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Evening journal., 1902-08-29
PORCH PARTIES
ARE POPULAR
Happy 0utiBgs of Summer
Pleasure Seekers
Some Are in the Mountains, Others
Seek the Sea and Others Are
at Home

AS porch parties have become the
proper thing for both the city stay-at-
homes and visitors at the resorts, a
description OF one recently given may
be OF interest at this time.
The hostess had rugs arTonged on
the floor Of the porch and placed seats
so that two faced each other. She
hung Chinese lanterns from the porch
ceiling and in the arches. Also stood
lamps near the windows inside, and
Illuminated the house so that the
porch was lit up. The porch was dec
GRATED with fancy Japanese fans, and
each guest on arriving was presented
with fan. with a conundrum upon it,
which must be answered before the
fan could be used. They were also
given cards with a dial printed on
them, and each man-there were twelve
was expected to invite a lady for an
hours chat-it was really ten minutes
and the end announced by a tap OF Z
bell.
The partners were changed till the
rounds had been made. and mere The
seats facing each other came into play
During refreshments, some or The
partners" were called on to report
their conversations.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29

first essay was a volume descriptive of
her honeymoon tour around the world
under the title of How l Spent My
Twentieth Year" IL was successful on
account Of its fresh simplicity. In
1899 the Duchess published a novel en-
titled lone Hour and the Next" 1t
was an anti-Socialistic story treating
of the melancholy side OF working-class
Life or quite a different stamp was
her next volume a collection of short
stories published last July under the
title of The Wind IN the Tree OF
thase it was said that it "dealy with
the events in life that women not
supposed to talk about and ths q our
grandmothers were not supposed to
know about" For all that, it was de-
cidedly clever. The Duchess OF Suther-
land. while not as bewilderingly beau
tiful as Lady Warwick, is a very pretty
woman OF the graceful. picturesque
type. She is a great lover OF the sea,
and has many intimate friends among
the leaders in literature. journalism,
and politics NN{z
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
10 Improve the Figure

The first consideration for the wo-
man who must call in art TO assist her
10 make her figure attractive Is the fit
of the undergarments and corsets.
No dress can set we'll nor can a fig
me De graceful when badly fitted un-
dergarments and oorsets are worn.
These will indeed destroy the charm
OF the most perfect figure.
Women IN general wear too many
undorgarments. Undoubtedly the best
wear is woven combination suits
which cling TO the figure and cause nc
undue fullness. The limbs are thus
perfectly free and thoroughly protect
ed. The corsets should be worn di.
rectly over this suit, and In extremely
cold weather silk, satin or sateer
boomers may be worn; otherwise Z
single petticoat, preferably a lined one
with a fitted yoke. viii be found ample
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
MILITARY SCHOOL CATALOGUE
Pamphlet Is Well Printed and Contains In.
terehtiHg Information

A finely illustrated catalogue de-
cciptlve OF the Wilmington Military
Academy Is being issued by the acad-
emy management. The fall term opens
on September "a. The faculty will con-
sist of William H. Morrison and
Thomas A. Blackford. regents; William
II. Morrison, head master, mathe-
MATES and commercial course; u. S.
Avis, Pm. d., captain U. s. A.. com
mandant OF cadets, military science
and tactics and mathematics: j. Hall
Anderson. Latin. Greek. English and
elocutlon; Robert Clawson, French and
German; r. A. VanSlyke. science and
history; Miss NJ Roberta Black, pri-
mary school; the Rev. r. n. Post. Sun
day Bible study; Miss Martha NJ Brad
field. piano; John ID. Taylor, violin
and cornet; ]. Hall Anderson, gymna-
sium instructor
Evening journal., 1902-08-29

over. is somewhat unusual in that 1t is
built In the heart or the business dis
trict RANKED IN as it Is on either
side with big business blocks. It does
not possess the home-like architecture
OF most OF the womens club-houses,
but. at the same time, It puts up a
very attractive front or four stories. II
cost $4,000 without furnishings. The
first floor has the reception and tea
rooms and an auditorium. Aside from
the studio and library there is an au-
ditorium on the second floor with
seating capacity OF 800. The third
floor Will. for the present. be reserved
as store-roCms, though eventually it Is
likely TO be converted into sleeping
quarters FOR the use OF members. On
the fourth floor is the coveted arena
for physical culture, complete with the
most approved paraphernalia. This
gymnasium, It may be mentioned. Is
the outgrowth or physical culture
classes which, since the inception or
the club seven or eight years ago. have
been conducted free for members.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
BERTOLETTE FAMILY REUNION
This Years Gathering Will Be Of Unusual
Interest

Mr.. and Mrs. levi A. Bertolette, Of
this city. will attend the annual re-
union of the Bertolette Family Associ-
alton at the Yellow House, Berks coun-
ty. Pa, on Thursday Of next week.
This years reunion Of the family will
be of unusual interest, inasmuch as at
Yellow House, Jean Bertolette, the pro-
genitor of the American BertOlettes,
settled in 1926. A piece of property
there yet remains in the family name
and on it the body of Jean Bertolette
is buried. A monument over the grave
will be dedicated on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Readv for odd Fellows paY

The odd Fellows big jubilee at Brandy
wine Springs tomorrow will end at night
with a big display OF fireworks at the
lake The management proposes to- make
this the most pretentious display that has
been made at the park this season, and
If tho evening is clear and pleasant an
immense crowd is looked for especially
as thousands will be on the grounds DUR
ing the day. The attendance al the
Springs this week has probably exceeded
that OF any week for a long time, and VIII
come near breaking all records. The
Peoples Railway Company has been run
Ming extra cars to accommodate the peo-
pie, and vii continue this extra servic'
tomorrow all day and aIt night also.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
MiddletoMn

Special to tho Evening Journal
MiddletOwn, Aug. 29.-Eugene Coch-
ran and daughter, Miss Anne. Of New
York city, are guests OF his father, r
w. Cochran.
ID. J. Nowland and Miss Maria Now
land attended the fair at colchester
Beach yesterday.
Julian S. Taylor. Of Atlantic City, is
spending a week with his mother Mrs.
A. c. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G.. Rowe and
Mrs. NJ. 10. Titus spent Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Duryea, near War
wick.
Mrs. W. p. Cullen and daughter, Miss
Hattie and Master Claude FOreacre are
visiting relatives at Milford.
Miss Sadie Harbert. OF Philadelphia,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. S. Jones.
Mrs. j. B. Vansant, of Philadelphia,
is the guest Of her parents, Mr., and
Mrs. w. w. Wilson.
Mrs. Lettie Price, OF Philadelphia,
is visiting her mother, Mrs, William
Price
Mrs R. C. Hall has been entertaining
her daughter. Mrs. William Bisselle
and son of Wilmington, and Robert
Hall, of Easton.
Miss Clara Carey is spending this
] week in Baltimore.
John S. Crouch, William Fl. johnson
and John A. Jolls attended the game oil
ball yesterday in Wilmington between
the Wilmington A. A. and Boston
Leauge team.
a. s. Harvey, OF Hampton. Va, hai
accepted a position as druggist in the
drug store of Dr. G. B. Pearson.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Things in tho Shous

Beautiful bronzes. with electric light
attachment the lights being encased
in floral-like covers.
Small volumes OF the classics, neatly
and attractively bound IN cloth and
selling at 20 cents each.
Indian moccasins. especially adapted
as bed slippers and for other house
wear.
japanese fern balls-which. when
hung up, blossom out very prettily-at
35 cents.
Bath towels, made OF a very coarse
weave Of wiry material, in plaid COM
binations
Photographers in a wide line of sub
iects. attractively framed in black.
Tortoise-shell hairpins in assorted
sizes, twenty-five cents per box.
Large black silk shopping bags. with
metal necks.
Leather and nickel watch chains in
variety OF forms.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29

day afternoon and succeeded in getting
forty-four birds.
William Bartlett has arrived from
bing here yesterday fell overheard
James White killed four dozen reed
birds with nineteen shells yesterday
The U. S. v. baseball team will play
at Pennsville ON Saturday.
Personal Notes
Alexander b. Cooper. Jr., has accept
ed a position in the New York Navy
Yard. at Brooklyn. as draughtsman.
Miss Sarah Rodney will return homo
from canada after a months stay.
John b. Cooper will return to his
office. in Wall street, New York, on
next Tuesday.
Magistrate Vanarsdalen and wife
are spen-lng some time camping out at
Brandywine Springs.
Quite a number of New Castle people
are sorry to hear of the illness OF
Charles Brown. of Pennsville.
Miss Nellie Sutton, who has been
visiting in Philadelphia, have returned
home.
Miss Lena Blackburn is the guest Of
Mrs. Frank Megginson.
Mrs. Meredith is a Philadelphia Wis
itor
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. P. Wise. of Norfolk,
Va. arrived today for a two weeks
visit to relatives here.
Denney Mahoney has enlisted in the
United States Navy, and will assume
his duties on next Friday.
Miss Lucy and Ida White are visiting
at Ocean City.
Miss Anna Megginson has returned
from Atlantic City.
John Driscoll, Of Louisville, KY, and
John Hanrahan, OF Wilmington, are
the guests of John Ries.
Thomas McDonough has resigned his
position on one Of the barges OF Pat
rick Fahey, and Frank Beckett sue
ceeds him. Lesley Truss has accepted
the position OF running lines.
Mrs. J. P. CARRIER, of Philadelphia,
formerly principal of the public schools
here is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
c. Mahoney.
Miss Emma McDanieHis in Philadel-
phia.
Louis Duncan is in Philadelphia.
William Hall has accepted a position
at 1hompson's grocery.
Harvey Wilhelm is visiting in Phila-
delphia'
Misses Greta and Mamie Cooper anC
Miss Florence Tybout spent the day a
Philadelphia
Hugh Sheridan, Of Pittsburg, has re
turned to this city to have DR.. Blacl
examine his foot. He broke two small
bones in his ankle by falling off g
plank.
Charles Hofmann took three large
tomatoes to the farmers fair, at Bran
dywine Springs, which took first prizs
prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Della Wadsley. OF Soutl
Carolina. are visiting Mr. and Mrs R
r. Morrison.
Mrs. George W. Davis and daughter
left this morning for Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
PRETTY WEDDING
In NhN CASTLE
Miss Mabel Mcdaniel 10 an
Accident Many Visitors
in Old Town
special 10 the Evenlng Journal


New Castle, Aug. 29.-Miss Etta Ma
guire, daughter of H. S. Mcguire, was
married at s o'clock last evening to
John Bridgewater, CT Wilmington. The
bride was gowned in white Paris mus
lin over white silk en- train, and carried
bride roses. The bridesmaid was Miss
Nellie Giyins. of Wilmington. The maid
OF honor was Miss Mary Mcguire, sis
ter Of the bride Frank Sheridan acted
as best man. and Mrs. Edward Eagle
presided at the organ. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. w. G..
Koons.
Among those present were John
Bridgewater and family, William Car
ney and family, II. w. Mcguire and
family, of Chester; Miss Ethel Stevens,
of Crumpton; Mr. and Mrs. Dale. w.
Mcguire, of New York; Samuel Stew
ems of Perth Amboy, N. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. o. Wise. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
McCallin. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Mccall
lin. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Eagle, Miss
Sallie Wise, Wilbert Meredith.
A reception followed the ceremony,
after which the bride and groom went
to Atlantic City. They will reside in
Philadelphia.
Miss Mcdaniel Hurt
Miss Mabel Mcdaniel, daughter of
Sheriff Samuel Mcdaniel was thrown
from her carriage yesterday by the
horse bolting and was seriously bruised
on her left side and hip. She was
brought to her home in this city. She
was on her way TO Brandywine Springs
when the horse took fright at a flock
of sheep.
Several members of Minqua Tribe,
No s. l. o. r. NJ, of Wilmington, were
the guests of John Ries. In the party
were John Lesten Robert Bromal
Henry Reed, Frank Bowers, Clarence
White. Howard Bush, William Taylor
and George Guthrie. An orchestra fur
nisned music for the party. They
amused themselves in playing shuttle
board. pool and bowling. kid Bris-
coll gave an exhibition of buck and
wing dancing.
The James G.. Knowles Woolen Com
pany is putting in new machines
spreaders for preparing the cotton
which is expected to clean and improve
the production OF the goods
They are now working three nights q
week until $3.50 o'clock. About sixty
people are employed.
The farmers of New Castle hundred
are complaining of the scarcity Of help
William Hilles and Joseph Hilles
have returned from a ten days triI
on the Chesapeake bay on William S
Hilles' yacht, Freya-
J. H. Rogers, William Deakyne, Ed
ward and James Challenger have re
turned from Smyrna creek, bringing
with them about twenty-five baskets Oi
WRaches. The fruit is the finest seen IL
New Castle this season. James Boul
den. cOlOred. is suffering from badll
bruised head, sustained in falling from
a wagon yesterday.
Smyrna creek with a cargo Of peaches
A man from Wilmington while crab
Harry Lancaster had Fred w. Heiss
Jr.. out cunning for reed birds yester
Evening journal., 1902-08-29

her brother. B. Dunn, or NO. 0-6 west
Fourth street. has returned to ner
home, in Camden, Del.
Mrs. Charles Cottman and Charles c.
Paxson, of Jenkintown Pa. are visit
ing w. f. Cottman, in West Sixth
street
Members OF the Ladies' Auxiliary. A.
%. H., will give a dance at Shellpoi
Park this evening. The committee in
charge has made extensive arrange
ments for the accommodation of thos,
attending and the affair promises TO b,
a big success.
Z. II. Bartleson. select councilman. o
Chester. has been the guest of Franl
NJ Sewer, vice-president of the Ba
varian Brewing Company.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
News Notes from Dover

Special 20 the tVenlhB JvuIHaI'
Dover, Aug. 29.-Ihe section gang
under Andrew J. Abbott yesterday laid
a new railroad crossing in front oil the
freight station.
The Rev. W. w. Nichols, pastor OF
Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, and John ID.
Lee have returned from Middletowni
where they have been attending the
District Sunday School Convention OF
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church.
n account of the large number ol
children attending the colored schoo
here on Slaughter street, an annex II
being added and more repairs are be
ing made to the interior.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Charming FaiIsia Frock

A Charming frOck worn by TAIL,
"a slender Wilmington girl at one
Of the northern resorts. was of navy
blue taffeta The skirt Is made with a
deep yoke of heavy lace to match the
color Of the silk and below it an ac-
Gordon pleated drop skirt over a taft
feta lining cf the same shade The
waist is OF the same sort OF lace, ac-
Gordon pleated, and over it is worn
la bolero OF the silk. with scalloped
edges and finished with blue embroid-
cry applique. The only touch OF white
about the costume is stock OF Irish
rOint lace. .....,.. ,..,i-44
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Will Remove 10 Lewes

Special to the Evening Journal.
Lewes, Aug. 29.-Attorney John NJ.
and family. Of Georgetown,
who have been spending the summer
on Lewes Beach, have decided to make
Lewes their permanent home. They
building a new home. Mr.
Richardson finds that he enjoys better
health by the sea. He will retain his
Office at Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Atlempt 10 Bob House

Charles w. Grant this morning reported
to the police station that an attempt
was made on Wednesday night to rob his
nome, at Second and Franklin streets. He
says he shot ait the burglars, but they
made OF
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
FREE CANDY
ChiIdren's Day at the
Ladies' Store.

On Saturday we will give
away to every boy and girl
who spends zoe or more in
our store a
BOX OF NICE CANDY.
See if you don't need some
of these.
Children's good wearing
Stockings, 2 pairs 25c.
Girls Night Gowns, en-
broidery yoke, 39c.
Girl's Muslin Drawers, 10c
to SOC pair.
White Muslin Skirts, 25c
to 75c.
Boys Skeleton Waist Sus-
penders, 25c.
knees and soles, 13c pair.
Hose Supporters, rubber
button, 10c and 15c pair.
Children's Undershirts, 2
for 25c.
Chatelaine Bags, 25c and
SOC.
Big Turkish Bath Towels
2 for 25c.
Children's White Dresses
handsomely trimmed, SOC.
c hill dren's Underwaists
knit or cambric, 25c.
Baby Bonnets, reduced tC
25c and SOC.
Women's $1.50 Wrapper.
$1.00.
Women's $1.00 Wrapper
75c.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Newark
sneolal 10 The Fvening Journal

1peciaI % tha Evening JOurnHL
Newark, Aug. 29.-Mrs. Emma Jones
gave an evening company yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. HOlton. or the
Western Maryland College; Mr.. and
Mrs. L. X. Bowen and Mrs. II. Warner
McNeal.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Curtis are at Lake
George.
Victor G. Willis. the star pitcher Of
the Boston National League team, Wis
tied his mother here yesterday.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
SMALLPOX Down state

DR.. Lowber. secretary OF hte State Board
Of Health. this morning received dis
patch from the postmaster at Nassau,
Sussex county, which said that bad and
neglected case of smallpox existed at
that place. The name of the victim was
not given DIR. Ilowber will leave this af-
ternoon for Nassau.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Case Was Settled

Madison c. Smith has brought suit
in Magistrate Bradley's court against
Sterling II. Thomas for extra work
done on a building outside Of a con-
tract. which amounted to $3.50. Ref
erees George w. Roberts, E. r. Freye
and Mark w. Cleaver heard the case,
but there was no decision, as the diff
ference between the plaintin and de-
fendant was settled for the full amount
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
OUPONTS INTERESTED
IN DREDGING COMPANY
sneclnl 10 the ryenlnr Iournal.

Newark. n. j., Aug. 81. r. Crane &
CO.. who viii do a general dredging and
contracting business. had their articles Of
incorporation recorded yesterday. The
canitai stock a. slg5 600. pa'd IN. 81. 500.
This is held by these inoorporators: j. O..
crane. Irenee DUPONT, Newark Pierre 8.
DUPONT, Wilmington; william II. Tenny,
Jr., Jersey City.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
NAV Resirn Hls Position

It was reported in railroad circles to-
day that Superintendent Of Motive Power
Curry Of the Pennsylvania railroad, would
resign his position with the company and
accept one with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. Mr.. Curry could not
be seen and no one could be found to
verify the report.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
M Turner,s pleasant Outinp

John o. Turner. Of Edge Moor has
been the guest of DR.. f. l. Southern,
of Atlantic City, on the yacht Gypsy.
The party has been cruising in the
Delaware and Chesapeake bays Mr.,
Turner and his daughter, Miss Flor
ence, and son. John d., also spent a
few DAYS in Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
SooiaI and Personal Notes

Recorder Clark and son. Frederick,
will sail from Philadelphia today for
Nova Scotia. to be gone several weeks.
Mrs. Frank Tibbitt and daughter, Of
New York. are visiting in this city.
William T. Abbott, wife and daugh-
ter Mildred. lett on wednesday Tor
their future home. in Mappsville, va
Miss Florina N. Dunn, who mas been
spending a two months vacation Win
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
MANY Paying Licenses

On all licenses not paid to Clerk OF
the Peace Quigley before noon tomor-
row 25 per cent. increase will be de-
manded according to law. In conse-
Quence of this, the clerks in Mr.. Quig-
ley's Office are working overtime to-
day.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Car Of the Track

The wreck car and crew Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad We're sent to Gray's Ferry
today to replace a freight car that had
jumped the track. No one was injured
bv the accident and the car was put on
tho rails in a short time, no delay to
traffic being caused.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Mr. PrItchett Loses eabY

Harry. the 19-months' old son Of Marl-
ton L. Pritchett. died at the home Of his
parents. No. 2iS West street, last
night Arrangements for the funeral have
not been made.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Window Awning Ablaze

The dropping Of a lighted cigarette
upon a window awning this morning at
the Western Hotel. caused a slight fire.
The damage is nominal.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29

pour over IL a gallon OF boiling water.
stirring all together thoroughly. After
boiling few minutes take from the
fire. strain to remove all Jumps, and use
when cold with piece OF ice, and an
extra teaspoonful OF sugar In each
glass, with a few drops OF lemon Juice.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29

Gregg shorthand is easy to write
easy to read and good as the best
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Woodward & Bro.

Solicit Your Trade in
Machinists' Tools.
Yankee Tools.
Miller's Falls Braces.
Lightning Screw Drivers.
Eureka iralScrewDrivers.
Yankee Spiral Ratchet
Screw Drivers.
Champion Screw Drivers.
Devoe's Square Attach
ments.
Disston's Hand Saws.
Atkins Hand Saws.
Miller's Falls Breast Drills.
Special Nail Sets.
Syracuse Twist Drills.
Special Hatchets and Ham
mers.
Linemen S Side Cutting
Pliers.
American Fence Pliers.
Woodward Oyster Blades,
Jervis Oyster Blades.
Open Saturday Nights.
Market, ShIpIsy and Third Sts
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Ribbons

Satin Taffeta soft finish at ham
price. No. 40, 22c grade for 12lkc.; No
so, 29c. grade for l5c.; No. so. Soc
grade for lie; No. 100, 40c grade foi
.19c. per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-08-29
Hosiery
R. H. SCOTT.

Ladies' Lace Lisle 19c grade 70
12isc.; 25c. grade for 19c.; and 90,
grade for 35c. per pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-05

Mrs Adolph Weyl will not be at home
Fridays in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-05

Mr. and Mrs. o. j. Ricketts, have just re-
turned from Charleston. ILL.,, where they
witnessed the double wedding of Mr.. Rick
etts' two sisters, Miss Antoinette and Bess,
to Mr.. C. W. Watt of Danvile. ILL.,. and
Mr. W NJ. Edwards of Chicago. respective
ly The event was the most brilliant in
the history of the little city of Charleston.