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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-12

the Valencia, carrying arms and sup
plies for the insurgents which had been
bought In England, encountered o
heavy storm while off the Gulf of Mar
aeabo, and springsng leak ran off
past Point Ga11inas, and the captain,
In order to relieve his craft, threw over
at fiood-tide two fouT-inch bFeech-
loading fified steel guns, at point
called the Bahiata Bank. The mate of
this vessel claimed to be an American
and when the Valencia was captured
two days later he managed to escape
by connivance of the authorities and
went straight to New Orleans. 1t is
supposed that he met Bench there. At
all events, he went back to Caracas as
soon as the revolution was over and is
known to have bought up, on some
plea or other, the shells and ammuni-
tion originally shipped with the guns
that were lost and for which the gov
ernment had no nse.
The guns, however, were not lost.
They lay in plain sight on the Bahiata
bank at low water, and, having been
carefully sealed, had suffered little
damage.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-12
CHAPTER II.

He is not heard of again until five
years have elapsed, and the second
event of which it is necessary briefly
TO make mention here occurred exact
Iy three months before he came to the
surface in the furtherance of his vast
project.
In the winter of 18 occurred the
revolution In Venezuela known as the
Vargas rebellion. A Spanish bark,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-12
CHAPTER III.

Three months later Bench comes to
the surface at the Moyamensing prison,
now federal penal establishment.
He arrived there as the representative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
A Western Wonder.

ella county, A. t., has located with
in it's borders natural bridge which is
rightly considered as one of the greatest
natural curiosities in the United States.
1t spans Pine creek at height of about
200 feet from the water surface. The
bridge is of limestone formation, and
the inside of the great arch, which has
a span of 2471s feet, is smoothly worn
by the water, which in olden times fill
ed Pine creek so full that they We're
gorged in their passage under the arch.
The bridge is almost exactly 400 feet
wide at the top and nearly LOCO feet
in length across the canyon, the 200 foot
measurements mentioned above being
for the under side of the arch. AT the
apex of the arch tho formation is only
about feet in thickness, and through
this there is hole large enough to adj
NIT the body of man, and through
which one may look down into the crys
tai depth below. In the immediate Vi
cinity of the bridge are numerous cav
erns of small size, some of which have
never been explored. Leading biologists
are of the opinion that the whole of
Pine creek was once an immense cav
ern, and that the bridge described above
is all that now remains of what was for
merly the roof. st. Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
Giant Horned Lizards.

Some years ago several hundred
thousand perhaps-a bracllish or fresh
water lake existed which extended for
500 miles along tho eastern flank of tho
Rocky mountains, and many strange
monsters wandered up and down its
shores
Professor Marsh named one the tri-
ceratops, which means that it wore three
horns on its face. Its skull was enor-
nous, measuring in an old individual Z
or s feet in length, was somewhat wedge
shaped, and the back and sides of its
neck were protected by huge fanlike
ruff or projection of bone, extending
from the skull and forming a part of it.
The brain was smaller in proportion
to the size of the skull than in any
known animal. The mouth was kind
of beak, like that of the turtle, and
similarly sheathed in horn. Its food was
of the luxurious tropical vegetation
which fourished along the borders Of
the great lake.
The animal was about % feet in
length and or 10 feet in height, being
considerably larger than the largest ex-
listing elephant -Cincinnat Enquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
Coins of Enormous Size.

When the area and square inches of sur
face are taken into consideration, the lar
gest coins ever issued by any government
on the globe were those put into circula-
fion by Sweden during the sixteenth cen
fury. These mammoth pieces are neither
round, square, oval nor octasonal in shape,
but are great irregular slabs of copper de-
scribod as resembling pieces OF boiler
after an explosion" The smallest piece
issued under the law which authorized
this gigantic coinage was an irregular rec
tangular slab of about ~ square inches OF
surface and about half an inch thick. 1t
was worth 80 cents. The largest of the
same series Was about q foot square and
had face value of S.. Each of these
copper slabs is stamped in several places
on the face, the various inscriptions Civ
ing the date, denomination, etc. The 81
piece mentioned last above is nearly an
inch in thickness and weighs four pounds,
lacking fraction.--St. Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
Daily Yrnuebtt yaurnal.

CARDS OF THANKS, OBITUARY NOTICES. Rpso-
LUTIoSs OF RESPECT, ETC, will be charged a,
the rate Of ten cents per line. No cbarvs.
less than seventy five cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-.
TREATMENTS, whose object is the raising .,
money will be charged at the rate of fifteen
cents line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form, will he ex.
cluded from our local columns. except such q.
refer to advertisers occupying space in opr
advertising columns, and will be run under
separate head on one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the Joupx.,
promptly will confer favor by notifying tn,
office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07


the young master started for Italy this
morning. Good night.
He had scarcely disappeared in the
coppice before the slender form reeled
to and fro several times and then sank
down to the damp grass with groan.
The morning papers, under the head
ing Of Shocking Affair at Paddington, "
contained the following paragraph:
'.The evening express from Bristol
On entering this station last night, ran
into an empty cattle van which by
some unaccountable means had been left
on the main line There was only
slight collision, but an elderly passen-,
ger received such severe shock to the
system that he expired before he could
be removed to the waiting room, where
his body now lies. "
The evening papers furnished addf
tional details They said:
1.-The victim Of the deplorable acci.
dent reported this morning was Vincent
Hope of The Firs, Hopetown, Willis, who
was on his way to the continent with
his nephew. At the inquest held this
afternoon verdict of death from apo
pIexy was returned. The body will be
conveyed forthwith to Hopetown for in
terment."
Two days later Miss Birch was en-
tranced and mystified by receiving the
following telegram:
Cruel misunderstanding. Your let
ter just received. Uncle died suddenly
in London. Will be with you shortly"
u
"Why didn't you write me in time,
sweetheart" said Cyril in mild re-
proof to the blushing Miss Millicent
as, imprisoned in his arms, he kissed
her again and again.
81 did," was the feeble response.
'But the postmark shows the contra
ry, darling" he argued. "Who posted
it?''
Little Sallie Waters. I sent her off
in good time, and, although have re-
peatedly questioned her since the receipt
of your Telegram, she persists in main
tanning that she posted it then-safely.
Oh, there she is, carrying the pitcher!'
Cyril strobe swiftly toward the little
maid, with whom he entered into con-
versation, during which some money
passed into the child's possession, after
which he abruptly left the little one,
whose puzzled look presented curious
contrast to the amused expression on
his face.
''Do you know to what you are in
debted, dearest, for this contretemps
which has sealed our happiness with
fortune?" he asked on rejoining Miss
Birch.
"Fatep' she answered confidently,
with look of love.
"Ahem! Perhaps, but it selected
very unique instrument, it seems. "
"What was it, then?'
Nothing less than the wag Of dogs
tail v'-Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Judging from the number of people
who are annually killed in the streets Of
London, the Atlantic ocean is far safer
than the busting Strand or Cheapside.
There are over 100 people killed every year
from accidents in the streets Of London,
to say nothing of the number who are kill
cd in the streets of other large towns.
Over 5000 persons are annually injured
in London in connection with the traffic
of the streets. The late Mr. Thomas Gray
of the board of trade marine department
stated some time ago that a man is safer
at sea in fairly good ship than any
where else. "There are more lives lost"
he said, among miners from accident
than among sailors and many more among
railway employees. London Tit-BiiS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

The longest plants in the world are
seaweeds. One tropical and subtropical
variety is known which measures III
length, when it reaches its full develop
ment, at least 600 feet. Seaweeds do
not receive any nourishment from the
sediment at the bottom or borders of the
sea, but only from air and mineral mat
tiers held in solution in the sea water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
A Scheme For Comfort.

Friond-Why are you SO enthusiastic Tn
the subject of women suffrage?
Mr.. Nojoy-The elections always come
in the spring and fall, don't they?
"Certainly"
.'Well, get en- interested in the cam
paigns, and they'll forget about house,
cleaning. New York Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
for Sail or to Get.

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines (thirty words) coming under the head
of WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &c, will
be inserted two times for % cents, three times
for IS cents and one week for so cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remittance of
postage stamps postal note should be made
with order, as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Blind men in Japan, instead of being
led by child or dog with a string.
carry whistle, which they blow, and
those who hear it leave the pathway
free before their feet. There are great
many blind men in Japan, and the plain
tive whistle has a mournful sound when
heard in the night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
ctended olive oil imported

Much of the pretended olive oil imported
into this country is made up in large parts
of peanut Gil pressed from African and In
dian peanuts. Peanut oil is not Only very
good to eat as a salad oil, but is an excel
lent base for fine soups and valuable for
illuminating purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

hir. Isaac Swift, clerk in the grocery Of
married, last week, by Rev. c. :. Cum
mings, and after Jan. 25 will be at home
ol North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Father (wishing to impress the lessonl
Nov, my son. tell me why I punished
you.
Son-That's it. You've pounded the
life out of me, father, and now you don't
know what You done it for.-pick Me Up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

The Journal has received several very
pretty as well as convenient calendars
from b. 5. Smith 81 Brother, IS Oliver
street, Boston, artcsian wells, bridge and
building foundation soundings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
STOP HERE
AND REFLECT.

would space could afford to buy tell the story In
m The Wonderful Bargains prevailing department
ables goods economical prices
Large towels would be bargain at IL 2c sale
price &c. hundred fancy millinery Feathers BIRDS ana lips
their real value to IL Ice Sec the Felt
Hats at &c. EACH down 100 and 25 the most OF them this
seasons shapes.
80 doz Ladies' black he'd made to sell at 2oc
we have too LARGE sock 17c to close
Came Hair hose have them now at
IL 1-2c. each, they are the 25c kind
Rows Natural Grey Fleece thread Shirts and Drawers all
sizes o5c eacH seconds of the Soc quality
See the Ladies' 31c the j0e kind
Working on the heavy Shirts
and Drawers 59c they worth 81 90.
25c Grey Blankets good large size ard
good quality Cali bargains offering Beached and
Brown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Benedict +. Maher took the 10. 10 train,
Saturday morning, for Washington, ID.
c., where he will continue his studies at
Georgetown College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Attorney A. NJ. Goddard has in his
Office an Indian stone axe that he found
on Sandy Point, Lake Tcmiscontta, Que
bee. In proportions and hardness il is
veritable Indian battle axe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
Local Notice.

Lena G. Cocbrane viii continue her
cheap sale OF millinery during this week.
janTdlt*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

In the item about the Snowshoc Club,
c. W. Townsend should have been named
as president instead OF J. II Townsend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Mr. C. A. Price, the active and enter
prising superintendent of the Ganneti q
Morse Concern was very happy, Satur-
day, and was receiving many congratula
tions over the birth OF girl at his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Lorenzo p. Washburn, who has been
visiting Mrs. +. c. Leighton returned to
his home in Salem, on last nights Pull
man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

NEW WOOD YARD on Willow St., near
east end of bridge, where will be kept con-
staptly on hand all kinds of prepared wood
air. tights, maple and birch for open fires.
Wood delivered in any quantity desired, and
satisfaction guaranteed. Order books at Bruce
Bros, A. w. Fosters, East side, and at the j.
E.'Fuller Co.'S store, Water ST., or drop us a
card. Sylvester Bros. decl2d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Harry Holmes, who was night operator
at the telephone exchange, has gone to
Grafton, Mass, to attend school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
WANTED.

Ladies, if you wish employment at your
homes, send self-ad3I essed envelope for our
descriptive circular and commence work at
once: good wages paid. The Alfred Knitting
Co, Winthrop, Mass. jan7dl.no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Twelve tramps were let out of the police
station, Saturday morning The tramp
is a peculiar parsonage. He knows not
where he is going and bears sort Of
can-I stop hcre-all-night look about him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Biographical pamphlets OF members of
Legislature for sale at Journal and Farm
er offices, at Picrce's book store and
State House. janTdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Gentlemen viii read this at their peril,
and If their wives and daughters read it
their peril will be greater, but then what
are men for, il no. to draw their pocket
books on special occasions when you will
want to see your sisters, cousins and
aunts, to say nothing OF wives and daugh-
tiers displaying the wonderful evening
elbow and shoulder gloves. we are not
aware Of their being longer, and also be
decorated with the exquisite
head novelties Mrs. II. f. Tibbetts under
Hotel North is supplying that part of the
world now located at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

The remains of the late W. E. Hunt
were taken to Damariscotta, Saturday
from the Maine insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
LOST.

Nice black shawl between Bridge St, Au-
gusta and Halloweil The finder will be
warded by forwarding the same to VIM.
Jewell, Gardiner, Me. ian5d2tt
A pair of gold bowed eye glasses between
Fowler and Hamlin's and Express Office. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at
81 Green street. G. NJ Twitchell. an2dtf
Black coon cat with white marks on breast.
Finder will be rewarded on returning same to
Mrs. Michaelis. Is Sewall street. dec29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

f. ID. Thompson, who has been at the
Gannctt & Morse Concern during the past
two years, has severed his connection with
this establishment in the press room and
will soon leave 70: BOSTON where he las
procured position with the New Eng
land Magazine in the press department..
The Ea%n,s & Dew lit Ice Co. has held
its annual meeting and Hon. j. Manches-
ter Haynes was chosen president, &. n.
Lawrence, secretary and treasurer and
Mr.. Haynes Mr.. LawE.ncc and II. X
StITgis, directors. The com any had
quite profitable business the past year
and cleared all its houses of ice This
year it Will harvest about $4,000 tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Harry Hamlen left for Bowdoin Col
lege, Saturday, after passing the holidays
4 at his home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

MORE CUSTOMERS WANTED for pure
Jersey Milk, delivered at six cents per quart.
Address Lambard Farm, Hospital Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

THE MORRELL LIQUOR CURE has 81 insti-
tutes in operation. One at Augusta has
treated hundreds of cases in two years with
wonderful success. Liquor, Morphine, To
bacco, etc. Correspondence confidential.
Fl. l.. johnson, NJ. D., Manager, 233 Water
street, Augusta. lan2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

THREE GRAND SPIRITUAL MEETINGS
at G. A. r. hall, Augusta, sundays. Jan.
and I3. at 80 and 7.30 O'Clock. Rev. r..
Andrns Titus of South Abingdon, Mass, will
occupy the platform. Investigators especially
invited. lanl lit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

WOULD LIKE all ladies of Augusta and
vicinity to know that | cut and make plain
dresses for $780, for dresses to be made over.
only $3.50. If you have any sewing to do
please give me a call. f. S. Chamberlain, 10
Gage street. lanld1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

The Augusta boys who have been home
during vacation, will return to Bowdoin
College today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
Local Matters.

Snowshoe club will meet tonight.
7. A. Barr of Sidney, was here, Satur
day.
E. H. Jones and wife went to Portland,
Saturday.
J. Clair Minot will leave for Bowdoin
College, today.
Ralph Leighton left for Bowdoin Col
lege, yesterday.
Horatio Rollins was locked up, Satur-
day, for intoXication.
Percy Means, who was in the city, part
of last week, returned to Brunsw. Eek,
Saturday.
Mr.. H. 7. Humphrey and Miss Cath
crime NJ. Young were married last week
in this city.
The Augusta boys who have been home
during vacation, will return to Bowdoin
College, today.
Harry Hamlen left for Bowdoin Col
lege, Saturday, after passing the holidays
at his home here.
The remains of the late W. L. Hunt
were taken to Damariscotta, Saturday,
from the Maine insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

NOTICE-Whereas my wife, Ida A. George
has left my bed and board without my con-
sent and without justifable cause. / hereby
warn all persons against harboring or giving
her credit on my account, as snail pay no
bills of her contracting after this date.
Mt Vernon, Ne, Jan ., 1895.
ian3ldtw&w2wt Josiah q. George.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Mr.. H. 7. Humphrey and Miss Cath
crime M. Young were married last week
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

"Ah, dear follow. to sacrifice so much
for me-" murmured Miss Birch the
same evening, and she braided her silky
hair in front of the oval mirror on her
dressing table, her eyes riveted on an
open letter lying before her and her
face flushed with emotion as she read
would then be virtually penniless
and have to depend upon my own exer-
tions, but if you will become my own
darling wife ON these terms will take
the step. If you consent, it is of vital
Importance that letter to that effect,
also arranging meeting between us,
should reach me tomorrow morning"
After executing a dainty toilet she
stole from the house and FASTENED to-
ward the Cross Lanes, . fayorite resort
for lovers.
Lifting her veil, she consulted her
watch by the clear light of the moon,
when rustling in the hedge startled
her. and before she could cover her face
q stalwart figure, clad in velveteen and
carrying gun on one shoulder, ap'
preached and recognized her.
ooh, how you frightened meF' she
responded. "Are you beginning youi
rounds?''
"Yes, miss" said the man, with .
shrug Of the shoulders. II must keep .
sharp lookout now, as the squire and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

l shall be pleased to supply few more Gus
toners with best quality milk at the standard
price. Send postal to Box 234 C. II. Blais-
dell dec29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07

Legislative boarders can be accommodated
with board and pleasant rooms at 10 Crosby
street Mrs Ada Longfellow. janldlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-07
FOR SALE
Cream Bread at the Domestic Bakery.
ian-

large, very nice parlor coal stove. Fine
heater. Inquire of Miss +. S. Mlliken, Office
of L. c. Cornish, 2i3 Water street jan5d3t*
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
A Bad Condition.

In no section of the country is there greater need for Liver Medicines than in the South, and this has encouraged interruptions persons to take advan- tage of peoples misery and offer them all sorts of stuff as cure-al for Liver troubles. Their preparations are sold to the druggists at low price. And the big profit to the druggist is the road by which they reach the public. Beware of any dealer who tells you that any Liver Medicine is just the same or as good as Simmons Liver Regulator put up by J. H. Zeilin & Co, You know it by the Red Z or the package. These preparations arc not the same nor as good. Stick 10 the Old Friend. I2 eoa y