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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
LET THE LIMOGES
DO THE FIGHTING

Perhaps it would be we'll for
those who clamor for war with
Mexico to organize an army of their
own, equip themselves with guns
and stinkpots and sneak across the
Mexican border. After gratifying
their cannibalistic appetites they
could then set about and found a
new country exactly to their liking
where there would be no outlawry
and by methods peculiar to them
selves, make a polished gentleman
out of every peon.
1t might also be we'll for these
same r~snters to bear in mind that
Uncle Sam set out officially on
such an evangalizing mission to the
Philippine Islands 16 years ago
and that he still engaged in the
same line of work. During this
time he has killed tens of thousands
of natives, who succeeded, before
they turned up their toes, in kill
ing a good many of the American
soldiery. He has spent a good.
many hundred of millions of money
and is still a! it. He has on his
hands as a result of the mercenary
visit Of the first American military
expedition to the Orient, an archi-
pelago Of a thousand islands, in
habited by nearly as many mon
grel breeds Of humanity, whose
antics will cause him c~easeless
worry SO long as he attempts su-
pervision over their affairs. In
short Uncle Sam has had abundant
reason since Dewey's fiasco in Ma
Mia bay on May LIST, 1898, which
is recorded in American history as
a battle of n~avies, but which in
reality, was nothing but a perfume
tory act on the part of the Ameri-
can ships, which sunk a fleet of
obsolete and nnseaworthy tubs, to
regret his sally into the far east.
1t has been shown that there
was no good reason for the dis
patch of expedition after expedi-
tiol Of the American military to
the Philippines. There was no
deep principle underlying the
policy; American honor not involv-
ed. Most people will be pardoned
for their suspicious that the game
was one purely Of capitalistic ag-
grandizement. The same forces
are at work for Mexican interview
ton. Billy Hearst, the biggest
lingo Of them all, has land hold
ings which would be multiplied is
value many times by the interven-
ton of Uncle Sam in tho affairs OF
Mexico but aside from this there
is no cause at present to warrant
the loss of American lives south of
the Rio Grande.
The Democratic policy of waiting
for the outcome of the internal
Mexican troubles, before proceed
ing with a definitely defined policy
should meat with the approval of
fair people. Plainly, the Mexican
nation is not a menace to this coun-
try. No causes for war lie deep IL
national or racial competition.
There is nothing between the two
countries that is not reconciliable.
We trust that, being forced into
a Mexican war, Uncle Sam will
head his armies with the blood
thirsty newspaper writer's of the
country.-Churchil Standard.
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
COVER tne

Take a lady's handkerchief by
diagonal corners and bind around
baby's hand and forearm. allowing
the last corner to project past the lit.
tie hand an inch or SO. So 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 projecting
corner.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Cura0 Of LUXURY.

The most %judicious historians, the
o learned philosophers, and the
profoundest politicians. all lay It down
az acertain Indispensable maxim, that
wherever luxury prevails, 1t never
falls to destroy the most fiourishins
states and kingdoms; and the expert.
once OF all ages, and all nations, does
but too clearly demonstrate the truth
OF this maxim.-Charles Rollin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Run Colo.

Pure gold Is considered az diyisfbls
In respect to purity into "a parts. each
called q carat. Tor karat), an old term
for one-twenty-fourth OF an ounce.
Troy. Hence the phrase I8 carat fine
means that IS twenty-fourths Ii pure
gold. and the remainder an alloy uate-
rial. Ordinary gold chains and jew.
elry r usually only IA carat fine.
but wedding rings are % carats hnA
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Newspaper TrIvtaUtv

1T is customary to grid at the mod.
'rn press Of Europe and America as
sensational, yellow and corrupt, and TO
represent the captains Of industry who
control 1t as panders to base In
%jtincts," says War and Peace of Lon
Ion. But, as a matter of fact, the Of
,ense of the average modern newspa-
per consists In none Of these things,
nut In its o~verpowerlng triyiality."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Trumpet.

Il wish I 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, 1914-03-12
OrlRin of "HoosleIs"

1t Is generally believed chat the
word "Hoosi9r" is of southern origin,
at first applied to any uncouth person
from tire west. but it was finally To-
Called fer Indiana, where It was
adopted as a tadge Of distinction,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
A rannl..

Edinburg, Scotland.-Robert VIII
Iiams, an actor, was married to the
wife who divorced him last years
After the divorce Williams married
the correspondent She sued recently
Tor divorce. naming the first wife as
correspondent
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
MIzpah.

The word Mizpah or Mizpeh, Is He
brew, and means Watch Tower" For
example, see Genesis 31:49, where we
read, And <Mizpah, for he said, the
Lord watch between me and thee,
when we are absent one from anoth-
err For additional light on tho sub
1ect you may lock at Judges i0ssz;
I'LL; 2O:1. Also I Samuel. 7:EH
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Cate, on BuyIna a farm.

When you have decided to buy a
farm, be careful not to buy rashly;
do not spare your visits, and be not
content with q single tour Of inspec-
ton. Give heed to the appearance Of
the ne~ighborhood; a fourishing coun-
Try should, show its prosperity.-Cato
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
His Side Linz.

where can I 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 drummert
shoes."-Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
When Mendlna Umbrellas.

Take a small piece of black stick.
Ing plaster and soak it until it "a
quite soft; place it carefully under the
hole inside and let 1t dry. This is bet,
ter than darning, as it closes the hold
nester without stitching.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
improving influence.

"You have a new cook7" "Yes,"
replied Mrs. Crosslots. "Is she do
Ing good work." eyes. She can't
cook very much, but she served notice
that che wouldn't stay II my daughter
didn't quit playing ragtime on the pt
ano."-Washington Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
eauIrrais, In.nnefxa orr.

Squirrels. It Is said, know how -
Jodge distances accurately, for they
seldom Jump twu distances alike. yet
never fall to land safely when an inoh
700 FAR or too short would mean dis
aster. And dogs run along beside
horses heels, Judging accurately the
safe distance, and are seldom, II even,
Injured.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Norman az a pnwnr-

"If eve the time comes when wo-
men shall come together simply and
purely for the benefit Of mankind, It
will be a power such as the world has
never dreamed of."-Matthew Arnold,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
ThouQntfuI,

whenever l finish reading one of
my poems," said the poet, 81 always
leave the platform on tiptoe." How
thoughtful" remarked his friend. ITO
sVoid waking the audience, I suppose"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
OUTPUT of Conner.

American copper mines TUNED out
2~1S,679,133 pounds Of copper in 1912,
nearly 100000 less than in 1911, but
the value was $500, 1882 greater.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Cat Suceessfr, scsuar.
Her ExperIeneo.

mrs. Bacon-"I understand one can
fearn different languages from the
monograph" Mrs Ebert well.
since our neighbor got his I know my
husband has used language 1 never
beard him use before"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
SorQId InouanI.

What a large number of lawyers the
income tax tangle is going to make
happy, II there be true happiness In
raking In fees.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Too Bio for Ills JOB.

A boiler washer in Chicago has be-.
come too big a man for his Job. aud
consequently has been discharged. He
became, literally, too big a man. He
grow so'fat that he could not get In
side the boilers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Sensitive sca,ea.

Biggs-"The scientists have found q
ash that bushes" Diggs-"Gee, I
s'posed the fishes along the bathin'
beaches yer blushin' all tn time"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Makes Ali the Difference.

. Teacher-"Now, David, can you tell
me what Dr. stands for?" David
(aged seven)-"It depends on whether
1t Is before or after a mans name.n
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
softenIna oranlt. slahs.

LAS been observed that. under
: ii conditions which have not
explained. granite win warp like
weed. A slab set In q wan has been
under observation In Switzerland, and
. perceptibl0 distortion has made Il,
Dolf apparent-Harper's Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Why2

But don't you want to give me a
kiss, Manolita?" mo, no! My grand.
father says you've got the tongue of
q viperl"-Blanco y Negro (Madrid).
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Lesser Evil,

Briggs-'You must have a lot On
trouble keeping your wife dressed UP
in the height of style" Griggs-"Yes,
but it's nothing to the trouble I'd
have If l didn't."-Boston Transcript
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Common.

Here's an odd case-a woman mer.
ries n man thinking he is another"
What's odd about inat?' Women are
doing that all the time"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Live Without EyeIida.

Snakes have no eyellds at all, and
birds no true eyelids. The latter are.
however, provided with a membrane
which can be let down over the eye.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Ant Comnarison.

Jones-"A bridegroom doesn't count
Tor much at his W wedding. Smith
mo; he might as we'll be vice-prest-
dent Of the United States"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Surely the Limit.

AN asbestos-lined vest pocket In
which a lighted cigar can be carried
safely has been invented by a Philadel.
phia tailor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Serious.

whats the matter, old mani" II
told my wife a joke to keep her quiet
while buttoning up her dress and she
went and laughed and tore them all
out again.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12

Eyes Of the Lower Animals.
Horses, siraffes and ostriches have
the largest eyes of land animals: cut.
fetish of sea creatures.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Make Il, ANYWAY.

1t is better to make hay while the
,un shines. even II you do have to
feed 1t to the horse.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
VIII Surely Get u.

Do not ask opinions Of candid peo
pie unless you are braced for a joI,
now and then.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12
Colors Mixed7

When a bright green rug was put
down In the presidents private Office
recently and a lurid red creation was
laid In the sanctum Of his secretary.
Joseph Patrick Tumulty, several of
those present could not refrain from
commenting about the lack of. fitness
Of the. color scheme. Secretary Tu-
nudity is' downright loyal Irishman,
however, and a great admirer of the
chief executive, 30 he responded to
the jests by saying that nothing was
too good for the president of the
United States ever though he had to
make sacrifices himself. He will con.
tent himself. by putting a few pressed
shamrocks over the mantel.
To Build Longest Bridge.
1t seems probable that next year a
commencement will be made with the
construction Of the railway bridge be-
tween Rugen Germany and the main
land, which will be the longest in the
world, exceeding even that over Ho
hahgho, with It's $3.50 yards. The cost
Of this great engiL sering work is, how
ever, not expected 60 amount to more
than Sc 5000, 00r. or less than a third OF
that Of the Fcrtu bridge.
It would appear to be rather the
success Of the train ferry from Sass.
nitz to Trelleborg, in Sweden, than
the ever-increasing popularity of Ru.
gen as a holiday resort, which has led
to the projecting of the contemplated
viaduot. Originally It was estimated
that the number Of railway passengers
to or across the island would reach
100000 only In 1915, but so popular has
the route proved that this figure was
almost attained last year.
When the bridge, which, II 10 said,
Is to include a track for pedestrians.
though none for road traffic, is com.
pleted, 1t will substantially shorten
the Journeys between Berlin and Ham.
burg, on the n hand, and Stock
holm and Christiania on the other.
Logical.
The Englishman and German were
arguing about their different navies.
"oh," said the German, "there i'd
always something the matter with
your navy. Only yesterday q battle.
ship was fast in the mud"
Well" said the Englishman, "if q
battlesbip Ia fast IN the mud 1t would
be q record-breaker In the open sea"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-03-12

CoaiHeids of the World.
The worlds coalfields cover at least
l,250,000 square miles.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20
silk Came From Persia.

Wrought silk was brought from Per
STA to Greece in 325 B. G. 1t was
known In Rome at the time of Tiber-
ius, when the senate prohibited the
use of plate of massive gold. and for
babe men to debase themselves by
wearing silk, fit only for women. Hell
iogabalus first wore a garment of silk
in 220 A. d. Silk was at first of the
same value with gold, weight for
weight, and was believed to grow on
trees. Silkworms were brought from
India to Europe in the sixth century
Charlemagne sent Offa, king of Mer'
cha, gift of two silk vests. The man
ufacture was encouraged by Roger
king of Sicily, at Palermo, when the
Sicilians not only bred the silkworms
but spun and wove the silk. The man
ufacture spread into Italy and Spain
and also into the south of France 6
little before the reign of France L.
about 1910; and Henry propagatec
mulberry trees and silkworms through
out the kingdom about 1900. In Eng
land silk nantes were worn by some
women of the nobility at a ball a.
Kenilworth Castle, in 1886.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20
Blbulous Judge.

Justice Darling suggests that the
saying, "As sober as a judge" origi-
mated from the fact that 100 years or
so back judges were the only sober
people in the country. North of the
Tweed, where the saying is also cur.
rent, judges were certainly not con-
spicuous for sobriety. Andrew Lang
relates that "a great Scottish judge
was once compelled to abstain from
alcohol for six weeks. He then discov.
cred that for 80 years OF learned and
respected and valuable career he had
never been for one hour really sober
He had his morning when he rose
his ~ hours at noon. On the bench
he and the other judges solemnly and
dutifully absorbed their bottle (say q
bottle and Scots pint of port. Then
he dined and sat over the claret TIL
he titubated to bed. Then he rose
had no tub, and had his morning glass
of whisky or brandy. and so on"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20

much as l do at this moment"
I'VE may be gone before you re-
turn"
Young Chaplin started. you don't
mean that, really?"
Mrs. Keap nodded her dark head.
1T was all very well for me to chap
eron Helen on the way out from the
east, butt isn't exactly regular for
me to play that part here with other
young people to lock after"
But you understand. OF course
Jean must have explained to you.
Mother was called away suddenly, and
she can't get back now. You surely
won't leave-you can't" Chaplin add
ed, hopefully: why, you would break
up Jeans party. You see. there's no
body around here to take your place"
But"
"Nonsensel This is an unconven-
tional country. What's wrong with
you as chaperon, anyway? Nobody
out here even knows what a chaperon
is. And I'll be back as soon as can"
do you really think that would
help?" Roberta's eyes laughed humor-
ously
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20
Choose Your Reading Carefully.

Don't trust your reading to some
thing that you can pick up. Have a
book of good writing that deals with
real topics of knowledge and wisdom.
1t should be a family law that only
the instructive and uplifting things
should be read in the home. Reading
goes directly into a persons life, max
ing him what it is-empty, frivolous,
witless or vain. OF course, one must
have some lightness and humor, but
these should be the exception. There
Is nothing that so weakens the mind
as this continual joking the everlast-
ing laugh over trivial things. The
true rule is to mediate upon what
one has read, but what sort of media
ton will one get out Of lot Of jokes
Reading that doesn't inspire thought
of serious nature would better be
omitted. 1t would be infinitely better
If one would lounge about on the
grass and the porch and watch the
English sparrows than read only what
tickles the empty mind.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20
Where does this fellow

cattle-chute. Where does this fellow
think he is?"
Here's a postscript" added Chaplin
at have q valet who does not seem
to enjoy the trip. Divide kiss among
the girls"
well, well! He's stingy with his
KISSES" observed Berkeley. who is
this humorous party?"
"He was a Freshman at Yale the
year l graduated" explained Jack.
TOO bad he never got out OF that
class" 1t was evident that Mr.. Speeds
levity made no impression upon the
Glee Club tenor. HE hates to talk
about himself, doesn't he?"
81 think he is very clever" said
Miss Blake, warmly.
How well do you know himf"
mot as well as I'd like to-"
Fresno puffed at his little pipe with
out remarking at this.
We'll, who wants to go and meet
him?" queried Jack.
Wont your" asked his sister.
81 can't. I've just got word from
the Eleven x that I'm wanted. The
| foreman is hurt. ! may not be back
for some time"
'Nigger Mike met me-" observed
Fresno, darkly
Then Niger Mike for Speed
laughed the cattle-man. I've told
Carara to hitch up the pintos for me
I must be going"
"I'll see that you are safely started,
said the young widow; and leaving the
trio on the gallery, they entered the
house
When they had gone Jean smiled
wisely at Helen. "Roberta's such 6
thoughtful chaperon," she observed
whereupon Miss Blake giggled.
AS for Mrs. Keap she was inquirint
OF Jack with genuine solicitude:
DO you really mean that you ma,
be gone for some timer"
81 do. 1t may be a week; it may b.
longer; l can't tell until / get owe
there"
I'm sorry" Mrs. Heaps face show
ed some disappointment.
$50 am l."
| ohehiA ho'O ~ AOOh O0t III Nhco
young people all by myself"
What queer little way you hav
of talking as If you were years an
years old"
Il do feel as II l we're. I-I-wel
have had an unhappy experience
You know unhappiness builds month
into years"
when Jean got up this house
party" young Chaplin began, absently
81 thought l should be bored to dealt
! Butt haven't been. You know,
don't want to go over there?" H
nodded vaguely toward the south.
81 thought perhaps 1t suited you
convenience" His companion watche
him gravely Are you quite sur
that your sisters guests have not
had something to do with this sudde
determination"
Il am quite sure. ! never liked tn
old Flying Heart so much as l do Il
day. l never regretted leaving 1t S
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20
MUST ALWAYS BE A HEAD
Well for Worker to Remember That
Obedience to Orders Should Be
First Consideration.

II you are working for a concern, re
member there must be some head.
some one to give directions, and some
one is responsible. Your duty is to
obey them. Your value lies in doing
what you are told, says a writer In the
Philadelphia Telegram. Get the habit
Of listening attentively to whatever
your employer tells you. If you think
he is making a mistake, go to him and
tell him. and If he tells you he knows
he Is right, then carry out his instruc-
tons. You will find In most cases
the man who thinks for you Is right,
for he at least is making an honest
effort to carry you and your fellow
workers along the road toward sue
cess.
Mirabeau once said, IF there was no
honesty, 1t would be invented as a
means of getting wealth"
In the beginning of a country's CIV
ilization sturdy, fearless men go out
into the wilderness to battle with ma
ture. With axe and gun they fight her
into subsection, tame her, and lay the
foundations for communities, for flu
ture cities. In that early period, when
mans battle is with nature, the best
law ia that of "the survival of the fit
test" or leach for himself" Later,
however, as a lone settler in section
is joined by newcomers, they build
their cabins in groups; they huddle
their homes together for mutual pro
lection against the outside common
foe.
So road is needed to guide the
worker through the wilderness of
workout the worker must, as Elmer
son states, Finish every day and be
done with it. You have done what you
could. Some blunders and absurdities
no doubt, crept in. Forget them as
soon as you can. Tomorrow will be a
new day. Begin it well and serenely,
and with too high a spirit to be cum
bered with your old nonsense. This
day is all that is good and fair. 1t is
too dear, with it's hopes and invita-
tons, to waste moment on the yes
terdays."
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-02-20
Teaching the People.

Caroline Hedger, M. D., of the Ken
lucky state board of health, Gays that
with the cooperation OF the women's
clubs of the state, the board will en-
deavor to educate the people in mum
Der OF matters, among them child by
giene and the medical inspection OF
schools. She says the Sahara is brim-
ming over with water compared to
come homes, where the radiator and
furnace use up all the moisture until
the doctor is sought to remedy IL
drought of the body