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Evening journal., 1900-08-17
MUST SURRENDER coNetR

After a Cabinet meeting yesterday
at which the president was present
the American reply to China's appea'
for an armistice was sent to Minister
WI. The appeal is rejected and the
demand reiterated that the ministers
at Pekin must be delivered to the al
lied troops General Chaffee has dis
cretlonary authority to act for the
United States.
dispatch has been received by the
japanese Legation at Washington,
stating that Tung-Chow was occupied
by Japanese without resistance on Au-
gust ~. The allies have also captured
Chang CHA Wan with slight loss. 500
Chinese being slain.
Tho German Foreign Office thinks
that the allies will not attempt to hold
PelSin, but VIII retire Immediately
with the members of the legations to
Tien-Tsin.
France has notified Germany that
when Field Marshal Count Won Wal
dersee arrives in China to assume
command OF the allied forces, General
Voyron, the French military com
mander In China, will act in perfect
accord with him.
The Protestant Mission House, in
Berlin, has received Canton cable
saying that the missions at Tchi Chin.
Namon and LUX Hang have been de-
stroyed.
The transport Warren sailed yester-
day from San Francisco with the
Ninth (coloredD Cavalry for Taku, by
way Of Nagasakl.
The general hospital at the Presidio
Is to be enlarged TO accommodate the
sick and wounded from the Philippines
and China.
A Berlin dispatch from Tien-Tsin
says the railroad between Tien-Tsln
and Pei-Tsang has been restored, and
that the Russians are repairing the
line in the direction OF Pekln.
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee,
commQnder-in-chief OF the allied
forces in China. will sail from Naples
for the East August 22.
. .-Rlnderpest is prevalent among the
cattle shipped from Shanghai for Che
Foo for the British troops, and the
shipments have been stopped.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Engagement Announced

Easton, Nd. Aug. 16-Miss Anna
Elizabeth Comegys, daughter of DR..
Nathaniel Comegys, recently Of Talbot
county, now OF Millington, Kent
county. will be married to Charles
Bradford Dudley, son OF DR.. S. c. Dud-
ley, of Church Hill. Queen Annes
county. Miss Comegys frequently has
visited relatives in Easton and is a IA
voute in social circle here. She is a
granddaughter Of the late Col. William
Rose, of Talbot Mr.. Dudley is nephew
.of Hiram G. Dudley. of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

or all the fraternal and trade publi-
cations we have received of late none
has given us greater pleasure than the
Locomotive Firemens Magazine, which
is published by the Brotherhood OF Lo-
comotive Firemen. which has a large
membership in Delaware. II comes in
two volumes this month, and in point
Of letter press and Illustration is a
credit to its printers. The editorial
work is excellent. and the brotherhood
has reason to feel proud that it is rep
resented so handsomely in the field Of
contemporary journalism.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

society plays that were presen
season in most OF the larger ell
have never been produced on {
at popular prices. Madam San.
and Shall We Forgive Her. '
doubtedly be retained while a
production will be given OF
Vadis" and La Belle Marie"
have been provided with a II
complete equipment of scenic al
trical effects. The costuming c
plays will also be a special
Moths" Camille" Rome,
Juliet" >" "A Heroine in Rags, -
Lady of Lyons" >" and a host Of
standard successes will be incll
the repertoire of the week.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

Colored men are playing an increas-
ingly important part in the business
affairs of Wilmington, and we congrat
ulate them on having organized a bust
ness mems league to promote and pro-
tect their interests. AS a further evil
dence OF their earnestness Of purpose
they have elected as a delegate to the
the meeting Of the National Negro
Business Mems League one Of the most
intelligent and representative colored
men in the state.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
MIDSUMMER'S
PRETTY BRIDES
NuptialS Of Miss Price and
and Jacob FabeP
Miss Creamer Becomes Bride OF
Harry Jaekson-0theF
Personal Notes

tion in this column should be addressed
TO Society Editor, care of the Evening
Journal Communications should be
written on one side OF the paper only.
Miss Margaret Theresa Creamer was
married to Harry Price Jackson, Of Fifth
and Harrison streets. at the home OF the
brides mother, Mrs. Jennie Creamer, No.
Goa West Eighth street. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. William Writ
King, ID. d.. pastor of Grace NJ. II.
Church The bride, who was unattended,
wore pretty gown of white organdie
and carried a bouquet of white roses.
Only the immediate relatives of bride and
groom were present. After the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson went ON ten
days wedding trip.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

Tomorrow will be the third regis
tration day. About1O, ,OOOmen who have
a right to register are stlll off the
books. They should take advantage of
uhe opportunity which tomorrow af-
fords, and Republicans especially
should qualify themselves for the pri-
mary election on Monday, when dele
gates will be elected TO the State Con-
vention. which viii assemble in the
Grand Opera House, this city, on Tues
day.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

II it with regret that the Evening
Journal learns of the death of John II.
editor OF the Dover Sentinel,
which occurred in his home, in Do
YER at an early hour this morning. For
many years Mr.. Bateman was cashier
of the First National Bank. in Dover,
and resigned as a consequence Of the
disclosure Of the Boggs defalcation.
Until few years ago he was a Repub-
lican, but severed his connection with
that party and became identified with
the Addicks movement before he left
the bank. Shortly after he resigned
as cashier of the bank he assumed edi-
torial charge of the State Sentinel,
which property had passed into the
hands Of Addicks. and was the clean
est and cleverest OF the Addicks
writer's in the state He was a genial
man personally and his long residence
in Delaware had made him many warm
personal and political friends.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

endorsing Bryan the representatiI
the third party movement met Il
assembly room OF the Commercial
and selected Thomas NJ. Osborn
Auburn. n. Y. for permanent
man, and Everett V. Abbot. of
York, for permanent secretar.
motion was made and carried {
convention be held in New Yorl
Sept. 5. for the purpose of nomin
a ticket.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Entertained at a Dinner

Miss Ola Day, Of Centreville, Md,
entertained a few friends at supper
Thursday evening in honor Of Miss
Saunders and Miss Macklin. Miss
Days guests were: Miss Lille Cook
sey. OF Baltimore; Miss Fannie Porter
and Miss Virgie Roberts, of Whining
ton; Miss Edna Owens and Miss Virgie
Gilbert; Messrs. T.. c. Fulton, Harry
Ruark. Wade Porter, Ira Turner, a. f.
Malone. Stephen Toadvine and Walter
Sheppard
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

There is such demand for tickets for
the Republican State Convention in
this city on Tuesday that State Chair
man Churchman has been compelled to
have an additional supply printed to
satisfy those who are clamoring for
them. Il will be the biggest conven-
ton ever held in the state and the in
dicauons are that the Grand Opera
House will be packed with those who
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Truitt-Johnson

Special to the Evening Journal
Georgetown, Aug. 16.-Miss Estella
johnson and Earle Truitt, both Of this
town, were married this morning at
Gas o'clock by the Rev. Adam STEM
gle. The bride and groom left on the
early train for a wedding tour.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Party for Atlantic CITY

Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Holt and son, Les
lie; Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Blaine and son,
Francis; Mr. and Mrs. George Nc
Kay left to-day for a ten days trip to
Atlantic City, and will register at the
Hotel Biscayne.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
souih Dakota and wyomin

SOuIh Dakota and Wyomin
Special excursion tickets will b,
from Chicago via Chicago, Milw.
and st. Paul railway, on Augu;
September IA and IS, to Dead
Spearfish, Rapid CITY and Custer,
and to Casper and Sheridan, WY
one fare plus 81 for the round
Good to return until October 81,
Stop overs allowed west Of ON
For further information call o.
address w. S. Howell, G. E. P. A
Broadway, New York; or John r.
D. P A, 4S6 William street, Will
port Pa.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
SAC treasured to Entertain

State Treasurer l.. II. Ball will enter
tain party Of friends at his residence.
faulkland. ON the evening of August 81.
Among those present will be the Temple
Quartet. composed Of James V. Harbert.
j. Frank Ayers, A. l.. Muhlhausen and
Frank III. Mason.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

Baltimore, (Bay Line WharL) arrive
1890.
Special steamer down Chesapeake
Bay will stop at Annapolis in each di-
rection. Returning, special train will
leave Baltimore (Bay Line Wharf,)
$50 p. m, making same stops. Tick
cts good only on special train and
steamer.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Chesapeake Bay Excursion Via Penn
sylvania Railroad

On Sunday next, August 10, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, will
run special excursion by special train
to Baltimore; thence by special steam
er down the Chesapeake Bay, allowing
eight hours on the water.
Special train will be run as follows,
and round trip tickets sold at rates
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

LOw-Rate Excursion TO Philad
Via B. & o. Railroad S
August 10
Sunday, August 10, the Bal
and Ohio railroad will sell ticl
Philadelphia at the low rate
cents for the round trip. Ticke.
be good on Royal Blue Line traiI
ing Delaware avenue station at
m. and on special train leaving a
a. m. Returning on special trair
Philadelphia at $50 p. m.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

the highest maxi
mum recorded on
Thursday being
104 at Dodge City,
Kan. East of the
Mississippi river
maximum read
ings Of 96 to 9S de-
grees were record
ed in Tennessee,
Virginia and North
Carolina. Fore
cast. artly
cloudy today; light
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Social and Personal Notes

Mr., and Mrs. Boyd Cook are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Marriott Fowler, in
Dover
Senior Lieutenant T. S. Muslin and
Lieutenant j. c. Edwards, OF the U. S.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Advertising for Bids

Members Of the Building COMMITTEES
OF the Board OF Education are adver-
Using for bids for the erection OF new
buildings for the manual trgining de-
partment OF the new High school.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

All is not lovely in Kentucky. The
Brown faction of Democrats met in
Louisville on Wednesday and declared
against Bryan. If the Smith and Jones
factions follow this example Mckinley
viii carry the Blue Grass State hands
down.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

north to west winds.
Sunrise, 5:1S; sunset, 6;55; length OF
day, 1912; moon rises, 1l;04 a. NJ;
moon sets, I'LL p. m. -
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

Register on Saturday. It is your last
chance before the party primaries.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

Take a day off with your famil
Saturday at ShellpOt Park, p
Day.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
AMONG THE PLAYERS.

Animals, whether in a circus me-
nagerie or on the stage, always attract
public attention, sometimes sharing
the honors Of a theatrical performance
Well trained animals-dogs, horses
elephants and other species of their
race-have frequently entertained
large and cultivated audiences. Ap-
preciating the value and novelty as a
drawing feature of an animal per-
formance in a play Charles E. Blaney,
the author and manager of a new COM
edy drama called "A Wife in Pawn, -
that is booked at the Opera House for
tonight and tomorrow evening, pur-
chased while in Paris a trained or act
ing pony and a Partisan cart, both cost
ing $1,000, for the use of Miss Hope
Booth, the famous beauty and model,
who is the star of the play. She also
rides in a locomobile that cost 81 1000
in one of the scenes
Evening journal., 1900-08-17

The week of August 27 at the Grand
Opera House will be devoted to pre-
sentations of a list of high grade Sue
cesses produced by that charming lit
tie actress, Miss Katherine Rober, and
a merry band of players well-known
to the theatre-going public. This sea-
son Miss Rober has secured a number
of the best comedies, melo-dramas and
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
The weather and tho Almanac.

The temperature continues high in
Kansas. Missouri and the southwest,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-07

A Miss Long, Of Indiana. was recently
married to MIR. Short. The bride evil
IDENTIFY preferred being Short the rest OF
ner life to remaining single Long.
II have aeen married for fifteen years,
ana my wife never fails to meet me at the
door" "Wonderful!" "Yes, she's afraid
might go in without wiping my feet"
A life merely Of pleasure or nhiefiy of
pleasure Is always poor and worthless
life, not worth the living; always unsatis-
factory In its course; always miserable in
its end.
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Dentist--Whst do you want standing
around here all day for? Party Outside
I've got a bad tooth. Dentist-Weil, II Ii
aches, why don't you have it pulled!
Party Outside-It don't ache now
Dentist--Then why don't you go awsyg
Party Outside-Why, then it'll ache.
The coiored regulars in the Philippines
are as quick at repartee as they are prompt
to obey orders. A black sergeant was
hailed by breezy western volunteer re-
Gently with:-"WelI, mig, what are you
going to do here?" The negro replied -
"We're going to take up the white mans
burden, suppose"
Husband (kindIy)-My dear, you have
nothing decent to wear, have your Wife
with alacrity) mo, indeed, haven't; no,
thing. I'd be ashamed to be seen any
where. My very newest party dress has
been worn three times already. Husband
Yes, that's just what 1 told Bluffki
when he offered me two tickets for tn
opera tonight. knew that IL / toe
them they'd only be wasted. SO too
just one. Well, must hurry.
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Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism.


c From the Vindicator. Rutheyfordton, ". c.
The editor OF the Vindicator has had
occasion to test the efficacy OF Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice with the most re-
markable results In each case. First, with
rheumatism in the shoulder from which he
suffered excruciating pain for ten days,
which was relieved with two applications
OF Pain Balm, rubbing the parts afflicted
and realizing instant benefit and entire
relief in very short time. Second, in
rheumatism in thigh joint, almost pros
trating him with severe pain, which was
relieved by two applications, rubbing
with the liniment on retiring at night,
and getting up free from pain. For sale
by GEO. A PARcHER, Ellsworth, and w.
l. PARTRIDGE, Biuehill, druggists.
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COZ My NEWS.
- ,aditionai County ve,es sec ether pases

Oriand.
The sleig hing is the best OF the winter.
Much sickness is reported throughou,
ths town.
Or r. Il. Croxford is very Ill with
pneumonia.
There win be dance 1t the town hall
Saturday evening.
Fred woode and family will move this
week into portion of the Mrs. Harriette
Hopkins house.
About every day one CT more are added
to the list OF measles patients. None of
the cases as yet has assumed serious
form.
Although it lacks but one week of
annual town. meeting, very little talk is
being made. The reelection OF most
Of the town officers Is expected.
M. Melville Chapman, who has been
i'll some mon hs, was thought to be lit
tie stronger Sunday. Her mother, Mrs.
James turner, of Center, is with her for
few days.
The friends of John r. Reyes, a former
resident of Orland, for many years living
in East Boston, received q dispatch an
nouncing his death and a letter explain
ing the circumstances which were ex-
tremely sad. After assisting in unload
ing q ligh liter In South Boston, Mr.. Reyes
went on shore intending to return to his
home in East Boston. The next morning
"Wednesday, Feb. 2s) his body was found
fifty feet from where hs landed. Pbysi-
clans think death was due to heart disease,
as his health had been very poor Of late.
The funeral OF Thomas Partridge was
held at the family residence on the Cas-
tine road Saturday afternoon. Rev. E. F..
Pember, of the Universalist church of
Bangor, officiated. Mr.. Partridge had
been i'll some weeks, yet his death was
very sudden and was q great shock to
even the immediate family. He died a.
he had often wished he might, without
pain or suffering, yet realizing that he
was about to leave this world for the
great unknown. He leaves three chill
dren-George H., OF East Orland; Mrs.
Everett Gross, of East Oriaud, and
Charles, OF Methuen, Moss.
MarchA G.
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stonington
George Greenlaw left for Gloucester
Thursday.
Rev. T. P. Gales has been Whiting par
ties in Union the past week.
Seth W. Fifield was a delegate to the
Grand lodge, A. o. U. W., at Boston last
week.
1t is reported that Jason Greenlaw and
Albert Dow, who are in the Maine gem
eral hospital at Portland for treatment,
will be home this week.
The four-sct drama Nevada; or the
Lost Nine, will be presented in the opera
house about March 20 by local talent.
Proceeds for Stonington brass band.
Lewis Robbins, who has been driving a
livery stable team for E. E. Spofford,
leaves soon for Sargentville, where he
will be employed In the same business.
Granite cutters are still at work here
but are hourly expecting orders to strike.
It is hoped this matter will be satisfac-
torily settled, as 1t will mean loss OF a
great many thousands of dollars in this
place.
F. and A. NJ. raised Candidate Fred E.
Webb to the third degree last Wednes-
day, a special meeting being called for
the occasion. A number of visitors were
present from Moses Webster lodge, OF Vi
nsihaven, and from Marine lodge, OF Deer
Isle, and also from the lodge at Northport.
The steam stone barge "Somerset", OF
New York, during the gale OF Thursday,
while lying at the steamboat wharf,
pounded SO hard that 1t started on some
OF the plank king, making her leak so badly
that she had to be beached. In SO doing
she grounded on the rocks causing her to
spread apart. The crew are still on board,
but have hard time to keep her afioat
as they are out of coal and cannot work
the steam pumps. She was formerly q
government vessel and was built and used
on the great lakes.
March 5. EUGENE.
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Wilbur's house last fall, was blown away,
scattering wood and other contents In
every direction.
March, 5. b.

SomesviiIe.
Heze Richardson is home from Bucks
port seminary for two weeks vacation.
Miss Iva Cousins, after a short visit at
her home In West Trenton. ID again en-
pioyed at j. w. Somes'.
Somesvilie was somewhat surprised
when 1t awoke Friday morning to find
everything afioat. A good deal Of damage
Was done to roads and bridges.
March5. H.
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] There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
itt-heart disease. pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases. after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail. also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. and
mention this paper.
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Brooklip.
George Giles IL III with pneumonia.
A. g. Blake, OF Orland, was In town
over Sunday.
R. r. Babson arrived ON steamer "Juli-
cite" Sunday.
Henry Clay, OF BluehilI, was in town
for few days last week.
R. w. Smith went to Boston, Monday,
Feb. %, to attend the Grand lodge OF A..
o. U. w.
Mrs. J. J. Mcdonnell entertained .
party of friends At her home, Wednes-
day evening.
o. L. Flye returned home from Castine
Friday. He has been teaching the gram
mar school there.
Mrs. IdelIa Hill left Thursday for Pump
kin Island, to take charge Of the slight"
during Capt. and Mrs. Babson's absence
In New York.
The arrivals on steamer "Juliette',
Wednesday, were Samuel fainter, wife
and daughter, Hattie Allen, Stephen
Cousins and David Bridges.
Steamer .Castine" made landing here
Thursday to leave Agnes Mcfarland, who
has been attending the normal school at
Castine. She was accompanied by Idelia
Hill, " no has been to Castine on a short
visit.
March 5. UNE FEMME.
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TO THE DEAF.-A rich lady, cured of be,
Deafness and Noises In the Head by DIR. Nichol.
sons Artificial Ear Drums. gave $4,000 to his
sntitu:e. so that deaf people unable to procu re
the Ear Drums may have them free. Address
No. 4l7sa The Nicholson Institute, 1s0 Eighth
Avenue New York.-Advt.
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EAstbrook.

Eastbrook-
George Giles Is home from the woods.
John and Mason Crimmin, who have
been numbering in Clifton, have moved
out.
During the high wind Sunday, Feb. rs,
a small shed which was built on Charles
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south Hancock.
Friends of Capt. Frank A. Young are
extending congratulations on the an
nouncement of his marriage, which oc-
Cured Feb. q. to Miss Marie E. Poey, of
Brooklyn, N. Y.
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NEWS.

Amherss.
A son was born to Erwin Frost and wife
Feb. 20.
Miss Amy Rodick, OF Bar Harbor, 10
visiting her parents, George Rodick and
wife.
Miss Vivian Remission. who has been
attending school at Castine, returned
home last week.
Herbert Jewett and wife, OF Bar Har-
Dor, visited relatives and friends here last
week.
Miss Myrtle siisby is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. George Anderson.
Homer Silsby. who Is employed in the
shoe factory at Bangor, Is home on q va
cation.
Frank Rice, OF Bangor, was in town
last week OH business.
March 5.
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Sirteen ounces Of performance to epery
pound Of promise in the advertisements
Of THE AMERICAN.
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To Cure Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuISISE TABLETS. AL
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure E.
W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.--Adrt.
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Ot1o.
Mrs. Carrie Decker IL visiting her
mother, Mrs. Emeline Tibbetts.
Miss Florence Moore, Of Bangor, ID Wis
itiag Miss Hattie Salisbury.
Miss Marcia Ashe, Of Bangor, h board
ing with her aunt, Mrs.. Horace Grant.
Daniel 8. Winchester, OF Bucksport,
has been the guest Of Eben Kingman the
past week.
Martin Salisbury, who met with quite .
serious accident some weeks ago, is out
again, alt hougb not fully recovered.
Mrs. Ellen Jeilison, rho went to Mon
tana twelve years ago, has returned on
visit to her mot her, Mr.. Abbie Jordan,
who is IN poor health. Her daughter,
Miss Nora. accompanies her.
March 5. KAY.