Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-03

together that it becomes untranslatable. Slang
phrases are so common that when not used
you wonder at their absence. Many of these
phrases are perfectly incomprehensible to
new corners. | heard a Californian, forty
miner of course, assure a new conner to the
State that what he had told him about a GER
tain matter was true, every word Of it, and.
as a proof that il true he added with en-
phasis as clincher. BET yer boots its So"
II believe what you have told me
remarked the new conner, but really.
don't want to bet my boots; they're
the only pair have, besides never bet"
II don't mean bet ger boots. exclaimed
the other ''but bet yer boots, what I've told
yer is true's yer live
but | don't want to bet my boots" re-
pcated the new conner, failing again TO under
stand the metaphorcal expression of his
friend: 4"
"Oh, mean bet yer boots, interrupted the
other quickly and with warmth. And then
raising his voice he added Justify bet yer
bottom dollar bet yer sweet life dog-gone
it, bet anythin it's jest's I've told it, you
bet -
The new conner had become so perfectly be-
wildered as well as startled by what he re-
garded as many monstrous propositions that
he could hear no more, and fled if he had
been pursued by grizzly bear.
Precious GEMS IN SAN FRANCIsCo.
The wealth invested in diamonds and other
precious stones in this city is enormous.
More jewelry is worn here than at the East,
and of far better quality. Men and women
run to diamonds, either to CRAFTY their taste
for personal adornment or as an investment,
with view of realizing on them in ease of
advershv, rs diamonds are something which
will always command an equivalent. The
best diamonds sold in this market are brought
from Brazil and from Golconda in India.
The moment "A man makes any money, espec
tally in stocks, he must have solitaire. The
Jews have decided penchant for precious
stones; they own millions of dollars worth.
The Spanish and Germans have predilec-
ton for gems and possess great many. The
Chinese are good judges of diamonds and
buy lots of them Mrs. Gov. Stanford, wife
of the Central Pacific railroad king, owns a
diamond necklace for which was paid hear,
S76. 900. Nearly all the wives of rich men
here have fortunes in diamonds rubies sap
phires, emeralds and opals. The value of
many of these gem collections owned by
single person is estimated at over 500. 900.
One lady owns a diamond cross which is said
to he matchless. Another owns a diamond
watch which is said to be the finest in the
world. Many own earrings costing thousands
and thousands of dollars. In beauty and pur-
ty of quality the precious gems in this city
are said to be unsurpassed. Those owning
valuable jewels either keep them in a safe at
their homes, or in bank vaults
MATRIMONIAL TRorBLEs.
Divorces are common in California. This
is not surprising when the morals of society
are so loose as they are. Marriage is not
regarded such solemn thing as it should
be. Domestic misery and unhappiness are
too often seen, and it is no wonder that re-
lief is sought for in dissolution of the mar
riage contract In this city, the breaking
up of families is Of common occurrence.
There is not week during the year but
that at least four five divorces take place
as the court records show. The causes as
signed are numerous, but the most frequent
charge resOrted to is that of desertion. which
is the easiest way to have the marital relations
Ia ha tru nd for
divorce, to save scandal and notoriety But
while divorces are common as society is con-
stituted, there are not half as many take
place as one would suppose, for the reason
that many prefer to continue "A life of domestic
nfelicity rather than give publicity to their
troubles by seeking legal separation. In
numerous cases each of the married couple
is waiting for the other to die.
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS
1t is a common practice for Caifornians to
carry concealed weapons. | have been look
ing at the official registers at the Police office
and find that nearly $500 citizens in this city
have special permits to carry arms. the object
of which is self-protection. But to every per-
three who carry either pistol or knife with
out permission of the authorities and in direct
violation of law The large army of thieves,
gamblers and roughs generally are pretty sure
to be found armed with some kind of a murder
Gus weapon If ALVEY alteration takes place
the chances are ten to one that somebody in
the crowd of combatants whips out the per-
suasive revolver and lets fly the festive bullet
Appeals to violence are so common that they
are readily accepted. Well-disposed and
peaceable citizens would scarcely dare to ven
ture out o nights without first slipping into
their pockets the protective six-shooter.
Tory CANDoR.
Killed by Bear.