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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02
Oyster OnlcIet

Beat the yollls and whites Of five
eggs separately; lust before turning
them into the omelct pan mix them
together and beat them again; have
enough melted butter in the pan over
quick fire to keep the eggs from stick
ing; turn the cggs'in when The butter
bubbles; do not let it brown: when the
eggs begin to harden round the edge
OF the pan, sprinkle evenly over tile
top dozen chopped oysters; season
we'll with salt and red pepper; fold tile
omciet carefully and quickly turn it
on a hot platter and serve at once
Boston budget
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
Some Suggestions Which May IL.
OF Na1uc to the busy
Housewives

Wherever parailin lamp is used. q
large box or tin of sand and earth
should be It hand to throw over the
flame in case of an accident in upscltinG
or explosion Of the lamp Water viii
only spread instead of putting out the
flame.
remedy for ants. and will also drive
away mice. Blow it into crevices where
the ants are seen.
Stair carpets will last much longer
IT two or three thicllnesses Of brown
paper or newspaper or strips OF mar
row felt are placed beneath them be
fore being fastened down \ stair rod
should never be allowed TO remain M
fastened. Such carelessncss has been
the cause Of many serious accidents
loo much care cannot be exercised
IN keeping clean the ordinary house
broom. Ii is 4 fertile breeding place fo..
the germs Of grippe, smallpox, scarlet
fever and other diseases. The British
Medical Journal strongly advises the
study of home bacteriology by mothers
and housckeepers.
y paste which possesses extraordi-
nary adhesive power may be made as
follows:
Soak four parts by weight Of glue for
several hours in is parts Of water. and
then warm the whole slowly until 4,
perfectly clear solution is formed. This
solution is then diluted with 65 parts 81
boiling water and the mixture is wen
stirred. In the meantime 80 parts Of
starch are stirred into 200 parts Of cold
water, SO as to form a Thin, milky
LIQUID. free from Jumps Into this is
poured the solution Of glue, stirring
continually, and then heating. When
cold, we'll stir in ten drops OF carbol;c
acid.
This will strongly join leather, paste
board, paper, etc. 1t will keep for wears
II kept IN close vessels TO prevent e:ap-
Grafton.
Wall paper should be cleaned bv
brushing it in straight lines With Il
broom, having first tied a soft, clean
cloth over the broom. Then wipe down
wards lightly with slices Of stale bread
Housewife.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02
EGG PLANT.
When Properly Cooked II 1. .
Delightful DiSh-EgS Plant
Croquettes.

Egg plants, like great many mean
hers Of the nightshade family. have an
acrld flavor. The same quality in the
berries of the climbing bittersweet give
1t It's familiar name, a sweet taste be-
ing said to follow the bitter. This ouol-
1sy has also given the entire genus
hlghtshade the reputation Of being poi
sonous, and for years prevented the
wholesome tomato from being used as !;
vegetable. In the tomato this flavor is
not found in the fruit, but the odor Of
the foliage suggests the odor Of the 20
tato and all the rest Of the genus. The
acrid flavor Of the fruit OF the cc.r rlant
must always be removed before it is
cooked in any way. There arc two
ways OF doing this; one is to parhoil
II IN salt and water, and the other is 10
rub with salt the slices of egg plant,
which should be cut about half an inch
thick. Lay them in 4 bowl OF v;,1cruud
let them stand an hour The slices
may be rinsed, seasoned with a little
pepper, dipped in the yoll< of a.: eo.,
beaten up with a tablespoonful Of water
and then dipped il III. sif,cd bread
crumbs. he egg plant may NOW be
AiiSN ~ polAlLS llOt 1a(, enough to cover
the slices, or it may be broled like a
beefsteak. For broling, the slices can
.oe SIMPLY seasoned With little pepper
after draining them out Of the salt ;!n,
water and dipped in sweet oil. They
should be broiled FIVE minutes on each
side.
The following is a good rule for cook
ing egg plant croquetteS: Peel and cut
into small pieces one egg plant. Place
1t in salt and water and lst it stand
an hour. Drain it. Cook 1t until il
is tender in fresh water. drain ana mash
it and drain it thoroughly again Tusr
two beaten eggs, to which half a c,,u-
ful of bread crumbs and ,ablespooufuI
OF melted butter have been added. S1i,.
INTO the cooked egg plant Make liz
preparation into croquet,cs ana lei i,
stand until you are ready 10 cook !,
1t ought to stand at least half N, hour
and may stand longer without any in
jury When YOU arc ready 10 cook /;
roll the croqucttes in tho beaten ,oi,,
OF an egg and then in dry. Sif,cd bread
crumbs. and fry them in very hot fat
until they are fine brown like other
croquettes.-N. y. Tribune
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02

me trip down the historic Potomac
river and Chesapeake Bay on the ale-
CANT steamers Of this company is un-
surpassed. The steamers are compare
lively new, having been built In 1881.
and are htteG up in the most Iuxuriant
manner. with electric lights, call BEN
ana steam heat in each room. The
eaoles are supplied with every DER
Iasy OF the season from the market Of
Washington and Norfolk. For Tickets
reservation or state rooms and further
m Information apply to IRWIN TUCKER
llcket Agent, Twenty-eighth street and
WSshington avenue. Newport News, or
Va. AoAA'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02

OLD noM1NIoN STEAMSHIP
Daily service between New York and
Virginia Points.
The elegant steamships Hamtltons
Jefferson. Guyandotte. Princess Anne,
and Old Dominion leave New York
every day, except Sunday. at 3 P. NJ,
for Norfolk and Newport News, touch
ing at Fort Monroe on the south bound
trip. Ships leave Norfolk for New York
direct daily at 500 P. NJ.
A short, delightful and invigorattng
sea voyage.
FARE.
First class, straight, Including
meals and berth: ........... 5 see
Round trip. flrst-class. Including
meals and berth .-.............. 1900
Storage. without subsistence 49,. A.50
STEAMER LURAY arrives from
Snithfield and leaves for Norfolk daily,
except Sunday at Q A M. Returning
leaves Norfolk from Bay Line wharf,
every day at 3 p NJ.
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted at Pier &.
All business between Newport News,
Norfolk, Smitht1eld and local points
transacted at Pier A. foot Twenty-nfrh
street.
NJ. B. CRowELL. Gen. Agent
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02
SAILOR WAS RRuIrALLY TREATED
Jumped Overheard and Escaped When
Bis Ship Reached Newport News,
Especial to The Daily Press.)

Especial to The Daily Press.)
RICHMOND. VA. December L.
Emil Irantnlan. a citizen of New Jyr-
sey, but Il native of France is now at
from a spell of chills and fever. under.
;he care of DR.. Frank Cunninsnam
Irantman reached Richmond Sunday
morning in very bad condition ana MAS
told TO apply 10 the police for directions;
to the Hospital which he did ant! was
:taken in
Trtn;man speaks very poor English
ana Was unable to tell his story bu,
Nh Fisher. who was at the hospital be
ing treated for Il fractured Sllull ami
Who speaks five different languages. .
very interesting Story vas developed Of
Irantntln's W3nderings
HIS STORY.
He was born in France. When Very
young. his iparenis moved to Sweden
but failed TO secure citizenship IN that
country. When he became Of a.. he
was seized by the French government,
and made 70 serve his full &ern in the
army Of that country.
AS soon as his Investment expired
iIlntnAn moved 10 the jnitcl States
and settled in New Jersey an! was
granted citizenship in inut state He is
4 SILK dyer by !rade ana ~ 20 Septenl-
I;per WAS engaged in that business. but
rs ne vas tllr%wn out Of employment hr
entered as seal passcr on the Ham
burg American steamer Dick. H!cllmcl,;
ppund Tor Hamburg.
The wcik was harder than he had
supposed and at Hamburg h. sacurt..:
his discharge. dated Oceooel "a 1859.
and also secured mis- certificate of good
CHARACTER ard Workmanship
Ni.ef stlTln. some time in Hamburg;
ne wished to return to the United States
ana re-enlisted as 4 coal passes IN the
Hamburg American steamer Batavia
bound cJr Newpo!: News.
TrAntman says that the officers ana
men OF THIS &c Sscl We're Very cruel Is
:lim and took advantage. of his inexpe
lienre IN all occasions
The Batavia had :, Very light cargo
and off the Newfoundland Bank she
sEc2u!2tersd q severe gale. rolled al
such i rate hat much If the cargo WAS:
damaged and everything toss. d abou,
in ;hc ship.
II was almost; impossible t. work in
me eoal hualsrs ana hs va nlashs-;
several times :ny the ears used for ear
During this gale he was taken si.k.
but Tn" c,licf malhinist who {. to, a.
surgeon 10 III. vessel said nothing was
wrong VIII, him ANA ordered him IL
Work: NeNt inarn!n@ he Was una bic to
Sc; from his bunk. ana the officer nl,-
d"iet the men 70 throw water upon MIN.
until he Sc: ur. am. as This ala not have
the desired effect he WAS dragged r. II,
his bunk ANA lhru~n upon tbs. ,.avk
lie then did his best II, work ana de-
seemed INFO ;ne ccal bunkerS where
n" was Knocked about by the men. 10
make matters worse the men stcla His
L""d rom him ana he haa 70 set wha;
=" gould 10 live ON.
In Tie meantime ;tl@ Batavia l,Ca i,,a
Newport News four days late ana Il
watch VAS nut over him to Ken,. him
going ashore.
One night when he escaped from h:e
quad he dropped overheard by .n>.s,ns
IF 4 rope. EIr took nothing with him.
Il
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02

& MINERS TRANS.
Iva PORTATION cos STEAMSHIP
LINES FOR BOSTON, PROVI-
DENCE AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Newport News via Norfolk for
Boston every Monday. Wednesday and
Friday. Leaves for Providence every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday SAIL
Ing from Norfolk at P. NJ
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
cally. tuesdays except. at 5 p. M.
connecting for Washington, Philadel-
nhia and New York
Fare to Baltimore, one way. IS: rouna
trip; IS, including ntateroom berth.
Accommodations and cuisine unequal
led. Freight and passengers taken for
all points north and south.
t>or further information apply to
Z. c. SAUNDERS. Agent,
Newport News, Va,
W. P. TURNER, G. P. A..
;. c. WHITNEY. T. M.
General Office. Baltimore, Mo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02

r. . @ Sa afs Mssn" It viii consist e fo's"r
paving o"'''* bridges
VI ] f n H
IT, cnnsI hph
il and lumber Q
Ns""
ntnn finest
50
III l,El AcoEkEr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02

uMsl:I, OF TILT: DAILY PRESS WILL BE 4 CoTSkI,n
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02

THE STEAMER S. A. MCALI,
viii leave Newport News at the foot
OF P!er \, Twentyffth street, from the
ga Dominion Pier every Monday
Wednesday, and Friday, about 7:15 *.
~ WIN U, passengers ana freight, for
James River Landings ana PETERSBURG
ana every Tuesday. Thursday and Sat.
urday. about $3.50 2. NJ, for Norfolk
leaves leaves Norfolk every Monday, Wednes
Gay ana Friday a 600 A. M. 11-131m
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-02
Fowl I'ilan.

Warm one cupful Of cold cooked fowl
70 one cupful Of water ado one cupfu.
Of strained tomatoes, one small onion
minced very small. Season with salt
and pepper and one tcaspoonuI Of curry
powder. When this is boiling add one
half cupful Of well-washcd rice and cook
until he rice is tender. about 20 min
utcs. Then add the fowl and three tea
spconfuls Of butter. When all is hot
turn it out on platter and garnish
With toast points.-philadclp Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
STREET COMMISSIONERS IDEA.
Proposes to Fill in Asphalt Holes
with Concrete.

At tomorrow nights meeting of Sc
lect council, Street Commissioner
o. Boyle will ask to have 81 500 trans
ferred from the appropriation for
cleaning asphalt streets to establish a
fund for repairing them temporarily.
In view of the fact that the repair
item has been vetoed and that the con-
tract at all events will not be executed
for some time to come. Mr.. O'Boyle
feels that something should be done in
the meantime with the ugly and dan
gerous holes in the asphalt cushion.
If he secures this transfer he pro-
poses to patch the pavement with con-
crete. Last July he used mixture OF
cement sand and small stone in re-
pairing a hole in the asphalt pavement
near the synagogue on Linden street.
Today 1t is in better condition than
the surrounding asphalt.
With S1.500, he figures he can fill in
all the worn out places and put the
streets in good condition for the sum-
mer. City Engineer Phillips, who is an
expert on cement and who assisted in
the laying of the patch on Linden
street, endorses Mr.. O'Boyle's idea.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
THE HOME MINSTREL SHOW.
Sale of Seats Will Open at the Ly-
ceum Box Office This Morning.

The sale of seats for the home min
strel performance opens this morning
al the box office of the Lyceum theatre.
Everything is in shape for the per-
formance and it is safe to promise
those who are fortunate enough to se-
cure seats, a bright and lively pro-
gramme full Of novelties and most TAX
ing features.
There will be about fifty men in the
first part which is Of an entirely Orig
inal and novel nature. 1t will, how
ever retain the good features of the
old time minstrel in the way of jokes,
catchy songs and chOruses.
The performance is under the drec-
tion of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry F. Dixie,
whose management of the very success
full performance of the "Gondoliers'
last fall, is a guarantee Of the excel
lcnce of this new venture under their
instruction. Alr. Dixie is nephew of
Mr.. f. f. Dixie, of Carncross & DiXie's
minstrels of Philadelphia. who for Sc
many years entertained the people of
that city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
FoRTY-FoRT's NEW INDUSTRY
Dunlap's Patent Scales Will Be
Manufactured and Put on Market.

company has been formed for the
manufacture of the two weigh scales
invented and patented by T. C. Dun
lap, of Wilkes-Barre, and assistant
superintendent of the Lehigh Valley
shops. The company is capitalized at
100000 and the officers are: NJ. c..
Maloy, of Wilkes-Barre, president; f..
T. Smith, of Forty Fort, general man
ager. The shops to be occupied are
those of the Cauldwell Iron works,
which has suspended and has not been
in operation for some time 1t is the
intention to start in with twenty five
men and gradually increase this num-
Der to at least two hundred, as the in
crease of business warrants.
The scales are ingenious and are a
big improvement over those now in
use. The mining scale will weigh a
train OF loaded cars as they pass across
the scale, register the number of cars,
weight of each and total weight of all.
The mercantile scale will record pounds
or fraction and is a self-computer. Six
teen cents worth of sugar at 3la cents
a pound can be weighed by setting a
catch on the bar at the indicated point.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Habitual Constipation

permanently cured by the use Of
the natural Carlsbad Sprudel Salts.
Its action is mild but certain.
Geo. p. Madden, M. D., of Low
ell, Mass, writes:
81 shall gladly add my testimo-
NAL to your list endorsing the
Carlsbad Sprudel Salts as reme-
dial agent. Several years ago it
was brought to my notice by lady
to which she undoubtedly owed her
life. Since then have given it
particular attention, and find in it
valuable remedy, especially so in
cases of Paralysis, Chronic Consti-
patton and Dyspepsia; and very
dear friend of mine has been wholly
cured of an advanced stage Of Dia-
beteS.
could give you a long list OF
such cures, but suffice it to say that
consider Carlsbad Spludel Salts
an invaluable remedy in all affec-
tons of the Stomach, Bowels, Liv'
er, Spleen and Kidneys"
GEO. P. MADDEN.
The genuine Carlsbad Sprude
Salt has the signature of "Eisnel
& Mendelson Co., Sole Agents
New York." on the neck of every
bottle. Beware of limitations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
FIREMEN DID NOT KNOW.
They Acted on a Measure Killed by
the Legislature.

A special meeting of the Firemen's 8
Relief association was held last night
in Chief Hickey's office in the city
han for the purpose of taking action
in reference to the proposed new state
law regarding the taxation of insur-
ance companies doing business in the
state. They We're not aware the bill
was killed yesterday.
The new law does not contain a
clause assigning a portion of the rev.
enues received by the taxation to the
treasures of the Firemens Relief as
sociations in the state but the asso-
citation did not propose to let the bill
become a law as 1t was.
The old law taxed foreign or out-of-
the-state insurance companies, and
in this law was a clause stating that
one-half Of two per cent. of the rev.
enues derived should be paid to the
Fremen's Relief association of the
state. The proposed law taxed for
eign and domestic (state) insurance
companies per cent. and contained no
clause assigning any part of the rev.
enues to the Relief association.
Senator Vaughan had an amendment
ready to attach to the bill. The amend
ment designated that one-half of the
per cent. of the tax shall be assigned to
the State Relief association.
The executive committee of the asso-
citation has appealed to all local asso-
Citations to urge the representatives
from their districts to support the
amendment The association here sent
telegram to Senator Vaughan to "go
ahead" and also to represent them in
the matter. Chief Hickey, who is a
member of the executive committee OF
the State association, will not attend
the meeting of the committee, which
will be held in Philadelphia today, but
the Relief association here apprised
the committee of last nights action.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
ELECTED VESTRYMEN.
st. Luke's Parish Met in Annual
Session Monday.

AT the annual meeting of St. Luke
parish. held Monday morning at ST.
Luke's church, the board OF vestry
men We're selected. The following
gentlemen were elected. John Bessell
Theodore G. Wolf, George L. Dickson,
Everett Warren, Samuel Hines Rufus
j. Foster, Charles d. Sanderson. II.
w. Kingsbury. W. NJ. MARBLE, f. c.
Price and A. ID. Holland.
The newly elected vestrymen met in
the evening and selected as senior
warden Samuel Hines and as junior
warden A. ID. Holland. The outlook
for the ensuing year was discussed
and other matters considered The
new parish house adjoining the church
edifice will be opened some day next
week In the morning the opening en-
ercises will be held and in the after
noon the house will be thrown open
to visitors. 1t is expected that Bishop
Talbot will be present at the opening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
WELL DRESSED AND BOLD.
Unknown Footpad Steals a Purse
from q Servant.

He who stole Mrs. Il. g. Megargee's s
purse Monday afternoon did not steal
trash for it contained $3.50. The bold
theft was committed about 5 O'Clock in
the evening within a few feet of the
front door of Mr.. Megargce's residence
on Pldtt place.
one of the young women employed in
the Megargee household had been sent
on an errand by Mrs. Megargee and
had reached the steps in front of the
residence on her return when she was
suddenly seized from behind and the
purse rudely snatched from her hand.
She recognized the fellow as a man
she had passed near the corner of Ridge
row ard Platt place, and screamed for
help. The fellow got away and is yet
enjoying freedom and probably the
So. So
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
BUCKNELL's NEW BUILDING.
Ground Was Broken Monday for the
New Dormitory.

On Monday afternoon, April 5, at 4
o'clock, ground was formally broken
for the new dormitory of Bucknell
university. The exercises We're of an
interesting character. The speaker Of
the occasion was Hon. j. I. Baker.
The corners were marked by the pres
idents of the four college classes, each
class being grouped about it's corner,
Ground was formally broken by
Judge Fl. NJ, Mcclure on behalf of the
trustees, and William G. Bartol, Phi.
H., on behalf of the faculty. The
building is to be four stories high, is
to be built Of brick and will accommo-
date about one hundred students. 1t
win cost upwards Of $4,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

From weather mans point of view,
March presented many unique fea-
lures. H. Il. Paine, the local weather
observer, has Just finished compiling
his report for the month and among
other things, in speaking about the
weather, stated that for many years
past he has no record of a March which
contained so many cloudy days.
The average temperature for the
month was 3i1a degrees, the maximum
being 41.77 and the minimum 1925 1t
was 3s degrees colder than March, $685.
and was within s degrees of being as
cold as March, 1896. an extremely cold
month for March. The highest record
in temperature was 65 degrees on the
| twelfth, and the lowest was IL degrees
on the twenty-nrst. The average pre-
cipitation was 3.76 inches. During the
| month there were three clear ten part
| ly cloudy and eighteen cloudy days.
The prevailing winds We're from the
| southwest. Ten inches covers the total
| fall of snow outside the numerous
scurries and light falls which melted in
few hours after falling.
| VAGARIES OF WEATHER.
|
played during the month by the weather
were two thunderstorms March 5 and
]; fourteen actual snow storms; nearly
two thirds Of the month was cloudy;
| the temperature was even, the changes
being slight and finally some time dur
ing the months thirty-one days of ex-
istence there was given a small sample
of all sorts of weather and in depart
ing left as legacy the fact that the
first two weeks of April will be cold
some days very cold.
In glancing at the calendar, one will
note that February and March entered
upon their courses on the same day OF
the week, which was Wednesday, and
the same dates came on the same days
up to the twenty ninth. A comparison
of each days weather condition ex-
actly one month apart makes interest
ing reading, but only a few of the com
parisons can be cited here.
THE TEMPERATURES.
For twenty eight days the maximum
and minimum temperature in Marcf
was higher being 1124 in the first in.
stance and 1850 in the second instance
as compared with February. The pre-
Vailng winds were southwest in botf
months. The precipitation was 4.20 il
February, as compared with 306 il
March for twenty-eight days Th'
minimum temperature. II degrees, wa
recorded on March 81, while on Feb
ruary 21 the maximum, SO degrees, fo
the month was recorded. There wer,
six clear days, eight partly cloudy anc
fourteen cloudy. SO on throughout eacl
month little parallel incidents are to b,
found showing how the weather varies
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
WILL HEAT CARBoNDALE.
New Plant to Be Erected and Pipes
Laid This Summer.

A meeting of the stockholders and
directors of the Carbondale Steam
Heating company was held yesterday
afternoon in Colonel Ripple's office, in
the Connell building, Considerable
business was transacted and officers
elected as follows: President, f. II.
Ripple; secretary, c. f. Spencer;
treasurer, James L. Connell.
1t is the intention of the company to
push the work of erecting a plant and
the laying of pipes this summer in
order to be able to furnish heat to the
residents of Carbondale next winter.
The plant will be first class in every
respect and valuable addition to Car
bOndale's many improvements.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
VOSBURG THE NOMINEE.
Chosen for City Solicitor by the Re-
publican Caucus.

The twenty-three Republican mem
bers of councils met last night in
Wade M. Finn's Office in the Williams
building and decided upon A. A. Vos-
burg as the candidate for city solicitor
The vote was Vosburg, 10; Lowry 10
The ballot was a secret one.
The election takes place next Mon
day night, M, A. Mckinley, the pres
enr incumbent is the Democratic can
didatc. Councils are composed of
twenty-three Republicans and eighteen
Democrats.