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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25
Some of the Thing. Ben Franklin Did.

Word jeffrey wrote of the America n
inventor and philosopher "He never
lost sight of common sense" Philip
A. Hubert, Jr,, in a sketch of Franklin
in his recent book, Inventors" says
"Nothing in nature failed to intere st
him." and catalogue of his achieve
ments, showing his activity and re-
source, is conclusive proof of the truth
of both statements.
Franklin inspired and established
the Junto, the pleasantest and most
useful American club of which we
have kowledge, says an exchange.
He founded the Philadelphia library.
parent of 1000 libraries, which marked
the beginning of an intellectual move
ment of endless good to the whole
country.
He first turned to great account the
engine of advertising, indispensable in
all modern business.
He published Poor Richard" re-
cord of homely wisdom, in such shape
that hundreds Of thousands of readers
were made better and stronger by it.
He created the postoflice system of
America and was the first champion of
reformed spelling.
He invented the Franklin stove,
which economical fuel, and he suggest
ed valuable Improvements in ventila-
tlon and the building of chimneys.
He robbed thunder of its terrors and
lightning of some of the power to de-
stroy.
He founded the American Philosoph-
ical society, the first organization i'll
America of the friends of science.
G He suggested the use of mineral
manures, introduced the basket willow.
promoted the early culture of silk and
pointed out the advantages of white
clothing in summer.
He measured the temperature Of the
gulf stream and discovered that north
east storms may begin in the south
west.
He pointed out the advantage of
building ships in water-tight compart-
ments, taking the hint from the Chi
nese, and first urged the use of oil as u
means of quieting dangerous seas.
Besides these great achievements, ac- |
complished largely as recreation from
his life work as economist and states
man, Benjamin Franklin helped the
whole race of inventors by remark
that has been of incalculable value and
comfort to theorists and dreamers the
world over. When some one spoke
contemptuously OF Montgolfer's bal
loon experiments and asked of what
use they were the great American re-
piled in words now historic: "Of what
use is a newborn babe?"
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25

There were Enoch Ardens before
Tennyson wrote that beautiful story
and there have been many since. Al
short intervals We learn OF the return
of those who had lCns Stree been con.
sidered dead ana many of these cases
have all the elements Of true romance
Probably when the generation of Cal
ifornia Argonauts has passed away the
number of Enoch Ardens in the United
States will be diminished. The gold
excitement of 40 was prolific in sudden
departures from eastern homes; the
trip to the mines often requiring six
months, and when once there, the
thought Of friends and relatives was
frequently lost in the excitement and
struggle for gold. The mails were un-
certain and of infrequent intervals;
the opportunities for writing and writ
ing materials were mcager, while often
the letter home was deferred until it
could tell Of riches, that in most cases
were never realized.
1t was not under similar circumstan-
ces, but governed By conditions more
uncomfortable, that ". T. Camp, an
old time resident Of this county and
who now lives all alone in little val
ley far back in the heart of the noun
tains Of Succor creek. left his home in
the East in the early Cos.
His wife had died, leaving him an in
FAINT son; this little one he left with the
family Of his brolheg:in law, Mt. Van
derlip, and went into the army Is a
soldier. After the war Mr. Camp re-
turned to his old homo. aud learning
that Mr.. Vanderlip had moved West 30
seek new home, the anxious father
Immediately followed; but although he
searched throughout California. Idaho |
and Oregon, lie was unable to get the |
slightest trace OF his boy.
Mr.. Camp had little hope Of ever
again seeing bis son. Twenty-seyen
years after leaving his eastern home
for the war. the Old man was camped
on the Owyhee and in an idle moment
picked up scrap Of paper in which
had been wrapped the lunch of some
1t was from Lewis, Iowa, and
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25

Salt should be placed in the water in
which mating is washed.
\ drop of oil of cloves on piece OF
cotton applied to the tooth will often
cure toothache.
\ square of flannel neatly hemmed
makes good wash cloth
The odor of onions may be removed
by eating a sprig of parsley.
\ strong solution of boraX applied
twice a day will cure ringworms.
Powdered chalk and orris root is one
of the best centifrices known.
A sprained ankle kept in hot water
for twenty-four hours will soon heal.
OIn washing tumblers the water shoulI
be very hot, but not boiling, and the
towel soft and clean.
\ little spirits of camphor put in the
water will prevent the face from look
ing greasy in hot weather.
"A flannel bag six inches square an
filled with scraps of soap makes lux
urious adjunct to the bath.
4 kerosene lamp should never |.
turned low the odor emanating from.
it is dangerous to most lungs.
The well beaten white of an egg
slightly sweetened and favored with IL
few drops of vanilla, is good for chill
dren with irritable stomachs.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25

Love makes home beautiful and de-
lightful; it sweetens daily life,and helps
one to endure troubles. The wife who
really loves her husband will not need
to be told how to make him happy. She
will give him all he wants or asks for
in his home, and she will find that
he will repay her by preferring that
nome to any place on earth, and echo
ing the words of the dear old song that
there is no place like il.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25

contained the advertisement of C. S.
Camp, harness maker.
The initials were the same he had
given his baby boy and he determined
to write, little expecting to learn that
it was really the long lost child. The
return mail brought letter and hap
piness to the old man for it was really
his son, who had now grown to man
hood and had wife and child. In the
fall he came out to see his father, whom
he had never known, to remember.
Life in the far west was a novelty.
He had never camped out nor shot n
deer, and for several weeks he enjoyed
the freedom of mountain life about
the isolated home of his father.
His wife and baby were at the Iowa
home and his business compelled him
to return. He begged his father to ac-
company him, to accept the comforts
of his home, where life would be less
dreary and he and his family could
minister to his old age.
But the charm of the mountains was
stronger than the promised peace and
ease of a sons home, and the old man
still lives in the hidden valley beneath
the shadow of the tall mountains,
places dearer to him than the shams
and shallow pretensions of modern
society," District Silver Advocate.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25
DR.. STODDART,
OF The
Liebig World Iispfnsary

Free and confidential examinations
to all at the Office or by letter. He
treats all durable chronic diseases with
electricity, medicine and surgery. The
cure of private diseases, as well as all
female troubles. deafness, catarrh,
bronchitis, consumption, dyspepsia
skin diseases, liver kidney and piles, a
speciality. Surgical operations scientif-
ically and successfully performed if
necessary. Out-of-town patients treat
ed with unfailing success through cor
respondence; one visit desirable, but
not necessary. Medicines sent safely
and free from observation to any part
Of the country Write FOR symptom
blank and circular.
DR., \. c. Stoddart, special physician
and operating surgeon for the Liebig
World Dispensary, Helena, Mont, has
decided to settle and will have offices for
consultation at his private reception
rooms, in Atlas block, Helena.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25

To Samuel H. Miller:
Tou are hereby notified that In ncco rlance
with the provision of sec ion Hi2i of The Re
Vis"d Statutes of the tinted States. !, your
cn-"wn"r, have expended. in lahor HnL i'm
prnv'm eniS, nn ih' iinSil"r mining balm,
situqi" IN Carson Mining iisiric Owvhe5
fouuiy. 81 'tr II ld-lo the sum uf on" hum
drv-h d"llar- 40 durin;. the year 1876; and
that If within ninr'N ia; after IN" uublica-
tinn of this no ice, you, the said Snmnel n
Miller fill or refuse Ia nay yo"r pr 'porfinn
Of said expenditure. nmnun ing 10 Unity
three doll RS and thiriv-thr'P cents IN one
third interest in the said Hustler mining
claim. together with the oSt, Of publi cation
your interest in the said Ru,tie- niuing
81 ISM will become the properly ofthe I'M
derSigned.
J. l.. THoMA ON.
DeLamar. Idaho May %, 1897
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-06-25

The owls wise look is the result of a
physiological oldity, his eyes being
fixed immovably in their sockets.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
TENANT MADE A MISTAKE.

HAD NO BUSINESS TO MAKE AL
TERATIONS WITHOUT LAND
LORDS CONSENT.
A tenants failure to consult his
landlord and obtain full permission to
make some alterations and repairs was
the result of hOtly contested lawsuit
between Henry r. Seeds and Edmund
c. Cause. The suit was heard before
three referees-N. b. Culbert, Thomas
r. PennOck and Charles II. Blaine.
William S. Prickett represented Mr..
Seeds, landlord of No. 1872 West Tenth
street. William S. Hilles was counsel
for Mr.. Cause.
The evidence showed that Mr.. Cause
in order TO further beautify the house
which he had decided to make his
home, had built shelving and brackets
in the parlor, reception hall and din
ing-room. All this had been done
without Mr. Seeds consent, and he
considered the alterations unnecessary
and obstructive and, as the result OF
some words, they were removed.
The landlord then sued to recover
$40, the cost of redressing walls and
joists, plastering and frescoing. After
an interesting suit and argument the
referees awarded the landlord $50 ana
costs.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE.

Department Commander Joseph S.
Bradley, Of the G.. A. r., has issued his
annual general orders in relation to the
celebration of Memorial Day. This
year the children of the public schools
and the sons of veterans are to be in
vited to take a conspicuous part in the
days observance. According to the
rules Of the G. A. r., Memorial Day this
year will be celebrated on Monday, May
81. On the Sunday before each post
is requested to attend divine service
I'm some church. Possibly all OF the
posts will attend one church in body
Department Commander Bradley rec
ommends that every amusement that
will make the day frivolous be obliter-
ated.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

John Warner Of No. 903 Delaware
avenue, had his right foot badly cut
by a piece Of glass yesterday afternoon.
DR.. James A. Draper attended him.
"A company of colored militia from
Norfolk Va, returned home last night
from the Grant celebration in New
York, passing through this city,
The street markets on King and
Madison streets will change to the east
side of the street tomorrow.
-Medford H. Cahoon, H. S. Goldey
and George w. Todd will be the judges
in a Demorost medal contest to be held
in Mt. Salem NJ. E. Church tonight.
-rhe regular quarterly conference
of st. Paups NJ. e, Church will be held
tonight
The trial trip Of the steamer Canute
Bulnes yesterday afternoon was en-
tirely satisfactory.
About 25O people heard the lecture
of Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper on the sub
ject: "Be a Man" in the Second Baptist
Church last night.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
ST. Paul's M. e. Church gave a flower
fete in the Sunday school room Of the
church last night. An interesting
musical program was given and re-
freshments were served. The proceeds
of the fete will be spent for flowers TO
be used in decorating the church and
to be distributed to the sick.
Mrs. Seth Whiteley will address the
revival meeting at Wesley M. E. Church
tonight.
AT the Board of Stewards meeting
of Wilmington district yesterday, reso-
lutions were passed which bore testi-
mony to the courtesy. Christian fidel-
ity and the marked skill of the presid-
ing elder in his work. w. H. Foulk,
William II. Billany and l.. t. Grubb
were appointed a committee to secure
a parsonage for the presiding elder.
This is visitors day in the public
schools.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
FIERCE FIGHTING TODAY
Turkish Army Supplied With
Mauser Rifles.
WHAT WILL BECOME OF CREEKS ?
FRENCH AMBASSADOR INTER
CEDES FOR THE LIVES or
THOSE IN TURKEY.

Special Despatch Evening Journal.
Athens, April 30.-Turks have at
tackled Pharsala. Decisive battle is
expected to-day.
The Turks had a fierce battle near
Velestino, but Greek position is strong.
Constantinople, April 30.-The ques
ton Of protecting Greeks now in Tur-
key is very much unsettled to-day
Porte claims that war has annulled all
treaties between the two countries. The
French ambassador has asked for time
for the Greeks to leave the country.
This will probably be accepted.
The entire Turkish army is by spe-
cial edlct OF to-day, to be armed with
Mauser rifles.
GREECE READY TO RECALL.
The special correspondent Of London
Daily Chronicle-Telegraph from Ath-
ems. says:
81 nave the very best reason for say
ing that Greece is disposed to recall
her force from Epirus and even to
evacuate the Island Of Crete
Athens. April 30.-The fierce battle
is still raging near Nalestrino, but the
Greek position is strong.
st. Petersburg, April 80.-Russia has
sent notice to Balkan state expressing
satisfaction on her part and the part OF
Austria with the matter, which they
have kept peace.
Turks occupied Volo last night
GREEKS ALLOWED TEN DAYS.
London, April 3O.-5 p. m.-Ten days
delay has been given to the Greeks who
desire to leave Constantlnople.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
INTEREST LIST PASSED.
COUNCIL RESOLVES TO CLOSE
CITY OFFICES AT NOON ON SAT-
URDAYS IN SUMMER.

II.
At the meeting of City Council last
night the Finance Committee reported
the certificates of city bonds on which
interest will be due on May 1 to be
$4,000. and the interest 1920. The
interest list was ordered paid
The miscellaneous payroll amount
ing to SO, 3,164.71, and those of City COun-
ell, $27626, and the police S5,350.44,
were ordered paid.
A resolution which provides that all
city offices be closed on Saturdays at
noon from May / to October /, was
offered by Mr.. Smith and was adopted.
The ordinance which was recently
passed by the Legislature empowering
the city to borrow $4,000 for the inn
provement of parks was read the first
and second times and referred to the
Law Committee.
The Law Committee reported favor
ably en- the ordinance which provides
for an extraordinary appropriation for
interest. 1t was passed without dis
senting vote.
The city treasurer reported the bal
ance in the Union National Bank 10 be
$50, ,SJ493; special park fund, S42 ,263-
GO. He reported having received the
following amounts during the week:
Eugene NJ. Sayers, $500; Edmund
Mitchell, Jr., $500.
The future meetings will be convened
at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
STRUCK by AN Engine.

John Follos, the S-year-old son Of
William Follos, of No. 7l6 Curlett
street, was struck by a p, w. & b.
railroad shifting engine near Old
Swedes' Church last night, while play
ing with some other boys. He wa
hurled ten feet from the engine and
had his head cut, but ii is not thought
that he is seriously injured. His in
juries were dressed at the railroad
hospital. and he was removed to his
home by Officer Smith.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
THE RocKToRD-MoRToN GAME

This is the batting order for the
Rockford Morton game tomorrow ar
ternoOn: Rockford Calhoun, third
stop, Ferguson, second base; Buckley,
centre field; Mcdaniel, first base,
Prentiss, right field; Phillips, catcher;
Kenny, pitcher Murray
catcher: Johnson, left field; McCoach
centre field; Dougherty, first base; Lei
per, short stop; Conahan, right field
pmmmer, pitcher; Barton, third base
Mclaughlin, second base
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
HAD AN ELECTRIC BATTERY.

One of the incidents which shows
the absolute crookedness CT the races
now being held in Cecil county was
the discovery of an electric battery on
Jockey A. Dorsey, who rode Reform,
the winner of the fourth race Reform
was heavily backed and as the chief
object of the racing association is TO
protect the bookmakers, he was dis
qualified and Dorsey was suspended
for the rest Of the meeting, not for
carrying a battery, but for being
caught at it.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
TAKEN TO CRAMPS,

The Stonington Line steamer New
Hampshire, which has been undergoing
repairs at the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company's shipyard, and which
was to have been docked there for fur
ther repairs, was taken to Cramps
shipyard this morning to be docked.
This move was occasioned by the Tai
lahasse being still in the local COM
pany's dock.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
BOSTON MEN STILL HERE.
STRIKERS MAY PAY THE RIvET-
ERs' WAY BACK TO BEANTOWN.

STRIKERS MAY PAY THE RIVET-
ERs' WAY BACK TO BEANTOWN.
The strike at the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company's shipyard pre-
sented no new developments to-day.
The men who came here from Boston
yesterday are still in the city, but dcs-
pite the statements Of the company,
they refused to go to work this morn
ing.
The strikers are busily skirmishing
around to raise funds to pay the trans
porta,ion of the men back TO Boston.
One of the Boston men told an Even
ing Journal reporter this morning that
he and the men with him had been Of
fered $3.50 per day by the company. 1t
was the refusal of the company to pay
the Wilmington men this amount that
led to the strike. The Bostonians
threaten dire vengeance on the agent
who got them to come to this city on
the promise that there was no strike
here.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
soNs on mn REVoLuToN.

The Wilmington delegates to the an
nual meeting OF the National Society,
Sons Of the American Revolution, which
meets In Cleveland, Ohio. to-day, left
this city yesterday The delegates who
were elected to represent the Delaware
society are: Colonel William A. La
motto; alternate, l.. b. Jones; Colonel
A. j. Woodman; alternate, Guy 10.
Wells; delegate-at-large, Howard ID.
Ross
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
-GASOIINE STOVES-

GASOLINE STOVES
With the coming of warm weather you
begin to think about your gasoline stove
II in need of repairs, come and see us.
We make a speciality of that part of the
gasoline business About Saturday, May
], we will have on sale the finest lot Of
GASOLINE STOVES AND OVENS that
We have ever yet had. Prices will be
very low.
CASH OR INSTALMENTS.
Gasoline is lower than we have ever
known it to be With one of our gasoline
stoves il costs only / cent to cook a
meal. No heat, no smoke and costs less
than coal or wood.
GASOLINE, FIVE GALLONS, SOC.
We loan you can If needed.
HUTCHINSONS
Sixth and King streets, Wilmington, and
oil Delaware street, New Castle.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
Nor NOR rHE GARRAGE RILL.

DR.. j. r. Smith, who was In Dover
on Tuesday, was not working in the
interest Of the Board of Healths gar
hage bill but was attending to some
business OF his own before the Leeis-
lature. Or Smith says he has never
expreseed any opinion pro or con on
the garbage bill and has NOT even con-
sldcred H.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
HELP WANTED.

XVANTED Ten good statesmen al once
on salary or commission Apply 10 q. H.
TRUfTT. New Castle, Del
DRESSAAKER apprentices wanted
Apply Si6 Madison street.
NVANTED.-German girl for general
housework. Apply at 1905 Washington
street.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
HE is NOT A CANDIDATE.

Marshal Hewson e. Lannan called al
the Evening Journal Office to-day and
stated that in no sense Of the word Is
he a candidate for the position of presi-
dent Of City Council under the flu
sion or any other ticket. The state
ment was unauthorized so far as he
was concerned, and is untrue in every
particular.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
HART SWORN IN.

Police Commissioner A. J. Hart, who
was appointed by Judge Grubb to sue
ceed Patrick Monaghan, was sworn in
this morning by Judge Ball. James A.
Hart became his bondsman tor the
sum of $4,000. The new commissioner
ASSUMES full duty tomorrow. Mr..
Monaghan's. term expires to-day.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
NEW srRAW HATsl

All new goods of this season, bought
IN case lots from the mills direct. em-
bracing over 60 different styles for
men and boys. We are headquarters
for Straw Goods and guarantee the
largest assortment and lowest prices
in the city. ROSS, 2l0 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
MoGULLIANs' ENTERTAINMENT

About 400 people attended the en-
tertaiument given by Wilmington Con-
clave, No. IL, A. o. U. W., to its mem
bers and their wives and friends, at its
hall last night. W. II. Robinson sang
a song entitled: "Why a Woman Cant
Join the Mogullians," which made a
big hit. II was composed by Dr. James
II. Morgan. Others who assisted
in the entertainment were: Pro-
f~'sor DeBarry, Miss Elizabeth
Helling, J. Dooley, c. B. Palmer, a
quartet composed of Charles M. Banks
David Wingfield, d. W. Gallagher and
w. C. Fritz and the Mogullian Band.
Refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
cAN,T SMOKE IN cHIcAao.

Special Deapatch Evonlng Journnl.
Springfield, H., April 30.-Without a
dissenting vote the House this morn
ing passed a bill prohibiting the manu-
factme and sale Of cigarettes. There
were 1903 votes in the affirmative. No
opposition is anticipated in the Senate
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
TROUBLE IN BRANDYWINE.
AN IMPORTANT BILL RELATING TO
ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
MORE TROUBLE IN SIGHT OVER
THE NEW CASTLE LEVY COURT
BILL-BILL RELATING TO VIII
MINGTON TAX COLLECTORS.
OTHER HOUSE BUSINESS.

MINGTON TAX COLLECTORS.
OTHER HOUSE BUSINESS.
Special Despatch Evening Journal.
Dover. April 30.-Representative
Dempsey introduced an important bill
in relation to the road commissioners
of Brandywine hundred. 1t is as fol-
lows
Section 1. That section 1, chapter
so, volume 20, part /, of the Laws OF
Delaware, be amended by striking out
the whole of said section, and insert
ing in lieu thereof the following, to wit:
Section l. The qualified voters OF
Brandywine hundred, shall on the
eighth day of November, A. d., 1898
and every two years thereafter ct the
usual time CT holding elections, elec'
three suitable persons for road commits
sioners for the said hundred. No
more than two candidates from any
one political party shall be elected tC
the office of road commissioner undel
this act. No voter at said elections
shall cast his ballot for more than two
of the three commissioners to b'
chosen; and the three persons VINO
shall receive the highest number o.
votes at said elections shall be declared
duly elected. If otherwise qualified, e
the office of road commissioner for th'
said hundred, for the term of tive
years. Any ballot containing tn
names of more than two persons fo
road commissioner Of Brandywine hun
dred. shall not be counted as to roa'
commissioners for Brandywine hun
dred. The commissioners now in oific
under and by virtue of the act Of whicl
this is an amendment shall hold offic
until the eighth day of November, "A
d.. 1898. when their successors shall
have been duly elected and qualified a
herein provided; and from and afte
theSth day of November, 1898, the term
and powers Of Office of the said commits
sioners now in Office, shall be, and tn
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
FTVE LITTLE DRINKS.

Five little drunks were arraigned be-
fore Judge Ball this morning. They
were James Lynn, Patrick Reardon
Chris" Carlin, John b. M. ID. c. Cas-
sidy and Eddie Dugan, the man who
saws he carries the Second ward in his
pocket. They each signed for 81 and
costs. Harry Maier paid the costs in
the case for harbOring an unregistered
dog
Evening journal., 1897-04-30
HENRY n. GRAY DEAD.

Henry T. Gray, who died at Sharon
Hill, Pa, on Wednesday, was one of
the best known passenger conductors
on the p, w. & B. railroad. For
twenty-cnc years he had been running
from Philadelphia to Washington. lie
was 90 years old, was a veteran OF the
war and was for several years chief
Of police at Petersburg, Va.