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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14
His rale of Voc.

The little hoy WAS crying, and his
tears touched the heart of the cI'ariia-
BILE inclined lady; hs Was small and
seemed to he in snch distress.
'D,u't cry, little boy" she said,
soo'hin.ly. DRY vour eyes ana tell
me ha, the ,ronhl- lie. Did some of
the big bows hurt yon?"
"No'n," replied the waif, still sob
bling.
care you sick or hangr. ?" che per-
sist. 4.
IN I'm"
'Da your father beat you for some
thirg?"
Nom, hut he WILL"
"Oh. that is he trouble, is il?"
s.Yes'm."
"WelI, IFS shame" shp exclaimed,
langtily. "Whv will lie heat you?'
"'Cause lost 10 rents"
'.Did he send yuu TO buy something
With i,?"
"Y-s'm."
"Ana ,ou lost on the wa,?"
"Y-s'm."
..Oh. we'll. I puess We can fx that"
she said ia her kindly way. as she innk
dime from her u'se and handed il Ia
The boy. Now he won't b, at on, sill
he?"
"Nn'm."
"what did he send you to buy With
the mone, ?n
"Brer."
abe. y The good lady gasped at tn
thouphi.
"Yes'm."
"And how did yon lose ii?'
"MAtchen' pennies"
B. fore che had recovered sufficiently
40 demand the retnrn Of her dime iIr
hoy vas gnne.-t hirsgo Post.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14
A Big Thing.

The railway systems Of the world are
simply astonishingly enormous. A r.
cent issue Of railway journal show ed
that it would rtqnire ss0.OOO. ono TO
equip all the cars in the United S.at.s
with the safety conplrrs required 10y
law. Chauncey Drpew, in recent
speech at Buffalo. gave a luminous idea
ofthe vastness of the railway business
of the world when he said:
"The whole of he tonnage of the
oceans of the world last year was about
l40,0O0,000 of tons, while the tonnage
of the railways of the world, carried a
100 miles, was about l,40G.OO0,GO OF
tons. There ara 100000 miles of rail-
way in the world, of hIrh $50 600 are
in the United States. or 400. 600. :
900 of tons carried 100 miles last year,
on the railways of The world, 800, 900,
600 Was carried on the railways If the
United Sfaies. Ynn take The 6n0, O0O.-
900 Of tons carried 100 miles on the rail-
ways OF the world outside of The United
States, and then You ID il 10 $40 000,.
600 carried on The ocean in The com
mercn of the world upon The seas, and
We still have in the $40, 0OO,00 of tons
carried on the railways Of The United
States 60,00O,o0O of tons more than on
all the railways of the world outside Of
the United States, and in all the ocean
commercs of the world put together.
To this must be added the tonnage Of
the lake., rivers aud canals"
And in the progress of the railway
system the United States is frs. We
have the longest lines, the best locono-
tiyes and cars, We make tbs best evse-
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

Representative Kirf' r, nf Minnesota,
goes 10 congress with II proposition Ia
issue S6uO 000.O00 of q per cent fifty
year bphd-, of small determination. to
be sold NJ the POSSIBILITIES. any further
bond tissues are me- drd, The plan Of
81 all bonds, sold to our proplr, shnnld
b- adopt d. I lie recent Anccrss Of Pull
adeiphis in placing two large loans in
hrs way shows that The people are
ready To take such g entities.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

The Cleveland Christians uho ar-
praying f,r the conyersIt "a OF Robert q
Ingrrsnl are committing Il painful
waste Of devotional pnwer. OF conr>r
prayer is an rxcellrn, spiritual x rcise,
and if their were nothing out If gear in
world tnt Ingrrspll II wunld b- all righi
to pray for him. But with so many
desperate requirements in Armenia,
in China, in Rnssia,, and even at home,
it seem wre'ch-d management 10 con
centrale The snpplicaiinns If Wholr
city on single elnnrr who dnrs nor
want 10 be saved. Brsires, Ingersol
a1pears.io be prayer pronf.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

Nearly all HE candiIai,s for the pres.
ideHcy St. EN- 10 he afraid tn open their
mouths TO any promise. There is mnch
promise in s'one horsr-;rongh az
there is in the average aspiraut to the
highest office il the world.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14
THE DE LAMAR NUGGET.
a LITTLE poKER STORY.
Why the Major Was Sorry That He I'll
Not Stay In.

Why the Major Was Sorry That He i'd
Not Stay In.
1t was the last jack pot. Tom, who
sat at the dealers left, had opened il
for the limit, $40. BIankey. the next
man, raise the entrance f. $40, as did
also the major and the colonel. he
dealer dropped out and all the Others
trailed along with the colonel's raise.
1t had been previously agreed that
while the limit was to he $40, the play
,ers might increase their bets beyond
that figure if the understanding was
mutual during the play Of any hand.
The betting sooR ran high, and Blan-
key and Tom were not long in discover
ing that the pot must either go to the
colonel or the major, and they dropped
out.
'.I'll have to raise yo' the lini,," said
the colonel.
MAKE it $780," said the major, and he
tried to look unconcrrned, while he
turned his cards face down on the table.
"Fifty,n replied the colonel, after
carefully scanning the corner Of his
hand
"Raise tia hundred, colonel"
The colonel scanned bis hand again
Then he looked at the major and said
impressively:
''Sueh hand as this. major, comes tu
a man but once in lifetime. l'i bet 4
million on it, but as haven't got that
much, here is all have,u and the col
onel laid out his gold watch, diamond
ring and 500 in bills. "We'll call il
$500 in all.n
The pot had now grown to large pro-
portions. The other men had gathered
around the colone's chair to watch
the major.
"Good," exclaimed the major. He
then drew from his pocket blank
check and FLIED it ont to he order NJ
"cash" for $500, v hich would raise he
major's bet $500. lie was ahont to
drop the check in the pot when he
looked up at The colonels face. There
was confident CLEAN in the coloners
eyes. The major hesitaied. "He must
have 'em," he mu,tered to himself and
then to the surprise Of all present he
tore up the check.
'The pot is yours, colonel" he con.
tinued aloud. 81 can tell when man
has 'em, and its good poker player
who knows when to qnit.''
"Ya-as," drawlrd the colonel, and hp
smiled as he threw his hand down upoa
the table and began counting the chips
and money in the pot
"Bnt," continued the major, cpd
consider it great favor, colonel, if
you'd tell us what you had. Was it a
royal straight flush or four aces?n
"Do tell rs colonel" cried all the
others in chorus.
"There's my hand, eeDtlemen," re-
piled the colonel;''y may look ut It,"
The hand WAS turned face up on thr
table, and there, revealed to the gaz4. of
the spectators wss--not royal straight
flush nor -four aces. but an innocent lit
tie pair of dnces
"Great ScoltT' cried the major as he
saw the hand. He jumped up and tore
around the room, pulling his hair like
3 mailman.
"Oh, some one XIX me for an idiot"
he yelled. Then, as further explaua-
tion, he returned to the table and
showed bis discarded hand and 10!
there were two trays.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

In q communication addressed to the
Idaho World, The veteran newspaper
man, 7. J Sutton. tells u whole huGcb
of truth When he SAYS: THE road to
prosperity lies through the utilization
and advertisement of our facilities aud
resources. The community is never
prosperous hich habifnally lprries i's
GA advaniag and openly man;frsis
its lack of ,ontidenc in its local enter
prises lhr cap ,city of its people and
The valne of is scn'c X of cal h, as is
the. custom here in Idaho. Tpllan Idaho
man Of good p'o@p, Ct and hr xPresst g
his ioubt of he faci, or of your veraciIy
Nv shrug of his shnn'lrrs nr by con-
temIInons words; /. II Colorado man of
means of good prospect in that s'af",
and he at once sets abont investigating
the correctness Of vonT statement. TIL,
difference between mining conditions
here aud here is he diff renee between
he local spirit Of the two rropl's. All
of this should h+ changed. Idaho If
richer than Colorado aud ~ shnmld al
take prite in rntSing her riches knoan
10 The world, that We NAV prosner be-
cause of them. We should encourage
thu inv, ment of oniside capital in our
mines by investing orr Own ~ d lay
habiiual expression Of faith in our in
vesimenIs. When ~ learn to pnrsne
this course prosperity will come to our
state full handed.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

age time in the world and out freight
and passenger rates are ihr lowest of all.
Yet We have mate only beginning.
What wonder the railway system @f
the United States will be century
hancei
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14
Speaks From Experien &c.

Caldwell whiskry does not readily
coalsee with certain constitutions. None
bnt those thoroughly acclimatized can
appreciate ir-Caidw II Tribune.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

J,hn J. Baker represents one Of the
best NJ reliant Tailoring esisbishnents
in Amerira and can SIMPLY yon upu tit
aaade 10 order. most enthusiastically.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-12-14

Leaves CaldstlIob Mondays, Wednes-
days and fridays at FIVE o'cl ck, u. m.
Leaves Del amar Tuesdays, Thurs
lays ami Satn days.
Trips made each way inlwelve hours.
Passenger fare either way, So.
freight, TWO cents per pound.
Prompt delivery of all peri,h,blr
rIieles.
Oysters, Fish. F'uiis etc.. shipped
care Of Caldwell Forwarding Company,
prom pity delivered.
Restaurants auI dealers in fruit etc.
will save l.y shipping in this nIanre'.
Office at n" Cnmpanv's stable, lower
y. Lamar Rub G ford. Ag-nt.
The Press., 1895-09-19
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES,

CMatter under this head cents per l1ne.)
 Il am now ready to supply the trade with grain, meal and feed, and, as buy direct from the mills, shall expect to con- pete with others in this line. H.F. Cady, Stafford Hollow. If
 Prof. Wade of Willimantic will be at MT. Taft's store to test and fit eyes, Fri day, Sept. 27, instead of the first Friday in October.
 A. w. Walker has received large stock of Winter Blankets from 50 cts. to $5.5O per pair. Buy now and save money, for they are extra good bargains.
 -Children's Jackets, will close them out at half-price. B. l.. Burr's.
 A. W. Walker will have closing out sale this week Friday and Saturday of Ladies' and Children's fall garments. Will also show at the same time new winter garments and fur capes.
 Short lengths in Dress Goods, will close them out for less than cost. B. L.. Burr's.
 Remember The Press office for School Stationery.
 Dress Trimmings, Silks, Velvets and Gimp can be found at B. l.. Burr's.
 A complete line of School Stationery at The Press office.
 A. W. Walker has put on sale a case of Ladies' Fleeced Lined Jersey Vest and Pants at 25 cts. each. Call and examine and compare with what you have been paying B cts. for.
The Press., 1895-09-19
SOMERS. (CorreSpondence.)


 The church services Sunday were con- ducted by Rev. MT. Gates of the Mahratti mission, India, who gave an interesting and instructive address, relative to the manners, customs and life of the people in that country, and his work among them. In the evening he illustrated his talk with stereopticon views, which were enjoyed by large and appreciative audi ence.
 A class in elocution has been formed, with Professor Croy of Springfield in- structor. He will meet the class for the first rehearsal Friday afternoon, at the center school house.
 Regular meeting of the grange Sept. 19, with the following program: Debate Resolved, that farming offers as many Inducements as any other profession; af- firmative, L. w. Percival, Dr. Woods {; negative, H. s. Stephenson, s. A. Perry. Paper, The pleasure of @ carriage drive over the Berkshire Hills, Mrs. Noble. Additional items forgotten by his wife, A.
 
 too much and read too little? A.W. Kibbe. Music, Hattie Edson.
 Ernest Wesley Avery and Julius Glo- yer, students at Monson Academy, were home over the Sabbath. | Rev. c. H. Ricketts occupied the pull pit of the M. E. church, Hazardville, last | Sabbath morning.
 w. O. Collins and wife of Springfield attended service at the Congregational church last Sabbath, also Dr. Foster oi Wilbraham, accompanied MT. Broughton a student from Monson Academy.
 Miss Bertha Kibbe, daughter of Ira B. Kibbe, was united in marriage Tues day, Sept. 9th, to Dr. M. w. Miles ot Chicopee Falls, the ceremony being per formed at the residence of the groom, by Rev. P. Herrick, pastor of Grace Meth odist Episcopal church, Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Philip Townson O Thompsonville were in town Sunday.
 Roger Sansey and wife of New Brit ain drove to town Tuesday, attending the Cooley auction, and visiting at A. J. Slay tons.
 Miss Laura Fields has returned iron visit with Hartford friends.
 Julius Hyde and bride of Norwich have been guests for few days of hi aunt, Mrs. Randolph Fuller, and cousin Mrs. E. B. Little.
 The Cooley auction was largely at tended Tuesday. The day was far too short to accomplish the sale of the larg amount of goods advertised, and an ad journment was made to Friday at 10 a m
 It is probable that Storskewjci, th East Thompson Pole, who has been il Brooklyn jail since January, under tn accusation of murdering his wife and step son, will be set at liberty at the crimina term of the Windham county superio court, which is in session this week States Attorney Hunter says that unless something comes to light he sees no wa, except to release the accused.
The Press., 1895-09-19

N. Y. Tribune: It is distressing to learn that Asiatic cholera of virulent type is epidemic in Honolulu, and that the United States gunboat Bennington has been invaded. The progress of the disease eastward from Japan, whitheI it was carried at the close of the war by soldiers returning from China, should be accepted in this country as an indictment to official vigilance and to reasonable pre- cautions on the part of all who are in the least likely to be exposed; but there is no cause for nervous apprehension east or west, and little reason to anticipate such state of feeling. The civilized world is more sensible on this subject than it formerly was; partly because, though the search for cure has not been well re- warded, much has been learned concern ing the way in which the disease is dis seminated and the means of escaping it. The old theory that cholera is exclusive ly hot-weather scourge has been dis proved, and it is not certain that even ex- treme cold does more than make the germs inactive. But, nevertheless, vari- ous conditions prevailing in the hot sea- son are favorable to the production and spread of an epidemic and the arrival of cool weather is an element of security. But the chief warrant for a cheerful ex- pectation of general immunity in this country at all times, though cholera may be raging elsewhere and sporadic cases may have developed here, is the knowl- edge that it cannot become epidemic in any community whose water supply is pure That fact has been established be- yond the possibility of refutation.
 The Press is under obligation to all who contribute to it items of news-dOub- ly so to those who bring them in early. As the time for going to press draws near time and space become more valuable, and greater condensation, and in some cases omission, of valuable contributions becomes necessary. There is leisure and room enough for contributions that come l in early, and in the necessary sitting out of what must be omitted or cut down, 1t is but just to discriminate against such as might have been (but were nOD sent in early.
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N.
The Press., 1895-09-19
CnYENTRY.

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man.
 .ager of Coventry Local Register.
 Copies of the Local Register for sale at the post office, South Coventry.
 South Coventry.
 Rev. and Mrs. Martin returned last week from Cottage City, where they have been stopping for the past four weeks.
 A good sized congregation was pres ent at the Methodist church Sunday morn- ing.
 Rev. Henry Hoisington of North Gov entry exchanged pulplts Sunday with Rev. B. F. Perkins of this village.
 Mrs. Mary Lord Lee with her two sons, and Miss Davenport were the recent guests of Miss Hattie Albro.
 The Ladies' Association met with Mrs. Lydia Mason yesterday.
 Herbert Boynton, station agent at Hop River, has a little one, born Sept. 8.
 Up to Tuesday frost has done but lit tie damage.
 Miss Electa Sprague of Meriden, who has been visiting friends in this vicinity, has returned home.
 Emil Laundon, laundryman, whose right wrist was crushed by being thrown from a wagon last week Tuesday evening, is making a good recovery. Dr. W. l.. Higgins is the attending surgeon.
 The family of J. V. B. Prince return ed to Brooklyn, N. Y., this week.
 W. A. Babcock of Cleveland, O., is spending some time in South Dakota.
 There is to be an auction sale of per sonal property belonging to John Payne, at Bidwell's hotel, Sept. 25, as MT. Payne is to remove to his residence on Wall-st.
 An upper story has been built to the residence of Edgar Colburn; also dormer windows have been put in, improving the house in looks and appearance.
 The bank walls on Wall-st., as far as the Congregational parsonage, are being built over, to range with that in front of Addison Kingsbury's residence.
 From F. c. Spaulding, who is laying three-inch pipe to conduct the water from a we'll near the shore of Wangum- baug to his residence, we learn that the well is fed by cold spring, and is in no way supplied by lake water, as the earth walls are of clay, through which water cannot leach, and that the water in the we'll is higher than that of the lake.
The Press., 1895-09-19
Cream was served by Mr. Sanford Davis.

Cream was served by MT. Sanford Davis, of his own manufacturing.
 Ruth Silvey is sick with pleurisy and lung trouble.
 Mrs. Orton Southwick was taken suddenly i'll last Wednesday. Dr. Vel don of Willimantic was called.
 Frank Jennings of Oakland. Gal, vis- ited his brother, J. c. Jennings, one day last week.
 John Rhodes, who started fruit farm and vineyard on the Brigham place, is bringing in some fine peaches and grapes this season.
 CMoose Meadow correspondence.)
 - Moose Meadow school commenced last Monday, with Mrs. A. Dave, who has taught the last three terms, as teacher.
 Everett Fuller, with his family, from Illinois, is visiting his father-in-law, Mat thew Burdick,
 Maria Jefferson, from South Man chester, is visiting her cousin, Nettie Juul.
 Quite large audience assembled at the church last Sunday evening, and lis- tened to good, sound temperance address es given by Messrs. Lee and Gray, of Stafford Springs, and Pastor Snow.
 The ladies' aid society will hold a so- cial at Mrs. F. H. Ballou's next week Thursday evening. All are invited.
 Arrangements are being made for a harvest concert to be held ln the church some time in the future.
The Press., 1895-09-19
ELLINGTON.


 pr. W. N. Simmons of Holland had a team stolen in daring manner from the Crystal Lake sheds, Friday evening about o'clock. He left the team there about 7.3O p. m., and when he returned a few minutes later it had disappeared, and in it's place was an old horse and wagon belonging to two Frenchman that had been around there for some time. It was supposed that the Frenchman took the team. Dr. Simmons notified Sheriff Dick inson Saturday forenoon. The horse was dark sOrrel, and attached to a Whitney road wagon, with 8 red running gear and black body. There was a case of valua- ble surgical instruments in the wagon.
 Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 Mrs. Ruth Charter, at the age of 94, our oldest resident, has been very sick for several days and her recovery is doubt full.
 A little party enjoyed an ice cream and melon treat Ion the hill" a few even- ings ago, by invitation of MT. and Mrs. Neff.
 Miles Aborn, wife, and daughter, Ruth, were guests at Myron Dimock' $ last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Lewis of Hart. ford were at Crystal Lake recently, also MT. and Mrs. Charles Hulburt of Nor. wich, returning from visiting friends ir Somers.
 Mir. and Mrs. Amos Chaffee of Soutt Wilmington visited Mir. and Mrs. Walter Lyon this week, with their children, Ma ry Adelle and Elmer. These are the great grandchildren of Mir. Lyon.
 Rev. P. P. Womer of Somersville il expected to preach in the Advent churcl at Crystal Lake next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Everybody cordially in vited.
The Press., 1895-09-19
UNION.
(CorTespondence.)

-Mashapaug Lake Grange, No. 1O1, held picnic Saturday, Sept. 14th, at the grange hall. All seemed to enjoy them selves, and were much pleased and sur prised to receive call from Rev. Geo. Curtis and daughter, Mary, from May vile, N. D., with friends from Brimfield, Mass. Rev. MT. Curtis gave very inter- esting account of his travels and the diff ferent modes of farming in the west. Re- marks were made by Lawyer H. M Back and by A. c. Barrows, who is staying in town for while. Luther Crawford and wife, of Stafford grange, were among the number present.
 The house and barn of John Newman at Palmer were burned Tuesday noon. The loss is $5,OOO, insured for 5000.
The Press., 1895-09-19
COTTON HOSIERY

that looks and feels
 like silk.
 The fabric is entirely of cotton; the dye gives them the silky look and feel-a fast black silken dye. We've had 'em a month; and so far they give entire satisfaction. The price is for cotton. Wo- mems and men's-
 Women's hose, 25 and 37H cents a pair; double heels and toes.
 Mems socks, 25 & 37h cts. a pair; double heels, soles and toes.
 Right aisle,
 UMBRELLAS at $2 each.
 good $2.5o Umbrellas.
 Two sorts. We've never seen the like of either at $2; they've always been $2.5o. The manufacturers think we ought to sell twice as many at $2---and that's the secret ot the price. Of Union serge silk. strong frame, natura | wood, Congo, acacia and horn handles. | Of Union taffeta silk, with brass rod, Congo l and natural wood handles.
 Both are 26-inch sizes; for men and women. Right aisle.
 FORBES & WALLACE, Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets, l Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1895-09-19
HOLLAND.

Miss Alice Fletcher of Rockville was the guest of Miss Edith Niles over Sunday.
 Court was in session all of last week, with Judge Shumway on the bench. Ed gar Lull was sentenced to 50 days in jail for drunk enness and breach of the peace. This week the cases of A. J. Mccormick and Gideon Brown for services as asses sors against the town of Holland will be tried.
 The anniversary of the fifth year of the organization of the Y. P. s. c. E. was observed by fitting exercises in the Sun- day school room of the Congregational church Sunday evening. A history of the society was given by Miss M. L.. Un- derwood, giving some idea of the work done. Short talks on matters pertaining to the different interests of the society were given by Rev. A. H. Post, Miss Ruth Brown, Miss Daisy Whiton, MT. E. s. Agard, and G. W. Lansing. The exer- cises were conducted by J. E. Underwood, and altogether it proved very interest ing occasion.
 Miss Katharine M. Agard returned to Mt. Holyoke college on Wednesday for her third year.
 Mrs. Dwight Niles is visiting friends in Turner's Falls, Mass. The ladies of the Methodist church met at the church on Wednesday to make the new carpet. The interior of the church has been very much improved by the new ceiling, which was painted and decorated.
 Mrs. J. B. Ackley, who has been out of town for some time, has returned.
 Rev. A. H. Post was out of town all of last week on vacation.
 A good many went to the fair at Rockville last week, but not asss many as in some previous years, and there were not as many entities of produce as in some other years.
 School commenced in the Lord dis trict on Monday, with Miss Sarah Roger son of Rockville as teacher. There has been no school in this district for some time.
 A double wedding took place at the residence of MT. Charles Baker, Wednes- day, Sept 4th, at noon, when their oldest daughter, Grace, was united in marriage to B. Frank Williams of Rockville, and their son, Alonzo, was married to Miss Grace Herdeof of Greenfield, Mass. The ceremony was performed by Rev. c. H. Ricketts of Somers, in the presence oi only the immediate friends of the family FLORA