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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

The hottest day of the summer" would
be more satisfying event if it were not
permitted so many encores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

The extremes to which the French tenn
permanent has gone in the past make it pos
sibie that even Dreyfus may live to find
himself the idol OF the populace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06
SHOOTING STARS.

Lieut.. Col du Patty de Clam is about due
for an embalmed character investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

The sudden interest in kidnapping will In
evitably lead to a large number of re-dis-
COveries of Charlie Ross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

1t is a good while to wait to see whether
Mr.. Hanna ana Mr.. Foraker will shake
hands again when they meet on the floor of
the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

Germany's friendlness toward the United
States is shown by it's anxiety to follow
Uncle Sans lead in the requirement of real
estate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

Mr.. Hanna's general attitude is that of a
man who il not near SO much afraid of the
OHIO democrats he was of the republic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06
A Necessity.

There is a great deal of excitement in
Paris said one French official.
Yes said the other, calmly.
And discomfort"
Doubtless. But there isn't nearly as
much discomfort as there would probably
be if there We're nothing to get excited
Oy err"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

1T was wonderful to see that young
American lady leading the mob" said one
Partisan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06

Paris can be depended upon for a few
picturesque crisis exhibits in 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06
FOrehAnSlcU.

w nat was wonderful about IT."
why, the fact that we could understand
her French
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21

dthb. WITS. uLIhll WIS tDt quest Vi tue
| Ellsworth corps over Sunday. Saturday
| afternoon party from the Ellswort b
| corps, with Mrs. Putnam, drove to Blue
hill, where they were entertained by the
Bluehill corps.
Next Tuesday, June q, will be a
"Chinese Day" at the Baptist church,
when Miss Marie a. Dowling, of Shao-
Hing, China, will be present. There will
be a basket missionary meeting in the
afternoon at 230. Tea and coffee will be
provided in the vestry. The evening
| meeting will begin at 7.30. Miss Bowling
! aud others will address both meet gs.
Miss Dowling's talks will be illustrate ed
by Chinese curios and costumes. Among
other items will be discussed China g
antiquity, methods of travel, system Of
government, three religions, origin OF
bound feet, wedding customs and funeral
customs. All are cordially invited. A
collection will be taken.
A change OF timetable will go into
effect on the railroad Sunday. The first
train down in the morning will leave
Bangor Mt 500 and arrive at Ellsworth at
6.17, this being the first stop. This train
Will be followed by the Washington
County train, leaving Bangor at g. 10 and
making all stops to Washington juno
ton, the time at Ellsworth being 7.24
Other down trains will reach Ellsworth
at 9i1 Sundays only, 1876 a. M, Except
Sundays) i.2s p m. Except Sundays and
$40 p. m. West bound trains will leave
Ellsworth at S.2S a. m. Except Sundays,
II 50 a. m. except Sundays, $40 p. m.
7f2 p. IN. Sundays only, 1920 p. m., and
io8 y. m. Washington county only.
The sunday newspaper train will be put
on July IS, reaching Ellsworth at 1912
aud returning in the afternoon at "a.
In the Ellsworth municipal court Mon
day, sherman Mcdonald, OF No. p plan
tstion, was tried for assault and battery
on complaint of William 5. Jordan, of the
same place. Mr.. Mcdonald was employed
ny william Riichie, Mr.. Jordans next
door neighhor. There had been bad feel
ing between the families, VIII CHI culmi-
| mated when Mr.. Jordan attempted to
build a fence across pat which led to a
7fiiHS bl ms property, anu from WhlCn
the Richie family Was accustomed to get
water. Mr. Mcdonald happened along
about the time Mr.. Jordan WAS stalking
| cat he fence. Then there was an inter-
estiug period Of few minutes, which re-
suited in the trial in the Ellsworth court
Judge Peters found defendant guilty, and
imposed fine OF % and costs, which
amounted to something like 20. The fine
was paid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21
COMING EVENTS.

Tuesday, June 27, 7.30 p. m., at Baptist
church-"A Chinese Evening"" Address
by Miss Marie A. Bowling, missionary
in China, and others. Admission free;
collection.
Thursday and Friday, June 20 and 80, at
Hancock hall - Comic opera "Priscilla'',
under auspices OF Ellis. festival chorus.
Friday, June 80, at Free Baptist church,
llsworth-Quarterly meeting OF Seaside
local union, Christian Endeavor.
At Ellsworth, two weeks beginning
July 10-Summer school for teachers.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 5, 6, 7, at Wyman park, Ellswort H.
Annual fair of Hancock county fair
association.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 10, 20, and p, at Mountain park,
Buehill-Annual fair of Hancock county
agricultural society.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21

dent. Mrs. Putnam WAS the guest of he
Ellsworth corps over Sunday. Saturday
afternoon party from the Ellsworth
corps, with Mrs. Putnam, drove to Blue
hill, where they were entertained by the
Bluehill CORPS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21
FOURTH OF JULY.
There VIII he Some Good R4eing II
Ellsworth.

There VIII he Some Good Raeing IL
Ellsworth.
Fourth of July will be big day in Els
worth. The programme for the day has
80 far been decided upon that an outline
oi II may be given.
In the morning, following the usual
noisy salute to the day, there will be fan
tastics. In the middle of the forenoon
the civic and bicycle parades will take
place. The engine contest will take place
before dinner.
Great interest is being aroused in this
contest, as is always manifest when old
Hunneman, Dirigo and Ticonic meet.
Dirigo has been tuned up by several trials
ON Water street. Ticon mas been out at
the Falls, and some of the fire lsddies
who retired from the service years ago,
have had their hands on the brakes. Old
Hunneman will be out soon with her ever
faithful supporters. The first prize for
the engine contest is s35; second prize, SIS
The iOO-yard and 220-yard dashes will
be run after dinner, on Water street, to be
followed by the hose races.
The foot races promise TO be interest
ing and some speedy men will meet.
Orono already has sent the names OF three
men no will enter in the 220-yard race
and two in the i0o.yard. Each of the
hose racing teams will doubtless have men
entered In both these races. The mum ber
Of entries may necessitate making it a
beat race, which will add to the interest of
the crowd. The l0Oyard race is for pro-
fe-sionals. prize go. The 30 yard race is
for amateurs, prize, silver medal.
The juvenile hose race will be a spirited
contest. The boys have their hearts in the
race. The prizes are sl5 and IS.
Beside the races mentioned the minor
sports committee announces an interest
ing programme OF events TO I'LL in the
day These include putting the shot,
prizes 81 and q sack race, -, 81 oSsta-
Gle race, s3, = egg and spoon race, -, 81;
potato race, =. 81; bicycle hill-clim bing
contest, pr.a, bicycle lamp and sundries
to the value u IS. This race is novel
one here. and viii be interesting. The
contest viii be on Bridge hill, and the
prize viii he awarded TO the wheelman
making the ascent In the quickest time.
Half rates to Ellsworth have been Sc
cured on the Maine Central and Washing
ton County railroads, and arrangements
will bc made so that tickets will be good
coming July and returning July 5.
This evening at 30 there will be an i'm
| ortant meeting of the general commit
tee, which probably viii be the last gem
| eral meeting. At this meeting details OF
| the celebration will be arranged.
| The committee on dinner viii soon can
/ Vas the city for contributions of food for
/ the dinner. Ellsworth viii have big
! crowd Of hremen to entertain, and large
| amount Of food will be needed. II /.
needless, however. to urge the housewife,
OF Ellsworth TO contribute literally they
/ always DO.
| The committee on parade requests that
every person or organization intending 1,
enter the parade communicate immediate
| either with \. Il. DevereaA or 10
| Mhitcumb.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21

wish to say that l feel under lasting
obligations for what Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy has done for our family. We
have used it in SO many cases of coughs,
lung troubles and whooping cough, and
it has always given the most perfect salts
faction, we feel greatly indebted to the
manufacturers of this remedy and wish
them to please accept our hearty thanks
Respectfully, MRS. S. DoT4, Des MONIES,
Iowa. For sale by GEO. a. PARcHF R
Druggist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21

The business. editorial and printing
offices of the Hancock County Publish
ing Co. have been removed from the
Masonic block un state street 10 the
First National bank building. corner
OF Main and state streets.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21

Ladies clean your Kid gloves with la
Belle glove cleaner, for sale only by NJ.
Gallert, headquarters for Kid gloves and
the famous Paragon glove. All tbs lead
ing shades in lace and clasp.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-21
Agricultural Year Book.

Senator Hale has supplied TIE AMERI-
CAN with few copies Of the ysa' book Of
the department of agriculture, for distri-
button. Books will he furnished until
the supply is exhausted to AMERICAN
readers who will apply in person or by
letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
FOR MAKING THREATS.
Charlie Yuen Tried on Charge Pre-
ferred by Fellow Countryman.

Charlie Yuen was this afternoon charged
before Judge Scott with making threats Of
personal violence toward Lee Chung Lung
December 6. Lung claimed that Yuen Wis
tied his store Tuesday evening last about
10 o'clock, and remained a short time.
Tuesday morning at he returned and as
serted that during the previous visit he
lost $500 there by gambling. The witness
ridiculed the idea of Yuen having lost any
money in his place. Subsequently Yuen re-
duced the demand to $40, and when this
was refused Yuen, the witness said, threat
ened to kill him.
bed of $500 in Lungs place, and that when
Yuen went to the store OF the former to
try to get a part of the money back Lung
threatened to kill him.
The case was not concluded when this re-
port was closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
WORK OF RED CROSS.
Addresses by General Leonard Wood
and senior Quesada.

Gen. Leonard Wood, the military gov
ernor of the province of Santiago Cuba,
gave some practical advice in regard to
charitable undertakings under American
auspices in that island at a meeting this
morning at the Ebbitt House of the adj
visory board of the American auxiliary of
the Cuban Provisional Red Cross. Gen.
Wood is a member of the board and in his
address, which was listened TO with close
attention and elected many questions, he
advised that the efforts in the lire of as
sistance and aid to the Cuban people should
be concentrated rather than scattered. He
believed it would be much wiser, for exam
pie, to establish one large orphanage than
a number of small ones. He said the peo-
pie in eastern Cuba, while poor are not
beggars, and that he was not aiding them
at public expense, except, of course, in the
matter of rations, which he gave to the
hospitals. The homes were poor and the
children scantily clothed. If it could be
possible to take four or five thousand of
these children and place them in schools
where they could have good food and com
Portable clothes and hygienio SURROUNDINGS
and give to them the training of ar
tisans and some useful occupation
work would be done for Cuba the value of
which could not be estimated. He advised
that if an undertaking of this kind is con-
templated the cooperation of persons who
are familiar with the practical direction of
such enterprises should be secured The
people Of Cuba would gladly give all the
aid in their power to such an enterprise
and would welcome it. He advised that all
the details be carefully worked out, and
that the enterprise be undertaken as If a
bank was to be established, and the same
care exercised as in the starting of any
business He said the barracks formerly
used by the Spanish troops in various parts
of the island might be available for such
purpose. He strongly urged that the lcca-
ton of such an institution be in the coun-
try, and not in any of the towns
Senior Quesada! also spoke with much elo-
ouence, and said the people of Cuba were
grateful for what the Americans had done
and were doing for the Improvement of
conditions in the island. He strongly in
dorsed what Gen. Wood had said and com
mended the wisdom of the advice he had
given.
dresses that the treasurer of the organiza-
ton would be glad to receive contributions.
and that a dollar more a year would
constitute the contribution Of a member.
Among those present this morning were
Mrs. Hay Mrs. Burroughs, Mrs. Hawlev
Mrs. Sternberg, Mrs. Alden, Mrs. Quesada.
Mrs. Gallaudet and Mrs. Hull, who pre,
sided. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

The dead letter sale will commence at
the auction rooms of Thomas Bowling, 612
q street northwest, next Monday. This
sale is of annual occurrence, and comprises
the more or less valuable Packages un-
claimed or misdirected in the mails. Every
thing from Bible to q diamond ring is in
cluded in the sale, and the greatest inter-
est is manifested by the bargain hunters
who bid sight unseen for the packages.
This year there are upward OF 1900 articles
to be sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Powers. H. H., Vt, Riggs.
Prince, G. W. H.. 1887 kenesaw ave NV.
Pugh, S. J., KY, Riggs.
Quarles ]. M, Va. Riggs
Ransdell. J. R. La. Metropolitan
Ray, G. w, n. Y, Arlington.
Reeder. W. A. Kan, lis Sc.
Reeves. w, H., Cairo.
Rhea, J. s., Ky, 521 4th NV
Rhea, W. F.. Va, National
Richardson. J. D., Tenn, 1103 9th NV.
Ridgely. E. r.. Kan. coo Nd. ave ne.
Riordon. D; J.: n. Y: Normandie.
Rixey. J. F.. Va. 1921 . NV.
Robb, Edw., Mo, oxford.
Robbins. C. a, Ala, 1T65 P NV
Roberts. B. H. Utah. Metropolitan.
Roberts, E. W, Mass, IS B st. ne
Robertson, S. M. La. Riggs
Robinson, ]. M. Ind, Riggs
Robinson. ]. s., Neb., 3 NV
Rodenberg, W. A. Ill. Wizards.
Rucker W. W. Mo-. Pas Pa. ave NV.
Rupert, Jacob, n. Y, Arlington
Russell. c. A. Conn. Hamilton.
Ryan. J. W. Pa, Varnum.
Ryan, W. H, n. Y, Regent.
scudder. T. \. y. 1901 Q NV.
Shafroth. J. F. Colo. 1886 Yale st
Shattuc, W. B., Ohio. Cochran.
Sheldon, c. D. Mich, Dewey.
Sheppard, ]. l.. Tex, Riggs
Sherman, ]. S n: Y, Normandie.
Showaltcr, ]. B., Pa. 10l6 E. Capitol.
Sibley, ]. C. Pa. 11I6 Vi. ave. NV
Sims T. W. Tenn. Narnum.
Slayden, Jas. l., Texas, 1881 r st. NV.
Small. J. H, n. c., Varnum.
Smith, d. H., Ky, Riggs.
Smith. C. w. III. 1913 Columbia road.
Smith, VIM. Alden. Mich. Gordon.
Smith s. W, Mich, 1903 Clifton.
Smith. H. c. Mich, 45 Post Bldg.
Snodgrass. c. f, Tenn. Varnum
Southland. ]. H, Ohio, Hamilton.
Spalding, b. F, n. b, S2l n. c. ave. Sc
Sparkman. S. M, Fla, Metropolitan
Sprague C. F.. Mass. 1900 r. l. ave. nv
n liz,
spight. Thomas. Miss Varnum
Stark, w. l., Neb., 81 B ne.
Steele. Ind. Dewey.
Stephens. ]. H.. Tex. The National
Stevens. F. c., MINI. Cairo.
Stewart. J. X, y. Y. Normandie
Stewart, A. Wis. 1905 Conn. ave. NV.
Stewart. J. F, y. J. Gordon.
Stokes, ]. w, s C, 2o1 North Cap.
Sulloway. C. A, n. H.. Varnum.
Sulzer. VIM. n. Y, 131 ne.
Sutherland. r. D.. Neb.. 2l5 A ne
Swanson. c. A, Va, 2o17 Mass. ave. NV
Talbert, w. j.. S. c, National
Tate. F. C. Ga, 40 9th NV.
Tawney; J. A. Mimi, Dewey.
Tayler, R. w, Ohio, Portland
Taylor, G. w, Ala, LOB Nd. ave ne.
Terry. w: l.. Ark. Wellington.
Thayer. J; r. Mass. Arlington.
Thomas, c. r.. Y. c. Livingstone
Thomas. Lot. iowa, Dewey.
Thropp. ]. E, Pa 1915 Mass. ave. NV.
Iompkins. A. s, y. Y, Portner.
Iousue' l. H., oregon, 1923 10th NV.
Turner, Oscar. Ky, Ebbitt
Cnderhill, ]. @, y. Y, Cochran.
Underwood. O. w, Ala, Columbia
Nandiver, VIM. D.. Mo-, 215 East Cap.
Van Voorhis, H. c., Ohio, Cochran.
Vreeland. E. B.. n. Y, Dewey
Waehter, Frank C, Nd, Baltimore, Nd,
Wanger, /. p, Pa, 1901 n NV.
Warner. V. H.. Cairo.
Waters, r. J., Cal, % NV.
Watson, ]. E, Ind. Normandie.
Weaver, w. l.. Ohio, Dewey.
Weeks Edgar Mich, $50 A St Sc.
Weymouth, @. w. Mass. Cochran.
Wheeler. c. K, KY, Wizards.
White G.. H, n. c., 1914 18th NV.
Williams, James R., H.. 100 ST. ne.
Williams. J. s., Miss, lbs NV.
Williams. W. E. Ill, Ebbitt.
Wilson, Edgar, Idaho, 1905 r NV.
Wilson. F. E, n. Y, Ebbitt.
Wilson. Stanyarne. s; C, Normandie.
Wilson, J. F., Ariz.. Varnum.
Wright, c. F., Pa, Gordon.
Young, W. A, Va, Raleigh.
Young, ]. r., Pa, 1881 Corcoran St
Zenor. w. l.. Ind. 2l3 North Capitol,
Zlegler, E. D., Pa, Varnum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
New System of TeIegraphy.

The results Of an official inspection by
the French government Of the new Pollok
and Virag system Of teiegraphy are set out
In detain In a report to the State Depart
nent from United States Consul Atweil at
Roubaix This system successfully trans-
bronze wires distance of 621 miles. The
otneiai verdict was. however, that owing
to the completely OF the process, the pres
perior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Owing to the fact that there are no active
officers Of the line of the army available
for detached service, the adjutant general
has issued circular to retired officers of
the army below the grade of lieutenant
colonel inquiring whether they are willing
to accept duty as professors of military
science and tactics at various institutions
OF learning. Under recent decision Of the
controller of the treasury, retired officers
performing such services at colleges are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Another Second lieutenant Appointed
Fred. A. Esleck of Tennessee has been
appointed a second lieutenant In the United
States marine corps. in addition to the list
published Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Here's one Of the SWEETEST $40 Bed Room
Suites in town. offered for s3I. Is Golden oak
finish. heavily carved. Swell front dresser and
washstand and richly made. GIN 1E
Worth $40. Cash or Credit. pO e y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Holiday Aprons.
Lace-striped, plain, or with bands Of
inserting full size, even if price SOC.
stla4l' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Nurses Maids and Mattresses Aprons.
oFoldery; some trimmed with col 2Sc
ored ribbon Special. ........... @OSs
Ladies' Fine India Linen Sewing Aprons,
Swiss finished and trimmed with
lace and ribbons; new styles. Spe- Eno
'lhi' .s....-.--...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-11
Personal AND OTHER WISE.

Not for seventeen years has the Postoffce
department come so near to being self
supporting as this year.
DR.. Richard ]. Gatling of gun fame says
that the secret of his success was per-
severance. "Absve ALL he says, "a young
man should keep himself busy"
Major General Otis sends a cablegram to
his wife regularly on the 1st and 18th of
each month. 1t is to be hoped that these
dispatches at least escape the censor.
1t is not generally known that Captain
Sigsbee, late of the Maine Is the inventor
of a deep-sea sounding machine, for which
he got medals from Prussia and England.
He also invented an ingenious parallel ruler
for mechanical drawing.
Said General o. o. Howard at the Bowdoin
commencement dinner the other day: you
may ask me what made me a military man.
| don't know, but / think it may be because
my uncle wanted me to go to West Point
in place of his son, who had too narrow a
chest"
A statue of the late United States Senator
Zebulon B. Vance is to be placed at the
eastern entrance to Capitol square, Raleigh,
n. c., opposite the monument to the con-
federate dead. The state legislature ap-
propriated $1,000 for it and private citizens
added $4,000 to the amount
Georg Brandes, the Danish critic. tells
how Ibsen was once loud in his praise of
Russia. "A splendid country" he said.
Think of all the grand oppression they
have Only think of all the glorious love
of liberty it engenders! Russia is one of
the few countries in the world where men
still love liberty and make sacrifices for it,"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-11
PIONEER BUSINESS HOUSES.
FOrcrunners of the Department stores
of the Present Day.


]. Sterling Morton's Conservative.
The first store at Nebraska City was es-
tabiished by Nuckolls, Hail & Van Doren
The firm built and occupied u large two
story frame building east of the court house
square.
Their stock of merchandise embraced cod
fish and silk, harnesses and sugar, hardware
and shoes needles and plows. That pioneer
store sold everything which can now be
found in the ordinary department store.
That frontier bazaar was in truth and In
integrals the unorganized concrete or com
posite of a department store
The reason why all the stores OF the
Tootles OF st. Joseph, the Nuckollses of Ne
breska and the Bosbyshells OF Glenwood,
and Jim Jackson OF Council Bluffs were in
1854 embryotic department stores was spar
sity of population. There were not enough
people at Nebraska City In 1855 to maintain
the expense OF separate grocery store,
an exclusively dry goods store, a drug
store, a shoe store.
Therefore, to save expenses and reduce
the cost OF commodities to their customers,
all country merchants In the pioneer days
sold everything legitimately demanded in
their respective localities. This general as
sortment OF things salable was handled by
a smaller number OF persons than could have
managed a dry goods, hardware, grocery,
shoe. millinery, drug and clothing shop
separately. No one on the frontier com
planed of this concentration of capital and
commodities Nor did any buckskin garbed