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Evening journal., 1914-03-12
Peoples Column
WOULD SELL AT ASSESSED PRICE

WOULD SELL AT ASSESSED PRICE
To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Sir Please allow me space in your
valuable paper for the following:
have read some about the new
assessment and how much the assess
ments on some properties have been
increased-s0me double what the
present assessment is and some more
than double. l have read that some
of these people that kick about the
new assessment. would not sell at the
new assessment price.
obtained the new assessment on
the late. Elizabeth Irwin estate prop.
critics, Nos 500, 500 1-2 and SOP Mary
land avenue, which is S5.225 on the
three houses. would be more than
glad to sell those three houses at that
figure and even less
] think that Colonel Stover or any
other Councilman that had these great
expert assessors brought here. ought
TO be willing 10 stand by the experts,
and buy the properties Of anyone who
is willing to sell at the expert as
SCISSORS figures II they won't do
that. Council should pass an ordin-
anee to buy the properties Of anyone
who would sell at the expert as
SCISSORS figures. They can have Nos.
500. 500 1-2 and S02 Maryland avenue,
at their experts figures, and even
less. Here is a kicker who would
be willing to sell at the experts fig
cure. Now, gentlemen, stand by your
expert assessors.
John G. Irwin,
No. 500 Maryland Avenue.
Wilmington, Del, March 10, 1914.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Aud yet another military aviator has been killed
when operating aoroplane. This time Il is Lieu
tenant Esner. OF Austria. Although the death roll
due 10 such accidents lengthens steadily the gov
ernmens continue build up their aviation corps For
instance from Paris the news that Japanese
military mission has purchased fifty monoplanes in
Germany and that even little Switzerland has the
plane fever and is preparing TO purchase ma
chimes OF German make. Thus far has in
vented heavierthan-air machine that carries with IL
guarantee OF safety TO either operator passenger
Those who mp in them must do so at their own
risk knowing that the element OF safety is far from
what Il ought 20 be-
Evening journal., 1914-03-12
CHURCH WANTS
PASTOR AGAIN

The fourth quarterly conference Of
Hnlcrest NJ. E. Church, was held last
evening. The Rev. e. l.. Hoffecker
district superintendent, presided. The
new church at Hillcrest. which cost
$4,000, is about completed and will
be dedicated on the third of May. The
Rev. r. H. Harding is pastor and he
has been invited by the congregation
to return another year. The church
is ina prosperous condition and the
people are hopeful and happy.
Or. Hoffecker will conduct quar-
terly conference at Zion, Md, M. e..
Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock
and Friday evening at St. Paul
Church, this city.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

No thoughtful man who the consequences
Of war wishes for it. To that extent Andrew carne
gle proponent of world-peace is deserving Of the
admiration Of all peoples. There come times, how
ever, when the machinery of diplomacy breaks down
and resort to arms is the only left open for
the defense and preservation of national honor and
self-respect II is scarcely likely that the universal
peace propaganda that is being prosecuted with such
strong financial backing by the Laird Skibo will lead
of the great nations Of the earth to emasculate
themselves so long diplomacy continues to be far
from what may be termed exact science
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Here is little Information for Wilmington school
boys and schoolgirls which may stand them in good
stead in their work The mile. the ordinary mile is
$3.50 feet The geographical and the nautical mile
each $3.50 feet long The Scotch mile is 5929
long and the Irish mile 6720 feet long. Tho German
mile is nearly five miles ong-24,3tS feet. The Dutch
mile is 1926 feet The Danish mile is 24S75 feet.
The Swiss mile is 27459 feet will noticed that
If Switzerland leads the world in nothing else Il has
it beaten to a frazze in the length Of its mile.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Stop washing hairl Try thisl Makes
it glossy, soft and abundant
Surely try a "Danderine Hair Cleanse
.if you wish to Immediately double the
beauty of your hair just moisten a
cloth with Danderinc and draw it care
fully through your hair, taking one
small strand at time, this win cleanse
the hair of dust, dirt or amy excessive
Ioil in a few minutes You will be amaz.
ed Your hair will be wavy. fluffy and
abundant and possess an Incompatible
softncss, lustre and lnNuriancc.
Besides beautifying the hair, one APP
Evening journal., 1914-03-12
BREAKS A COLD
In A FEW HOURS
First dose Of "Paps'S Cold
Compound" relieves all
grippe misery
Don't STAY stniTed.npl

UUH HIHN 7IUUVU7WV-
Quit blowing and snuillingl A dose
of "pape's Cold Compoundr taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken win end grippe misery and break
mp severe cold either in the head
chest, body on limbs
Il promptly opans cloeged-up nos
trl- and air passages stops nasty dis
charge o. nose mining; relieves sick
headache dulncss, fcverishness. sore
throat. sneezng. soreness and stiffness.
'1Npe's Cold Compound Is the
quickest. srest relief known aud costs
only rs cents az drug stores. IL acts
without assistance. tastes nice, and
causes no Inconvenience. Don't accept
a substitute.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12
NO. oVO WdIYIdnu AVenuC.
Wilmington, Del, March 10, 1914.
Plain Truth That's worth Money.

tefh AtulH 4hdtS WOiln money.
Using Foleys Honey and Tar for a
cough or cold may save you both sick
ness and money. +. +. Monahan. Men
omonie, Wis, says; II am exposed To
all kinds Of weather and / find Folov's
Honey and Tar Compound always fixes
me up in good shape, when ] catch cold
or have bad cough recommend it
gladly Refuse substitutes. For sale
by \. B. Danforth Market and Second
streets.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Americas best loser is a characterization applied
former President William Fl. Taft by Secretary Of
State William Jennings Bryan II mistake not,
Mr.. Bryan sought more and lost more than Mr.. Taft
dare lay claim to- Bryan the present Office
by individual appointment and not by popular eec-
ton.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Those Texas Rangers who went across the border
and recovered Vergaras mutiated body doubtless
good Democrats but they have made it clear that they
do not believe in President Wilson's Democratic policy
of patiently waiting"
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Those Delawareans who protesting against the
Pennsylvania coal tax Of 1913 which has increased the
cost OF coal to consumers will be grathed to know that
litigation TO test the constituuonalty Of the law is
in full swing in Dauphin county that State and that no
steps have been taken by the State to collect the tax
since the suit test the constutionality of the law
instituted The State Of Pennsylvania is endeav-
oring to uphold the law and demurrer has been filed
by it to the test suit begun by the Peoples Coal Com
pany of Scranton Meantime it would be interesting to
know what effect the fact that the State no longer is
collecting the tax is going to have retail prices
Evening journal., 1914-03-12
DEADLY MENACE OF
NEGLECTED. COLDS
They Lead TO Pneumonia or Serious
Throat and Lung Trouble.

Doctors know that a great many
serious throat and lung troubles. and
fatal cases of pneumonia develop
from neglected colds so common at
this season. Treat your cold prompt
ly by using Father Johns Medicine
which gives new strength to ward off
impending disease because 1t is pure
and wholesome nourishment for
those who are weakened and run
down. Remember that Father Johns
Medicine is free from alcohol or dan
gerous drugs and therefore is a safe
family medicine. fine tor children as
"en a. older DeoDle.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Senator Borah, of Idaho, and George w Perkins. Of
New York engaged in spirited controversy rea-
tive to the merits Of the Republican and the Bull
Moose Progressive parties. Thus far the advantage
Is with the Senator, who has the New York hnancier
engaged in the aborous work OF defending the Har-
vester Trust
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

All that certain seaside resort propretors lack in
the way of equipment Masks dark lanterns, sand
bags and pistols. Il is true that they get the money
out of their without those burglarious
sories but they miss the excitement thrill the
element OF cangor and the victims are helpless.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

We would remind those American bachelors who
voted for President Wilson that Secretary of Navy
Daniels says that all bachelors cumberers
Of the earth Apparently Secretary Daniels does not
intend to for any Office for the securement Of
which the bachelor vote will be needed
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

The next thing the carpet in England may be for
Mrs. Pankhurst and her mitants to seize a British
dreadnaught hoist the suffrage flag over the Union
Jack and bid defiance to the British Admiralty They
have done practically everything else of a sensational
nature
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

That Berlin scientist who devoted years OF study to
the problem OF human life and who now announces
there Is chance for any live forever might
have saved much valuable time by asking few
in the street about IL at first instead of wasting
his brain energy IN trying by circutous route, to
reach a foregone conclusion
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provide ready market for farm mortgages in that
State. He perhaps would meet with a heartier re-
ception in the rural districts he to organize
company to devise ways and for the speedy lift
ing OF such mortgages
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Ahasuerus to turn the tables, and Ha
man met the fate that he had outlined
for Mordecai. When this story was
related by the cantor in the syna-
gogues last night, Haman's name was
greeted with jeers and stamping OF
feet.
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

There perhaps 9OOOOOOO Americans who dis
agree with the assertion of Lincoln stefens that
"prison would probably do anybody good" and many
OF them speak from personal experience
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

By ratio of three to one. births are exceeding
deaths in Texas. Thus far. however, Governor Col
quit not asserted that every Texas baby is crying
to be led across the Rio Grande
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Many men who think Home. Sweet Home" is one
Of the worlds greatest fail utterly to apply to
themselves the spirit breahes They seem to think
it written for the guidance Of the other fellow
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

What will the political og-rollers do when the
American lumber supply has been exhausted-use
imported logs resort to reels of bdrbed wire
substitutes?
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

Some OF the Wilmington garbage contractors seem
TO think that they hired collect the money and
not the garbage
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

AN The Association Of Amer
feiAiel lean Advertisers has OK
NEW anained and certified Go
the circulation Of this pub
hcation. The figrrer Of cireulstien
contained in the Associations "
port only arc guaranteed. =
Association Of American Advertisers
No. 4is1 Whitehall Bid1. n =. City
Evening journal., 1914-03-12

The Association Of
American Advert s
ers IL composed OF
an the great ddver
tisers OF this coun.
try. The Associa-
tlon endorses only
such papers as sub.
nit 20 its eNeinina-
tion at any moment.
and positive proof
must be submitted
The accompanying
certificate, No. 4151,
has been issued te
this paper.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-02
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 WASHINGTON. May 2--l.ieutrnan Mears. Edcs concurring today said: sWe will start for Seattle and Alaska just as soon ns wc can ",t away, I.erhaps within ;t week ard "" wi:l organize and get our location parties in the field at inc earliest possible moment"
 There are many evidences here that indicates that instead of starting from any existing town on the coast the government will create iis own trr- mlnals at Portage Bay. This was in- dicated by tho reservations made by the government, a few days ago. "t Turnagan Arm, Fire Island. Campbell and Possession Points at the head uf Cooks Inlet which would M' strategic points fin case Portage Bay should DC selected ns tho terminal of thr rail read. Secretary Lanc and iln conn mlssioners arc open minded as [" the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-02

through a mountainous country, re- quiring the greatest of engineeriag 7 skill. He has for the last twenty
 five years been the chief locating en
 gineer for the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific lines for which he has coated and built some of the most difficult mountain railroads in Call fcrnia, Nevada. Oregon. Arizona and New Mexico. He was the locating engineer for the Mexican railroad fiom Mazatlnn to Grandalatara, one of the most expensive roads ever cOn- slructed in America. costing as high at $250.000 per mile and requiring the
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FLAT CITY IS VISITED
 BY BIG C0NFL LAGRATl0N

burned including the A. B. hall, Con. rely saloon building. Maud Earfs bath house. Rcd Mcconnell building. Clemons and Rooms photo gallery. re- sidcnccs of Tom McNTayon. Fred Car ter. Al Thomas. Frank Stanley. Pete Pierce and several others.
 No lives were lost hut one man was taken from the Home lodging house badly suffocated.
 The loss amounts to many thou sands of dollars. with hut little in Surancc
 The <. II. hall was ono of the finest buildings in Alaska. It was finished tut a few months ago and was just freed from it's indebtedness.
 The Brotherhood lost all of Its
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Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 WASHINGTON, May 2.-Secretary Lane announced today that the pre- sitlent had appointed Wm. c. Edes and Lieutenant Frederick Mears members ol the Alaska engineering commissi n which Is to have charge of the b. cation and construction uf he xcv crnment railroads in Alaska.
 Mir. Edes Is tne of the "rSt l.own riilroad eng ae+rs in the Unite | States and at present is chief engineer Of the 90, invest "lcifc railroad in Ch'f6r ..E of this ad winch w.-s built
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Special Nussst SsrvleA

Special Nussst 8srvieA
 IDlTAROD. May 2.-The people of Hat City were aroused last night by an alarm of fire which had broken out ir the Home lodging house. situated near the business center of the town. The people responded quickly but tho fire was soon beyond their control and there being no fire fighting appliances except hand fire cXtinguishers. the fro famed by n strong cast wind soon spread to adjoining buildings. Tho fire continued to burn all night and this morning was under control. more by reason of its reaching the limits of tho western portion of the town than by the efforts of tho fire fighters.
 More than twenty buildings were
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PRESIDENT APPOINTS ALASKA
 ENGINEERING COMMISSION

vast amount of heavy mountain rocK work and the construction of many steel M-idgcs. Mr3 Edes for more thun twenty years was the chief as- s's:nnt of Wm. Hood who has been tho chief engineer of the Southern Pacific system for the last thirty years.
 icutenant Msars was chief engin- ger of the Panama railroad and " u suggested for this work by Colonel Geo. W. Gothals. Before entering the army Lieutenant Mcars was engineer o1 the Great Northern under John l..
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Special Nugget Service.

DENVER, May 2.-GovcrnUr Am |. monds today tcl"graphcd to Secretary Garrison rrdncatIng that additional federal troops he sent for Northern Colorado. Troubles in that section is growing moro serious and Ammonds says that tho state troops arc insuf- ficient to cope with the situation.
 The success of the federal troops at walsenberg has converted the gov crnor that the state militia cannot be
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ST. MARY's (EpiseoIpat) cHURcI

ST. MARY's (EpiseoIpai) CHURCH.
 At 11:3O, celebration of Holy Eu- charist, with music and sermon. Sub. jcct: Christ the Good Shepard" ,s sacrifice and Example of God'y Life
 Sunday school and Bible class. 10:sp
 Eyensong at s. with second of spec ,aj sermons. Subject: "Thc Divine Mission of Christianity Attcstcd by tbc Transforming Agency of Christ ianity in Human Society"
 The public is cordially invited.
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lodge equipments.
 The fire fighters worked valiantly tut could not overcome the effects of d strong wind which was blowing and which in some instances carried burn ing material several hundred yards cnd started fires in issolated cabins. The main business portion of the city was saved only by the strong east wind which drove the fire away from there. The city this morning pre- SC nts dismni appearance but the burned portion will soon bc rebuilt by those who lost their buildings.
 100 TONS OF FLOUR.
 Bread only se. North Pole Bakery snr Anvil Bakery.
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route to be selected but lean strongly towards Portage Bay.
 Tho commissioners arc already at work in their office in the Interior building examining piles of applica-
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HUERTA'S FOREIGN
 MINISTER RESIGNS

It is reported that there will bc other resignations from the cabinet soon md that lTucrta k himself contem- plating changes which give advisors mere in harmony with his policy in dealing with the present trouble with the United States.
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REFUGEES ARRIVE
 AT SAN DIEGO
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 SAN DIEGO. May 1.-Two hundred and sixty refugees arrived here ycs- terday on the German steamship Marie. It is reported that many others are awaiting transportation m ihc west coast and that the towns all along the west coast are being crowded by Americans from the inter. for anxiously seeking m opportunity to leave the country.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-02
Special Nugget Service.

MEXICO CITY, May :.---Forcig, Minister Rojas of Mexico and his as- sIstant Rurx today resigned when Huerta issued an order prohibiting commercial relations with the United states and directing that tho entrance of American vessels be rejected at the Vera Crus customs house. Huertn declares closed all international trainc
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Amm0NS ASK FEDERAL
 TROOPS NORTHERN COLORADO

brook who has command of the fed cral troops in Colorado made his re- port to Secretary of War Garrison to- day. He says that upon the arrival of the troops upon the scene of trouble a. Walsenherg the opposing forces im- mediateiy agreed to surrender their arms to tho United States troops.
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OCEAN LINER
 SIBERIA SAFE
Special Nugget Service

oPecIAI NuUvut OsTV
 MANILA, May 2.--Thc oceanic liner. Siberia, arrived :.ere this morn l..s end the captain reported a good trip without any accident or mis- han.
 He was surprised L" hear thnt his shin was reports: agr.und an'i
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MORE REGULARS
 IN COLORADO
spsciai Nugget Service.

WASHINGTON. May ,. -ih :tisw CT to Governor AmmcIs request the war department issued an o"tirr this morning, quadrupling the force "f fed erai cavaIrymen in Cole rado. II ''s ar n..unced by the war d.Dartm ,n: that they will take complete c"ntr"i m the strike zones of Colorad" until such time as peace is fully restored h'~ccn inc strikers and miae Operators.
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stated that there was no ground for aIch n report.
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PORTAGE BAY FAVORED
 AS TERMINAL OF RAILROAD

tons for jobs and granting to some candidates.
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relied upon tn bring the war or me strikers 10 a speedy end finally upon the urgent demand of the prominent citizens and business men of the state he telegraphed the request to the war department.
 It is now thought that the disgrace ful war in Colorado will soon be brought to an end.
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To keep abreast of what is going or get the Nugget.
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For the benefit of patrons, toilet h rear Of Eagle saloon will bs open on Sundays.
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Stevens.
 The engineers have received in- structions tv proceed to Alaska i'm mediutely tu begin the work of l0cat- ing the railroad route from South western coast of Alaska through Sus- itna valley to the Panama river.
 The selection of these men has met V ith universal approval from those ii t.rested In the location and con struction of the road.
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BEND YOUR LAUNDRY

To the Peoples Laundry where you will receive good work executed by rene but white employees. whs receive the standard wages.
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There Is a good education In . live poper. Subscribe for the NUGGET. the iivest th:1g in Nome.
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FIRE DESTROYS HALF FLAT CITY
SEIZED BY
 THE FEDERAls

Special Nussst Service.
 WASHINGTON. May 2.--Admiral Howard, commander of the West Coast fleet. reported that Federal of- ficias. who thought war had been de. clared against the United States, seized an American brig at one of the western ports.
 The brig was immediately released uron the demand of the commander cf the Cruiser Raleigh and the federal commander apologized for the seizure.
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Read today's news today Nugget.
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Special Nugget Service.
 WASHINGTON. May 1-Major Hol-
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Visiting cards at the Nugget oss'os.
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Don't forget the ehildrsn's fancy taness to bs followed by general dsneins. Eagle hall, May 2. Admis' sion 76e.
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Read today's nsws today -Nussst
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Read today's news today-Nugget
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-21
Told to Advertise in Newspapers.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 19-The largest
attendance in the history of the Mid
west Implement Dealers association
featured the annual convention held in
Omaha last week.
The feature of the program was the
advice of speakers to use the weekly
newspapers in the home towns of deal
ers as mediums to advertise their
goods.
"Let your customers know what you
have and tell them the truth about
your goods" was the advice of E. V.
Parrish. Advertise when business is
good, advertise more when business is
bad, and advertise all the time," was
another suggestion. "You can Judge
town and the activity of it's business
men through the ads they carry in
their home papers," stated the speak
err.
Dealers were present from Iowa,
Missouri and South Dakota, meeting
with their Nebraska brothers, who
serve AGRICULTURAL implements as a
steady diet to progressive Nebraska
farmers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-21
IN FINE CONDITION NOW.
kiron Telephone company's Annual
Reports Very Encouraging-AII
Officers Are Reelected.

Kiron, Jan. ia very large attend
ance resulted at the annual share
holders meeting of the Kiron Tele-
phone company last Monday after
noon. The session was held in the
Kiron opera house at 1 o'clock with
President August Lundell in the chair.
The reports of the officers showed
more property under the ownership
of the company. considerable of ex-
tension work for last year and more
phones in use than ever. There was
also cash balance on hand for the
first time in years, the usual thing be-
ing deficit at the end Of each years
business.
The company is a mutual one and
that it is in highly prosperous con-
dition is cause for congratulation.
The old officers were reelected as
follows: President, August Lundell;
Vice President, Edward Eckman; Sec
rotary, E. N. Sandstrom; Treasurer;
w. J. Sandberg.
There was no change in the direc-
torate. The board Of directors has de-
cided to postpone issuing the new d.
rectory until March to catch the
spring changes. News.