housekeeping; all convenienceS. 1917
Madison street, - 3te
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24
Notice to Water and LIunt Users-DI

not forget that tomorrow j. the last dav
Ter discount Al Your meter was read on
the 2i~t- ~ sure and pay your hin and
gel the 10 per cent disconni.-adv. II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

The big war special in natural coIor~
War j. HELL" Drcamland tomorrow. lad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

Where do you get your ercctric bulbs n
Why not get the best when you buy7 Same
price. Ask for Edison Mazda.-W. III.
Putegnat Co.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

White wing shooting good sport. Any
thing you wan in shotgun shells AT W. II.
Putcgnat Co.--adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

Safety, satisfaction, coufort, convent
ence-all yours n You own a Hughes ele.s-
tric range.-W- H. pntegnat Co.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

X. NJ. Mecreery Of Dallas j. in the cit,
today, a guest at the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

c. II. Bardasch Of New York city j. il
Brownsville today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

J.. II. III. Scales returned last night from
= short business trip 10 Ebcnczer and other
lIidalgo county points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

John r. Conroy Of Portsmouth, Ohio. j
registered n the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. IT, McFadden CockriIl ~
Edinburg arrived in Brownsville last night.
and are guests AZ the San Carlos hotel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-06-11

shaped neck 1t was a triumph
The very long and moderately full
tulle ven was arranged in 8 cap for
the head, with a wreath Of orange
blossoms set just back of the gathered
fitness at the front. The short face
veil is thrown back, falling free from
the head, but the remainder Of the
veil falls from the cap, into which it
is gathered across the back Of the
head.
The bouquet Of white orchids with
many loops Of gauze ribbon and val
ley lilies was provided with the usual
pendants of ribbon and sprays of
flowers, the longest reaching to the
bottom of the gown.
The gown may be taken as a lovely
type Of the regulation bridal dress
with a concession to the present mode
in the hanging of the skirt and the
open, uncovered throat. The sleeves
were rather full and long. 1t is q
splendid achievement, and the rare
lace that adorns 1t ought to outlast
! generations of brides. 1t looks as IL
it might have been chosen with the
idea of ~treasuring some memento of
the gown, which adorned the bride.
upon the great day in her life.
This, and others Of the trousseau,
are worthy the study Of women who
refuse to follow exaggerations In style.
The gowns are those of a woman of
exquisite taste and a keen sense OF
clothes"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-06-11

d RIDES to be, moro than any one
- else, are interested In the superb
~trousseau made for the presidents
daughter. But a review Of the gowns
made for her, and other members Of
the bridal cortege, reveals an adapta-
ton Of the present modes to individ-
ual taste and refinement that is In
taresting to every one
The most noteworthy feature about
all the gowns was simplicity. In a
season Of conglomerations and elabor-
ationss that often arrive at the stage
Of business and shapelessness the
gowns Of Miss Wilson's ~trousseau
were simple in design and yet con-
trived to strike the notes of the mode.
KurZman, to whom the daughters of
multimillionaires appear to turn with
n accord when they go a-trousseau-
ing, undertook the pleasant task of
Quitting the White House bride, and
accomplished it in a manner to won
der at.
Here is a picture of the bride, pho
tographed IN her wedding gown. The
gown is of ivory white satin, made
with a long train, and the lines of the
skirt unbroken except by a fiat applf-
cation of magnificent point lace. The
bodice is draped in the quaint and
fascinating surplice fashion at one
side with a sash of lace drawn over
the shoulder at the opposite side. The
underbodice is of chiffon laid in ir-
regular plaits and fastened with a
small brooch at the point of the "V'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-06-11
SYNOPSIS.

John valiant, a rich society favorite.
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
poration, which his father founded ana
which was the principal source OF MS
wealth, a failed. He ~Voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation. His entire remaining
possessions consist of an old motor car. a
white bull dog and Damory court, a neg
iected estate in Virginia. On the way 70
Damory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge, an aub~urn-haired beauty, and de-
scides that he is going TO like Virginia I'M
lmensely. Shirley's mother, Mrs. Dand-
ridge, and Major Bristow exchange rem,
1~niscences during which II Is reVealeo
man named Sasso0n were rivals for the
hand of Mrs. cambridge In her youth.
:Sassoon and Valiant fought. a duel on hsr
account in which the former was killed.
Valiant finds Damory court overgroWn
with weeds and creepers and decides 10
rehabilitate the place. VaNant saves
Shirley from the bite OF a snake, WhlCh
bites him. Knowing the deadliness OF the
bite, Shirley sucks the poison iroul lne
wound and raves his life. Valiant learns
for the first time that his father LETT VIZ
gfnia on account of a duel in which DOC
tor Southall and Major BristoW actea as
his fathers seconds. Valiant and Snlriey
become good friends. Mrs. Dandrluse
faints when she meets Valiant for the
first time. Valiant discovers that he mas
u fortune in old walnut trees. me yearly
a survival of the Joustlng Oh
feudal times, is held at Damory court AT
the last moment Valiant takes the place
Of one Of the knights, who is sick, and
% enters the lists. He wins and chooses
Shirley cambridge as queen Of beauty 10
fhe dismay Of Katherine Fargo, a former
sweetheart, who is visiting in Virginia,
The ball at Damory court
draws the elite of the countryside. Shir-
ley i S crowned by Valiant as queen OF
. beauty. Valiant tells Shirley Of his love
and they become engaged. Katherine
Fargo, determining not TO give up Walt
ant without a struggle. points out to Shir-
lev how terrible 1t would be for she WON
an who caused the duel to meet Valiant
vyho looks so much like his father.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-06-11

IT is interesting to note that bathing
i caps, designed along entirely new
lines, are taking the place Of simpler
caps Of rubberized cloth made all ex
actly alike and without any reference
to becomingness. The new caps are
Of silk and many of them intended to
be worn over close-dtting rubber caps
which provide the real protection to
the hair.
A pretty and strikdngly original
model is pictured here, made Of taf.
feta silk, which is about as satisfac-
tory as any, material to be had for
bathing caps and suits. Women un'
derstand now that getting down tc
actual swimming and managing to
look well when emerging from the wa
ter are two entirely compatible things
But the cap and the suit worn are
matter that demands serious atten
ton.
People who have leisure and money
are going in for athletics, more and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-06-11

the color of your lips!) No, it was not
then that it began-nor that dreadful
hour when you fought with me to save
my life-nor the morning you sat your
horse in the box-rows in that yew-
green habit that made your hair look
like molten copper. No, it began the
first afternoon, when | sat in my mo-
tor with your rose in my hand! 1t
has never left me since, by day or by
night. And yet there are people in
this age of airships and honking high
ways and typewriters who think love
at-frst-sight is as out-of-date as our
little grandmothers' hoops rusting in
the garrett. All, sweetheart, l. for one,
know better!
Suppose l had not come to Vir-
ginia-and known you! My heart
jumps when l think Of it. 1t makes
one believe in fate. Here at the Court
l found an old leaf-calendar-it sits
at my elbow now, just as l came on it.
The date it shows is May 14th, and
its motto is: Every mar carries his
fate upon a riband about his neck
| like that.
That first Sunday at st. Andrews,
| thought of a day-may 1t be soon!-
when you and l might stand before
that altar, with your people (my
people, too, now around us, and /
shall hear you say: 4, Shirley, take
thee, John And to think it is really
to come true! Do you remember the
text the minister preached from? 1t was
But all men perceive that they have
riches, and that their, faces shine as
the faces of angels l think / shall
go about henceforth with my face
shining, so that all men will see that
| have riches-your love for me, dear.
81 am so happy l al hardly e the
words-or perhaps it is that the sun
has set. l am sending this over by
Uncle Jefferson. Send me back just
a word by him, sweetheart, to say !
may come to you tonight. And add
the three short words l am so thirsty
to hear over and Overcome verb be-
tween two pronouns-so that l can
kiss them all at once!"
He raised his head, a little flushed
and with eyes brilliant, lighted a
candle, sealed the letter with the ring
he wore and dispatched it.
Thereafter he sat looking into the
growing dusk, watching the pale
lamps of the consultations deepen tc
green gilt against the lapis-lazuli Of
the sky, and listening to the insect
noises dulling into the woven chorus
of evening. Uncle Jefferson was Ions
in returning, and he grew impatien'
finally and began to prowl through the
dusty corridors like a leopard, thel
to the front porch and finally to tn,
driveway. listening at every turn TO
the familiar slouching step.
When at length the old negro az
peared, Valiant took the note h
brought, his heart beating rapidly
and carried it hastily in to the candle
light. He did not open it at once, bu
sat for a full minute pressing it be
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-06-11
STOOD FOR ANCIENT SPELLING
toean Swift About the First to Thur
der Against "Reformsr In
English Language.

In the eighteenth century we find
Jonathan Swift, whose mastery Of
prose Is one of our delights, writing as
THE very first article which appeared
over his acknowledged name "A Pro-
fposal for Correcting, Improving and
Ascertaining the English Tongue He
lamented that the English tongue was
becoming debased, but he attributed
the cause, in part, to the liberties
which Dryden and the other poets OF
the Restoration had taken in shorten.
ing their s~ylIables by emitting those
very els which our spelling reformera
would eliminate.
These gentlemen. wrote Swift. al
though they could not DO insensible
how much our language was already
oyerstocked with monosylIables. vel
10 save time and pains, introduced
that bafbaF0us custom Of Gbbfegiatinl
words TO 1t them to the measure N
tih0lr verses 50 that most Of the book
We SIZE nowadays are full thos'