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Evening star., 1901-07-02
TWO IMMENSE CLOCKS.
"BfG Ben" and It's Formidable Rival
Just Erected at kilbowfe.


1t will come as a surprise to many to be
told that the great clock erected at Kill
bowie rivals Big Ben in point of size When
Big Ben took up his present position in the
clock tower fifty years ago it was rightly
regarded as one Of the wonders of the clock
world, for it was by far the largest time
piece ever seen in this country. 1t must
now take second place in regard to size.
A comparison Of the two giants is inter
esting. Big Ben's dial is $50 feet above
the ground, over sixty feet higher up than
the dial over all Of the latter clock is tive en-
ty-six feet. whereas Big Ben comes a good
second with dial diameter of twenty-five
and half feet. At the same time London
ers will be pleased to hear that in the d.
mensions of the hands Big Ben can easily
afford to smile. Its minute hand. which is
OF fine steel. is twice as long as the one
at kilbowie. being fifteen feet in length.
When 1t comes 70 the figures. the Singer
clock scores, for its figures are two feet
six inches high against Ben's two feet fig
uIes.
The pendulum Of the Kilbowie giant is
twelve feet in length and weighs $40 pounds,
being much heavier than that of the IA
nous Westminster clock. Although the
pendulum is of such huge weight, it is
as delicately fixed and balanced as the pen
dulum of an ordinary drawing room clock
The great bob swings two feet six inches
thirty times per minute. or $50 miles per
week; in the course of a year 1t swings a
distance OF 800 miles.
The minute hand OF the great clock
moves one-third of an inch at every swing
of the pendulum, or one and a half miles
in a week. The distance between the min
ute divisions Is ten inches. The total weight
of the dials is twenty-five tons. The driv
ing force is obtained from a weight of
1000 pounds. wound up through height of
forty-five feet once a week by three men.
The winding-up of such large clocks is de-
cidedly hard work. 1t takes two men sew
eral hours three times a week to wind up
Big Ben.
Evening star., 1901-07-02
THROUGH THE DANUBE's GATES.
Remark nbIe scheme for Towing Yes
sells Against the Current.
From the London Daily Mail


For centuries the navigation on the DAM
ube. the largest river OF Europe next to tho
Volga, was greatly hampered by the sol
called Iron Gates. a celebrated defile in theI
river at the confines of Hungary. Servid
and Roumania. At this place the river IS
crossed from shore to shore on length o4
about 5000 feet by rocky masses, and many
ship went aground in the Iron Gatesl
which always had been terror to all nayi1
gators. 1t is the most magnificent and,
greatest river defile in the whole of EuropeI
During the years of 1870 to 1896 scheme|
was carried out here which involved i'm 4
mense difficulties. A canal 2iJ feet wida|
and seven feet deep was cut through thel
rocks of the Iron Gates. No less than Ia. Y
O0.vUU cubic feet of rocky masses had to bal
blasted and more than JO.O0O. 900 cubic feed
of stone and earth had to be eXca waited. Al
greater number of DAMS of a combined
length of 5000 feet. had to be built To pro !
tect the canal. The expenditure for this I
work amounted to about 12.0oO.UoO forms
Since the completion of this canal the navi !
CATION on the river has steadily increased. J
and thousands Of steamers and barks now
sail every year down to the Black
One drawback, however, remained. Thd
current in the Iron Gates is immense. aver
aging from IA to Is feet per second. and II
was especially difficult for the heavy y-lader
ships to steam up stream through the gates
or to tow the barges against the current II
was therefore decided to build a specia
wire rope steamer for the purpose Of tow
ing ships through the defile The steamed
was built at Budapest and has recentl
been put on the river. The Vasapu as the
steamer is named. is entirely built OF steel
II has a length of ,S36 feet. is 25L4 fee
broad. its draught being 5.44 feet. IL q
divided into nine watertight compa ri ment
and has double bottom. so that even ID
the case of a serious accident the vesse
will not sink.
wire rope 20.000 feet in length and al
most one foot in diameter. having a resist
ance of eighty-four tons. is strongly an
chored to rock at the upper end of thu
gates at the bottom of the river bed Thi
rope or cable runs over a drum boar
the steamer. The vessels to be taken up/
stream are towed toward the steamer and
the cable is then drawn around the drum
by means OF a steam engine OF 300 hors
power. The wire rope vessel has in addi
tion, two other engines, as to enable ne
to run Independent of the cable. Each
these two engines has a capacity of p
horse power. The speed of the steamed
with two loaded vessels of 600 tons in tow
is 1.3 miles per hour when sailing agains
the current and between four and five mile
per hour when going downstream. tn
steamer has also been equipped with
powerful dynamo. which furnishes eectr
light and feeds a searchlight.
Evening star., 1901-07-02
British Army More Practical.

From the London Chronicle.
The experiences Of the Boer war have
played havoc with many traditions of the
army. The barrack square. the drill shed.
the goose step and divers other military
landmarks are being swept away. The
British officer on joining the army is 10
longer put to recruits drill, but is prompt
ly dispatched to Hythe, to the intent that
he may learn. firstly, how to shoot. and,
secondly. how to teach his men to shoot.
The British soldier as we have been OFF,
cially informed Is to have less barrack
square" and more field training. Before
we spend our millions in acquiring land at
home for military exercises. and in build
ing barracks, why not turn South Africa
into a permanent training school7
Evening star., 1901-07-02

The thoughtful man chuckled
Somebody" he said. Ought to tender
job to that Hyde Park saloonkeeper VIII
offered to go out of the business il any on
would show him how to make Sl5 a weel
in some other way"
What kind of a job?" asked the curly
one
well, he ought to be worth more thai
that as humorist- I think he has demon
strated that"
"HowT'
How! Why my dear sir. didn't you no
tice he said he didn't want to incur the en-
nifty of the prohibition people because SOM
of them were among his best customers n
Here the thoughtful man chuckled SOC.
more.
Evening star., 1901-07-02
Gu m ARDl 1 lIN|[E
Boston to Liverpool

BOStOHl TO Liverpool
VIA QUEENSTOWN
Magnlncent New. Twin-Screw Passenger Steam
ships. 1900 tons.
Fast; Remarkably Steady; Spacious Promenades.
Passage about days. All First and Second Saloon
Rooms located Upper Decks amidships. Perfect
Ventilation. Table unsurpassed.
1fERNIA sails July q. August 10, September IA.
SAAON1A sails July DO August "a. September d
Sa loon. SIS up Second Cabin. Si2- so up. Round
trip discounts. Third-class. low rates.
Low winter rates in force July %.
UL1ONIA. Twin-Screw l0. 900 tons, specia ily
fitted for THIRD-CLASS passengers only Ladies'
amidship. Sails August 3
ALEXANDER MARTIN. Agent 90 State Street
Boston, Mass, or q. W. Moss 14ll C st NV
ja15- tn. .th&s-1St-2S
Evening star., 1901-07-02
MEDICAL.

DIR. Reed, Specialist,
Treats successfully Catarrh, Kidney and Stomach
Troubles &c. CURES special diseases without
the Of mercury &c Office hours, 10 to i, 3
to O.; Sunday, 10 to II. CONSULTATION FREE.
300 18TH ST. NV. mh13-Stf
Evening star., 1901-07-02
DIR. r.Eeathern1an

Expert Specialist In the of all Special diseases
Of men and women. Consultation free. Daily 8
to IL. t6 g.; Tues, Thurs. and Sat evenfn.s
to 3. COZ r NV. Closed ON Sunday. dei6-6tf
Evening star., 1901-07-02
FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE

WASHINGTON, d. G.. POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Shoulj be read daily, changes may at
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports Of
sailing daily. and the schedule of closings is
ranged on the presumption OF their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending July O.
1901, the last connecting closes Will be made from
this Office follows:
Evening star., 1901-07-02

ON YOUR OWN TERMS-Three stories: nine
roouis and bath: IN a VERY DESIRABLE AND
GROWING LOCATIONS; convenient to any por-
tion Of the city. See Us regarding this property.
Ii. III. WARNER COMPANY.
t2oSt DIG st. NV.
Evening star., 1901-07-02

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star. !
Evening star., 1901-07-02
COUNTRY PROPERTY

FOR RENT--THIS SUMMER OR LONGER,
partly furnished sl1-room house II NIL from the
Blue Ridge, -2h nils. from r. Hiil and 2Is from
Blnemont: Further particulars address VIM NJ
JAMES. Round Htit. Va. Je29-3ts
FOR SALE 3 $500 WILL. BUY GOOD 24O-ACRE
farm 10 mikes from Washington; lisa. timber; must
close estate speculative bargain Investigation re-
Qnested Room l. Bank Washington bldg, je29 Ste
FOR sALE-AN ATTRACTIVE FARM OF e8
acres situate on line OF Rockville electric cars
and within three minutes walk of Halnne Stn
ton on line Met Branch. B: and Q. R. R. Good
chance for inyestuin AT LESS THAN HAIF
PRICE OF adjoining lands Easy terms
WASHINGTON DASENHoWER, 1920 n Y ave-
je20-t. tn. set. ~ '
Evening star., 1901-07-02
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROP
ERI1-NERf BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESI-
DENCE AT NORTH CHEVY CHASE-Built In
colonial style; rooms and bath. attic and eel
lar; water and sewer; large grounds; fine shade
beautiful view: within one square OF electric
cars An ideal home. offered at a bargain
te293t X. w. WALKER & son 1oO8 F.
FOR EXCHANGE-WE HAVE SOME VERY DE-
sirable property to trade; some free and clear
Send US description OF what you have to ex-
change and let make a deal for Won WASH
change Dept. 1872 G St NV fe2S-3t
Evening star., 1901-07-02

A FEW SUMMER BOARDEI,S WANTED; FAM
llfes taken convenient to railroad and post office.
Miss YOUNG, Brownsville Washington CO.. Md.
jyc2t
Evening star., 1901-07-02
FOR SALE-I.OW- PRICED HOUSES
On Tile IIEIl.IIIS

FOR SAIE-PRICE REDUCED TO s3 650-BAY-
window brick: 3-story and ba th nea rly
IS It front by 100 deep: desirable location. II
st 10Th st.
1e29 1t STONE & FiIRFAX SOC NV.
Evening star., 1901-07-02
COUNTRY BOARD.

'SPRINGDALE'-A COUNTRY HOME: LARGE
lawn; pure water; open for guests; 21a miles
from station; pest office near; terms moderate.
ty2-tu, Its
Evening star., 1901-07-02
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

FOR RENT-5-ROOM COTTAGE; FURNISHED;
plenty of shade: ) minutes walk from B and o.
RR- and electric cars; will be leased for a short
or long term at reasonable price Apply IRA
u. PHILLIPS. Lttlefifld ave. HyattsyilIe Md .
FUR RENT-PAkT OF LARGE FURNISHED
house in country. ten miles out on electric and
steam road: housekeeping allowed. Address Box
81. Star Office 1ts
Evening star., 1901-07-02

No. 2143 y St NV: s rooms and bath: all
modern Improvements; tiled bath room: recently
remodelcd Can sell at bargain price.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN & TRUST COMPANY
5e11-n Real Estate Department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31

being lowered or raised according to
the human elements about us.
Fifth. Keep clean. Take your bath
as regularly as the devout church
woman says her prayers. Cleanliness
and fresh linen give self-respect. stimu-
lare the mind and are the iirst aids to
health.
Sixth. Remember that the complexion
reflects ones mental and physical con.
ditions. The body ian engine of won.
derful meohanisml must have proper
fuel. tStrike out RICH pastries, dill
pickles, heavenly" salads that make
you dream in the night and an excess
OF Judges and bonbons.
Seventh. Use pure, hygienio cos.
metics, delicate and harmless mixture1
that will keep the skin in clean AID
healthy condition.
Eighth. Know the splendid health
and beauty benefits of fresh air, srn-
shire ana exercise. Learn to breathe
correctly; don't gasp from your chest
after the manner OF IA humming bird.
Give your lungs an air bath, and they
will ring you a well-deyeloped chest,
round. full throat and splendid shoul.
ders.
Let's try it-you, and you, and
portia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31

Easton, Md Oct. "a. In the Orphans
Court yesterday the personal estate of
Miss Martha j. Atkinson, late of Easton.
was distributed among her nephews and
nieces by, Edward A. Powell, executor.
The amount of the estate was $50, 375. 81.
The following heirs get 50, 537. SO each /:
Edward A. Powell of Talbot, Isaac Il.
Hopkins of San Francisco, Isaac A tkin-
son and Mathew S. Atkinson of Balti-
more. Elizabeth q. Staples. wife OF
Thomas W. Staples, and Helen II.
Jones, wife of John Barclay Jones of
Philadelphia, Lizzie N. Tay flor, wife of
Wilson M. Taylor, editor OF the Easton
Gazette; salie p. Kemp wife of Will
liam II. Kemp, and Anna p. Kemp,
wife of Robert L. Kemp of Easton. The
following get 81, 1920 each: Mary b.
Themel, wife of Gustavus A. Themel,
Julia Cloud, wife OF Calvin Cloud, and
Yarnall Lee BowerH, all of philadel.
phia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31

Pare off the rind, seed, cut into blocks
one by two inches; put into preserving
Kettle with enough water to almost
cover and boil until the blocks can be
easily. pierced with fork. To each
pound of the cooked pumpkin drained
dry through colander take one-half Of
q lemon sliced thin and seeded, one
half teacupful of water. and one pound
OF graduated sugar. Boil lemon, water
and sugar until the syrup will hair when
dropped from spoon; then add pump-
kin and boil again from fifteen to
twenty minutes. This preserve will
keep until eaten without canning,
squashes may be treated in the same
manner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
Philadelphia Ledger, Oct. oath.

Philadelphin Ledger, Oct. oath.
State Of Delaware, Executive Derart-
ment, Dover, Del, Octuter 90, 1901. =
The Editor Philadelphia Public Ledger,
Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: In your
issue of October 18th you published as
Washington special, signed by Major
John M. Carson, the alleged conversa-
tion which took place on that day in
Washington during an inter view be-
tween President Roosevelt and myself.
In the statement as published ! am so
grossly and falsely misquoted through
out the entire article that we consider
it proper for us to call your attention to
the matter as published. We did not
give out nny report of this interview,
and we are confident President Roose
welt did not. and during the progress Of
said interview there were but two of US
In the room. We are confident, there
fore, because of the absolute incorrect.
ness, that the reported conversation was
created by some one who wilfully and
maliciously built fabric Of falsehoods
and misrepresentation 10 carry out
some purpose unknown TO US, doing us
thereby serious injury.
We seldom take NOTICE OF anything
published, but when such statement
as above referred to is sent broadcast,
to be copied everywhere from paper
as old and reliable az the Public
Ledger, II is time to call halt, and
request the authority and foundation
for such treRtment.
We consider ourselves entitled to JUS
LITIGATION through your columns by the
publishing Of this letter, and also that
you use the means at your disposal to
ascertain the truthfulness of what we
say, and the reason Major Carson sent
you an article which he must have
known was not correct, and ut an early
opportunity DO US the kindness to in.
form us what your investigation has re.
suited in.
We intend to take the matter up with
the President at nm early date, for the
reason that he IA, in 3 full measure,
justified by your publishing of the re-.
port to believe that have broken faith
with him, and in addition to that have
reported untruthfully what took place
at a very pleasant and cordial interview
with him on that date.
Yours very truly,
John Hum, Governor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
Good Cookery.
Copyrighted.
Copyrighted.
lSSSS5S S9SSSVSSSss wv ~ . q 90 ) % .



Clean the fish. rinse it and wipe it
dry; rub it well outside and in with a
mixture of pepper and salt. and fill it
with a stuffing made with slices of bread
bnttered freely, and moistened with hot
milk or water; add sage or thyme to the
seasoning, il liked. Tie thread
around the fish so as to keep the stufing
In. but remove it before taking to the
table. Lay muffin rings in a dripping
pan; put bits of butter over the fish,
dredge flour over and put Il on the
rings; turn a pint of hot water in the
pan to haste with; bake one hour. IL a
large fish. in a quick oven. When the
nsh Is taken up, having cut lemon In
very thin slices, put them In a pan and
let them fry little, then dredge in a
teaspoonful Of -four; add small bit of
butter, stir it about and let it brown
without burning for little while, then
add half teacupful of boiling water;
stir it smooth. take the slices Of lemon
into the gravy boat, strain the gravy
over. Serve with boiled potatoes,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
HAMBURG STEAK WITH TOMATO
SAIICE ~

Two. pounds of Hamburg steak.
ground fine not chopped; one small
onion, one-quarter teaspoonful of black
pepper with dash of red pepper; one
half teaspoonful Of salt, one-uuarter Of
a teaspoonful of celery seed, one-fifth
t,easpoonful of mace, one sprig of pars-
ley, chopped fine; after the seasoning is
thoroughly mixed with the meat roll
into an oblong shape, place In a pan
with small quantity Of water; when
It is nearly cooked have ready can of
not tomatoes, seasoned with butter, salt,
sugar and pepper: put this around the
roast and finish cooking. BE careful
ana do not cook too much. When ready
dor the table garnish with parsley.
This will serve six people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
Brotherhood of Union Ad,ourns.

Before adiourning yesterday week the
Supreme Circle, brotherhood OF the
Union, at Atlantic City, N. j., elected
and installed the following officers !:
Past Supreme Washington, H. T. Sar-
gent of this city: Supreme Washing
ton. Charles W. Mann of Bridgeport,
Conn.,; Supreme Jefferson, Hilton
Taylor of Camden, N. j. Il; Supreme
Scroll Keeper, ii. B. Walter of Phila-
delphia; Supreme Treasurer, j. Harry
Stiles of Merchantville, NJ. Supreme
Franklin. William ii. Liller Of Lancas-
ter, Pa. Supreme Herald. Charles
Throckmorton Of Mount Holly, N. j. ;
Supreme Watcher OF the Day, Amos }.
ERgleton of Philadelphia; Supreme
Watcher Of tho Night, MA. Kenney OF
Bridgeport, Conn; Supreme Trustee,
Z. L. Sheppard of Camden, N. j. !;
Supreme Exemplifier, o. W. O. Win.
ner of Philadelphia. The nsxt meeting
will be held at Brooklyn. N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
APPLE GRInnInS

Two eggs, whites and yolks beaten
separately; add to the beaten yolks
two-thirds of pint of sour milk and
one-third Of pint of sweet milk and a
pinch of salt; stir in -four enough so
that when put on a griddle the batter
will spread without the assistance of the
spoon; sift the -four and sift with Il one
level teaspoonful of dry soda; after flour
stir in the beaten whites of two eggs,
and lastly, stir in one pint of good cook
ing apples, chopped fine. Cook on a
griddle little longer than you would
ordinary griddle cakes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31

Take twelve large potatoes, peel and
slice thin. let stand in cold water one
half hour and drain. Butter an earthen
pudding dish, then put in layer of
potatoes. Cut some good rich cheese
over them, then put In another layer of
potatoes. then cheese and so on until the
dish is filled, putting cheese on top,
Pepper and salt each layer and sprinkle
small pieces of butter over the top, using
about one large tablespoonful Lastly
pour over all one quart of new milk and
bake until the potatoes. are done, usu-
ally about two and one1half hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
ITALIAN STEW

Strain a can of tomatoes. Put the
juice on to boil in a porcelain kettle,
Add salt, a sprinliling of pepper, two
taablespoonfuls of grated Parmesan
cheese, three drops OF onion extract,
one-half teaspoonful of celery extract.
Ihieken with two-thirds tablespoonful
Of corn starch. rubbed up in cold milk.
Cook one-third of package OF maca-
ROM In equal parts of milk and water.
Add one tablespoonful Of butter; salt
and pepper. Chop fine two cupfuls Of
any cold meat. Heat in a pan, with
soup stock to moisten, or some of its
own gravy. Serve by pouring into a
deep dish, first the thickened tomato,
then the macaroni, then the meat last
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
WILL MADE At SEA.
Copy Of an interesting Document in Regis
ter of Wills Records.

Copy Of an Interesting Document in Regis
ter of wills Records.
A curious and striking will was
noticed by William T. Lyman in look
ing over records at Register of Wills
Orossan's office. 1t was made at sea.
A copy thereof is as follows;
April I'd, 18l0.-Cape Henlopen, bearing
w. s. Why Dearest and Sweetest of
Woman: take this opportunity of inform
you that | am very we'll; hope my dear
life, you are the same. My vessel ia in good
order, my crew of the best selection and
hope with the blessing of God the voyage
will be q good one, but in case, roy deaf
Marcia, the Almighty should deprive me OF
existence | do bequeath all my property,
rsAl and personal. to be at your entire dis
posal, wherever you shall find it; also re-
quest you will not expose or fatigue yourself
too much on the farm. If the great Being
who rulse the universe should permit my re-
turn to where all my happiness dwslls, ex-
psct shall see you at the furthsrsst at seven
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31

One and one-half cups of sifted -four,
one scant teaspoonful of salt, two heap
ing teaspoonfuls OF baking powder, and
three-quarters of cupful of water; stir
all together, turn on to a board. roll
very lightly and have quite thick; make
a small hole in the centre for the steam
to escape. Lay this crust over a deep
dish in which apples have been sliced,
TO which has been added cupful of
sugar, half cupful of water and tea
spoonful Of cinnamon, also pinch OF
salt; cover closely and cook, not too
fast, on top of the stove for half an
hour. Put in the oven to brown. To
be eaten with butter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31

Cincinnati, Oct. 23.-The National
Association of Carriage Builders, which
has been in session at the Grand Hotel
here for the past two days, today
elected II. O. Staver Of Chicago, Presi-
dent, and Reelected Secretary Treasurer
Henry q. Mclean Of Wilmington, Del.
Aside from the election OF officers, the
principal feature of the second day %
session was an address on Commercial
EVANSTON" by O. A. Green of Phila-
delphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
GOV. HUNN'S INTERVIEW
With THE PRESIDENT
The Allegation of Inaocuracy
Touching the Ledger's Re-
port of the Conference.
DELAWARE FEDERAL PATRONAGE
Major Carson's Explanation of
His Story.

The Governor Was Not Quoted Mt All. Nor
Was There Any Prerence of Quoting
HiIii--The Matter Printed Was Not Re-
ceived From the President-It Came
From Gentleman with Whom the Gov
crnor Talked, and the Relations of the
Two Men Are Known'to be Such That the
Correspondent Had No Reason to Doubt
Its Accuracy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-31
Nothing
Tastes Good

And eating is simply perfunctory-;
done because II must be.
This is the common complaint of
the dyspeptic.
II eating sparlngly would cure dys-I
pepsla, few would suffer from it long.
The only way to cure dyspepsia
which is difficult digestion. is to give
vigor and tone to the stomach and the
whole digestive system,
Hoods Sarsapsrilla cured the niece .of
Frank Fay. 10s N. St.. South Boston. Mass..
who writes That she had been great sufferer
from dyspepsia for six years; had been with
out appetite and had been troubled with sour
stomach and headache. She had tried many
other medicines in vain. Two bottles of
Hoods Sarsaparllla made her we'll.