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The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
UTILITY OF BATTLEsHIP.
Nothing More Than Mobile Gun
Platform, Says This
Authority.

Primarily, the battleship is
merely a gun platform which can
be moved about. 1t would be far
cheaper for a country in need of
defense from a foe coming over
sea to mount guns around it's
shores and abstain from build
ing battleships, says Booklovers
Magazine. The shore guns might
be supported by some coast de-
fense ships-small monitors. But
this is form of economy in which
no nation with ocean-borne com
merce and distant possessions can
indulge. Consequently, men-of-
war are built to go anywhere and
to do anything. The battleship
is mobile gun platform. The
principal weapons of the Kansas
comprise four 12.inch guns which
can discharge, according to the
proficiency of the gunners, from
one to two projectiles of SS4
pounds a minute; eight of the
eight-inch weapons, each firing
259-pound shell at the rate of two
or three a minute, and II seven
inch pieces, each of which can
throw projectiles weighing 165
pounds three and one-h half times
in 60 seconds. In addition, 20
three-inch guns discharge per min
ute II shells weighing IA pounds.
In the first minute of an action at
sea the discharge of a single
broadside would result in about
14,500 pounds of metal being
hurled through space with tremen-
dous force The surprising anom-
ally is that while these guns, the
cause of the ships existence, cost
less than $1,O00,000, the mount
ings and the platform on which
they are carried and moved from
one side of the world to the other,
if the need arises, entail an ex-
penditure of not far short of
81, 100000. The guns are cheap;
it is the platform with its ma
chinery and its 1000 tons of ar
NOR which is expensive.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
cHAUFFEURs OF TITLE.
Two Monarchs of Europe Who Actu-
ally Drive Their Own Au-
tomobiles.

But two monarchs actually
drive motor cars, though royalty
has taken most kindly to the auto
mobile.
The king Of Italy and the young
king of Spain are the only ones
who handle their cars themselves,
and the Spanish ruler is quite ca
pable Of crawling under his car
and repairing breakdowns as ex-
pertly as mechanic.
His intention Of having and run
ming his own car very nearly
brought about a cabinet crisis. as
it was feared that he would kill
himself and precipitate a revolu-
ton; but he handles his car like
veteran and takes more enjoy
ment in the sport than he has
found in any other diversion.
When King Edward was prince
of Wales he was the first royal pa
tron Of the sport, and he still owns
greater number and variety Of
cars than any other ruler
The queen will this year set up
her own car, as will Princess
Christian and the present prince
and princess of Wales are much
interested in motoring.
The kaiser was the first to en-
courage motor racing; but his
greater interest is in the mechan-
ical side of motoring, and in this
his brother, Prince Henry, follows
him, the latter having hobby for
visiting factories and studying
the cars in process of construc-
tiOn.
Oddly enough, President Lou
bet has not taken to motoring,
and each year he drives to open
the automobile show in his four
horse carriage, though it was in
France the motor car gained its
early progress and France still
leads the world in motoring.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
A Delightful Wedding 6

was celebrated, Wednesday, June q, at
the charming home of Mt. and Mrs.
Phillip Clegg of Pleasant Valley, Owy-
hee County, when their daughter Mar
geret Jane, was united to Mr.. Joseph
Gluch, of Pleasant Valley, Rev. Geo. P.
PembertoD officiating The ceremony
being performed in the presence of a
large number of their immediate friends
and neighbors, with Miss Mona Clegg,
a sister of the bride, and Mr.. Bruno
Gluch, brother of the groom, serving as
bridesmaid and groomsman.
After the ceremony and congratula-
tions the party sat down to one of those
bountiful dinners the BRIDES mother
knows how to provide.
The pretty presents and tokens of
esteem bestowed upon the bride were
profuse and valuable.
The bride, born in Owyhee, is one OF
family whose parents have been re-
spected and prominent residents of the
county long enoagh to be esteemed as
old timers, and the groom, a nephew OF
John Melke, one OF our wealthy wool
growers, has resided in the county foI
a number of years.
The happy couple left the following
morning for brief visit with friends al
Baker City, Ore, whence they will re.
turn within fortnight to be at home
to their friends.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
Nampa Celebrated.

The bustling junction city of Nampa
never undertakes to do thing without
the people throwing their whole souls
in it. That's the reason why Nampa
booms. With some hesitation, because
the business men we're so busy with big
enterprises building a beet sugar fac
tory, putting up an immense brewery,
improving their streets, putting up a
larger school house, constructing a
sewer system and building business
blocks aud finer homes-they resolved
TO celebrate, after the business mems
club had passed it up. Then e. H.
Dewey and Mayor Purdum passed.
around their hats for contributions for
entertaining the public, got them filled
with money, and program was ar
ranged on short notice. Hon. jim II.
Hawly was engaged to deliver the ora
tion, the Columbia band was employed
to assist their own excellent local band,
a street parade with floats was arrang-
ed, large pavilion and dancing plat
form was built, and the crowd came
four thousand strong, and found Nam
pa prepared to feed them. Well, they
had perfect day and just real old
fashioned, patriotic Fourth of July
celebration with all the trimming from
fire crackers to fire works. Kept up
until everybody was happy and tired.
1t was all carried out without hitch or
jar, so we'll had the committees prepar-
cd for it, Every resident of Nampa
has reason to be proud Of Nampa's
big celebration and the manner in
which the crowds were cared for and
entertained. There were so many
pleasing features in the exercises that
mention of any would require the
mention of many and we must forego.
Clear Havana Cigars &c to 25c each at
Rowetts.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
July 5th.

The baseball game of nine innings
between the married men and single
men was one of the most interesting
events of the whole celebration, and
was the occasion for considerable chaff-
ing on both sides, the umpire coming
in for full measure. There was a
large crowd in attendance, and until
the Sth inning was very one-sided af-
fair.
In the Sth inning through fumbles on
the part on of the married men the
single men scored runs and became
more hopeful, but the could not over
come the lead of ihe married men and
Went down to defeat by score Of l6 to
TO-
There was a slight wrangle before the
game commenced occasioned by the re-
quest of the married men to be allowed
to play a single man in the place of a
married man who withdrew at the last
minute. The single men finally con-
sented and Miller, single man, was al
lowed to play with the married men.
The lineup was as follows:
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
Pleasing Program OF Exercises in
the Forenoon and Good Sports
in the Afternoon.
Ball by Rathbone Sisters in the
Evening with Large Attendan ce.

The Fourth of July was ushered in at
daylight by the firing OF bombs. The
various business houses, public offices
and residences we're gaily decorated
with bunting and evergreene, with Old
Glory above all.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the following
program was rendered from grand
stand erected on Washington Street, in
front Of the post office:
Prayer ..... Rev. Herbert Jukes
Soug Yankee Doodle. Children
Recitation 4th OF Iuly. Lottie Gardner
Song Star Spangled Banner, Miss Miller
Song Uncle Sammy Mary Hicks aud
Elna Hays
Recitation Master Heury Bigham
Song Starlight ....... Paul Newman
Song Red, White and Blue. Children
Grafton .. ~ Hon. G. NJ Hays
Chorus-America.
Mrs S. Harris, Accompanist.
The afternoon was taken up by foot
races, for old and yonng Of both sexes,
ladies nail driving contest, ETC., and a
tug OF war. married men VS. single men,
winding up with fireworks aud a grand
ball by the Rathbone Sisters at night
The following named we're the sue
cessful contestants in the various
events:
100 yd. amateur race, Pose Morrow 1st.
Sack race, Ernest Valverde lst, Frank
Slattery End.
Potato race, Pose Morrow 1st, Ernest
Valverde 2nd.
Ladies race, Ethel Kingsley lst, Emma
Pasco 2nd.
Boys race, under y yrs, Frank Heer LIST
Girls race, under II yrs, Verna Fry 1st
Boys and girls race, under years OF
age S5.UO divided.
Egg and spoon race Gree for all) Ernest
Valverde lst, Frank SIattery End
Needle threading contest, Miss Miller
lst, Mrs. Farquhar 2nd.
Ladies nail driving contest, Mrs. Nor
risey lst, Mrs Schrader2nd
Standing high jump, Pose Morrow 1st
Wales Spencer 2nd.
3 successive jumps, Pose Morrow lst
Eph Adamson 2nd
Standing long jump, VIM. Lawler 1st
Pose Morrow 2nd.
Children's money scramble, $780,
Tug of war, Married men won $50.
Everything passed off very pleasantly
ami there was no disturbance of any
kind TO mar the pleasures of the day.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
Fine Stationery at Rowett,s.

Jordan Razors not single swear in
a thousand shaves at Rowetts
Playing cards, Tally cards and Call
ing cards at Rowett's.
Ice Cream Soda and Ice Cream every
day and all the time now at Tremewan's.
Tremewan has added fine line OF
stationery to the stock in his store.
Among the numbers OF pleasant peo-
pie up here from Reynolds to enjoy the
Fourth, Nugget noted Mr.. and Mrs.
Babington and their daughter, Mrs
Millie Crocheron, with her little girls
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Scott and daugh-
ters, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gobel and
Miss Nellie and Frank johnson.
DR.. and Mrs. Farrer Of DeLamar are
enjoying visit from the doctors sister
who arrived here from their former
Pennsylvania home, yesterday.
One of the most pleasant and enjoy
able parties of the season TOOK place on
Monday evening, when about twenty
five of the friends of Mrs. BIackmau
went to the home Of Mrs Petit on
hearing that Mrs. Blackman was invit-
ed with others to partake OF dinner
there and spend the evening. They
were met at the door by Mrs. Petit
whose smiling countenance denoted
that so far was well and the surprise
maturing to her satisfaction. Fine
music and games were INDUCED in Till
nearly midnight which came all toe
soon. A fine lunch was then served
when all went home well filed and
happy, rejoicing that they we're mum
bered with the many friends of Mrs
Blackman.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
Side Lights.

1t was remarked that the single men
were too Slow To get married.
That one married lady said to an
other, "Aren' t you glad you're married ?"
That the single men will defeat the
married men on Labor day.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06
LOCAL NEW S
Short Items of Interest for Nuggets
Many Readers
New cabbages at Tremewan's.

New cabbages at Iremewan S.
See the Gillette Safety Razors at
Rowett's.
Kodaks and Kodak Supplies at
Rowett's
Clyde Noble and family, of Oreana,
have rented the York house, and are
now residents Of Silver.
LOST:-A bunch Of several door and
desk keys. Finder please hand to Miss
Myrtle Hastings.
w. l.. Jones and Charles Conkle we're
awarded the contract bv the Banner
NJ. q M. O., TO extend their tunnel un-
til the vein is cut. The contract re-
quires the employment of not less than
five men per day. 1t is expected that
the vein will be reached not later than
Sept. lst.
Robert Noble was in town last Fri
day in connection with the sale, by
him, to o. F. Brunzell and Chas Sim
mons, of the old "Cook Ranch' on
Reynolds, and incidentally inspected
his mining property in Jacobs gulch,
while here.
Miss Lena DeLong, our popular tele
phone operator, was a passenger on the
stage last Tuesday, for visit with rela-
tives and friends at La Grande, Ore,
having been granted leave of absence
for two weeks. Miss Maggie Cavaney
will officiate during the absence of
Miss DeLong.
Kenneth Mckenzie and joaquin Rer-
nardo accompanied Mrs. Bibrano Ana
cabe and children to Silver last Friday,
in connection with the hearing before
the probate court of the petition of
Mrs. Anarabe for partial distribution
to her of her portion of the estate Of
Cipriano Anacabe, deceased. The sum
of 5000 was distributed by the court
to Mrs Anacabe who has departed for
Spain, accompanied by her three young
est children. Mr.. Mckenzie j. admin
strator of the estate of Cipriano Ana
cabe, deceased.
Last Saturday, in response to an in
vitation from Mrs. Blackman and Mrs
Ricketts,, the ladies of St. James Guild
met in the Idaho hotel parlors to spend
social afternoon. A fine lunch was
served about half past three. Just be-
fore luueh was served the president of
the Guild came forward and in a few
well chosen words presented Mrs.
Blackman with beautifully embroder-
ed apron, the handwork of the mem
bers, as token of their appreciation
of Mrs. BIackman's faithfulness in
church work during her stay in Silver
All the members of the Guild were
unanimous in regretting Mrs. Black
mans near departure from Silver.
They do things in proper and patri-
utic enthusiasm at Jordan Valley when
they celebrate the anniversary OF
American independence. They cele
brated our I3Oth birthday this week
and it was done in manner to make
our Uncle Sam proud of his nephews
and nieces in and around that bustlinl
little place. They had float with 6
pretty Goddess of Liberty and maids O
honor; a realistic Uncle Sam; beautiful
music; the reading of the Declaration
ETC., and all done charmingly, inter est
ingly and with patriotic fervor. Their
grand dinner at the Monopole anc
then some spirited races, winding VI
the day with delightful ball. 1t al
passed off with only one incident tt
mar the days perfect pleasure
frightening of team with lady seat
ed in carriage to which the horses
were attached, and a runaway. but hap
PLY the lady escaped any serious in
jury.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06

Something new in Bracelets at
Rowetts.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-07-06

Clear Havana Cigars &c to 25c each at
Rowetts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-07
WORLD FAMOUS DRIVERS TO COMPETE RACES AT DAYTON

make motor-car driving safer and more
comfortable. It is hoped by motorists
that contests will be promoted soon in
America, with view Of deciding the
best muffer, the best tires, the most
economical carbureter, the best device
for starting the motor with the use of
the crank, the best bearings, the best
style of goggles and the easiest method
for keeping the occupants Of the car
warm in winter. :
There is also continued demand for
an endurance contest Of Automobiles
in the snow, for one Of the arguments
advanced against the use of motor We,
hicles in business relates to their ina
bility to travel as well as the horse
drawn vehicle when snow is on the
ground. Motor truck builders refute
the statement and wish chance to
prove it officially. T. .fs:.-.s I'D. NJ
Earl Kiser is at Hot Springs, where
he will remain awhile in training, for
the popular little Dayton rider, whose
leg was lost in the accident to his Win
ton Bullet at Cleveland, is practicing
at Hot Springs with a cork leg. He
was seen thre by VIC. Anderson, of
Cleveland. His mother was with him.
Kiser practices daily walking and is
becoming so proficient that he believes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-07
SIMPLE LIFE FOR
CALIFORNIA ATHLETE
Ralph Rose Is Thru with Some
Of His Hayward
Stunts. .,~ /.

Healdsburg, Jan. 6.-Ralph W. Rose,
Healdsburg's phenomenal and world
beating shot-putter and athlete, who
was recently embroiled in tramp esca-
pade at Newman, Cal, is at present in
this city.
i The young athlete is travelworn and
in poor health, having lost consider
able in weight. since his departure from
here last July.
When questioned he stated: 81 have
had experiences during the last few
months, some Of which were not enjoy
able by any means, that hope to profit
by I'll tell you, every fellow ought to
have some experience with the. outside
world and have a chance to get his
head under, altho I wouldn It advise
any of them to go thru what have.
Say, that Modesto constable GER
tainly thought he made big haul. And
I guess he did. But there was nothing
to hold me on, and the constable locked
me up overnight without allowing me
to see magistrate until next morning,
when he rearrested me.
81 have certainly been a victim of
newspaper notoriety and don't want
any more of it.
II only regret that I did not get in
and study and cut out the high times.
Wher asked as to his future inten-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-07

tions, he said: CT have decided to
settle down for once in my life and
have already cut out the booze and
:high diddings,' and this time I'm GO
ing to profit by my experiences. | am
going to help my father out in manag-
ing the summer resort we re going to
have behind Fitch mountain again next
summer. Camp Rose was big sue
cess this summer, and for six or. seven
months at least I I'm going to devote
my attention to Camp Rose and take
good care Of myself, and at least regain
my health. 1 will then study law in
my fathers office. I don It believe I I'll
take up athletics again, altho I will
exercise while studying
Rose still holds the worlds records
for putting the twelve and twenty
four-p pound shots, and made record of
so feet 4 inches for the sixteen-pound
weight in an indoor meet held under
the auspices of the A. A. u. in Boston.
This beats the worlds record of 40
feet inches established by Coe at
Portland in the, championship games
last August.
Rose says there was some discussion
as to the ring when he made his big
put, but he believes his record with
stand officially.
The young giant IS father, who is
prominent attorney in Healdsburg, is
almost satisfied that Ralph will bessat-
isfed to live the "simple life" from
now on and yet develop into lawyer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-07

Word has been received in New York
that S. F. Edge, the English automo-
bilist, has decided to come over for the
OrmondDaytona meet, and his entry
has been made for twelve races during
the tournament, which will begin on
Jan. %. Clifford carp, his racing part
ner, who will also drive a six-cylinder
Napier is now in this country and says
that Hemery, the winner of the Van
derbilt cup race, and Jenatzy, the Mer-
cedes driver, will both come over for
the carnival of speed on the Florida
coast.
Everything points to a record-break-
ing tournament, not alone in the list Of
entries of cars and drivers, but in at
tendance as we'll, as bookings are being
made from all over the country. The
automobile clubs Of the big cities are
planning excursions to the sunny south,
and many of those who 60 will also
visit. Cuba, where 100-mile road race
will be held two weeks after the Or
mond affair. -..
r. E. Olcs is going with party of
twelve, and after the tournament will
make tour of Jamaica and Cuba. So
great has been the demand for accom-
modations during the three days prior
to the tournament that the Southern
railroad is arranging for extra trains
in addition to the regular service.
Many automobiles will have special
cars carrying their friends.
Reports from Ormond show that al
most all the rooms at the Ormond hotel
,pd 'otber D1acas have hoan resarCad
but the southerners declare tents will
be provided and accommodations Sc
cured in cottages, so that all. who go
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-07

Givity Of such school was to be
regarded with suspicion. Ca,&ain
Pierce of West Point, and DR.. Will
Jams of Minnesota, went upon the floor
and by tact and fairness achieved a re-
markable victory. Had the meeting
run unlicensed there is little doubt but
that the narrow-minded and intolerant
element would have carried the day.
Everyone who knows the gopher
coach knows just what the rabid chaps
encountered. They ran up against a
noncommital smile, a rather close
scrutiny thru a pair Of spectacles that
have a habit of seeing about every
thing transporting either in the center
Of their focal point or on the outskirts
of this territory and an argument that
started off with the well-known "Now,
see here-etc.'
The antifootball orators pictured
the thousands, yea, millions Of young
men who were "annually giving up
their lives to the modern Moloch' to
quote the insane comparison Of one
New York Sunday editor. These chaps
climbed upon chairs and waved aloft
the mortuary list of football and did
not care a hang if from half to two
thirds of it was fiction. They har-
rangued the conference until one would
have thought that football was worse
than the plague darkness or the seven
worries of Egypt. Right here entered
the West Pointer and the Gopher. They
told the truth about football and by
their work swerved the meeting until
it took the sane action of attempting
to break into the linked ring of the
rule makers and the delegation was sent
to Philadelphia.
The New York Tribune, in speaking
of the work of the Minnesota man and
Captain Pierce, says:
"The meeting was impressive. There
were some delegates, it is true, who
believed in radical measures, that meant
revolution, not reform, and there were
some who seemed to fear for the dig
nifty of the convention if any over
lures were made to the old rules com
mittee Fortunately wiser counsel pre-.
vailed, even in the face of some ora
torically strong arguments, and foot
ball was saved from chaos and con
fusion, while the way was opened fol
a development and broadening Of the
conference that meant perhaps in time
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-07

fuel instead Of gasolene, which was sug-
gested in a recent lecture given by
Whidden Graham, at the Automobile
that alcohol could be used but that the
motors would have to be made a little
heavier. On the other hand some ex-
'perts assert that alcohol is not a sue
cess in motors Of the present type, and
it is questionable whether it would be
successful in any motors that might be
built. 4 --.s L.. ,.-....+
+: It is said that a motor using alcohol
is very difficult to start and, moreover,
alcohol does not supply nearly as much
power as gasolente. In this connection
it is worth noting that this country s
annual supply Of gasolene- is about 49,,
100000 gallons, of which half is ex-
ported. When it is taken into consid
Grafton that in the states Of New York,
New Jersey and Massachusetts, there
are more automobiles than are found in
France, the necessity Of some substitute
for gasolene becomes apparent. With
the tax taken off Of alcohol, it is be-
lieved that the cost would be about IS
cents gallon, as against 20 cents a
gallon, the price of gasolene in most Of
the big cities. +.
!. !.
The feeling is now general that there
should be more contests for automobiles
so as to bring out the good points Of
various cars and furnish the public
with information which they demand
before buying. On the other side, tests
Of all sorts are promoted by the auto
mobile clubs OF, France, Germany and
England, and prizes are offered nv in
| dividuals for improvements WI