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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03

Potato Improvement.


Director Sturtevant. ii 3 bulletin Of
New York state Station. reports IN
detail results Of an experiment which,
80 Car Is one test can prove. shows that
better potato crops may follow the use
for seed Of tubers from only the more
productive hills, as possessing the most
inherent vigor: "The smallest tubers
from the most productive hills yielded
more crop than did the largest tubers
from the least productive hills. These
tables seem to indicate very clearly that
in order to increase the yield of pota-
toes. it IS only necessary in digging to
expose the hills separately, and then
90 through and select seed from those
hills which show the most abundant
crop. The experiment also seems to
indicate that deterioration, whereby a
good variety tends to become less and
less profitable to grow, arises from the
entire lack Of selection from the point
Of view of the prolific plant, and that
to obviate this deterioration it may
only be necessary to yearly select our
seed from the more polite hills, instead
of haphazard from the harvested
CROP"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03
Household Hints.


by rubbing with a damp flannel
dipped in the best whiting. the brown
discoloration may be taken off cups In
which custards have been baked
Why purchase inferior nutmegs
when their quality can be tested by
pricking them with a pin? II they
are good the oil will instantly spread
around the puncture.
Turpentine in small quantities may
be used with advantage in the laun.
dry, but resin, which is usually found
in soap is injurious, discoloring some
goods and shrinking woolens.
A decided improvement on the old
fashioned bibs for children is made Of
i towel. Take towel long enoughto
cut two bibs, cut it in half and hollow
out for the back at the top. II you
take an alI-white towel you can Work
fancy border in colored worsteds, but
be careful not to get towels too wide
or the bib will always be over the
hands. Bind the neck with white tape
and catstitch with color.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03

Soon after rolling towers gather up
the remains and clear away the traces
Of the feast. The sides Of the vehicles
are tall enough TO protect them. but
few Of the satisfied animals regard
them. Here and there one win snap
at the wheels.
Such 10 the drama seen daily in the
Geological Garden Of Calcutta.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03
CLIPPINGS ron The CURIOUS.

III ANGD EW0 A1E ODA4W0Se
a lively air on violin win some
Zines set whole flock Of geese wild
with delight.
In some regions Of Africa girls
must be six feet high before they are
allowed to marry.
No woman in Corea has a name.
She is always known as some mans
daughter. sister. wife or mother.
The highest Price ever paid for a
work Of art was s123,0OO in 1852. for
2 picture Of the Virgin, by MuriIlO.
Insurance Is not an invention Of
the 10Th century. The assurance Of
ships, at least. was practiced as early
as the year As, A. d.
Serpent stones were supposed by the
Indians to grow in the head of ser
penis. They were more probably a
composition of some kind made up of
drugs.
a recent traveller in Asia maintains
that in the mountains Of Thibet
he has lived for months at the height
Of more than $4,000 feet above the
ocean.
A teamster in Maine says he can
start the worst balky horse by taking
him out Of the shafts and making
him 60 round in circle till he is gid.
dy. II the first dance Of this sort
don't cure him the second win.
Russia has 1921 doctors, and main
tains universities at Kazan, Kiel.
charkow, Moscow. Warsaw, Helsing-
fors and Dolpat. The professional
men flock to the cities. In the coun.
try thousands Of people die for want
Of medical and surgical attendance.
The Greeks held garlic in such alb.
horrence that any who partook of it
were regarded as profaue. The
Romans, on the contrary, gave it to
their soldiers with the IDEA that it ex-
cited their courage, and to laborers to
strengthen them.
An exchange says of the festival
celebrated st. Valentines Day: "The
day is named in honor of st. Valen-
tine, bishop or presbyter, who was
beheaded in Rome in go. A. ID, dur
ing the Claudian persecution. Wheat
ley says that st. Valentinus was 4 man
Of most admirable parts, and so famous
for his love and charity that the Gus
tom Of choosing valentines upon his
festival took its rise from thence"
A fish auction in Holland is one Of
the oldest things in the world. AS
soon - the boatman reaches port with
q load Of fish, the fact is announced
By the sounding Of gong. Those
desiring to make purchases repair TO
the beach, where the fish are piled I'D
in little heaps. The owner then pro-
ceeds TO auction them of. Instead Of
letting the purchasers do the bidding
- is done in this country. be does II
himself. He sings out = price at
price at which he win sell the lot
# no one takes il. he comes down BY
easy stages till within what the pur
chasers are willing to pay.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03

proved BY thinning 1t. About :.
apart i considered the proper dIs,, ~
for planting. Like the anr,a @a J.
ounce Is subject to be attacks y
the borer. but a little care !, !,
proper season of the year viii, -. ~
freedom from this pest. 'uSure
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03
Indigestion In Horses.

Dyspepsia or indigestion in horses is
Of frequent occurrence and arises from
variety Of causes, some Of which
are OF a fatal nature. Indigestion
frequently results from diseased kid
neys. heart or brain. but perhaps more
generally to disordered stomach or
liver. The usual symptoms are licking
cold substances. especially those con-
tanning lime. like whitewashed walls.
The animal also suffers from fIatulency
and perspires on slight exertion. This
gastric disorder often gives rise to
crib biting and wind sucking. which
gfsatly aggrayate dyspepsia In
treating this complaint the proper
regulation Of food and feeding is es-
sential. Give only such food as is of
the best quality and do not feed in
too large quantities. BE careful to
feed punctually at just such an hour
every day. Three or four times daily
is sufficient. When it is necessary to
resort to drugs. an allxan should be
given before feeding and acid after
each meal. Probably the best, and
certainly the most convenient alkali is
bicarbonate of soda or pure salaratus.
Dissolve dessert-spoonful Of the
above in half pint Of warm water
add it to four quarts Of cold water
and give the patient to drink before
each meal. feeding three times a day.
After eating each meal, give dessert
spoonful Of diluted nitro-muriatic
acidin two or three quarts of water.
If more convenient, two spoonfuls of
strong pure cider vinegar may be used
instead Of the above named acid.
Follow this treatment for week.
then omit few days, and, IL necessary
repeat. Animals which have regular
work are less subject to Indigestion
than those standing idle in the stable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03

Beef T'e0.-Cut one pound OF Deel'
steak into dice, put them into jar
keep in oven twelve hours. When ~
the juice of meat has been extrac'ea
by heat, add boiling water till It . o
the required strength. Season to ta''s
Apple 0rts.-Pare. quarter and OOa
in half cup Of water ten large "a.
apples; beat until smooth; add tnIs'
beaten eggs, one grated lemon. hali :
cup Of butter. II cups of sugar; PC.
all together; line patty pans with aP y.
paste and ilI; bake in hot oven ~
minutes.
French Soup.-Four quarts OF v
ter. four pounds of meat, three m'p
dIine-sIzcd onions, one head celery, -.
bunch Royal thyme, one bay leaf' me-. =.
parsley tied together. two turnipS' U -
burnt onion or little browning
meat into stock-pot with water
over slow Ere and let it gently UOD y.
carefully taking off scum that WIN - -
to TOP. Pour in teacupful q =.
water, to help scum to rise. Wnsn
scum rises. 1t IL time to put IN go
bles. which you should have Is'I :
washed and prepared. Cut ca''O' !.
slices. stick onions with Glove ,a,o
turnips ID four pieces. Put them :. 80. y.
pot, let boil gently two hours rt = hos
boiis away too much, add . ~
Water ID addition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-03
Ounce Culture.

The ounce is indigenous to Ger
many and southern Europe. 1t is
shrub rather than tree, seldom at
tanning a height exceeding fifteen feet.
Il is very ornamental, both In early
summer. when covered with large
white and pale pink blossoms, and In
autumn. when laden with golden
yellow fruit in appearance closely
resembling the orange. No variety
has yet been produced which is pala-
table for eating raw. When stewed
It is frequently used for nayoring
pies, pastry and taEts It is highly
valued for making preserves and mar
malade. II England wine is made
from the fruit The plants are easily
propagated. either from seed, layers or
cuttings, the two latter methods prov
ing generally the most satisfactory.
Cuttings planted 10 a shady place
sarly in the spring are almost sure to
throw out roots, and this method is
probably the simplest as well AZ best
Tor perpetuating desirable varieties.
The ounce grows naturally ii moist
soil The shrub has but few large
roots. which are mostly ibrous and
extend but q short distance from the
trunk. It grows luxuriantIy and bears
abundant crops Of large. fair fruit il
planted ii . deep. rich, mellow soil
sven i quite dry. Il viii be found
most profitable % keep Che soil con-
stantly cultivated and well TOP dressed
every season. The ounce requires
less pruning than almost any other
fruit plank occasional thinning out Of
rowded q deeayed branches being All
Ehat $ recommended ~ most fruit
sultnEla When lhe trees ere over
eQea N'th ffo.t ne size iaa.l be I'M
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
PHILADELPHIA mATTERs.


The coroner's jury Tuesday found
that John A Kirg, Charles b King, Jr,
Jennie M Hamilton Gatharine Berry and
Eleanor Graebs, died from Injuries re.
celved Of the fire at the residence Of John
A. King, and that the FIRE probably
occurred from sparks lodging somewhere
on the weight box Of the dumb waiter In
the cellar. The Jury believed that even
II the fire department could have rem
dered prompter and better Assistspce
these lives would probably have been
lost, but they thought the necessities Of
the city demand increased facilities for
the protection OF life and property in case
OF FIRE.
The condition of those rescued from
Saturdays Pine street FIRE was repo rted
Tuesday to be improving. Mrs. King
and her little daughter remained at the
house Of Mrs. Mercer, No. 1919 D, Lanosy
place, and both are said to be cut Of
danger. Mary Burns who was removed
to the Pennsy .vsnia Hospital, also showed
further signs of improvement Tuesday,
and 1t Is thought she will recover. The
bodies Of Mr.. King and Miss Hamilton
have been taken to the residence Of Mr..
Mercer. while those OF Catherine Barry
and Rleano Grobe have been identified,
and have been removed from ths morgue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
a DARING 7IXAs BUh0LARY.


Three Men Bind and Gag JeweIer
and Take Watches and Diamonds.
FoRT WcRTH, TEXAS, Feb. "a "A bold
robbery and as. Ault occurred here last
night, in which %, 900 worth Of diamonds
and jewelry were stolen from q pAwr
shop owned by James Branch & Co.
While J. Boyd, the assistant, was In
the act Of closing up, three men entered.
One advanced TO Boyd and began talking
70 him, whereupon one Of the trio hit
Boyd on the head with 4 pistol, After
knocking him senseless they handouffed
and gagged him, bound his legs with
telegraph wire and dragged him to the
end Of the store. While one robbsr
guarded, the other two rihed the safe Of
all the gold watches and diamonds. The
men then closed the store and left.
Boyd, recovering consciousness, orAwled
to the door and gave the alarm, The pro-
prietor Of the shop says the burglary hAs
ruined him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
LEES LEASE OF LIFE.
Tine GalIows Thrice Refuses TO Drop
for Him.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-At Exeter to-day,
the attempted execution Of John Lee Tor
murder resulted in most horrible exhibit
ton that ever disgraced the gibbet in
kngland. The doomed man was per-
ieotly arm and went to the Raljows I'M
dAunted. He seemed to resign himself
completely but firmly to the sxsoutioner
and, as the spring was turned, he made
an apparent effort TO adjust his body TO
the expected drop 30 that desth might be
as quick IS possible, and when the click
OF the spring sounded he drew Q long
breath as though It were his last. But
tie drop stuck firm and Lee awoke a. II
from dream. He quickly recovered
himself and was taken back TO his cell.
After the machinery had been oiled Lee
was brought out again and was still very
finn. Once more he braosd himself for
the fau and, when the click OF machinery
sounded, he again seemed to drop in ply
steal surrender. The machine again re-
fused to work. The Victim shuddered 40
II shaking himself ont Of some horrible
dream, while the exsoutioner pounded
the framework and stamped upon the
diop; bat it remained firm. Lee
Strengthened himself up and was ssecond
tins removed to his cell. His spirit was
now much broken and the ofioials became
very nervous.
After more hammerinR and oilinR Of
the machinery Lee was q third time
marched forth, no0sed and blaok-oApped.
third time tt machinery refused 10
work, but Lse was broken up by the
strain and suspense. He sank down In
swoon and was carried away. No word
can describe the pAinfulness Of the scene,
for kind OF overpowering dismay, like
superstition, seemed to weigh on
the sheriff's officers. The eallows
was deserted, and no one made any
further attempt to fix IL. Lee dazsd,
stupehed and physically exhausted, lay
In his cell in most pitiabls condition,
while the sheriff abandoned his horrible
TASK, closed up the execution yard, and
rushed to the telegraph office to ask for
instructions from London. In reply the
home oftoe cent an order Of respite.
II Will be remembered that Lee, who
was an ex convict, obtained employment
from Miss ksyes as . valet by means Of
false letters Of recommend alton. Lee
wished to marry Miss Reyes, who was an
elderly lady Of wealth. She refused TO
wed him, whereupon Lee assaulted her,
He then murdered her and set FIRE 10 the
house TO cover his crime. The flames
were soon exiting uished by neig h bors, and
the murderer was shortly afterwar
captured, He was hiding in the vicinity.
The evidence against Lee was oirnum.
a'antiAi he has stesdfastly asserted his
innocepos, and there is a possibility that
the murder may have bsen committed by
some one else.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
The school district Petition.

Editor Gazette g. Journal As ops Of the
two gentlemen biz. Salmon retsrs to In
letter published In EvgRY BvRSIXG Of tie
2lst inst, ask space Tor = reply. lie
says we have a bill In the Legislature
spkiDR for = new school district locating
the school house at Mt. Peasant. Then
he states a. 9 fact Shat the petitioners
supposed they we're asking or a removal
Does he know who signed the said psii
tion and that tie persons whose names
are thereon ware lot capable OF knowing
what they we're signing 7 He does not
say why his tsxss ara III gu the 800.
Why don't he tel! us they expended con-
siderable amount last yaRf in rebuilding
the school house, thus increasing the tax.
as school district No. 5S has Il farms in
1t we ask for only three 0, them We do
not take one fifth as stated bnt only
seventh part. This IL not bill for ths
benefit Of few to the disadvantage OF
many as We will prove nc the
proper time and plsos. STATE
tbe facts, friend about asking for your
signature. The petition was presented
and | presume read by your clerk and
kindly signed aud the question WAS asked
had he the authority to sign for you The
AhpWoI WAb III huo Negative mo B0tfealY
WAS made, but 1 remsi ked that | wss
sorry you were not about, as | thought
you would sign. AS we ali uld know,
education is the main struo.
ture to good government, which
all grod citizens desire. Don't be so
sure our prayer will not be granted, for
we will try to show the iusiIoe Of our
petition, and instead of our little ones
having to attend school q and 8 miles
away, we hope TO have = school more
oonveoient, where an average attendance
Of IL will be had living within 200
yards Of the school, snd our
district contain more than twenty
and not one Of them will be taken from
Summit Bridge district which contains
eight. The new district will be a great
advantage aud ia badly needed yet not
so much that we would forge Z name to
our petition as Mr.. Salmon insin uatea.
W. $. LRDNUM.
Mt. PLEASANT, DEL, Feb. 23d, 1885.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
what senator Hayard Said.

In his letter in response to the invita-
ton to be present at the ANIMAL dinner Of
the New York Free Trade Climb, on Monda
night, Senator Bayard wrote: Crank
and full discussion Of the true economics
Of trade and commerce, whether with
foreign nations or among the United
States, 10 greatly to be desired. The de-
gree Of interference by the govern
ment with the right Of indi-
vidual contract, the creation Of
copartnerships or rivalrles under
the forms OF revenue laws, In which the
citizen finds himself unduly assisted or
uujust'y opposed by the sovereign
power, which should be the trust fund
for all, with especial favor to none-thsse
are topics deserving grave consideration,
and never more than at this time and
under our popular form Of governments"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

WARRINGTON Feb. 18.-Iu the Senate.
the Anti Foreign Contract Labor bill was
psssed--yeAs 30, nays 8. The rays were
Messrs. Butler, droome, Hampton, Hswlsy,
Maxey, Morgan, salisbury, Vance and
Williams. The bill goes back 10 the
House for concurrence In Senate amend.
ments.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 in the Senate
the Post Office Appropriation bill
was report d and placed on the
calendar. The Dss Moines River Lands
bill was considered, The Texas Pacific
Land Grant Forfeiture bill was taken mn
and after . long discussion passed by q
vote Of So yeas to q nays (Messrs. Blair
aud Bowen) The bill goes to the Houae
for concurrence In amendments. Ad-
journsd.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 The Senate pasaed
In slightly amended form the Agricultural
appropriation bill, and then entered upon the
consideration Of the Post Office Appropriation
bill.
WAsHrEGros, Feb 24.-In the ssu.ts
Mr.. Dawes asked unanimous consent "a
take up bis bill authorize. the Presi.
dent to neRotlsts for the purchase from
the Indians Of the Oklahoma lands.
U luminous consent wAs given and in leOs
man hve minutes the bill was passed. II
now goes to the House.
The Senate bill was passed for the set
Element Of the claims Of officers and
enlisted men Of the army for loss OF prI-
vste property destroy ed in the service Of
the United States. The House, after the
morning hour, by vote Of 139 TO l22,
took up the River and HArbor bill, and
spent the entire session on II. Before i'd
iourning the previous question on the
bill was ordered.
House OF Representatives.
WAsHISaT N, Feb. 1s-rhs House
spent most Of the session on the River
Id Harbor bill, and voted down number
Of amendments. .....
WARRINGTON, Feb. 10 In the House
the River and Harbor bill was con-
o dered In ctm i:tee of the whole
during the oonNouation Of Wednesdays
session. The River and Harbor bill was
resumed In committee Of the whole, but
not flushed. When the COMMITTEES rose,
Speaker Carlisle, who had recovered from
his illpess, took the chair, and his
appearance was greeted with applause
from both sides Of the House and the gal.
leries. The Bouse then went into com.
mittee OF the whole on the naval sppro-
priation bill. After getting through the
first section the House took recess until
this morning.
WASHINGTON, Feb 20.-In the House, after
an hours consideration of the River and
Harbor bill, the Naval bill was taken mp and
discussed The conference report on the
Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill
was agreed to. Dempsey and Rirkwood, tried
for presenting false vouchers for stationery
in the navy department. have been found not
utility.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
OuRKENT a. rkI.ArnRn.

HARpER's, for March, takes under it's pro-
lection the rather lesser lights Of what Mot.
ley calls " that race Of heroes, the House Of
Orange-Nassau
"Jefferson's Financial Diary" is full Of
curiosities and surprises. large percentage
Of his salary went to directly religious uses.
His charities, indeed, stood in fair proper
ton to his expenses for wine Be seemed
about equally fond OF shows Of every descrip-
ton, and OF rare books and pamphlets. He
had to be Vice President before be felt that
he could afford more than pound OF tea at
once, but then he paid 80 for that quantity.
washington Homes" gives fine ball and
staircase effects, where ample proportions
can be afforded. WORDSWORTH snowy sonnet
is deliciOusly appropriate. Poetry done to
order, pales before 1t. ga House Built Upon
Sand" points the moral OF Thackeray q
philip" but misses his fine effect and keen
satire "Cape Ann Quaries' has too much
padding. One turns for relief TO the illus
trations, really fine and full Of instruction
Fredericksburg, the "old Virginia town."
seems to borrow its chief lustre from TIE
mother Of Washington, reposing there now
in renowned peace under an unfinished, too
ambitious monument.
Miss Woolson's novel continues clever, well
drawn and exceedingly entertaining.
DR.. Ranney gives hopeful experiences in
brain surgery, especially for those who have
suffered paralysis. or more general useful
ness are his excellent hints to brain workers
on the proper care of their tool.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

ROME, Feb % 1t Is reported that
fourth expedition is being prepared for
the Bed sea coast. Minister Astor
had private interview with
King Humbert yesterday, at which
cordial wishes were mutually expressed
for the welfare Of Italy and America. Sub
sequently Mr.. AstoT and his wife had An
audience with the King. No one else
was present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

The small toy engines, run by me ans
Of an alcohol lamp, with which children
are frequently allowed to Amuss them
sslVes, are not altogether without an ele
ment Of danger. ons Of them exploded
In Philadelphia on Saturday while come
children were playing with 1t, aud,
although no harm TO the children is rs
ported, the contents Of the room were
damaged by Ere to the extent Of $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
The Prince Of wales Speaks.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The third battalion
Of GrsnAdier Guards started for suakin
to day. Previous to their setting out
from Windsor this morning they were
inspected by the Prince Of
Wales, who also addressed them.
He said ne well remembered that
day 81 years ago when this,sAme battalion
departed for the CrimeA and he dis.
tiuotly recalled the bravery with which
they bore their part In tn great struggle.
in the campaign upon which they we're
now enterin9, he felt eure that they
would uphold the honor OF the country.
In conclusion he wished them God-spsed,
and safe and speedy return to England.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
An Aged Lady Fonpd Dsaa.

DUBUQUE Ia Feb 23.--An investisa-
ton is progressing this morning regard.
log the deoease Of Mrs., Josephine Casten,
aged 80, who WAS found deHd in bed
yesterday with several bruises about the
head aud face. She lived with her
daughter, ssed so, and her grandson,
Phillip Bready, the latter being under
arrest. The family were living on the
proceeds Of farm sold lately for o., 900.
The dsughter said Last week that her
mother would receive the money shortly,