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Evening journal., 1897-03-29
THE "DcLloATFuL PclsoN."
Peculiar Manner IN Which winematins
In Persia Originated.

In Persia Originated.
"In the Kingdom Of the Shah, by Dr.
Treacher Collins, the author tells Of the
origin Of winemaking in Persia. 1t was
during the reign Of King Jamsheed that
the vineyards Of Shiraz. as today, wore
noted for the superlative quality Of the
grapes they produced on account Of the
variations of temperature--the intense
cold of winter and extreme heat of sum-
mer-to which they were subjected.
King Jamsheed was exceedingly fond
of Shiraz grapes, and in order TO enjoy
them throughout the year conceived the
idea of preserving them in jar. Fer
mentation, of course, took place, and
when the jar was opened and found to
contain q quantity Of acid liquid it was
looked upon as poison by the king. He
placed it in bottles and labeled it as
such. On q certain occasion cne Of his
female favorites, who was screly aftlict-
ed with nervous headache, discovered
the bottles marked poison" and swal-
lowed the contents of one in tho hope of
putting an end to her life. The effect,
however, was to throw her into q deep
sleep, from which she awoke much be-
freshed. The result was Sd delightful
that she frequently repeated the dose un-
til all the supposed poison was con-
sumed.
The king, who missed the bottles,
caused inquiry TO be made, and the Sc
cret Of their disappearance was revealed.
This led TO tho manufacture Of a wine
from Shiraz grapes, which to this day is
known as Zeher-eKhoosh. or 'the de-
lightful poison. The laws Of the Koran
against the use Of spirituous liquors are
generally very rigidly observed, particu-
larly among tho poorer classes DR.. Col
Inns says that he never saw an intoxicat-
ed Mohammedan, even among the cha
vadars. men who do the most laborious
work. Unlike their western prototypes,
who cannot exist without beer or spirits,
they refresh themselves only with a suck
at a hubble bubble pipe or a cup of very
strong, sweet, hot tea in either the
sweltering heat of summer or the in
tense cold Of winter. Tipping in Persia
is confined exclusively to the richer
classes and INDUCED in only in the Sc.
clusion of the anderan. The Persianl
make two sorts Of vino, a red and q
white. The latter contains an excess o.
alcohol and is in greater favor will
those who indulge in secret drinking
Arrack. crude, fiery spirit, is likewise
distilled. It is probable that whol
Persia has railroads and the vineyard
Of Shiraz become accessible, the superior
quality of the grapes for winemakinl
will attract the attention Of western
| manufacturers.
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eARTH, rHg MoTHER oF ALL. !

To earth well founded. Of all things that live
Most ancient mother, this song will give.
She doth her nurture upon all bestow,
On land, In air and in the sea below.
With children and rich fruits, o thou divine,
Men thou dost gladden. Life TO give is thine
And thine to take. Whom thou dost honor he
Blessed with great store Of all good things shall
be-
Teemful the corn lands, in broad pastures roam
Large herds, and filed with wealth is every
home.
just rulers in the city there win be
And beauteoous danes and full prosperity.
Young lads wax lordly with Joys waxing
powers.
The little maidens on the soft field flowers
In festive dances join. Rich goddess, these
Thy gifts to whom to honor thou dost please
All haill o mother OF the gods, hail Thou
Spouse Of the starry heaven. do thou endow,
For need Of this my song, my minstrelsy
With might that shall all life make glad for me
And so fresh song will attune in praise Of thee
Academy.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Munyon's Improved Homeopathic
Remedies act almost instantly, speed
lily curing the most obstinate cases.
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure seldom
fails to relieve in one to three hours,
and cures in few days. Price, 25
cents.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms of indigestion and
stomach trouble. Price, % cents.
Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneu-
monia and breaks up a cold in few
hours Price, 25 cents.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs.
night sweats, allays soreness, and
speedily heals the lungs. Price, 25
cents.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back, loins or grOins and
all ferns Of kidney disease. Price, 20
cents.
Munyon's Asthma Remedies relieve
in minutes and cure permanently.
Price, 81.
Munyon's Vitalizer, a great tonic and
restorer of vital strength to weak
people. 81.
Prof. Munyon has separate cure for
each disease. At all druggists, mostly
25 cents a vial.
Personal letters to Professor Mum
yon. 1905 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa,
answered with free medical advice for
any disease.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Let us have our city election in June.
1t would be shameful for the General
Assembly to stultify itself and the
Democratic party by passing the bill
earring the election over until next
Fall a year merely for the benefit of
a handful of men. We have stated be-
fore that there is no politics in it. We
reiterate the statement and defy the
men who are back of the bill to come
from under cover and show their hands.
Their plea Of economy is senseless rot
If such a plea were to hold we might
as well give up all elections and let the
men who are now in office enjoy iift
tenure. It is not economy or politics
that is back CT the BILL but rank sci.
ishness. Its friends are circulating The
runner that Addicks has said that nc
will not knife the regular Republican
ticket If one is put in the field in June
This is more rot intended TO get votes
for the bill Addicks will knife il and
the regular Republicans know II. Tha'
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
ROBERT FULToN's FlANcEE
What BetrothaI Meant to a Girl Early In
the Century.

What Betrothal Meant TO a Girl Early In
the Century.
For Helen Livingston there remained
hardly one more year of happy girlhood,
free to go and come, dance and be mer-
ry, in the old innocent girlish fashion,
for at that time betrothal was as sacred
as marriage itself and much more re-
strictive of privileges. That is, the free
dom of girlhood was lost and that Of the
matron had not come. If the lover were
present, of course these restrictions were
not felt, but in his absence the poor girl
had little more liberty than a Hindoo
widow She must not accept even the
most ordinary attentions from any man,
must dance with no one except her IA
ther or brother, and she must always
wear, conspiouously displayed, hanging
from her neck face outward, the min
iature Of her future husband.
These miniatures were often skillful-
ly painted on ivory and were usually
oval in shape and about 3 . inches by
az in size, without counting the gold
frames, which were sometimes quite
heavy. The broad remarks which it was
considered in order for even chance ac-
quaintances to address to the fiancee
upon sight of this badge of appropriation
were intolerable to Helen Livingston,
and rather than subject herself TO them
she resolutely refrained from accepting
an invitation even to her loved cousin
Chancellor's" during the few months Of
her engagement, which ended in a hap
py marriage in the spring Of 1909.
On one occasion, when a large and
most interesting company Of American
and foreign guests was expected at Cler-
mont, Helen vainly sought her mothers S
permission to attend without wearing
tho telltale portrait. Finding that this
would not be allowed and realizing that
her sisters disappointment would be
great, "sister Patty" only 10, but al
ready tall and stately, heroically volun-
teered to wear the obnoxious picture,
personating its rightful owner But the
innocent fraud was not permitted, and
as Helen would not go if obliged to
wear tho miniature, she was compelled
to relinquish the coveted pleasure. OF
course the boy lover-he was barely 21
was in no way responsible for this
custom, which no subsequently often
and justly characterized as odious, and
/ think that he never liked to see the
miniature which had been the means of
depriving Of ever so small a pleasure the
woman whom he idolized through q
long life. IA Group of American Girls
Early In the Century. by Helen Evert-
son Smith, in Century.
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onlte Anothor sort of Nan.

A distinguished divine of unusually
solemn and impressive appearance went
TO country town to lecture. He arrived
carly in the afternoon, and all the town,
Of course, spotted him within five min
utes as very great and very sanity
man. He went into chemist 5 shop and
in tones that froze the young blood of
tho shopman said:
-do-you-smoke?'
"Y-yes, sir, said the trembling
clerk. "I'm sorry, but learned the hab-
it young and haven't been able to leave
it off. "
"Then, said the great divine with
out the movement of a muscle or the
abatement Of shade of the awful So
lemnity of his voice, "can you tell me
where I can get good cigarT'
sons Weekly.
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was thrown to the ground, but was not
badly hurt.
NOT A RoLLING STONE.

Samuel Graham, who lives at Second
and Jackson streets, this city, is SJ
years cid, but as hale and hearty as
many man Of 60. He never rode in a
street car but once, and tnen at the in
stance Of j. Harvey Spruance. Mr..
Spruance heard that the old man had
not been a rolling stone, and he de-
cided to break the SPELL Last Summer
he gave the old man a nickel and saw
him safely on car. Not until the car
was a square or TWO away did he re-
member that he had forgotten to give
him money to pay his way back. Mr..
Graham rode over Eleventh street
bridge, and there his ride ended and his
walk began.
"One day last Summer Mr. Gra-
ham came into my place." said Mr..
Spruance, yesterday, land began say
ing that he felt very tired. and that he
was not the man that lie used to be. Il
was an awfully hot day. and 1 found /.
exceedingly difficult to keep cool and
comfortable There had been several
cases of heat prcstration, and
everybody who could possibly do SO
kept indoors out of the sun. / asked
Mr.. Graham what he had been doing h
make himself so tired. He replied that
it was nothing much, only walking over
Eleventh street bridge. aad down
around Lobdell's car wheel works. and
the Diamond State and four or five
other places. l counted il up and nc
had walked about five miles in the
| blazing sun. If / had attempted what
he did ! should certainly have been IL
the hospital.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

is why they take so little interest in the
bill. They know they have no earthly
chance Of winning. and they are SEEM
ingly willing to let the Democrats 90
ahead and reap all the disadvantage of
resorting to such pernicious legislation,
not for party benefit, but for the ag-
graudizement of a few men who are
averse to giving up the offices which
they now hold, and for the benefit Of a
few other men who doubtless expect to
profit pecuniarily by the passage Of the
bill.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
He Knew a Thing or Two.

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, former
premier of the Australian colony Of
Victoria, was once made the object Of a
peculiar embarrassment. A man on a
public occasion presented himself to Sir
Charles, who had been appointed to
some petty government Office after a
campaign in which there had been ques-
tionable electoral practices.
Il suppose, said Sir Charles, "that
You are one Of my supporters?"
"Three of them, answered the man,
with a wink that was impossible to mis-
understand. Pearson Weekly.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
Rhea Fiber.

The claim is put forth by the London
Times that tho CONFESS process for
treating the rhea fiber is completely
successful in rendering that plant a
most valuable source of textile materi-
al. This process adopts zincate of soda
for the elimination Of the resins and
effects it without the slightest injury to
the fiber After the ribbons" or strips
Of bark have been freed from oirt they
are placed in weak acid baths for a
night. Next morning they are passed
through a mild alkaline bath and then
boiled in weak solutions of caustic So
da to which zinc has been added. When
washed and dried by the usual me-
ohanical means, the fibers emerge as a
long silky floss, entirely free from the
cuticle and resinous gums in which
they were imbedded, being also clean,
white and ready for the comb of the
spinner They likewise take the most
attractive dyes and can be worked into
every variety Of fabric, from the finest
quality Of velvets to cheap drills and
delicate laces. The combined lightness
and toug mess Of the fiber render it pc
culiarly suitable for tents and ship can
vas, and three-fifths more cloth Of equal
strength can be produced from rhea
than from the same weight Of linen
that is, 1000 yards Of rhea canvas
weighs only as much as GOO yards OF
linen, its durability and resisting power
to strain being also much greater.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
GOOD FOR THE LEAGUE.

The Democratic League Of Delaware
has put itself squarely on record
against the bill extending until the
Fall of 1898 the terms of the present
officers Of the city Of Wilmington. The
Every Evening criticisos the language
Of the declaration, but in a thing OF
this kind the matter is much more i'm
portant than the manner. and the spirit
displayed by the league is commend
able, no matter in what language 1t is
couched.
Every Democrat knows that the bill
is neither honest nor Democratic
Every honest Democrat knows and ad-
mits that the talk OF saving the city
S5 900 is simply a nimsy covering to
hide the real purposes of the bill. 1t Is
a bad measure, backed by selfshness
if by nothing worse, and if the Demo
cratic members of the House have q
desire to deal fairly by their brethren
in this city they will kill it.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Will the Constitutional Convention
submit their work to the people for ap-
proval or rejection or will 1t compel
the General Assembly to do it for
them? 1t is within the province of the
latter body to throw the matter before
the people and into the courts, and the
delegates might as well do their duty
gracefully, and not pass into history as
men who were afraid to let the people
pass upon what they did in the name of
the people. The General Assembly rec
commended that the new Constitution
be submitted, and the Democratic party
voiced its sentiments in a correspond
ing way. The Democrats who have con-
troll Of the convention must heed the
demands of the party and the people,
and not permit the Republican minor
ity to discredit them. If the work is
well done the convention has nothing
to fear, but if it is poorly done it has
nothing to expect, for the people whose
servants the delegates are have no right
to endeavor to force Objectionable Con
stitutional restrictions upon them
There is such a thing az spelling {
good thing by going too far with 1t
The people may accept voluntarily
what they will not have forced upon
them.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
CHERRY ISLAND MARSH

INSPECTED CHERRY ISLAND MARSH
The directors of the Cherry Island Marsh
Company made their annual trip over the
banks along their property this morning.
By a provision of the company's charter,
the annual inspection of the protecting
walls of the marsh IS made mandatory on
the directors personally. and they must
walk the length of their property, about
three miles The trip this morning was
devoid of interest except for the annual
dinner of the cmpany. which has held
here after the INSPECTION.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

% woman lovely woman nature made
thee to temper man we had been brutes
without YOU" Woman more than merits
all the good things that have been said of
her by the wits and poets of all times.
When man lauds woman and her charms
and virtues, he has in his minds eye an
ideal. That ideal is always a healthy wo-
man. No man makes pretty speeches and
witty toasts about woman, with the picture
in his mind of a weak, sickly, nervous wo-
man, tortured by pain, and suffering from
depression and dependency. II is in the
power of every woman to be some mans
ideal if she will but build up and guard
her womanly health.
The best of known remedies for all forms
of disease peculiar TO women is DR.. Pierce s
Favorite Prescription. II works directly on
but one set of organs in a woman's body.
1t allays and eradicates pain. 1t soothes in
fiammation. II invigorates and purihes II
restores complete health to the organs dis
tinctly feminine and banishes weakness,
depression and despondency. 1t is the dis
covery of DIR. Il. Y. Pierce, chief consulting
physician to the Invalid's Hotel and Surgi-
cal Institute, Buffalo, n. Y. If you wish to
know more about II write to him.
"This is to tell you. writes Sister Eliza L. de
Falcon, Of Corpus Christi Nueces Co, Texas,
" that had been III for twenty one years and
was finally cured by your medicines, the Golden
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It IS as easy to be we'll as land much
more comfortable. Constipation is the
cause of many forms of illness. DR.. Pierce's
| Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. They
are tiny, sugar coated granules. One lit
tie Pellet" is a gentle laxative, two a mild
esthartic. All dealers in medicines.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
The FcmInIne Instlnct,

Il admit that as yet woman is not
absolutely certain of her sphere" said
the high browed lady.
81 thought as much, said the base
man. "If she felt that ii was really and
truly her own, she would already have
had it decorated with pink ribbons. -
indianapolis journal.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
JOHN +. QUIGLEY's FUNERAL

The funeral of John f. Quigley, who
died at his home. No. 1906 Delaware
avenue, on Saturday morning Of hem
orrhage of the brain, will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2.06 from his
residence. After public services, inter-
ment will be privately made in Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery.
MIR. Quigley was the son of Philip
Quigley and a brother CT Winfield S.
and l. Trimhle Quigley. He was a
member Of Eureka Lodge. A. f. A. M;
Delta Chapter. r. A. NJ, aad St. Johns
Commandery. X. T.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Vacation of city streets ought to be
left discretionary with the Street and
Sewer Department and not made the
subject of legislative lobbying 1t is a
bad precedent to establish, and if coun-
tenanced may lead to evil results. The
Reed street bill is but the wedge which
men of selfish nature would be only toe
glad Go see driven home.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
vybistIer's Delicious ConceIt.

An old lady, lauding up the Thames
scenery, said to Whistler, 1.-THE whole
trip along the river was like a series Of
your superb etchings.
Yes" he replied; "nat1re is creep
ing up ''-McCIure's Magazine.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Herbert H. Ward is all right as a
lawyer, but he is in the judicial fight
under auspices which debar him from
appointment Addicks has a disagree
able habit of talking about my men,
and the people who have business IN
the United States Court do not want
him to go around town talking about
my Judge"
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
FAINTER BADLY INJrrRED

Thomas McDermott painter employed
i'm the r.. w. & b. railroad car shops. was
very badly injured by being struck on the
head by falling plank from scaffold
this morning about 10 o'clock He was re-
moved to his home. at No S0lia King
street, where the railroad companys ply
sician attended him.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
CART BROKE DOWN.

One OF F. Blumenthal & Co.'S carts,
used in hauling refuse morocco matter
to the company's hair works, broKe
down at Front and Market streets
shortly after noon to-day. The driver
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
Escaneh Iv a Neck.

ALAS" sho exclaimed, 81 shall be
thrown upon my own resourcesP'
In order to understand the situation
il has to be known that her face was her
fortune.
However, her apprehensions were
groundless. She was thrown upon the
back of her head. Detroit Tribune.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

The Romon naval crown was given to
the admiral triumphant at sea. 1t was
Of gold and its decorations were the
prows of ships.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
LOST AND FOrND.

John Brown aged 4 years, living at No.
Ills West Second street. strayed away
from home yesterday. and WAS found at
Tenth and Monroe streets ~ Onicer Gum.
lie was taken to the police station. where
he was claimed by his parents.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Mrs M. Mealey and Mrs. Margaret
Murphy, Of Wilmington are at Allan
tic City.
John K Blake, of the Yale law
school, is spending his Spring vacation
with Rev. John d. Blake, at Falkland.
Adjutant General Hart, private Sec
retary to Senator Kenney, went to
Washington this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi X. Bowen and
children, of Newark, spent yesterday
with Wilmington relatives.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

1t is the duty of the General Assem-
bly, to adjourn as soon rs it has trans
acted the public business and not be-
fore. Every two years we hear a howl
for adjournment before the Assembly
has fairly settled down TO work, and il
is kept up until the body, at its own
pleasure, adjourns without day.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Not a bursted or defective Victor tire
during the year of 1896. Specify Victor
tires on your new wheel. or let us fl
them to your old one. Cost no more
than an experimental tire. CLIFFORD
GREENMAN, S. w. Cor. 7th and King
streets.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Representative Dempsey is not a be-
lever in senatorial courtesy and makes
no bones about saying so. Representa-
tive Donaldson will have to study his
symrathies before making another Ap-
peal for a private conference.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

One side Of a square acre will require
8S pounds Of three line barbed wire for
fencing.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

Justice says that there is pleasure in
finding gold even in mud. No doubt OF
that whatever, for there are thousands
of men to-day who are looking for gold
both in mud and gravel. But to say
that the name of the Every Evening is
mud is too cruel for anything.
Evening journal., 1897-03-29
TRIED 10 SHOOT ms MOTHER.

TRIED TO SHOOT HIS MOTHER.
George Ridings of No. 206 French street.
was arrested this morning by officer
Shields for attempting to shoot his mo-
ther. Rulings has been an inmate Of the
Ferris Industrial School. but was re-
leased on good behavior. He will be ar
raigned tomorrow before Judge Ball
Evening journal., 1897-03-29

The Constitutional Convention has
begun a great many things, but it has
never completed anything. There are
ragged edges all through its proceed
ings.