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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
Oriental oncn1tIsn,.

The charm called Koran gardan (the
turning Of the Koran) in Persia is we'll
known. The way in which it is done Is
as follows: A key is SO placed among
the leaves of the Holy Book that the
handle and part Of the shaft may pro-
trude, and it is secured by bit Of cord
fastened tightly across the volume. Two
person then put their forefngers under
the handle and support the book, which
hangs down lightly between their hands
a certain verse is then repeated once
for every suspected person, and at the
name Of the thief the volume turns
round of itself. and the handle slips of
the forefngers Of the two persons that
hold it,
This superstition was formerly COM
mon in Europe, the Bible being the
locum tenens Of the Koran. It is now
obsolete, except in few remote locali-
ties. The Portuguese Of Goa, being q
people of strong faith, will use a hymn
or mass book as we'll as the holy vol
ume, and recite an Ave Maria, some
times with, sometimes without, Pater
Noster in the Lingoa Baroa. -Humani.
tartan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
DEPENDS ON THE CAPTAIN.
whether the Life of Private IL a
TOrturc or NOt-MOst Officers
Are Kind.

I rode a hundred miles the other
night in the smoking compartment Of
a passenger coach, along with num-
Der of Uncle Sans regulars. Two Of
them had seen service In Cuba, oil
had been at Camp Wikon, and were
going home on furloughs, says writer
In the philadelphia Item.
The other passengers were anxious
Tor "reminiscences of Santiago, and
kept the two who had been gt the
front recounting their experiences.
One OF the two, whose thin frame
showed the ravages of typhoid fever
a found to be very intelligen, and an
interesting talker.
''The regular army he said, sis all
right II you have the right captain and
neutenants. If the captain is a hu
name man, one with sympathy for his
men, and is quick to prevent the other
officers from imposing on them, a reg
ular soldier has a comfortable life.
"If, however, the captains head is
bigger than his heart, then the life
OF regular Is trial and torture.
"Most of the officers" he said, "are
kind to their men. and make their
lot as comfortable RS possible. But
occasionally there Is one cruel, pom
poue and tyrannical. The slightest in
fraction of discipline leads to extra
duty. It is from such commands that
most of the assertions take place"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

Max Muller relates that Tennyson
once exclaimed upon opening a dish
cover at the house Of young and mod
est couple who had gone to some trouble
70 breakfast" him, Mutton chops,
the staple of every bad inn in Englandr'
II it were not Max Muller or some
equally august person who told Of this
astounding deviation from decency on
the part of a gentleman, one would re-
fuse to believe it. Yet Max Muller
names Matthew Arnold as a wonderful
example Of perfect manners, and there
nre Americans who heard him say 60
his wife at an American breakfast to-
bic, "Try these cakes, my dear; they're
not as nasty as they look. "
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
CAMERA AT WEDDINGS.
The Click Of the Kodak Is Henrd Now
at the Up-t0-Date Marriage
Ceremony.

In the east the camera at wedding
is still something Of a novelty, to be
looked upon with surprise, If not with
open disapproyal.
But out west nobody dreams of get
ting married without n camera; it is
regarded as indispensable, as much a
part Of the performance as the clergy
man, certainly as much so as the bride
groom. In these days Of rampant
amateur photography it IS hardly
necessary to call in professional
operator upon these occasions.
Some half-dozen members Of every
bridal party are sure to be camera
Gends Of the first water, and it re-
quircs much diplomacy TO decide
which one shall be asked TO bring
along his or her camera. In nearly
every instance some ones feelings are
sure TO be hurt. Sometimes two
cameras are present at marriage
ceremony, but more than this is not
considered good form in the west.
In every house the photographs OF
he bridal party form a prominent
decorative feature, as is but natural
when they have been obtained under
such auspicious conditions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
Tossing a Coin.

Speaking of the late Lewis Carroll,
Lionel Tollemache says: 1.-THE follow
ing specimen was propounded by him
in my presence: Suppose that I toss up
a coin on the condition that if l throw
heads once am to receive one penny, if
twice in succession twopence, if thrice
fourpenoe, and so on, doubling for each
successive toss, what is the value Of my
prospects? The amazing reply is that it
amounts to infnity, for, as the profit
attached to each successful toss increases
in exact proportion as the chance of
success diminishes, the valne, so to say,
of each toss will be identical, being, in
fact, one-half penny, so that the value
of an infinite number Of losses is an in
finite number Of halfpenoe.
"Yet, in fact, would any one give me
sixpence for my prospect? This, con-
cluded Dodgson, shows how far our con-
duct is from being determined by logic.
1.-THE only comment that 1 will offer
on this astounding paradox is that in
order to bring out his result we must
suppose a somewhat monotonous eter-
nifty to be consumed in the tossing proc
ess. "-Exchange.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

went to church not long ago, says n
contributor, and heard the following
tale given in explanation Of the words
collection" and Offering" and the
difference between them;
A certain small boy had a dog which
he had named Fido. The boy was very
fond of Fido. One day at dinner the
boys father noticed him taking the best
Of the portion Of roast beef which had
fallen to his lot and placing it on an
other plate. Upon inquiry the father
learned chat the meat was for the dog
Fido my son, said papa, cit would
be better if you ate that meat yourself
and gave Fido some Of the scraps which
are left" The boy protested, but the
father was obdurate. At the conclusion
Of the meal the boy took out to Fido q
plate heaped with scraps of the roast.
Here, Fido," said the boy. 81 wanted
to make you an Offering. but here is
only O collection. Albany Journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
Yuknn shcrhct.

The Juice of one dozen lemons ard
one dozen oranges, one pint canned
cherries. one pint canned pineapple
(the latter chopped iine). one quart
good claret. half a pint Of the best
brandy, one-quarter box gelatine;
sugar ad lib. Soak the gelatin in half
p pint Of cold water for two hours, melt
Il with half a pint Of Boiling water ard
sad to other ingredients; sweeten the
whole mixture to taste. Freeze quick
it, This will make one gallon Of de.
l.cious sherbet.-N. Y. ledger.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

It is said that the following cxpedi-
emit will cure n horse of kicking; Put
the animal into a narrow stall that
has both sides thickly padded. Sus-
pend a sack filed with hay CT straw SO
that it will strike his heels and let
the horse and sack fight it out. BE
sure and have things arranged So
that TIE horse cannot hurt simself
The sack will be victorious every time
and in the end the horse will absc'
lutely refuse to kick the sack or any
fhinr clsc
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
Won't Always work.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans
do" he quoted.
"If you intend to act upon that theory
throughout life, p" she returned, "let Us
hope that you never will have occasion
to visit an insane asylum for any puz-
pose. Chicago Post.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
4 prcdIctIon nlehtr Yenrs oId.

The poet Keats wrote to bis brother
George in Kentucky in 1918 as follows:
Russia may spread her conquest even
to China; think il a very likely thing
that China itself may fall. Turkey
certainly viii. Meanwhile European
North Russia will hold its horns against
the rest Of Europe. Intriguing con
stantly with France"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
A Peculiar pIscoverr.

A little surprise awaited two women
who recently met in the Office Of a Chi
cago lawyer. They had never seen each
other before. bur ere they left the Office
the discovery was made that each had
called to begin proceedings to obtain a
divorce from the same man.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

A wealth. and Responsible Arm guar
antees Its goods that are advertised.
Who ssRnda sponsor for the substitutes
cafe 70 be "Sust a. zoos
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

decided to open offices in Wilmington
and will practice law there" This de-
cision of Mr.. Handy will be a surprise
to his many friends throughout tine
efatr
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
HANDY Is OUT OF 1T.

Last nig'ht Z. Irving Handy, who was
defeated for rejection TO Congress by
john II. Hoffecker, said: Il intena 10
keep cut Of po.itics entirely. l have
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

Flint am a plain, blunt man, Miss
Brisk, and have no time for soft senti-
mentalities. win you be my wife?
Maud BrislS-I am not half so plain
as you are, Mr.. Flint, but just as blunt
-nol-N. Y. World.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

"A quartet, comprising c. T. Loo
mis-. G. II. Taylor. Miss Poole and Mrs.
johnson sang several selections at a
song service needing held at the y. nj.
C. A. yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14

The remains Of George e. Kirkman
we're interred in Wilmington and
Bramdywine Cemetery this morning,
services being held at The home OF
Harry Lowe, No. 1921 Adams street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
Not Id An Feminine.

Aline-Is she so very masculine?
Anna-Masculinel SHY, actually.
Iheard her confess that her shoes were
too tightl-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
Troops Took a Prominent Part in
 the Fight.
Hundreds of the Enemy Slain. . The Monterey and Three *.* Transports Arrive.

=. CAVITE, Aug G. via Hongkong Aug. o.-The Ameri- can forces engaged the enemy before Malae Sun day night and compelled them to retreat with heavy : losses
 Our troops lost thirteen killed and forty seven wounded.
 losses of the Spanish. The fighting lasted four hours.
 ~ The American troops engaged part of the Tenth Pennsylvania, First California and the Third Regular Artillery. # The Spanish led in the attack attempting to dislodge troops by fanking movement from the strong position
 they have been holding the enemys lines The posi- =tion:is still held by troops
 The attacking force comprised than 5000 enenys loss was nearly killed and nearly twice that number wounded
 = The three transports which hailed from San Francisco
 with General Merritt but which delayed at Honolulu arrived to-day The monitor Monterey also arrived.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
GREAT RESTITUTION
 UP AT ST. MICHAEL
Many Men Who Started During the Rush for Gold Are Now Beg
 ging for Food.

VICTORIA. B. C., Aug. S.-The steamer Nordenskjold arrived this evening from St. Michael without pas sengers. some trouble which the cap- tain and officers refuse to talk of hay ing caused them to refuse passengers She brings news that the Progreso is about to start back and was expected to sail two days after the Nordenskjold sailed with the majority of the passen- gers who went up on her. They are starving, and many of them are going around begging for food from other steamers. There is much sickness on board.
 A meeting was held on July 23, when some talk was made among the pas sengers of seizing the steamer, but finally arrangements were made where by the cargo was landed and an agree ment made to bring the unfortunates back.
 The National City passengers have settled their difficulties and have been landed.
 The purser of the Nordenskjold re- ports that on July 13 his ship, while in Boring Sea, passed a large quantity of wreckage with oil eases, salmon and whisky cases and heavy timbers. Most of the wreckage was apparently from a whaler While In Resurrection Bay on July 15 he found fifteen shipwrecked men who had lost their schooner. They were destitute, but he says he could not take them. About twenty miles from this point he says about 200 men were working quartz mine and get ting good results. A San Francisco schooner was lying in the harbor with supplies for them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
Of Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Acting Gen eral Superintendent Grant of the Rail- way Mail Service makes the following announcement to-day: Complaint has been made that the mail for the Pre- sidio, Cal, is included in direct pack ages for San Francisco This Is owing to the fact that mail is frequently ad- dressed the Presidio, San Francisco, Cal The Presidio is, however, sepa- rate office and mail addressed as above should be sent to that office and not to San Francisco"
 William w Baugh has been appoint ed a fourth class Postmaster at San Juan, Wash, vice Cora H. Drewry, re- moved.
 Pensions have been granted as fol- lows:
 California: Original-James M. Pa vey, Grand Junction, $6. Restoration. reissue and increase-George P. Price. Soldiers Home, Los Angeles, SS to SIP Increase-William H. Harding, Pacific Grove, ST to $24. Original widow, etc. Belle Williamson, San Bernardino, S8. Mexican war survivors-James M. liar bin, Pine Ridge, s8. Increase-Nelson s. Moore, Oakland. $S to SIP.
 Oregon: Restoration and supplement tal-William H. Crosby (dead), Forest Grove, $s.
 Washington: Original-Henry A. Wood, Granite Falls, $6.
 Californians in Washington-A G. Bartlett of Los Angeles, Willard's; w. F. Richards San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SECRETARY 2. Speculation as to Days
 Successor. MANY NAMES ARE DISCUSSED BUT AMBASSADOR HAY SEEMS TO HAVE FIRST CHOICE. The President Has a High Opinion of the Diplomat and Will
 Probably Give Him the
 Portfolio.
MANY NAMES ARE DISCUSSED
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8-The Herald S Washington correspondent telegraphs: Secretary Days coming retirement from the Cabinet which was announced this morning has been the source of much discussion here to-day and the Secretary and other members of the administration have been much Ques- toned about 1t. Secretary Day had nothing to say about it, but other mem bers of the Cabinet have confirmed all that was published. The question Of his successor divides interest with the question of the commission to treat with Spain for the final treaty of peace. Many names are under discussion, but the President has not yet indicated even to the members of his Cabinet that he has decided who will succeed to the head of the Cabinet. Embassa- dor Hay is one of the men most freely mentioned, and his selection Is con sidered in well-informed circles to be quite probable. He is from Ohio, the State which has held the State De- nartment portfolio in President Nc Kinley's Cabinet up to this time, and he has ample means, a desirable quail fication in a man who must on account of his official position entertain freely during the social season.
 The President, too, has high op1n- ion of his ability and accomplishments. Secretary Day is to serve on the com mission to negotiate treaty Of peace. Affer that he may go back to Canton to nractice law. He may, however, be given a judicial position by the Presl- dent. being appointed either to the Circuit bench or to the Supreme Court should a vacancy occur.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
DEATH CLAIMS GEORG BEERS.
Passing of the Noted EgyptoOgst and Novelist
 at His Villa Near Munich.

reation and agreeable occupation in i'm aginative composition. This was the origin of "Uarda, Romance of Ancient Egypt QS7O, which like several of Ebers' other works has been translated into English by Clara Bell. This was the facts in the history of Egypt, for he had previously, in 1864, published An Egyp- tian Princess,'' winch has been translated into English by k. Grove, anu which gives in the attractive form of a romance description of popular life in Egypt quest. The extraordinary success achieved by "Uarda" induced the author to turn his Egyptian studies still further to account for literary purposes. He com posed in succession Homo Sum- novel (lS7S); "The Sisters romance 1SS0); and The Emperor (1SSD. the scene of all these works being laid in Egypt. Mean tion of solid learning. It Is true that his splendid work on "Egypt-Descriptive Historical and Picturesque' 1sTS, Eng fish translation by Clara Bell, with intro duction and notes by pr. Birch, 1SS0), Is of a popular character, as are also his previous publica ton Through Goshen 70 Sinai QS72), and his work written In collaboration with Guthe on Palestine Descriptive. Historical and Picturesque QSSD. On the other hand his numerous articles In periodicals on the Egyptian language and antiquities, his remarkable treatise on 'Papyrus E, a Hieratic Manual of Egyptian Medicine" @ vols, 1S72) afford ample proof of the most pro- found scientific study. His later works of Tale of the Siege of Leyden,' of which translation by Clara Bell appeared in London in 1882, and 'Serapis. Romance" 0S85).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
Prospect That the Oops Hope to GoiD Some Minor Cop
 sessions.
But if There Is Unnecessary Delay the United States Will Increase tbe Vgor of
 tbe Wor.

ance. For instance, some doubt was raised as to whether Spain's accept ance would be operative until referred to and ratified by the Spanish Cortes, and it was understood that the reply might call attention to this condition. The same condition, 1t was pointed out, exists as to the United States, for a peace treaty requires tte ratification of the Senate to become operative. In case Spain's answer discussed these incidental points there promised to be wide latitude for controversy and de- lay unless the President and Cabinet declined to enter the field of discussion.
 Late in the afternoon the President received an indirect intimation that the Spanish reply would come to the French Embassy. A Cabinet officer who was with him at this time said on leaving:
 The information that has come from Madrid about the action of the Spanish Cabinet indicates that the Spanish have accepted our terms in a general way, but leaves several queS- tions open that we did not include in the terms submitted. The communi- cation offering those terms was ex- plicit, specifically stating such points as would be left open to further nego- tiations. We will stand on these terms"
 The administration has not yet given serious consideration to the personnel of the peace commission, but 1t can be stated that no one not in accord with the Presidents present views as to the disposition of the Philippines will be appointed, and Mir. Mckinley favors keeping at least Manila harbOr and bay and sufficient territory around it for it's support and protection if not the whole of Luzon Island. As to members of the Cabinet as members of the com- mission, there are precedents for their appointment, notably the treaty of Ghent.
 ,Senor Sagasta, when. asked to-day by Press whether there was any truth in the statement cabled to the United sStates that he had cabled direct to Washington on the subject of Spain's acceptance of the American peace conditions, categori- cally and emphatically denied that he had sent any such communication. The Premier added: ''The negotiations will follow the usual diplomatic course. and M. Cambon, the French Ambassador to Washington, will present Spain's note to President Mckinley"
 It is said that as soon as the American reply is received Senor Sagasta will nom mate peace commissioners.
 El Liberal says: ''The Government re- ceived an offer from England to mediate The offer was favorably regarded, but was not accepted"
 Fl Liberal says further: '"The presence of a large British squadron near Gibral- tar is clear evidence of an understand ing. if not an alliance, between England and the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
VALLEY ROAD WORK.

The work of dredging and banking along the line of the Valley road from Stockton west Is progressing rapidly. An other dredger will be added to the three now in daily use. Two dredgers are now at work west Of Old River, where they are throwing up an embankment two and a half miles in length. One dredger is between Middle River and Whisky Slough, throwing up an embankment. which Is to be five miles and q half long and the fourth dredger will be used to hurry the latter work
 The distance from Stockton to Whisky Slough is seven and a half miles, all of which is reclaimed land. From Whisky slough to Middle River 1t is five and a half miles across the jules. From Middle River to Old River 1t Is one mile and a half. all of which distance will be bridged and trestled. West of Old River to the end of the marshes 1t Is a distance of two and a half miles, making seven teen miles in all where the work Is being
 The Franklin tunnel is being drilled from both ends. and great progress Is noted On the east end an entrance of 37l reot has heen made, and on the west end 5f3 feet, amounting to about one-sixth of the complete work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
ALL DEPENDS ON
 MADRID'S REPLY
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8.-The Washing ton correspondent telegraphs to the Herald: If Spain's reply when pre- sented be not satisfactory orders will be given Admiral Sampson directing the departure of his squadron on it's mission to the coast of Spain. Simul- taneously with its departure from Guantanamo an auxiliary fleet consist ing of colliers and supply ships con- vowed by the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite will leave Hampton Roads for a rem dezyous which has been designated.
 The Minneapolis, which has been un- dergoing repairs at Newport News, has not been assigned to the Eastern snuadron up to this time and unless the department should further reinforce Admiral Sampson's command she will not proceed to the east. Whether or not orders have been given the Mime anolts the authorities decline to state, but it is probable that any further ser vice she will perform in the present war will be confined to the Cuban and Porto Rican waters
 After the destruction of Admiral Camara's command, if that should be found necessary, portion of the fleet will continue oa it's way to Manila. In administration circles it Is believed that before it passes through the Suez canal Spain will have come to her senses and a thorough appreciation of the situation and will accept the terms which the President will dictate. In any event, as the Herald has stated, endorsements will be sent to Admiral Dewey and the number of ships that will be assigned to his squadron will depend to a great extent upon the situ- ation as it exists after the destruction of Camara's command.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
AN INSANE GIRLS
 ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE

Harriet St John. a young girl whose mind Is deranged, sat on a doorstep at z239 Mission street last evening and tried to end her existence by swallowing forty grains of phenacetine. A passing police man found her in a semi-conscious con- dition. He hurriedly rang in for a pa trol wagon and while 1t was en route the unfortunate girl was removed to a photograph gallery where she was re- lieVed of her overdose of headache DOW der by pr. Griffiths
 Shortly after she regained conscious ness she was taken to the department for the Insane, adjoining the Receiving Hospital, where she will be detained un- til her mental condition can be inquired into.
 Some years ago Miss St. John was an inmate of a private institution at Liver more, and after remaining there for some time was discharged as cured. Im- agining that her old trouble was return ing, she tried to end her life and escape the agonies of an insane asylum.