davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
FOX CLIMBED A TEE.
Although He Fell 30 Feet lie Was Not fur
y aud (spt AWAY,

|
\ ana Got Away.
One of the slyest foxes that has been
liberated by the Spcakman Hunt in re-
cent years was dropped at Washington IS
Headquarters, northwest of Brandywine
Summit. about 10 o'clock Wednesday
week. Reynard rolled from the bag
with the characteristic nimtleness of
a cat. then trotted across the meadow
to the adjoining field, where he lay
down. Fifteen minutes later the dogs
we're turned loose. They flew wildly
down into the plateau, and when rey-
nnrd beheld their onslaught he ooolly
pricked his ears, Strengthened the kinks
out OF his tail and disappeared behind
the hilltop. The chase led under the
high trestle and over the Drayton farm
at lively pace, the fox veering off to
the north at point below the school
house, after which het made pro-
verbal bee-line for the Concord road.
He crossed the highway at Abram
Hardy's house., where he rut to flight
the latter's poultry, but was being too
botly pursued to further molest any of
the farmers pullets.
Over at Bripton's dam some boys
we're hunting about in the underbrush,
and when they saw reynard they turned
loose fresh pack Of hounds, which
caused general mixup Of the first
| rack 1t was some time before the
chase was resumed. By this time the
| fox had fled across the fields toward
Thornbury, only three of Speakman' 8
hounds holding tight to the scent.
After halt hours delay the horsemen
rode up to point near the "Old Bee
hive, "where negro informed them he
had last seen the fox. The colored man
declared that NE had seen reynard
making straight for walnut tree,
under which solitary hound was bay
ing and cavorting about, but despite
diligent search being made no trace
could be found Of the fox.
The huEtsmen were about to turn
back, when one of their number hap
pened to cast his eyes up in the tree,
and there on one of the limbs sat the
willy fox. Recovering from their amaze
ment straws were drawn to determine
who should climb the tree. 1t fell to
the lot of William Speakman. Being
an expert climber Speakman was soon
out on the branches, and giving the
limb vigorous shake reynard tumbled
off. Although he fell distance of 80
feet he was not injured IN the least.
He gave the dogs another lively chase
as far as the Thomas farm, where he
saved his brush for holeing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
STAMPED TIrH SEW B BUSINESS.
The Christian Newspaper Promises to be ,
Financial success.


Topeka, Kan, Jan. 5.-The i'm
mediate and extraordinary response of
the public to the announcement on
Monday morning of the Sheldon edition
of the Capital is indicated by the fact
that Mr.. Sheldon and the Daily Capital
have been deluged with kilograms and
letters from all parts Of the country
asking for information regarding the
proposed plans for a Christian daily
newspaper. Among tho dispatches re-
ceived today was one from New York
containing an order for 10000 copies Of
each issue during the week. Another
order by telegraph asked for 5000 lines
OF advertising space.
The first subscription order was from
Nebraska for 100 copies of each issue.
Requests have come to the Capital from
over hundred newspapers in Kansas
for cuts of Mr.. Sheldon, to be used in
their columns. Mr.. Sheldon said today
that, while he would receive no com.
pensation for his services, it had been
stipulated in the original understand
ing with tho Capital Publishing Go.
that should the receipts exceed the ex-
penditures of the edition, a large part
of the proceeds would be devoted to
missionary and philanthropio work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
Between the ages Of fifteen and forty

Between the ages of fifteen and forty
five, the time when womanhood begins
and motherhood ends, it is estimated
that the aggregate term of womans
suffering is ten years. Ten years out of
thirty! One third Of the best part of
: woman's life sacrificed. Think of
the enormous loss Of time! But time
is not all that is lost. Those years of
suffering steal the bloom from the
cheeks, the brightness from the eyes,
the fairness from the form. They write
their record in many crease and
wrinkle. What boon then to woman,
is DR.. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription.
II promotes perfect regularity, dries up
facilitating drains, heals liberation,
cures female weakness, and establishes
the delicate womanly organs in vigorous
and permanent health. No other medi-
cine can do for woman what is done by
Dr. p'aroe's Favorite Prescription.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
Bad siannsrs with the camera.

Edward Box administers singing
rehuke 20 the snapshot offenders IN
tbs February Ladies' Home Journal.
1T sometimes seems" he writes, "as
If the possession OF a kodak'-applying
the term to Photographic cameras in
general--means the departure Of all
good breeding from its owner. For it
must be confessed that the etiquette Of
the 'hodaker' hads not kept pace with
the development Of the kodak 1t is
difficult point for some people to
understand that there are those who
have strong prejudice against being
promiscuously snapped at through a
camera. The 'kodakers' have an idea
that everything and everybody may DO
considered as fair game for their
cameras, and that no one should inter-
pose objections to being snapped.
Whenever criticism is advanced it il
invariably met with the query, Where's
the hsrm?' OF course, no harm can be
done blythe simple taking of a picture.
But that is not the question. II should
be enough for any self-resrecting girl or
boy, woman or man, that the objection
exists, The reason for such an objection
concerns nobody. In plain English. il
| is no ones business. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
VIOLATIONS OF IRSURANG: POLICIES.

Property owners, says the New York
Evening Post, often violate the terms
OF a fire insurance policy without know
ing it. Hundreds OF dollars are this
paid out yearly for policies that would
be worthless il claim should be con-
tested. An authority calls attention to
the following ways in which policy
OF fire insurance can be violated.
IL Failure to pay premium at the
proper time.
a.. Change of titie or ownership Ey
sale, gift, marriage settlement, devise
ANY way but by descent--without the
consent of the company.
v. MoItgaging the property insured
real or personal, when prohibited by
the conditions of the policy, without
the consent of the company.
ID. Foreclosure proceedings without
the consent of the company.
to.I False statements in applications
when applications AFRO takenl relating
TO title, circumference, and other facts
material to the risk.
O.. Other insurance without the
consent of the company.
w. Permitting buildings insured to
become vacant or unoccupied for moro
than 10 days without tine consent OF tho
company.
Is. by taking in new partner with
out the consent Of the company,
81 Increase of risk by keeping pro-
hibitcd articles On the premises or by
change of occupancy Of The premises
insured.
(lO.i BY the removal Of personal
property to new location without tho
consent Of the company.
| al. The erection Of an exposure TO
the property insured without the cop
sent of the company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
Q, Nassau ST., New York.
CURRENT LITERArUKE.

Summing as a fad is dangerous and
Improbable, decides Mrs. Darlington
Booth after a long experience in battling
with poverty and vice IN the Sums OF
the ereat cities, which is summarized
in an interesting article in the Fob
ruary Ladies' Home journal. In the
same magazine An American Mother
writes on "Have Women Robbed Men
of Their Religion" and Ian Maclaren
on 1.-THE Pew and the Man in 1T. -
Franklin Fyles' article is en- "The
First Night of a Play;' Mrs. Burton
Kingsand's on 1.-THE Correct Wedding
of Today and Herbert Putnam,
Librarian of Congress, describes
what it Means to be Librarian. "
1.-THE Parsons butterfly" serial by
n new no. elist, is begun in the Feb
ruary journal, and Edith and l in
Paris, 1.-THE Autobiography of Girl
and Her Boston Experiences" ale con-
tinued. Frank Stockton's New Home
in West Virginia" is described and
pictured, and close personal view is
given of 1.-THE Idol of the Giris"-Mlle.
Cham inade, composer and pianist.
mir. DUoley's" author transforms
Molly Donabue into voter, but she
Y
are lively scenes ON Archey Road at
of the February journal are numerous,
varied and helpful, and the pictorial
features are exceptionally interesting.
liy the Curtis Publishing Co., Phila-
delphia. One dollar year; 10 cents q
copy.
With the Ledger Monthly for Feb
ruary is incorporated Demorest's
Family Magazine. The Fashion and
Pattern Departments of the latter
magazine are continued in the Ledger
Monthly, making this home period
cal beyond comparison. The February
number has on its cover one of Harry
Roselands most amusing "coon'
pictures, called "Ginnny's Hungry
Little Pickaninny," which is beanti.
fully reproduced in oolors. The Fronts.
piece by Bdgar Taylor, entitled "re
Ancient Custom" is a beautiful en-.
craving emhlematical of Valentines
Day. The editorial page has bright
articles on Ian Mgclaren's Life of the
MASTER and Markham's 1.-THE Mar
with the Hoe. :" Sunday Among
the Boersn is an interesting article
with Photographic illustrations. John
Strange Winters new serial story,
1.-THE Binks Family, " is commenced
in this number. Henry CLEVELAND
Wood contributes a story in two part.
entitled IAN Old Dominion Home
Wedding" to be concluded in the
March number. 1.-The Land of the
Six Nations" by Richard Cramer, !.
very beautiful pietoi ial account o.
the conquest and settlement of Contra
New York, with memorials of j.
Fenimore Cooper. "A Delayed Valen
tine" is charming sketch by j. q
Harbour. Stella Stuart has an interest
ing article on Cultivation of Physica
Beauty" containing recipes and exer
cises for the development OF tho figure
Mrs. Gssine Lemcke. of the Greater
New York Cooking Schools, tolls how
to cook and prepare fish. The interest
ing departments, Half Minute Talks
and 1.-The Worlds Progress, in thii
number are. a continuation of tn,
| special series of articles which hav,
appeared in Demorest's Family Maya
zine. This is one of the most interest
ing numbers of the Ledger MONTH,
which has ever appeared. Published
by Robert Bonner's Sons, Ledger
| Building, New York,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
CHEESE cnoonErrrs

Force mild, soft cheese through po-
tato ricer. To one and one-half cups add
one-half tablespoonful flour, one-quar-
ter teaspoonful salt, few grains Of cay
enne, and the whites of three eggs beaten
until stiff. Toss mixture onto a board
covered with cracker dust Shape into a
long roll, using the hands. Cut off pieces
one and one-half inches long. Cover the
ends with cracker dust. Fry In deep
fat and drain on brown paper.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
". q ". LEASE.

President of Reading Hallway Announces
That Company WI Take Possession Feb
ruary LIST. r
President Harris of the Reading rail.
road has issued an official circular an
nouEcing that on February LIST the COM
pany will take possession, as lessee, Of
the railroad rolling stock, real estate,
property, plant and traffic OF the Will
mington x Northern railroad. The cir
oular also announces that the juris.
diction of the various heads of depart.
ments of the Reading is extended over
the corresponding departments of the
lesser company.
President II. A. du Point OF the Will
mington & Northern has also issued a
circular, calling attention to the lease
and directing all officers, agents and
employees, on and after February LIST, to
report to the Reading railway.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
HiaH sonooL GKanpA1Es.
Twenty-Five Iioys and Girls Have Com
pleted the Course of study.

iWentS-tWo bpSs anu SiFls nave tom-
pleted the COURSE Of study.
What is called the February class of
graduates concluded its course at the
High School Thursday. 1t will have
its commencement exercises in June in
connection with the June class, when
the exercises will be appropriate to the
observance of the 25th anniversary of
the first class to graduate from the
institution.
The boys and giris who hare COM
pleted the work which entities them to
the diploma of the Board of Education
are as follows: Char les b. Dannenherg,
J. Hazel Fogwell, Lewis W. Ibaugh,
Ralph B. Kyle. John W, Rowland,
Emmor j. Reese, Frank A. Slack,
Frank r. Zebley, Rose M. Andrews,
Alice b. Conner, Elizabeth v. Dohorty,
Jeanette Eckman, Marie Feldmeior,
Mary r. Cause, Nina #. Palmer,
Margaret G. Patterson, Katherine
Pernet, Mary L. Powers, Margaret E..
Price, Lulu M. Redmile, Mahala HI.
Wells, Mabelle j. Winner.
For High School pupils who are
exempt from examinations, o vacation
has begun which will continue until
next Monday week. Meanwhile Others
will be taking the examinations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

Annapolis, Md, Jan. %. Humphrey
ID. Wolfe OF Howard county, in the
absence Of Francis V. King, chairman,
presented, today, the report of The
election committee in the case of the
contested seat of Joseph b. Andrews,
Republican, Of Dorchester county. The
committee reported that John r. Pat
tison, Democrat, was elected by a
majority of 81 votes. The report was
signed by every member of the com.
mittee except JOSEPH N Wolfinper, Re-
publican, of Washington county. MIR,
Wolhnger presented statement, In
which he declared that, while there
was some difference over the figure
between himself and the other mem.
bers, yet be was convinced Of the
election of Mr.. Pattison. Mr.. Pattison
was in the State House, but will
probably not be sworn in before next
week. He could have regularly taken
his seat and have been sworn in this
afternoon, but preferred to wait. Mr..
Andrews was In his seat in the House
but short time during the session.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

A dispatch from West Chester, Pa,
says: IF this railway is to be built,
something will be done within 30 days.
We mean business, and intend to either
go ahead with the project without
delay or drop il" This statement was
made here today by Solicitor Hoffecker,
of the Wilmington & West Chester Rail
way Co., in relation to the proposed
trolley line between the two cities. He
also stated that everything points at
present to the road being built and
that the right of way will be generally
given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

memorial was sent Thursday from
Philadelphia to the United States
Senate and House of Representatives,
urging favorable action on the recon-
mendation of the Secretary OF the
Treasury for an appropriation OF $50, 900
to erect lighthouse on the extreme
southern limit of the new stone preak-
water at the Delaware capes. The
memorial is signed by the Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange, the Philadelphia
Board of Trade, the Commercial Elk.
change, the Grooers and Importers Ex-
change, the Produce Exchange, the
Drug Exchange, the Trades League.
Vessel Owneis and Captains Associa.
ton. Philadelphia Bourse, Lumber.
mems Exchange and tho Pilots Asso,
citation Of the Bay and River Della,
ware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
OITY COUNCIL.
Entire Weekly meeting Devoted to til,

Entire Weekly Nesting Devoted to the
Consideration nj Financial Matters.
The meeting Of City Council Thursday
evening was devoted entirely to the
consideration Of financial matters.
City Treasurer Hamann reported a
balance of s9S, 529.O4; to the credit of
current expenses, of which s5S, 500. O4 is
in the Union National Bank and $40, 900
in each Of the -four depository banks
also, that his receipts during the week
were as follows: From Tax Collector
Sayers, $500; Collector Lewis, Sl,0l3;
City Auditor Pyle, So, license money.
The following payrolls for January
were approved and ordered paid: Pres;-
dent and members of Council, 1915. 26
Police Department., S6,0l5. 81; other
city officers, 81. S66. SO.
On the recommendation of the finance
committee the sum of S27 was with
drawn from the appropriation for public
square, of which SIS was placed to the
crematory account and 80 to the city
election appropriation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
LOBSTER PATTIEs.

Bake some puff paste in patty pans.
Take the meat of a freshly boiled lob
ster. mincelit fine, and mix 1t with the
coral smoothly mashed and hard-boiled
eggs grated; season with salt, cayenne,
mace or nutmeg and little grated lem
on rind. Moisten the mixture well with
cream, fresh butter or salad oil: put II
into a stewpan with very little water,
let It come to boil take off and fill the
crust baked in the patty pans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

New Castle, Jan. %. John Cannon.
aged SO years, one Of the Oldest resi-
dents of this city, died this morning at
the County Hospital OF Farnhurst alter
an Illness OF several months. The de-
ceased has resided in this city all his
life, and was for many years a promi.
Church. He was a carpenter and boat
builder and had his shops located al
phia & Salem Navigation Co. Three
sons, James F., John ana Thomas Can.
non and a daughter, MIS-. Geroge
Rocket, of Wilmington survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

Boil separately some potatoes and
cabbage. When done drain and squeeze
the cabbage dry and chop it very fine.
Mash the potatoes and mix them grad
ually, but thoroughly with the chopped
cabbage, adding butter, pepper and salt.
There should be twice as much potato
as cabbage. Cale-cannon is served with
corned beef, boiled pork or boiled bacon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
sTEwEp BREAKFAST porAroE

Pare. quarter and soak in cold water
enough potatoes for your family. Stew
in enough sailed water to cover them.
Before taking up and when they are
breaking to pieces drain off half the wa
ter and pour in cupful of milk. Boil
three minutes, stirring well; add lump
of butter the size of an egg, little salt
and pepper, thicken slightly with -four,
boil up well and turn into a covered dish.
Cold boiled potatoes may also be served
In this way and are excellent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
BAKED MUSHROOMS

Select fresh ones-the size should be
nearly uniform-cut off nearly all the
stalks and arrange the mushrooms neat
ly; gills up, in pie plate. Sprinkle with
pepper and salt and lay bit OF butter
on each. Bake about half an hour,
basting often with butter and water so
they will not dry up. Serve in the dish
in which they arerbaked with maitre
d'hotel sauce 80! .ge5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
AsrkANaE INoIpEhr.
Two Doves on ministers shoulders Dur
ing Services.

Two Doves on minister's shoulders Dur
ing Services.
Delawsrean, Jan. "a.
All of Central Kent county is excited
over an incident at Union M. 4.
Church, about two miles from Wyo-
ming, one afternoon last week.
The Rev. j. Il. Graham is pastor of
the circuit which includes Union
Church, and he held services there on
the afternoon mentioned. He took for
the text Of his sermon John 3, 16.
The edifice was filled, and scarcely
had the minister began his discourse
when two snow-white pigeons walked
in at the front door, which had been
left ajar, and one Of them, rising,
circled three times over the heads of
the congregation, and then alighted on
the open Bible iE front Of the speaker.
Mr.. Graham brushed the bind aside,
hut it immediately returned, and he
then closed the hook, forcing the dove
aside again, but in moment it hoped
up on the closed book, and shortly
after flew uE on the preacher q
shoulder. Scarcely had it settled there
when its mate rose from the floor and,
fTng directly toward the minister,
alighted on his other shoulder, and
there they both remained until the
sermon eEded, when they flew toward
the door and disappeared.
Mr.. Graham had continued his dis
course all through this scene as though
nothing had happened, but the excite.
ment among the congregation was in.
tense. Many Razed upon the action OF
the doves as something supernatural,
and as soon as the sermon was ended
their pent-up feelings broke forth in
prayer and shouting. In few minutes,
there were several penitents kneeline
at the altar, and three conversions fol.
lowed, starting revival which is yet
being carried on with great power.
The matter is yet being talked Of
everywhere, and nearly all believe il
was divine manifestation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
OYSTER SALAD.

Select 50 small fresh oysters and stew
them In butter till the edges begin to
curl. then set aside to cool thoroughly
Cut into small pieces an equal amount
in quantity OF celery and put with II
salt, pepper, vinegar and a few drops of
lemon juice; to this add the oysters,
place on a salad platter and cover with
a mayonnaise dressing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
FOR YOUR scRAP-BooK.
Recipes From Many Sources and Of
Acknowledged Worth.
BEEFsrEAK AND ONIONS.

BEEFsTEAK AND ONIONS.
Broil the steak, which should for this
dish be at least one and one-half inch
thick; butter and season it and place it
in a hot covered dish. Over the steak
you will place the onions prepared as
follows. Slice very thing a half dozen
onions and fry slowly in pork fat half
an hour; then add half cupful of boil
ing water; cover tightly the pan and
simmer for half an hour longer. While
cooking season with salt and pepper.
Allow the steak covered with the onions
to stand in the dish tightly covered for
i've minutes before serving.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

The Rev. v. P. MOI thrup has been
invited by the congregation of Madeley
M. E. Church to return next confer.
ence year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

/ Thieves visited the chicken coops OF
William Stroup, a farmer living near
the New Castle basin, Thursday night or
early Friday morning, and carried off "a
chickens. Mr.. Stroup found basket
full Of heads Friday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
Vegetables

S will always lind a ready
market--but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use of we'll
balanced fertilizers. No fertil-
izer for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least 80 Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free Of charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01
TO RERUILD 4 HOIT.
The Contract for the Repairs tn the Zizania
Let TO tho Pmsex & .lnnen 10

The Pussy & Jones Co., has received
the contract for repairing the light
house tender Zizania through the board
of lighthouse inspectors, A. Mark,
commander. The repairs will consist
of general ovei hauling to her hull
and machinery. The work will be
started in a few days and pushed as
rapidly as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

Unsecured Creditors Gel Sinai, Dividend
The final meeting d the creditors OF
Thomas Frazer, Jr., vt Now Castle,
was held Thursday at the Office Of
Arthur W. Spruance, referee in bank
ruptcy. The referee declared divi,
dend OF va per cent ON the unsecured
depts, which aggregate about 81, 100.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

Ebenezer NJ. E. Church desires to
Withdraw from Centreville charge, and
unite with Hilsboro circuit, taking
the elation now held by, the Rideely
Church, which desires to become in.
dependent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-01

George S. Lubker and Miss Ruth>L.
Walls, both OF Loves. Wet married in
Philadelphia yesterday week.