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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
AAuMAa asnsrlAG.
The aii&h Srhp"t AilntIs Associa-
iiOu's alcciIOn Og UGEicurs.s

4he A1l3h @chDot Alumni AsSNCist-
iiOu's EicctIOH OF UfEicurs.s
The Alumni Association OF the high
school heE3 It's annual meeting III the
bear1 Ok Educatnn rooms 0egoher "a.
The following dfilars wore elected:
President Or. William O. Pisfc-, class
Of l1j Eipa- president, Frank Nj jones,
'Git ascrstsry, Charles b. Palmer, 'sG;
T1elsurs;, W 3. ARcheil, -. thairman
o. Executive Committee, p John Palmer,
'7d. .Sembers nf Executive Committee,
sWithin Chandler %; barrie e. Price;
iS5i !. Y, 66tnpie, lT6i w II Kua2, 50.
The tfoaaurer's report indicated the
association 10 b IN 4 d5usishing condi-
.ian. Part on Tie funds are devoted TO
t2e pu-po8s OF awarding prizes ut the
Gnuual high school graduation exercises.
The newly-slertsip president, Dr. Pierce,
aua Qr. lan Palmer, made addresses.
Very s8nguna expressions were made
n to the pr0apstDa3 outlook Of the or
g4Eiaaion
ChAugea wee made in the constitution
AMI by lave computing arrangements to
hold annnatiy two busi1sas meetinga,
three public entertainments, and Qua
banquet. Tie is5t will be heid in Janu-
afy next. Glet.y and white w9re ado pied
as the association cclors. TIE prcposi-
ticn Of forming Aa Alumni orchestra or
qpsrtette vas left With the executive COM
Mi..ss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09


The Democratic conferrees OF the Sixth
Pennsylvania) Congressional district met
at Media on Friday and placed IN nominal
ton Thomas W. Pierce OF West Chester for
Go gress. Mr.. Pierce was chairman OF the
Republican committee OF Chester county,
until smedley Darlington foisted himself
upon the Republican party through shame-
less fraud, AS the Congressional nominee
of the Republicans OF Chester and Della
ware counties. Darlington methods were
30 rank and reeking with corruption th at
Pierce resigned the craftsmanship of the
county committee and Joined Issue with the
Democrats and many Republicans to defeat
Darlington, but was unsuccessful. At the
last election In Chester county Pierce lead
the movement aguinst Butler, Darllngton's
son-in-law and candidate OF the Chester
Republicans for judge and as result Butler
was defeated bya Democrat. the unopposed
portion Of the Republican ticket securing
about 5000 majority.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

over 1000 More rhan o,eye,an'

Over 1000 More IhRn Cleveland
Made Tor the corresponding Period
NAsHINaToN, Oct. In the 10 months OF
the session that closed yesterday President
Harrison sent to the Senate 1857 nominal
tions, OF which all but u were confirmed.
As many OF these nominations contained
the name of more than one person they
represented probably $500 appointments.
Several hundred of these were postmasters
at offices which have become Presidential
through the growth OF business. They also
include the appointments In connection
with the census, nearly all of which art
temporary In their nature. In the first SEES.
sion of the 49th Congress. which lasted
eight months. President Cleveland sent to
the Senate 1896 nominations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
oomtrnc,. ror nslg SHINE.

WAsHISaToN, Oct. 2. --secretary Tracy
did not hesitate long about the award Of
the contracts for the four big ships for
which bids were opened yesterday He
called MIR! Charles Tramp of Oramp X
Sons Of Philadelphia, and Mr.. Scott OF
the Union Iron Works 0. San Francisco,
into his private office this morning and
told them ne hau decided TO award con-
tracts for two battle-ships and for the
1,3U0-ton cruiser to Msssrs. Oramp Il
Sons and the contract for the other bsttle-
ship to the Union iron works.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
Fhe S.viItest River steamboat.

Chester Times.
Inc new steamboat to be placed on the
Delaware river by the Wilmington Steam
boat Company is to be the swiftest craft on
the Delaware. Captain Wilson h9s been at
work on his plans for the new steamer for
some time and Is now ready to have them
materialized into a graceful uoat that will
of the fleet. He has adopted the general
lines OF the steamer City OF New York. The
propelling power will be over tapping twin
screws, which have been Demonstrated In
tine oceen liners to give speed and also
make the vessel mind her helm more
readily. This is accomplished by the direct
current against the rudder and greatly aasiat
tho steering when tides and currents have
to be commended with. The carving
capacity of the new steamboat will far ex.
coed that OF either the Brandywine or City
OF Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09


Edward s. Esty OF Ithaca, N. Y, died IN
Bo ton on Thursday night q apoplexy,
aged 66 years. He was noted for his Ia
terest In puoio aft airs. He was president
oil the board of education and chairman OF
the Cornell Library.
All the freight conductors and brakemen
on the Illinois Central railroad between
Chicago and Champaign, about 800 In mum
Der, went on strike Thursday night, de-
macdlng the reinstatement OF about 20 OF
their number who were discharged. At
meeting yesterday morntn. the strikera
decided to ask the co operation OF the enGi.
neers and Hremen. This was refused, aud
the strikers, seeing that their case was
hopeless without the aid OF the engineers,
decided to return to work.
A we'll dressed. respectable looking man
walked into police headquarters In Chicago
on Thursday night and said he was tired
OF being II fugitive feorn justice. He said he
wns Nathan $. Pinckney, ex-cHshter OF the
Michigan railway, at Grand Rapids, Mich,
that no was Il dsiaulter to a large amount
and had been hiding from the oificeri for
the past 10 months. City Marshal Kuhn
tel6graphtd the railway officials al Grand
Rapids, and received instruction 10 arrest
Pinckney and hold him until their arrival.
Mrs. James Caloy, probably the oldest
woman In Connecticut, Ii not In New Eng
land, died ut Easton In that stuts, on
ageis said to be verified BY the town recorus
OF Fairfield, where she was born. Although
she hnd been in feeble health for several
years she retained Ter faculties till deutn.
She distinctly remembered events thac oe.
Cured lU5 years ego and frequently told
about sesiug the revolutionary soldiers
from Fairfield and vicinity after their re.
turn IRON The war.
a summary Of railway construction In
the United States In the past nine months
of 1880 as prepared by the Rditmay Age,
shows that 8 1872 miles OF new road have al.
rendy been built In 80 states aun on 2I2
different lines. The states showing the
largest amount OF now mileage are Georgia,
1913 miles, Montana, 3l2; North Carolina,
| 226, and Washington, 217. the states and
| territories in which no track has been laid
this year are New Hampshire. Vermont,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, New
! Mexico, North Dakota. Nevada and Utah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

LONDON, Oct 4.--Ihe directors Of tho
London Gasight and Coke Company con.
tinue their preparations 10 quad against a
stoppage OF their works 10 cons qleace OF
any possible trouble between ti.em and
their employees, barracks ha 10 been bnilt
Ut Beckton to shelter the non.nnion Hm-
ployes, and the cavalry and infantry Whith
It may be necessary 10 call upon to protect
tho Rofkmen. The company mas enough
coal stored TO meet its requirements for ten
weeks. The stokers rslterata thelr state.
menL that they never Intended to stfike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
pr. Nlcs:o,,irnI e.nlity.

New YORK, Oct. lin the case of DR..
McGonigal, who caused the death of Annie
Goodman by n criminal operation, the jury
at u. 80 brought in verdict Of manslauRh-
ter in the first degree. Sentence was de.
fsrred for week in order to give o3pOrtu-
nifty TO prove character. TIE maximum
penalty Is 20 years In state prison. The
doctor maintained his equanimity to the
last and went to prison with most digni-
fed carriage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

DENVER, Con-, O,t. 4.-The reported find-
ing Of gold deposits near Saratoga, Carbon
county, Wyoming, is being confirmed by a
number OF persons who have within the
past two days visited the camp and satis-
tlad themselves OF the truth OF the discovery.
Up to this tins Is distinct and separate gold
bearing quartz leads have bsen discovered
and located. While no assays have been
made 1t is believed that the latest find oil
ore will run at least 81 600 to the ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

JoHSsoNBuRd. Pa, Oct. 4.-At 8 O'Clock,
this morniug. fire broke out, which at 8
o'cloeA was still burning iisreely. In the
business portion OF this place. The bull l.
ings destroyed were II jgan's large general
ston'5 grocery and dry goods. At tnis writ.
ing the fire Is under control, though 1t is
feared that the portion Of the town may 20.
The present loss, ~ 900, is half covered by
insnranoe. Natural gas started the fra.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

The Republicans carry idaho

The Republicans Garry Idaho
DUBOIS for the United states senate.
BOISE Cry, IDAHO Oct. A. Returns from
all but three counties in the state give the
entire Republican state ticket over 1000
mejority. Tho Republicans have elected a.
out Of 81 members OF the Legislature.
The StGtesman says this Insures the cleo.
tion OF Dubois, the present Congressional
delegate, TO the United States Senate. It
claims that nearly every Republican mem
her of the legislature Is pronounced in
Dubois, favor. George L. 6houp, the gov
ernor-elect, and William Il. Ciapeett are
the only prominent candidates mentioned
in connection with the second senatorship.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

BOSTON, MASS, Oct. 4.-William \, Kelley
alias 'Jucko Kelly" VINO was sentenced to
state Prison at Oharlestown Elk moEths ago
for rs years under the hAbitual criminal act
escaped from that institution some lime last
night. His last crime W with others the
bold robbery Of kseue Bros, jewery store
on Washington street, when the inmates OF
the store were locked IN by the robbers,
the window BROKEN and a large amount Of
valuAble isMelrY stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

LEAyENwoRTH, KAN, Oct. 4.-Last night
John Mettmen Was arrested charged with
being IN accessory to the murder OF hts
wife, Theresa Mettlnsn, last March, He was
arrested on warrant sworn OUT by Capt.
Mcfarland of the Lsayenworth police force
and IL locked up. He has been acting so
auspielously since learning OF Benson's
capture ia New Jersey thai 1t was deemed
best to arrest him. He will bs held 10 await
DEVELOPMENTS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

DENVER, Con-, Oct. 4.-Ihe Genarm
Hotel WAS taken possession OF by the sheriff
yesterday, running Mrs. q. al. Stanton and
Miss Lestine Corners, who opened the
house 10 years ago. Clerk Meckel ts
charged by The ladies wi h being the cause.
He has vanished aid experts are trying to
unravel his marvellous system Of book
keeping. Mrs. Stanton says tho amount CT
his defalcation will newer Ds known out IL
must ha YefY lhrKa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
raB oLEHGYM4N nULorED.
NliaS Hsusaboe ~ Awarded $4,000
DamARes.

SCRANTON, Oct. 3.--In the breach of prom
ise case brought against the Rev. Peter
Roberts, pastor OF Plymouth Oongrega.
tionaI Church Of this city, by Miss Annie
Husaboe of New Haven, no defence was
offered by the minister.
The jury was out all night and this morn
ing brought In verdict Of $4,000 against
Mr. Roberts.
Counsel for the defence Immediately app
piled for rule to show cause why now
trial should not be- granted, exceptions
being taken to Judge Gunster's charge.
The rule was allowed and will be argued
next week,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

The large ocean tug Oceanic, which plies
between Portsmouth, N. H., and the popu-
lar Sew England summer resort oil the Iile
o. shoals, II lying III the wharf OF the Pnsey
4 Jones Company. Her owner reports
most successful season. The tug viii lie
here through the winter. when not engaged
In occasional traffic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

wooDsrocK, ONT, Oct. 4.--Birchsll is said
TO b. at Inst beginning to realize his i'm.
pending fate and 60 be showing slight
signs OF seriousness, Mrs. BirchalPs health
Is improving and she ia now able to leave
her bed. She has not seen her husband
since sentence was passed on him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
rho Force Of poIltics.


''Mr. Morton's action in excluding
drinks from his hotel in Washington"
said member of the English Legation
yesterday, lis very remarkable illnstra.
ton Of the influence which politics has
on even the most liberal Of Amer lna.
II anybody had asked me to pick out the
one man in this country who might be
depended upon at all times TO appreciate
and understand the needa Of modern ex-
istence, l would have named Mr.. Morton.
BE ia man OF ine diseerpment in social
life, has capital wines on his table, lived 30
long NJ the American minister in France
that he became addicted to the French
school Of eating and drinking, aud &C.
CURED all of the liberal principles Of
men of the world. 1t is remarkable that
such a man should attempt at this day
and at this particular epoch in American
history to try and swing in line with the
current of popular prejudice. Any man
who desires to keep . fashionable hotel
without selling drinks nowadays must,
If necessity, bs either a crank or poll.
tlcian. He will also, by tho way, need q
very large fortune with which TO back up
his theory and pay the hotels def9it ac-
count"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

PARIS, Or. 4.-Intelligenee has been re-.
ceived here from Noumea, New oaledoni
that 81 leper convicts confined In the nensi
establishment here made their oscar. In i
June. The authorities have been unab.e 10
discover their Whereabouts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

ST.. JoHN, N. B., Oct. ga conservative
mass nesting was held ut LandsdoBne
rink lpat night. Speeches Were made by
Hon. Mr.. Topper, Sir John Thompson,
Hon. Mr.. Foster ana Sir John A. MacD onald.
All the ministers In their speeches made
lengthy references to the Mckinley Tariff
DilI aud declared that Canada would pros.
per Ia spite OF 1t,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09
pa,en, ur,I3elne Fnilurc.

PITTsBuRG, Pa, Oct. 4.-The well-known
ilrm of Fleming Bros, wholesale msnufae-
turers and dealers Ia proprietary medicines
assigned to-day. Liabilities, $500, 900; as
sets, twice that.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-09

Thomas Williamson, Deputy Reeve OF
MARKHAM, Ontario, Is reported to have dis
Appeared after forging paper TO the amount
OF 10000.
The will of the late John Crerar OF Chi
caRo, which bequeathed the bulk OF IN
estate OF nearly three millions to charitable
and religious institutions, is to bs con-
tested by the relatives OF the testator.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
HOMEMADE SOAPS.
Recipes That Have Been Tested by Mrs
A r. Parker


Recipes That Have Been Tested by Mrs.
A r. Parker
| There are few articles that enter into
such general use in the household as
soap. and as every kitchen affords abun-
/ dant material for making il, IL the
housekeePer viii see that it is saved.
many dollars expense will be saved
Z every year A large jar should be set
Z in a convenient place in the kitchen or
pantry. and all refuse grease, such as
neat skins. bones, pot skimmings. burnt
u rancid grease should be thrown in,
and always kept carefully covered
When ready TO use. unless the grease is
I all pure, il should be cleared. by putting
in kettle and adding pint Of water 10
every pound Of grease. and boiling for
one hour. stirring all the while. and
skimming of the refuse matter. when il
may be allowed to cool. The grease
viii form in a solid cake on the water.
and can be readily removed
Many very excellent modes Of making
soap are now in use; the old-fashiOned
soft soap Of our grsndmOther's day is
even yet preferred by many hOusekee2-
ers. bet IL Is not possible TO make il
when wood ashes can not be had, and the
process. at best is very troublesome
and labOricus Il is therefore best to
use some Of the excellent preparations
that can be bought ready for use in soap
making.
For the benefit Of inexperienced house
keepers. we give he following recipes
for making soap;
Soft Soap: Put 70 boil any quantity
Of we. made from wood ashes desired.
have il strong enough TO bear an egg.
When boiling. add three-quarters of a
pound Of clean grease to every gallon
of lTe; boil at first rapidly, then slow
". for two hours. when thick as Jelly,
take from the fire and let cool.
Cold soap: Dissolve one can Of pull
verized lye in three and One-half pints OF
cold water. and set aside 10 cool. Melt
five pounds and a half of clean grease in
a kettle: when melted set OF the fire,
and allow TO cool until lukewarm; pour
the dissolved I've into it, and stir thor
Oughly until the mass thickenS set in
the sun or a warm place fortveEty-four
hours. when the soap should be hard
enough 20 cut into cakes
OK Gall Soap: Take one pint of beers
gall, cut il into ten pounds Of hard soap
and pour in one pint Of boiling water
Let cool and cut in bars. This soap is
used for washing delicate colors liable
10 fade. fine lsces and silk stockings
Toilet soap; Cut into small pieces
pound and a half hard soap. dissolved in
four quarts Of rain water. ad an ounce
Of b0rax and four ounces Of carbonate
soda; melt over the fire. perfume. pour
out 70 cool and cut in ncakes.-Louisvilie
CO1rier-JOurnal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
High Art In Millinery.

Great art is exercised in the Great on
Of some of the summer bOnnets. and the
flower bonnets are triumphs Of floral
grace and beauty. The newest are OF
rose-stalks. with brown leaves and
thorns intertwined, and an uptown i'm
porter is making herself famous by her
display of flower tOques and bOnnets
alone. No two are at all alike, and the
customers come. see, and are conquered.
and strsightway want. not one or two,
but six at least, to be at all satisfied. as
70 choose a single bonnet out Of all that
wilderness of realistic bloom and actual
fragrance would require nothing short
OF Spartan fOrtitude. Tuile, velvet and
flower sprays form some of the models;
others are of leaves and vines entire;
still others show a GRANNY mass Of
flowers TO set above the hair like 4 crown
great Tosea roses sprays of chestnut
bloom, azaleas, full-blown shrimp-pink
roses, or moss buds, with maidenhair
fern. etc They look like a delicious
odOrOns bunch Of June flowers; put up
on the head. they shape and most beauti-
fully dress it at Once.-N. Y. Post
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

Timothy or herd grass is the most
common grass Of continental Europe.
growing Wild throughout all that vast
region between the Mediterranean sea
on the south. and the North sea in the
direction the name implies II is not
known exactly when il was first intro
duced into the United States but this
much is known. IL takes its name from
Timothy Hanson, a farmer Of Mary land,
who brought il into general notice as a
hay grass, after he had cultivated il ex-
tensively for his own use for years The
botanical name for the grass is phleum
pratense- IL is a curious fact that
although its native home is Europe, the
United States is the first country in
which il was grown. cut and cared for
hay Not longer ago than 17s5 some
timothy heads and seeds were taken TO
England and exhibited As curiOsities- -
81 Louis Republic
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

There are 4I3 species of trees found
within the limits of the United States
and Territories, I6 Of which, when per
fectly seasoned. will sink in water. The
heaviest of these is the black iron-wOOd
(COndalia ferrea), found only in South
ern Florida. which is more than 80 per
cent heavier than water Of the other
IS. the best known is lignum Vita
lGuaiacum sanc:um) and the mangrove
lrhizophOra nlangle). Texas and New
Mexico, lands full of queer. creeping.
crawling. walking and insnimate things,
are the homes Of species Of oak lquer-
Gus grisea) which is about one and =
fourth times heavier than water, and
which, when green, viii sink almost as
quick IS a bar Of iron II grows only
IN mountain regions and has been found
westward as far as the Colorado Desert.
where il grows at an elevation Of 10. 900
feet All the species heavier than
water belong TO tropical Florida or in
the arid West and S0uthwest-St Louis
RPpublic
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

asked Old Sol, laying aside his gun
'-Kase ef yer amt yer won't git her"
Il can usually hold my own
.'Wal, yer halter whup me-"
Il can do it.
Come out in ther yard an squar' yer
self"
Old SOl hoped out of the door nimble
as q cat
Take the in turn on him. stranger. -
whispered Leather BreecheS .'He can't
stand the in turn
The two men clinched-
For full three minutes neither had
the advantage. Directly the old man
raised his light opponent clear Of the
earth. Little Breeches trembled-
The stranger landed nimbly but firmly
On his feet and quick as thought
twisted his leg securely around Old
Soils. and holding steady grasp about
his waist tripped and felled him TO ths
ground Then burying his fingers in
the old mans throat. he held him there
with all his force till he surrendered
Stranger, said Old Sol. when the
conflict was over. you've done it I
wouldn't er bTleeved it wus in yer hide,
but it's so. Leather Breeches is your'n-
You won her far and squzr. an Old Sol
amt thel man ter kick ergin the feller
whut his gal is done tuck notion ter
not when he's been tried as you is
Lum Sharp. in Atlanta Constitution