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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
THE CHICKEN CONTROVERSY.
l.. Scott Townsend of Brandywine Hundred
Has 90 Hens Which Have Also Made
Record,

l.. SCOTT Townsend of Brandywine Hundred
Has 90 Hens which Have Also Made a
Record.
Farmers all over the State have be.
come interested in the reports of
chicken iaisers, concerning the egg
laying records, which have appeared In
these columns, and numerous Inquiries
have been ioade as to the methods of
feeding and caring for the chickens.
L, Scott Townsend Of the Security
Trust ard Safe Deposit Co., who has
snug home near the Blue Ball, in
Brandywine hundred, Is an enthusi-
astio poultry breeder and believes his
chickens ate the equal of some of the
best In this section, from an egg pro.
dnoing standpoint ut least. lie has 65
barred plymouth Rock hens, which
laid 789 eggs during January. This,
he says, is about the average for the
winter mohths, altbeugh he has not
looked up the records. He had more,
SUCCESS last winter than this winter,
but believes the January record is q
fair average. This is not the best
record he said in speaking OF the
NATTER ''but 1t exceeds any | have
ssen printed from this section for the
number Of hens" All of his hens,
he said, have been laying with regu
larity during the winter, and that has
been the rule ever since be began
raising chickens, three years ago.
He'attributes hIsssuocess to the care
which he exercises with his chickens.
He feeds them every morning with
ground green bcne, one ounce to the
hen, with wheat, oats or corn in the
scratching shed during the day and
hot mash just before sundoNn. They
are given water with the chill taken
of and plenty OF grit and charcoal.
They are kept penned In small fiocks.
Mr.. Townsend has fine stock and
makes a specially of stock for Matching
in the spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

The Cape May, Delaware Bay and
sewell's Point railroad the Cape May
beach 'front.' trolley has passed into thu
hands Of a syndicate headed by ex-
Senator Lemuel e. Miller of Penn
sylyania, Tho price paid issaid 10 he
800, 600, and the syndicate is composed
Of the same New York, Philadelphia
and baltimore capitalists who built the
Cape May ocean pier last season and
operated the ferry line between the
cape and Lewes in conjunction with
the Queen Anne's railroad. Tho ptin.
Opal owners of the line were Alexander
=. Harvey OF Philadelphia, and ex-
Sheriff David Baird OF Camden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
FOR ARBITRATION BOARD.
Plan to Prevent Strikes in the Future in
the Iron and steel Trade.

Plan to Prevent Strikes in the Future in
the iron and steel Trade.
New York, March IA circular
issued by President T. j. Shaffer OF
the Amalgamated Association Of Iron
and Steel Workers asks all lodges and
sub lodges Of the association to take on
a-plan to establish permanent board
OF arbitration and conoiliation. This
board will be composed of representa-
tives OF the combination and the officers
of tho steel workers association. MIR.
Shaffer's circular states that by this
board all differences between mem beers
Of the association and the trust con
corning wages and hours of labor may
be amicably adjusted, and strikes will
be no more.
The appointment of snch board
intimately objects 10000 iron and steel
workers. The proposition to establish
the board will come up before the con.
vention of the Amalgamated Associa.
tion to be held at Milwaukee next May.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
LIBBY PRISON KEYS.
steriith Brothers Find historic Relics IN;
Scrap Iron From tho south,

Sterhth brothers Find Historic Relics In
Scrap Iron From tho South.
One of the most peculiar relics that
has come to light here Recently is set
OF keys of unusual size which at ono
time were used at Libby Prison. They
came into the hands of Stirlith Bros.
of Front and Tatnall streets, In lot
OF scrap iron that came from the South.
On one side of each key is the ipscrip-
tion Libby" while on the other is
the word Prison.
From the top Of the handle to. the
end Of the stom is III inches. The eye
for the key ring is 3 inches in width
and Ia inches in depth. 1t is made of
2s-inch iron and tho tongue is about
"a inches in length, with depth OF
over u inches and nearly n of an
inch in thickness. 1t was apparently
made for lock that had at least i've
channels. Ss4 ~.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
FRENCH CROOUETTEs

veal, mutton, lamb, sweetbreads, and
any other lighter meats, except chicken
and turkey, can be judiciously turned
Into croquettes. Chop the meat, very
fine; chop up an onion and fry it in an
ounce Of butter; add tablespoonful Of
-four. stir well and add the chopped
meat, little. broth. salt, pepper, and a
little nutmeg. Stir two or three min
utes. and add the yolks Of two eggs. and
turn into dish to, cool. When cool,
mix well together again. Divide up into
parts for the croquettes; roll into bread
crumbs. Dip in beaten eggs, then in
bread crumbs, and fry crisp. bright
golden color, 3B}
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
BANBURY CAKES.

Press In little dough with pound
of -FOUR two tabIespoonfuls of thick
yeast, and a gill of warm milk; let it
work little, then add half a pound of
currants, washed and picked, half a
pound of candied orange and lemon peel
cut small, and quarter of an ounce
each Of nHtmeg, ginger and allspice;
mix the whole together with half a
pound OF honey, and put into puff paste
cut in an oval shape; cover and sift
sugar over Bake them fifteen minutes
IN q moderate oven.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
CRANBERRY PIE OR TARTs,

Pick quart of cranberries, free from
imperfections; put pint of water to
them. and put them in stew-pan, over
a moderate fire; put a pound of clean
brown sugar to them, and stew them
gently until they are all soft; mash
them with silver spoon, and turn
them into a dish, to become cold; then
make them into pies or tarts. and bake.
Many persons put -four in cranberry
pies; it is great mistake, as it COM
pletely spoils the color of the fruit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
FRICASSEED CHICKEN WITH
GREEN CORN.

Ont the green corn from the cob; put
1t in the pot with water enough to cover
it: let it stew till the corn is nearly
done. Then cut up the chicken, put it
with the corn, and let them stew to-
gether about half an hour. Put in a
few whole grains of pepper with tea
cupful Of cream or milk. Thicker with
two tablespoonfuls of -four, stirred in a
lump of butter. Add salt the last thing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Take half a pound of blanched al
monds. beat them to a paste with white
eggs; add three-quarters of pound of
powdered sugar, and two ounces Of
cream; take some very thin puff paste,
cut into small squares, and put por-
ton Of the above mixture on each;
moisten the edges. cover them with puff
paste. prick and bake them in hot
oven; when done, ice them with sugar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
ECONOMICAL PUDDING.

Keep your pieces Of bread, and dry
them nicely; when enough are COL
lected. soak them in milk over night;
in the morning drain out all the
milk you can through a colander; add
to the bread some sugar, and little
salt. with some scalded raisins; tie it
in a bag, and boil five or six hours.
Serve with sweet sauce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Cut the large stalks off where the
leaves commence; strip off the outside
skin; then cut the stalks In pieces half
an inch long; line in a pie dish with
paste, rolled rather thicker than a dol
lar piece; put in layer of the rhnbarb,
nearly an inch deep; to a quart bowl of
cut rhubarb, put a large tea-cup of
sugar; strew it over with saltspoon-
full of salt. and half nutmeg, grated.
cover with a rich pie crust; cut slit
in the centre; trim off the edge with a
sharp knife. and bake in a quick oven,
until the pie loosens from the dish,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
a violin Tor Five centg.

David Hume, tenant on j.. jackson
Peirce's farm, adjoining Lombardy
cemetery. sold his stock and imple.
ments on Wednesday for an aggregate
of about $500. An interesting figure at
the sale was Thomas Talley, d blind
man. who lives. several miles from
there. lie bought an old violin for
five cents. He is a violin player OF
local repute, Horses brought as high
as S92, and cows, $40, n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
GRATED HAM Sandwiches

as you are likely to need, flavor with a
little cayenne pepper and nutmeg, Roll
out some good puff paste very thin, cut
It into two perfectly even portions: prick
in one or two places to keep from rising
too high, aud bake in quick oven until
a golden brown, Then take it out and
let 1t stand to cool; then spread little
butter lightly over the whole. Now,
spread the ham evenly over the paste,
and lay the second piece evenly over It.
With sharp knife. cut into small sized
sandwiches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
CARROT PUDDING

Take large carrot, boil it soft;
bruise it in marble mortar, and mix
it with spoon full Of biscuit powder,
four yolks and two whites of eggs,
pint of cream, large spoonful of rose
or orange flower water, quarter of a
in shallow dish; turn it out and serve
with sugar over it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

i. While Joseph r. Gross, the WE'LL
known gunner, and former City Coun
GILMAN James B. Stevenson we're shoot
ing near Eden Park, Thursday after
noon, Mr.. Stevensop's gun was ACCT
deutally discharged and about 80 grains
Of shot entered Mr. Cross head. The
latter was attending the traps at the
tinie. HE injuries are not serious. lie
was attended by DR.. Frank r.. Smith.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

New York. Mnrch I4.-Fred B.
Greener has broken his own previous
high records for beth standing bi DAD
and high jump on skates. At the Cler-
mont Rink Ice Carnival he has lowered
the standing high jump record ny III
inches and cleared feet inches in
the broad jump.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
FLANNEL CAKES.

Mix three tablespoons of -four with
half pint of cream, add two eggs, and
beat the whole very smooth. Then add
slowly one-half pint new milk into
which has been put a teaspoon of bak-
ing powder. Beat well together and fry
in hot lard. Eat with powdered sugar
mixed with grated nutmeg or cinnamon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Mason sucossds James II. Deakyne,
a Regular Republican, who was a can.
didate for reahpointment. The Adiicks
Republicans were divided between Will
liam ID. Venn and Mason. The latter
was supported by Congressman Walter
o. Hoffecker, and won
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
TO PoT SALMON,

Bone, skin and clean. but do not wash
the salmon, salt Il, and when the salt
Is dissolved and drained off, season II
with ground mace, few cloves. and
whole pepper, lay II In pan. with a
Few bay leaves, cover it with butter,
and bake u Q or hours; then drain off
the gravy. REass the salmon into pots,
and pour exsr A clarified butter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
COMBINATION OF sEAsoNINGs

There are number OF rigid rules in
this direction. Celery and olives are
agreeable with chicken. with lamb or
mutton. mint and capers, with beef,
tomato. With fried chicken serve
mushrooms; fillet of beef is served
with mushrooms; lemon or sour sauce
with fish. In sandwiches chopped beef
would be seasoned with tomato ketchup
and spread between the slices of bread
and butter.f Chicken would be chopped,
moistened with olive oil or cream, put
between slices of bread and butter,
and seasoned with either olives or
celery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
ScAII0PEn EGGS

Mince any kind Of cold meat: season
with salt and pepper, and n few bread
crumbs, cover the bottom of saucers
with it, putting In each small bits of
butter. Break fresh egg on top. Set
in hot oven, and when the egg begins
to cook, sprinkle a little salt, pepper,
and rolled cracker. Send to the table
hot. Niee for breakfast or lunch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
POSTMASTER AT CLAYTON.

Thomas L. Mason, Union Republican,
Receives the appointment.
Washington, March 10. # The Presi-
dent has appointed Thomas L. Mason
postmaster at Clayton, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Make a syrup of sugar and water, as
rich or thin as you please. only it must
be syrup. Skim. Cut the rhubafb into
inch pieces without peeling, add to the
syrup and stew until tender Beware
of adding lemon, ginger, eggs, or butter
to qualify the favor Of pieplant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Philadelphia, Pa, March 15.-The
decapitated body of M. j. Sh .ridan,
a9marine of the crew of tho auxiliary
cruiser Yankee, was found on the tracks
Of the Baltimore q Ohio railroad here
today. He had boon absent frcm duty
since pay days two weeks:ago,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Washington, March IA. Col. William
Carey Sanger, of New York, received
his commission as assistant secretary
of war at 1890 o'clock this afternoon
and was Immediately sworn in, in the
office of Secretary Root. .- y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
DREAMED CARROTS AND PEAS

DREAMED CARROTS AND PEAS.
This makes an attractiye-looking dish
OF yellow and green, as well as an ex-
ceedingly good combination. A can of
large marrowfats or any good brand Is
desirable; drain and rinse. Cut the
peeled carrots Ctwo are sufficient for
one can of peas) int small dice and
cook until tender; drain. Make a pint
of rich cream sauce; add the peas and
then the hot carrots and half a tea
spoonful Of salt. Ready to serve as
soon as the peas are well heated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
DELAWARE. THURSDAY, MARCH 81 1901
Rheumatism
No disease makes a person fell cider.

A'Nit'sNoaoS hioAeo q PeAsOs sse' ~~Si.
II etiffens the joints, produces lameness,
and makes every motion painful.
It'll sometimes SO bad as wholly to dlsa-
BILE, and 1t should never be neglected.
Elsie B. Kirk, Box 247, Montezuma,
Iowa, had it in her hips and limbs so that
she could not sleep; Mrs. Hattie Turner,
Bolivar, Mo-, had 1t SO severely she could
not lift anything and could scarcely get
up or down stairs; w. II. Shepard, Sandy
Hook, Conn.,, was laid up with it, was cold
even In July, and could not dress himself.
According to testimonials voluntarily
given. these sufferers were permanently
relieved, as thousands have been, by
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. William e. johnson, Miss
Rebeoca Knots, Miss Lille Elliott,
Miss Annie johnson, Edward Mack,
Ralph Horn, B. +. johnson, Samuel
and Stanley johnson, George Gross,
Miss Josephine Loyuds, Miss Lizzie
Hey, Mrs James MoKenney, Leander
McKenney, Edward McKenney, William
Booth, Miss Mary Elliott, Ira White,
Miss Lille Campbell, Miss Alma
Campbell, George Elliott, Jr., Arthur
Elliott, William Elicit, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mearns, John Mcknight, Miss Clarissa
Richards, Miss Sallie Grassland, Enos
johnson, Miss Martha G. Richards,
Mrs. William johnson, DR.. and Mrs.
John Palmer, Jr., and others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Take one quart of boiling hot water,
one teacnp of corn meal, one teacup of
graham flour, one-half teaspoon of salt,
boil well and put into dish to cool.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
MuSH.

Put into milk boiler about two
quarts Of water; let it boil, stir into a
large coffee cup of Indian meal wet with
some cold water, and let it boil about
five minutes; stir well, and add meal if
necessary, until very stiff. Let it boil
half an hour, Butter a dish and turn
the hot mush into it. Next morning
turn out on the bread board Gf it should
be nearly as hard as bread). cut into
slices a half inch thick. Have the grid
die hot and well buttered. Fry a nice
brown ~ .i.4'Ft .frl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Rub one pint Of cold boiled hominy
with wooden spoon until smooth.
Work into it one heaping tablespoonful
Of butter. melted, two well beaten eggs.
two and quarter cupfuls of rich milk
and salt and pepper to season. Beat
well, pour into creased baking pan.
cover and bake in hot oven for half
an hour, uncover and bake ten minutes
longer and serve. You may vary this
dish by adding grated cheese.
Try dish OF hominy and be convinced
: that the country housewife can prepare
a toothsome food at very small ex-
pense.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
HO0dsS Sas.saRafsikka

which corrects the acidity Of the blood
on which rheumatism depends and builds
up the whole system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Lewis A. Crothers has purchased the
farm Of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton g. Cnmu.
bell, near Greehhurst, Oeoil county.
containing Go acres, for $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21

Remember that the end arrived at Is
to secure some white boiled hominy with
the grains distinct but soft and just a
suggestion of creamy moisture through
the entire lot. We can reach this result
by using porcelain lined kettle or a
double boiler, the latter being the easier
method as there Is little danger of
scorching. Cover one pint Of hominy
with three pints of cold water and cook,
IL in double boiler about Eve hours,
adding salt the last hour to season and
stirring very carefully so as not to
break the grains. When tender add a
generous amount OF butter. If you use
n porcelain lined kettle put the hominy
into warm water and set the dish back
on the stove SO 1t will just simmer, but
never come to boil. As the water sim
mars away add boiling water to take its
place.
y, You have now basis for several diff
ferent dishes. IL just done it may be
served ut once and eaten plain or with
cream. What Is left over may be all
lowed to get cold and then sliced and
fried and 1t is a good breakfast, too.
Another way to prepare the cold hominy
Us to add grated cheese, bind the mass
together with beaten egg, make up
into croquettes, dip in egg and bread
crumbs and fry in deep, hot fat. You
ran eat 1t cooked this way any time in
the day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-21
HoMINY DISHES.
ny Mrs. Barbara sadler.

The denizens Of the city with free
access to great markets that draw their
supplies from all parts of the continent
too little appreciate the difficulties that
beset the housewife in the country or
smaller towns. They also fail to appre-
eiate many of the really desirable dishes
that are prepared from the materials ut
hand, some of which are more whole
some than the more up-to-date yiands
of the city.
Take hominy, for instance, as an ex-
ample. Everybody agrees that hominy
properly prepared is one Of the most
healthful and nutritious articles of food
that can come to the table, and yet
many a city housewife knows nothing of
its cooking. This is especially winter
or cold weather dish and we will first
get some fresh, white hominy, not kiln
dried, and try and prepare dish of
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-11
JOHN P. HOPKINS OF CHICAGO.
The Choice of the Democratic State Central committee of Illinois
 for Chairman.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Former Mayor John P. Hopkins, of Chicago, who was recognized as one of the leaders of the gold wing of the democratic par ty in Illinois during the campaign of 1896, was elected chairman of the democratic state central committee at the biennial meeting of that body. called for the purpose of organizing for the campaign of 1909. The com mittee was in session but 30 minutes. and there was but one absentee. The vote for chairman was as follows:
 John r. Hopkins, IS; Ben T. Cable, 3;
 Walter Watson, present chairman, 9.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-11
A WARNING TO MEMPHIS.
New Orleans Ex-Confederatex Don't Want President Mckinley at
 Their Reunion in Memphis.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 10.-A special from New Orleans says:
 At the meeting of the camp of the Army of the Tennessee, United Con- federate Veterans, the strongest of the confederate associations in New Orleans, a resolution, offered by Gen Stephen Chalaron, commander of the camp, protesting against the invita- tion of President Mckinley to the confederate reunion to be held m Memphis, this sT3ing, was unanimous ly adopted. Gen. Chalaron explained that it was understood that the pres ident would be invited to Memphis and the resolution was intended sim ply as warning to Memphis not to do it.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-11
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
The German Imperial Chanceiior Strongly Supports the Claims
 of Agriculture.

Berlin, Jan. 10.-The imperial chan cellor, Count von Buelow, in the lower house of the dlet. strongly supported the claims for the protection of agri- culture. He said: II consider it the foremost duty of the government to effect a reconciliation in the existing economic difficulties and the adjust ment of the varying interests sup porting those who are unable to help themselves through their own strength. I shall abide by the opinion that when one member of q social body suffers all the members suffer, especially that as long as such an i'm portant one as agriculture is un- healthful the entire organization must be undermined. l am convinced that it is the duty of the government to afford trade, industry and agricul- ture an equal measure of protection, but that one of them, agriculture, ab- solutely needs strong protection. It is ill pursuance of this principle of even handed justice that the bill for the completion and improvement of the canal has been drawn up. If the measure favored industry at the ex- pense of agriculture or the west monarchy to the detriment of the east, l would not have supported it."
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-11
DOESN'T TAKE TO THE IDEA.
Berlin Doesn't Take Kindly to the Latest Proposition of the
 United states.

Berlin, Jan. 10.--It is understood that the subject of the lengthy inter view which United States mbassador White had, Tuesday afternoon. with the secretary of state for foreign af- fairs, Baron Non Richthofen, was in regard to the proposal of the United States that the powers withdraw their troops from China as soon as the Chinese government accepts all the articles of the joint note except those relating to indemnity and com mercial treaties, these being left for settlement al a conference of the powers at Washington or elsewhere. No final decision in the mater has been announced, but the feeling in diplomatic circles here c-ems 10 be opposed to the United States proposi- tion.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-11
STRANDED STEAMER RUSSIA.
But Little Chance of Any of inc Ninety Lives on Board
 Being Saved.

Marseilles, Jan. Dispatches from the village of Framan, near which the French mail steamer Russie, from Gran, Algeria, stranded Monday, in violent storm, with 50 passengers and 6 crew of 40 on board, say that all eff forts to reach the steamer have failed, owing to the tremendous height of the seas which are running. The pilot boats and torpedo boats which have attempted to reach the steamer have been unable to battle with the waves and have returned. The only hope seems to be in the ability of life-sav- tsr to throw line over the Russie ns the wrecked vessel is driven closer 10 the shore. The forecastle and part of the forward deckhouse are all the vessel above the water. The beach was lined all night with watchers. Lights were seen on board the steamer.