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Evening journal., 1900-05-17
ALL ATE THEIR HUSBANDS.
Utter Failure OF Costly ExperimeuS
60 Make Spiders Weave SAX.

utter Failure OF n Costly Experiment
10 Make Spiders Weave SAX.
AS long ago as the beginning OF the
eighteenth century the idea OF using
the thread that tho spider spins from
Its body as substitute for the thread
unwrapped from the cocoon OF The silk
worm was broached, but with Httle
practical result An Engllshman. MFR.
Rolt secured 10000 feet OF silk thread
from 22 spiders In two hours.
or late some experiments havo been
conducted by curious persons to ascer-
tain which spider produced the best
and largest quantity of silk, for 1t has
been demonstrated that It Is an excel
lent substitute for that OF the sllk-
worm. Spiders from Paraguay and
Argentina. from India, China and Aus
traha. We're tried. but the best results
were secured from the spiders OF Mad
agascnr.
Il was found that after laying her
eggs the female spider spins most free
ly. Six Of these were selected and oon-
fined for the test From one 1000
yards OF thread We're secured In ten
days; from the second, 1850 yards in
seven days; from the third and fourth,
$50 yards In four days; from the fifth,
LOO yards In il days. and from the
sixth. 4,20O yards In 27 days
a German manufactures was so de-
lighted with this test that he made
elaborate arrangements for having a
spider silk mill, importing q large num-
Der Of the spiders from Madagascar
to Germany. All went well until the
females had laid their eggs and be-
gun to spin, when all at once the males
were found to have disappeared. Their
larger feminine companions had grown
SO fond Of them that each female spi-
der had eaten her mate. This catas-
trophe ended the costly experiment.
Washington Post
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
A Very Easy One

To the editor of the Evening Journal:
Sir: The State Sentinel of Saturday
last contained the following editorial.
The Philadelphia Record of Friday
morning published a special dated May
10, stating that
There was received at the Union
Republican headquarters to-day from
Chairman j. w. Babcock. Of the Repub-
lican Congressional Committee. the
official list of the various State Cen
trail Committees, as enrolled on Chair
man Babcocks list. For this state the
enrolment reads;
Delaware. Frank Alice. Dover:
secretary, William T. Smlthers. Dover.
The list is signed by Chairman
Babcock and countersigned by Nation
al Secretary Charles H. Dick.
Previously the official list .
has contained the name OF Hugh C.
Browne, who is state chairman of the
Regular Republican party"
"nhe Philadelphia Inquirer and the
Morning News of Wilmington publish
the same statement in briefer form.
What does il mean? Explanations
from the-well, from any quarter are
in order"
You will notice that the old gentle
man fairly rubs his hands in sarcastic
glee over this, but he asks for an expla-
nation. Any Republican or Democrat.
either, for that matter, can comply
with this desire. 1t is another in
stance where the Alice branch Of the
Addicks press bureau got its work in
through the Dover news agent, and the
record and Inquirer were hooded
again. rney will be worked heavily
during the campaign. But why is this
same press agent so quiescent on the
listing Of the national delegates? We
all understand the working OF the ma
chine down here.
REPUBLICAN.
Dover, May 16, 1900.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
LINe stocI. Mnrl.ets.

New York. May l6.-Steers 10ai5c. low
er; bulls firm; fat COWS easier; common
and mediums steady; all sold; steers,
S505.70; bulls. S3.2Ja450; cows. S25OfA25.
Calves weak and generally lower. 20 head
unsold: veals. A.50a675; choice do, early,
81; tops. N25; culls. $i; little calves. 50;
buttermilk, $3.50. Sheep steady; TO 25c
on spring lambs duh and lower; 10 cars
Of stock unsold sheep. siG5.5O: cuIls. ss.2s
G3.75; some wooled, sac. lambs. s6Q725;
culls. S5d5.50; some wooled lambs, S7dS:
spring lambs. SsGS65; common do. $3.50
per head. Hogs steady; good state hogs.
1915; western quoted at S550d5.6O
East Liberty. May l6.-Cattle steady;
extra. S5.30a5.i5; prime, $5.S0G5.i5 COM
mon. s3.5Od4. Hogs active and higher;
extra heavies. S5.65G5l0; heavy Workers.
s5.5oa5.551 light Workers, S5.40Q5.i5; pigs,
S52065.20. roughs S3.7505 Sheep steady
choice wethers, S5.25Q5.sO; common, S2.5Od
$50; choice lambs, s6.5Od6.75: spring
lambs. seas: veal calves. $eqG50.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
SPRIGGS ACTION MAKES
GOVERNOR SMITH ANGRY

Ogden, Utah. May 17.-Governor r.
B. Smith. of Montana, was in ogden
yesterday. arriving from the coast en-
route to Helena. Relative to the ap-
pointment of Senator Clark to the
United States senate by Lieutenant
Governor Spriggs, he spoke in very
vigorous terms Of what he termed
contemplate trickery." He said:
1t Is an insult to the senate
to send him back to that body.
II Is disgrace, a shame and
humiliation upon the people Of Mon
tana. and the senate should act upon
the resolutions and show him that they
do not want him there. as he can take
the hint no other way"
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
MINERS ARE FEARFUL
OF A BIG CAVE-IN

Negaunee. Mich. May 17.-FIvo hun
dred men employed by the Negaunee
Iron mine are idle because a cavein
threatens the mine. The movement
has been going on for some time and
II Is feared will ruin the mine. A
loes of from 100000 to $500 600 is con-
sfdered inevitable. Pumping has stop
ped and the mine is gradually filling
with water. The cavein may come at
any time, or It may not happen for
months. The cause is the entry OF
water in the lower workings, which
pumping has so far been unable to
prevent
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
MONTANA INDIANS RESTLESS
" Messiah Craze" Has Appeared in the
Tongue River CamnS

Washington. May 1.-THE secretary
of the interior has received informa-
tion that the Indians on Tongue river
in Montana are becoming restless and
that an inciplent Messiah craze" has
made its appearance there. The Of
ficlals believe that not much import
ance should be attached to these de-
velopments, but the matter has been
referred to the war department with a
request that the military authorities at
the nearest army post investigate, and
If necessary take steps to preserve Or
der
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
Tommr Atl.inn Buzz DC comm.

When Tommy Atkins arrives in In
dia, he has one rupee per month stop.
ped out of HIS pay until Is rupees have
been collected for coffin. This 10 ru-
pees is invested IN the reglmental soda
water machine. and should he die the
machine provides him with a coffin
and buries him decently, but should he
survive when he leaves India he re-
ceives back his 10 rupees and his
share Of the profits Of soda water
New York World.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
TO CONTROL THE TRUSTS
Constitutional amendment Reported, En-
larging the Powers Of Congress

Washington. May 17.-Representa-
tive Overstreet, of Indiana. yesterday
submitted the majority report on the
ANTITRUST bin agreed to by the com
mittee on judiciary. Il follows the
same general lines as the report ia
voring constitutional amendment
except to show that the present legis-
lation goes to the limit of the powers OF
congress, whereas a constitutional
amendment would give congress new
and much needed powers to cope with
the various forms OF trusts.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
PhotoFraphed by Earth LIEht.

Everybody who loves TO watch the
heavenly bodies has frequently no
ticed, when the crescent Of the new
moon appears In the west, the phe-
nomenon called "the old moon In the
young ones arms" Partly embraced
by the horns Of the crescent is seen
the whole round orb Of the moon.
glimmering with a pale. ashy light
The cause OF the appearance Is that
the earth light upon that part Of the
moon not reached by the sunshine is
sufficiently brilliant 10 render it faint
ly visible TO our eyes. Successful at
tempts have been made, particularly
In France, to photograph this phe-
nomenon. and the pictures thus pro
duced are very Interestingly
Companion.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
Legend of the NnrcIsun..

Daffodil is a corruption of affodilly,
which is derived from Asphodelus. Its
other name is narcissus, and the leg
end Of the latter name Is well known
how Narcissus, for whom n nymph
died, was punished by seeing his own
face In a pool Of water and becoming
so infatuated with It that he was spell
bound to the spot till he pined away
and died and was changed into the
flower that bears his name today.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
HER MOTHER A SUICIDE
CHASTITY Find Of Little Child Just Re.
turned FrOm School

Elgin, Ills, May 16-Mrs. Phoebe A.
Poisson, sister OF Congressman Albert
J. Hopkins. shot herself yesterday af-
ternoon at her home In Maple Park.
The discovery was made by her little
daughter, Effie. upon her return from
school, The child found her mother
dead upon the floor with a bullet hole
in her head and a revolver by her side.
Mrs. Poison had been In III health
for some time. and had been brood
ing over the death of her husband.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
GENERAL MARKETS.

Philadelphia. May i6-Flour IN light de-
mand winter superfine s2.25q24O; Penn
sylvanla roller. clear. S3.15G325: city mills.
extra. S2.40Q2.65. Rye -four quiet at ISIS
G3.40 per barrel. Wheat firm; No. 2 red,
spot in elevator. 70G7lc. Corn strong;
No. mixed. spot. IN elevator 4h0 nizc. F;
No. 2 yellow for local trade. 44hc. Oats
quiet and steady; No. 2 white. clipped,
29is0g0c.; lower grades 27a29c. Hay
quiet choice timothy. $3.50 for large
bales. Beef steady; beef hams. S20.50d
2i.5O. Pork firm: mess. Si2.50al3; family.
H301a6O. Lard firm; western steamed.
S.i5. Butter firm; western creamery, l6h
020c. do. factory. 1Sdl5isc.: imitation
creamery, 1f0l7izc.; New York. 15hdi9o I;
do. creamery. l6ia420c. fancy Pennsylva-
MIA prints johbing at 23G27c; DO whole
sale. pc. Live poultry quoted at lie for
choice western fowls and lTd2jc. for
chickens. as to quality Dressed poultry
Iresh killed. choice western fowls, lie. (;
old ROSTERS. 7iAdSc. broiling chickens. 2c
G2Sc. western roasting chickens liQi3c.
Cheese quiet and weak fancy large,
white, l01Gl0asc; do. do. cOlored. lOlc.i :
fancy small. white. 9ita9Ac.; do. do. COLI
Ored. ghd9Ac. Eggs dull New York md
Pennsylvania, l2iaQlSc. southern. 100
l1hc., western storage. 12Ac.; regular
packing. llQi24c. Potatoes quiet; New
York, A.25ai.62h; Florida. S3G6.5O; Jersey
sweets. s250Qs.
Baltimore. May 16.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat dull; spot and May. 709s
G7Ohc. July, 70Ad7ic.; August. 7ic. (;
steamer No. red. 647s65c.: southern, by
sample. G7aI2izc.; do. on grade, 67hGthc.
Corn strong spot and May. 41Nq4i7sc.: I:
June i2a42Mc. July. i2Ad424sc.: August,
423sc. steamer mixed. 40N64O7sc.: south
ern, white. i2itG43hc; do. yellow, 42d
4sc. oats dull No white 29E dS0c. No.
? mixed. 27a27hc. Rye nominal No. z
nearby 54c.. No. western. &c. Hay
steady; No. 1 timothy. 81.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
Wanted a stone.

"Iave not always been generous
with you In the matter of household
expenses" he demanded.
Yes" she replied bitterly. Il ask
ed for a stone and ye gave me breed.S
Then he realized that be would have
to get her the diamond she desired be-
fore there would be peace in the fami-
ly.-Chicago Post.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
PENEsY BUYS SHORT LINE
Reported Purchase of Baltimore and
Delaware Bay Railroad

At Chestertown. Nd, on Saturday,
May 26, the stockholders OF the Bal
timore and Delaware Bay railroad will
hold a meeting. II is reported that the
meeting is called for the purpose Of
selling the road to the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.
The line extends from Woodland
Beach to Chestertown.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
wnshburn Cor vice President.

Minneapolis, May 17.-At the Repub-
lican convention here yesterday a reso-
luton was passed endorsing for
mer Senator w. d. Washburn for vice
president and instructing the state
delegation TO present his name at
Philadelphia If the circumstances seem
propitious.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
Strategy In the PuIn,t

"How did you gather such a large
congregation Of old and middle aged
peoplef' asked the young minister OF
the old one.
Il advertised a sermon TO the young"
was the latter's reply.-Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
SUB-STATIoNS.

EDGAR r. ALLABAND, Druggist. A and
Head streets.
DR.. BUCKMASTER, Druggist, Fourth
and Poplar streets
M. i; SEEDS. Newsdealer, Tenth and
Orange streets.
DIR. W. E. SMITH Druggist, Fourth and
Harrison streets.
DIR. IHEODORE BECKER, Druggist,
Firth and Poplar streets
j. ]. GALLAGHER Druggist, Fourteenth
and Market streets.
DRs. EBERT & STEVENS. Drueqists
Tenth and French streets.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
He Won.

'How is your brother. Tommy"
all in bed, miss. He's hurt himself" f"
'How did he do thatg7
"We were playing at who could lean
farthest out Of the window, and he
won"
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
PLEASURE. Of opulence.

Dorothy-Pa, do wish we were rich,
Dorothy's Pillow rich would yoa
like TO be?
Dorothy-Oh, awfully rich; rich
enough TO snub people and still be call
ed agreeablei-Chicago Record
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
THREE WHEELS
observation-disclosures

One for High School girl; for Grammar School girl and
one for Primary School girl.
The contest will open and close on June 18th
The plan is follows
The High School girl who gets the greatest number of sub
scbes to Evening Journal cents for eight weeks will receive
chaness Columbia bicycle of the model of 1900.
The Grammar School girl who obtains the highest number
scrbers for eight weeks will receive chaness
bia bicycle of the model of 1900
The Primary School girl who obtains the largest number of
crbers will have the choice of Columbia Hartford bicycle
whether shall be chanless will depend of
the child because the Evening Journal gvn
chaness machine but because they made very small
She will receive the best Columbia
ridden by a child of her size
In of tie the of the three classes
the natural guardians trying
eide what method shall be used break the tie days after the
contest has closed.
That child need work for nothing the Of for
each subscriber turned the of for eight weeks will be
allowed.
The Evening Journal guarantees deliver papers any
of the city All the schoochd has do send this Office
the following subton the and address Of the sub
scrbe for eight weeks in for each subscriber OBJ
tanned She also must give the address and number of the
school she attends order that may classified credited
properly in the voting contest.
Only subscribers Evening Journal counted
and the schoolgirls already
take the paper.
Begin work atonce neghbos and friends and send
lin your subscriptions as fast you get them.
SUB-STATIONS
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

JARRETT s. SMITH. Druggist, Della.
ware avenue and DUPONT.
'r. B. CARTMELL, Druggist, Sixth and
Madison streets.
DR. THOMAS d. COOK, Druggist. 5s2
East Tenth street
|DR. HENRY r. SPRUANCE. Druggist,
Eighth and Lombard streets
pr. II. c. MOORE, Druggist, 1901 Dela-
ware avenue.
DIR. J. w. II. BOONE Druggist, Lancas-
ter avenue and Franklin street.
pr. W. e. THOMPSON, Druggist, Ian
caster avenue and Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

A German tailor VINO died at Bres-
lau in 1887 had such keen sight that
he was able to see two Of Jupiter's
four moons with the naked eye.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
PREACHERS CONTEST.
Snellenburg's Free Trip to Europe
for Clergymen.

Two of the most popular clergymen
in Delaware are to go abroad this Sum-
mer as the guests Of N. Snellenburg &
Co., who will bear all the expenses.
Those who go will be chosen according
to the number of votes they have re-
ceived up to July z. The voting is now
going on at the Snellenburg stores, and
every purchase made there entities you
to vote for any minister you choose.
You can vote as often as you please.
One vote for each dollar you purchase.
Votes cast thus far are as follows:
w I permfngham St JOseDh's
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

Hailstones In India are said to be
from to 90 times larger than those In
England or America.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bail Pierce and Mr..
and Mrs. George A. Wolf have taken a
home in Stanton for the Summer
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
BEAUTIFUL PRIZES GIVEN FOR INDUSTRY
These Wheels Will Be on Exhibition in the Window Of
the Capelle Hardware COmpany'S Bicycle De-
partment, 500 Market Street, Tomorrow
DO YOU WANT A WHEEL

you do you get you of three obtain the
greatest number of subscriptions for the Evening Journal
The contest is every school girl in the city of Wilmington
There will be
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

st. Johns Orchestra viii give a con-
cert in Scott Church tonight
Evening journal., 1900-05-17
VIM. H. QUINN,
nerchanf Tailor,

1erchant Tailor, 4o5 ShipIey ST i.
nave on hand well-selected stock
OF new goods Tor the Spring and Sum-
mer trade that / make up in the best
style and at reasonable prices. All
Work guaranteed as represented.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

"A wrecking crew is trying to raise
the schooner Falmouth, of Rehoboth.
Evening journal., 1900-05-17

-Brandywine and Upland ball teams
will play on Saturday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-22
Two More Counties In.

Two more counties have reported to
the auditor the assessment OF the
real estate for 1900 These are Min
go and Roane, and the following are
the comparative figures:
Mingo reported 1,lSl, 425 for 1900,
as against 81, 069, IT'S for 1899, an in
creae of 81, $50.
Roane's first district reports $780,
999 for 1900, as against 1868, 2l7 for
1899; second district, $573, 703 for 1900
as against $557, 404 for 1885; an in
crease OF $40, 041.
There are twelve countiesCyet to re-
port, including Mercer and Tyler, In
which counties no one could be found
who would do the work at the price
fixed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-22
COUNTY SEAT FIGHT NOT SETTLED
Huttonsyilie Now Lays Claim to the
County Seat Hon0rs.

The fight that waged between
Beverly and Elkins for five years
over the county seat location does
not appear to have been settled fl
nally by the decision of the supreme
court, which awarded the county
records to Elkins. Although the
couDty's books were removed to Ell
kins several days ago the citizens of
Huttonsville, II miles north of there,
have decided that they are entitled
to the county seat, because of the
fact that their town is near the geo
graphical center OF the district Pc
titions are being circulated at Hut
louisville, also at Dry Fork. asking
for the removal Of the county seat.
The men of Elkins declare that
they will resist to the last resort ev-
cry move made to take the court rec
ords to Huttonsville, which has not
been on the map for more than few
years Besides, Elkins lost too much
money and spent too much time in
the fight with Beverly to think Of
delivering UP the spoils Of war to a
third aspirant for county seat hon
ors.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-22
OIL NOTES.
Matters of Interest to Operators i'm this
and Nearby Counties.


Two miles north of Blacksmith
and east of the South Penn Oil
Company's production on the Lantz
farm the Carnegie Natural Gas Com
pany has drilled in test we'll on
the Isaac Yeager farm, in Greene
county, and has one of the best gas
sers of recent date. Guffev q Queen
hold the oil right in this territory
and are operating it in conjunction
with the Carnegie Company.
On the west side of the Flat Run
development, in Monongalia county,
South Penn Company has completed
its No 8 on the Denny Tenant farm
and has small producer.
In the southeast extension of the
Campbells Run development. in Mo
nongalia county, the South Penn
Company's test well on the r. Bell
farm is holding up at 240 barrels a
day.
In the shallow sand territory, IN
Peasants county, the Monongalia
Oil Company has completed its No.
8 Sunderman and has a 10-barrel
producer from the Cow Run Sand.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-22

THE rain came all right but the
snow and colder seems as far removed
as ever.
WATTERsoN's lecture this evening
at Commencement Hall will attract a
large crowd of people.
FIXTURES for gas lights can always
be had at Smiths dry goods store,
at wholesale or retail
MoRGANTowN is fortunate in being
able to hear Watterson and the peo-
pie of this place will show that they
appreciate the privilege.
THERE are still rumors of new
bank to be opened here but the mat
ter has not assumed shape. 1t is still
in very uncertain state.
THE Baltimore Blothing House will
move into the room now occupied by
Mr.. E. Shisler April 1st. and Mr..
Shisler will put up an iron building
on the John corner to accommodate
his business.
GUY BROS. tonight will have large
duu1CuCC du UuO opCld 1iouoC' lhCy
were always favorites in Morgantown
and each visit that they pay adds to
the number of friends that they have
in the place.
MANY new houses are peeded in
Morgantewn this year and those who
have money to invest will do well to
put it into houses. Nothing will
bring better returns and nothing will
help the progress OF the town as much
as this form Of investment.
IN every section of town can be
seen the evidences of the delay that the
bad weather has put building opera
tions to. Unfinished houses are to be
seen every where and the people who
want to get into them are not feeling
very serene over the delays that have
taken place.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-22
CIRCUIT COURT.
Business Disposed of Since The Last
Report.

Michael Paulo native of italy was
admitted to citizenship. His age is 80
and his occupation merchant.
P S Heck was admitted to practice
law in this state on motion OF F Glass
cock.
In the case of Darl Helmek for petit
larceny verdict of not guilty. was rem
dered
State VS. &c Gribble. new trial
was granted on motion of defendant Tor
reasons appearing to the court
VIM S snider, appellee VS. Thomas +
Walton appellant. New appeal bond
State VS. John G Lantz unlawful re-
failing Nos. 10 to 10. Motion to quash
and plea not guilty Withdrawn. Nolle
contendre,
NJ S Garrison was appointed commit
tee of Jno II Wise Lemley declined in
writing and deelination filed. judy
ment for costs
State vs. ] K Thompson and Ed Blair,
felony No prosecution
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-22
WAIT for the walkover which is

WAIT for the Walkover which is
coming town.
SEE the New Spring line of How
ard Hats at Waters.
The cadets had a nice time firing
the salute to-day The rain and mud
made things very interesting for
them
TIE moon is reduced to its last
quarter to-day. Many of US know
how to sympathize with the moon in
this sad condition.
STREET sweeper talk is heard every
time anyone wants to cross the muddy
streets. That would remedy the mud
and we would hear no more OF the
growing.
ONE of the most stylish shoes in
the city, and one that viii wear a
year without breaking is the Soro-
sis. At the Up-to Date Shoe Store
]. ALoNzo WEAVER now has charge
Of The store bought of D. E. Kidd
recently. The business is a growing
one and Mr.. Weaver solitics the pa
tronage of everyone.
THE absence of rainy day skirts
which are to-day conspicuous by their
rarity is probably explained from the
fact that it is raining. They are not
to be worn except on pretty days.
Guy Brothers arrived on the noon
tram and gave street parade about
one o'clock. They will appear at
the Opera House this evening and
will have a good crowd The street
parade was a very good one.
A DELEGATE was named to attend
the meeting of the auxiliary branch
of the Y. NJ. G. A. butt was learned
on yesterday evening that there
would be no meeting of this and she
did not 60 with the rest who went
to Washington. Last year this part
1.-THE meeting was a great success.
MoRGANTowN and the University
will be glad if the delegates to the
convention in Washington succeed
in landing the next meeting for this
place. Every effort will be made to
make the affair a success if it comes
here. There are usually about two
hundred people in attendance on
the meetings of the Association.