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results Icy heating the oil with to per
cent. of its weight of common soap for
about half an hour. At the end of this
time the soap is entirely dissolved, and
the whole mass is at once converted into
solid material, of the consistency of tai
low. Cut into pieces in the shape of
bricks, the petroleum thus solidifed ig-
mites only with difficulty; but, once
lighted, 1t burns slowly, without smoke,
leaving about per cent of black, odor-
less residue. Compared to that of coal,
It's combustion is one-third as rapid, and
the quantity of heat produced would be
far superior, when the draught is well reg
ulated. In this state petroleum can be
used in ordinary CRATES, or at least but
slight changes would be required.
This method, which succeeds with the
petroleum of the Caucasus, is, perhaps.
that which has been applied in the United
States, and if the success was not the same
IN both cases, it seems entirely owing to
the difference in the composition of the
two kinds of petroleum However this
may be, the question is an important one
at the present day, and it is better to mod
lty the nature of the valuable combusti-
bic than to attack the problem by devising
special apparatus for its Utilization-Rerue
| ScieRtfque
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When a Parsee is about 20 die he is
taken to the ground floor of the house.
washed in consecrated water. anointed
with holy oil, and placed on an oblong
stone. Small earthen lamps lighted from
the sacred fire are placed around his stony
bed, and the fire priests stand near and
chant doleful dirge. The most extraor-
binary part of it all is that the moment
life becomes extinct the house-dog is
brought in and taken up to him. If the
dog ticks his masters face and hands il is
considered most fortunate omen of the
departed spirits ready admittance into
Paradise. The uneducated and ignorant
Parsees believe that every dog has an
angel-spirit residing in some star. whence
1t issues to conduct the souls of the RIGHT
eous dead into heaven.
Next morning a number of priests ROBBED
IN pure white carry the body on an omen
bier to the Dohkma, or Tower of Silence.
1hls curious nation tomb is huge round
tower situated in some remote or lonely
spot. and surrounded by branching trees.
1t Is open to the sky and reaches far down
into the depths of the earth, and is fur
nished with a number of iron-grated floors
When they reach the Tower of Silence
the relatives and friends stand PRAYING
while the tire-priests place the body on a
long slide or kind of see-saw plank held
down by ropes. This done the ropes are
loosened, the plank rebounds, and the life
less form slips on to one of the iron-.rated
floors OF this strange tomb and is left for
the birds of the air. For their offices
toward the dead the Parsees look upon ali
birds as peculiarly sacred.
But this strange mode of sculpture ex-
poses the Parsee to no end of insults from
both the HindooS and Mohammedans. who
take every opportunity to ieer at them
calling out: ~kaw Kaw Kakhana din
ner for crows - Vide -4uake.
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The Hanging of Pictures

1t is generally admitted that a symmet-
real dlSp Jsition of pictures, when practi-
cable, Is more agreeable to the eve than
when they are hung in haphazard fash
ION, and If mathematical uniformity of
grouping were the only object in view.
that object, in dealing with a miscellaneous
collection, might easily be secured. But
whenever pictures are classified under
schools" the possibility of arranging
them according to size is at once greatly
restricted. Nor is this all. When two or
more of similar dimensions have been Sc
lected for group it not infrequently hap
pens that the nature of the subjects treated.
the chromatic quality of the works. or the
style of their execution, is such as to rem
der their juxtaposition homogeneous. 4
brilliant and gaily-colored picture hung
near one which is painted in a sober kew
will sometimes take all the life out of the
latter, and reduce it to the level of a work
in monochrome. On the other hand, to
group together a series of sombre-toned
pictures is apt TO produce a gloomy eff
feet, and the hanger has therefore to
steer between two extremes Again,
for the purpose of study. it is no
uouoI convenient That the works of
a particular master should hang side by
side. But the varying scale of such works,
their dissimilarity of shape-horizonta
upright, square, circular, oblong, or arch
headed, for instance-will often present
obstacles to such plan. And even where
conditions of size, color, and subject are
favorable to the close association of certain
pictures, it may happen that while some
OF them deserve the best place that can be
found on the walls, one at least of the
group is of inferior quality, and cannot be
allowed to occupy space which may Justly
be claimed for work of higher merit
though less consonant in style. Last,
though not least, the requirements of stu
dents have to be borne in mind. The pic
lures which they select to copy may not be
always in the first rank of art, but they
are generally popular works, and when the
object in view is to produce a saIable copy.
or perhaps to execute a commission. some
pardonable dissatisfaction would ensue if
the original we're hung up in an incon-
venient place.-NaeteenM Cellturu.
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COLUMBIAN FLAG.

Written at the close of the civil war, upon
the reception of the proclamation of peace, by
Agnes NJ. Tolles Sherman, Sacramento
Float again-dear old fag-o'er the palm, 6 s the
Our bright starry banner, the flag of the
free
While the valiant return to their fg-tree and
vine
And all to that loved, sacred standard now
since harmony reigns. by Jehovah's de.
cree"
with rebellion no more may we blight thy
fair fame"
Nor let libertys foes reap the gains of our
''Ne'er let freedom expire-nor our birth-right
be vain
Neer again mar the soil with home strife
and its pyres
But strike, for the flag over freedoms watch
fires.
4-Unfurl our proud banner OF stars to the breeze "
Let il float on all conquering '-eer right
ing the wrong
Let Columbia's Fisg"-be the pride of the
Most lovely eer viewed by countless in
throng.
The noblest that e'er was the theme of a song.
Yes-ever float on-najestic alone
Where no one above US, in triumph must
saw VIC hAnS VIM iAnaoits eternity throne.
And throughout all realms, whose proud
monarchs euchain
Let the oppressed breathe prayer for our
flag cross the main.
All hail the dear flag of the brave and the true :
That free hearts behold with exultant emo
ton
Fair emblem divine thou "The Red, White
and Blue -
Forever. wave through every commo-
tioH-
Enshrined in each heart with a patriots de-
votion.
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TIE HOUSEHOLD.

BIRDS NEST. - Dissolve three table
spoonfuls of corn-starch in a pint of cold
milk, add pint of boiling milk, flavor
and cork. Pour into egg shells that have
been emptied through a hole in one end.
When firm, remove the shell, lay the mock
eggs in a dish and cover them with custard
made of pint of milk, yelks of three
eggs and a cup of sugar, boiled and
favored.
CABBAGE SALAD.-One head of cabbage
chopped fine. Pour over it dressing made
of gill of vinegar, one egg, half a cup of
sugar, teaspoonful of made mustard, but
ter size of walnut and half a saltspoonful
of salt; boil all together; when cool add
gill of milk
FRIED PARsNIPs.-Scrape and leave in
cold water for an hour, then cook half an
hour IN hot, sailed water; wipe, slice
lengthwise, di in melted butter, then in
flour seasoned with salt and pepper, and
fry in boiling dripping; drain free of fat
and dish.
CHOCOLATE CooKIEs.-One pound of
sugar, a pound OF butter, cake of ohoco-
late dissolved in pint of warm water, a
quart of molasses, three eggs, two ounces of
soda and just enough -four to roll out.
Coat with chocolate frothing.
FRIED BEEFsTEAK.- Grease a spider
and heat 1t smoking hot put on the beef
steak, turning constantly until done. This
is good substitute for broiled steak when
there is demand for gravy.
MoLAssEs DRoPs-Two cups of pre-
pared flour, scant cup of molasses filled
with brown sugar, an egg, tablespoonful
of melted suet and third of a cup of
water Bake in patty pans.
STUFFED VEAL.-Cut Sits in piece of
veal and fill with forcemeat of half a
pound of salt pork, an onion and a potato
chopped together; season and bind with
egg and bread crumbs.
CORN MUFFINs.-A pint Of sour milk
half pint of sweet milk, half a teaspoon
full of soda, half a cup of sugar, salt, and
enough cornmeal for thin batter. Bake
in muffin rings.
BARLEY SoUP-Four pounds of cracked
beef shank boiled slowly four hours; let
cool, skim, add half cup of barley, boil
an hour, season and serve.
HAMBURG CAKEs-Chop pound of
round beefsteak, and minced onion, one
egg, a cup of rolled crackers and seasoning.
Make into balls and fry.
CELERY DREssISG.-A third each of
bread crumbs, chopped celery and cracker
crumbs, one egg; season with cayenne pep
per.
BRoILED PoTAToEs.-Cut cold boiled
potatoes into thick slices, butter lightly
and broil in an oyster broiler.
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to the owners and manufacturers. When
the rates of boomage were higher, the
revenue reached half-million annually.
The record in the boom office shows that
in twenty-four years the boom has held
23,500,000 logs and over 4, 250,000,000 feet
of lumber. At $50 per 1000 feet, the
total would be $50, SOP SO; at
SIS per 1000, the total is still
enormous-S64, 636,S76 II. The mind can
scarcely comprehend what is involved in
these figures, but it is evident that the
happy possessor of timber land may find
millions in it." As the boom does not
represent all the lumber handled in Will
iamsport-and Williamsport is not the
only point in the Pennsylvania lumber
reglon-lt becomes a matter of surprise
that there remain unbroken forests in Sui
livan, Tioga and other counties, containing
hard as well as soft woods. But already
capitalists from Buffalo and elsewhere have
purchased thousands of acres of these
forests, and are preparing to hew and saw
them into fortunes.
MISUNDERSTANDING, ETC.
Williamsport's part of the business is to
turn the shapely log into lumber, and
twenty-eight sawmills are busily employed
to this end. The Dodge mills are said to
be the largest in the United States. The
annual shipment of lumber, as represented
by figures, is immense; vet no inconsider-
able amount finds home consumption in
the planning, sash and single mills, OF
which there are thirteen; and the furni-
ture manufactures. \ good example OF
mans ingenuity is afforded in some Of the
planning mills, where skill is not confined
to the simple dressing of lumber. Fitted
up with costly machinery, under the direc-
ton of expert workmen, they are prepared
to manufacture, and ship 10 any part
OF the globe, portable houses, ready to be
set up and occupied Not only this. but
they can fill an order to equip them with
furniture, from the fancy chair or table to
the toys and swing for the nursery; and
furnish the packing boxes in which to
ship. All the uses to which lumber is put
may be said to be in process of manufact-
ure here, employing capital and labor TO
a greater or less degree-and these are
side industries. The great quantities of
hemlocll bark have attracted tanneries,
and there are seven extensive establish
ments for the tanning and dressing of
leather. Where the manufacture of lum-
Der Is so extensive the waste is enormous.
and a novel industry has sprung up
in the effort to utilize this by converting
it into kindling wood and shipping to the
cities. Three hundred and fifty BOYS
and girls find light work and fair
pay in the two factories, which have more
orders than they can supply.
The Lumbermens Exchange is hand
some block-and it seems almost super
f1ous to add in conclusion, that the "lum-
Der kings" occupy costly and elegant
homes. But 1t is the statelinesS of the
private residences that arrests the atten-
ton OF the stranger. A. l.. B.
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THE on WEAIrH OF PEyysy1v.

THE on WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
according to the Oil City Derrick, 5000
wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania
and New York since the discovery of pc
troleum. at a cost of S200,O00,000. These
wells have produced 3l0,000,000 barrels of
oil, which was sold at the wells for $780,
100000. This represents profit to the
producer of 300,000,000 The amount Of
oil exported is placed at 6,231, l02, 923 gal
Ions. In the pool in Washington county
alone S, 100000 have been expended in
machinery and drilling. This does not in
clide the millions represented in the nat
ural-gas industry. independent of the oil
business, there are about S5G,000,00e in
vested in natural-gas plants in Pennsylva-
MIA.
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NEWSPAPER NEED OF A CEFaprP
TEI-EGRAPH.-Ln country like ours in
which the perpetuity of the Government
depends upon the intelligence of its citi-
zens, who have voice in the ordering of
Its affairs, 1t is Of supreme Importance that
every possible facility should be afforded
for the prompt dissemination of in;slli-
gence, and especially of the fulIes, in
formation in regard to all public affairs.
At present such facilities are enioved only
by the leading newspapers in the principaI
cities, whose large patronage enables then
to pay the tolls nov demanded for the
transmission of news. But there are hun
dreds and hundreds of daily newspapers in
the smaller towns throughout the country
that cannot stford to pay these tolls and
whose hundreds of thousands of readers
are not promptly supplied with fl news
reports No greater boon could be con-
ferred upon the millions OF people who live
remote from the larger cities. than 10 en-
able them 10 procure the news of the dav
promptly and fully And if the Govern
ment, by engaging IN the telegraph bust
ness, can accomplish even 4 1.-THE of what
the British Government has ACCOMPLISHED
10 tins direction, 1t certainly can exercise
no higher function, or Que that will tend
IN g eater degree to iii its citizens for
the peculiar responsibilities devolyed upon
them by our Government " Of the people,
lar the people, and by the people,
Forum.
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HOME.

Homes not merely four square walls.
Though with pictures hung and gilded;
Home is where affection calls,
Filled with shrines the heart hath builded
Homei go watch the faithful dove
Sailing meath the heaven above US;
Home is where there's one 10 Lowell
Home is where there's one to love as
Homes not merely roof and room;
Ii needs something TO endear it.
Home IS where the heart can bloom,
Where there's some kind lip to cheer It!
What is home with none to meet
None TO welcome, none to greet US
Home is sweet. and only sweet,
Where there's one we love 10 meet ugi
-Sele-fed
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ANGosruRA BIrTERs is known as the
great regulator of the digestive organs all
over the world. Have it In your house.
Ask your grocer or druggist for the genuine
article, manufactured by DR.. J. 9. B. Sic
CERT d. Sons.
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REAL ESTATE, ETC.
s@ $500 DOWN! Da
4 CHANCE
For Diirymen in San Matte County.

6E0 ACRFS-l6 MILES WEST OF REDWOOD
VfV City; 100 acres redwood timber; 200 acres
pillow land: balance asture; 3 acres orchard;
house barn, stables, dairy house, blacksmith
shop; S25 per acre.
96n ACkEo-A FENCED, WELL-WATERED
IVY stock ranch, miles from above; SIG per
acre.
6QA ACRES-HALF PLOW LAND: PLENTY
u0V redwood and oak timber: running water;
two story house; large barn and COW stables;
fine dairy house, granary, wagon-hOu orchard,
GARDEN fenced in subdivisions: $50 per acre.
97Q ACRES - WELL FENCED, WELL WA
oIo tered, plenty wood; good house, barn, COW
stables, dairy house, 81 $40.
900 ACRES - FENCED IN SUBDIVISIONS:
including farming tools and horses; SS5 per acre.
Ss- This land is ali close 70 San Francisco
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% ACREs-FRUIT AND GARDEN LAND;
w house and barn: all under ditch; l = miles
from Placerville; $500.
QG0 ACRES-FRUIT AND GRAIN LAND: 81
uVV miles from PlScerville; fenced in five fields;
200 acres can be irrigated with free water: $50
acres cleared; 20 acres in grain; about IS 600
vines; about 800 assorted fruit trees large house
and barn; easy terms; SI5 coo.
100 ACRE5-$5 PER ACRE.
AIT ACRES-FlNE FRUlT LAND; MILES
1Vi from Placerville: 60 acres under cedar rail
fence; 10 acres cleared; natural meadow of IS
acres; acres in fruit; about 800 trees fine vari-
cites: II springs; house and barn This ranch is
nearly level, and only miles from Placerville;
$500.
An ACREs-sOME IMPROVEMENTS; WILL
iVV sell presumption right for $500.
00I ACRES-A1 FRUIT AND GRAIN LAND.
AVT 4 miles from Placerville; $50 acres cleared;
no waste land l,610 fruit trees; 500 vines; 10
acres alfalfa; 60 acres grain; $1,000 house: good
barn; an interest in fine ditch goes with the
place; easy terms: $4,000.
AN ACRES = FINE FRUIT LAND; NEAR
AiV Garden Valley; 40 acres cleared; 600
vines; $50 trees; free water; house and barn.
plenty wood and water; Sl,65O.
Several pieces of School Land for sale, from
81 80 per acre up. We have a large list of va
cant Government Land If you don't see what
Won want in this list call On
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solidification of Petroleum,

The problem of solidifying petroleum
has been taken up in Russia by DR.. Kauf-
man, who, 1t is said, has obtained the best
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Ell DORADO COUNTY.

IF YOU DON'T WANT A DAIRY, BUY A
L Fruit Ranch before the loom commences on
the line of the railroad in
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MATAMORAS

Is the largest city in the State, having =
population of $4,000. 1t has a fine old
cathedral, several handsome churches.
Custom-house, Chamber of Commerce,
casino or club house, two theaters, the
celebrated San Juan college, and one of
the best business colleges in Mexico. horse
cars, electric lights, three newspapers, and
most other luxuries of nineteenth century
civilization The gubernatorial palace and
public building were located in Mata-
moras, till recently removed to Cuidad
Victoria Victoria City, much smaller
and less important town, but more central
Iamaulip2s is about the most unhealthy
State in the Mexican Republic, though moth
ing will induce the inhabitants thereof to adj
NIT it. All It's Rio Grande border is subject
to cGieHttEds oaapito and maIariai fever, as is
also the entire coast line, from Tampico to
Bagdad, especially during the wet months.
The natives, however, are almost proof
against these diseases, and they are sell
dom fatal to foreigners, but are considered
merely the common and necessary process
OF aeelimatatioa. Cuidad Victoria has
never been visited either BY r0ulite or
Yellow Jack, and therefore its citizens
consider 1t the healtbiest, as it certainly is
one of the prettiest, little cities on the
planet.
A few years ago Mat2moras was so af-
ficted with yellow fever that hundreds
died within 4 week, and commerce received
a set back from which il has not vet re-
covered. The epidemic Eas at It's worst
during the mouth of September, and spread
along the river IS far north as the village
OF Micr. In Its course, towns. haciendas
and hanllets were completely depopulated.
and for time all the industries of the
people were Frustrated.
After several days Of waiting at Bagdad
and Matamoras, We again set sail for Tam
pico, this time southwark, over the same
route we had laiely come per force, which
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The boom is simply q place OF storage
Tor logs, a depot, and Occupies several miles
OF the south side of the river StrSng niers
are built which divide The water s lrre,s
INTO crios-the logs being held in safety
~ 2oon sucks of the strongest t&mbers,
whlch rest ON the piers. Its present eapac.
ity Is So0, 100000 feet. and from $50 6q0 70
sou,Ooe Is spent annually in repairs Each
owner or firm has lumber mari wb;cb i
registered at the boom office and P.o9
thonotarys. When the log is cnt in tEa
woods this mark is stamped ia
the end by marking iron. 1t is an easy
matter for the workmen to senarat.,
the lumber belonging to escb
irm by these marks, when the LOGS are
taken ont of the boom, put into fieat ana
toSed to certain points to be lacked by
machinery into mill-ponds. The boom
company receives one dollar per thousand
ieet on all logs RATED and turned over
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
MABLEY g. CAREW.
Our OvercOat Department

OF course we must say a few
words concerning. our OVER
COAT Department with it's
enormous and wonderfully at
tractive stock of Overcoats of
every style, material and quail
ty. STORM COATS, those
warm and comfortable "big
collared" garments are just the
thing for farmers, transfers and
others who are obliged to be
out doors during cold weather,
In better qualities we have
STORM COATS made from
Shetlands, Fur Beavers, Scotch
Homespuns, Elysians, DC. Some
are Astrachan trimmed, others
fur trimmed and lined with
soft cashmere. We sell COM
Portable listers, warrented for
wear and service at So and So.
OVERCOATS by the thous-
and for dress and everyday
wear, made from all sorts of
materials, that can be recon-
mended. S. will buy a good
reliable garment; IS or SO is
our price for a first-rate Chin
chilla or Melton; $12, S15 and
SIS gives you choice among
thousands more that you'll adj
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-17
Not Like the Books.

James" he began as the clerk enter
ed the private office. ''the new year is
close at hand"
''Yes, SIR"
How long have you been with us!''
Twenty years, SIR
"Ah Twenty years. You came in
from the country with all your worldly
possessions tied up in a cotton handker-
chief"
II did. sir"
You left home determined to achieve
success"
''Yes, SIR
"You believe that honesty and integ-
rity would be rewarded, and that faithful
service would meet its reward"
That's the way / reasoned, SIR"
An l remember the morning you
applied for situation. liked your
looks and the way you talked
Thanks, sir. ,"
Now, James, my partner goes out
with the new year. I've been thinking
Yves, SIR"
"Of your long and faithful services"
Eyes, SIR"
And I'm going to reward you. I'm
glad it's in my power to do So shall
commence the new year alone"
Exactly
With limited capital
''Ah -
"And 1t will therefore be necessary to
reduce all salaries. On the others shall
make cut of fifteen per cent. Owing to
your long and faithful services I shall
make the cut in your case only ten. That's
all, James, and hope you will try and
get down half an hour earlier in the
morning, and also be little more eco
nomical with the gas and fuel"