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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

memoratlye of the death of NJ. H.
Joseph Potts Horbcr, general grand
high priest of the General Grand Chapter
whose death rendcrs SO many elections
necessary These will be conducted In
accordance with the ritual, and Us tho
deceased Mason had attained an un-
usual degree of Masonic dignlty-he
had been elevated to the sovereign
grind iIspscior.general of the thirty
thigd and last degree--the ceremonies
Will Gsomething new to the generality
OF the delegatss.
The foreign relations to the General
Grand Chapter wiilrequire much atten-
ton. The fraternai relations with the
grand chapters throughout the world
are, it Is true, Of the most friendly
nature, but official relations are to he
established on u scale hitherto unat.
tempted. Indeed, oYertures have been
received from the dignitaries and grand
chapters of England, Scotland, Ireland,
Siam, Japan, Brazil and Australia.
Fluctuations will also be transmitted to
the brethren OF Germany and Ruasia.
II is hardly oyer-estimatlng the imports
alce Of the foreign relations in the con.
vocation TO say that they will form one
of the most interesting and animated
portions Of the proceedings,
There will also come up for adjudica-
ton various decisions promulgated by
the grand chapters of the several States,
butthey are all comparatively unimport-
ant. The authority Of the convocation,
il may be well to state, is by 10 means
absolute, rs the autonomy Of the sub
ordinate chapters is secured by the con-
situations which have been granted
them. The powers OF the convocation
are as restricted To their special func.
tons as are the powers Of the grand
chapters. This is circumstance with
which even many Masons are uufamil-
lar, and the threat Of an appeal to the
conyocation is by no means the awful
thing they would seem To imagine.
Such States as have no grand chap,
tiers of their own will be compelled to
look to the convocation for authority to
make special disposition of their re-
sources. Such Jurisdictions as wish to
form grand chapters will be heard.
There is also to be special commission
from the Sandwich Islands, the mem
berS OF which desire to form u grand
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

The Lancet observes that the popular
notion OF the injurious effect Of u cold
bath taken by one who is overheated
from exercise must pOssess--as all such
ideas have-some basis in experience;
and yet it is falsifled by the experiences
of athletes from the days of the Greeks
and Romans even until now, who find
in this procedure refreshing and
stimulating tonic after the eXertion they
have recently undergone. And, physlo-
logically speaking, cold plunge or
douchc taken Immediately after the
physical effort, when the skin is acting
freely and there is sense Of heat
throughout the body, is rs rational as in
the experience of the athlete it is bene-
fetal 1t is parallcled by the tonic effect
produced by the cold plunge when the
skin is actively secreting after Turkish
bath. and finds its rationale doubtless in
the stimulation of the nervous system,
in the increase of internal circulation,
and also in the renewal of activity to
the cutaneous circulation after the
momentary contraction of blood vessels
due to the cold The popular belief,
doubtless, rests on the injurious effects
which may be induced by the bath in
one who does not resort to it immedi-
ately, but allows time for the effects of
fatigue to show themselves on the
muscles and nerves and for the surface
of the body TO get cool. Taken then,
the bath is more likely to depress than
to stimulate; there is less power of re-
action and greater liability to internal
intlammations. At such time warm
bath rather than cold one is more
suitable and more safe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
REAssuFED ny PROFANITY.
The Timid Parson Feared no Danger $,
Long as tho Sailors SMore.


A good story is told by the ILLUSTRATED
London Ne~s Of a timid clergyman jus
ar rived from trip abroad. Coming
home on the Berlin Of the American
Line, the weather was alarmingly tenn
pestuous. The wind blew hurricane
the vessel naturally rolled, and the par
soon took fright. He left his state-rOou
and staggered along to the Office of join
Kavanagh, the purser, who is a bit of
wag, and said:
'l'm sure, Mr.. Purser, you'll pardon
me, but ! feel SO dreadfully agitated
Kindly inform me, are we in any posi-.
tive danger?n
Kavanagh replied: "Come with me
moment" and he led the way to thu
forecastle. "Now," continued he, ''bene
your car down there and tell me VIVA
you hear"
The sailors were swearing in thei
happy-go-lucky, unconscious way.
"How shocking! What languagcp
groaned the parson, trembling from
head to foot.
Nov do you for moment think thai
those sailors would go on in that pro.
fame fashion if there was real danger?"
asked the consoling Kayanagh.
"True, true" replied the parson, some
what Gained by the assurance. "On,
may sometimes pluck the sweet flower
of comfort from the vile cloaca of sin
The ways of Providence are indeed
inscrutable," and back he crawled to hi;
room, in degree treasured.
Two hours later the storm had in.
creased in violence, the wind howled
more wildly, and huge waves broke
over and seemed to submerge the great
ship. The parson was out of his room
again, more scared than before, and was
silently, nervously fumbling bis way
along the wet deck to the forecastle,
He was deadly pale, and trembled with
excitement. He listened. The sailors
were shouting, and tremendous oath
amid the din reached his ear.
"Thank heaven" murmured he; "they
arc still at it; they still plaspheme,
There is no danger yet; the Lord be
praised |"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
IN AND ABOUT THE KITCHEN.
Cold sliced potatoes fry better when
tile -four is sprinkled over them.

Cold sliced potatoes fry better when
little flour is sprinkled over them.
When using spoon or whisk for
beating take long, upward strokes, the
more rapid the better. The spoon
should touch the bottom OF the bowl
each time, and the motion must be regu-
lar.
When live lobster is required for
broiliag or other purposes here is II
simple and comparatively painless mode
of killing it, Run 4 long, narrow
bladed knife into the tail at the third
joint from the end, having the blade
slant downward. This will cut the spinal
cord and death will quickly follow.
Biscuits made with an acid and an
alkali such as baking powder, soda and
cream of tartar, or soda and sour milk,
should be baked in o very hot oven.
The hotter it can he and yet not burn
the biscuit the better. An oven that will
color piece of white paper dark brown
in one minute will be none too hot for
this kind Of biscuit.
Do not hurry any necdful step in the
process Of preserving. Prepare the fruit
with care, weigh accurately and allow
time enough to do your work well. Put
up the preserves in small jars in prefer
ence to large, and when once made,
keep them in a cool, dark closet that is
perfectly dry. Cover jellics and jams
with tissue.paper double and wet with
brandy, pressed closely to the conserve
before you put on the lid.
AS soon as pot or frying-pan is
emptied of that which has been cooked
in it fill with hot water and set back
upon the fire to scald thoroughly. New
tin should stand near the fire with boil
ing water in them, in which has been
dissolved a spoonful of soda, for an
hour, then be secured inside with soft
soap and afterwards rinsed with hot
water. Keep them clean by rubbing
with sifted wood ashes. Copper utensils
should be cleaned with brickdust and
flannel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

Boys who are always losing their balls
can make them themselves. Take a
common cork and cut it as round as
possible, making it the size Of an ordi-
nary marble, Then tear off very narrow
strips OF rag and wind these, one at q
time, around the cork until the ball is
of the desired size. Then cover it with
cloth, or if boy is fortunate enough to
have an obliglng sister she will make 2
cover Of crewels by dividing the bali
into quarters, winding the wool several
times around it, then buttonholing the
quarters all round one-half, then the
other half, till an edge is formed on
each side of each quarter, then BUTTON
boiling with any colors Of wool till the
quarters are quite filled up, when a
seam finishes them, and Il capital ball is
the result, costing nothing to make, but
really serviceable,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
Sold by druggists, 75c.


DENVER, Col, Aug. 1o.--.A special
TO the Nesrs from Los Angeles an
nounces the formation of new secret
political order. The name Of the order
is the United Sons Of America. The
organization is loyal, patriotic, political,
national and non-sectarian. 1t is secret
and has signs, passwords, &c. Its con.
stitution provides for complete city,
county, Congressional and national or
ganization, and makes ample provisions
for funds necessary to carry out and
maintain this plan Of organization and
for conducting its campaigns, Its pro-
moters arc all strong silver men and the
order will make hard fight for the free
coinage of silver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
Three Times and Out.


A gentleman living cut on College
street drove down to the city the other
evening after his wife, and not finding
her, started home again. After leaving
the city he saw lady walking along in
the street ahead, which he took for his
better-half. Riding up to her. he said
get in" when she turned strange
face up to him and answered: "rhanS
you, sir; you look all right, but don't
know you" He apologlzed and drove
on, when he saw another lady walking
on ahead. This surely is she, he thought,
and approaching her i'll the dark he
said: "l've been looking for you. Will
you ride home with me 2" II guess that
you have made mistake" She said as
she looked up. Again he apologized and
drove on. 1t does not sound like fact,
but he did see another woman walking
home along the clay road, whom he
approached, saying rather tartly, Come,
wife, get i'll here. I've been making u
fool Of myself all the way up" She like
wise proved u stranger. When the man
saw fourth woman walking in the
twilight, he set his teeth, and whipping
his horse into a run went by her like
the wind. That woman was his wife.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
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MEETING OF MASONS.


The Triennial Session of the General
Grand Chapter of the United States.
The ewes of the Free Masons of the
country will be turned toward Topeka,
Kan, during the week beginning with
the 221 of this month. The occasion is
one which occurs only once every three
years-triennial convocation of the Cen
erai Grand Chapter of the United States
1t is the Royal Arch Masons who will
thus assemble, and as that degree is one
to which the members of the sublime
fraternity most aspire, the proceedings
will have an interest and-an Importance
commensurate with the elevation of
that dignity and with the comparative
rarity of their enactment. Apart from
these considerations, moreover, the un-
usual nature OF the deliberations will
lend interest to what is said and done
by these 300 odd delegates in the name
and by the authority Of the 100000
Royal Arch MaSons whom they repre-
sent and the innumerablc others who in
time will be promoted to the degree.
Grand High Priest George w.
Andrews OF this city will represent the
Grand Chapter of Delaware.
II is hardly necessary to specify the
opening proceedings, as they will con.
form To the Masonic ritual and pro-
cedure which are known even to the
tyros in the degree of Royal Arch.
Moreover, there will be an infinite
amount Of detail labor to be gone
through in the sessions, for the convoca-
ton will not merely have to deal with
the business of the 43 grand chapters
leach representing state Of the Royal
Arch degree, except Pennsylvania aud
Virginia. There will be some 2,090
subordinate enrolled chapters to deal
with exclusive of 20 subordinate
chapters in the Territories, and as the
Sandwich Islands and the Chinese Elm
pire are under the immediate jurisdic-
ton of the General Grand Chapter, the
deliberations will necessarily assume
something of an international character.
These foreign chapters will make repre-
sensations in their own behalf for more
direct self government. tHan it has here
tofore been possible for Them To enjoy.
There will be special ceremonies COM
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

Never throw away old hats, no matter
how dusty or forlorn they may look.
Renovate them. 1t is not nearly so i'm
possible as it seems. For instance, take
an old straw or felt hat. 1t is dusty and
mishappen. Whisl it thoroughly and
get hot iron ready. Lay the hat on an
ironing table, place u damp cloth over
the brim, press it thoroughly with the
hot iron, and do the same with the
crown, and you will find crisp, bright,
brand new hat-or as good. To renovate
silk waists, rip the silk from the lining,
put it in pint of naphtha and rub il
thoroughly. Then take it out, lay it on
a cloth and rub it all over very quickly
with piece Of flannel until quite dry.
The silk will then appear almost as well
as new. To renovate black dress goods
that seems beyond repair, get tive-cent
package of borax and dissolve it in a
pail of tepid water. Let the goods soak
over night in the water and next morn
ing rub them little on the hand,
squeezing rather that wringing them
out of the water. Before they are quite
dry press them on the wrong side with
q hot iron,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

The joys of parents are secret, and so
are their griefs and fears; they cannot
utter the one, and they will not utter
the other. Children sweeten labors, but
they make misfortunes more bitter, they
increase the cares of life, bnt they miti-
gate the remembrance of death. The
perpetuity by generation is common to
beasts; but memory, merit and noble
work are peculiar to men. The differ
ence in affection of parents toward their
several children is many times unequal,
and sometimes unworthy, especially in
the mother, Where is a house full of
children, q man shall see some respected,
and some that are almost forgotten, who
may nevertheless prove the best. The
illiberality of parents to their children
makes them base, and frequently induces
them to associate with mean company.
Let parents choose betimes the courses
they mean their children should take,
for then they are the most flexible. If
the aptness of the children be extra
ordinary, then it is well not to cross it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
FoR PRoHIBITIoN.
Congressional Nominations by the Gold
Water Party I'm Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Mo, Aug. 9.-The Pro-
hibition State convention at Glyndon
Park nominated Congressional candi-
dates as follows:
Second district--J. d. Parker, Balti-
more; Fifth district-Colonel j. G. Ice,
Prince Georges county, for the short
term and William IL. silk Of Ann
Arundel for the long term; Sixth dis
trict-Albert Il. Shoemaker, Mont
gomery county.
The platform contained the following:
That while there are many reforms that
urgently demand attention and settlement,
few Of these can be brought to Il success
full issue until tine saloon is removed from
its position OF control in political affairs,
and hence we insist upon the absolute
prohibition Of the liquor traffic in the
State and nation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 10.-Gencral
Manager Oliver Of the Oliver Iron and
Steel Go. is authority for the statement
that the South Fifteenth street plant of
the company will soon be turned into one
of the largest and perhaps the largest tin
plate works in the wcrld. The deal
will be largely governed by the tariff
settlement and is to be operated by u
company of Eastern gentlemen. The
capital stock, it is said, will be $500, 900.
1t is expected that the plant will be in
operation in few months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
rLArrs e4na nonAnp ovr
Tho Brookfield-Bliss Faction Recognized
by the New York Republican state Conn

The BroOkfield-Bliss Faction Recognized
by the New York Republlean state Conn
mitteo.
New YoRK, Aug. 0.-Thc Repub!i-
cur faction IN this city known as the
l}rookilcld.B or committee OF 80
faction, was declared by the State com.
mittee to-day 10 be the regular Repubii'
can organization of this city.
1t was recommended that the commit
tee Of 30 have new enrolment, SO that
ail Republicans in the city might be
taken in and that consideration be
shown" to tho other side-thc Platt-
Millholand faction.
This was the unanimous finding of
the subcommittee appointed to con-
slider the matter, and the State commit
tee which met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
to-day accepted the report after Il session
of only 30 minutes.
Regarding the fractional fight in SYRIA
cuse it was decided on recommendation
of the subcommittee that both factions
be recognized until caucusses under n
new method are held, which shall de-
termine the standing Of the factions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

SAN FRANcIsco, CAL, Aug. l0.-Thc
big wine syndicate which has been
formed here will control 50 per cent of
the grape product of California for the
next five years. Its formation doubles
the value of the crop, as the present
price of grapes is So a ton, while the
syndicate agrees to pay not less than
$40 a ton. Seven houses are in the
syndicate and more will probably be
admitted soon. The capital stock of the
company is $lO,OO0,000, OF which $780,
900 have been subscribed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

DANvILLE, ILL.,, Aug. l0.-Almost
the entire portion Of Fithian, town of
600 people, II miles west of here,
burned last night. The origin of the
fire is unknown. Most of the property
owners were without insurance. The
loss cannot be estimated at this timo.
The residence Of James Cunningham,
at lloopeston, this county, the finest
private residence in eastern Illinois, Just
completed ut d cost Of S22 900, was also
burned last night. There was no in,
surance
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

CLEVELAND, o., Aug, 9.-Secrctary
Chrowtowsli of the Polish National
Catholic Church committee has received
letters indicating that about 40 churches
will be represented at the convention to
be held in this city, August Goth, The
election of the bishop will be one of the
chief objects of the convention and it is
almost certain that the Rev. Father
kolassewki, who started the Indepen-
dent Catholic Church movement in this
city, will be honored with the office.
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ra1Kcp wIrn nn. n1raRp.
Or. Thomas May reirce of Philadelphia
HID "a Pleasant Interview with the Ann

Or. Thomas May reirce of Philadelphia
Hnd IA Pleasant Interview with the Am-
bassad1r.
Philadelphia Record Friday.
DR.. Thomas May Pcirce, principal
and founder OF the PIERCE School, who
arrived home yesterday from Europe
with members of his family, after u
trip OF 40 days, found more than enough
in England. scotland, France aud Bel
GUM To interest him during his entire
stay abroad. The professors Of bust
ness colleges and academies extended
every courtesy to him, and the instruc.
tors of 81 Ecolc Supcrieure dc Com.
merce" and ~ Ecule DIES IIlutes Etudes
Commercials" in Paris, expressed
special pleasure in welcoming one who
was, as they remarked, both ''proprie-
taire" and teacher.
Ambassador Bayard requested me to
present his regards to Pennsylvania
Democratic nominee for governor" said
DR.. PIERCE. "'We don't have too many
men to stand up for a great principle,'
added Mr.. Bayard, but Mr.. Slngerly is
one of them, and, il | were Pennsvl-
yanian and my ballot were necessary to
elect him governor, would cross the
ocean to vote for him.
SIN reference to Mr.. Gladstone, the
Ambassador remarked that he under
stood that film was growing in place
of the cataract, and that the recupera-
tive power Of the Grand Old Man was
not what it had been. Mr.. Bayard
thought that such national ovation as
Mr.. Gladstone would receive in the
United States, had he decided to visit
this country, would have severely
taxed the energies of physically
strong man in the prime of life"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

DENVER, CoL., Aug. 9-General Nc
Cook has withdrawn all troops from
service all along the line of the South
ern Pacific in Arizona. In view of the
firing upon soldiers at New Castle it is
not likely that the Colorado or New
Mexico troops will be withdrawn soou.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

The State Commander writes us from
Lincoln, Neb., as follows: After irving
other medicines for what seemed To he i
very obstinate cough in our two children
we tried DR.. Kings New Discovery. and at
the end of two days the cough entirely
LETT them. We will not be without it
hereafter, as onr experience proves that it
cures where all other remedies fail -
Signed II. w. Stevens, State Com. Why
not give this great medicine trial, as il ID
guaranteed and trial bottles are free at the
drug store of Joseph Smith, Seventh and
Pine streets. Regular size soc. and ST..
Goods delivered free.
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rney rIrea nna noth Mere kllled.

FRESNO, CAL, Aug, 1O.-At Dinuba,
across the Tulare county line, two
fanchers named Ray and Norton quar-.
relied over money matters. The quarrel
ended in both pulling reyolvers and
opening fire at each other. Their fire
was deadly and both men fell to the
ground. Kay was killed instantly. Nor
ton died in a few minutes. Rays wife
was present during the fight and re-
ceived a bullet in he- leg which will
cripple her for life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16
FATAL DCEL wIrH PISTOLS.
A Mexican Ofiiciai Killed by a Congress-
man in an "Affair of Honor" Over a
Woman.

n Mexican OHclht Killed ny n COngeeSS-
man in an "Affair of Honor" over a
Woman.
CRY OF MEXICO, Aug. 10.-In duel
with pistols last evening Senior Jose
Ncarastegui, chief of the government
stamp department, was killed by Fran
cisco Romero, well-known Congress
man.
The seconds OF the dead man were
Apolinio Costilla, president of the Mexi-
can Senate and editor of Et Partido
LiJeraI, and Ramon, Congressman
and editor of EI UnigerSaE for Neras-
tegui; for Senior Romero, Senior Barrolo,
Spaniard, General LaTno Garlic, ex-
governor of Chihuahua aud member
of the Senate.
The duel was the result ,of a quarrel
over woman. On the first fire Veras-
tegui fell with bali through the heart.
The body was taken to the police sta
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-16

HuNrINGDoN, Pa, Aug, 10.-Harry
Kerstettor, a boss blacksmith at the
Huntington Reformatory, this morning
committed suicide in tile barn in the
rear Of his residence, by blowing out
his brains with double barrelled shot
gun. 1t is said that the act was induced
by charge of uufaithfulness made
against him by his wife.