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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
BARN AND STABLE BURNED.

CHEsTERTowN, Nd, Oct. 2.-The
barn and stable on the farm of Miss
Mary L. Ruth, tenanted by James r.
L. Crouch, We're destroyed by fire this
morning, together with quantity of
phosphate, wheat, corn and provender.
The buildings were insured, but there
was no insurance ON the contents.
James A. Pearce to-day sold the saw
and planning mill and wharf property in
Chestertown belonging to the late
Betterton for 80, 100.
CAROLINE PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
DENTON, MD, Oct. 2.--The Prohi-
bitionists of Caroline county held a
massmeeting to-day on the Court House
square, which was addressed by Rev.
z, Ii. Webster of Denton and Rev. j. l..
Straughn of Harrington, Del.
The grand jury is investigating the
disturbances that recently occurred in
Ridgely and Greensboro. About rs
witnesses have been summoned by the
State.
INJURED ON A RACE TRACK.
Snow HILL, Nd, Oct 2.-During the
trials OF speed at Snow Hill Driving
Park to-day an accident that may prove
serious happened to Asbury Kelly, q
farmer, who lives near here, While
looking at the races he attempted to
cross the track and was accidentally run
into ana knocked down by the sulky OF
Mr.. Isaac White of Salisbury. Mr..
Kelly had two of his ribs broken and
one of the shafts punctured his side.
The doctors report him tonight to BIO in
critical condition,
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Treatment of Poisons.

AS soon as 1t Is known that poison has
been swallowed, ascertain, II possible, Its
nature. M call a physician. Give i'm
mediately. as an emetic, n glass or warm
water In which has been mixed a table
spoonful OF ground mustard or the same
amount OF salt. Tickle tho hack of the
throat with the finger or a feather to
aid the emetic In its action. and after
vomiting is produced give draughts OF
clear warm water. II the poison taken
Is known to be an alkali. vinegar and
water or some sort Of acid diluted should
precede the emetic. II an ac.d. It should
first DE neutrallzed by an alkali; strong
soap-suds or cooking soda and water
will answer the purpose. After vomiting
caused by the emetic ceases. give milk
and white OF egg in large quantities. or
mucilaginous drinks, such as naxseed
and siippery-elm tea or gum arabic
water. As Q as the stomach has been
evacuated. after opium poisoning. give
The evening world., 1894-02-10
THE NEW BRIDGE BILL.

The reconstructed New York and New
Jersey Bridge bill. shorn OF the features
to which President Cleveland found OBJ
Jections. is before the House Committee
on Commerce. n It's consideration has
been postponed until Wednesday next
at the request Of its opponents. 1t is
said that It will be reported on that day.
The Secretary of Wal has been asked
to attend the next meeting to give his
Views on the engineering features OF the
new bill. This seems an entirely I'M
necessary proceeding, inasmuch MS the
bill provides for a board OF engineers
selected by the Secretary to approve
the plans for the bridge and to pass
upon the length Of span practicable.
There ought to be as little delay rs
possible In passing the new bill through
both Houses. All the objections that can
be raked up against the bridge have
been exhausted. The projectors have
yielded every point to which reasonable
opposition has been made. The bill is
securely guarded against abuse. The i'm
provement Is one of the greatest impor-
lance to New York and to the trade and
OF the whole country. The
should take care that no
delay OF the measure is per-
mitted, and that It is put on It's passage
IN good faith as speedily as possible.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
THE REPUBLICAN BOLT.

The boiling Republicans met at Cooper
Institute last night and completed their
revolt against the regular organization.
The attendance was fair numbers, but
marked by the absence OF Republicans
or character and influence. Indeed, II
was dificult to say to what party the
meeting belonged. There seemed to be
a very good representation OF local Tam
many politicians In the hall.
Milholland was In his glory. He was
elected permanent chairman Of the bolt
Ing organization. and was thus crowned
with SOM of the honors OF bossism. In
his speech he was severe on the leaders
OF the party, and designated Cornelius
N. Bliss and his associates as the Thirty
Undertakers Rather an ominous title,
as 1t was taken to mean that they might
bury the boiling organization.
Mr.. Platt's name was loudly cheered,
giving evidence that he will continue to
be the boss In the boiling movement, and
that Milholland will have to be con
tented with second honors. 1t Is evident
that the breach In the Republican party
OF New York Is complete. and that the
hight of the Reidites against the Regu.
lars Is TO be fought out to the death.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
AN UNDEsIRABLE BILL.

One of the most Objectionable bills now
before the Legislature Is Mr.. Ainsworth's
bill 10 extend the operation OF the law
authorizing the Attorney-Genera to con-
duct criminal prosecutions In place OF
Observation-Disclosures in all counties OF the
state. and TO call special terms of courts
to try such cases.
At present the law Is confined to coun-
ties having a certain population, and
proper safeguards are provided TO pre-
vent the abuse of these ex~traordinar
proceedings. They are resorted to only
In special cases II they should be
authorized promiscuously and made gen
era! throughout the State they would
In fact destroy the efficiency Of District
Attorneys and render their election al
most useless.
1t is not desirable that the ordinary
course OF Justice should be disturbed or
departed from unless for good reason.
1t Implies a want of faith In the local
courts and In local prosecuting officers
calculated to bring them into disrepute
and contempt. The law ought no 10
pass. 1t Is not likely that II would re-
ceive the Governors approval II II did.
All legal judgment is against such
a measure.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
For Cosy

Sofa pillows are as high in favor and
as numerous as they well can be. Too
many seems an impossible term. and
they are piled temptingly everywhere
about. The newest show deep frills,
quite ten inches wide. and are covered
with the softest silk. If, as some critics
complain. the luxury Of the cosy corner
is a temptation to withdraw into ones
self and a distinct detriment to family
life. these pillows are responsible for
much harm. 1t would require a stole
and a stole Of the severest sort-to with
stand the silent iavitation they offer.
and 1t would require the most orthodox
Quaker OF the old school to res!s. the
fascination OF their lovely colors and
artistic designs.
The evening world., 1894-02-10

The first thing to do when ones cloth
ing catches fire is to smother the fiames
with a blanket, a coat or anything made
OF wool. II a person is severely burned
the clothing should be removed by cut
ting. great care being used not to tear
on the skin. Dress the burns immedi.
ately with either Carron oil, vaseline, or
olive oil mixed with white of an eep.
Old linen cloths saturated with any one
OF the above remedies must be applied
directly to the burned surface. Next to
the linen lay on smoothly sheet wad-
ding or cotton batting, and bandase "a
keep the dressings in place. II the
burns are extensive 1t is important to
keep the patient warm and give stimu-
lants freely.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
CONVICT ISLAND HORRORS.
Russian Prisoners at 0nor Sub
,jected to Terrible Treatment.
Mutilated, Murdered and Starved By
Brutal Onicers.

NY htfo1ihlfu freND
LONDON. Feb. l0.-A despatch to the
Standard from st. Petersburg. says that
the Government Commission appointed
to investigate the alleged scandals In the
convict prison at Onor. on the Island OF
s aghalien. has issued a report which un.
folds a terrible tale OF suffering and
crime. II shows that in this prison there
nave been instances without number OF
merciless cases OF beatings. looping of
Of fingers and arms by sabre strokes.
while cannibalism. under stress Of fam
inc. has been of common occurrence.
Murder. followed by cannlbalism. has
been frequent. with the sole object OF
ending a miserable existence. 1t is re-
lated that there even have been cases
where several convicts have disputed to
be convicted OF murder, when. in fact,
they We're not guilty Of any such crime.
During the whole year Of 1892 there was
an almost continuous string Of conveys
carrying the corpses OF convicts from
Onor to Rykovskaya, the residence of the
authorities.
In nearly every case the bodies were
30 mutilated that they presented a pitt
full spectacle. and moved the persons
who looked upon them to tears n
words of Indignation. The bodies were
Inferred without the slightest inquiry
on the part OF the authorities as to how
the wounds were inflicted. The neglect
Of the prisoners at n is sale to have
been most shameful and criminal.
No doctor ever visited the institution,
and convicts who failed to perform their
work on account OF physical ~incapacity
were placed on half diet in the place
called a hospital and when II became
apparent that they would be unable to
perform further duty they were killed
like animals with a revolver by the in
spector and were registered on the
prison books as having died from a
disease.
The principal author Of the atrocities.
It Is asserted. is a former convict Of the
name OF Shakoff, who was a favorite
of the District C~ommandant and was
promoted to be Inspector-General.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 10.-The
story embodied in the despatch from
London. giving the detail OF the terrible
condition Of affairs in the Russian
prisons, on the Island OF Saghalien. was
nrst brought to public attention several
II onths ago by the arrival here OF Ave
escaped convicts. who had been picked
up at sea In q scow by a whaler.
The men had escaped from the islands
and were ten days at sea In a small
open scow. Their story excited great
interest. but the frightful conduct of the
prison officials could hardly be believed.
I he escaped men were exhibited for a
line in a dime museum.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Why They Cannot Combine.

To the Editor;
r. @. N wants to know why spiritusiists and
Theosophists do not unite as one body. The In
quirer need only read the lectures OF Mrs. Annie
Besant. the illusions of Nine. BiavatIky in her
writings. listen to the opinions OF Mr.. ". @.
Judge. and see the horror which Teosophists
have Of being COMPOUNDED with spirituaiists. to
realize that union would be impossible, unless
these representatives were to greatly modify their
present viewa On the other hand, q large number
OF spiritualists are not In sympathy with the
Oriental metaphysics generally advocated by The
osophiStH. spirttualists do not generally eonesds
the claims Of Theosophists. and the latter. while
admitting the phenomena OF the former, deny their
supermundane origin. referring the occurrences to
astral Or elementary sources. More facts and less
theorilins would BE- healthier for the Theosophist
more cautious Investigation and scientific classic
cation .: data would place spirtusiism upon an
enduring footing. Let facts mould our theories,
and theories no. blind our eyes to facts. and both
spirituslist and Theosophist will come into closer
union. W. II.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Afternoon Ten,

II there was more 4 o'clock tea, Sun
day afternoon and every afternoon,
there would be less intemperance than
there is. The system not only Graves
drink. but needs refreshment between
meals. A cup Of hot anything is com
forting to the flesh and soothing to the
spirit. Hot chocolate is good for the
young folks and the fieshless of all ages
a cup of clear tea will clear a foggy
brain, and nothing goes to the right spot
quicker than hot coffee and milk-hali
and half-and there are no bad after
effects. For the dinners sake and the
sake Of economy not SO much as a
zephyr biscuit should be served. Make
a pot of tea, little women, and make the
folks drink 1t for their sake and your
sake.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
ONE MORE.

III any fears were entertained that the
election fraud cases would not be fairly
and vigorously prosecuted by District
Attorney Fellows they are happily dis
sipated. The second indicted inspector
was yesterday convicted after less than
a quarter OF an hours deiiberation by
the jury. and his time the verdict was
not accompanied by a recommendation
to mercy.
Both the convicted men belong to
Tammany Hall.
The foreman Of the jury In this second
case was n colored man.
Both these facts are worth noting.
The colored foreman made an excep-
tionally intelligent juryman. The con-
viction Of I'VE Tammany inspectors
brought about by a Tammany prosecut-
ing officer refutes the assertion that no
Tammany follower can be brought to
Justice.
That Ia right. Weed out every ballot.
box corruptionist, Democrat or Re.
publican. and guard sacredly the purity
of elections. Therein lies the safety OF
free government.
The evening world., 1894-02-10

70 the Editor:

TO inc EdItofI
In answer to b. c. j.. Of Brooklyn. would
like to say that he Is entirely wrong in his opinion
Of the bringing up Of the young sirls Of the pres
snt day. The girls are brought up to suit the
timea The young men are not booking for good
houssksepss or good cooks or girls that can sew.
Just as long a. . girl can nx up and look her
%prettiest. play the piano. Be a good conversation
aiist, . good dancer, &C., she will have plenty OF
admirers Men never think OF housekeeping until
after the honeymoon. and that is the reason a
few year, later we hear the cry that marriage is
. failure. Again, they do not admire the red or
rough hands Of the girl who helps her mother.
I know OF several girls that would make model
wives, but to my knowledge they haven't any
beaux. n WHO on.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Practical Nnpery.

In buying napkins get them big; small
ones are never fashionable nor as SER
viceable as the others; size has little or
nothing to do with the price. which is
regulated by the quality of the linen. In
the choice of table cloths, the finer the
pattern the prettier the effect. Like wall
papers and carpets. they are intended to
make a pleasing background for the fur
%niture; m conspicuous or assertive de-
sign is not artistic. The shot-patterns.
which vary in size from n pinhead to a
pea. sell all the time to lovers and jndges
OF fine table furniture.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Small Wages of Syrian Women.

Those little squares OF drawn cotton
and silk embroidery used under finger
bowls and over pin cushions. and that
come from Damascus and Constantine
pie. are made by little girls of twelve
years. 1t takes a whole day to embroider
a doylly, and the child gets 3 cents for
her work. A satin or India table cover,
forty inches square, that an expert
needlewoman can not complete in less
h three weeks, pays her. $3.50, and
she is happy to be able to get another
piece Of work the same size when It is
finished. There are specimens of the
embroideries from the Worlds Fair at
12S West T~wenty-third street, on exhibi-
ton just now that are well worth see
Ing. A Turkish lady is in charge. and
she shows with pride and pleasure the
little coffee stands of pearl-inlaid wal
nut that got their onyx-like polish from
the little brown hands Of her country.
women.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Possibly an Incurable Case.

To tho Editor:
Ny husband snores In most pernicious fashion.
and night has no longer any charm for me. He
hardly touches the bed before the atmospheric dis
turbances commence. and they invariably continue
until tho bakers ring In the morning affords me a
few minutes undisputed repose. have tried
everything under and above the sun, going 20 far
as to place the traditional ciothespin over my
lIsEe lords nasal organ, but when I get uneasy
and remove It a little later on. the original tune.
with variations. Is reckiessly continued. IL there
no relief for me! How many other wivss are In
the same nH' I want . remedy and want It quick,
or this rolling mill orehes.rauon will send me To
an untimely grave. II any wife has q good cure
for snoring. let her make II public for those Of
her ser whose lords are still dsiyins peace and
decency with their nocturnal solos.
A Gus
The evening world., 1894-02-10
JOHN M'NALLY

To the Editor

To the Editor:
I differ with Ida siiverman In regard to the
clerks mistake in marking the piece Of furniture.
The problem as given. says the clerk marked It
$500. and gave the customer or buyer 20 per
cent. oil. Now. 20 per cent. from 5000 leaves
$3.50. which the purchaser paid for It. The mer-
chant tells the clerk he has made = mistake, and
has caused him . loss Of 20 per cent. on the sale.
Therefore be must have made s per cent. and he
originally intended to make IS per cent There
fore $50 stands for the cost and q gain OF 5 per-
cent. which Is lo5 per cent. and $3.50 divided by
lo5 per cent gives the cost. which is sl52. %. Now
add the % par cent. which the merchant wished
to make. and We got siso.47, which is the cost
and rs per cent Then add TO the Slso.47 the 20
per cent discount 10 be given. and we have 3aas. 10.
which the clerk mould have marked the p.ece Of
furniture. W. II. HARRISON.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Americas Greatness.


TO the Editor:
John Henry would make US believe that the
source OF Americas greatness Is protection. Is
It not rather In spite OF protection that America
has grown sreat' We have ceased to believe that
old woman's story. That a cup of good tay Is q
cure for all the ills that nsash 10 heir o." Same
with protection. But let me give a riddle to solve
In my experience In this country. am . car
penter. ! have served seven years at my trade
to get my experience and to follow my trade.
l must have at least SIS worth OF tools. Nov.
a few years ago I was In Cincinnati. o.: was
working on a job. and on the same Job were
bricksetters' iaborers. with. say. IS worth Of
tools, and comparatively no time to serve to get
their experiences; still that unskiiied labor was
getting 20 cents q day more than me; was II pro-
lection that got him more wager than me, No,
II Is not protection that has been the source
Of Americas greatness, but the right Of eombina-
ton, or in another great word. iiberty-fres to
think. speak and put our thoughts into action.
A. "
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Cnlined Skirta.

Ladies' tailors are making skirts with.
out lining, intending, them to be worn
over a full silk pettlcoat Of taffeta or
some such glazy texture. There 10
neither binding nor facing on the bot
tom. A hem is turned up, and as the
skirt clears the ground, 1t is not likely
to wear out before the season is over.
These unlined cloth skirts are not only
light weight, but they fit the figure like
a glove. fall in graceful lines at tho
back, are nue. easier to walk IN than
even silk-lined skirts. But this would
not be the case with any other dress
goods.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
John Henry Il Enlightened.

To the Editor:
John Henry's' views on the tarln seem
strangely unenlishtensd when We consider the
educational opportunities we have had since II be-
came the National subject for discussion. The
wage question always conforms to the law OF
supply and demand. just the same as the price
We have to pay for money or any commodity.
This country has p~rospsred under protection, or
rather In spite Of II. We p~rospsred under slavery ;
does that prove slavery a good or lust Law
John Henry ought to get into the next chan
ter. then he will learn that for every dollar a
worth Of goods imported We pay In the product
Of labor. HERZoO.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Two Little Pushes.

To the Editor:
Here arc two problems which look very simple
but may give some OF your readers exercise. The
nrst one ia as follows: The sum OF two NUMBER
Is az. and two-thirds Of the first. minus "a. 10
to three-quarteS Of the second. plus "a, as two
thirds Is to thres-fourthA What are the numbers
and how much must be subtracted from the nrst
that the second may be to the nrst as two-thirds
to three-fourths! Here is tho other one: A lady
being asked the time Of day said: 1T Is between
4 and 5 o'clock, and the hour and minute hands
are together" What was the timer
ISRAEL POMERANTZ
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Wants Peter Pickles Picture,

70 the Editor:
AZ PreAidsnt OF a labor organization I naturally
TOOK great Interest In Mr.. Peter Rudolph Pickel's
istters His letter has gained widespread notice.
N.Y. Picks nys that women must return. to the
home circle before the condition OF anair1 can be
ost'ered' Trusr words were never spoken by any
one Mr. Picket 10 9 great thinker; and has
given US q great forecast Of what the future will
be II something 10 not done. Let The Evening
"orid' stvo us . glimpse Of Mr.. Picket b,
printing his picture. Since his letter has been
published and 20 widely copied many have been
anxious to get . glimpse Of the able le.ter-writsr.
Long life and success to Mr.. Picket and a GOOD
share TO The Evening World"
ARTHUR M'CRAcKEN BRADLEY.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
They Called in q Lawyer.

To the Editor:
An old stage owner bequeaths at his death
his property consisting OF seventeen horses to his
three sons. Ths oldest is to receive one-half; the
next one-third. and the youngest one-ninth. Being
unable to divide In whole numbers they submit
their case to q lawyer who throws In his own
horse. making the whole number eighteen horses.
Then they proceed to divide. the eldest getting
hall. or nine horses; the next one-third. or six
the youngest one-ninth. or two. Adding these to-
aether makes seventeen horses. and the lawyer
has his left. How IL this explained!
ILLITERATE.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Tiny DOps.

There is a sudden and altogether insa-
liable demand just now for toy terriers.
Weighing less than seven pounds. Tiny
Prince Charles, ruby and Bienheim span
iels sell ut SIS; black-and-tans are worth
from SIS to So, and very fancy prices are
paid for Japanese spaniels. Pugs are
drugs in.the market. Smooth-coated fox
terriers, with pink noses and the aristo-
cratic legs and, shoulders Of a thorough
bred are among the staples OF the trade.
Bull terrier puppies are fashionable
among those gentlemanly girls who de-
light In Tuxedo dress coats. Piccadilly
boots and fou%r-in-hand ties.
The evening world., 1894-02-10
Completion Hints.

Girls who want to improve their com
plexions are advised by AZ expert to ex-
ercise ten minutes a day with the light
est. weight dumbbells they can Ind.
There are In a well-known athletes sys-
TEN for physical culture, sixteen diff
ferent exercises for the leg and six for the
arm. of which he takes daily from ten to
fifty. As they send the blood dancing
through the veins n accelerate the ac-
ton of the digestive and respiratory or
gans, they cannot fall to brighten the
eyes and skin and improve the health q
the body. f..
The evening world., 1894-02-10
II Broke in the Middle.

TO the Editor; '--a ta~' O.. ~ --
Here is q solution to the How Much Was the
Trss?" problem: Take the difference between
the square Of the height Of the tree above the
10 feet uhat is. 90 feet) and the square OF 80
feet. and divide It by twice the height Of the
tree above 10 feet Thus % squared equals 500:
30 squared equals 300. Eight thousand one hundred
m!rus 200 equals 1900. which. divided by $50,
or twice the height above the 10 feet. gives 40
feet. To this add the 10 feet, and you have the
part standing, which is 80 feet. Therefore. the
tree 10 broken In the middle. N. L. g.