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Evening journal., 1909-02-02
COUNTY HAS BALANCE
OF $6l,672.4O

County Treasurer Burns presented to
the Levy Court this morning a report
showing the weekly balance to the credit
OF the county to be S6l,s724o.
The report showed further; Special bond
issue. sli3Ss.0S; miscellaneous. s231 80.
christana hundred. sSo5so; Mil Creek.
sl55e.S5. White Clay Creek s9713; PEN
cader. si22is; New Castle. A.OTn; Red
Lion. sel1S9; st. Georges, sl15LS7; Apo
quinimink, s2i4si; Blackbird. ssa4i Bran
dywine si.s2i7f
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
BANDITS HOLD UP
GOLDFIELD SALOON

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
GOLDFIELD. New, Feb. 2-Deputies
are following all roads leading from Cold
field to-day. in pursuit of three masked
men. who late last night. lined 20 patrons
OF the Mohawk Saloon up against the wall
and rihed the cash register. securing s.4l7.
The robbers kept their guns playing on
the crowd, backed out and vanished in the
darkness.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
URGED TO VETO
CENSUS BILL
1t Would Throw Open 10000
Jobs to the Political
SpOiISmen
By United Press Leased Special wIra

BY United Press Leased Special Wira
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2-President
Roosevelt is not yet prepared to say
what he win do with the bill pro
viding for the taking OF the next
census. The measure not only throws
the employment Of some sixty thous-
and supervisors and clerks open to the
spoilsmcn, but contemplates that a
large part Of the printing be done out
side the government printing Office
Prominent civil service reforrncrs
have been urging the President to veto
the bin as an evidence that he was not
in sympathy with Il, ana TO place upon
Congress the full responsibility OF
ignoring the merit system in the EN-.
ployment of this big force. The Presi.
dent has lad the bill for several days.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
AGENT STOUT GETS
THE KING CASE

The case Of James King. charged
with larceny, was referred to Humane
Agent Stout by city Court Judge
Cochran this morning and continued
until Thursday. King is under $50
bail. 1t is alleged that he robbed a
gas slot meter.
The case OF Aaron Rice. charged with
the larceny Of two pairs Of trousers.
was continued until Thursday, Rice be-
ing held under $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Railroad Man Transferred.

Jacob Rupp a ilagman on the Della
ware City railroad. has been trans
ferred to the Perryville branch. lie
wa~ 49, Democratic candidate for the
Legislature in Red Lion hundred last
fan
His removal from Delaware City
causes a vacancy in the City Council
Of that place. As Mayor Willard Smiths
time expires this spring there promises
to be a warm fight to get control Of the
council.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Kent Levy Court Elects officers.

DOVER. Feb. 2.--The Levy Court to-
day settled two controversies by elect
ing James Sapp. president and James
l.. Wolcott solicitor. Mr.. Sapp is the
Democratic holding over member from
Magnolia. The Republicans nominated
James Wilbur Powell, of Harrington.
Because of a crowded room the court
postponed other selections until late
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Farmers Want Tax on Poles,

Crangers throughout New castle
county will make a fight for the taxa
tion Of poles of telegraph and telephone
companies The grangers have sug-
gested that the revenue so derived go
into the school fund.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
RED MEMS HOME
MAY BE Al NEWARK

Great Sachem Baker has been re.
quested &c call meeting of the Great
Council Of the Improved Order of REQ
Men to be held on April 22 at the Pie
property near Newark. The Red Mems
Fraternal Home of Delaware has Sc
cured an option on the property, which
contains twenty-eight rooms and is
surrounded by fifteen acres of land.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Injured While AZ Work.

Stanley Beniski. of No. 324 East
Second street. employed at the plant
of the Wilmington Malleable Iron
Works had the fingers OF one Of his
hands mashed today His injury was
dressed at the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
win EnIaroe Refriqerstor Plant.

The wilmington Provision Company
at Third and Orange streets win build
an addition to its refrigerator plant.
The cost Of the improvement will be
about $500. The necessary permit was
issued By Building Inspector johnson
TODAY
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Heavv Earthouakes Renort.d.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 2.--Heavy
earthquakes have continued for several
days in the northern part of the island
of Sakhalin, according TO reports TO
dav a severe quake is also reported
at Alexandrovsk.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Assessors eefore lew court.

The county assessors attended the
meeting of the Levy Court this morn
ing. Each member of the court Sc
lected an assessor 20 be present to-
morrow in order that the books may
be Inspected.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
RibIe Society Meetina.

The Delaware Bible Society will meet
in the Y. NJ. c. A. building tonight. The
distribution of Bibles will be considered
and several committees viii report.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
nitnrs on Estates.

Letters testamentary were granted
TO-DAY by Registrar Of Wills Walker as
follows:
William A. Ahern 10 Martie Ahern,
George c. Maris to Irene l.. Maris.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Vcstrv Meetinn Pnstnnned.

Owing TO the lack OF a quorum the
monthly meeting Of the vestry of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church was not held
last night.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Horse Kick Breaks Mans Nose.

GEORGETOWN., Feb. Going into
the stall of a fractious horse Charles
Benson was kicked in the face and
had his nose broken.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Mr. Jones 10 Go to Dover.

william &. Jones. Jr. attorney for
the Levy Court, will go 20 Dover to-
morrow in the interest Of the bills en-
dorsed By the Levy Court.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
sunoer For peaooness Home.

In Eden Hall on Thursday evening a
supper will be given for the benefit
OF the Deaconess Home of the Meth
todist Episcopal Church.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Pronertv at sherifrs Sale.

Sheriff Lippincott this morning sold
the property Of the late William G.
Winner, in Ninth street. between
Orange and Tatnall streets. 10 Edward
c. Cook for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Lsncaster cIub Renefits $500 bx Eair

LANCASTER. Feb. 2.-The fair held
last week for the benefit of the Lam
caster Tristate team closed Saturday
night, and the closing accounts today
show that nearly $500 was cleared for
the treasury. Manager Hogan was a
big attraction himself, and had charge
Of a drawing feature called "Hogan's
alley"
Evening journal., 1909-02-02
Bishop Monaghan Conducts Mass.

bIshop Woha9han Oonducts Mass,
Bishop John }. Monaghan conducted
high mass over the body OF the late
Rev. Henry NJ. Chapins in the ST.
Charles College. Maryland, chapel this
morning
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
(The End.)
BLAZE 1900 FEET HIGH.
Above 1t a Column of Smoke As
cended to a Height OF 5000 Feet.

Above 1t a Column of Smoke As
cended to a Height OF 5000 Feet.
The greatest oil fire in history ia
supposed to have been the fire which
by a conservative estimate destroyed
more than 100000 barrels of oil last
year in the San Geronimo field near
Tampico, Mexico.
The oil stratum was struck at
depth Of 1,S4S feet In a six-inch cased
we'll. The torrent of oil burst forth
and was quickly followed by blow
out of gas which opened q big orince
in the earth's surface, swallowing up
the derrick and whole drilling outfit,
including the engine and boiler. The
gas and oil were ignited from the fire
under the boiler and the great fire was
in this manner started.
1t burned for sixty-two days. The
vortex or crater through which the oil
poured was gradually enlarged until it
was more than 500 feet wide. A rim Of
rocks and earth was formed around Its
outer edge resembling volcanoes era
ter. According to the Technical World
the blaze extended to a height of from
1,4O0 to 1900 feet and the column Of
black smoke rose above it to height
Of about 1900 feet On top of the
smoke rested a great white cloud Of
vapor which was estimated to extend
skyward to an additional height Of
1000 feet. The blaze could be seen
200 miles.
The great oil fire was extinguished
by means OF six centrifugal pumps
which were kept constantly busy for
two weeks throwing mud and water
into the crater. Heavy discharges Of
dynamite around the rim Of the ori1ce
also aided in the extlnguishing work.
Shortly after the flames were put out
the oil burst forth again in greater vol
ume than ever and its output was esti-
mated at 10000 barrels a day. 1t has
been difficult problem to care for the
oil. The Mexican government sent sew
eral hundred soldiers to the scene to
assist the owners of the well in build
ing earthen reservoirs for temporary
storage of the product. The oil over
flowed these reservoirs and large guam
titles escaped into the San Geronimo
River and Lake Tamiahua.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
PROBLEM FOR BRITAIN.

Unity of India's People Would Ter.
inmate England's Rule.
Unrest in India, such as threatens
and disturbs the British, must, of
course, always be profoundly serious
menace, says Golfers. None of the
uneaslness which just now seems so
widespread through Europe and Asia
could have as immediate and far
reaching an effect as any real national
movement in India. The rest of what
England governs or controls either
consists of essential and willing parts
of the whole, like the colonies, or else
is thoroughly in hand, like Egypt.
Only one thing, however, has made it
possible for European nation to gov
ern India, and that is the lack of
unity in India herself. Should that
heterogeneous collection of various
races, languages and religions, over a
territory as large as Europe, ever ex-
perience wave of feeling sufficient to
make it unit, the control of England
could not last week. She governs
India by means of Indian troops and
Indian money, and there is no other
way in which she possibly could gov
ern 1T. She obtained political posses
sion, without design, because of her
wars with France She removed an
archy and the terrible rule of spoils
AS Hastings fairly boosted, the plow-
man is again in every quarter turning
up soil which had for many seasons
never been stirred except by the hoofs
of predatory cavalry" To what extent
India could be conducted for the well
fare Of the millions, instead of for the
spoils OF the powerful, If British rule
should be shaken OF, is a dark, unan.
sWerable question. The loss to Eng
land would be almost entirely CONNER
cial, for politically that great and dis
tant province weakens her. There ara
OF course, no signs of an Immediate
approaching unity of feeling that could
result in shaking off the British rule
but there are signs that some sucb
general spirit may be born sooner than
thirty years ago seemed at all nrob-
able. Even now there is plenty of ma
tionality talk, but it is confined mostly
to those who call themselves the ain.
tellectuals," and it seeks and receives
some foreign sympathy by assuming
similarity among the various popu-
lations living in what IS called India
hueh closer than any which actually
does exist. John Morley, whom. it is
rather difficult to call Lord Morley.
is an anti-imperialist of a species ran
idly disappearing even among the lib
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
TnNE-TELLING DEVICES.

GnOmOn, Sand Glass and CIepsydras
Used Before Modern Clock.
The art of telling time is as old as
the earliest historical records, though
the methods employed in dividing up
the day into equal periods have varied
greatly during the last eras. and only
in modern times have watches and
clocks as we know them become Gus
tomary. Many of these are most elab-
crate, but practically all possess a cir
cular dial or face. However, only as
late as the sixteenth century many
watches were oval in shape, and an
oblong one with six sides kept SPLEEN
did time after it had been repaired
ninety years later.
Probably the earliest form of time
piece, says Harper's Weekly, was the
gnomon, or index rod, of a sundial.
At first this was merely an upright
stick placed in a sunny spot and meas
uring the passage of the day by its
shadow cast upon the bare earth, be-
cause the dial was a later invention.
The sand glass, still frequently used
as an indicator for the boiling of eggs,
dates back 1000 years and was always
reliable in marking a fixed space Of
time, such as the hour. 1t has not
been very many years since the hour
glass had its particular place on the
pulpits In our churches as an ever
present reminder to the preacher not
to overtax the attention of his audi
ence. The finer glasses were filed
with powdered eggshells thoroughly
dried, for this material was not so sus-
ceptible to atmospheric moisture.
A still earlier instrument was the
clepsydra, which measured time by the
efiux of water through tiny orihce.
There were two types of these: In
the first the water trickled from q
small opening in one vessel and slowly
filed receptacle which was gradual
ed to indicate periods of time, and
generally "1oater" pointed out the
height Of the water on the side of the
vessel. In the second variety of this
clepsydra the graduated vessel, having
small orifice in the bottom, rested
upon a surface of water and gradually
filled and sunk at the expiration OF
the fixed interval.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
d Al IjS.E"2!gR2A 3
GVz@S\ y
A1lI5' i I. lI+ jsi.i{
N~~~N~~NNN~

The late Rosa Nouchette Carey,
whose death is regretted by many
readers, left the finished manuscript
of novel which will be published I'M
der the title, THE Key of the I'm
known" The total work of this in
dustrious and wholesome writer
amounts to some 40 volumes
Robert Kitchens new novel, THE
Knock on the Door," is described as
dramatic portrayal of a contest be-
tween materialism and idealism. 1t
opens in London, but almost imme-
diately the scene changes to Africa,
to the Nile and the Pyramids, to the
desert and the ancient temples on its
border. This is pleasant bit of news
for the admirers of Mr.. Kitchens pre-
vious novel, 1.-THE Garden of Allah"
Tennyson is regarded in France as
poet who is 'typically English"
Rudyard Kipling does not express
English thought" writes a French re-
viewer. HE has merely interpreted
transient and Fictitious feelings.
temporary aspect of the Anglo-Saxon
temperament" This was recognized
by Kipling himself, for Tennyson,
some time before his death, wrote to
the author of THE Jungle Book to
compliment him for his poem, 1.-THE
English Flag" and Kipling replied:
When the soldier in the ranks re-
ceives praise from his general, he
does not know how to thank him, but
on the morrow he fights better" 1t
is said that Tennyson was delighted
with the reply. The sweet singer in
carnates TO the Frenchman the Eng.
fish character. His calm life, labori-
Gus, regular, had no vicissitudes other
than those which might fall to the
lot of the busy clerk or the TRANQUIL
shopkeeper."
The "Bookman," referring to the
new edition of Jerome K. Jerome's
Three Men in a Boat" tells US that
since its appearance in 1889 the book
has been reprinted every year until
there has been produced the large
number of 100000 copies, the 5000 of
this present edition bringing the total
up to 100000 copies During that
period there has been only one edi-
ton, and, like the present issue, this
has been published at IS 6d-facts
which the publisher believes to be un-
precedented. In an Authors Adver-
tisement'' to this new edition, Mr..
Jerome supplements his publishers
particulars about its sales. I'm Chi
cago," he writes. Il was assured by
an enterprising pirate. now retired.
that the sales throughout the United
States had exceeded million; and
although. in consequence of its having
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
A Magician NIystihes.

Two men sat in the hotel lobby glow
ering at the smoke which they blew
toward the ceiling. At intervals they
broke into argument which involved
personality.
whats the matter with them p
asked a salesman.
zone is the proprietor of this no
TEL" answered the accommodating clerk
''the other owns the only newspaper
in town.
Last night both went to the theatel
where a magician asked for a handker
chief. A man jokingly handed him &
big square of muslin.
'"The magician studied the cloth fol
a few minutes, and then said, dramatic
ally:
"Thank heaven. there's at least ons
clean sheet in this town.
"And now the publisher says the no
tel bed clothes were alluded to, and the
other insists that was the towns news
paper"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
Learn to Use the Telephone.

"Only about one person in every ten
knows how to properly use the tele-
phone" said a district manager Of one
of the local companies. Eyes, sir, I'll
stand by my guns on that assertion !
and think can prove my point. Nine
out of every ten persons talk entirely
too loud over the telephone. They
actually shout and make so much noise
that they drown out all semblance of
clearness. Then they can't hear, and
the first thing you know there is a
complaint about poor connection and
faulty service. The correct way to talk
over the telephone is to talk as you do
in ordinary conversation, or even a tri-
f1e lower. People can't seem to real
lie that the telephone will carry a
whisper even. No, they must talk loud
enough to be heard from 10th and
Chestnut streets to Germantown, II
those be the connected points. Just
try yourself. Try the low, well modu-
lated voice, and see If you do not get
infinitely better service out of your
telephone In the future"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
CHAPTER XIV.

Suddenly Il seen tumult amongst the
distant horsemen, who have gone down
some way to witness the start, and almost
bafors Maude can realize that they are all
tearing towards her, the fierce Shrek of
iaThay'rN OF r. announces that the race
ipr the Two Thousand has begun. She
has barely time 70 get the bushes within
the Acid OF her glasses when half dozen
" the gay silken jackets pass them.
Flushed, painting, excited, and utterly un-
accustomed to the thing, Maude grinds
her little white teeth In her agitation a.
he hnds they have passed the point more
HE the glimpse Of a kaleidoscope THAI
anything else; then, for a second, she
ant find them again. "Oh, Gren I" she
rasps, (which IL Corianderf l forget
YVES Il blue, or black and white hoopsf
rye lost them. Oh, dear, that green thing
win winI Oh, which Is Coriander ?"
And there was q slight gurglS In Mauds's
throat.
'@Ths Saint winsl No, he don't, he's
beatl FAuxpas winsi No, the Lightning
Colt; Fauxpas"-when, sharp and shriIl
e. q clarion above the Babel, came Sam
Pearman's cry of "Coriander wins for a
monkey !" CoriAnder wins. Coriander-
10 q walk, and the black and white hoops
glide past the Judges chair clever length
IN front.
Grenville draws a big breath. els 1t
tTnsf-and he glares anxiouSiy at the
telegraph board. From where he Is It Is
impossible to tell for certain though he
thinks the favorlte won. Harrahl Up
goes the mystic that represents Corl-
ander on the cardsi and with q yen.
6EunYilis sends his hat Int The air. Even
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
Couldn't Fool Father.

stern Parent Gas daughter comes up.
stairs at midnight) -What makes tina;
young man stay 30 late
Pretty Daughter-Why, we-er-got
to discussing politics. and didn't notice
the flight of time.
Stern Parent-That story doesn't 60
young lady. People who discuss poll.
tics make a lot more noise that you
two did.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

domestic life--ons Of his iIlustrious feet
is to be placed at her disposal.
The squire is still muddling on, but,
thanks to an occasional lookup from
Granville, and a change Of bailiffs, con-
tinues to about make both ends meet. AS
for Mrs. Denison, with her temperament,
cannot you fancy the delight she has in
visit to or from her darling daughter,
and with a couple of grandchildren to pet
and spoil2
1.-THE End1
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
Equiva1ent Det,ciencx.

Fond Father-Take good care OF
yourself, my boy. wherever you go, for
1 can't afford to lose you; you are my
only son, you know.
Son-Yes, but relatively I'm as hard
up as you are in that line, for to the
best of my knowledge and belief you're
my only Naturalization Courier.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

erals. 1t is safe to say, therefore, that
the selection of Morley for his present
post is proof that England wishes to
deal as literally with India as the real
facts about that region make reason
able and safe.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

Mr.. Stub (reading adj see the
''Lives Of the Hunted" advertised down
at the book sale to-day.
Mrs. Stubb-"Llves Of the Huntedr'
Gracious, John, I wonder who wrote
that bookl
Mr.. Stubb-oh. some bachelor during
leap year, l presume.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

been published before the Copyright
Convention, this has brought me no
material advantage, the fame and pop
ularity it has won for me among the
American public is an asset not to be
despised. 1t has been translated, l
think, into every European language
except Arabian, also into some Of those
of Asia"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

II saw such a funny old fossil In the
museum today, professor. I thought of
you at oEca"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12
BOYS AND THE FARM.

HE surest way to interest children in
farming is to let them make little real
money out of 1t, money that they can call
their and spend in any reasonable
HETSMSNNk way. You remember how it was yourself.
VSSSSSGI You couldn't any fun in farming -un-
til you began to find little profit in the
business You became enthusiastic after good season
which gave you chance to money. The boys
first paying garden and the girls nice flock of profitable
chickens will anchor their owners If anything will do
1t. little good advice will start the extremely
important habit of saving money. Can he clear $50
IN year? Sometimes. Fifty dollars placed in
ings bank will amount in twenty years at
4 per cent to the very respectable sum of $154946,
enough for good start in business. But the moral
and business training that with it should be worth
more than the money. successful boy is pretty
to become successful man. The farm boy who saves
money every year is not likely to grow into the kind
of men who fill the poorhouses or live their cred
itors drift about the country telling harduck stories
They will be too busy being good, substantial citizens
and credit to the parents who gave them right start
American Cultivator.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

Our powers owe much of thoar IN
srU to OSr hopSSoJohnson.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

blessed springs from the people whom they serv
Only a few abuse the privilege.-Des Moines News
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-11-12

advantages. Many medical who are really in
love with their profession and enthusiastically rather
than for profit believe the time will come when
the practice of medicine will be divided by specialists
the general practice will be and physicians will
all be in the employ of the city State serve the
people of all classes commonly and equally.
Human life, in theory has a common value prospect
i've of individual accomplishments conditions If it
for the altruisc disposition of medical men,
together with the natural desire of the scientist to en-
large his scope by experience, causing him to treat
many without compensation, medical science at
its highest development would be controlled and used
exclusively in the interest of the life and health OF
people who have the to pay and the poor Amer
lean would be on plane with the poor Hindu.
Fortunately the majority of medical men do not feel
that their calling is for profit ony-they to do
good The majority of them recognize the fact that
society and the State has conferred upon them priv
ege and an honor that their opportunity to follow this