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Evening journal., 1893-01-26
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ASTRONOMY.
without instruments Ancient Astrono-
niers Kept Track OF the Heavens.

without Instruments Ancient Astrono-
mers Kept Track OF the Heavens.
We find in the table at the Ramesseum
distinct references to the bull, the lion
and the scorpion. and it is also clearly
indicated that at that time the Sirius rose
heliacally at the beginning Of the rise Of
the Nile.
This word heliacally requires n little
explanation. The ancients, who had no
telescopes and had to use their horizon
rs the only scientific instrument which
they possessed. were very careful in de-
teimining the various conditions in
which n star could rise. For instance, if
"A star wero rising at the same time that
the sun was rising, it was said to rise
cosmically, but unless certain very obvi-
ous precautions were taken the rising
star would not be seen in consequence of
the presence of daylight.
1t is quite clear that if we observe a
star rising in the dawn it will get more
and more difficult to observe the nearer
the time of sunrise is approached. There
fore what the ancients did was TO deter
mine "A time before sunrise in the early
dawn at which the star could be very
obviously and clearly seen to rise. The
term "heliacally rising" was coined to
represent star rising visibly in the
dawn therefore before the sun. Gener-
ally throughout Egypt the sun was sup
posed to be something like 10 degs. be-
low the horizon when a star was stated
TO rise heliacally.
w, g,l 4I,,,, tI,,t ..,,., tI.,., r mn
years ago the Egyptians were perfectly
familiar with these facts, and the differ
ence between cosmical and heliacal
rising was perfectly clear to them. But
the table at Thebes tells us. moreover,
that the suns journey in relation to some
Of the zodiacal consultations was per-
fectly familiar 5000 years ago.
These then are some Of the more
general statements which may be made
with regard to the most important points
so far discussed by those who have dealt
with Egyptian astronomy, and it may
be added that all this information has
come to us in Hydrologic guise
The various apparent movements Of
the heavenly bodies which are produced
by the rotation and revolution of the
earth and the effects Of procession were
familiar TO the Egyptians, however ig-
norant they may have been Of the causes.
They carefully studied what they saw
and attempted to put their knowledge
together in the most convenient fashion,
associating it with their strange i'm
aginings and with their system Of wor-
ship. .-Nineteeuth Century.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
The Borgamot Tree.

There is but one spot in the world
where the bergamot tree can be cult
waited with proft--a fact of some i'm
portance. since its essence is indispensa-
BILE in the manufacture of numerous per-
fumes and medical preparations. The
spot referred to is Reggie. in Calabria
that extremity of the Italian peninsula
which is familiarly known as ''the toe of
the boot" Mr.. Kerrich suggests that
there is a good chance here for enter
prising capitalists of getting a highly
profitable monopoly Of the bergamot
tree by buying up from the producers
all that they extract At present the
Reggie bergamot suffers both in quality
and reputation through the frauds of
small traders, who. it is said, mix it
with ten parts of adulterating matter
Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
"Dend Man claim"

dead Man Claim" the name given
to a rich mine in Leadville. was dis
covered by a broken down miner while
digging a grave. A miner died when
there were several feet of snow on the
ground. His comrades laid his body in
a snowbank and hired a man for twenty
dollars to dig a grave. Forgetting the
corpse and his bargain, he thought only
of the fact that he had "struck it rich.
Chicago Herald.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
A MINISTER'S DAUGHTER.
Pleasant Part Of Rev. Mr..
Higgins Duty.
Beloved Pastor Of a Congre-
gational Church.
Charles A. Wur One Of the Best Known
Men Of New Haven.

Rev. DIR. l. II. Higgins is the beloved
pastor of the Congregational church at
Hanover Conn.
He and his family are among the most
respected people in New London county,
and bis daughter is one Of the many ac-
complished young women in the town
where her father breaches. He is one of
the most earnest and straightforward OF
the many brilliant pastors in the denomi-
nation that includes such large mum
Der Of Yale's best graduates in that State,
and his good judgment is shown in tenn
poral as well as religious matters, and
when in September last he came out
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
nnnrloh Mnnnn.

Bearded women have existed at all
periods of the worlds history. Even
Herodotus, the Father of History"
gives us an account of one Pedasnes.
who lived above Halicarnassus," a
priestess Of Minerva. whose chin regular.
ly budded with large beard whenever
any great public calamity impended.
Bartel Garetji. woman Of Copenhagen,
had a beard reaching to her waist.
Charles XII of Sweden had a female gren-
adler in his army who possessed the beard
as we'll as the courage Of a man. Mar
garet, duchess Of Austria and governess
of the Netherlands. had a large, wiry,
stif beard. of which she was very proud.
OF late years, Albert, duke of Bavaria.
reports having had a young lady gov
erness in his household who was "the
proud possessor Of a very large black
beard "-Philadelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
Mnnted a Good Cow.

A young couple were giving up city
life and going to live on farm, and one
Of the most absorbing questions in the
future farmers mind was the buying Of
his stock. He was talking cows to his
wife one evening and all the idea she had
10 offer was, Please. George, do get one
row any way that gives good buttermilk,
because it is the loveliest thing in the
world for the complexion. Exchange
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
COR. 5TH AND KING STREETS.

II you want to save money come to the cor
ner of Fifth and King streets, we will sell you
los. of prunes for % cents those seedless
plums at II cents are cheap; we have fine
evaporated peaches at Is cents-are bargains;
those California plums at II cents are excel
lent; those clipped pesches are excellent;
those milk pals of jelly are bargains this
syrup at p cents gallon is excellent value
for the money; those bags of -four at 10 cents
just think, ? bags of flour for 30 cents; our sea
foam flour makes more bread, keeps
moist longer and is whittier than any flour we
sell; those packages of buckwheat at 8 cents
are wonderful, so is our prepared meal; our
new blend of tea at 40 cents is our speciality
this week; another blend at 80 cents we give
lovely cup and saucer with, hutlOur Belfast
O'Clock brand is really superb in flavor, they
come from all parts of the city and country
for this tea-try il; where can you get the
coffee we sell you at the price have you tried
our wine gelatine all fiavOrs, sherry. port and
London punch, every package makes ? quarts
Of Fine gelatine we have good Butter and
fresh Eggs always on hand at
T. M. WIER,
COR. 5TH. & KING SITS.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
rhil1rnn Ii rnlln-

It is an old fashioned notion that "chil-
dren should be seen and not heard" An
occasional talk by the little folk is not
Objectionable. yet at the same time they
should not monopolize conversation or
attention. They have their place, and it
is an injustice that they should at the
family board always be silent.-Good
Housekeening
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
PIpe-LaYing stopped -Pipe-Making Re
tarded.

Temporary dullness at the Delaware
Iron Works is a result of the recent cold
blast frcm the northwest, which froze
the ground all over the country TO such
a depth that pipe-lavers and plumbers
could not work. This interference
caused the manufactured goods to pile
up so at the other end that work had
TO be somewhat slowed up Out Of nine
furnaces ~ the hiR pipe manufacturing
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
A Speakers Right.

A gentleman while making a speech
inadvertently stepping forward fell of
the platform. In response TO the peals
of laughter that greeted his unlucky fall
he claimed that any speaker had "a right
70 come down to the level Of his audi.
ence. Exchange.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

A chain was made at Troy. N. Y. in
1888 for the United States government
which was a little over six miles in
length. 1t was made Of iron bars p
inches in diameter
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Advocating greater simplicity Of life
among the wealthier classes of society,
Dean LEROY remarked recently that
el27.00O a year is spent in England upon
perfumed spirits from abroad.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
No More prenm stnm.

Weare TO talk no more of dream stuff.
These dreamy visions are hallucinations
hypnogogiQues. and the least we can do
Is TO cali them so.-Boston Common
wealth.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Switzerland has 10i telephone ex-
changes. 1885 stations, 1925 miles of
line and limits each subscriber to 500
conversations in the course Of the year
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
AFFAIRS AT THE JAIL,
Prisoa Life in Frigid Weather
Not at all Undesirable.
GREAT NEED OF STATE woRKHoUsE

"Guests," as They are Called, Have a
High Old Time Playing Games and
Eating Fresh and Substantial Food
by Warm Radiators-sa Sailors Last
Ride on the seas-Other Matters.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Jan. 26-Since the
month of January, With its ozone and
frigid zone weather, set in, the county
jail has been taxed to its utmost to &C.
commodate the guests" or tramps and
shiftless men who would suffer from cold
and hunger rather than work IL II were
not for such convenient place as the
county Jail The "bum' cell, as
the tramp quarters are known,
has been full to overlowing
nd the men have a real good time to-
gether, day and night. Sheriff Gould's
beef and soup, with first bakers
bread are handed into them all prepared
for the table, at regular intervals
Then they have heat circulating through
large registers all about their quarters
and the opportunity of taking bath
three times week. All this has served
to swell the ranks Of the imprisoned men
who have made failure of life, and
hardly any more can be accommo dated
in the brownstone building.
Day after day men are released from
custody and time and again they are
noticed in the ranks of Municipal Court
prisoners from Wilmington, or apply in
person to the sheriff to be admitted into
the tramp quarters. A few days ago one
fellow undergoing a short-term sentence
was, by some mistake kept in prison for
a day after his term had expired. When
he found out that he was being
thus imposed on he ''reared on
kicked like an animal, as the wardens
expressed IL, and became so boisterous
that he was sentenced with imprison-
ment in the dungeon on bread and water
This was on Monday and that night he
was released. On Tuesday afternoon,
among the squad of new prisoners, his
familiar but cast-down countenance was
noticed. After all his boisterousness at
doing overtime in prison he could not
stay away and feigned drunkenness to
be taken in out Of the cold and rescued
from threatened starvation.
There are 100 prisoners in the Jail and
a large majority are short termed men.
The men spend their entire time in play.
ing games, romping in the corridor prac-
ticing gymnastic exercises and reading
the newspapers and literature that is
circulated there by the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union. When they get
tired of poker ''seven-up," whist OF
plain casino, they invent other board and
table games. In fact life In New Castle
Jail during the winter time is much more
pleasant than Il is cracked up to be and
the prison ers do not suffer the punish.
ment that the public imagine.
One visit to New Castle Jail would con.
vince any citizen that Delaware is far
behind the times in not having a spacious
and well-appoiuted workhouse for the
transgressors punished by her courts.
The men are not only contracting cling
ing habits of idleness and vice. but ar,
being relieved of the natural fear OF
prison life which will eventually max,
them bold criminals.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
NEARLY 6 PER CENT.
COMPOUND INTEREST.

Among the recent death claims paid by
The Mutual Life Insurance Company was
one on the life of Robert p. Gillingham,
of Easton, Nd for 81, ,5SS 90.
This policy was issued on January 90,
1864. at age Al.
The following is a statement of the
policy at the time of death:
$4,000 Annual premium, $497.O5
Life, Payment Plan.
Net premium paid. $2,O43 46
Net gain, 5.544 "a
$7,5sS 90
Policy, $4,000 90
Additions to policy, 2,5sS 90
$7,5sS 90
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
Lost seaman in tho BrIny Deep.

The German steamship Catania, Captain
Matzen. arrived here yesterday from
Hamburg with a general cargo after a
voyage of unusual severity. Seaman
Albert kreft, 20 years, native of Ger.
many, was hurled overheard from the
foretopmast by the lurching Of tho ship
during a hurricane January 90 and was
lost The Catania left Hamburg Jan
uary and until her arrival at the capes
she had been swept by terrific seas. On
January 10 and 20 the vessel encountered
a terrific hurricane. The wind blew
with such force that the crew were un.
able to stand up ou the deck and the
waves swept over the vessel from stem
to stern, clearing the deck Of everything
movable AS a measure of safety the
ships head was turned TO the windward
and despite the fact that her engines were
kept under full steam she was driven
fast to the leeward. A binding snow
storm accompanied the hurricane.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Brown lswellngly)-" Yes, ] am up TO my
ears in business" Gray-Well, there's no
danger you'll ever get over them, Brown, not
a bit of danger. And GRAY puts his thumb TO
the top of his ears and iaps his hands up
and down like a loose easement in the wind
-(BostUn Transcript.
The Adv vertising of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is always fully substantiated by endorsements
which In the financial world would be ac-
cepted without a moments hesitation.
For "a general family cathartie we con-
hdently recommend Hoods Pills.
81 think said the traveller, "that the prin-
cipal output of this country is revolvers"
"Whar makes you think that; been visiting
some of our big gun-wOrksg mo; but I've
been looking in at the pawn-shops." buffalo
Express.
Wanted-To buy or loan money on Life In
surance and Endowment policies. AnsOn A
Maher, room 2O2, Equitable Building.
An Ambiguous Comment.-"He asked me
TO marry him, but hardly know what to do.
hey say he is a fool" He is.'-(New York
Press.
LADIES clean your kid glo yes with Mos
quetaire Glove Cleaner. For sale only by
Mrs. J. Percy, No. 6l3 Market street. Sole
agent for Madame Rupperts face wash and
toilet goods.
Little Dot-Sister gave me her brass ring.
Little Dick-How do you know it's brassl-
Little Dot-'Cause she gave IL to me.-Good
News.
Life insurance solicitors wanted foi he
strongest, largest and best company n the
world. ANSON A. MAHER, General Agent.
fGuitahls Bulldog
whats them things. do you suppose.
Silasf' said Iabitha, as she saw the fire
hand -grenades in the hotel. They re to put
cut fires with, but hang me ef don't think IL
would take more water IN they hold to
squench a iod-sized fire. -(Harper's Bazar.
| Wanted-ro buy or loan money OnLifsinsur
1nce and Endowment policies. Anson 4
Naher. room 22. Equitable Building
Artistic DespOndency.-Car but a
| newer of wood. MARINE painter-And / but
a drawer of water Detroit Free Press
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

plant here only three are now in opera.
tion and the number Of operatives is &c
cordingly reduced.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists- Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co
SAY FRANCISCO. Cal.
teVleNLtf, Az. TEW YoRk. M
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
BUY
MULLIN' S
HATS

tie boys. The
HATS department is a
success because
in thoroughly competent
hands, which means that
your wants will be care
fully looked after and
taken care of. We buy for
cash and from extra manu-
facturers and are under no
expense for conducting
the business, except light
and help, saving rent, heat
and advertising. Our Gus
toners say it is a great
convenience, being fitted
out entirely in one estab-
lishment when they can
do just as well and save
running around. Special
style in fine stiff and silk
Hats made by two of the
very best makers in Phila-
delphia, whose goods we
handle exclusively in this
market. All of our silk
hats are kept in order for
customers without any
extra cost. Full lines of
soft Hats and caps for
winter and rough wear at
low prices. Novelties in
children's and little boys
always in stock.
JAMES T. MULLIN & SON,
Clothing 9th & Market,
Hats,
Shoes. Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

The Advert tising of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is always fully substontated by endorsements
which In the financial world would be ac-
cepted without moments hesitation.
For "a general family cathartic we con-
hdently recommend Hoods Pills.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Repalrs watches and iewelry. 500 Market St.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26
Lace window Shades.
Harry e. Thomas a Co.

Duehesse and Norfolk. Yeager's, IOs King.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

., cS@miaS' Essa, the photographed. Ss Market
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

81 think said the traveller, "that the prin-
cipal output of this country is revolvers." D"
"Wha' makes you think that; been visiting
some of our big gun-wOrksg" "No; but I've
been looking in at the pawn-shops. ~ Buffalo
Express.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Life insurance solicitors wanted foi he
strongest, largest and best company IN the
world. ANSON A. MAHER, General Agent.
EQUITABLE Bulldog
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

whats them things, do you suppose.
hand -grenades in the hotel. "They re to put
cut fires with, but hang me ef don't think il
would take more water N they hold to
sQuench & od-sized fire. (liarper's Bazar.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Wanted-To buy or loan money on Life IN
surance and Endowment policies. AnsOn A
Maher, room 2O2, Equitable Building.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Little Dot-Sister gave me her brass ring.
Little Dick-How do you know it's brassY-
Little Dot-Cause she gave il to me.-Go0d
News.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

LADIES clean your kid glo YES with Mos
quetaire Glove Cleaner. For sale only by
Mrs. J. Percy, No. 6l3 Market street. Sole
agent for Madame Rupperts face wash and
toilet goods.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Wanted-ro BUY or loan money onLifsinsuf
tnce and Endowment policies. Anson a
Naher. room PIP. Euuitahle Building
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

An Ambiguous Comment.-"He asked me
to marry him, but / hardly know what to do.
hey say he is a fool" "He is.'-(N New York
Press.
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

All Instruments warranted to give entire satisfaction
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

For men, for
young men, for
boys and for lit
tie boys. The
department IS a
SUCCESS because
Evening journal., 1893-01-26

Artistic DespOndency.-Ca -Carver-I'm but a
newer of woOd.-Marine painter-And i but
a drawer of water Detroit Free Press.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-24
A Tory vision 81 Clvil war.

We have carefully abstained from
even limiting on which side we consider
right to lie, either in Belfast or Hull, our
desire being only TO warn our readers
how near both places have beer. ror are.
to murderous civil wars They are be.
mused-we eay 1t to Unionists as well
40 to Gladstonians-by the habitualness
Of the peaceful order around them, by
the tranquility which an irresistible
force alike OF opinion and Of rides main
tains in England, and forget that, once
adequately moved, men fall back almost
instinctively upon older ideas and kill
q another with a. little compunction
90 they once fought duels, Civil war is
. great deal nearer than we think, both
IN the labor question and the Irish ones
tion-or ct least Il will Be II We sur
render for one moment that ..suthority
Of the whole which, IA any one locality
enforcss peac4.-London Spectator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-24
SOLD rois JUNK.


euch che Este or the ResusifnH
Worid's Fair Buildings.
W0RLD's FAIR GROUNDS. AuR. a.
The beautiful white buildings OF the
exposition are 10 be sold as junk. They
are soon to be advertised and Knocked
downSto the highest bidder. About the
only thing of future use In them are the
iron and steel arches and tfmbers. tits
thought that not more than d, 900, 900
can be realized from the auction. The
most expensive buildings will probably
bring the least money. The Manufac-
lures and Liberal Arts building. which
cost &i.6OO, 900, and which has
$4,000 in arches alone. viii Of
necessity, 1t is believed. be given to
the man who will tear IL down and
carry the debris away. The magnitude
OF the undertaking will be realized
when 1t 10 stated that each arch con-
tains 20 car loads Of steel. all the pieces
being firmly riveted together. The
salvage OF the administration building
will also be very small. The mines
building on the contrary Is regarded rs
Q more favorable prospect The steel
arches are much lighter than those OF
almost any other on the ground. and
could be readily taken down and set M
again tor . large workshop or factory.
They would also be available for a de-
pot Of moderate size.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-24
Crowds In london.

English reporters can never agree upon
the number Of people in q crowd. Es.
Inmates OF the numerical strength of the
eight hours meeting in Hyde park
ranged from $4,000 to 500, 900, while the
actual number was probably about 100..
900. The figures given in connection
with Wednesdays loyal demonstration
differed almost rs absurdly, the lowest
estimate being 100, 900 and the highest
10000. Police calculation, which Is
generally fairly reliable, puts the mum
Der pit 80O. 900. reckoning people all along
the route AZ some favorite spots the
crush was tremendous but there were
surprisingly few casualties. The Metro
politan corps Of the ST. John Ambulance
brigade was on duty. The staff consisted
Of 8 surgeons, - ambulance officers, II
nursing sisters and 81 rank and file,
while the transport consisted Of 4 pairs
horse ambulance wagona, wheeled lit
ter and 30 stretchers- Al hundred and
fifty cases were treated, mostly faints,-
London Letter. ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-24
TIE CITY.
LOCAL B~REvITIEs.

Wheat, new, No. i, 40 cents; fax, 76.
D. G. Stoddard returned from the
worlds fair this afternoon.
X. Of P. meeting at Castle Hall to-
hight. All members earnestly requested
TO be present.
j. X. Smith 5one Of MitcheIl's real
ESTATE rustlers was i'm he city to-day
booming the Corn Belt Exposition:
Squire Jones this morning heard the
case OF Al. w. Holdridge against A. Mas
biker for breach 81 contract on an
option deal, but - it involved the title
10 real estate, the judge could only
certify il up " The higher court.
An old stagsr passed through town
|this morning With three horses which hs