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Evening journal., 1899-08-17
GENTLENEss IN WAR
a Singular Characteristic OF the
Samcnns-An illustrative
Incident.

War is savage in its very nature, and
enc looks for war among sayages 10 be
peculiarly barbarous. That such is not
always the case among the people Of
Samoa is attested by a letter sent from
Samoa by an American gentleman who
recently visited Apia, and who gives q
description of Mataafa's army in camp
after battle between the rival claim.
ants to the throne, says Youths Corr
panion.
I'VE went all about among the huts
where the sayages were resting after
the battle and naking preparations for
the next fight. 1t was very peaceful
scene, for their arms were all concealed
under the mats where the men sat, and
many of the soldiers were accompanied
by their wives and children. They
were amusing themselves by smoking
and beating tom-toms.
"The Samoans are a most amiablC
race Of savages, and white people are al
ways perfectly safe among theio
Everywhere we were greeted Will
smiles and friendly mods and the saluta
tion, 'Talofa, which means Love e
YOU from men, women and children.
"One instance of their friendly feel
ing occurred during the big battle.
white man, who lived in the stree
where they were fighting, saw that tFg'
of his horses had strayed out between
the hostile lines. He did not want {,
lose them, and he did not want to ven
ture out in the line of fire. So he sturl
white flag out of his window. Upoi
seeing It, both chiefs ordered their mel
TO stop firing, and hostilities were sus
pended while the white man went on
and drove his horses to place Of shtl
ter. Then the contestants went at !
again"
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Is Bryan dearer to his following
than are right principles and a sound
policy Of national administration!-
Detroit Free press.
German, Of Maryland, may be out OF
politics. but he ran the state conyen-
ton with his usual address.-Elmira
Advertiser
Major Jones is not to be fooled In
such a cheap way He is on the trail
of the Democratic party, and he Is
there to stay.--Toledo Blade.
The next time we send batch OF
athletes to England 1t might be good
idea to draw on some OF the Western
colleges Washington Post.
What will a mere re-affirmation nexi
year OF the Democracy's position In
respect to silver amount to? To nc
more than a plank re-affirming the
partys old position on the tariff whicf
is somewhat uncertain in most gen
eral springfield Republican.
There is entirely too much pessi
mistic writing and sentimental gusf
nowadays. The real man with the
hoe is as bold and Independent as an,
other man, quite as intelligent anC
quite as prosperous His lot is mucl
as he chooses to make it, and he hai
his own destiny to work out the sam'
as his neighbors.-Memphis CONNER
cial-Appeal.
The Mexican Saint Teresa is be
lieved by the people of Sonora ant
chihuahua to be responsible for tn
rising Of the Yaqui Indians. Presiden
Diaz Is about to proceed against tn
rebels on an altogether different the
ory, however. He has made arrange
ments to fight with fire the cause o
the disturbance.-Chi lnter-Ocean
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
RACING THE MOON.
over the siberian Railroad Earth's
Circuit May De Made I'm
Thirty Bays.

A military gentleman declares that
In the year 1902 he intends with friend
to travel around the world in 80 days.
His companion will be Prince HilkoH,
the Russian minister Of railways, says
Stray Stories.
Suppose he says. 1--WE start from
Baltimore. 1t is, say, $3.50 miles to Seat
tie; then, via the Pacific, TO Yokohama
4,5OO miles, whence to Fort Arthur, via
Nagasald, IL is 1900 miles more.
"At Port Arthur we leave ship, and,
going ashore, take train on the Man.
churia extension of tho TranssiberMn
railway for St. Petersburg, 5000 miles
thence by rail direct to Berlin. Loco
miles, and on to London, $50 miles. ShiT
again, this time on the Atlantic, TO New
York, 5000 miles. winding up with 20'
miles or less of railroad.
"rhe total of rail travel is 1O,700 miles
and Of water 5000 miles, an aggregate
Of 10000 miles.
IAN average of 30 miles an hour b,
train and 20 by ship would insure th'
transit within 30 days.
Prince Hilloif declares that with th'
completion of the great Siberian line t.
Port Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan in 1902
he will make the time from London y
Shanghai ~ days.
The distance from London to Noko
hama has already beez done in 20 days
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
THE QUARANTINE RAISED.
THERE is NO FURTHER DANGER
OF YELLOW FEVER AT PHOE-
RITS

THERE is NO FURTHER DANGER
OF YELLOW FEVER AT PHOE-
BUS.
Newport News, Va, August 1.-THE
quarantine against the town of Phoe-
bus, which is directly outside of the
Soldiers Home, was raised on Tues
day night at ~ o'clock, and yesterday
railroad and electric car traffc was re-
sumed, all trains stopping at Phoebus,
When the first train went through
yesterday morning a large crowd of
people assembled at the track and
gave 1t an ovation.
The employees of the shipyard living
there went to work again yesterday
for the first time in two weeks. The
business of the place will not be ac-
tive again until the quarantine against
the Home is raised, as the town de-
pends largely upon the money spent
by the old soldiers. The Home Gordon
will probably not be withdrawn for a
month yet
All of the yellow fever patients at
the Home are now in the convalesceni
ward. The work of fumigating the
barracks has been completed. The
storm yesterday felled most Of the
tents, and the soldiers were roughly
handled.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
LOWER RATES FOR LIGHTS.
WILMINGTON CITY ELECTRIC
COMPANY Will LREDUCE ITS
n AtlIno oInpn,rrAlnrnr,

WILMINGTON CITY ELECTRIC
COMPANY Will LREDUCE IT'S
RATES SEPTEMBER
The Wilmington City Electric Com
pany contemplates reducing the price
of electricity in this city, and it is ex-
pected that the reduction will go into
effect about September 1.
1t is understood that the local OIL
cials have considered the prices for
some time, and arrived at the conclu.
sion that it was toi high and irregular
and that it should be uniform. The
treasurer, Mr. Fichthorn, and several
other officials from this city are at tn,
main Office in Philadelphia to-day talk
ing the situation over but it is under
stood that no definite conclusion will
be reached at the present time, as al
the officials will not be present unit
some time the latter part Of the month
at which time meeting will be hel,
and all arrangements made for the re
duction to go into effect the early par
of September.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
BRYAN's COMING.

William Jennings Bryan is coming to
Delaware. This is a settled fact. He
will make at least three speeches to the
electors of our state This is equally
assured. We predict that, wherever he
speaks. tremendous crowds will greet
him, for there has been no dimiRution
Of the high regard in which he is held
by the voters of Delaware. The sober
second thought Of hundreds Of Della
ware Democrats who voted against him
three years ago will prompt them to
gracefully acquiesce in the inevitable,
which is that Mr.. Bryan will be the
next Democratic presidential nominee,
and that their plain duty
as Democrats is to abide by
the decree Of the national convention
Richard Croker, the Tammany lead
er, has had his ear to the ground. He
has heard the sound which presages
this second nomination. Realizing the
Irresistible force of the wave Of public
sentiment in favor Of Bryan he has
by a few terse sentences, put an end
to anti-Bryan conferences at Saratoga
and elsewhere. Tammany Hall does
not propose to be used as a nucleus Of
a forlorn hope. It will swing with the
tide, and so will the others, now that
they realize the hopelessness of theii
efforts to stem it.
Croker's words Of discouragemen
win have decided effect in Delaware
and when Bryan comes here in Novem
Der he will be, to all intents and pur
poses, the Democratic nominee, ever
though the national convention is still
several months in futurity. This be
ing true, 1t becomes the Democrats o
the state to prepare to give him an en-
thusiastic reception.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
GIRL TuMBLED OVERHEARD.

New Castle. Aug. 17-Ida Hall, of
Wilmington, aged about Is years, at
tempted to get on the wharf Of the
Philadelphia and Salem Navigation
Company yesterday afternoon by step
ping on the wharf log alongside Of the
freight house and edging her way to
the opening at the other end OF the
freight house. She went overheard in
the Delaware. The tide was low and
she was able 10 keep above water
When helped ashore she was thorough.
ly exhausted.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
THE WEATHER.

New York's Herald's forecast-In
the Middle States and New England to-
day, fair weather will prevail, with
slowly rising temperature and fresh
northeasterly to southeasterly winds,
becoming generally high off the coasts
On Friday, fair and warmer weather
will prevail, becoming sultry, with
fresh and light southerly winds.
On Saturday, fair, warmer and more
sultry, followed by local thunder
storms in the northern districts.
European steamers now sailing will
have mostly easterly and cycloniC
winds to the Banks.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday
Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey anC
Delaware, fair Thursday, and Friday
warmer Friday; high northerly winds
on the coast Thursday.
Maryland, fair Thursday and Fri
day; warmer Friday; brisk northerl,
to easterly winds.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

Plattsburg, N. Y, United States Dis
trict Attorney William Michael Byrne
returned home to-day.
Miss Gertrude King and Miss Mar
garet Welsh have returned from a visit
to Lewes.
DR.. ]. A. Ellegood left to-day to join
Mrs. Ellegood in Maine. They win
visit the points of interest on the st.
Lawrence river.
Edward S. Cooch has returned from
Arnold's Bar, in theo ffodkfw dkwdk
Arnold's bar, on the Elk river where
he has been camping with a party OF
Newark friends.
Miss Nellie Conway is spending a
week at Atlantic City.
James w. Ponder returned to-day
from Bedford Springs and New Hamp'
shire.
On September 1, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard Salisbury, Jr., will leave Ports
mouth, N. H., for home.
Miss Kate Brennan, of this city, anC
Miss Bolton, of Steelton, Pa, are
spending a week at Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
AFRICAN RIVERS.
Eight Months Out of Twelve They
Are Dry and Drifts OF sand
mnrlz Their Course.

It is a distinguishing feature Of most
African rivers that they contain no
water for at least eight months of the
year. 1t is true that water can almost
always be found in a river bed by dig
ging for it, but in outward appearances
a river is usually broad belt of sand
lying between high and precipitous
banks. Many and many coach has
been upset in enc of these drifts, as
they are called. The descent is always
steep, frequeRtly 50 steep that the
brakes cannot hoqd the coach, says
Gentleman's Magazine.
They start going down at crawl,
and then the coach gathers way and
goes on with rush, the mules are
driven into heap anyhow, and one
wonders that they do not get their legs
broken; but they usually land all right
while the coach, practically unmanage
able, goes down like sort Of toboggan
jumping from stone TO stone, and sway
ing like a ship in a sudden squall, anC
may or may not arrive right side upper
most at the bottom. In fact, the pas
senger who has gathered his ideas o
coaching from trip to Brighton or ;
drive to Virginia Water, finds that h
has a lot to learn about the subjec
when he gets to South Africa. Still, OF
the whole, it was wonderful how few
accidents aid occur, and if one consid
ers that the coaches ran night and day
and that when there was no moon i
would sometimes be too dark to Sc
the mules from off the coach, It reflect
great credit on the drivers.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
SHEPPARD.

J. Milton Davidson, formerly OF the
Evening Journal, but now engaged in
newspaper work in Dover, and Miss
Miriam Priscilla Sheppard, daughter of
Rev and Mrs. Charles Ford Sheppard,
OF Camden, were married this after
noon at 100 o'clock in Camden M. e.
Church. The ceremony was performed
by the father of the bride. c. r. Woods,
grand recorder OF the Ancient Order OF
United WorlSmen. was best man, and
Miss Miriam s. Davidson, sister of the
groom, was maid of honor The ushers
were Charles b. Palmer, Of this city;
j. T. Odgers and John p. Hyatt, Of
Philadelphia, and William Salisbury
of Dover. The wedding was largely
attended, as was also the reception
which followed at the home OF the
brides parents.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
DEVELOPMENTS IN POISON CASE.

West Chester, Aug. 17.-It was given
out yesterday that there are some new
developments in the Lincoln Uniyer-
sity poisoning case, in which 1S-year-
old Stella Lewis was the victim, and
an arrest will be made shortly. 1t ia
stated that District Attorney MacElree
has received information that Amanda
Black, the aunt of the dead girl, has
admitted to several witnesses that on
the night preceding the day that Stella
was taken sick, she gave her slice OF
bread covered with preserved cherries
contradiction Of the story she told
the cOroner's jury, when she positively
denied giving the girl any food
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
FROM OVER THE LINE.
TICKET NOMINATED BY CARO-
LINE COUNTY REPUBLICANS.
ELKTON WITHOUT A MINISTER.


ELKTON WITHOUT A MINISTER.
Elkton, Nd, Aug 17.-The Caroline
county Republicans in convention yes
terday nominated the following ticket:
House Of Delegates: VIII. Casho, Wal
ter NJ Wright; surveyor, ]. Walter
Noble; sheriff, John c. Harrington;
states attorney, Albert G. Towers;
county commissioner, II. Burdette
Messenger; Orphans Court judges A.
R. Wright Joseph B. Orrell and John
A. Sigler. George M. Russem, w. w.
Seward and Robert NJ. Messick were
elected delegates to the state conven-
tion.
The Orphans Court has made distri-
button of the estate of Joshua Miller
among eighteen heirs.
Ellkton for the past several days has
been without a minister, and a matri-
monially-inclined young couple from
Philadelphia, who arrived on Monday
evening, were compelled to return tC
their homes without having the cere-
mony performed.
The coast survey steamer Matchlesf
commenced survey work in the ELL
river this week.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
RoRnERs Al WoonRuRY.

Woodbury., n. j., Aug. 17-Robbers
have again visited this city, but until
the family Of John II. Bradway, former
president Of the First National Bank
returns, the amount of booty taken
cannot be learned, as his house was
entered some time this week. This
is the third house in this city entered
while the owners were away. En-
trance in each instance was gained
through a cellar window. In the house
of Mr.. Broadway everything is in dis
order.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
nutter without Charming.

It is reported that a Swedish inventor
has introduced what he terms "radi-
otor," which produces butter from milk
without churning. 1t combines the
principle Of the well-lAown separator,
30 far as removing the cream from the
milk is concerned, but the butter is
produced from the cream, the whole
operation of pasteurizing the milk, sep
arating the cream and converting it
into butter being done at the same time
with the one machine.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
TROLLEY LINE EXTENSION.

West Chester, Aug. 17.-President A.
M. Taylor, in company with several
members Of the Philadelphia and West
Chester Traction Company, was here
yesterday on business. The company,
it is stated, will ask the Borough Coun-
ell to pass an ordinance permitting il
TO extend its line westward on Gay
street and on Hannum avenue to the
borough line, with the view of early
coupling up with Unionville and Ken
nett Square.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
Ru..inn OH.

In the Russian oil district of Baku
the average daily production Of crude
in 1s9s was over 10000 barrels (of a.
eallons) more than in 1897, and as the
average number of wells producing In
the former year was 146 more than in
the latter, the average increase per well
per day was about 100 barrels.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
TWO DTPHTHERIA DFATus.

Two deaths from diphtheria were
reported at the office Of the Board of
Health this morning, both Of which
took place yesterday: They were as
follows: John Quinn, aged years, of
No. $40 East Sixth street: Leslie Saw
yer. aged 6 years. of No. S31 West
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
CELEBRArInN rn-nAY-

The one hundredth anniversary Of
the building of Fernwood schoolhouse.
in Brandywine hundred, is being cele-
brated to-day. Addresses were made
this afternoon by Robert c. Fraim, Of
this city. and Eben n. Baldwin. OF
CIaymont
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

The anti-Quay Republicans of ches-
ter county are uncompromising in their
antagonism Of the Beaver statesman
They have made arrangements with
the Democrats and Prohibitionists fol
fusion ticket. and unless
the Quay men exercise remark
able skill they viii lose the
county. We trust that the time viii
soon come when Republican dissensior
will place Pennsylvania in the Demo
cratic column.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
cHANGE oF PosITIoN.

At to-nights meeting Of Council
Chairman Oberly. of the Law Commit
tee. will occupy the desk formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. O'Neill. of the First
ward, and now used by Chairman
Kane. of the Finance Committee. This
has formerly been the customary seat
ing Of the chairmen Of the two COM
mittees.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
A CHRISTIAN INFIDEL

Joseph Benoist, the Kansas City in
fidel. must have been an excellent
Christian at heart. Although he was
an infdel, Benoist left all but $4,000 OF
his fortune Of s15O,O0O to re-
ligious and charitapIe organiza-
tions. The Christian Brothers
College Of St. Louis is the princi-
pal legatee, getting about $4,000. Be
moist left his four sisters and his half
brother almost nothing. He was rear
ed Roman Catholic, and it was while
keeping a store at Baxter Springs
Kansas. that he lost his faith in relig
ious creeds. He became an admirer OF
Colonel Robert G. lngersoll. Mr.. Be
moist had not attended church fol
twenty-five years prior to his death
He told his friends his new religion
was to do good TO all, to relieve suffer
ing and make all his friends happy
When Benoist died sealed letter wa
found on his desk. It was written twl
years ago, and contained instruction
as to his funeral. In brief Mr.. Benois
had written: do not bury my body 4
church cemetery. DO not let an
minister hold services at my grave q
preach my funeral sermon"
There are few processing Christian
who do as well by institutions reare
for the spiritual and moral uplifting
mankind. The manner in which I
disposed OF his large estate is the be
proof Of his belief in God and a her
after.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
PLEASANT EvENING sOcIAL

An enjoyable evening social was Civ
en- last evening at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Oliver A. Cole, No. 4O3 Porter
street. A masquerade party composed
of Preston Rash, Edward Kane. Frank
Jump. Howard Clifton and William
O'Connor, arrived early In cab, and
gave a cake walk and entertained the
party by singing a number OF selec'
lions. Among those present We're;
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver A. Cole and fam
ily. Mrs. William Strain, Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
.Corson. Harry Jones, James Greer
Miss May McFarlin, William Std
ham. Delaware Barrett, OF Newport
Charles Brinton, William Kirk, o. A
Bell, Miss Loletta Matthews, Miss Eliz
abeth West and Harry Alexander
Refreshments were served during thu
evening.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
A incl bv Post.

Duepng is passing out Of France. Re
Gently Paris journaist offended an
artist by a criticism, and IN a letter re-
ceived this: "You are below my level
so ! simply send you a cuff on the ears
by post In response this was sent'
THANK you for the cuffs. In return
/ desire to shoot you by post with SIX
bullets. Consider yourself dead!"
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

Withinin thebrief period Of tweny-four
hours iye brutal assaults on white wo-
men were made by negroes in Little
Rock, Arkansas. All Of them were most
diabolical in character, and the entire
state is aroused. And yet there are
those who keep down their hands when
such outrages are reported. and hold
them up in holy horror when later re.
ports bring the intelligence that the
perpetrators of such inexcusabl,
crimes have been lynched
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
PERMITS GRANTED.

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning issued the following permits.
To the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company, for repairs to the laying-out
shed in company's yard, to cost 81 1900;
to same. for the erection of frame
bending shed, to cost $500; to John M.
Phillips, for the erection of four two
story brick buildings on West Eigh-
teenth street near Greenhill avenue, to
cost 81 800 each; to w. H. Greinwalt &
Son, to erect a brick stable on the
southeast corner Of Eighth and Lin
coin streets, to cost $500; p, w. & B.
Railroad Company, TO repair freight
shed at Fourth and Pine streets, to
cost 5000.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
mis- Way.

"Sadderman seems to be always wor-
rying over something"
Yes; he is generally troubled with
three kinds of trouble all at the same
time-all the trouble he has ever had,
all he has now, and all he ever ex-
poets 10 hayer--Puck.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
OFFICERs IN TRAINING.

Police Sergeant Bayley and Officer
Payne are at Atlantic City, training
for the events in which they are enter
ed at the police sports on Monday
next. Sergeant Bayley is in the fat
mems race, and OFFICER Payne in the
thin mems contest. Tom is endeavor-
ing to gain more flesh by the sad sea
waves" while "Jakeyr is attempting
to lessen his shadow.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

Liberal response is being made to the
appeal for help for the West Indian
sufferers from the hurricane This is
a big-hearted nation. and its relief
measures are never taken by halves
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

were stolen. At the residence Of Mr..
Cathcart, who was aroused by the
thieves, a soldiers hat was found,
which had been left by one of the rob-
bers
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

ner. and doubly unfortunate that his
memory should be clouded by the fact
that he was short in his accounts with
the county. He was man possessed
of many good characteristics, and his
many friends regret the finding Of the
committee appointed by the Levy
Court to audit his accounts.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
TEMPERANCE HARVEST HOME.

The annual temperance harvest
home was given to-day in Whiteman' Z
Grove, Mill Greek hundred. Several
eminent speakers were present an5 a
fine musical program was rendered by
band.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
nTrpoNT RANKS ROBBERIEs

Early yesterday morning burg ars
entered the residence OF John Cathcar'
and John Baird at DuPonts Banks anc
20 cents in money and some provisions
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

The contributions to the Dewey
Home fund now amount to sls.55O; and
still the admiral declares that he will
not accept it.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

The pumps at the city reservoir
have been working constantly since
Monday and the water measured a
depth Of twenty feet in the basin yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications intended for lnser-
don IN this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care OF the Evening jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

II is unfortunate that man like
Frsdus A. Sturgeon should have died
Ia such a violent aud unnatural man
Evening journal., 1899-08-17

Governor Roosevelt will open the
Republican campaign in Ohio. We
have heard of no threats to shoot him
for meddling in Kentucky politics.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
r.pIo.Ive compounds.

Thirty years ago there were only two
dozen explosive compounds known to
chemists; now there are over 1000.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
A Delicious pRINK.

Crown High Grade Ginger Ale. Bottled
exclusively by FOORD BOTTLlNG
WORKS. 213 w. 6th ST. Also Stoeckle's
and Lengers Beers. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1899-08-17
HEED THE RED FLAG OF DANGET

Red pimples, blotches, boils. sores
are danger signals of torpid liver, poi
soned blood. Cascarets Candy Cathar
tic will save you. All druggists, 1Oc.
25c.. SOC.