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Evening journal., 1898-06-25
OIL FROM THE sEA.
one Place Where II Is Pumped from
~ the Ocean on the Caitfor-
MIA Coaat.

The early settlers In California were
familiar with indications of the exist
ence Of oil which were seen at various
points along the coast, while asphaltum,
which oozed up from beds at the bottom
OF the sea, formed an important factor
in the household economy of the abor-
igines, and In almost every burial place
on the coast asphaltum Is found. The
natives on the islands obtained their
supply from the water, and at the pres
ent day the rocks at various places can
be seen splashed with asphaltum which
has drifted in. This is particularly no.
ticeable after an east wind, showing
that there Is largo area In the deep
Santa Catalina channel from which
asphaltum oozes up.
Oil wells were sunk at Santa Paula
some years ago, and, later, an oil-pro-
ducing belt was discovered at Puente,
and again at Sumnerland, below Santa
Barbara, where a singular state Of af-
fairs exists.
It soon became apparent at the latter
locality that the oil-bearing stratum
stretched out into the sea, and drill scaf-
folding, looking like windmills with
out sails, began IN short time TO ex-
tend down the little canyon and to creep
mp the shore IN the direction Of Santa
barbara. At first they kept along the
sides of the hills which breast the sea
there; but gradually they turned sea-
ward until one more adventurous than
the rest rose from the water
Work was started at an extremely low
tide, and finally the tail scaffolding ap-
peared 20 or 30 feet from the shore, ris-
ing from the sea. At present there are
three borings. which even at low tide
are in the water, but at flood tide are
completely surrounded, the men work
ing on platforms Of various heights
which they successfully ascend rs she
sea rises.
The drills are worked IN the water
from an engine on the beach, the fuel
being the oil pumped up. This isprob
ably the only place where oili pumped
out of the sea, but undoubtedly the en-
tire coast overlies an oil-prodnclne
stratum.
OF what is known as Mores wharf
half mile out, oil rises 70 the surface
in several places. A spring of fresl
water also rushes up there with sucl
velocity that IL can be taken up and uses
II the slightly braclSish taste Is not OBJ
jccted to. A similar spring is know
to exist on the Florida coast.-Scientih'
American.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
wool from Limestone.

"An Indian chemist" says the Phar-
maceutical Era, "has applied for pat
ents on a process for making wool from
limestone. After some sort Of chemical
treatment the rock is subjected to a
drawing-out process, by which, ii is
said, 1t is converted into the finest and
most pliable wool, OF beautiful white
color, soft as down, and both water and
fireproof."
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
Table of Percentages.
sockalerIs 10 ne E.chanred.

CLEVELAND. June 25--Sockalexis.
the famous Indian ball player OF the
Cleveland club, who has occupied the
bench much OF the time recently, prob
ably viii be exchanged. Negotiations
are pending to trade him for Pitcher
Mcbride OF the Youngstown club, who
is said to be the best pitcher in the In
terstate league. It is thought the deal
VIII be closed within day or two.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

A wealthy and responsible frm guar
antees It's goods that are advertised.
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be lust az good"
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
surnr l. seIaom AauIterntea,

Nearly everybody entertains the opin-
ion that dishonest grocer has a PEN
chant for mixing sand with hts sugar for
the purpose of gain. This is q popular
error. for sugar is but rarely adulter-
ated.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

Take your trade to the storekeeper
who sells what you want to buy, and
does not wear out your patience trying
to make you accept something you do
not want.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
The Veteran Reads the War News.

The Veteran Reads the War News.
II don't know who Is the more stirred
by all this talk Of war and war prepara-
tion. the movement Of troops and ves-
sells, and so on. said a civil war veteran,
"the younger men who have grown up
since the days OF CT, to whom IL is all
new, or the men who fought in the civil
war, and so know what war is; but /
rather think the veterans are. The vet
eran knows that first thrill, too. II
came to him in '01, and every drumbeat
now stirs a thousand recollections.
There isn't a word Of the news, no
matter what it's about, that doesn't
move him. Fascinating as II all Is TO
those to whom it Is new, 1t strikes him
with even greater force. Everybody
reads the war news, butt has, I fancy,
the most absorbing interest for the men
who have already fought."-N. Y. Sun
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
Laruest Isreirht stenmer.

The Cymric. the largest freight
steamer ahoat. can carry about 10000
tons Of dead weight, about what 625
freieht aars can carry
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

A German tramp by the name Of Ma
than committed suicide by hanging in
the loft over ]. NJ. Browns wheel
wright establishent. at Bridgeville. He
is supposed TO have been dead several
days.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
BASEBALL SCORES.
Results OF Yesterdays Games In the Ma
tionaI League.

At Cleveland
Cleveland 49, 2 900 40 0 0 o.
New York .. 0 0 6 3 0 Ill
Hits-Cleveland. 8; New York, IA. Err
rors-Cleveland. 3; New York, 0. Bat
teries-Jones. Kelb and Criger; Seymour
and Grady.
At Chicago
Chicago - 40 0 0 2 0 '-s
Brooklyn ... 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 o. 4
Hits-Chicago, p; Brooklyn. 8. Err
rors-Chicago. s.; Brooklyn. /. Batter
ies-Cailahan and Donahue; Dunn and
Ryan.
At st. Louis
st. Louis .... 0 o % 0 0 0 o. o. 2
Baltimore 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 o. 4
Hits-St. Louis. Q; Baltimore, s. Err
rors--St. Louis. 1; Baltimore, l. Batter
ies-Hughey and Clements; Maui and
Robinson.
At Cincinnati
Cincinnati e. 0 0 0 IA 1 o. 3
washington. 2 0 0 2 ? o 10
Hits-Cincinnati. IL; Washington, Is.
Errors-Cincinnati. z; Washington. 2.
Batteries-Hawley, Damman and PETIT;
Wriggley and Farrell.
At Pittsburg-
Pittsburg ..... 0 0 o o o 0 2 90 20 l. 3
Boston ........ O200O0 100000 o. 2
Hits-Pittsburg, IA; Boston. TO- Err
rors-Pittsburg. 1; Boston, 3. Batteries
Gardner and Bowerman; Klobedanz
and Bergen.
At Louisville
Louisville 90 90 0 0 0 o.
Philadelphia. 90 o 2 0 o.
Hits-Louisviile. 4; Philadelphia, 10
Frrors-Louisville. l. Philadelphia, g.
atteries-Dowling and Kittredge; Pr
att and Mcfarland.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BUTTER. EGGS AND POULTRY.
Mccarthy, VIM. H., Third St market
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

DRUGGISTS,
Danforth, N. b., 124 Market street
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

BUILDERS SUPPLIES
Charles Warner Co., FOOT Market s.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

CHINA AND GnASSWARR
Lawton, william, Gil Market gtree,
Row. /. Lewis, 41S King street
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CLOCKS AND JHWMIRX.
Rudolph, @. f.. 4th and Market 81
Baynard, S. H.. Fifth and Market 8ta
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

BICYCLES
Hartlove, w. H.. cor. Srd and French
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
why he Didn't See London.

Why He Didn't See London.
"And IS London a handsome city,
Dawson?"
Don't know. Didn't see it,
Didn't see IT? Why, man, you were
there ten days. Sick?"
"Nope Fog."-Harper's Bazaar.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25
De Wnr Timcn.

Drummer--Is your business affected
by the war talk2
Shaving Soap Manufacturer-No. We
are doing larger business than ever.
"Well, come TO think Of IL, there's a
reason for that"
"What is it?"
"Why, most men wear longer faces
these days."-Brooklyn Life.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Cummings, sOz Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
Kelly. Francis s. & Co
Evening journal., 1898-06-25

PAWNBRORERb.
Harris. NJ. 126 Market strost-
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
ming west northwest to Kauai and Mi

ming west northwest to Kauai and MI
hau. They receive a cool ocean current
from the northeast. with trade winds
from east northeast. that temper the
climate with cool breeze but lightly
charged with moisture. The population
is composed Of pure Hawaiian. mixed.
foreigners of Hawaiian birth. Ameri-
cans. British. Germans, Scandinavians,
French. Portuguese. Chinese, japanese
ana others.
The total commerce between Hawaii
and the United States In 1891 amounted
to S10,O02,S09 OF this sum the imports
into the United States were valued Mt
SI3.S95,591. while the exports to ua.
wall amounted to only s5,1OI,212.
The census of 1890 shows that the ex.
ports OF Hawaii ''nrc now and have
been for some years past larger In pro.
portion Of It's population than those Of
any other country In the world. Aus.
tralla standing next on the list. In the
last ten years we have. with an average
population Of not more tllnn 5000. ex.
ported produce worth. In round mum.
bcrs. 500. 100000. or nm average of near.
~ 1925 per nnnum for every man. WON.
an aud child In the country."--Detroit
Free Press.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
Theatcr.GOing in Japan.

1t will interest many to hear that the
japanese laws now prohibit a theatri-
cal performance lasting more than
eight hours. The plays In the first
class theaters begin at 10 or II, and
are not ended until after sunset. There
are intervals, Of course, for refresh
ment, and recent innovation Is q thea
ter-yard for exercise, lined with eating
booths and fancy stalls. Boxes are SO,
cured three or four days beforehand
from a neighboring tea house, where
arrangements are made for attendance
and refreshments during the day. Full
dress Is never worn.
The following articles, unless other
wise ordered, are brought to each pat
ron: a program, Il cushion, a tobacco
fire box, a pot Of tea, cakes, fruit and
sushi, sort of rice dumping Favored
with vinegar and topped with a piece
Of fish. Valuables may be left at the
tea house, and the inclusive charge Tex
cepting the walters tip IL not more
than $50 yen head, The gallery Il
the most arlstocratlc place, but thr
space unreserved occupied by the Jap
anese goods" Is quantity called "th,
deaf gallery, y,"-Westmlnster Gazette.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

loves me for myself alone. but her
mother looks at the cash side Of tho
question"
"And you filled out this check to do.
ceive herr"
That's what ! did. showed her
that had $4,000 In the bank. but what
did she do but post right down there
and find out that didn't have a hair
pin on deposit"
"And whatT
"Why, that's how came to get tight
She showed me the door and I knew
from the way she closed 1t behind me
that the syndicate was busted, and SO
went to ruin at the nearest saloon!-
Detroit Free Press.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
No Discrimination,

An aged Georgia negro, Nathan by
name, is employed by gentleman
very prominent In State politics. That
Nathan also has an eye to political IA.
vors is shown by the following conver'
sation, which recently took place be-
tween him and his employer:
"Marse Jim," said Nathan, sis you
gwine In dis yere race fer GOvernOr?
Haven't thought about It,"
"Well, Of yer does run, an gifts elect
ed, will you give me jobY"
Certainly ! would remember you
Nathan. What would you like"
"Well, sub, I'd des like ter blach
boots roun' de Capitol"
"And what would you expect fol
that service?"
"Well, suh," he replied, II should say
four dollars day would be reasonable
Das what dc yuther legislators get."-
Youths Companion.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

United States and calling to the assist.
ance OF their rulers men of American
birth or ancestry. Even among their
holidays there are those of the Fourth
Of July. Memorial Day and Washing.
tons birthday. The group has been nm.
der the virtual protcctorate of the Uni.
ted States for two generations. The
Influences which have developed Its
commerce and made It civilized rcglon
have all emanntcd from this country.
The essential public interest attach.
Ing 10 Hawaii grows out of its central
Ocean. Honolulu Is In the track Of all
steamers sailing to Australasia from
San Francisco or Puget Sound. Even
more precisely is Honolulu In the direct
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

route of one part Of that enormous
traffic from Atlantic to Pacific ports
which awaits the cutting Of the Near
aqua ship canal to fiow In steady tide
through the isthmus. All the trade
with China and japan from American
ports on the Atlantic must take the
Nicaragua route. 1t Is this large move.
ment OF ocean commerce impending IN
the immediate future which lends the
most serious Importance to the political
relations Of the Hawaiian Islands. Ev-
cry ship from the Atlantic crossing the
Pacific TO Asia will naturally sight the
Hawaiian islands, and every steamer
will be likely to replenish her coal
bunkers at Honolulu. This fact will
render the political condition and inter-
national relations Of Hawaii OF import
ance.
Honolulu is a convenient port OF call
for steamers on the route between Call
fornia and China. This tendency will
Increase with the coming growth OF
Honolulu as a general calling and coal
ing station. 1t Is also a natural port Of
call and supply for ships TO China from
Callao and Valparaiso. Honolulu Is
thus the great crossroads OF the Pacific
commerce.
More than this. Honolulu Is the only
crossroads Of the north Pacific. This
port Is wholly alone In its commanding
position. 1t has absolutely no competi-
.or. From the Marquesas to the Aleu-
tians Hawaii Is the only land In that
tremendous ocean expanse west OF
America where ship can call within
space of 4.500 miles from San Fran
cisco. and G200 miles from Nicaragua
BY the geographical necessity OF the
case everything centers at Honolulu
not merely as the most convenient por
of call, but as the only one.
Honolulu will have 10 provide for thu
accommodation Of from twenty Il
thirty large steamers per month, to
gether with that OF the collicrs supply
ing them. This will be formidable In
crease of business and must material.
affect the commercial, and with then
the political, relations OF Hawaii.
The favorable position OF Honolulu
will be materially enhanced by the ah
solute necessity Of using those Island
as the lntersecting point for telegraph
cables across the Pacific. II Is obviou
that all cables between Australia an
the North American Pacific coast mus
make Honolulu their first station.
Eight OF the Islands In the group ar
inhabited occupying line Of about 81
miles. beginning st Hawaii and rur
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

as the knoll Is called, was marked by o
throne tree and when that decayed
Gen. Sir George Cathcnrt, who fell at
lnkerman. replaced It with rough
ficld.gatc stone. on which he carved
with his own hands a crown, tho
queens initials and the date Of the bat.
tie. Later still. the Generals nephew.
Earl Cathcart. built this memorial.
which Is Of red granite and repeats the
inscription Of Its predecessor. It may
be that Mary's life was failure, but
she has her rccompense now. Her story
still greatly stirs the hearts Of men
and draws the sympathetic pilgrim to
such shrines as this; Elizabeth. success.
full In life, Is regarded Gfar or with
emotionless respect.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
The Mother Was Not Deceived.


lie was tired looking young man
as he leaned up against a shade tree Oh
Miami avenue, and the patrolman who
came along and halted to look him oveI
finally querlcd:
"Well. what are you doing here?"
"More or less t.tight." was the an
swcr.
whats that paper you have In you'
hnnd?'
"You can have IT,"
Bank check, ch?" said the officer as
he scanned It under the light. "Havs
yon been trying to,work confidence
gamcT
"Oh. no." replied the young man ns
he yawncd sleeplly. "That was little
racket on my own account"
"IIow do you mcan?'
why. I'm going with a girl who
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
A FATAL SPOT.
Place Where Mary Queen OF Scots
Lost Her Crown.

Three hundred and fifty years ago on
the 18th Of May Mary Queen Of Scots
stood on a grassy knoll near the village
Of Cathcart watching with feverish
interest the movements Of three bodies
of troops about mile of In the fields
round Langslde. Eleven days before
she escaped from the castle Of Lochlev.
en- and now the day had dawned which
was to decide whether she would ever
rule Scotland again. What the fates
had decreed Is written Mt large In the
pages Of history md that story throws
glamour Of pathetic romance round
the spot on which Mary learned her
doom. For many years "Court Knowe,"
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
our NEW POSSESSION.
Facts About the Hawaiian 1siand.
over Which Our Flag Now Floats.

EUt'N FN"VU0 0'FV HHH H"UT1FI' HSTHI1UsV
over Which Our Flag Now Floats.
Hawaii is of small area. being less
than that of a single Congressional dis.
trlct But nineteen nations keep rep.
resentatives at Honolulu to watch their
interests In the islands. The only rca.
son for this is that the islands hold the
key Of the Pacific Ocean. the largest
body of water on the globe. and control
the defenses of the western coast of
the United States.
For several years the people Of IIa.
wall have been living under the infiu.
encc of An erican civilization. speaking
and studying our language. recognizing
the stars and stripes as familinrly ms
their own flag. copying the laws of the
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
SALVATION ARMY RECRUITS

South African Notabies Converted BY
Lassies In Poke Bonnets.
Tho Salvation Army has recruits In
South Africa. The chief Kafmar, whose
tribe was terror TO travellers and OK.
plorcrs, has been converted by tho
swect.vOiced lassics In the poke bon.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
Measurements IN the Kiondikc.

Citizen-By the way, have been told
that the Klondlkc gold Is not worth so
much to the ounce as some other
brands.
Returned Klondiker-I couldn't say
as 10 that. We never measured by less
than ton. haven't any idea as to
ounce yalues.-Odds and Ends.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
Easy Way of Balancing the Books.

Easy Way of Balancing the Books.
bridget, you've broken as much
china this morning rs your wages
amount TO. Now, how can We prevent
this occurring again"
"Oi don't know, mum, unless yez
raises me wages."-Pearson's Weekly.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

nets. His wife Is . convert also. The
whole tribe has become civilized and
plain tea parties instead Of the "hot
pots" constitute their entertainments.
This Is considered notable victory
for the army.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

Wedlock holds a man pretty close
when his wife doesn't allow him to car
~ a latcEkey.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20

There Is NJ protective tariff on hide
- fay - ~ csosQult0 ID concerned.
Chicago eagle., 1898-08-20
Museum Diversions.

what alls the glass'eater:"
'He got bit Of boae In the turkey
hash"
The Press., 1898-06-02
TheGreatS Sale Of Auction Carpets
 Continues.

To make you realize the magni- tude of the great New York auc- tion sale at which these carpets were bought, we go back to the facts:
 More than 5O,OOO rolls, about $2,OOO,OOO worth of new, perfect carpets, just manufactured, were sold on the block, in New York, by order of Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Co.,, the great manu- lecturers of Yonkers. This sale was made necessary because of the general dullness in the carpet trade all along. It was a sale un- precedented and unparalleled, but it made a market for these goods, and though the manufacturers lost heavily, they were perfectly satisfied to unload. The goods went out to all parts of the United States.
 We were in frst-rate condition to take advantage of this sale to the utmost, having & very light stock of carpets here in the store, and so bought generously of the big plums that dropped.
 It is these that are now creating such a great commotion here and attracting customers from all over this region.
 6Oc quality Tapestry Carpets at 42c the yard 75c quality Tapestry Carpets | at 52c the yard s5c quality Tapestry Carpets | at 59c the yard $1.25 quality Administer Carpets l at 69c the yard $1 quality Moquette Carpets
 at 69c the yard MOquette Rugs
 From the same auction, prices core l spondingly low.
 Mat size at TAG each
 Size 27 by GA inches, at $1.49 each
 Sizes by 6 feet, at $2.67 each.
The Press., 1898-06-02
69c each!

These garments are made very stylishly, with fitted in waists of best quality Manchester percales, pretty summer patterns and are trimmed with braid.
The Press., 1898-06-02
HOLLAND.

1O1A1AANOs
 Clarence W. Hungerford of Bayon, N. J., spent Sunday at w. A. Agard's.
 Gen. Chas. M. Joslyn and family of Hartford have been spending a few days at his fathers.
 The churches and Sunday schools are making preparations for the observance for Children's day.
 Rev. A. H. Post has returned from Clinton, N. Y., and occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday morn ing.
 Miss Katherine M. Agard was home from Mt. Holyoke college and Harry B. Agard was home from Yale law school over Decoration day.
 Mrs. Maria A. Agard died last Wednes- day, after a short illness of five days. Mrs. Agard had been an invalid for many years, and had been confined to her room all of the time with rheumatism. The funeral took place from her late residence on Saturday afternoon at 10 o'clock, officiating. The choir of the church sang "Rock of Ages" and "There is a land of pure delight" The interment was at the East cemetery. Mrs. Agard leaves two sons, Wm. A. Agard and Edwin s. Agard who reside here, being connected with the Wm. Sumner Betting Go. Two broth CTS, Elliot B. Sumner of Willimantic and Dr. Edwin G. Sumner of Mansfield, and two sisters, Mrs. AbigalLull of Chambers burg, Pa., and Mrs. Ellen Hungerford of Hadlyme survive her. She was seventy nine years of age. A devoted member of the Methodist church, and was a woman of strong Christian character and always gave very Hberally toward all good objects and was always interested in the Methodist church. Most of her life has been spent in Holland and she will be missed by many friends. FLORA.
The Press., 1898-06-02
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL. NOTICES.

tMatter under this head 10 cents per line.l -caIl and examine tho line Of Latlies and Chlldron's Summer Underwear just rocelvod at A. l.. Towards.
 CARD.-We wish to thank our neigh bors and friends who SO kindly assisted us during the last sickness and at the ou- rial of our infant son, especially the sing MR. AND MRS. W. K. wHrTAKER CARD -I wIsh to thank Mir. and Mrs. W. K. D.mond and others for their kind ness to my sister, Margaret HartunR, dur
 MRs. LINDA JoHsE. --LadIea' house dresses and wrappers at E l.. Burr's.
 vera.,'a. o5 Mains at. When not In store call at r,aidpnas, Highland Trrraee. i For First.C Class Photographic call at Cardinals Studio. Cabinets only $2 per dozen. Good work guaranteed. S3 Main Street.
 -ArtIstIc photographs from S1 70 per dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon ettrs from 82 per dozen up. Martins, Johnaon's block.
 Fine Kid and Chamois Gloves. low prica, at E. l.. Burr's.
 A. W. Walker has been trying for some time to gut Boys Hose that would wear we'll and look well, and has found 1t In the Black Dog Hose, which Is the best Hose that was ever put on the market to sell for 2b cents pair. Call and examine. A few lawn and hay rakes, secured from he bankrupt stock of Smith Ad- ams, for sale right at the Chicago grocery. Ladies Dross Skirts In Sllk and Wor- steda from @l to co, at k. l.. Burr's-
 Now is the season to secure your window screens-for sale Rt the Chicago grocery.
 -Children's Dresses In muslln, cham brays, ginghams, and print, lace and hamburg trimmed, 50e to $2, at K. l.. Burr's.
 "A. W. Walker Ia showing large as- aortment of black dress goods, In both plain and figured. and all prices. Call and examine.
 A. W. Walker Is showing large As- sortmant Of oolored dress muslins rom bo to t7o per yard, good for July and Au- gust woar.
 W. F. LAhiff, optiolan and eye spec lalist, of Willimantic, will open an onlee In the borough June i4th. |"