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The Harrison times., 1911-05-13
EMERSON HOUGH
AUTHOR OF THE F1ISSISyIPPI BUBBLE
IsIHsIRISNsS sssy by oMl1AGaNHG GkEI1NE

association with you. This respect
and admiration are felt by myself and
my official family for you and the
great power which you represent
Each having thus delivered himself
of words which meant nothing, both
now seated themselves and proceeded
to look mighty grave. For myself,
stole a glance from the tail of my eye
toward the Baroness Won Ritz. She sat
erect in her chair, a figure of easy
grace and dignity, but on her face was
nothing one could read to tell who
she was or why she was here.
Il seize upon this opportunity, Mr..
Pakenham," said Mr.. Tyler presently,
with a smile which he meant to set
all at ease and to soften as much as
possible the severity of that which
was to follow, Il gladly take this op-
portunity to mention in an informal
way my hope that this matter which
was already inaugurated by Mr.. Up
shur before his untimely death may
come to perfectly pleasant consumma-
tion.' refer to the question Of
Texas"
II beg pardon, your excellency," re.
joined Mr.. Pakenham, half rising.
Your meaning is not perfectly clear
to me-"
The same icy smile sat upon Mr..
Tyler's face as he went on: Il cannot
believe that your government can
wish to interfere IL matters upon this
continent to the extent of taking the
position of open ally of the Republic
of Mexico, power so recently at war
upon our own borders, with the brave
Texans who have left our flag to set
up, through fair conquest, a republic
of their own
The mottled face of Mr.. Pakenham
assumed yet deeper red. "As to that
your excellency," said he, your re-
mark is, as you say, quite informal, of
course-that is to say, as | may
state"
Quite so,' rejoined Mr.. Tyler grave
ly. The note of my Lord Aberdeen
to us, none the less, in the point of its
bearing upon the question of slavery
in Texas, appears to this government
as an expression which ought to be
disavowed by your own government
Do | make myself quite clear?' with
John Calhoun present, Mr.. Tyler could
at times assume a courage though he
had ii not.)
Mr.. Pakenham's face glowed deep
err red. Il am not at liberty to dis
cuss my Lord Aberdeens wishes in
this matter" he said. 1--WE met here
upon a purely informal matter, and"
"I have only ventured to hope re-
Joined Mr.. Tyler, that the personal
kindness Of your own heart might
move you in so grave matter as
that which may lead to war between
two powers"
WAR, sir, war!" Mr. Pakenham
went wholly purple In his surprise,
and sprang to his feet. War" he re-
peated once more AS though there
could be any hope
quite right, sir" said Mr.. Tyler
grimly. "As though there could be any
hope for us save in our own conduct
of our own affairs, without any inter-
ference from any foreign power!"
knew 1t was John Calhoun speak
ing these words, not Mr. Tyler. | saw
Mr.. Calhoun's keen, cold eyes fixed
closely upon the face of his president,
The CONSERVATION created by the lat
ter's words was plainly visible.
"Of course, this conversation is en-
The Harrison times., 1911-05-13

tirely Irregular mean to say, who'll
ly unofficial, your excellency?" hesi-
tated Pakenham. 1T takes no part
in our records?"
"ASsuredly not" said Mr.. Tyler. Il
only hope the question may never
come to a matter of record at all.
Once our country knows that dicta-
tion has been attempted with us, even
by England herself, the north will join
the south in resentment. Even now,
in restiveness at the fancied attitude
of England toward Mexico, the west
raises the demand that we shall end
the joint occupancy of Oregon with
Great Britain. Do you perchance
know the watchword which is now on
the popular tongue west of the Ale
ghanies? 1t bids fair to become an
American 'Marseillaise.
Il must confess my ignorance re-
joined Mr.. Pakenham
Our backwoodsmen have invented
phrase which runs Fifty-Four Forty
or Fight"
81 beg pardon, l am sure, your ex-
cellency?"
"It means that if we conclude to ter
inmate the very unsatisfactory mud
die along the Columbia rivera
stream which our mariners first ex-
plored, as we contend-and if we con-
clude to dispute with England as we'll
regarding our delimHations on the
southwest, where she has even less
right to speak, then we shall contend
for all that territory, not only up to
the Columbia, but north to the Rus
sian line, the parallel Of 81 degrees
and 40 minutes! We claim that we
once bought Texas clear to the Rio
Grande, from Napoleon, although the
foolish treaty with Spain in 1919
clouded our title-in the belief Of our
Whig friends, who do not desire more
slave territory. Even the Wings think
that we own Oregon by virtue of first
navigation of the Columbia. Both
Wings and Democrats now demand
Oregon north to 54 degrees, 40 min
utes. The alternative? My Lord Alb
erdeen surely makes no deliberate bid
to hear it,"
"Oh fight" exclaimed Pakenham.
God bless my soul! Fight u.s." e.
Mr.. Tyler flushed. Such things
have BEEN" said he with dignity.
At this astounding speech the Brit
ish minister sat dumbfounded This
air of courage and confidence on the
part of Mr.. Tyler himself was some
thing foreign to his record. | knew
the reason for his boldness. John Cal
houn sat at his right hand.
"At this point, your excellency, the
dignity of her majestys service would
lead me to ask excuse rejoined Mr..
Pakenham formally, were it not for
one fact, which l should like to offer
here. have, in short, news which
will appear full warrant for any com
munication thus far made by her maj
esty's government. can assure you
that there has come into the posses
sion of this lady, whose able services
venture to enlist here in her pres
ence, a communication from the Re-
public of Texas to the government OF
England. That communication is
done by no less a hand than that of
the attache for the Republic Of Texas,
Mr.. Van Zandt himself
There was, l think, no other formal
invitation for the Baroness Won Ritz
to speak; but now she arose, swept a
curtsey first to Mr.. Tyler and then to
Mr.. Pakenham and Mr.. Calhoun.
The Harrison times., 1911-05-13
Must Move.
move this snring2"

"Going to move this SPRING."
81 guess so. heard my wife telling
one OF the neighbors that she doesn't
like the wall paper in the back bed
room. Detroit Free Press.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
THEY DO SAY

That you should Just see that "Old
Ivory china at Getchells.
That we asked the Professor for an
essay on Paradise Lost. And this
is what he wrote: Adam blamed Eve;
Eve blamed the serpent; and the serpent
hadn't leg to stand on
That dictaphones are to be put in all
the county offices having lady incumbents.
That the business end of these useful
little instruments are to be used in con-
nection with an automatic phonograph
recorder
That we may tell why later on.
That you should order your candies
and nuts for Christmas at Getchells.
That Mr.. Williams wants us to discon-
tinue this column. In making the request
P. Q. modestly states that the feature is
run for his benefit. Acknowledging that
the assertion is fact, we shall continue
the column and have charged him up
with the space used, as advertising, at
our regular rates Of ten cents a line.
That Getchell has just what you want
for Christmas.
That the following wire was received
by Asa Baldwin in Nampa on Wednes-
day:
Silver City, Dec. 13, ELEVEN A. M.
"Merry Boos(t) at work. Right
Reverend obeying your orders. Come
home or he'l have you broke. -Teggun. =
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Birthday For Miss Farrer


Little Miss Edith Farrer, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs T. D. Farrer, was last
Thursday afternoon, December z. given
birthday party at her home in De-
Lamar, in honor Of her sixth birthday.
Some Of the ladies were bidaen ae we'll
as the children, the former brought
their fancy work, and the little ones
were amused with games. Dainty re-
freshments were served.
Over the tea-cups and the knitting,
Kipling's ''Female of the Species re-
ceived generous share in the discuss
sion
Those invited were; Agnes Bowen,
Bernice Carlaw, Dellis Frye, Dorothy
and Marjorie Helm, Phyllis and Bertha
Oxford, and Thomas Farrer, Jr.; also,
Mrs. J E. Mcdonnell, Mrs. E. E. Bowen,
Mrs. E. V. Oxford, Mrs. A. sothern,
Mrs.J. Carlaw, Mrs. 7. Frye, Mrs. Jennie
F. Avery, Mrs. w. w. Bradley, Mrs. o.
II. Shoemaker, Mrs. II. NJ. Monroe,
Miss Oxford. Miss Sebern, Miss Nc
Donnell, and Miss Dorothy Orford.
Little Miss Edith received number
of pretty presents.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Dlphtheria-SchooI Closed

Inez, the IL year old daughter Of Mr.
Bachelor, was taken down with diphthe-
ria on Friday. DR.. Schuyler was called
and at once diagnosed the nature OF the
malady. The house and family were at
once quarantined, with the exception Of
the oldest daughter, Ruby, a girl Of a.
The doctor put her through a thorough
disinfection and she domiclled herself at
the residence Of Jesse Smith, next door,
so as to be able to attend to the wants Of
the family from the outside.
On Monday, however, Ruby also came
down with the disease, necessitating the
quarantining of the Smith home, which
was promptly done.
Up to the present writing there is no
sign Of any other case in Silver, every
sore throat being promptly examined and
vigorously treated as soon as reported.
1t is strongly urged that every case of
sore throat be reported to the doctor the
instant it manifests itself.
On Sunday the school building was
very thoroughly ulsinfected. Yesterday
morning the school board met and de-
cided that the safest course to pursue
would be to close the school for the pres
ent, and this was accordingly done.
The two patients, while suffering from
a severe form Of the disease, are doing as
nicely as could be expected They are
being treated with Diphtheria Antitoxin,
DR.. Schuyler having received from Boise,
through Mr.. Getchell, an ample supply
Of absolutely fresh antitoxin, both Parke-
Davis and Mulford's.
The little patients and their parents
have the sympathy of the community
and we trust will quickly recover.
The diagnosis in both cases has been
verified by archaeological and microscop-
ical examinations.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Affairs AT King Hill

The joint district at this place had a
most pleasant and profitable meeting at
Thanksgiving. The district is partly in
Gilmore and is under the joint control Of
the two counties. A fine program was
provided, presided over by one Of the
students. A school society was organ
ized Subsequently an informal meeting
OF the trustees and parents was held,
which was attended by both county
superintendents, and presided over by
Miss Brady. Short talks were made by
all the trustees, superintendents and
others. King Hill has fine school,
house of brick, two stories and contain
ing four fine class rooms.
A meeting was also held at Pasadena
the day previous to the King Hill meet
ing. Here they possess a nice new
schoolhouse and the trustees have up-to-
date ideas upon school affairs.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
pure Food Al Sucker Precinc.

Sucker precinct has been cleaned up
and sprayed. There are no more germs
deleterious to health left here. Sage
brush Ranch was fumigated and vacuum
cleaned, and our buttery quarantined
1t knocked the pink tea silly, if that
were possible. Anyway. it stopped the
pinking. Nam was that mad she could
MT cafeteria any more, and spoiled the
butfe cochen salad, scrambled the frozen
egg on the angelica cake, broke Mrs.
Rossette's branding iron, went blanc
mango and called Mr.. Wallis a puree
Mormon Bishop, and your old friend
Parker marischino souffle. l didn't
blame her; and if she had broken the
branding iron over their copes it would
have suited me better. l tell you, Mr..
Editor, our government is getting too
paternal. After while we won't have
any privileges that are not subject to
inspection and quarantine. What'H
our family life be then, ask you {?
Think Of mercerized diapers on a sage
brush ranch Things have come to a
pretty pass when state hirelings can
come into your own home and find
amonia in the butter, hookworms in the
ham, germicides in the kitchen, para
sites in the chambers, microbes in the
cellar and bacteria in the we'll, and in
sist on fly paper in the buttery. It's
time for the suh'ragettes to rise up and
parade; and yon can bet Sucker pre-
cinct will back them up to man. If
Mr.. Wallis ever comes back here he'll
find vacuum cleaners that won't leave
any hair on his cylindrical pate, nor
wind in his electric lights.-Caldwell
Tribune.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14

Graduating from the public schools Of
Silver City into the glaring limelight of
nationwide publicity, Francis j. Heney,
apostle Of clean government and San
Franciscos terror to grafters, held big
audience spellbound at the Pinney
Theatre in Boise last week while he
told them all about it.
Mr.. Heney declared himself in favor
Of the initiative and referendum and
against the accumulation OF vast mill
lions which gave the favored few control
OF the resources Of the country. He
spoke of his work in Frisco and referred
to questions Of conservation and the up
building Of the Inland Empire.
He ewas for couple Of years principal
Of the Schools at Silver City and John
F. Nugent imbibed from him some Of
the sterling democracy and traits Of
character that have made both men
famous. He is well remembered here
by dozens of his old pupils still in Silver
City.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Bad Fire at Jordan Valley

Fire, starting at one O'Clock this morn
ing completely destroyed the Jordan
Valley Hotel. Three men were hurt,
two OF them badly and one seriously.
Robert Otum was very seriously burned
and Sim Glass and Harry Boyce received
lesser injuries, according to the meager
reports available as we go to press. All
wires were down at an early hour this
morning to the valley, bnt later wire
was got through.
The disaster resulted in the complete
demolition Of the fine hotel, nothing
whatever being saved from the flames.
DR.. Farrer was summoned from De-
Lamar to attend to the injured and left
for the scene at an early hour.
A defective fue is stated to have been
the cause of the blaze.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
SiIverite Killed

Word was received in Silver yesterday
of the unfortunate ending of Thomas
Shevlin, who was accidentally killed at
Richfield on Tuesday. Mr.. Shevlin
was working on the new railroad line
from Richfeld to HALEY. 1t appears
that the men were working in cut at
the time and in some way the deceased
got in thelway Of blast Of dynamite.
His head was almost blown off by the
explosion and his body otherwise quite
badly mangled.
The unfortunate man was a charter
member OF Owyhee Aerie, Fraternal
Order Of Eagles, Of Silver City. Mr..
Hanson, as secretary Of the lodge, re-
ceived telegram yesterday notifying
him of the disaster and made funeral
arrangements, the burial taking place
yesterday.
Mr.. Sheylin was we'll and favor
ably known here. He left Silver about
two years ago. He was miner and
worked in the principal mines here and
at De Lamar. He was born in the north
Of England on March l5, 1869, and had
no known relatives living.
The body was taken to Shoshone for
burial, where Undertaken A. j Brennan
took charge OF the arrangements.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Wants Fifteen Thousand DoIIars

B. E. Williams Of Silver City, has
just filed action against The DeLamar
Company for damages in the sum of
fifteen thousand dollars. Mr.. Williams
alleges tnat the company agreed to
furnish him and his fellow employees
with competent medical attendance !;
that he was injured while in their EN-
ploy and that the result of broken leg
he at that time sustained was to leave
him permanent cripple.
Or. Farrer ofDe Lamar, the company 8
physician is named as co-defendant in
the suit. Mr.. Williams has retained
Smead, Elliott and Healy, to prosecute
the case, which will come up for trial at
the session Of the district court in Silver
City next. May
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Big Bruneeu Project Financed

According to Mondays dispatches, the
big Bruneau project has at last been
financed. This is the most extensive
and important as we'll as the most ex-
pensive irrigation project yet considered
by private capital.
The canal will be 80 miles long and
the reservoir will be the biggest yet.
The project will cost approximately
twenty-five millions and will turn six
hundred thousand acres of sage-brush
into farm lands.
The tract starts at point six miles
west of Buhl and reaches the Bruneau
river, So miles west. Buhl is the near
est town to the project and will be the
headquarters for the construction work.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14

Gilbert Donaldson VS.. J. w. Jones
and D. A. Smith lie the title OF suit
filed this week with the Clerk Of the
District Courtin Silver. Mr.. Donaldson
claims $l195.6O from the defendants.
He states that he leased 10 them his
ranch property near Bruneau for past
urage purposes, and that they used rs
tons Of hay which he alleges was not in
the contract.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14

The Mainland interests took another
big bite this week when the Dewey
Electric Light & Power company Of
Nampa was purchased for quaraer Of
million dollars, William Mainland
making the purchase on behalf Of the
Southern Idaho Light, Power & Heat
company, the $lO,OOO,OOO corporation Of
which he is the president
The Dewey company supplies the city
of Nampa with power and electric lights.
The new owners of the company take
over the franchise with the physical
property. The Dewey company was
organized as stock company, and all
the stock was owned by the w. H.
Dewey estate.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
WEEKS LOCAL
HAPPENINGS

Orders left aOith me owyhee Meat
Company for any kind Of Poultry for
Christmas s0iU be promptly Jatted
A fine assortment Of toilet articles at
Getchells.
Married.-At Spokane, November %,
John Hawes and Gertrude May Gerling
The marriage took place at the residence
Of an aunt of the bride. The couple will
return to Idaho and make their home at
Kellogg.
Dave Nc Kinney, who has been taking
the waters and other things at Hot
Springs for few weeks past, returned on
Thursday much benefited by his vacation.
Fred Ulmer has been busy the past
week harvesting his ice crop.
For Sale. Secondhand typewriter,
cheap. Address Nugget Office.
Books and toys at Getchells.
Recorder st Clair has just received for
filing the instrument whereby the South
ern Idaho Water Power Co. CONVEYS to
the Southern Idaho Light, Heat and
Power Co. all the property recently ac
quired by the former concern from the
Swan Falls people,
Word ,uao raoa;.,od e ~ ~
of Boise, that Mr. Weltzheimer, the line
man who broke his leg here last week, is
doing nicely in Boise. He arrived in
very good condition, thanks to the pre-
cautions adopted BY DR.. Schuyler The
patient will recover with a good leg in
reasonable length of time.
Libby cut glass and hand painted china
in great variety at Getchells.
Laundry. Bring in your laundry to
the Nugget office. All work guaranteed.
Agency for O. 0. D. Steam Laundry Of
Nampa. Basket closes Mondays at six
P. M.
II you want to buy or sell anything,
use the local columns Of the Nugget.
Thos. Penrose of Oreana was in town
on Thursday and Friday. While here
Mr. Penrose called on Nugget and re-
newed his subscription for another wear.
Go thou and do olikewise.
Alice Connors, who has been visiting
with Mrs. Williams in Jordan Valley for
some time, returned Tuesday as far as
De Lamar, where she intended to visit
Miss sebern, returning to Silver this
week.
A. +. Bullock, the Nampa jeweler, was
a passenger on Monday stage for Muir
ply Mr.. Bullock has been making his
monthly visit to DeLamar.
Colin Oxford, son Of the De Lamar
Company manager, came in Saturday for
a visit to the paternal roof. Colin has
been away to oschool
Books, BOOKS and BOOKS at Getchells.
Dan Sentry has been putting in time at
the Banner Mill during the Sullivan run
at that place. He mas been acting as Mr..
Sullivan's representative. Dan looks
well in overalls, a jumper and the Sentry
smile.
M. J. Philpot was in town Monday
Mr.. Philpot owns a nice ranch about
twelve miles the other side Of De Lamar
He came in to pay his taxes and renew
his allegiance to the Nugget.
Souvenir spoons and sterling silver nov
elites in great variety at Getchells.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Marcus White Married

Having sold his interests at Flint,
Marcus White has acquired him house
and wife and his many friends in
Silver unite in congratulations on a
happiness well deserved. He was mar
ried last week to Miss Lulu Miles Of
Boise, the ceremony being performed at
the home OF the BRIDES mother on North
Sixth Street. .
The bride is also well known in Silver,
having spent two summers here between
school terms. She is charming and
cultured lady and bad charge Of class
at the Boise High School for several
years
The happy pair will begin housekeep-
ing at the new bungalow recently pur-
chased by Mr.. White at 9l5 North
Twentieth Street
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Attendanee Is Compulsory

The joint Teachers Institute for 0wy-
hee and the other southwestern coun-
ties Of Idaho begins at Boise on January
l. The law makes it compulsory for
teachers to attend these Institutes. The
program prepared is unusually interest
ing and will undoubtedly be very help
full to the teachers in their work.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14

Miss Moreland Of De Lamar is being
treated at st Lukes Hospital for throat
trouble.
George H. Handy is around again after
his recent illness, which has confined him
to the house for nearly ten weeks,
Charley Simmons, formerly of Dewey,
has been made school trustee at Enter
prise. He takes the place of 0. T. Shirley,
who has moved from the district. Mr..
Simmons now has charge Of the Enter
prise hotel.
Bring in your laundry bundles. We
have arranged with first-class Nampa
laundry. All work guaranteed. We
make shipments on Tuesdays, so have
your bundles in Mondays.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Masonic Election And Installation

Silver City Lodge, A. F. and A. M,
met last night in regular session. when
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term:
w. MI. S. St Clair.
s. W.-August Crete.
J. w. Peter Steele.
Secretary-k. H. Leonard.
Treasurer. G. Connors.
S. D.-.I. E. Dickens.
J. DIP. w . Schumacher.
S. S.-Simon Harris.
). ST.. 0. Hanson.
Tyler-R. S. Hawes.
After election the officers we're duly
installed.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
New Officers For oddfeIIows

Silver City Oddfellows have elected
the following board Of officers to serve
in 1912:
N.sG.--J. E. Dickens.
v. G.-J. T. Ward.
Recording secretary-R. Fl. Leonard.
Financial Secretary Chas. Crete.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14

According to the Leader, Tom Morgan,
Silver City mining man, who has been
visiting friends in Nampa, left last week
for eastern Oregon.
Cigars and pipes at Getchells,
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-12-14
Bank statement Looks Good

In another column will be found the
official report of the condition of the
Bruneau State Bank, issued compliant
TO the call of the state bank examiner.
The figures look good and show sur
plus fund of twelve thousand dollars
and undivided profits of over FIVE thous-
and. In these days Of high taxes and
more or less financial stringency this is
nice showing That the bank is doing
its share to help it's depositors along is
shown by the fact that it has loans and
discounts out amounting to approx
mately $1l4,000. Compared with the
September call conditions show up
equally we'll. Deposits of all kinds ag-
gregate $4,000 and in the period men.
toned the individual deposits have in
creased by $l7,59O96. The undivided
profits show an increase of S1644. 80 and
the totalings an increase of $2545. "a.
Taken all in all the report is extremely
gratifying to the friends of the bank.