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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

F. r. Speurmau writes of Queer
American Rivers" in ST, Nicholas.
Speaking of the rivers OF the Western
plains MIR. Spearman says: The irriga-
tiont engineers have lately discovered
something wonderful about even these
despieed rivers. During the very dryest
seasons. when the stream is apparently
quito dry, there is still great body of
water running 10 the sand. Like a
vast sponge, the sand holds the water,
yet it flows continually, just as il it
we're in plain sight. but more slowly,
Of course. Tho volume may be esti.
mated by the depth and breadth of the
sand. One pint of il will hold three.
quarters OF pint of water. This is
called the Underground flew, and is
peculiar to this class of rivers. By
means Of bitches this water may b.
brought to the surface for irrigation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

According IN the Spectator for the
last week, the fire insurance bust
ness ct the United States for 1897 shows
marked increase over that OF the pre-
vlous year. The $50 fire companies,
both foreign and domestic, doing bust
ness 10 the United States show total
cash capital of $62, $50, $40, an increase
Of 81, $50, 600 over 1896. the total assets
on January lst. 1878, were $3.50, 375, OOl,
against S257, 033. 1872 for January lat,
1897, an increase OF So, al, 572. tbs
net surplus was SLOT, 23l, Isl, an in
creass of $40, or, GIL for the ycer. In
1897 the premium income was Sl3O,
1863. LOG, add the total income sl3f,
GIT, 99i. increases Of 81, 49, lai and
So, 072, S2G, respectively, over 1896. In
1886 the combined companies raid
losses amounting to sGG, 79l, 242 while
in 1897 the amount was So. Jls, 76S.
For tho past five years the amount Of
loHses paid out has gradually decreased,
the amount in 1893 having heen SSI,
0i3. 1873, Dividends paid to Stockholders
| in 1897 amounted TO sc, 3GII, us, an in
crease of aJoa $40 over the previous year,
and the largest increase 10 DIVIDENDS
for five years. The total disbursements
wers $l16, 925, 3II, an increase Of 81, dl9
SIS over 1896, which showed an ex.
Lendture of SILT, ;D5, 763. the smallest
amount for this last five years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
TIE pREnIsrnRIc moo.
Breeds Known In Europe Thousands
Years, Is. c.

Breeds Known In Europe Thousands OF
Years, Is. c.
ChraGo News.
In the Roman period not only were sight
hounds and scent hounds fully diiferenti-
atcd. Int there were also various kinds of
lap-dogs and honsc-dogs, although none
quito like our modern breeds, says
knowledge. Even as far back us about
5000 Il. c.. Egyptian frcsCocs show not
only greyhound-likc breeds, but one with
dropping ears like hound, aud a third
which has been compared to the modern
turnspit, while hollsc-dogs and lap'dogs
came in soon aftcrward. Whether any of
these are the direct ancestors Of modern
breeds or whether all such have been pro-
duccd by subsequent crossing is very
difficult question TO answer, more rspcc-
tally when we recolcct that If an ancient
Egyptian artist had 10 draw the portrait
of II modern dog II would be very doubtful
whether ii would be recognized by the
master or mistress.
But the record Of the antiquity Of do,
mesticatcd dogs does not even stop with
the earliest known Egyptian monuments
Not only were such breeds known in Eu-
rope during the iron and bronze ages, hut
also during the antccedcnt ncolithic or pol
ished stone period. These have been de.
scrlbcd by Profs. Rutimeyer and Void,
rich, and those who are acquainted with
the difficulty of distinguishing between
some of the living species by their skulls
alone will understand the lahurious nature
Of tho task. sin these authorities APP
pear TO have made out that the Swiss nco-
lithic dog lCanis palustrisl had certain
craninl Resemblance to both hounds and
spanicls and thus indicated nm advanced
| type, which is considered 10 have hccn de-
rived from neither wolves nor iackals. hut
| from some species now extinct. Two
other breeds have also heen recognized
from the superficial deposits Of the CONT.
nent: and il. rs is very likely In he the
case, any or all of these races are the fore
runners Of some Of the modern breeds. il
will readily he understood how complex
IS the origin of the mixed group which We
now call CAMS familiaris.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
MR.. MoArG Err Lam no REST.
Funeral of the Foreman OF Every Even
tng's Composing Room.

Funeral of the Foreman OF Every Even
inE's Composing Room.
The funeral of William Montgomery,
late foreman of Every Evenings com.
posing room, took place yesterday after
noon week from his late residence, S02
West Sixth street. Services were con
Quoted by the Rev. Il, Il. Montgomery,
who made an address. 10 which he
spoke OF the character of the deceased
and gave words of comfort 10 the be-
reaved wife and other relatives. The
body reposed in cloth covered cRsket.
with extension bar handles. The plato
on the lid boru Mr.. Montgomery 3 name
and age.
Eureka Lodge. A. Il. AM, of which
the deceased was a member, attended
the funeral in body. A II the omploye
of Every Evenings composing room
were present, with representatives OF
the editorial department OF Every
Evening and Wilmington Typogfaphica
Onion, No. l23 st. Andrew Council,
Legion of the Red Cross. and old Troop
b., N. q. d., with which Mr.. Mont
gomery had been connected, were also
represented.
This pall-bearers were II. C. Taylor,
ii. @, PiclSels, A. Dixon, W. +. Weller.
G. W. Pyle, Jr., +. L. Myers, all Of
Eureka Lodge Interment was made al
the Wilmington and Brandywiuo GENE
terry with Masonic ceremones
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
The Beat Chance for WORKING Girls.

Edward W. Box takes up the do
mostic service question for editorial
discussion in the Ladies Home Jour.
nal, and contends that the best place
for girls who arc obliged to earn their
living is in the home, as domestics,
Girls thus employed, ne asserts, have
more real independence, as a rule have
better homes, are better cared for, and
are always sure Of more remuneratiye
employment than girls who work in
factories, 10 stores, or in business
Offices,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

First Successful Business Man. al
had only common. school education,
but found it sufficient. You. be-
lieye, were college grRduute?" Second
Successful Business Man" Yes graiu.
ated with high hopors, too" First
s. B. M.-"Now. tell me truly. Did
you ever find any practical use for what
you learned at collsge?" Second S. b,
M.-"Um-yes. One night, when the
burglars got into my house. scared
them of with college yell. "-New
York Weekly,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Edward ". Box maKea I'm earnest
plea, in the Ladies' Home journal, for
a more liberal giving To church col.
lections. 1t is an insult 10 God and 10
His church, he contends. to surreptiti
ous!y drop peuny in the collection
basket, when ono can readily afford to
give more. People, he says. taka lit
orally the tanchine TINT religion is free,
when--in fact, it costs money to havs
free religion He suggests even that
clergymen announce from their pulpits
that no pennies are wanted, and he
shows bow the money for church work
could be greatly Increased il thosa who
now give pennies would make a nickel
their minimum contribution. This,
OF course. does not include the very
poor, whose penny is indeed the
widows mite. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

The name "buceapesr" was chiefly
elected by the English adventures on
our COAST while the French membsrs
of the profession often preferred the
name of tibustier. - This word.
which has since been corrupted into
our familiar "iilibuster, /" is SAID 10
have been originally corruption, being
nothing more than the French method
OF pronouncing the word 'frsebooters. -
which title had long heeu used for in
dependent robbers. st. Nicholee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

F7'''''F''N VT FIR'I'I 1F''V To . sVV IIeT EtaFs
IL is the'am of all women to make
the money which they arc able to spend
on thoir wardrobe go as far as possible.
10 assist them and point out the true
economies of dress. Emma N. Hooper
details, in the Ladios Homu journal,
how 10 dress on SO, 500, $3.50 and
$500 per year. She proves that it ia
possible for woman to dress neatly for
the iirst-namei sum, and shows how
much better she can dress for tho larger
amounts by sensible, systematic and
Intelligent expenditure OF money than
by the usual haphazard way OF buying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

John Wethcrlll and Miss Susie NJ.
Chaplin, both of this city. we're married
Tuesday week at ldl7 Dauphin street,
Philadelphia, by the Rev. Charles II.
Hendricks, associate rector of tho Re
formed Episcopal Church Of the Re-
deemer, Philadelphia, assisted by the
Rev. James Todd, rector OF tho Gov
enant Church Of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Put a strip of light paste across the
bottom of a deep pie or baking dish,
Fill the dish with oysters that have
been drained and washed: to each 80
oysters allow a tablespoonful of butter,
q level teaspoonful of salt and dash
Of red pepper. Cover with light
crust and bake in quick oven for 20
minutes. Serve plain or with cream
dressing made OF oysters. -Ladies' Home
journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

T.4NuINF'N SUCCESsOR.
May Not he Appointed untii the Leeis'a-
ture Adiourns.


May Not he Appointed Until tho Lreisla-
ture Ahjourns.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette md Journal
Dover, Feb. "a. 1t is believed that
Gov. Tunnel will not appoint super
inteudent Of free schOus Of Sussex
county, to succeed Roman Tammany,
who failed OF confirmation by tho
Senate, until about the time the Legis
lature adiourns, ami probably not until
after adjournment, as il is claimed
that, according 10 the new Constitu
ton, Mr.. Tammany's commission docs
not expire until the emu OF the present
session of The Legislature. On this
point the Constitution says: He (tho
Governurl shall have power to fill all
vacancies that may happen during the
recess of the Senate, in Offices TO which
he may appoint, except in the Offices of
Chancellor, Chief Justice and Associate
Judges, by granting commissions which
shall expire at the end of the next aes
sion OF the Senate. - This clause Of the
Constitution Is held by some people in
uilicin positions to apply IN this case,
but what the Governors Interpretation
is coulj not be asrertaiued. /, is be.
| lieyed, however, thRt no accepts this
view Of the situation, and, in all prob
ability, will take no notice whatever Of
the Senate's action in the matter unit
| il is too late for the present Senate tC
confirm his appointment Who he viii
| SOLICIT is a matter of ION lecture.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

belonging to L. @. Kent and driven by
John Hoxsten, took fright at trolley
car last night week and ran away at
Eleventh aud Head streets. The driver
was thrown from his seat but escaped
uniniured. The team collided with q
grocer wagon belonging to Kristenson &
Bro. and broke the front part Of it. The
horse was caught at Eleventh and
ClRymont streets,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
Levy COURT ELEc1s OFFICERS.


Ia Levy Court, last Thursday, on
motion of Mr.. White the following
Trustees of tho Poor were elected
Thomas H. Weldin, Brundywine hun
dred; Alfred r, CrocEstt, ST. Georges
hundred: George NJ. d. Hart. Appu
cumming hundred; Andrew W. Well.
ster Blaekhird hundred.
Thomas u. scott was elected janitor,
John L. Camnhell, fireman; james
Riley, night Waterman. and Horace
V. First, clock regulator
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Diggs-"I Just finished reading an
account of how they burned herctics
at the stake in ancient times. Such
barbarian would not be tolerated in
this enlightened age"
Biggs-"No, indeed! The modern
hereto lie let off with roast in the
religious journals. "--Chicago News,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Mr. Peckham-"Anu when the follow
approached you aud wanted to accom-
psny you home, what did you sayY'
Mrs. Peckham-"Say i didn't saw
ansthing / couldn't! was stricken
dumbp
Mr.. Peckham tmusing ~ wish 7
bad been there "-Chicago News
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Cut cold boiled potatoes into dice.
Put into saucepan Tablespoonful Of
butter and one onion sliced; shake
until the onion is a goldeo brown /;
throw 10 the potatoes so that each
piece will come in contact with the
butter. Toss and cook until every piece
is carefully Drowned, then turn ON to a
heated dish, sprinkle with choppei
parsley and serve at once. = Ladies
Home journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Mr.. oldhoy-"Miss Younger-Clara
from our iirst meeting have loved
you, May hope that you will return
my lover"
Miss Younger Certainly, Mr. Old
boy; I'll return it with pleasure; l
haven't any earthly use for it. "-Chi-
cago News.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Sprinkle layer of sugar between the
layers of apples and bread. and dust a
little cinnamon over the top. Place the
dish in bot oven, covering it for 10
minutes, and bake for so minutes. Ser 70
with a hard sauce. Ladies' Home
Journal,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

To make steamed apple pudding. Mrs.
S Il. Horer gives her receipt in the
Ladies' Home Journal. Lire mould
with slices OF bread and butter. Put
in layer Of slowed applos, another
luysr Of bread and butter, another layer
OF apples, aud 80 continue until you
add pint of milk; pour this over the
breud and apple; steam for ono hour,
nnd serve with liquid pudding sauce. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Pare aud cut the apples into slices !;
put them in a baking pan with layer
OF coarse bread crumbs between the
layers of apples, having the top layer
of crumbs. Put two tablesponnfuls OF
molasses into half a cup of water
pour the mixture over; bake in mod
crate oven. Ladies' Hume Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
Valuable Property Sold.

Samuel W. McCaulley yesterday after
noon week sold the property $40 Market
street, to Joseph l.. Carpsnter, ST.,
for Sl2. i25. Tho lot ia 90 feet front
and runs back to King street, aia,
tame OF 2l0 feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Pare and core the apples, keeping
them whole; cut into eices crosswise,
sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar and a
little lemon Juice. Stand aside for 10
minutes; then dip each slice into a
batter; slide quickly into the hot fat,
fry ON one side, turn and fry on the
other. Ladies' Home journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Pare and chop tine one quart OF sweet
applies. Pour pint of boiling water
into one quart of granulatsd white
cornmeal; when cool, add sufficient
sweet milk, about ono pint, TO make a
very soft batter. Stir 10 the apples,
turn the mixture into CREASED shallow
pun; cover and bake IN moderate
oven for at least two hours. This same
receipt may be turned into mould,
steamed three hours and used as a
pudding. - Ladies' Homs journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
RECIPES.


In the Ladies' Home journal Mrs S,
Il. Rorer gives the following receipt for
ample omelet: Separate four eggs
bent the whites to d very II froth !;
then add the yolks and heat again,
adding gradually two tablespooufuls of
powdered sugar. Have really an omeot-
pan, in which you have melted tabie
spoonful of butter; put in the mixture ;
when it begins to thicken spread over
layer Of apple sauce ifOld, turn out
ami servo at once with powdered sugar. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

She--"Why is it that the funny
men are always writing Jokes abou.
muthers.in- law Why are no jokes ever
written about fathers 10 lawS"
He" Because there are no funny
womsn, 1 guess. 'i-Chicpgo News
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Tho steamer Hamilton, which was
built here in 1884, has heen sold at
Baltimore by the old Bay Line to
Edward lowering of the Mount Airey
aud Piedmont Guano Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

First Reporter - Senator Bullyan
must have been precpcious haby. ="
Second Reporter WIN. so?''
First RepnrteI---'' lie told me during
On interview that bis began life as
school teacher. Chicago Newa
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Smith-'A physician told me that
salt water is cure for lunBcy.n
Jones-'Well, | know it is a cure for
freshness, and that is usually the first
stage d bsssoy. "-Chicsgo News.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

when you employed me you told me
| was to be your right.hand man. "
well, you are, aren't you?'
Yes; but you didn't tell me you
were left-hRnded ."-Chicago Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

"Lots of men start out in life with
no capital, but plenty OF brains"
s. Yes, and they die young, with no
brains, but plenty Of capital. Chi
cage Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Jones has married his cook.m
. Well, he is fixed for good meals the
rest Of his days. ~
" Perhaps; he married her TO ken,
her from cooking. Chicago Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Stebbins, ! never hear you say a
word about the Weather.
No; | promised my dying daughter
that | never would swear. Chicagu
Record,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Our family physician dislikea Aunt
Josephine. "
"Why?" ..-.
She ia always advising him to take
her fnyorite patent medicines Chi
cago Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
THE TROUBLES OF FISHERNEN
Sturgeon Industry Threatened
in Another Quarter.
QUESTION OF CAVIAR EXPORTS
George D. Shannon's State
ment on the Subject.

Tho Quarrel with the Delaware Authori-
Observation-Disclosures of New Jersey Fish
ermen to Invade the Disputed Territory
and Take tho Consequences.
The record-union., 1898-10-09

Not" with charmFof sentiment wholly
its own. Excepting only the incompar
ably droll letter writing scene there is
nothing better in the Garrick perver-
sion of Wycherley called THE Coun-
try Girl To be sure, nothing in this
comedy reflects the spirit of our own
life to-day, but it makes no pretense
of that sort. To be sure, also, Anthony
Hope deliberately borrows the materials
and, in some way, the style of old COM
edy, but he blends them skillfully with
his own humor, and his play is expert,
tasteful and of delightful effect.
1t acts well. Probably Mr.. Sothern
will find it as profitable as The Pris-
oner of Zenda.''
In April, 1852, Robert and Eliza beth
Barrett Browning went to see a per-
formance in Paris of La Dame aux
Camellias" 1t was then at the begin
ming of it's extraordinary career, and
Mrs. Browning, in a letter to her friend
Mrs. Jameson wrote: Il disagree with
the common outcry about the immoral
ity of this play. According to my views
it is moral and human. But / never
will go to see it again, for it almost
broke my heart and split my head.
had a headache afterward for twenty
four hours Even Robert, who gives
himself out for blase on dramatic mat
ers, could not keep the tears from roll
ing down his cheeks. The exquisite
acting, the too literal truth to nature
everywhere-was exasperating; there
was something profane in such familiar
handling of life and cath.
The record-union., 1898-10-09
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
county of Sacramento, State of Califor-

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
county of Sacramento, State of Califor-
MIA.
z. HUMPHREY Qormerly Mary E. HalD.
deceased.
4. B Humphrey. executor of the estate
of said above named deceased, having
filed his petition herein duly verified.
praying for an order to mortgage certain
real estate of said decedent, for the pur-
pose herein set forth;
1t is therefore, ordered by said court
that all persons interested in the estate
of said deceased, appear before the said
court on Friday, the 14th day OF October;
day. at the Courtroom of said Superior
Court, at the courthouse, city Of Sacra--
mento county OF Sacramento, @ N 81 81, state OF
why the following real property, to-wit:
All those certain lots, pieces and parcels
of real property situate fdrni IN the county OF
ed as follows: The east one-half of sec
tion 7: the south $500 feet of the east one
half of section 9; the nortn halt OF the
fer Of the southeast quarter and the south
125 feet of each of the northwest quar-
ter ter Of ohG section 5: ali in township 2 south.
ronea o east M d. 3. and M. contain-
ino S14 "a acres; also all those certain lots,
IN T11Iare County in said State of Califor-
MIA described as follows: Section 16; the
north 900 acres of the west half of sec
tion 30: all in township 20 south, range 26
east. M. D. B. and NJ, containing $40
Tosether with the improvements there
on or some part thereof, should not be
mortgaged for the amount mentioned In
said petition, to-wit: S7,250. or such lesser
amount as to the court or Judge may
Dated September A. 1898
MATT F. JOHNSON
Judge of said Superior Court.
Holl & Dunn, Attorneys for Executor.
The record-union., 1898-10-09

On the Goth instant the Saturday
Club of Sacramento will promote a
concert to introduce, after her years of
soJourn abroad, the pianiste, Miss
katherine Ruth Heyman, a native
daughter of Sacramento, and where her
musical education begun under the in
struction of her father, the late Arnold
Heyman. Her progress in Europe and
the East has been all that was pub
Ashed of 1t here, and even more, for
the artist ranks now with the fore
most, especially in the technique of the
art and in brilliancy of execution. She
mas disposition to most interpret Bee
thoVen and Grieg, but is not less sue
CeSSful with the scores of other mas
terS. The Musical Courier (New
York; for September, in it's San Fran
cisco department, pays Miss Heyman
warm compliments for her execution
at a recent recital, under direction OF
Robert Tolmie, the we'll known pianist.
1t says of her: Among the numbers
she gave The Magic Fire of Brassin-
Wagner and some of the effects were
remarkable in the carrying and porta-
mento effects. Her voice is not less re-
markable than the extreme delicacy of
her touch. Virile in the fullest sense,
she is feminine and dainty to the high
est degree. In a, word, Miss Heyman is
an artist such as San Francisco rarely
has the opportunity to hear"
y y
The musical scheme of the Saturday
Club of Sacramento for the season of
1S9S-99 is as follows: October 22d, the
themes will be miscellaneous; Novem-
Der 9th, of Chopin, Franz; November
10Th, Bach, Schumann; December Sd.
miscellaneous; December 1Ith Grieg,
Henschel; January 7th, MacDoweli,
Nevin. Foote, Chadwick, Paine; Janu
ary Dist. miscellaneous; February 4th,
Schytte. Leschetizky, Abt; February
18th, Beethoven, Schubert; March 4th,
miscellaneous; March 18th, Saint-Saens,
Henselt, Sgambati; April 1st. Liszt,
Mendelssohn; April 10Th, miscellan-
eous; April Doth, Rubenstein; May
18th, Tausig, Gounod Bennett and
Erkel.
AT the Orpheum this evening Sam T.
Shaw's large comedy company begins
a weeks engagement at popular prices.
The troupe has been enlarged to twen-
ty-five members, but all the comedy
favorites have been retained and also