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he earned bis title OF king. After repeated
| transactions with the natives whom he
employed In pearl fishing he stimulated
them from passiyity to great activity gain
| ing their confidence and trust BY honest
aud reliable barter. He never made prom
ises to them that he did not keep. He paid
them In full the price which they de-
manded. Himself finished critic. con-
noisscnr. he never permitted them to over
Value pile Of shells, and they grew to
admire him. He controlled the situation
Mt Tahiti. Hs WIS easily king.
1t is said that Harris has been a lover OF
these delicate gems since his boyhood.
| Pearls have always boon to him the most
mysterious. the most wonderful, tho most
beautiful handiwork OF nature. 10 him.
gifted with nm ARTISTIC, idoalistio tempera-
ment. they afrealed In a romantic, poetic
way. To him each translucent globula
seemed like tear from the weird eyes
Of an earth bewitched mermaid. They were
silent tokens OF the water maids grief,
she who perhaps pined for a terrestrial
lover X
Finally young Harns took pleasure
voyage to the distant Society Isles, and
saw what made hia enthusiastic eyes bulge
in their sockets. He saw native children
playing along the sands with the richest
pearls he had ever seem he saw the native
bellies passing by with ropes OF pearly
gems about their threats, such treasures
as would have made a society queen turn
pale with envy.
Then Harris made his first business trip
TO Tahitu, and he took with him 5000
worth OF merchandise. His burden consisted
mainly OF tobacco, knives, rope, Ash hooks
aud articles of clothing These were lux
urics TO the native Tahitite. and the pearl
trader brought back that year In exchange
for his merchandise fully 900 worth Of
pearls and pearl shells. He did not con
slider II a bad bargain. and he has been
back every year since.
Formerly only tho lowest grade pearls
were brought to the American market. The
finer ones were retained abroad and rarely
ever found their way this side OF the water.
Harris has turned the tables. and now
brings to the San Francisco market the
most perfect pearls found anywhere. The
perfect stones are orient and OF trans-
lucent Wilderness or gljmmerng irldcss-
ence. They are finely symmetrical in form,
and the best are generally pear shaped. like
falling tear The hunt for these beauties
Of the deep goes on necessarily. The same
excitement and uncertainty attends the
fishing as surrounds the tireless chase fos
god or tho determined digging In dia-
niond mine. There is the same labor and
the oft-repepted disappointment. Now ard
then great surprise IL brought up BY the
fearless pearl diver. That cOmpensates fop
MI the rest. Lately 1t was an immense \
black pearl, the hands0mest Of it, Kind A
ever snatched from the fathomless oceans Il
Harris brought II on his last recent voyaeo u
To San Francisco. After careful examipae n
TIL 49, fxIo
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noxinr - Mexico.

p,ownsyiIle. Texas, JANUARY 2s-WnRonH,
,.assd win emlgrants from the interior Of
Tavas destined for Southern Tamisuiipas'
s,,,,,a n arrive almost daily These peo-
~ nv having a good deal Of trouble ana
delay in passing their snse's some I families
CUSTOM DONE Disguised this soon and have
s h.aa ~ settle on the fertile lands on ihs
side q the Rio Gfands ~ .nls TO lis
county Will receive quite an ne0eAa - -
-lnfi nfi
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,o.,,,e Toxns, january 2sr--ArFanR !.
,'asr made whereby the Lonsshore ana
na oa. s,ly Alice and Corpus Christi telephone
lines have eanneess s1s a. . is,s an2rsnsed
oNLcrs oi.aisnhone exchange At Beesuies ~
r ,!,, y Y. Il opeTalon BY April \
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Arrangements have been consnmmated
with Manager Bancroft of the Cincinnati
National league baseball club by which the
famous team from the city in the Ohio Will
play with the Houston State league nine
on March 10 and 20, being Saturday and
sunday. respectively. This will prove good
news for the local fans and will excite
an interest in the game that will undou1l-
eddy develop as the season progresses. The
coming of Manager Bancrofts players VIII
also prove highly advantageous 10 the home
team, as they will be afforded an oppor-
tunity OF studying the tactics of the up TO
date nine.
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world heater BADLY Benten.

Chicago. January 2s--Bob Armstrong, the
colored heavyweight who has been horalded
by PEARSON Davies as world heater. wns
completely smothered and Knocked out to-
night by Frank Chlds, colored pucilst OF
this city IN less than two rounds
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New Orleans. January 2s,--The premier
stakes for e-yoar-olds at three furlongs was
the beet card today Results:
seven and a half furIonss, for 2-year-olds-
Eikin. Trsnhy. Ethoiin. Time. 1873.
Mile and d quarter Robert BcDper, Lake
View Palace Lobepguls, Time. 2;12.
Premier stalks. three furlongs--lay Beach.
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seycnty-tvo Hour Race Endc,

Pittsburg, Pa, January ao--The finish Of
the big seventy two hour bicycle race was
exciting and was u desperate effort Of the
two leaders. Waller and Elkcs. to carry off
the big end of the purse. Fixes won by two
yards having gone 1872 miles, laps and 60
yards.
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IN The FIELD OF SPORT.
Chamberlain Has Been Signed to
Pitch for Houston.
CINCINNATI TEAM WILL PLAY HERE.
Anson-Tcxas Cocks Won the BiS
Main at Yoakum.

President Bailey yesterday announced
that the Houston fans will rejoice with
exceeding great joy to learn that Brownie
Chamberlain. who played with the Fort
Worth team last season. has accepted the
terms Offered by the management of the
local club and will wear Houston uniform
during the coming season. Brownie is
a speedy and puzzling twirler, fast fielder,
hard hitter and clever base runner.
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Knock Out in ono Tcnth.

Hot Springs, Ark. January 29.-Jim Brew
ster Of indianapolis and Ed Wall OF Mem
phis. negro welterwoights, fought u savage
contest before the New Hot Springs Athletic
club tonight Wall was knocked out la the
tenth round.
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shut down at noon today and will not Etart
again until the striking weavers return to
work. By the closing of the mills 1870 hunds
are involved in the strike and are out Of
work,
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Romany Rawney, Russclla Walden. Time,
1874.
Handicap. six furlonss-Gath. j. A. Gray
Tabourot. Time, l;i6H,
Seven and a half furlougs-Fred Barr.
Harry S., Hot STUFF. Time. Al.
Seven and a half furongs-Bnsqut. Anger,
His Brother. Time. f:3gts.
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InrIcside winners.

san francisco, January 29-weather
cloudy, track fast Mt Inglesde today. Win
ners: sonoro, George L., Veragua. Collins.
Kamsin, Joe Terry.
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NEw ENGLAND s,raIKE.
Operatives VIII Not c.
~, Out Monday.

4. renee, Mass, January 60. There VIII
~ ~ strike In this city at present the de-
:. ~ having been practically reached By
z. mule spinners' union today Although
~ nelinlte action was taken. the spinners
IN, nearly unanimous In their determine
ltior.,, 20 follow the programme Of The Ma
49,. union, when Is TO the effect that all
~ snaii be centered AT New Bedford,
'xs,a~e committee appointed to wait on thy
,3; HI orsanizatipn anI nbtain its Tanc,
Il 70 strike reported that their efforts
psen IN vain. The Nptiontl enion held
& victory fer New BEDFORD meant a
f'ssory for all textile workers..
rrovtdcnce MilI shut Down.
providence, r. l.. january 2a.--Ths Cen
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Providence Mil shut Down.
Providence. r. l.. january 2a-Ths Cen
'sfstl'e cotton mills at centeryille. =. l.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
A PROVIDENT BRIDE.
How a wide-AwnlSe Philadelphia
Young Woman Saved Money
for a Wedding Tour.

A promising young lawyer who has
an office in the Girard building has just
made the delightful discovery that his
fancee is also a firancier. The young
mans sweetheart resides in German
town, and for several mdhths past he
has called upon her regularly thrice
week. When he first met the girl, two
years ago, he was, of course, extremely
anxious to make a good Impression,
and he lavished many presents upon
her. The girls parents are quite well
to do, but she disapproves of any sort
Of display or prodigallty, and when, in
the natural course Of events, the young
man proposed and was accepted, she
felt it to be her privilege and her duty
to read him little lecture on ''Econo-
N.Y." She called his attention to the
fact that every time he called he had
been in the habit of bringing flowers
and candy to the value of dollar or
two. She suggested that in the future
he should discontinue the presents,
handing over a silver dollar instead
whenever he came 10 see her. He
laughed, for he thought she was Joking,
but she speedily assured him that she
was much in earnest. So he paid his
dollar regularly, and finally came Ia
the conclusion that the money was be-
ing devoted 90 charity. The wedding
day was set for next month, and an ex-
tended tour was contemplated. Un-
fortunately, the young lawyer recently
took flyer" in stocks, and dropped SO
much money that he had to notify his
fancee that their wedding trip must be
dispensed with. The dear girl laughed
at him, and. leaving the room for mo
ment presently returned with a satchel
containing 256 silver dollars. Their
plans will not be changed.-Philadel
| Dhia Record
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s1OO REWARD. s1OO.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing it's work. The proprietor
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that Il fails to cure
Send for list of Testimonials.
Address Il. ]. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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sIIILIrOE- LANG.

A very pretty wedding was .cele-
brated at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Spencer Foulke. at No. 4O2 Poplar
street, Thursday evening, the bride be-
ing Miss Alberta ang and Edward f.
Sillitoe, the groom. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John France. The
bride was gowned in white organdie
lace and ribbons. She was attended by
her little sister, Miriam j. Lang, as
flower girl. The bridal party entered
the parlors as the wedding march was
played, and stood under a bower OF
palms, daisies, sweet peas, smilax and
white drapery, overhanging which was
a large bell made OF the same flowers.
Above the pretty floral decorations
three silk flags, tied with white satin
ribbon, were hung, and lent a bright
and glowing contrast to the tasteful
trimmings.
From the Sunday school class Of St.
PauPs M. e. Church, to which she be-
longed, the bride received a handsome
dinner set. There were many other
beautiful and useful presents.
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Full Set Of Teeth, $500

city, and Miss Rebecca Dishler, of
Philadelphia, will be made at the
brides home on Sunday
Miss Blanche Cosden, who has been
spending a few days at Washington,
returned to her home, at Kirkwood,
yesterday.
Miss May Lofand. OF Milford, is
visiting Wilmington friends.
Mrs. F. w. Pierson and children are
visiting Mrs. Charles Barker, in Mil
ford.
S. G. Warrington and wife, Of Mil
ton, registered at the Clayton House
Thursday evening.
Clarence d. Sypherd, OF Dover, was
In town yesterday to obtain internal
revenue stamps, but was unable to OBJ
tain them, the supply being exhausted.
Charles Jester and family have
moved to their Summer residence, near
Newport, Del.
Prothonotary Victor B. Woolley. Dr.
]. A. Ellegood and j. Harvey White
man will spend the Fourth of July at
Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Mitchell have
returned from Atlantic City.
Miss Louise Reynolds, Of Middle
town, is visiting her sister, Mrs. d. P.
Barnard, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stetter and family and
Miss Mary McCOnaghy are spending a
week in Lancaster.
Miss Louisa Eiseman is spending
several days at Greenbank.
c. R. H. Jackson, physical director
OF the Y. M. c. A., at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
is visiting old friends here.
Miss Ida Downs, of Wyoming, is the
guest OF Miss NJ. Bertha Crowding.
The Young Peoples Aid Society OF
the NJ. E. Church, of Landenberg, will
give a lawn fete on the public school
lawn at that place next Saturday even
ing.
George S. Frederick and family will
spend the Summer at Charlestown
Md.
Edwin Short, of Georgetown, is visit.
ing friends in the city.
Miss Emma Hughes. Of Elkton, is
visiting friends here.
Miss Mary Black, of Cecilton, is Wis
! iting Wilmington friends.
Miss Carrie Titler has returned tC
| Chesapeake City after an extended
visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter l. Cooper, Jr.
left to-day for Belmar, n. j., wher,
they will spend the Summer.
Miss Mary Bell Reynolds, Of Por
Deposit, is visiting her sister, Mrs. d
Vance Thomas.
Mrs. Evelyn Sarde, OF Camden, wa
in the city yesterday.
William B. Clerk was in Dover ol
Thursday.
The Misses Polk have returned 4
West Grove, Pa, after a visit to thei
sister, Mrs. w. S. Prickett.
Captain Thomas Johnson, OF Reed
, Wharf Va, is visiting old Wilmington
friends.
The Misses Long will spend their va
cation in Chester and Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02

HINDERER-JONEs

Ernest H. Hinderer, Jr., and Miss
Mary G. Jones were married by Rev.
o. G. Buddington on Thursday evening,
at the brides home, No 1l12 Maryland
avenue, at $50 o'clock. The parlor
was decorated with ferns, flags and
flowers, and the couple stood under an
arch Of flowers. The bride was gowned
in white silk, lace and satin ribbon, and
carried Bride roses.
The brides cousin, Miss Mary
Thomas, of Torresdale, Pa, was brides
maid, and wore cream crepe albatross
and carried roses. The BRIDES brother
Swithin Chandler Jones, was best man
Miss May Bonner. OF Davisville, Bucks
county, Pa, was maid OF honor, and
was gowned in lavender silk. Little
Miss Miriam Thomas, Edith Thomas
Ethel Hinderer and Gertrude Jones
were the flower girls. Miss Carrie
Burki played the wedding mach.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
LORD sAIIsBURY's DIPLOMACY,

Lord Salisbury, England's premier
made an address before the United
Club in London on Tuesday evening
which contained several significant
points relative to England's relations
with the United States and other
countries. He said:
There is a black cloud on the hori-
zon, one that does not affect us per-
sonally, but which eyokes the deepest
sorrow and our earnest desire for its
removal Il is the war of two great
states. between whom we are neutral
one bound to us by every tie OF kindred
and similarity OF institutions and re-
ligions; the other the state that fought
on our side when we struggled with the
threatening tyranny Of the First Ma
poleon. Watching this terrible war, we
are hound to abstain from expressing
any preference or any judgment on
either side. We know that in both
cases the motives were of tine highest
character. We know that the United
States are animated by elevated phi
lanthrophy and that Spain is inspired
by that love Of independence which
was the greatest pride Of all ancient
nations l can only say l earnestly
wish the day may speedily arrive when
this terrible slaughter between two ma
tions will cease and the world be re-
stored to peace.
With this exception, the world
looks smiling enough TO us politically,
The convention with France has re-
moved the subject OF conflict between
us and our greatest and most cult
waited neighbor. The Soudan expedi-
tion, II successfully accomplished, will
be the greatest work for civilization
that England has performed for two OF
three generations.
The governments Chinese policy Is
to prevent the Chinese Empire from
falling into ruins, to invite Il into
paths OF reform. to give II every assist
ance in our power, to perfect its de
fences and to Increase its commercial
prosperity. Thus we should aid China
and ourselves. II is impossible that
we should have the same influence ovel
China as over India and Egypt but
believe that so far as railways are con.
cerned our advantages will be fully
equal 10 those OF other nations"
His straddle on the trouble between
our country and Spain is simply G
masterpiece OF diplomacy.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
VISIT THE SOLDIERS.

Go visit the Second Regiment, Penn
sylvania Volunteers camp, at Penns-
grove and enjoy the grand street pa
rade, fag-raising, festival and enter
tainment of the Soldiers Glee Club, as
well as a delightful ride on the river
Boats leave King street wharf, Mon
day, July 4, 1898, as follows; 720, and
11.30 a. m. and 1, ?, 3, $50 and SIS p
m. Returning, leave Pennsgrove at 8
S.15 and 10 a. m. and /, 2.30, 4.50 anC
7.SO p. m.
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CHAUTAUQUB
LOW-RATE EXCURSION VIA PENN
SYLVANIA RAILROAD.


On July the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will run special excursion
from Philadelphia. Baltimore, WASH
ington. Reading, Altoona, Bellefonte'
Lock Haven, Shamokin, WllkeSDarle'
Sunbury and Williamspot and pr1nci-
pal intermediate stations, and stations
on the Delaware division, Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad,
and on the Cumberland Valley railroad
TO Chautauqua, N. Y. Special train
will start from Harrisburg at 11.S5 a.
m. Connecting trains will leave Phila-
delphia $50 a. M, Washington 7.50 a.
M. Baltimore $50 a. m. Round-trtp
tickets, good to return on regular
trains not earlier than July Is, nor
later than August 6, will be sold at rate
of $1,000 from Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington, and at proportionate
rates from other stations.
For specific rates and time OF con-
Meeting trains, apply to nearest ticket
agent.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02

The women OF Cheswold, Kent coun-
ty, have done themselves great credit
by going to the polls, and voting in
favor OF adequate compensation for the
teacher in their public school. Poor
pay provides poor teacher and poor
teacher makes poor scholars. The in.
fiuence of the woman's vote at oui
school elections will be uniformly bene.
fetal.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
ATLANTIC CITY.

Commencing Sunday. July 3, the
steamer Ulrica, leaving Wilmington
King street wharf at 730 Sunday
only, will connect at Pennsgroye with
through trains for Atlantic City, arriv-
ing at 1910 and IL a. IN. Returning,
trains will leave Atlantic City at $50
p. m, arriving in Wilmington at $40
p. m. Fare for round trip, only $1.50.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
The Meanest Man.

Jeweler-John, put all except the
plated goods in the safe and lock it.
John-Why. sir, it isn't closing time.
NO; but I've invited the firemen
who saved the store yesterday 70 come
in and select as presents from me any
articles they may prefer."-Jewelers'
Weekly.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES,

500 WILL make $500 to 81 200 In Stock
Speculation Through your own broker5.
VIM impart information for 20 per cent.
OF net profit after made. CONFIDENTIAL
Prompt action imperative "INSIDER. -
Room 49, lSs Nassau St. New York
MANAGER AND CASHIER, with SEQ.
wanted to take charge OF cafe buffet
shuffle-board, pool and billiard room, OF
hrst-class Atlantic City Hotel Address
CASHIER. Evening Journal office.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
An ..Irnfrnther.,,

DO you sing. Mr.. sims?" asked the
hostess.
"Only a little," he replied. And yet
he was in the middle OF his fifth song
when the last guest took a hurried fare
ll."--Picl-Me-Up.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
DIED.

COVERDAIIE.-In this city, on July /,
Julia, daughter of Stephen G. and
Mary Coverdale, aged years and 10
months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited 20 attend the funeral, on Mon
day July 4. at o'clock. from the resi-
dence Of her parents, No. lib Lobdell
street. Interment at Cathedral Gene
terry. .a
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sUnnER RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY. N. ]
SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE.-By virtue OF an Act
of the General Assembly OF the State OF
Delaware passed at Dover May g. 1885.
Will be sold at public sale. at the stable
attached to the Gibson House, on ahiploy
street near Fourth street, Wilmington.
Del, on Monday. July IL. 1895, at 2 O'clock
p. m, one bay horse, ono set OF harness
and one dearborn wagon, taken and SOLD
as the property OF Francis Meredith.
CLARENCE A. FORWOOD.
Evening journal., 1898-07-02
MARKING INTERNArUoNAL LAW


In our present war against Spain
we are not only making history and
demonstrating to the world the effec-
tiveness Of modern appliances OF war
fare, but we are also making interna-
tional law which must be accepted by
the other nations OF the world. Wash
ington dispatches inform us that under
the head OF Instructions to Blockad-
ing Vessels and Cruisers" the Navy
Department has issued general order,
No. 492, which is likely to be hereafter
almost a complete epitome OF the best
international law relating to blockades.
The work has been In progress for two
months, and the best legal minds in
the State, War and Navy Departments
have participated in framing the order
The duties Of a master OF a blockading
vessel are clearly set out in detail, and
NO neutral action in good faith would
have excuse for complaint II the letter
Of the circular were followed in tn,
case OF blockades. The very first def,
nition lays down in final form a prin
ciple OF international law that is bounS
to arouse the opposition OF the Span
iards and perhaps OF their sympa
thizers in Europe, for 1t enlarges con
siderably the narrow limits OF effective
ness OF q blockade as construed by tn
6paniards and made a basis OF pro
tst by them to the powers. 1t is said
"a blockade to be effective and bind
ing must be maintained by force sud
ticient TO render ingress to and egres
from port dangerous. The contir
uity OF blockade is not broken II tn
blockading vessels are driven away b
stress OF weather or are absent on
chase. but is broken II they leave vo
UNFAIRLY or are driven away
the enemy's force"
The suspension OF blockade Il
wolves a new notification and Is a 6
rious matter.
Under the head OF notification
neutrals, it is said that neutral vesse
are entitled TO notice OF a blockal
before seizure. But this notice mi
be given by proclamation, by comm,
notoriety, or by notice from ves'
OF the blockading force. The rule is
be construed with liberality, howevl
Vessels attempting to enter a port ;
ter notice are prizes, save in certa
cases covered by treaty. A neuti
vessel may in good faith sail for
blockaded port with an alternative d
tination to be decided upon by inform
ton as to the continuance Of the bio,
ade obtained at a neutral port. I
she must obtain this notice before {
reaches a port. Vessels in blockat
ports will be allowed thirty days
leave after the blockade is declar
Vessels resisting visit or present
fraudulent papers or attempting to
cape should be seized. With the {
mination OF a voyage a blockade r
ner's danger ends. but she is liable
capture at any time before she reac
Evening journal., 1898-07-02

The Flemish word for ''bike" is
spelled with forty letters. Flanders is
a country where it must be cheaper to
make signs than to talk.-San Fran
cisco Bulletin.