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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
HAVE WE DIAMOND MINESq

A Scientist Thinks That They May Be
Found in Arizona.
Prof. G. E. Foote, in a paper read be-
fore a meeung of scientific societies in
Washington, spoke of a geological for
nation that gave rise to some very in
.eresting suggestions. His thesis was
based upon the claim that in a collec-
son Of very remarkable specimens of
neteoric iron found ON the side of Cra-
ter mountain, Arizona, he had discov-
cred diamonds
Crater mountain rises abruptly 432
feet above the surrounding plain. The
walls of the so-called crater, which are
very steep, are formed of sandstone and
limestone and are lifted at an angle OF
forty degrees. But as no lava or other
volcanic products are found the hollow
cannot be considered true crater. As
This depression is of similar character
to that from which the diamonds at
Kimberly, South America, are dug, why
should not diamonds abound in Arizona,
New Mexico and Mexico, which are the
richest regions for meteoric iron in the
world?
Prof Foote'S theories, says the Jewel
ers' Circular, are among the soundest
advanced III the sea of speculation on
the production of diamonds of the past
decade. But as the conclusions of sci
ence are often too premature and too
positive the letter of the learned gentle
mans proposition must not be accepted
without the proof derived from thor
ough investigation.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The finding OF natural gas near Salt
Lake City, next to the discovery of gold
and silver deposits, is one of the most
important discoveries ever male west
Of the Rocky mountains. The real VAL
ue and Importance of this new element
upon the future of that splendid inter
mountains city can scarcely be realized.
1t means mnch more there than stellar
discoveries did to Pittsburg and the
Ohio and Indiana towns where this,
best fuel in the world, is being used in
manufacturing industries, because fuel
has been scarcer and dearer in he west
than in any ofthose states. Salt Lake
is an enterprising city. Utah has
greater variety of natural r. sources than
any sect ion east of he mountains The
discovery of this cheap fuel there Will
attract capital TO Utah to utilize her
q eat natural resources. What spl eu-
did state that will make when Mormon
ism is knocked out and the rule of
better civilization firmly established
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Hon. j. Nj. w elis, OF Kootrnai County,
has been appointed Worlds Fair Com
missioner to succeed Captain DeLamar.
This appointment of gentleman, who
was personally opposed to Captain De-
Lamar during the last session ofth leg
islature, let's the latter gentleman out of
his promise to give the appointee 81 500
per year salary, out of his private purse,
as the proffered salary was conditional
upon the man being one with whom
Captain DeLamar could cooperate. OF
course Governor Wiley bad perfect
right to make the appointment without
consulting DeEamar's preferences, and,
for anything we know to the contrary,
he has selected a competent man, but
will prove considerable loss to Idaho,
all the same, that Capt. DeLamar's in
Auence and liberalty cannot now be
counted upon. During the time he aas
commissioner he expended about $l5,-
900 out of his private means in ldaho's
interest, and found newspapers in The
state mean enough to cast slurs npoI
him for so doing. Had his wishes, af-
ter he resigned, received due considera-
tion, his liberality would have been
continued, we know him well enough
to believe. Now, after making poor
show, the next legislature and the one
following it will, without doubt, be
called upon to make appropriations to
cover deficiencies. Bat Governor Wiley
will then be private citizen.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
Eound in a Tree.

A curiosity was lately discovered at
Sewickley station, on the Baltimore q
Ohio railroad, in the shape of an iron
chain irnbedded in the body of a big
sycamore tree. The chain had been
originally used for tying up skiff. 1t
was evidently placed there number of
years ago, and the bark on the oppo-
Site side from the river cut to hold it in
position. Both the bark and wood have
long since grown over it, and the chain
now passes completely through the
trunk, nine inches from the surface. 1t
is held as firmly as a rock.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado

have spoken of the great canyon of
the Colorado as gorge in which ali
other famous gorRes could be lost. Some
of you have ridden through he s.Grand
Canyon of the Arkansas,u on the Dem
yer and Rio Grande Railway in Colora-
dc, and many more have seenthe White
Mountain Notch and the Franeonia
Not h, in New Hampshire. All these
are very grand and noble; hut if any Of
them were duplicated in the in the wall
of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado,
and yon were on the opposite side Of
that siupepdons chasm you would have
have your attention called to sthose
scratches on the other side before vou
would notice them at all If YOU were
to take the highest mountain east of the
Rocki,s, dig round its base wo or three
thousand feet so as to get to the sea
level (from which its height is meas
nred), uproot the whole giant mass ard
pitch it into the deep, at part OF the
Grand Canyon of the Colorado ifs gram
ite top wonld not reach up to the dizzv
erests of the cliffs which hem the aw ful
crests of that great river. If YOU were
90 the stream, aud New York's noDl :,
Statute of Liberty Eaiighteuing the
World were upon the cliff, il wouii look
to yon like the tiniest of dolls /; and if it
were across the canyon from you, You
would need strong glass to see it at
all
The Grand Canyon lies mostly in Ari-
zona, though it touches also Utah, Me-
vada and California. With its winnings
it is nearly 700 miles and in many
places it is over mill and quarter in
depth. The width of this unparalleled
chasm at the top Is from eight to twenty
miles, and looked down upon from
above, river larger than the Hudson
and FIVE times as long, looks like a sil-
yer thread. The Yosemite and The yell
lowstone, wonderful as they are in
their precipices-and the world outside
of America cannot match those wonder
ful valleys-are babies beside this won
derful gorge. AS Charles Dudley War
ner has said "There is nothing else on
earth to approach it."-Chas. F. Lum-
mis-, in December ST. Nicholas.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
Roofing His Way.

Since he protrctivs tariff ring has
been removed from the scout of the
American hog, that progressive qnad-
ruped has rooted his way into the soci
ETY. of some of the first families of Eu-
rope. Germany was he first to extend
to him the right hand of fellowship and
then he rooted his way under the Ven
dome, and now ali Europe is anxious to
t'rpceive" the illnstrious stranger.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The First National Bank of Caldwell
will take the place of the Stock Grow
ers & Traders Bank about January 10
1892. The necessary money has b, en-
put up and charter applied for. The
directors of the new bank will be bow
ard S bree, C. Fl. Sebree, w. R. Sebree.
S. M. Coffin aud M. B .Gwinn. Howard
Source will be president and w. r.
Sebree cashier.-Cal aldwe;l Tribune.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

julius Isay has taken cleaver (he
was once butcher and knows how to
handle such an implemenD and has
slasbed The prices on clothing, gents
furnishing goods, hats, boots and shoee,
moet numerically. Until the holidays
he will sell at almost any fgnres. Just
call and have wad of money with you
and you will get goods away down so
low that it will surprise yon.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The Silver City Brewery is now again
making a 6rst-class quality Of beer. The
brewer formerly employed is now ont Of
it and new man employed who is turn
ing ont finer and better beer than anv
shipped in here. Try it and you wi J
like it, The next ii ne you call for beer,
ask for Gr4tts's II
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Mr.. f H d sey, the popular young
Silver City mIne manager, displayed his
fne team and sleigh intown yesterday.
This time he did not have his own, but
another yonng gentleman's, best girl
with him. The young lazy ~as down
inspecting neat, new cottage near he
NUGGEr office, in which she is reported
to have an interest.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Go to the Nevada Restanran' for a
frst class dinner. Try the Nevada Res
taurant for delicious cup of coffee and
nice, juicy steak for your break fast
Get your supper at the Nevada Restau-
rant. You will like it. q
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The DeLsmar NJ. & B. Co. are now
carrying the bisgesi stock and greatest
assortment Of goods in the county. Gail
and price goods. They don't keep every
thing, but they come reasonably near
o it.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Charley Dolan has already begun his
preparations for grand holiday blow
ont. He will keep mp fine free lunch
for his patrons Fl is prepared to serve
hot drinks and the hest If everything
now, in his line. Cali there now and
you can get some idea of what you may
expect during the HOLIDAYS.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

John L. Sullivan who is now in San
Francisco says II is "a lie about his going
to try the gold cure at Dwight. He is
enrsged at this, the very first impula-
ton Of good sense and manliness ever
placed to his credit.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The Virginia hop House is the only
place in town keepsng fresh oysters. 1t
is kept open until twelve O'Clock at
night for the purpose of serving them
ont to customers.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
Fl F FARMER.
D Lamar, Nov. 80, 1891.

Bill schnahe says that the range
across the river is infested by thieves,
" ho no dls drtve off horses and cattle.
So far they have teen successful in
their depredafions, bnt should the cow
BOYS succeed in catching fustler,
there is likely 10 b. hanging bee
Caldwell Tribune
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
Change Of Time.

During the winter Brooks &-Crosson's
stages will leave Silver City a. 1880 M.
aud p. m, and returning, will leave
DeLamar at $50 a. m. and $3.50 p. NJ.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The grip is raging in the East and rap-
idly travelling in this direction. Yon'll
know it when it gets here. It is a
tough old afflicfion when it tackles a
cOmmunity
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

When you feel like ENJOYING fine
oyster stew or d Zen raw or fried, drop
in at he Virginia Chop House and give
your order.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

See our new line of gents hats at 81 90,
$3.50 and 800, and yon will buy no
others. DELAMAR NJ & B. Co.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
To Be, Certainly.

As result of the glove contest the
town is full of hobos and the city Jail is
full to overhowing -Ctldsell Tribune.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

We will not be undersoli. Quality,
quantity and price considered. Goods
delivered to all parts of town and on
The hill, free of charge. D. Nj. 4 b.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Oysters. Fresh oysters. Fine oys-
rers, can he bad at the Virginia Chop
House. Mrs. Bennett has made arrange
menis to have them shipped in regn-
larly. &
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Gents woolen underwear at $500 per
suit at he T eLamar NJ. & B. Co., can't
bp beat.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The salnbria Citizen, one of our
hrightt st state exchanges, has discarded
.spatent insidesn and come ont in new
and neater form. 1t is a great paper for
its town.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

The finest line of cigars in Owyhee
County is to he found ut Knapp & Rich
ter's drugstore. Try them
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Do not forget that the Virginia Chop
House is a good place TO go for nice
meal.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

Leave orders at this office for house
and sign painting. First class work
guaranteed by Smith. the painter.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21

A large stock of blankets and com
forts at Isay's, very cheap.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-12-21
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
heretofore xising between
n. F Falkner and FED D. Simpson is
this say dissolved by mutual consent
Fl. f. Falk ner is arihnize,i to collect ali
accounts and assumes all
the firm oeots.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25
SHALL WE HAVE MORE INDUS
TRIES2

The enthusiasm displayed at the
railroad meeting the other evening
shows that the citizens of Mankato
are becoming aroused to their inter
ests and intend to have a share Of the
industrial prosperity that is now be-
ing showered upon the nation. A
good beginning has been made, and
should be continued. There are in
dustries within the reach of our city,
if our people will only act together to
get them. The Board of Trade is
doing good work in its attempt TO
secure industrial institutions for our
city. But that body should have the
backing of all our people.
A few such meetings as the one the
other evening would do more toward
securing for us in a few months what
we ought to have. than years of work
in other lines. 1t would also have an
encouraging effect upon the Board of
Trade, and prove to it, as cannot be
otherwise done, that their efforts in
behalf of our city are appreciated.
Other cities, some of which are not
one half our size, are making strenu-
Gus efforts to secure new industries
for themselves, and unless we are
alive TO our interests, manufacturing
concerns will walk by to those more
alert to their welfare Institutions
which viii give employment to a large
number of hands can be secured if we
but push for them.
"A letter received at the FREE Press
office a few days ago. which is now in
the hands of the Secretary Of the
Board of Tradel from a gentleman
who wishes to put in a woolen mill
and knitting works here. the same to
be in operation in the spring. He
wishes to meetour citizens some day
this week to talk the matter over
with them. 4 date should be made
at once. If our people are as prompt
in the matter, as in the railroad pro-
ject. the plant viii be ours, and as
spring opens up new and important
industry viii be in cur midst. Letus
have few meetings and stir matters
iup. We might Just as well have
city of twice or three times our pres
ent size, as TO continue along with our
/ present population But if We, make
/ no move In the matter, cur growth
Twill be slow and unsatisfactory. x
| few men, no matter how untiring In
their efforts. can do but little. unless
| they haze the backing of the commu-
nifty. United we can build up the
greatest manufacturing center in
| southern Minnesota, but TO do SO we
must be at it at once, and keep at it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25
THE CHINESE TROUBLES.

The recent troubles in China have
raised the question as TO whether the
missionary work that is being at
tempted isrealIY worth the while. The
outbreak was caused from dislike of
the missionaries, and is only a repeti-
tion of what has followed at intervals
for nearly two centuries.
The seat of the trouble is the pro-
vince of Manchuria. which borders on
Russian territory, and the inhabitants
of which are densely ignorant Of mat
tiers in the outside world, and assume
hostile attitude toward any move
ment that looks TO their enlighten-
ment. Their hostility to the govern
ment has also been aroused because
Of Its growing liberation of foreign
ers, and the facilities by the Emperor
for the introduction and extension of
railroads. This feeling is undoubted-
ly intensified by the fact that the
Emperor, by virtue of existing treaties
with European powers, is pledged to
maintain order and protect Christian
missionaries, and he appears to have
carried out his pledge to the best of
his ability.
But in spite of all that can be done
for the protection OF the missionaries,
outbreaks frequently occur, and
many lives are lost in the attempt to
Christianize the Manchurians. They
represent the highest type of oriental
fanaticism, as will be seen By the
following sections from fiery mani
festo issued by the secret societies of
the province:
Article l. Each clan shall Investigate its own
territory. Should any person, whether scholar.
agriculturist, artist, or merchant. BE- found who
does not sacrifice 20 the spirit of the most per
fact, most holy, ancient teacher eonfucius and
TO the spirit tablet of his own ancestors it is
certain that he is one who has been bswitched
by the spies Of the foreign devils and has the re-
ligiou OF the hog Jesus. he IS 10 be dragged i'm
mediasely 10 his ancestral temple TO be severe
ly dealt With by the clan, and to be compelled
to torsake his depraved heresY and return to
the right way. Should he dare disobey the
whole clan shall take the entire family of pig.
goat-deyil. aid and young. male and female, and
drive them our OF the place. Moreover, the
names and numbers OF them shall be printed,
aud the lists shall be sent al over the surround
ing districts 70 the procedures and subprrise-
lures, so that everywhere they shall be driven
out. They shall not be allowed to I've within
the borders Of Human The names Of the pig
soat-deyils shall be erased from the family re-
gisters.
Article & Il ID reported that reerntly among
officials. both civil andmilitarY. there are some
who having hIsndsd their hesrts and lost ali
oonsuisncs have rsnonnUaf Al aIieziancs 20
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

IL the death of Senator Plumb,
which occurred yesterday in Washing
ton, as noted in our news columns,
the Senate has lost one OF its most
useful members. He was clean
handed, able man, and had the cour-
age to stand by his convictions. He
was one OF the hardest working men,
bers in the Senate, and when warned
that he must cease such severe labor
or his health would break down, paid
no heed to the warning. Broad and
pure minded be was very popular in
his prairie home. Kansas viii find
his place one hard to Gil with a man
who will rank as high in every re-
spect. A shrewd politician, Jet he
never descended to the petty tricks Of
professional politicians, but always
looked upon politics from a high
IS andpoint.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25
. ELKISs THE NAY.

The PRESIDENT has sent the name OF
stephea B. Elkins, Of West Virginia,
to the Senate, as Secretary Of War, in
place q Proctor, resigned. There is
no question but that Mr.. Elkins has
the ability to handle the department.
in good.shape- OF course his appoint
ment viii be criticised by the opposi-
tion, but it is hardly probably that
any Republican could be selected who
would prove acceptable to them.
While the appointment might have
been much worse. it doubtless could
have been bettered in many respects.
But The appointment of Mr.. Elkins
is a puzzler to the politicians and
newspaper correspondents. Mr.. FL
kins has been close friend of Secre-
tary Blaine, and always a strong sup
porter Of his presidential ASPIRATIONS
and TO be given cabinet position, on
" throws those, who would like to
know Ar. BIaine's intentions in the
matter. further into the dark. But
the great Secretary prefers to keep
silent ID the matter, and we can see
nothing upon the political horizon that
will cause him to do otherwise for
some fsme to come
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25
NUMBER 2S

the most holy and ancient teacher confueius
and the Emperors Of our dynasty and have
submitted themselves to the piggoat-,ieyiI
countries and moreover are now aiding the pig
goat-deviI religion and constraining virtuous
people to follow foreigners. changing to devils.
and worshiping sin and guilt These fellows
win End it difficult to escape the law Of the land
or the ehasrisement of heaven.
Article >. Should the foreigners dare to show
any desire to Cypress the country and from any
cause create trouble then the moment the En-
peror's command TO ehastise and exterminate
Is received the CLAN elders of the entire province
VIII themselves lead their able-bodied men in
the call for troops. AS to those who shall give
up their lives in this service to their country the
clan viii unitedly provide money for their burial
and funeral rites and for the support of their
parents, widows, and children. Should any
clan tiimdly shrink from going forward in this
manner or should amy clan refuse TO contribute
toward the repose of the spirits OF the loyal
ones who shah lose their lives, then the neigh.
borhood shall ostracize it and treat it as a pig
goat-devil clan.
In view of the spirit shown in this
manifesto, after nearly two centuries
of labor among them. the question as
to whether further sacrifice is worth
the while, ought to be duly consider
ed. Would not more good result TO
the world, il the money and energy
spent upon this people. were directed
to some other quarter of the globe?
Would not Christianity grow stronger
and the desired end be reached in less
time and with less sacrifice of human
fife?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

Mrs. LECY PARSONS is quite GER
tain that fifty millions of our popula-
ton are the most abiect slaves the
world has ever seen. And she is just
as sure that the only remedy for
their trouble is anarchy. However,
Mrs. Parsons is seeking revenge for
the death of her husband, which oc-
Cured by his coming in contact with
the end OF a rope. in Chicago some
four years ago, and consequently is not
very good authority on questions of
rafnrm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

chicago has invited the members
of Congress TO visit that city and look
over the work upon the Exposition
grounds, during their holiday recess.
There is nothing slow about Chicago.
1.-THE members accept, as they should,
they viii be able TO act in Worlds
Fair matters with degree of intel
ligence that would otherwise be inn
DOssible
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

SENATOR Palmer, of Illinois. in re-
plying to a question about his presi-
Dental hoom, acknowledged that he
looked upon himself Us fit man for the
position, but thought he would stand
no show OF election. Ii is not often
that presidential aspirants are troubl-
ed with such modisty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

AN exchange remarks that Mills
and Crisp have split the Democratic
party at Washington; Hill and Cleye-
land have split it in New York, and
the lottery in Louisiana. All very
true But the various wings will
manage to flop together in some man
ner in the next campaign, though all
may not be happy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

TIE New York Times says that of
all men prominent in the councils of
the Democratic party. Arthur P.
Gofnan, OF Maryland, is the most
dangerous. With the advent Of
TamInany into national politics there
seems to be a good many dangerous
men IN Democratic councils.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-12-25

THE Chinese Empire has declined
to take part in the Worlds Fair, Civ
ing as an excuse the discrimination in
the laws of the United States against
subjects of the Celestial empire. If
they cannot come here to stay. the
Chinese officials think visit is hard
~ worth the while.