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Evening journal., 1898-01-12
A nistoric Ker.


This interesting key of Loeb Leven
Castle is still in existence. It was
found in the lake, and is supposed to
have been the one thrown in by young
Douglas, when Mary queen of Scots
made her escape. The key was orig
inallyin possession fWilliam Hamp-
er, Esq, who presented it to Sir Walter
Scott, having first had an engraving
made of it. The Castle of Loeb Leven is
situated on an island of about two
acres, near the northwest extremity Of
the lake. Queen Mary, when she dis
missed Boutwell, on Carberry hill and
Joined the insurgents, was carried cap
tive to Edinburgh, and on the follow
ing day committed to Loeb Leven castle.
On the 25th Of March, 1657-s, she at
tempted TO escape from thence, in tho
guise of a laundress, but was frus-
trated. On Monday, May ., 1868, how
ever, while the family were at supper,
the boy. William Douglas, secured the
keys of the castle and gave egress TO
the queen and her maid fromthe strong
hold; then, locking the gates behind
them to prevent pursuit, he placed the
fugitives in boat that lay at hand, and
rowed them to the appointed landing
place on the north side of the lake
Strand
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
QUICKLY FILLED.
A Place In Office That Did Not Remnin
Long Vacant.


Long Vacant.
Great as is the agility OF Office seek
ers, story which was told some years
ago seems apocryphal. 1t was orig
inally told by Mr.. John c. Rives, of
Washington, man well known in both
social and business life in that city.
The story concerned Maj. Hobbie, once
member of congress from New York
state, who, on the accession of Gen.
Jackson to the presidency, was made
assistant postmaster general, which po-
sition he held until 1850.
Maj. Hobbie, like many Of our present
high officials, was ever ready with the
fatal answer: mo vacancy" to all APP
plicants for Office. Mr.. Rives said the
major had promised to appoint n friend
Of his to the first vacancy, and he had
called on him repeatedly to fulfill that
promise, but the invariable answer:
"No vacancy was the excuse, until he
had about concluded to relinquish the
matter as n bad job.
At length one day his friend called
on him, out of breath from running, and
told him that Mr.. Paine, post Office
clerk, had just been drowned in the
canal, at the same time begging that
he would go with him to secure his place
from Maj. Hobbie.
Thinking he had a sure thing this
time, Mr.. Rives said they both has
tened TO the majors Office and conf
IDENTIFY renewed their application.
''No vacancy" said the major.
ayes, there is" said the applicant.
"Paine is dead, drowned in the canal,
and I have just seen his body on the
bank awaiting the coroner's inquest" "
Whereupon Maj Hobbie sent imme-
diately for his miscellaneous clerk, Mr..
Mari, and to the. astonishment of all
present, Marr confirmed the stereo-
typed reply of ''No vacancy"
'But yes there is" the applicant In
sisted. "Paine Is drowned"
slow is this2" said the major. "Is
poor Paine really gomez"
Certainly" said Mari; drowned in
the canal; and his place was filed an
hour ago by the appointment of the
man who saw him fall in."-Youth's
Companion.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
DIED.

MURPHEY.-At Brooklyn, N. Y, on
January 6, 1898, John A., son of the
late John b and Marion J. Muir
phey, aged 3S years.
PLUNKETT.-In this city, on the 9th
instant, Philip G. Plunkett.
SMITH-In this city, on the 10th inst,
John s., son Of Patrick and Margaret
Smith. aged 27 years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from
his parents residence, No. 2500 West
Fifth street, on Thursday morning, al
Q o'clock. High mass at st. Anne's r
c. Church. lnterment at New Cathe-
dral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
GOOD TIMES HAVE COME

You can afford to indulge yourself or your
family in the luxury of a good weekly news
paper and a quarterly magazine Of fiction.
You can get both of these publications With
almost a library Of good novels for Sc ner wear.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
MARRIED.

BEERBROWER- R-PATTEN.-On jan
uary 6, 1898, by Rev. William A.
Walling, at the home of the bride
No. All East Twelfth street, William
o. Beerbrower and LOttie w. Patten.
GENSEMER - DOLBOW. - At the
Union NJ. e. Pasonage, No. sos
Washington street, on Friday even
ing. January z, 1898, by Rev. John
ID. c. Hanna, William Gensemer and
Miss Ella V. DOlbOw, both of Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
FOSSIL PuIS-The demand

FOSSIL PTDLS.-The demand is
proof of their worth-Dr. Agnew q
Liver Pills are beating out many fossil
formulas at quarter a box-They're
better medicine-Easier doses and 10
cents a vial. A Thousand ailments may
arise from a disordered liver. Keep
the liver right and you'll net have Sick
Headache, BiliOusness, Nausea, C.Onst1-
patton and Sallow Skin.-20-SOld by
Miller Drug Company. 402 Markes
street; n. b. Danforth Market and
Second streets.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DUTTER, EGGS AND POULTRY.
Mccarthy, VIM. H., Third st. market.
DRUGGISTS.
Danforth, N. b., 124 Market street.
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
Lawton, William, GIL Market street.
Row. l. Lewis, Alb King street.
CLOCKS AND JEWELRY.
Rudolph, c. F., 4th and Market Sts.
Baynard, S. H., Fifth and Market Sts.
BUILDERS SUPPLIES.
Charles Warner Co, foot Market St
BICYCLES.
Hartlove, w. H., cor. 3rd and French
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Cummings, 3O2 Market street.
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
Kelly, Francis S. & Co.
PAWNBROKERS.
Harris, NJ. J26 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
Made IL wnrm Anrho.r.

Cumso-I hear that Swayback has
been saying exasperating things about
you?
Cawker-Yes; but have attended to
his case.
"I suppose that You heaped Goals Of
fire upon his head?"
"Well, something OF that sort. Igave
him a most effective roasting. Puck
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
HANsCoM's.

In our Mocha and Java we have
secured Il distinctive flavor and rich
ness that is reproduced in no other
coffee. Our Regal blend at SOC,
Rosada at 25c, aud Santora blend at
15c are great values.
HRNSIOM NJ, Market Streets.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12

AT Keene, N. H., yesterday the
resf estate and personal properly of the
Indurated Paper Company, in which
some Wilmingtonians are interested,
we're sold. .l
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
stnndinr rrnfornI,ln-

Teacher-Sit down, Thomas Tippsi
Tommy-Don't wanter. Pa smashed
his finger 'snornin' an I lafred.-PhiI-
adelphia North American.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12
WINTER RESORTS

WINTER RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY, M.
Autumn at the Seashore. A Delightful
Season
SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Open All the Year.
Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues, At
lantic City, N. J.
Near the Beach. Elegant and Mod
ern. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot Sal
Baths. Sun Parlor. Steam Heat. ope'
Crates. Cuisine and Service First
Glass. A. GRUBB. Mgr.
Evening journal., 1898-01-12

The habit of always beginning his
work by taking a rest has prevented
many a man from retiring on his in
come.-Life.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Ernest Terah HoOiey.

Ernest Terah Hooley, whose volun-
|tary bankruptcy was reported from Lon.
don yesterday, was rated among the new
crop of millionaires whose profuse ex-
travagance dazzled the steady going.
His business was that of company pro-
moter. Everything he touched was be-
lieved to turn to money. The rise of the
bicycle afforded him an opportunity to
consolidate and reorganize large private
Iconcerns. manufacturing tires and wheels,
into giant stock companies. He launched
into other lines following the same meth
ods. His offices in London were like
those of great bank. He bought sew
eral yachts. among them the big Brit
tanla, lately owned by the prince of
Wales. Among the performances rated
by the loyal British populace was the
purchase of great estate adjoining one
of Queen Victoria's country houses.
There he gathered a miscellaneous
crowd of city spectators with great gold
chains and loud clothing who made pr.
vacy for the queen and her guests i'm.
possible. His wealth on paper was esti-
mated at S4o,ooo.ooo to s5oooo,ooo but it
is found that to maintain his shares in
the market he was compelled to expend
enormous sums. The sharks fattened
on him until a petition in bankruptcy
was the only recourse. He made great
deal out of nothing but he tried to make
too much.-Denver News.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
THAT HoBsoN MORTGAGE.
Money Is On Hand to Pay 1t Off whel
Needed.

Money Is On Hand to Pay 1t Off When
Needed.
Cincinnati, O., June Sin view Of the
published statement that the home stead
occupied by the mother OF lis,ss. Hob
son, the Mer,i.nae he,o. al Gree. 10 o,
Ala, was heavily mofgaged. and that a
popular subscription was started to re.
lease it, the Times Star wired to that city
for facts. and today received this reply;
Greensboro. Ala. June 8-Your in.
quiry received. Judge Hobson has ten
dered to the mortgage company the
amount due on the mortgage. There is
dispute as to the amount of the debt,
but the money is in hand to pay any
amount due, and no aid is needed of any
sort.
H. S. BENNERs, Editor Beacon"
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
INVASION DELAYED.

The Transp rts Will Wart;t Key Wet on
Account of Strange vests's.
Washington, June o-The sighting Of
f ur strange vessels off the coast ct
Cuba will delay the invasion Of Santiago.
The report that the vessels are Spanish
was received at Key West today and
may result in holding the expedition at
that point until it is definitely ascertain.
ed if any formidable Spanish vessels a,e
really in Cuban waters,
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
EIGHT MEN KiLLsC.

The Crst bal Colon Suffered Loss in Bat
eof May 81
Key West, June o-Cuban spies this
morning brought information of the
bophsidment of Santiago on May a..
They state that eight men were kill ID
on board the Ciistobal Colon during the
engagement They left Santiago before
the battle of Monday,
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
YELLOW JOURNALS CLASH,

New York Journal Sues the World for
Fifty Thousand Dollars,
New York, June o-W. X. Hearst be-
gan suit today against Joseph Pulitzer
for publishing statement that govern
ment officials boarded the Journal dis.
patch boat Buccaneer at Tampa to pre-
vent it from carrying away dispatches
concerning secret army plans.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
WAR BILL REPORTED,

The Confe reuce Committee Makes Many
ChRnges From Original
Washington, June o-The conference
committee reported this afternoon very
different measure from that passed by
the house. Many concessions had been
made by both sides. The house ACCEPT.
ed the tax amendment Of iane-fou'th Of
one pet ssat on sugar aad petroleum
and cne per cent on every sleeping car
ticket. The senate reeeitd from the
silver seignofage coinage smcndm ment
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
sERGT, SULLWAN'S REMAINS.
Arrived in Denver Over the Rio Giande
nt THIS Morning,

Arrived in Denver Over the RIO Giande
ut o This Morning.
Minturn, Colo, June S-The remains
OF Sergeant Neil c. Sullivan, H company,
First Regiment Colorado Volunteers,
are on the Rio Grande train which passed
here tonight, The father and mother Of
the dead soldier are with the remains
and will, for lack of direct railway con-
nection, be.-compelled to remain in D en-,
yer until p. m. They will arrive there
at a. m. The soldiers father has re.
piled to telegram from Adjutant Cen
eral Barnum that he would accept a
military escort for the funeral and the
body will probably lie in: state at the
Denver armoty tomorrow.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
TWO ouNBoATs CAPTURED.


Prizes Stul Being Raked In BY The
Amer rican Fleet or Cuba.
Key West. June 8.-The captain Of the
British tramp steamer Roath told the
captain of an American auxiliary gun
boat, off Havana, yesterday. that be pas
sed the lighthouse tender Suanee two
days ago. The Suanee had in tow two
small Spanish gunboa.s which she had
captured on the Cutan coast. These
gunboats mount only one gun each. The
Suanee was apparently proceeding to
this port. but probably had different or
ders, as she has not yet arrived.
The Roath. while in San Juan. saw .
large Spanish steamer there loaded with
provisieas to be landed somewhere Ia
Cuba.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
THAT STRANGE FLEET.
Four vesfeis Of Cuba Cause Great Excite
ment 1T Key Wet.

Key West, June o-Great excitement
prevails on account of the presence of a
strange feet N Nicholas channe'. Spe. +.
speculation is rife as to its identity. It
is believed that it may either be one of
ceivera's fleet that escaped the trap and
effected iuncture with the small cius-
ers from Porto Rico, or may be the Cad )
fleet. The scout that discovered tie
fleet reports it to comp rise one large
cruiser, two smaller ones and torpedo
boat,
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
A Boston Assumption.

The Boston Herald says: The girls
are now wearing garter buckles embel-
lished with two enamelled flags crossed.
Of course everyone knows what flags
they are" Perhaps everyone isn't SO
devilishlY inquisitive as you are, Mr..
Herald observer-Denver Post.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Catholic Academy Exercises.

The closing exercises of St. Gertrude's
Academy were held this afternoon. A
program of no inconsiderable merit, COM
prising musical numbers, essays and de-
clamations was presented by the pupils.
The awarding of honors closed the OK.
ercises.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Spain In Trouble,

London, June e.-lt is known now that
the state of public feeling in Madrid is
worse han at any time since the begin
ming Of the war. The enemies of Sagas-
ia are searching for an opening and
threaten coalition of forces.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
RESIST TO THE DEATH.

Spain's Instructions to Angush Will Not
BE Changed or Increased.
Madrid. June o-The minister of war
has refused to send any further orders
to the governor general of the Phillip.
pines. The orders were. Protect the
honor of Spain and resist the enemy to
the & "a h.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Win We'd Cisn+ros.

Washington, June o-Lieutenant c, B.
Carborell of the engineer corps, mem
Der of General Lees staff, obtained leave
of absence today to wed Senorita
Evangelina Cossio y Sisneros. the Cuban
heroine, whom he aided in escaping from
Havana
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Unknown Fleet
Seen Of CuDo
ISIT THE CADlZ FLEET7
Three Strange Vessels Believed to b'
Spanish Or Havana.

Three Strang6 VPBE6IB BeH6VeU % DC
Spanish OF Havana.
Key West, June o-It is reported here
today that three Spanish warships were
sighted off Havana on Tuesday night.
One of the vessels is battleship. The
news is from government sources. but is
not yet verified.
Commodore Watson has strong fleet
in Havana waters and battle may now
be in progress If the report is true. The
numerous rumors lend semblance of
truth to the report.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Will Impress Transports,

San FRANCISCO June e.-The govern.
ment is unable to charter transports for
the Manila expedition and may be com.
PEELED 10 impress three vessels o. the
Pacific mail company's line.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Fear Complications.

Washington, June e-The authorities
fear grave complications will result if
Aguinaldo succeeds in capturing Manila
ahead os the American forces.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
RODRIGUEZ KILLED,

The Cuban Leader and His Command
Perish ed ut Santiago.
Mobile, June 9 The Cuban general,
Rodriguez and his expedition which left
for Tampa recently is reported to have
been killed in the Santiago Ell sagcmsm mt.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Cables are Cut,

Key West, June o-The Cuban cables
are now all cut. The Maydower is to be
converted into floating cable station off
Santiago. so that direct communication
can be established.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Seized a rms.

Hong Kong, June o-Tbe police today
seized large quantity of aims ana an.
munition which were being loaded h re.
1t was suspected they were desline d for
Manila.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
CARRANZA MUST GO.

The British Government win Not po'sr-.te
Apanish Spies.
Ottawa, Ontario, June ga messenger
was sent to Montreal today to notify
Seno,s Carranza and Dubosq to leave
the Dominion OF Canada.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
.s-as--s-s-s-Ss -
Captain Hart Pardoned,

Washington, june e-The preside mt
today pardoned Captain Hart, convicted
of filibustering some time since.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
BLOODY BATTLE.
Negro Troops At Tampa Have Trouble
With the Whites

Savannah, Ga, June GA letter re-
ceived here from Georgia volunteer at
Tampa reports bloody fight between
the negro troops and the whites at that
place. The censors prevented the rews
being sent out through the natural
sources. Four men we've killed. The
excitement over the matter is ye'y m
tense
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
gg0p|. Phillips
is D0| Injured
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS SAFE.

The Commander q! the Texas Was Not In
jured at Santiago.
Washington, June o.-The navy de-
partment today received cable from
Captain Phillips reporting thathe is alive
and unlnjured.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
S01ilgO 1V0-
sion De|0yed
TRANSPORTS PUT BACK.
A Rumor AfiOst that the Twenty Thousand
| Men Have Returned To Tampa.

Men Have Returned To Tampa.
Washington, Tune o,-lt is rumored
that the transports which started from
Tampa yesterday have put back in or
der to receive word concerning the sight
ing of Spanish ships. 1t is further report
ed that the four Spanish vessels have
succeeded in running the blockade and
are now in Havana harbor.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
An Quiet at The Capital.

Washington, June o-Naval circles are
quiet today onacoount of the absence of
official advices from the West Ini;es.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
silver t,uotss,on.

New York. June e-Silver is quoted
at 5SM today.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09
Will Report Today.

Washington. June THE conferees on
the war revenue bill has nearly finished
its work and will report the measure to
the house and senate this afternoon.
Daily camera., 1898-06-09


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the Crystal
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Physicians and family By our ne" Dot
distilled and filtered water arian
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The c1sId SPRINGS Brewing I Ice GO.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
GAS WAR OVER.

Boston, January 20.-The long con-
tinue controversies which have been
fought in the courts of Delaware, New
York and Massachusetts from time to
time, over the control of the Bay State
Gas company and gas companies absorbed
by it, ali of which are in this immediate
vicinity are at an end to all appear
ances. In evidence of this Mr.. Albert q.
Burrage, the lawyer, who has been one
of the chief figures in conducting the
legal business of the Bay State Gas com
pany, today issued the following:
"Ihe differences between Thomas W.
Lawson and Henry M. Whitney and the
different gas and coke companies repre-
sented by them were settled today at a
conference of all parties interested. The
settlement included the return to the Bay
State Gas company of Delaware Of the
$1,000, 600 capital stock of the Bay State
Gas company of New Jersey, the election
of Lawson board of directors for the
Boston, South Boston, Roxbury and Bay
State companies and Whitney board for
the Brook1ine, Dorchester and Jamaica
Plain companies. All contracts made
between the different gas companies and
he New England Gas g. Coke Co., Mas
sachusetts Pipe Line company and Do
minion Coal company were ratified ana
confirmed. All suits brought or insti-
gated by Mr.. Lawson are to be with
DRAWN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
PROTECTIVE TARIFF LEAGUE.

New York, January 20.-Ex-Mayor w.
L. Strong Of this city, was elected Presl-
dent of the American Protective Tariff
league to succeed Cornelius N. Bliss at
the 18th annual meeting of that organiza-
ton. held here today. The officers elected
were: First Vice. President, L. p. Can
non; second e-presidens, j. E.Thropp;
treasurer, Chester Griswold; general sec
rotary, w. II. Wakeman; executive com
mittee, 7. NJ Ives, New York: F. G.
Cheney, New Hampshire; James Phillips,
Jr., Massachusetts; VIM. Barbour, New
Jersey; n. G. Valentine. New York.
All of these officers were chosen by the
new board of managers which is composed
of L. B. Cannon, Cornelius N. Bliss,
Thomas Dolan, of Pennsylvania, P. O..
Cheney of New Hampshire and Henry
Mccall of Louisiana.
Secretary Wakeman presented report
of the work done by the organization dur
ing 1897. He showed that So, 1898 had been
expended within that period The league
circulated 652,51 complete tariff docu.
ments. G. N Bliss, secretary of the In
terror sent letter to Mr.. Wakeman, de-
clining to serve second term. modem
tally Mr. Bliss said: II am inclined to
Withdraw from all political activity
when my work here is finished and I pro
pose to myself when that time shall
come, to have all freedom from all respon-
sibility, except such as may entaiL by a
reasonable care of my private affairs. y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
The Idy1 of the Springs.

Some years ago company made an
overland trip through the west The
guide was one Rattlesnake Pete. AS
the party journeyed they became very
thirsty, for in certain parts of Arizona
water is scarce. All day long they jour-
neyed, and animals and men were nigh
perishing, when, 10, it was as the guide
had foretold-they reached a cooling
spring where the water gushed forth
from under great rock-but there was
a man there with rifle in his hands
and two pistols in his belt. and this
man said he owned the spring. His
price for water was 81 a bucket. So our
friends purchased water and drank and
gave to the animals. Rattlesnake Pete
remarked, as he went away, to the gen
tleman who owned the water, ''Any
man who jumps one of God Almighty Is
SPRINGS would sell water to his father
in helll''
Some months after Rattlesnake Pete
went back that way with his friend
Alkali Smith, and the man at the
srrines died, and Pete and his friend
b11ried him in the valley down below
the spring, and over the grave they
hoaned a pile of stones, and then they
.o+ a stake in the center of the stones,
and on the stake are these words, ''The
cont 1,nder these here stones thought
tha snring was his'n, but he were mis-.
taken. ''--Phiiistine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
COMFORTS SAD STORY.

Worcester, Mass, January 2O.-Com-
fort Thompson of Bridge appeared in
the criminal court today to state his ex-
periences with John Reed of Spencer,
the alleged bunco man. He told how
his cash account may be $5, 600 less by
reason of Reeds art. Mr.. Thompson
and his son Walter visited Reed at the
Cambridge Jail, but the result of the visit
as to whether an Identification was
established or not was not given out.
They also visited Reed at the Lowell
jail. Thompson tells the old bunco
game story of negotiations for some of
his farm land, game of cards and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
THE PARIS RIOTS.

Paris, January 20.-Over 1000 students
started demonstration this evening on
the Boulevard St. Michael. They tried to
cross the river Seine, but the police pre-.
vented them. A bout 60 of the students
were arrested. There have been no serious
disorders today. Numbers of students are
still parading in the Latin quarter.
A despatch from Epinal, capital of the
department. of Vosges 100 miles from
here, says the first anti-Hebrew demon
stration there took place today. Placards
denouncing lola and the Hebrews and
upholding the army were posted in front
of the Hebrew stores.
From the Latin quarter 1000 marched
to the Hotel DIES Invalides. They then
crossed the bridges whers the police
divided them into two bodies. One de-
monstrated in front of thePepiniehre bar
racks, the other, numbering 800 demon
strated In front of Zolas house with the
usual cries. The police finally dispersed
them after making 30 arrests.
There has been a small antiJewish de-
monstration at Rouen. Another has
taken place at Algiers. Many arrests
were made and thers were frequent fights
in the Jewish market place, where sew
eral were injured.